Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st

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Hasbro Inc. has revealed that the Hasbro version of Masterpiece Grimlock will be available at various Toys R Us starting on July 1st, 2010. This version of Masterpiece Grimlock comes with the crown, however it is without other accessories such as apron, cup tray etc.
So paint work wise is closer to Takara version MP-08, accessories provided is similar to MP-08X.

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Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1087993)
Posted by DaiShanPrime on June 18th, 2010 @ 9:14pm CDT

Me think MP Grimlock kick butt. I hope the price range will really be within 60 bucks.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1087998)
Posted by Zeds on June 18th, 2010 @ 9:37pm CDT

These will not be shelf warmers like so many other releases in other TF lines...hmmmmmm like ROTF.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088012)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 18th, 2010 @ 10:24pm CDT

WOOT!!!! THANK YOU GOD, YOU HAVE ANSWERED MY PRAYERS!!!!! :lol:

Possibly expect him as a rival to MP Skywarp after July 31st! :PRAY:

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088025)
Posted by Prime Riblet on June 18th, 2010 @ 10:57pm CDT

Since the Takara Realease was so pricey, I am glad Hasbro is giving this a release here. Thanks Hasbro, you will find your way in my wallet yet again.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088040)
Posted by FracturedKoi on June 18th, 2010 @ 11:44pm CDT

Ah zarking crap. Not froody at all. Of all the stores to be an exclusive of...it hadda be the one that we don't have anywhere around here XD

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088069)
Posted by vectorA3 on June 19th, 2010 @ 4:20am CDT

hrrmmmmm........ If I can't find one by the end of July, I'll just buy him at Comic-con, that is if TRU actually has a booth as reported earlier. Hope he comes with extra swag. But I'm wondering if I should get him early in case he's not at SDCC?? I need their booth confirmed!!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088079)
Posted by Stockade on June 19th, 2010 @ 5:31am CDT

NICE! i cant wait for this and will look good next to MP Skywarp.... Come on July 1st....

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088086)
Posted by Cheetron on June 19th, 2010 @ 6:24am CDT

I wonder if I should wait a while and look for him at half price in the clearance section. I'm still seeing Skywarps at my Walmart.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088090)
Posted by Jenus on June 19th, 2010 @ 6:58am CDT

I still can't believe I paid $143.99 for this guy a little over a year ago and here he is coming to the US for $80 less, same paint job as Takara's plus 3 extra paint apps, still has the chrome and the toy laws didn't seem to take any effect on this guy. Here I was thinking Hasbro would come out with their version with no chrome, no accesories, dull claws, a lighter gray, and a red autobot logo with no white background. I guess for the supposed MP Hot Rod I'm going to pass on it and just wait and see what Hasbro does and even if Hasbro does a worse job Takara always seems to do a reissue of their Masterpiece figures since they normally completely sell out in the first release.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088094)
Posted by Zeds on June 19th, 2010 @ 7:39am CDT

Jenus wrote:I still can't believe I paid $143.99 for this guy a little over a year ago and here he is coming to the US for $80 less, same paint job as Takara's plus 3 extra paint apps, still has the chrome and the toy laws didn't seem to take any effect on this guy. Here I was thinking Hasbro would come out with their version with no chrome, no accesories, dull claws, a lighter gray, and a red autobot logo with no white background. I guess for the supposed MP Hot Rod I'm going to pass on it and just wait and see what Hasbro does and even if Hasbro does a worse job Takara always seems to do a reissue of their Masterpiece figures since they normally completely sell out in the first release.

