Big W midyear TOYSALE !!! JUNE 16 to JULY 15

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Big W Mid-year Toy Sale!

Sale starts Online Tuesday JUNE 16th.
Sale prices in-store from Thursday JUNE 18th.

Sale ends Wednesday JULY 15th.

Transformers items on page 16 of Toy sale catalogue. (https://www.bigw.com.au/bigw-catalogues#view=catalogue2&saleId=33335)

WFC Skylynx - $119 (save $30 - normally $149)

WFC & Studio Series LEADER - $49 (save $39 - normally $88)
WFC & Studio Series VOYAGER - $35 (save $14 - normally $49)

Bumblebee Movie Energon Ignitors Nitro - $15 (new price)

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/053004.jpg

NOTES -
Skylynx is noted as a BigW exclusive, which is true for about 3 months, when it is allowed to be sold by other retailers. (Kmart & Target are not getting it)
The examples of the Leader & Voyager toys in the catalogue may not be the new items or waves in the stores for the sale... we will have to wait until stock arrives at stores.
Leader class is not a regular size at BigW, so when their Toy Sale stock sells out, they might not get more in.
The Nitro toys also look to be a one-off shipment, so should stay at $15 until they sell out.
Both Leader & Voyager are shown with examples of Studio Series and Generations WFC toys, so the sale price should apply to both series.
Scorponok was not scheduled for this sale, but should show up at BigW (and some other retailers) around September/October.

[valkyrie_76]

I was at your old store on Monday and asked about the sale but they did not know when it was going to start.

[griffin]

Thanks for the tipoff KP...

Now to save up for Skylynx, and hope they have something new in the Leader and Voyager sizes.

(I had a look through the entire 112 pages of the catalogue, and I couldn't find a single Transformers licensed item in there.)

[Tha_Phantom]

I already have Skylynx preordered, but I'll happily grab a second one to keep sealed at that price.

[Demonac]

https://www.target.com.au/bestprice
If you don't have a local Big W.

[DaptoDog]

Awesome prices for the leaders! And great to see Scrapper and Mixmaster shown for the voyagers. If I can get those plus Scavenger in the leader class I'll be very happy!

[nalops]

Definitely getting Skylynx at that price. Maybe a leader or 2 depending what's available when I go there.

[Krayt]

Excellent.... payday is the 15th....

[llamatron]

Fine I'll get a sky lynx SHEESH

[Bidoofdude]

Damn, those are nice deals.

[G1Optimal]

You might what to read pg2 and 3 as it says on the bottom preorder for christmas and will be available dec 9 ...

So dose that mean its a preorder and not available straight away

[Krayt]

You might what to read pg2 and 3 as it says on the bottom preorder for christmas and will be available dec 9 ...

So dose that mean its a preorder and not available straight away

That’s only certain things, like the Bluey house on page 58

[G1Optimal]

Thats a relief

[griffin]

Also... something else I have been told from a reliable source - Skylynx is already in the BigW system to be sent to stores from June 4th. If they are on schedule, or even a week or two after that, the stores might put them out for people to buy them, at the full price... but if we are the first in the world to see them in stores, I imagine that there would be people happy to pay its regular price to be one of the first to own it, or to scalp it to foreigners. So hopefully, the stores don't get them until closer to the sale date, or hold them in the back until the sale starts.

[Krayt]

And sometimes the sale price is live as soon as the stock hits the store.... just saying...

[G1Optimal]

Also... something else I have been told from a reliable source - Skylynx is already in the BigW system to be sent to stores from June 4th. If they are on schedule, or even a week or two after that, the stores might be put out for people to buy them, at the full price... but if we are the first in the world to see them in stores, I imagine that there would be people happy to pay its regular price to be one of the first to own it, or to scalp it to foreigners. So hopefully, the stores don't get them until closer to the sale date, or hold them in the back until the sale starts.

I thought about scalpers but i dissmissed it as covid 19 pandemic might have a affect on delivery times (post delays or none at all ) or extra increase prices fo delivery as they would have to choose dhl like service.

[Zommael]

Definitely going in for Sky Lynx and (at that price) ER Prime. I'm hoping the SS leaders include Shockwave by the time the sale hits. I'm also interested in the Lego Hidden Side Mystery Castle, it looks like it'd be fun for my daughter and I.

[Demonac]

Will there actually be any stock though? If the last few years are anything to go by, the items with the best prices will be the least available (check the archives if memories fail).

[Unicran]

For RACV members (VIC), receive a 5% discount on pre-purchased Woolies WISH gift card.

[nalops]

For RACV members (VIC), receive a 5% discount on pre-purchased Woolies WISH gift card.

RACQ also has this offer available to members.

[graza78]

The big w's around my area (Perth South) never have stock around sale time. I assume the staff put them aside for friends (the shelves do have things that no-one wants like cyberverse and one step changers though).

[Major_K]

Will there actually be any stock though? If the last few years are anything to go by, the items with the best prices will be the least available (check the archives if memories fail).

My experience is the stock usually goes out as soon as it hits the store, it's not held back for the sale, so people have generally bought them by the time the sale starts.

I'll be checking Big Ws local to me pretty much daily from the next few days.

[popculturepooka]

So will you actually be able to CHOOSE which leader/voyager you want if you buy online or will it be more nonsense "Randomly selected" garbage that Aussie retailers do online?

[Paulbot]

So will you actually be able to CHOOSE which leader/voyager you want if you buy online or will it be more nonsense "Randomly selected" garbage that Aussie retailers do online?

Randomly selected. That's how their website works.

[nalops]

Unfortunately it's randomly selected. Don't know of any brick and mortar store whose online store lets you pick what you want apart from Mr Toys.

[popculturepooka]

Another reasons why these big name department stores are failing to compete with international web retailers and failing in general.
Absolutely bizarre policy. Imagine buying fashion items or books online and being told you will get a random colour, style or title from that price point?

[Jellico]

You can choose with things like Lego. They are obviously uniquely coded.

I am not sure what Mr Toys does to allow it. Possibly it makes an extra effort because it is a specialty store. The Lego example makes me wonder if it could be fixed at the Hasbro end.

[dirge]

I am not sure what Mr Toys does to allow it. Possibly it makes an extra effort because it is a specialty store. The Lego example makes me wonder if it could be fixed at the Hasbro end.

Because they bother to uniquely catalog into their system. Which isn't hard, just a little extra effort that will work wonders for customer satisfaction.

[Jellico]

Dare I say pot luck forces buyers into an expensively rented store where they might buy other stuff while walking through :)

[Unicran]

Will there actually be any stock though? If the last few years are anything to go by, the items with the best prices will be the least available (check the archives if memories fail).
*insert photo of Mr CW Devi scalper*
(post #11 of thread Scalping 7 Devastators on ebay for a looksie)

or better still...

*insert photo shopped Mr CW Devi scalper with 8 Sky Lynx asking $300 a pop*

[Bumblebee2000]

If I only get Sky Lynx online thats good enough, I dont know whether I will bother in store but hopefully its not wave 1 if I do (although I might buy a few more Starscreams depending what else I spend my money on)
Its also interesting that they use new figures for Studio Series in the catalogue, but I remember last year they showed The Black Series Archive Wave 2 and I wasnt so much happy to get Anakin on sale as to see Anakin was getting stocked at all
I went in store and they were plentiful of the wave 1 that must have been hanging around a year before the sale and Boba Fett aside can still be found now. Still dont have Anakin.

[Thurmus]

Went to Big W today. The specials shelves were empty waiting for the toys. There was a whole shelf row of Nerf already.

[G1Optimal]

*insert photo of Mr CW Devi scalper*
(post #11 of thread Scalping 7 Devastators on ebay for a looksie)

or better still...

*insert photo shopped Mr CW Devi scalper with 8 Sky Lynx asking $300 a pop*

Well they have to deal with the postal overload and flight shortages if its going overseas and buyers canceling there orders becuase of it

[Dimi194]

Because they bother to uniquely catalog into their system. Which isn't hard, just a little extra effort that will work wonders for customer satisfaction.

Interestingly, they don't single out the Thomas and Friends stuff, it's randomly packed, so definitely something they have to try to do apparently!

But yes, really makes all the difference.

[Unicran]

RID & Cyberverse animated dvd $3 ea. Looks like a dvd sale atm.

Example:
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-robots-in-disguise-season-1/p/637227/

[Unicran]

(I had a look through the entire 112 pages of the catalogue, and I couldn't find a single Transformers licensed item in there.)
Were you expecting something in particular? Perhaps Hasbro info you can share? Or just run of the mill a tad salty there was donut?

[snaketales]

Given the seeming exclusivity of the Skywarp/Thundercracker set, Starscream multiples look mighty tempting....

[Paulbot]

For some reason I thought the sale started online this week.

The Big W I went to on the weekend had heaps of the toy sale stock all around the store but didn't see a leader class figure or a Sky Lynx anywhere.

[nalops]

The website's been updated with the new Transformers items but aren't purchasable until 12:01 am Tuesday.

[Swordmaster543]

My local store seems to be set up for the Toy Sale with Skylynx, both series of voyagers, but only the studio series leaders. Has anyone seen the Earthrise leaders yet? Hopefully they get them, a $49 optimus is very tempting

[reillyd]

My local store seems to be set up for the Toy Sale with Skylynx, both series of voyagers, but only the studio series leaders. Has anyone seen the Earthrise leaders yet? Hopefully they get them, a $49 optimus is very tempting

Yes Robina Big W (qld) had them yesterday, stacks of them. I?d only gone and bought me Earthrise leader Astrotrain the week before for $90, lol.

Unfortunately it?s only Wave 1 stock (Voyager, Leader, Deluxe) at this point.

[G1Optimal]

Someone in south yarra vic found 3 skylynxs , i think someone at big w made a miss calculation that everyone is going to wait for the sale for the cheaper prices

[reillyd]

Someone in south yarra vic found 3 skylynxs , i think someone at big w made a miss calculation that everyone is going to wait for the sale for the cheaper prices

It may not be a miscalculation. If you can sell it at the higher price point, you have greater profit.
What was a mistake was the limited allocation of stock, as they greatly underestimated demand.
For those patient to wait, it will be available from other retailers in September.

[Jellico]

Not Big W, but Myer clearly learnt that lesson. After February's run on Earthrise Primes they have stocked up to a crazy level. And it looks like Big W was watching and did so too. More Astrotrains.

[Gouki]

In Townsville the Willows store has all their Generations and studio series stuff out (except Sky Lynx, who has arrived, just out the back). There's only a couple of Voyager Starscreams, but other than that everything seems to be pretty plentiful (or was when I left work yesterday).

[Akky82]

My local store seems to be set up for the Toy Sale with Skylynx, both series of voyagers, but only the studio series leaders. Has anyone seen the Earthrise leaders yet? Hopefully they get them, a $49 optimus is very tempting

No leaders of either at my local, already have optimus: and hunted down a takara headmasters astrotrain not long ago so $49 for astrotrain would be about the only way I'd get one.

Are people here actually paying full retail for skylynx? or hoping to get lucky. My local had 4 at lunch Friday, going down again this arvo... hmmm

[G1Optimal]

It may not be a miscalculation. If you can sell it at the higher price point, you have greater profit.
What was a mistake was the limited allocation of stock, as they greatly underestimated demand.
For those patient to wait, it will be available from other retailers in September.
Thats true

[Unicran]

Are people here actually paying full retail for skylynx? or hoping to get lucky. My local had 4 at lunch Friday, going down again this arvo... hmmm
Hoping to get lucky. I'm feelin' lucky.

[UltraMarginal]

Are people here actually paying full retail for skylynx? or hoping to get lucky. My local had 4 at lunch Friday, going down again this arvo... hmmm

If you check out acquisitions in the facebook groups lots of people have chosen not to wait for the sale. Even Griffin has purchased one. I guess it just comes down to how much you want a thing, waiting for the sale does risk stock running out, but you save enough to nearly afford another deluxe as well.

[kovert]

Slightly off topic. I understand Sky Lynx is currently a Big W exclusive for the toy sale and will be available September 2020. However, I didn't see any stock of Commander class Jetfire at retailers such Kmart, Myer or Target after its release last year (or even this year). Will Commander class Sky Lynx be available from these general merchandise retailers after the September 2020 general release?

[griffin]

Target was the only physical retailer that wanted Jetfire, and it was sold through Amazon Australia as well.
Kmart and Target didn't want Skylynx. Other toy sources should get it in.

[kovert]

Makes sense now. Thanks Griffin.

[nalops]

I think I'm going to try and online layby it. I can wait and it'll be like a Christmas gift to myself :D

[G1Optimal]

Just read the bigw.com.au will be down at 10pm till 12:01am to prepare for the sale tonight/morning and if it is overcrowded they are going to put you in a online waiting room

https://www.bigw.com.au/toy-sale-faq

[Defcon]

I have only mostly come across studio series stock, and that always seems to be plentiful, appears to be moving. For me I have always expected Earthrise toys to be limited. I have finally seen some leaders on the shelf. I might try to grab Astrotrain on sale if I'm lucky. While I'm hoping for Skylynx, I understand and won't worry a great deal if I miss out.

[Paulbot]

Still not sure I want Sky Lynx or not... If this was Scorponok I'd be there at midnight, but I think I'm happy enough with CW Sky Lynx. I think....

[Sinnertwin]

Who's staying up past midnight to nab some deals?

[Tha_Phantom]

Just read the bigw.com.au will be down at 10pm till 12:01am to prepare for the sale tonight/morning and if it is overcrowded they are going to put you in a online waiting room

https://www.bigw.com.au/toy-sale-faq

That's very reassuring. Cheers!

[Sutton]

Just read the bigw.com.au will be down at 10pm till 12:01am to prepare for the sale tonight/morning and if it is overcrowded they are going to put you in a online waiting room

https://www.bigw.com.au/toy-sale-faq

That’s either “great news!” or “what a terrible idea!” depending on how it turns out for me personally :p

Personally would have been fine paying 150 for Sky Lynx prior to the sale, but there’s no stores within 250km of me...

[nalops]

The page for Sky Lynx has this now:-

Due to unforeseen shipment delays, this product may not be available for our launch on 16 June (online) and 18 June (in store).

[griffin]

Does online purchasing for this sale tomorrow allow you to then click and collect that day, so that you are basically buying in-store, but just jumping the queue by two days?
I guess if shipping is cheaper than $30, you are still getting Skylynx for less than full price... especially if you don't have a BigW near you.


The page for Sky Lynx has this now:-

Due to unforeseen shipment delays, this product may not be available for our launch on 16 June (online) and 18 June (in store).

I wonder if that's their shipment delays, or their supplier's shipment delays. Or if it is just a generic message that they put on products that are already running out before the sale starts.
I would imagine that they had all of their stock already, as they were shipping them out to stores weeks ago. They probably just didn't order much (or reduced their order) because of the current economic climate. And they have 100 pages of toys to sell at the same time, so everything was probably reduced months ago when they could see how much of a downturn there was going to be for the rest of the year. To the product buyers, Skylynx was just another Transformers toy, and that brand hasn't been too hot since the last movie 18 months ago.

[Sutton]

Does online purchasing for this sale tomorrow allow you to then click and collect that day, so that you are basically buying in-store, but just jumping the queue by two days?
I guess if shipping is cheaper than $30, you are still getting Skylynx for less than full price... especially if you don't have a BigW near you.



I wonder if that's their shipment delays, or their supplier's shipment delays. Or if it is just a generic message that they put on products that are already running out before the sale starts.
I would imagine that they had all of their stock already, as they were shipping them out to stores weeks ago. They probably just didn't order much (or reduced their order) because of the current economic climate. And they have 100 pages of toys to sell at the same time, so everything was probably reduced months ago when they could see how much of a downturn there was going to be for the rest of the year. To the product buyers, Skylynx was just another Transformers toy, and that brand hasn't been too hot since the last movie 18 months ago.

I looked at the other 'hot ticket' items that may have been similar (especially Lego, after their shipping/hacking woes recently) and couldn't find any other examples.

Going to be mighty pissed if I can't order it after they've advertised it and blocked it from sale for the past few weeks.

[griffin]

(copied from our facebook page)

Tomorrow at a minute past midnight, begins the online portion of the BigW toy sale, which allows people to buy the sale items through the website for two days before the discounts are activated in-store.
That should mean, that while stocks last, you should be able to buy items to have shipped to you, or to pick up in-store (if still available at that store).
Otherwise, Thursday 18th will be the day you can go into a store and see what they have left, and purchase items in person... which will be necessary for items that are part of an assortment (as online purchases of those items will only give you a random selection in that assortment).

A reminder of the Transformers items that are part of this sale...
GENERATIONS Skylynx - $119
GENERATIONS Leader class - $49
GENERATIONS Voyager class - $35
STUDIO SERIES Leader class - $49
STUDIO SERIES Voyager class - $35 (not noted in sale catalogue, but is pictured)

Sightings so far have revealed that BigW stores are only getting the first wave of Earthrise toys for the sale (Optimus, Astrotrain, Grapple, Starscream), and only the 2nd wave of Studio Series Leaders (TF3 Megatron & Jetfire), as well as the 8th wave of Studio Series Voyagers (TF1 Megatron & Mixmaster).

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/061501.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/061502.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/061503.jpg

Based on past BigW sales, it is unlikely that they will restock with newer waves before the end of the sale... and the larger size classes are often not restocked at all once a store sells out.
While you are there though, take advantage of them having the latest two waves of Studio Series Deluxe toys as well (at full price).

[Paulbot]

Estimated 75 minute wait time? Uh... what

[Thurmus]

My estimated wait time is 1 hour.

[nalops]

Mine changed from 75 to 60. Is it worth it?......

[Bidoofdude]

I'm on now. Estimated wait time just went down from 45 to 30.

[Thurmus]

I am in. Can't add to cart but can add Studio Series Leaders.

[Megabattimus]

Estimated 75 minute wait time? Uh... what

Yeah I've got the same wait time on my end.

[Initial_G]

I'm in the Toy Mania sale now but it shows that Sky Lynx not available :(

Sorry to clarify:
"Sorry, but we are unable to deliver the items marked with X to your postcode. Please remove these items or select an alternative postcode"
So at least no delivery to sydney metro 2xxx

Home Delivery & Pick-Up, show as Not Available :(


And the product page mentions:
"Due to unforeseen shipment delays, this product may not be available for our launch on 16 June (online) and 18 June (in store).

This item and price shown is only available online as part of our Online Toy Mania event. If this product is not available for Pick-Up, Online Lay-By or Home Delivery, we have sold out of our online launch stock. More stock will be available in-store on Thursday 18th June.

"

[jop]

I'm in the Toy Mania sale now but it shows that Sky Lynx not available :(

Same for me

"Due to unforeseen shipment delays, this product may not be available for our launch on 16 June (online) and 18 June (in store). See More"

[Paulbot]

The page for Sky Lynx has this now:-

Due to unforeseen shipment delays, this product may not be available for our launch on 16 June (online) and 18 June (in store).

So it's still saying this? Well this is worth it.

[DELTAprime]

Sigh. So 8am on Thursday it is for Sky Lynx.

[Thurmus]

What a crock. Like usual Australian stores fail at online. Looks like an early visit on Thursday morning.

[Initial_G]

Maybe ppl in other states can add to their carts ... Maybe why no NSW BigW put out any yet?

No BigW stores nearby likely means that I'll have to wait til other retailers get theirs in a few months I guess

[jazzcomp]

how do they know t he wait times? :mad:

[Sutton]

Nup, Sky Lynx seems to be straight up unavailable. Nice work, Big W, you wankers.

[Omega Metro]

I’ve been placed in a 1 hour queue:mad:

[nalops]

Apparently my usual store of Mt Gravatt no longer has layby..... :(

[Robynredbreast]

All 3 of us at my house were waiting on different computers, only one of us got in and Skylynx isn't available. Thanks Big W, how was there a shipment delay when there are photos of them in store from last week!?

[MayzaPrime]

I have Sky Lynx in my list... but its I have a 45min wait... dont know if I got it

[Paulbot]

I don't think the list is anything but a shortcut to the items. It's not like it's in your cart, just something you want.

I can't get the catalogue to load up at all on my computer, so I'm waiting to see if the 45 min wait drops soon to 0

Those people who saw and purchased a Sky Lynx in store over the last week or so were either wise, or enough people did it to suck up all the stock... but the latter seems unlikely.

[jazzcomp]

website keeps crashing

[MayzaPrime]

I have been sitting on 45mins for a while now...

[mharry]

Mine said 15mins 25mins ago

[Paulbot]

I have been sitting on 45mins for a while now...

Same. And I've waited this long I feel like I should wait longer even though I know Sky Lynx aint available and the others are random selections

[CoRDS]

mine has been saying 10mins since midnight

[CoRDS]

finally got in and BAM sky lynx is gone

[MayzaPrime]

I am in... but no sky lynx

[Bidoofdude]

I've been on a 10 minute wait for a long while now.

EDIT: Now 3 hours, ffs

[MayzaPrime]

Bought 2 leaders... who knows which ones I will get...

[Paulbot]

I've had the website refresh itself back to the normal homepage a couple of times and then bam back to the waiting longue. Suspecting it's restarting my 45 min wait each time. Been busy ready comments on the Big W Facebook page. Very few happy customers.

[Paulbot]

Ok. Now the wait time says 4 hours. Alright time to close the laptop and go to bed.

[mharry]

my wait time has been 15mins since 12:15, now just shot up to 3 3/4 hours

[Bidoofdude]

Finally got in, unable to add ER leaders or Sky Lynx. What a bust.

[mharry]

same

[Tober]

So I finally got through the 'queue' and it looks like the Sky Lynx I have in my cart is sold out.

What kind of incompetence doesn't stress test a queue system before launch!? :mad:

[Operative294]

Same here, waiting in queue and boom all gone. Looks like I have to visit my local BigW this Thursday to get it.

[omenchild]

Wow, reminds me of the Bandai DX Valkyrie preorders.

GL with your hunt on Thursday!

[VERT]

Total crap fest. No sky linx and apparently my store won't be getting it. Anyone feel like grabing me one?

[Swordmaster543]

Looks like its going to be 8 am thursday. My local had 5 sky lynx the other day but who knows how many they will have on the day

[popculturepooka]

LOL Can Australian online retail ever NOT fail?

[Jellico]

Placed a pick up order for the SS Leaders at 7am. No problems. Carindale.
Just got a note I can pick them up. Let's see which ones I get.


2 x Megatrons. Impressive. I will check back Thursday to see what is on the shelves. Luckily I took "precautions" last week so don't worry about me. But it doesn't bode well for others.

[LuminisPrime]

Hi everyone,

Hope this helps. Was just in one of my locals (Altona Meadows) picking up the studio series leader I ordered last night and the staff member advised me that they were just waiting for the next shipment of Sky Lynx to come in so that sounds promising...

[Paulbot]

Hi everyone,

Hope this helps. Was just in one of my locals (Altona Meadows) picking up the studio series leader I ordered last night and the staff member advised me that they were just waiting for the next shipment of Sky Lynx to come in so that sounds promising...

Thanks, that is promising.

I just clicked on to the website again, back into the waiting lounge but now no clock or indication of wait times....

Edit: was just about a minute wait

[nalops]

Wondering where to go on Thursday. Garden City is my usual but apparently no more layby there, which I wanted to use. Underwood is by far my closest and has layby but it doesn't get much in for the toy sales usually. Then Browns Plains has layby and possibly lots of stock but is 40ish min by bus.

[jazzcomp]

Is the website a reflection of in-store stock levels?

[LuminisPrime]

No. For example, I could only order one studio series leader last night for pick up but today when I went into two stores, they were still stacked with plenty.

[jazzcomp]

No. For example, I could only order one studio series leader last night for pick up but today when I went into two stores, they were still stacked with plenty.
Thanks!

[Unicran]

I can barely stay up past midnight. I must be getting old. I'm glad I slept through. Commiserations to those who stayed up & got donut.

[Skyfire]

I got in after about a 20min wait.

Sky Lynx - can't add to cart. "Due to unforeseen shipment delays, this product may not be available for our launch on 16 June (online) and 18 June (in store)."

All the others on sale (Generations Leaders and Voyagers, Studio Series Leaders and Voyagers) can still be added to cart.

[reillyd]

That's quite a shame they had insufficient stock for the online launch. I think the goal of online shopping in advance was to avoid the retail hustle, but that's going to be the only way to get him. I know a lot of people will be disappointed, but he will be available more widely come September.

I'm so glad I bought mine at full retail though, rather than taking the risk for day of. They may well have more stock they're holding back for Thursday too.

[popculturepooka]

Apparently people are getting emails from Big W saying their orders were cancelled due to lack of stock after ordering them hours before.

[Sutton]

I'm so glad I bought mine at full retail though, rather than taking the risk for day of. They may well have more stock they're holding back for Thursday too.

Would have loved the option, but a bit difficult when Big W have never found a reason to open a store in North Tas - despite the population of Tas being fairly evenly split north/south and Hobart having 3 stores...

[griffin]

It's so disappointing to hear all of this, and I feel bad about hyping up the toy sale all this time, considering no one seemed to have been able to get Skylynx, and were forced to wait on the website for ages just to find out that it was not available.

And how can we be sure that there will be more stock coming. Could all of them have been bought up already, or is the website not recognising what is still sitting out the back of the stores, because they aren't to be sold in the stores yet.

[Lint]

It's so disappointing to hear all of this, and I feel bad about hyping up the toy sale all this time, considering no one seemed to have been able to get Skylynx, and were forced to wait on the website for ages just to find out that it was not available.

I wouldn't feel bad, hyping up a toy sale and then not really carrying the stock to back it up is a classic Big W move by now. Though I guess the online order nonfulfilment is somewhat novel this year.

[Tranceblade]

And yet I could go in store and buy it.

... When I should not have been able to until Thursday.

[christalcase]

Wondering where to go on Thursday. Garden City is my usual but apparently no more layby there, which I wanted to use. Underwood is by far my closest and has layby but it doesn't get much in for the toy sales usually. Then Browns Plains has layby and possibly lots of stock but is 40ish min by bus.

How about Carindale? If Underwood is your closest one, then Carindale would be similar travel time to Browns Plains, and Carindale is a semi-big store (on par with Garden City).

[Handsprime]

Apparently some stores won't have it in stock on Thursday. I was hoping to buy it online and pick it up in store, but it looks like I may need to find another alternative if I'm unlucky on Thursday :/

[Akky82]

That's quite a shame they had insufficient stock for the online launch. I think the goal of online shopping in advance was to avoid the retail hustle, but that's going to be the only way to get him. I know a lot of people will be disappointed, but he will be available more widely come September.

I'm so glad I bought mine at full retail though, rather than taking the risk for day of. They may well have more stock they're holding back for Thursday too.

I went into my local 5 mins before closing yesterday and saw they had 3 so was hoping i could easily click and collect. When I checked after dinner and saw it wasn't available online: I still waited til 12.01, was lucky and got a 5 min queue but in in 3, still unavailable so went to sleep.

Rather than chance it I went back at lunch and paid full retail, honestly not phased now, cbf worrying.

[Omega Metro]

I’m honestly not fazed if I see a Sky Lynx or not. Rather wait for Amazon to sell it at $99. Rather give them my money than those BigW dimwits.

[klystron]

Good old sleepy WA. No wait room queue.
SkyLnyx not available (shipment delay blurb). Everything else is though which is good as I'm only interested in Jetfire or Astrotrain. (Can't decide!)
Imma wait til Thursday....

[GoktimusPrime]

Well done, Big W. Well done.
https://i.ibb.co/PN9bM1L/temp.gif

P.S.: Apparently even if you managed to get into the Big W online sale and managed to successfully purchase toys -- a number of customers have since had their existing orders cancelled by Big W (https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/shoppers-rage-over-fourhour-virtual-queue-in-big-w-toy-sale/news-story/add3018aceb86f2821c35d5ac6ced265). :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Thurmus]

It's so disappointing to hear all of this, and I feel bad about hyping up the toy sale all this time, considering no one seemed to have been able to get Skylynx, and were forced to wait on the website for ages just to find out that it was not available.

And how can we be sure that there will be more stock coming. Could all of them have been bought up already, or is the website not recognising what is still sitting out the back of the stores, because they aren't to be sold in the stores yet.

I got on to the site pretty early and the option to add it to the cart was greyed out. I think what they may have done is have warehouse stock that was used exclusively for the online orders and then store stock. Almost like a wall is between the two stocks and never the twain shall meet.
There was a post about lost deliveries so maybe that was the warehouse and some store stock and because it never arrived it was never available. It would be good to ask Hasbro about there side of things.

[Sutton]

It's so disappointing to hear all of this, and I feel bad about hyping up the toy sale all this time, considering no one seemed to have been able to get Skylynx, and were forced to wait on the website for ages just to find out that it was not available.

Not your fault Griffin, everyone really appreciates everything you do around here - keeping a track on this sort of thing, the fan meets, the occasional Hasbro exclusive reveals that keep getting screwed over...

[Tober]

It's so disappointing to hear all of this, and I feel bad about hyping up the toy sale all this time, considering no one seemed to have been able to get Skylynx, and were forced to wait on the website for ages just to find out that it was not available.

And how can we be sure that there will be more stock coming. Could all of them have been bought up already, or is the website not recognising what is still sitting out the back of the stores, because they aren't to be sold in the stores yet.

It's on Big W, their ticket system was totally screwed up until about 4 AM. Even if it's the fault of Hasbro or their distribution network for them not having Sky Lynx stock.

Can you guilt trip Hasbro Aus in to giving some insight in to what went wrong and weather they are expecting online stock?

[nalops]

How about Carindale? If Underwood is your closest one, then Carindale would be similar travel time to Browns Plains, and Carindale is a semi-big store (on par with Garden City).

Hmmm, that could be an option but maybe not Thursday. Figure I'll go Underwood since I can definitely be there before 8 and then Browns Plains if need be.

[LuminisPrime]

Big W in Watergardens, VIC has seven (about to be six) Sky Lynx if anyone does not want to wait til tomorrow...

[DaptoDog]

Called Big W Dapto just now, they don't have Scavenger, Scrapper or Mixmaster (ie one's I am after).

[Unicran]

Called Big W Dapto just now, they don't have Scavenger, Scrapper or Mixmaster (ie one's I am after).
It wouldn't surprise me if the items are on store shelf & store staff havent the foggiest idea or don't care enough during the frantic toy sale coz of rabbied in store shoppers. Just saying.

[DaptoDog]

It wouldn't surprise me if the items are on store shelf & store staff havent the foggiest idea or don't care enough during the frantic toy sale coz of rabbied in store shoppers. Just saying.

Yeh I tried Menai too and they needed a lot of hand holding but unfortunately they came up empty also. My strategy was to call a few stores today before they get hit with the foot traffic tomorrow.

[griffin]

I've spoken with Hasbro Australia and they have asked BigW about the issue with Skylynx...

Of the 1500 units BigW have for the sale, only 90 units were made available for the early online launch of the sale yesterday. Stores that didn't put out their stock before the sale should have it out tomorrow for people to buy.

It's possible that clink-and -collect is available then as well but check first.

[Sinnertwin]

"Hey! I want my bird."

-Ivan Vanko to Justin Hammer

[Gehirn]

I've spoken with Hasbro Australia and they have asked BigW about the issue with Skylynx...

Of the 1500 units BigW have for the sale, only 90 units were made available for the early online launch of the sale yesterday. Stores that didn't put out their stock before the sale should have it out tomorrow for people to buy.

It's possible that clink-and -collect is available then as well but check first.

Sounds like Big W wants all the people swarming the toy aisles despite the whole coronavirus measures.

[The Letter M]

I'm at Strathpine now and there's a Skylynx sitting on the shelf. If someone wants me to pick it up, I'm happy to do so.

[DaptoDog]

Ok I ended up being able to secure Mixmaster from Menai at least. On the first try they only checked the stock for Earthrise, not Studio Series. I called again and gave them the correct article numbers from the website listing.

Here's the trick with Click and Collect to make sure you get the variant you want. Once Menai told me they had a Mixmaster they said to put in a click and collect order and then call the same person an hour later to make sure I get the Mixmaster allocated to my order. I'll then pick it up on Saturday.

[Tober]

I've spoken with Hasbro Australia and they have asked BigW about the issue with Skylynx...

Of the 1500 units BigW have for the sale, only 90 units were made available for the early online launch of the sale yesterday. Stores that didn't put out their stock before the sale should have it out tomorrow for people to buy.

It's possible that clink-and -collect is available then as well but check first.

Thanks Boss!

I just phoned Big W Maquarie Centre and asked about stock levels for Sky Lynx using the Article No 81485. They said they are sold out but expect to have more later, but don't know exactly when.

[Tranceblade]

I don't think it's a store stock problem.

Last night, I saw
8 Sky Lynx
A few fresh cases each of ER Leaders and Voyagers
A few fresh cases of SS Shatter and Roadbuster

[griffin]

(copied from our facebook page with some extra info)

After hearing a LOT of stories yesterday about a very frustrating time by many collectors, spending hours on the BIG W website trying to purchase a Skylynx toy, just to end up being unable to buy one. Since the BigW site and stores were giving mixed messages about stock being delayed or that they didn't yet receive all of the Skylynx toys, many people were now thinking that all of the Skylynx toys were now sold out, or currently not in their area, and wouldn't even bother checking the stores when the sale starts there tomorrow (Thursday).


Thanks to the wonderful people at Hasbro Australia, we have some information behind this whole online toy sale mess, to help improve your chances of getting one at this time.

-

BigW in Australia were one of the first retailers IN THE WORLD to get advance stock of Skylynx, before it was to be released globally around September (the people at Hasbro Australia made that possible).

BigW purchased 1500 units of Skylynx for this June toy sale, which is said to be enough for each store to have at least 5 units.

BigW has a separate warehouse for the online store, and ONLY 90 units (Skylynx toys) were sent to that warehouse to cover the early online toy sale that started yesterday. The remaining 94% of the Skylynx toys were at stores that the online system couldn't access... at least, not yet.


Unfortunately, the BIgW site, didn't let people know on the product page, that the bulk of the stock would be kept separate from the online sale, for in-store purchasing only.

(this might change from tomorrow if they allow for click-and-collect to access the stock in the stores)

So if you have a BigW store near you, hop on down tomorrow to see if they still have any left. Or check the site again tomorrow to see if they are allowing for click-and-collect from the stores.

-


And remember, if you miss out on Skylynx at BigW, it isn't the end of the world... there will be more coming in a few months time, at some of the other retailers, and Amazon Australia.

But good luck to everyone tomorrow, and hopefully most of you manage to get one at its discounted price of $119 (before the toy scalpers get them).

[G1Optimal]

Thats about 7-8 per store if distributed equally

[Omega Metro]

Anyone know what time the prices kick in?

[nalops]

Anyone know what time the prices kick in?

Should be 8am since that's when stores seem to open on Thursdays

[Omega Metro]

Should be 8am since that's when stores seem to open on Thursdays
Usually 2-3pm Wednesday unless they changed it

[Tober]

(copied from our facebook page with some extra info)

After hearing a LOT of stories yesterday about a very frustrating time by many collectors, spending hours on the BIG W website trying to purchase a Skylynx toy, just to end up being unable to buy one. Since the BigW site and stores were giving mixed messages about stock being delayed or that they didn't yet receive all of the Skylynx toys, many people were now thinking that all of the Skylynx toys were now sold out, or currently not in their area, and wouldn't even bother checking the stores when the sale starts there tomorrow (Thursday).


Thanks to the wonderful people at Hasbro Australia, we have some information behind this whole online toy sale mess, to help improve your chances of getting one at this time.

-

BigW in Australia were one of the first retailers IN THE WORLD to get advance stock of Skylynx, before it was to be released globally around September (the people at Hasbro Australia made that possible).

BigW purchased 1500 units of Skylynx for this June toy sale, which is said to be enough for each store to have at least 5 units.

BigW has a separate warehouse for the online store, and ONLY 90 units (Skylynx toys) were sent to that warehouse to cover the early online toy sale that started yesterday. The remaining 94% of the Skylynx toys were at stores that the online system couldn't access... at least, not yet.


Unfortunately, the BIgW site, didn't let people know on the product page, that the bulk of the stock would be kept separate from the online sale, for in-store purchasing only.

(this might change from tomorrow if they allow for click-and-collect to access the stock in the stores)

So if you have a BigW store near you, hop on down tomorrow to see if they still have any left. Or check the site again tomorrow to see if they are allowing for click-and-collect from the stores.

-


And remember, if you miss out on Skylynx at BigW, it isn't the end of the world... there will be more coming in a few months time, at some of the other retailers, and Amazon Australia.

But good luck to everyone tomorrow, and hopefully most of you manage to get one at its discounted price of $119 (before the toy scalpers get them).

Well, that answers a few questions, thanks.

I'll try Maquarie tomorrow morning if I'm around. Otherwise I still have an Amazon preorder for about ths same amount due at the end of October.

I didn't get into this hobby to deny a child the joy of owning a great toy, etc... ;)

[griffin]

Usually 2-3pm Wednesday unless they changed it


According to someone who works at BigW, sale prices generally don't start the day before anymore.
Check tonight anyway, just in case.

[Paulbot]

Called Big W Dapto just now, they don't have Scavenger, Scrapper or Mixmaster (ie one's I am after).

Looking through the threads and Facebook groups it doesn't seem that anyone has seen wave 3 leaders (DOTM Optimus Prime with wings) or Wave 4 (Scavenger and Shockwave). But if anyone does please let us know. I'd be keen to get DOTM Prime and Scavenger for $50 each.

[Sinnertwin]

According to someone who works at BigW, sale prices generally don't start the day before anymore.
Check tonight anyway, just in case.

Nah, as of 3 minutes ago, they were all still RRP

[tron07]

Saw plenty of unbox skylynx, no discount yet.

[Tober]

Saw plenty of unbox skylynx, no discount yet.

Which store?

[tron07]

Which store?
Eastgardens.

All in the pile on the pallet still shrink-wrapped. 2 in a box. I ask if I could buy it and the staff open it and scan, normal price.

[Tober]

Eastgardens.

All in the pile on the pallet still shrink-wrapped. 2 in a box. I ask if I could buy it and the staff open it and scan, normal price.

Thanks! Unfortunately I'm not around that area tomorrow.

[Unicran]

Well done, Big W. Well done.
https://i.ibb.co/PN9bM1L/temp.gif

P.S.: Apparently even if you managed to get into the Big W online sale and managed to successfully purchase toys -- a number of customers have since had their existing orders cancelled by Big W (https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/shoppers-rage-over-fourhour-virtual-queue-in-big-w-toy-sale/news-story/add3018aceb86f2821c35d5ac6ced265). :eek: :eek: :eek:
Yes, if you read the previous page to your post popculturepooka mentioned this.



According to someone who works at BigW, sale prices generally don't start the day before anymore.
Check tonight anyway, just in case.
Scanned some TF toy sale items @6-ish pm today. Standard prices. Worth a crack eh.




2 in a box
Thanks for the info. Had asked the question previously but got no response. :)

[UltraMarginal]

Looking through the threads and Facebook groups it doesn't seem that anyone has seen wave 3 leaders (DOTM Optimus Prime with wings) or Wave 4 (Scavenger and Shockwave). But if anyone does please let us know. I'd be keen to get DOTM Prime and Scavenger for $50 each.

totally this. next wave voyagers and leaders in both studio series and EarthRise would make me a happy camper.

[nalops]

At Big W Underwood but there's quite a queue already so no idea if I'll see any Transformers when I actually get in.

[LuminisPrime]

Werribee Big W has about 8 Sky Lynx behind the counter in the Tech department so that might help people trying to find them in other stores.

[nalops]

Can't find the bigger Transformers so that might be why

[Swordmaster543]

Got my sky-lynx with no hassle, asked a team member about the earthrise leaders and they said they are either still in the back to be put out or are coming on the next delivery

[nalops]

Seems like Underwood didn't get any in. Wonder if they'll get any later.

[MayzaPrime]

Managed to get one this morning at Tuggeranong. They weren't on the shelf, there are only 3 left out the back.

[Operative294]

Well, I'm unlucky on my end, when I arrived at my local Big W I saw a person at the checkout with the entire Skylynx stock.

[MayzaPrime]

Well, I'm unlucky on my end, when I arrived at my local Big W I saw a person at the checkout with the entire Skylynx stock.

That sucks... cause there is a limit of one per customer

[nalops]

Had to go Garden City for my bus connection to Sunnybank and decided to check out Big W anyway. They had 19, now 18 or less. Seems they got the majority. Turns out they still have layby despite what the website says.

Earthrise Prime and Jetfire still elude me though.

[G1Optimal]

I am guessing a good chance of resellers
When i got mine, i got in by the skin of my teeth as this guy was going after all the good transformers lucky i spotted it in time and there was only one left

[Operative294]

Yesss, I got the last one, had to take a train then bus to Craigeburn.

[Sutton]

Well, I'm unlucky on my end, when I arrived at my local Big W I saw a person at the checkout with the entire Skylynx stock.

Honestly, you should have just walked up and grabbed one. No respect for scalpers, and the employees shouldn't be allowing it.

[mharry]

Turned up to Bigw 20mins early stood in inline, found everything but skylynx, was given the run around by staff. One guy went out back to check, told me to wait in home entertainment, 10mins later I see him walk around helping other customers, apparently he told someone else to tell me they didn't have em. Got a raincheck, went home made breakfast, got call, they are now in home entertainment. 4 of em, rushed down got mine.

[Sinnertwin]

Merrylands had 2 allocated according to the Staff member who checked on her doohickey. Both gone of course
c'est la vie

[Thurmus]

Went to Eastland. They had 2 but couldn't find them. Assume they were in trolleys between shelf and register.
Doncaster had none by the time I got there.
Lilydale had six as of 9:00am. Wife couldn't go until now and they are sold out.

[Bumblebee2000]

Ah I was hoping that was the case elsewhere, doesnt sound like it, but there was an alright amount this morning, managed to get one. And hung around for about an hour trying to get other stuff without other people trying to scalp thankfully or being too interested. No leaders though. The single Mixmaster is probably gone by now but I wasnt interested in it and they had plenty of Mv1 Megatrons.

[dirge]

Honestly, you should have just walked up and grabbed one. No respect for scalpers, and the employees shouldn't be allowing it.

Sadly, but understandably, a lot of retail staff aren't willing to enforce rules with determined consumers. It's not worth standing up for the company at their paygrade - they can't physically stop the customer, as such. With self-service, it's even harder to stop it.

[Robynredbreast]

Went to Broadmeadows Big W at 8, they had no Skylynx in stock but told me there were 7 at Craigieburn. I rushed over there and there were 2 left, was so lucky to actually grab one.

[Operative294]

Went to Broadmeadows Big W at 8, they had no Skylynx in stock but told me there were 7 at Craigieburn. I rushed over there and there were 2 left, was so lucky to actually grab one.

Mate, I ended grabbing the last one. Am so lucky now!

[Paulbot]

Back in stock on website and is flagging some stores with stock. Only one store in Victoria though

[Robynredbreast]

Mate, I ended grabbing the last one. Am so lucky now!

Hell yeah :)

[Gehirn]

Back in stock on website and is flagging some stores with stock. Only one store in Victoria though

Thanks for that. Headed to my local store earlier and they had no clue if they had it, so at least this will probably get me one.

[nalops]

Ok, I definitely don't trust their stock levels on the website. Says Underwood has stock while Upper Mt Gravatt has none even though the opposite was true while I was there.

Edit: So apparently I can layby online at the Underwood store. Hmmmmm, kinda want to get another but I probably shouldn't.

[Sutton]

Back in stock on website and is flagging some stores with stock. Only one store in Victoria though

Yep, cheers - managed to pick one up for delivery. Bit more of a PITA to make happen than it should have been but got there in the end.

[Handsprime]

More luck this time. Big w claims they have some in stock at Top Ryde so I ordered one from there so hopefully I can click and collect

[Empirion]

Managed to get one at big w Mudgee only fellow on the shelf also grabbed a Grapple

[Sam]

More luck this time. Big w claims they have some in stock at Top Ryde so I ordered one from there so hopefully I can click and collect

I checked in store Top Ryde and the guy in the toy section also checked out the back for me ... says he can't see any but there are heaps of boxes not yet unpacked. So he says best bet is to order via website. Hope this saves someone a trip to Top Ryde. :)

[nalops]

While I'm not too fussed if I can't find an Earthrise Prime (only really want it because it's cheap), I will be quite sad if I'm unable to find a Jetfire.

[Operative294]

Also ended picking up SS Jetfire and Mixmaster and put Skylynx to layby. Will be picking him up next week.

[Zommael]

Picked up Sky Lynx from Kawana and Optimus from Maroochydore. Was the last Sky Lynx at Kawana and they didn't have any Optimus Primes, but Maroochydore had a couple of both, which makes sense as Maroochydore is the new fancy store so they'll be pushing stock there.

[G1Optimal]

Its now availible on big w online
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-earthrise-commander-sky-lynx/p/81485/

[Sol_Bad]

Its now availible on big w online
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-earthrise-commander-sky-lynx/p/81485/

It feels so pointless with the delivery fee.
I've called Big W Campsie, Penrith and Campbelltown with none in stock. Called Narellan as well but there were 4 other people on hold for the toy section so couldn't be bothered waiting. This is infuriating.

[griffin]

Well, I'm unlucky on my end, when I arrived at my local Big W I saw a person at the checkout with the entire Skylynx stock.

Next time you see someone buying a scalper-load of a limited item like that, leaving none behind (and this is for everyone else too) take a photo of the person with the toys and post it up or send it to me to post up.

[Sinnertwin]

They may also legitimately be buying them (eg 3 or 4 units) for friends or acquaintances that can't make it to store or have difficulty finding one.
I wouldn't want everyone being tarred with the same brush.

[Sam]

Wow, I get to the Top Ryde store after 12.30, the person there searches for it, can't find any out the back and tells me to try online. Didn't have time to order till just then and Top Ryde is already out of stock for online or delivery, and only low stock in store.

[Magnus]

I managed to get a Skylynx from the Macquarie Centre store a few hours ago. It wasn't on shelves, so I had to ask if it was out back. No idea how many are still there.

[Unicran]

Next time you see someone buying more than 3 of a limited item like that (and this is for everyone else too) take a photo of the person with the toys and post it up or send it to me to post up.
What do you intend to achieve with posting up the pic? I don't like where this is heading.

[Paulbot]

Its now availible on big w online
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-earthrise-commander-sky-lynx/p/81485/

Out of stock but also removed from search and the Transformers page. If you don't have the direct link or go through the online catalogue you can't see it

[Sutton]

Out of stock but also removed from search and the Transformers page. If you don't have the direct link or go through the online catalogue you can't see it

Interesting - my order still shows as 'open', I wonder if it will actually get fulfilled...?

[Sutton]

They may also legitimately be buying them (eg 3 or 4 units) for friends or acquaintances that can't make it to store or have difficulty finding one.
I wouldn't want everyone being tarred with the same brush.

Seems pretty unlikely...?

I mean, I can't speak for everyone, there's only my brother who occasionally buys transformers as well. I'm not close friends with any other adult collectors, and they'd need to be REAL GOOD friends for me to go and do a bulk buy of space shuttle lizards.

And if someone was at that level, they'd likely have a presence here anyway...

[nalops]

I posted in Toy Scout section already but if anyone sees a Jetfire, would they be able to buy it for me? I'll gladly pay for it plus shipping and a finder's fee. Please and thanks.

[griffin]

Still 10 at garden city.

[MayzaPrime]

Are there any Earthrise Optimus in the ACT that anyone has seen. I have only seen Astrotrains...

[klystron]

I've done 4 stores and no Jetfire or ER Astrotrain. Will do 2 more tomorrow morning (website says stock of these 2 product types) and if no joy, I'll draw a line under this sale.

[BumbleB]

Finally found Sky Lynx here in Tassie. They only shipped two to the Kingston store(lucky I kept checking stock availability today so I didn't miss out). I think sending 2 to the Tassie stores each is a raw deal. How many did other BigW stores get in?

[Unicran]

Finally found Sky Lynx here in Tassie. They only shipped two to the Kingston store(lucky I kept checking stock availability today so I didn't miss out). I think sending 2 to the Tassie stores each is a raw deal. How many did other BigW stores get in?
Someone mentioned 30 units at a Brisbane store.

That's a raw deal for Tassie alright.

[griffin]

They may also legitimately be buying them (eg 3 or 4 units) for friends or acquaintances that can't make it to store or have difficulty finding one.
I wouldn't want everyone being tarred with the same brush.

I think it would be very very rare for someone to be buying four or more of one toy, but obviously quoting a number is still going to end up with a remote chance of a legitimate person purchasing several units for a group of people (which I've done once in the past, so I edited my post). However, we've already had two people here report seeing someone buying up all remaining stock of Skylynx, of 5-15 units... which isn't fair on others wanting one if they are just being sold off at inflated prices online to the people who missed out, and those are the people I care about.

Some people might think it is extreme to be photographing someone who looks to be a toy scalper cleaning out a store, but if someone was legitimately buying several units for friends at the same time, they would be someone on one of our sites, or someone here knows them to vouch for them. Even with all of the people I know who keep asking me for favours when I'm toy-hunting, I don't think I've ever bought more than 2 extra units at the one time... there are just too many variables that prevent more than 1 or 2 people wanting me to buy a toy at the same time. For someone to be seen buying 5 or 15 Skylynx toys at once so that none were left at the store, and for no one here or on our facebook page mention helping out others, or have several people crediting the same person for helping them, it's not even realistically possible in a country like ours with our small collector community.

We don't have a huge toy-scalper problem here, but with the current economic climate encouraging people to be more creative with making money, I don't want more fans missing out on limited release items just because we've sat back and let the problem get worse without at least trying to do something... or at least have people offer suggestions to help limit or prevent it from happening in future. I don't mind criticism, as long as those people are also offering suggestions for us to achieve the goal (helping out fellow fans) in a better way. When there is a problem and people complain about the first possible solution without offering up something better, it doesn't help the people we are trying to help.... it just helps the problem to continue, and probably get worse.

We can't expect retailers to do anything either, even if they enforced purchase limits, because single-item restrictions will just hurt those of us who do occasionally buy an extra toy for a friend who has asked for a favour. And toy-scalpers will work around the restrictions anyway, by just buying one at a time (with the self-checkouts making that easier).

[llamatron]

Well if it's any help there's some sky lynxes and ER prime's and SS Jetfires showing up on eBay for a mark-up.

[LuminisPrime]

There is four listings on ebay for Sky Lynx. All between $170 to $200 plus postage. So yes, does seem scalpers had got to them...

Oh, and three of those listings have two or more available.

[klystron]

If anyone stumbles across a SS Jetfire, I'll happily pay for it plus postage if you could grab it for me.
(Harder to find than Sky Lynx).
Cheers.

[nalops]

If anyone stumbles across a SS Jetfire, I'll happily pay for it plus postage if you could grab it for me.
(Harder to find than Sky Lynx).
Cheers.

Good luck! I had to stumble upon someone selling it on FB to get one.

[Unicran]

I take back my words. Jackie Chiles & me wanna see a photo of 15 Skylynx boxes (that's $1,785 tied up) in a shopping trolley. Hats off to any individual who can wheel the trolley around.

[Unicran]

Honestly, you should have just walked up and grabbed one. No respect for scalpers, and the employees shouldn't be allowing it.
Episode 1: The toilet paper wars. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/12037046

Episode 2: Grown men fight over a toy.

[nkwd]

got a SS Jetfire, then found out it is a returned item and the instruction is not inside..

[Sutton]

Interesting - my order still shows as 'open', I wonder if it will actually get fulfilled...?

And...still no update to my order. Will be interesting to see if this one actually goes ahead.

(I realise they would be flat out fulfilling stuff at the moment).

[Sutton]

They probably accidentally pulled him in half, thinking they broke it and tried a sneaky return...

[ComradeRenko]

I just got a shipping confirmation for the Sky Lynx I ordered on the 18th. Looks like some online orders are being fulfilled at least.

[Sutton]

I just got a shipping confirmation for the Sky Lynx I ordered on the 18th. Looks like some online orders are being fulfilled at least.

Hey, likewise! Sweet, this might actually happen lol :)

[Maruten]

I placed my Sky Lynx order at about 2:30 on the 18th and today the status moved to "packed and ready to go". Was SURE they'd cancel it.

[ComradeRenko]

Hey, likewise! Sweet, this might actually happen lol :)

And it has actually arrived. Less than 24 hours after getting the shipping confirmation. Ok, so it was delivered to the neighbours place after the Big W system auto-populated and over-wrote my address, but it wouldn't be from Big W without some sort of screw up along the line.

[Thurmus]

Great news guys. I was sure you would get a cancellation come through any day now.

[Seraphim Prime]

As with the others, I received the confirmation that my Sky Lynx is ready to be picked up from my Parcel Locker.

[Sam]

Even if your local Big W shows it has no Sky Lynxes in stock on the website, might be worth checking in person because the Top Ryde store said no stock for lay by, delivery or pick up. But i went there this arvo and saw two Sky Lynxes.

Now one left. :)

[reillyd]

Four Skylynx at Big W Runaway Bay (now moved to near the front of the store), and plenty of Voyager Starscreams.
If you?re in QLD and fancy a drive, almost certain to still be there tomorrow.

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Even if your local Big W shows it has no Sky Lynxes in stock on the website, might be worth checking in person because the Top Ryde store said no stock for lay by, delivery or pick up. But i went there this arvo and saw two Sky Lynxes.

Now one left. :)

That's because there is a buffer built in for each product. Once stock is below that level, it will not be available online or pick up

[klystron]

Surprised to see a Sky Lynx and an ER Astrotrain at Warnbro BigW. No Jetfire though. I'm still looking if anyone finds one!

[Sam]

That's because there is a buffer built in for each product. Once stock is below that level, it will not be available online or pick up

Ah, that's good to know. The odd thing was that I went to that store once before when the website already said it had no stock, and there were none. Then a few days later, I go again, and saw two.

[griffin]

This photo was taken on June 18th (the first day of the in-store sale) at the Garden City store, by member Justowen... just to show how some stores got a lot of stock, while others didn't.
(last sighting a few days ago reported only a couple left, so these are probably all gone now... hopefully most didn't end up going to one person to scalp online)

http://toycollectors.com.au/2020bw18.jpg

[SMHFConvoy]

Katoomba only received 2

[Paulbot]

I bought mine online during the first day of the sale during that short period where I could, and while the website was saying only one store in Victoria had some. It was shipped out of SA but from an industrial area near the airport (a Big W distribution centre I guess) rather than a store.

[Operative294]

SS Sentinel Prime Construction scrapper spotted at Big W Craigieburn.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/062601.jpg

[griffin]

More people are finding SS Voyager Sentinel and Scrapper at BigW stores for $35, as it is one of their regular size classes (the Leaders are unlikely to restock as they aren't a regular product line for BigW).

Also... since the sale is on for 2 more weeks, which means 2 more weeks you can use their catalogue for price-matching (if you find a store with something you need that price-matches), and if you still need a copy of the toy sale catalogue, check out a Woolworths... as the one near me has hundreds of copies at their registers.

[Lucretia]

I used ebay price beat to get the leaders but only good if you intend to buy more from eBay since they refund the difference in a voucher

[Seraphim Prime]

I used ebay price beat to get the leaders but only good if you intend to buy more from eBay since they refund the difference in a voucher

I haven't heard of this.

How easy was the verification process? Did it have to be the exact item, or did they work of the price class?

[Lucretia]

I haven't heard of this.

How easy was the verification process? Did it have to be the exact item, or did they work of the price class?

its been going on for a few months now but expires today
https://pages.ebay.com.au/buy/Best_Price_Guarantee/

you just have to go into chat and ask if a item can be price beat before you purchase it if it can be they will generate a voucher for you after you buy it.
it has to be the exact item but i was able to do a single earthrise optimus leader listing to the bigw selected at random listing, just keep trying different chats if someone says they can't.

[DaptoDog]

SS Sentinel Prime Construction scrapper spotted at Big W Craigieburn.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/062601.jpg

Thanks for posting this. Just picked up Scrapper from the Dapto store.

Just need Scavenger and Overload now. Seems the leaders are scarce, anyone know of any Scavenger sightings?

[griffin]

Just need Scavenger and Overload now. Seems the leaders are scarce, anyone know of any Scavenger sightings?

I'd recommend getting Studio Series Leader toys online (like Amazon), as the are really unreliable at retail here. The ones at BigW for their toysale are wave 2 from 18 months ago... and we haven't had any of the later waves here.

- - - Wave 2 (JAN 2019) OUT ASIA JAN - US JAN - HERE (limited release)
- SS-34 (TF3) Megatron(Decep - tanker truck - new) w/ Igor (figurine)
- SS-35 (TF2) Jetfire (Auto - stealth jet - new) (can combine with SS-32)
- - - Wave 3 (AUG 2019) OUT US AUG - NOT HERE
- SS-44 (TF3) Optimus Prime (Auto - truck with trailer - remould VOY SS-32 with new trailer)
- - - Wave 4 (OCT 2019) OUT ASIA DEC - NOT HERE
- SS-55 (TF2) Constructicon Scavenger (Decep - excavator - new) (part of Devastator)
- SS-56 (TF3) Shockwave (Decep - Cybertronian tank - new) with Brains, Wheelie & Paratrooper (figurines)
- - - Wave 5 (NOV 2020) (possibly out in Asia last month)
- SS-66 (TF2) Constructicon Overload (Decep - long dump truck - new) (part of Devastator)

It's almost like someone at Hasbro knew that something bad economically was going to happen in 2020 (the virus) as they only had planned ahead to release just one Leader toy for 2020, compare to 5 planned and released in 2019.

[DaptoDog]

I'd recommend getting Studio Series Leader toys online (like Amazon), as the are really unreliable at retail here. The ones at BigW for their toysale are wave 2 from 18 months ago... and we haven't had any of the later waves here.

Thanks for the heads up. Strange that the Voyagers are pretty up to date yet the Leaders are so far behind but I understand they are harder for retailers to move at their price point.

[griffin]

Thanks for the heads up. Strange that the Voyagers are pretty up to date yet the Leaders are so far behind but I understand they are harder for retailers to move at their price point.

Voyagers may be up-to-date now, but we missed two waves and had limited stock of a third last year, just to give Hasbro Australia enough time to sell off their first two waves (from 2018) to finally order in more Voyagers from China (the last couple of waves from this year).

[Lucretia]

did we get optimus prime 32 here? just ordered jetfire now i want it.
also i was wrong about ebay price beat ending seems to be ongoing indefinitely till noted.
its a bit hard to match single items cause of bigw's assorted but its possible just gotta keep trying different people on chat.
also the vouchers can be used to buy gift cards so you don't have to worry about expiry dates.

[griffin]

did we get optimus prime 32 here? just ordered jetfire now i want it.


We didn't get SS-32 Optimus here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/26349). We missed out on two waves of Voyagers here (wave 4 & 5) and had limited stock of a third wave (wave 3).

[jazzcomp]

my wfc leader order has been cancelled. :( Anyone got a spare Op/Astrotrain?

[Lucretia]

my wfc leader order has been cancelled. :( Anyone got a spare Op/Astrotrain?
if you get desperate you should be able to easily price match this on ebay.
just keep trying other customer reps if they say they can't, mind you the difference is a voucher which can be used to buy gift cards etc.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Generations-Earthrise-War-for-Cybertron-7-Leader-Action-Figures/392702242165?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-generations-earthrise-war-for-cybertron-leader-7-action-figure-assorted/p/83953/

[Jellico]

Myer had heaps. Though their price matching was hit and miss.