40th Anniversary G1 Soundwave and Blaster Reissues Found at Canadian Walmarts
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While they were available on the website, it was unsure if the Walmart exclusive 40th anniversary Trasformers G1 Soundwave and Blaster eeissues wouold find their way in stores as well. However, we have several reports of them being found at stores across Canada. The particular images below are from a Quebec Walmart and are courtesy of TF fan Daniel. These reissues go for $66.97. We have a review below of these products, enjoy.


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Posted by Dino-Snarl on March 4th, 2024 @ 2:23am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 4th, 2024 @ 4:38am CST
But for those who still don't have any of them in their G1 form, they are must-haves.
Posted by Brokebot on March 4th, 2024 @ 6:06am CST
Posted by JDarkwulf on March 9th, 2024 @ 2:34pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 10th, 2024 @ 9:03pm CDT
JDarkwulf wrote:I'm really over the Walmart exclusives. Pre-ordered Soundwave in October because he's one of my main collection items. The order got cancelled in January for nonspecific reasons, but they didn't actually notify me it was cancelled until February, and now I'm stuck paying 200% on third-party seller sites, or I guess now taking a road trip to Canada where it's actually on shelves.
The only one I saw on WM shelves is Blaster.
Soundwave, I found it at my local geek store at the normal price, but that sold out quickly.
Maybe with any luck, you'll find it at an independent shop with a reasonable mark-up or none at all.
Posted by william-james88 on September 10th, 2024 @ 9:08pm CDT
One more detail about the packaging though, it does look like there is no plastic window.




Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 10th, 2024 @ 9:18pm CDT

Le ma fukking HO.
What is the point?
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on September 11th, 2024 @ 7:18am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on September 11th, 2024 @ 9:37am CDT
Posted by Emerje on September 13th, 2024 @ 12:42am CDT
Emerje
Posted by william-james88 on October 7th, 2024 @ 9:47am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 7th, 2024 @ 1:18pm CDT
Also, will we find it at all in stores?
Posted by Bumblevivisector on October 7th, 2024 @ 6:06pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on October 7th, 2024 @ 11:19pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 10th, 2024 @ 8:21pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I wonder for how much that Optimus will be priced in Canada?
Also, will we find it at all in stores?
It will be $100
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149972
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 10th, 2024 @ 11:12pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I wonder for how much that Optimus will be priced in Canada?
Also, will we find it at all in stores?
It will be $100
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149972
Of course it is 100$.
And of course it's out of stock.
Posted by Emerje on October 17th, 2024 @ 1:29pm CDT
And no, this is not a pre-order, these are ready to go now!
Optimus Prime: Walmart.com - Hasbro Pulse
Bombshell and Ramhorn: Walmart.com - Hasbro Pulse




























Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 17th, 2024 @ 2:03pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 17th, 2024 @ 3:01pm CDT
(checks trailer prices)
Or maybe I'll just leave it...
Posted by Dragma Kerp on October 17th, 2024 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 17th, 2024 @ 4:06pm CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:I was tempted to get this as an accessory kit for missing link prime. But maybe I'll just get a trailer alone instead.
(checks trailer prices)
Or maybe I'll just leave it...
If it's just for the trailer and you don't mind collectability, just get a K.O. Customise the fake bot into "dead Prime" my bashing it with a hammer or something.
Then feel free to customise the crap out of the fake trailer to make it "cartoon accurate" once the Reprolabels inevitably come out. With any luck, they will do the same as they did for SS86 Commander Optimus and give many options that you can buy separately.
Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 17th, 2024 @ 4:18pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Link for Optimus at Canadian Walmart.
108$+tx
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149971
Retro BB and Gears too!
Posted by Sabrblade on October 17th, 2024 @ 5:12pm CDT
Wrong thread.Dino-Snarl wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Link for Optimus at Canadian Walmart.
108$+tx
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149971
Retro BB and Gears too!

Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 17th, 2024 @ 5:40pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Wrong thread.Dino-Snarl wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Link for Optimus at Canadian Walmart.
108$+tx
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149971
Retro BB and Gears too!
Didn't stop us from ordering them too

Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 17th, 2024 @ 7:47pm CDT
Dino-Snarl wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Wrong thread.Dino-Snarl wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Link for Optimus at Canadian Walmart.
108$+tx
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/transforme ... 0208149971
Retro BB and Gears too!
Didn't stop us from ordering them too
I say they'd count for the thread.
Anyway, Bee is MIA as expected.
Posted by Emerje on October 18th, 2024 @ 3:26am CDT
Emerje
Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 18th, 2024 @ 5:37am CDT
Emerje wrote:Wow, FedEx says my order shipped at 10pm last night and it's already set to arrive TODAY! Dang, didn't expect overnight shipping. And it's not coming from the store or anything, it's coming from way down in PA.
Emerje
You're lucky. We don't get them until mid November. BB and Gears until Jan 25.
Posted by Emerje on October 18th, 2024 @ 8:49am CDT
Dino-Snarl wrote:Emerje wrote:Wow, FedEx says my order shipped at 10pm last night and it's already set to arrive TODAY! Dang, didn't expect overnight shipping. And it's not coming from the store or anything, it's coming from way down in PA.
Emerje
You're lucky. We don't get them until mid November. BB and Gears until Jan 25.
Not that lucky, BB and Gears are scheduled for the end of March here. But these are just placeholder dates, they don't really mean anything when it comes to Walmart.
Emerje
Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 18th, 2024 @ 2:45pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:Emerje wrote:Wow, FedEx says my order shipped at 10pm last night and it's already set to arrive TODAY! Dang, didn't expect overnight shipping. And it's not coming from the store or anything, it's coming from way down in PA.
Emerje
You're lucky. We don't get them until mid November. BB and Gears until Jan 25.
Not that lucky, BB and Gears are scheduled for the end of March here. But these are just placeholder dates, they don't really mean anything when it comes to Walmart.
Emerje
Doesn't make sense. They are mostly old releases. These store exclusives are non-sensical.
Posted by Flashwave on October 19th, 2024 @ 6:09pm CDT
Dino-Snarl wrote:Emerje wrote:Dino-Snarl wrote:Emerje wrote:Wow, FedEx says my order shipped at 10pm last night and it's already set to arrive TODAY! Dang, didn't expect overnight shipping. And it's not coming from the store or anything, it's coming from way down in PA.
Emerje
You're lucky. We don't get them until mid November. BB and Gears until Jan 25.
Not that lucky, BB and Gears are scheduled for the end of March here. But these are just placeholder dates, they don't really mean anything when it comes to Walmart.
Emerje
Doesn't make sense. They are mostly old releases. These store exclusives are non-sensical.
Old release or not, there is not just a factory machine set up ready to stamp these out. Hasbro has a specigic time reserved at the Factory they pkan to make these, then you are at the mercy of the shipping companies, the ports, getting them to Hasbro, Hasbro getting them back out to the Retailers, and Retailers getting their product disperced.
Now how I got deluxe Legacy G1 Prime last week when he was slated f9r my Birthday, I dunno. But shipping musta lined up or Hasbro had an opening in the Production calendar
Posted by william-james88 on October 19th, 2024 @ 9:22pm CDT
The review below compares the deco from the previous reissues which were more in line with the original toys.

Posted by Sabrblade on October 19th, 2024 @ 9:43pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 20th, 2024 @ 10:11am CDT
I already have two G1 Optimuses on display (missing link and 25th anniversary). I'm missing the original G1, but he's worth a freaking fortune and avoiding a K.O is like stomping through a minefield.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 22nd, 2024 @ 11:35pm CDT
If the Legacy deluxes ever get rereleased in the 86 line, I'll get them. Elsewise I'm happy with the Prime Wars legends set.Sabrblade wrote:Seeing the deep purple on the original G1 figure just further emphasizes how pink the Legacy Bombshell toy is.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 23rd, 2024 @ 8:39am CDT
It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.
At least, Pulse still have it. For now.
Posted by william-james88 on October 23rd, 2024 @ 8:53am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm glad I secured my pre-order of the 40th B-Day Optimus Prime.
It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.
At least, Pulse still have it. For now.
I waited too long. But then again, its a lot of money for something I was not sure about.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 23rd, 2024 @ 11:00am CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm glad I secured my pre-order of the 40th B-Day Optimus Prime.
It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.
At least, Pulse still have it. For now.
I waited too long. But then again, its a lot of money for something I was not sure about.
Well, 15$can more from Pulse ain't so bad compared to what it will cost on eBay.
These things sell out too quickly to ever be on sale so, when in doubt, BUY IT NOW. Better have it now and sell the thing later if you change your mind.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 23rd, 2024 @ 12:32pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm glad I secured my pre-order of the 40th B-Day Optimus Prime.
It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.
At least, Pulse still have it. For now.
I waited too long. But then again, its a lot of money for something I was not sure about.
Buy it, you know you want to.
Posted by Dino-Snarl on October 28th, 2024 @ 4:58pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm glad I secured my pre-order of the 40th B-Day Optimus Prime.
It's already sold out at Walmart.ca.
At least, Pulse still have it. For now.
I waited too long. But then again, its a lot of money for something I was not sure about.
Back available on Walmart.ca! Interested?
Posted by Dino-Snarl on November 8th, 2024 @ 8:51pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 15th, 2024 @ 7:58am CST
Am I the only one who noticed?
Anyway, that's a nice attention to details. They didn't had to do it, but they did.

Posted by Overcracker on December 16th, 2024 @ 10:31am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:With all the reviews of the G1 Optimus that I saw, no one noticed nor mentioned that CROTCH details.
Am I the only one who noticed?
Anyway, that's a nice attention to details. They didn't had to do it, but they did.
Why are you looking up Prime's crotch?.... That's not o.k. not o.k.





Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 16th, 2024 @ 10:59am CST

Now THAT'S crotchtastic.
