Hasbro MP Optimus coming to Australia October

[griffin]

Just rang up Hasbro Australia, asking if we will be getting the Masterpiece Optimus Prime here, since it will be in America soon (a ToysRUs exclusive).

From the product manager (via Customer Service, who put me on hold to ask) I was told that it was offered to retailers here, but none would take it at this time...

I've now rung up ToysRUs, just in case... and it was lucky I did because Hasbro gave me the wrong information. (looks like the retailers know more about Hasbro's products than Hasbro does)

Masterpiece Optimus Prime WILL BE HERE.
ToysRUs have two shipments coming in. One in late September (in stores early October), one in November (in stores for Christmas).

Price will be AU$150.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc12/h41.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc12/h56.jpg
Thanks to TRU for the speedy response and info.

[Tallestblue]

$150 is what we were expecting, right? But, this guy is being bought on sight.

[Trent]

So Bought. Much better than $280 odd.

[KalEl]

oh hell yeah im grabbing this guy

[1orion2many]

Early October:eek: Just in time for my Birthday:D

[Skullcruncher]

Is there any difference to the Takara one? This is MP-10 right? :o

[Ultra Mackness]

This has made my day! Bought on sight!

[canofwhoopass_87]

Is there any difference to the Takara one? This is MP-10 right? :o

Indeed it is! I believe these are some of the differences (correct me if I'm wrong)

- Different paint apps
- Shorter/modified smokestacks
- Different packaging (looks to be half the size of its Takara counterpart)
- Looks like the plastic is different quality

At $150, I reckon it'll be difficult to justify for non collectors. The box has a nice window display, but looks like it's easily dwarfed if placed side by side with any MISB modern leader class transformer

[fatbot]

Sold!

The question for me is, has Toys R Us gotten this from Hasbro Aus or from overseas?

[llamatron]

Oh heck yes, cannot wait! So pumped for this.

[optimus1]

Will be reeeeealllly tempted when I see him in the stores :eek:

[Paulbot]

I'm looking forward to getting this in October. Word of a second release later in the year is a relief too so we don't need to panic if they sell out quick.

[christalcase]

$150 is good price, but probably will wait for a sale, since Rodimus went on sale a few times (and the original price wasn't too high either).

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Indeed it is! I believe these are some of the differences (correct me if I'm wrong)

- Different paint apps
- Shorter/modified smokestacks
- Different packaging (looks to be half the size of its Takara counterpart)
- Looks like the plastic is different quality

At $150, I reckon it'll be difficult to justify for non collectors. The box has a nice window display, but looks like it's easily dwarfed if placed side by side with any MISB modern leader class transformer-Lighter colours, especially the blue.
-Roller is dark blue/purple/whatever as opposed to the grey TT version.

Seriously though, to anyone on the fence about getting this: don't be. It's an amazing piece and well worth the price tag.
Maybe import it from the US if you can get decent postage though, we're almost at dollar equity atm.

[Oilspill]

I've heard good things about this mould, but couldn't justify the expense after already paying big bucks for MP-04 (Takara MP Prime with Trailer).

At this price I will bite though - unless I can get it cheaper from RK or ebay.

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/shutuptakemoney.jpg

[Lint]

At $150, I reckon it'll be difficult to justify for non collectors. The box has a nice window display, but looks like it's easily dwarfed if placed side by side with any MISB modern leader class transformer

I agree. And while I like the minimalist packaging personally, it's not going to stand out against all your other pretty leader class/voyager products which are vastly cheaper as well.

Unless stock numbers are low, I'd say we have a shelfwarmer.

[Ultra Mackness]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/shutuptakemoney.jpg

What Fry...I mean Gok said!! :D

[UltraMarginal]

It's really nice, and if I hadn'r already bought the 20th anniversary prime and an MP-04 I'd be all over it like something something,

Unfortunately though, I have both of those versions and I can't justify the expense, not when there is so much other product coming down the line that I am definitely going to want to buy. Prime figures, FOC figures, FOC the game and a playstation to play it on, etc, etc.

[5FDP]

They can call this Masterpiece Prime all they want but I don't consider it to be in the same league / scale. More than happy with the original MP Prime which side by side with MP Megatron looks great. This MP Prime with it's dull grey plastic looks like a cheap knock-off. Pass for me. Kudos to Hasbro for bringing it out here though.

[maxirod]

How much would it be in the states?

[griffin]

Unlikely to be above US$100, as it seems to be the ceiling price for TFs toys over there (to get retailers to take them and profit from them).

We might get quite a few TFs toys here at $100 plus, but it is quite unheard of in America.

[maxirod]

$150 is gonna be a hard sell to parents. Looks like it's purely aiming at collectors only. Still it's cheaper than TT but wishing for a lower price.

[GoktimusPrime]

$150 is gonna be a hard sell to parents. Looks like it's purely aiming at collectors only.
It won't be just collectors, but also adults who have a casual interest in Transformers but aren't fans. And I think $150 is a fair price for this kind of MP by Australian MP price standards (remember that MP04 sold here for $200 and MP Grimlock sold for $150 etc.).


Still it's cheaper than TT but wishing for a lower price.
Cheaper is always better, but as you said, it is _significantly_ cheaper than TakaraTOMY's version. TakTOM's version retails for 23100JPY which converts to $288. And that's not including postage. So at nearly half the cost of TakTOM's, I find $150 to be an acceptable price for this MP in Australia, even despite the cheaper colours that Hasbro have chosen. :rolleyes:

I'm hoping to get more value for money compared to the $150 I spent on MP Grimlock. That's the most I've ever spent on a Masterpiece -- only that it's just one robot (no trailer or roller etc.) and engineering wise it's relatively simple for a MP. I've never seen MP-10 IRL so I can't comment on its engineering, but even if it's simpler than MP01, given that it comes with a trailer and Roller (which MP04 didn't), it seems like superior value for money. Sure the TakTOM colours are nicer... but I'm not willing to spend double the cost to get one.

[kup]

Sky Shadow made a good point about the Hasbro grey on another thread. On close inspection (a large image) the figure does look pretty cheap when it comes to plastic (Hasbro grey) and painted detailing. However it isn't as bad as other figures so it may still be worth the cost given the trailer is included.

