Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore

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Fellow Seibertronians, TFW2005 member BattleUpSaber has reported finding the RID Platinum set in Singapore, where the set is priced at 129.90. The set, first seen at NY Toyfair this year, is of particular note, as it utilizes the Takara Tomy voyager class Grimlock - an extensive retool of Fall of Cybertron Grimlock. The picture has been mirrored, and can be seen below. And, as always, let us know what you think of this in the comments below.

Transformers News: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore

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Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771734)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 6th, 2016 @ 9:24pm CST

Even translating to american dollars, dang that is a bit pricey :MAXIMAL:

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771745)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 6th, 2016 @ 9:39pm CST

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Even translating to american dollars, dang that is a bit pricey

Indeed, somewhere near $100 US, this actually makes sense, if hasbro had nothing to do with this mold, they probably had to pay a bit to help offset TT's cost of making the mold. I still find it inexcusable, and won't be buying it, but at least it makes more sense than any of the other ones >:oP

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771762)
Posted by BattleUpSaber on March 6th, 2016 @ 10:28pm CST

Cool.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771763)
Posted by william-james88 on March 6th, 2016 @ 10:29pm CST

I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approsimate 100$ US price tag. And while that price blows, it is very close to the other prices we have seen. If 3 insecticons cost 75$, a deluxe and voyager set being around that is not unimaginable.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771767)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 6th, 2016 @ 10:42pm CST

william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approximate 100$ US price tag.

Nope

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771770)
Posted by BattleUpSaber on March 6th, 2016 @ 10:52pm CST

william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approsimate 100$ US price tag. And while that price blows, it is very close to the other prices we have seen. If 3 insecticons cost 75$, a deluxe and voyager set being around that is not unimaginable.

Do note that toys tend to be over charged around here, so if the set goes for $130SGD here that should be around $65USD, not $95.

Which is still overpriced, but it's better than what we have here.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771782)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 6th, 2016 @ 11:58pm CST

BattleUpSaber wrote:
william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approsimate 100$ US price tag. And while that price blows, it is very close to the other prices we have seen. If 3 insecticons cost 75$, a deluxe and voyager set being around that is not unimaginable.

Do note that toys tend to be over charged around here, so if the set goes for $130SGD here that should be around $65USD, not $95.

Which is still overpriced, but it's better than what we have here.

HA! No way it's going to be that cheap, $65 is actually comparable to a decent deal :roll:

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771786)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on March 7th, 2016 @ 12:50am CST

I'm just glad I got the Takara version when I could. The price was a lot better and the Takara color scheme is more screen accurate.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771794)
Posted by william-james88 on March 7th, 2016 @ 6:27am CST

BattleUpSaber wrote:
william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approsimate 100$ US price tag. And while that price blows, it is very close to the other prices we have seen. If 3 insecticons cost 75$, a deluxe and voyager set being around that is not unimaginable.

Do note that toys tend to be over charged around here, so if the set goes for $130SGD here that should be around $65USD, not $95.

Which is still overpriced, but it's better than what we have here.

But they dont. Time and time again, Singapore seem to have had lower prices on these sets. Look at the platinum seekers: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... jet/32433/

They were priced at $109.90 SGD which is approximately $78.89 USD, and Target sold them for $82 USD. So yeah, I really think it will be closer to 100$ for that 2 pack.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771822)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on March 7th, 2016 @ 9:28am CST

william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approsimate 100$ US price tag. And while that price blows, it is very close to the other prices we have seen. If 3 insecticons cost 75$, a deluxe and voyager set being around that is not unimaginable.

I still remember the era of G1 reissues being close to normal price - Prowl, Hoist, and Sideswipe being $15 each at KB Toys and all three insecticons packed together for $35 at TRU.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771828)
Posted by no-one on March 7th, 2016 @ 9:59am CST

william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approsimate 100$ US price tag. And while that price blows, it is very close to the other prices we have seen. If 3 insecticons cost 75$, a deluxe and voyager set being around that is not unimaginable.

I was happy to hear it was coming to the US, but I knew that it was going to be overpriced. If it was just Grimlock and not another Beedeco I might consider it, even with Platinum pricing.

I guess if someone was interested in that Grimlock mold; what's the magic price point to make it worth your while?

