Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target

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While Toysrus Canada has had the Platinum Planet of Junk set available for a while now, the set had yet to come to the US. It was only available as an Asian import with the high cost accompanying it (i.e. 120$). Thanks to fellow Seibertronian AZT, we now know that Target, the exclusive US retailer for this Platinum set, finally has this in stock. So if anyone has been interested in this set, it is finally available online for the more affordable price of $74.99 USD. For those unaware, this set is made up of:

Wreck-Gar as a redeco of Reveal the Shield Wreck-Gar
Autobot Hot Rod (NOT "Rodimus") as a redeco of Classics Rodimus
Junkion Scrapheap as a redeco of e-HOBBY United Scrapheap

Credit(s): target

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Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782293)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 18th, 2016 @ 9:32am CDT

My minions inform me that CW voyager Onslaught is now available through HasbroToyShop. They also have a promo code for free shipping (APRILSHIP). If you still can't find this boffo remold in stores, nows your chance to get it for a good price online. HTS gets there slow, but they get there....

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b4663as00

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Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782318)
Posted by william-james88 on April 18th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT

BBTS has preorders for Titans Return Powermaster Prime and Blaster:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... s%20return

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782555)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 19th, 2016 @ 6:55am CDT

Update: CW legends Wreck-Gar is also available now.

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b5611as00

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782822)
Posted by kurthy on April 19th, 2016 @ 10:17pm CDT

Hasbro Toy Shop has CW Legends Wreckgar.
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b5611as00
RID Warrior Blizzard Strike Drift
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b5598as00
RID Warrior Thunderhoof
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b5596as00
RID Warrior Quillfire
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b5597as00

Free shipping for over $25 with code: APRILSHIP.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782895)
Posted by william-james88 on April 20th, 2016 @ 9:43am CDT

Fellow Seibertronian Kurthy sent us some great news for all US fans. While Canadians have been enjoying their latest Warrior Robots in Disguise figures, this latest wave which includes Quillfire and Thunderhoof has yet to be found in the states. Or even available online, until now. Hasbro Toy Shop has the latest wave, broken down below, along with Combiner Wars Wreckgar.

kurthy wrote:Hasbro Toy Shop has CW Legends Wreckgar.
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b5611as00
RID Warrior Blizzard Strike Drift
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b5598as00
RID Warrior Thunderhoof
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b5596as00
RID Warrior Quillfire
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b5597as00

Free shipping for over $25 with code: APRILSHIP.

As noted, there is currently a free shipping offer too.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782928)
Posted by Puhonix on April 20th, 2016 @ 11:04am CDT

For Thunderhoof and Quillfire, it does say this is the Mini-Cons Weaponizers Version of the molds. Is there any difference from the standard Warrior Class?

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782930)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 20th, 2016 @ 11:06am CDT

They've also posted CW Onslaught at HTS - noted by me a few days ago. But hey, who listens to Death, right?

transformers-toys-now-available-online-t104484s25.php

Just by way of clarity, which forum should online stocking and sightings be posted? In this one, or in the online sightings/available one? They're both kind of the same. Should one be consolidated into the other to avoid confusion...?

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782933)
Posted by william-james88 on April 20th, 2016 @ 11:14am CDT

Puhonix wrote:For Thunderhoof and Quillfire, it does say this is the Mini-Cons Weaponizers Version of the molds. Is there any difference from the standard Warrior Class?

Thee is no difference, its just a subline which reminds people that these guys have fists which can hold 5mm weapons, which is what the minicon weapons turn into.

It just means "and remember kids, hey can also hold weapons in their hands... each sold seperately" :lol:

DeathReviews wrote:Just by way of clarity, which forum should online stocking and sightings be posted? In this one, or in the online sightings/available one? They're both kind of the same. Should one be consolidated into the other to avoid confusion...?

I dont know which other one you are reffering to. Is another thread being used recently for the same purpose? Give me a link and I will check it out.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782945)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 20th, 2016 @ 12:05pm CDT

Dammit, I was holding onto the hope that I could wait to order the guys till next week when I got my paycheck, but at this rate, I don't know if I can wait. How long is that free shipping offer lasting? :MAXIMAL:

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782955)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 20th, 2016 @ 12:20pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
I dont know which other one you are reffering to. Is another thread being used recently for the same purpose? Give me a link and I will check it out.

It's the "Transformers Forums > Transformers Toy Forums > Toy Sightings And Local Meetups > Transformers Toys Now Available Online".

Link:
transformers-toys-now-available-online-t104484.php

Looking back through that thread, it looks like someone asked you to 'retire' that thread a while ago. So maybe it ain't the place for post in'.

I've been posting online sightings there, including Wreck-Gar, which turned up last Saturday, and Onslaught, who was there last Friday (and still is)... Still no sign of Sky Lynx

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782956)
Posted by Va'al on April 20th, 2016 @ 12:22pm CDT

DeathReviews wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
I dont know which other one you are reffering to. Is another thread being used recently for the same purpose? Give me a link and I will check it out.

It's the "Transformers Forums > Transformers Toy Forums > Toy Sightings And Local Meetups > Transformers Toys Now Available Online".

Link:
transformers-toys-now-available-online-t104484.php

I've been posting online sightings there, including Wreck-Gar, which turned up last Saturday, and Onslaught, who was there last Friday (and still is)... Still no sign of Sky Lynx

Mergy merge merge.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782958)
Posted by william-james88 on April 20th, 2016 @ 12:22pm CDT

If anyone wants the reflector 3 pack, it is now available online for 68$ from the club:

https://www.toyarama.com/store/2016-bot ... -p1379.php

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1782962)
Posted by Va'al on April 20th, 2016 @ 12:29pm CDT

I have merged and moved all of this into the Sightings section. No idea why we still had it in Toys. :-?

I'll go update news stories now.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1783074)
Posted by kurthy on April 20th, 2016 @ 3:40pm CDT

DeathReviews wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
I dont know which other one you are reffering to. Is another thread being used recently for the same purpose? Give me a link and I will check it out.

It's the "Transformers Forums > Transformers Toy Forums > Toy Sightings And Local Meetups > Transformers Toys Now Available Online".

Link:
transformers-toys-now-available-online-t104484.php

Looking back through that thread, it looks like someone asked you to 'retire' that thread a while ago. So maybe it ain't the place for post in'.

I've been posting online sightings there, including Wreck-Gar, which turned up last Saturday, and Onslaught, who was there last Friday (and still is)... Still no sign of Sky Lynx

Interesting, I look on there every couple days, sometimes once daily, but last night was the first time I saw Wreckgar. I didn't post about Onslaught since my local stores have three or four each.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1783135)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 20th, 2016 @ 8:39pm CDT

kurthy wrote:
Interesting, I look on there every couple days, sometimes once daily, but last night was the first time I saw Wreckgar. I didn't post about Onslaught since my local stores have three or four each.

I checked either last Friday or Saturday and spotted Onslaught. I know he's turning up in stores now (finally), but for the benefit of those who still can't find him... HTS with free shipping is still as decent a bargain as you might find. And better than Amazon, probably... As to Wreck-gar, I'm sure it was either Sunday or Monday that my minions spotted him on HTS. They check the numbers of CW figures. One day it was 36 - then 37. So they wondered, what's the 37th one?

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1783236)
Posted by william-james88 on April 21st, 2016 @ 9:13am CDT

Robot Kingdom has restocked their Deluxe Groove:
http://www.robotkingdom.com/gen16dlxgroove.html

They are charging 10$ more now.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1783594)
Posted by jarvy89 on April 22nd, 2016 @ 4:16pm CDT

44 including shipping is too much, but I can't miss the chance.

Is anyone here from Mexico who has seen CW Sky Lynx in stores?

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1785131)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 28th, 2016 @ 9:31pm CDT

Continuing their game of availability whack-a-mole, HTS put the Devastator box set back up for a day or so, but took it down again soon thereafter...

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1789881)
Posted by william-james88 on May 15th, 2016 @ 12:05pm CDT

Today is the official street date for the release of Transformers Combiner Wars Victorion. This item should now be available at general online retail today at your favourite online store. If not today then very soon. Here are a few links for places to acquire this toy today for $99.99 USD. More links are sure to come in, so please post when you find it available elsewhere.

Target: https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=http%3A%2F%2Fm.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-gene ... A-21503037

BBTS: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

TFSource: http://tfsource.com/combiner-wars/victo ... chbearers/

This set may also be available at brick and mortar stores, which is the case for Toysrus Canada. For those still not certain about getting this release, you may want to check out the Seibertron gallery.

Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Victorion Gallery

Thanks to Bounti76 and TRozok21 for giving us the info on Victorion's release.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1789915)
Posted by Bounti76 on May 15th, 2016 @ 2:22pm CDT

Got my order in at Target! Free shipping at $25 and up is a no-brainer.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1789920)
Posted by Randomhero on May 15th, 2016 @ 2:46pm CDT

Tfsource and bbts changed it to preorder. Shoulda ordered last night when it was instock but I'm still wondering if I should order or just wait to find one in the whild. Seems more secure to just order

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1789924)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on May 15th, 2016 @ 3:08pm CDT

I'll find out more Monday; but I was under the impression BBTS should be shipping mine out (versus Pre-Order) that said... kinda wish I went with Target.... That's what I get for working Graveyards and jumping the gun. I am curious if these will be in stores tho.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1789925)
Posted by Randomhero on May 15th, 2016 @ 3:12pm CDT

SpikeyTigertron wrote:

I'll find out more Monday; but I was under the impression BBTS should be shipping mine out (versus Pre-Order) that said... kinda wish I went with Target.... That's what I get for working Graveyards and jumping the gun. I am curious if these will be in stores tho.

Same. There have been reports of people finding them with photos to prove and I've been checking but no luck so far. Doesn't seem like an item that would be in stores but if that $200 Star Wars tie fighter can be sold in stores why not this I suppose.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1789928)
Posted by william-james88 on May 15th, 2016 @ 3:30pm CDT

Randomhero wrote:
SpikeyTigertron wrote:

I'll find out more Monday; but I was under the impression BBTS should be shipping mine out (versus Pre-Order) that said... kinda wish I went with Target.... That's what I get for working Graveyards and jumping the gun. I am curious if these will be in stores tho.

Same. There have been reports of people finding them with photos to prove and I've been checking but no luck so far. Doesn't seem like an item that would be in stores but if that $200 Star Wars tie fighter can be sold in stores why not this I suppose.

Were there any in store sightings in the states though?

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1789949)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on May 16th, 2016 @ 1:30am CDT

I thought someone mentioned spotting some in WA/Northern CA at one point.... but when i provided the (albe it Canadian) for Toys R Us and Target's DCPI.... got no hits.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1789985)
Posted by Prowl4 on May 16th, 2016 @ 7:28am CDT

Randomhero wrote:
SpikeyTigertron wrote:

I'll find out more Monday; but I was under the impression BBTS should be shipping mine out (versus Pre-Order) that said... kinda wish I went with Target.... That's what I get for working Graveyards and jumping the gun. I am curious if these will be in stores tho.

Same. There have been reports of people finding them with photos to prove and I've been checking but no luck so far. Doesn't seem like an item that would be in stores but if that $200 Star Wars tie fighter can be sold in stores why not this I suppose.

Because tie fighters have a real fan base.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790029)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on May 16th, 2016 @ 11:18am CDT

but ouch, shots fired with the tie fighters... TBH, they want too much and it strikes me as WAY too big (unless there's some voodoo with the packaging).

Back on topic. BBTS processed my order, so I guess they sold out of the initial stock.

I still think she'll look good in a display with (the Takara) Windblade

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790034)
Posted by william-james88 on May 16th, 2016 @ 11:30am CDT

Prowl4 wrote:Because tie fighters have a real fan base.

Not going to argue that, Victorion is a totally new character, the only reason a parent would buy it for a kid is because they might think it looks cool. Thats a chance most stores wont take. A Tie Fighter has much better odds of being recognized, wanted and aquired.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790047)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on May 16th, 2016 @ 12:38pm CDT

Other than LEGO or video games (which seem to always get a pass) general retail stuff that ends up at or north of $100 seems to shelf-warm unless it's Christmas Time.

I think what bothers me about stores not stocking Vicky (though again, I can understand why) is some kids who might truly enjoy her, won't even know she exists.

Off-topic. I'd have expected Rey's Speeder in a Starwars Black Vehicle line over a Tie-Fighter (size/cost-wise). But that's another completely different conversation to have (on another forum?). #-o

also colors are breaking on the webpage, but not in the forums proper... strange.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790107)
Posted by Slashercon on May 16th, 2016 @ 5:44pm CDT

Found ordering from the link on the page to be a hassle (no-loading on payment page), so I went to the normal Target website and ordered it just fine. Might keep her in a box for 30 days until a cheaper option can be found.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790238)
Posted by DeathReviews on May 17th, 2016 @ 7:01am CDT

Attention mortals: My minions inform me that the fan-femme combiner set for 'Victorion' is up for sale at HasbroToyShop.com. http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b3901as00

The promocode MAYMAYHEM is still in effect, so you can order this box set for $90 instead of $100. Order yours before they vanish and always remember, Death has your back!

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Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790246)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on May 17th, 2016 @ 8:07am CDT

DeathReviews wrote:Attention mortals: My minions inform me that the fan-femme combiner set for 'Victorion' is up for sale at HasbroToyShop.com. http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b3901as00

The promocode MAYMAYHEM is still in effect, so you can order this box set for $90 instead of $100. Order yours before they vanish and always remember, Death has your back!

PS - Subscribe to Death Reviews!

Yep, just picked her up on HTS for $90.30 shipped to IL. I have a 9 year old daughter that is just about as excited to get her as I am. And now, for the waiting...

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790433)
Posted by Slashercon on May 17th, 2016 @ 4:51pm CDT

TF-fan kev777 wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:Attention mortals: My minions inform me that the fan-femme combiner set for 'Victorion' is up for sale at HasbroToyShop.com. http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b3901as00

The promocode MAYMAYHEM is still in effect, so you can order this box set for $90 instead of $100. Order yours before they vanish and always remember, Death has your back!

PS - Subscribe to Death Reviews!

Yep, just picked her up on HTS for $90.30 shipped to IL. I have a 9 year old daughter that is just about as excited to get her as I am. And now, for the waiting...

lol looks like I'm going to have to return the one I ordered from Target. Saving every little bit helps.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790618)
Posted by datguy86 on May 18th, 2016 @ 1:27pm CDT

Slashercon wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:Attention mortals: My minions inform me that the fan-femme combiner set for 'Victorion' is up for sale at HasbroToyShop.com. http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b3901as00

The promocode MAYMAYHEM is still in effect, so you can order this box set for $90 instead of $100. Order yours before they vanish and always remember, Death has your back!

PS - Subscribe to Death Reviews!

Yep, just picked her up on HTS for $90.30 shipped to IL. I have a 9 year old daughter that is just about as excited to get her as I am. And now, for the waiting...

lol looks like I'm going to have to return the one I ordered from Target. Saving every little bit helps.

Yeah, definitely thanks for the HTS heads up. I ordered and it shipped out this morning. Looking forward to it.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790705)
Posted by william-james88 on May 18th, 2016 @ 7:12pm CDT

If anyone is looking for groove here are places you can get him:

US: http://www.poopoopanda.com/Transformers ... _5090.html

UK: http://masterforce.co.uk/product_info.p ... ts_id/2363

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1790884)
Posted by william-james88 on May 19th, 2016 @ 1:23pm CDT

Have any of you been looking for the Takara Tomy Takara Legends LGEX Transformers Fest 2016 Exclusive Beast Wars figures? We are referring to the Legends Rattrap, Rhinox and Waspinator reissues with the most toon accurate paint scheme yet, and which happen to be convention exclusives in Japan. These are actually in stock and shipping at Robot Kingdom, in case you didnt see the latest newsletter.

Rhinox for US$ 49.90 : http://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexrhinox.html
Rattrap for US$ 34.90 : http://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexrattrap.html
Waspinator for US$ 34.90 : http://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexwaspinator.html

We have also been informed by fellow fan sracsose that they are also available on e-bay from the store A Plus ANIME CAMERA CONNECT and now has all the LGEX toys ready to ship at their standard "exclusive" prices (which arent that bad)

Rattrap for US$ 39.99: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Legends-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... 2247874229
Waspinator for US$ 39.99: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Legends-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... 2247874229
Rhinox for US$ 59.99: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Legends-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... 2247874229

Keep in mind that the shipping is cheaper for the e-bay listings. These have yet to show up at importers in the US.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1791053)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on May 20th, 2016 @ 12:58am CDT

Prices and links are just a wee bit mixed up there :-D

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1791085)
Posted by william-james88 on May 20th, 2016 @ 6:04am CDT

Black Bumblebee wrote:Prices and links are just a wee bit mixed up there

Thanks for letting us know

Its been fixed!

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792121)
Posted by no-one on May 23rd, 2016 @ 11:29pm CDT

The clock just struck 12:00 am EST and Cinderella Transformers Combiner Wars Deluxe Groove just arrived. Several online retailers have posted the pre-orders for Combiner Wars Deluxe Groove for $24.99. You can find them listed below, and head here for our gallery!

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BigBadToyStore: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Robot Kingdom: http://www.robotkingdom.com/gen16dlxgroove.html
Premium Collectables: http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/p ... ass-groove

If Combiner Wars isn't your bag, some sites also just posted the pre-orders for MP-25L Masterpiece LoudPedal for $89.99 which is a Decepticon flavored redeco of MP-25 Masterpiece Tracks.

