TRU MP Soundwave & A/Storm prices and codes

[Sinnertwin]

Hey all,

Below are the confirmed prices, codes and quantities for the soon to be released MP Soundwave and Acid Storm figures

Soundwave:
$149.99
SKN: 441600 (this is the items individual code in TRU systems, what you need to quote when asking)
Quantity to be released: 600 across 35 stores

Acid Storm:
$99.99
SKN: 441589
Quantity to be released: 400 across 35 stores

Now, keep in mind that every store isn't going to get the same amounts. Individual store amounts have not been supplied as yet.
Happy hunting

Currently scheduled for a November release
Image on TRU website is of the Takara version. Hasbro release has a yellow visor & includes 5 cassettes.

[lj7369]

Do we know how soon?:p

[Sinnertwin]

Mid July to September, from what I've read. Couldn't get an exact date for release, hence the omission :)

[ILikeSoundwave]

Hasbro told me we should start seeing them late June.

[lj7369]

Mid July to September, from what I've read. Couldn't get an exact date for release, hence the omission :)

thats cool, i just needed to know when i was going to dig out the credit card.
couple of months to save.

[Sinnertwin]

Once I get 100% confirmation from TRU as to the release dates I'll spread the word

[Starscream77]

Good info, thanks Sinner

[Hursticon]

Excellent information indeed, thank you very much Sinnertwin ;):cool: - I just hope that the scalpers don't see this thread. :o

[Trent]

Thanks for the info dude.

But $100 for Acid Storm???:eek: That's $20 more than Thundercracker! That paint job must be REALLY good.

[Skullcruncher]

600 over 35 stores, my maths is pretty bad but thats over 15 per store? Hopefully that would suffice for everyone who wants one.

[ILikeSoundwave]

I'll probably get both on sight, if my local TRU even gets them, they were really slow with their MPs last year.

[lj7369]

Hope we all have better luck this time around. mp10 nightmare again??

[DarkHyren]

I know with almost missing out on MP Optimus due to passing him up when I first saw him that I'll be grabbing Soundwave as soon as he's released.
I knew the price on Soundwave but Acid Storm is $20 more then Thundercracker?
Well I'll probably still get him anyway, better to pay $20 more then to regret not getting him and to pay $50+ more after the fact...

[kaiden]

as long as acid storm looks like the mockup photos i'll be happy but if he has any of that disgusting grey plastic they used for thundercracker... i'll probably return it.

[Tober]

Thanks for the info Sinnertwin. :)

Do we know how many MP Primes and Thundercrackers there were, for comparison? :confused:

[Sinnertwin]

Thanks for the info Sinnertwin. :)

Do we know how many MP Primes and Thundercrackers there were, for comparison? :confused:

I'll get back to you on that. I'm also interested to find out

[lancalot]

That should be the half yearly sale on when they are released ? wishful thinking :D well i marked it down to go to TRU at the end of june and bug them about it! But i guess every here will also as well right!?
Can we arrange a preorder for the forum with a bulk buy or something like that ? save them the hassle of everyone ringing them that week and every other week untill it come in !!:)

[Jaisun]

Excellent information indeed, thank you very much Sinnertwin ;):cool: - I just hope that the scalpers don't see this thread. :o

Grrrrrrrrrrr, scalpers... -.- Yeah dude, you TOTALLY need those 8 MP-10's in your trolley... I think lots of naughty, naughty words when it comes to scalpers, but anyhoo, adding my thanks for the info Sinnertwin, I will be sure try and not "miss out" (ie. scalped) on both like I did with OP and TC. I got no beef with forumers who get a couple so they can do the MISB + Displayable thing, but 8 in one trolley of a guy I know isn't a local forumer, you know he ain't getting them for his buddies...




Grrr....

[Kazza]

Thanks sinner for the info, time to get out the old tent and camp out my local TRU:p

[1AZRAEL1]

Big thanks sinner for the info. A good idea of when we should be looking for them.

[liegeprime]

Sweet!, gives my bank account time to replenish, though given the choice, Ill pick Acid Storm first if I spot him, because I already have the Takara version of SOundwave, best to leave him next so others can get one - and I don't mean those miserable, SOB scalpers.:mad:

[GoktimusPrime]

Acid Storm bought on site! Even at $100, it's still cheaper than that fershlugginer MP Sunstorm! :rolleyes:

[Koroboo]

Nice work, I love all your guys at this forum that dig this cool information up for slackers and/or newbies like myself :D

Thanks!

Definitely keeping my eye out for both of these... now to justify this as a present to myself to the wife :rolleyes:

[BigTransformerTrev]

I live 5 hours away from the nearest TRU. Any idea if the Aussie TRU will let you either reserve Soundwave or order him online? Otherwise will have to rely on big city mates to find it for me, like the last Masterpiece Prime.

I think they are underestimating how quickly Soundwave will dissapear from the shelves. I know at least 3 mates of mine that don't collect Transformers except for about 1 a decade, yet are foaming at the mouth to get this figure! Next to Prime, I think Soundwave is the most recognized and popular character to the general populace from our era. Everyone always goes "Who was the tape deck dude with the cassette guys? He was cool!"

[liegeprime]

Nice work, I love all your guys at this forum that dig this cool information up for slackers and/or newbies like myself :D

Thanks!

Definitely keeping my eye out for both of these... now to justify this as a present to myself to the wife :rolleyes:

hmmm don't think that would work though, if she dawdles and uhhms and aahhhs before deciding that it is a great gift for you... by that time it's already been scalped :eek:. best make it a gift , FOR YOURSELF by YOU hehehehe. She can get you the upcoming MPs instead heheh. Or you split it, you get Soundwave and she gets acid storm FOR you ;)

[Koroboo]

Oh I meant convincing her before the arrival date, have a bit of time for that I hope :)

And of course it's going to be me from me, she's not going to buy it.:p

[ons]

Cheers for the update, Sinner. I'm looking forward to this MP figure!

[1orion2many]

Do we have figures for the MP-10 release to compare with this release so we can see if it's going to be a mad dash:rolleyes:

[i_amtrunks]

Thanks for the info Sinnertwin, sounds like a good amount, even averaged out evenly amongst the stores!

[reillyd]

Grrrrrrrrrrr, scalpers... -.- Yeah dude, you TOTALLY need those 8 MP-10's in your trolley... I think lots of naughty, naughty words when it comes to scalpers, but anyhoo, adding my thanks for the info Sinnertwin, I will be sure try and not "miss out" (ie. scalped) on both like I did with OP and TC. I got no beef with forumers who get a couple so they can do the MISB + Displayable thing, but 8 in one trolley of a guy I know isn't a local forumer, you know he ain't getting them for his buddies...




Grrr....

I *wish* TRU had 10 MP's. We only got 4 or 5.

[Skript]

The 4 month countdown is on

Still waiting to see if PRID Magnus is coming..

[Ultra Mackness]

Thanks Sinnertwin for the info, hopefully everyone who's after one will get one this time.


Acid Storm bought on site! Even at $100, it's still cheaper than that fershlugginer MP Sunstorm! :rolleyes:

A stab in the dark, but did you get "fershlugginer" from the novelisation of Spaceballs?

[Bidoofdude]

Thanks Sinnertwin. I hope we can all get one. Fingers crossed I'll get one of those 30 Soundwaves.
I might get Acid Storm if I see him.:cool::)

[Sinnertwin]

Thanks for the info Sinnertwin. :)

Do we know how many MP Primes and Thundercrackers there were, for comparison? :confused:

554 units for Optimus
288 units for Thundercracker. Which reminds me, 2 units on systems at Erina, NSW.

MP's SW and AC will also be packed two per case.

[Kazza]

Hmm i do wonder why they ship less mp seekers? IMO it was harder to find TC not to say OP was not hard to find as well.

[Sinnertwin]

Hmm i do wonder why they ship less mp seekers? IMO it was harder to find TC not to say OP was not hard to find as well.

I'd be inclined to say popularity. OP is the flagship character of the franchise & everybody loves the cassette fellow. Could also be the feedback based on previous seeker sales

[Tober]

554 units for Optimus
288 units for Thundercracker. Which reminds me, 2 units on systems at Erina, NSW.

MP's SW and AC will also be packed two per case.

Hmmm... Interesting, similar number of Soundwave to Prime and 112 more Acid Storm than Thundercracker.

Thanks for the numbers. :)

I'm a bit unsure of what you mean by the case numbers tho. "Two per case" would give an equal number of each, but your opening post states 600 SW to 400 AS...:confused: Or does it mean that there are cases of two for each of them.

It would be difficult for TRU to be able to establish what MPs will move. Prime, Starscream, Thundercracker and Grimlock went fast. Ghost Starscream was overpriced and Rodimus went on clearance for $40,

[Sinnertwin]

:o Each case will contain two units of their respective toys. In that respect we're looking at 300 cases of SW over 35 stores, which means uneven distribution.

[Bidoofdude]

Darn. Hope they actually get most of them on the shelves this time, with even placement.:(

[Ploughmans Lunch]

I dont get much of a chance to toy hunt so if anyone is keen to help out in melbourne when these come out it'd be really appreciated!

[Hursticon]

Thank you again Sinnertwin for your continued sharing of very valuable information, considerably helpful indeed. ;):cool:

[Sinnertwin]

Release date info
Just got off the phone to TRU H/O & was informed that there will be a slight delay.
Release dates have been pushed back to "early to mid June".

[Koroboo]

Can't wait! Thanks for the continued updates.

[gantz]

Release date info
Just got off the phone to TRU H/O & was informed that there will be a slight delay.
Release dates have been pushed back to "early to mid June".

Nice one! Thanks heaps :)

[Bidoofdude]

Yeah. Thanks a lot dude.:cool::D

[danny-boy]

Pushed back to early-mid June? That's earlier than what I thought. Thanks for the info sinnertwin.

[zs96742]

Thanks, hope I can secure a soundwave.

[ons]

It's not too far off now, we're already in April! Cheers sinner, you're a champ.

[Bidoofdude]

Yeah, doesn't seem like too long now.:cool:
I just realised that Voyager Blitzwing and Springer come out this month!:eek::o

[Sinnertwin]

Yeah, doesn't seem like too long now.:cool:
I just realised that Voyager Blitzwing and Springer come out this month!:eek::o

Preordered online. Unlikely we're going to get them here

[Bidoofdude]

Actually, I think we will get them here, seeing as it's the 30th Anniversary Theme and all, but you never know. ;)
That is extremely cheap though! Good deal for both. :D:cool:

[GoktimusPrime]

A stab in the dark, but did you get "fershlugginer" from the novelisation of Spaceballs?
Ya know... I've never really thought about it, but I think you're right!
I read Spaceballs waaaaaaay back in 1987. Read it before I ever saw the movie, which would've been a year or two later when I rented it on VHS. I guess it just stuck in my mind and I've been using it for so long that I completely forgot about where I got it from! :o

But yeah, the book is highly santised and I didn't even know it had any swear words in it until after I watched the film. But it was still massively funny and made me laugh my butt off. ;)
"Who made that man a gunner?!"
"I did sir, he's my cousin!"
"Who is he?"
"He's an Idiot, sir."
"I know that, what's his name?"
"That is his name, sir. Idiot, Major Idiot."
"And his cousin?"
"He's an Idiot, too, sir. Gunner's-mate, 1st Class, Philip Idiot."
"How many Idiots we got on this ship, anyhow?"
"YO!"
"I knew it. I'm surrounded by Idiots. Keep firing, Idiots!"
:D

[drahsrebu]

I live 5 hours away from the nearest TRU. Any idea if the Aussie TRU will let you either reserve Soundwave or order him online? Otherwise will have to rely on big city mates to find it for me, like the last Masterpiece Prime.

I think they are underestimating how quickly Soundwave will dissapear from the shelves. I know at least 3 mates of mine that don't collect Transformers except for about 1 a decade, yet are foaming at the mouth to get this figure! Next to Prime, I think Soundwave is the most recognized and popular character to the general populace from our era. Everyone always goes "Who was the tape deck dude with the cassette guys? He was cool!"

Really appreciate the heads up sinnertwin.

I'm in the same boat as you BTT, might try and plan some hols around that time and make a special trip, I don't want to miss out again.

[bassbot]

Very excited for this figure. Layby's r easy at toys r us yeah?

[Bidoofdude]

Have any TRUs accepted any requests to put one aside yet for Soundwave? :confused:
I might try sometime next week at my TRU. :cool:

[Sinnertwin]

Very excited for this figure. Layby's r easy at toys r us yeah?

I don't know if they have conventional layby's, but they did have something where if you spend over a certain amount you take it home & they deduct payments from you. Cant remember the full T&C's

[DarkHyren]

I don't know if they have conventional layby's, but they did have something where if you spend over a certain amount you take it home & they deduct payments from you. Cant remember the full T&C'sI asked about that last time I was in store, they don't do it any more.
Now they have a similar type of layby system as everyone else, terms and conditions are below.


Lay-Buy Terms and Conditions

- A non refundable Administration Fee of $10.00 will be charged for each Lay-Buy
- A minimum transaction value of $200, not including the Administration Fee, is required in order to create a Lay-Buy
- A minimum deposit of 10% of the total of the Lay-Buy is required
- Regular payments must be made fortnightly or weekly as part of the Lay-Buy payment plan
- Lay-Buy payment plans can be 8 to 24 weeks in length, choose between online payment or in person at any Toys"R"Us store in Australia
- A $2.90 Service Fee will be charged for each Lay-Buy per month. This allows you access to the Certegy site and online payment option. This monthly Fee is non refundable.
- Your Lay-Buy must be collected by the due date
- Toys"R"Us have the right to cancel your Lay-Buy without notice if you become 21 days in arrears
- Individual items may not be separated from a Lay-Buy parcel
- Toys"R"Us do not accept Amex or Diners card for Lay-Buy
- Toys"R"Us have the right to store your Lay-Buy off site
- Final payment must always be made at the store the Lay-Buy was created at
- Prior to final payment, 5 working days notice is required for parcel collection. - Please contact your Toys”R”Us store to arrange a parcel pick up date.
- Photo ID is needed when you commence a Lay-Buy, cancel a Lay-Buy or finalise a Lay-Buy.

[Sinnertwin]

Cheers for the update, DH

[bassbot]

Yeah guys thanks for the info. $200 minimum, early Christmas shopping!

[Krayt]

The layby is done by an external company, and from what I've seen the stores HATE it....

Wifey and i wanted to layby the babies cot and carseat when we were expecting, so they could store and I pick up when needed.... They gave a 20% discount if I skipped the layby and took it there and then

[Sinnertwin]

They gave a 20% discount if I skipped the layby and took it there and then

I'm going to try that out when i go to purchase these two ;)
Just got of the blower, unfortunately no updates as to delivery dates or store quantities.

[Bidoofdude]

Wrote down the SKN and the numbers of all nearby TRU stores. I shall retrieve the masterpiece this time! :cool:;)


(Determined)

[GoktimusPrime]

Start putting cash aside now... then when it comes out just buy it straight. :)

[crankcase76]

Geez, i hope we will get some up here at the Riff as well, i'm going to be checking in regularly with my TRU so i don't miss out.:eek::D

[ons]

I've got my credit card ready

[1AZRAEL1]

Geez, i hope we will get some up here at the Riff as well, i'm going to be checking in regularly with my TRU so i don't miss out.:eek::D

If you go there and see them, grab me both, or if you can't, lemme know so i go out there straight away lol

[Starscream77]

If you go there and see them, grab me both, or if you can't, lemme know so i go out there straight away lol

I will be on paternity leave during June so if they come out i will be straight on them, if we all keep watch on the Riff we surely wont miss them

[1AZRAEL1]

I will be on paternity leave during June so if they come out i will be straight on them, if we all keep watch on the Riff we surely wont miss them

Between you two, yea we shouldn't miss them. I don't go toy shopping much anymore.

[Kazza]

I reckon it'll be a good idea to bulk buy most/all and hold for other members on the board. I intend to do so at Northlands TRU.

[Grimscream]

Just wish TRU Australia would allow preorders like TRU Japan on Acid Storm. It was one of the most humiliating, annoying and time wasting efforts I have ever gone through to find Prime and Thundercracker.

I suggested they do a preorder similar to how they did it for the Skylanders Giants game, and just got a generic vague response back. I really hope the scalper in my area who bought up 6 at at time gets his hand (head) jammed in his car door.

[Krayt]

I reckon it'll be a good idea to bulk buy most/all and hold for other members on the board. I intend to do so at Northlands TRU.

Don't do that man!!! I'll miss out!

[Demonac]

I reckon it'll be a good idea to bulk buy most/all and hold for other members on the board. I intend to do so at Northlands TRU.

I'll try and do the same at Highpoint (if I find any).
Who wants one?

[Koroboo]

I'm around Parramatta (and should still be by the time these come out if it's not delayed any further), I managed to grab both a TC and OP last time, so I will see what's available there again this time when they're available.

Pre-orders would be awesome though.

[Omega Metro]

I reckon it'll be a good idea to bulk buy most/all and hold for other members on the board. I intend to do so at Northlands TRU.

And this is why people can never find them.:mad:

[Demonac]

And this is why people can never find them.:mad:

I think this would be a good way for people on the forum to get them. We beat the scalpers at their own game. Any that don't find a home can be returned to the shop.

I would have been happy if a local member had bought up all the MP Primes at TRU and then offered them here...maybe then I'd have one.

[Kazza]

Don't do that man!!! I'll miss out!

Like I said, bulk buy and hold for people like you, no profit gained, just save us the trouble of finding it in store.


And this is why people can never find them.:mad:

I never even saw MP TC in TRU, would of been good if someone bought me one and held it for me.


I think this would be a good way for people on the forum to get them. We beat the scalpers at their own game. Any that don't find a home can be returned to the shop.

I would have been happy if a local member had bought up all the MP Primes at TRU and then offered them here...maybe then I'd have one.

+1

[swoop]

Don't do that man!!! I'll miss out!

I will too. There's not even any point trying to reserve one. I tried to do that with prime and thundercracker and when they arrived in store neither we're put aside for me and I only got prime because I happened to come across it in store

[Krayt]

The problem is living in a world of credit, where the peice still being in store helps me more than picking up from a board member

[Bidoofdude]

I'll try and do the same at Highpoint (if I find any).
Who wants one?
I definitely want a Soundwave, if you could. I am not able to travel to shops very often and I would greatly appreciate it. :D:cool:

[bassbot]

Is there a firm-ish release for mp soundy?!?

[Sinnertwin]

Is there a firm-ish release for mp soundy?!?

Funny you should ask. I spoke to TRU again this afternoon and there wasn't anything new to add. Stock still hasn't been allocated to stores. Still looks like an "early to mid June" release as told to me a while back. They weren't able to commit to a date.

[Ultra Mackness]

It's getting pretty close though!

Excitement level rising!! :D

[Bidoofdude]

Really pumped for this. I'm so excited and determined to get my hands on one. :D;)

[bassbot]

Funny you should ask. I spoke to TRU again this afternoon and there wasn't anything new to add. Stock still hasn't been allocated to stores. Still looks like an "early to mid June" release as told to me a while back. They weren't able to commit to a date.

Poop! Heh cheers for the response. I'm sure between all of us on the lookout we should find out quickly once it is confirmed or on shelves!

[XMan]

Absolutely cant wait for Soundwave :D

[janda the red]

It's getting pretty close though!

Excitement level rising!! :D

oh yeah... cannot wait!!! :D

[danny-boy]

How are we getting this next month, and the yanks reckon their getting it at xmas? Is that correct or is someone off with the date?

[CBratron]

How are we getting this next month, and the yanks reckon their getting it at xmas? Is that correct or is someone off with the date?

Sounds good to me. If we miss it, there'll be a second chance online later in the year.

[ILikeSoundwave]

Ok, Ok Calm down, Deep Breaths, Calm, Calm. OMMMMGGGGGGG
http://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers/w1/i1181150/
He should be here very soon because TRU had G2 Bruticus on their website and a day later he was found in store.

[kup]

Any 15% off vouchers around?

[Sinnertwin]

Ok, Ok Calm down, Deep Breaths, Calm, Calm. OMMMMGGGGGGG
http://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers/w1/i1181150/
He should be here very soon because TRU had G2 Bruticus on their website and a day later he was found in store.

Just rang my friend who manages a store and he checked. Not available yet, still awaiting stock allocation from what i was told

[Trent]

So what's the to with ordering online? Is it based off store stock or does the online store have its own allocation?

[5FDP]

Ok, Ok Calm down, Deep Breaths, Calm, Calm. OMMMMGGGGGGG
http://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers/w1/i1181150/
He should be here very soon because TRU had G2 Bruticus on their website and a day later he was found in store.

I thought the TRU version came with a yellow visor and all the cassettes :confused: Not that I'm really following this as I have the Takara version.

[UltraMarginal]

Ok, Ok Calm down, Deep Breaths, Calm, Calm. OMMMMGGGGGGG
http://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers/w1/i1181150/
He should be here very soon because TRU had G2 Bruticus on their website and a day later he was found in store.



Just rang my friend who manages a store and he checked. Not available yet, still awaiting stock allocation from what i was told

Either way I'm stopping past TRU tomorrow night to check. :eek:


Any 15% off vouchers around?
It's a nice thought but I'm not going to put off getting it if I see it on the off chance there might be a discount before they all sell out.

[Sinnertwin]

I thought the TRU version came with a yellow visor and all the cassettes :confused: Not that I'm really following this as I have the Takara version.

More than likely just a placeholder image until they get actual product photos.

[ILikeSoundwave]

Rang TRU Liverpool......................................... ..............nothing:(

[Lint]

More than likely just a placeholder image until they get actual product photos.

Which is strange because they seem to have correct product photos of Acid Storm.

[kaiden]

SKN: 441600

Transformers Masterpiece Soundwave Collectable.

Masterpiece Soundwave includes Laserbeak and be capable of carrying up to 3 cassettes!

Transforms into boombox.

this is the description.... wha?

[Sinnertwin]

this is the description.... wha?

Getting clarification of this through TRU H/O. They've told me that Hasbro supply images and descriptions. We'll wait and see

[Bumbleb33]

Just called TRU Cannington and Innaloo, unfortunately the moment I made mention to "Masterpiece" both attendants at the two stores instantly responded "We have sold out of Masterpiece Transformers and we will not be getting any-more", evidently responding to a likely constant stream of people calling about MP10. Talking further with the attendant at Innaloo I advised that I understood that 2012 MPs had sold out but was actually referring to 2013 items "Soundwave" and "Acid Storm" to this he responded "We don't have those in stock".

[Koroboo]

Mm... that Acid Storm colour scheme looks badass.

[The_Damned]

so does that mean you can order them online?

[Bidoofdude]

Why does he have a red visor? :confused:;)

Hope he'll be up soon. Super excited! :cool::D

[Sinnertwin]

so does that mean you can order them online?

And where will the stock be allocated from? At this stage it's still 600 units across the board, one would assume that that's where they'd be getting it. Unless there's another order in the pipeline. Interesting.

[Kazza]

Now, i'm not certain about online purchases, just clicking either acidstorm or soundwave, "not available online, find a store"

[Bidoofdude]

It says online soon though, which raises the question. ;):confused:

[AJ_Prime]

It's so close you can almost touch it! Excitement level: Off the scale!

[ons]

Just called TRU Cannington and Innaloo, unfortunately the moment I made mention to "Masterpiece" both attendants at the two stores instantly responded "We have sold out of Masterpiece Transformers and we will not be getting any-more", evidently responding to a likely constant stream of people calling about MP10. \

Yep guilty, I would be part of that stream of people lol.

[Bumbleb33]

Yep guilty, I would be part of that stream of people lol.

If you don't ask you don't find, keep looking mate it's a great piece and worth tracking down. Try TRU Joondalup they had a couple last time I was there.

[kup]

Weird that we haven't seen any actual toy pics though. He could be pink for all we know :p

I am hoping for the 15% off voucher since I only want this for the tapes due to my Laserbeak fiasco. However the voucher would be nice to have prior but will not risk it selling out for it.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Just called TRU Cannington and Innaloo, unfortunately the moment I made mention to "Masterpiece" both attendants at the two stores instantly responded "We have sold out of Masterpiece Transformers and we will not be getting any-more", evidently responding to a likely constant stream of people calling about MP10. Talking further with the attendant at Innaloo I advised that I understood that 2012 MPs had sold out but was actually referring to 2013 items "Soundwave" and "Acid Storm" to this he responded "We don't have those in stock".

They are fricken useless!

[5FDP]

Weird that we haven't seen any actual toy pics though. He could be pink for all we know :p

Having all the shitty cassettes and a yellow visor doesn't tempt me in the slightest however a Marvel comic accurate Soundwave (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/thumb/a/ac/SoundwaveTFUMarvel.jpg/300px-SoundwaveTFUMarvel.jpg) would be something I would buy regardless of the fact that I own the Takara version :cool:

[GoktimusPrime]

^+1 :)

[Paulbot]

Having all the shitty cassettes and a yellow visor doesn't tempt me in the slightest however a Marvel comic accurate Soundwave (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/thumb/a/ac/SoundwaveTFUMarvel.jpg/300px-SoundwaveTFUMarvel.jpg) would be something I would buy regardless of the fact that I own the Takara version :cool:

Make it so

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6870g4mae1qbguy1o1_400.jpg

[ohmic12]

Sweet just hope i can get my hands on acidstorm before they run out:)

[Sinnertwin]

TRU have responded. The details on their website are incorrect. Soundwave will come with 5 cassettes.

[Koroboo]

Thanks Sinner for your continued updates :)

Really wishing I could somehow preorder and guarantee me some sweet TFs ><

[Trent]

TRU have responded. The details on their website are incorrect. Soundwave will come with 5 cassettes.

Thanks dude. You're a champ!

Now the really important question: When…

[CBratron]

Ok, Ok Calm down, Deep Breaths, Calm, Calm. OMMMMGGGGGGG
http://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers/w1/i1181150/
He should be here very soon because TRU had G2 Bruticus on their website and a day later he was found in store.

Will be checking every day from now until I get him.

[AJ_Prime]

I phoned TRU in Joondalup today to ask about the MP Soundwave and spoke to the manager of the section. She said that they haven't even hit the warehouse yet but they are in the system so to phone back in a week or so and check again.

[lee]

Thanks for that AJ Prime. I was going to go in to TRU Joondalup tonight and find out, no need to anymore.

[Ae-Evolution]

I'll try and do the same at Highpoint (if I find any).
Who wants one?

I call dibs.

[ons]

Try TRU Joondalup they had a couple last time I was there.

I called all the Perth TRU stores a few months back and none of em had MP10

[griffin]

TRU have responded. The details on their website are incorrect. Soundwave will come with 5 cassettes.

Their website says this - "Masterpiece Soundwave includes Laserbeak and be capable of carrying up to 3 cassettes!"

Which is correct, as Soundwave holds 3 cassettes in his chest. It's not saying that the boxset will come with 3 cassettes. Also, since it says "includes Laserbeak", it could be interpreted in two ways - 'only includes Laserbeak', OR, 'includes among other items Laserbeak'.
Since we already know that it is the latter from the earlier report from TRU, we shouldn't get too worried about a website listing that is kept as brief as possible, leaving out a lot of details.

[Kapryiath]

the pictures on there website are of the takara version? i thought hasbro was having yellow eyes?

[Bidoofdude]

It's a mistake. Sinnertwin confirmed that for us.

I'd also like second dibs for Highpoint, if someone could do it.

[Sinnertwin]

Why Hasbro failed to mention the fact he has 5 cassettes included to further enhance the play value is anybodys guess. Personally, i wouldve liked to have seen a three word spiel like "includes 5 casettes!" etc to tie-in with his storage feature.
Perhaps they'll update their site with actual in-hand images soon to reflect it.

[lancalot]

Man i cant wait to get acid storm ....Why they just teasing us!!

[ILikeSoundwave]

I have literally been at my TRU 3 days in a row! Why?:D

[lancalot]

I wonder if it going to be release online first or retail?...
Have you actually ask ILikeSoundwave ...the manager there when they expecting the shipment?

[Cat]

I hope it's not out for a few more weeks.

I just spent the money I'd put away for Soundwave, on some Robot Heroes hardcopies. Typical.

[Kazza]

Spoke to a clerk at Northlands TRU about these, she told me honestly, that they don't actually know even with the info on their database. She said it may or may not be in storage already, but they won't know until they open the boxes and find it physically there.

[Sinnertwin]

Spoke to a clerk at Northlands TRU about these, she told me honestly, that they don't actually know even with the info on their database. She said it may or may not be in storage already, but they won't know until they open the boxes and find it physically there.

Did the info on her database give stock counts for her store? Or was it still 0 units across the board?

[Kazza]

Did the info on her database give stock counts for her store? Or was it still 0 units across the board?

Damnit, I knew I forgot to ask about the stock count. :mad:

[canofwhoopass_87]

I'm pretty keen on picking up a MP Soundwave myself, but constantly hassling the living crap out of these people at Toys r Us is just giving the tf collector community a bad rep.

There are plenty of people on the look out, so when there's a first sighting, that's when you know you can start visiting your nearest TRU outlet.

In the interim, being rude and impatient toward the folk at TRU is hardly going to get things moving. They'll hit the shelves when they hit the shelves.

[Defcon]

+1 although it doesn't hurt to make some enquiries. I would like to purchase both masterpieces! I think there is some serious competition for these items. I wish toy world had these as well so unfair :(

[AJ_Prime]

I have a feeling they will do what they did with MP-10 last year and keep it for the EOFY sales. They'll put it in the catalogue and the stores won't be allowed to sell any or put them on the shelves until the catalogue date. Actually I'm kinda hoping that's what they do this year, at least then there will be a published date to go by for when they will be available.

[The_Damned]

sadly i am not counting on being able to get one

[swoop]

sadly i am not counting on being able to get one

I feel the same, with Kazza planning on buying out northlands stock and me not being able to leave work at the drop of the hat I really doubt that I'll be getting these in store. I plan on buying these from toysrus website and just sucking up the extra postage costs

[GoktimusPrime]

sadly i am not counting on being able to get one
See here (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=356537#post356537) and LMK what you think. :)

[Trent]

I have a feeling they will do what they did with MP-10 last year and keep it for the EOFY sales. They'll put it in the catalogue and the stores won't be allowed to sell any or put them on the shelves until the catalogue date. Actually I'm kinda hoping that's what they do this year, at least then there will be a published date to go by for when they will be available.

TRU Wollongong was sold out of MP-10 before the catalogue even came out. Can't speak for any other TRUs though.

[Tober]

What's the most accurate release date we have for these two currently?

[Starscream77]

What's the most accurate release date we have for these two currently?

Late June as far as I know

[Tober]

Okay, thanks. :)

So about 4 weeks until I start staking out TRU... :rolleyes:

[Jaisun]

TRU Wollongong was sold out of MP-10 before the catalogue even came out. Can't speak for any other TRUs though.

Same happened to SA TRU's, then got another small batch in just after the sale ended -.-

[kup]

Having all the shitty cassettes and a yellow visor doesn't tempt me in the slightest however a Marvel comic accurate Soundwave (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/thumb/a/ac/SoundwaveTFUMarvel.jpg/300px-SoundwaveTFUMarvel.jpg) would be something I would buy regardless of the fact that I own the Takara version :cool:

I would be for this too since I have the TOMY version with a busted Laserbeak.

[Iriorne]

Much as I love the look of Acid Storm, I'm not sure I have the space for another seeker. I have the three main ones already and the wings (and Skywarp's hip kibble) take up so much space it's getting hard to display them alongside other figures in my limited space. :(

[zs96742]

Is that mean we will get them before us people?

[lancalot]

Hey on the TRU website ...it changed for acidstorm to OUT OF STOCK>>???:confused::confused: already?.. did anyone get one??..

[ILikeSoundwave]

Hey on the TRU website ...it changed for acidstorm to OUT OF STOCK>>???:confused::confused: already?.. did anyone get one??..

Here's the link http://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers/transformers-masterpiece-acid-storm/w1/i4020556_1181150/

[Sinnertwin]

Here's the link http://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers/transformers-masterpiece-acid-storm/w1/i4020556_1181150/

Which is listed as out of stock

[Trent]

Which is listed as out of stock

That was fast. Probably not going to be offered online and someone realized.

[nexusnixx]

Or they wanted people to stop calling their stores to check on availability.

[TheHoodedOne]

Asked at the Chatswood TRU and was told to speak to "the expert", he came over and said that the system was saying November but even he seemed surprised by that. Best he could do was tell me that the date might change and to check in every couple of weeks.

[MayzaPrime]

I also called one of the stores in ACT he also said to call back each week

[danny-boy]

Went to pick up a bike for my daughter so I asked the chick at the counter.

Me: I'm looking for a toy that's due out soon.
Chick: What's the toy?
Me: Actually I've got a code.
Chick: Yeah cool what's the code?
I give Soundwave code...
Chick: Oh yeah Soundwave. It's in the system but we've got no idea when it will arrive.
Me: Sounds like you've received a thousand calls on this already.
Chick: yeah(laughs).

There was also a guy looking at some toys near by and when he heard Soundwave that got his attention and came over for a listen.

This is crazy, every man and his dog wants one. My mate who doesn't collect figures wants me to pick one up for him as well.

May the fastest men/women win!

[BigTransformerTrev]

This is crazy, every man and his dog wants one. My mate who doesn't collect figures wants me to pick one up for him as well.

May the fastest men/women win!

Yeah, I've got 3 mates who buy a TF once a decade who are slavering to get this figure. I think Hasbro is REALLY underestimating how many people want this. If Hasbro made enough of Soundwave, I think they could double their profit margin for that quarter ;)

[doublespy]

It's time like this I wish we were a bigger market..

[Bumbleb33]

Just got off the phone with TRU Cannington, a very helpful attendant looked Soundwave and Acid Storm up on the system for me and she advised that the Eastern States warehouse has not yet received their order, once they receive their order they will update the system and then dispatch the items to the individual stores. She advised that it will likely be atleast another month.

[Koroboo]

Thanks for the update.

These things are going to fly off the shelves so fast. I'm keeping my eyes glued to this thread for anyone's news of it showing up in store.

[Hursticon]

It's time like this I wish we were a bigger market..

We would be... If Hasbro AU's distribution, sales & promotional practices for its brands weren't so horribly lackluster/baffling. :o:rolleyes:


Just got off the phone with TRU Cannington, a very helpful attendant looked Soundwave and Acid Storm up on the system for me and she advised that the Eastern States warehouse has not yet received their order, once they receive their order they will update the system and then dispatch the items to the individual stores. She advised that it will likely be atleast another month.

Indeed, thank you very much for the additional heads up man - the tension continues! :D


These things are going to fly off the shelves so fast. I'm keeping my eyes glued to this thread for anyone's news of it showing up in store.

As will I dude, so too will a s***-tonne of other people I imagine. :p

[Wheelie]

I definetly need this figure

[Sinnertwin]

We would be... If Hasbro AU's distribution, sales & promotional practices for its brands weren't so horribly lackluster/baffling. :o:rolleyes:

Add to that retailers gorging on the first wave of a new line. To them it's all numbers, as long as the shelves and pegs are full, i doubt they care what wave of TF they stock until they go on clearance. Then they ask why certain lines don't sell. Lather, rinse and repeat.

[mjhellscream]

Hi guys - first post here, but I'm chasing MP Soundwave like it sounds like the rest of the country is :)

I called my local TRU today (Aspley in Brisbane) who said they were expecting stock mid-June. They said to keep calling back to check if they had stock, but I wanted to see if he was going to be able to be ordered online. Because I really didn't want to be a nuisance, calling all the time to check :P

The Toys R Us rep emailed me back and said that MP Soundwave has been pushed back to November 2013. :(

I've emailed back to see if this affects Acid Storm as well, but haven't got a response yet. Here's a screenshot of the email. http://i.imgur.com/WBmgOJT.png

[The_Damned]

kind of good news if that is the case give more time to save i guess :(

[Trent]

kind of good news if that is the case give more time to save i guess :(

Bet you they show up before November.

[Kazza]

Oh man that's a freaking delay:mad: I wanted these toys for my birthday which is in June...

[seespotrun]

Sucks that we have to wait longer to get these guys, but it gives more time to save up. Looks like it'll be a while before my next official Transformers purchase. Just gonna sit tight 'til July, when the next bunch of Generations figures are expected to land.

[Hursticon]

Add to that retailers gorging on the first wave of a new line. To them it's all numbers, as long as the shelves and pegs are full, i doubt they care what wave of TF they stock until they go on clearance. Then they ask why certain lines don't sell. Lather, rinse and repeat.

Yep, you're not wrong at all there either dude; but IMO Hasbro should be informing their customers of their poor purchasing practices if Hasbro actually cares about the product line succeeding. :rolleyes:


Oh man that's a freaking delay:mad: I wanted these toys for my birthday which is in June...

Also having a birthday in June, I was hoping to do the same too dude, at least we might still have a chance with Acid Storm - Pending he's not pushed back either. :(

[The_Damned]

Bet you they show up before November.

tru dat

[Koroboo]

Might be using the November timeframe line as a way of getting people to stop calling :p

Everyone keep vigilant anyway I say.

[ILikeSoundwave]

Oh man that's a freaking delay:mad: I wanted these toys for my birthday which is in June...

I was also hoping for these for my birthday at the beginning of July. Doesn't matter they will make a better Christmas Present.

[Bidoofdude]

tru dat

I see what you did there. :rolleyes::p


That bites for me, but at least it'll have me less confused, with all the different stores and times that the Platinum stuff is coming out in. ;)

[crankcase76]

Stopped into Penrith TRU today to check out if they had received any info on the upcoming MP's, unfortunately they still have no info yet. So I guess it is just keep checking your local until they show up.

[Soundwarp]

...............
...............


Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I want it now :(

[CBratron]

I have never, ever, seen a masterpiece toy on Australian shelves and because I keep hearing others are "maybe only seeing one or two", I'm dubious to if I'll ever see one.
Thus I was hoping for an earlier release to give me a second chance online, just in case I missed the local release. Moreso the case after TFSource screwed up my ordering of the Takara version.

[Thorns2010]

Just checked my bookmarks for Acid Storm and Soundwave on the TRU website.

They are no longer active. :mad:

So the delay might be true.

[lancalot]

Just checked my bookmarks for Acid Storm and Soundwave on the TRU website.

They are no longer active. :mad:

So the delay might be true.

I think all the TRU staff been complaining about all the question and phone call they been getting about them.... I hope the delay not true :(

[ILikeSoundwave]

Sent an email to Hasbro AU and apparently they have spoken with TRU and the delay is true!:( (sobs on the floor)

[Trent]

Damn it. I want it to be out now for the simple reason that the more I look at the Takara version, the more I like the red eyes:(

[Kazza]

Does this affect acidstorm as well or is it just soundwave that is delayed?

[UltraMarginal]

Does this affect acidstorm as well or is it just soundwave that is delayed?

My question exactly, a 4 to 8 week spread between the two wouldn't hurt, especially with the platinum magnus and Omega turning up soon.

[ILikeSoundwave]

Hasbro also mentioned to me that both are delayed so yeah:(

[Kazza]

Hasbro also mentioned to me that both are delayed so yeah:(

Guess thats kinda good for me, slow period at work, gives me time to save some more moolah.

[Bidoofdude]

That's ok, I guess. Kind of disappointed but also more confident that I won't forget about it, seeing as a lot of stuff is coming out around now. :cool:;)

[kup]

I am pretty disappointed. I was looking forward to it to complete my tapes!

[griffin]

I emailed Hasbro last week to see if these were delayed... they never replied. :(

If it is still being released in America in the next couple months, it might mean that TRU AUS will miss out on a lot of sales, if it ends up being cheaper to import the pair (especially if they are available to us via the US TRU website).

[BigTransformerTrev]

I emailed Hasbro last week to see if these were delayed... they never replied. :(

If it is still being released in America in the next couple months, it might mean that TRU AUS will miss out on a lot of sales, if it ends up being cheaper to import the pair (especially if they are available to us via the US TRU website).

Considering I live 5 hours away from a TRU, if it ends up on the american TRU website first I'll be snagging it the moment I see it

[janda the red]

i'm dissappointed at the news... but lifes pretty good if this is the only thing thats bothering me :D

[stencilator]

i'm dissappointed at the news... but lifes pretty good if this is the only thing thats bothering me :D

Well said. This is a real first world problem.

[lancalot]

I emailed Hasbro last week to see if these were delayed... they never replied. :(

If it is still being released in America in the next couple months, it might mean that TRU AUS will miss out on a lot of sales, if it ends up being cheaper to import the pair (especially if they are available to us via the US TRU website).

yeah that be true.... if i see it overseas first ill get it...i don't think i can wait until the end of the year for them to be released here and might possibly miss out on them totally ...

[litzhen]

I guess the reason is that Takara wants to clear their stock of MP15,MP16...so Hasbro must wait, large amount of fans outside of Japan are waiting for Hasbro version MP13...pay 1 get 6...unless crazy for Takara's package...

[reillyd]

Dollar is dropping like a stone - this might be the last 'cheap' big purchase... I hope TRUE ends up cheaper than an input

[AJ_Prime]

I just phoned my local TRU and was told that the head office ordered 600 units of mp soundwave Australia wide, which equates to about 3-4 units per store. After the MP-10 sold out so quickly it surprises me that they would order such a small number of the product. Perhaps they'll put in a second order again as they did with MP-10.

The girl I spoke to said they can request more units but that doesn't mean they'll get them. I suggested that the item will be extremely popular and that they should request that head office order more units.

I wonder if the members of this forum were ask to email TRU head office with their interest in the item if they would increase their order as a result of the demand? Is more money in their pockets at the end of the day, seems like a reasonable business decision to me. Also everybody wins. ;)

[Sinnertwin]

I just phoned my local TRU and was told that the head office ordered 600 units of mp soundwave Australia wide, which equates to about 3-4 units per store. After the MP-10 sold out so quickly it surprises me that they would order such a small number of the product. Perhaps they'll put in a second order again as they did with ..

4 units each over 35 stores would only equal 140 units. It averages to roughly 17 per store. Seeing as there's 2 in a case, some stores will be getting more than others.

[AJ_Prime]

The girl did sound quite young so probably only estimated how many stores there were. 17, even double that may not be enough to satisfy the demand but at least it's better than 4.

Also sorry, I didn't know how many TRU stores there were, I was just quoting the girl. Well hopefully many OTCA members and other transfans are able to get their hands on one of these.

[canofwhoopass_87]

I was gonna say...since when did we have 150 TRU stores in Aus? 600 units at 4 per store? Those numbers don't add up.

I don't think the delay has anything to do with Takara trying to clear out their own MP Soundwaves. If you look around they aren't exactly plentiful (quite a few of the big online retailers have sold out), otherwise the prices wouldn't be $240+

Hopefully the delay is similar in nature to the Prowl release date i.e. they didn't anticipate the sheer demand for a Hasbro MP SW and have gone away to mass produce more :D

Also, they probably took it down from the TRU website because of the insane number of people calling up every 3mins.

[lancalot]

I guess the reason is that Takara wants to clear their stock of MP15,MP16...so Hasbro must wait, large amount of fans outside of Japan are waiting for Hasbro version MP13...pay 1 get 6...unless crazy for Takara's package...


I was gonna say...since when did we have 150 TRU stores in Aus? 600 units at 4 per store? Those numbers don't add up.

I don't think the delay has anything to do with Takara trying to clear out their own MP Soundwaves. If you look around they aren't exactly plentiful (quite a few of the big online retailers have sold out), otherwise the prices wouldn't be $240+

Hopefully the delay is similar in nature to the Prowl release date i.e. they didn't anticipate the sheer demand for a Hasbro MP SW and have gone away to mass produce more :D

Also, they probably took it down from the TRU website because of the insane number of people calling up every 3mins.

He was saying that takara trying to clear the MP tapes first ...not soundwave ...

[canofwhoopass_87]

If anyone missed out on the first run of Takara MP Soundwave, a second run is scheduled for release end of September. $134.90 at RK. Also available for pre-order with a few other online retailers such as tfsource

http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType&II=TFTRMP13R&lang=us&CatID

[Trent]

If anyone missed out on the first run of Takara MP Soundwave, a second run is scheduled for release end of September. $134.90 at RK. Also available for pre-order with a few other online retailers such as tfsource

http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType&II=TFTRMP13R&lang=us&CatID

I must admit I am tempted. Those red eyes have grown on me...

[ILikeSoundwave]

I must admit I am tempted. Those red eyes have grown on me...

+1, 99% chance that I will be getting the Takara version now.

[Ae-Evolution]

With the second release of Soundwave, will they second release the cassettes? What would b e the difference between hasbro and takara versions anyway?

[Sinnertwin]

With the second release of Soundwave, will they second release the cassettes? What would b e the difference between hasbro and takara versions anyway?

Paint variations, for instance the Hasbro's visor is yellow as opposed to Takara's red
Hasbro will have SW and all 5 cassettes packaged together, Takara will only have Laserbeak. No word yet as to the energon cube accessories, if any

[danny-boy]

New pics from TFW :)

Hasbro Soundwave Pics (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/hasbro-masterpiece-soundwave-packaged-official-images-177695/)

[lancalot]

New pics from TFW :)

Hasbro Soundwave Pics (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/hasbro-masterpiece-soundwave-packaged-official-images-177695/)

nice packaging .... :eek:MP02?.. what as mp01? optimus?.. then what were the seekers?.:p :rolleyes: also notice no energon cubes ...but i take the extra 4 cassettes over the cube any-day.... also notice that frenzy and rumble shoulder pin are silver ....love the yellow visor

[griffin]

Hopefully someone who is more familiar with Japanese Kanji can correct this, or agree with this...

The kanji characters on the box 傑作 appear to say kessaku... but I think a better JP version of "Masterpiece" might have been 名作 (meisaku), which is in my translation dictionary for "masterpiece".

I think someone at Hasbro just ran the word "Masterpiece" into google translate and picked the best result, or the fancier looking result.... but it appears that there are six possible Japanese options for the word, and I don't think the one they picked is the best one. Because the kanji characters they chose for "Masterpiece" also appears to translate into the English words "boner" and "blunder". The latter of which is not a translation option they'd want to risk on a "premium" item that will be read by Japanese fans... but then again, we laugh at their occasional "Engrish", so if this is a poor choice, it's probably only fitting.

[UltraMarginal]

while the other translation leads to other connotations, regardess of how accurately they reflect feelings towards this release... probably not something Hasbro want to be associated with either.

I really like the yellow eyes, and it's a nice touch that all the tapes seem to come with a case.

the mistransformation of the birds is humorous, though it might be the photographer trying to make them look different.

[gamblor916]

Wow that box is really nice, much better than the bubble type packages the last few MPs came in.

[BigTransformerTrev]

New pics from TFW :)

Hasbro Soundwave Pics (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/hasbro-masterpiece-soundwave-packaged-official-images-177695/)

Just when I thought my anticipation for this character couldn't grow any more!

[doublespy]

Hopefully someone who is more familiar with Japanese Kanji can correct this, or agree with this...

The kanji characters on the box 傑作 appear to say kessaku... but I think a better JP version of "Masterpiece" might have been 名作 (meisaku), which is in my translation dictionary for "masterpiece".

I think someone at Hasbro just ran the word "Masterpiece" into google translate and picked the best result, or the fancier looking result.... but it appears that there are six possible Japanese options for the word, and I don't think the one they picked is the best one. Because the kanji characters they chose for "Masterpiece" also appears to translate into the English words "boner" and "blunder". The latter of which is not a translation option they'd want to risk on a "premium" item that will be read by Japanese fans... but then again, we laugh at their occasional "Engrish", so if this is a poor choice, it's probably only fitting.

I only know Chinese so I might be wrong. While they can both be translated as "masterpiece", 名作 literally means "famous piece" whereas 傑作 means "execellent/extraordinary piece". Personally I think 傑作 is a proper translation.

[Iriorne]

I only know Chinese so I might be wrong. While they can both be translated as "masterpiece", 名作 literally means "famous piece" whereas 傑作 means "execellent/extraordinary piece". Personally I think 傑作 is a proper translation.

This fits with something I read that claimed the box is from the Hasbro Asia release. Japan is Takara Tomy's market, so it makes sense to use the Chinese translation rather than the Japanese. If it is an Asian release box, western releases may well omit the characters.

[griffin]

If it makes more sense in Chinese and this is going to be released by Hasbro (which includes the non-Japan parts of Asia), I guess that might be a reason.

It was just a little amusing to have it possibly saying on the top of the box "Masterpiece boner"...

[doublespy]

Kan ji (漢 字, lit. Chinese chracters) is the part in Japanese that was directly imported from ancient China with very little change/no change in written form. Only going by the two characters 傑 作 it's hard to tell if Hasbro intended these to be traditional Chinese or Japanese since they are exactly the same written down. But I guess they should be Kanji i.e. Japanese and is a way of Hasbro to acknowledge the franchise' Japanese roots as part of the "Thrilling 30" campaign.

[Sinnertwin]

Now they're just teasing us. Release it already! :p

[ILikeSoundwave]

Damn, that box!:D

[1AZRAEL1]

Hope it looks half as good as that. I like it.

[janda the red]

Looks pretty cool... Couldn't tell if it'll have a flap that opens and reveals contents though?

Being a misb guy, I really hope so.

:)

[Andrew117]

Just when I was so tempted to relieve my impatience and buy the Takara version they announce this. Biggest dilemma ever.

I'm not entirely fussed about not getting all the cassettes, but I still would like them to complete the set. I do however probably prefer the red visor to match the cartoon. Also availability of the Hasbro one is certainly a factor. But then the price is so nice haha! Its also my birthday in 2 weeks and the TT one would arrive just at the right time! lol

tl;dr:
Either TT one (garenteed) now and possibly mp-15/16 later
or
Wait god knows how long for Hasbro release which I may miss due to availability anyway

I cannot decide!!! Help? :confused:

[crankcase76]

MAN!!!! Can't wait to get this guy! Totally have to get him, come on hasbro and get them out here!! :D

[M-bot]

RobotKingdom have announced on their Facebook page that they are going to be carrying Hasbro MP Soundwave, possibly listing it this month. No indication on price as yet, and no word on Acid Storm. The dilemma - secure one from them, likely at a higher price than locally, or wait for the local release and pray you don't miss out?:confused:

[Andrew117]

How will the two versions compare in regards to build quality and qc?

