Online sightings (Australian companies) [Archive] - Page 4 - Ozformers Transformers Club of Australia (otca.com.au)

Jaxius._

29th January 2022, 03:33 PM

Toymate Studio Series Core Class (https://toymate.com.au/transformers-studio-series-core-class-transformers/) $19.99. And Buzzworthy Bumblebee/Spike (https://toymate.com.au/transformers-buzzworthy-bumblebee-war-for-cybertron-core-bumblebee-spike-witwicky-2-pack/) $34.99 - Kmart is clearing them out for $12 ;).

buy one for the price of 3 what a bargain

JJJ

3rd February 2022, 06:54 PM

Savier's Toys has at last got some Siege Rainmakers in overnight.

flint1138

4th February 2022, 12:26 PM

Well Tigatron is getting delivered today. Way ahead of it's scheduled date

edit.. BOTH Tigatron's were delivered today, normal white and orange mutant.

Deano85

6th February 2022, 08:19 AM

Target has Kingdom Commander Class Figure - Rodimus Prime for $89 online with free delivery. I went to the website and they had a $10 coupon if you sign up to their newslettter. So I got Rodimus for $79

Polursine

6th February 2022, 04:23 PM

Terrorsaur is back up on Amazon. UK import. Eta of end of Feb to early march

flint1138

7th February 2022, 06:10 PM

Slammer & Pipes are available at the Gamesmen again. Delivery only for Slammer.
Also Lift-Ticket is there.

https://www.gamesmen.com.au/toys/figurines-and-action-figures/brand/transformers/sort-by/newest/sort-direction/asc

I used them to get mine, delivered within the week.

Deano85

7th February 2022, 08:07 PM

Skyfire

10th February 2022, 11:51 AM

Target Studio Series Cores (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-studio-series-core-classic-action-figure-assorted/66340430) $19.

griffin

10th February 2022, 01:24 PM

Target Studio Series Cores (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-studio-series-core-classic-action-figure-assorted/66340430) $19.

I see that they also have some new Transformers socks too...
https://www.target.com.au/p/swag-licensed-crew-socks-transformers-trade/66072478

Sutton

11th February 2022, 06:54 PM

Sutton

11th February 2022, 07:00 PM

Some more Studio Series Bumblebee figures in stock at Popcultcha: Wheeljack, Ratchet and Brawn (and Soundwave still in stock too)

A little pricey, but if you don't mind paying some 'impatience tax' there you go:

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-bumblebee-2018-ratchet-studio-series-deluxe-class-4-5-action-figure.html

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-bumblebee-2018-brawn-studio-series-deluxe-class-4-5-action-figure.html

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-bumblebee-2018-wheeljack-studio-series-deluxe-class-4-5-action-figure.html

http://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-bumblebee-2018-soundwave-studio-series-voyager-class-6-5-action-figure.html

A few other bits and pieces there too - Premium Finish Megatron, Ultra Magnus and Optimus, Lift Ticket, the Rainmaker Seekers are back again, and MP Skywarp and Thundercracker in stock.

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/catalogsearch/result/index/?manufacturer=44591&product_list_limit=144&product_list_order=preorder_to_instock&q=transformers

flint1138

12th February 2022, 08:22 PM

Terrorsaur is back up on Amazon AU, via Amazon UK. Free delivery if you have Amazon Prime.

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08YK6YYPW?psc=1&smid=A3JCEYBC5L8UJ8&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

this will complete my Golden Disk Collection :D

Dogboy

13th February 2022, 06:09 PM

flint1138

13th February 2022, 07:42 PM

Thank you!!! Finally managed to nab him.

All good. Happy to see people get him.

On a side note, just got a notice that mine has already been dispatched. So should hopefully be here before the scheduled date.

SarhBear

14th February 2022, 04:16 PM

Figured I'll take a punt on getting Terrorsaur. The earlier prices he was up for were more than I want to pay for a deluxe but at $44 I'll go it to be a step closer to a complete Beast Wars S1 cast. Just need him to actually post, then gotta get Tigatron and hope they announce an Inferno for the colony

Looks like Amazon are now doing a thing where you don't need Prime for free international shipping, just over a certain price threshold as with domestic items so I threw a couple of Tom Baker Dr. Who dvds I still need in to make up the difference :)

E: and Tarantulus of course

Deano85

15th February 2022, 12:46 PM

Studio Series 83 Voyager Class Transformers Bumblebee Movie Soundwave @ The Gamesmen

https://www.gamesmen.com.au/transformers-studio-series-83-voyager-class-transformers-bumblebee-soundwave

killken

15th February 2022, 01:47 PM

I want to keep going with the Beast Wars collection but Terrrorsaur just looks poor to me.

SarhBear

17th February 2022, 06:56 PM

I want to keep going with the Beast Wars collection but Terrrorsaur just looks poor to me.

He definitely doesn't look as good as an original mould based on the character to the quality of the other Kingdom Beasties would but it's all very "well this is what they're selling so it's it or nothing" for me

1AZRAEL1

17th February 2022, 07:11 PM

Terrorsaur looks good enough for my shelf. If a 3P company like the one who did Skorponok did Terrorsaur, I probably woulda gone with it. But I think this one will do fine for me.

Skyfire

18th February 2022, 07:31 PM

Big W Vintage Beast Wars sale (online only):

Rattrap $19 (https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-vintage-beast-wars-rattrap/p/185685), save 45%
Cheetor $19 (https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-vintage-beast-wars-cheetor/p/185686), save 45%.
Optimus Pirmal $49 (https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-vintage-beast-wars-optimus-primal/p/185687), save $10.
Megatron not on sale ($105).

Kmart Dinobot Adventures Optimus and Bumblebee (https://www.kmart.com.au/product/transformers-dinobot-adventures---assorted/4057844) $29.

Dogboy

18th February 2022, 09:01 PM

Black Zarak is back up on Amazon AU. $309 for those who missed him.

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08ZD2DSC6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_VZ7JG41VXKSGWYQ81DZD

Sutton

21st February 2022, 05:38 PM

Another option for Terrorsaur besides Amazon:

https://www.inboxtoys.com.au/product-category/action-figures/transformers/page/2/?orderby=price-desc&per_page=30

Skyfire

22nd February 2022, 10:46 AM

Target:
Studio Series 86 Coronation Starscream (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-gen-studio-series-lead-king-starscream/66342779) $89.
Studio Series 83 Soundwave (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-studio-series-83-voyager-transformers-soundwave/66339380) $49. Nice to see Target offering individual SS Voyagers now instead of random assortment, I hope they extend this.

phealey

22nd February 2022, 11:05 AM

Thanks, Grabbed a Soundwave, glad to see Starscream was same price as Amazon.

Golden Phoenix

22nd February 2022, 12:22 PM

. Nice to see Target offering individual SS Voyagers now instead of random assortment, I hope they extend this.

Very curious. I'd hope this is a start of a trend.

Skyfire

24th February 2022, 01:33 PM

I see that they also have some new Transformers socks too...
https://www.target.com.au/p/swag-licensed-crew-socks-transformers-trade/66072478

Undies now also. (https://www.target.com.au/p/swag-licensed-trunks-the-transformers-trade/66090304)

flint1138

24th February 2022, 01:43 PM

All good. Happy to see people get him.

On a side note, just got a notice that mine has already been dispatched. So should hopefully be here before the scheduled date.

Update. Terrorsaur arrived today. A week earlier than expected.

Dimi194

24th February 2022, 07:19 PM

Gamesmen has BB SS Soundwave, Ratchet and Brawn back in stock - with Wheeljack available for pre-order

Skyfire

26th February 2022, 12:11 PM

Studio Series 86 Perceptor (https://www.gamesmen.com.au/transformers-studio-series-86-11-deluxe-the-transformers-the-movie-perceptor-action-figure) $39.95 from The Gamesmen (also their Amazon store).

Operative294

26th February 2022, 03:58 PM

griffin

26th February 2022, 04:58 PM

MPM-12 Optimus Prime (Bumblebee movie) is up for pre-order on both EB Games and Zing Popculture for $248 with a $50 deposit. Coming out on Friday 11th of March 2022
https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/toys-and-collectibles/271846-transformers-movie-masterpiece-series-mpm-12-optimus-prime-figure
https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/product/toys-gadgets/271846-transformers-movie-masterpiece-series-mpm-12-optimus-prime-figure

Finally... but we were supposed to get that back in September at BigW. For some reason we had to wait 6 months for it, at a different outlet. (New Zealand got theirs back in August)

griffin

26th February 2022, 09:57 PM

About a dozen Transformers at about 50% off at Amazon Australia (https://www.amazon.com.au/deal/dc4cdfc0?showVariations=true&ref=dlx_deals_gd_dcl_tlt_0_dc4cdfc0_dt_sl15_32)... nothing too recent, but it includes some limited edition exclusives that some people might have been waiting for a discount to jump on them.

Skyfire

28th February 2022, 08:24 PM

Toyworld Studio Series Cores $19.99: Ravage (https://www.toyworld.com.au/products/transformers-studio-series-core-ravage), Shockwave (https://www.toyworld.com.au/products/transformers-studio-series-core-shockwave).

Skyfire

1st March 2022, 08:34 PM

Target Studio Series Slug & Daniel Witwicky (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-generations-the-movie-inspired-studio-series-86-dinobot-slug-daniel-witwicky-8-5-action-figure/65637647) $59.

Operative294

1st March 2022, 08:55 PM

https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-studio-series-83-voyager-transformers-soundwave/66339380
SS Bumblebee movie Soundwave is available at Target. Online only

griffin

1st March 2022, 10:02 PM

https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-studio-series-83-voyager-transformers-soundwave/66339380
SS Bumblebee movie Soundwave is available at Target. Online only

Until the end of March, free shipping on most items over $45 (https://www.target.com.au/help/payment-delivery) (if not over-sized), so this qualifies.

(I just tried two different browsers, but neither one would let me click onto the payment screen after entering in my shipping details... but does let me if I select a store to pick up - maybe its Target's way of not having to pay for shipping by not making it possible to get something shipped.)

phealey

3rd March 2022, 10:09 AM

griffin

3rd March 2022, 10:17 AM

Soundwave has been reduced from $49 to $39, bargain, probably to avoid people shipping him free.

They have 20% off Transformers toy this week... just after Soundwave showed up and people jumped on it quickly in case it sold out fast.

