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o.supreme wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:I think o. supreme hit the nail on the head when he mentioned the Optimus Prime microfigure. That thing could be considered a choking hazard, requiring an upping of the age range.

Thank you. Although I *may* have spoke too soon. I don't have Haslab Unicron, but I completely forgot the Centurion Drone pack also has a Micro figure, and the age on it is 8+. Unless perhaps there is a different standard for online exclusives vs something produced for standard retail? Also possibly, the safety guidelines for toys in the United States changed in the last year?

Under-3 age guidelines for choking hazards are a critical safety precaution for infants and toddlers. I don't think there's a similar requirement for ages 8 and up. Honestly, I think this is just marketing, look at how LEGO has expanded their 18+ product offerings.

Plus, the LEGO movie already covered this:
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/fe5953cd-c ... 2aa9477960

Yeah, after last years ER debacle with Target, I don't order online from them anymore. I still do ok when it comes to finding items in-store there, but online is a mess. It seems that ordering online is a mess everywhere...the whole point to guarantee you get something because you pre-ordered it, and don't have to worry about hunting for it, that is no longer a guarantee anymore...

I currently have orders with Amazon, Pulse, and (regrettably) Walmart (only for the Netflix seeker and spoiler box because Pulse sold out before they were available to the general public).

Then there's the trend of pre-ordering from multiple sites because you never know which one will have an item in-stock first, then you have to quickly remember and go an cancel all the other pre-orders when an item comes in...I've only got one item like this currently, but I know people that do it for almost every toy, I'd go crazy trying to keep track of all of that.

o.supreme wrote:Then there's the trend of pre-ordering from multiple sites because you never know which one will have an item in-stock first, then you have to quickly remember and go an cancel all the other pre-orders when an item comes in...I've only got one item like this currently, but I know people that do it for almost every toy, I'd go crazy trying to keep track of all of that.

For anyone who places orders through Hasbro Pulse, make sure you download the Shopify app. I don't know if Pulse uses them for fulfillment, but all of my orders show up there in an itemized way, and it's much easier to track and update orders through the app than directly from the Pulse website.

I know most everyone has been critical of the $50 fee, but I paid it willingly. I've been able to order pretty much everything I've wanted, and I don't have to worry about stalking retailer sites or b&m. I don't always get things right away -- I passed over a Marvel Legends figure a couple weeks ago that Pulse still hasn't shipped -- but I've basically stopped worrying about the chase entirely.

AcademyofDrX wrote:

o.supreme wrote:Then there's the trend of pre-ordering from multiple sites because you never know which one will have an item in-stock first, then you have to quickly remember and go an cancel all the other pre-orders when an item comes in...I've only got one item like this currently, but I know people that do it for almost every toy, I'd go crazy trying to keep track of all of that.

For anyone who places orders through Hasbro Pulse, make sure you download the Shopify app. I don't know if Pulse uses them for fulfillment, but all of my orders show up there in an itemized way, and it's much easier to track and update orders through the app than directly from the Pulse website.

I know most everyone has been critical of the $50 fee, but I paid it willingly. I've been able to order pretty much everything I've wanted, and I don't have to worry about stalking retailer sites or b&m. I don't always get things right away -- I passed over a Marvel Legends figure a couple weeks ago that Pulse still hasn't shipped -- but I've basically stopped worrying about the chase entirely.

Thanks for the Shopify tip. That will help immensely.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:OK, just saw a review of Titan Class Autobot Ark (he's out folks!)...

Why is he marked as 15+ instead of 8+ like the rest of his range?

I guess to show that this is for collectors and not kids. 15+ is the default collector age range across all collectibles. Don't know if that means he won't be getting an in store release.

I think o. supreme hit the nail on the head when he mentioned the Optimus Prime microfigure. That thing could be considered a choking hazard, requiring an upping of the age range.

I've recently heard that anything other than 4+ is a marketing ploy and all toys are made to the 4+ specifications. This was said by the same person who also feels that MOTUO will be done in 6 months.

Got Red Alert from EB Games here in Canada. He's pretty good. I don't have any of his mold mates except for Gigawatt, who was heavily modified.

I think the Autobot logo is really washed out, though. I hope Reprelabels makes a set that fixes that and has some white bits to cover up black spots on the car. Otherwise he's pretty good. I'm not replacing Universe Sideswipe or Streaker, but Universe RA just seemed too much in the repeating mold department, so I'm glad I got one of these guys.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:OK, just saw a review of Titan Class Autobot Ark (he's out folks!)...

