Platinum edition G1 Trypticon reissue

[BruiseLee]

Up for preorder at TFSource for USD200.

http://tfsource.com/platinum/trypticon

They are listing a release date of July 2015. Amazing, after hardly any news since the Toy Fair its here in a couple of months?!?

Edit: just noticed that it was estimated for Jul 2015

[Paulbot]

Hoping it's in G1 colours (like the Coneheads and Blaster & Perceptor) and not in some odd colours (like Blitzwing and Astrotrain). Been waiting for a reissue Trypticon for years.

[crankcase76]

He is also up at RK for $159.00US, But will only post EMS and thats worth $79.00US. Would be great if we got it as a local release?

[BruiseLee]

Interesting that RK are having a release date of 23rd June.

Local release would be great but it may be upwards of $300 given the recent pricing of platinum and MPs.

[Megatran]

Local release looks to be TRU exclusive. Brace yourself for a hefty RRP.

[Megatran]

He is also up at RK for $159.00US, But will only post EMS and thats worth $79.00US. Would be great if we got it as a local release?
I'm interpreting it differently. The shipping quotes are to give an indication, not explicitly stated as the only option. But I've been wrong on rare occasions. :p

Using their postage calculator, standard shipping to Oz if permitted is US$53.71.

[Gofigure]

And the G1 reissues just keep rolling on.....loving it

TRU Australia get these in!!! All of them.

[1AZRAEL1]

Looks like the one I'm selling ain't gonna be worth as much now haha

[Jazzman]

I'm interpreting it differently. The shipping quotes are to give an indication, not explicitly stated as the only option. But I've been wrong on rare occasions. :p

Using their postage calculator, standard shipping to Oz if permitted is US$53.71.

Roughly $280AU for a minty Trypticon in the hand... excuse me whilst I sell a kidney... :D

[Juggernaut]

Looks like the one I'm selling ain't gonna be worth as much now haha

Are u still selling stuff? Never got a reply or anything about some items of interest,

[CBratron]

I guess this means there won't be a new Generations Trypticon for a loooooong while.

[Megatran]

It appears TFSource has taken down Gen1 Trypitcon reissue from their webpage.

[griffin]

It appears TFSource has taken down Gen1 Trypitcon reissue from their webpage.

That's odd.
If Hasbro have told them to remove it, I wonder why... as other Reissues haven't had any official announcements by Hasbro. Maybe Trypticon is going to have a big announcement and Hasbro didn't want anyone stealing their thunder.

[Bidoofdude]

$200's a lot for the US. I hope we're not marked up too far.

[liegeprime]

$200's a lot for the US. I hope we're not marked up too far.

we'd prolly get it aound the $300 mark with the current exchange rate :(.. although I seriously doubt that alocal store would pick it up though... hoping they do coz shipping will be a killer for this, but eyah .... pretty pricey any which way :(

[UltimateGalvatron]

we'd prolly get it aound the $300 mark with the current exchange rate :(.. although I seriously doubt that alocal store would pick it up though... hoping they do coz shipping will be a killer for this, but eyah .... pretty pricey any which way :(

Wrong, TRU will get it. They already currently have two $300 Transformers I don't see why they wouldn't make it a nice 3.

[danny-boy]

Man the aussie dollar is a real kick in the guts. $200 would have been perfect but it'll go for $300 for sure. I do wonder how far Hasbro plan on taking this platinum re-issue line after the Dinobots. I hope they continue sets its a fantastic idea.

[MV75]

I'd drop $300 on Trypticon no worries, it's like having two tru insecticon packs, but more. lol.

[crankcase76]

I'm interpreting it differently. The shipping quotes are to give an indication, not explicitly stated as the only option. But I've been wrong on rare occasions. :p

Using their postage calculator, standard shipping to Oz if permitted is US$53.71.

Well here is what is stated on their page?

http://www.robotkingdom.com/transformers/reissue/b0773as00.html

[reillyd]

Wrong, TRU will get it. They already currently have two $300 Transformers I don't see why they wouldn't make it a nice 3.

Why stop there? Double the U.S. price could take it to an even 400.

And yes, there are people who would buy it. I bought the last two masterpieces, for the English bios

[1AZRAEL1]

Are u still selling stuff? Never got a reply or anything about some items of interest,

I am still selling stuff. I've been absent due to problems in my life. As soon as I get the chance I'll get back to ya with the stuff you were after.

[ampoldj]

Whichever local store gets this will never fail to surprise us with a steep price i reckon...300aud will definitely a realistic price but 400aud will just be too overpriced :eek:

[Juggernaut]

In box images have been released. On phone so can't upload

[BruiseLee]

In box images have been released. On phone so can't upload

Was it the ones from Cybertron Philippines? The images are in this TFW post.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1042603-trypticon-reissue-box-art-revealed-2.html

[Megatran]

Oh my, that's looks to be a really big box.

