Illinois Transformers Sightings

Ray Kremer · 05-02-2010, 09:02 PM

Finally found TFA exclusives at the TRU in Crystal Lake, bought one of each, leaving behind a single Ratchet. Still haven't seen a Legends Devvy beyond the one I bought in McHenry.

Sanny632 · 05-02-2010, 11:29 PM

any one know when grimlock will be at tru

Dah Padre · 05-03-2010, 05:18 AM

Nothing official, but I'm gonna guess September.

DJW107PRIME · 05-03-2010, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dahpadre

Nothing official, but I'm gonna guess September.

Really? How long before everything else hits? Any guesses?

Blackimus Prime · 05-03-2010, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJW107PRIME

Really? How long before everything else hits? Any guesses?

Oh, most of the other releases ought to be out starting June. I may
jump on the Japanese Wingblade Prime myself, mainly 'cuz that'll
be out long before Hasro releases theirs--if they do at all.

col · 05-03-2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Kremer

Finally found TFA exclusives at the TRU in Crystal Lake, bought one of each, leaving behind a single Ratchet. Still haven't seen a Legends Devvy beyond the one I bought in McHenry.

Wow, they finally put 'em out! Took long enough.

Dah Padre · 05-03-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJW107PRIME

Really? How long before everything else hits? Any guesses?

Now that the NEST line has run it's course, I can assume Hasbro will let a month maybe 2 go buy for sales to clear product space so the Hunt for the Decepticons line will start, then gradually add the generations line into the mix. If it were left up to me we'd be getting figures from Transformers 4 by now.

hrothgars · 05-03-2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Blue Boost

Update on the MP Dead Prime group order from Robotkingdom.

There are only 2010 of these being made and all are numbered. We are going to order from Robotkingdom so payment is required right away.

I thought that I read that there were two releases of this toy, with the e-Hobby exclusive version being the only run limited to a total of 2010 pieces. The TakaraTomy versions will be numbered, but I believe their run is going to be larger. I'm a few credits shy of my Japanese language degree, so I will look for an English-language source to corroborate this info. It looks like most sites are selling the TakaraTomy version at the $250-$300 price point. Due to the limited run, I presume the e-Hobby exclusive is going to be even more expensive.

Some sites are estimating a June 2010 release while others say this won't ship until September. Is this a reference to the two different versions?

I really want to jump onto the order, but since I can't resist opening my TFs it feels like this figure is going to be a bit spendy for me to justify as an open box toy. These may become infamous words since the toy may quickly double in value due to the exclusivity of the runs...

Does anyone know any more detail regarding the above?

BHiga6181 · 05-03-2010, 10:41 AM

Generations Wave I is going to hit late May to early June. Hasbro already said this and they have to have them out by then as WfC is out June 22nd. Im guessing TRU MP Grimlock will show in June-ish.

Tim Formas · 05-03-2010, 10:57 AM

Soon after Target last reset their aisles, someone said that Transformers would have a special display on that new, shorter, endcap that the action figure aisle has. If I remember correctly, they said it would happen after Bakugan and Iron Man had their go. If I'm remembering correctly that it was after Iron Man and that the person was correct, then I figure it should happen in about another month after the Iron Man excitement has died down. For the time being then, Target can keep the ROTF product on the pegs and shelf while putting the new product on this endcap.

05-02-2010, 09:02 PM	#7241
Ray Kremer Stunticon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,159 Location: Algonquin, IL	Finally found TFA exclusives at the TRU in Crystal Lake, bought one of each, leaving behind a single Ratchet. Still haven't seen a Legends Devvy beyond the one I bought in McHenry. Click image for sig gallery

05-02-2010, 11:29 PM	#7242
Sanny632 D-Bagacon Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 527 Location: Lowell IN Collection Count: Never enough	any one know when grimlock will be at tru First bay brought transformers to the big screen, and ruined them forever. Now he is destroying TMNT. What next, Seinfeld

05-03-2010, 05:18 AM	#7243
Dah Padre Retired Porn Star Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,611 Location: Chicago/Blue Island Collection Count: More than I'm ready to admit News Credits: 8	Nothing official, but I'm gonna guess September. My Collection! My FeedBack! Sales Thread! Xbox Live & PSN Gamer Tag: dahpadre Chicago Talks Shit! My Collection on YouTube!

05-03-2010, 10:41 AM	#7249
BHiga6181 Constructicon Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,673 Collection Count: 100 + Quite a Few Rare Ones News Credits: 1	Generations Wave I is going to hit late May to early June. Hasbro already said this and they have to have them out by then as WfC is out June 22nd. Im guessing TRU MP Grimlock will show in June-ish. NEED Theres nothing out!!!!

05-03-2010, 10:57 AM	#7250
Tim Formas ...And Baby Makes Four Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,759 Location: Elgin, IL News Credits: 2	Soon after Target last reset their aisles, someone said that Transformers would have a special display on that new, shorter, endcap that the action figure aisle has. If I remember correctly, they said it would happen after Bakugan and Iron Man had their go. If I'm remembering correctly that it was after Iron Man and that the person was correct, then I figure it should happen in about another month after the Iron Man excitement has died down. For the time being then, Target can keep the ROTF product on the pegs and shelf while putting the new product on this endcap.