Tf Authentic Grimlock now out in Manila ;)

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by vproject, Feb 2, 2018.

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  1. Aimless Misfire, Feb 3, 2018
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    Makes me want to buy a Happy Meal.
     
  2. SilverOptimus, Feb 4, 2018
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    They don't. Transformers: Cyberverse toys will replace RID content at the end of this year.

    Evergreen/Authentics are categorized by Hasbro under Generations line. That doesn't mean they'll replace POTP or what comes after. Authentics is all about bringing the characters to the budget market. They'll be mainline Generations toys of Evergreen designs later for Collectors who love the new designs.

    This is true and I have facts to prove that. A journalist friend of mine got invited by Hasbro for a preview show of their booth at UK Toy Fair. He told me that Hasbro is preparing for a "life without TRU". Transformers and other products are brokendown to cater various types of retailers. Some retailers can order the best highend stuff, while others can have toys like Authentics. Hasbro is also planning to offer quite a large number of exclusive stuff for retailers in the future including exclusive content to small retailers and not just to TRU, Walmart etc.

    They are also introducing more app-driven toys. Even for Transformers. The initiative is called 'Phygital' (Physical + Digital). This'll help to re-capture the toy market which is now heavily damaged by Smartphones and apps. If Hasbro doesn't keep up, they know they can never win. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

    Generations line won't be discontinued or anything, as far as I can tell. Hasbro is trying to figure out what to do next.
     
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  3. Hanzkaz, Feb 4, 2018
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    I wouldn't have minded a proper Generations version of the Grimlock figure. I guess they got someone to come up with some cool concept pics and then hired a designer to turn it into a hollow chunk of plastic with minimum articulation.
     
  4. NominusDP, Feb 4, 2018
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    I admit , Hasbro's last hope might be the Evergreen/Authentics if they are going to keep themselves afloat
     
  5. Shin Densetsu, Feb 4, 2018
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    Are those holes in Grimlock's fists 5mm?
     
  6. Haywired, Feb 4, 2018
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    Those Voyager-sized figures are of no interest of me. Kids will like them, but there's little one can customise out of a mostly empty shell. As budget toys they're okay. Hasbro had worse in the past.


    The Legends-sized versions of same designs, though...


    Also, you know how screwed Toys'R'Us is when Hasbro starts doing contingency plans for the retailer's demise.
     
  7. Shizuka, Feb 4, 2018
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    When did this line start being called Authentics?
     
  8. jestermon, Feb 4, 2018
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    I think he's like me I'd rather buy my son something pricier that does something instead of something that will get old quick.
     
  9. Shizuka, Feb 4, 2018
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    God fricking damnit, I want Orange Arms. Living in the UK sucks so badly. Well, off to eBay...
     
  10. weevil, Feb 4, 2018
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    Grimlock\'s deisgn is okay, but I don\'t like His arms and head.
     
  11. Nevermore, Feb 4, 2018
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    Last July, when the Raffy Rodriguez slides were leaked.

    Alternatively last September, when the instructions for Starscream were leaked.
    Possible Confimation Of "Transformers Authentics" Sub-Line - Transformers News - TFW2005
    Transformers-Authentics-Starscream-01.jpg

    Alternatively three weeks ago, when Hasbro updated their website.
    Transformers Authentics 7 Inch Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Grimlock - Transformers News - TFW2005
    Transformers Authentics Optimus Prime | Transformers
    Transformers Authentics Grimlock | Transformers
    Transformers Authentics Bumblebee | Transformers
     
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  12. Shizuka, Feb 4, 2018
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    Oooooooh.
     
  13. ToaDraco, Feb 5, 2018
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    That\'s actually not too terrible aside from the hollow legs. I\'d love to see this design in a better quality figure. 
     
  14. iKoN09, Feb 6, 2018
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    Honestly the head looks really good. But I'd rather buy something like this off mcDonald's, they come with burger and fries.
     
  15. Jazz210, Jun 29, 2018
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    Are these the evergreen designs?
     
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