[reillyd]

I wonder who it is that's doing all this amazing artwork? Platinum releases have really stepped it up a notch. I'd buy a litho of that box art in a heartbeat

[ampoldj]

I wonder who it is that's doing all this amazing artwork? Platinum releases have really stepped it up a notch. I'd buy a litho of that box art in a heartbeat

Looks like the style of the art works carries even to the Takara UW toy line.

[Trent]

Cool. Bought.

Will we get it here????

[Paulbot]

According to Griffin's report from this year's Melbourne Toy Fair, yes Toys R Us will have Trypticon (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=20494).

[Bladestorm]

After seeing that box imagery I am not going to be able to walk past him!
Wonder how much he's going to cost...

[jazzcomp]

@Bladestorm US$200 in USA. Not sure around these parts :)

[Lint]

Wonder how the mold is holding up. I was a bit dissapointed with the quality of Fort Max however I believe this guy hasn't been reissued/retooled anywhere near as many times?

[griffin]

A mirrored image can be found here (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/g1-trypticon-reissue-box-art-182825/) if anyone is having trouble tracking it down.

I'm rather impressed to see that it is the complete Gen1 version with all its accessories... after it was neutered for the JP Beast Wars toyline.

I'm getting tempted to collect all of these reissues just for the packaging... with all the nice artwork they've commissioned for them. (which we've seen on the Japanese Combiner box too)

If they can dig up these old moulds (original Gen1 Trypticon and Fort Max), I really hope they have more of the Japanese Gen1 toys on their release schedule.

[GoktimusPrime]

I just read a report that the toy is selling in the Philippines for the equivalent of US$200 (9000PHP); so this doesn't bode well for the AU RRP. :(

$200 is about how much I paid for Encore Metroplex, but that was when the Global Financial Crisis sent the value of the AUD crashing down against the JPY. (-_-)

[MayzaPrime]

I just read a report that the toy is selling in the Philippines for the equivalent of US$200 (9000PHP); so this doesn't bode well for the AU RRP. :(

$200 is about how much I paid for Encore Metroplex, but that was when the Global Financial Crisis sent the value of the AUD crashing down against the JPY. (-_-)

I just got an email from RK selling Trypticon for US$159...

[Megatran]

I'm getting tempted to collect all of these reissues just for the packaging... with all the nice artwork they've commissioned for them.
We ALL know you will. ;)

[Bidoofdude]

Pretty pretty shiny shiny.:eek:

[autobreadticon]

has any TF toy sold for over $500 AUD at Toys R Us ? I have a strange feeling that it will cost that much

[Jazzman]

I just got an email from RK selling Trypticon for US$159...

The thing I don't get about RK is that it appears cheaper to ship Trypticon to the States or UK than what it is to ship to AU... Geez, that's logistics for you... :eek:

[griffin]

has any TF toy sold for over $500 AUD at Toys R Us ? I have a strange feeling that it will cost that much

The record so far is $300, from the latest two big MP toys... but there has to be a point at which it makes no sense charging so much for a "mere toy".

[Bladestorm]

The thing I don't get about RK is that it appears cheaper to ship Trypticon to the States or UK than what it is to ship to AU... Geez, that's logistics for you... :eek:

Who are they using to ship to Oz - do you know?
I ask because as someone who uses HK post a lot I can tell you Oz is cheaper than the UK to ship to and the heavier an item gets the more on par with the US the shipping price gets... OZ and NZ seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to shipping costs from a lot of places. Having said that I always find the shipping cost for RK annoying as even I have to pay 4 times what actual postage is to have their items shipped and I live under 5 km away from their warehouse. (They don't allow pickup.)

[UltraMarginal]

Pretty pretty shiny shiny.:eek:

Couldn't have said it better myself


Who are they using to ship to Oz - do you know?
I ask because as someone who uses HK post a lot I can tell you Oz is cheaper than the UK to ship to and the heavier an item gets the more on par with the US the shipping price gets... OZ and NZ seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to shipping costs from a lot of places. Having said that I always find the shipping cost for RK annoying as even I have to pay 4 times what actual postage is to have their items shipped and I live under 5 km away from their warehouse. (They don't allow pickup.)

that's a bit of a rip!

[danny-boy]

There's not much choice really. Purchase from Robot Kingdom and get ripped on the shipping, or wait even longer and get ripped harder by Toys R Us. I'd rather pay $AU270 to RK now and receive it the week of June 23rd, than wait months and pay probably $AU299 from TRU.

[Akky82]

Makes me wish my work gave me TRU vouchers. Honestly though so far this is about the only platinum I would buy, I'd love to have it up on my top shelf next to Menasor, the only other one I've come close to getting is predaking, but call me strange... I prefer the 2004 jp reissue. But Tryptocon's a dinosaur! With frickin' laser beams! $270 isnt so bad...

