Transformers: Tribute Optimus Prime / Orion Pax Two Pack Available for Preorder

Ya know I get it. It's an exclusive, an Asian exclusive at that but I was expecting 30-40 not $60. Oh well. Cheers to anyone who gets it

I was all for this set. And then I saw $60. Money may be tight but $60 for 2 deluxes... no thank you

Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

That WFC Optimus was once worth 60$US alone on Ebay a while back. Now, if you want one, it's "only" 30$US on average plus shipping.

So, eh, options.

Ah the most wonderful time of the year, movie season. A time every few years when people trip over themselves to pay inflated prices.

I said this on TFW, so I'll say it here too.
Because the set hasn't been officially revealed, I wouldn't take that $60 price tag as the real price.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

CW deluxes were $20 (at TRU anyway) but TR, unless you're getting soaked by online seller, those are more like $15 and change (including tax).

Optimum Supreme wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

CW deluxes were $20 (at TRU anyway) but TR, unless you're getting soaked by online seller, those are more like $15 and change (including tax).

Who's to say they're not taking movie pricing for that set? It's more monies!

Optimum Supreme wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

CW deluxes were $20 (at TRU anyway) but TR, unless you're getting soaked by online seller, those are more like $15 and change (including tax).

I still haven't paid more than $15 for a deluxe or $25 for a voyager. My walmarts(there's 7 in my city) got movie deluxes for $15 and voyagers are all still $25 at targets and walmarts and toysrus

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Optimum Supreme wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Deluxes are already $20 each in some places, add the premiums for exclusivity and importing those things... Yeah. I'm hoping for a domestic release at Toys 'R Us, the "evolution" theme seems to hint at that.

CW deluxes were $20 (at TRU anyway) but TR, unless you're getting soaked by online seller, those are more like $15 and change (including tax).

Who's to say they're not taking movie pricing for that set? It's more monies!

Looking at Amazon they're using the "new" movie pricing for all Transformers coming out now.

I'm down for this although I won't even think about preordering until I've had a chance to fiddle with TR Kup

$60? for 2 deluxes? That is a big ole NOPE for me. I'll keep the fingers crossed for some type of Target/TRU/Walmart exclusive, but otherwise give up on this one.

I'm interested in this one, but only for the WFC Prime. The paint job, although it isn't that different, makes him look even better than the old one, and that is still one of my favorite official TFs out there. In contrast, I have no interest in the Kup mold.

However, I cannot justify spending $60 on a pack which has only one deluxe that I want in it, no matter how cool he is. (Although, granted, I do that with third parties, so bias maybe? ) I can only hope he'll be cheaper on the aftermarket.

Shockwave 8 wrote:I'm interested in this one, but only for the WFC Prime. The paint job, although it isn't that different, makes him look even better than the old one, and that is still one of my favorite official TFs out there. In contrast, I have no interest in the Kup mold.

However, I cannot justify spending $60 on a pack which has only one deluxe that I want in it, no matter how cool he is. (Although, granted, I do that with third parties, so bias maybe? ) I can only hope he'll be cheaper on the aftermarket.

Oh boy... The only way that'll ever happen is if the market is flooded with him. Rather, prepare to see a couple of him on the aftermarket at 50$ or something. It's always like that.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Oh boy... The only way that'll ever happen is if the market is flooded with him. Rather, prepare to see a couple of him on the aftermarket at 50$ or something. It's always like that.

Of course. I hardly expect to see that, especially considering the price of the original, but I can dream. (and likely be very disappointed)

Although, maybe if the Orion figure goes for $50 too, I can buy the pack, sell him, and get the one I want for $10.

Shockwave 8 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Oh boy... The only way that'll ever happen is if the market is flooded with him. Rather, prepare to see a couple of him on the aftermarket at 50$ or something. It's always like that.

Of course. I hardly expect to see that, especially considering the price of the original, but I can dream. (and likely be very disappointed)

Although, maybe if the Orion figure goes for $50 too, I can buy the pack, sell him, and get the one I want for $10.

Many do that for multiple figure sets. It's the best way to get the ONE you want for a relatively reasonable price. If you can handle the inconvenience of having to sell the others.

Well Seibertron.... we got an odd one for you. It appears that in celebration of the Transformers Movie Franchise's 10th anniversary, we're going to be getting some reissue's of past movie toys. It may even be a sub-line titled "Transformers Tribute" and starting with the 2007 Leader Class Optimus Prime! Thanks to some Facebook and Weibo users we have some images on him in and out of box, and side by side with other Movie Prime alumni. Specifically though, he's not a straight reissue as he has some different paint apps along with a pile of chrome, and is not the resculpted "Premium" release.

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The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

Well.... that complicates things

shajaki wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Orion Pax/WfC Optimus Prime 2-pack is also part of Transformers Tribute. Which makes it hard to properly classify. Is it a Movie line? A Generations-themed line?

Well.... that complicates things

Eh, since Generations has encompassed Movie figures before, I'll put it with the generic Generations-themed lot for now, without a sub-line.