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Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail

Posted by Autobot032 Nov 30, 2014 at 3:40pm CST 67,741 views
With the Age Of Extinction toyline coming to a close, news of finding new toys for it isn't exactly something you'd expect to see right now, but considering it's a Construct Bot set? Even more surprising. Well, that's exactly what we have to share with you today!

Now, we present the Wal*Mart exclusive Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger set, found by Seibertron staffer ScottyP and he included an image, of course. Here's what he had to say on his find:

Oh look, something else I didn't know existed! Walmart exclusive AOE Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe vs. Stinger. BB Rider figure is a slight redeco. Strafe has a G2 style deco similar to the Target exclusive Grimlock Construct Bot but it's not a direct homage to a canceled toy like that one was.

Bought at a Walmart in Raleigh, NC for 19.98. UPC is 653569983408





If you're looking for this set, now's the time to search, and if you do find it, share your sightings with us by posting it in the sightings forum! Remember, if you find something new and exciting, send an email to us at sightings@seibertron.com so you can receive credit for the find and you'll get your name posted in the article for all to see!

Keep your optics tuned to Seiberton.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
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Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Nov 30, 2014
It's really interesting how the 3 major chains each have their own theme for exclusives. Target has the White Knight Optimus (and not just on toys), Walmart has the Stinger and BB fight, and TRU has the evolution of the charaters (my personal favourite theme of the three).

I feel target got the bum deal of the three, even if their (foc) grimlock and (dotm) optimus redeco 2 pack is one of the best things to come out of the entire movie line. I am sure they were told it would represent a scene where Optimus takes on this knight armour/look, but that scene was probably toned down as the movie evolved. We still see him change ever so slightly when he takes the sword from the spaceship, but it is nowhere near what I am sure was told to Target when this promotion was set up.

Here is some more exclusive Target merchandise.

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Comment by chuckdawg1999 Dec 1, 2014
Autobot032 wrote:With the Age Of Extinction toyline coming to a close, news of finding new toys for it isn't exactly something you'd expect to see right now, but considering it's a Construct Bot set? Even more surprising. Well, that's exactly what we have to share with you today!

Now, we present the Wal*Mart exclusive Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger set, found by Seibertron staffer ScottyP and he included an image, of course. Here's what he had to say on his find:

Oh look, something else I didn't know existed! Walmart exclusive AOE Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe vs. Stinger. BB Rider figure is a slight redeco. Strafe has a G2 style deco similar to the Target exclusive Grimlock Construct Bot but it's not a direct homage to a canceled toy like that one was.

Bought at a Walmart in Raleigh, NC for 19.98. UPC is 653569983408

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If you're looking for this set, now's the time to search, and if you do find it, share your sightings with us by posting it in the sightings forum! Remember, if you find something new and exciting, send an email to us at sightings@seibertron.com so you can receive credit for the find and you'll get your name posted in the article for all to see!

Keep your optics tuned to Seiberton.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!


It looks like Strafe comes with some new parts if it's dual wielding sword tails.
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by Va'al Dec 1, 2014
HasbroToyShop.com appears to have listed three more of the Transformers Age of Extinction Platinum sets on its Transformers page: Autobots United, featuring the main robot-to-vehicle-and-back cast (Hound, Optimus, Drift, Bumblebee and Crosshairs) is in stock and priced at $124.99; the Optimus Prime and Sideswipe set is also in stock, priced at $159.99 and includes Leader Class Optimus, a trailer and a redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Sideswipe; finally, the Dinobots Unleashed set, with the fearsome (chrometastic) fivesome of Grimlock, Strafe, Slug, Slog and Snarl, is listed as 'coming soon', and priced at $119.99. Click on the images to head to the respective listings!

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Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by Bounti76 Dec 1, 2014
The only one I really want is the Dinobots pack. I wonder why we can't pre-order it like other recent hot items.
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by Henry921 Dec 1, 2014
Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...

I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
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Comment by RhA Dec 1, 2014
Ah, sir Not-Appearing-In-This-Movie Mc Wheelfeet the 15th presents himself.
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by shajaki Dec 1, 2014
Henry921 wrote:Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...

I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
well, if i can attest (having just got the AU set yesterday), its worth it, especially if you dont have the molds yet.

i have 7 versions of EMOP now, and the AU one is probably the best one (not to mention one of the few with the faceplate).
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Dec 1, 2014
shajaki wrote:
Henry921 wrote:Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...

I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
well, if i can attest (having just got the AU set yesterday), its worth it, especially if you dont have the molds yet.

i have 7 versions of EMOP now, and the AU one is probably the best one (not to mention one of the few with the faceplate).


