Transformers Kingdom Titan Ark and Commander Rodimus Prime found at Target

So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Walmart does the same thing unfortunately. Netflix wave 3 Voyagers were first sighted about a month ago in the United States (and in many countries 2-3 months ago), but my pre-order still says 8/5, if it ships at all...

o.supreme wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Walmart does the same thing unfortunately. Netflix wave 3 Voyagers were first sighted about a month ago in the United States (and in many countries 2-3 months ago), but my pre-order still says 8/5, if it ships at all...

With Walmart the problem is they don't close their preorders when it exceeds their expected inventory (so they have to cancel most of them). I'm not sure if Target does the same thing since my preorders had different issues(I've had problems of the preorder just not registering).

So... initial thoughts on The Ark...

Well...it's definitely not my favorite Titan, in fact I'd say it is my least favorite. Still, does that make this a bad toy? Not necessarily. I absolutely knew what I was getting, so I don't blame anyone.

The highlight is definitely Mainframe/Teletran-1. It appears much of the development went into how versatile this deluxe bot is, and how it integrates with the Ark, as opposed to the Titan itself. Still the ultimate test will come later. I'll see what my son thinks when he gets home later today, after all the whole collection is going to be his someday anyway...

So...am I a little disappointed? Sure. Buyers regret? Definitely not. I'd much rather have this, than not have it so that counts for something. If you are a Titan completionist, or if you just love The Ark (as I imagine a LOT of fans will keep this guy in Shuttle mode), than go for it.

If you are on the fence about Titans, and don't have much space, then definitely skip it. The Awesomeness of Omega Supreme and Scorponok the previous 2 years definitely set the bar a little too high I think for this new Titan. Still, a Transforming Nemesis down the line as a rival would be a welcome addition. I guess only time will tell.

o.supreme wrote:So... initial thoughts on The Ark...

Well...it's definitely not my favorite Titan, in fact I'd say it is my least favorite. Still, does that make this a bad toy? Not necessarily. I absolutely knew what I was getting, so I don't blame anyone.

The highlight is definitely Mainframe/Teletran-1. It appears much of the development went into how versatile this deluxe bot is, and how it integrates with the Ark, as opposed to the Titan itself. Still the ultimate test will come later. I'll see what my son thinks when he gets home later today, after all the whole collection is going to be his someday anyway...

So...am I a little disappointed? Sure. Buyers regret? Definitely not. I'd much rather have this, than not have it so that counts for something. If you are a Titan completionist, or if you just love The Ark (as I imagine a LOT of fans will keep this guy in Shuttle mode), than go for it.

If you are on the fence about Titans, and don't have much space, then definitely skip it. The Awesomeness of Omega Supreme and Scorponok the previous 2 years definitely set the bar a little too high I think for this new Titan. Still, a Transforming Nemesis down the line as a rival would be a welcome addition. I guess only time will tell.

No panels to cover up the sides in ship mode?

I like the Ark well enough. The lack of panels, especially since the side bits have to be plugged in anyway, is a bummer. But I'm more satisfied with him than I was with Fort Max when he came out.

Of the titans, I skipped Omega Supreme and Predaking. I have Scorpy on poreorder at BBTS. I'm on the fence with Black Zarak. I have him preordered at Hasbro Pulse, but I just don't have the room. But he looks so cool. I dunno.

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Preorders are to ensure you get the figure, I never heard of them being a guarantee to get something first. If you find it at retail, that's awesome, you just cancel your preorder.

No, I'm sorry, that just makes no sense

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Preorders are to ensure you get the figure, I never heard of them being a guarantee to get something first. If you find it at retail, that's awesome, you just cancel your preorder.

No, I'm sorry, that just makes no sense

Doesnt have to make sense to you, it's just the truth. You should use this truth to best suit your collecting habits, as the post just above does.

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Kyleor wrote:So Target has the Ark in some stores, but keeps delaying shipping my preorder?

Booooo.

Yeah, they do that for all pre-order products, this has been a thing for a year or two now, I remember they cancelled several pre-orders of mine, and I found those same figures at my local target that same day, it's why I'll literally never pre-order anything from them ever again

Preorders are to ensure you get the figure, I never heard of them being a guarantee to get something first. If you find it at retail, that's awesome, you just cancel your preorder.

That would be true if Target didn't cancel practically every preorder they take

Nemesis Destron wrote:I just transformed UM from alt-mode for the first time and just separating the first panels that clip to the tail end of UM cab almost freaked me out! I really thought I was going to snap breaking them....anyone else have that moment?

yes, every time, it always makes me tense up