[Jazzman]

Who are they using to ship to Oz - do you know?
I ask because as someone who uses HK post a lot I can tell you Oz is cheaper than the UK to ship to and the heavier an item gets the more on par with the US the shipping price gets... OZ and NZ seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to shipping costs from a lot of places. Having said that I always find the shipping cost for RK annoying as even I have to pay 4 times what actual postage is to have their items shipped and I live under 5 km away from their warehouse. (They don't allow pickup.)

Sucks that they don't allow pickup for someone who lives so close! I can't remember which carrier service it was, but it was the usual 3 options. In the end I pre-ordered using the cheapest option ($53.71US postage). Total came to $280AU... I'll just tell the wife that I won the lotto... yeah, that'll work... :eek:

[BruiseLee]

I'll just tell the wife that I won the lotto... yeah, that'll work... :eek:

Or tell her that you didn't play lotto and hence the savings! ;)

Link to TFW for a pic from CP of the back of the box.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1042603-trypticon-reissue-box-art-revealed-post12578557.html

[llamatron]

So pumped for this. Premiumcollectables appear to have hinted on Facebook that they will be carrying this. Very curious to find out pricing.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Oh my, that's looks to be a really big box.

Brought to you from t he same guys that padded out MP Prowl ;)

Oh Man, I wants me one of these babies!!
So so bad!

Sucker for that motorised walking....

[Bladestorm]

It walks!! So, so bought!

My 8 year old and I have decided to go 1/2's in the cost of getting one as he's got money left over from his red pockets after he buys Devastator (and I don't get in trouble with the hubby for buying too many non-Optimus figures for myself). Now to see where Trypti's gunna be available here (other than RK).
My son is having a fabulous year with all of his favourite mega-sized G1 Decepticons coming out... Bruticus would make a trifecta year for him... :)

[DELTAprime]

So I've never seen a Trypticon in person, whats a modern figure that he's a similar size to? Also how heavy is he? If he is super heavy I might just wait for TRU to get him locally.

[Premium Collectables]

So I've never seen a Trypticon in person, whats a modern figure that he's a similar size to? Also how heavy is he? If he is super heavy I might just wait for TRU to get him locally.


So pumped for this. Premiumcollectables appear to have hinted on Facebook that they will be carrying this. Very curious to find out pricing.


$219.95 pre-order opened tonight

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

So I've never seen a Trypticon in person, whats a modern figure that he's a similar size to? Also how heavy is he? If he is super heavy I might just wait for TRU to get him locally.
I don't think he's THAT heavy. But the size of the box will proabably hit the postage cost. Cubic weight. Anyway, Here's a comparison pic I found. The only modern toy in it is um, none.

Metroplex? He did get a reissue a while ago :P
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JJw5qkrpo8s/UZDaLlWOjtI/AAAAAAAACk8/FOJ2G-unD14/s1600/IMG_0610.JPG

[Sinnertwin]

So I've never seen a Trypticon in person, whats a modern figure that he's a similar size to? Also how heavy is he? If he is super heavy I might just wait for TRU to get him locally.

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w661/sinnertwinsphotos/10389133_10152924755092621_8739199342266624686_n_z ps77ysbvpn.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/sinnertwinsphotos/media/10389133_10152924755092621_8739199342266624686_n_z ps77ysbvpn.jpg.html)

[Megatran]

^ I'm sold if THAT chain comes with Trypticon.

(I need a titan class Trypticon).

[danny-boy]

$219.95 pre-order opened tonight

Thanks. Robot Kingdom's shipping fees are too high so I cancelled my order with them and ordered Trypticon and Perceptor/Blaster from you guys. Always happy to go with a local seller....especially when you have great prices! Thanks again. :)

[GoktimusPrime]

$219.95 pre-order opened tonight
I wanna preorder, but your site's not working for me! :eek:

C:\>ping premiumcollectables.com.au

Pinging premiumcollectables.com.au [23.227.38.32] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 10.6.0.65: Destination net unreachable.
Reply from 10.6.0.65: Destination net unreachable.
Reply from 10.6.0.65: Destination net unreachable.
Reply from 10.6.0.65: Destination net unreachable.

Ping statistics for 23.227.38.32:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),

EDIT: Nevermind, it's working now. Pre-ordered. :)

[5FDP]

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w661/sinnertwinsphotos/10389133_10152924755092621_8739199342266624686_n_z ps77ysbvpn.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/sinnertwinsphotos/media/10389133_10152924755092621_8739199342266624686_n_z ps77ysbvpn.jpg.html)

LOL :D

[DELTAprime]

I think I'll order from Premium Collectibles when it gets a little closer. Seems like a good price given the US retailers are charging $200 USD. I've never used them but I'm willing to give them a go since they are Aussies.

