Even more than the Magnus/Skywarp 2 pack, figures. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS13095&mode=retail
Huh. I can't imagine this guy will be hard to find at retail. Feel sorry for our non-US fans who want this guy though.
"As a service to those without a Walmart store in their area or country, we have buyers to gather stock of this item for us." Is that supposed to justify the rediculous price?
I don't need this because I've got the original Energon version, but the colors are very nice. And if this is anything like Universe Ruination, it will sell out in a second. So the price is a little high, but not that crazy. Universe Ruination goes for $65+ on eBay, and that thing is hideous! It's a Walmart exclusive; Target is getting the Magnus/Skywarp set.
The price is quite hefty. I wonder if the huge markup is, maybe, due to somebody buying them in Hong Kong at retail price, then selling them to Joel at a profit, then gets shipped (add a bit more to the price), then Joel adds his markup. I assume Hong Kong because there were plenty alt Nemesis Primes and Classics Magnus and Skywarp giftsets on eBay from there, and that's what BBTS had a large markup on previously. Anybody else got a theory? I just can't buy that Joel would add a huge markup on this item, that could possibly alienate customers, so I think he's covering the costs of sourcing with these steep prices.
Isn't the rumored retail price on this one $19.99, too? If so... wow... tripled for your convenience. I have no idea how many of these I'll be able to find. (None of the W*Ms around me have any Classics out yet.) But if I can, I'll offer to pick these up and send them to folks for my cost plus shipping. No one should feel forced to pay BBTS's ridiculously hiked price.
