Transformers Kingdom Titan Ark and Commander Rodimus Prime found at Target

So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Walmart does the same thing unfortunately. Netflix wave 3 Voyagers were first sighted about a month ago in the United States (and in many countries 2-3 months ago), but my pre-order still says 8/5, if it ships at all...

Just rewatched the review for Tigatron and I love him even more

The transformation- especially with the legs and heads- is great.
I love that all 4 tiger legs are beefier than Cheetors beast legs (as they should be)
Both head sculpts are great
The paint job is pretty perfect. Especially in robot mode
Articulation is above average

Can't wait to get him! Gonna team him up with the other Maximal and airazor of course, and put him on a Wreckers team. Have him fight covert agent ravage. Its gonna be cool

o.supreme wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Walmart does the same thing unfortunately. Netflix wave 3 Voyagers were first sighted about a month ago in the United States (and in many countries 2-3 months ago), but my pre-order still says 8/5, if it ships at all...

With Walmart the problem is they don't close their preorders when it exceeds their expected inventory (so they have to cancel most of them). I'm not sure if Target does the same thing since my preorders had different issues(I've had problems of the preorder just not registering).

ARAZONIE!!! So close yet so far!

So... initial thoughts on The Ark...

Well...it's definitely not my favorite Titan, in fact I'd say it is my least favorite. Still, does that make this a bad toy? Not necessarily. I absolutely knew what I was getting, so I don't blame anyone.

The highlight is definitely Mainframe/Teletran-1. It appears much of the development went into how versatile this deluxe bot is, and how it integrates with the Ark, as opposed to the Titan itself. Still the ultimate test will come later. I'll see what my son thinks when he gets home later today, after all the whole collection is going to be his someday anyway...

So...am I a little disappointed? Sure. Buyers regret? Definitely not. I'd much rather have this, than not have it so that counts for something. If you are a Titan completionist, or if you just love The Ark (as I imagine a LOT of fans will keep this guy in Shuttle mode), than go for it.

If you are on the fence about Titans, and don't have much space, then definitely skip it. The Awesomeness of Omega Supreme and Scorponok the previous 2 years definitely set the bar a little too high I think for this new Titan. Still, a Transforming Nemesis down the line as a rival would be a welcome addition. I guess only time will tell.

T-Wrecks has begun shipping out from Target.com. Looks like he's currently sold out, that's a little surprising.

Emerje

o.supreme wrote:So... initial thoughts on The Ark...

Well...it's definitely not my favorite Titan, in fact I'd say it is my least favorite. Still, does that make this a bad toy? Not necessarily. I absolutely knew what I was getting, so I don't blame anyone.

The highlight is definitely Mainframe/Teletran-1. It appears much of the development went into how versatile this deluxe bot is, and how it integrates with the Ark, as opposed to the Titan itself. Still the ultimate test will come later. I'll see what my son thinks when he gets home later today, after all the whole collection is going to be his someday anyway...

So...am I a little disappointed? Sure. Buyers regret? Definitely not. I'd much rather have this, than not have it so that counts for something. If you are a Titan completionist, or if you just love The Ark (as I imagine a LOT of fans will keep this guy in Shuttle mode), than go for it.

If you are on the fence about Titans, and don't have much space, then definitely skip it. The Awesomeness of Omega Supreme and Scorponok the previous 2 years definitely set the bar a little too high I think for this new Titan. Still, a Transforming Nemesis down the line as a rival would be a welcome addition. I guess only time will tell.

No panels to cover up the sides in ship mode?

Rodimus Prime wrote:No panels to cover up the sides in ship mode?

Those would most likely be part of a third party upgrade kit.

As for me, I'm skipping on the Ark and Scorponok. Black Zarak will be my last titan for a long while.

I like the Ark well enough. The lack of panels, especially since the side bits have to be plugged in anyway, is a bummer. But I'm more satisfied with him than I was with Fort Max when he came out.

Of the titans, I skipped Omega Supreme and Predaking. I have Scorpy on poreorder at BBTS. I'm on the fence with Black Zarak. I have him preordered at Hasbro Pulse, but I just don't have the room. But he looks so cool. I dunno.

