I picked up my pre-order of this new set from Kidslogic yesterday. These are the 3 inch mini figures sold as a set of 5. The set includes Megatron, Jazz, Ironhide, Smokescreen and Wheeljack. Gold Megatron was also available for purchase (if you brought your set of TF03 from the Kidslogic store). I know this type of figure isn't for everyone as they are non-transforming and deformed/chibi but if you liked the previous Kidslogic releases you won't be disappointed by this set either. I've put a quick review up if anyone wants to read more. I've also got a gallery of images for those who would like to see more pics.
I've seen the prototype of Bumblebee, but no word of a release date or progress and no word of if/who they will produce next. Jazz would be amazing as a larger figure if they can retain that glow on his visor in the same way. Kidslogic displayed Grimlock (Age of Extinction) and Devastator prototypes (larger than 6 inches) at a Con here in December but haven't seen anything more of those yet... Their store normally have some of the figures they are developing in the window but with Avengers out this week their displays are full of the Ironman/Hulkbuster/Thor etc... even their upcoming Darth Vader has been taken off display.
The TF02 set was about $125 shipped to the US, it might be cheaper now. This set is probably the same ballpark. Individual figures are usually available on ebay, prices range from 20-50 depending on the popularity of the character and how new it is. The prices go down a little after the figures have been out for a while but there aren't as many for sale.
I've thought about getting into collecting these a couple of times. They all look really nice and I'm a sucker for everything Wheel Jack. I should just stick with the Loyal subject figures though.
Nice! So these are released now or you were just able to get them early via walk-in? Angolz still shows as pre-order. But what I really want to know is when that damn Starscream is gonna be released. Suppose to come out in Dec. and now slated for Q2. I was originally sticking with the 6" figures and the core characters, but I've now added Black Convoy, Gold Megatron and all the mini's. But staying away from the mini clear variants.
It's a shame these things don't have better articulation. Hopefully the D-Style Transformers will put out a similar variety of figures.
I would have definitely bought these if the had knee and elbow joints... I bought the 6 inch Megatron and it's great... can't wait to get Starscream if that's really the next one on the block...
Reviving a thread...if anyone is looking for these still, wanting to sell these. All are new and sealed in their polybags. I have Grimlock loose and is missing his sword. $250 shipped, PM me if interested or have questions.
