Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail
Sunday, November 30th, 2014 3:40PM CST
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With the Age Of Extinction toyline coming to a close, news of finding new toys for it isn't exactly something you'd expect to see right now, but considering it's a Construct Bot set? Even more surprising. Well, that's exactly what we have to share with you today!
Now, we present the Wal*Mart exclusive Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger set, found by Seibertron staffer ScottyP and he included an image, of course. Here's what he had to say on his find:
Oh look, something else I didn't know existed! Walmart exclusive AOE Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe vs. Stinger. BB Rider figure is a slight redeco. Strafe has a G2 style deco similar to the Target exclusive Grimlock Construct Bot but it's not a direct homage to a canceled toy like that one was.
Bought at a Walmart in Raleigh, NC for 19.98. UPC is 653569983408
If you're looking for this set, now's the time to search, and if you do find it, share your sightings with us by posting it in the sightings forum! Remember, if you find something new and exciting, send an email to us at sightings@seibertron.com so you can receive credit for the find and you'll get your name posted in the article for all to see!
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Posted by william-james88 on November 30th, 2014 @ 4:22pm CST
I feel target got the bum deal of the three, even if their (foc) grimlock and (dotm) optimus redeco 2 pack is one of the best things to come out of the entire movie line. I am sure they were told it would represent a scene where Optimus takes on this knight armour/look, but that scene was probably toned down as the movie evolved. We still see him change ever so slightly when he takes the sword from the spaceship, but it is nowhere near what I am sure was told to Target when this promotion was set up.
Here is some more exclusive Target merchandise.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 1st, 2014 @ 1:30am CST
Autobot032 wrote:With the Age Of Extinction toyline coming to a close, news of finding new toys for it isn't exactly something you'd expect to see right now, but considering it's a Construct Bot set? Even more surprising. Well, that's exactly what we have to share with you today!
Now, we present the Wal*Mart exclusive Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger set, found by Seibertron staffer ScottyP and he included an image, of course. Here's what he had to say on his find:Oh look, something else I didn't know existed! Walmart exclusive AOE Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe vs. Stinger. BB Rider figure is a slight redeco. Strafe has a G2 style deco similar to the Target exclusive Grimlock Construct Bot but it's not a direct homage to a canceled toy like that one was.
Bought at a Walmart in Raleigh, NC for 19.98. UPC is 653569983408
If you're looking for this set, now's the time to search, and if you do find it, share your sightings with us by posting it in the sightings forum! Remember, if you find something new and exciting, send an email to us at sightings@seibertron.com so you can receive credit for the find and you'll get your name posted in the article for all to see!
Keep your optics tuned to Seiberton.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
It looks like Strafe comes with some new parts if it's dual wielding sword tails.
Posted by Va'al on December 1st, 2014 @ 3:20am CST
Posted by Bounti76 on December 1st, 2014 @ 4:13am CST
Posted by Henry921 on December 1st, 2014 @ 6:11am CST
I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
Posted by RhA on December 1st, 2014 @ 7:09am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 1st, 2014 @ 8:29am CST
well, if i can attest (having just got the AU set yesterday), its worth it, especially if you dont have the molds yet.Henry921 wrote:Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...
I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
i have 7 versions of EMOP now, and the AU one is probably the best one (not to mention one of the few with the faceplate).
Posted by william-james88 on December 1st, 2014 @ 8:36am CST
shajaki wrote:well, if i can attest (having just got the AU set yesterday), its worth it, especially if you dont have the molds yet.Henry921 wrote:Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...
I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
i have 7 versions of EMOP now, and the AU one is probably the best one (not to mention one of the few with the faceplate).
Woah, 7 versions? (I am trying to come up with them all in my head). What do you do with all of them?
Posted by reluctantyouth on December 1st, 2014 @ 8:53am CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on December 1st, 2014 @ 9:00am CST
Henry921 wrote:Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...
But now they got an even better code!
CYBERWEEK -- free shipping + 20% off
Posted by GuyIncognito on December 1st, 2014 @ 9:09am CST
Also, I could be wrong, but usually coupon codes don't work on HTS exclusives, so they might not work on these sets. Has anyone tried?
Posted by shajaki on December 1st, 2014 @ 9:12am CST
uhh... nothing at the momentwilliam-james88 wrote:Woah, 7 versions? (I am trying to come up with them all in my head). What do you do with all of them?
all the EMOP's in question are:
-hasbro retail
-takara retail
-evolutions
-voyager grimlock 2-pack (asia?)
-breakout battle (hasbro rusty version)
-takara TRU rusty version
-autobots united
ones i still need are the expo nemesis/black version, and the "milk" version. and ill be getting a bape MP10 before that milk one (if at all).
Posted by william-james88 on December 1st, 2014 @ 10:14am CST
shajaki wrote:-voyager grimlock 2-pack (asia?)
That's the "7th" one I couldnt think of. I must say, it is an amazing mold to own many of, probably my second favourite to come out this year (#1 is MP Wheeljack).
Posted by shajaki on December 1st, 2014 @ 10:32am CST
yeah. i kind of became an EMOP completist by accident....william-james88 wrote:shajaki wrote:-voyager grimlock 2-pack (asia?)