Woah, 7 versions? (I am trying to come up with them all in my head). What do you do with all of them?
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by reluctantyouth Dec 1, 2014
Hmmm...pretty tempted to get the AU set since there is a 20% off and free shipping discount going on right now. The total comes out to $106.49 with tax. I have just had realy really bad luck ordering many things from Hasbro. Three times now I have gotten figures with two left fists, two right legs, or the latest was sending me the Kreo Botcon pack in a super large box without ANY of that crappy brown paper they put in there. The box was beyond damaged and my replacement (smaller box with paper) still arrived damaged. Is it worth the hassle to save about $30? I'm perplexed :???:
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by Noideaforaname Dec 1, 2014
Henry921 wrote:Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...

But now they got an even better code! :grin:
CYBERWEEK -- free shipping + 20% off
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by GuyIncognito Dec 1, 2014
I'd order the Dinobots if they weren't Voyager-priced at $24/each.

Also, I could be wrong, but usually coupon codes don't work on HTS exclusives, so they might not work on these sets. Has anyone tried?
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by shajaki Dec 1, 2014
william-james88 wrote:Woah, 7 versions? (I am trying to come up with them all in my head). What do you do with all of them?
uhh... nothing at the moment :lol:
all the EMOP's in question are:
-hasbro retail
-takara retail
-evolutions
-voyager grimlock 2-pack (asia?)
-breakout battle (hasbro rusty version)
-takara TRU rusty version
-autobots united

ones i still need are the expo nemesis/black version, and the "milk" version. and ill be getting a bape MP10 before that milk one (if at all).
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Comment by william-james88 Dec 1, 2014
shajaki wrote:-voyager grimlock 2-pack (asia?)


That's the "7th" one I couldnt think of. I must say, it is an amazing mold to own many of, probably my second favourite to come out this year (#1 is MP Wheeljack).
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by shajaki Dec 1, 2014
william-james88 wrote:
shajaki wrote:-voyager grimlock 2-pack (asia?)


That's the "7th" one I couldnt think of. I must say, it is an amazing mold to own many of, probably my second favourite to come out this year (#1 is MP Wheeljack).
yeah. i kind of became an EMOP completist by accident....

- bought the takara version first thinking itd be my only one and it was slightly better than the hasbro one.
- next was takaras rusty version, liked it even though it wasnt the "truest" representation
- went for breakout battle cause it WAS the truest version of rusty
- got evolutions for the classics OP
- ebay'd the asia voyager grim 2 pack for grim actually
- grabbed the AU set for the other 4 bots
- and eventually got the hasbro retail one for completions sake (and on sale)

its funny cause i only really wanted... what? less than half of them :lol:
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Dec 1, 2014
The two-pack Platinum Edition one with Grimlock wasn't Asia-only. It was a Kmart exclusive.
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by shajaki Dec 1, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:The two-pack Platinum Edition one with Grimlock wasn't Asia-only. It was a Kmart exclusive.
ahhhh. thanks for clarifying. i assumed asia because all the ebay sellers i recall with the set were located in asia.
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by Bounti76 Dec 1, 2014
GuyIncognito wrote:I'd order the Dinobots if they weren't Voyager-priced at $24/each.

Also, I could be wrong, but usually coupon codes don't work on HTS exclusives, so they might not work on these sets. Has anyone tried?


I just pre-ordered the Dinobots set, and the code worked fine. $102.23 with tax out the door.
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Dec 3, 2014
I was reading the bio of the Walmart exclusive Stinger and Slug 2 pack that never came out in Canada (and doesnt show any signs to).

About this item
One Decepticon is bad enough, but two is a nightmare! These Decepticon Stinger and Dinobot Slug figures are a scary alliance against the Autobots! Your Decepticon Stinger figure is a fearsome foe whether he's in robot or sports car mode, but he's even stronger when Dinobot Slug fights at his side as a robot or dino. Autobots might as well run for cover when Dinobot Slug fires his mighty cannon! Keep changing them both from one mode to the other as the battle rages on! Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.


What are these people smoking????? In reality, I say this is corporate broken telephone and aside from checking for spelling mistakes, it wasnt proofread more than that.
Re: Construct Bots Bumblebee With Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger Found At Retail (view post)
Comment by crimsondeception Dec 3, 2014
Guess the person who wrote that bio doesn't know diddly about Transformers...
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Comment by Bounti76 Dec 3, 2014
william-james88 wrote:I was reading the bio of the Walmart exclusive Stinger and Slug 2 pack that never came out in Canada (and doesnt show any signs to).

About this item
One Decepticon is bad enough, but two is a nightmare! These Decepticon Stinger and Dinobot Slug figures are a scary alliance against the Autobots! Your Decepticon Stinger figure is a fearsome foe whether he's in robot or sports car mode, but he's even stronger when Dinobot Slug fights at his side as a robot or dino. Autobots might as well run for cover when Dinobot Slug fires his mighty cannon! Keep changing them both from one mode to the other as the battle rages on! Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.


What are these people smoking????? In reality, I say this is corporate broken telephone and aside from checking for spelling mistakes, it wasnt proofread more than that.


Where did you get those bios from? I'm pretty sure that none of the Walmart Exclusive two or combo packs, not to mention the Legion Class figures, had bios of any kind.
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