TRU Listing for Masterpiece Starscream

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Icespark, Feb 18, 2015.

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  1. olevelo

    olevelo Supreme King of All Transformers Earth Wars

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    I got up this morning and stared at my treasure for awhile. He's way cooler than I expected. I feel so lucky that I managed to get him after the last couple of weeks. I hope the stock level continues to increase and everyone is able to get him, especially at this price.

    I really want the other two, but wasn't really keen on paying $200 each of them. But after seeing this in person, and hearing how the SW and TC (probably, when he comes out) are even nicer...well how can I not?!

    A few more comments...he's much grayer than I thought. That's the biggest disappointment really, as I see him as bright white. I think my photos show pretty well how gray he is. But at the same time, in some ways, the gray is nicer than white would be. A little classier and more realistic (as I look out my window at work at the F-16's, F-22's and F-35's).

    As others have mentioned, he is TIGHT! Almost too tight. I was afraid I was going to break his knees when posing him! The outer chest pieces, as someone else said, were so narrow I had to pry them apart to get the cockpit to slide down into place. Again, that was a little worrisome that I'd mess something up. His head was also difficult to squeeze through the cockpit support. I'm baffled by his feet, but I guess that is an MP-11 thing and not limited to this particular version.

    Back on parts I love...the blue parts are amazing! I'm not even sure if they're diecast or a metallic blue paint, I just know they sparkle like he's full of energon! His null rays make me so happy. This guy is just so Starscream it's amazing.

    Maybe I'd feel different if I had other versions of the mold, but obviously as a first-time MP-11 owner, and having one with no major QC issues, I'm happy. And I might have even been happy if I had paid $200 for him...
     
  2. peaces

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    definitely a fragile toy you have to be careful with. especially when transforming. the transformation is fiddly and not fun.
     
  3. Pomofo

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    where can I find this 15% coupon?
     
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    better question is where can u find this starscream !
     
  5. AzT

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    I'm definitely getting him but yeah I find the seeker transformation the worst.
     
  7. Bnz Toy

    Bnz Toy 3P Combiner

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    Funny how ppl that PRE ordered will be getting it after ppl who found it in stores. Great for those who already have him but I'm just scratching my head at TRU.
     
  8. harveydent

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    The same thing happened with MP-10, and there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth back then as there is now.

    The only upside back then was that those who preordered were able to use a 20% coupon to get him at around (IIRC) $80, and those who got them in store did not, as the coupon was expired by the time he showed up on shelves.
     
  9. stprime

    stprime THE コンボイ that the Matrix refused

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    ok, this is it. my last and final attempt....

    i did the cart trick again and picked the other tru that was left. right before i completed my order i called the store. the lady said they got them this morning and to hold on. she ran over, said grabbed it out from under some one, and it was mine. she put my name on it, not literally because i made a point to ask if she meant she was going to. i asked her if i could go ahead and pay for in store pick up because i couldn't get there today and she said yes. quickly i checked my rewards points and figured out i had enough for $15 off, thanks devastator, applied it, and paid $49.26. i also asked about the 15% coupon and she said if i explain how i don't get them and since i'm a rewards member and card holder i may be able to get the price adjusted when i pick it up. i received my email saying it is ready for pickup and i have 5 days to get it. so sat morning me and my son, it's my weekend with him, will drive the 1.5 hrs to get it and i'll take him to the zoo while we are there. i just hope it doesn't "disappear" before i get it and the box isnt beat all to hell.
     
  10. Pomofo

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    stprime THE コンボイ that the Matrix refused

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    maybe you can use it online. can you type in cpn # ?

    also, i'm sure that depending on how much of a hard ass it is they may let you use it.
     
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    Depends on the person behind the register. But a lot of people have been getting away with showing the barcode on their phone.
     
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    I wasn't following pre-orders or as active on the boards that closely back then, but I do remember I was able to use a 20% I'd found. When I went looking at TRU back then, I had no luck. But I asked an employee to search other locations in the area. When that turned fruitless, he searched a larger area and found one a couple of hours away and then said that he could have it transferred locally to their store. He mad a phone call to the other store, talked to a manger to confirm the had MP Prime, then gave them instructions on how to ship it to them. I was then told I could pay for the item that day, and then later when I came in, I would just have to pick it up. I either had found a coupon or TRU had a sale going on, so I asked if I paid that day, if they would honor the discount on the sale. They agreed. I paid. And a week and a half later I came and picked it up.
     
  14. MetalicGrunt

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    used it when I bought my screamer at lunch - no issues
     
  15. Pomofo

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    Ok cool, I'll try that
     
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    I am not complaining. I preordered him and while I have to wait a little longer I much preffer having done this than camp out or go through all the hassel that is described on these boards. I was never stressed aout getting MP Starscream and that is worth it's weight in gold.
     
  17. peaces

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    will the barcode scan from your phone or do they punch the number in?
     
  18. Bnz Toy

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    True. We are guaranteed to get ours, beit a little bit later but there was no stress when ordering it online with a few clicks. That in itself is worth the wait and then some.
     
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    Will scan from your phone. I hope there's an October coupon...
     
  20. Prime135

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    There's always a coupon...we use them when people sign up for credit cards.
     
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