The Energon Pub

[Optimum Supreme]

Wow, so nothing for the last 3rd of 2019?

We're already half way through August, I think they should be able keep selling Soundwave through the rest of the year,

Considering some areas still haven't even seen Soundwave yet, sure.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Wow, so nothing for the last 3rd of 2019?

We're already half way through August, I think they should be able keep selling Soundwave through the rest of the year,

Considering some areas still haven't even seen Soundwave yet, sure.

Saw a single one yesterday, along with two or three sets of cassettes. I do need to hurry up and get Soundwave... along with TR Rumble and Ravage to complete his modern set.

btw Does anyone know where to easily get cassette cases for them?

[blackeyedprime]

Any one transformed Gurafi or Noizu? The foil stickers look like the easily damagable TR/POTP ones to me so I'll probably keep them boxed (which is unheard of) seeing the state of other orig G1 cassettes I have.

[-Kanrabat-]

Any one transformed Gurafi or Noizu? The foil stickers look like the easily damagable TR/POTP ones to me so I'll probably keep them boxed (which is unheard of) seeing the state of other orig G1 cassettes I have.

Just open them and play with them. If the stickers go to hell, maybe Reprolabels will come up with a set. Beside, those are only reissues. They are meant to be opened and played with.

[Stargrave]

Thanks to a heads up from our own staff we have learned that the WalMart exclusive Transformers G1 reissue of the Constructicon giftset is back in stock at WalMart.com! The Constructicons came and went with some states seeing him only briefly last year, and others more recently on clearance only a few months ago. He's still listed at full price at $74.00US but if you were reluctant to take the plunge on this set and regretted missing it, here's your second chance. Just click HERE or any of the images below to head to WalMart.com and prepare to get devastated! Share your thoughts in the forum and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

[-Kanrabat-]

Great news for you Americans!
Even if it's a bit pricey, it's cheaper than the vintage original and it's way better than some Chinese bootleg.

[STngAR]

Wasn't there a lot of QC issues with this set?

[-Kanrabat-]

Wasn't there a lot of QC issues with this set?

If you dig many pages back, I asked that question because the Takara Encore "anime colored" version that I got was stable as a house of cards. But the Walmart one was confirmed to be rock solid.

[Wolfman Jake]

Damnit! I just missed out again! I had to wait until today to make an order, and of course, now it's out of stock, even though it stayed in stock for several days. I kept checking back when I first heard G1 Devastator was restocked at Walmart.com, and on the day when I can finally order it, it's gone!

[Stargrave]

Awww man! SUCK.

Sorry Wolfman

[Emerje]

Huh, one of my local Walmarts restocked Soundwave. Haven't seen him for over a month since the original stock sold out. I've seen the tapes come and go a few times, but this was the first time I've seen Soundwave in a while.

Emerje

[-Kanrabat-]

I never saw Soundwave nor his casettes in any Walmarts I went. Ever. The things sold out lightning fast, by fans and scalpers alike.

Those who skipped in hope for a sale were complete fools.

[nycPrime]

Recently saw a Walmart in PA with 6 SWs and a Ravage!

[Ironhidensh]

I never saw Soundwave nor his casettes in any Walmarts I went. Ever. The things sold out lightning fast, by fans and scalpers alike.

Those who skipped in hope for a sale were complete fools.

I have 7 Walmart's in my immediate area. As of thursday, they all still had plenty if Soundwaves and cassettes. Selling out is wholly dependent on location. I was a complete fool to pay full price.

[-Kanrabat-]

I never saw Soundwave nor his casettes in any Walmarts I went. Ever. The things sold out lightning fast, by fans and scalpers alike.

Those who skipped in hope for a sale were complete fools.

I have 7 Walmart's in my immediate area. As of thursday, they all still had plenty if Soundwaves and cassettes. Selling out is wholly dependent on location. I was a complete fool to pay full price.

No, you did the right thing.
Because distribution is always a gamble and when you bought yours, you cannot know how much would be available.

Also, SEVEN Walmarts in your area. Man. The USA have LOTS of people. Or if you have a car, it make "your area" much larger.

My whole city have 3 Walmarts and they are very far appart. Got no car and Laval busses suck. Only Montreal have 12, but that's for the whole island. Hunting there would require me to spend the whole day and buy an expensive weekend bus pass for that purpose alone. Something I never did. Guess, I'll just stick with my old TrU reissue.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Finally saw Soundwave and his cassettes for the first time this weekend. Passed on them. Cannot justify the $50 for him right now

[Wolfman Jake]

Are there any differences between the SDCC 2009 Soundwave reissue and the 2019 G1 Vintage reissue for Walmart?

[-Kanrabat-]

Finally saw Soundwave and his cassettes for the first time this weekend. Passed on them. Cannot justify the $50 for him right now

Unless you already have the cassettes, you should have gotten them. Soundwave himself is much more common.

[Stargrave]

Wanted to shout out to the gang I also saw 5 Soundwaves and 1 Cassette pack at my local Wal-Mart...which is by nobody but just the same check your local stores if you regretted passing them up the first time this might be your last chance.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Finally saw Soundwave and his cassettes for the first time this weekend. Passed on them. Cannot justify the $50 for him right now

Unless you already have the cassettes, you should have gotten them. Soundwave himself is much more common.

I don't really want either, they would be nice to have, but unlike Devastator, they aren't something I really want.

Swerve and Devy are still the only 2 reissues i've gotten so far. I'll get them if they are cheaper and I have money, but they are low on priority list.

[-Kanrabat-]

they would be nice to have, but they aren't something I really want.

No matter how great the thing is, buying it if you don't really want it would be indeed a waste of money.

[Emerje]

Are there any differences between the SDCC 2009 Soundwave reissue and the 2019 G1 Vintage reissue for Walmart?

From what I understand the 2009 version has a clear chest while the 2019 version has a tinted chest like the original and is lacking a rub sign.

Emerje

[Stargrave]

Thanks to a heads up from fellow Seibertronian Solipsist we've learned that the G1 Walmart reissue of Optimus Prime has been marked down to $25.00! Many fans were turned off by this toy's high price tag and lack of a trailer. At this new price tag this is one reissue that's hard to pass up.

Click HERE or on the images below to head to Walmart and get your G1 Optimus today! Share your thoughts in the forum and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news.

"Transformers: Vintage G1 Optimus Prime Collectible Figure:
Re-creation of the G1 Autobot Commander Optimus Prime figure -- vintage action figure for collectors and longtime fans of the Transformers universe
Reissued figure and packaging both inspired by the styling of the 1984 G1 release
Vintage decoration and sticker decals
Tech specs showing the capabilities of Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime, noble leader of the Autobots, fights for the freedom of all sentient beings
Includes: figure, 4 accessories, label sheet, and instructions.
Figure scale: 6 inches
Ages 8 and up"

[Quantum Surge]

Getting this and Beewun Prime together beats getting that two-pack from TakTom...that is if a Walmart has both at once.

[DeathReviews]

Behold Death's review of this figure - as if we hadn't seen this toy before!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV3ijr4DECc&t=70s