Hasbro Masterpiece Sunstorm Sighted at US Retail
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Comment by Darkman20xx
Jul 26, 2014
Really wish the Masterpiece line would make it's way to Target and Walmarts. Only way I could ever get into this line seriously is if I could find some of these guys on clearance. My wallet would hate me any other way.
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That's exactly why it won't happen - Target and Wal-Mart will never buy things they know they'll have to put on clearance.
But in other news, my Takara Sunstorm notwithstanding: I WANT THIS
Comment by megatronus
Jul 26, 2014
Darkman20xx wrote:Really wish the Masterpiece line would make it's way to Target and Walmarts. Only way I could ever get into this line seriously is if I could find some of these guys on clearance. My wallet would hate me any other way.
That's exactly why it won't happen - Target and Wal-Mart will never buy things they know they'll have to put on clearance.
But in other news, my Takara Sunstorm notwithstanding: I WANT THIS
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 26, 2014
And that's precisely what happened with the first three MPs Hasbro released. Optimus, Starscream, and Skywarp all shelfwarmed to seemingly no end at Walmarts everywhere. The stores just couldn't get rid of them. TRU is the only place willing to take them now since people are more willing to pay for toys at higher prices at TRU than they are at anywhere else.megatronus wrote:Darkman20xx wrote:Really wish the Masterpiece line would make it's way to Target and Walmarts. Only way I could ever get into this line seriously is if I could find some of these guys on clearance. My wallet would hate me any other way.
That's exactly why it won't happen - Target and Wal-Mart will never buy things they know they'll have to put on clearance.
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I dont care, as long that TrU get them in sufficient numbers in EVERY STORES. The fact that for once, it dosent say "english edition" on the Canadian TrU website is a good sign that they'll come out in Quebec too.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jul 26, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:And that's precisely what happened with the first three MPs Hasbro released. Optimus, Starscream, and Skywarp all shelfwarmed to seemingly no end at Walmarts everywhere. The stores just couldn't get rid of them. TRU is the only place willing to take them now since people are more willing to pay for toys at higher prices at TRU than they are at anywhere else.megatronus wrote:Darkman20xx wrote:Really wish the Masterpiece line would make it's way to Target and Walmarts. Only way I could ever get into this line seriously is if I could find some of these guys on clearance. My wallet would hate me any other way.
That's exactly why it won't happen - Target and Wal-Mart will never buy things they know they'll have to put on clearance.
I dont care, as long that TrU get them in sufficient numbers in EVERY STORES. The fact that for once, it dosent say "english edition" on the Canadian TrU website is a good sign that they'll come out in Quebec too.
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Comment by xRotorstormx
Jul 26, 2014
There were 2 on the shelf, which seems to be the standard for what I have been seeing. I bought one and there was another guy contemplating it and then grabbed it. Didn't ask if that was all they had in stock or not.
At least I had a $10 off coupon for being a rewards member
At least I had a $10 off coupon for being a rewards member
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Remember Masterpiece Skywarp? He was a Walmart exclusive. They ordered too many, and a whole bunch of them wound up on clearance for about $20 each. Best deal I ever saw. I got two...
But yeah, TRU seems the only place to get MP figures now, and even their 'clearance' prices are sky high. Good luck.
PS - the new packaging still sux.....
Comment by Shockwave7
Jul 26, 2014
megatronus wrote:Darkman20xx wrote:Really wish the Masterpiece line would make it's way to Target and Walmarts. Only way I could ever get into this line seriously is if I could find some of these guys on clearance. My wallet would hate me any other way.
That's exactly why it won't happen - Target and Wal-Mart will never buy things they know they'll have to put on clearance.
Remember Masterpiece Skywarp? He was a Walmart exclusive. They ordered too many, and a whole bunch of them wound up on clearance for about $20 each. Best deal I ever saw. I got two...
But yeah, TRU seems the only place to get MP figures now, and even their 'clearance' prices are sky high. Good luck.
PS - the new packaging still sux.....
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Comment by welcometothedarksyde
Jul 26, 2014
I found both Grimlock and Sunstorm in a Toysrus in Windsor, which is across the border from Detroit. I actually picked up Grimlock, which makes him my 4th Masterpiece
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Comment by welcometothedarksyde
Jul 26, 2014
Also, did anyone notice that the box art of Sunstorm is the older Seeker mold
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Comment by Railbomb
Jul 26, 2014
Masterpiece figures seem to fly off the shelves around me. The only reason I got Grimlock was because I got there when they opened. The week after all 6 were gone.
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That's actually a pretty significant screw up... Is there really zero oversight on these things?
Comment by megatronus
Jul 26, 2014
welcometothedarksyde wrote:Also, did anyone notice that the box art of Sunstorm is the older Seeker mold
That's actually a pretty significant screw up... Is there really zero oversight on these things?
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Comment by Convoy
Jul 26, 2014
If it wasn't for Takara and the internet I'm not sure I'd even have a masterpiece collection.
I just counted and, not including cassettes, I only have seven MP molds. For some reason it feels bigger. It still stands that if I relied on Hasbro I might have an Acid Storm, *shudders*, and that's about it.
Wheeljack, Ultra Magnus, Bumblebee, Star Saber.
Two to three of those four will probably see a wider release. Have fun fighting those scalpers. The hunt used to be more physical but it's still fun in a different way. All of them will be mine! (Thanks Internet and TakaraTomy!)
I still want an MP Sunstorm. I'm hoping this release somehow brings down the price of the hawt version with approved flames.
I just counted and, not including cassettes, I only have seven MP molds. For some reason it feels bigger. It still stands that if I relied on Hasbro I might have an Acid Storm, *shudders*, and that's about it.
Wheeljack, Ultra Magnus, Bumblebee, Star Saber.
Two to three of those four will probably see a wider release. Have fun fighting those scalpers. The hunt used to be more physical but it's still fun in a different way. All of them will be mine! (Thanks Internet and TakaraTomy!)
I still want an MP Sunstorm. I'm hoping this release somehow brings down the price of the hawt version with approved flames.
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I purchased both Starscream and Skywarp when Walmart sold them, and they were pretty easy to find. I purchased two copies of each and Skywarp was on clearance. People never really bought them when they were available and this the reason why they are only at TRU. I hear people complain all the time about why they dont release Starscream..... but they did and the response to the figure while good was not great!
Comment by padfoo
Jul 26, 2014
Darkman20xx wrote:Really wish the Masterpiece line would make it's way to Target and Walmarts. Only way I could ever get into this line seriously is if I could find some of these guys on clearance. My wallet would hate me any other way.
I purchased both Starscream and Skywarp when Walmart sold them, and they were pretty easy to find. I purchased two copies of each and Skywarp was on clearance. People never really bought them when they were available and this the reason why they are only at TRU. I hear people complain all the time about why they dont release Starscream..... but they did and the response to the figure while good was not great!
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Comment by pie-man
Jul 26, 2014
I found MP Acid Storm on clearance in T"R"U in tiny Erie, PA.... and I didn't pick it up! It was gone the next day!
Was kicking myself about that until I found a MP Grimlock in Columbus OH. Now I'm debating whether to open the box or not.
Was kicking myself about that until I found a MP Grimlock in Columbus OH. Now I'm debating whether to open the box or not.
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First, welcome. second, are you serious? The only MP Grimlock that is worth keeping sealed is the original, first edition Takara release. This one is like, the 1000th re-issue. Open him up and enjoy the damn toy! If not, I hope you like starring at your 100$ cardboard box.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jul 26, 2014
pie-man wrote:I found MP Acid Storm on clearance in T"R"U in tiny Erie, PA.... and I didn't pick it up! It was gone the next day!
Was kicking myself about that until I found a MP Grimlock in Columbus OH. Now I'm debating whether to open the box or not.
First, welcome. second, are you serious? The only MP Grimlock that is worth keeping sealed is the original, first edition Takara release. This one is like, the 1000th re-issue. Open him up and enjoy the damn toy! If not, I hope you like starring at your 100$ cardboard box.
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The original Hasbro version is worth keeping sealed, too. That guy sells for a bundle.
Comment by megatronus
Jul 26, 2014
-Kanrabat- wrote:pie-man wrote:I found MP Acid Storm on clearance in T"R"U in tiny Erie, PA.... and I didn't pick it up! It was gone the next day!
Was kicking myself about that until I found a MP Grimlock in Columbus OH. Now I'm debating whether to open the box or not.
First, welcome. second, are you serious? The only MP Grimlock that is worth keeping sealed is the original, first edition Takara release. This one is like, the 1000th re-issue. Open him up and enjoy the damn toy! If not, I hope you like starring at your 100$ cardboard box.
The original Hasbro version is worth keeping sealed, too. That guy sells for a bundle.
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That too. And at least, that box is clear.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jul 26, 2014
megatronus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:pie-man wrote:I found MP Acid Storm on clearance in T"R"U in tiny Erie, PA.... and I didn't pick it up! It was gone the next day!
Was kicking myself about that until I found a MP Grimlock in Columbus OH. Now I'm debating whether to open the box or not.
First, welcome. second, are you serious? The only MP Grimlock that is worth keeping sealed is the original, first edition Takara release. This one is like, the 1000th re-issue. Open him up and enjoy the damn toy! If not, I hope you like starring at your 100$ cardboard box.