That's the "7th" one I couldnt think of. I must say, it is an amazing mold to own many of, probably my second favourite to come out this year (#1 is MP Wheeljack).
- bought the takara version first thinking itd be my only one and it was slightly better than the hasbro one.
- next was takaras rusty version, liked it even though it wasnt the "truest" representation
- went for breakout battle cause it WAS the truest version of rusty
- got evolutions for the classics OP
- ebay'd the asia voyager grim 2 pack for grim actually
- grabbed the AU set for the other 4 bots
- and eventually got the hasbro retail one for completions sake (and on sale)
its funny cause i only really wanted... what? less than half of them
Posted by Sabrblade on December 1st, 2014 @ 11:23am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 1st, 2014 @ 11:26am CST
ahhhh. thanks for clarifying. i assumed asia because all the ebay sellers i recall with the set were located in asia.Sabrblade wrote:The two-pack Platinum Edition one with Grimlock wasn't Asia-only. It was a Kmart exclusive.
Posted by Bounti76 on December 1st, 2014 @ 6:36pm CST
GuyIncognito wrote:I'd order the Dinobots if they weren't Voyager-priced at $24/each.
Also, I could be wrong, but usually coupon codes don't work on HTS exclusives, so they might not work on these sets. Has anyone tried?
I just pre-ordered the Dinobots set, and the code worked fine. $102.23 with tax out the door.
Posted by william-james88 on December 3rd, 2014 @ 12:51pm CST
About this item
One Decepticon is bad enough, but two is a nightmare! These Decepticon Stinger and Dinobot Slug figures are a scary alliance against the Autobots! Your Decepticon Stinger figure is a fearsome foe whether he's in robot or sports car mode, but he's even stronger when Dinobot Slug fights at his side as a robot or dino. Autobots might as well run for cover when Dinobot Slug fires his mighty cannon! Keep changing them both from one mode to the other as the battle rages on! Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
What are these people smoking????? In reality, I say this is corporate broken telephone and aside from checking for spelling mistakes, it wasnt proofread more than that.
Posted by crimsondeception on December 3rd, 2014 @ 3:18pm CST
Posted by Bounti76 on December 3rd, 2014 @ 6:38pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I was reading the bio of the Walmart exclusive Stinger and Slug 2 pack that never came out in Canada (and doesnt show any signs to).
About this item
One Decepticon is bad enough, but two is a nightmare! These Decepticon Stinger and Dinobot Slug figures are a scary alliance against the Autobots! Your Decepticon Stinger figure is a fearsome foe whether he's in robot or sports car mode, but he's even stronger when Dinobot Slug fights at his side as a robot or dino. Autobots might as well run for cover when Dinobot Slug fires his mighty cannon! Keep changing them both from one mode to the other as the battle rages on! Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
What are these people smoking????? In reality, I say this is corporate broken telephone and aside from checking for spelling mistakes, it wasnt proofread more than that.
Where did you get those bios from? I'm pretty sure that none of the Walmart Exclusive two or combo packs, not to mention the Legion Class figures, had bios of any kind.
Posted by Sabrblade on December 3rd, 2014 @ 6:54pm CST
Looks like it came from here - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers- ... s/37555637?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=affBounti76 wrote:Where did you get those bios from? I'm pretty sure that none of the Walmart Exclusive two or combo packs, not to mention the Legion Class figures, had bios of any kind.
Which means it's not a bio, but a product description, which was evidently written by someone who works on Walmart's website but wasn't aware that Slug is a good guy.
Another goof is in this one for Bumblebee and Strafe, which calls Bee a semi truck in a lazy copy/paste from the Optimus/Grimlock set - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers- ... s/37555640?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Posted by Bounti76 on December 4th, 2014 @ 12:00am CST
Posted by Va'al on December 4th, 2014 @ 3:55pm CST
Posted by Railbomb on December 4th, 2014 @ 4:16pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 4th, 2014 @ 6:22pm CST
Railbomb wrote:This thing looks pretty cool. A bit small, but cool. Anyone know how much it cost?
Big bad has it up for $25 and change
Posted by Emerje on December 4th, 2014 @ 8:48pm CST
Also, that art on the side of the box is pretty nice, very TFP looking in its simpler CG.
Emerje
Posted by remmolacha on December 4th, 2014 @ 9:06pm CST
Posted by Emerje on December 4th, 2014 @ 10:24pm CST
remmolacha wrote:A non-transforming transformer.. I will never understand that
Sometimes I don't understand how people can play with HotWheels, they don't turn into robots. But there are sometimes I just want a nice figure that'll look good on a shelf, transforming be damned. To each their own.