[GoktimusPrime]

PremiumCollectables ships for free for any orders $150 or over. :D Works out cheaper than US retailers, especially when you factor in cost of postage.

[BruiseLee]

Wow in hand pics already on TFW! That was fast!!!

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1042418-platinum-edition-trypticon-g1-reissue-confirmed-20.html

[liegeprime]

Wow in hand pics already on TFW! That was fast!!!

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1042418-platinum-edition-trypticon-g1-reissue-confirmed-20.html

yeah they've been posting on facebook as well , someone in Phils already has one. I think from Asian seller source.

[ampoldj]

^well they get new TFs fast there especially new waves released by Hasbro thru distribution on malls...

[reillyd]

I really hope they're going to have him in time for Botcon. Don't know if he'll fit in a suitcase though, but I don't want to pay postage.

[Megatran]

Anyone confirmed why BBTS & TFSource don't have Trypticon reissue on their site?

[DELTAprime]

Anyone confirmed why BBTS & TFSource don't have Trypticon reissue on their site?

Supposedly BBTS has a deal with Hasbro that prevents them from putting up preorders for Hasbro products till Hasbro is ready.

[Bidoofdude]

Looks great. No video reviews yet though. They seem better for such a toy.

[Sinnertwin]

well, according to posts in FBLand, TrU has a $400 price tag attached to this bad boy...

[Megatran]

$400 . That'll be the highest price ever for TRU?

For some, 400 big ones represents a week's take home pay. :eek:

[ampoldj]

TRU and MYER has started to take the word PLATINUM seriously on the releases this year. These are reissues not vintage toys they just uncovered from warehouses.

[zaneiken]

Missed the boat on pre-orders at PremiumCollectibles. :(

[fatbot]

well, according to posts in FBLand, TrU has a $400 price tag attached to this bad boy...

Where's it say this? I can't find any reference to price for Australia

[Hursticon]

Where's it say this? I can't find any reference to price for Australia

If any Australian retailer thinks they'll move a G1 Trypticon at $400, in any reasonable quantity, they better not have plans to do anything with the shelf space for the next couple of years! :rolleyes:

I know there's no evidence to support that figure, but good lord, not even US TRU would be so stupid - Surely? :o

[Bidoofdude]

If any Australian retailer thinks they'll move a G1 Trypticon at $400, in any reasonable quantity, they better not have plans to do anything with the shelf space for the next couple of years! :rolleyes:

I know there's no evidence to support that figure, but good lord, not even US TRU would be so stupid - Surely? :o

We've seen the stuff they get at expensive prices shelfwarm, but they just keep on going, if not increasing the price.

[Hursticon]

We've seen the stuff they get at expensive prices shelfwarm, but they just keep on going, if not increasing the price.

...and if they go on to consider this toy to be worth Half a Thousand Dollars, and that people will be willing to pay that, they will only further prove just how behind and out of touch Big Retail is in this country.

Again, baring in-mind, this is all precicated on a rumour. :cool:

[Sinnertwin]

Where's it say this? I can't find any reference to price for Australia

097724
399.99
300 units/150 cartons

[GoktimusPrime]

097724
399.99
300 units/150 cartons
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/spitdrink-1.gif
Phwoar! Thanks for the info though. Now we know. :o

[UltraMarginal]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/spitdrink-1.gif
Phwoar! Thanks for the info though. Now we know. :o

And Knowing is half the battle.

Wow, I was thinking about getting a Trypticon but at that price I think I'll stick with my second hand one I bought through the forum a few years ago.

[fatbot]

097724
399.99
300 units/150 cartons

That's bloody retarded! I'm not dropping $400 on a transformer I can get for half the bloody price from Hong Kong!

[5FDP]

400 bucks???!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Tell em their dreamin' :rolleyes: No way I'm forking out that sort of cash for a reissue.

[MayzaPrime]

$400????

Encore Fortress Maximus wasn't even that price... For $400 I can buy an original Trypticon...

These retailers really need to uppercut themselves...

[TAAUBlaster]

What a stupid price. There is no way in the world a *re-issue* Trypticon is worth more than a nice condition vintage one. Hell, for that kind of money if you research a little, you can even get it with a displayable original G1 box.

If Trypticon is going to be $400, I shudder to think what the future Dinobot reissues will be. Hope these shelf warm, and TRU is forced to put them on clearance.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Wow. I would have payed $200, $250 tops for that. $400 I can get a G1 Trypticon! Or even for less a loose complete one. Get out.

[Megatran]

Why are people surprised? It's Toys R Us.

Looking forward to the RRP for the five(?) G1 Dinobot reissue set later this year. :rolleyes:

That' why I prefer Myer to have exclusive releases locally. At least you can pick up one at clearance time, albeit with crushed box & filthy fingerprints (you know who you are :p).

[DaptoDog]

First an overpriced Defensor. Now this. Guess I'll be sitting some of these out.

