Generations Titan Metroplex coming soon to a Costco near you for $79.99

Shut the front door!! I have a Costco 5 min from me (East Peoria, IL)and this is the first year it has been here. What a treat to be able to pick up Metroplex for $79.99. I bought one already from BBTS, but for that price I will glady pick up another to keep him in the box...heck in the long run it is worth it just to get another gun and not pay the hefty premium for SDCC or Import version .
I will definitely post if I see one...my old man works for Costco so I will have him keep an eye out.

~reluctantyouth~

Wait.... Costco sells Transformers??? There is one finally opening down here soon...

Cyber Bishop wrote:Wait.... Costco sells Transformers??? There is one finally opening down here soon...

You didn't know this, even with the various Costco exclusives over the years?

OH. MY. GOD.

I feel really bad seeing this, because I just bought him for $114.99, but the nearest Costco is 42 miles away, so let me do the math...

Assumptions:
1) It would not take multiple trips to find him.
2) It'd require long detours to get anything else of value out of the trip.
3) Gas prices won't change between now and then.
4) We'll disregard environmental implications of everyone driving around individually.

First, have to add sales tax to the figure, if I weren't buying him online. State sales tax is 2.9%, but where the Costco is it's apparently over 3.75%. So, $2.9996 on a $79.99 purchase, so that brings Metroplex to $82.9896, or $83.

The Costco is 42.6 miles away, so we'll say 85.2 miles of driving round trip. The way my wife drives I-25, that'd take just over an hour, but our car has aged poorly and the wind wouldn't be at our backs either way, so our gas mileage would probably be a lousy 22 miles per gallon. So, we'll say 3.87 gallons of gas. Gas prices are around $3.55 for 87 octane gas here. 3.87 gallons at $3.55/gal would cost me $13.74. So that brings Metroplex to $96.74 for me.

So I'm shorted $18.25. Hilariously, that's right on what I'm supposedly paid per hour at my job, so the difference between ordering him online and driving one hour to Costco is approximately equal to one hour of my life.

For those who want to quickly run through that for themselves, but prefer algebra over word problems:

a = Cost of Toy at Store
b = Sales Tax at Store's location (% of $1; This can be found through a site like this)
c = Cost of Gas ($$/1gal; This can be found through a site like this)
d = Distance to Store (miles)
e = Mileage of your Car (miles/gal)

Final Cost = a + (ab/100) + 2(cd/e)

[Now watch me have made some really embarrassing mistake writing that down.]

You know what'd be cool? To have a calculator in the Toy Sightings section that would reference sites that provide gas prices and tax rates at stores, and let you plug in your location, gas mileage, and such, to quickly calculate and compare shopping at different stores.

Ouch. Good for Costco but bad for everyone else. I'm speculating that Target and/or Walmart passed on Metroplex which would really suck for the success of Metroplex. Kind of screws Toys R Us over as well when they're selling it for about $50 more.

Valandar wrote:

Cyber Bishop wrote:Wait.... Costco sells Transformers??? There is one finally opening down here soon...

You didn't know this, even with the various Costco exclusives over the years?

They sell them occasionally and only during the months lead up to the Holidays. The last time Costco sold mainline Transformers was when they had the DOTM Leader Class Ironhide and Bumblebee toys which seems like they had them earlier than the Christmas season 2 years ago. No Transformers other than Kre-O 2 packs last year.

C*cksucker!!!! I just bought #2 @ HTS, for the "good deal" of 106! Dammit... who the hell can predict this?!?!? That said, there are consequences to this retail phenomenon...

Seibertron wrote:Ouch. Good for Costco but bad for everyone else. I'm speculating that Target and/or Walmart passed on Metroplex which would really suck for the success of Metroplex. Kind of screws Toys R Us over as well when they're selling it for about $50 more.

Target IS selling Metroplex. I can swear it's listed on the website, even though the stores do not carry it yet (they may be waiting for the Xmas season).

BUT, how many people are aware of Cost-Co toys? Maybe not enough to necessarily screw over TRU or Target?