Items are priced based on what the market will bear. Some wines sold in the US sell for less than they do from where they come from in France. I have seen this and I am amazed by it. Look what the world got in the place of Binaltech. The Alternators were a plastic cheapened option of metal Binaltech because those outside Japan will not pay $60 for an item. $20-30 odd is more reasonable but you cannot get a metal item for that. I am just hopeful that the MP Grimlock will not be cheapened in its production given it is costing 50% less than the Tak/Tomy version.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088128)
Posted by Jenus on June 19th, 2010 @ 11:41am CDT

Zeds wrote:
Jenus wrote:I still can't believe I paid $143.99 for this guy a little over a year ago and here he is coming to the US for $80 less, same paint job as Takara's plus 3 extra paint apps, still has the chrome and the toy laws didn't seem to take any effect on this guy. Here I was thinking Hasbro would come out with their version with no chrome, no accesories, dull claws, a lighter gray, and a red autobot logo with no white background. I guess for the supposed MP Hot Rod I'm going to pass on it and just wait and see what Hasbro does and even if Hasbro does a worse job Takara always seems to do a reissue of their Masterpiece figures since they normally completely sell out in the first release.

Items are priced based on what the market will bear. Some wines sold in the US sell for less than they do from where they come from in France. I have seen this and I am amazed by it. Look what the world got in the place of Binaltech. The Alternators were a plastic cheapened option of metal Binaltech because those outside Japan will not pay $60 for an item. $20-30 odd is more reasonable but you cannot get a metal item for that. I am just hopeful that the MP Grimlock will not be cheapened in its production given it is costing 50% less than the Tak/Tomy version.

Now that changes things I never thought of it being cheapened, thanks for the info. I may have to pick one up to see the differences between the two, the only US Masterpiece I have is Skywarp and I guess he does feel a little different compared to the Takara Starscream.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088136)
Posted by Kibble on June 19th, 2010 @ 12:31pm CDT

Cheetron wrote:I wonder if I should wait a while and look for him at half price in the clearance section. I'm still seeing Skywarps at my Walmart.

It's a TRU exclusive so it's not all too likely to see a clearance. TRU seems to be more than content to let them just rot on their shelves for a year if need be. How long ago were Countdown and Darkwind released? I still see them...no clearance. About the best you could probably hope for is a buy one, get one 50% off, which only does you so much good because the lesser value fig will see the half price.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088146)
Posted by Desmobot on June 19th, 2010 @ 1:03pm CDT

This is perfect timing! One of my favorite childhood figures is being released in MP next month?! =P~

And just as i'm getting back into collecting?! WOOHOO!!!!!

I'm in the middle of moving but I'll be right near a TRU after the move on the 25th...good stuff!!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088156)
Posted by Grahf on June 19th, 2010 @ 1:57pm CDT

If the $60 price point is indeed true, I think thah I can finally understand the anger due to some of the remaining seekers being released in the Generations line.

I have howerer quite enjoyed my Takara version since day one.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088285)
Posted by alexison on June 19th, 2010 @ 9:41pm CDT

This is excellent news. Can't wait to finally get my paws on this figure.

Kibble wrote:
Cheetron wrote:I wonder if I should wait a while and look for him at half price in the clearance section. I'm still seeing Skywarps at my Walmart.

It's a TRU exclusive so it's not all too likely to see a clearance. TRU seems to be more than content to let them just rot on their shelves for a year if need be. How long ago were Countdown and Darkwind released? I still see them...no clearance. About the best you could probably hope for is a buy one, get one 50% off, which only does you so much good because the lesser value fig will see the half price.

The same goes for my local TRU. We have tons of those, the MoM movie two pack and, the Soundwave/Megatron/Fallen 3-pack.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088305)
Posted by Amelie on June 19th, 2010 @ 11:49pm CDT

Midnight_Fox wrote:$60, huh? He'll have to wait until August for me, unfortunately, thanks to Warhammer 8th edition being released in July...

Wrong way round, dude - the book is a massive rip-off. Wait a couple of months for the boxset and buy that. Even if you don't want the models you can sell them and make a decent amount up towards the minibook (or get it free, even)

Also note - the rumor at the moment is that 8th will basically be War of the Ring in terms of gameplay. Should this be true, I'll be hanging my Warhammer gaming days up. WoR is unplayably bad, even the staff in my local GW advised me not to buy it.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088371)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on June 20th, 2010 @ 9:08am CDT

Amelie wrote:
Midnight_Fox wrote:$60, huh? He'll have to wait until August for me, unfortunately, thanks to Warhammer 8th edition being released in July...