[GoktimusPrime]

Usually I opt for the TakaraTOMY version if I consider it to be nicer looking than the Hasbro version, because usually the prices are comparable. Take say Henkei vs. Universe. Henkei Deluxes typically retailed for 2310JPY ($29) -- so about the same as the RRP for a Deluxe here. At basically the same price, I definitely went with the Henkei version for a lot of figures, like say Prowl. For about the same price Henkei Prowl gives me chrome rifle, chrome missiles and chrome spoiler. Ditto Alternators... I paid 4980JPY ($62) for BT-1 Smokescreen. Then later I remember seeing Alternators Smokescreen at Kmart for $55. Okay, my BT Smokescreen may have been $7 dearer, but it's die-cast metal and has a much nicer and more realistic shade of blue.

But with MP10... okay yes, the Hasbro version looks nastier, but it's $138 cheaper than the TakTOM version! :eek: Same with MP Rodimus... yes the TakTOM version is nicer looking; the Hasbro paint apps are positively bone lazy by comparison... but the Hasbro version initially retailed here at a price that's $140 cheaper than the TakTOM version! (HAS RRP = $80, TT RRP = 17640JPY ($220)). :eek: So given the considerable savings that would be made with the Hasbro version... The colours on the TakaraTOMY version definitely looks nicer... but not "pay extra $138" nicer. ;)

[kup]

But with MP10... okay yes, the Hasbro version looks nastier, but it's $138 cheaper than the TakTOM version! :eek: Same with MP Rodimus... yes the TakTOM version is nicer looking; the Hasbro paint apps are positively bone lazy by comparison... but the Hasbro version initially retailed here at a price that's $140 cheaper than the TakTOM version! (HAS RRP = $80, TT RRP = 17640JPY ($220)). :eek: So given the considerable savings that would be made with the Hasbro version... The colours on the TakaraTOMY version definitely looks nicer... but not "pay extra $138" nicer. ;)

Yeah that makes sense and all but why do they persist with that horribly dull grey? Why is it so hard to do a more silver or even normal grey plastic? They have done it before and on occasion so why not do it all the time?

Fans have been hating the Hasbro grey and voicing against if for nearly a decade so surely Hasbro knows it's unpopular. I do not understand why they persist with it as I can't imagine another color being much more expensive since the plastic still needs to be dyed and molded.

[maxirod]

Would it be possible to do a group buy from US and ship it here and still be cheaper than local TRU. Unless they have a pre-xmas sale like Roddy like last time then it's hard to beat.

[kup]

Would it be possible to do a group buy from US and ship it here and still be cheaper than local TRU. Unless they have a pre-xmas sale like Roddy like last time then it's hard to beat.

I was thinking that this may end up being the best option.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah that makes sense and all but why do they persist with that horribly dull grey? Why is it so hard to do a more silver or even normal grey plastic? They have done it before and on occasion so why not do it all the time?

Fans have been hating the Hasbro grey and voicing against if for nearly a decade so surely Hasbro knows it's unpopular. I do not understand why they persist with it as I can't imagine another color being much more expensive since the plastic still needs to be dyed and molded.
Yeah, the fact that it's widely referred to by fans as "Hasbro Grey(TM)" says it all. :rolleyes: Perhaps someone can ask this question at the next BotCon Hasbro Q&A? They've been using this crappy grey plastic for what... 11 years now? (started with RiD IIRC)

[jaydisc]

This isn't going to help Hasbro's image here, but they gave me the wrong information. (looks like the retailers know more about Hasbro's products than Hasbro does)

Surprise, surprise. Hasbro Australia does't have a clue.

[1orion2many]

They have a clue, Just the wrong one this time:D

[nyerk]

Huh, that's actually... not a bad price. After all, I spent $150 on MP-11 and that was a lot less plastic than what you get here.

Thanks Griffin as always for getting this info for us!

[Seraphim Prime]

Would it be possible to do a group buy from US and ship it here and still be cheaper than local TRU. Unless they have a pre-xmas sale like Roddy like last time then it's hard to beat.
I was thinking that this may end up being the best option.

Shipping could be a pain though. And it assumes TRU America goes with a $100 price point.


Surprise, surprise. Hasbro Australia does't have a clue.

To give them the benefit of the doubt, perhaps nobody expressed interest in acquiring it through Hasbro AU. Instead TRU AU is potentially sourcing it through its US headquaters and their exclusive deal.

If that is the case, it raises interesting questions regarding Hasbro AU's wholesale price, and whether it made it cost prohibitive for stores to stock MP Prime.

[SkyWarp91]

BOUGHT! OH yeah now a reason to keep visiting TRU around September!

[Robzy]

This isn't going to help Hasbro's image here, but they gave me the wrong information. (looks like the retailers know more about Hasbro's products than Hasbro does)

Well, that's pathetic! :rolleyes: But, disturbingly, not in the least bit surprising!

[k.wong23]

Awesome! Can't wait :)

[TheFallen]

Indeed it is! I believe these are some of the differences (correct me if I'm wrong)

- Different paint apps
- Shorter/modified smokestacks
- Different packaging (looks to be half the size of its Takara counterpart)
- Looks like the plastic is different quality

At $150, I reckon it'll be difficult to justify for non collectors. The box has a nice window display, but looks like it's easily dwarfed if placed side by side with any MISB modern leader class transformer

Is that correct about the smokestacks? They look like the TakaraTomy ones

[Sam]

Just wondering the differences between this one and the very first MP Optimus Prime (apart from the extras - trailer, roller, spike figure, etc.) ?

(It's just that I need to save funds for that third party "Devastator" figure...)

[Seraphim Prime]

Just wondering the differences between this one and the very first MP Optimus Prime (apart from the extras - trailer, roller, spike figure, etc.) ?

(It's just that I need to save funds for that third party "Devastator" figure...)

It's a brand new mould, in scale with MP Grimlock, Hot Rod, and Starscream, as well as any future MP releases.

Different transformation scheme, with other hidden bonuses, and generally greater show likeness.

[yikka888]

Long time coming can't wait!!!!

[Iron prime]

Ok I'm buying this that's it I just am

[Decepticon]

These are on ebay now

[GoktimusPrime]

Meh, I'll wait until I find it at Toys R Us. :)

[kup]

Hasbro's MP Prime is out in Hong Kong for around AU$134 retail.

I am afraid that if it costs that much in Hong Kong, it could potentially cost $250 here if it gets to TrU.

[christalcase]

Hasbro's MP Prime is out in Hong Kong for around AU$134 retail.

I am afraid that if it costs that much in Hong Kong, it could potentially cost $250 here if it gets to TrU.

