Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures
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As Australian fans continue waiting for any figures from the new Power of the Primes line to arrive at major retailers (they've been marginally available at smaller specialty shops for a few weeks now), some appetite-whetting is in order courtesy for Ozformers' Facebook page - scanning photographed barcodes of Wave 1 Power of the Primes figures at price-check stations has revealed most major stores' pricing for these hotly-anticipated figures! While Big W and possibly Myer still appear to lack any entries in their system, prices were obtained for other major Australian 'big-box' retailers (Kmart, Target, and Toys R Us).
On average, the toys are priced as follows by major retailers, by size-class and rounded to the whole dollar:
For the full by-store breakdown and explanation of exactly how these prices were obtained, check out the post on Ozformers' Facebook page! And while you wait for the first major Australian retail sightings to materalise (you can be sure we'll report on them as soon as they do!), why not talk about the tantalising toys in the Energon Pub Forum? Discussing is the next-best thing to owning, after all.
On average, the toys are priced as follows by major retailers, by size-class and rounded to the whole dollar:
- - Prime Masters: $9-10
- Legends: $19-20
- Deluxe: $29-35
- Voyager: $49-50
- Leader: $90
For the full by-store breakdown and explanation of exactly how these prices were obtained, check out the post on Ozformers' Facebook page! And while you wait for the first major Australian retail sightings to materalise (you can be sure we'll report on them as soon as they do!), why not talk about the tantalising toys in the Energon Pub Forum? Discussing is the next-best thing to owning, after all.
Credit(s): Ozformers
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Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935464)
Posted by The_Cryptid_Person on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:00am CST
I’d like to think otherwise but probably not. That design has been in the game for a very long time and seems like a bridge between its G1 and Bayverse characters as opposed to a “generations” design.
Posted by The_Cryptid_Person on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:00am CST
Lunatic Prime wrote:We might get a PotP Deluxe class Sharkticon
I’d like to think otherwise but probably not. That design has been in the game for a very long time and seems like a bridge between its G1 and Bayverse characters as opposed to a “generations” design.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935465)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:06am CST
Are you sure?
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:06am CST
Latebrus-K wrote:Lunatic Prime wrote:We might get a PotP Deluxe class Sharkticon
I’d like to think otherwise but probably not. That design has been in the game for a very long time and seems like a bridge between its G1 and Bayverse characters as opposed to a “generations” design.
Are you sure?
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935466)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:11am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:11am CST
Okay, maybe if there was a POTP Overbite toy in the works your argument might hold water, but as is, the Rippersnapper connecting is pretty far-reaching considering how little, if any, resemblance there is between the Sharkticon app game render and that Rippersnapper toy.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935467)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:16am CST
In bot mode they don't look similar but in beast mode the resemblance is their. And as I said it's just a possibility (for
to make more money 
).
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:16am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Okay, maybe if there was a POTP Overbite toy in the works your argument might hold water, but as is, the Rippersnapper connecting is pretty far-reaching considering how little, if any, resemblance there is between the Sharkticon app game render and that Rippersnapper toy.
In bot mode they don't look similar but in beast mode the resemblance is their. And as I said it's just a possibility (for
to make more money ).
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935473)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:34am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:34am CST
The beast mode is what I was talking about (since that's the pic you posted). But since you also admit that there's even less of a resemblance between the robot modes, well, that hurts your suggestion even more.Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Okay, maybe if there was a POTP Overbite toy in the works your argument might hold water, but as is, the Rippersnapper connecting is pretty far-reaching considering how little, if any, resemblance there is between the Sharkticon app game render and that Rippersnapper toy.
In bot mode they don't look similar but in beast mode the resemblance is their.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935477)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:45am CST
I'm with pretty much everyone else in thinking this has zero chance of happening. First and foremost because we just got a legends Sharkticon figure within the last year under Titans Return. This is just a Sharkticon, not Optimus Prime or Bumblebee, so appearing with a new figure in 2 consecutive lines makes no sense at all,
Second, it would make absolutely no sense to eat up one of the likely 8 remaining deluxe spots under PotP as a regular release. A boxed set wouldn't make much sense either, since I presume any of those would be filled with a combiner team. An exclusive (like May Mayhem or TRU Acree/Grotusque) doesn't really make any sense to me either. There are plenty of characters that are still in need of an update, that would make much more sense than something that has only appeared in a video game.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:45am CST
Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Okay, maybe if there was a POTP Overbite toy in the works your argument might hold water, but as is, the Rippersnapper connecting is pretty far-reaching considering how little, if any, resemblance there is between the Sharkticon app game render and that Rippersnapper toy.