Wrong way round, dude - the book is a massive rip-off. Wait a couple of months for the boxset and buy that. Even if you don't want the models you can sell them and make a decent amount up towards the minibook (or get it free, even)

I disagree, but to each their own. The book is well worth its value to me due to being full color, high quality, Legendary Battles rules, plenty of scenarios, and plenty of fluff.

As well, if I want to play in the months before the Blood Island is released, I need the book, as I tend to play more with close friends at home than people I don't know at the FLGS.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088436)
Posted by Amelie on June 20th, 2010 @ 4:24pm CDT

Midnight_Fox wrote:I disagree, but to each their own. The book is well worth its value to me due to being full color, high quality, Legendary Battles rules, plenty of scenarios, and plenty of fluff.

As well, if I want to play in the months before the Blood Island is released, I need the book, as I tend to play more with close friends at home than people I don't know at the FLGS.

It's odd, because with my friends, it's usually a case of "one hardback is enough". :lol:

Any news on if this'll hit UK stores, I might buy one for my brother.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088474)
Posted by Kibble on June 20th, 2010 @ 8:37pm CDT

Grahf wrote:If the $60 price point is indeed true, I think thah I can finally understand the anger due to some of the remaining seekers being released in the Generations line.

I have howerer quite enjoyed my Takara version since day one.

I can relate. I'm glad it's being release here, I'm just annoyed that Takara's had such a high price increase compared to the typical MP, yet Hasbro is managing to still release it at their normal MP price point. I don't really think the mind swap gear and lame waiter set was worth the extra $85 + shipping...and I'd probably rather have the crown if it were all the same anyhow.

If the next "new" Takara MP doesn't retail closer to $100, I may have to just wait for the eventual Hasbro release...

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1088538)
Posted by vectorA3 on June 21st, 2010 @ 2:27am CDT

anyone know if the TRU booth has been confirmed?? ASOTM, they are not on SDCC's exhibitor list. What a terrible rumor, if not true. Was getting my hopes up.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1092419)
Posted by DaiShanPrime on June 30th, 2010 @ 2:17pm CDT

Should I be getting up early tomorrow morning and heading toys r us before the store opens and scaring workers with enthusiasm for masterpiece grimlock? Is July 1st confirmed?

Yes, I'm becoming OCD about this and probably won't get much sleep tonight and it is by a sheer force of will which is preventing me from heading to toys r us right now for a pre-emptive strike. :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1092424)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 30th, 2010 @ 2:36pm CDT

DaiShanPrime wrote:Should I be getting up early tomorrow morning and heading toys r us before the store opens and scaring workers with enthusiasm for masterpiece grimlock? Is July 1st confirmed?

Yes, I'm becoming OCD about this and probably won't get much sleep tonight and it is by a sheer force of will which is preventing me from heading to toys r us right now for a pre-emptive strike.

Exact dates don't mean anything. You're better off starting the hunt some 2 weeks after the proposed date, or a week after the first sighting.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1092446)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on June 30th, 2010 @ 3:55pm CDT

A few days ago, I noticed that the Hasbro announcement that is linked in the first post no longer says July 1. It has no date at all. Arg.

This is supposed to be my Father's Day gift, let's shake a leg TRU, huh?

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1092586)
Posted by vectorA3 on June 30th, 2010 @ 8:35pm CDT

ya, on another forum someone posted an email from H customer service. It basically said the release date has been pushed back. Did not specify a time. I still want to know if TRU will have a booth at SDCC. NO ONE ANYWHERE KNOWS!!! No response from TRU cust. service either. WTF? come on!! Somebody's gotta know something!!!!!!!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1092594)
Posted by aznrevlazn on June 30th, 2010 @ 9:09pm CDT

If this is true, i am definitely picking up 2 if not 3 right when they open (hello ebay). Thankfully i don't need to be in work until 10:30 and i pass by 2 Toys R Us chains everyday.

