RID Decepticon Island Showdown 2-pack at ToysRUs

[griffin]

This was only first revealed at SDCC just weeks ago, and it has now been found at Australian ToysRUs stores under their exclusive "Clash of the Transformers" banner, before anywhere else in the world.

The two toys inside look like they are the same as the regular releases, but appear to come with a single stasis pod (packed in two halves to look like two) and bonus weapons.

The price is $80.
That's about US$60, while the US retail price will be US$40.


Yes it is, 'Decepticon Island' or 'Clash of the Transformers' box or something. It says only at Toys R Us. There was no price sticker on the box or on the shelf, the price-check scanner says $79.99 :)


I didn't even know this was a thing until you mentioned it. Saw it at TRU Moorabbin today. It's something TFs have never really done before - a playset for regular figures and weapon pack. Pretty nifty for fans of the line (although they may already have the two Warrior class toys)

http://i.imgur.com/rEKn2Gjl.jpg (http://imgur.com/rEKn2Gj)

[DarkHyren]

I like the look of this set, I really do, but I don't know that I'll get one for one simple problem, which is the same problem most RiD collectors will have with this set: two of the major components are identical to the toys we probably all have.
I can't see myself spending $80 on two plastic pods and a few weapons, if they had of at least recolored BBee and Steeljaw I'd consider it, but as it stands what's there is only worth at most $20 to me.
So at the end of the day a good set for those that don't have those two characters, but the amount of RiD collectors that don't would have to be incredibly small in my opinion

[griffin]

My problem too... :(

[Firestorm]

same here. already got Bumblebee and the Takara Steeljaw.

it's a shame they didn't give these guys premium paintjobs or remould/repaint them to look like their upgraded forms from the Decepticon Island finale. would have made the set much more enticing.

but as it is. unless I somehow break both my bumblebee and Steeljaw, I will be waiting for a potential massive clearance markdown.

also. I'm pretty sure the set only comes with 1 stasis pod, it's just split in half to fit in the box. (you can see the cardboard insert from the back of the box through the window of the pod half on the right.) which is a shame. since it'd be nice to get multiple pods, to contain multiple cons.

[griffin]

I was already editing the first post about the stasis pod after someone on facebook said that it looks like just one, packed in two halves... which is a bit misleading, and would have been better value if it had two.

[DarkHyren]

Oh wow, this is only ONE pod? So basically the claim is this one pod is worth $40 alone? This is beyond a joke, is there any chance Takara might release the pod as a stand alone item or with some repaints at least, cause while I really would like some pods there is no way I can justify this purchase

[crankcase76]

Seen it tonight in TRU Penrith and it is indeed just one stasis pod, they are packed in half and need to be assembled. But as most $80 for a stasis pod is not really worth it.

[Megatran]

The stasis pod is a parts-former.

Hope these boxes aren't a target for sticky fingers.

[Paulbot]

Oh wow, this is only ONE pod? So basically the claim is this one pod is worth $40 alone? This is beyond a joke, is there any chance Takara might release the pod as a stand alone item or with some repaints at least, cause while I really would like some pods there is no way I can justify this purchase

Warrior class toys are $30 each so really the Pod and weapons together make up the extra $20

[GoktimusPrime]

It's Malibu Stacey with a new Stasis Pod! :p

[DarkHyren]

Warrior class toys are $30 each so really the Pod and weapons together make up the extra $20I never pay full retail as it's over inflated here compared to the US retail price which is why even if I didn't have those two figures it would still equate to a $40 pod. The US retail price of the pack also confirms this artificial inflation.
Already having the figures of course means that the pod takes up the majority of the money as even reselling the figures would probably only garner about $10-15 each.
I'm just hoping no one buys it, that way TRU can have another deep discount because they have too many of the things, I'll buy it at $20 total but no more then that

[tron07]

It's Malibu Stacey with a new Stasis Pod! :p

at least its not a new gun or hat :D

Might consider getting this since I dont have both figure

[griffin]

More photos in case anyone was interested.
(I didn't buy this - these are just taken at the store)

Front and back of the box, showing everything that's inside.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/d312.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/d313.jpg

A closer look at the two toys, which don't appear to be any different to the original release. The only difference is that the scanning codes on
them for the RID App, are for the Hero/3-step versions, which may have been intentional, to reward the buyer with unlocking a (slightly) more
powerful version of each character... but since you can permanently unlock them with Ultra Sparks and both Warriors and 3-steps get you 8
Ultra Sparks, it isn't much of a bonus.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/d314.jpg

And a look from the top to show that it is just two halves of the one stasis pod.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/d315.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

I've been getting some of the RID stuff, I was put off by Steeljaw being the first I collected. It's a horrible toy. I am planning on snagging the Grimlock BB platinum 2 pack from somewhere so I too, like everyone else collecting RID don't need/want the two toys in this pack.

the weapons are a nice touch and I really like the look of the stasis pod but like everyone else, the price on this is off the charts for those items I'm actually interested in. It's a shame that stuff like this isn't more carefully considered. The same pack with two new decepticons I would be all over. I have several of the newer decepticons now and they are excellent toys. I hope for a redesign of steeljaw, though I realise it's highly unlikely.

[tron07]

I bought this last week, and like the rest of most of my toys they are still in the box.

This is targeted to kids so BB is a must, but why dont they put in a better decepticon? I havent watch RID so no idea which deluxe would be popular with the kids.

[Firestorm]

This is targeted to kids so BB is a must, but why dont they put in a better decepticon? I havent watch RID so no idea which deluxe would be popular with the kids.

Steeljaw is the primary reoccurring antagonist in the series.
Kind of the megatron to bumblebee's prime. So in universe it makes sense to put the two "leaders" in the box.
It's just unfortunate that they've released bumblebee SO many times already. And Steeljaw is the most lacklustre decepticon toy in the toyline (for this size class)


Plus (spoilers)
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the set itself is based on the climax of the season 2 finale "decepticon island" where bumblebee and Steeljaw had their final(?) battle both wielding shape changing super weapons (hence the multiple
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(End spoilers)

Really in terms of decent toy, any other decepticon would have been better. Thunderhoof, Fracture, Quillfire, etc.

[Bladestorm]

This set has just been released here in HK and I thought it was eye watering at HK$379 (AU$65). I can't believe in Oz they are asking AU$80 for the set!!!
Please tell me it is shelf warming and will hopefully come down in price soon...

HK Toys R Us almost never reduce Transformers prices on figures. They still have boxed sets from last year on the shelf at full price. :/

My kids really want it and we never got the 2 figures (although Bumblebee will go straight in the not played with box as my kids HATE RID Bumblebee) but I'm having a hard time rationalising it as a purchase at full price...