Why is he marked as 15+ instead of 8+ like the rest of his range?

I guess to show that this is for collectors and not kids. 15+ is the default collector age range across all collectibles. Don't know if that means he won't be getting an in store release.

I think o. supreme hit the nail on the head when he mentioned the Optimus Prime microfigure. That thing could be considered a choking hazard, requiring an upping of the age range.

I've recently heard that anything other than 4+ is a marketing ploy and all toys are made to the 4+ specifications. This was said by the same person who also feels that MOTUO will be done in 6 months.

MOTUO?

We have news that the exclusive Transformers Kingdom deluxe Red Alert has been found at Canadian retail. Ultra Mad found them at a EB Games in Montreal, Qc. It was priced at 32.99, same as all other kingdom deluxe figures. It comes in a solid case (meaning just that figure multiple times).


If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.

ZeroWolf wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:OK, just saw a review of Titan Class Autobot Ark (he's out folks!)...

Why is he marked as 15+ instead of 8+ like the rest of his range?

I guess to show that this is for collectors and not kids. 15+ is the default collector age range across all collectibles. Don't know if that means he won't be getting an in store release.

I think o. supreme hit the nail on the head when he mentioned the Optimus Prime microfigure. That thing could be considered a choking hazard, requiring an upping of the age range.

I've recently heard that anything other than 4+ is a marketing ploy and all toys are made to the 4+ specifications. This was said by the same person who also feels that MOTUO will be done in 6 months.

MOTUO?

Matsers of the Universe Origins, the He-Man retro line.

Man, Road Rage is looking weirdly more appealing to me than Tracks? Maybe its the red body and orange hood logo that makes things pop more. Hopfully BBTS will pick this up later in the year and it'll become more widely available to other collectors !

aronjlove wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:OK, just saw a review of Titan Class Autobot Ark (he's out folks!)...

Why is he marked as 15+ instead of 8+ like the rest of his range?

I guess to show that this is for collectors and not kids. 15+ is the default collector age range across all collectibles. Don't know if that means he won't be getting an in store release.

I think o. supreme hit the nail on the head when he mentioned the Optimus Prime microfigure. That thing could be considered a choking hazard, requiring an upping of the age range.

I've recently heard that anything other than 4+ is a marketing ploy and all toys are made to the 4+ specifications. This was said by the same person who also feels that MOTUO will be done in 6 months.

MOTUO?

Matsers of the Universe Origins, the He-Man retro line.

Ah, thanks!

The UK has been embargo'd since wave 2...

So, in an attempt to save six freaking dollars I canceled my Amazon pre-order for the Wave 3 deluxe figures as they were cheaper at Target. Of course, Amazon shipped early and this morning Target said my order has been pushed back. Target just plain sucks when it comes to pre-orders and I will no longer waste my time with them unless it is an exclusive and even then I'll probably have better luck in store. At least today is payday and I was going to Target anyways.

aronjlove wrote:So, in an attempt to save six freaking dollars I canceled my Amazon pre-order for the Wave 3 deluxe figures as they were cheaper at Target. Of course, Amazon shipped early and this morning Target said my order has been pushed back. Target just plain sucks when it comes to pre-orders and I will no longer waste my time with them unless it is an exclusive and even then I'll probably have better luck in store. At least today is payday and I was going to Target anyways.

Oh man, that sucks. It might suck even more if I tell you that Amazon price matched Scorponok to Target on my order. Still waiting to see if they match on Tracks.

I do still pre-order with Target, but treat them just like a Walmart pre-order, it is just a back-up plan that I likely won't need.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

aronjlove wrote:So, in an attempt to save six freaking dollars I canceled my Amazon pre-order for the Wave 3 deluxe figures as they were cheaper at Target. Of course, Amazon shipped early and this morning Target said my order has been pushed back. Target just plain sucks when it comes to pre-orders and I will no longer waste my time with them unless it is an exclusive and even then I'll probably have better luck in store. At least today is payday and I was going to Target anyways.

Oh man, that sucks. It might suck even more if I tell you that Amazon price matched Scorponok to Target on my order. Still waiting to see if they match on Tracks.

I do still pre-order with Target, but treat them just like a Walmart pre-order, it is just a back-up plan that I likely won't need.

Ugh and even worse than that is the fact that two days after I canceled some folks here got their Amazon orders shipped...

aronjlove wrote:Ugh and even worse than that is the fact that two days after I canceled some folks here got their Amazon orders shipped...

