2012 TRU exclusive Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by Star Saber, Aug 7, 2012.

  1. fateastray

    fateastray AnakRepublikMalukuSelatan

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    Finally have him! Love it so much I almost crapped my pants. But that's alright, because nothing could ruin my evening! (even the scalper price, high shipping and extra import taxes lol...)
     
  2. slimsizzle

    slimsizzle Well-Known Member

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    how much did you get him for? After the botched amazon fiasco I have resorted to online as well..wondering if these things hold up their value as time passes. congratulations though, happy for you.
     
  3. fateastray

    fateastray AnakRepublikMalukuSelatan

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    $200

    which is cheaper than Dutch online retailers ask for him. Although the shipping and import-taxes -almost- ruin the deal. In the end, I'm just happy I have him (also got shafted by Amazon UK, I know how you feel)
     
  4. OMEGAPRIME1983

    OMEGAPRIME1983 Well-Known Member

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    What happened with amazon UK??
     
  5. Snake_eyes1975

    Snake_eyes1975 Well-Known Member

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    Ebay:
    They had a preorder up for a little while, and a whole mess of limeys thought they were gunna get a crackhead deal at like $50 or something..it was a mistake by Amazon, but the brits got thier knickers in a frizzle when amazon cancelled it all.

    Sorry...just got done watching WWII in color....
     
  6. CyberShadow

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    I think that you will find that there was a majority of US buyers getting hot under the collars about not being able to buy MP Prime at that price, talking about legal action, leaving poor reviews, etc. :cool: 
     
  7. bobbyjack

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    Just got a response...
    Thank you for contacting Hasbro regarding the Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime. I apologize the Autobot sign is missing and I appreciate your bringing this to our attention.

    Regrettably, as you may know, the Masterpiece Optimus Prime is a store exclusive. Because it's an exclusive product we are unable to provide you with the product or obtain any replacement parts.

    Since your satisfaction is extremely important to us, I will be pleased to arrange for you to return Optimus Prime to us for a refund.

    To help facilitate the process, a postage paid mailing label has been sent via email from [email protected] for you to use in returning the product to us. Simply package up your return and place the mailing label securely on the package. Drop it off at the Post Office window and it will be on the way back to us.

    Once received, a refund in the amount of $99 will be issued. If you prefer to keep the product as is and do not want to return it, I'd be more than happy to send you a complimentary coupon instead

    Looks like I'll be keeping it until I find a new Optimus in a TRU. Then return the defective one for a refund. At least they'll send a coupon.
     
  8. slimsizzle

    slimsizzle Well-Known Member

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    for those still interest in the mold, tfsource has mp-10b up for pre-order for $160 shipped. Much cheaper than scalper prices for those that can repaint to original g1 colors.
     
  9. fateastray

    fateastray AnakRepublikMalukuSelatan

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    that would having to shell out cash for high quality paints and materials...then you'd have a Prime sans trailer..for about the same price eventually, right? (iirc mp10b doesn't come with the trailer)
     
  10. nemesisconvoy

    nemesisconvoy Gundam Pilot

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    MP-10B is trailer-less? I was unaware of that.
     
  11. rob_charb

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    You're not the only one. Is that the black version?
     
  12. kaotika

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  13. slimsizzle

    slimsizzle Well-Known Member

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    Oh wow. Did not realize that but thanks for the psa. It will be a pass for me then. I guess my good intentions are being paid back. I finally got mp10!!!!! Some guy at my local tru (times sq. NYC) came to return five mp10s and rebought in order to get the Bogo 50% deal. Long story short, he couldn't get a discount on the final shelf so he returned it for money back. It was about to go back to stock but before tru employee could take it a step further, I lunged at it like my life depended on it. The lady who rang me up was so nice too she matched online deal and I got mp thundercracker half-off. Seriously one of the best nights of my life, I was practically jumping out the door. Sorry for long post but for those who are still looking, keep the hope alive and keep checking. The lady that rang me up said, these things happen all the time, especially toys with bogo period (tfs have them several times during the year apparently) you just gotta be there at the right time. Gnite guys, I'm going to check this post tm morning to make sure this isn't a dream, that ...would suck...
     
  14. Doc Wheeljack

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    That's a fun story! Congrats!
     
  15. Rewind

    Rewind Swoosh!

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    Awesome. Made it worth waiting for, eh? :D 
     
  16. Erland

    Erland Well-Known Member

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    I'll just leave these right here...

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  17. daddytron

    daddytron Made of too much clear plastic

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    ^ terrific pics! But what is he looking up at?
     
  18. Erland

    Erland Well-Known Member

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    This:

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    TC was getting ready to fly by and hand it to him..
     
  19. daddytron

    daddytron Made of too much clear plastic

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    That looks like the spliff from History of the World Part I.
     
  20. slimsizzle

    slimsizzle Well-Known Member

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    Thanks! I woke up and it was sitting right at the foot of my bed. Looks just like the pics. Mp10 was the reason I joined tfw, so this is pretty big for me. FYI, I caught up with the guy who had 4 of them see how much he'd sell them for. He said $220 shipped and $200 pickup. Is that what these are going for? If so I just saved like 70 bucks.

    Anyways, Can't wait to bring him to the office and snap some pics. Ill call it covert office prime.