To be honest, prices aren't that much cheaper in HK compared to Au (Legions ~A$8, Commanders ~A$13, Deluxes ~A$19 and Voyagers ~A$35).

[Tallestblue]

Hasbro's MP Prime is out in Hong Kong for around AU$134 retail.

I am afraid that if it costs that much in Hong Kong, it could potentially cost $250 here if it gets to TrU.

I thought the price was stated as 150 for TRU here?

[griffin]

It is.
Anything can change at any time, but TRU seemed quite adamant that that will be the price when it is released next month.

[kup]

It is.
Anything can change at any time, but TRU seemed quite adamant that that will be the price when it is released next month.

Good to hear that.

[tron07]

finally I can finish off my TRU gift card... kinda hard to find something worthy to use it on.

[James18]

From: Toys R Us Customer Service <auscustomerservice@toysrus.com.au>
Date: 10 August 2012 6:57:26 AM AWST
Subject: Case 00037731 [ ref:_00D90ZFrD._500905DIKr:ref ]


Dear James,

Thank you for you email.

The TRANSFORMER MASTER OPTIMUS PRIME will be available in October/November 2012.

If you have any further enquiries please don't hesitate to contact the customer service team.

Kind Regards,

Customer Service



Toys "R" Us Australia Pty Ltd | Block G Commercial Drive | 391 Park Road, Regents Park | NSW 2143 Australia
T: 1300 TOYS R US | F: (61-2) 9794 8991 | W: www.toysrus.com.au

Following Case has arrived:

Contact Name:James Espiritu
Case: 00037731 General Enquiries
Description: do you have any masterpiece/exclusive transformers in stock?

[Hursticon]

Dear James,

Thank you for you email.

The TRANSFORMER MASTER OPTIMUS PRIME will be available in October/November 2012.

If you have any further enquiries please don't hesitate to contact the customer service team.

Kind Regards,

Customer Service

Thanks dude for sharing this info with us and for going to the trouble of contacting them, it's awesome to have further confirmation along with a firm release period. ;):cool:

[gantz]

Well he hit the States (US) about a week ago :D

Shouldn't be much longer!

[LordCyrusOmega]

Unless your in the Illawarra. I'd like to remind people that Hasbro MP Rodimus hit Wollongong TRU a month (or more) after it hit everywhere else. I know, I checked every week until I gave in and went to Sydney

[funkyaw]

its out at toys r us parra. price of $149.99

[stencilator]

Oh man.... I just checked Moore Park - no sign yet. I WANT ONE!

[gantz]

Yeah, everyone at work just looked at me strangley for basically screaming with excitement!!!! :D

[Starscream77]

Parra is all out now :D

[Hursticon]

Unless your in the Illawarra. I'd like to remind people that Hasbro MP Rodimus hit Wollongong TRU a month (or more) after it hit everywhere else. I know, I checked every week until I gave in and went to Sydney

Trent has reported that Wollongong TRU has at least 4 currently in-stock dude! :)

[Trent]

Trent has reported that Wollongong TRU has at least 4 currently in-stock dude! :)

This is true. I was there 2 hours ago and they indeed had 4 on the shelf.

[fatbot]

This is true. I was there 2 hours ago and they indeed had 4 on the shelf.

Hopefully one will still be there tomorrow morning & they will hold it for me, if they do, I foresee a train trip for me after work tomorrow.

[drahsrebu]

im down aspley way around the 20th, hope they have some!!!

[Sarquiss]

Went and check parra and didn't find any in stock :(

If anyone finds another please let me know :D

[BigTransformerTrev]

They have hit Melbourne - a mate of mine just picked one up for me, though from which Toys R Us I'm not sure

[k.wong23]

They have hit Melbourne - a mate of mine just picked one up for me, though from which Toys R Us I'm not sure

bah just checked Chadstone and nothing :(

[Kazza]

You guys used the 25% off coupon?

[BigTransformerTrev]

bah just checked Chadstone and nothing :(

For all I know it could have been the Chadstone shop, as he said there were only 2 and he grabbed both. But knowing where he lives it was probably a northern suburbs Toys R Us such as from Highpoint or Northland

[i_amtrunks]

You guys used the 25% off coupon?

I was expecting them to appear after the 25% off deal finished! :D

[k.wong23]

For all I know it could have been the Chadstone shop, as he said there were only 2 and he grabbed both. But knowing where he lives it was probably a northern suburbs Toys R Us such as from Highpoint or Northland

No problem - If anyone spots one in Melb please grab one for me :D

[Kazza]

For all I know it could have been the Chadstone shop, as he said there were only 2 and he grabbed both. But knowing where he lives it was probably a northern suburbs Toys R Us such as from Highpoint or Northland

Hope northlands aint sold out, i'll use voucher on it if its there, cant go wrong spending only 112.50 for this toy but this is not a priority mp for me

[Seraphim Prime]

About five at Castle Hill when I went there tonight.


You guys used the 25% off coupon?

What 25% coupon? $35 off would have been awfully pleasing

[Kazza]

About five at Castle Hill when I went there tonight.



What 25% coupon? $35 off would have been awfully pleasing

SuspectimusPrime's thread
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=14603

[rocman12]

I ordered my MP-10 Takara Optimus too early!!! I was a bit ticked off when i heard about the Hasbro version, now with 25% off its half the price i paid for it!

[BigTransformerTrev]

Hope northlands aint sold out, i'll use voucher on it if its there, cant go wrong spending only 112.50 for this toy but this is not a priority mp for me

Apparently they are not in Northland - Krayt got ours at Doncaster

[robwin1974]

As a heads up - the ones at Castle Hill are gone (all on hold). No stock until next week at latest

I just rang Chatswood - they said they have stock - dont know how much but I put one on hold for me. They didnt have it last night so probably put out today.

I could probably buy a couple more if they are around this arvo when I go. If you are keen for me to buy an extra one or two and hold it for you pickup (in Sydney), please post here - I plan to check at 2.30 pm Sydney time before I head off. Obviously no guarantees but will try my best

I also have the discount voucher so will see how it goes.

Regards
Robert

[kup]

I called Miranda and some chick that seemed to not know what Optimus Prime is went to check for me after I gave her a description. First she said they had the $40 one and I said that wasn't it, then she said that there was also a $120 one (referring to it as "The big one"), I asked if it had a trailer and she said yes.

$120? I thought it was $150? Would anyone know what Prime she was talking about as I am not fully trusting what she says.

[Tober]

$120? I thought it was $150? Would anyone know what Prime she was talking about as I am not fully trusting what she says.

Could be one of the DotM Movie ones, they had big boxes and trailers at about that price point.

[jazzcomp]

As a heads up - the ones at Castle Hill are gone (all on hold). No stock until next week at latest
hahaha! wonder who these are ;) :rolleyes:

Good thing I checked here. I hope these are individual holds and not one guy holding the 5 or 4 from yesterday.

[Robzy]

Well he hit the States (US) about a week ago :D

Shouldn't be much longer!

Haven't seem him here yet... but I'm looking!! I saw MP TC yesterday tho

[griffin]

Haven't seem him here yet... but I'm looking!! I saw MP TC yesterday tho

Just making sure other people here aren't also thinking that this was a first sighting in AUS.... please be careful where (and how) you post a sighting if you aren't in Australia at the time.

[kup]

Miranda sighting was real. Only two MP Primes left, the are flying off the shelves!

[jazzcomp]

Miranda sighting was real. Only two MP Primes left, the are flying off the shelves!
Any in hurstville? The guy in chatswood is asking what's so special about MP Prime. :) Can't believe it's sold out in one morning.

[lj7369]

Can someone who has one please post up the barcode ean number?
Might help in the hunt.

[robwin1974]

Any in hurstville? The guy in chatswood is asking what's so special about MP Prime. :) Can't believe it's sold out in one morning.

He asked me the same thing when I picked up mine and thought people might be reselling. I told him it was a Toys r us exclusive. He did say every 2nd call he had that morning was about the MP Optimus Prime!

I didnt mention the discount voucher :D

[griffin]

If they are being snapped up by scalpers, I'd have expected some to have been listed on ebay by now... but none were there when I just looked.
At least that's a good thing, if they are going to good homes (collectors/fans).

And be aware that there is supposed to be another shipment next month, if you miss out on this one.

[GoktimusPrime]

I was told that there's only 2 per assortment, so it doesn't take much to make them sell out. TRU Head Office told me that all their stores were scheduled for another delivery either yesterday or today, but paletting/shelving doesn't occur over weekends, so there's a chance that IF the toys arrived on Friday and haven't been paletted/shelved on Fri night, they might be in back storage.

So based on what TRU Head Office told me, if anyone is doing the call arounds or happen to be popping into a TRU I'd recommend asking them to check the back room just in case. If not, try again on Monday.

[kup]

I was told that there's only 2 per assortment, so it doesn't take much to make them sell out. TRU Head Office told me that all their stores were scheduled for another delivery either yesterday or today, but paletting/shelving doesn't occur over weekends, so there's a chance that IF the toys arrived on Friday and haven't been paletted/shelved on Fri night, they might be in back storage.

So based on what TRU Head Office told me, if anyone is doing the call arounds or happen to be popping into a TRU I'd recommend asking them to check the back room just in case. If not, try again on Monday.

When I called Miranda, the girl told me they had lots of them, luckily I asked her to set aside three as when I arrived, there were only two remaining on the shelves.

Hopefully you are right about a second shipment, that way anyone who missed the current wave can have another chance at it.

[jazzcomp]

When I called Miranda, the girl told me they had lots of them, luckily I asked her to set aside three as when I arrived, there were only two remaining on the shelves.

Hopefully you are right about a second shipment, that way anyone who missed the current wave can have another chance at it.
Did you buy three?

[kup]

Did you buy three?

Not just for me ;)

I set them aside for other fans.

[jazzcomp]

He asked me the same thing when I picked up mine and thought people might be reselling. I told him it was a Toys r us exclusive. He did say every 2nd call he had that morning was about the MP Optimus Prime!
I didnt mention the discount voucher :D
Didn't want to mention it too.


If they are being snapped up by scalpers, I'd have expected some to have been listed on ebay by now... but none were there when I just looked.
At least that's a good thing, if they are going to good homes (collectors/fans).

And be aware that there is supposed to be another shipment next month, if you miss out on this one.
Still none on ebay, that's good. But I didn't realize there's really a lot more TF enthusiasts/collectors than the people on the board. That's why I'm surprised. Imagine 16 being sold out in one store.

Unfortunately, the voucher isn't valid when the next shipment comes in. Otherwise, I wouldn't have tried to catch the current batch.

[To Punish & Enslave]

Called all 3 Adelaide stores no Optimus prime or cracker yet

[Defcon]

MP optimus was stocked in my local toysrus. I bought one today with the voucher. Very happy, I was expecting them not to have it. 5 left in the morning.

[Mr_K]

Picked up Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime from TRU at Mount Gravatt - Brisbane South East this morning. $112.59 with voucher ;)

[griffin]

Just spoke to the TRU on the Gold Coast, and they mentioned that MP Optimus will be in the next catalogue (not on sale, just promoting it), and was really annoyed that Head Office was only sending them, and most other stores, a small amount that didn't even last a day.
He even recommended that we call up Head Office to (complain) question their wisdom... or to see if the "toxic" unwanted elements of Transformers lately has contaminated retailers' decisions, in that they didn't want to risk having more shelf-warming expensive Transformers costing them money.
Unfortunately, the stores themselves are being hassled by disappointed customers, and missing out on sales, based on the over-conservative decision by Head Office.

I was also told that there might be more arriving to the stores over the next few days... so if you miss out, check again until Wednesday. If no more arrive by then, the next lot won't be until November (if my original source was correct about that shipment).

[Tallestblue]

I went to TRU At Mt Gravatt todayat about 12 or so and couldn't find any. they were either all gone or they've been hidden really well.

[SkyWarp91]

:mad: For f*ck's sake there better be enough to stock and not have such a shortage otherwise TRU really are f*ckups.

[DQuick]

Grabbed one at Belconnen TRU ACT. Last one in stock.

[lj7369]

:mad: For f*ck's sake there better be enough to stock and not have such a shortage otherwise TRU really are f*ckups.

I think that may be the case....
Rnd 2 better be bigger.....

[Decepticon]

:mad: For f*ck's sake there better be enough to stock and not have such a shortage otherwise TRU really are f*ckups.

People are greedy and buy more than one. Should be limits on them. Especially if they are in the catalogue.

