AUS ToysRUs exclusives for 2011

[griffin]

Prices and pics will be added if I get them.
This information comes from TRU (a big Thankyou!), not Hasbro, so is less likely to change, as it is further along the process (Hasbro usually passes on info based on what they are trying to lock into Stores, so can change if the Store hasn't yet confirmed the deal). None of this is guaranteed though, as details can still change at any time (like if Hasbro cancels production of that item, or TFs are shelfwarming too much and the store cancels their order, etc etc).


#32098 Transformers Cyberverse Evolution Pack (end of May)
· Pack contains 4 x Basic Figures (Earth & Cybertronian Mode) Bumblebee & Starscream
(I think 'basic' refers to Legion/Legends Class)

#32136 Transformers Mechtech Deluxe Figures (mid June)
· Assortment of two, Ironhide and Sideswipe
(I think these could be the Scanning Series, with Bumblebee and Ratchet - maybe we are only getting 2 of the 4)

#28699 Transformers Cyberverse Ark Playset (mid-late June)
(This might not actually be a TRU exclusive - could just be included in the list as a one-off special release)

#36064 Transformers Cyberverse Playset Pack (mid July)
· Includes Bumblebee, Ironhide Plus(?), 'Enforcer' (Crowbar or Crankcase) Basic and Barricade Basic

#32108 Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus Prime (end of July)
(note - it's called 'Prime' not 'Convoy', so could be the Hasbro version, or maybe TRU just don't think people will recognise the JP name of the JP version)

#34074 Transformers Voyager & Deluxe Battle Pack (end of August)
· Assortment is Optimus Prime, Shockwave and Bumblebee

#34084 Transformers Cybertronian Deluxe 3 Pack (October)
· 3 x Deluxe Figures – Assortment includes: Megatron, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee

Not sure if those last two are movie related, so feel free to speculate on what they are until more info is known.

(These have now been added to the Movie Checklist (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=10945) and the non-Movie Checklist (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=10314))

[FFN]

Ironhide plus probably refers to Cyberverse Commander class Ironhide. I've noticed a few listings here and there refer to the larger Cyberverse price point as "plus".

[griffin]

Looks like we might only be getting the 2 Scanning Deluxes after all, missing out on Bumblebee and Ratchet... according to the HK TRU website (http://www.toysrus.com.hk/transformers3/Exclusive.htm) showing off a couple of their store exclusives, that are on our list.

They show off an image of the 'Cyberverse Evolution 4-Pack', with the two different Legends versions of Bumblebee and Starscream. Two of them have the same theme as the Deluxe Scanning figures - being transparent plastic that is only half painted.
(I was hoping for new moulds for their 'Cybertronian' modes, as the ones they use aren't their Movie Cybertronian forms, according to the IDW comics)

[optimus1]

The transcanning Ironhide looks pretty good, hopefully it does end up coming over and being cancelled along with 'Bee and Ratchet.

[griffin]

I updated the Checklist, so the list in the first post now looks more like this:

#32098 Transformers Cyberverse Evolution Pack (end of May)
· Pack contains 4 x Legion Figures (Earth 'Scanning' & Cybertronian Mode) Bumblebee & Starscream

#32136 Transformers Mechtech Deluxe Figures (mid June)
· Assortment of two, Ironhide and Sideswipe - 'Scanning Series'
(Looks like we will miss out on the Bumblebee and Ratchet 'Scanning' figures)

#36064 Transformers Cyberverse Playset Pack (mid July)
· Bumblebee (Legion) & Ironhide (Commander) Vs 'Enforcer' (either Crowbar or Crankcase) (Legion) & Barricade (Legion)

#34074 Transformers Voyager & Deluxe Battle Pack (end of August)
· Assortment is Optimus Prime, Shockwave and Bumblebee

#34084 Transformers Cybertronian Deluxe 3 Pack (October)
· Megatron, Optimus Prime & Bumblebee
(if not Movie related, this will be moved to other checklist)

[Zippo]

Oh noes!
'Cyberverse Evolution 4-Pack' comes with a Classics mold .. drat, definatly going to have to get that set now. However the Movie legends comes with guns so thats a plus.

[Sutton]

I'd be a little pissed if the Ark playset was a TRU exclusive, on account of them not bothering to open a store in Tassie for some unknown reason...

[griffin]

It shouldn't be, as it should be a mainstream item. It was displayed at Toyfair, so it was available to all retailers. The only reason TRU would end up with it as an exclusive is if no other retailer wanted to stock it.

[griffin]

#32108 Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus Prime (end of July)
(note - it's called 'Prime' not 'Convoy', so could be the Hasbro version, or maybe TRU just don't think people will recognise the JP name of the JP version)


Word is filtering through that this is going to be the Hasbro version, as it has apparently been described as being "trailer-less".
Hopefully the source of that info, or the person talking to the source can shed more light or confirm that.

[Krayt]

Details suggesting of Hasbro version/Trailerlessness was stated by the TRU buyer at the recent event in Melbourne... and TRU consider him to be about Leader size when it comes to the price point.

[griffin]

#32098 Transformers Cyberverse Evolution Pack (end of May)
· Pack contains 4 x Legion Figures (Earth 'Scanning' & Cybertronian Mode) Bumblebee & Starscream


Just sighted at a Victorian TRU.

[Sky Shadow]

I'd be a little pissed if the Ark playset was a TRU exclusive, on account of them not bothering to open a store in Tassie for some unknown reason...

Since it's now been found in a Toyworld, I'm hoping it should have a fairly general release.