It's unknown at this time if TRU will stock this figure in their stores, but that question will probably be answered soon enough.
Toys R Us Australia to Stock Transformers Masterpiece MP-34S Shadow Panther, Pre Orders Open
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Feb 12, 2018 at 3:27am CST
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It's unknown at this time if TRU will stock this figure in their stores, but that question will probably be answered soon enough.
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Comment by Emerje
Feb 12, 2018
Before people in the west get too excited, Hasbro occasionally does this for TRU Australia with Takara MPs, even sometimes slipping an English version of the card into the box. Don't expect it to show up at any other TRU stores outside of the usual ones in Asia.
Emerje
Emerje
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Comment by Burn
Feb 12, 2018
It was a bit more than "occasionally" and it was a bit more than the "card".
They imported them for a while complete with English translations for the instructions. The fact they're offering a pre-order is a smart thing considering how many of the MP's they stocked didn't sell. This way they won't be over ordering.
They imported them for a while complete with English translations for the instructions. The fact they're offering a pre-order is a smart thing considering how many of the MP's they stocked didn't sell. This way they won't be over ordering.
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Oh, I didn't realize it was so often. I thought it was just Star Saber and a few other notable ones.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Feb 12, 2018
Burn wrote:It was a bit more than "occasionally" and it was a bit more than the "card".
They imported them for a while complete with English translations for the instructions. The fact they're offering a pre-order is a smart thing considering how many of the MP's they stocked didn't sell. This way they won't be over ordering.
Oh, I didn't realize it was so often. I thought it was just Star Saber and a few other notable ones.
Emerje
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Comment by Burn
Feb 12, 2018
Star Sabre, Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Sideswipe, Prowl, Bluestreak ... might have been others. I think they also stocked the Unite Warriors box sets. They've stocked a fair bit of TT when I think about it, but given their price jacking, it never sold too well.
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Its ok, its not like we have been newsing them all this time... oh wait
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ase/33091/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ail/34928/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ail/31931/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ase/33167/
And it goes waaaaaaay back to over 10 years ago
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... tral/4654/
Comment by william-james88
Feb 12, 2018
Emerje wrote:Burn wrote:It was a bit more than "occasionally" and it was a bit more than the "card".
They imported them for a while complete with English translations for the instructions. The fact they're offering a pre-order is a smart thing considering how many of the MP's they stocked didn't sell. This way they won't be over ordering.
Oh, I didn't realize it was so often. I thought it was just Star Saber and a few other notable ones.
Emerje
Its ok, its not like we have been newsing them all this time... oh wait
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ase/33091/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ail/34928/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ail/31931/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ase/33167/
And it goes waaaaaaay back to over 10 years ago
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... tral/4654/
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Amazingly, he sold well.
Comment by Burn
Feb 13, 2018
william-james88 wrote:And it goes waaaaaaay back to over 10 years ago
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... tral/4654/
Amazingly, he sold well.
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Yeah, and what did I say?
I know there's been a bunch of them in the news, that's why I thought it was an occasional occurrence in the first place, but Burn seemed to imply it was even more frequent than that.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Feb 13, 2018
william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:Burn wrote:It was a bit more than "occasionally" and it was a bit more than the "card".
They imported them for a while complete with English translations for the instructions. The fact they're offering a pre-order is a smart thing considering how many of the MP's they stocked didn't sell. This way they won't be over ordering.
Oh, I didn't realize it was so often. I thought it was just Star Saber and a few other notable ones.
Emerje
Its ok, its not like we have been newsing them all this time... oh wait
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ase/33091/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ail/34928/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ail/31931/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ase/33167/
And it goes waaaaaaay back to over 10 years ago
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... tral/4654/
Yeah, and what did I say?
I thought it was just Star Saber and a few other notable ones.
I know there's been a bunch of them in the news, that's why I thought it was an occasional occurrence in the first place, but Burn seemed to imply it was even more frequent than that.
Emerje
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Comment by william-james88
Feb 13, 2018
Emerje wrote:and what did I say:Emerje wrote: a few.
a bunch
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Sorry, I meant "bunch" as in a cluster of them (Bee, Tracks, and Sideswipe were all within just over a year time and then nothing), not as in a large number. That was bad wording, but you know what I'm talking about. What I don't know is what you're trying to prove. It's not like I said anything way outlandish, I just made a small understatement and Burn corrected me, that should have been the end of the discussion, so why are you suddenly jumping on me about this?
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Feb 13, 2018
william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:and what did I say:Emerje wrote: a few.
a bunch
Sorry, I meant "bunch" as in a cluster of them (Bee, Tracks, and Sideswipe were all within just over a year time and then nothing), not as in a large number. That was bad wording, but you know what I'm talking about. What I don't know is what you're trying to prove. It's not like I said anything way outlandish, I just made a small understatement and Burn corrected me, that should have been the end of the discussion, so why are you suddenly jumping on me about this?
Emerje
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Comment by william-james88
Feb 13, 2018
Just confused on my end, no offense meant
Burn, will you be picking up Shadow Panther? Griffin from Ozormers said it was a pretty good price.