[kup]

Just spoke to the TRU on the Gold Coast, and they mentioned that MP Optimus will be in the next catalogue (not on sale, just promoting it), and was really annoyed that Head Office was only sending them, and most other stores, a small amount that didn't even last a day.
He even recommended that we call up Head Office to (complain) question their wisdom... or to see if the "toxic" unwanted elements of Transformers lately has contaminated retailers' decisions, in that they didn't want to risk having more shelf-warming expensive Transformers costing them money.
Unfortunately, the stores themselves are being hassled by disappointed customers, and missing out on sales, based on the over-conservative decision by Head Office.

I was also told that there might be more arriving to the stores over the next few days... so if you miss out, check again until Wednesday. If no more arrive by then, the next lot won't be until November (if my original source was correct about that shipment).

Goes to show that Hasbro's management of the overall line has been horrific in the last couple of years. People are not buying the line because they don't want Transformers, it was that the toys they were putting out on the shelf were simply bad and not worth the cost.

When a good toy is released, it sells.

[Defcon]

I guess the logical reason the initial stock toysrus stores recieve is conservatively small because they plan on promoting it in a catalogue later and want to keep plenty in reserve for that. Also its selling fast because 1. even at full price its going to move, because its still reasonable. 2. The discount voucher is a big motivator. 3 This toy was released by takara overseas for twice as much!! and nearly everyone that collects is highly anticipating its release.

If the toy was a leader class bumblebee repaint the demand would be close to nil.
When Masterpiece Grimlock was released, they had small quantities as well. But didn't move as quickly but did sell out. I can understand them not wanting to over order on something, they have to get it close to right.

It really sux that the shelves are filled with so many gimmicky products, really there needs to be more focus. Shelfwarming stuff can only poison the brand. If I was going off retail alone I would consider the brand dead!

[jazzcomp]

agree w/ #2.

[kup]

agree w/ #2.

I totally agree. As I said, everyone on the line at TrU (a big line) was using it to the point that the girl just scanned a photocopy she already had instead of the customer's as it was quicker.

[danny-boy]

Awesome customer service from toys r us. I bought MP OP on thursday night when they first hit shelves. I missed out on the coupon discount but went back today and they let me return the product and purchase again with the 25% discount. $112 is an awesome price. :)

[jazzcomp]

If they are being snapped up by scalpers, I'd have expected some to have been listed on ebay by now... but none were there when I just looked.
At least that's a good thing, if they are going to good homes (collectors/fans).

And be aware that there is supposed to be another shipment next month, if you miss out on this one.
I'm just surprised that ebay prices in the US is higher than RRP here in Oz. I'll take a wild guess since parra fair is coming up that Masterpiece OP will make a sighting there.

[To Punish & Enslave]

Ok so far I have found out that apparently 2 Optimus prime mp are at Norlunga tru. Way too far for me to travel. So far tpp and geops x still saying they should be arriving any day. I'm in the financial position to buy an extra 1 if any one is as keen as I am. I'm going to be looking at both ttp and geops x tru tomorrow.

[TheFallen]

It has finally hit SA. TRU at Gepps Cross had 6 but I grabbed one so there are 5 left. It feels like I have been waiting forever for these to finally hit

[griffin]

Still none showing up on ebay.AU at all since they were released last weekend... so at least they are not being scalped (yet).

[To Punish & Enslave]

If any one is keen I put one on hold in Adelaide and can no longer afford the second one I was going to buy for my son. Just had to spend $200 on my car. If any one keen the first person to inbox me will get the details.

[1orion2many]

Wrong State:(

[lone_rr]

i would love one if still available

[GoktimusPrime]

If you guys still haven't found one yet, try calling TRU head office and they can source one for you. That's what they told me when I was having trouble finding one.

[To Punish & Enslave]

i would love one if still available

Check your inbox

[Sky Shadow]

Ironically (considering how much I spend on Transformers online), a single Transformer would have to be pretty great before I'd pay $150 retail for it. This toy definitely isn't it.

[1AZRAEL1]

Ironically (considering how much I spend on Transformers online), a single Transformer would have to be pretty great before I'd pay $150 retail for it. This toy definitely isn't it.

That's why I got mine at $112 ;)

I wouldn't have paid $150 either.

[Barrel05]

sux we don't have tru in Tasmania

[The Scream Man]

I literally called every TRU in Sydney, both Canberra stores and Newcastle. They are saying there are no units left at all.

So...guess that's that. Hopefully they restock soon. Or else I guess Ill just have and hope they get more down the track. Or pay ebay prices.

Guess that's that.

[Tober]

I literally called every TRU in Sydney, both Canberra stores and Newcastle. They are saying there are no units left at all.

So...guess that's that. Hopefully they restock soon. Or else I guess Ill just have and hope they get more down the track. Or pay ebay prices.

Guess that's that.

Kinda sure it was stated that there are two shipments of MP Optimus. October and November. :)

Hassle TRU HQ about it.

Hang in there, and watch the boards. :cool:

[drahsrebu]

Went to aspley Tru today and they wouldn't sell me one till the catalogue comes out. They had none on the shelf, but had stock out back. Kinda sucks after driving for 5 hrs. Luckily that's not why I made the trip

[The Scream Man]

im told there are less than 400 units left in Australia to gt divided between the various stores

[Hursticon]

im told there are less than 400 units left in Australia to gt divided between the various stores

Wow, sounds like there wasn't a great deal of these produced - They seem to be selling really quickly Internationally too! :eek:

[Tallestblue]

As long as I get one, No-one gets hurt.

[lone_rr]

This is a decent price, if you dont have time or you miss out.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-TRU-EXCLUSIVE-MASTERPIECE-OPTIMUS-PRIME-TRANSFORMERS-GIFT-RECEIPT-INCLUDED-/190739838982?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2c68faf806#ht_2520wt_1166

[Trent]

This is a decent price, if you dont have time or you miss out.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-TRU-EXCLUSIVE-MASTERPIECE-OPTIMUS-PRIME-TRANSFORMERS-GIFT-RECEIPT-INCLUDED-/190739838982?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2c68faf806#ht_2520wt_1166

Wow. Sold already!

[jazzcomp]

As long as I get one, No-one gets hurt.
Have you got one yet? :confused:

Contacted Toys R Us Aus thru FB and told them that I was disappointed that I wasn't able to use the voucher due to MP OP being out of stock. Reported the difficulty in reserving toys because staff don't know what it was since it's new. And staff telling me that there wasn't any left when actually there was so I missed out.