Emerje
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on December 4th, 2014 @ 10:35pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 4th, 2014 @ 10:57pm CST
Yeah, statues that aren't toys never make sense.remmolacha wrote:A non-transforming transformer.. I will never understand that
Posted by Noideaforaname on December 4th, 2014 @ 11:27pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 4th, 2014 @ 11:53pm CST
Autobot tap out wrote:it looks like the sword has a 5mm diameter handle. it looks just big enough for P-RID Optimus prime / P-BH ultra Magnus
Sorry to say but looking at the instructions the handle is part of the hand
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on December 5th, 2014 @ 12:30am CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Autobot tap out wrote:it looks like the sword has a 5mm diameter handle. it looks just big enough for P-RID Optimus prime / P-BH ultra Magnus
Sorry to say but looking at the instructions the handle is part of the hand
that is a bummer
Posted by vectorsigma757 on December 5th, 2014 @ 12:07pm CST
Posted by crimsondeception on December 5th, 2014 @ 2:11pm CST
vectorsigma757 wrote:Something about the proportions. It sorta looks like Ironhide in Optimus Prime cosplay.
That was my exact thought, his big head looks like Ironhide's and the body is a little on the skinny side. It's affordable though. The definitive version of the new Optimus Prime's robot mode would be the model coming out late December.
Posted by shajaki on December 6th, 2014 @ 2:39pm CST
i skipped the general releases of hound, drift, and crosshairs, and boy am i glad i did. hound is a really great figure with PILES of weapons, only drawback being his feet. drift and crosshairs have their drawbacks, but are still some really nice figures. bee is bee, and prime is prime. and some of these figures biggest flaws were the paint apps, which were completely rectified with this set. they are stunning.
and take it from someone who knows EMOP's (ive got 7 and counting), AU prime is probably the best one. one of the few with a faceplate, perfectly placed and crisp paint apps. only thing missing is the wheel rims... *sigh*
Posted by Va'al on December 11th, 2014 @ 4:21am CST
I got an email from Amazon a while back that they were shipping part of an order I'd placed. When the order was first placed, they expected a release date of mid-December for their exclusive G1 redeco of AOE Voyager Class Slog, but it had subsequently been changed to an undetermined release date.
Well, I finally got a follow-up email with them stating that they now have a release date! Attached is the email I got. Looks like he'll be arriving the first week of January!
Posted by shajaki on December 11th, 2014 @ 8:58am CST
after waiting this long i was worried it was on the chopping block.
Posted by GuyIncognito on December 11th, 2014 @ 9:37am CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 11th, 2014 @ 9:39am CST
GuyIncognito wrote:Got my $25 Leader Grimlock from Amazon! Now the Voyager version will be relegated to my "Transformers that kids are allowed to play with" collection (as opposed to the "These are daddy's figures; don't touch!" collection).
I thought that would be the same with me but as it turns out, I take the voyager out more simple because it is more in scale with the others.
Posted by Rated X on December 11th, 2014 @ 11:49am CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 11th, 2014 @ 12:01pm CST
Rated X wrote:I cancelled this figure a long time ago. Hasbro toy shop sold me an SDCC set with a grimlock that had chipped chrome. They refused to exchange just the grimlock. When I got the set exchanged, the figures were perfect but the playset was all torn and damaged. I returned that crap for good and stuck with the colored retail versions. I really never needed these anyways, it was just an impulse buy. Fansproject has the G1 dinobots covered.
You sure, I heard their Slag wasn't as expected.
Posted by TransformersFan89 on December 11th, 2014 @ 3:17pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 11th, 2014 @ 3:21pm CST
TransformersFan89 wrote:Hey does anyone know if Toys R Us is going to get the Transformers: Age Of Extinction platinum edition sets?? I haven't seen any and it said online that the Autobots United set was released in October.
They already have them but not in big amounts and are not prone to reorder them sicne they are quite expensive, take a lot of shelf space, and might not sell right away. The only place you would not find them is in the province of Quebec in Canada due to language laws.
Posted by shajaki on December 11th, 2014 @ 3:22pm CST
ive seen in stores: breakout battle, autobots united, leader OP/grim 2-packTransformersFan89 wrote:Hey does anyone know if Toys R Us is going to get the Transformers: Age Of Extinction platinum edition sets?? I haven't seen any and it said online that the Autobots United set was released in October.
and TRU.ca has the dinobot 5-pack up for preorder, so i assume theyll eventually have it in store.
Posted by TransformersFan89 on December 11th, 2014 @ 6:45pm CST
Comment for William-James88: Do you think they will be in stores in the U.S. eventually though?
Posted by william-james88 on December 11th, 2014 @ 6:50pm CST
TransformersFan89 wrote:Thanks Shajaki!
Comment for William-James88: Do you think they will be in stores in the U.S. eventually though?
As I said, they should already be there. Only the Dinobot 5 pack has not been released yet. If you do not find them in your store, then it's because your store has not ordered or reordered it. These are not known to stay in stores for long. So if they are not there right now, then I would not count on them showing up again, except for the dinobot pack that hasnt come out yet.
But why not try online at Toysrus.com. Most are expensive enough to warrant the free shipping. I always shop at online retail stores now, they are more likely to have your figure in stock.
Posted by william-james88 on December 17th, 2014 @ 9:17am CST
Posted by shajaki on December 17th, 2014 @ 9:58am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 17th, 2014 @ 9:58am CST
Though, shouldn't this be in the Lost Age/Movie Advanced Series thread?