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Preorders are to ensure you get the figure, I never heard of them being a guarantee to get something first. If you find it at retail, that's awesome, you just cancel your preorder.

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Preorders are to ensure you get the figure, I never heard of them being a guarantee to get something first. If you find it at retail, that's awesome, you just cancel your preorder.

No, I'm sorry, that just makes no sense

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Preorders are to ensure you get the figure, I never heard of them being a guarantee to get something first. If you find it at retail, that's awesome, you just cancel your preorder.

That’s why I always shop BBTS. Sure, they’re a bit slow to get stuff, but I’ve never had them cancel a pre order on me, while I can cancel any pre order any time if I find it at retail.

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Preorders are to ensure you get the figure, I never heard of them being a guarantee to get something first. If you find it at retail, that's awesome, you just cancel your preorder.

No, I'm sorry, that just makes no sense

Doesnt have to make sense to you, it's just the truth. You should use this truth to best suit your collecting habits, as the post just above does.

Sad to hear Scorponok is apparently a bit of a dud, the scorpion mode looks positively delightful. That said I hear rumblings we might be getting redecos of him (notably as Botcon Sandstorm and a toy-colours redeco ala Blackarachnia) so depending on how good the colours are on that I might still bite. Can never have too many scorpions.

And yeah, Tracks looks bad. Which is a shame, I've been wanting a decent Tracks for a while, but with the tolerance issues, overdone engineering and bizarre fake chest for no very good reason, I think he's gonna be a pass. I MIGHT get Road Rage if she's improved tolerance wise but I doubt it.

Side note: Forgive me if I've mentioned this before but I wish Dracodon was done in black and clear green to match Skellivore and Tricranius. He(?) would look brilliant as an acidic ooze monster, but as is the solid green looks a bit boring. Which is a pity as Vertebreak is a great little mold.

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Preorders are to ensure you get the figure, I never heard of them being a guarantee to get something first. If you find it at retail, that's awesome, you just cancel your preorder.

That would be true if Target didn't cancel practically every preorder they take

I just transformed UM from alt-mode for the first time and just separating the first panels that clip to the tail end of UM cab almost freaked me out! I really thought I was going to snap breaking them....anyone else have that moment?

Nemesis Destron wrote:I just transformed UM from alt-mode for the first time and just separating the first panels that clip to the tail end of UM cab almost freaked me out! I really thought I was going to snap breaking them....anyone else have that moment?

yes, every time, it always makes me tense up

...so I was doing another one of those occasional lurks on TFW that I do to see what the leakers are saying and copy-paste it over here for increased visibility for y'all, and while most of what I found is for other threads, I've got two things that are Kingdom-adjacent (as far as I know):

1. There's a non-zero chance that the Wave 4 ER Starscream repack that leaked with everything at the beginning got dropped, Wave 5's Blaster + 1 Cassette is getting pushed up to fill that spot, and Wave 5 is therefore now ALL repacks (but again, it's a CHANCE, because none of the leakers can agree if it's happening or not).

2. The mystical figure black market where TonTon and those other overtly sketchy early reviewers possibly get their figures from is about to get a hold on Pipes...and SILVERSTREAK, who apparently exists and is blue and that's all anyone knows about him (hence my as-far-as-I-know disclaimer, for all anyone knows he's a Selects figure that didn't leak like Tigertrack last year).

Nemesis Primal wrote:...so I was doing another one of those occasional lurks on TFW that I do to see what the leakers are saying and copy-paste it over here for increased visibility for y'all, and while most of what I found is for other threads, I've got two things that are Kingdom-adjacent (as far as I know):

1. There's a non-zero chance that the Wave 4 ER Starscream repack that leaked with everything at the beginning got dropped, Wave 5's Blaster + 1 Cassette is getting pushed up to fill that spot, and Wave 5 is therefore now ALL repacks (but again, it's a CHANCE, because none of the leakers can agree if it's happening or not).

2. The mystical figure black market where TonTon and those other overtly sketchy early reviewers possibly get their figures from is about to get a hold on Pipes...and SILVERSTREAK, who apparently exists and is blue and that's all anyone knows about him (hence my as-far-as-I-know disclaimer, for all anyone knows he's a Selects figure that didn't leak like Tigertrack last year).