TFSource: http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-25L-loudpedal/
BBTS: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Premium Collectables: http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/p ... loud-pedal
RobotKingdom: http://www.robotkingdom.com/tftrmp25l.html

Remember to keep your browsers pointed to Seibertron.com for the latest in Transformer news, the largest Transformers galleries found on the web and the handiest Transformers sightings this side of a space bridge.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792131)
Posted by YoungPrime on May 23rd, 2016 @ 11:41pm CDT

PASS!

BBTS think they're doing someone a favor given who ridiculous the scalpers are selling Groove on Amazon.

I'll wait for a more reasonable price.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792133)
Posted by Bounti76 on May 23rd, 2016 @ 11:46pm CDT

You know......this is a nice option for those who want to order Groove, and didn't already get him from overseas online retailers. Definitely put in an order for Loudpedal, though. I'll take any MP Decepticons I can get at this point.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792164)
Posted by BeePrime on May 24th, 2016 @ 5:52am CDT

Because of COURSE he's sold out within minutes. Awesome. ;/

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Posted by prjkt on May 24th, 2016 @ 7:48am CDT

that didn't last long.

Luckily I've already got my Groove, but haven't decided if I'll use him for Defensor or not yet.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792185)
Posted by Roadbuster on May 24th, 2016 @ 8:05am CDT

He didn't sell out within minutes. The listing was up since around midnight. Try a few hours. As soon as I got home, four hours in, I snatched him up.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792187)
Posted by william-james88 on May 24th, 2016 @ 8:11am CDT

There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm

And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792190)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on May 24th, 2016 @ 8:31am CDT

william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm

And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.

My guess is that HTS is waiting for the MAYMAYHEM 15% off code to expire today before they release him on their site. But even then, regular retail is much better than the inflated prices on BBTS.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792191)
Posted by Agamemnon on May 24th, 2016 @ 8:44am CDT

william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm

And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.

It's insurance. I am willing to pay that price for this figure, due to it's limited availability. If he shows up on Amazon for cheaper, I'll get him there. But, I no longer have the ability to hang out on the Internet hitting refresh until the figure becomes available. Perhaps Groove will be available well after this weekend, like Quickslinger and Brake Neck last year. But I don't want to risk it. This is a reason I am okay paying a bit more with a retailer like BBTS.

It's all capitalism. I find it a bit harsh that BBTS is considered a scalper. If people are willing to pay the price, we do. If not, then the choice to wait on HTS or Amazon is very valid too. Capitalism! ;)^

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792198)
Posted by mooncake623 on May 24th, 2016 @ 9:05am CDT

Agamemnon wrote:
william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm

And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.

It's insurance. I am willing to pay that price for this figure, due to it's limited availability. If he shows up on Amazon for cheaper, I'll get him there. But, I no longer have the ability to hang out on the Internet hitting refresh until the figure becomes available. Perhaps Groove will be available well after this weekend, like Quickslinger and Brake Neck last year. But I don't want to risk it. This is a reason I am okay paying a bit more with a retailer like BBTS.

It's all capitalism. I find it a bit harsh that BBTS is considered a scalper. If people are willing to pay the price, we do. If not, then the choice to wait on HTS or Amazon is very valid too. Capitalism!

Well said! Plus it's BBTS, you can always cancel your order if you can get it from HTS at retail when it goes up, better safe then sorry.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792202)
Posted by Longrack79 on May 24th, 2016 @ 9:57am CDT

Roadbuster wrote:He didn't sell out within minutes. The listing was up since around midnight. Try a few hours. As soon as I got home, four hours in, I snatched him up.

It might as well have been minutes for those of us who were already in bed when the preorder went live and didn't see it until 5:30 this morning.

Re: Generations Platinum Planet of Junk set Available at Target (1792203)
Posted by kurthy on May 24th, 2016 @ 10:07am CDT

TF-fan kev777 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:There will be lots of regret when he shows up at HTS with his intended retail price: http://www.dorksidetoys.com/Transformer ... 826as0.htm

And its too bad everyone just encouraged BBTS to continue these premium price practices.

My guess is that HTS is waiting for the MAYMAYHEM 15% off code to expire today before they release him on their site. But even then, regular retail is much better than the inflated prices on BBTS.

That may be the saddest thing of all. If HTS waits until their May Mayhem coupon expires to release their May Mayhem figures, that's just disappointing. Almost as bad as putting up Christmas lights in August, but taking them down Christmas Eve.

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