Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail

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Among all the Toy Fair news, ScottyP was able to drop by the (extremely pricey) Toys R Us store in Time Square, New York, and take a picture of some of their products - including the Platinum edition Year of the Goat Optimus Prime! As expected, the set was listed at $208.99, so if it's a cheaper option you're looking for, check out the listings below from TRU online, HasbroToyShop and site sponsor BBTS, for both Optimus and his fellow goat Masterpiece Soundwave, courtesy of fellow Seibertronians shajaki and AzT:

HTS Soundwave
TRU Optimus
TRU Soundwave
BBTS Optimus
BBTS Soundwave

Credit(s): ScottyP, BBTS, TRU, HTS

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Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651668)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 15th, 2015 @ 11:25am CST

For once there's some freaking French on the Platinum boxes, it's for some overpriced, ugly as hell things.

Sigh...

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651695)
Posted by shajaki on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:27pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:For once there's some freaking French on the Platinum boxes, it's for some overpriced, ugly as hell things.

Sigh...

yeahh....
i like these and want to get them. and im confident ill see them locally (eventually). but if the in-store (USD) prices reported are going to be relative to us canadians, ill just go the route of other online retailers. after conversion and shipping, ive already found soundwave for less than 200 CAD.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651697)
Posted by Rated X on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:29pm CST

Year of the turd.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651699)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 15th, 2015 @ 12:32pm CST

Rated X wrote:Year of the turd.

Not true. It's not poo. It's actually delicious and awesome toys!
... Butterscotch flavored.
... Overpriced butterscotch.

Let's hope next year will be better.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651733)
Posted by megatronus on February 15th, 2015 @ 2:22pm CST

Am I really the only one who likes these?

People were crapping all over YOTH Prime until they realized he was the best thing ever.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651736)
Posted by shajaki on February 15th, 2015 @ 2:30pm CST

megatronus wrote:Am I really the only one who likes these?

People were crapping all over YOTH Prime until they realized he was the best thing ever.

i wish SW had a few more paint apps, otherwise i love them both!

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651747)
Posted by megatronus on February 15th, 2015 @ 3:00pm CST

shajaki wrote:
megatronus wrote:Am I really the only one who likes these?

People were crapping all over YOTH Prime until they realized he was the best thing ever.
i wish SW had a few more paint apps, otherwise i love them both!

Phew! That's a relief. Glad I'm not the only one.

But yes, any two of these additional paint apps would elevate YOTG Soundwave to epic proportions:
-Decepticon symbol on his chest
-Door outline
-Faceplate
-Two lines on either side of the door

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651777)
Posted by Arctorro on February 15th, 2015 @ 4:24pm CST

megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:
megatronus wrote:Am I really the only one who likes these?

People were crapping all over YOTH Prime until they realized he was the best thing ever.
i wish SW had a few more paint apps, otherwise i love them both!

Phew! That's a relief. Glad I'm not the only one.

But yes, any two of these additional paint apps would elevate YOTG Soundwave to epic proportions:
-Decepticon symbol on his chest
-Door outline
-Faceplate
-Two lines on either side of the door

I've got SW sitting in an order waiting for XTB Apollyon to drop.

I agree that some additional paints aps would've helped, but some more of the clear plastic being "butterscotch" ( :lol:

) would've helped a lot.

BTW, I still think YOTH Prime looks terrible [-(

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651779)
Posted by megatronus on February 15th, 2015 @ 4:28pm CST

Arctorro wrote:
megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:
megatronus wrote:Am I really the only one who likes these?

People were crapping all over YOTH Prime until they realized he was the best thing ever.
i wish SW had a few more paint apps, otherwise i love them both!

Phew! That's a relief. Glad I'm not the only one.

But yes, any two of these additional paint apps would elevate YOTG Soundwave to epic proportions:
-Decepticon symbol on his chest
-Door outline
-Faceplate
-Two lines on either side of the door
I've got SW sitting in an order waiting for XTB Apollyon to drop.

I agree that some additional paints aps would've helped, but some more of the clear plastic being "butterscotch" ( ) would've helped a lot.

BTW, I still think YOTH Prime looks terrible

Wha??? Do you own a YOTH Prime?

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651785)
Posted by Arctorro on February 15th, 2015 @ 4:45pm CST

megatronus wrote:
Arctorro wrote:
megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:
megatronus wrote:Am I really the only one who likes these?

