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| Generation 1 Perceptor and Insecticons to be Re-Issued as Toys 'R Us Exclusives |
| Posted on 05-27-2009 at 09:51 PM by Tim Formas | | 2005 Boards member and Toys 'R Us employee ChErikS has confirmed the identify of several Generation One re-issues that will be exclusive to Toys 'R Us stores sometime this September. During the company's quarterly meeting last week, ChErikS reports that the company announced that Hasbro will be re-issuing Perceptor and the Insecticons (Bombshell, Kickback, and Shrapnel).
| | Credit: ChErikS of the 2005 Boards! | Views: 5,475 | | Red Alert:
Perceptor might me cool if he came with a few Cassettes ala the 86 movie scene.
But 50 for just him = FAIL
Sunswipe:
This is good news cuz all i've got is an incomplete perceptor right now and a broke down shrapnel and bombshell from when I was a wee lad.
lars573: Quote:
Originally Posted by LifePincher  I totally agree. And the people thinking all these 4 are going to be released in one set are only fooling themselves. 3 insecticons and perceptor in one box? --- No way.
Even with them being at 50 canadian dollars, at the current exchange rate, it would still be about $45.00, still too high for each in my opinion. | Canadian price points aren't based on direct exchange rate. It's always been take the Yank MSRP and add 5, 10, 20. Example our commemorative cars was $39.99, US $29.99. So if these are going to be $49.99, the US price could be $34.99 or $39.99. And before you start exploding about that. I poked around for TFC prices on HLJ. And Perceptor and the Insecticons were more than the cars back then.
LifePincher: Quote:
Originally Posted by lars573 Canadian price points aren't based on direct exchange rate. It's always been take the Yank MSRP and add 5, 10, 20. Example our commemorative cars was $39.99, US $29.99. So if these are going to be $49.99, the US price could be $34.99 or $39.99. And before you start exploding about that. I poked around for TFC prices on HLJ. And Perceptor and the Insecticons were more than the cars back then. | I would'nt complain at all at $35.  Omnius:
YES! 
Perceptor is very welcome as the original was never released over here.
Additionally, for the people commenting on the $50 price tag, wasn't that price for $50 CDN as stated in the previous speculation thread? Doesn't that work out about $35 USD?
Edit: lars beat me to that last point.
*Soundwave*:
Well, just think back to Soundwave, that was only $30...
Lucs: Quote:
Originally Posted by Omnius YES!
Perceptor is very welcome as the original was never released over here.
Additionally, for the people commenting on the $50 price tag, wasn't that price for $50 CDN as stated in the previous speculation thread? Doesn't that work out about $35 USD?
Edit: lars beat me to that last point. | Thing is the exchange rate has changed quite a bit since the TRU reissue cars came out. Their dollar is a lot closer to the US dollar now.
For example, how much is a movie voyager in CA? They are about 22.99 in the US now
in.cog.nito:
consider perceptor purchased
knoted:
The Insecticons are really cool... but I'd wish they'd get a Classics remake with uptodate articulation.
racnruin:  That's AWESOMEI never got any of the originals of the Insecticons or Perceptor! Easterling Capt:
expensiv..man the three pack of TFC insectacons was around 40( think I payed 42 at the time).and I belive Perceptor to as he is bigger then a autobot car.
GreenScream:
Awesome. I've wanted the Insecticon reissue for some time now but couldn't justify the going price. Now I can just wait for the TRU set.
I've always regretted selling my Perceptor reissue, so I'll pick him up as well. He's one of the better and more unique G1 figures. Maybe, we'll get a resculpted head. Nah, probably not.
Yigal: Quote:
Originally Posted by junk_nd | People tend to forget how Hasbro screwed around with beauty in the past. I'll bet the insecticons are gonna get nice white or gray parts, where it use to be chrome.
eriku:
My commemorative Soundwave has all the appropriate chrome....or am I owning it wrong?
G1Jetfire:
Cannot wait for September to grab Perceptor. Even if he does cost $50 it will be less than a MIB original.
The E-Hobby Insecticon Clone Army cost just less than $50. The reissue set might be around that price due to inflation. That's just an educated guess.
I am really wishing that $50 is the combined price for Perceptor and the Insecticons.
I especially wish Hasbro would reissue Wheeljack and the Dinobots.
Yugh: Quote:
Originally Posted by eriku My commemorative Soundwave has all the appropriate chrome....or am I owning it wrong? | As does my Toys-r-us reissue Soundwave, which people are forgeting is exclusive to which means chrome.
Optimus747: Quote:
Originally Posted by eriku My commemorative Soundwave has all the appropriate chrome....or am I owning it wrong? | This.
And 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime has chrome, too. I think it's likely that Perceptor and the Insecticons will be properly blinged.
Soundwave84:
Damn I will def will be buying these no doubt
Kup-is-Dion:
I'm glad I already have all 3 original insecticons, saves me 50 bucks. As for Perceptor, I had him when I was a kid, and somehow I'm not sure he's worth 50.
lars573: Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucs Thing is the exchange rate has changed quite a bit since the TRU reissue cars came out. Their dollar is a lot closer to the US dollar now.
For example, how much is a movie voyager in CA? They are about 22.99 in the US now | $29.99. Same as it's been for 3 years. Retail don't float with the currency exchange.
MagnusPrimal: Quote:
Originally Posted by lars573 Yeah everyone seems to be forgetting that. | Didn't someone who works at TRU say they'd be $34.99?
LifePincher: Quote:
Originally Posted by lars573 $29.99. Same as it's been for 3 years. Retail don't float with the currency exchange. |
As you mentioned above when quoting my post, it's definitely nice to know, thanks again
So your thought is that they will be between $30.00 - $35.00 per?
YoungPrime:
If Perceptor is more than $20 and each Insecticon is more than $10 or $30 together, then TRU can keep'em!
capellamusic: Quote:
Originally Posted by YoungPrime If Perceptor is more than $20 and each Insecticon is more than $10 or $30 together, then TRU can keep'em! | Perceptor for $20? Keep dreaming  .
Master Sing:
Insecticons will be swooped upon in a merciless fashion
Already have TFC Perceptor
If the prices are not too extreme, this bodes well for the future
mikeyfuzz: Quote:
Originally Posted by MagnusPrimal Didn't someone who works at TRU say they'd be $34.99? | The pictures from botcon had prices on the little display tags, and they had them listed as $35, im guessing US
mykticon:
Yea, at the Hasbro booth the tags said $34.99. They look ver nice and will definately be part of my collection with the SDCC Soundwave...
Shockwave22:
Figures I bought the Japan ones lol
Master Sing:
Wow... I was at botcon and skipped right by that section cuz I thought I only seen animated & movie figure which I am uninterested in....
That'll teach me too look more closely in the future!
Number1sikko:
I love Preceptor but 20 bucks? That's a bit much.
Runamuck: Quote:
Originally Posted by Number1sikko I love Preceptor but 20 bucks? That's a bit much. | Well, he's $35 not 20. But seriously? You think that's too much? I'd like to see you find a minty one for less than $20. Ain't gonna happen.
MagnusPrimal: Quote:
Originally Posted by Number1sikko I love Preceptor but 20 bucks? That's a bit much. | $20 for Perceptor is a steal.
However, $34.99, which is the actual price, isn't bad either.
Master Sing: Quote:
Originally Posted by Number1sikko I love Preceptor but 20 bucks? That's a bit much. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Runamuck Well, he's $35 not 20. But seriously? You think that's too much? I'd like to see you find a minty one for less than $20. Ain't gonna happen. | Quote:
Originally Posted by MagnusPrimal $20 for Perceptor is a steal.
However, $34.99, which is the actual price, isn't bad either. | His comments escaped my comrades' sarcasm detectors
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