[GoktimusPrime]

Why are people surprised? It's Toys R Us.
TRU's prices aren't always rip offs for their exclusive toys. There have been some which were released at reasonable prices, including:
* MP Starscream ($99)
* MP10 Optimus Prime ($150)
* MP Soundwave + Cassettes ($150)
* MP Rodimus Prime ($80→$60)
Having said that...

Looking forward to the RRP for the five(?) G1 Dinobot reissue set later this year. :rolleyes:
I fear you may be right. :(

That' why I prefer Myer to have exclusive releases locally. At least you can pick up one at clearance time, albeit with crushed box & filthy fingerprints (you know who you are :p).
TRU have been known to slash prices of long shelfwarming toys too, e.g. G1 Commemorative Series reissues and Alternators reduced to $25 each. Mind you, TRU are equally known for sitting at high priced shelfwarmers for years and years too (e.g. Supreme Cheetor, MP Ghost Starscream)... but I fear that it will be the former. :( Or worse, if people just lap it up at their high prices, which would encourage TRU to continue this trend.

First an overpriced Defensor. Now this. Guess I'll be sitting some of these out.
I'm content with getting Hasbro's Defensor. It still comes w/ Legends Class Groove, so it's not as if I'm missing out on the character. I'm sure we'll get the mould later as Afterburner, which is fine by me. :) Unless Hasbro AU decides to import TakTOM Defensor later, I honestly don't know at this stage.

[Hursticon]

Wow... Just wow...

That is an absolutely disgusting exhibition of complete market-disconnect; Hasbro Australia, Toys R Us Australia, what a disgrace!
(You can return to suckling upon Margy Osmond and ANRA now :rolleyes:)

Cheers for the (somewhat unwelcome) confirmation Sinner. :o:p

[Paulbot]

Well this all went downhill very quickly

[ComicGuy89]

I really don't know how they can see that as a good price.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I'm on a space saving binge at the moment so the last thing i want is a massive G1 toy. But yeah at that price, may as well forget it even exists.

[Megatran]

As stated by Sinnertwin, there are only 300 units. Perhaps this limited quantity is driving their price.

So who's getting one from TRU?

[Bidoofdude]

They're joking. Just plain ludicrous.

[GoktimusPrime]

I reckon I'll be preordering the Dinobots online rather than risk having TRU release them at eye-gouging prices.

[fatbot]

I reckon I'll be preordering the Dinobots online rather than risk having TRU release them at eye-gouging prices.

I wonder if it'll be cheaper if we do a group buy?

[griffin]

Why are people surprised? It's Toys R Us.


.

TRU's prices aren't always rip offs for their exclusive toys. There have been some which were released at reasonable prices, including:
* MP Starscream ($99)
* MP10 Optimus Prime ($150)
* MP Soundwave + Cassettes ($150)
* MP Rodimus Prime ($80→$60)


TRU pricing is based on Hasbro pricing... and the prices have been rising in all the other Hasbro countries since MP Soundwave. ToysRUs are just one of two chains (with Myer) that are willing to stock expensive collector toys, so they get tagged as the price-gouger. When in reality, if BigW were wanting to start stocking the collector-focused items like Masterpiece and Platinums, they would end up having the same price, because the wholesale price from Hasbro (in all countries) is already high.

Soundwave was probably the last Masterpiece that was cheaper than the Japanese version, and since people keep buying these things (not necessarily long-time fans - more the impulsive adults remembering the toys from their childhood), Hasbro just keeps bumping up prices. :(

As capitalism goes, it is basic supply and demand - but if they don't sell, they don't reduce prices of future releases, they just don't release anymore. :(

It's something I will comment on at BotCon to the Hasbro people, but I don't expect anything to change, because Hasbro HK have been leading the way for a few years now with their exclusives, and Hasbro America are now cashing in with theirs. :(

[GoktimusPrime]

I wonder if it'll be cheaper if we do a group buy?
I was thinking about going with an Australian-based online retailer, like Premium Collectables who do free shipping for anything $150 or dearer. Even if it's cheaper than that, the shipping's relatively cheaper as it's domestic. Paying in AUD means that you also don't lose any money in ForEx.

[DaptoDog]

I was thinking about going with an Australian-based online retailer, like Premium Collectables who do free shipping for anything $150 or dearer. Even if it's cheaper than that, the shipping's relatively cheaper as it's domestic. Paying in AUD means that you also don't lose any money in ForEx.

Premium Collectibles pricing is very competitive. My issue with pre ordering through them is you need to pre order with full payment as long as 6 months in advance in some instances. But they don't offer Paypal. So what protection do I have in case something goes wrong after I place my order? Claiming back on the credit card is a pain. If they had Paypal like Robot Kingdom does then I'd be more willing to try out their pre orders.

