US GEN Slingshot & Wildrider confirmed - with new names

[griffin]

Looks like Slingshot and Wildrider are definitely limited edition exclusives from Hasbro, as they have appeared in a Diamond/Previews listing for May (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/diamond-listing-combiner-wars-slingshot-and-wildrider-182340/)... suggesting a shared exclusive at American comic shops and ToysRUs America.
(no idea if they will come here, or what other American sources might have them as well)

Since the names being used are Quickslinger and Brake-Neck, it shows that Hasbro America must still be missing the trademark on Slingshot and Wildrider (or recently lost Wildrider, as it was used on the 2010 BotCon set). And it shows that when Hasbro Australia were saying that "Slingshot" and "Wildrider" are not on their release listing, it was technically correct... in that they are not general release toys, and, those Gen1 names would not have shown up on any future product listings - so even if they are coming here in some way, Hasbro Australia wouldn't have known that Quickslinger and Brake-Neck are the current names for those characters.


At least if they do come out in May, and don't get released here, those people going to BotCon in June might have a chance at finding them if somewhere like TRU gets them... or BBTS (who will charge a lot more than retail for them in the Dealer Room like they did for Metroplex in 2013).

[Paulbot]

Hmm, Quickslinger and Break-Neck were the names used for their Kre-O versions so must be what Hasbro consider "close enough" for their current names.

[Other]

I wouldn't worry about not being able to get the two of them if Diamond is carrying them, if it goes anything like the similarly released Marvel Legends Jubilee wave you should be able to get them from places such as BBTS' webstore or maybe even your local comic book shop(depending on if they're willing or able to order them in of course)

[griffin]

Hmm, Quickslinger and Break-Neck were the names used for their Kre-O versions so must be what Hasbro consider "close enough" for their current names.

Yes, Kreo and BotShots have used those names now, which must mean they can't even use "Autobot" and "Decepticon" as a prefix either. :(

[Bidoofdude]

Awesome news. I was actually settling into Alpha Bravo quite well. It's a team of six for me, then. If Slingshot returns to the team in the books, what will his encounter with AB be like? I can imagine Wildrider breaking out in a fight against Offroad.

[DarkHyren]

From the official Transformers Facebook page:

"Ask, and you shall receive. Here are the Generations Combiner Wars Quickslinger and Brake-Neck. They’ll be joining the battle and hitting online retailers in May!"

http://i.imgur.com/8crL8fs.jpg

[Paulbot]

What a stupid fan baiting move by Hasbro.

Nice Wildrider head on Brake-neck though

[Handsprime]

Hope they do come to Australia as at least a store exclusive

[k.wong23]

Excellent.

[BigTransformerTrev]

If they become widely available enough I'm tempted to cancel my Superion order with HLJ I have just to get Slingshot

[MrTrick]

now what do I do with Alpha Bravo!! :mad:

[G1Optimal]

now what do I do with Alpha Bravo!! :mad:
Keep it as we dont know how exclusive these two are

[Zommael]

Keep it as we dont know how exclusive these two are

Or keep it because it's a good figure on its own and if you really feel the need to get the redeco at least it gives you the option of having a Superion made up of all unique molds.

[Akky82]

Or keep it because it's a good figure on its own and if you really feel the need to get the redeco at least it gives you the option of having a Superion made up of all unique molds.

I'm keeping mine, I am getting TT superion but alpha bravo is nice still. I thought i saw a pic of slingshot yesterday with orange visor (ala the g1 toy). Imo it would be better as jt seperates him more from alpha bravo. But still nice, liking brake-neck, and will be hunting him as i already have the rest of hasbro menasor organised.

Edit: ah yep now i see, full orange face is the TT slingshot, i'm a happy camper then.