In bot mode they don't look similar but in beast mode the resemblance is their. And as I said it's just a possibility (for
I'm with pretty much everyone else in thinking this has zero chance of happening. First and foremost because we just got a legends Sharkticon figure within the last year under Titans Return. This is just a Sharkticon, not Optimus Prime or Bumblebee, so appearing with a new figure in 2 consecutive lines makes no sense at all,
Second, it would make absolutely no sense to eat up one of the likely 8 remaining deluxe spots under PotP as a regular release. A boxed set wouldn't make much sense either, since I presume any of those would be filled with a combiner team. An exclusive (like May Mayhem or TRU Acree/Grotusque) doesn't really make any sense to me either. There are plenty of characters that are still in need of an update, that would make much more sense than something that has only appeared in a video game.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935479)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:45am CST
Does the CGI model have to be that dead on to the toy model? I mean the others (Generations characters) are but maybe it's a strategy to hide that a toy version will come so nobody's speculating if they should get Rippersnapper OR Sharkticon. Maybe Rippersnapper will become the Deadend and Alpha Bravo of PotP with Overbite, Sharkticon, maybe a Monstrutor member and Skalor recolors and retools.
But I didn't think about that too seriously when I posted it. It just seemed to be interesting. But we can dig deeper into this. I don't mind. I'm in
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:45am CST
Sabrblade wrote:The beast mode is what I was talking about (since that's the pic you posted). But since you also admit that there's even less of a resemblance between the robot modes, well, that hurts your suggestion even more.Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Okay, maybe if there was a POTP Overbite toy in the works your argument might hold water, but as is, the Rippersnapper connecting is pretty far-reaching considering how little, if any, resemblance there is between the Sharkticon app game render and that Rippersnapper toy.
In bot mode they don't look similar but in beast mode the resemblance is their.
Does the CGI model have to be that dead on to the toy model? I mean the others (Generations characters) are but maybe it's a strategy to hide that a toy version will come so nobody's speculating if they should get Rippersnapper OR Sharkticon. Maybe Rippersnapper will become the Deadend and Alpha Bravo of PotP with Overbite, Sharkticon, maybe a Monstrutor member and Skalor recolors and retools.
But I didn't think about that too seriously when I posted it. It just seemed to be interesting. But we can dig deeper into this. I don't mind. I'm in
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935481)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:54am CST
's using the game to test the public how they are reacting to it. If they should make that retool or not. And there might be enough characters in need of a new iteration but if doesn't see enough potential profit in them...
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:54am CST
What about Brawn and Alpha Trion? And I guess we'll get another Flywheels (Skytread).TF-fan kev777 wrote:Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Okay, maybe if there was a POTP Overbite toy in the works your argument might hold water, but as is, the Rippersnapper connecting is pretty far-reaching considering how little, if any, resemblance there is between the Sharkticon app game render and that Rippersnapper toy.
In bot mode they don't look similar but in beast mode the resemblance is their. And as I said it's just a possibility (for
I'm with pretty much everyone else in thinking this has zero chance of happening. First and foremost because we just got a legends Sharkticon figure within the last year under Titans Return. This is just a Sharkticon, not Optimus Prime or Bumblebee, so appearing with a new figure in 2 consecutive lines makes no sense at all,
I didn't say it has to be one (regular release).TF-fan kev777 wrote:Second, it would make absolutely no sense to eat up one of the likely 8 remaining deluxe spots under PotP as a regular release.
And if it's a box set like the TR ones?TF-fan kev777 wrote:A boxed set wouldn't make much sense either, since I presume any of those would be filled with a combiner team. An exclusive (like May Mayhem or TRU Acree/Grotusque) doesn't really make any sense to me either.
And maybeTF-fan kev777 wrote:There are plenty of characters that are still in need of an update, that would make much more sense than something that has only appeared in a video game.
's using the game to test the public how they are reacting to it. If they should make that retool or not. And there might be enough characters in need of a new iteration but if doesn't see enough potential profit in them...
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935482)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:57am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:57am CST
Well, considering that visual consistency between toy and media is the very means by which toy promotion is even done in media tie-ins...Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:The beast mode is what I was talking about (since that's the pic you posted). But since you also admit that there's even less of a resemblance between the robot modes, well, that hurts your suggestion even more.Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Okay, maybe if there was a POTP Overbite toy in the works your argument might hold water, but as is, the Rippersnapper connecting is pretty far-reaching considering how little, if any, resemblance there is between the Sharkticon app game render and that Rippersnapper toy.
In bot mode they don't look similar but in beast mode the resemblance is their.
Does the CGI model have to be that dead on to the toy model?
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935484)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:02am CST
AND Transformers here
And did you read what I wrote after this sentence
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:02am CST
BUT we are talking aboutSabrblade wrote:Well, considering that visual consistency between toy and media is the very means by which toy promotion is even done in media tie-ins...Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:The beast mode is what I was talking about (since that's the pic you posted). But since you also admit that there's even less of a resemblance between the robot modes, well, that hurts your suggestion even more.Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Okay, maybe if there was a POTP Overbite toy in the works your argument might hold water, but as is, the Rippersnapper connecting is pretty far-reaching considering how little, if any, resemblance there is between the Sharkticon app game render and that Rippersnapper toy.
In bot mode they don't look similar but in beast mode the resemblance is their.
Does the CGI model have to be that dead on to the toy model?