Also that Minerva is coming as a Walgreens exclusive from the rumored Nightbeat, but I guess that's not really Kingdom-related

Nemesis Primal wrote:...so I was doing another one of those occasional lurks on TFW that I do to see what the leakers are saying and copy-paste it over here for increased visibility for y'all, and while most of what I found is for other threads, I've got two things that are Kingdom-adjacent (as far as I know):

1. There's a non-zero chance that the Wave 4 ER Starscream repack that leaked with everything at the beginning got dropped, Wave 5's Blaster + 1 Cassette is getting pushed up to fill that spot, and Wave 5 is therefore now ALL repacks (but again, it's a CHANCE, because none of the leakers can agree if it's happening or not).

2. The mystical figure black market where TonTon and those other overtly sketchy early reviewers possibly get their figures from is about to get a hold on Pipes...and SILVERSTREAK, who apparently exists and is blue and that's all anyone knows about him (hence my as-far-as-I-know disclaimer, for all anyone knows he's a Selects figure that didn't leak like Tigertrack last year).

The blaster news is interesting If true we'll be seeing him even sooner then.

Nemesis Primal wrote:...so I was doing another one of those occasional lurks on TFW that I do to see what the leakers are saying and copy-paste it over here for increased visibility for y'all, and while most of what I found is for other threads, I've got two things that are Kingdom-adjacent (as far as I know):

1. There's a non-zero chance that the Wave 4 ER Starscream repack that leaked with everything at the beginning got dropped, Wave 5's Blaster + 1 Cassette is getting pushed up to fill that spot, and Wave 5 is therefore now ALL repacks (but again, it's a CHANCE, because none of the leakers can agree if it's happening or not).

2. The mystical figure black market where TonTon and those other overtly sketchy early reviewers possibly get their figures from is about to get a hold on Pipes...and SILVERSTREAK, who apparently exists and is blue and that's all anyone knows about him (hence my as-far-as-I-know disclaimer, for all anyone knows he's a Selects figure that didn't leak like Tigertrack last year).

Dropping Starscream makes all of the sense since he'd be hitting stores around the same time as SS King Starscream. I guess that means we'll be seeing Blaster very soon. I hope that rumor is true and we're finally getting another rare blue Streak.

Emerje

Can't wait for Blaster so Soundwave can have a worthy adversary. And also to go with the TF:TM crew! All ill be missing at that point is Perceptor, who should be coming soon after as well

Hmmmmm,,, Isn't [it] A bit odd &/or suspicious that the guy (or family) that found The Ark at TARGET reported the story. Yet Didn't take any pics ??? They only took pics of KINGDOM RP.

Super Weird if ya ask me.

Fireback wrote:Hmmmmm,,, Isn't [it] A bit odd &/or suspicious that the guy (or family) that found The Ark at TARGET reported the story. Yet Didn't take any pics ??? They only took pics of KINGDOM RP.

Super Weird if ya ask me.

I didn't take any pics of Rodimus because I don't have it, that was a separate pic for the article. Also, while I'm known as many things, I'm not a liar.

Those who know me will recognize my Titan shelf display, with the new addition on my work station (it resides in my sons room normally)

Tfsource is having a sale with blackarachnia, ractonite and huffer for about $16, and vertebreak and core Megatron and core starscream for about $8

This will be good news for those looking for this exclusive figure. The Red Card Early Access Kingdom T-Wrecks is now found in Target stores for the common folk. It has been appearing in either end caps or near the other Transformers in several different Targets across the US. The images below come from Target in Kentucky and Illinois.

If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.

This sighting was originally posted by Oreo Bot and JSteezTFwf502 here.

Anyone who has core class Megs/Screamer/Prime/Wave, how do you like them? I'm thinking about getting them for display at the office, and since two of them are under $10 for that sale on TF Source, I might do it.

Starseeker wrote:Anyone who has core class Megs/Screamer/Prime/Wave, how do you like them? I'm thinking about getting them for display at the office, and since two of them are under $10 for that sale on TF Source, I might do it.