[griffin]

TRU pricing is based on Hasbro pricing... and the prices have been rising in all the other Hasbro countries since MP Soundwave. ToysRUs are just one of two chains (with Myer) that are willing to stock expensive collector toys, so they get tagged as the price-gouger. When in reality, if BigW were wanting to start stocking the collector-focused items like Masterpiece and Platinums, they would end up having the same price, because the wholesale price from Hasbro (in all countries) is already high.

Soundwave was probably the last Masterpiece that was cheaper than the Japanese version, and since people keep buying these things (not necessarily long-time fans - more the impulsive adults remembering the toys from their childhood), Hasbro just keeps bumping up prices. :(

As capitalism goes, it is basic supply and demand - but if they don't sell, they don't reduce prices of future releases, they just don't release anymore. :(

It's something I will comment on at BotCon to the Hasbro people, but I don't expect anything to change, because Hasbro HK have been leading the way for a few years now with their exclusives, and Hasbro America are now cashing in with theirs. :(

As I was saying... ToysRUs here is not to blame for the high prices here... Hasbro America is. The YOTG pair have been found in America (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1043306-platinum-soundwave-optimus-prime.html) - Optimus is US$200, and Soundwave is US$210. :eek:
That's AU$270 for Optimus and AU$285 for Soundwave, just on the current exchange rate for any Australian thinking of importing from America (before shipping). Considering our YOTG Optimus is AU$299, I think it is amazing that Hasbro Australia were even allowed to sell it that close to the US dollar value. And on sale, our YOTG Optimus would be cheaper than America.

But these prices are just getting insane for US Hasbro... especially if Asia is almost half that price (YOTG Optimus was about US$110 in HK).
All these Platinum and Masterpiece sets selling at whatever price they keep setting, just encourages Hasbro America to keep pushing the envelope... seeing just how far will the collectors really go on these toys.
And that's if we didn't have the usual double-markup that we get on the smaller size classes. If these were converted like our Deluxe or Legends toys, they'd be AU$400 and AU$420.
We actually get it better here for larger toys than smaller ones, but the larger ones look worse because of how high the price still gets (compared to foreign sources).
Even the Insecticons are less than double the US pricing, as they are US$80 in America (http://tformers.com/platinum-edition-reissue-insecticons-found-at-us-retail/25612/news.html), compared to AU$150 here. It's not much below half, but if we had a consistent conversion of all Transformers toys in Australia, we'd have even higher prices on the collector-aimed toys.
Plus, Hasbro's Masterpiece Prowl was US$70 in America (about AU$85 at the time), making our AU$100 price "cheap" when comparing to what a US$10 Legends toy costs here (currently AU$18-20).

If you think about it, the regular retail toys for the parents and kiddies in Australia are being charged at a higher rate than the Collector ones (the mainlines are charged about double the US pricing so that Hasbro America gets a certain commission from other countries), so even if you can still import the Collector toy for less, Hasbro Australia is not price-gouging the collectors... They are actually squeezing money from the non-collectors to offset the prices of the expensive collector toys.

[ampoldj]

Just can't believe that Hasbro and Takara are almost the same now given the higher quality of most Takara items and at smaller production volume

[Sinnertwin]

A single owner/operator with a lone online store can offer it for $220 with free shipping Australia wide & still turn a profit, while a chain store like Toys R Us with over 30 bricks & mortar sites charges $400?
Which supplier are they using and why can't Toys R Us do the same? $400? GTF outta here

[yoshi594]

A single owner/operator with a lone online store can offer it for $220 with free shipping Australia wide & still turn a profit, while a chain store like Toys R Us with over 30 bricks & mortar sites charges $400?
Which supplier are they using and why can't Toys R Us do the same? $400? GTF outta here

maybe they're adopting the mobile gaming approach.
1. Cater to the whales (big spenders)
2. Discount for the commoners
3. repeat steps 1-2 a few times
4. clearance (end of life for current game)

[xlojnr]

I was thinking that bricks and mortar stores will always have higher on-costs than e-tailers, especially stores the size of TRU.

[Megatran]

Almost double the price cos TRU is bricks & mortor store?

Nah, the key phrase is "profit margin".


(Why does discussion ultimately end up being about price? :o Sell a kidney & lets enjoy this release.)

[DarkHyren]

On the plus side those TrU Trypticons will probably shelfwarm for a few years, which means no one need worry about where to get one when all the online retailers have long since sold out.
And heck, if one is patient enough maybe one would eventually be able to get one for the same price as the original one was in 1986/87 due to TrU clearance pricing :P

[unicronsblood]

Tried to pre order this from tfsource but its preorder sold out now. Devod. Have to wait and see for extras or even check bbts?

