Hasbro MP-03 Grimlock

[Sinnertwin]

is anyone on here with hasbro connections able to get a confirmation that we are 100% getting it?

Yes we are. 900 Grimlocks will be available -that's 300 units more than both Optimus Prime & Soundwave & some members even bought extra Soundwaves for others, but ended up taking them back. There will be more than.enough :)

[Jaisun]

OCD's suck in situations like this... I got MP Grimlock the first time he was available at TRU, with that one-of-a-kind, doesn't match anything, doesn't fit anywhere packaging, but I feel compelled to want MP-03 now that they are uniforming the look of the boxes... CURSE YOU OCD'S!!!!!!

[drifand]

Can always sell of the other and keep this one if it bothers you that much.
I only find that this release is way due and I suspecting Christmas if this is how it pans out.

What about sun storm? We not getting that?

[griffin]

Both appear to be in their system, but it is taking longer than expected for them to get to stores. Maybe they are trying to sell of some of the Movie bulk first, to trim down their inventory of Transformers Branded toys...

[drifand]

Beats me, just surprised they held off this long.

[GoktimusPrime]

OCD's suck in situations like this... I got MP Grimlock the first time he was available at TRU, with that one-of-a-kind, doesn't match anything, doesn't fit anywhere packaging, but I feel compelled to want MP-03 now that they are uniforming the look of the boxes... CURSE YOU OCD'S!!!!!!
Perhaps you could ask if anyone who's intending on getting this toy but not keeping the box might like to give the box to you --- or even entirely swap that toy with yours. Would be better than paying $150 (or however much this toy costs) just for a box. ;)

[Sinnertwin]

i have a feeling that they'll be here within the week... if they haven't already ;)

[ILikeSoundwave]

i have a feeling that they'll be here within the week... if they haven't already ;)

I hope your're right, it's been awhile since Toyfair and I want my Grimlock!

[Sinnertwin]

I hope your're right, it's been awhile since Toyfair and I want my Grimlock!

I'm sure they'll be popping up in the sightings threads soon enough :D

[griffin]

MP Grimlock is now appearing in stores - reserve one if you want one... in case it is popular with the non-collector people.


just got my MP grimlock at TRU castle hill. Sorry didn't think to look at shelves, so not sure how many left. I reserved mine over the phone.

[philby]

I was just at chaddy in melbourne, didn't see any on the shelves but didn't think to ask as I've asked a couple of times there recently and they never had any info on their system about it. Might go back first thing in the morning!

[icemanff23]

MP Grimlock is now appearing in stores - reserve one if you want one... in case it is popular with the non-collector people.

How much are they going for at TRU ?

[Bidoofdude]

What's Grimlock's SKU number?

[griffin]

Price should be $130, according to one source.
Hasbro product number - A8734
And it is suggested that a second shipment will be in two months time... so if true, if you miss out this time, keep an eye out for October for more.

[Sinnertwin]

What's Grimlock's SKU number?

Grimlock
58715
$129.99
You can also use the Hasbro Asst. # Griffin provided, both will show up

Sunstorm is out also
58721
$129.99

[drifand]

Price should be $130, according to one source.
Hasbro product number - A8734
And it is suggested that a second shipment will be in two months time... so if true, if you miss out this time, keep an eye out for October for more.

Wait you mean it has came and gone for aust?

[Sinnertwin]

Wait you mean it has came and gone for aust?

They're both just starting to arrive at stores now. You haven't missed it yet

[icemanff23]

Price should be $130, according to one source.
Hasbro product number - A8734
And it is suggested that a second shipment will be in two months time... so if true, if you miss out this time, keep an eye out for October for more.

Thank you for providing the price and the hasbro number as well. Its hunting for this guy now, since i missed out on the prowl :(

[griffin]

Call the Head Office to see if any stores in Melbourne still have it, or ask at your nearest store if they can look it up.

[Caffinetron]

Thank you for providing the price and the hasbro number as well. Its hunting for this guy now, since i missed out on the prowl :(

Yeah, like Griff said. Phone around or the head office. I know people are still seeing them, so if they aren't in your area you should be able to get one sent to the store.

[philby]

I was just at chadstone again in melbourne, armed with the codes on a post it note hehe. They looked out the back but didn't have any yet. They said stock has arrived in sydney but not sent out to stores here and they wouldnt take my name and number to reserve one but said to check in again on monday or tuesday...

[philby]

Thank you for providing the price and the hasbro number as well. Its hunting for this guy now, since i missed out on the prowl :(

Hey mate chaddy has some prowls but they aren't on the shelf, if you go down by the registers there is a bunch in a glass cabinet, I never realised they had stuff there! There looked to be at least 5 so you should be safe to grab one :)

[ChlorHex]

Is there anything significantly different with this release and the original?
Might just be keen on a Sunstorm as I doubt have that bot...

[millhouse]

Is there anything significantly different with this release and the original?
Might just be keen on a Sunstorm as I doubt have that bot...

Original Hasbro has better tampos (to look more like the toy) and better joints.

Original/reissue Takara has better paint apps.

[ChlorHex]

Original Hasbro has better tampos (to look more like the toy) and better joints.

Original/reissue Takara has better paint apps.

Thanks! :)

[drifand]

Mainly looking for sunstorm for me in perth

[drahsrebu]

Any idea if these guys will be making an appearance on the TRU site? I live 4 hours away from my nearest TRU :(

[drifand]

Any idea if these guys will be making an appearance on the TRU site? I live 4 hours away from my nearest TRU :(

Beats me the us site have sunstorm but no international shipping

[nsm034]

Beats me the us site have sunstorm but no international shippingbbts has them ;)

[Kazza]

Bugger, I noticed the hasbro MP-03 of Grimlock has some issues, it's lacking the paint strips on its upper arms and I got the same elbow joint pieces for both sides, which is not something that can be replaced or turned around.:(

[Lint]

Bugger, I noticed the hasbro MP-03 of Grimlock has some issues, it's lacking the paint strips on its upper arms and I got the same elbow joint pieces for both sides, which is not something that can be replaced or turned around.:(

Well thats craptastic. Far worse than the QC issues that have been reported by US buyers.

[millhouse]

Well thats craptastic. Far worse than the QC issues that have been reported by US buyers.

The strips on the arms have been clearly noted as absent since the US re-release in July. Actually the reason I pulled the pin on a first-run US one when I did.

[Facepunches]

Update for those of you in Brisbane. From what I know Garden City had one Grimlock left and Aspley have said that it is not appearing on their system (and do not take names down to 'hold' stock.)

[Kazza]

Well thats craptastic. Far worse than the QC issues that have been reported by US buyers.

Sigh, I don't even know if it's worth the time and effort to take it back and get it replaced. More than likely they won't have any more units left if I do take it back. I just wished they did more QC checks.

[drifand]

bbts has them ;)

Not fantastic price as the tru though.

[Lint]

The strips on the arms have been clearly noted as absent since the US re-release in July. Actually the reason I pulled the pin on a first-run US one when I did.

I was referring more to the elbow misassembly being the tragedy here...


Sigh, I don't even know if it's worth the time and effort to take it back and get it replaced. More than likely they won't have any more units left if I do take it back. I just wished they did more QC checks.

There might be a second batch shipped to us in October so you might be able to jump on that. I'd be concerned about getting an even worse copy of the toy though, so you might wanna hang onto the one you have instead of a flat out exchange just in case.

[philby]

Bugger, I noticed the hasbro MP-03 of Grimlock has some issues, it's lacking the paint strips on its upper arms and I got the same elbow joint pieces for both sides, which is not something that can be replaced or turned around.:(

hmmm....
this review/comparison mentions loose joints on the hips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ymwWf0-P7o

is that something that would affect the majority of units or random qc error? i am REALLY keen to grab this as having only recently come back into transformers I was not around/aware of previous versions etc so $130 is an awesome price for something that looks on average $200 plus shipping online.

[Lint]

hmmm....
this review/comparison mentions loose joints on the hips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ymwWf0-P7o

is that something that would affect the majority of units or random qc error? i am REALLY keen to grab this as having only recently come back into transformers I was not around/aware of previous versions etc so $130 is an awesome price for something that looks on average $200 plus shipping online.

Given multiple reviews, it doesn't look like loose joints are an isolated case for MP03. However they are generally fixable: http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/102553-how-to-fix-grimlocks-loose-joints/

Hopefully the elbow thing is less prevalent though.

[Sinnertwin]

Any idea if these guys will be making an appearance on the TRU site? I live 4 hours away from my nearest TRU :(

You can always start a WTB thread & see if a member in your state can assist. I'd also ring the store in question and ask if they have a home shopping option available. If that doesn't work at a store level, try their Head Office & see if they can organise something.

[Jaisun]

I got Grimlock from TRU today and I'm really not sure what to do... My original thought was to do as Gok suggested and sell of my 2010 Trapezoid Grimlock so I could get MP-03 Grimlock for the uniform box design to go with Soundwave and Acid Storm. But after a quick look, I prefer my 2010, and I don't think I'm THAT keen for the box. I could maybe sell the 2014 Figure in the 2010 package, but would anyone want that? I guess it would be fine for people who throw out the boxes anyway. Otherwise I guess it's a returner...? Not sure what grounds TRU allow for returns.