[i_amtrunks]

Now IDW will have a fun time re-writing these characters back in to make them toy accurate! :D

[DarkHyren]

Since the Facebook post only mentioned online retailers I'm going to take a wild(rider) guess at these being shared exclusives between BBTS and Amazon.
It may be a long (sling)shot but maybe, just maybe, Robotkingdom might have them as well seeing as they have sold other BBTS "exclusives" in the past (I'm looking at you Piranacon...)

[Tober]

Hasbro stock images of Generations Quickslinger & Brake-Neck

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Brake-Neck_1_1427254067_zpshcn5ic34.jpeg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Brake-Neck_1_1427254067_zpshcn5ic34.jpeg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Brake-Neck_2_1427254067_zps435xz7x6.jpeg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Brake-Neck_2_1427254067_zps435xz7x6.jpeg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Quickslinger_1_1427254067_zpsdqzjgwvk.jpeg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Quickslinger_1_1427254067_zpsdqzjgwvk.jpeg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Quickslinger_2_1427254067_zpsnds7okhb.jpeg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Quickslinger_2_1427254067_zpsnds7okhb.jpeg.html)

[griffin]

I'm surprised that they have comics with them as well, since they are likely to be a lot more limited than regular release items, and don't need them if they are exclusives.

I think Hasbro may have released these images after all the discussion about them appearing on the Diamond/Previews listing for May... as I would imagine that they would have preferred to wait until after Wave 2 was released and saturated the market, as there might be a lot of people now not buying Off-Road.

As for Alpha Bravo and Off-Road... I don't see why they aren't still collected or kept, as all of these Generations Deluxes are really great toys on their own, and none need to be combined just because they can combine. Treat it as a bonus, and enjoy the toy like any of the Legends that aren't part of a combiner team.
I certainly will.

[Paulbot]

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Brake-Neck_2_1427254067_zps435xz7x6.jpeg



I keep seeing the ROTF Brakedown/Oil Pan mold when I look at this guy...

[Golden Phoenix]

I keep seeing the ROTF Brakedown/Oil Pan mold when I look at this guy...

Damn. Now that is all I can see.

[Omega Metro]

Awesome. Don't need Takara Tomy Superion/Eyesore now.

[UltraMarginal]

As for Alpha Bravo and Off-Road... I don't see why they aren't still collected or kept, as all of these Generations Deluxes are really great toys on their own, and none need to be combined just because they can combine. Treat it as a bonus, and enjoy the toy like any of the Legends that aren't part of a combiner team.
I certainly will.

Well personally, I passed on Alpha bravo because were going to see the same mould again as blades, vortex and probably blast off. so if I'm getting the Takara Superion, I probably don't need AB.
I might get Off road, he fits the team well, and I have less emotional attachment to the stunticons than Aerialbots.

[GoktimusPrime]

What a stupid fan baiting move by Hasbro.

Nice Wildrider head on Brake-neck though
As a fan, I agree with this sentiment. But I also kind of admire it and it seems to make more business sense. We know that redecos are important for Hasbro and the Transformers brand, but selling the redecos first are more likely to move those units, and of course, selling the iconic characters later isn't as much of a problem because fans will still buy them!

I'll admit it, I totally fell for it. I bought Alpha Bravo and I want Quickslinger! And I've also pre-ordered Alpha Bravo online, so I'm gonna end up with a spare! :rolleyes: :p So yeah, that's kinda annoying as a consumer, but part of me is also chuckling at Hasbro thinking, "Well played!" :D Played me like a fiddle!

But I don't think I'll bother getting Off-Road though. ;)
Who am I kidding? I'll buy him so that I can complete Menasor sooner rather than later, then still buy Brake-Neck when it comes out! --- like a fiddle! :p

[Bidoofdude]

With Break-Neck, I will very likely skip Offroad. The green's not doing it for me. It looks yellower in the promo pics. I presume Break-Neck will be more grey than black, just like Offroad looked in his promo pics.

If this is indeed an online/comic shop exclusive, is anyone else thinking of asking around their shops to see if they're getting them?