They're response was that they didn't have a reservation policy. :eek: Asked for details and that they will investigate it. :cool: TRU chatswood should have sold me MP-OP then instead of pulling them off the shelves. :rolleyes:

Anyway, I responded with I'm fine with reservations. What I'm not ok with is telling me there's none, when there is actually stock. I just wanted to reserve so that I don't waste the long drive just to get a toy. I was hoping they'd offer me another 25% voucher and ensure that the next shipment would have enough supply. They responded in the afternoon 5:30pm and responded at 10pm.

Well, I don't think anything will happen with their investigation. But it doesn't hurt to vent :rolleyes: ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

TRU will hold toys for up to 48 hours. I called TRU Head office when I had a problem... there was a voice mail, and I left my name and number, and they did actually call me back. I'd much rather vent live to a person over the phone than in text.

[jazzcomp]

TRU will hold toys for up to 48 hours. I called TRU Head office when I had a problem... there was a voice mail, and I left my name and number, and they did actually call me back. I'd much rather vent live to a person over the phone than in text.
In contrast with this message verbatim -

Toys"R"Us Australia does not offer a reservation service. Can you please send us your preferred contact details, the store you visited and item you were after. Our Customer Service Team will investigate and follow up with you directly.

[Shirokaze]

I sent my wife to TRU Garden City today to check for Thundercracker. When she asked staff about it and showed them a picture of the boxed toy, they said they hadn't received stock of him, however MP Optimus would be in next week's catalogue. This is in line with what Griffin heard from Gold Coast TRU, so hopefully that means more stock on the way. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

[To Punish & Enslave]

Here tis $20 cheaper

[Trent]

Wollongong TRU has 3.

[jazzcomp]

Are they still scanning as $150 or at the catalogue price?

[Bidoofdude]

Not sure Jazzcomp. The catalogue is still up so I think so. I might put on on Christmas layby if I get the chance.

[Trent]

Catalogue price doesn't start until Wednesday.

[kup]

Catalogue price doesn't start until Wednesday.

Are they restocking? Otherwise it may be that they didn't think it would sell out this quickly before the catalogue.

[Trent]

Are they restocking? Otherwise it may be that they didn't think it would sell out this quickly before the catalogue.

My money's on this one.

[i_amtrunks]

they didn't think.

I believe that this verb group is synonymous with the noun group "Australian retail stores".

[Starscream77]

I'm just surprised that ebay prices in the US is higher than RRP here in Oz. I'll take a wild guess since parra fair is coming up that Masterpiece OP will make a sighting there.

Just checked out the collector fair at Panthers this morning and guess what I see ... MP Optimus for $299 !!!
I did however leave an impression on him when I told him he was an A**hole :D

[Trent]

Just checked out the collector fair at Panthers this morning and guess what I see ... MP Optimus for $299 !!!
I did however leave an impression on him when I told him he was an A**hole :D

You go girl!!!

Seriously though, that's pretty low. (him, not you. I would have said the same thing.)

[1AZRAEL1]

Just checked out the collector fair at Panthers this morning and guess what I see ... MP Optimus for $299 !!!
I did however leave an impression on him when I told him he was an A**hole :D

you'll get your chance to say it again, odds are he will have it at parra lol. what a prick. damn i hate scalpers.

[Hursticon]

you'll get your chance to say it again, odds are he will have it at parra lol. what a prick. damn i hate scalpers.

Especially because they prey on the obviously less informed :mad:, I wonder if it'll be the same guy who usually has a large, overpriced stall on the right side of the Parra Town Hall? ;)

[1AZRAEL1]

Especially because they prey on the obviously less informed :mad:, I wonder if it'll be the same guy who usually has a large, overpriced stall on the right side of the Parra Town Hall? ;)

Don't think it is, I think its the fella who has the way overly priced junkers and Euro G1 Skyquake and such.

[Hursticon]

Don't think it is, I think its the fella who has the way overly priced junkers and Euro G1 Skyquake and such.

Oh god, that guy IS even worse. :rolleyes::mad:

[The Scream Man]

Found one online for $180 shipped and decided to grab it and save myself some hassle.

[Kazza]

Just checked out the collector fair at Panthers this morning and guess what I see ... MP Optimus for $299 !!!
I did however leave an impression on him when I told him he was an A**hole :D

I would of made a scene if i saw that MP OP overpriced and attracted as many people as possible screaming scalper and rip off... done it before:rolleyes:

[jazzcomp]

Just checked out the collector fair at Panthers this morning and guess what I see ... MP Optimus for $299 !!!
I did however leave an impression on him when I told him he was an A**hole :D
Now we know why OP sold out so fast. :(

[AJ_Prime]

That's just crazy, you can get Takara version cheaper than that. Scalpers p!55 me off too, I would rather wait until it shows up online for a reasonable price (even if only slightly inflated from cost price here) than to hand over my cash to one of these predators. Yes, I understand they are just trying to make a living and are being capitalist about it however it is rather deflating for the collector who has been waiting for these arrivals for some time only for some opportunistic w4nk3r to remove the little stock there is from local retailers.

[crankcase76]

Penrith TRU might still have some as i picked mine up today, even thou i had put one on reserve and was told they could not find it.:confused: but they must still have some stocked as they produced one for me and said they were sitting out the back.:rolleyes:

[Lord_Zed]

Miranda Toy's R Us had Optimus back in stock on Saturday.

[kup]

Miranda Toy's R Us had Optimus back in stock on Saturday.

If it is last Saturday, that could potentially be a restock as the Saturday before there was only a couple left.

[jazzcomp]

If it is last Saturday, that could potentially be a restock as the Saturday before there was only a couple left.
how many saturdays before is that, kup?
The last sighting I remember is when those were sold out (during the voucher/coupon sale). Does that mean they have restocked twice?

I have a reservation for MP-10 being held till the sale on wednesday, thanks to my FB complaint. Was hoping that it'll be 25% off but am happy with what they've done and at least try to get me one..

[bowspearer]

Anyone who's interested in Newcastle, TRU Kotara have 4 of them.

[kup]

how many saturdays before is that, kup?
The last sighting I remember is when those were sold out (during the voucher/coupon sale). Does that mean they have restocked twice?

I have a reservation for MP-10 being held till the sale on wednesday, thanks to my FB complaint. Was hoping that it'll be 25% off but am happy with what they've done and at least try to get me one..