AND Transformers here And did you read what I wrote after this sentence
Lunatic Prime wrote:[...] I mean the others (Generations characters) are but maybe it's a strategy to hide that a toy version will come so nobody's speculating if they should get Rippersnapper OR Sharkticon. Maybe Rippersnapper will become the Deadend and Alpha Bravo of PotP with Overbite, Sharkticon, maybe a Monstrutor member and Skalor recolors and retools.
But I didn't think about that too seriously when I posted it. It just seemed to be interesting. But we can dig deeper into this. I don't mind. I'm in
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935486)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:12am CST
And that's what Hasbro does with Transformers toys and media tie-ins.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:12am CST
...Yes.Lunatic Prime wrote:BUT we are talking aboutSabrblade wrote:Well, considering that visual consistency between toy and media is the very means by which toy promotion is even done in media tie-ins...Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:The beast mode is what I was talking about (since that's the pic you posted). But since you also admit that there's even less of a resemblance between the robot modes, well, that hurts your suggestion even more.Lunatic Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Okay, maybe if there was a POTP Overbite toy in the works your argument might hold water, but as is, the Rippersnapper connecting is pretty far-reaching considering how little, if any, resemblance there is between the Sharkticon app game render and that Rippersnapper toy.
In bot mode they don't look similar but in beast mode the resemblance is their.
Does the CGI model have to be that dead on to the toy model?
And that's what Hasbro does with Transformers toys and media tie-ins.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935491)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:36am CST
To me there is a big difference between a titan master or prime master release, and a regular transforming figure. If you can find any non-Optimus Prime (or other major characters) examples that are legends or larger, then we're talking the same thing.
I don't have the time or patience to navigate all the other quoting you did so here are some answers there.
Regular release - No crap, I know you didn't say it had to be, and neither did I. I gave the 3 most likely options for how they could release something with regular release being the least likely based on a lack of room. For the boxed sets, I don't see a TR style boxed set coming under PotP. Why would Hasbro make a boxed set with a combiner torso (Voyager) and a single limb (Deluxe), then add a Leader, Legends and prime master? That just doesn't make sense. Exclusive would make the most sense, but again, who exactly (besides you) is clamoring for a deluxe Sharkticon which would only match a video game and not any other previous fiction, especially knowing the tendencies of the current design staff.
None of it makes any sense to me.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:36am CST
Lunatic Prime wrote:What about Brawn and Alpha Trion? And I guess we'll get another Flywheels (Skytread).
To me there is a big difference between a titan master or prime master release, and a regular transforming figure. If you can find any non-Optimus Prime (or other major characters) examples that are legends or larger, then we're talking the same thing.
I don't have the time or patience to navigate all the other quoting you did so here are some answers there.
Regular release - No crap, I know you didn't say it had to be, and neither did I. I gave the 3 most likely options for how they could release something with regular release being the least likely based on a lack of room. For the boxed sets, I don't see a TR style boxed set coming under PotP. Why would Hasbro make a boxed set with a combiner torso (Voyager) and a single limb (Deluxe), then add a Leader, Legends and prime master? That just doesn't make sense. Exclusive would make the most sense, but again, who exactly (besides you) is clamoring for a deluxe Sharkticon which would only match a video game and not any other previous fiction, especially knowing the tendencies of the current design staff.
None of it makes any sense to me.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935496)
Posted by Rated X on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:47am CST
Posted by Rated X on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:47am CST
Look at those crazy Austrailian prices on POTP figures. But thats all on the government and and the greedy corporations that sell imports on the island. It doesnt cost any more to put stuff on a boat and sail it to Australia as it does to put something on a boat and sail it to America. They call them "imports" and slap them with taxes that allegedly raise costs and force jacking up the price just to make any profit ? That sounds like a government issue to me. Do they take advantage of anything that comes off a boat from China, or just toys? Does a toothbrush or a bar of soap cost $10 ? Does a toilet brush or a broom cost $25 ? WTF is going on down under ?
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935502)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:16am CST
And here I was thinking the UK prices were rubbish (let alone the problems with distribution) but I now feel very sorry for burn.
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:16am CST
Rated X wrote:Look at those crazy Austrailian prices on POTP figures. But thats all on the government and and the greedy corporations that sell imports on the island. It doesnt cost any more to put stuff on a boat and sail it to Australia as it does to put something on a boat and sail it to America. They call them "imports" and slap them with taxes that allegedly raise costs and force jacking up the price just to make any profit ? That sounds like a government issue to me. Do they take advantage of anything that comes off a boat from China, or just toys? Does a toothbrush or a bar of soap cost $10 ? Does a toilet brush or a broom cost $25 ? WTF is going on down under ?
And here I was thinking the UK prices were rubbish (let alone the problems with distribution) but I now feel very sorry for burn.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935503)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:19am CST
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:19am CST
G2 Swoop
G2 Beachcomber
Golden Lagoon Beachcomber
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G2 Beachcomber
Golden Lagoon Beachcomber
*EDIT: updated/corrected hyperlinks
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935509)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:44am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:44am CST
Nice fan customs.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935566)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 3:46pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 3:46pm CST
PotP G2 Swoop and G2 Sludge would be easy to do, given only one deco each. But Slag and Snarl have two (red and green), while Grimlock has three total (turqoise, blue, yellow tiger stripe). Choices, choices...