[prjkt]

now what do I do with Alpha Bravo!! :mad:

stick him with OffRoad and CW OP?

[Mythirax]

I'm wrapped hasbro are at least doing these guys.

[Akky82]

stick him with OffRoad and CW OP?

I passed on Op, but yeah that's my plan for Galvatronus.

[Golden Phoenix]

C'mon Hasbro, 2 more dud limbs and we have another combiner.

[Jinto]

Well played Hasbro... I would never have bought Alpha Bravo or Offroad if I thought Slingshot and Wildrider were being released.

You win this round Hasbro :p

Indeed. Sneaky sneaky.

[griffin]

C'mon Hasbro, 2 more dud limbs and we have another combiner.

That's the problem... we have 6 Voyagers in this first series, but only four sets of limbs in the regular release toyline.
With these two, we still need another 6 redecos just to even up the count.

[Trent]

Alpha Bravo and Off Road are great. I have both and the have clever (if a little simple) transformations, great colour schemes and cool alt modes. I'm really not fussed if I don't get Slingshot but would like Wildrider because those alt-modes rock and another is only a good thing.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Alpha Bravo and Off Road are great. I have both and the have clever (if a little simple) transformations, great colour schemes and cool alt modes. I'm really not fussed if I don't get Slingshot but would like Wildrider because those alt-modes rock and another is only a good thing.

I have Alpha Bravo but not Offroad yet but still intend to get him.

I'm not sure why people have such an issue with these extra limbs. I can see how its annoying if you only wanted the original 5 based on G1 and you've purchased these new characters. Then you have a beef.

But if you think about other sci-fi genres, these groups start small and then expand. There were only 5 original X-Men working for Xavier - now there are dozens of the buggers! I have no problem with there being 7 different Stunticons and Aerielbots now - as long as they don't chuck the originals for no reason I'm fine with it, as well as the new toys.

[Gehirn]

They don't all combine into one X-Man though :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

They don't all combine into one X-Man though :p


Mush them together hard enough and they do - it's just really messy ;)

[UltraMarginal]

AB would never get to be part of superion though, the others fly either above or close to supersonic speeds, he's always going to get there too late to join in the fun/party:rolleyes::D

[Bidoofdude]

AB would never get to be part of superion though, the others fly either above or close to supersonic speeds, he's always going to get there too late to join in the fun/party:rolleyes::D

Would a helicopter with Cybertronian capabilities be able to travel quite a bit faster than a regular Earthen helicopter?

[Trent]

AB would never get to be part of superion though, the others fly either above or close to supersonic speeds, he's always going to get there too late to join in the fun/party:rolleyes::D

Optimus never seemed to have trouble getting there to order them into forming Superion. So I don't think AB would have a problem ;)

[prjkt]

Would a helicopter with Cybertronian capabilities be able to travel quite a bit faster than a regular Earthen helicopter?

Ala Vortex in the FOC game. Heli for hovering, hidden thrusters for speeding along.

[Bidoofdude]

Slingshot will replace Alpha Bravo on the team for me. However, AB will stay as an assistant member and is the same character as Rescue Bots Blades, in my own headcanon. That said, I would love Generations versions of the Rescue Bot characters.

[liegeprime]

Slingshot will replace Alpha Bravo on the team for me. However, AB will stay as an assistant member and is the same character as Rescue Bots Blades, in my own headcanon. That said, I would love Generations versions of the Rescue Bot characters.

If they did, they mbetter make them CW compatible that way they can be the limbs for Optimus. I think I 'll keep AB as one of the limbs for Optimus and wait for Slingshot who is going to be properly joining the Aerialbots to form Superion in my Collection - same for Wildrider...