That was nearly 3 weeks ago now when the voucher first became active. That stock sold out and apparently there has been at least one restock since but after the voucher's time period ended.

[jazzcomp]

That was nearly 3 weeks ago now when the voucher first became active. That stock sold out and apparently there has been at least one restock since but after the voucher's time period ended.
I didn't know that. Thought it was sold out everywhere except Campbelltown. Wow, Miranda must be special :) since no one else seems to have restocked prior to this week's sale.

Got mine today thru TRU reservation. I tried to get another but guy said they probably didn't have any. It's an outright lie. They haven't displayed it yet and according to the delivery guy it's still in pallet from another guy who tried to get one this morning and most likely will be stocked early tomorrow morning.

Any sightings yet?

[The Scream Man]

Well, I had one reserved for me at chatswood toys r us for a friend of mine in hospital who couldn't get it himself. When I got here today, I found that a small Asian man (their description) named David had come here and claimed that the one with my name was reserved for him and must have gotten his name wrong. So he sniped it.

David if you post here: f__k you dude. You took a toy off a guy in hospital. Feel good about that.

Mods I apologize for swearing.

[jazzcomp]

Well, I had one reserved for me at chatswood toys r us for a friend of mine in hospital who couldn't get it himself. When I got here today, I found that a small Asian man (their description) named David had come here and claimed that the one with my name was reserved for him and must have gotten his name wrong. So he sniped it.

David if you post here: f__k you dude. You took a toy off a guy in hospital. Feel good about that.

Mods I apologize for swearing.
Sorry to hear bout that. That's the problem w/ not asking for ID & reservation over the phone.

I was afraid of the same thing happening that's why I grabbed it as soon as I can yesterday instead of a more convenient time for me.

[griffin]

Having trouble finding MP Optimus? Looks like there is a massive restock happening in America (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/prime-time-in-tulsa-toysrus-masterpiece-optimus-prime-starting-to-arrive-in-greater-numbers/26104/), and we are supposed to get another shipment here this month as well (so could be just as much of an increase).
But note that they had a $20 price increase on their second shipment.... so hopefully that doesn't happen here as well.

[Bidoofdude]

That's good, although I hope they don't mark it up. I haven't searched and TRUs yet.

[maxirod]

Not surprised by the price increase. RK has mentioned it already. Even toyshops from where I get them(both Msia and HK) have told me as well. Absolutely daylight robbery by Hasbro. Firstly release a smaller size deluxe without increasing its price. Now its both! Smaller and more expensive.

[lone_rr]

hey, found this ebay. works out to be 180.00 shipped to your door.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Optimus-Prime-Figure-w-Battle-Station-Trailer-Level-3-/290806248610?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43b56734a2&_uhb=1

[Bidoofdude]

The ebay's already gone. Just a reminder. All TRUs in Victoria are sold out. I was told this and got it confirmed. They won't get more until next catalogue, where I and others are guessing that there will be a price hike. I am very disappointed and have not been able to get my hands on one. I feel your pain for those who have missed out on the first run.

[Trent]

Hopefully they order so many they shelf warm and then the price will drop like on Roddy. :D

[Tober]

Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime is now available for $120 (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=15546036&prodFindSrc=search) + shipping from TRU USA, if it ships to Australia.

[AJ_Prime]

Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime is now available for $120 (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=15546036&prodFindSrc=search) + shipping from TRU USA, if it ships to Australia.

Damn, it was $99 when it first went up on their site.

[1AZRAEL1]

Well I am hoping if they do put a price increase on him here and he shelfwarms untold they drop the price back down.

[To Punish & Enslave]

Damn, it was $99 when it first went up on their site.

Mp prime wont ship to oz from tru american website. Thought I'd test and as going through the purchase the shipping add won't let u choose anything other than the United States. Tru t&c say "most items ship international " Guess mp prime is not on the list.

[SkyWarp91]

Is there going to be a later shipment with a decent stock size or will I have to bite the bullet and buy on eBay?

[GoktimusPrime]

Try calling TRU Head Office, explain to them how long you've been unsuccessfully trying to find this toy and ask if they can source the toy for you directly. Because they offered me this option when I contacted them about how much trouble I was having finding this toy.

[griffin]

Ask them if they are still getting in a November shipment (as they initially told me months ago), and see if they can say how many units they are getting, or if they can reserve one for you.

[jazzcomp]

try TRU FB as well. That's how I got mine.

[Freya]

I got mine from TRU in Northland Victoria, lucky it's was the last one they have, then try else where but no luck, They still have lot of MP Thundercracker for $79.95.

[Kazza]

I got mine from TRU in Northland Victoria, lucky it's was the last one they have, then try else where but no luck, They still have lot of MP Thundercracker for $79.95.

My friend is looking to pick up the MP TC, when did you see the lot of MP TC?

[Kazza]

Nevermind, friend just went and picked up one at northlands.

[Freya]

Last Satursday (10/11), when I pick up my MP TC and they still have 5 lefts.

[SkyWarp91]

I was going to call them but I couldn't be bothered to be honest - I already have the MP-04 masterpiece and I'm pretty happy with that. Went to TTP TRU and they removed the shelf tag for MP10 which suggests either of two things: it's a deleted line or that it won't be coming in for a while.

[De-Ceddy-Con]

Does anyone know if we'll see a re-stock? Or is that it for Aus?

[Ma5imu5]

Does anyone know if we'll see a re-stock? Or is that it for Aus?

Apparently there were sightings in one of the Sydney store yesterday so I guess they are restocking for Xmas.

[Bidoofdude]

I have emailed TRU and they have said that they will be getting 2 shipments in mid to late December. They said that they will be getting quite a bit for Xmas.

[Bidoofdude]

It seems that most states are getting plentiful amounts now. Won't be long until Vic stores are getting more, although I wish our TRUs were a little better in handling here. Still good news.:D

[Burn]

Cairns TRU had a couple of Optimus Primes, Rodimus and Thundercrackers.

[maxirod]

OMG...TC sighted in Cairns...and the TRU sale is over :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

Ask the store to send some down to Brisbane...

[Jetfire in the sky]

Wife just got my MP Prime from Townsville TRU for my birthday. Items must have just arrived today because they got it from out the back and looked very casefresh. There was no price or space for them on the shelves.

[Meangreen]

I take it these things are loooooooong gone from shops around the lucky country?

[lj7369]

Affirmative.
They were hard to come by in November.
Sorry man.