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935567)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 3:56pm CST
Just googled for it
I would totally buy him even though I don't like the mold
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 2nd, 2018 @ 3:56pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:PotP G2 Swoop and G2 Sludge would be easy to do, given only one deco each. But Slag and Snarl have two (red and green), while Grimlock has three total (turqoise, blue, yellow tiger stripe). Choices, choices...
Just googled for it
I would totally buy him even though I don't like the mold
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935618)
Posted by ScottyP on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:21pm CST
Posted by ScottyP on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:21pm CST
Going pretty far back here, I know, but wanted to post that I found one with this same batch number today and it is exactly the same as my earlier one with no extra slot cut into that peg hole. Ymmv I suppose?Va'al wrote:We bring you today news of a running change in one of the Voyager figures from new line Transformers: Power of the Primes - specifically, Starscream and his 'getting everything pegged in' issue. According to Twitter user Jason Rye, the previous port meant that the wings/back did not connect fully to the body, which also affected the jet mode.
In the new version, which sports batch number 73101, the port features a cut, and the whole assembly is more slanted, improving stability and appearance in both robot and jet mode - supposedly also to be found in the next use of this mold, Elita-1, coming soon in a later wave. You can take a look at the comparison images below: first is the old run, next is the change.Seems like Hasbro as fixed #Swolescream I found a retooled one with the batch number 73101 with a retooled post (now with slots) on the back that allows for everything to peg together correctly
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935619)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:38pm CST
I guess so.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:38pm CST
ScottyP wrote:Going pretty far back here, I know, but wanted to post that I found one with this same batch number today and it is exactly the same as my earlier one with no extra slot cut into that peg hole. Ymmv I suppose?Va'al wrote:We bring you today news of a running change in one of the Voyager figures from new line Transformers: Power of the Primes - specifically, Starscream and his 'getting everything pegged in' issue. According to Twitter user Jason Rye, the previous port meant that the wings/back did not connect fully to the body, which also affected the jet mode.
In the new version, which sports batch number 73101, the port features a cut, and the whole assembly is more slanted, improving stability and appearance in both robot and jet mode - supposedly also to be found in the next use of this mold, Elita-1, coming soon in a later wave. You can take a look at the comparison images below: first is the old run, next is the change.Seems like Hasbro as fixed #Swolescream I found a retooled one with the batch number 73101 with a retooled post (now with slots) on the back that allows for everything to peg together correctly
I guess so.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935625)
Posted by Rated X on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:47pm CST
Screw the number. If you use the light on your cell phone you can see the slot from the top of the box through the clear plastic. I found my replacement last week and did the old switch-a-roo.
Posted by Rated X on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:47pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:ScottyP wrote:Going pretty far back here, I know, but wanted to post that I found one with this same batch number today and it is exactly the same as my earlier one with no extra slot cut into that peg hole. Ymmv I suppose?Va'al wrote:We bring you today news of a running change in one of the Voyager figures from new line Transformers: Power of the Primes - specifically, Starscream and his 'getting everything pegged in' issue. According to Twitter user Jason Rye, the previous port meant that the wings/back did not connect fully to the body, which also affected the jet mode.
In the new version, which sports batch number 73101, the port features a cut, and the whole assembly is more slanted, improving stability and appearance in both robot and jet mode - supposedly also to be found in the next use of this mold, Elita-1, coming soon in a later wave. You can take a look at the comparison images below: first is the old run, next is the change.Seems like Hasbro as fixed #Swolescream I found a retooled one with the batch number 73101 with a retooled post (now with slots) on the back that allows for everything to peg together correctly
I guess so.
Screw the number. If you use the light on your cell phone you can see the slot from the top of the box through the clear plastic. I found my replacement last week and did the old switch-a-roo.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:55pm CST
...
So you're the one responsible for the older versions found in the boxes with that number!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 10:55pm CST
Rated X wrote:Screw the number. If you use the light on your cell phone you can see the slot from the top of the box through the clear plastic. I found my replacement last week and did the old switch-a-roo.
...
So you're the one responsible for the older versions found in the boxes with that number!
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935628)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:05pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:05pm CST
Forget Swolescream's running change. I'm waiting for confirmation of "MAGA"-less versions of Jazz!
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935630)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:12pm CST
Wave 3, that's when he's supposed be released again.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:12pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Forget Swolescream's running change. I'm waiting for confirmation of "MAGA"-less versions of Jazz!
Wave 3, that's when he's supposed be released again.
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Posted by Hotconvoy on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:16pm CST
I really hope the new release will have a white plastic hood
Posted by Hotconvoy on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:16pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Forget Swolescream's running change. I'm waiting for confirmation of "MAGA"-less versions of Jazz!
Wave 3, that's when he's supposed be released again.
I really hope the new release will have a white plastic hood
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:25pm CST
Not without drastically altering the mold layout, or making the windows opaque as well.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 2nd, 2018 @ 11:25pm CST
Hotconvoy wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Forget Swolescream's running change. I'm waiting for confirmation of "MAGA"-less versions of Jazz!
