Kingdom Galvatron found in Australia

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Hotconvoy, May 13, 2021.

  1. griffin-of-oz

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    This is not new in Australia... when new stock arrives into the country, fresh from the shipping container, it sometimes gets sent out to a store before it is allowed to (if it has an global embargo date)... and for some reason Toyworld seems to be the one that ends up getting most of these "leaked" toys, and then we don't see more anywhere here until they are officially allowed to be released to retailers months later.

    There must be something wrong with Hasbro Australia's inventory system, that accidentally releases stock to Toyworld as soon as it arrives, instead of when it is allowed to be sent out to retailers... and then there is a mad scramble to chase up the stores that got the stock, to remove any that hasn't already been sold.
    Most times it is Movie gimmick toys, but when it is a highly sought after toy like this one, a small number of very lucky people get their hands on one before they are removed from sale... for a bit of online fame, or ebay fortune.
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  2. galvatran

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    Our borders are closed. No really.
     
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    Did someone actually buy this or just snap a photo of it on the shelf? I'd love to see the wave 3 card included!!!
     
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  7. Megatron Unicronus

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    Correction: I thought you said it’s been forever since there was reveals. I realize I am stupid, and am making the correction. Still haven’t found deluxe or core wave 2, though.
     
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    Interesting.

    It isn't listed on Toyworld's web site, and that price is a few dollars off the listed prices for Megatron and Magnus ($99.99).
     
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    Nah, that makes it better. Now somebody in Australia can buy Galvatron, arrange a meet-up with somebody who wants to see it in person, and stand at the edge of the Australian border going “Neener neener neener!”.
     
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    Oh no he didn't!
     
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    From the pic, I Believe this is wrong shoulder assembly yes ?