[drifand]

Looks like I may still open my takara one after all, was considering to sell it but I kind of like the dark tint and better grey plastic and sharp teeth.
Yup unless I want to display both modes I think I may be keeping my takara one after all.

I still am interested in sunstorm.

[Alpha Supreme]

Cool... I have the takara version of Grimlock but Sunstorm could be cool... don't have any seeker masterpiece yet.

[AJ_Prime]

MP Sunstorm and Prowl are now up on TRU AU website. Sadly no sign of MP Grimlock though. :(

[Sainter4Life]

MP Sunstorm and Prowl are now up on TRU AU website. Sadly no sign of MP Grimlock though. :(

I think they are sold out at most stores already, at least in Victoria.

[twizz]

I got Grimlock from TRU today and I'm really not sure what to do... My original thought was to do as Gok suggested and sell of my 2010 Trapezoid Grimlock so I could get MP-03 Grimlock for the uniform box design to go with Soundwave and Acid Storm. But after a quick look, I prefer my 2010, and I don't think I'm THAT keen for the box. I could maybe sell the 2014 Figure in the 2010 package, but would anyone want that? I guess it would be fine for people who throw out the boxes anyway. Otherwise I guess it's a returner...? Not sure what grounds TRU allow for returns.

if your looking to sell it I could be interested

[philby]

just picked mine up from TRU at chaddy and brought him home. First impressions:

1) WOW what an imposing figure! I didn't quite realise how large he was!
2) WOW it really is quite loose... :( Not just in the hips....

Oh well I'm still pretty excited by having a gigantic t-rex too intimidate the others :p I might post some more thoughts in the review section.

[drifand]

$145 for it to be shipped for sunstorm that's a 20% marked up from acid storm

[yoshi594]

For those in perth, I rang cannington and they said they only have 4 on the way...And they didn't know when sunstorm would be in (I'm just interested in sunstorm!).

[yoshi594]

$145 for it to be shipped for sunstorm that's a 20% marked up from acid storm

acidstorm (at least the one I got) had crap quality control. Easily the weakest quality out of all the seekers. Sunstorm better be a huge step up. T

[drifand]

For those in perth, I rang cannington and they said they only have 4 on the way...And they didn't know when sunstorm would be in (I'm just interested in sunstorm!).

Wouldn't mind one as that's nearer to me but I wouldn't know when they have them.

I just checked, I could actually buy sunstorm cheaper on ebay delivered as compared to tru delivered. What a shame.

[AJ_Prime]

For those in perth, I rang cannington and they said they only have 4 on the way...And they didn't know when sunstorm would be in (I'm just interested in sunstorm!).

TRU Joondalup and Innaloo are also only getting 4 units. I suspect Morley will be the same. I have a feeling some of those 400 they ordered were earmarked for their website.

[Sainter4Life]

Wouldn't mind one as that's nearer to me but I wouldn't know when they have them.

I just checked, I could actually buy sunstorm cheaper on ebay delivered as compared to tru delivered. What a shame.

This is a shame considering that they are only $59.95 USD + tax in the states.

[drifand]

I was so ready to order when the total came to $145 I went what the ?
I mean I can have a ebay seller ship to me cheaper than what they offer so unless I get it on the shelves I am not better off at all.

Call me penny stingy but I paid $148 for mp11 starscream and $145 is not exactly what I like to end up paying.

[Caffinetron]

No one needs to second guess their order anymore. He's on the wishlist section now. All sold out until this supposed second drop comes.

[drifand]

So what happened to the bloody 900 pieces we suppose to have as counted wa only had 4 in each store coming a total of less than 50 hit wa?

Doesn't make sense.

[Sainter4Life]

So what happened to the bloody 900 pieces we suppose to have as counted wa only had 4 in each store coming a total of less than 50 hit wa?

Doesn't make sense.

Apparently less than half of the 900 units were shipped and there should be a second shipment of 460 units of Grimmies in early October. This is also the case for the MP Sunstorms so maybe wait till October if you have missed out.

[drifand]

If anything they should double the order.

[Omega Metro]

Thank god I got mine from the U.S TRU site few months ago. I know I would not of been able to get one locally.:)

[drifand]

Thank god I got mine from the U.S TRU site few months ago. I know I would not of been able to get one locally.:)

They have not leant anything from soundwave sale and I am a but put off by the sunstorm pricing.