Wave 3, that's when he's supposed be released again.
I really hope the new release will have a white plastic hood
Not without drastically altering the mold layout, or making the windows opaque as well.
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Posted by WreckerJack on February 3rd, 2018 @ 2:34am CST
You and me both my dude. I also want them to use regular white plastic instead of clear. Though that may require them to do painted on windows instead of clear ones so its a trade off.
I would like to know what this batch number thing means and how I can identify it through the package.
Posted by WreckerJack on February 3rd, 2018 @ 2:34am CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Forget Swolescream's running change. I'm waiting for confirmation of "MAGA"-less versions of Jazz!
You and me both my dude. I also want them to use regular white plastic instead of clear. Though that may require them to do painted on windows instead of clear ones so its a trade off.
I would like to know what this batch number thing means and how I can identify it through the package.
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Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2018 @ 7:09am CST
That would be preferable really. Not because I think the clear plastic is brittle or anything, but because it doesn't fit. All of the Combiner Wars cars had opaque windows, but then along comes Jazz and Moonracer with their clear windows. Not a big fan of that inconsistency, especially when it seems to be solely so the plug/gun in the combiner hand can be clear (even though Terrorcons have opaque plugs throwing that all off).
Actually, Moonracer's windows don't bother me that much since she'll probably end up next to T30 Arcee and Chromia in a lot of people's collections and they also have clear windows.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2018 @ 7:09am CST
WreckerJack wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Forget Swolescream's running change. I'm waiting for confirmation of "MAGA"-less versions of Jazz!
You and me both my dude. I also want them to use regular white plastic instead of clear. Though that may require them to do painted on windows instead of clear ones so its a trade off.
That would be preferable really. Not because I think the clear plastic is brittle or anything, but because it doesn't fit. All of the Combiner Wars cars had opaque windows, but then along comes Jazz and Moonracer with their clear windows. Not a big fan of that inconsistency, especially when it seems to be solely so the plug/gun in the combiner hand can be clear (even though Terrorcons have opaque plugs throwing that all off).
Actually, Moonracer's windows don't bother me that much since she'll probably end up next to T30 Arcee and Chromia in a lot of people's collections and they also have clear windows.
Emerje
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935659)
Posted by ScottyP on February 3rd, 2018 @ 9:10am CST
Posted by ScottyP on February 3rd, 2018 @ 9:10am CST
I'm ok with clear Jazz windows because when it gets redcoed into Boss it will need that clear red goodness 
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935660)
Posted by Acesmcgee on February 3rd, 2018 @ 9:14am CST
You know, my first non-combiner transformer toy I recall getting as a gift, also my first G2 toy, was Jazz. I had a huge nostalgia moment when I saw the clear window
Posted by Acesmcgee on February 3rd, 2018 @ 9:14am CST
Emerje wrote:WreckerJack wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Forget Swolescream's running change. I'm waiting for confirmation of "MAGA"-less versions of Jazz!
You and me both my dude. I also want them to use regular white plastic instead of clear. Though that may require them to do painted on windows instead of clear ones so its a trade off.
That would be preferable really. Not because I think the clear plastic is brittle or anything, but because it doesn't fit. All of the Combiner Wars cars had opaque windows, but then along comes Jazz and Moonracer with their clear windows. Not a big fan of that inconsistency, especially when it seems to be solely so the plug/gun in the combiner hand can be clear (even though Terrorcons have opaque plugs throwing that all off).
Actually, Moonracer's windows don't bother me that much since she'll probably end up next to T30 Arcee and Chromia in a lot of people's collections and they also have clear windows.
Emerje
You know, my first non-combiner transformer toy I recall getting as a gift, also my first G2 toy, was Jazz. I had a huge nostalgia moment when I saw the clear window
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935690)
Posted by bodrock on February 3rd, 2018 @ 12:59pm CST
Posted by bodrock on February 3rd, 2018 @ 12:59pm CST
I gave my MAGA Jazz to a friend for Xmas -- I like the mold, but G1 Jazz remains my favorite.
Vector Prime is also a new favorite!
Vector Prime is also a new favorite!
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935694)
Posted by Acesmcgee on February 3rd, 2018 @ 1:23pm CST
Posted by Acesmcgee on February 3rd, 2018 @ 1:23pm CST
I just saw the reprolables for PotP Jazz, and am considering picking up those G2 inspired stickers.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935712)
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2018 @ 3:12pm CST
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2018 @ 3:12pm CST
I wonder if everyone that complains about "MAGA Jazz" understands that it doesn't actually say MAGA on the side outright, it's in Cybertronian. That doesn't change the implication, just the effect it has on the figure itself since it's easier to ignore.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935715)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 3rd, 2018 @ 3:36pm CST
The batch number, or production run number is embossed on both the back of the packaging (no real steady place, tho it tend to be on the lower half close to where the warnings and copyright info are) and on the figure itself, usually opposite of the printed product code (PotP figures start with #E****).