I have Megs and Prime, and I gotta say they're pretty good. Honestly my favorite is Megatron, but I know that's an unpopular opinion

Sentinel_Primal wrote:

Starseeker wrote:Anyone who has core class Megs/Screamer/Prime/Wave, how do you like them? I'm thinking about getting them for display at the office, and since two of them are under $10 for that sale on TF Source, I might do it.

I have Megs and Prime, and I gotta say they're pretty good. Honestly my favorite is Megatron, but I know that's an unpopular opinion

Not that unpopular because of all 3, Megatron is my favorite as well. Despite his humongous backpack, he's quite fun to play with and he looks amazing in both mode. IMO, all the core class figures in the Kingdom line are winners so far. I've yet to get Soundwave though. If you don't have any and there is a sale, you'd be mad to pass them up!

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Sentinel_Primal wrote:

Starseeker wrote:Anyone who has core class Megs/Screamer/Prime/Wave, how do you like them? I'm thinking about getting them for display at the office, and since two of them are under $10 for that sale on TF Source, I might do it.

I have Megs and Prime, and I gotta say they're pretty good. Honestly my favorite is Megatron, but I know that's an unpopular opinion

Not that unpopular because of all 3, Megatron is my favorite as well. Despite his humongous backpack, he's quite fun to play with and he looks amazing in both mode. IMO, all the core class figures in the Kingdom line are winners so far. I've yet to get Soundwave though. If you don't have any and there is a sale, you'd be mad to pass them up!

Copy that! Thanks, guys!

Starseeker wrote:Anyone who has core class Megs/Screamer/Prime/Wave, how do you like them? I'm thinking about getting them for display at the office, and since two of them are under $10 for that sale on TF Source, I might do it.

Megatron is pretty cool, nothing special though. IMO, Prime is the worst of the 4... rather blah. Soundwave is cool, and his feet in altmode don't bother me as much as when I saw him in pictures. Starscream surprised me, his transformation is much more fun than I originally thought it would be. Personally, out of the 4, Starscream is my favourite

I concur, Core Megatron is a delight, in fact he's on the table in front of me as I write this! Prime isn't bad but his truck mode doesn't chinch down as tight as it should which made him a pass for me. Vertabreak is also really good, so those two would bemy recomendations


And Soundwave if you can find him because I still haven't

I got my T-Wrecks this weekend. I love this T-rex mode in red. This will be the mode I display him in




Spent some more time with Rhinox. He's still just OK






also, I think these 2 make great partners

Haha those pictures are awesome

I was just watching chris mcfeely's transformers: the basics on dinobot video and what a great character he is. Still so hype to have kingdom dinobot, especially because I wanted a good and affordable dinobot for so long. Original was too off, masterpiece is too expensive and Henkei version was too difficult to track down
Kingdom dinobot is great for what he is. Not without flaws but man I love the robot mode and the transformation

So, I have a general question for anyone that's seen Kingdom Wheeljack in person, as well as Earthrise Wheeljack in person: Are the white plastics the same? Because I found a Kingdom Wheeljack at a Target the other day and the plastic seemed a bit of a cleaner white than Earthrise's plastic which to my eye always seemed more in the beige/off-white family

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Preorders are to ensure you get the figure, I never heard of them being a guarantee to get something first. If you find it at retail, that's awesome, you just cancel your preorder.

No, I'm sorry, that just makes no sense

Why not? That's a go-to tactic for many collectors. Some figures I keep the preorder for if I want one for my son, but that's literally the reason to do it - If I find Rodimus Prime in the wild before Pulse makes my preorder available, I will certainly be cancelling the preorder because my kid isn't getting an 80 dollar figure just yet.

Looks like my local Target plus 2 more relatively close by got another shipment of The Ark this morning. Those looking for it, may want to check their local Targets this morning, or sometime this week.

While most Targets seem to have a tag for this toy, it seems for sure only shipping to certain stores. Brickseek searches 20 Target stores near me, and these are the only 3 that seem to get larger ticket items.

Still no sign of Rodimus...

So I snagged a rodimus from target.com from a great price and was wondering what everyone else thinks of it and whether anyone's had some trouble with the legs not really seeming to have enough clearance to put the tire sections into the leg cavities, because it seems like you just have to completely force them into and out of the legs, and it's giving me so much anxiety

Hellscream9999 wrote:So I snagged a rodimus from target.com

Lucky you.

Sabrblade wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:So I snagged a rodimus from target.com

Lucky you.

I know, right?

i know not everybody is in love with the figure, but for me, it's the most anticipated figure of this year with Blaster and Galvatron 2 currently right behind.

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:So I snagged a rodimus from target.com

Lucky you.

I know, right?

i know not everybody is in love with the figure, but for me, it's the most anticipated figure of this year with Blaster and Galvatron 2 currently right behind.

I can't freaking wait for him!!!!!!!! I already paid him off on Amazon using gift cards so now I gotta sit patiently until he ships.

aronjlove wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:So I snagged a rodimus from target.com

Lucky you.

I know, right?

i know not everybody is in love with the figure, but for me, it's the most anticipated figure of this year with Blaster and Galvatron 2 currently right behind.

I can't freaking wait for him!!!!!!!! I already paid him off on Amazon using gift cards so now I gotta sit patiently until he ships.

Somebody posted on here that Rodimus 'murdered' Optimus and I was like "and he'll be murdering him again once he gets to my house" (assuming murder to mean Prime gets put away and replaced among the Autobots in his place).

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

I’ve got it even worse. Target sent me an email on Sunday, July 25 to let me know the Autobot Ark was finally shipping and would arrive July 29. July 29 came, and the only UPS tracking update was “label created.” I called Target and was asked to wait a few days longer. In the meantime, Rodimus Prime, whom I ordered at the same time, in the same preorder back in April, arrived separately without any issue. I called Target again today, since there was still no update whatsoever from UPS. This time, Target said, “oops, it must be lost. Here’s a refund. We don’t have any more in stock.” Let this be a lesson: even if Target doesn’t screw up and cancel your preorder, they’re still going to fuck up and make sure you don’t get your preorder.

Damn, man. That sucks.

I had the exact same thing happen to me last year with Target, fortunately it was with smaller items, but still disappointing.

I've had issues BOTH with Target and Walmart. I understand the concept of a pre-order is to guaranty you get the item, not necessarily that you will get it first. However... I will counter that with the poor reputation both Target and Walmart have built for themselves, mismanaging stock of specific items, a pre-order should be honored first, because it is incredibly frustrating to have a pre-order cancelled when you know the exact same item is showing up at retail, even if in limited quantities.

When an item is found in store, and pre-orders are cancelled en masse, there is clearly a larger issue.

o.supreme wrote:I had the exact same thing happen to me last year with Target, fortunately it was with smaller items, but still disappointing.

I've had issues BOTH with Target and Walmart. I understand the concept of a pre-order is to guaranty you get the item, not necessarilythat you will get it first. However... I will counter that with the poor reputation both Target and Walmart have built for themselves, mismanaging stock of specific items, a pre-order should be honored first

When an item is found in store, and pre-orders are cancelled en masse, there is clearly a larger issue.

If it’s not sheer incompetence, it’s complete apathy. A preorder should be considered a contractual obligation, and if a company breaks contract, they need to be sued as punishment, or they will NEVER change their terrible business practices.

The issue with Target and Wal-Mart is that they don't really care about pre-orders (and in Wal-Mart's case, online orders if the essential oils instead of Transformers thing was real). They make the bulk of their toy sales in store, so they prioritize stocking shelves, not online warehouses. They'd rather have fully stocked shelves than the ability to fill online orders (source: talked to a manager about it one time when I worked there). It really sucks that ToyRUs isn't in the US anymore because even though it was a bit more expensive to buy from them, they still did both B&M, and online, because they were focused on toy sales. Amazon's not completely trustworthy, but they don't have to fill B&M locations with toys, so they're slightly better than Target and Wal-Mart.

End of the day: Target and Wal-Mart are trying to fill ToysRUs' former role in the US, without putting any actual effort into filling that role

Sentinel_Primal wrote:They make the bulk of their toy sales in store, so they prioritize stocking shelves, not online warehouses. They'd rather have fully stocked shelves than the ability to fill online orders (source: talked to a manager about it one time when I worked there).

Most Walmart stores can’t stock their shelves either! Target usually does better on that end, but not by much, and not consistently.