G1Optimal

3rd March 2022, 06:35 PM

Gamesmen have soundwave brawn shockwave ravage and wheeljack available

Operative294

10th March 2022, 05:18 PM

griffin

11th March 2022, 08:19 PM

Robosen auto convert Optimus Prime is up for preorder at both Eb and Zing for $1400 with a $200 deposit. Will be out on 1st of June 2022.
https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/toys-and-collectibles/281879-transformers-optimus-prime-auto-converting-voice-controlled-advanced-robot

Thanks for pointing that out... I have now posted up a news topic here for it (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/29134).

XCool

11th March 2022, 09:55 PM

Studio Series 86 Perceptor (https://www.gamesmen.com.au/transformers-studio-series-86-11-deluxe-the-transformers-the-movie-perceptor-action-figure) $39.95 from The Gamesmen (also their Amazon store).

Order placed on 26th Feb was cancelled this morning by The Gamesmen :(

TilAllAreOne

16th March 2022, 10:21 PM

Perceptor is on Amazon being sold by Amazon au for $37. Will be released March 29.

popculturepooka

17th March 2022, 03:45 PM

Perceptor is on Amazon being sold by Amazon au for $37. Will be released March 29.

Can't find it on amazon

Flukey

17th March 2022, 08:28 PM

Can't find it on amazon

its now unavailable unfortunately.. must have sold out of what limited stock is due

Paulbot

17th March 2022, 08:56 PM

Perceptor is in the next wave as well (the Ironhide/BB wave) so there should be some more opportunities later in the year too for him

griffin

17th March 2022, 10:14 PM

The strange thing about Perceptor is that I haven't been seeing it sighted everytime the three Bumblebee Movie toys are found overseas (Brawn, Wheeljack, Ratchet), so I wonder if it was like a revision wave that had Perceptor included that only appeared in some places, and was then also included in the next full wave.

griffin

17th March 2022, 11:00 PM

The third Golden Disk set is now on Amazon Australia as Australian stock - the truck 2-pack (Puffer and Road Ranger) (https://www.amazon.com.au/Hasbro-Transformers-Generations-War-Cybertron/dp/B08YK51RKT/), for $75.

I already have Terrorsaur, but it would be really good to see it make it as well. (probably not for those who spent a fortune getting it from overseas already)

Also on Amazon Australia as Australian stock is some of the new wave of Studio Series - Ratchet (https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Studio-Ratchet-Multicolour-F3163/dp/B09H1JNJRW/) and Brawn (https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Studio-Brawn-Multi-F3172/dp/B09H1XCSNV/). The wave mates Wheeljack and Perceptor are either sold out already, or not yet up.
Significantly different prices for Ratchet and Brawn, which is weird and annoying.

Meanwhile, the Studio Series grey NEST Bumblebee jeep (https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Studio-Bumblebee-Multi-F0922/dp/B09F4ZJXPJ/) is back up again as Australian stock, after disappearing (again) last week... still saying out of stock, but allows you to "purchase" one (and then leaves it in limbo on your orders page).

Meanwhile, several items are currently about half price on Amazon Australia (Australian stock items).
Kingdom Ark (https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-Generations-Cybertron-Kingdom-Collectible/dp/B08XBS2S33/) - $179
Kingdom Rodimus (https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-Generations-Cybertron-Kingdom-Commander/dp/B08TLQ26D5/) - $89
Kingdom Tricranius (https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Generations-Cybertron-Tricranius-Dinosaur/dp/B08YJZ758N/) - $32
Crossover X-men (https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Generations-Collaborative-Ultimate-X-Spanse/dp/B08GQ5RG8D/) - $65 (sold by a 3rd party)
Rescue Bots big Hotshot (https://www.amazon.com.au/Playskool-Transformers-Academy-Converting-Collectible/dp/B083QZLZWR/) - $25

Kyle

17th March 2022, 11:01 PM

All the Hong Kong retailers seemed to have received only cases with all 4 characters (Perceptor included). I initially found it strange that both Popcultcha and Gamesmen had Wheekjack, Brawn and Ratchet in stock but without Perceptor, so I wondered if the AU cases were packed differently. Gamesmen did eventually have Perceptor in stock (then restocked) but they sold out very quickly (I did manage to get him). It "felt" as if Hasbro AU was opening up the cases and supplying the characters individually to the smaller hobby retailers (I of course know that this wouldn't be likely...)

Paulbot

18th March 2022, 12:59 PM

Flukey

18th March 2022, 01:02 PM

Perceptor is back up available by Amazon AU

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09CGR5B5Q/ref=aod_recommendations_asins_pageSource_desktop_f od_widget_title_0

griffin

18th March 2022, 01:48 PM

Wonder if there's too much double up in purpose between this Sightings thread and on the ebay listing and dealder ads section's Amazon Australia items of interest (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/25671-Amazon-AUSTRALIA-items-of-interest) thread? Some posts here would be relevant there more so than here?

I think the online sightings topic might have been started before Amazon really started selling Transformers here, so it was given its own topic later, and then there was overlap expected, as some people only shop online (particularly recently during covid).

I do keep seeing people posting in one topic something that is already just posted in the other one, without noticing it, but for now it can be okay.

popculturepooka

18th March 2022, 01:50 PM

Perceptor is back up available by Amazon AU

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09CGR5B5Q/ref=aod_recommendations_asins_pageSource_desktop_f od_widget_title_0

6597

Thank you sir!

Convoid

20th March 2022, 01:05 PM

Transformers March Madness sale at Bulletproof Villians:

https://www.bulletproofvillain.com.au/MADMARCH

Ends this weekend.

Paulbot

21st March 2022, 05:57 PM

I already have Terrorsaur, but it would be really good to see it make it as well. (probably not for those who spent a fortune getting it from overseas already).

Terrorsaur now available from Amazon.com.au for $43

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08YK6YYPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_CCB43BZA292W8BQ1HVD8?_enc oding=UTF8&psc=1

griffin

29th March 2022, 07:32 PM

For those who missed it on the Target website, Studio Series Voyager Soundwave is now on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Toys-Studio-Voyager-Class/dp/B09H28XD7F/), currently for $58, but that might go down or up at any time.
Yes, more than in-store retail, but remember that Amazon charges more to cover shipping for most of their purchases, so if you are getting "free shipping" take off about $10, and it is really a $48 toy. (free is not really free, because someone still has to pay for it)

griffin

29th March 2022, 09:19 PM

On the Toyworld website, they have the latest wave of Cyberverse Deluxes listed separately, which includes Slug/Slag (https://www.toyworld.com.au/products/transformers-cyberverse-adventures-dinobot-slug), which hasn't been reported here yet. Their store stock indicator says that some stores have it, but maybe until it is visually seen, this doesn't yet count as an actual sighting.
If they do have it, it's $50!!!
Yikes.

JJJ

30th March 2022, 07:34 PM

Kmart now has it on shelves for $32. Don't bother with Toyworld.

Skyfire

31st March 2022, 10:47 PM

Studio Series Cores (https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-studio-series-core-class-assorted-/p/205659) now online at Big W $19.

nyerk

13th April 2022, 12:46 PM

Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus from Amazon AU:

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09H1H6LRG?psc=1&smid=ANEGB3WVEVKZB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

edit: Actually, most of what was revealed last night:
Tarantulas
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-Deluxe-Tarantulas/dp/B09H1NCPZH/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Transformers&qid=1649818007&sr=8-3

Elita-1
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-Deluxe-Elita/dp/B09H1D88K5/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Transformers&qid=1649818007&sr=8-4

Blitzwing
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-Leader-BLITZWING/dp/B09H1M5349/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Transformers&qid=1649818007&sr=8-5

Wildrider
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-Legacy-Deluxe-Wild-Rider/dp/B09H1HQZ9W/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Transformers&qid=1649818007&sr=8-6

Knock-Out
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-Deluxe-Prime/dp/B09H1H57QZ/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Transformers&qid=1649818007&sr=8-7

Jhiaxus
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-Voyager-STRAXXUS/dp/B09H19TLPF/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=Transformers&qid=1649818007&sr=8-8

Skyfire

13th April 2022, 01:19 PM

Target - Studio Series SS83 Soundwave is back on the website (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-studio-series-83-voyager-transformers-soundwave/66339380) for $49 but I can only add 1 to cart and it says low stock, so it might not get fulfilled. But this might indicate Target is re-stocking.

Skyfire

13th April 2022, 01:26 PM

For those in the Penshurst area, The Gamesmen is having a sale on Kingdom Pipes (https://www.gamesmen.com.au/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-deluxe-wfc-k32-autobot-pipes-action-figure) $29.95 (save $10), showing stock in store. Otherwise shipping is $7.95.

griffin

13th April 2022, 07:59 PM

Skyfire

14th April 2022, 09:27 AM

Yep, sold out.

And Soundwave back again (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-studio-series-83-voyager-transformers-soundwave/66339380). But this time it doesn't say low stock and I can add 30 to the basket.

Also SS86 Coronation Starscream (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-gen-studio-series-lead-king-starscream/66342779) back in stock $89. I can add 26 to basket.

TilAllAreOne

15th April 2022, 09:09 AM

If any one is desperate for Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Legacy SILVERSTREAK (https://bigkidscollectibles.com.au/products/transformers-buzzworthy-bumblebee-legacy-silverstreak-deluxe-class) you can get it at Big Kids Collectibles. it�s a little overpriced at $55.

griffin

16th April 2022, 01:55 PM

For those still yet to get Kingdom Blaster, the Legacy re-release has now been added to Amazon Australia (https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-Voyager-Blaster/dp/B09H1G7XH1/), with the May 8th release date of most of the rest of wave 1. It is currently priced at $53.
Since it is in the first wave with Bulkhead, it should show up at regular retail stores as well, at about the same price, but this is an option for those wanting to make sure that they get one, or don't have a cheaper retailer near them.

Meanwhile, the Studio Series grey Bumblebee NEST jeep has been cancelled again by Amazon Australia. It was cancelled a couple months ago and then re-listed, and now it has just been cancelled again.

griffin

16th April 2022, 02:27 PM

Looking over the Amazon Australia pre-order links for Legacy (https://www.facebook.com/ozformers/posts/4772664986105515), it looks like only Skids and Arcee are still available. Everything else from Deluxe to Leader appears to have sold out... and the product page for Leader Laser Optimus has been completely removed, so I don't know what is going on there. Did anyone who pre-ordered Laser Optimus from AA have any notifications about its release date?

Other

22nd April 2022, 01:17 AM

Legacy Cybertron Universe Metroplex Pre-Order $309.80
https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Generations-Cybertron-Universe-Metroplex/dp/B09H14LP4G/

Sutton

28th April 2022, 05:16 PM

griffin

28th April 2022, 08:01 PM

Not in stock yet, but here's some 'Legacy' listings at Big W - that deluxe price is a bit ouchy for a big retailer...