[Trent]

Best bet is to contact TRU head office and see if they can locate one for you.

Don't like your chances though.

[Bidoofdude]

TRU head office can't help, I'm afraid. There's barely any left, I think. Maybe like 2-3 in NSW or QLD but that's all, I think.
Join the club. :(

[Meangreen]

Thanks for the response.

I'm going to tell my self that either hasbro or takara will want to milk the mold as much as they can and we might get a new release in a few years time. It's taught me not to sleep on Masterpiece when I have the money to secure them at least. Sideswipe's part of that list too...

[DarkHyren]

For anyone that is still hunting down MP Prime I located a small cache located at Toys R Us Bankstown NSW.
As of posting there should still be 4 left, they are hidden out the back, you just have to ask for them ;)
Or if anyone needs it I might be able to go on a small mission to acquire another, just shoot me a PM.

[Bidoofdude]

Darn. Got my hopes up.:( NSW.:mad::p

[ons]

I was hoping to start my MP collection with Optimus but I haven't had any luck locating it in any Perth TRU :(

[1orion2many]

I think we had the one of the lowest release numbers across Australia not that's saying much as the release numbers were pretty abysmal in all states :(

[Tropisetron]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11255&mode=retail

Looks like Takara is up for another restock of MP10 -

Hopefully it'll bring secondary market's price down

[Jaisun]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11255&mode=retail

Looks like Takara is up for another restock of MP10 -

Hopefully it'll bring secondary market's price down

Finger's crossed =o)

[Sinnertwin]

$300? Phwooaaar
What's that all about? :eek:

[Bidoofdude]

It's the Japanese version. It cost $300 in Japan. (you know, because it's Takara:p)

[Sinnertwin]

It's the Japanese version. It cost $300 in Japan. (you know, because it's Takara:p)

:D i only remember paying $200 +/- for him.

Spoke to TRU today, there are 9 Hasbro MP's in the country. Two of them at Bankstown, NSW, according to their systems. SKN 425354.

[Bidoofdude]

I wonder where the other 7 are. (PLEASE MY AREA!!!!:eek::eek::p)

[Ae-Evolution]

I don't remember, are they $150 or $100 each?

[lj7369]

I wonder where the other 7 are. (PLEASE MY AREA!!!!:eek::eek::p)

definately not tru pacific fair (gold coast)

[lj7369]

I don't remember, are they $150 or $100 each?
definately 150

[Bidoofdude]

I'm in the Melbourne (vic) area, so I hope somewhere has it.:o

[ons]

Pretty sure Perth has no stock. I called all 4 stores and asked if they had MP Optimus. I didn't quote the skn number tho..

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I din't realise we had 4 TRU in Perth! Good work!.

I never saw any anywhere, and I frequented 3 stores on my travels . Morley, Innaloo and Joodalup.

[Bidoofdude]

DarkHyren, there wouldn't happen to be any left, would there?
Not definitely buying, but it would be appreciated.:o;)

[DarkHyren]

DarkHyren, there wouldn't happen to be any left, would there?
Not definitely buying, but it would be appreciated.:o;)Well, if Sinnertwin's intel is correct there are still two left (wonder who bought the other two? there were four left when I was last there :confused:) in Bankstown.
I might be going there in the morning to try and pick up one for another member so I can do some recon.
Pity I don't have internet on my phone or I could post my findings and get updates :/
If funds and stock permits I'll get a spare, but no promises to anyone...

edit: didn't end up going, will look at going tomorrow instead

[Wheelie]

Was it confirmed banks town had two mps?

[Sinnertwin]

Was it confirmed banks town had two mps?

The young lady at the desk told me that they were kept in their stockroom and not on the shelves the last time i asked

[Jaisun]

The young lady at the desk told me that they were kept in their stockroom and not on the shelves the last time i asked

Are these already spoken for, or is there a possibility to get some much appreciated assistance in acquiring one of these and posted to SA...? I know it's a long shot, but worth asking... =oP

[Trent]

Are these already spoken for, or is there a possibility to get some much appreciated assistance in acquiring one of these and posted to SA...? I know it's a long shot, but worth asking... =oP

Best bet is to call them.

[DarkHyren]

Are these already spoken for, or is there a possibility to get some much appreciated assistance in acquiring one of these and posted to SA...? I know it's a long shot, but worth asking... =oPI can give them a call on Wednesday and if they still have 2 in stock (already promised one to another member if they still have them) I can go get them.
I didn't end up going last week as planned so I have no idea what stock levels are like.

[Wheelie]

Called Bankstown, sold out Australia wide. The ones held in the office were sent to another store that got burnt down to satisfy customers that had them on laybuy.

[lj7369]

Guess that's game then....

[Bidoofdude]

What's stupid is, I've been waiting months for TRU Northlands to bring one in- they extra-specially promised.:(
Guess who I don't like now...:p:(

[DarkHyren]

I'll still give them a call on Wednesday just in case it was a bad April fools joke lol :p
Still it's not outside the realm of possibility as the Mackay store in QLD burned down last November, just wondering why they would have waited so long to do the transfer.
Well if true I hope they are going to nice new homes, and apologies to those that asked I have a look for them.

[ons]

Kind of you to offer for others man.

My search continues.

[blackie]

I'm assuming the aftermarket prices for these have risen quite high then?
Considering your all scrapping to get the last few in the country?

[Wheelie]

Yep, one sold on eBay today for $207.50 plus postage, opened but used for display only.

[blackie]

wow i dont even remember what i paid for mine, a mate got it from me from TRU

maybe i should just flog it off, considering its still misb XD

[Bidoofdude]

You should open him. I hear he's great!:D:(

[Ploughmans Lunch]

I hear he's great!:D:(

Oh stop this would you.

[Bidoofdude]

I kid, I kid... :p

[lancalot]

well the mp10B just got release overseas , no trailer , but he black and red!!:eek: how cool that ....if you can get him fairly cheap you should ...
One thing i didnt know was that his matrix is diecast!!:eek::eek: (drop it on a glass table and found out that way :p)i wonder if the mp10 is too?...:confused: i have to check later

[lj7369]

well the mp10B just got release overseas , no trailer , but he black and red!!:eek: how cool that ....if you can get him fairly cheap you should ...
One thing i didnt know was that his matrix is diecast!!:eek::eek: (drop it on a glass table and found out that way :p)i wonder if the mp10 is too?...:confused: i have to check later

It most certainly is.