AND, if TRU or Target DOES get screwed over (assuming Cost-Co gets enough to fulfill whatever demand), that just means we'll see Metro over at TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Ross that much sooner. The bigger question is what these stores will charge. Lower than $80???

Well, I'm interested in a 3rd copy, for painting, IF I can get him on clearance. Dammit. Just wish I had the time to stop by and keep an eye on the prices, but hopefully someone will mention the Metro clearance when it inevitably arrives (probably after Xmas, in January).

This won't hurt TRU or anyone. Costco is a membership club, and has far fewer locations than TRU or Target or Walmart. Anyone can walk into TRU and buy Metroplex, but only Costco members will be able to buy it as Costco.

Really curious if it will have any differences from the normal release. Holding off for sure until we know that part.

There's a Costco right across from our work, and work pays for the membership. Yay perks! That place is dangerous though, I always walk out with things I don't need like giant pickle jars and enough trash bags to last me a year.

Seeing that they will being selling Metroplex for that price was kind of a smack in the face. But collectors shouldn't worry. Galaxy metroplex and Air attack Optimal prime which are great figures that are big in size as well went on sale years back when they were in retail stores now they are 100$ plus hard to find figures.

I called 3 Costco's in Illinois (Naperville, Bolingbrook and Orland Park). The Naperville store found it in their system and said the sku is 994 (not sure if she meant the beginning or end numbers) but they didn't have it yet. The other 2 stores didn't have it listed and a lady at the Orland Park store said the only Transformers they had were an 8 pack of cars but they were small and for younger (2 yr old) kids.

The Naperville store said it might be something they may get in October. Hopefully the "anonymous" source could verify the SKU to be sure it's right.

What a sweet deal indeed. Still my sights are set on the more impressive (IMO) Takara version!

GuyIncognito wrote:but only Costco members will be able to buy it as Costco.

Bingo. For me, even if I had waited, it'd cost more as I'd be buying a Costco membership as well just to buy a single item. I've no need for a Costco membership otherwise, I shop on base.

HOLY CRAP, gotta get this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder if Canadian Costco's will have them. I've never seen toys in Costco's around my hood.

Looks like I'll be breaking my TF collecting rules so I can get this!

Wow, I'd almost be tempted by that deal.

Almost.

I can't seem to find info on what STATES have Costcos. Guessing none in Arkansas, or I'd be able to find info.

gothsaurus wrote:I can't seem to find info on what STATES have Costcos. Guessing none in Arkansas, or I'd be able to find info.

Just go to their warehouse location search link and type the name of your state.
But you're right, doesn't look like there are any in Arkansas. The closest ones are in St Louis, Memphis, and Dallas.

http://www.costco.com/WarehouseLocatorV ... ogId=10701

Vegitron wrote:

gothsaurus wrote:I can't seem to find info on what STATES have Costcos. Guessing none in Arkansas, or I'd be able to find info.

Just go to their warehouse location search link and type the name of your state.
But you're right, doesn't look like there are any in Arkansas. The closest ones are in St Louis, Memphis, and Dallas.

http://www.costco.com/WarehouseLocatorV ... ogId=10701

What would be the point? If you're not a Costco member, you'll have to pay $50 to join, so you'll end up paying $130 anyway. Then add in the cost of driving to another state to find a store. This deal only benefits current Costco members and those who were planning on joining anyway.

OH! I didn't know that was the case. Guess it's like Sam's Club here. Thanks for the heads-up.

Quick update to our previous news regarding Transformers Generations Titan Class Metroplex's availability at Costco, he's starting to arrive! If you have a local Costco you might want to start checking for Metroplex. Seibertron.com staff member robofreak dropped by with the images below from a store in Phoenix, AZ. Metroplex can be yours for the low price of $79.99, provided you're a Costco member that is.

I called two stores in IL the other day. One told me October 2 and the other October 3. Guess I have to send the wife out on a hunt tomorrow. =)

sheeeesh. If anything, maybe it will drive down prices. Wish we had them at Sam's Club here.

Costco membership: I need it.

Way better than the 150 dollars amazon is asking for crossing my fingers for christmas

gothsaurus wrote:sheeeesh. If anything, maybe it will drive down prices. Wish we had them at Sam's Club here.

