Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime will not be Wide Release! - TRU Exclusive

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Movie PRIME, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. Galaxy Convoy

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    Yeah, but some folks may have no problem affording mainline retail stuff like TFP, while $100 for a single toy is out their price range. Doesn't make them any less of a fan or collector.

    Thank you for clarifying that. And for the record I do think it's a reasonable price. Especially compared to the TakTomy version. It's just out of my price range.

    But alternatively I would like to see Hasbro do a 2nd release of it later on, minus the trailer and all the accessories, except for his gun of course. And at around the same price point that Roddy and Grimlock were. I think that'd be fair for all parties.
     
  2. grimlock1972

    grimlock1972 Optimus, serving up the primest of ribs since 1984

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    Regardless of whether or not it proves to be a wide release ( and now that I think of it has any MP figure released in the US been anything but an exclusive?) . I will be a buyer at $100, I missed out at the original us retail release of Mp Optimus prime MP-01 , I will not miss out on version 2 now.
     
  3. starscream-99

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  4. jerminator

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    Wasn't the first US release of MP-01 a wide release? I can see them doing this with Prime, since he's the iconic figurehead of the series. At the price, it's a steal and I look forward to replacing my Hasbro MP Prime.

    On another note, Starscream-99, well said. Daniel Bryan ftw.
     
  5. TFXProtector

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    It's just amazing to see how many CRIED for the better part of a DECADE for an Optimus that came with a trailer. Hasbro kept telling us that it just wasn't in the budget.

    People either did without, or imported at no vaseline prices.

    Now, the import is available, it's $250.00 and people want it and paw at the screen. Tell themselves "I can't afford it, I'll never have it." and just give up and move on.
    Hasbro not only says "Hey, we're bringing you MP-10, but guess what?! We're giving him the trailer! And he's going to be less than half of the import price! Howzboutdemapples?"

    ...we're getting a $250.00 figure with accessory set for $100.00... ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. It comes with the trailer that so many cried the better part of a decade away, for.

    ...and people respond with "Aw shit. A trailer? Really? They could've shaved $20.00 or more off if they didn't include it! Well, fuck it. I refuse to pay it. If only it was $20.00 less, seriously."

    What the flying fuck? Are you people serious with this shit? $20.00 won't even buy most people a tank of gas, or even half a tank. We waste $20.00 doing random, pointless shit that gets us nowhere and does nothing for us. Yet, you're willing to pay EIGHTY, but not ONE HUNDRED? Twenty frigging measly dollars? Really? You will bitch over two $10s?

    ...this is one of the most ungrateful, whiny, shitty and disrespectful things I've ever heard. Hasbro bent over backwards to give it to us and we complain? Are you serious?

    Rodimus fell apart, literally. It was fluctuating between $60-80.00 and people basically gobbled it up. This is a higher quality figure, with ALL import version accessories for $20 more.

    ...twenty more. Seriously, if you can say "I can do 80, but I just can't do $100.00", especially when you consider that TRU has LAYAWAY, then you need to go find a cheaper hobby, because folks...it ain't gonna get much cheaper than this.

    And every time you pull this, Hasbro hears it and it screws the rest of us.
     
  6. opt1musaber

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    You #$!@#$& realize that the Masterpiece line was done by Takara for the 'true' collectors market. The rest of you cheapass 'collectors' are even lucky to get a cheaper version. This IS a fucking steal at $100, what would happen if TRU or your Walmart had only imported the Takara version and there was NO Hasbro version. You'd be paying $300. Ye, too expensive now? I want to punch someone in the head :mad 
     
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    Woooooord.
     