[GoktimusPrime]

Slingshot will replace Alpha Bravo on the team for me. However, AB will stay as an assistant member and is the same character as Rescue Bots Blades, in my own headcanon. That said, I would love Generations versions of the Rescue Bot characters.
In the Gokiverse, Alpha Bravo and Offroad will become the "Nautilator" of their respective teams. :p #aquaman #greenarrow #sparetyre

[UltraMarginal]

Would a helicopter with Cybertronian capabilities be able to travel quite a bit faster than a regular Earthen helicopter?


Ala Vortex in the FOC game. Heli for hovering, hidden thrusters for speeding along.

I would think it was a bit of a 'not in disguise' giveaway to see a helicopter keeping formation with jets :-) regardless of the method of propulsion.:)


Optimus never seemed to have trouble getting there to order them into forming Superion. So I don't think AB would have a problem ;)

yea, but if everyone is just as fast as each other it gets boring, I prefer to think that characters pick earth modes that suit their capabilities, or at least reflect them. :cool:

[FruitBuyer]

I would think it was a bit of a 'not in disguise' giveaway to see a helicopter keeping formation with jets :-) regardless of the method of propulsion.:)

AB's rotors are made of special Cybertronian metals that creates reverberations that allows him to somehow move as fast as a jet.

[UltraMarginal]

AB's rotors are made of special Cybertronian metals that creates reverberations that allows him to somehow move as fast as a jet.

HaHa, the day there is a metal/solid material that doesn't fatigue harden and fracture/fail with vibration, is the day physics stops:D

Unfortunately my brain wont accept assumptions like that, for sub-sonic ballistic trajectories like a golf ball, minor turbulence produced by the dimples actually reduces the drag on the ball by allowing the boundary layer to travel further around the ball before producing a low pressure turbulent flow behind the ball.

http://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/file.php/7/121174/1979-04-03.jpg

for pretty much any other type of flight turbulence is a bad thing reducing efficiency by either reducing lift and/or creating drag. Any vibration will lead to turbulence, which is earth science.

but again, I'm a dork about this stuff:rolleyes:, please excuse my reality check and go back to enjoying the fantastic wonder that is transformers.:cool:

[FruitBuyer]

I completely made it up, it's not true at all. It's just fictional science/physics

[dirge]

I'm happy with AB (don't have Offroad - yet), but intend to grab these two. I'm a sucker for "new" G1 characters. Crosscut etc were welcome for me, as will AB etc. And as griffin said, they're good toys in their own right anyway.

[G1Optimal]

Quickslinger (Slingshot) and Brake-Neck (Wild Rider) preorders are up at some online stores if anyone is interested

Combiner Wars Quickslinger and Brake-Neck Preorders Online (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/sponsor-news-19/combiner-wars-quickslinger-and-brake-neck-preorders-online-182404/)
Source:tfw2005 (http://www.tfw2005.com)

[Bidoofdude]

$26 each plus shipping isn't too great. I hope they reach retail.

[Trent]

With shipping it came to $84 AUD. At that point I cancelled the order.

[MayzaPrime]

I pre-ordered... I am pretty sure that these wont make it to retail...

[griffin]

Quickslinger and Brake-Neck appeared in Hong Kong and Taiwan last week in very limited numbers, and if you are really desperate, you can get them on ebay for about US$65 for the pair with shipping. (about AU$40 for each Deluxe toy)

Apparently these two have a May 22nd release date in America, and Amazon listed them today... but a few hours later they were withdrawn, so the release date may be true.
So keep an eye on that site next week if you are wanting these two (if we don't get them here), as it is likely to cost about US$45 to get them shipped here (about AU$30 for each Deluxe). And that's only if it is available to non-Americans.
Quickslinger (http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Deluxe-Quickslinger/dp/B00TV0T0OW/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_1)
Brake-Neck (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TV0T0F6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

[TAAUBlaster]

Quickslinger and Brake-Neck appeared in Hong Kong and Taiwan last week in very limited numbers, and if you are really desperate, you can get them on ebay for about US$65 for the pair with shipping. (about AU$40 for each Deluxe toy)

