Topgun Maverick at EB Games for SEPT 2020

[Sinnertwin]

$98 at EB/Zing with a $10 deposit

[nalops]

$98 at EB/Zing with a $10 deposit

September release date. Isn't too long but might be delayed like past releases.

[Sinnertwin]

September release date. Isn't too long but might be delayed like past releases.

Here's the link for those interested

https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/toys-and-collectibles/265289-top-gun-transformers-collaborative-maverick-f-14-tomcat-jet-action-figure

[nalops]

And from Zing: https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/product/toys-gadgets/265289-top-gun-transformers-collaborative-maverick-f-14-tomcat-jet-action-figure

[klystron]

Was quite interested in this (c'mon, its a transforming F-14!). But that sure doesn't look like a 100$ figure to me.
Do we expect it to be available elsewhere for a more.... reasonable... price?

[Unicran]

Was quite interested in this (c'mon, its a transforming F-14!). But that sure doesn't look like a 100$ figure to me.
Do we expect it to be available elsewhere for a more.... reasonable... price?
RK preorder up for USD $55.90
https://www.robotkingdom.com/e8544.html

OMP is approx AUD $94.

[nalops]

Was quite interested in this (c'mon, its a transforming F-14!). But that sure doesn't look like a 100$ figure to me.
Do we expect it to be available elsewhere for a more.... reasonable... price?

It's looking doubtful. Even OMP has it for 86 SGD (94AUD).

It's 50 USD on Hasbro Pulse but then so are WFC Leaders and they're 90 AUD here.

You can somewhat justify it by saying EB had Ectotron for 80 and Maverick seems to be a completely new mould unlike Ectotron and Gigawatt plus the WFC Leader comparison. Then again, you generally get a lot more bang for your buck with size, paint, engineering etc when buying the WFC Leader and Ectotron is the same height at 7 inches. I have to imagine licencing is inflating the cost somewhat.

[Skyfire]

Was quite interested in this (c'mon, its a transforming F-14!). But that sure doesn't look like a 100$ figure to me.
Do we expect it to be available elsewhere for a more.... reasonable... price?

As usual, we're paying for the memories. "Highway to the danger zone... Ride into the danger zone..." The F14 was the baddest and coolest heavy fighter of them all. So hold it your hand and start chanting "I feel the need..." Or just buy a Tamiya model :D.

[Deano85]

Paying $10 deposit now so it only feels like it costs $88 when I get it in store haha

[reillyd]

Was quite interested in this (c'mon, its a transforming F-14!). But that sure doesn't look like a 100$ figure to me.
Do we expect it to be available elsewhere for a more.... reasonable... price?

No, don?t expect it at other retails, and Zing preorders for these tend to sell out quickly. It might not be for you, but Zing usually charge a premium for their products. The shipping cost to order it from OMP or RK will probably still make it cheaper to buy local though.

[ComradeRenko]

Got a notifaction this morning I was being charged for the remainder of the price for this guy. Guess he isn't too far away now.

[ComradeRenko]

A mere sixtyish days after I received the "your card will be charged" email, it has actually been charged and I received notification that Maverick has shipped. I guess this means he is either in store now, or will be soon.

[Thurmus]

I thought it had come out and it was just because I was in Melbourne I hadn't got it.

[ComradeRenko]

...and I finally have him in hand. Vehicle more looks lovely, but I keep finding myself looking for the bits I'd find on a Valkyrie kit! I'm a bit annoyed his packaging doesn't match the other Collaborative boxes, and that he doesn't sit well in his box after being opened. Ectotron goes back in his box well, and Giggawatt looks like he will as well, mostly due to the nature of their boxes.

[griffin]

Mine FINALLY arrived at the EB Games store near me this week (which I was able to pick up today).
They said last week that it was preparing for delivery to the store, and should have been there at the beginning of this week, but no one send me a message or phone call about it arriving.

[Thurmus]

That is a bit rough Griffin. I got mine about 2 weeks ago in Melbourne.

[philby]

i do love the idea and i was pretty interested but i saw it in store with the price tag and I felt i just couldn't justify it. maybe the nostalgia will override me eventually as it is my favourite fighter jet.