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-generations-legacy-deluxe-assorted-/p/207636

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-generations-legacy-voyager-class-assorted-/p/207637

$39 for Deluxe, $49 for Voyager.

Prices have risen a lot in America in the last year, so having them passed on here was expected, particularly while our exchange rate continues to slowly slide (making imports more expensive).

I'm just surprised that we haven't seen a huge rise in Voyagers too, because both Deluxe and Voyager RRP in America have risen the most...

Core - - - 12 (was 10)
Deluxe- - 25 (was 17)
Voyager- 34 (was 25)
Leader- - 56 (was 45)
Cmder - - 90
Titan - - - 200 (previous Titan was 179)

When you consider that our RRPs have often been a simple doubling of the US prices (except Deluxe, as that is the most popular price point so the margin doesn't need to be as big), the Voyager price point is looking like it could have a big increase here soon.

(the inside word is that BigW might be increasing their Voyager price to $60 soon, so if the first wave is released at $49 for a little while first, jump on them)

Skyfire

11th May 2022, 10:53 AM

JB Hi-Fi has a bunch of new figures (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/search?query=transformers&page=1&hitsPerPage=100&sortBy=published_at_desc) in:

Shattered Glass
Goldbug $44.98
Jetfire $164

Golden Disk
Terrosaur $44.98
Mutant Tigatron $64.98
Jackpot $44.98
Road Ranger/Puffer $84.98

Studio Series
SS77 NEST Bee $44.98
SS81 Wheeljack $39.98
SS82 Ratchet $39.98
SS83 Soundwave $49.98
86 Perceptor $39.98
86 Coronation Starscream $94.98
Core Shockwave $19.98
Core Ravage $19.98

Buzzworthy Worlds Collide $139

Jurassic Park Tyrannocon Rex/JP93 $199

Back to the Future Gigawatt $64.98

flint1138

11th May 2022, 03:21 PM

Legacy Blaster arrived today from Amazon.au

little earlier than expected.

6610

ThornOfUnicron

11th May 2022, 11:45 PM

Picked up Kingdom Rodimus Prime from Toys R Us for $89, cheapest I have seen it online. Also got Ark from Myer for $109. Just got to wait til they get delivered but won't be able to check them out proper for a bit as in the middle of moving.

Flukey

12th May 2022, 12:35 PM

Legacy Blaster arrived today from Amazon.au

little earlier than expected.

6610

Likewise and along with Legacy Drag strip..

While bulkhead just arrived today

griffin

13th May 2022, 07:23 PM

ThornOfUnicron

13th May 2022, 08:13 PM

Skyfire

20th May 2022, 06:09 PM

Sutton

21st May 2022, 10:53 AM

Kmart Legacy online today but no stock showing yet:
Voyagers (https://www.kmart.com.au/product/transformers-generations-legacy-voyager-class-action-figure-assorted-43184941/) $49.
Deluxes (https://www.kmart.com.au/product/transformers-generations-legacy-deluxe-class-55in-action-figure-assorted-43184958/) $35.
Cores (https://www.kmart.com.au/product/transformers-legacy-core-class-robot-assorted-43184965/) $19.

I would note that Kmart's online 'find in store' feature is borderline useless - I use it for tracking Lego releases and a lot of the time the items are either in stock and on the shelf (we're talking 20+ copies) but show as out of stock online. Or vice versa, says in stock (fully green, not low stock) and they cancel your order because it's out of stock.

In other words, you can expect the items to show up in the store ahead of the online thingy saying they are...most of my Studio Series figures I've bought from Kmart were from when they were 'out of stock' lol...

Sutton

21st May 2022, 11:11 AM

Both Inboxtoys and Popcultcha have Legacy instock as well for those looking to avoid the frustration of retail stocking...

https://www.inboxtoys.com.au/product-category/action-figures/transformers/page/2/?orderby=price-desc&per_page=30

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/catalogsearch/result/index/?manufacturer=44591&product_list_limit=144&product_list_order=price&q=transformers

Skyfire

22nd May 2022, 12:22 PM

I would note that Kmart's online 'find in store' feature is borderline useless

True, true. What I find most useful with these stock indicators (Kmart, Target, Big W) is change. So if it goes from "no stock" to "in stock", then that's a better indication that stock is available. Speaking of which, Kmart stock indicator for Cores has changed to "in stock" for some Sydney and Melbourne shops today, and Lint found Legacy in Melbourne, so it might be worth going on a hunt.

Skyfire

24th May 2022, 10:50 AM

Target SS86 Coronation Starscream (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-gen-studio-series-lead-king-starscream/66342779) back in stock online $89.

Skyfire

24th May 2022, 07:00 PM

Target Legacy Voyagers (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-generations-legacy-voyager-class-assorted/66342625) ($49) and Deluxes (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-generations-legacy-deluxe-action-figure-assorted/66342618) ($35) now online.

Kyle

25th May 2022, 12:41 PM

Studio Series 86 Arcee is now available for preorder on Amazon AU:

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09WWXJ6KF

Skyfire

28th May 2022, 02:34 PM

Myer Legacy now online, and 30% off sale till 29/5/22:

Deluxes (https://www.myer.com.au/p/transformers-transformers-generations-legacy-ev-deluxe-assortment) $39.99 to $27.99.
Voyagers (https://www.myer.com.au/p/transformers-transformers-generations-legacy-voyager-class-assortment) $59.99 to $41.99.
Leaders (https://www.myer.com.au/p/transformers-transformers-generations-legacy-series-leader-class-assortment) $99.99 to $69.99.

killken

28th May 2022, 06:38 PM

Studio Series 86 Arcee is now available for preorder on Amazon AU:

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09WWXJ6KF

I have a War for cybertron Arcee which looks better, is there a size difference?

Golden Phoenix

29th May 2022, 11:38 AM

I have a War for cybertron Arcee which looks better, is there a size difference?

I could have sworn I read somewhere that the Studio Series Arcee is a retool of the Thrilling 30 Arcee, which is a little bit taller than the the Earthrise Arcee.

flint1138

29th May 2022, 10:28 PM

I could have sworn I read somewhere that the Studio Series Arcee is a retool of the Thrilling 30 Arcee, which is a little bit taller than the the Earthrise Arcee.

It is, retooled back wheel area and some joint upgrades

killken

30th May 2022, 05:48 PM

Ahh ok fair enough.

Autocon

30th May 2022, 07:39 PM

Hmm arcee arcee arcee *nods*

Skyfire

31st May 2022, 04:07 PM

Big W today has put up the Legacy Leaders (https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-generations-legacy-series-leader/p/205658) ($89) on the website.

And the Legacy Voyagers (https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-generations-legacy-voyager-class-assorted-/p/207637) ($49) were put up yesterday for all to see (previously they weren't showing unless the direct link was used, as posted here by Sutton on 28 Apr).

Firestorm

1st June 2022, 12:49 PM

Big W has put up listings for Beast Wars Vintage Wolfgang and Scorponok

Wolfang $39: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-vintage-beast-wars-maximal-wolfang/p/209427

Scorponok $79: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-vintage-beast-wars-predacon-scorponok/p/209425

Didn?t think we?d see these guys show up with how heavily the vintage stuff has been discounted to clear

Bemblebuu

1st June 2022, 08:28 PM

Sutton

2nd June 2022, 05:30 PM

A non-sighting, but:

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-generations-legacy-series-commander/p/209423?fbclid=IwAR11yov-VNZd_kDfVj5r7UtRBZHgpo3wcbTXCpx2MWg9SqZwExTtJB8i88 U

That's the product page for Motormaster at BigW, though currently not working...

griffin

2nd June 2022, 07:03 PM

Deano85

2nd June 2022, 09:16 PM

https://www.toyworld.com.au/collections/transformers/products/transformers-legacy-leader-class-laser-optimus-prime

Dunno how long this sale at Toyworld goes for, but Legacy Leaders are $69.9 and Voyagers $49.9.

Yeah that Optimus is sold out on the online page. Glad I jumped on it yesterday. He has already been shipped out today, now that is quick service from Toyworld.

Defcon

8th June 2022, 11:22 AM

Sugo Toys has a pre order for Masterpiece Trailbreaker MP-56. The limited time offer price $234.95 ends 14th of June 2022. After offer the price is $259.95
https://sugotoys.com.au/product/mp-56/

Other

10th June 2022, 11:20 AM

New Preorders at Zing
MPG-03 Yukikaze $298.00
https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/product/toys-gadgets/285129-hasbro-transformers-masterpiece-mpg-03-yukikaze-figure
MP-57 Cybertron Aviation Defense Skyfire $547(lmao)
https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/product/toys-gadgets/285128-hasbro-transformers-masterpiece-mp-57-cybertron-aviation-defense-skyfire-figure
Transformers Collaborative: G.I. Joe Mash-Up - Bumblebee A.W.E. Striker & Lonzo �Stalker� Wilkinson Figure $118.00
https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/product/toys-gadgets/285130-transformers-collaborative-gi-joe-mash-up-bumblebee-awe-striker-lonzo-stalker-wilkinson-figure

Sinnertwin

10th June 2022, 12:03 PM

$548 for Skyfire?
Yeah, sure, I'll pay an extra $228 and not order it through Asia.

Skyfire

20th June 2022, 07:49 PM

Popcultcha has the G1 Astrotrain (https://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-generation-1-triple-changer-astrotrain-vintage-g1-reissue-4-5-action-figure.html) reissue listed for Nov release at $89.99.

Skyfire

22nd June 2022, 12:09 AM

CottonOn (https://cottonon.com/AU/kids/?q=transformers) has been having various TF-themed clothing, bedding and giftware recently. Some now on sale. The oversized hoodie looks warm.

Lucretia

22nd June 2022, 01:57 AM

Core Iguanus $15 at Amazon

phealey

22nd June 2022, 07:47 AM

Legacy Deluxe Decepticon Dragstrip is also down to $29 on Amazon.

Sutton

22nd June 2022, 04:39 PM

Blitzwing is in stock at Popcultcha, if you don't mind a bit of impatience tax at $109...

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-generation-1-blitzwing-legacy-series-leader-class-7-action-figure.html

jaydisc

30th June 2022, 04:06 PM

I ordered a random Studio Series Leader from Myer Online, and got a Coronation Starscream!

Dkaris

30th June 2022, 08:59 PM

Kingdom shadow panther, tracks, waspinator are $15 at kmart

Sutton

1st July 2022, 06:06 PM

JB HIFI has Legacy Blitzwing, SS Sludge and Legacy Elita 1 on the website - although you can't order them for delivery unless they're available in your area.