[DarkHyren]

Tried to pre order this from tfsource but its preorder sold out now. Devod. Have to wait and see for extras or even check bbts?http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/ just reopened orders for Trypticon, AUD$219.95 with free shipping.
A lot of the other board members seem to be ordering through them, so maybe give them a try :)

[Sinnertwin]

Tried to pre order this from tfsource but its preorder sold out now. Devod. Have to wait and see for extras or even check bbts?


http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/hasbro-transformers-platinum-edition-g1-reissue-trypticon

$220.
payment is required up front though

[unicronsblood]

Didn't even know about that site...thanks all!! Sadly the tryptycon was sold out there too...picked up the platinum soundblaster and perceptor though....so not all is lost.

[jazzcomp]

You may have to go to RobotKingdom then?

[Megatran]

Didn't even know about that site...thanks all!! Sadly the tryptycon was sold out there too...picked up the platinum soundblaster and perceptor though....so not all is lost.
Trypticon pre-order for July (second shipment) is still open. The first pre-order for late June/July is pre-sold out.

[DarkHyren]

I can confirm that, orders for second shipment are still open.
I can see however why one might think that it's completely sold out with it on the page in big red letters saying sold out, but below that it does say "PRE ORDER JULY- OPEN".
Basically with premiumcollectables so long as the green button to add to cart is there you can/should be able to order him ;)

[unicronsblood]

Got him. Its been an expensive night....but sooo worth it. haha. thank you all very much for your help :)

[Jazzman]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-TRANSFORMERS-PLATINUM-SERIES-EDITION-G1-REISSUE-TRYPTICON-ACTION-AU-SALE-/161740435774?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item25a87b313e

Is that a fake, or what?

[ampoldj]

^probably another scammer as he has been selling MPs at cheap price as well...

[Jazzman]

^probably another scammer as he has been selling MPs at cheap price as well...

Crazy... :mad:

[GoktimusPrime]

But it's 1000% authentic! :p

Someone should report this seller.

[Bladestorm]

Trypticon is now out in Hong Kong. How do I know?
Well...
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3841/18896986160_27bdd75bfd_z.jpg
How could I ever pass him by with box art like that? My 8 year old son (who I've agreed to go 1/2 with for this guy) doesn't want to put the box in the cupboard because he loves the box art so much!
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3673/18464028243_1e74e310e8_z.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/259/19079081112_a871f34fc1_z.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/430/19084730485_c51a2e6226_z.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/408/18898564629_09c29b686e_z.jpg
(this warning amused me... did they actually have kids tangling their hair in the original release?)

A few size comparisons...
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3917/18898568559_0582c92cdd_z.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/398/18464032073_cec259218d_z.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/400/18462213444_7070cafc2b_z.jpg

And converted into his City mode...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/300/18897041628_aa97ef51e7_z.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/291/19087984101_098a097142_z.jpg
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3824/18898570689_89be6e9b51_z.jpg
Full-tilt ready to launch.

As a stand along figure this guy is GREAT fun. My son had him stomping up and down the main corridor of our apartment and I have to say the slow walking style absolutely suits Trypticon. I'm not sure if the original had a drawn out walk as well as this is the first Trypticon we've ever owned.
He's very easy to convert to a city, although I haven't tried to reverse the process yet.
Some of the finishes on him (especially the purple) have the mould snap marks blatantly obvious and the sticker placement could be a little tidier but these are minor complaints.
I'm not sure he scales super well with most other figures given he's supposed to be a city but ah well.
My son loves the base mode too and spent the evening having legion sized Decepticons fighting off legion sized Autobots... so a good fun toy all around for both kids and us adult collectors alike. ;)

For those who didn't read it in the foreign toy sightings, he cost HK$1299 (AU$217).
Full album of pics here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kiwiinoz/sets/72157652638696583), although I've posted most of them (unless you want to see my son absolutely delighted by Trypticon).

[SoundwavePerth]

Stop pretending it's for your son ;-)

Great pick up :)

[Bladestorm]

Stop pretending it's for your son ;-)

Great pick up :)

Actually - he is only paying 50% of it. I was buying it for myself but he insisted on contributing from his savings so he could play with it too as he knows my personal purchases aren't for him to play with most of the time.

I tell ya - if you have kids this is a great toy to play with together... yeah - I know, I know - I'm one of these oddball parents that actually believes in PLAYING on the floor with my kids with TOYS. Isn't that the only reason we have kids in the first place? ;) We spent the evening laughing and having a ball following Trypticon around the house before he was transformed and my son took over using him as a base.

[GoktimusPrime]

I was playing on the floor with toys looong before becoming a parent. :p Having a kid just means that she can join me, but I'd be still doing it even if I weren't one. ;)

[5FDP]

(this warning amused me... did they actually have kids tangling their hair in the original release?)

Don't you know... back in the 80's when Trypticon was originally released, there was a 48% rise in child scalpings. Keep that thing away from the family dog. You have been warned ;) :p

[Megatran]

the sticker placement could be a little tidier but these are minor complaints.