That allows the factory to trace what run any figure belongs to, should there be any large-scale problems found, and fix whatever went wrong for a later run. Handy for recalls.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 3rd, 2018 @ 3:36pm CST
WreckerJack wrote:I would like to know what this batch number thing means and how I can identify it through the package.
The batch number, or production run number is embossed on both the back of the packaging (no real steady place, tho it tend to be on the lower half close to where the warnings and copyright info are) and on the figure itself, usually opposite of the printed product code (PotP figures start with #E****).
That allows the factory to trace what run any figure belongs to, should there be any large-scale problems found, and fix whatever went wrong for a later run. Handy for recalls.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935731)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 3rd, 2018 @ 4:53pm CST
It's not about seeing the letters, it's about knowing they're there. It's a "taint" on the figure, even if it is usually not visible unless you are looking for it.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 3rd, 2018 @ 4:53pm CST
Emerje wrote:I wonder if everyone that complains about "MAGA Jazz" understands that it doesn't actually say MAGA on the side outright, it's in Cybertronian. That doesn't change the implication, just the effect it has on the figure itself since it's easier to ignore.
Emerje
It's not about seeing the letters, it's about knowing they're there. It's a "taint" on the figure, even if it is usually not visible unless you are looking for it.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935740)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 3rd, 2018 @ 5:37pm CST
I still want to know what the designer was playing at, he has the right to whatever political beliefs he wants but did he have to print it on a toy?
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 3rd, 2018 @ 5:37pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Emerje wrote:I wonder if everyone that complains about "MAGA Jazz" understands that it doesn't actually say MAGA on the side outright, it's in Cybertronian. That doesn't change the implication, just the effect it has on the figure itself since it's easier to ignore.
Emerje
It's not about seeing the letters, it's about knowing they're there. It's a "taint" on the figure, even if it is usually not visible unless you are looking for it.
I still want to know what the designer was playing at, he has the right to whatever political beliefs he wants but did he have to print it on a toy?
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935743)
Posted by Tyrannacon on February 3rd, 2018 @ 5:56pm CST
Posted by Tyrannacon on February 3rd, 2018 @ 5:56pm CST
Got a sighting from a Seibertronian that goes by the name of g2jazz. G2jazz did some shopping in Germany regarding Power of the Primes stuff hitting their retail!
First off, yes you can find some of the Authentics line in store at German retail. The line encompasses Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Starscream, and Megatron.
Price is set at €7,99 (Optimus Prime pictured)
Now to the main show, the Power of the Primes line itself.
The Prime Masters were sighted consisting Micronus, Vector Prime and Liege Maximo
Price is €7,99 (Liege Maximo pictured)
Power of the Primes Legends consisting of Beachcomber, Slash, and Windcharger
Price is €14,99 (Slash pictured)
Power of the Primes Voyagers consisting of Starscream and Grimlock:
Price is at €31,99
Power of the Primes Voyager Starscream
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Power of the Primes Voyager Grimlock
Power of the Primes Leader class consisting of Orion Pax to Optimus Prime and Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime.
There was no price tag attached these that g2jazz could find.
But, we do have proof of the transaction here for those curious!
Happy hunting!
First off, yes you can find some of the Authentics line in store at German retail. The line encompasses Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Starscream, and Megatron.
Price is set at €7,99 (Optimus Prime pictured)
Now to the main show, the Power of the Primes line itself.
The Prime Masters were sighted consisting Micronus, Vector Prime and Liege Maximo
Price is €7,99 (Liege Maximo pictured)
Power of the Primes Legends consisting of Beachcomber, Slash, and Windcharger
Price is €14,99 (Slash pictured)
Power of the Primes Voyagers consisting of Starscream and Grimlock:
Price is at €31,99
Power of the Primes Voyager Starscream
[/url]Power of the Primes Voyager Grimlock
Power of the Primes Leader class consisting of Orion Pax to Optimus Prime and Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime.
There was no price tag attached these that g2jazz could find.
But, we do have proof of the transaction here for those curious!
Happy hunting!
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935747)
Posted by Lore Keeper on February 3rd, 2018 @ 6:05pm CST
I think the person responsible did it purely as a troll to see how people would react if they discovered it.
Posted by Lore Keeper on February 3rd, 2018 @ 6:05pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Emerje wrote:I wonder if everyone that complains about "MAGA Jazz" understands that it doesn't actually say MAGA on the side outright, it's in Cybertronian. That doesn't change the implication, just the effect it has on the figure itself since it's easier to ignore.
Emerje
It's not about seeing the letters, it's about knowing they're there. It's a "taint" on the figure, even if it is usually not visible unless you are looking for it.
I still want to know what the designer was playing at, he has the right to whatever political beliefs he wants but did he have to print it on a toy?
I think the person responsible did it purely as a troll to see how people would react if they discovered it.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935772)
Posted by WreckerJack on February 3rd, 2018 @ 8:56pm CST
I'm reacting by waiting for the re-release. Keep politics outta my toys dammit!
