MPM-12 Optimus Prime (Bumblebee Movie) out at retail

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Mondochuk, Aug 2, 2021.

  1. Mondochuk

    Mondochuk Well-Known Member

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    Meant to post this yesterday, but stumbled upon this at my local Target in Warrington, PA pre-reset:
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    Came up on the price scanner just fine at $125.99, but I did not purchase or attempt to.

    Might mean they’re in stock just waiting for the reset at more Targets, but your mileage may vary.
     
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  2. Rob

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    Nice, thank you for sharing! Got a prcce?
     
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  3. Mondochuk

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    Just updated the post and threw it in there. $125.99.
     
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    Thank you. Seems like a good price for a 10" ratchet joints on every limb Masterpiece figure.

    Also nice Swerve avatar!
     
  5. mirarage

    mirarage Agent of Primus

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    Hey mods.
    This needs to be front paged
    Excellent find.
     
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    Happy for those who want him. Personally, I think the SS mold (especially the 35th anniversary paint deco) is far superior.
     
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  8. mirarage

    mirarage Agent of Primus

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    Full agreement.
    The SS version is great.
    It's nice to see new figs in the shelf, though
     
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    It's also nice to see enough new figs stay on the shelf instead of being a) barren, or b) clogged with things nobody anywhere wants
     
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    Hey Moderators.
    I hate to be a pest but this really needs to be front paged.
    First sighting of a masterpiece figure.
    A No Brainer.
    Mondochuk deserves his news credit.
     
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    Dachande MULTI-QUOTE- USE IT. Super Mod

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    We don't all read every story.
    Best thing to do is to @ a section mod.
    Like this:
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    Let the hunt begin!

    *Checks Target website showing Bumblebee and Spike Two-Pack as the ONLY TF product available in local store...*
     
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    Target must be seeing some success with these guys to keep bringing them back. Wonder if it's the balance of high ticket item that takes up limited shelf space. If they're selling well enough it could explain why more Targets carry these than Titans.
     
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    Locally, every movie "masterpiece" I have seen at Target has ended up on clearance. Every single time.
    If this ends up the same way, it'll be $50 in a month or two.
     
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    This, the SS version was very impressive and cost $30. This is barely any better in quality, modes or transformation and costs over 4x as much and compared to the Toyworld offering, which is a real masterpiece of engineering its just basic.

    I just dont understand where they were trying to fit this, its NOT up to par for a MP and the SS was already out.
     
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    I saw them go on Clearance as well, but it was always after selling through at least one or two "waves" of stock. But if Target had a problem with that, they'd stop stocking it.

    SS came out a while ago and is long since out of stock (and is one of the spendier SS figures on the secondary market alongside Scrapmetal).

    This is out there for MP fans who want the MP scale.
     
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    The only TF in my store website is One Step Bumblebee. For whatever reason, Masters of the Universe, Fisher Price, and Paw Patrol fill out the rest of my TRANSFORMERS search.
     
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    a lone MPM against a backdrop of mostly empty shelves does not inspire confidence in this distribution.
     
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    The irony of getting the "1000s of Toys in stock today!" email from Target, and the only TFs they show are through their marketplace option and not in-store.
     
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