[Sainter4Life]

They have not leant anything from soundwave sale and I am a but put off by the sunstorm pricing.

I think limited release like these should have a proper release date so collectors are aware of the exact date they are coming out and there should be a purchase limit of 1 per person unless you queue up again.

Footlocker do this pretty well with the limited releases and the Jordan retros and it's a pretty good model to follow for TRU.

[drifand]

I like to update on the reviews accuracy on legs. The tt version on mine are loose as well but everything else with the sharper teeth is still good.

The plastic still didn't look as solid either on the grey.
And no crown which you must have the dumb crown coin they called.

Hope this helps, I can't be stuffed hunting a tru version as I did had one and passed it to my cousin.

[Eddielai2002]

You can always get your Grimlock at Bigbadtoystore.com or from Tfsource if you are so interested. Toysrus are slow of getting anything especially in Australia.

[drifand]

You can always get your Grimlock at Bigbadtoystore.com or from Tfsource if you are so interested. Toysrus are slow of getting anything especially in Australia.

Of course by this we are not considering price and is the same as buying the hundreds listed on ebay.

[philby]

Of course by this we are not considering price and is the same as buying the hundreds listed on ebay.

that's primarily why I was so keen. the only major difference with the takara one seems to be the teeth and claws are slightly sharper and colour of the grey plastic and the colour of the transparent stuff, that's it. the 2010 hasbro one seems to have like 3 more paint applications.

as I don't have any other versions I was pretty happy to snap this up at $130 without shipping :)

[nsm034]

got my grimlock and sunstorm today , cairns has one grim left and 4 suns

[Kazza]

I got Grimlock from TRU today and I'm really not sure what to do... My original thought was to do as Gok suggested and sell of my 2010 Trapezoid Grimlock so I could get MP-03 Grimlock for the uniform box design to go with Soundwave and Acid Storm. But after a quick look, I prefer my 2010, and I don't think I'm THAT keen for the box. I could maybe sell the 2014 Figure in the 2010 package, but would anyone want that? I guess it would be fine for people who throw out the boxes anyway. Otherwise I guess it's a returner...? Not sure what grounds TRU allow for returns.

Exactly my thought, I'm just going to sell off the 2014 figure in the trapezoid box. I prefer the 2010 figure for the additional paint apps and better plastic quality.

[GoktimusPrime]

If the toy is unopened you can refund it as change of mind.

[griffin]

Back to the store? There are people here desperately wanting one.

[Sinnertwin]

This is a shame considering that they are only $59.95 USD + tax in the states.

It is. But then again, when you have close to 900 stores, you're buying power & chances of negotiating prices dramatically increase ;)

[griffin]

It is. But then again, when you have close to 900 stores, you're buying power & chances of negotiating prices dramatically increase ;)

Increased quantity may gain them a marginal discount (like some store-chains here get), but not by a significant amount.
We've occasionally seen how cheap Hasbro can sell stock here... sometimes rivalling American prices on the more expensive general-release items and excess foreign stock, but when the prices are double what they cost in America, it is sometimes hard to point fingers at the culprit without seeing wholesale price listings or retailer invoices.

But the one thing to keep in mind is that each toy sold here and in other non-American countries, have to pay a commission back to Hasbro America on top of their own profit margins (which is why Hasbro America's International revenue and profit are significant portions of their quarterly financial statements (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tfw2005-coverage-of-hasbro-second-quarter-2014-earnings-conference-call-180748/)).

It's annoying, but while Hasbro is an American company that is listed on the stock exchange (which puts shareholders dividends before the best interests of the company by appealing to more consumers), our wholesale prices here will remain about double the wholesale prices of American stores... and only adjusted according to what our retailers are happy to accept. :(

[Bidoofdude]

I called Highpoint TRU on Sunday night, they didn't have them in yet but are. Called them Monday morning, all sold out. Jesus. :mad: Northlands is too far for me.

Can TRU send stock to another store?

[drifand]

You can online order them now

[z3r03d]

Yay!! Finally got mine!!, the store person in TRU said they get 4 on each store.

The one that i went to said they keep them at the back and not displayed yet unless someone asks.


http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/gumnuthead/Transformers/0EBC4675-FDF0-4A01-BD3F-61296CAF4351_zpsne3szbrq.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

The one that i went to said they keep them at the back and not displayed yet unless someone asks.
Yeah, someone from TRU Parramatta told me the same thing. I think if people are looking for MPs, don't just visually inspect the shelves, go and ask the staff at the service desk.

[drifand]

No idea why they did that though as Sunstorm were all out on shelves.