People were crapping all over YOTH Prime until they realized he was the best thing ever.
i wish SW had a few more paint apps, otherwise i love them both!

Phew! That's a relief. Glad I'm not the only one.

But yes, any two of these additional paint apps would elevate YOTG Soundwave to epic proportions:
-Decepticon symbol on his chest
-Door outline
-Faceplate
-Two lines on either side of the door
I've got SW sitting in an order waiting for XTB Apollyon to drop.

I agree that some additional paints aps would've helped, but some more of the clear plastic being "butterscotch" ( ) would've helped a lot.

BTW, I still think YOTH Prime looks terrible

Wha??? Do you own a YOTH Prime?

Hell no!!!

I really don't like the gold on him. MP-10 is one of my favs, but the gold just kills it for me. The clear plastic trailer was a miss for me as well.

Ohhh, the irony of not liking clear plastic in this thread when I've also paid for YotG SW :lol:

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651805)
Posted by megatronus on February 15th, 2015 @ 5:16pm CST

Arctorro wrote:
megatronus wrote:Wha??? Do you own a YOTH Prime?
Hell no!!!

I really don't like the gold on him. MP-10 is one of my favs, but the gold just kills it for me. The clear plastic trailer was a miss for me as well.

Ohhh, the irony of not liking clear plastic in this thread when I've also paid for YotG SW

Well, that explains it! He's really stunning in person. I thought I'd hate the gold chrome too, but the color scheme as a whole is remarkably appealing. I don't care for the trailer so much, but Optimus himself is a really beauty!

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651812)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 15th, 2015 @ 5:41pm CST

Va'al wrote:Among all the Toy Fair news, ScottyP was able to drop by the (extremely pricey) Toys R Us store in Time Square, New York, and take a picture of some of their products - including the Platinum edition Year of the Goat Optimus Prime! As expected, the set was listed at $208.99, so if it's a cheaper option you're looking for, check out the listings below from TRU online, HasbroToyShop and site sponsor BBTS, for both Optimus and his fellow goat Masterpiece Soundwave, courtesy of fellow Seibertronians shajaki and AzT:

HTS Soundwave
TRU Optimus
TRU Soundwave
BBTS Optimus
BBTS Soundwave

Does he have batteries for the light up gimmick or is this the "Scourge" version?

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651836)
Posted by Cobotron on February 15th, 2015 @ 6:26pm CST

megatronus wrote:Am I really the only one who likes these?

People were crapping all over YOTH Prime until they realized he was the best thing ever.

I think they are awesome because they are weird and ugly. I'm leaning more towards Prime 'cause I love that mold. I just don't think I can justify those prices, If they are still hanging around on sale (like the YOTH starscreams at my local TRU) I will gladly add their strangeness to the pile.

Sometimes I regret choosing the Asia exclusive MP Prime over YOTH.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651850)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on February 15th, 2015 @ 6:53pm CST

how goddman stupid do u think we are hasbro.

who would play over 200 of these piles of crap............

i got my mp soundwave cheaper then that!

eff no, and shame on u from conning your customers hasbro....... :HEADHURTS:

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651855)
Posted by megatronus on February 15th, 2015 @ 7:04pm CST

Mr_Autobot411 wrote:who would play over 200 of these piles of crap............

Farmers?

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651899)
Posted by Arctorro on February 15th, 2015 @ 9:51pm CST

megatronus wrote:
Arctorro wrote:
megatronus wrote:Wha??? Do you own a YOTH Prime?
Hell no!!!

I really don't like the gold on him. MP-10 is one of my favs, but the gold just kills it for me. The clear plastic trailer was a miss for me as well.

Ohhh, the irony of not liking clear plastic in this thread when I've also paid for YotG SW

Well, that explains it! He's really stunning in person. I thought I'd hate the gold chrome too, but the color scheme as a whole is remarkably appealing. I don't care for the trailer so much, but Optimus himself is a really beauty!

While I might find the gold more appealing in person, just can't justify the gamble unfortunately.

Cobotron wrote:I think they are awesome because they are weird and ugly.

You might've just helped me realise why I like this Soundwave so much :shock:

megatronus wrote:
Mr_Autobot411 wrote:who would play over 200 of these piles of crap............

Farmers?