The stickers are pre-applied?

Is that how it was for the vintage Trypticon?

[UltraMarginal]

I'm one of these oddball parents that actually believes in PLAYING on the floor with my kids with TOYS. Isn't that the only reason we have kids in the first place? ;) We spent the evening laughing and having a ball following Trypticon around the house before he was transformed and my son took over using him as a base.

I'm not a parent, but if you ask me that is a sign of a great parent, taking time to spend time with your younglings. I look forward to the day when I can do the same.

[Bladestorm]

The stickers are pre-applied?

Is that how it was for the vintage Trypticon?

Stickers on the new version are pre-applied. I would have preferred to be able to do them myself...

No idea about the original version. I too would be curious to know.

[Trent]

Gah! All this unnecessary thread bumping made me think there was news :(

[VERT]

You had to do the stickers yourself with the original. I got mine in 1988 overseas. Love stickers :)

[autobreadticon]

any1 see the reprolabel upgrade set?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/13431713@N00/6844802228/sizes/l

[SoundwavePerth]

... yeah - I know, I know - I'm one of these oddball parents that actually believes in PLAYING on the floor with my kids with TOYS.

Haha that is me every night - except my daughter is 2 and half, so it's mainly with Fisher & Price Little People, or pretending we are pirates!

She does love robots though, she is very keen to access my collection! She said to me on Sunday "Dad when I'm older we can share your robots..."

[Alpha Supreme]

any1 see the reprolabel upgrade set?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/13431713@N00/6844802228/sizes/l

Spiffy! Cant wait to have Trypticon in my hands for the very first time in my TF collecting lifetime. Metroplex is in sooooo much trouble!!!

[reillyd]

Are they legends class figures with Tryp in the photo you posted, or WST?

If WST, I'm going to have to track me down the full set of seekers, as I only ever bought Starscream.

[reillyd]

Actually - he is only paying 50% of it. I was buying it for myself but he insisted on contributing from his savings so he could play with it too as he knows my personal purchases aren't for him to play with most of the time.

I tell ya - if you have kids this is a great toy to play with together... yeah - I know, I know - I'm one of these oddball parents that actually believes in PLAYING on the floor with my kids with TOYS. Isn't that the only reason we have kids in the first place? ;) We spent the evening laughing and having a ball following Trypticon around the house before he was transformed and my son took over using him as a base.

That's a really awesome story Bladestorm. You've trained your child to enable and fund your plastic crack habit, and you get the enjoyment of a playmate to enjoy them with. While you jest about it being the only reason to have him, its also a rare gift that some adult collectors never experience. You should cherish it :)

[Fungal Infection]

Does anyone know whether the reissue includes the connector pieces which allow you to connect Motormaster and Onslaught to Trypticon's base mode?

[liegeprime]

Are they legends class figures with Tryp in the photo you posted, or WST?

If WST, I'm going to have to track me down the full set of seekers, as I only ever bought Starscream.

Those are WSTs.

here's a link

http://www.heerotoys.com/index.php

I bought a couple from him from his ebay account, okay, a lot of his creations basically. I ended up buying from him instead of getting the originals because the official ones are supremely expensive. Not sure if your averse to third party stuff. Hope this helps.

I only have a couple wst originals , basically most of what you see here in these two pics I bought from that guy and /or chimungmung but I believe they got it from him...

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/DSC02117.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/liegeprime/media/DSC02117.jpg.html)

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/DSC02115.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/user/liegeprime/media/DSC02115.jpg.html)

[danny-boy]

I received my Blaster/Perceptor and Trypticon today. Big thumbs up to Premium Collectables. They have the best prices with free shipping. Highly recommended. :)

[SuspectimusPrime]

Has anyone purchased him from TFI (http://www.tfidownunder.com/shop/transformers-platinum-trypticon/) yet? :)

[GoktimusPrime]

Does anyone know whether the reissue includes the connector pieces which allow you to connect Motormaster and Onslaught to Trypticon's base mode?
Yes. :)

[UltraMarginal]

She does love robots though, she is very keen to access my collection! She said to me on Sunday "Dad when I'm older we can share your robots..."
That is adorable!

[benny444]

Has anyone purchased him from TFI (http://www.tfidownunder.com/shop/transformers-platinum-trypticon/) yet? :)

I preordered mine from TFI but they haven't sent it yet :(

[SuspectimusPrime]

I preordered mine from TFI but they haven't sent it yet :(

I've just checked their FB and it looks like he's received it this morning. Hopefully you will get a shipping notice soon.

[benny444]

I've just checked their FB and it looks like he's received it this morning. Hopefully you will get a shipping notice soon.

Awesome!! cheers mate!! :)

[DaptoDog]

For anyone who missed out on the big fella and doesn't want to pay TRU prices, PC has just launched another pre order due Nov for $200 a pop with free shipping.