More Transformers Rescue Bots sightings news now, and we’ve got a double-whammy of new sightings on that front. First up we have reports of the electronic Heatwave Rescue Dinobot being sighted in a Toys R Us in San Jose Caliornia and in Jonestown Pennsylvania. Heatwave the Rescue Dinobot is non-transforming, but features electronic lights and sounds.
Additionally at the same Toys R Us in Jonestown Pennsylvania, we have a report that the smaller 12 inch Rescue Bots Epic figures Boulder, Blades and Heatwave have been spotted, and it’s almost certain that means Chase is out as well since all four would appear to be shipping together. No photo for this one, but the report is credible, so be sure to keep your eyes open if you are after these toys.
A big thanks go to JukeOutlander and engledogg of our 2005 Boards for the heads-up!
SeanTF1967
Has anyone seen the connection to the dinobots Heatwave=sludge Chase=snarl Boulder=slug
AKA slag Blades=swoop and Optimus Prime= Grimlock The King
moreprimeland
The answer was also in the news on TFW2005.
Transformers: Rescue Bots Season 3 Exclusive Trailer – Transformers News – TFW2005
prime roller
I saw this Heatwave at Toys R Us today also, along with the Bumblebee and Optimus dinos too (small and XL t-rex Optimus).
My phone is not letting me upload pics right now.
megatroptimus
Same deal here, saw the Titans in 2 diff TRU in Canada a couple days ago.
Burnout
What the hell? Why are they freaking dinosaurs?
engledogg
Ha, yeah it's Johnstown.
I took a second look at my receipt and it actually says "TRA EPIC SRIES FIG". Come to think of it, I forgot to show proof. Whoops – check out the attachment.
Also, if there are any green/brown sticker clearance video games in your area, they're super-cheap, hence the Epic Mickey 2 purchase. And no, I didn't buy it just to continue the "epic" theme of my find, haha.
MIKE
engledogg
POSSESSED_DIGIT
Oh, JOHNSTOWN PA.
News blurb on front page says Jonestown. There's no TRU in Jonestown. Just farmland, a dollar general, & a HasbroToyShop warehouse…
Somebody might wanna fix that.
The town name in the news article. Not the lack of a Toys R Us there.
Although, if you COULD change the latter, I'd be very appreciative…
JukeOutlander
It's out here in San Jose too. I didn't see the 12" ones though. I hate that Heat Wave doesn't transform at all.
engledogg
Not sure if this qualifies as news (if not, feel free to lock/delete this thread), but for those of you looking for some new Rescue Bots stuff (in addition to the 22" Optimus Prime found in California today), I spotted the following at TRU in Johnstown PA:
Titans (12", called "TRA EPIC" on sales receipt) – $9.99 each
Blades
Heatwave
Boulder
The fourth figure, Chase, was not present.
Lights & Sounds Heatwave the Rescue Dinobot – $19.99
Heatwave is also in stock at walmart.com here.
Edit Request – can a mod please change the title to "Rescue Bots Titans/Electronic Heatwave the Rescue Dinobot Found at Retail"? Sorry about that…derp.
MIKE
engledogg