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651903)
Posted by shajaki on February 15th, 2015 @ 10:11pm CST

megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:
megatronus wrote:Am I really the only one who likes these?

People were crapping all over YOTH Prime until they realized he was the best thing ever.
i wish SW had a few more paint apps, otherwise i love them both!
Phew! That's a relief. Glad I'm not the only one.

But yes, any two of these additional paint apps would elevate YOTG Soundwave to epic proportions:
-Decepticon symbol on his chest
-Door outline
-Faceplate
-Two lines on either side of the door

faceplate yes. but im ok with the window/cassette door BECAUSE the decepticon/YOTG symbol is pretty cool, and with a cassette inserted is actually visible. i dont mind missing one of his cronies either since rumble/frenzy and lazerbeak/buzzsaw are all the same.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651908)
Posted by megatronus on February 15th, 2015 @ 10:33pm CST

shajaki wrote:
megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:
megatronus wrote:Am I really the only one who likes these?

People were crapping all over YOTH Prime until they realized he was the best thing ever.
i wish SW had a few more paint apps, otherwise i love them both!
Phew! That's a relief. Glad I'm not the only one.

But yes, any two of these additional paint apps would elevate YOTG Soundwave to epic proportions:
-Decepticon symbol on his chest
-Door outline
-Faceplate
-Two lines on either side of the door
faceplate yes. but im ok with the window/cassette door BECAUSE the decepticon/YOTG symbol is pretty cool, and with a cassette inserted is actually visible. i dont mind missing one of his cronies either since rumble/frenzy and lazerbeak/buzzsaw are all the same.

I did not realize the symbol/door-outline/lines-on-side-of-door were done up in silver.

Touche, Hasbro.

As soon as the BBTS stock was announced, I ordered 2 Soundwaves. That seems to be the cheapest domestic price, until TRU's inventory goes on sale (maybe). Considering I paid $160 for the first stock of Takara's MP Soundwave, paying the same amount for a more limited deco and 5 cassettes isn't as big a ripoff in my head as it should be.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651921)
Posted by Cobotron on February 15th, 2015 @ 11:24pm CST

I just watched Ben's review of Goat Prime.

When I squealed with excitement, a little bit of pee came out.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651923)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 15th, 2015 @ 11:27pm CST

Cobotron wrote:I just watched Ben's review of Goat Prime.

When I squealed with excitement, a little bit of pee came out.

Pssssssssssst!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Transforme?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... 35e56241d5

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1651929)
Posted by Cobotron on February 15th, 2015 @ 11:37pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:Pssssssssssst!

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1658923)
Posted by shajaki on March 4th, 2015 @ 6:12pm CST

Some Canadians may be welcoming this news with open arms. ToysRUs.ca has recently listed the two Platinum Edition "Year of the Goat" figures! And if buying online doesn't tickle your fancy, hopefully this is a sign that these fellas may yet see actual store shelves. Click the pics for the links!

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1658926)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 4th, 2015 @ 6:20pm CST

shajaki wrote:Some Canadians may be welcoming this news with open arms. ToysRUs.ca has recently listed the two Platinum Edition "Year of the Goat" figures!

Those prices...

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1659841)
Posted by ScottyP on March 6th, 2015 @ 4:39pm CST

fenrir72 wrote:Does he have batteries for the light up gimmick or is this the "Scourge" version?

Yep, light up gimmick works out of the box! Looks pretty darn cool in truck mode with the cab being primarily clear.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1661815)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 11th, 2015 @ 1:47pm CDT

I just received my YoTG Optimus Prime in the mail. I actually like it, no flaws from what I can tell, and it looks good on the shelf. My only slight nitpick is it would have looked even better if they put some of the rust color on the head. Instead, the head is completely clear.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1671434)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 5th, 2015 @ 12:52pm CDT

I cannot find Prime anywhere... we sure he's getting a retail release?

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1671439)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:04pm CDT

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:I cannot find Prime anywhere... we sure he's getting a retail release?

I found it at my local Canadian TrU. But 200$ is completely ridiculous for it.

If you don't own that amazing mold, you should look for either the original G2 Lazer Optimus or RiD Scourge. Both are way better looking and cost far less.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1671440)
Posted by megatronus on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:04pm CDT

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:I cannot find Prime anywhere... we sure he's getting a retail release?