I tell ya...it's like whack-a-mole...so frustrating. I pre-ordered wave 1 Paleotrex from Amazon, got it early in December. all good

I ordered wave 2 Ractonite from amazon again, delayed until May, I found it in-store in April, so I cancelled my pre-order.

...because of that delay, I decided to go with Pulse for Wingfinger, I lumped it in with another order to get free shipping.... It's not supposed to ship until September... If I find it in-store first I'll be canceling again.

It's almost like Amazon gives preferential treatment if you pay full price, but if there is a price-match that causes the item price to go down, they make you wait...What is going on with all the other retailers, I have no clue. Target screwed so many people last year by canceling the BOGO free items, I don't even bother pre-ordering anything from them anymore. I've always had better experiences with Target actually in store.

o.supreme wrote:

aronjlove wrote:Ugh and even worse than that is the fact that two days after I canceled some folks here got their Amazon orders shipped...

I tell ya...it's like whack-a-mole...so frustrating. I pre-ordered wave 1 Paleotrex from Amazon, got it early in December. all good

I ordered wave 2 Ractonite from amazon again, delayed until May, I found it in-store in April, so I cancelled my pre-order.

...because of that delay, I decided to go with Pulse for Wingfinger, I lumped it in with another order to get free shipping.... It's not supposed to ship until September... If I find it in-store first I'll be canceling again.

It's almost like Amazon gives preferential treatment if you pay full price, but if there is a price-match that causes the item price to go down, they make you wait...What is going on with all the other retailers, I have no clue. Target screwed so many people last year by canceling the BOGO free items, I don't even bother pre-ordering anything from them anymore. I've always had better experiences with Target actually in store.

With all the other shady stuff Amazon has been caught doing, I wouldn't doubt it.

Just got rhinox and wingfinger from Amazon today

Product descriptions out for slammer apparently and he turns into a tower for Generations titan Metroplex. Guessing that means he is a must for me.

blackeyedprime wrote:Product descriptions out for slammer apparently and he turns into a tower for Generations titna Metroplex. Guessing that means he is a must for me.

The tower mode would probably be better if there was a re-issue of Metroplex on the cards, or even if Metroplex was this year's Titan as many had speculated before The Ark was revealed. But as is, it seems a bit pointless to have Slammer transform into an optional accessory for a figure that came out eight years ago and you can't really get for a reasonable price any more.

Munkky wrote:

blackeyedprime wrote:Product descriptions out for slammer apparently and he turns into a tower for Generations titna Metroplex. Guessing that means he is a must for me.

The tower mode would probably be better if there was a re-issue of Metroplex on the cards, or even if Metroplex was this year's Titan as many had speculated before The Ark was revealed. But as is, it seems a bit pointless to have Slammer transform into an optional accessory for a figure that came out eight years ago and you can't really get for a reasonable price any more.

It was only rerereleased what feels like a year ago (probaly three becuase time flys) along with the amount of times it's been available, even if it was just in Japan. Though I can see some salt rubbing in the wounds going on with:

The figure can be transformed into a tower compatible with the 2013 Metroplex figure (sold separately, subject to availability)

Maybe a new version will be compatable too down the line (be it commander class or titan). I was happy enough just to have a tank that could fit in his chest/ramps with the cyberverse thing.

Munkky wrote:

blackeyedprime wrote:Product descriptions out for slammer apparently and he turns into a tower for Generations titna Metroplex. Guessing that means he is a must for me.

The tower mode would probably be better if there was a re-issue of Metroplex on the cards, or even if Metroplex was this year's Titan as many had speculated before The Ark was revealed. But as is, it seems a bit pointless to have Slammer transform into an optional accessory for a figure that came out eight years ago and you can't really get for a reasonable price any more.

Still, it’s a nice bonus for all the people who bought T30 Metroplex 7 or 8 years ago that finally “completes” the citybot to G1 standards. Kingdom Slammer didn’t have to integrate with Metroplex, just like Siege Sixgun, but it does, and that’s cool with me.

On another note, I got an email from Target that the shipping date for my order of Kingdom Rodimus Prime and The Autobot Ark has been pushed back to July 15.

Generations/Legends Metroplex was re-released twice from TT, and was available on BBTS as recent as February 2019. I'm looking forward to adding Slammer to my T30. .

Tfsource posted kingdom wave 4 artwork
Looks like tigatron will unfortunately also have a tailwhip instead of guns
Shadow panther will have the mutant style head though so that's awesome
Slammer looks cool enough
I'll be happy to get pipes for sure

Slammer definitely won't be a Warpath remold/repaint