Now Sam's Club, I have. Maybe if you and I do some sort of ritual and obligatory sacrifice, the Hasbro Gods will answer our prayers and ship Metroplex there for the same price.

I went by a local Costco today but no luck. Later I gotta go out and there will be another location that I know of so I will have to take a look.

Anyone going out to get a membership?

Wish I actually needed another one...I like when my plastic crack is on sale...

I saw a pallet of them at my Costco today and having paid $50 more for it was this but then after I realized that the sucker would be $110+tax with membership and I only would save around $21 and some change I was like this and cool with it.

Well, a friend's girlfriend who happened to have a Costco membership was how I finally got the vhtf Cybertron Wing Saber, so I'll just have to ask if she still holds the keys to the city!

Remember the days when CostCo would carry some exclusive variant?

There are no Costco stores in my city (probably not even in my state).

Sabrblade wrote:There are no Costco stores in my city (probably not even in my state).

You could always ask someone near a Costco to go buy it then ship it to you!

Metrosuplex wrote:Remember the days when CostCo would carry some exclusive variant?

I'm actually kind of glad they didn't in this case. This year's been expensive as any I can remember.

Not that it wouldn't have been cool to have a Costco shiny/clear/blue variant or something, just saying my wallet is happy about it.

oh my gawd. costco is right by me and i have amembership. i couldnt justify paying 151 for it at toys r us...but for 79...ahhhhh!!!

Man! How much is a membership at Costco?

thats what the normal price should be not the discount. and why does costco always get the good stuff, i dont think sams club has gotten one good TF deal yet. But even if there was a costco near me i wouldnt bother, after the problems with MP Soundwave im staying away from big figures unless its a really really good deal.

Checked the store in Bolingbrook, IL and struck out. The guy looked it up on the computer and didn't show any coming in (yet the other day when I called they told me Tuesday or Wednesday) now he says a couple of weeks.

He did look at other stores and nothing for Naperville, Oak Brook or Orland Park IL but if you live near Fort Wayne or Lexington, go hit Costco because they showed 72 on hand.

If anyone is in or around Ohio and can help me get with one, please let me know.

omega666 wrote:Man! How much is a membership at Costco?

$55/year

http://www.costco.com/join-costco.html

Metroplex quite honestly is only worth 80 bucks. I way over paid at 160 at TRU. Plus mine doesn't even have all the sound bites he's supposed to have. No voice just transformation sounds. He is a cool figure though and 80 bucks is the perfect price. I should have waited but Canadian Costco is a whole different beast than the American one. There's no guarantee you'll see him up here in a costco.

I went to another Costco and this time spoke to someone at the service desk. I gave the SKU that was posted but no listing. After that I gave an item description and it was found along with a different SKU...994294. I also was told that the L.A. region is expected to receive just over 1,000 pieces and that includes Orange County. Whether that's right or wrong unknown but that's what I was told.

I for one have always enjoyed the hunt for TFs so for me it's a challenge I dig so I'll continue my Costco searches.

Excellent. I already have a shopping trip to Costco planned for this weekend.

IOWA here... Nothing at the Coralville Costco. Headed to DesMoines this weekend. I picked up the ToysRus but thankfully have not opened it yet. $80!!! I'm all over this.

After reading this post on Monday afternoon the next morning I was all over it. I placed phone calls to the two nearest Costco locations in my area in Vista and Carlsbad CA. Vista was a no go but Carlsbad had 34 in stock. 33 after I left this afternoon. This one will be for display while my SDCC one will stay sealed.

ZarenPRIME wrote::BOT: IOWA here... Nothing at the Coralville Costco. Headed to DesMoines this weekend. I picked up the ToysRus but thankfully have not opened it yet. $80!!! I'm all over this.

Well, thank you. I was was headed to Coralville tomoro. Trip saved to costco

Well I was holding off on Metroplex thinking that he would probably go on sale or clearance somewhere ... but at $80 I really can't pass it up. Looks like I will be sending out the "please look out for this on your next Costco trip" email shortly.

Called my Costco in NY and they mentioned 37 in stock so I picked up 5. Hooray.