Apparently these two have a May 22nd release date in America, and Amazon listed them today... but a few hours later they were withdrawn, so the release date may be true.
So keep an eye on that site next week if you are wanting these two (if we don't get them here), as it is likely to cost about US$45 to get them shipped here (about AU$30 for each Deluxe). And that's only if it is available to non-Americans.
Quickslinger (http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Deluxe-Quickslinger/dp/B00TV0T0OW/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_1)
Brake-Neck (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TV0T0F6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

The Amazon links say that the items aren't eligible for international shipping. I've got a feeling these guys are going to be hard to get.:(

[Zommael]

I understand they are being distributed through Diamond in the US. If that's the case, it's possible that comic shops over here might be able to order them. It would end up being a bit more expensive than usual retail, though, I would imagine.

[griffin]

Now Walmart have the pair listed (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-combiner-wars-quickslinger-brakeneck-listed-at-walmart/32956/).

These are listed at ToysRUs in America (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=20208), AND Amazon... so hopefully this means we shouldn't see a shortage of these, now that the three biggest sources of toys will have them.

Because they aren't coming to Australia... and the limited number showing up in Asia have seen secondary prices go to $30-40 each.... this could mean that we will see a plentiful supply within a month from America, and scalpers won't target them as much. (especially if Amazon ships to non-American customers when it comes into stock)

[millhouse]

I understand they are being distributed through Diamond in the US. If that's the case, it's possible that comic shops over here might be able to order them. It would end up being a bit more expensive than usual retail, though, I would imagine.

Problem with them being released through Diamond is that you need to order a case (8 units?) of the figure - something a lot of comic stores are probably pretty hesitant to do, given the smaller market in Australia and the general release (rather than specialty store) focus of the standard lines...

I mean, 16 figures? That's a bit of a punt for a small comic store to take, isn't it?

[spiderken17]

Line up the buyers beforehand and get Kings Comics or someone to order you in a case?

[griffin]

When I was ordering from Diamond/Previews about 10 years ago, toys were not available to non-American retailers/comic-stores... but maybe that has changed since then?

[CyberiusPrime]

Awesome. Don't need Takara Tomy Superion/Eyesore now.

Honestly, looking at the pics of the TT Superion, i like the colour scheme of Silverbolt better than the burnt orange / orange mustard colour that the local release has.

It's a shame you can't get him separately.

[Paulbot]

When I was ordering from Diamond/Previews about 10 years ago, toys were not available to non-American retailers/comic-stores... but maybe that has changed since then?

Minotaur in Melbourne was surely getting their TFs via Diamond

[BigTransformerTrev]

Because they aren't coming to Australia... and the limited number showing up in Asia have seen secondary prices go to $30-40 each.... this could mean that we will see a plentiful supply within a month from America, and scalpers won't target them as much. (especially if Amazon ships to non-American customers when it comes into stock)

For those prices and possible lack of availability if one can afford it ya might as well get the Tak/Tom combiners and get a whole new set :rolleyes:

[Bartrim]

I preordered them through Premium Collectables. With shipping the total was $54.90. Don't think I'll get better then that.

[Handsprime]

I preordered them through Premium Collectables. With shipping the total was $54.90. Don't think I'll get better then that.

Now that's a good deal.

[griffin]

And another American online store will have the pair, as BBTS have announced that they will sell theirs at midnight on the 22nd (in America), at a limit of 1 set per person due to limited stock.
Their price will be US$18 each, which isn't too bad for them, as the regular retail price would be $16, if these two were regular release toys.

[griffin]

From my calculations, this should be 2pm today (East Australia time)... so if you were aiming to get a pair from there, set your alarm. And if you miss out, they have a second batch 10 hours later.

[Sinnertwin]

So much arseing around for two toys exclusive this, exclusive that blah blah blah :rolleyes:
No doubt we'll see it all over again with Groove. The life of a toy fan can be so hard at times...

