Delay,cancellation?Delay I can understand but cancellation,no way that is inhuman to such a great series.

 

I hate this, but really, all I want is Cyclonus, Arcee, Rodimus, the Constucticons, and Wheeljack. If we get those 6 figures, and the Sunstorm exclusive, I'll be happy. Maybe Botcon will give us the other 3 seekers someday. Omega Supreme, Perceptor, Blackout, Stryka, Dai Atlus, Ironhide, Cliffjumper, Brawn and Alpha Trion.. I'd love figures of them, but I wouldn't be too upset if it never happens. Who know, maybe they'll become universe figures in the future. Maybe Animated is getting shoved into the Universe line. They gave us mostly G1 figs the last few months, why couldn't they give us Animated figs for awhile? I mean Energon Superion is being releashed in ROTF packaging. Anything is possible.

 

Awwwww!! That would suck so bad. If they want to take out something, take out the 2007 movie line. It's been in shelves for over a year!   Animated line FTW!!

 

Its not canceled...just delayed...

 

yup yup yup

 

I apologize in advance for digging up this old topic...

In preparation for the next reset, the Targets in my area have updated the shelf tags to show which items won't be carried forward. All of the Universe toys are now NCF (not carried forward). The only animated toys with this are the DVD two packs (Jetfire/Jetstorm) and the Bumper Battlers. Judging by this, it appears that Target will continue to stock Deluxe, Voyager and Leader class figures.

 

My local Targets have the Leader-class marked as NCF as well.

For the next little while, looks like its Deluxe, Voyager, and Activators for Animated.

 

I suspect, (but can't prove) that Leader class movie toys sell relatively well compared to Leader class Animated toys not just because the movie franchise is bigger, but also (perhaps) because the movie line tends to attract an older buyer with more purchasing power.

 

Apology accepted as its good news. If this had been confirmation the line was over we would have strung you up  

 

I feel sad


MY 400TH POST!!!!!!!!

yet I'm still sad

 

Yeah, it would make more sense to stock Movie Leaders as the Animated ones haven't been selling too well.. at least around here.

 

F**k. what is hasbro huffing paint up there? who in there right mind would make all these bad decisions?

 

Well that makes sense, we already knew there wasn't going to be any more animated leader toys.

 

ROTF will be on in multiple cinemas in multiple cities in multiple countries the world over. Hasbro can circumvent television stations and reach potential customers that they otherwise wouldn't. I'll miss the Animated cartoon too, but i very much doubt they're huffing paint, are making bad decisions, or are not in their right minds.

 

Seems sensible to me.

 

Your posts seem to be quite thoughtful and rational. You must be new.  

On topic, it definitely makes sense for at least the middle price range TFA items to continue to be available. There are a few new things coming, Activators are pretty well-liked, and $10-$20 items are still good "impulse buys" for parents/kids. Plus, it's different from the movie stuff, and variety rules in retail.

 

How is it a bad decision? Animated, as much as we love it, isn't as profitable as the movie. In these times more than others, it's actually best to put all your eggs, or at least most of your eggs, in your best basket. Better than putting them in the smaller, less maintined basket that's bound to break and smash ALL your eggs. Plus, it's partly if not mostly retailers faults because they don't want the poorly selling Animated, only the highly profitable movie figures.


Good to see that new stuff we know is coming out can still come out.

 

You forgot to say F***YOU MICHAEL BAY!!! (who is in fact the reason its getting the shaft)

 

Michael Bay has brought Transformers back to the world and allowed the franchise to reach heights its never reached before.