Posted by WreckerJack on February 3rd, 2018 @ 8:56pm CST
Lore Keeper wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Emerje wrote:I wonder if everyone that complains about "MAGA Jazz" understands that it doesn't actually say MAGA on the side outright, it's in Cybertronian. That doesn't change the implication, just the effect it has on the figure itself since it's easier to ignore.
Emerje
It's not about seeing the letters, it's about knowing they're there. It's a "taint" on the figure, even if it is usually not visible unless you are looking for it.
I still want to know what the designer was playing at, he has the right to whatever political beliefs he wants but did he have to print it on a toy?
I think the person responsible did it purely as a troll to see how people would react if they discovered it.
I'm reacting by waiting for the re-release. Keep politics outta my toys dammit!
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935786)
Posted by Lore Keeper on February 3rd, 2018 @ 11:26pm CST
Next in Power of the Primes: the "I'm with Her" Moonracer and #metoo Elita-1.
Posted by Lore Keeper on February 3rd, 2018 @ 11:26pm CST
WreckerJack wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Emerje wrote:I wonder if everyone that complains about "MAGA Jazz" understands that it doesn't actually say MAGA on the side outright, it's in Cybertronian. That doesn't change the implication, just the effect it has on the figure itself since it's easier to ignore.
Emerje
It's not about seeing the letters, it's about knowing they're there. It's a "taint" on the figure, even if it is usually not visible unless you are looking for it.
I still want to know what the designer was playing at, he has the right to whatever political beliefs he wants but did he have to print it on a toy?
I think the person responsible did it purely as a troll to see how people would react if they discovered it.
I'm reacting by waiting for the re-release. Keep politics outta my toys dammit!
Next in Power of the Primes: the "I'm with Her" Moonracer and #metoo Elita-1.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935794)
Posted by KVO Prime on February 4th, 2018 @ 12:23am CST
Posted by KVO Prime on February 4th, 2018 @ 12:23am CST
Hey guys, can someone help me understand something? These prices, by numerical comparison alone, are drastically higher than the prices listed in the U.S.A. In the US, Prime Masters are 4.99, legends 9.99, deluxes 16.99, voyagers 29.99 and leaders 44.99. Does the Australian currency have more weight, or do Aussies make more to compensate for the price difference? I just don't see how that can be affordable at all... any explanation would be mostly appreciated. Thank you.
KVO Prime
KVO Prime
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935797)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 4th, 2018 @ 12:37am CST
"Stronger Together" would have been funny for a combiner, but yeah, no politics on our toys, period.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 4th, 2018 @ 12:37am CST
Lore Keeper wrote:WreckerJack wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Emerje wrote:I wonder if everyone that complains about "MAGA Jazz" understands that it doesn't actually say MAGA on the side outright, it's in Cybertronian. That doesn't change the implication, just the effect it has on the figure itself since it's easier to ignore.
Emerje
It's not about seeing the letters, it's about knowing they're there. It's a "taint" on the figure, even if it is usually not visible unless you are looking for it.
I still want to know what the designer was playing at, he has the right to whatever political beliefs he wants but did he have to print it on a toy?
I think the person responsible did it purely as a troll to see how people would react if they discovered it.
I'm reacting by waiting for the re-release. Keep politics outta my toys dammit!
Next in Power of the Primes: the "I'm with Her" Moonracer and #metoo Elita-1.
"Stronger Together" would have been funny for a combiner, but yeah, no politics on our toys, period.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935805)
Posted by WreckerJack on February 4th, 2018 @ 3:30am CST
A quick google search reveals that with the current exchange rate the Australian dollar is stronger by a fair margin.
That is not the only reason for inflation. Australia is surrounded by sea. When you factor in fuel and shipping costs, retailers have to increase the price to handle the cost of business.
Posted by WreckerJack on February 4th, 2018 @ 3:30am CST
KVO Prime wrote:Hey guys, can someone help me understand something? These prices, by numerical comparison alone, are drastically higher than the prices listed in the U.S.A. In the US, Prime Masters are 4.99, legends 9.99, deluxes 16.99, voyagers 29.99 and leaders 44.99. Does the Australian currency have more weight, or do Aussies make more to compensate for the price difference? I just don't see how that can be affordable at all... any explanation would be mostly appreciated. Thank you.
KVO Prime
A quick google search reveals that with the current exchange rate the Australian dollar is stronger by a fair margin.
google wrote:1 Australian Dollar equals
0.79 US Dollar
That is not the only reason for inflation. Australia is surrounded by sea. When you factor in fuel and shipping costs, retailers have to increase the price to handle the cost of business.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935825)
Posted by Emerje on February 4th, 2018 @ 7:23am CST
This, plus their minimum wage is higher, currently at AU$18.29 (US$14.50) compared to the US federal minimum wage of US$7.50 (AU$9.46), though the highest state minimum is US$11.50 (AU$14.50). Higher minimum wages usually mean higher cost of living and prices on goods. Japan tends to buck the trend there with a minimum wage of 848 JPY (US$7.70) and we know how expensive their own stuff is, no wonder why so many Japanese adults drop out of the work force and move in with their parents.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on February 4th, 2018 @ 7:23am CST
WreckerJack wrote:KVO Prime wrote:Hey guys, can someone help me understand something? These prices, by numerical comparison alone, are drastically higher than the prices listed in the U.S.A. In the US, Prime Masters are 4.99, legends 9.99, deluxes 16.99, voyagers 29.99 and leaders 44.99. Does the Australian currency have more weight, or do Aussies make more to compensate for the price difference? I just don't see how that can be affordable at all... any explanation would be mostly appreciated. Thank you.
