Transformers Robots in Disguise Hyperchange Steeljaw sighted at retail

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Seibertronian superstar Scotty P has a sighting to share with us:

Just picked up the 3-Step/Hyperchange Hero at a Target in Raleigh, NC. $19.99 as seen in pic.

Scan codes: Bot itself, picture of bot on back has different code that gives rewards, and the two codes on every package (front logo and app ad on back)

If you find him at your local retail outlets, let your fellow fans know in the respective sightings thread.

Transformers Robots in Disguise Hyperchange Steeljaw sighted at retail

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Comment by RhA Jun 1, 2015

He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

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Comment by william-james88 Jun 1, 2015

RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

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Comment by RhA Jun 1, 2015

william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

All he needs is a base mode. Those early 90's guys had some poor articulation, what can Prime move- his arms? Seems about the same. :lol:

Even his legs are a single block! Screw it, I need this guy on my shelves!

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Comment by Deadput Jun 1, 2015

According to leaked screenshots (the same ones that confirmed Megatronus in the show) Optimus does upgrade to this form with the same colors (red and black).

The upgrade turns his name into Optimus Supreme (Dear god help us)

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Comment by william-james88 Jun 1, 2015

RhA wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

All he needs is a base mode. Those early 90's guys had some poor articulation, what can Prime move- his arms? Seems about the same. Even his legs are a single block! Screw it, I need this guy on my shelves!

I was thinking of that. You are right on the money for trypticon. But Scorponok was surprizingly quite articulated for a G1 toy. He felt the more modern of the bunch.

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Comment by NuclearConvoy Jun 1, 2015

I have no desire for a non-retro toy with such limited articulation but he reminds me of Star Convoy... I'm also tempted to get him for the horde of minicons... Particularly that scorpion. ..

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Comment by william-james88 Jun 1, 2015

NuclearConvoy wrote:I have no desire for a non-retro toy with such limited articulation but he reminds me of Star Convoy... I'm also tempted to get him for the horde of minicons... Particularly that scorpion. ..

I dont know if he will come with all of them. It does say that he comes with some in the listing but his price looks awfully cheap for a gigantic figure with all these extras, especially when they are priced at 5$ each at least. I think he might come eith either 2 or the listing itself is an error. If he came with all of these, then what would be the point of selling them individually?

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Comment by Metroplex79 Jun 1, 2015

william-james88 wrote:

What's with the new pucks?

Is the green one a clip-on nail or a shield?

I miss Armada's Mini-Cons.

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Comment by william-james88 Jun 1, 2015

Metroplex79 wrote:Is the green one a clip-on nail or a shield?
I miss Armada's Mini-Cons.

Neither, it's a torpedo.

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Comment by Metroplex79 Jun 1, 2015

william-james88 wrote:
Metroplex79 wrote:
I miss Armada's Mini-Cons.

Neither, it's a torpedo.

Shouldn't it be attached a la Armada Hot Shot placement?
:lol:

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Comment by Shockwave7 Jun 1, 2015

Eecch.... I hope this line does well, simply as a supporter of the franchise. But the RiD line just isn't doing anything for me, any more than the Power Core combiner line, or any of the movie toys.

TFA is the only breakaway line from Classics/Universe/Generations figures that I've liked. I don't see people breaking down doors or hounding retailer websites to get the RiD figures. On the other hand, they can't keep Combiner War figures on the shelves, they're selling so fast.

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Comment by NuclearConvoy Jun 1, 2015

Shockwave7 wrote:Eecch.... I hope this line does well, simply as a supporter of the franchise. But the RiD line just isn't doing anything for me, any more than the Power Core combiner line, or any of the movie toys.

TFA is the only breakaway line from Classics/Universe/Generations figures that I've liked. I don't see people breaking down doors or hounding retailer websites to get the RiD figures. On the other hand, they can't keep Combiner War figures on the shelves, they're selling so fast.

My area is super over saturated with Combiner Wars stuff. It was spotty at first but now i just see the same stuff all the time.