The original Hasbro version is worth keeping sealed, too. That guy sells for a bundle.
That too. And at least, that box is clear.
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Yup. Which is why I opted to open my Takara original, and keep my Hasbro one in box
Comment by megatronus
Jul 26, 2014
-Kanrabat- wrote:megatronus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:pie-man wrote:I found MP Acid Storm on clearance in T"R"U in tiny Erie, PA.... and I didn't pick it up! It was gone the next day!
Was kicking myself about that until I found a MP Grimlock in Columbus OH. Now I'm debating whether to open the box or not.
First, welcome. second, are you serious? The only MP Grimlock that is worth keeping sealed is the original, first edition Takara release. This one is like, the 1000th re-issue. Open him up and enjoy the damn toy! If not, I hope you like starring at your 100$ cardboard box.
The original Hasbro version is worth keeping sealed, too. That guy sells for a bundle.
That too. And at least, that box is clear.
Yup. Which is why I opted to open my Takara original, and keep my Hasbro one in box
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Comment by pie-man
Jul 27, 2014
by -Kanrabat- » Sat Jul 26, 2014 10:22 pm
pie-man wrote:
I found MP Acid Storm on clearance in T"R"U in tiny Erie, PA.... and I didn't pick it up! It was gone the next day!
Was kicking myself about that until I found a MP Grimlock in Columbus OH. Now I'm debating whether to open the box or not.
First, welcome. second, are you serious? The only MP Grimlock that is worth keeping sealed is the original, first edition Takara release. This one is like, the 1000th re-issue. Open him up and enjoy the damn toy! If not, I hope you like starring at your 100$ cardboard box.
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Sorry.... couldn't figure out how to copy the previous posts!
Thanks for the welcome, and the suggestion. It's the first one I've ever kept beyond a day without opening!
pie-man wrote:
I found MP Acid Storm on clearance in T"R"U in tiny Erie, PA.... and I didn't pick it up! It was gone the next day!
Was kicking myself about that until I found a MP Grimlock in Columbus OH. Now I'm debating whether to open the box or not.
First, welcome. second, are you serious? The only MP Grimlock that is worth keeping sealed is the original, first edition Takara release. This one is like, the 1000th re-issue. Open him up and enjoy the damn toy! If not, I hope you like starring at your 100$ cardboard box.
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Sorry.... couldn't figure out how to copy the previous posts!
Thanks for the welcome, and the suggestion. It's the first one I've ever kept beyond a day without opening!
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On the top part of the post, look for the QUOTE button. Click it, and it send you right into reply mode with the quote already prepared for you!
Also, seriously, MP-Grimlock is worth it. I literally fell onto one completely randomly when I went hunting at TrU. The worker didnt have the time to place it on the shelf! And it may be the only one the ever had and ever will! Sure, 115$ total for it was a lot of money, and my rent will be a wee bit late, but I knew I HAD to buy it at this very instant or regret it forever. I would never, ever have ordered it online at 150$ plus shipping, yet alone the 200-300$ it was going for before. Said I didnt liked G1 Grimlock that much.
However, to finally own one and to have transformed him, I'm a convert! This MP feel SOLID like a real toy. He will not break appart easely and there's no scary/fragile parts in his transformation. Mine inexplicably came without instruction. Still, he was easy to figure out. MP-Grimlock is a fun TF worth to be played with. So don't wait anymore. Open him up and enjoy!
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jul 27, 2014
pie-man wrote:
Sorry.... couldn't figure out how to copy the previous posts!
Thanks for the welcome, and the suggestion. It's the first one I've ever kept beyond a day without opening!
On the top part of the post, look for the QUOTE button. Click it, and it send you right into reply mode with the quote already prepared for you!
Also, seriously, MP-Grimlock is worth it. I literally fell onto one completely randomly when I went hunting at TrU. The worker didnt have the time to place it on the shelf! And it may be the only one the ever had and ever will! Sure, 115$ total for it was a lot of money, and my rent will be a wee bit late, but I knew I HAD to buy it at this very instant or regret it forever. I would never, ever have ordered it online at 150$ plus shipping, yet alone the 200-300$ it was going for before. Said I didnt liked G1 Grimlock that much.
However, to finally own one and to have transformed him, I'm a convert! This MP feel SOLID like a real toy. He will not break appart easely and there's no scary/fragile parts in his transformation. Mine inexplicably came without instruction. Still, he was easy to figure out. MP-Grimlock is a fun TF worth to be played with. So don't wait anymore. Open him up and enjoy!
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Comment by Erailea
Jul 27, 2014
Meh. I'll care about the MP Seekers when Starscream or Slipstream come around.
Until then, money saved = happy wallet.
Until then, money saved = happy wallet.