No luck for Tassie, apparently.

JJJ

1st July 2022, 07:25 PM

None for Mildura either. Would like that sale price ($75)...

Sutton

1st July 2022, 08:18 PM

None for Mildura either. Would like that sale price ($75)...

I wonder if it's a slight online stuff up anyway - Sludge has been removed already, and the indication of it being a 'sale' price has changed too. Would also explain why there's only Elita-1 and no one else.

Plus, Elita and Galvatron will deliver, but Blitzwing won't. So it's all a bit silly...! Maybe give it a couple of days and things will show up properly.

Skyfire

1st July 2022, 10:29 PM

I too saw Sludge before it disappeared. But the best thing is that wave 1 Legacy Leaders, Deluxes and Voyagers, and bits of wave 2, are showing up at JB (and at competitive sale prices), which means that JB is serious about TF toys. More options for collectors is a good thing. Heck, Motormaster might even appear at JB once Big W has finished its turn. The other great thing going for JB is individual online listings.

JJJ

2nd July 2022, 10:39 AM

Ah damn it, both pages from my browser history now return 404 errors...

Still, they can't be too far away, right?

Skyfire

2nd July 2022, 11:56 AM

Ah damn it, both pages from my browser history now return 404 errors...

Still, they can't be too far away, right?

Yep, Blitzwing gone too, leaving Elita-1. There should be more wave 2s and Sludges coming soon to JB stores, and their stock checker is not perfect. However, I had a chat to a staff member once about TF toys and he told me that JB buys a batch then doesn't restock as TFs don't sell quickly compared to their other products. I've noticed this too in several JBs - they don't restock. But, given that wave 2 is now floating around, I'm waiting to see if they turn up for the Big W and Myer sales, which end 13 and 17 July respectively. My local Big W sold Legacy well, and might restock with wave 2.

JJJ

2nd July 2022, 01:44 PM

Well that's interesting, because my Big W is currently down to 1 Galvatron, 1 Laser Prime, 2 Bulkheads, and 1 Arcee - all other Legacy stock (there were at least 3 each of the leaders, 6 commanders, and a case or two of deluxes, not sure about the voyagers) has vanished in the last week and a half.

A re-stock with wave 2 would be marvellous :) A re-stock with wave 2 before the end of the sale would be amazeballs :P

Sutton

2nd July 2022, 09:07 PM

Looks like Jhiaxus is available for delivery now from EB / Zing if weird planes float your boat!

Sutton

4th July 2022, 03:55 PM

JB HIFI has Legacy Blitzwing, SS Sludge and Legacy Elita 1 on the website - although you can't order them for delivery unless they're available in your area.

No luck for Tassie, apparently.

Blitzwing and Sludge are back up again, on sale, and this time I could order them to Tassie. Huzzah!

JJJ

4th July 2022, 04:44 PM

Ah, thank you - none in Mildura to pick up off the shelf, but apparently plenty to post out to me! So that's Blitzwing, Sludge, and Elita-1 down :) And only $6.99 postage for all three together - JB are absolutely losing money there...

Lucretia

5th July 2022, 02:28 PM

sludge is back at jb hifi, been refreshing for days was able to use my $10 jbhifi perks voucher so $65 should sign up for it if you haven't its the second $10 voucher they have given.

Sutton

7th July 2022, 11:11 AM

Appears to be a weird exclusively 'Elita 1' wave - I was in Hobart JB the other day, and they were still unpacking everything, and there was a tower of 10 Elitas and nothing else.

Ironically, the only figure from that wave that I don't want but at least she'll be easy to get for those that do.

Sutton

7th July 2022, 06:43 PM

Also - Popcultcha now has Elita 1 all by herself in stock.

I wonder what she did to offend the other 3 figures from her wave?

Paulbot

8th July 2022, 09:20 PM

Amazon.com.au has dropped the price of Blitzwing to $74.98 to match JB’s price (but still a preorder releasing 15 August)

Gehirn

9th July 2022, 06:26 PM

Buzzworthy four pack - the Fangry one is $85 delivered on Amazon.
https://amzn.asia/d/cgv2g2g

Sinnertwin

9th July 2022, 09:54 PM

The Iconic has T Wrecks Leader Class for $50

griffin

13th July 2022, 10:59 PM

Something interesting to pop up on Amazon Australia - the new Movie Optimus toy that was to be released in October in Cyberverse packaging (https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Bumblebee-Cyberverse-Adventures-Dinobots/dp/B09WXGMGNF/)... for $69, and an unknown release date (it is saying that it is temporarily out of stock, which sometime means it is in-hand within days, and sometimes means that they aren't getting it for a while and just listed it too early).
I ordered one, to see what happens. As I mentioned, it is not supposed to be out until October, so if it shows up hear before that, we could be the first in the world with the first new movie toy.

They also have the new Beast Wars Monopoly for $87 (https://www.amazon.com.au/MONOPOLY-F5269-Transformers-Collectors/dp/B09H1LHTZT/) - a lot more than the Gen1 edition (https://www.amazon.com.au/Monopoly-Transformers-Decepticon-Bumblebee-Grimlock/dp/B08MVTMYRT/) (was about $23-30).
I'm not sure why it is so much more expensive (everywhere it has been listed so far), but now that I can see its product details, I see that it is also a Hasbro release (not a licensed Monopoly set), and is slightly different with its game-play too.
Instead of trading money/cash, you are trading in energon crystals and cubes. And in place of the four "utilities" (the Titans and Planets in the Gen1 game), the Beast Wars game has those squares be "transformation" squares, so that you can swap out your game piece with it's other mode game piece. (I'm not sure if that does anything differently, without seeing the instructions)
It also has character cards, Stasis Pods and a "Golden Disk"... all of which would be in the instructions, but obviously add an extra dimension to the game-play.

griffin

13th July 2022, 11:08 PM

The various wave 2 Legacy toys that did NOT have a release date, have been released by Amazon Australia... but it looks like they are being forced to adhere to the release dates of the rest, even though they are already hitting stores that don't care about release dates.

Core class Shockwave (https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-CORE-Shockwave/dp/B09H147JXC/) and Gen2 Megatron (https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-CORE-Megatron/dp/B09H1653S1/).

Voyager class Soundwave (https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-Voyager-Soundwave/dp/B09H1HCJXT/) (clean deco Siege toy) - this one didn't have a release date or pre-order listing, so it was available for purchase a few days ago, which means that Amazon Australia definitely has the case-mate Jhiaxus as well, but while it has a release date of August 15th, they won't risk releasing it early unless instructed to by the supplier (Hasbro).

Sutton

14th July 2022, 11:37 AM

Popcultcha has a few things showing up this morning:

Wave 2 Tarantulas, Knockout, ROTF Sideways and SS86 Junkheap

griffin

14th July 2022, 11:07 PM

According to Hasbro Australia, the release of ALL of Legacy wave 2 was supposed to be July 1st, while Studio Series (Sludge, Junkheap, Ironhide, Arcee) was meant to be June-July as well... but it looks like Amazon and EBGames have not been releasing the ones that they had the wrong release dates listed (most are saying August 12-15, with some as late as September).
Retailers that didn't have pre-order listings for Legacy and Studio Series (like Kmart and BigW), or had the correct release dates (like JBHifi), have been selling them already... so I have asked Hasbro Australia to chase up those online sources that didn't release the June/July items as they were supposed to.

Fingers crossed that it happens quickly... not that my credit card will be happy about it, as I have 5 of the expensive ones on pre-order. :p

BTW, the Movie Optimus in Cyberverse packaging was indeed listed too early, as it is still not being released until October as originally planned.

Something interesting to pop up on Amazon Australia - the new Movie Optimus toy that was to be released in October in Cyberverse packaging (https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Bumblebee-Cyberverse-Adventures-Dinobots/dp/B09WXGMGNF/)... for $69, and an unknown release date (it is saying that it is temporarily out of stock, which sometime means it is in-hand within days, and sometimes means that they aren't getting it for a while and just listed it too early).
I ordered one, to see what happens. As I mentioned, it is not supposed to be out until October, so if it shows up hear before that, we could be the first in the world with the first new movie toy.

Sutton

15th July 2022, 08:50 AM

Here's a weird one if anyone was still chasing a Titans Return Astrotrain :confused:

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-generations-titans-return-voyager-darkmoon-astrotrain-voyager-class-7-action-figure-non-mint-packaging.html

Robzy

15th July 2022, 09:50 AM

so I have asked Hasbro Australia to chase up those online sources that didn't release the June/July items as they were supposed to.
Well done griffin for doing that, but I just have to say that I find it so staggering/disappointing that such a huge business can't do this type of thing autonomously... The customers have to do the work for them AND buy their product. It really seems like they just don't care.

Flukey

15th July 2022, 02:50 PM

According to Hasbro Australia, the release of ALL of Legacy wave 2 was supposed to be July 1st, while Studio Series (Sludge, Junkheap, Ironhide, Arcee) was meant to be June-July as well... but it looks like Amazon and EBGames have not been releasing the ones that they had the wrong release dates listed (most are saying August 12-15, with some as late as September).
Retailers that didn't have pre-order listings for Legacy and Studio Series (like Kmart and BigW), or had the correct release dates (like JBHifi), have been selling them already... so I have asked Hasbro Australia to chase up those online sources that didn't release the June/July items as they were supposed to.

Fingers crossed that it happens quickly... not that my credit card will be happy about it, as I have 5 of the expensive ones on pre-order. :p

BTW, the Movie Optimus in Cyberverse packaging was indeed listed too early, as it is still not being released until October as originally planned.

Amazon AU just took money for Sludge so I expect to get notification of this being despatched by next week, while for the others I have on order( pre ordered March and April):

SS Junkheap - Sep 16-19

16-17 AUG for the following
Legacy Blitzwing
Legacy Tarantulas
Legacy Knockout
Legacy Dead end
Legacy Elita-1

nyerk

15th July 2022, 06:04 PM

Found some new Legacy pre-order items on Amazon: (through Amazon UK)

Inferno
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Legacy-Voyager-Inferno/dp/B09H1KZRP7/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=tra+gen&qid=1657871966&sr=8-2

Armada Starscream
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-Legacy-Voyager-Armada-STARSCR/dp/B09H1R6F4L/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=tra+gen&qid=1657871966&sr=8-3

Energon Monster
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-Legacy-Deluxe-ENERGON-Monster/dp/B09H12BC1C/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tra+gen&qid=1657871966&sr=8-1

And Studio Series Core Rumble, but with the images of Laserbeak...
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Studio-CORE-Rumble/dp/B09H19RTX8/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=tra+gen&qid=1657871966&sr=8-4

JJJ

15th July 2022, 10:06 PM

That's the deluxe energon monster now claimed to be Skullgrin, right?

griffin

18th July 2022, 09:49 PM

SS Sludge reached the release date noted by Amazon Australia, so my pre-order was processed... at the discounted price it was sitting at in the last week.

According to Hasbro Australia, the release of ALL of Legacy wave 2 was supposed to be July 1st, while Studio Series (Sludge, Junkheap, Ironhide, Arcee) was meant to be June-July as well... but it looks like Amazon and EBGames have not been releasing the ones that they had the wrong release dates listed (most are saying August 12-15, with some as late as September).
Retailers that didn't have pre-order listings for Legacy and Studio Series (like Kmart and BigW), or had the correct release dates (like JBHifi), have been selling them already... so I have asked Hasbro Australia to chase up those online sources that didn't release the June/July items as they were supposed to.

They still haven't fixed any of them yet. I gave them all the names and details, so I was hoping that they would be able to chase that up by the next day, and Amazon would have started processing the orders by the weekend. It's as if they don't want the brand to succeed and make money...

JJJ

19th July 2022, 12:47 PM

Yeah, but it has already made money for Hasbro. They've sold their stuff to the distributors and/or retailers, so the exact date it sells on a shelf doesn't matter so much to them, does it?

Autocon

19th July 2022, 02:32 PM

It does for new releases and old stock needing to move. Stores wont buy more stock if old stock remains

griffin

19th July 2022, 06:39 PM

Yeah, but it has already made money for Hasbro. They've sold their stuff to the distributors and/or retailers, so the exact date it sells on a shelf doesn't matter so much to them, does it?

Yes, but it's because of this...

Stores wont buy more stock if old stock remains

...and because some of the bigger retailers might have "stock on consignment", which means that they can send it back if they don't sell it, and only pay for what they kept. (keep in mind that big corporations like Hasbro and the national retailers, will often have 3-6 months payment terms... so if they don't sell most of the stock before they had to pay Hasbro for it, they could be allowed to send stock back before they even have to pay for it... and if Hasbro needs them as a customer, they will do whatever the major retailer wants)

So if the second wave was to do really poorly because a lot of us bought from another source who released it 6 weeks earlier, Amazon could end up sending back a lot of stock to Hasbro (who has to then sell it at a loss at somewhere like Reject Shop or TK Maxx), and, purchase less of the next few waves until they clear out the old stock (at a loss by heavily discounting it).

At least if a smaller retailer is stuck with the stock (like JB or EB), they are more likely to keep it and sell it off over the long term... and probably wouldn't have had a huge turnover of stock anyway.

griffin

21st July 2022, 01:40 AM

They still haven't fixed any of them yet. I gave them all the names and details, so I was hoping that they would be able to chase that up by the next day, and Amazon would have started processing the orders by the weekend. It's as if they don't want the brand to succeed and make money...

Word back from Hasbro Australia is that they can't change the release dates on those Legacy wave 2 toys... there was something mentioned about a minimum window of release after retail stores, but that didn't make much sense, as we have several wave 2 toys released by Amazon, and they release products all the time that are at the same time or even before they hit retail stores.
I just think that Amazon has these automatic processing dates in the system and they don't want to spent the time checking on each one and changing them (they would probably have to check the release dates of thousands of products... so why not just leave it as it is).

Skyfire

22nd July 2022, 10:15 AM

Studio Series 83 Soundwave has been on sale lately at Target (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-studio-series-83-voyager-transformers-soundwave/66339380) - $39 to $29. Great price.

Skyfire

22nd July 2022, 10:19 AM

Reject Shop (https://www.rejectshop.com.au/p/transformers-kingdom-war-for-cybertron-figure-assorted) is selling Kingdom Cores for $10. The one I visited in Carousel had Dracodon, Optimus, Soundwave and Starscream.

Toymate (https://toymate.com.au/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-core-class/) is selling Kingdom Cores for $9 currently.

Skyfire

23rd July 2022, 11:06 AM

Target Legacy Blitzwing (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-generations-legacy-series-leader-blitzwing/66342748) and Laser Optimus Prime (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-gen-legacy-series-leader-g2-universe-laser-optimus-prime/66342632) (both $89) online today. Both have click/collect and ship to store or delivery options but stock checker shows no stock yet.

Also 4000 bonus Flybuys points ($20 value) if you spend $100 or over:
Flybuys bonus points offer valid online only at Target. To qualify for this offer you must spend at least $100 or more and enter the promo code FLYBUYS4000 at the checkout, inserting your flybuys card number online at the time of purchase. Excludes gift cards, interactive gaming, gaming consoles and clearance. Transactions must take place between 21/07/2022 until 11:59pm AEDT 24/07/2022. 4,000 bonus points will be applied when you spend at least $100 online during the dates specified and is limited to one transaction per flybuys account. Points collected during the promotion will be credited to qualifying member’s account within 4 weeks of the promotional end date. Standard flybuys terms and conditions apply and are available at flybuys.com.au

nyerk

23rd July 2022, 02:20 PM

Gen Selects DK3 (Diaclone Trailbreaker) on Amazon AU

https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Select-Deluxe-DK3/dp/B09H1F627B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MD8KDYSBV4PP&keywords=tra+gen&qid=1658549171&s=toys&sprefix=tra+gen%2Ctoys%2C381&sr=1-1

JJJ

25th July 2022, 04:54 PM

griffin

25th July 2022, 05:38 PM

DK-3 now at EB. (https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/toys-and-collectibles/250422-transformers-generations-selects-deluxe-dk-3-breaker-action-figure)

Hmmm. EB also lists leader RID Scourge for only $60... That seems wrong http://www.otca.com.au/boards/images/smilies/smile.png

Get it while you can then (https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/toys-and-collectibles/250412-transformers-legacy-velocitron-speedia-500-collection-leader-robots-in-disguise-2000-universe-scourge-action-figure'').

It also shows that like with the last two Netflix series, Kmart will once again only be taking on the Voyager and Deluxe sizes.

flint1138

26th July 2022, 04:01 AM

I grabbed it earlier before looking here, $60 for a leader class. Yes please.

And I think your right about the Kmart not stocking leaders again. They havent done it with Legacy or SS for a while now.

Skyfire

26th July 2022, 10:20 AM

Target Studio Series 86 Sludge (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-gen-studio-series-leader-86-dinobot-sludge/66339359) now at Target ($89, online only).

Skyfire

26th July 2022, 03:28 PM

JB Hi-Fi new items today (also Click Frenzy Julove extra 10% off with code 92JBFRENZYJUL instore and online until 28/7/22):

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/search?query=transformers&page=1&hitsPerPage=36&sortBy=published_at_desc

Studio Series
SS85 Arcee $39.98
SS88 Sideways $39.98
SS87 DOTM Bee $39.98
SS86-14 Junkheap $54.98

Legacy
Core Shockwave $21.98
Core Hot Rod $21.98
Jhiaxus $54.98
Tarantulas $39.98
Knock Out $39.98
Wild Rider $39.98

GI Joe Megatron HISS $104

Monopoly Beast Wars $84.98

JJJ

26th July 2022, 04:44 PM

Knock Out not available just yet. Poo. Still, that 10% off made it worth posting three others :)

Sutton

26th July 2022, 05:25 PM

Knock Out not available just yet. Poo. Still, that 10% off made it worth posting three others :)

It's the JB website being stupid based on your location again, like it did with Sludge/Blitzwing a few weeks back.

On my end, there's no SS85 Arcee, but Knock Out was available (and still is now): https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/transformers-generations-legacy-deluxe-prime-universe-knock-out-figure-action-figure?queryID=5eba098fbf384147b0c6f12955607a55&objectID=589333

EDIT: Good looking on the Click Frenzy code, Skyfire! The JB prices aren't too bad compared to other sources as it is, but I'll take a little discount TYVM.

Sutton

26th July 2022, 05:36 PM

Jaxius._

26th July 2022, 06:54 PM

Actually, don't mind me - I do have SS85 Arcee showing on my end, I don't have SS86(16) Arcee on my end (I thought she was in the same case as Sideways...).

Good job Hasbro releasing two Arcees in a short space of time with similar product numbers and colour schemes!

If toyworlds gets stock you could end up with ER, the first kingdom repack of ER, the second repack (wave 5), BB Movie and ss86 arcee all on shelves next to eachother
Plus legacy but at least she is blue

tinyJazz

28th July 2022, 11:01 PM

popcultcha has a preorder for Buzzworthy Bumblebee G1 Origin (cybertronian alt mode)

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-generation-1-origin-bumblebee-buzzworthy-bumblebee-deluxe-class-4-5-action-figure.html

Due November for $44.99

griffin

29th July 2022, 08:51 AM

$45 for that small toy... they must be buying it from another retailer (from another country).

griffin

29th July 2022, 08:57 AM

I noticed yesterday on the JB Hifi site, that quite a few new Transformers items (Legacy w2, Studio Series, GIJoe Megatron, BW Monopoly) were noted on their product pages as having a release date of yesterday (July 28th), so even though people had found them in some stores earlier in the week, all of the stores should now be putting out the stock (the Garden City store in Brisbane had their stock still sitting out the back last night yet to be processed, so they wouldn't sell any of it to me).

Paulbot

29th July 2022, 09:44 AM

KELPIE

29th July 2022, 10:51 AM

Seraphim Prime

29th July 2022, 12:44 PM

$45 for that small toy... they must be buying it from another retailer (from another country).

It’s small but it’s still sold as a deluxe right? That’s their normal price for an exclusive Deluxe so wouldn’t assume that at all.

$45 appears to be what PopCultcha is charging as standard for its deluxes now.

While small, the vehicle mode is definitely on par with other deluxes like SS Jazz and VW Bumblebee with a parts count that would also be consistent with the Deluxe price point. The final figure size was also not significantly smaller than comparable deluxes with maybe half a head difference between it and the various Cliffjumper mould variations.

Sutton

29th July 2022, 05:08 PM

$45 for that small toy... they must be buying it from another retailer (from another country).

Don't forget, it comes with orange sticks.

Polursine

29th July 2022, 07:59 PM

Sludge on sale on Amazon for 89

Firestorm

29th July 2022, 09:18 PM

Lego Optimus Prime has shown up on BigW's website. but isn't available anywhere yet

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/lego-optimus-prime-10302/p/231911

Lucretia

29th July 2022, 10:38 PM

Lego Optimus Prime has shown up on BigW's website. but isn't available anywhere yet

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/lego-optimus-prime-10302/p/231911

Sold out this morning $229

Gehirn

30th July 2022, 11:25 PM

For anyone that didn't get Kingdom Commander Rodimus it's $64.50 on Amazon AU https://amzn.asia/d/5tYudOO

Deano85

31st July 2022, 12:37 AM

The fact that Kingdom Rodimus is still around for cheap is hopefully a good indication that there will be plenty of Motormasters around the next few months.

Handsprime

4th August 2022, 11:22 AM

Velocitron figures are up on the Kmart website
Deluxe figures - $35 (https://www.kmart.com.au/product/transformers-legacy-velocitron-speedia-500-collection-action-figure-assorted-43179756/)
Voyager figures - $49 (https://www.kmart.com.au/product/transformers-legacy-velocitron-speedia-500-collection-action-figure-assorted-43179725/)
RID 2000 Scourge - $79 (https://www.kmart.com.au/product/transformers-generations-legacy-leaders-class-action-figure-43179701/). Yep looks like Kmart is stocking him

VicAndy

5th August 2022, 07:35 AM

Handsprime

5th August 2022, 08:43 AM

Are these figures kmart exclusive?

The deluxes and Voyagers are. Scourge is expected at EB/Zing, and I wouldn’t be surprised if online retailers and maybe JB stocks him as well.

Keidatron

5th August 2022, 11:51 PM

So good to see them finally packaged in alt mode rather than robot

Sutton

6th August 2022, 09:24 AM

So good to see them finally packaged in alt mode rather than robot

Considering all the mixing heads/accessories etc with the new open boxes, I wouldn't be surprised if this is an isolated test run for future lines.

I'm all for it! 1000% prefer alt mode packaging.

Keidatron

6th August 2022, 12:58 PM

Considering all the mixing heads/accessories etc with the new open boxes, I wouldn't be surprised if this is an isolated test run for future lines.

I'm all for it! 1000% prefer alt mode packaging.

Yes me too, it makes getting the robot mode even better, adds a little 'wow' or 'cool' factor to it. The robot mode is the prize IMO. It never felt as good opening a figure to already have the robot mode done for you.

Skyfire

12th August 2022, 09:44 AM

ToysRUs Dinobots Unite Ultimates (not sure if these are new, I haven't seen them before. Edit: on 2nd thought, maybe I have :confused:):

Volcanicus (https://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers-bumblebee-cyberverse-adventures-dinobots-unite-ultimate-volcanicus-action-figure.html) $49.
Hot Rod (https://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers-bumblebee-cyberverse-adventures-dinobots-unite-ultimate-autobot-hot-rod-action-figure.html) $45.

griffin

13th August 2022, 06:07 PM

Those two Cyberverse Ultimates were first out here waaaaay back in January this year, at Myer and Target (and maybe elsewhere too).

I keep forgetting that ToysRUs is a thing again... they are just not usually competitive enough for me to check.

Skyfire

14th August 2022, 11:02 AM

Myer Shattered Glass Jetfire (https://www.myer.com.au/p/transformers-generations-shattered-glass-jetfire) $179.99. Also Super Weekend Sale ending today:
40% off the original price of the second item when you purchase 2 items across Toys, Selected Lego, Kids Art & Craft and Puzzles*. *Excludes clearance & accessories. Purchased in one transaction. Cannot be used with other offers. Ends 11:59pm AEDT 13/06/2022 (date is wrong on the website), unless sold out or otherwise stated.

***Discount online will be distributed across multiple items within order.

Gamesmen Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus (https://www.gamesmen.com.au/transformers-generations-leader-class-shattered-glass-ultra-magnus) $99.95.

Skyfire

16th August 2022, 07:13 PM

JB Hi-Fi new listings:

Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/transformers-generations-shattered-glass-ultra-magnus-figure-action-figure?queryID=515671fa4ebd29f6bdd4f1d3e784ab53&objectID=589341) $99.

Legacy Motormaster (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/transformers-generations-legacy-series-commander-decepticon-motormaster-figure-action-figure?queryID=515671fa4ebd29f6bdd4f1d3e784ab53&objectID=597422) $174 (wait for a sale or price match).

nalops

17th August 2022, 08:45 PM

EB Games and Zing have listed the new Transformers. All are on the higher end of the price range but SS86 Ironhide for $45 seems decent.

https://www.ebgames.com.au/search?q=Transformers&sort=releasedate&order=desc

https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/search?q=Transformers&sort=releasedate&order=desc

griffin

17th August 2022, 09:28 PM

Ironhide is $58 now... so they must have fixed it - if it said $45 earlier and you locked in a pre-order at that price, quite a few of us have been assured that they will honour any earlier cheaper pricing (following the Velocitron Scourge pricing error last month).

Speaking of $45 for Deluxes... that just doesn't do it for me. $39 maybe, for a few highly prized figures... but that size class has seen enough shrinkage to make $35 a much better ceiling price.

I think Legacy Leader Megatron has the wrong release date listed, as it says October next year. All of the rest are January next year, and this third wave is supposed to be available for release in October this year, so maybe they meant to say 2022 instead of 2023.

jaydisc

17th August 2022, 09:32 PM

Wow, that was fast. I got an order in @ $45 @ 9:18pm.

Actually, I'm still seeing $45 at https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/product/toys-gadgets/287447-transformers-transformers-the-movie-ironhide-stuido-series-86-17-voyager-figure.

dirge

17th August 2022, 09:39 PM

Lol. Ironhide is $45 at Zing! and $58 at EB.

I too pre-ordered him at Zing!. I'm not sold on it, but for $45 I'm happy to just order it and if I don't like it, someone would take off my hands at that price.

Handsprime

17th August 2022, 10:24 PM

griffin

17th August 2022, 11:45 PM

Ah okay... I looked at EBGames site, so didn't expect Zing to be different.

I guess it would be a good idea to lock in this one, and if it shows up around October as that wave is supposed to, I can decide if I want to wait a couple months for the saving, or pay a little extra at the first place that gets it.

Hotrod

18th August 2022, 12:26 AM

SS86 Ironhide, Legacy Deadend, Pointblank, Crankcase and all the other new ones up for preorder on Zing website!

Seraphim Prime

18th August 2022, 01:17 PM

Still active at Zing for $45

I fully paid for him at that price to hopefully ensure he gets locked in.

TilAllAreOne

19th August 2022, 01:06 PM

Big kids collectables has Cosmos and the other Velocitron figures. They also have Red Cog. Both selling for $39.95.

griffin

19th August 2022, 09:50 PM

I think Legacy Leader Megatron has the wrong release date listed, as it says October next year. All of the rest are January next year, and this third wave is supposed to be available for release in October this year, so maybe they meant to say 2022 instead of 2023.

They have fixed the release date for Megatron, to 2022 now.
And they have added SS Leader Fallen now too, for January like most of the others... and at their regular Leader class price of $118. :(

griffin

20th August 2022, 12:48 PM

I was tipped off that Studio Series Core class Wheelie (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09H168MB6/) was in stock at Amazon Australia on thursday, as someone ordered it and got it in the mail yesterday... but it is now showing as out of stock, so hopefully they restock soon. It was at their regular Core Class price of $22.
After a bit of searching I found Ratchet as well (https://www.amazon.com.au/TRA-GEN-Studio-CORE-Cyclops/dp/B09H1PN91Z/), but it is showing as US stock for $32!

Both were listed with Movie 7 (Rise of the Beasts) code names, which was why they were hard to find.

Skyfire

21st August 2022, 10:38 AM

Toyworld (https://www.toyworld.com.au/products/transformers-generations-legacy-series-commander-decepticon-motormaster) now has their Legacy Motormaster listing up, $189.99.

Skyfire

23rd August 2022, 10:52 PM

Inbox Toys (https://www.inboxtoys.com.au/product/transformers-evil-decepticon-triple-changer-astrotrain-exclusive/) has G1 Astrotrain in stock, $89.90.

griffin

25th August 2022, 11:55 AM

Wonder if there's too much double up in purpose between this Sightings thread and on the ebay listing and dealder ads section's Amazon Australia items of interest (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/25671-Amazon-AUSTRALIA-items-of-interest) thread? Some posts here would be relevant there more so than here?

After thinking about it for the last few months and watching how both are working, I want to see if it works to have the Amazon topic in the sightings section, as it is like a national retailer that doesn't have it's own state (and has a lot of new and updated items).

This online sightings topic will remain in the dealer section for now (with NO MORE Amazon postings), and will have all of the other online sources that don't have national stores (which would then require sightings to be posted in the various state sightings topics.

Sutton

26th August 2022, 05:28 PM

Popcultcha has a few things just popped up in stock, with the usual impatience tax if you just can't wait.

SS90 Galvatron $65
SS89 Thundercracker $65
SS86 (G1) Arcee $45

Also a number of pre-orders for upcoming Legacy and SS waves.

Skyfire

31st August 2022, 05:33 PM

SS86 Sludge (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-generations-studio-series-86-leader-86-dinobot-sludge-action-figure/66339359) has restocked online at Target, $89.

Skyfire

1st September 2022, 09:56 AM

Target mini sale:

Legacy Deluxes (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-generations-legacy-deluxe-action-figure-assorted/66342618) $30 from $35.
Legacy Beast Wars Deluxes (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-generations-legacy-deluxe-beast-wars-action-figure-assorted/66377054) $29 from $39

Also bonus flybuys points (online only):

Flybuys bonus points offer valid online only at Target. To qualify for this offer you must spend at least $100 or more and enter the promo code SPRINGSTYLE at the checkout, inserting your flybuys card number online at the time of purchase. Excludes gift cards, interactive gaming, gaming consoles and clearance. Transactions must take place between 1/09/2022 until 11:59pm AEDT 4/09/2022. 2,000 bonus points will be applied when you spend at least $100 online during the dates specified and is limited to one transaction per flybuys account. Points collected during the promotion will be credited to qualifying member’s account within 4 weeks of the promotional end date. Standard flybuys terms and conditions apply and are available at flybuys.com.au

Sutton

1st September 2022, 07:17 PM

griffin

1st September 2022, 08:55 PM

A bit of a delay sighting?

My Velocitron Scourge through EbGames has had it's release date move from today until November (as usual, no notification given by EB when this sort of thing happens - they faffed about with the Seacon release dates a bunch of times)

Not complaining too loudly - $60 is a good price, no rush

I was just coming on here to mention that too... I was checking my order online to see if it had been listed as arrived, but it now says November 18th. :(
That's 11 weeks away... I'm tempted to pay the impatience tax and get one from Kmart for the extra $19.

Deano85

1st September 2022, 10:14 PM

I was an annoyed about EB moving the Scourge date, so went straight to Kmart haha.

Defcon

3rd September 2022, 12:31 PM

JJJ

3rd September 2022, 01:53 PM

ozgameshop has the Buzzworthy 4-pack Creatures Collide for $157.49
https://www.ozgameshop.com/tv-and-movie-action-figures/transformers-generations-legacy-buzzworthy-bumblebee-action-figure-4-pack-creatures-collide
but shipping is always slow with the free shipping option, or even the other option, when this happens, Its because its coming from overseas.

Specifically, from the UK. They aren't an Australian business except in a strictly legal sense (registered here).

Honestly, with the way Brexit is hitting the UK right now (and it won't get any better for years now), I wouldn't be bothering with them.

Skyfire

4th September 2022, 11:22 AM

Myer Legacy Motormaster (https://www.myer.com.au/p/transformers-generations-legacy-series-commander-decepticon-motormaster) now available at $179.99 (wait for their occasional 20% off sales - comes to $144 with free shipping).

griffin

5th September 2022, 07:00 PM

Just added to the JBHifi website (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/search?query=transformers&page=1&hitsPerPage=100&sortBy=published_at_desc), for ordering or tracking down a store... some new items, and some old items that Hasbro Australia must have just dug up...

Legacy DLX Red Cog (specialty store exclusive) $45
Legacy Core Optimus (re-release Kingdom toy)
Legacy Core Skywarp

Studio Series SS-60 VOY Scrapper
Studio Series SS-78 DLX Sideswipe

Studio Series SS86-03 DLX Blurr
Studio Series 1986 Core Exo-Suit Spike
Studio Series 1986 Core Ratchet
Studio Series 1986 Core Wheelie

Shattered Glass Blaster & Eject - $60 (cheaper than Amazon)

Skyfire

5th September 2022, 07:46 PM

Toyworld Legacy Transmetal II Megatron (https://www.toyworld.com.au/products/transformers-generation-legacy-leader-dragon-megs) $99.99 but sold out online currently.

griffin

5th September 2022, 08:47 PM

Toyworld Legacy Transmetal II Megatron (https://www.toyworld.com.au/products/transformers-generation-legacy-leader-dragon-megs) $99.99 but sold out online currently.

I guess it is possible that Toyworld already have the stock, as that next wave is supposed to be released in October, so the stock would have to be in the country by now, and we have seen in the past how stock sometimes gets accidentally sent to Toyworld earlier than it should.
It will be interesting to see if they have started sending it out to stores, or if it is just in their main warehouse ready for distributing to stores, and the product page was just put up ready for it.

Gehirn

6th September 2022, 09:50 AM

Beast Wars at BigW have dropped in price again.
https://www.bigw.com.au/search?text=Beast+wars

Skyfire

10th September 2022, 09:41 AM

The Gamesmen have some new things of interest:

Legacy Red Cog $39.95.
Studio Series Core Ratchet and Wheelie $19.95.
Studio Series 90 Galvatron $54.95.

https://www.gamesmen.com.au/search/sort-by/relevance/sort-direction/desc?q=transformers

Handsprime

10th September 2022, 11:32 AM

Looks like wave 2 of the Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxes (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-buzzworthy-bumblebee-studio-series-deluxe-figure-assorted/66995159) are gonna be at Target. Which is good because I wanted that version of B-127

griffin

11th September 2022, 10:20 PM

Did anyone end up finding the Legacy Leader Transmetal 2 Dragon at toyworld anywhere, or was the listing just put up early (https://www.toyworld.com.au/products/transformers-generation-legacy-leader-dragon-megs)?

Looks like wave 2 of the Buzzworthy Bumblebee Deluxes (https://www.target.com.au/p/transformers-buzzworthy-bumblebee-studio-series-deluxe-figure-assorted/66995159) are gonna be at Target. Which is good because I wanted that version of B-127

On Friday I told myself, "those 3 Buzzworthy Deluxe toys will now come out in Australia", because I had just had paid au$53 each for the three from a foreign source and just got the shipping notification that day.
I knew it... I really did... because it happens every time I give up waiting for something to be released here, and pay a little (or a lot) more to get it from somewhere else, and this time I could feel it, that these would show up here as soon as I had paid ($42 more) for them elsewhere. The fact that it was just 2 days later, just makes it even more obvious - if I don't track down an alternative source it won't come here and I miss out, but if I do track down an alternative source it will come here and I will have paid a lot more than I needed to.
At least everyone else benefits from my bad luck... my sacrifice guarantees items coming here for other fans to easily get them.

jaydisc

12th September 2022, 07:27 AM

Thank you for your sacrifice, Griffin! 😂

I paid through the nose for a couple of Kups a month or two ago too. Will be nice to at least get a cheap Cliffjumper.

Skyfire

13th September 2022, 06:44 PM

Did anyone end up finding the Legacy Leader Transmetal 2 Dragon at toyworld anywhere, or was the listing just put up early (https://www.toyworld.com.au/products/transformers-generation-legacy-leader-dragon-megs)?

A search for TFs on their site has been failing to produce that listing for some days now, so I think you were right.

griffin

13th September 2022, 08:39 PM

A search for TFs on their site has been failing to produce that listing for some days now, so I think you were right.

At least the direct link still works (for future reference), and the funny thing is that the listing now shows it with this week's sale price, as it would have been part of the sale if it was out.

Other

15th September 2022, 02:59 AM

Target has Lego Optimus Prime on sale for $215.20
https://www.target.com.au/p/lego-reg-optimus-prime-1-3-2/66679868

Skyfire

28th September 2022, 11:48 AM

JB Hi-Fi new items:

Masterpiece Movie -

Ironhide (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/transformers-masterpiece-movie-series-ironhide-mpm-6-figure-action-figure?queryID=6a1977af9186ea23e72d824e298da07d&objectID=601136) $239.

Megatron (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/transformers-masterpiece-movie-series-megatron-mpm-8-figure-action-figure?queryID=a5acd9239d59da5aa94e75be23d30862&objectID=601135) $334.

Optimus Prime (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/transformers-movie-masterpiece-series-mpm-12-optimus-prime-figure-action-figure?queryID=837e024c58f3cd02e6c6d8ad473298c5&objectID=601134) $194.

Skyfire

28th September 2022, 11:50 AM

(Continued)

Blackout (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/transformers-movie-masterpiece-series-mpm-13-decepticon-blackout-and-scorponok-figure-action-figure?queryID=21f234978e66b6f325e87c698e7b200f&objectID=601133) $279.

Legacy Metroplex (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/transformers-generations-legacy-series-titan-cybertron-universe-metroplex-figure-action-figure?queryID=b93f4427ceb87b43e5905dcbefb1b5af&objectID=601132) $299.

Ravagecat

28th September 2022, 12:26 PM

JJJ

28th September 2022, 12:43 PM

Well damn. Did not expect to see JB stocking masterpiece stuff. And that price for Metroplex is very surprisingly good!

Other

28th September 2022, 01:23 PM

Looking at some other recent additions it looks like Hasbro is also clearing out some releases for other lines that never saw release here through JB, I'm seeing some overseas store exclusive Marvel Legends figures that came out in 2020. Perhaps it's overstock they got from Hasbro Asia? Maybe we'll see some TF releases we missed out on hit local store shelves

Magnus

28th September 2022, 03:11 PM

I'm somewhat interested in the Blackout - Mostly because he's a pretty cool looking con. However I only have Barricade in the MPM's so if I pick this up I'm worried I'll open a can of worms on myself...:rolleyes:

I don't know if you've read it, but I did a write-up on Blackout. (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/29348-Toy-review-MPM-13-Masterpiece-Movie-Blackout) I paid well over $300 for mine buying from Robot Kingdom, and this is a great price if you want to go for it. If you decide to jump down the MPM rabbit hole, there are better prices elsewhere for Ironhide and Megatron, though.

Hotrod

29th September 2022, 12:52 PM

JB HI-FI are now listening Legacy Metroplex on there website for $299 not a great figure but at least they are selling titans!

DINOBEAST

29th September 2022, 05:31 PM

Sorry I didn�t quite �hear� that?

Omega Metro

29th September 2022, 05:44 PM

Sorry I didn�t quite �hear� that?
I wish they would listen more often and give me a 20% off sale.

DINOBEAST

29th September 2022, 10:15 PM

I wish they would listen more often and give me a 20% off sale.

I �hear� ya.

Handsprime

29th September 2022, 10:48 PM

Couple of cheap bots on Bulletproof Villain (https://www.bulletproofvillain.com.au), but you better hurry before they’re all sold out.

Omega Metro

29th September 2022, 11:03 PM

Couple of cheap bots on Bulletproof Villain (https://www.bulletproofvillain.com.au), but you better hurry before they’re all sold out.
Bought some of these a month ago whilst on sale. Still haven’t recieved them. Won’t answer my emails.

JJJ

30th September 2022, 07:35 AM

Bought some of these a month ago whilst on sale. Still haven’t recieved them. Won’t answer my emails.

I've bought only one item from there, a MOTU Snout Spout, and I am undecided about whether to buy anything further. They took two weeks to post the thing (it was in stock, not on order), and the only explanation I got (and yes, response to my e-mail was also annoyingly slow) was that they forgot. And then it still took a few days to get moving.

Auscon

30th September 2022, 08:22 PM

Bought some of these a month ago whilst on sale. Still haven’t recieved them. Won’t answer my emails.

Looks like I missed out on some great deals but maybe that was for the best. Had no issue with them previously but that was a long time back.

Omega Metro

30th September 2022, 09:15 PM

Looks like I missed out on some great deals but maybe that was for the best. Had no issue with them previously but that was a long time back.
It all arrived today so appears to be all good. Just slow and no communication.

Bumblebee2000

30th September 2022, 11:20 PM

Took a chance on some of the remaining sale items (more Star Wars honestly but for $60 Ultimates Starscream was a must). Iirc this is a small comic book store's online presence and I do not fault anyone for being weary or having a different attitude, but I know from my own there are passionate, overwhelmed people working there so if it takes a minute for them to send it out then I personally am okay with that.

Hotrod

3rd October 2022, 04:52 PM

All the new Legacy Evolution figures are up for preorder on JB HI-FI website

Hotrod

3rd October 2022, 04:53 PM

Also the hero is born 2 pack for a $104 at JB

Hotrod

3rd October 2022, 05:12 PM

All the new Legacy Evolution figures are up for preorder on JB HI-FI website as well as the hero is born 2 pack for $104

Gehirn

3rd October 2022, 05:41 PM

Jada Toys Transformers Optimus Prime Converting RC Vehicle
$129.00
https://toymate.com.au/jada-toys-transformers-optimus-prime-converting-rc-remote-control-vehicle-toys-for-kids/

Sutton

3rd October 2022, 06:12 PM

All the new Legacy Evolution figures are up for preorder on JB HI-FI website as well as the hero is born 2 pack for $104

Would not have guessed that JB HIFI would be an MVP for Transformers collectors, but here we are. Hopefully this stuff keeps selling well and they remain a reliable (if slightly expensive) source.

It's interesting that they're taking the same route as EB and being proactive with changing their sales focus away from physical media for music/games/movies, in to the more supplementary stuff that you can't download - like POP vinyls, toys, boardgames, cool hardware, electric scooters, drones and...er, Vinyl.

Auscon

3rd October 2022, 09:24 PM

All the new Legacy Evolution figures are up for preorder on JB HI-FI website as well as the hero is born 2 pack for $104

I came so close to ordering through Falcons Hanger in Singapore last night not knowing what was going on with AU stock, glad I didn't!

griffin

3rd October 2022, 10:34 PM

All the new Legacy Evolution figures are up for preorder on JB HI-FI website as well as the hero is born 2 pack for $104

I can only see 6 of the 9 Evolution toys listed (https://www.jbhifi.com.au/search?query=transformers&page=1&hitsPerPage=100&sortBy=published_at_desc), missing Needlenose, Soundblaster and Slug - the first two weren't listed on Amazon Australia either, which is a worry if we aren't getting them here, or not having them listed for pre-order.

They do have the Shattered Glass Soundwave and Hero 2-pack, which Amazon Australia didn't have listed (yet).

Soundwave is $114 for November 1st, while the Hero 2-pack is $104, also for November 1st.
Those prices are a bit steep, as the Soundwave pack is a $50 Voyager with 2 $10 Cassettes, while the Hero 2-pack has a $50 Voyager with a $35 Deluxe and added accessories that could be an extra $10. It makes the 2-pack worth a lot more, but is cheaper than Soundwave.

The Evolution toys have a release of February 1st, compared to Amazon Australia's March 18th. (Amazon Australia has to wait 6 weeks before they can release non-exclusives)

griffin

3rd October 2022, 11:14 PM

I was just looking up the US prices for SG Soundwave and the Hero 2-pack, and the 2-pack is a lot more expensive in America than Soundwave (as it should be, considering it has more in the box).

Hotrod

4th October 2022, 12:14 AM

Lol the only one I am slightly interested in is Breakdown

Other

4th October 2022, 12:23 AM

I was just looking up the US prices for SG Soundwave and the Hero 2-pack, and the 2-pack is a lot more expensive in America than Soundwave (as it should be, considering it has more in the box).

I have no idea what is going on with the price for SG Soundwave it is all over the place depending on where you look, for example RobotKingdom has it for 39.90 USD
https://www.robotkingdom.com/just-list-item/f39215l00.html

JJJ

4th October 2022, 04:36 PM

Black Zarak on special at Zavvi (https://www.zavvi.com.au/merch-action-figures/hasbro-transformers-generations-selects-titan-black-zarak-action-figure/12953998.html), plus an extra 10% off and free postage with a the discount code "TRANSFORM" ($242.99 all up - slightly less than I paid for Scorponok from Amazon two years ago), for those who missed out or were previously undecided.

Many thanks to Inikalord over on TFW2005 who spotted this.

They also have The Ark for the same deal and price, too.

nyerk

4th October 2022, 05:56 PM

Pulsecon announced items have gone up on EB Games and Zing. $138 for SG Soundwave, they have got to be joking! I thought $114 was bad from JB...

Sutton

4th October 2022, 10:02 PM

Lkewise, next year's items are all up on Popcultcha too, and again - Needlenose is notably absent. Hopefully he won't be some ridiculous hard-to-get exclusive...

griffin

4th October 2022, 10:54 PM

Soundwave is $114 for November 1st, while the Hero 2-pack is $104, also for November 1st.
Those prices are a bit steep, as the Soundwave pack is a $50 Voyager with 2 $10 Cassettes, while the Hero 2-pack has a $50 Voyager with a $35 Deluxe and added accessories that could be an extra $10. It makes the 2-pack worth a lot more, but is cheaper than Soundwave.

It looks like Soundwave and the Hero 2-pack might be delivery only, as they didn't allow for click-and-collect.
Their help page notes that not all pre-orders are available for click-and-collect, and these two may be in that category.
But go to a store first and see if they can pre-order for pickup for you. I was able to do that with the July pre-orders, but a couple of them never arrived at the store, so it can still be a bit hit-and-miss at JB.
(I'm still hoping they show up at EB or Amazon, just to see what Soundwave is at other places, as it shouldn't be any more than $80 here.... and even if the Hero 2-pack is a few dollars more at EB, at least you are saving on the shipping that JB will be charging.)

EDIT - I just saw the post above noting that they are both on the EB site for a LOT more than JB, still making it cheaper to get them posted from JB.
That's a shame the pricing has ended up like that, especially for Soundwave, which might have been based on the Hasbro Pulse price, which is about $10 more than regular fan-channels, because it has the bonus comic included.

Tranceblade

4th October 2022, 11:13 PM

Does Hasbro not have any input on the prices that their partnered fan channel retailers set...?

Skyfire

5th October 2022, 05:07 PM

Lkewise, next year's items are all up on Popcultcha too, and again - Needlenose is notably absent. Hopefully he won't be some ridiculous hard-to-get exclusive...

missing Needlenose, Soundblaster and Slug - the first two weren't listed on Amazon Australia either, which is a worry if we aren't getting them here

Legacy Needlenose, Soundblaster and Slug are now up on the Popcultcha website for preorder.

griffin

6th October 2022, 12:52 PM

Does Hasbro not have any input on the prices that their partnered fan channel retailers set...?

As a wholesaler Hasbro can't legally dictate or set retail pricing, but can recommend retail pricing. It is then up to the retailers to set prices based on their desired profit margin and/or compared to their competitor's prices.
I would imagine with these collectable items, the wholesale pricing was wrong (from Hasbro's end), and the prices have just flowed on through the retailers who have calculated the retail price based on what it cost them.

Other

8th October 2022, 11:55 AM

Couple of cheap bots on Bulletproof Villain (https://www.bulletproofvillain.com.au), but you better hurry before they’re all sold out.

If you brought anything from this sale or have any outstanding preorders from the company you might want to print out your invoices and prepare to have to head down to your local bank branch to file some chargebacks, their site is down and their Facebook and Instagram have been locked with no comunication as to why that happened which are never good signs for the solvency of a company. Now maybe it isn't a worst case scenario and they'll come back soon enough but really what are the odds of that?

JJJ

8th October 2022, 12:08 PM

If you brought anything from this sale or have any outstanding preorders from the company you might want to print out your invoices and prepare to have to head down to your local bank branch to file some chargebacks, their site is down and their Facebook and Instagram have been locked with no comunication as to why that happened which are never good signs for the solvency of a company. Now maybe it isn't a worst case scenario and they'll come back soon enough but really what are the odds of that?

There's a screenshot (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/australia-transformers-sightings.87156/page-172#post-20674370) (not sure where it is from, because there's no part of their web-site that works) showing them announcing their closure. They're gone.

LuminisPrime

8th October 2022, 12:29 PM

Wow. I actually ordered from Bulletproof Villain last week from their Spring Clean sale and i received my order this week so hopefully anyone else who ordered stuff get their order fulfilled

Bumblebee2000

8th October 2022, 12:35 PM

oh shit. That would explain the good prices.
Well, I received one of my two orders yesterday. Lets check if... the other one sent out. Oh dear, I do not want to do this again.
I hope neither I nor anyone else has to.

EDIT: Well I cannot exactly check the website but... I have some tracking information emailed me today for something bought on the 6th and it should be them.

Bumblebee2000

9th October 2022, 04:44 PM

Do not know if others already knew this, but omg Australian stock of Origin Bee
https://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-generation-1-origin-bumblebee-buzzworthy-bumblebee-deluxe-class-4-5-action-figure.html

JJJ

9th October 2022, 04:59 PM

First I've heard of anyone in Australia having stock, and that's ($45) a pretty good price all things considered.

Bumblebee2000

9th October 2022, 10:37 PM

I thought so too. Spent a lot already, so not sure if I can pick them up but certainly a good enough price too (and about halfway to free shipping if there is anything else there someone wanted)

...speaking of that lot I spent already, Zavvi still have that Transformers 10% + free shipping coupon, and it applies to the PulseCon reveals. They have all of that wave's voyagers, deluxes and cores there as well as some currently released figures. Not sure if preorders are supposed to be included because the wave with Armada Starscream is not on sale but yeah. Made the difference between me only preordering Tarn and practically getting them all.
https://www.zavvi.com.au/offers/hasbro/free-delivery.list

EDIT: Oh forgot to say as I am waiting on them for now, they have the Studio Leader Optimus reissue and the two new NEST repaints there too

EDIT 2: Or maybe the mistake was the Starscream wave not being included because I am writing this on the 12th having seen they have added those figures to the sale.

Skyfire

10th October 2022, 08:50 PM

Mighty Ape (https://www.mightyape.com.au/product/transformers-unicron-10-super-sized-pop-vinyl-figure/35881834) has the 10" Unicron POP! on sale for $71, plus shipping.

Firestorm

12th October 2022, 01:42 PM

not a sighting per se, but EB Games/ Zing have pushed Studio Series 86 Ironhide's release date up from Jan 5 to Nov 11

Handsprime

12th October 2022, 02:51 PM

not a sighting per se, but EB Games/ Zing have pushed Studio Series 86 Ironhide's release date up from Jan 5 to Nov 11

That’s good. Scourge is still expected a week later though 🤨

Skyfire

14th October 2022, 07:50 PM

Popcultcha (https://www.popcultcha.com.au/transformers-generation-1-bomb-burst-legacy-series-core-class-3-5-action-figure.html) has Legacy Core Bomb-Burst preorder listed now at $24.99.

Skyfire

19th October 2022, 10:57 AM

Myer has Legacy Metroplex (https://www.myer.com.au/p/transformers-generations-legacy-series-titan-cybertron-universe-metroplex) now, $329.99.

ToysRUS (https://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers.html) recently restocked with some later releases of Studio Series and now has Legacy Metroplex, after not having anything new for a while. They are also on mini-sale (but shipping applies): Legacy Metroplex $249; Studio Series Deluxes (81 Wheeljack, 84 Ironhide, 85 Arcee) $30, Wreck Gar $40, Coronation Starscream $75.