Nightwatch Optimus Prime and the Optimus Prime and Bumblebee 2 Pack Exclusive to Argos

do we have any news yet on when the 2 pack bb and optimus prime will hit the philippines?
thanks!
just inquiring..

That seems to depend on whether or not you guys have Argos stores.

1337W422102 wrote:That seems to depend on whether or not you guys have Argos stores.

too bad we dont even have target here... maybe we'll just check hobby shops and customer friendlt toy stores (i mean not the one on the mall...)

What did they do? drop every company's name in a hat and just draw for each figure until there was nothing left?

what exactly is an argos store is it like target or what?

Argos?
I guess I'll have to ask my UK friend to help then

Damb I hoping to get the repaint as I already have Robo-Vision Prime and I don't like getting 2 figures that are so similar. What is Argos anyway?

There you go UK. Some exclusives that are finally spread around a bit.

Does that mean they won't be available in the states?

UltraPrimal wrote:Damb I hoping to get the repaint as I already have Robo-Vision Prime and I don't like getting 2 figures that are so similar. What is Argos anyway?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argos_%28retailer%29

Dispensor wrote:Does that mean they won't be available in the states?

Well it doesn't really say one way or the other.
On the one hand, it could mean it's a UK exclusive, period.
On the other, it could mean it's exclusive to Argos in the UK and no other stores there could carry it.

I guess we'll find out in coming days. I'm going to guess that it's the first one though.

Just wondering, but are there pictures of Nightwatch Optimus Prime?(sorry, i've missed out on quite alot, been gone for a month!)

Oh well looks like i wont be getting Nightwatch Prime then. Now i can save the money for something else. Not to upset about the Prime BB one. I already have both those figures. Nice to see the UK getting some stuff. Now all we need if for japan to stop getting so many and every one will be happy.

Just looking at that Voyager optimus prime with free deluxe bumblebee '74... funny how its 7 euros more expensive than the other voyager tfs if bumblebee is supposed to be free... lol.

kendragon wrote:Just looking at that Voyager optimus prime with free deluxe bumblebee '74... funny how its 7 euros more expensive than the other voyager tfs if bumblebee is supposed to be free... lol.

Um...nowhere on the packaging does it say that Bumblebee is free. This is merely a simple 2-pack. Nothing special about it, other than being exclusive to Argos.

So, you're paying seven more over a Voyager's price. You're still getting Bumblebee at a discount. Most 2-packs do that. Except TRUs...they charge full price for their's.

TRU 2-packs are a rip-offover here. The Blackout and Scorponok 2-pack is £40, but if you were to buy both figures seperately it would only cost £30, so you would be paying £10 for the box. Rip-off or what?

YES!!! FInally some fan service for the UKers!

Just checked the Argos website and they have Nightwatch Prime but no Bumblebee two pack.

jazzrules wrote:TRU 2-packs are a rip-offover here. The Blackout and Scorponok 2-pack is £40, but if you were to buy both figures seperately it would only cost £30, so you would be paying £10 for the box. Rip-off or what?

what makes it weirder is it's $25 here in the states for a $20 figure and a $10 figure. Man, now I know why the Disgruntled Brits are so disgruntled...

Autobot032 wrote:

kendragon wrote:Just looking at that Voyager optimus prime with free deluxe bumblebee '74... funny how its 7 euros more expensive than the other voyager tfs if bumblebee is supposed to be free... lol.

Um...nowhere on the packaging does it say that Bumblebee is free. This is merely a simple 2-pack. Nothing special about it, other than being exclusive to Argos.

So, you're paying seven more over a Voyager's price. You're still getting Bumblebee at a discount. Most 2-packs do that. Except TRUs...they charge full price for their's.

Says so in this link buddy...

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=30001&langId=-1&catalogId=1500000801&productId=1500105015&clickfrom=name[/url]

hmm, unless argos have the wrong pictures, that is not the OP/BB 2-pack, its the wrong BB for a start, i hope im wrong

also, there seems to be 2 prices, the one linked above is £36.99, but this one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3706002.htm is only £24.99, damn im confused...is this the 2 pack announced earlier or not?

Just have to wait till someone buys it or sees it instore i suppose

Robo-Chugster wrote:hmm, unless argos have the wrong pictures, that is not the OP/BB 2-pack, its the wrong BB for a start, i hope im wrong

also, there seems to be 2 prices, the one linked above is 3£36.99, but this one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3706002.htm is only £24.99, damn im confused...is this the 2 pack announced earlier or not?

The link i gave you is for the Irish Argos... so the prices are in euros... yours is in pounds sterling.

kendragon wrote:

Robo-Chugster wrote:hmm, unless argos have the wrong pictures, that is not the OP/BB 2-pack, its the wrong BB for a start, i hope im wrong

also, there seems to be 2 prices, the one linked above is 3£36.99, but this one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3706002.htm is only £24.99, damn im confused...is this the 2 pack announced earlier or not?