[griffin]

BBTS sent out an email half an hour ago to warn people about when it starts... and there must be a lot of people trying to get these, as the site is currently slower than ours. :p
They were in-stock when I got them into my cart, but after waiting 3 minutes for it to get to the checkout stage, Quickslinger didn't show up... so I had to go back and re-cart it... taking another 3 minutes to go to the checkout stage again. Then another 4 minutes waiting for the purchase to process. Then it came up as an error with no explanation, so I checked my POL to see if it went in... it didn't, so I went back a page and tried again. Another minute later it was telling me that I didn't select a payment (because I didn't re-check the option), two minutes later the same error screen came up.
So I go back and try to re-cart another pair, and going through the whole checkout process again, it then tells me that it will be added to my POL (which I didn't have one yet)... so I go back to my account, and sure enough, there they are, despite still getting an error message that there was a problem with the order.

So it took me 18 minutes to get these two toys, thanks to all the other fanboys rushing the site to get them.

The direct links for anyone wanting them from BBTS to stick in their POL...
Quickslinger (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24411&mode=retail)
Brake-Neck (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24410&mode=retail)

[BigTransformerTrev]

I did a thread about it 20 minutes ago. Sorry, should have put it here

[christalcase]

BBTS sent out an email half an hour ago to warn people about when it starts... and there must be a lot of people trying to get these, as the site is currently slower than ours. :p
They were in-stock when I got them into my cart, but after waiting 3 minutes for it to get to the checkout stage, Quickslinger didn't show up... so I had to go back and re-cart it... taking another 3 minutes to go to the checkout stage again. Then another 4 minutes waiting for the purchase to process. Then it came up as an error with no explanation, so I checked my POL to see if it went in... it didn't, so I went back a page and tried again. Another minute later it was telling me that I didn't select a payment (because I didn't re-check the option), two minutes later the same error screen came up.
So I go back and try to re-cart another pair, and going through the whole checkout process again, it then tells me that it will be added to my POL (which I didn't have one yet)... so I go back to my account, and sure enough, there they are, despite still getting an error message that there was a problem with the order.

So it took me 18 minutes to get these two toys, thanks to all the other fanboys rushing the site to get them.

The direct links for anyone wanting them from BBTS to stick in their POL...
Quickslinger (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24411&mode=retail)
Brake-Neck (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24410&mode=retail)

25 mins later and still in stock. I think BBTS did a good job of creating panic/demand by warning people that they have limited stock etc, because it was the tipping point for me to get a pair :o

[griffin]

Did you succeed?

I got the email confirmation, and re-checked to make sure I didn't end up with multiples and get punished for it.
People on other fansites had the same problems, so that's reassuring (for me).

Now it will be about 3-4 months before I see them, as I don't order anything around the time of BotCon, in case I find the items at retail while in America. :(

[christalcase]

Did you succeed?

I got the email confirmation, and re-checked to make sure I didn't end up with multiples and get punished for it.
People on other fansites had the same problems, so that's reassuring (for me).

Now it will be about 3-4 months before I see them, as I don't order anything around the time of BotCon, in case I find the items at retail while in America. :(

I managed to grab the pair. Loading the pages took longer than normal but still got through the confirmation page in 5 mins.

I got the order confirmation email and in my Pile of Loot page, it has the two listed (just that the payment is still processing).

[fatbot]

I think, because of reloading the pages, I have 3 of each, hopefully they won't cancel all 3

[GoktimusPrime]

I preordered them through Premium Collectables. With shipping the total was $54.90. Don't think I'll get better then that.
Cheers, I just ordered mine through them as well. :)

[griffin]

The Premium Collectables is a good option.

And now even Target in America has them (looks like May 22nd was indeed a set release date). I don't see how these should be hard to find, as that's now Target, Walmart, ToysRUs, Amazon, BBTS and TFsource for fans in America to order from.