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  9. Ribieconvoy

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    So, has anyone else emailed Hasbro about this yet? So far we've had one report saying it's exclusive and one report saying it's a wide release. I'd like to know before I get too excited about not having to use Toys 'R' Us's website :lol 

    'True' collectors? Who says you're not a true collector because you don't want to shell out 250 bucks for a bunch of plastic? A lot of members here have houses, families, bills, and other expenses, and can't afford to drop 250 dollars on one item, or are putting it towards other expenses. Some members here are younger and may live with their parents and can't afford the Takara version. That doesn't make them any less of a collector. The spirit of being a collector and a fan of anything in general is just having fun, getting to know other collectors, and getting what you can. You're not cheap if you can't justify spending 250 bucks on a toy, as times are tough economically right now.

    That's why this 100 dollar version is a godsend for us fans who can't afford/don't want to drop the dough on the Takara version, especially if it's released all over like this thread says may be possible. I can understand the frustration over people complaining over the trailer issue, as people complained the other way when it wasn't included, but calling people cheap because they think 250 dollars (an amount that could buy you something like a basic computer or a game console or two) is too expensive is a bit extreme, and certainly no reason to get upset. :2c: 
     
  10. opt1musaber

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    Like I said, the Masterpiece line was only for 'True' collectors INITIALLY. Basically, my point was that people are lucky to have the option of 2 versions now, they are actually getting the exact figure for substantially less and yet they still have the nerve of saying it's too expensive. GTFO! If you got a house, children & mortgage, this is the wrong time and hobby to be doing.

    I never meant for it to come across that people are cheap, because they can't pay $250; however, they are gonna be called cheap when the exact same figure is offered at $100, that's for fuckin sure! That's why I'm mad :mad 
     
  11. Robogeek28

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    Agreed 1000%.

    I paid the $250 plus shipping for the TakTom release because even though I figured this would make it over here, I just never would've expected to see the trailer as well. This is a freakin steal at $100 and I hope to hell to be able to pick up another one even if only to support the line and assure more MPs in the future.
     
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    I've yet to see a transformers toy selling over $99.99 at any major US retailers like TRU, Target, Walmart!

    It's definitely a better buy than TT version. I wish the gray on his upper legs and interior of the trailer is more silver like TT though. Anything over $100- can discourage buyers. Maybe $75- would end others bitching and complaining?
     
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    This to me would be great cause for the first time I DON'T have to worry about getting it from TRU since I don't have 1 in my area.
     
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    Yep. That's pretty much Transformers Collectors summed up there. Always looking for something new to bitch about.
    Me, i can't wait to get this thing. 100 dollars is nothing compared to the Takara price and the only difference that i don't agree with is Blue Roller. But hell, that's hardly a dealbreaker. This figure is probably the most perfect G1 Optimus Prime figure we're ever gonna get, and it comes with the trailer people have been begging for since who knows when. Importing this to Europe may be a bit expensive but i'll be damned if i don't get my hands on this thing somehow.
     
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    You are my hero, you have summed up what most of us feel but can't say. All I can say is, for the people are pissing and moaning about... how much money do we all waste on cell phones, either buying the iphone 3ds-x2 or the price gouging monthly service.

    $20 really? Some people just find it necessary to complain.

    Onto the matter at hand- I am going to buy myself and both of my kids this frickin figure- 3 Primes for a little more than the one Takara..Hell yes! I have the takara but my US version is getting weathered!
     
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    I'm looking to getting at least 2....this is an AWESOME figure!!! For once i can REALLY say it with feeling...."THANKS HASBRO!!!!"
     
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    Mass release? Good news for me
     
  18. MrFX

    MrFX Collecting never ends...

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    Did not expect this! Thanks for the laugh! :lol 
     
  19. MrFX

    MrFX Collecting never ends...

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    Holy HELL thank you for saying that! Thank you SO MUCH. People are always complaining that we don't get stuff, then when we DO get it, they complain.

    You give people gold bars, they'll bitch about fingerprints on them!
     
  20. ex dtw2003

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    Look, I think a $100 for this is a fair price, but I get that $100 is a LOT for some people.

    Not sure how being OK with $15 deluxe means you should be OK with a $100 MP though.