But then again Tak's can be picked up from Amazon for under $45 shipped... :-?

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771853)
Posted by MemphisR56 on March 7th, 2016 @ 11:08am CST

carytheone wrote:
william-james88 wrote:I am wondering if anyone happy with the announcement that this mold was coming to the west will still buy it at its approsimate 100$ US price tag. And while that price blows, it is very close to the other prices we have seen. If 3 insecticons cost 75$, a deluxe and voyager set being around that is not unimaginable.
I was happy to hear it was coming to the US, but I knew that it was going to be overpriced. If it was just Grimlock and not another Beedeco I might consider it, even with Platinum pricing.

I guess if someone was interested in that Grimlock mold; what's the magic price point to make it worth your while?

But then again Tak's can be picked up from Amazon for under $45 shipped...

Just as a reality check, a 2 pack set containing the same grimlock mold (prior to retooling) with a healthy amount of chrome and superfluous chromed up deluxe movie prime were released at retail for $30 (currently sitting on clearance at most shops at £17.50 near me).

There is no way that 1 voyager and a shampoo bottle simplified up-scale figure not intended for my demographic are worth $100 together.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771858)
Posted by william-james88 on March 7th, 2016 @ 11:28am CST

MemphisR56 wrote:There is no way that 1 voyager and a shampoo bottle simplified up-scale figure not intended for my demographic are worth $100 together.

What are you referring to? The Bee it comes with is the TAV/RID Bumblebee toy.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771860)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 7th, 2016 @ 11:33am CST

MemphisR56 wrote:There is no way that 1 voyager and a shampoo bottle simplified up-scale figure not intended for my demographic are worth $100 together.

A "simplified up-scale" of what, exactly? That Warrior Bumblebee mold is its own mold.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771862)
Posted by no-one on March 7th, 2016 @ 11:39am CST

MemphisR56 wrote:There is no way that 1 voyager and a shampoo bottle simplified up-scale figure not intended for my demographic are worth $100 together.

william-james88 wrote:What are you referring to? The Bee it comes with is the TAV/RID Bumblebee toy.

Sabrblade wrote:A "simplified up-scale" of what, exactly? That Warrior Bumblebee mold is its own mold.

This of course...

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771889)
Posted by MemphisR56 on March 7th, 2016 @ 1:17pm CST

Oh, I guess it's a completely different mold than I thought. I figured it was the super size 3 step bumbles.

My apologies folks, please disregard.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771941)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 7th, 2016 @ 4:25pm CST

MemphisR56 wrote:Oh, I guess it's a completely different mold than I thought. I figured it was the super size 3 step bumbles.

My apologies folks, please disregard.

Dafuq R U smoking, guys? That's clearly the normal deluxe version in the set.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771958)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 7th, 2016 @ 5:38pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
MemphisR56 wrote:Oh, I guess it's a completely different mold than I thought. I figured it was the super size 3 step bumbles.

My apologies folks, please disregard.

Dafuq R U smoking, guys? That's clearly the normal deluxe version in the set.

Probably the same stuff the guys who set the prices for these sets are smoking |:|

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771962)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 7th, 2016 @ 5:49pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
MemphisR56 wrote:Oh, I guess it's a completely different mold than I thought. I figured it was the super size 3 step bumbles.

My apologies folks, please disregard.

Dafuq R U smoking, guys? That's clearly the normal deluxe version in the set.

Probably the same stuff the guys who set the prices for these sets are smoking

--"We gotta get our hands on that stuff, man."
--"Yeeeeaaaahhh......"

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1771963)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 7th, 2016 @ 5:50pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
MemphisR56 wrote:Oh, I guess it's a completely different mold than I thought. I figured it was the super size 3 step bumbles.

My apologies folks, please disregard.

Dafuq R U smoking, guys? That's clearly the normal deluxe version in the set.

Probably the same stuff the guys who set the prices for these sets are smoking

--"We gotta get our hands on that stuff, man."
--"Yeeeeaaaahhh......"

