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Thanks to a heads up from Amazon.com, we have word that the Transformers: Power of the Primes Predaking is beginning to ship out! The shipping confirmation, sent to our very own Seibertron himself, shows that Predaking will be shipping out either Thursday or Friday, with 2-day delivery options showing him arriving on Monday! While the listing on Amazon is currently a bit high and still showing an arrival date of August 10-27, we can assure you that some figures are beginning to ship out here.
Unfortunately, we do not have news at this time if site sponsors or, as previously reported, Target, will be getting their stock soon. But with Amazon now getting their stock in, it should not be long before he is widely available from all media outlets!
Are you ready for Predaking? Are you gonna get yourself a Predaking, or is this a Titan figure you plan to pass on? Do you have a pre-order in? Let us know what you think of the figure and of the very soon to be in-hand product below!
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Posted by RobRobRobRobRob on July 11th, 2018 @ 10:05pm CDT
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Posted by Dan14thPrime on July 11th, 2018 @ 11:18pm CDT
Posted by Anonymous on July 12th, 2018 @ 9:59am CDT
Predaking is amazing and doesnt deserve to be discounted
Posted by Rodimus Knight on July 12th, 2018 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 12th, 2018 @ 4:04pm CDT
PadForce wrote:Interesting to see if that happens as it hasnt with every figure.
Hasn't it? People were picking up Metroplex at Costco for around $60 (some claimed as low as $30), Devastator I think got down to $100 (maybe lower in some places), I remember Amazon having Fort Max down to $80 at times, and we all know about Trypticon at Ollie's. Sure, these aren't easily available to everyone, but there were some deep price cuts for people that could get them. Now that Target seems to be stepping up with Predaking my fear that Hasbro is going to lower the supply and therefore keep the price up have gone away.
Emerje
Posted by Anonymous on July 12th, 2018 @ 5:13pm CDT
I personally think Predaking is the best of the lot.. to me feels like a shame if a greast figure still ends on discount.. but hasbro will take what signasls they do from that.
Presumably doesnt matter that much to them if they all ended on discount in the US and they are still producing the titans. Looking forward to Scorpinok!
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 12th, 2018 @ 6:05pm CDT
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Posted by Agamemnon on July 13th, 2018 @ 8:41am CDT
PadForce wrote:Are there any 3rd party upgrade kits for this guy that people are aware of?
Look at that timing!
Posted by Anonymous on July 13th, 2018 @ 9:25am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on July 13th, 2018 @ 11:54pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on July 17th, 2018 @ 9:04am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Really bummed about Predaking in-hand. Combined mode is pretty nice minus a few nitpicks like like of a sword and such, but the individual robot and animal modes for the Predacons themselves are rather abysmal and are a huge let down. I thought they'd grow on me after seeing them in person at Toy Fair, but there are just way too many problems with the individual modes. Biggest animal mode disappointment is the lack of tails on Rampage and Razorclaw. Toss in a lack of guns for most everyone, lack of swords for everyone, some poor paint jobs on at least one of their faces, and all of the animal modes looking extremely blocky because of the integrated Predaking parts, and I just have a really bummed feeling about the set as a whole. Add to the mix that I have been patiently waiting for this set as 3rd party companies whored out these characters, and I'm just bummed about the set! Sorry I don't have much positive to say other than Predaking himself is pretty awesome even if the individual Predacons are not. I hope the brand team understands that the individual characters in a Combiner are just as important as the Combiner itself. Feeling let down here!
Might not help too much, but wasn't Rampage's tail supposed to be made of his gun?
In general, I feel much the same was as you do. The set is growing on me however. I feel like that with the addition of Reprolabels and a few upgrade kits/parts, that this guy will be kind of solid in the end.
The compromises made in order to get a combiner out of the individuals are really pushing the limits of what is acceptable in my opinion though. I simply can't understand how Razorclaw wasn't upsized a bit to accommodate more of the gestalt parts and to take some of the burden off of Headstrong and Tantrum.
Posted by Seibertron on July 17th, 2018 @ 9:18am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Might not help too much, but wasn't Rampage's tail supposed to be made of his gun?
Yes, but it looks ridiculous, and there is plenty of space where a proper tail could have been added.
Counterpunch wrote:In general, I feel much the same was as you do. The set is growing on me however. I feel like that with the addition of Reprolabels and a few upgrade kits/parts, that this guy will be kind of solid in the end.
This set needs a proper G1 sword and gun kit. However, I'm not into aftermarket accessories for my figures and just don't understand why a set like this couldn't just be done right in the first place.
Counterpunch wrote:The compromises made in order to get a combiner out of the individuals are really pushing the limits of what is acceptable in my opinion though. I simply can't understand how Razorclaw wasn't upsized a bit to accommodate more of the gestalt parts and to take some of the burden off of Headstrong and Tantrum.