Burn, will you be picking up Shadow Panther? Griffin from Ozormers said it was a pretty good price.
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Comment by Va'al
May 31, 2018
We have some unfortunate pieces of news for Transformers fans in Australia, specifically about the Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-34S Shadow Panther and its initially reported availability at the Toys R Us chain stores across the country: user Millhouse over on OzFormers has shared an email from the company now stating that they will not be fulfilling the orders for the figure, as they no longer carry it for a number of reasons, stated below, and are only offering store credit, not refunds.
This is, unfortunately, part of the bigger news that TRU Australia is also going into administration, as we first reported here. And if you're in for bad news, we also have final confirmation of the tax changes brought about by government, meaning that Amazon will no longer be shipping to Australia as of July 1st. Read more about it thanks to Burn over in the Australian Sightings thread.
We regret to inform you that unfortunately we are not able to fulfil your Toys R Us Online Order for the following product, due to insufficient stock levels.
- Transformers Takara Tomy MP-34S Shadow Panther
Toys “R” Us Australia have recently entered voluntary administration; therefore, a refund cannot be processed.
Please go to this link to read our full administration information: https://www.toysrus.com.au/administrati ... tion-2018/
We can however, offer for you to choose other items to the same value, on our website www.toysrus.com.au and we will process this at no further charge to you.
We can also provide your details to our creditors, who will contact you with a proof of debt form request.
The other alternative is to lodge a dispute with your bank for the amount charged on your credit card for this transaction.
You will more than likely get your money back for the order we are unable to fulfil.
We understand your frustrations with this matter and sincerely do apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Should you have any concerns regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1300 8697 787.
This is, unfortunately, part of the bigger news that TRU Australia is also going into administration, as we first reported here. And if you're in for bad news, we also have final confirmation of the tax changes brought about by government, meaning that Amazon will no longer be shipping to Australia as of July 1st. Read more about it thanks to Burn over in the Australian Sightings thread.
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Comment by Flashwave
Jun 1, 2018
"Insufficent Stock Levels?" That seems odd. Unless insufficent stock means "We didnt order it from Takara". But still, makes me wonder if this is just the Admin limiting excess product or if something else is going on?
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it means they are no longer getting any.
Comment by william-james88
Jun 1, 2018
Flashwave wrote:"Insufficent Stock Levels?" That seems odd. Unless insufficent stock means "We didnt order it from Takara". But still, makes me wonder if this is just the Admin limiting excess product or if something else is going on?
it means they are no longer getting any.
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Comment by Black Bumblebee
Jun 1, 2018
Yeah, Takara isn't going to sell any product on credit to a store that's going to be closing, after all...
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Comment by Ultra Markus
Jun 1, 2018
you can still get the figure just not through toys r us, right?
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Correct, the figure is still in production and will still be available from other sellers.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Jun 2, 2018
Ultra Markus wrote:you can still get the figure just not through toys r us, right?
Correct, the figure is still in production and will still be available from other sellers.
Emerje
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But the money you wanted to use to purchase one is now stuck as credit for a dying store?
Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Jun 3, 2018
Emerje wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:you can still get the figure just not through toys r us, right?
Correct, the figure is still in production and will still be available from other sellers.
Emerje
But the money you wanted to use to purchase one is now stuck as credit for a dying store?
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In Australia, yes, as that's the only TRU that is/was offering it (not even in Japan). Sounds like they do have alternate ways of getting their money back, though. It's kinda dumb that they took payment in advance, most stores, including US TRU, don't charge for pre-orders until the items come in stock.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Jun 4, 2018
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Emerje wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:you can still get the figure just not through toys r us, right?
Correct, the figure is still in production and will still be available from other sellers.
Emerje
But the money you wanted to use to purchase one is now stuck as credit for a dying store?
In Australia, yes, as that's the only TRU that is/was offering it (not even in Japan). Sounds like they do have alternate ways of getting their money back, though. It's kinda dumb that they took payment in advance, most stores, including US TRU, don't charge for pre-orders until the items come in stock.
Emerje
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Comment by Va'al
Aug 25, 2018
Via regular source of news Weibo, and its user 蓝色正午, we have some in hand images of the packaging for the Takara Tomy Transformers Beast Wars Masterpiece MP-34S Shadow Panther! You'll remember that the figure is a black redeco of MP-34 Cheetor, with the addition of a new battle / mutant mask, a communicator arm band and swappable facial expressions. The character of Shadow Panther is a homage to the old Takara Tomy Beast Wars D-7 Shadow Panther, also a repaint of the first Beast Wars cast member toy - our gallery can be seen here.
Also included below are images of the collector coin available to some markets, and its packaging. Check it all out!
Also included below are images of the collector coin available to some markets, and its packaging. Check it all out!
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Comment by angtre
Aug 25, 2018
I'm not entirely pleased by the alt. mode, but having MPs of non-show characters is definitely neat... even if probably they'll release only those that were repaints of major characters.
Speaking of which... no plans for a re-release of Cheetor? It's the only BW MP that is almost impossible to find at a decent (honest?) price.
Speaking of which... no plans for a re-release of Cheetor? It's the only BW MP that is almost impossible to find at a decent (honest?) price.
