Premium Series Leaders Out at US Mass Retail

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Tim Formas, Mar 31, 2008.

  1. Optimus Prime

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    I'll have to keep an eye out, I'm willing to bet that these won't last long on shelves due to fans and scalpers alike.
     
  2. kenm2474

    kenm2474 LORD DC TFW2005 Supporter

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    Just got back from Walmart and nothing here in Spring, Tx.
     
  3. Jetstorm

    Jetstorm Wielder of the Keyblade

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    So what exactly does it mean to be "premium" anyway?
     
  4. Dropshot

    Dropshot Transform your destiny

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    Hunting time, it's about time.
     
  5. Ironhide546

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    Why would they be on shelves? I haven't seen opened, beat up returned toys on the shelves in a long time.
     
  6. Foster

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    Agreed. I wonder if major chains cracked down on opened toy returns, making sure it's the same thing as pictured on the package.
     
  7. frenzyrumble

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    2 questions....
    what's the US MSRP?
    and did they fix Prime's arms this time?
     
  8. Jarodimus

    Jarodimus the guy with that scan Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    One answer and one question:
    $39.99, same as any other Leader. (They ship in regular Leader cases.)
    What was wrong with OP's arms the first time?

    EDIT: WTF? Somehow, the board posted me half-way through, but put me back at the "Reply to Topic" page. Weird.
     
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  9. Foster

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    These are $40, same as any Leader class. Don't know what you mean about the arms.
     
  10. Feralstorm

    Feralstorm Good Morning, Weather Hackers! TFW2005 Supporter

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    Maybe, but I doubt most employees could identify returns like that too easily, especially something with as subtle a difference as regular and premium versions of the same toy.
     
  11. Foster

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    Could be new policy along the lines of "If collectible toy X, Y or Z is being returned and has been opened, manager must inspect and compare with packaging."

    Or could be mere wishful thinking on my part. :D 
     
  12. Beastbot X

    Beastbot X Old skool. In a lot of ways.

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    pre·mi·um /ˈprimiəm/ - [pree-mee-uhm]
    –adjective-- of exceptional quality or greater value than others of its kind; superior: a wine made of premium grapes.
     
  13. Jetstorm

    Jetstorm Wielder of the Keyblade

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    :lol  :lol  :lol  :lol  :lol 

    *ahem*

    In terms of these Transformers :tongue: 
     
  14. butz

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    Terminology to justify more repaints because retailers wanted more movie figures, and Hasbro didn't have any more new molds.
     
  15. Rayzilla Prime

    Rayzilla Prime I RIP ALL MY RAZE!

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    My aunt wants to get me a bunch o' Transformers because she wants to buy me something. I put Premium Megs on my want list, despite getting the first one (which I will call "Project: 'Ice Man' Megatron" if/when I get Premium Megs).
     
  16. Foster

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    And Prime is remolded. Energon axe instead of gun, and new head.
     
  17. butz

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    Whoops! Yeah, Prime got remolded, and Bumblebee has the sweet looking battle mask from the stealth BB figure.
     
  18. catch22

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    I really want a Premium Optimus, but I have a feeling I'll be resorting to ebay :( 

    I kind of want the new BB for the stealth mask, I'll probably pick it up if I happen across it, otherwise I won't bother.

    The midsection of his left and right arm should be switched; if they were in their proper locations, their screws would be facing towards his body and be less visible.
     
  19. videriant

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    booooo. . . I went premium hunting and all I found was a big daddy and a masterpiece screamer. Too bad the screamer wasn't on clearance anymore. . .
     
  20. lord ginrai

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    Judging by these pics (found at the Allspark) I guess they didn't. It isn't really that hard to fix yourself right?