No, no, no, no, stronger than that :-P

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1772334)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 9th, 2016 @ 1:42pm CST

Platinum Optimus v. Megatron, Planet of Junk Set, Sky Lynx and G2 Menasor showing up in Singapore:

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1772989)
Posted by william-james88 on March 15th, 2016 @ 9:38am CDT

We learnt at Toy Fair 2016 that one of the Transformers Platinum sets would have the previously Takara Exclusive Voyager Grimlock retool and a Warrior Bumblebee redeco. This set is now available at Walmart.ca and selling out quickly.

One of the reasons for this might be because it's price is not that bad. It is CDN $80, which is the equivalent to about USD $60 which is about the same price it cost to initially import those two toys to the US (Granted the Bumblebee mold was also available in the US and this Platinum deco is different to all the previous decos of that mold). If anyone is curious, that Grimlock is long gone from any site offering him and is now only available on e-bay for the price of this whole set. There is no solid evidence indicating where and when this set will be available in the US.

The listing offers us something extra too, some new photos. We can now see the alt mode deco and it seems that Grimlock is not painted black like the Takara version but rather gun metal black/dark grey, with some more grey at certain places making him less show accurate than the original Takara deco.

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Posted by william-james88 on March 15th, 2016 @ 2:43pm CDT

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 15th, 2016 @ 3:20pm CDT

Argh, i want it, but really do not need it nor need to spend the money :MAXIMAL:

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773046)
Posted by SureShot18 on March 15th, 2016 @ 4:24pm CDT

This may be one of the most reasonably priced Platnium sets so far. If it comes to the states I'd be interested in getting it.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773059)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on March 15th, 2016 @ 5:49pm CDT

Looks pretty good. Still, probably have to pass on it...

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773107)
Posted by RAcast on March 15th, 2016 @ 9:40pm CDT

Even at $60, that's asking WAY too much. That's the thing I really can't get behind with these "Platinum" releases; they charge a hand and foot over what they're would for a regular release. Makes them an easy pass. >:oP

Though that Platinum Dinobots set sale on BBTS a couple weeks ago was pretty great, I wish I had more interest in those, because whoever pulled the trigger on those got a great deal.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773124)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 16th, 2016 @ 2:59am CDT

Are people really looking for that Takara Grimlock?

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773130)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 16th, 2016 @ 3:54am CDT

Fellow Seibertronians, courtesy of Oscar Fung, who posted several in-hand photos of the upcoming “One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall” box set, we get our best look yet at this much anticipated new Platinum set. The “One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall” set includes a repainted Classics Voyager Optimus Prime and Classics Voyager Megatron, both of whom are sporting new decos and a rather large amount of clear plastic. So check them out and let us know what you think in the comments below.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773134)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 16th, 2016 @ 5:22am CDT

Even though I have 3 times the Classic Optimus mold and 2 times the Classic Megatron mold, I'm really digging this set. If I see it on sale, it would be a sure buy.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773173)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on March 16th, 2016 @ 10:09am CDT

These look better than expected...

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773195)
Posted by no-one on March 16th, 2016 @ 11:27am CDT

Hellscream9999 wrote:“One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall”

Looking better and better. I'm digging these guys. The clear on OP's arms look like energon shields to me. Imagination is fun, well that was my allotment for the month. /:)

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773204)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 16th, 2016 @ 11:56am CDT

the decos on these guys are pretty sweet. Digging the red on Megs :MAXIMAL:

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773214)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on March 16th, 2016 @ 12:30pm CDT

I'll be passing on the "'Till All Are One" set for sure. I've never been a big fan of translucent plastic outside of windows or the like. Plus, I've already got the perfect (for me) versions of these molds: Transformers Cloud Optimus Prime with the wind vane from Evolution 2-Pack Classics Prime, the smoke stacks from 2006 Classics Prime, and the rifle and axe from Generations Orion Pax; and Transformers United Voyager Megatron.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1773257)
Posted by Gunmetal on March 16th, 2016 @ 4:26pm CDT

I gotta say, I like how the windvane's deco looks like tech detailing in gun mode (and not, y'know, a shredded Autobot sigil).

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779483)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on April 9th, 2016 @ 10:42am CDT

Fellow Seibertronians, straight from Botcon 2016, we bring you coverage of the Hasbro brand panel. Hasbro unveiled a bunch of new upcoming Transformers products including: Autobot Heroes Set: Ultra Magnus, Springer, Arcee, Blurr, Kup (Generations molds). Includes Target exclusive 1986 movie poster. And the SDCC Titan Force set: Windblade, Brainstorm, Sentinel Prime (energised resurrection deco). Check out the list below and check out images from the panel by clicking here. Check out the pictures we've mirrored below, and let us know what you think in the comments.

