Kingdom Road Rage as US Target exclusive

[griffin]

Once Tracks was officially revealed, it was expected that there would be redecos, and Roadrage is the most likely one we'd see first.... and a photo has been leaked of a red Tracks (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/02/possible-first-look-at-kingdom-deluxe-road-rage-434614).

Just like T-Wrecks, Roadrage is said to be a Redcard Target exclusive in America, but no product page up yet. Apparently it is scheduled for release November 1st (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/16/kingdom-deluxe-road-rage-to-be-a-target-redcard-exclusive-435595).

[griffin]

A new player appears to have entered the ring of stolen toys, with a video review of Road Rage showing up, comparing it to Tracks, with some screen caps here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/25/kingdom-deluxe-road-rage-in-hand-images-436214).

[JJJ]

Thrust and Runabout were both Target exclusives, and so people here have had varying degrees of success in obtaining them (I got them off ebay for about 150% and 250% of their standard retail prices respectively).

Will this Redcard thing make it even harder? I have a vague understanding that it means that they can only be purchased from Target with a specific credit card or something, and that even USians get upset about it...

[nalops]

Thrust and Runabout were both Target exclusives, and so people here have had varying degrees of success in obtaining them (I got them off ebay for about 150% and 250% of their standard retail prices respectively).

Will this Redcard thing make it even harder? I have a vague understanding that it means that they can only be purchased from Target with a specific credit card or something, and that even USians get upset about it...

Last (and only) red card exclusive was Gen Selects Red Wing who we did not get here but was opened up to more online retailers late last year.

Given what happened with T-Wrecks, who's also meant to be red card, we have absolutely no idea what will happen with Road Rage here.

[griffin]

Apparently proof that it will be a Target exclusive in America (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/dpci-for-transformers-kingdom-road-rage/46134/). :(

[Skyfire]

Preorder at The Falcon's Hangar in Singapore (https://www.tfh.com.sg/product-details.php?p=27717), which means that it might hit SG retail shops like Kingdom Red Alert was spotted at.

[DELTAprime]

I have to wonder if this version of Road Rage is going to sit on shelves like the MP. Some places like Robot Kingdom still have stock of MP Road Rage.

[XCool]

A new player appears to have entered the ring of stolen toys, with a video review of Road Rage showing up, comparing it to Tracks, with some screen caps here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/25/kingdom-deluxe-road-rage-in-hand-images-436214).

New to this stolen toys review game, is there a list somewhere so I can avoid them? I know PeeVeePee is one of them and I've stopped viewing his reviews.

[JJJ]

Anyone who gets hold of a toy well before the release (US or Asian) and won't say something like Hasbro (or some big retailer) sent me one specially has bought a stolen toy. Other tells are if there's no packaging and the accessories are missing.

Chefatron is the latest to turn to receiving stolen goods in the desperate race to the The First. Not sure about any others, but at the time and in context they tend to be really easy to spot.

[JJJ]

Preorder at The Falcon's Hangar in Singapore (https://www.tfh.com.sg/product-details.php?p=27717), which means that it might hit SG retail shops like Kingdom Red Alert was spotted at.

Hmmm. Now I have to make that decision. Does Road Rage count for me? Pure e-Hobby invention, and yet another Autobot clone (which is an even bigger mark against the likes of Deep Cover and all the other lambo photocopies), but now also seeing some interesting page time in the current comics. Hmmm. How much do I like my Tracks, and will I like it in red? Are the legs / side of the car front just that bit too annoying? Am I looking for a rationale to buy or not buy here?!?

[Akky82]

Hmmm. Now I have to make that decision. Does Road Rage count for me? Pure e-Hobby invention, and yet another Autobot clone (which is an even bigger mark against the likes of Deep Cover and all the other lambo photocopies), but now also seeing some interesting page time in the current comics. Hmmm. How much do I like my Tracks, and will I like it in red? Are the legs / side of the car front just that bit too annoying? Am I looking for a rationale to buy or not buy here?!?

I'm getting it simply as red was an original diaclone deco, will be displaying as vehicle, despite the great head sculpt, I like the bonnet flames better. May have to source a 3D printed thing to hold the front together properly.

[DELTAprime]

Hmmm. Now I have to make that decision. Does Road Rage count for me? Pure e-Hobby invention, and yet another Autobot clone (which is an even bigger mark against the likes of Deep Cover and all the other lambo photocopies), but now also seeing some interesting page time in the current comics. Hmmm. How much do I like my Tracks, and will I like it in red? Are the legs / side of the car front just that bit too annoying? Am I looking for a rationale to buy or not buy here?!?

While the name originates from the ehobby release, she actually dates back to Diaclone. Tracks was red in Diaclone and was originally meant to be red in G1 but was changed to blue before release. You can actually see a red Tracks on the G1 1985 box art.

[JJJ]

While the name originates from the ehobby release, she actually dates back to Diaclone. Tracks was red in Diaclone and was originally meant to be red in G1 but was changed to blue before release. You can actually see a red Tracks on the G1 1985 box art.

Yes, I know all that. But Diaclone means nothing to me (in fact I've always found the piloted mecha thing even sillier than sentient robots, and a failure of both nerve and imagination). The character, which is what I would be buying, meant absolutely nothing to me until the last few months when IDW started using her in the current comics, and definitely does not date back to Diaclone.

So the question I ask myself is do I care enough about this character to buy another copy of a toy I already know to be flawed. It's a pretty car, yes, and the red version does look somewhat better than the blue... But...

[griffin]

Road Rage is now on the US Target website (https://www.target.com/p/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-deluxe-wfc-k41-autobot-road-rage/-/A-81473374), but not yet for (pre)order (but is now out in Asia, so can't be too far away in America).

It is us$23, and the K-number is now known too - K41.

Images mirrored here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/09/01/transformers-kingdom-road-rage-target-listing-found-new-stock-images-440343), for when the Target listing disappears.

[Tranceblade]

The Falcon's Hanger has Road Rage in stock, S$33 and S$16 shipping, so order something else too if you want to justify the postage

[griffin]

Road Rage is finally out at American retail (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/11/transformers-kingdom-road-rage-found-at-target-442714)... for anyone who has American friends who can get it cheaper for you than Asian sources (or if those ones have already sold out).