The link i gave you is for the Irish Argos... so the prices are in euros... yours is in pounds sterling.

ahh, i see, still i would like to know if it is the 2 pack or just Voy OPs with a 70s BB

There seems to be some confusion as to the Optimus / bumblebee two pack... as far as i can see its not your typical two pack like the TRU ones you get in the states... it seems to be just your standard Voyager optimus prime with a supposedly free deluxe '74 Bumblebee which is probably carded. I have nothing but the website and argos catalog to go by and it doesnt show much in the way of details.

well knowing Argos and Hasbro UK, it is just a standard Voyager with the carded 70's BB, which is a pain for those that have a 70s BB and want a Voyager OP

Aah well, us Disgruntled Brits are used to this stuff by now

So are they not coming to the US? It's no real loss as I don't think NightWatch Prime would sell andyway, but...

kendragon wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:

kendragon wrote:Just looking at that Voyager optimus prime with free deluxe bumblebee '74... funny how its 7 euros more expensive than the other voyager tfs if bumblebee is supposed to be free... lol.

Um...nowhere on the packaging does it say that Bumblebee is free. This is merely a simple 2-pack. Nothing special about it, other than being exclusive to Argos.

So, you're paying seven more over a Voyager's price. You're still getting Bumblebee at a discount. Most 2-packs do that. Except TRUs...they charge full price for their's.

Says so in this link buddy...

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=30001&langId=-1&catalogId=1500000801&productId=1500105015&clickfrom=name[/url]

That clearly isn't the correct 2-pack.

Here's some pics of the actual 2-pack, that we thought they were talking about:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehost ... 1648a9.jpg

Which is clearly different from what Argos is selling.

That might explain why it's so expensive.

The 2-pack I just showed you, will probably have a slightly higher price than that of a Voyager, but not a full $30.00 (USD)

I wonder what stores outside the USA will pick this set up.

If it's 08 bumbles and a decent price, I may pick this up. Damn plastic crack addiction.

You can't trust Argos for the images on the website or the catologue. You should always get a product viewing before buying anything you're unsure about.

EDIT: the website says Voyager Optimus Prime as the title. There is no mention of BB which makes me think it's just normal voyager Prime with a free carded BB (probably old version) stuck along with it. Yes, Voyagers can be £24.99 in some shops.

In the actual catalogue it says Optimus Voyager plus Bumblebee deluxe £24.99 it also says 'Available August'

I reserved the nightwatch leader prime online earlier, picking it up tomorrow, my wife is buying it for me the downside of that is i have to wait until my birthday..... the 30th of August

Im sure its been mentioned before but you get a free bumblebee poster with the leader figures and some of the other stuff too.A 'lenticular' poster that changes from car to robot apparently.

The catalogue itself has a small picture of prime on the front

Apollogies if ive related info that has already been posted im pretty tired!!

valanx wrote:In the actual catalogue it says Optimus Voyager plus Bumblebee deluxe £24.99 it also says 'Available August'

I reserved the nightwatch leader prime online earlier, picking it up tomorrow, my wife is buying it for me the downside of that is i have to wait until my birthday..... the 30th of August

Im sure its been mentioned before but you get a free bumblebee poster with the leader figures and some of the other stuff too.A 'lenticular' poster that changes from car to robot apparently.

The catalogue itself has a small picture of prime on the front

Apollogies if ive related info that has already been posted im pretty tired!!

Haven't picked up the new catalogue so I didn't know that. Perhaps it is the proper 2 pack then?

Hey everyone,
Just to let you all know that it is the twin pack that is available at Argos. How do I know? Cos i bought one today. For some reason though it is in American packaging not European.

Can you please post pics man?

Greatly appreciated

jazzrules wrote:Hey everyone,
Just to let you all know that it is the twin pack that is available at Argos. How do I know? Cos i bought one today. For some reason though it is in American packaging not European.

I believe they import the Argos Exclusive products from Hasbro US.

Here's a pic (I hope!)

Excellent, exactly what I wanted, now when is this coming to the States!!!

Dammit!

I have to go get one now. I'm low on cash, I can't afford this! But I want it!

So is this the Voyager Prime which has the G1 colouring, i.e. no flames?

If so, then I am off to Argos after work!!

Ravage XK wrote:So is this the Voyager Prime which has the G1 colouring, i.e. no flames?

If so, then I am off to Argos after work!!

I never noticed that, but it looks like you are right. Can we confirm please?

Aww dang it. Now I want it more so.

I checked all my local stores, not one has any in stock. 5 stores checked.

kaijubot_uk wrote:looks like the standard version of Voyager Prime.

I think you are right, I see flames on his right leg.

I can confirm that he does have flames, however they are not so prevalent in robot mode

I ordered this from the Argos web site last night and they have emailed me to confirm delivery on Tuesday morning between 7am and 1pm.
If you are wanting it that much (and I know the 08BB is like hens teeth) then go to the site and order it now. you do have to pay £4.95 shipping though. As someone else posted here, most stores do not have them in stock yet. I tried all stores in about a 30 mile radius from my home.

I've already posted this in another thread but for anyone who's interested I've got a pic of the Nightwatch Prime here:

http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/1002/transformers2pf4.jpg

jedimasterguff wrote:I've already posted this in another thread but for anyone who's interested I've got a pic of the Nightwatch Prime here:

http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/1002/transformers2pf4.jpg

Nice picture cheers!

I cant wait to get my hands on my Nightwatch, he is currently under the bed in the babies room and i cant have him until the
30th when its my birthday. I'l be 32...its so great being a kid again!! (not that being a collector of such fine items makes you a kid, im refering to the excitement of childhood type things and getting those teenage years out of the way when i lost interest etc.!!)