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Comment by Desslok2201 Jun 1, 2015

william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

All he needs is a base mode. Those early 90's guys had some poor articulation, what can Prime move- his arms? Seems about the same. Even his legs are a single block! Screw it, I need this guy on my shelves!

I was thinking of that. You are right on the money for trypticon. But Scorponok was surprizingly quite articulated for a G1 toy. He felt the more modern of the bunch.

Will, I think RhA is talking about Star Convoy- this sucker is an almost dead on match

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Comment by william-james88 Jun 1, 2015

Desslok2201 wrote:
Will, I think RhA is talking about Star Convoy- this sucker is an almost dead on match

Ha! Thanks! Though I think there is a more dead on match for star convoy with this following RID Optimus:

Aside from the aesthetic comparions to Starconvoy, this version can interact with other smaller figures and ...happen to be Japan exclusive. That's even more like Star Convoy

Shockwave7 wrote:TFA is the only breakaway line from Classics/Universe/Generations figures that I've liked. I don't see people breaking down doors or hounding retailer websites to get the RiD figures. On the other hand, they can't keep Combiner War figures on the shelves, they're selling so fast.

Distribution is so much all over the place that I wouldnt use local anecdotal sightings as clear evidence. In my toysrus, there is so damn much of combiner wars but the RID one step stuff is selling out quick. There are no more Hyperchange Optimus figures, they all sold out, and they had a truckload. Here is the entire TF section, with very very few RID figures left.

Also, while the Hasbro figures may still be available online, on Takara's side of things it's completely different. Preorders for the Takara RID figures (called TAV) sell out in less than a day while the preorder Combiner Wars counterparts at the very same discount are still available to preorder after months of being online and available.

Here's an example of when their version of Drift came out. Shajaki gave us this amazing post the day he was available:

shajaki wrote:

followed by

shajaki wrote:
william-james88 wrote:I know I shouldnt laugh at your current situation but that was a hilarious way to pass the message. Sorry to hear you couldnt get it. Did it happen the same day it went live?
S'ok. I was trying to be funny and get across frustration

I saw the pre-order notice on the boards here while I was at work, and thought "meh, I can wait till tonight when I get home from work". BUT NO. They're gone. S'not a big deal though, I'll just snap up HLJ's pre-order whenever it pops up.

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Comment by Desslok2201 Jun 1, 2015

Nice pics. I think my local TRU just got MP Acid Storm and wave 2 of TF Animated

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Comment by shajaki Jun 1, 2015

william-james88 wrote:Shajaki gave us this amazing post the day he was available:

It was amazing? :-?

While we're on the subject of TAV Drift...

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Comment by Ultra Markus Jun 1, 2015

those minicons are neat looking

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Comment by bvzxa Jun 1, 2015

I want the Takara Giant Optimus Prime.
Overall this RID and TAV lines just doesnt do it for me

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Comment by RhA Jun 2, 2015

Desslok2201 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

All he needs is a base mode. Those early 90's guys had some poor articulation, what can Prime move- his arms? Seems about the same. Even his legs are a single block! Screw it, I need this guy on my shelves!

I was thinking of that. You are right on the money for trypticon. But Scorponok was surprizingly quite articulated for a G1 toy. He felt the more modern of the bunch.

Will, I think RhA is talking about Star Convoy- this sucker is an almost dead on match

Star Convoy, yes. But it's more than just that. He fits neatly in with guys like Sky Garry, Roadfire, Sonic Bomber and all of those bots. So much so that I'd REALLy dig a similar packaging style in order to seal the deal.

I will get this guy. It's amazing what a bit of paint can do to improve this mold.

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Comment by Fuhzimota Jun 2, 2015

I just want the gorilla mini-con. And the scorpion. And the other mini-cons too, I guess. Dammit....I will not buy this Prime just for the mini-cons. I won't. Or I probably will. Hasbro did it again.... they packed something I really want with a shelf warmer I have no desire for.... :sad: