TRU Canada listings: Plat. Ed. CNY Starscream, YOTH Prime & Grimlock v Bruticus

[Sinnertwin]

Via Tformers.com

Three more TRU exclusive Platinum Edition figure listings have been announced

Optimus Prime (~$151AUD)

Toys "R" Us Canada have posted a product listing announcing the Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Horse Optimus Prime action figure set. (http://tformers.com/transformers-platinum-edition-year-of/20935/news.html)Listed as the "TRANSFORMERS - Platinum Edition - Optimus Prime (Year of the Horse) Figure - English Edition." we can assume this will be the Chinese export version. Based on the description and price it is believed this will be a specially package Masterpiece MP-10 action figure with trailer set. The figure set is listed for $139.99 CAD / with an estimated ship date of December 31, 2013.

Starscream (~$130AUD)

Toys R US Canada have announced another exclusive, the Transformers Supreme Starscream Chinese New Year Plantinum Edition action figure. (http://tformers.com/transformers-supreme-starscream-chinese-new/20937/news.html)No details on the figure just yet, but it is assumed this will be the Masterpiece version that was released some years ago with the special Chinese New Year packaging. The figure is listed for pre-order now at a price of $119.99 with an estimated ship date of December 31, 2013.

Grimlock & Bruticus (~$162AUD)

Toys R US Canada have announced a third exclusive, the Platinum Edition - Grimlock Vs. Decepticon Bruticus Figure Pack - English Edition action figure set. (http://tformers.com/transformers-platinum-edition-grimlock-vs/20938/news.html) This is most certainly the same set that was revealed at BotCon and SDCC with the made over Generations Grimlock and the Comic-Con exclusive colors Bruticus in the special Chinese New Year packaging. The figure is listed for pre-order now at a price of $149.99 with an estimated ship date of December 31, 2013.


Details have been added to our 30 Generations toys for 30 years thread.

[kaiden]

very interesting news, thanks.

definitely eager to see the MP Prime and Starscream

[Mythirax]

Starscream (~$130AUD)

Excellent.

[Megatron]

Starscream (~$130AUD)


Alriiiiight! :cool:

[GoktimusPrime]

Boring.

I don't know why Hasbro Asia refuses to use Beast Wars animal moulds that correspond to the Lunar New Year animals. Any of the many dragon Transformers could've been repainted as the Year of the Dragon exclusive (e.g. Transmetal 2 Megatron et al.), either Corahda or Nightviper could've been repainted for the Year of the Snake, and Year of the Horse... come on, what a perfect opportunity to reissue Mach Kick in an exclusive deco/packaging! :rolleyes: So many missed opportunities...

[drifand]

Boring.

I don't know why Hasbro Asia refuses to use Beast Wars animal moulds that correspond to the Lunar New Year animals. Any of the many dragon Transformers could've been repainted as the Year of the Dragon exclusive (e.g. Transmetal 2 Megatron et al.), either Corahda or Nightviper could've been repainted for the Year of the Snake, and Year of the Horse... come on, what a perfect opportunity to reissue Mach Kick in an exclusive deco/packaging! :rolleyes: So many missed opportunities...

As much as I don't like Beast wars much, you do have a point. I am surprised they didn't make use of it, If they are doing the whole zodiac thingy then it is recycling old products as new colours. Guessed I didn't missed mp 10 or starscream.

[tinyJazz]

I'm surprised they're doing masterpieces for this line. That's pretty cool though.

If that's the case apparently MP10 now comes with batteries?

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-platinum-edition-year-of-the-horse-optimus-prime-starscream-listings-on-toysrus-canada/28078/

Maybe he comes with a soundboard.

And the initial rumors that Starscream was going to be the Supreme class version from Cybertron based on early solicitations:
here (http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/rumor-new-takaratomy-exclusives-coming-t94000s0.php#p1479323).

Wait and see I suppose.

[doublespy]

The batteries may simply be a mix up on TRU's part. And I suspect that Starscream is indeed the Cybertron Supreme one.

Beast era molds may seem "outdated" from the decison makers' point of view. Plus they can charge more with bigger toys:D

[GoktimusPrime]

Beast era molds may seem "outdated" from the decison makers' point of view. Plus they can charge more with bigger toys:D
The Beast Wars/Machines designs still trump Energon Fatimus Prime and Omega Supreme! ;) :p (jmho)

[lancalot]

i suspect it to be the leader class movie starscream and optimus And not MP10 , because the new movie going to be release next year so they might want to capitalize on that but it would be great if it were.

[yoshi594]

I'll get the prime and starscream if based on the masterpiece moulds, no if not.

[Freya]

Question you might ask yourself, why only Canada TRU listed these on their site, and now it's not there any more.

[drifand]

I'll get the prime and starscream if based on the masterpiece moulds, no if not.

same for me. In honest I couldn't care much if I miss it even though I do not have mp 10, is a bonus for me if there is. If the colours are crap I may not even buy it.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Boring.

I don't know why Hasbro Asia refuses to use Beast Wars animal moulds that correspond to the Lunar New Year animals. Any of the many dragon Transformers could've been repainted as the Year of the Dragon exclusive (e.g. Transmetal 2 Megatron et al.), either Corahda or Nightviper could've been repainted for the Year of the Snake, and Year of the Horse... come on, what a perfect opportunity to reissue Mach Kick in an exclusive deco/packaging! :rolleyes: So many missed opportunities...

I was thinking of this too. Just realised that using BW moulds, they could achieve 11 of the 12 Chinese zodiac beasts, even unlikely ones like the Rabbit (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Stampy_(BWN)), Goat (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ramulus), Dog (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/K-9) and Pig (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Razorbeast). I can't think of a TF who's alt mode is a Chicken (unless they plan on repainting or heavily retooling any of the BW bird-formers).



And the initial rumors that Starscream was going to be the Supreme class version from Cybertron based on early solicitations:
here (http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/rumor-new-takaratomy-exclusives-coming-t94000s0.php#p1479323).

Wait and see I suppose.

I would speculate on the Cybertron version as well. It's not a great mould, but it could just be that the decision makers saying OK to this are the same people that were convinced that they could sell Energon OP a second time...

[Kazza]

I hope its not masterpiece redeco's, otherwise it just means more MP's to buy than...:rolleyes:

[Lint]

I was thinking of this too. Just realised that using BW moulds, they could achieve 11 of the 12 Chinese zodiac beasts, even unlikely ones like the Rabbit (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Stampy_(BWN)), Goat (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ramulus), Dog (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/K-9) and Pig (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Razorbeast). I can't think of a TF who's alt mode is a Chicken (unless they plan on repainting or heavily retooling any of the BW bird-formers).

I think repurposing a birdformer could work for the year of the Rooster. They mightn't even need to re-tool if they go for a more cool-phoenix themed deco to pass off as 'rooster'. I think the bigger problem is that a lot of these toys aren't sufficiently large to fetch a decent premium. Perhaps a 12 toy zodiac giftset?!? :eek:

[SuspectimusPrime]

I think repurposing a birdformer could work for the year of the Rooster. They mightn't even need to re-tool if they go for a more cool-phoenix themed deco to pass off as 'rooster'. I think the bigger problem is that a lot of these toys aren't sufficiently large to fetch a decent premium. Perhaps a 12 toy zodiac giftset?!? :eek:

Giftsets probably the way to go!

Probably a good thing that the current Lunar Zodiac line isn't very good - imagine waiting 12 years just to complete the line :eek:

[Bidoofdude]

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Let's dance, Prime... :p

I hope we get him here, especially with the price of the platinum stuff so far. ;) (Exc. Grimmy :p)

I don't care if there's a horse on the side of the trailer, I NEED IT!!! :eek::D

[CBratron]

Just noticed the gold chrome on Grimlock only happens in two parts with the old gold parts still there. Not sure it's worth getting anymore.

[Steve90]

grarr.. i dont have mp 10 yet... is it because im in australia or is the pre order page down for toysrus.com.ca?

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah, there's never been a TF rooster. There should be. But any birdformer would do. Makes sense than say yet another Optimus Prime or other G1 character who bears absolutely no relevance to the Zodiac animal.


Probably a good thing that the current Lunar Zodiac line isn't very good - imagine waiting 12 years just to complete the line :eek:
But isn't that what they're doing now? First they had the Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime, now the Year of the Snake Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme, now the Year of the Horse toys for next year... but the way they're doing it just seems to be, "Grab a random big expensive toy and slap it with a repaint and exclusive box." Care factor zilch, except for Omega Supreme only because he's an approximation of WFC Omega Supreme.

[SuspectimusPrime]

But isn't that what they're doing now? First they had the Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime, now the Year of the Snake Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme, now the Year of the Horse toys for next year... but the way they're doing it just seems to be, "Grab a random big expensive toy and slap it with a repaint and exclusive box." Care factor zilch, except for Omega Supreme only because he's an approximation of WFC Omega Supreme.

That might be what they're aiming for, but is it how it's being perceived by its audience?

I'm assuming only adult collectors would have the patience to wait it out, spend $200-300 a year on repaints with big packaging, and have a dedicated area to keep that packaging safe for that duration. Big focus on packaging as aside from the outstanding retooling they did on Omega, no other figs so far has gotten the same love (thus far).

There's no consistency between the toys aside from being big, so how will that look like on a premium shelf/display case?

[kaiden]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11741&mode=retail&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Marketing&utm_content=

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/c001-super-fire-convoy-2014-reissue/28088/

its C-001 Super Fire Convoy

[drifand]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11741&mode=retail&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Marketing&utm_content=

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/c001-super-fire-convoy-2014-reissue/28088/

its C-001 Super Fire Convoy

I missed nothing then........sigh.......For once I will want beast wars instead if this is the case. all the rubbish rumours about mp.

[Bidoofdude]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11741&mode=retail&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Marketing&utm_content=

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/c001-super-fire-convoy-2014-reissue/28088/

its C-001 Super Fire Convoy

Is it confirmed exactly? I thought it was platinum.


Well that sucks... :mad:

[yoshi594]

Though this is tempting as the wheels of mine have split, i'm still gonna treat this like omega supreme and fatimus...purchased only if found locally.

[doublespy]

but the way they're doing it just seems to be, "Grab a random big expensive toy and slap it with a repaint and exclusive box." Care factor zilch, except for Omega Supreme only because he's an approximation of WFC Omega Supreme.

Agree. They just wanna cash in on the growing Asian market. A 12-zodiac gift set does sound tempting though :D

Super Fire Convoy doesn't fit the description on the TRU website but could be they took the MP10 description there as a placeholder for the time being.

[drifand]

Putting horse markings on Megatron MP gun handle would be a seller for me. lol
kidding.

[Bidoofdude]

Agree. They just wanna cash in on the growing Asian market. A 12-zodiac gift set does sound tempting though :D

Super Fire Convoy doesn't fit the description on the TRU website but could be they took the MP10 description there as a placeholder for the time being.

Isn't the only connection people are making is the release, which you honestly cannot make any connection to IMO. Just because 2 things are being released and are versions of Convoy/Optimus, doesn't mean that it's confirmed for them to be the same. :confused:

I will what Optimus is when I see actual pictures, myself, with a grain of salt for the time being, as the TFW-goers say. ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

I will what Optimus is when I see actual pictures, myself, with a grain of salt for the time being, as the TFW-goers say. ;)
It's not a TFW thing, taking something with a grain or pinch of salt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_of_salt) is a commonly used idiom in English. :)

[Bidoofdude]

It's not a TFW thing, taking something with a grain or pinch of salt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_of_salt) is a commonly used idiom in English. :)

They do use it a lot though. :p;)

"New 2014 reissue Fire Convoy is coming out at the same time as YOTH Op, so they're the same,"
"Seems legit..."

"Someone in Australia got a reply from Hasbro saying they're releasing MP Soundwave!"
"Take this with a grain though," -_-

It pretty much always works out like that. :p;)

[Sinnertwin]

They do use it a lot though. :p;)

"New 2014 reissue Fire Convoy is coming out at the same time as YOTH Op, so they're the same,"
"Seems legit..."

"Someone in Australia got a reply from Hasbro saying they're releasing MP Soundwave!"
"Take this with a grain though," -_-

It pretty much always works out like that. :p;)

Now now, play nice ;) :p

[Bidoofdude]

Now now, play nice ;) :p

We are. :p It is quite comical when that happens over on Seibertron or TFW. ;)

[kaiden]

Is it confirmed exactly? I thought it was platinum.

Well that sucks... :mad:

confirmed? probably no. I'm just linking to what is being reported. Personally I would prefer it be MP-10 and the Starscream to be MP-11.

[Bidoofdude]

confirmed? probably no. I'm just linking to what is being reported. Personally I would prefer it be MP-10 and the Starscream to be MP-11.

MP-11 would be AWESOME, but they'll probably use Supreme Screamer (which I already have ;()

Really rooting for MP-10 on this. I would kill for this toy. (make of that what you will :p)

[kaiden]

MP-11 would be AWESOME, but they'll probably use Supreme Screamer (which I already have ;()

Really rooting for MP-10 on this. I would kill for this toy. (make of that what you will :p)

yeah i missed out on Mp-11 due to budget and I already had Mp-03 but now I want it and its $$$

[Bidoofdude]

yeah i missed out on Mp-11 due to budget and I already had Mp-03 but now I want it and its $$$

I need Prime AND Screamer, so it would be great if they did both MP molds. ;)

[drifand]

I need Prime AND Screamer, so it would be great if they did both MP molds. ;)

The way I see it, its not. I hope to be wrong, but the pattern seems to be for normal toys being YOT series.

[Bidoofdude]

The way I see it, its not. I hope to be wrong, but the pattern seems to be for normal toys being YOT series.

Unfortunately, this. ^

[Sinnertwin]

Via Tformers & the Transformers Asia Facebook page:

Asian market exclusive MP10 with bonus display stand announced.


Just in are news and images of the Transformers Asia market Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 Optimus Prime and bonus figure stand while supplies last. This is your chance to get the hugely popular MP-10 Optimus Prime action figure with a cool stand to be released in September 2013. It is not clear at this time if the figure will be updated from the mainline release.

Images can be seen here (http://tformers.com/transformers-mp-10-optimus-prime-with/20987/news.html)

[ILikeSoundwave]

^ This i need!

[Bidoofdude]

This totally seemed to slip under the radar (quoted from LunarToyStore on TFW2005):
"Seems like i was wrong. This thing did turn out to be MP-10 release with Clear trailer. Its Hasbro mold, and not Takara. The AE MP-10 is pure Takara Mold. Price for both is unknown for now. Market are releasing it on pre-order at a safe estimated price."

Judging from the talk of the recent AE Op, hopefully we'll get some clearance soon. Really need this guy. :D

[drifand]

Interesting, as mp 10 could make or break if the colours are crap.

[nexusnixx]

I was given notification by my supplier of these coming out in dec

Platinum Edition Optimus Prime
Platinum Edition Supreme Starscream

[Ultra Mackness]

Do we know yet what Starscream will look like or what mould it will be based on?

[nexusnixx]

I was given the pix (but unable to disclose) it seem like a masterpiece version/size


Do we know yet what Starscream will look like or what mould it will be based on?

[Kazza]

Very intriguing so both CNY tf's could be using the mp molds.

[nexusnixx]

Let me see I can get more information re size of it




Very intriguing so both CNY tf's could be using the mp molds.

[Sinnertwin]

Very intriguing so both CNY tf's could be using the mp molds.

It'd make sense with both having recent reissues. But you never know

[nexusnixx]

Wish I was able to disclose the images for both but supplier was specific. Arrgghhhh


Okay information in
prime in masterpiece mould
Starscream is not masterpiece mould

[llamatron]

Rumour was that prime is an MP10 prerelease so this fits with that. Maybe starscream really is the cybertron version...

[nexusnixx]

Galaxy force mould

[jazzcomp]

why the secrecy?

[nexusnixx]

Well that is called respecting one's instructions.

I was told specifically not to share the images.


why the secrecy?

[Sinnertwin]

Galaxy Force/Cybertron. While they arent my favourite molds, at least we have some idea of what to expect. Cheers

[jazzcomp]

Well that is called respecting one's instructions.

I was told specifically not to share the images.
I was just asking for the rationale and not just following/respecting instructions. We knew that your supplier told you not to share.

[nexusnixx]

Maybe the image was not "approved" by takaratomy or hasbro yet. It's meant for supplier information and not general public info


I was just asking for the rationale and not just following/respecting instructions. We knew that your supplier told you not to share.

[Hursticon]

Well that is called respecting one's instructions.

I was told specifically not to share the images.

Cheers for passing on what you've been able to dude, this'll be great news for those who wanted, but missed out on, Mp-10 at the very least. ;):)

[Bidoofdude]

HELL YEA!!! :eek::D

[nexusnixx]

So how now brown cow. Anybody wants to join me to buy?

[Hursticon]

So how now brown cow. Anybody wants to join me to buy?

Hehe, I already own the BEHEMOTH that is Supreme Starscream :D - I've become conflicted with MP-10 over time though...

I love my MP-04 and don't see a reason to get rid of it nor foresee a time I ever would, but I wouldn't mind the more modern Prime for both engineering & scale reasons - It's for that reason I've been leaning towards MP-10B, as he's a Decepticon + plus he's sans the trailer. :o

Primary issues though? - Space & Finances. :rolleyes::p

[reillyd]

It was widely reported earlier that it would be Galaxy Force/Cybertron starscream.......

I really want this one, as mine is showing some sun damage.

[Kazza]

I'm interested in getting both. But I wonder if these will be released locally?

[fatbot]

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/year-of-the-horse-mp10-optimus-prime-supreme-cybertron-starscream-details/28759/

Starscream will have metallic paint. $135sgd

Optimus Prime will have gold trim rather then silver $160sgd

both will have special edition packaging & released dec 13/ jan 14

[Sinnertwin]

So we're looking at roughly

$115 AUD for Starscream and
$137 AUD for Optimus

based on current exchange rates

[drifand]

SGD? that's Singapore. Might get one of my family members to get it than all the hassles and stress I gotten for Soundwave here.

Only interested ion MP-10 for me.

[Bidoofdude]

Oh baby. :)

[drifand]

The starscream isn't bad though, is just that I never got around to appreciate it just like the YOTS Omega.

[nexusnixx]

Hmmm interesting how they release the images online. Ohh well looks like it is open secret then ha ha.

Even robot kingdom or TRU Canada does not have images at all. Hope they do not breach any rights.

[drifand]

Hmmm interesting how they release the images online. Ohh well looks like it is open secret then ha ha.

Even robot kingdom or TRU Canada has images at all. Hope they do not breach any rights.

Aren't those pictures the original pieces and NOT the year of the horse versions?

[yoshi594]

Aren't those pictures the original pieces and NOT the year of the horse versions?

^ yep. I read the first facebook comment on prime and I totally agree with it! We need Masterpiece PEPSI PRIME!!!

I'm definitely interested in horse prime and starscream. Will wait and see my options.

[nexusnixx]

Sorry I meant does not have images.

Hmmmm not sure whether I want to do this bulk order now, although I know those pricing can be matched. Just have to check shipping cost. Time put in to do this order

[drifand]

You need to be able to bring it in earlier if you want to do that I suppose.

Otherwise some of us may see it will appear on OZ TRU and we just online order. I intend to online order if TRU bring it in, cost me more but way less hassles.

[Mythirax]

cost me more but way less hassles.
Totally agree, I'm always happy to throw in the extra dollar to save me time.

[nexusnixx]

Alright decided to order via supplier hopefully it's the only option wheh this gets released

[Sinnertwin]

Will probably never own the lucky draw G1 version with the gold trimming

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w661/sinnertwinsphotos/G1Gold_zpsfaab4759.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/sinnertwinsphotos/media/G1Gold_zpsfaab4759.jpg.html)

So this version of MP may be next best thing :D Provided the deco isn't too gaudy

[MayzaPrime]

I will wait until I see what the actual figure looks like before I pre-order as I own both Hasbro & Takara MP10.

[Sinnertwin]

RK have YOTH MP10 listed for preorder for $129.90 USD in their masterpiece section. No new photos, theyre using the stock MP10 image.

http://www.robotkingdom.com/transformers/masterpiece/a72860000.html

And CNY Starscream, also using existing image for $109.9O USD

http://www.robotkingdom.com/a59150000.html

Other sites should have these available for preorder soon, if they havent already.

[yoshi594]

RK have YOTH MP10 listed for preorder for $129.90 USD in their masterpiece section. No new photos, theyre using the stock MP10 image.

http://www.robotkingdom.com/transformers/masterpiece/a72860000.html

And CNY Starscream, also using existing image for $109.9O USD

http://www.robotkingdom.com/a59150000.html

Other sites should have these available for preorder soon, if they havent already.

Cheers! Will order that and mp22 when the dollar stops farting and get it's act together >.< (at least 0.95 usd).

[nexusnixx]

Hmmm with those pricing from rk I should be able to get/ price match if anyone is keen.

[Megatran]

Does Optimus come with his trailer?

[yoshi594]

Hmmm with those pricing from rk I should be able to get/ price match if anyone is keen.

Let us know how much the cost will be.

[nexusnixx]

Taking an average of the 3 shipping options provided to be US$50, yoh Optimus will be US$180 shipped to Perth


Let us know how much the cost will be.