Masterpiece Optimus prime found in USA!

Tman978 · 09-28-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber-Scream

Cool!! Something else I'll never be able to find. *weeps over empty spot where MP Thundercracker would be*

That sucks. I just saw 8 on the shelf at once. Put one on layaway. (TC's that is)

Xzbit · 09-28-2012, 03:41 PM

Just got back from 2 local TRU and nothing yet not even a shelf price tag.

Illmatic · 09-28-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SideSwipe75

Looks like the release date on him was 9/23. This is what my pre order tells me today on the TRU website.

Transformers Masterpiece Action Figure - Optimus Prime
Size: One Size
Color: One Color
Ref.#: S13931381
Item # 15546036
$99.99 Standard Ground
Item(s) on hold until release date: 09 / 23 / 12

Yup, signed in to my account and i saw this as well. Just glad I can save some gas and time, not having to bother my local TRU. Already bothered them enough with MP Thundercracker (got it, so it paid off, I guess).

Autovolt 127 · 09-28-2012, 04:22 PM

LET THE SLAUGHTE...ERR I mean HUNT BEGIN!!!!

I hope they overstock the hell out of this guy. Their's no way I am not getting MP Optimus Prime.

Optimus1116 · 09-28-2012, 04:24 PM

This is going to be REALLY hard to find

pinoy78 · 09-28-2012, 04:33 PM

I hope y'all find one folks.

As for me I'm tired of dealing with scalpers which are notorious in my part of the Bay Area.
I'm glad I reserved mine online last week when TRU had em in stock.

primetime77 · 09-28-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Transformified

I have a feeling that in NYC, it'll be at least 10/15 before Optimus shows up. There are still at least 40 to 50 TCs sitting around pegwarming at the Times Sq TRU. Looking at how weak our economy is right now, and how many people are out of work, I think you should be able to get MP Optimus by the armfuls at TRU. I can't see too many people in this climate, besides collectors, wanting to shell out $100 for one toy.

has it changed so much in a couple/few weeks? When i was there they sold out shipments pretty much same day or next day. They were getting between 8-12 per shipment which came every few days or so. If you see 40 there and then 40 there the next time, it might not be the same 40. Seriously when I was there I physically saw one other guy get one, and teh secuirty guard on the way out asked me about the figure since he just saw 6-7 or so go out within 2 hours. i doubt they are "shelf warming" for weeks.

Keiichi · 09-28-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SideSwipe75

Looks like the release date on him was 9/23. This is what my pre order tells me today on the TRU website.
*snip*

That date just indicates the date that status update was added. I guessing you made your pre-order on the 23rd? I made mine on the 24th so mine says "Item(s) on hold until release date: 09 / 24 / 12".

Paladin · 09-28-2012, 05:00 PM

Could we set up a dedicated "WANT" thread for this guy as well as Thundercracker to help the searchers?

Sportimus · 09-28-2012, 05:01 PM

I wonder if some TRU's are simply skipping MP "THUNDER CRACKER" in favor of MP Optimus Prime?

09-28-2012, 03:41 PM	#102
Xzbit Maximal Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 361	Just got back from 2 local TRU and nothing yet not even a shelf price tag. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/junkio...182-xzbit.html

09-28-2012, 04:33 PM	#106
pinoy78 Shoji Kawamori having FUN Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,173 Location: Bay Area, Ca	I hope y'all find one folks. As for me I'm tired of dealing with scalpers which are notorious in my part of the Bay Area. I'm glad I reserved mine online last week when TRU had em in stock. SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel. Thanks! Bandai DX Armored VF-25S: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FigrLvZtlqg Yamato 1/60 VF-4G: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDBh1HOgxXE Bandai DX Durandal YF-29: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbiHSzMmq-w.

09-28-2012, 05:00 PM	#109
Paladin Have Zord, Will Travel Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,117 Location: Living in a VAN down by the RIVER! Collection Count: Getting smaller, only the best remain. News Credits: 6	Could we set up a dedicated "WANT" thread for this guy as well as Thundercracker to help the searchers? SUPER HERO TIME!!!The Internet's greatest tokusatsu podcast about Pokemon, Star Trek, Transformers, and Your Mom. Twitter: Paladin4221

09-28-2012, 05:01 PM	#110
Sportimus Herald of Unicron Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,647	I wonder if some TRU's are simply skipping MP "THUNDER CRACKER" in favor of MP Optimus Prime? My For Sale Thread: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-...ml#post7892767

09-28-2012, 04:24 PM	#105
Optimus1116 Autobot Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 984 Location: USA Collection Count: Too lazy to count... must be an integer though... News Credits: 3	This is going to be REALLY hard to find