Considering I've seen him at a couple different TRUs in the NYC area... yes, he's definitely gotten a retail release.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1671444)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:08pm CDT

megatronus wrote:
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:I cannot find Prime anywhere... we sure he's getting a retail release?

Considering I've seen him at a couple different TRUs in the NYC area... yes, he's definitely gotten a retail release.

Well nowhere in Nashville or Bowling Green KY has ever had him in stock, so anybody outside of NYC but still in the States find any?

I also already have the other versions of the mold... not looking for a price debate, just the figure

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1671448)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:18pm CDT

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:
megatronus wrote:
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:I cannot find Prime anywhere... we sure he's getting a retail release?

Considering I've seen him at a couple different TRUs in the NYC area... yes, he's definitely gotten a retail release.

Well nowhere in Nashville or Bowling Green KY has ever had him in stock, so anybody outside of NYC but still in the States find any?

I also already have the other versions of the mold... not looking for a price debate, just the figure

I said it just in case one don't have the mold. Why go for the super expensive version when we can have the original for way cheaper? However, got the other ones and you are a completitionist? Well, go for it. I'm not the one to judge.

Still, I think you can order it from TrU.com and have it for normal retail + free shipping anyway if it's not at your local brick-'n-mortar TrU.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1671453)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:25pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:
megatronus wrote:
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:I cannot find Prime anywhere... we sure he's getting a retail release?

Considering I've seen him at a couple different TRUs in the NYC area... yes, he's definitely gotten a retail release.

Well nowhere in Nashville or Bowling Green KY has ever had him in stock, so anybody outside of NYC but still in the States find any?

I also already have the other versions of the mold... not looking for a price debate, just the figure

I said it just in case one don't have the mold. Why go for the super expensive version when we can have the original for way cheaper? However, got the other ones and you are a completitionist? Well, go for it. I'm not the one to judge.

Still, I think you can order it from TrU.com and have it for normal retail + free shipping anyway if it's not at your local brick-'n-mortar TrU.

I like the mold, and I like clear plastic.
I'm not wanting to put that much on my charge card. Only willing to pay with cash.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1671459)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:36pm CDT

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:I'm not wanting to put that much on my charge card. Only willing to pay with cash.

Are you registered at Paypal? Because TrU take Paypal and you can pay directly with your bank account, like a debit card. It's litterally paying cash.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1671461)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:43pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:I'm not wanting to put that much on my charge card. Only willing to pay with cash.

Are you registered at Paypal? Because TrU take Paypal and you can pay directly with your bank account, like a debit card. It's litterally paying cash.

I know you're trying to help so thanks for that, but I'm more curious as to if this has hit retail outside of NYC and Canada... I don't mean to be rude, but I have my reasons

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1922878)
Posted by Va'al on November 20th, 2017 @ 5:23pm CST

Let's take a stroll into the past two years, and head back through Rooster (2017) all the way into Goat (2015) (via Monkey, of course) as we look at the Chinese zodiac Platinum line and the newly uploaded images of Marcelo Matere's pencilwork for the Masterpiece Year of the Goat Soundwave!

Via the artist's official Facebook page, we get a look at the colourless design that eventually graced the box of the first in the new line of repurposed, redecoed and re-released toys following the lunar calendar and its animal signs - shown here in both robot and boombox modes, with tapes adorning the latter. To refresh yor memory about the toy, why not check out the Seibertron.com gallery of it here?

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1922896)
Posted by megatronus on November 20th, 2017 @ 9:42pm CST

Nice necro bump, Va'al!

Perhaps Va'al = Necrobot :-?

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1922910)
Posted by Va'al on November 21st, 2017 @ 12:38am CST

megatronus wrote:Nice necro bump, Va'al!

Perhaps Va'al = Necrobot

The news cares not for your dead.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1922914)
Posted by megatronus on November 21st, 2017 @ 1:16am CST

Va'al wrote:
megatronus wrote:Nice necro bump, Va'al!

Perhaps Va'al = Necrobot

The news cares not for your dead.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1922924)
Posted by wewyllenium on November 21st, 2017 @ 5:13am CST

I am not a fan of misleading advertising. If only the artwork's pose can be done by the actual toy.

Re: Platinum Year of the Goat Optimus Prime And Masterpiece Soundwave At Store and Online Retail (1922932)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on November 21st, 2017 @ 7:08am CST