KVO Prime
A quick google search reveals that with the current exchange rate the Australian dollar is stronger by a fair margin.google wrote:1 Australian Dollar equals
0.79 US Dollar
That is not the only reason for inflation. Australia is surrounded by sea. When you factor in fuel and shipping costs, retailers have to increase the price to handle the cost of business.
This, plus their minimum wage is higher, currently at AU$18.29 (US$14.50) compared to the US federal minimum wage of US$7.50 (AU$9.46), though the highest state minimum is US$11.50 (AU$14.50). Higher minimum wages usually mean higher cost of living and prices on goods. Japan tends to buck the trend there with a minimum wage of 848 JPY (US$7.70) and we know how expensive their own stuff is, no wonder why so many Japanese adults drop out of the work force and move in with their parents.
Emerje
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935846)
Posted by kurthy on February 4th, 2018 @ 11:24am CST
Get your politics out of my independent country of Carbombya!
Posted by kurthy on February 4th, 2018 @ 11:24am CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:WreckerJack wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Emerje wrote:I wonder if everyone that complains about "MAGA Jazz" understands that it doesn't actually say MAGA on the side outright, it's in Cybertronian. That doesn't change the implication, just the effect it has on the figure itself since it's easier to ignore.
Emerje
It's not about seeing the letters, it's about knowing they're there. It's a "taint" on the figure, even if it is usually not visible unless you are looking for it.
I still want to know what the designer was playing at, he has the right to whatever political beliefs he wants but did he have to print it on a toy?
I think the person responsible did it purely as a troll to see how people would react if they discovered it.
I'm reacting by waiting for the re-release. Keep politics outta my toys dammit!
Next in Power of the Primes: the "I'm with Her" Moonracer and #metoo Elita-1.
"Stronger Together" would have been funny for a combiner, but yeah, no politics on our toys, period.
Get your politics out of my independent country of Carbombya!
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935856)
Posted by bodrock on February 4th, 2018 @ 12:35pm CST
Don't forget Novastar!
But yeah, the only politics I want to see are between Autobots/Maximals and 'CONs.
Posted by bodrock on February 4th, 2018 @ 12:35pm CST
Lore Keeper wrote:WreckerJack wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Emerje wrote:I wonder if everyone that complains about "MAGA Jazz" understands that it doesn't actually say MAGA on the side outright, it's in Cybertronian. That doesn't change the implication, just the effect it has on the figure itself since it's easier to ignore.
Emerje
It's not about seeing the letters, it's about knowing they're there. It's a "taint" on the figure, even if it is usually not visible unless you are looking for it.
I still want to know what the designer was playing at, he has the right to whatever political beliefs he wants but did he have to print it on a toy?
I think the person responsible did it purely as a troll to see how people would react if they discovered it.
I'm reacting by waiting for the re-release. Keep politics outta my toys dammit!
Next in Power of the Primes: the "I'm with Her" Moonracer and #metoo Elita-1.
Don't forget Novastar!
But yeah, the only politics I want to see are between Autobots/Maximals and 'CONs.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935858)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 4th, 2018 @ 12:51pm CST
Make Cybertron great again
Posted by Lunatic Prime on February 4th, 2018 @ 12:51pm CST
bodrock wrote:But yeah, the only politics I want to see are between Autobots/Maximals and 'CONs.
Make Cybertron great again
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935863)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 4th, 2018 @ 1:36pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 4th, 2018 @ 1:36pm CST
It was mentioned on the podcast awhile back that, had the abbreviation been printed on Sentinel Prime instead of Jazz, more people might have found it (darkly) amusing than how the reaction to Jazz was.
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935893)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 4th, 2018 @ 3:23pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 4th, 2018 @ 3:23pm CST
Bodrock that megahead maximus is awesome
Re: Australian "Big-Box" Retail Prices for Transformers Power of the Primes Figures (1935901)
Posted by bodrock on February 4th, 2018 @ 3:35pm CST
He turned out a lot better than I imagined! I had read others cut off MegaHead's legs and put him on top of G1 Fort Max....so I thought I'd give it a try, keeping the legs and using TR 'Max instead.
I figure Vector Prime is either neutral about techno-purity, or under MegaHead's influence....(in my head-canon lol).
Posted by bodrock on February 4th, 2018 @ 3:35pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:Bodrock that megahead maximus is awesome
He turned out a lot better than I imagined! I had read others cut off MegaHead's legs and put him on top of G1 Fort Max....so I thought I'd give it a try, keeping the legs and using TR 'Max instead.
I figure Vector Prime is either neutral about techno-purity, or under MegaHead's influence....(in my head-canon lol).
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