Australia Transformers Sightings

Discussion in 'Transformers Sightings' started by F22Raptor, Dec 29, 2003.

  1. JJJ

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    JB's prices are the killer. Most of these had sensible prices, but I suspect they're the odd ones out, because so far JB hasn't even come close to ordinary pricing, most spectacularly with a $200 Rodimus.

    But hey, there's always hope, right?
     
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    I've ordered all 5 of the Wreckers sets from Amazon. I need to offload the bits I don't want (the weaponisers from the Impactor and Leadfoot boxes); is there a better place on TFW2005 to organise this than here? Not interested in dealing with anyone outside Australia - want to keep this simple.
     
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    I like the Fossilisers. We could collaborate together again if you like.

    Full transparency, I've pre-ordered Impactor and Leadfoot from Amazon.com.au myself, but I always seem to want more than one of any Weaponiser or Fossiliser.

    I would be happy to buy them both from you, like I did Galactic Odyssey Barricade.

    ~L~
     
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    Legacy toys now found in-store in Australia (just a couple days after Amazon Australia started shipping out their Voyagers and Deluxes).
    Sighted at Toymate stores in Canberra and Sydney... and apparently a Toyworld somewhere too.
    Prices at Toymate were $40 for Deluxe and $60 for Voyager.

    They will be cheaper at retailers like Kmart and Target, but might take a little bit longer to show up there.
    Comparison of prices so far known at Australian retailers...
    (KM=Kmart, BW=BigW, TG=Target, Z=Zing/EBGames, TM=Toymate)
    TL Core - - - 19 (KM,TG)
    TL Deluxe- - 35 (KM,TG) - 39 (BW) - 40 (TM) - 45 (Z)
    TL Voyager - 49 (BW,KM,TG) - 58 (Z) - 60 (TM)
    TL Leader- -- 89 (BW,TG) - 98 (Z)
    TL Cmder - - 159/169 (BW)
    TL Titan - - - 329 (BW) - 348 (Z)
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  5. griffin-of-oz

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    The five Wreckers packs have already been covered in the main News section as well as some of the Amazon Australia product pages posted above by others, but here is the reference list of all five in one place, for anyone who may have missed some of them...

    Pack 1 - Comic Universe Impactor & Spindle (SEP 30) $85
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B09H1RM5QY/

    Pack 2 - G2 Universe Leadfoot & Masterdominus (SEP 30) $85
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B09H1LJR83/

    Pack 3 - Autobot Springer (SEP 30) $44
    https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Wr...dp/B09H1CGTLW/

    Pack 4 - Prime Universe Bulkhead (SEP 30) $44
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B09H1J9NNF/

    Pack 5 - Diaclone Universe Twintwist (SEP 30) $34
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B09H1LTMG4/

    Lock them in early in case the prices go up (they sometimes do), as Amazon will only charge you the cheapest price if the price goes down AFTER you pre-order. You can always cancel later without charge, if you find a cheaper option elsewhere or decide against getting them.

    At this stage they look to be exclusive to Amazon in Australia, but that could just be their initial release, as last year's Amazon exclusive set (Golden Disk collection) ended up at JBHifi this year... it would just be a bit of a wait if that happens again, and a risk if they don't then show up elsewhere.

    (if these all end up being released on September 30th as planned, that is going to be a big hit to the wallet... but it will be like Christmas a few days later)
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    Huh, I never realised the big price gap between voyagers and leaders till now. Still good to see we are one step further till these guys are released at retail!
     
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    Rocka5438 why yes i can deal with that right now

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    apparently buzzsaw sandstorm and nightprowler are on the target website for $39
     
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    Yeah, we've been talking about it one page ago. :p 
     
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    Rocka5438 why yes i can deal with that right now

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    Feels like our news credits are being delayed and subsequently mis-attributed. Core class SS figures have been in store a lot longer than just this Saturday past, for example - I sighted them initially in February, a re-stock with addition in late March/early April, and a second store in late April. And I know I'm not the only one who's been missed, just that I have a better recollection of my own posts and their pictures.
     
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    How much were the Puffer and Road Ranger set there?

    EDIT: Found the listing on the JB site for $84.98
     
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    Man the tf prices on Amazon make no sense

    dragstrip = $38
    Arcee= $45
    Blaster = $53
    Bulkhead = $58

    And then for ss you’ve got perceptor sitting at $37 while the bb ss deluxes are going for $48!

    Why are they so bludy inconsistent?
     
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    I believe Amazon's based off supply and demand; either that or it's just determined by the wheel spinner on a game of Rattle Me Bones.
     
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    I have done, yes. But should Shattered fall under a bus before October, I'll keep you in mind :) 
     
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    ~L~
     
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    Looks like legacy has been found at a target in Queensland. Their prices are decent with $35 for deluxes and $49 for voyagers.
    Legacy isn’t listed on their website though, so you can’t see which stores have them in stock:mad: .
     
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    Which Target was it, do you know?
     
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    Morayfield.
    Unfortunately he only sighted I think 1 arcee and a bulkhead.