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Posted by Hellscream9999 on April 9th, 2016 @ 11:16am CDT

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Posted by Mechastrike on April 9th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT

i'm sorry but... no Rodimus Prime?... voyager class? or am i the only one who doesn't find him annoying?

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779496)
Posted by Jeen0808 on April 9th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT

Does this mean you can only get Brainstorm at SDCC?

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779498)
Posted by JIRRMan on April 9th, 2016 @ 11:27am CDT

Love the look of the 86 earth autobots set. If it's below $175, I'd legitimately consider it.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779501)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on April 9th, 2016 @ 11:30am CDT

Jeen0808 wrote:Does this mean you can only get Brainstorm at SDCC?

No, insofar as we know, he should be getting a retail release, this is simply an alternate deco to play up a scene from somewhere.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779513)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 9th, 2016 @ 11:52am CDT

The Autobot Heroes '86 Movie set looks interesting, but only parts of it are really worth it for me. I want to see some clearer pics of Ultra Magnus. If that's indeed a deeper blue than the individual Hasbro release from last year, I'll be sold. Springer, Arcee, and Kup are of no interest to me, as I have similar (or even superior) decos thanks to Takara Tomy Legends Springer and Arcee and Autobot Warriors Kup. Blurr looks marginally better than the first Hasbro release from several years ago, but with the much more G1 inspired Blurr coming up in the Titans Return line, plus the excellent paint job Takara Tomy will give it for their Legends line, I don't think a minor upgrade will be worth it when I can have something so much more satisfying. Again, looks like I might only get it for Ultra Magnus with possibly better blue plastic and more attention to paint detail.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779515)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on April 9th, 2016 @ 12:02pm CDT

DAMN IT ALL!!! :BANG_HEAD:

Well goodbye to my LG Ultra Magnus and United Blurr and an awesome hello and welcome to your your new epic replacements...'nuff said! :VEHI:

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779524)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 9th, 2016 @ 12:24pm CDT

Sweet merciful crap, dat '86 heroes box.

Why Hasbro. Why should I throw away my money so recklessly?!

I sell the CHUG just to buy more CHUG...

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 9th, 2016 @ 12:36pm CDT

The 86 heroes box looks outstanding! Great pick there. And the SDCC stuff looks pretty cool too. nice paint work at least with Windblade and Brainstorm :MAXIMAL:

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779533)
Posted by REMINATOR on April 9th, 2016 @ 12:40pm CDT

I am so thrill with TFTM Boxset especially my boy UM. Thanks goodness and glad that I could not find the Gen.UM in store, otherwise, I would've kick myself now. I passed on TTomy Legend UM because of the red thigh. This is the version I have been waiting for, blue waist and white thigh. The white circular on the pelvis is a plus too. Love everything about him. His overall white and blue color look more richer and deeper than the previous Gen.UM. I wish they would've painted MAmbus to Alpha Trion like TTomy, or even as Wheelie, Kranix, Exo Suit, to fit the celebration of the 30 Anniv. of TFTM/S3 bots better.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779545)
Posted by Flashwave on April 9th, 2016 @ 1:09pm CDT

I wishvthey had done Minimis as Daniel's Exo Suit. I can pass on the set because of priorities, but I love those decos. Good on ya, Hasbro.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779556)
Posted by alexison on April 9th, 2016 @ 1:19pm CDT

Nemesis Destron wrote:DAMN IT ALL!!! Well goodbye to my LG Ultra Magnus and United Blurr and an awesome hello and welcome to your your new epic replacements...'nuff said!

DM me if you really want to unload that LG Magnus.

Re: Robots in Disguise Platinum Set sighted in Singapore (1779564)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 9th, 2016 @ 1:41pm CDT

Guess I'm selling my Takara Ultra Magnus too.

Did ANYBODY ask about getting the 86 movie on Blu-Ray? I know there were rumors of some issues with Copyright but I'd like some confirmation

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Posted by SureShot18 on April 9th, 2016 @ 2:08pm CDT