Robosen Optimus $699.99 Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by blastoff2334, Apr 9, 2021.

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Do you think this new product could be stepping away from what we love about Transformers as toys?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  1. Music

    Music Primetimus Prime

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    It was on frontpage here on TFW2005, though, it was looped together with the the Kingdom announcements so it was hard to notice it.
     
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  2. netkid

    netkid Where's my Goddamn shoe!

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    Yeah, it was basically death by exposure. You vs the world to preorder one. It was probably the one item from the Pulse stream that was publicized everywhere online so even non-transformers people were seeing it and ordering it. That's how they managed to sell out so fast even with the steep $700 price tag. They featured that thing to everyone everywhere.
     
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    Still no word back from Robosen.com regarding their relationship with Robosenstore.com, but the references to Robosenstore on their website do give some reassurance. Plus I imagine they're currently dealing with their biggest ever influx of sales and admin (and no doubt a few abusive messages for being sold out of a desirable product), so I think a certain amount of delay in correspondence is understandable. Besides, if Robosen.com not replying to questions about Robosenstore.com were a sign of something fishy, that would imply that they are party to that fishiness, negating the specific concern that one is legit and the other isn't. They would either both have to be in on it, or the real one's been hacked - either way it's all or nothing and, given that this is likely the biggest opportunity that's EVER come Robosen's way and could be the the doorway to a very lucrative future, it would seem highly counter-intuitive for them to try and pull a fast one.

    Still, I changed my PayPal password after making the payment, just to be on the safe side.
     
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    Robosenstore.com is also mentioned on their Facebook posts alongside robosen.com as places to order.

    Robosenstore.com has also updated their listing to address concerns over no final price listed after deposit. This website has also shown itself to be hosted by Shopify, to add some assurance to the payment process.

    I'm leaning towards badly organised, rather than scam.
     
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    I have seen no fewer than 20 different facebook ads over the past 24 hours from different websites trying to sell these at $40 each. They do a tiny fast forward video clip of the blonde talking about it while it transforms...errr...converts. If you all see these, please report them, react with an angry face, and comment stating it is a scam.
     
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  6. Krumbbs1976

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    I'm just wondering how long it takes Robosen and hasbro to count pre orders. 2 days now.. betting the are trying to renegotiate how many to make.. But I have mine (preordered) and will never sell so no fuzz off my nose!
     
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    My assumption is they have scalpers buying them- whether it is from e-tailers or individuals.
    They need to find a way to prevent that from happening.

    Something is truly worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
     
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    I showed the video of this Optimus Prime to my mom, who's nearing 65, and even she was impressed with it. She even called dad over to check out how cool it was.
     
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    Well, since the box has a spot for a limited number stamp, they already have an idea of how many they will make. They probably planned on releasing the preorders in batches and didn’t expect them to sell out so quickly.

    these very well may never get a reissue.
     
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    Looks like the panel behind the head can be removed.
     
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    Robosen said it can in one of their social media comment sections.
     
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    Interested to see how a soundwave might(will) turn out
     
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    The box calls it "Mega Series" and designates this figure as MS-01. I can't want to see what MS-02 is.
     
  16. soundwave144

    soundwave144 #1 Best, good friend of Soundwave on the planet.

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    Ha!!
    As much as i want this to happen; could you imagine... "Soundwave, transform and roll...erm... Play out!!" And he doesn't do anything but transform and NOT roll; with the awesome app that you couldn't drive around the neighborhood with... :lolol 
    ALTHOUGH!
    It WOULD be cool to have him transform and via bluetooth, play your mp3's or playlist with some hidden internal speakers. (Made by Bose--obviously because of the price tag...)
     
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    If Pulse puts up more of this, I may jump in on it...
     
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