[dirge]

I managed to nab the pair at BBTS. Site was slow, but I got 'em. Very happy (:

[GoktimusPrime]

I just tried to pre-order them from BBTS (as backup :o)... it kept on crashing on me. I give up. Just hope that I don't get charged for nothing. I can't believe Hasbro's not releasing these toys here. Don't they want our money? :rolleyes:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/bbts_crash_zpsqtplhw3o.jpg

Edit: Nevermind, it just processed. :o

[Handsprime]

I tried grabbing them off Premium collectibles, but unfortunately the website does not have an option for PayPal :(. If anyone in the Sydney area could help me out that would be nice :)

[Sinnertwin]

I just tried to pre-order them from BBTS (as backup :o)... it kept on crashing on me. I give up. Just hope that I don't get charged for nothing. I can't believe Hasbro's not releasing these toys here. Don't they want our money? :rolleyes:


Edit: Nevermind, it just processed. :o

don't tell me your rockin' a pile of loot?! :)

[GoktimusPrime]

don't tell me your rockin' a pile of loot?! :)
A pile of two, yes. :p Although BBTS just declined my card payment. :confused: Just tried again. They better not charge me twice.
*sigh* This is why I hate online shopping...

[Megatran]

*sigh* This is why I hate online shopping...
Once you pop, you can't stop. ;)

[griffin]

And now even Target in America has them (looks like May 22nd was indeed a set release date). I don't see how these should be hard to find, as that's now Target, Walmart, ToysRUs, Amazon, BBTS and TFsource for fans in America to order from.

Now also available (to Americans) on the Hasbro toyshop site.

I guess the term "exclusive" was misleading to those of us thinking that it meant limited... but the exclusive element was to "online purchase" instead of to a particular store, and being exclusive to online purchasing doesn't mean much limitation these days with most stores now selling online to stay competitive.

[TAAUBlaster]

Now also available (to Americans) on the Hasbro toyshop site.

I guess the term "exclusive" was misleading to those of us thinking that it meant limited... but the exclusive element was to "online purchase" instead of to a particular store, and being exclusive to online purchasing doesn't mean much limitation these days with most stores now selling online to stay competitive.

I think it still does mean limited to an extent. BBTS, TFS, RK (Premium Collectibles before their restock) are all sold out already. They couldn't have been allocated much stock for them to sell out so quickly.

[Bartrim]

Cheers, I just ordered mine through them as well. :)

Happy to help :)

[griffin]

I think it still does mean limited to an extent. BBTS, TFS, RK (Premium Collectibles before their restock) are all sold out already. They couldn't have been allocated much stock for them to sell out so quickly.

I agree that it is probably still limited in number, but maybe not as limited as we were originally thinking it would have been if it was exclusive to a single store.
I think with all the hype and perceived rareness, people are jumping on these faster than they would over a normal store exclusive... and I think a lot of those people are just buying them to resell.
But it is worth noting that the sources that are selling out fastest are the ones that ship to non-Americans as well as Americans... so there is a greater number of potential customers than say Walmart, Target, TRU and the Hasbro toyshop has.

[TAAUBlaster]

I agree that it is probably still limited in number, but maybe not as limited as we were originally thinking it would have been if it was exclusive to a single store.
I think with all the hype and perceived rareness, people are jumping on these faster than they would over a normal store exclusive... and I think a lot of those people are just buying them to resell.
But it is worth noting that the sources that are selling out fastest are the ones that ship to non-Americans as well as Americans... so there is a greater number of potential customers than say Walmart, Target, TRU and the Hasbro toyshop has.

Good points.

They're already up on ebay for like AU$80/set. Resellers aren't wasting any time

[griffin]

Wow... I knew that these were available at quite a few website locations, but not this many (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/1042430-catch-all-combiner-wars-quickslinger-brake-neck-availability-thread.html).

Still, most have sold out, so stock numbers at each must have been small, or the massive hype and fansite media coverage made them perfect targets for investor/scalpers.