I've been trying to figure out how I would have approached this differently from the end product. The individual figures were definitely sacrificed to make a fairly decent (though very small waisted) Predaking. I don't know where the upper legs would have come from for Predaking, but I would have been OK with removable pieces. I'd rather that than giant pillars hanging off of Tantrum and Headstrong's backsides. Integrating all of the combiner parts into the smaller figures seems to really make a lot of unnecessary compromises.
Metroplex and Trypticon were great figures. Fort Max suffered from missing accessories, but other than that was good. Devastator looked fantastic in combined mode, but the Hasbro version suffered from lack of elbow joints on a couple of the figures and a lack of guns for all of the smaller figures. Takara's Devastator had the proper joints and guns but was had too dark of a color scheme. Predaking feels like the worst parts of the previous Titan Class figures.
I'm frustrated after absolutely loving Trypticon last year to being really disappointed with Predaking especially with all of the hype and anticipation from the past 9 months for Predaking.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 17th, 2018 @ 9:31am CDT
Though some of this could have been mitigated if they had made razorclaw bigger. People would have complained but I feel that more still would have bought
Posted by Counterpunch on July 17th, 2018 @ 9:49am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 17th, 2018 @ 9:55am CDT
Posted by Agamemnon on July 17th, 2018 @ 10:19am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:If Razorclaw had been bigger, could Predaking's thighs have been formed by Razorclaw's own legs, like how all the CW-style combiners used the limbs of the torso bots for their thighs?
Isn't that pretty much how the G1 toy was constructed?
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on July 17th, 2018 @ 10:58am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:If Razorclaw had been bigger, could Predaking's thighs have been formed by Razorclaw's own legs, like how all the CW-style combiners used the limbs of the torso bots for their thighs?
I suspect Razorclaw's legs would have had to be huge for that to work, like Long Haul huge, in order to support all the weight.
Posted by Counterpunch on July 17th, 2018 @ 11:08am CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:If Razorclaw had been bigger, could Predaking's thighs have been formed by Razorclaw's own legs, like how all the CW-style combiners used the limbs of the torso bots for their thighs?
I suspect Razorclaw's legs would have had to be huge for that to work, like Long Haul huge, in order to support all the weight.
It could have been a compromise. Make Razorclaw bigger and reduce the backpack kibble on the leg bots proportionately.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on July 17th, 2018 @ 2:41pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:If Razorclaw had been bigger, could Predaking's thighs have been formed by Razorclaw's own legs, like how all the CW-style combiners used the limbs of the torso bots for their thighs?
I suspect Razorclaw's legs would have had to be huge for that to work, like Long Haul huge, in order to support all the weight.
It could have been a compromise. Make Razorclaw bigger and reduce the backpack kibble on the leg bots proportionately.
No doubt, I would have preferred that. The design team seemed intent on trying to keep all 5 the same size. I don't think that would be possible with using Razorclaw's legs to also be Predaking's legs.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 17th, 2018 @ 2:59pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:Sabrblade wrote:If Razorclaw had been bigger, could Predaking's thighs have been formed by Razorclaw's own legs, like how all the CW-style combiners used the limbs of the torso bots for their thighs?
Isn't that pretty much how the G1 toy was constructed?
Yeah, with all the bots the same size, so he's FOC Bruticus' gramps
Posted by Sabrblade on July 17th, 2018 @ 10:30pm CDT
It would only be Predaking's thighs, though, not the whole legs. They would have just had to have made Tantrum and Headstrong sturdy enough to support Predaking's weight, which is already a rather hollow mass as is.TF-fan kev777 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:If Razorclaw had been bigger, could Predaking's thighs have been formed by Razorclaw's own legs, like how all the CW-style combiners used the limbs of the torso bots for their thighs?
I suspect Razorclaw's legs would have had to be huge for that to work, like Long Haul huge, in order to support all the weight.
It could have been a compromise. Make Razorclaw bigger and reduce the backpack kibble on the leg bots proportionately.
No doubt, I would have preferred that. The design team seemed intent on trying to keep all 5 the same size. I don't think that would be possible with using Razorclaw's legs to also be Predaking's legs.
Posted by o.supreme on July 18th, 2018 @ 2:44pm CDT
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Posted by Burn on July 18th, 2018 @ 3:53pm CDT
Fuck you Amazon.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 18th, 2018 @ 8:00pm CDT
Now that this guy is available to buy, will you pick him up? Is $160 a bit too much, or can't you wait to get this guy in your hands? Let us know in the comments section below!
Posted by Nickster563 on July 18th, 2018 @ 8:24pm CDT
Posted by jtanimator on July 18th, 2018 @ 8:27pm CDT
And that's coming from a guy who hasn't ever spent more than $50 on a transformer.
Posted by o.supreme on July 18th, 2018 @ 8:52pm CDT
Posted by firefox91 on July 18th, 2018 @ 9:22pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on July 18th, 2018 @ 9:29pm CDT
Well. The new Pradaking.
Honestly, I like him quite a bit. But he needs upgrades. He is exactly what I expected, simple but fun. The animal modes are tragic, but the bot modes (spare the combining kibble) are surprisingly good. And King mode, might be the most solid, official or 3P, that I've handled.
I had low expectations, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Posted by Randomhero on July 18th, 2018 @ 9:57pm CDT
Posted by Randomhero on July 18th, 2018 @ 10:35pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Figures this happens...Every other Titan I've paid full retail price for, and around Holiday Time, goes on sale for around 50%. Now with the closure of TRU in the United States, they are calling Predaking an "Exclusive" Limited to 1 per order. So, that indicates to me, they made far less than in previous years...or is this a ruse to avoid the item going on clearance...I hate this. I don't want to overpay, but I don't want to miss out either...
Just because it means one per customer doesn’t mean they’re not making enough. It could mean anything but if your bummed thinking they’re making less than look at your own post.
You don’t want to pay full price and want to wait for clearance. That itself hurts products. It’s like a movie coming out and saying “I’ll wait for video” and then saying “Why didnt the movie do well in theaters?!”
Just buy it and support the brand if you like it.
Posted by notsoalex on July 18th, 2018 @ 10:58pm CDT
Well clearly not because it sold out within a day.
Posted by ricemazter on July 18th, 2018 @ 11:29pm CDT
What I really want is Hunn-Grr, though. If only they'd get him back in stock. With TRU gone, there's no way I'm getting him local.
Posted by Randomhero on July 19th, 2018 @ 5:49am CDT
ricemazter wrote:Sigh...easy come, easy to. Oh well, I'll get him if I'm able at some point.
What I really want is Hunn-Grr, though. If only they'd get him back in stock. With TRU gone, there's no way I'm getting him local.
Target has picked him up for local retail release
Posted by YoungPrime on July 19th, 2018 @ 8:32am CDT
Randomhero wrote:o.supreme wrote:Figures this happens...Every other Titan I've paid full retail price for, and around Holiday Time, goes on sale for around 50%. Now with the closure of TRU in the United States, they are calling Predaking an "Exclusive" Limited to 1 per order. So, that indicates to me, they made far less than in previous years...or is this a ruse to avoid the item going on clearance...I hate this. I don't want to overpay, but I don't want to miss out either...
Just because it means one per customer doesn’t mean they’re not making enough. It could mean anything but if your bummed thinking they’re making less than look at your own post.
You don’t want to pay full price and want to wait for clearance. That itself hurts products. It’s like a movie coming out and saying “I’ll wait for video” and then saying “Why didnt the movie do well in theaters?!”
Just buy it and support the brand if you like it.
No, mediocre quality is what's hurting products. I bought Trypticon on sight at regular price because I felt it was worth it. This set is NOT worth $160.00 IMO.
So I personally will just wait for the price to drop and if I miss out on it then oh well (there's always 3P for those prices). Hasbro is not swindling me with half@ssed overpriced merch.
So shill all you want. People are going to support what's warranted.
Posted by Anonymous on July 19th, 2018 @ 8:40am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 19th, 2018 @ 10:03am CDT
Randomhero wrote:o.supreme wrote:Figures this happens...Every other Titan I've paid full retail price for, and around Holiday Time, goes on sale for around 50%. Now with the closure of TRU in the United States, they are calling Predaking an "Exclusive" Limited to 1 per order. So, that indicates to me, they made far less than in previous years...or is this a ruse to avoid the item going on clearance...I hate this. I don't want to overpay, but I don't want to miss out either...
Just because it means one per customer doesn’t mean they’re not making enough. It could mean anything but if your bummed thinking they’re making less than look at your own post.
You don’t want to pay full price and want to wait for clearance. That itself hurts products. It’s like a movie coming out and saying “I’ll wait for video” and then saying “Why didnt the movie do well in theaters?!”
Just buy it and support the brand if you like it.
But some of us cant afford to drop $160 all at once. The only way I got Fort Max & Trypticon was by putting them on Layaway at TRU and making smaller payments, not an option anymore sadly...
Also, for the moment, it appears to be back in stock at HTS...but just the mere fact that it momentarily was not available tells me all I need to know. Fort Max and Trypticon were both available on HTS for well over 6 months (and still have plenty in stock at sites like BBTS)...I don't see this happening with Predaking.
I'd say the quantity limitation is a clear indication that far fewer were produced, they only do that on exclusives that are in limited supply. While Predaking is not "exclusive" to HTS...the purchasing limitations are the same.
Posted by Randomhero on July 19th, 2018 @ 10:22am CDT
YoungPrime wrote:Randomhero wrote:o.supreme wrote:Figures this happens...Every other Titan I've paid full retail price for, and around Holiday Time, goes on sale for around 50%. Now with the closure of TRU in the United States, they are calling Predaking an "Exclusive" Limited to 1 per order. So, that indicates to me, they made far less than in previous years...or is this a ruse to avoid the item going on clearance...I hate this. I don't want to overpay, but I don't want to miss out either...
Just because it means one per customer doesn’t mean they’re not making enough. It could mean anything but if your bummed thinking they’re making less than look at your own post.
You don’t want to pay full price and want to wait for clearance. That itself hurts products. It’s like a movie coming out and saying “I’ll wait for video” and then saying “Why didnt the movie do well in theaters?!”
Just buy it and support the brand if you like it.
No, mediocre quality is what's hurting products. I bought Trypticon on sight at regular price because I felt it was worth it. This set is NOT worth $160.00 IMO.
So I personally will just wait for the price to drop and if I miss out on it then oh well (there's always 3P for those prices). Hasbro is not swindling me with half@ssed overpriced merch.
So shill all you want. People are going to support what's warranted.
Yeah dude everyone knows you don’t want it for full price because you hop sites feeling the need to remind everyone you don’t want full price. We know.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 19th, 2018 @ 11:05am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Randomhero wrote:o.supreme wrote:Figures this happens...Every other Titan I've paid full retail price for, and around Holiday Time, goes on sale for around 50%. Now with the closure of TRU in the United States, they are calling Predaking an "Exclusive" Limited to 1 per order. So, that indicates to me, they made far less than in previous years...or is this a ruse to avoid the item going on clearance...I hate this. I don't want to overpay, but I don't want to miss out either...
Just because it means one per customer doesn’t mean they’re not making enough. It could mean anything but if your bummed thinking they’re making less than look at your own post.
You don’t want to pay full price and want to wait for clearance. That itself hurts products. It’s like a movie coming out and saying “I’ll wait for video” and then saying “Why didnt the movie do well in theaters?!”
Just buy it and support the brand if you like it.
But some of us cant afford to drop $160 all at once. The only way I got Fort Max & Trypticon was by putting them on Layaway at TRU and making smaller payments, not an option anymore sadly...
Also, for the moment, it appears to be back in stock at HTS...but just the mere fact that it momentarily was not available tells me all I need to know. Fort Max and Trypticon were both available on HTS for well over 6 months (and still have plenty in stock at sites like BBTS)...I don't see this happening with Predaking.
I'd say the quantity limitation is a clear indication that far fewer were produced, they only do that on exclusives that are in limited supply. While Predaking is not "exclusive" to HTS...the purchasing limitations are the same.
I can certainly see where you are coming from, but I'd warn against making assumptions regarding stock unless we ever got info from a insider at hasbro or other retailers who could confirm it.
Posted by Hero Alpha on July 19th, 2018 @ 11:39am CDT
Posted by ricemazter on July 19th, 2018 @ 12:29pm CDT
Randomhero wrote:ricemazter wrote:Sigh...easy come, easy to. Oh well, I'll get him if I'm able at some point.
What I really want is Hunn-Grr, though. If only they'd get him back in stock. With TRU gone, there's no way I'm getting him local.
Target has picked him up for local retail release
Thanks for the tip! I'll keep checking, but my local Target has an abysmal record with getting anything beyond wave 1 in any line.
Posted by Counterpunch on July 19th, 2018 @ 2:25pm CDT
I hope he still has that farm playset. It's going to be epic.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on July 19th, 2018 @ 2:50pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:I bought one for my 3 year old.
I hope he still has that farm playset. It's going to be epic.
Your 3 year old's Predaking is getting off lucky. They just get to hang round, graze and do animal things, maybe attack the tractor. My 7 yer old's Prediking will unfortunately be required to give rides to Barbie and Ken. At least Razorclaw should get a turn driving the pink convertible.
Of course we should both provide some photos of this epic fun. Mine, whoops meant my daughter's, arrive next week.
Posted by Counterpunch on July 19th, 2018 @ 3:08pm CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:I bought one for my 3 year old.
I hope he still has that farm playset. It's going to be epic.
Your 3 year old's Predaking is getting off lucky. They just get to hang round, graze and do animal things, maybe attack the tractor. My 7 yer old's Prediking will unfortunately be required to give rides to Barbie and Ken. At least Razorclaw should get a turn driving the pink convertible.
Of course we should both provide some photos of this epic fun. Mine, whoops meant my daughter's, arrive next week.
I'm considering recording it.
Posted by Emerje on July 19th, 2018 @ 10:35pm CDT
Speaking of which, he's back in stock there at normal price and ready to ship.
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gen ... 61QMKEJQAZ?tag=seibertron07-20&
Emerje
Posted by mordhelm on July 24th, 2018 @ 1:08pm CDT