I love my job, I love my commute, and I love Transformers.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1092645)
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on June 30th, 2010 @ 11:46pm CDT

I'm pretty sure it has been noted that it is not coming out today.
Sorry.

Apparently, he is also supposed to go on pre-order sometime, so...

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1092893)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on July 1st, 2010 @ 1:47pm CDT

Not to beat a dead bot, but I too got a notice from Hasbro:

"The release date on this product has been pushed back and no information is available on a new release date."

Now that it's relatively official that the big guy won't be available any time soon, I've turned my attention and funds to the new Generations/WFC/HFD figs. Actually it's kind of a relief, I didn't want to have to decide among MP Grimlock and the new Gens stuff. Still bummed, tho, I knew it was too good to be true. *pouts*

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1093144)
Posted by vectorA3 on July 2nd, 2010 @ 1:20am CDT

my response:

Subject
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Land-Based Retail Store Comments/Questions

Discussion Thread
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Response (Donna Londay) - 07/01/2010 02:44 PM
Dear Mr. ,

Thank you for contacting the "R" Us Family.

We regret to inform you that, at this time, we have no information that we can provide regarding the San Diego Comic Con.

Thank you, once again, for contacting the "R" Us Family.

Sincerely,

The "R" Us Team

G*(&mm&$^&*%#%^it!!!!!!!!!!!!! *%&%*#^&#$%$^&

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1093705)
Posted by RumbleEject on July 3rd, 2010 @ 2:00am CDT

Argh, I was rly looking forward to this figure. Hope it doesn't get pushed back too far. Grimlock not like being pushed back...Grimlock king!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1093706)
Posted by Prime Riblet on July 3rd, 2010 @ 2:41am CDT

aznrevlazn wrote:If this is true, i am definitely picking up 2 if not 3 right when they open (hello ebay). Thankfully i don't need to be in work until 10:30 and i pass by 2 Toys R Us chains everyday.

I love my job, I love my commute, and I love Transformers.

Sounds like you love being a scalper as well.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1093731)
Posted by aznrevlazn on July 3rd, 2010 @ 5:39am CDT

Prime Riblet wrote:
aznrevlazn wrote:If this is true, i am definitely picking up 2 if not 3 right when they open (hello ebay). Thankfully i don't need to be in work until 10:30 and i pass by 2 Toys R Us chains everyday.

I love my job, I love my commute, and I love Transformers.

Sounds like you love being a scalper as well.

Well i do's liek money. And if i am going to take advantage of a sale or exclusive, I'd might as well make money off collector's. I am sure collectors won't mind buying from me... ...at all. :KREMZEEK:

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1093748)
Posted by Axlmus Prime on July 3rd, 2010 @ 6:37am CDT

aznrevlazn, I along with many other people on here are collectors. Personally you are the type of so called collector I mean scalper I stay away from. :-x

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1093769)
Posted by aznrevlazn on July 3rd, 2010 @ 8:23am CDT

Axlmus Prime wrote:aznrevlazn, I along with many other people on here are collectors. Personally you are the type of so called collector I mean scalper I stay away from.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1093841)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 3rd, 2010 @ 11:26am CDT

Yeah, I'd rather buy from Toys R Us than a scalper who "likes money". Collectors will buy off sclapers if they have to, but we'd mind. Don't fool yourself.

That said, I haven't seen Grimmy around my area, so I guess this release date was bogus.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive MP Grimlock Available on July 1st (1093845)
Posted by Mkall on July 3rd, 2010 @ 11:42am CDT

Let's not turn this into a "Collectors vs Scalpers" thread please.