[Bidoofdude]

Loving that box. Really cool looking. Nice to see Megs included as well as Frumbles' weapons and the butt-warmer.(though the latter isn't all to necessary:p)

Can't wait for this release. That box is a keeper though. :cool::D

[Sinnertwin]

How will the two versions compare in regards to build quality and qc?

Apart from paint apps, i'd say they're near identical. I can't imagine them being much different

[griffin]

MP Optimus was pretty much identical with contents and construction materials... it just had some noticeable colour differences. Something that this one doesn't have other than the eyes... making it difficult to buy "a second one" to keep the Hasbro display complete. (all their previous ones have been significantly different to the JP versions, either by colours, neutered smokestacks, or an added targetmaster replacing Hot Rod's trailer)

[Kazza]

That box is bonza!!:cool:

[Andrew117]

So did anyone get confirmation that they were removed from the tru website due to people ringing up? Just hope they weren't removed due to any other reason eg. We aren't getting them any more or something nightmarish like that haha!

[Sinnertwin]

So did anyone get confirmation that they were removed from the tru website due to people ringing up? Just hope they weren't removed due to any other reason eg. We aren't getting them any more or something nightmarish like that haha!

Not at all. They both were scheduled for a Mid June release, as was indicated with the 'online soon' etc on their website and confirmation through TRU, but have been delayed. No point advertising something you don't have.

[AJ_Prime]

This wait is killing me. Put us all out of our misery please Hasbro and TRU, and provide a definite release date for this figure in OZ!

[maxirod]

Got this photo from FB:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/966164_626728764005686_1849705783_o.jpg

[reillyd]

Is that accurate? No guns for Frenzy in habsro version, only pile drivers?

[Bidoofdude]

Is that accurate? No guns for Frenzy in habsro version, only pile drivers?

They have guns. They're inside the piledrivers... ;)

EDIT: Ninja'd 2 guys at once. :p

[Hursticon]

Is that accurate? No guns for Frenzy in habsro version, only pile drivers?

Better pictures revealed that they are indeed included, they're simply plugged into the Piledrivers - Which doesn't when they're on a white background. ;):p

Frenzy & Rumbles hand guns ARE included with the Hasbro version. :cool:

[MayzaPrime]

The guns are in the pile drivers, they can be stored in there

[griffin]

The fascinating thing about this Hasbro set is that it contains over half of the first year's Decepticons in it... and when the JP version versions were released, it actually completed the entire first year of 10 Decepticon toys as Masterpiece. (we had Megatron and the three seekers first)
Of the 18 Autobots though in the first year, we only have 4 so far (Optimus, Sideswipe, Prowl, Bluestreak).

I can understand if there might be more Autobot MP toys, because despite the run of them lately, the designers might be trying to focus on first year characters first and then work their way through each year.

[1AZRAEL1]

Quite an intriguing fact there griffin. We don't know who MP20 is yet, and they did say somewhere it will be a big announcement.

[liegeprime]

There has been rumours about indeed the designers wanting to focus more on the first year Auto/Decep only... oooh Id like to see Jazz and Wheeljack in Mp versions. Though wouldn't they need to get licensing for them though? Volks still is quite not agreeable still? Another interesting MP if this rumour proves true would be Hound with all his accessories - hope they make it storeable somewhere in him. Id like to get them to pose him duking it out with Frenzy for a promo pic heheh.

[jazzcomp]

Canada vs Oz :(
From here: (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/new-transformers-skus-from-toys-r-us-canada-177013/)

Masterpiece Soundwave SKU043130 - $119.99
Masterpiece Acid Storm SKU043128 - $69.99
Generations Titan Metroplex SKU043106 - $99.99
Prime Plat. Ed Ultra Magnus SKU038196 - $69.99
Prime Ultimate Dragon SKU043112 - $59.99
Prime 16'' Figure SKU038183 - $29.99

The price difference makes me :mad:

Ultra Magnus with the target sale is probably Oz's only win pricewise :(

Does TRU Canada ship to Oz?

[kup]

The lighter color on Hasbro's could also be lighting but given the trend, chances are that it is lighter like MP-10 Optimus.

[Sinnertwin]

Does TRU Canada ship to Oz?

If youre looking at Metroplex to give you an idea, Fort Max which has a lighter shipping weight, was IIRC $109 USD from BBTS. Amazon on the other hand may offer more competitve rates if/when he's available. Metroplex will be released locally at ~$200 so it may be worth waiting for say a Myer 15-20% off sale. Soundwave and Acid Storm have a $30 difference, so unless we can find free or discounted shipping it may not be so cheap afterall :)

[UltraMarginal]

And shipping from Canada is ridiculously expensive and unreliable. I would only ever buy from Canada again if the item I was after wasn't available anywhere else in the world.

[gamblor916]

And shipping from Canada is ridiculously expensive and unreliable. I would only ever buy from Canada again if the item I was after wasn't available anywhere else in the world.

+1

Shipping from Canada is ridiculous. If I see something from Canada that automatically makes it an absolute last option.

[jazzcomp]

I may have other ways around the shipping issue :) unfortunately, I cannot group buy.

I'm assuming Canada prices will be equivalent to US prices though. :D That being said, buying from TRU US website is possible? :confused:

[UltraMarginal]

I may have other ways around the shipping issue :) unfortunately, I cannot group buy.

I'm assuming Canada prices will be equivalent to US prices though. :D That being said, buying from TRU US website is possible? :confused:

Canada shelf prices are usually a bit more than the US, maybe 10% or so, sometimes 20% depending on the item.

[KalEl]

Excellent information indeed, thank you very much Sinnertwin ;):cool: - I just hope that the scalpers don't see this thread. :o

second this ^

[Necare]

Does anyone know the confirmed price for MP Soundwave and Titan Metroplex in stores here?

Oh and Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. Been on TFW2005 for years, though only just arrived in Sydney a couple of months ago. Alas my entire collection is still in the States. On my next visit I plan to repackage them all and bring them over...

[kaiden]

Does anyone know the confirmed price for MP Soundwave and Titan Metroplex in stores here?

Oh and Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. Been on TFW2005 for years, though only just arrived in Sydney a couple of months ago. Alas my entire collection is still in the States. On my next visit I plan to repackage them all and bring them over...

around $150 for Soundwave, $150-200 for Metroplex, oh and welcome to the forums.

[Trent]

Does anyone know the confirmed price for MP Soundwave and Titan Metroplex in stores here?

Oh and Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. Been on TFW2005 for years, though only just arrived in Sydney a couple of months ago. Alas my entire collection is still in the States. On my next visit I plan to repackage them all and bring them over...

Hello and welcome. You should post an intro in this section (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=3) along with some pics of your collection. Always keen to see what others collect :)

[UltraMarginal]

Does anyone know the confirmed price for MP Soundwave and Titan Metroplex in stores here?

Oh and Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. Been on TFW2005 for years, though only just arrived in Sydney a couple of months ago. Alas my entire collection is still in the States. On my next visit I plan to repackage them all and bring them over...

Welcome, the others gave you a good idea of prices to expect, i'm going to suggest you look out in the meetups section for the next parramatta fair. it's on 4 times a year, next one is in about a month and a half I think.

it starts early about 8 am I think, we go for a look around and then head over to the parramatta westfield food court for breakfast, to share our spoils of the hunt and have a general catchup.

[ohmic12]

How do you get the meetups section, when i click on it, it says private and doesn't display anything?

[Bidoofdude]

How do you get the meetups section, when i click on it, it says private and doesn't display anything?

You shall need to reach level 3 (established member) to reach that. :cool: