QLD Transformers Sightings.

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

I read Mayzaprime"s sighting in the ACT for YOTS Omega Supreme on the Big W shelves.. I can say that I personally picked up one 5 minutes ago for $74.. Last one on the shelf.. This was at THE capalaba central shopping centre... If any one else wants to pick him up at a bargain price go into Big W and have a look, I did, & now I am all so happy

They had some on the overshelves at burleigh when I was on holidays on the GC last week

[Holdobot]

I checked out Harbour town, all gone today. I hope it went to a good home.
Only soundwave and bumbles

Dang, was considering going back to get a blue streak :(

When I got there there was one Ace Vehicon, which I nabbed. But all rest of the case looked intact. Unlucky, I'll keep an eye out for you.

[miles_prower]

Cyberverse Ace Vehicon, Soundwave and Blue Streak were at Sunny Park Woolworths at SunnyBank

[Holdobot]

Also, for all those not sure about getting Ace Vehicon when you turn package over and it looks like there is no paint apps on alt mode..... Yes there is. It has the same paint app areas as standard Air Vehicon.

Looks really cool, well worth it if you can get hold of one :)

[griffin]

Cyberverse Ace Vehicon, Soundwave and Blue Streak were at Sunny Park Woolworths at SunnyBank

They must have found the extra ones that they couldn't find on Sunday for me.

[reillyd]

No new legions Woolies Helensvale either

[Zommael]

Coles Rocky Stocklands have the new legions. I only specifically saw Rot Gut, Ace Vehicon, and Soundwave, but they had tons more too.

[iamirondude]

parkside woolies has the new wave of legions and the wave of botshots with skywarp and megatron.

[Caffinetron]

For those on the north side of Brisbane, Woolies Kallangur had quite a few of the Predicons and also an Ace Vehicon and a couple of standard Vehicons. I was going to go all in but i just can't afford it at the moment. I can't imagine Kallangur is a popular hunting ground for collectors so you should have some time.

[iamirondude]

went to toyworld and target and big w at the willows and there is nothing.

[griffin]

Coles Sunnybank got in another case of the latest Botshots, so I bought one of each, leaving a few Twinstrikes, Hounds and Infernos.

[Ravagecat]

Coles Sunnybank got in another case of the latest Botshots, so I bought one of each, leaving a few Twinstrikes, Hounds and Infernos.

To add to this the coles I went to yesterday (Mains Rd sunnybank hills store) had botshots on sale for $5.60. If you've been holding off because of the steep price point of $8-9 :eek: Now might be worthwhile going down to your local coles to see if they have the same deal!

[orionpax1]

Found a few AOE optimus primes at target mt ommaney. Normal price $99 but with sale they are $79. Didint get one as i dont collect movie stuff and it is not a nice looking figure.

[Caffinetron]

Covenant book at Big W Kawana. They weren't out on the shelves so i asked and they had them all out the back. They had about 15 apparently, i got one this morning and now it is late afternoon so don't know if they have put them out yet.
They also had loads of Kre-o series 3 microchangers (Nemesis, Kickback etc).

[iamirondude]

myer stockland has the new tf4 prime and those 2pack op and unicron packs.

[reillyd]

AOE First Edition Prime is at TRU Pacific Fair, all wrapped in wire so that no one can see the actual figure. Grr....

[iamirondude]

AOE First Edition Prime is at TRU Pacific Fair, all wrapped in wire so that no one can see the actual figure. Grr....

i showed my wife the figure at myer on the weekend and she hates it. first thing she said was "does that transform? it looks like a fisher price toy".

[Deonasis]

AOE First Edition Prime is at TRU Pacific Fair, all wrapped in wire so that no one can see the actual figure. Grr....That is actually very smart as many people dislike the figure once they see it.

[autocon88]

Anyone after kre-o's can find them in big W nambour. They have a full box of the wave 3 blind packs, and the usual shelf warmers.

[griffin]

Covenant of Primus at BigW Garden City, in the book section, facing the DVD section.

TRU just got in the new Beast Hunters Legions ($8 - same price as Woolies and Coles). So new, they weren't even in the computer system.
I actually grabbed both sets to sell to Americans, so if you want a full set, let me know, as I'd prefer to give them to locals (for what it cost me).

One of the staff there was telling us (Christalcase and myself) that they had just got in something new today, but it was still buried, so it won't be on shelf until tomorrow. He couldn't tell us what it was, but it is probably the First Edition Optimus, as it was sighted at another TRU down south just recently.
We joked about their prices (noting that they are selling theirs for $130, and you can get it at Target for $80, or $100 after the sale), and he quietly agreed that they are an expensive source, but (off the record) mentioned that TRU makes its money off people too lazy (or ignorant) to shop around or research their options.

[Ravagecat]

Any one seen the black flip shot Megatron (bot shot) around Brisbane Southside? Trying to compete a set and he's proving to be the hardest to find :(

[MayzaPrime]

Any one seen the black flip shot Megatron (bot shot) around Brisbane Southside? Trying to compete a set and he's proving to be the hardest to find :(

Hey Ravagecat

I found Megatron at GC Airport a few months ago... I know it might be alittle out of your range.

I did see him in Canberra at Woolies, so you could always check a Woolies as well.

Good Luck!

[Ravagecat]

Hey Ravagecat

I found Megatron at GC Airport a few months ago... I know it might be alittle out of your range.

I did see him in Canberra at Woolies, so you could always check a Woolies as well.

Good Luck!

Thanks MP but GC is a bit far + the chances of it still being there..... Yeah I thought it was just Coles that had the new wave until I noticed a hound at a woolies near me which means they would of had the whole set at some stage :(

I have checked about 10 Coles over the weekend but have not found Megatron at any of them :mad: (if I find any, it is usually Sinnertwin or Inferno mostly :rolleyes:) On a sad note at least 3 of these Coles had no toys at all including the new one that opened at Indooroopilly on the weekend. Is Coles going away from toys or is just a few that don't see the need?? Anyone got some incite into this??

[autocon88]

Found the Covenant of Primus at big w nambour, bought one and there was one left, probably will have more if u ask.

[reillyd]

Robina big w has the Covennant, in the centre isle near the Book of the Sith display, but no TF in toys. Gone, no shelf space!

[reillyd]

Big W Runaway Bay has the Covenant right at the front entrance on the left as you enter, and restocked of TF Prime Voyager Starscream and Bulkhead for $20

[griffin]

Coles Arndale (Springwood) had in the last wave BH Legions ($7).
Woolies across the road had some older BotShots, plus a really old TFPrime Legion Flamewar (it didn't see a big release here, but was some time ago).

[autocon88]

There is a solitary generations metroplex at big w nambour for 88 buckaroos, if anyone was interested.

[Caffinetron]

Also a solitary at Big W Noosa for the same $88. Was there yesterday, no other TF stock though.

[tinyJazz]

Coles at Fairfield has the last BH Legion wave. I saw Rot Gut, Dive Bomb and Ace Vehicon.
No Bot Shots save for two bumblebees. Ravagecat did Mr Toys get that Megatron flip shot wave in? The one at indro seemed to have quite a few bot shots.

[Soundwarp]

The Noosa Metroplex is gone :(

[Ravagecat]

Coles at Fairfield has the last BH Legion wave. I saw Rot Gut, Dive Bomb and Ace Vehicon.
No Bot Shots save for two bumblebees. Ravagecat did Mr Toys get that Megatron flip shot wave in? The one at indro seemed to have quite a few bot shots.

Thanks tinyJazz, I had a look at the new intro toyworld a few weeks ago and they just had the same old first couple of bot shot waves that all the sth side stores seem to have. I did mange to pick up a BH Ultra class O Prime from there which I had been looking everywhere for too :D Happy about that!

Botshots Megatron was found and obtained by a friend of mine just the other day :D So don't need it anymore. Thanks for any suggestions given guys :cool:

[tinyJazz]

Thanks tinyJazz, I had a look at the new intro toyworld a few weeks ago and they just had the same old first couple of bot shot waves that all the sth side stores seem to have. I did mange to pick up a BH Ultra class O Prime from there which I had been looking everywhere for too :D Happy about that!

Botshots Megatron was found and obtained by a friend of mine just the other day :D So don't need it anymore. Thanks for any suggestions given guys :cool:

Oh sweet! :D

btw dudes, the Mr Toys at Jindalee must have had a warehouse find, First wave tfp deluxes, hftd voyager Optimus and Seaspray, and allspark power Brawl in tube packaging. Only had one of each though.

[Caffinetron]

The Noosa Metroplex is gone :(

It was sitting on the top shelf of the board games shelves above eye level (for the common vertical man). Not your general place to put a TF figure.

[Soundwarp]

I'll send the In-Laws back to check

[griffin]

Garden City ToysRUs looked up on the computer system earlier in the week that all the Combiner Kreons appear to be out to stores now (they were showing none at the Warehouse apparently, because I wanted to order the newest ones in). Since their system said that Garden City had none coming, but Aspley had about 5 (in total) and Gold Coast had 16 in total... I had to go down to the Gold Coast today.
Sure enough the Gold Coast ToysRUs had six of each Kreo Menasor and Computron for $17 each (plus 1 or 2 Superion & Devastator), and about 4 of the Custom Kreo as well.
I bought a pair for me and Ravagecat, and got a third pair for anyone else in Brisbane who wants them but can't get all the way to the Coast. (PM me if interested) (sold)

I wanted to report on this earlier, but after the last couple sightings of mine resulted in sudden clearing out of those stores (of BotShots), I didn't want to risk it before I went all the way down there and back.

There are still three of each of Menasor and Computron at the Gold Coast, and by the sounds of it, maybe a couple at Aspley... but it sounds like that is all we can expect for SE QLD.
(the SEQ store with the most sales traffic, was the one that didn't end up getting any at all)

Between Pacific Fair and Australia Fair, there wasn't really anything to report... except maybe the last batch of BH Legions were at TRU ($8) and Coles ($7) at Pacific Fair.

[griffin]

BY THE WAY.....

The Gold Coast ToysRUs store is closing down in July.

The Pacific Fair is being renovated (they look to be demolishing part or all of the outdoor part, probably to expand the multi-storey complex into that area just to fit in more retailers per square meter of land), and that 2-storey section is being demolished as well... so maybe the new complex was not able to incorporate the existing building.
The staff-member I was talking to said that they were offered temporary locations, but none were big enough for them, so they decided to close down when the lease ran out, and the stock will be transferred to other stores (probably Aspley and Garden City). They may return to the Gold Coast again, but not in the foreseeable future (according to the staffer... but I might ask Head Office if they have any plans to re-open somewhere on the Gold Coast).


Target is underneath TRU, so I imagine that they would be closing down as well... but Target are not as rare as TRU in SE QLD, so it isn't as great a loss.
This will leave just the two Brisbane stores now, to cater to the 3 million people in the SE corner of the state... making limited edition figures even more difficult to fight over. :(

I know that we are still better off than those in regions or even states that don't even have a TRU anywhere near them, but it is unusually low ratio in this third-largest population cluster in Australia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Australia_by_population)...
(Greater) Sydney (4.4 million) has 10 stores = 1 per 440,000 people
(Greater) Melbourne (4.2 million) has 6 stores = 1 per 700,000 people
Brisbane (2.2 million) has 2 stores = 1 per 1,100,000 people
Perth (1.9 million) has 4 stores = 1 per 475,000 people
Adelaide (1.3 million) has 3 stores = 1 per 433,000 people
Gold Coast (0.6 million) has 1 store (closing soon) = 1 per 600,000 people
Canberra (0.4 million) has 2 stores = 1 per 200,000 people
Newcastle (0.4 million) has 1 store = 1 per 400,000 people
Central Coast (0.3 million) has 1 store = 1 per 300,000 people
Wollongong (0.3 million has 1 store = 1 per 300,000 people
Geelong (0.2 million) has 1 store = 1 per 200,000 people
Townsville (0.2 million) has 1 store = 1 per 200,000 people
Cairns (0.15 million) has 1 store = 1 per 150,000 people
Mackay (0.08 million) had 1 store (burnt down, might return) = 1 per 80,000 people


That's all 35 existing stores (if Mackay comes back), and Brisbane is 2-3 times the ratio of most other locations, with Melbourne being next worst with stores per capita.
(it'd be nice to have one in Hobart, Darwin and Sunshine Coast as well... to cover the 15 largest population centres here, and the two states/territories that don't have any)

(I get distracted by numbers way too easily... :o )

[Caffinetron]

There used to be a TRU on the Sunshine Coast. It was in the external shopping Village on Plaza Pde that has Camera House and Woolworths in Maroochydore. That was sometime ago though. And when you walked in there tumbleweeds would roll across the aisles. It would be good to have one back here but i just don't think the demand is there. There are only 3 toy stores on the Sunshine Coast and if you look at their stock and the turnover of money and the stock, it shows that families tend to shop in the variety store toy aisles due to the ease of "shopping all under the one roof" and the price of their stock compared to toy stores.
Unfortunately TRU do get the exclusive toys etc, but the price they charge for the common figure you may as well put a store in the airport terminal or cinema foyer.

[griffin]

Wow... so we are coming down to half of what it was when they first started up in QLD in the mid 90s.
We lost Indooroopilly and Sunshine Coast... possibly Mackay, and then the Gold Coast store closes in July. It leaves us with 4 of the original 8 in QLD.

If they keep contracting (stores have closed in other states in recent years), there must be something wrong with their retail model. (aside from the high prices)

[Zommael]

Big W at Stocklands Rocky has the new movie Prime in vast quantities. I haven't decided yet whether to pick it up or not.

[blade prime]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone knows if any targets around south side still sell triple changer constructobots bumblebee? I couldn't find him at city/carindale/mt gravatt. Thanks in advance!

[autocon88]

Myer sunshine coast has the horrible aoe first edition primes, the Gaia unicron\prime combo, and one overpriced metroplex. They also have a really really cool lifesize Lego Darth Vader that u have to see.

[Pig's_A_King]

Capalaba Target has him and so does Toyworld Capalaba

[reillyd]

Big W Runaway Bay has restocked TF Prime Voyager Starscream, bulkhead and Legion Commanders Ultra Magnus, dread wing wave

[Ravagecat]

Question about the $8 bot shots 3 packs at Big w. Been to 2 on the Southside of Brisbane (calamvale and kuraby) and both had the bumblebee and cliffjumper sets, but according to omegametro wa looks to have gotten the kup set. So typical :mad:
Any one seen the kup set any where in Brisbane??

[Cassa]

Nambour Big W had a Metroplex on the shelf when I was there last. Would have snagged it if I hadn't gotten one on eBay the other day. >_<

[reillyd]

Two first Edition OP @ $68 in Big W Runaway Bay

[Bowser The Second]

My mum said that she saw TF4 Strafe and Hound Power Attakers for $25 at Big W, Runaway Bay.

[reillyd]

My mum said that she saw TF4 Strafe and Hound Power Attakers for $25 at Big W, Runaway Bay.

Tell you're Mum she's awesome. Just picked up Hound and Strafe, they have 1x Hound and Strafe remaining, 2x Bumblebee and 2x Crosshairs.

I thought they were actually deluxes until they scanned in as Power Battlers, because they're about the right size. I was able to transform each within 1 minute or so of fiddling around. These are going to be so great for kids, and add a lot of play value. Collectors may want to skip them, but if you're jonesing for a Dinobot Strafe is actually kinda nice.

Also noticed that the box art in the bottom left of the box is anime style. I wonder if its taken from the new cartoon? I noticed Hound is chewing a cigar (or maybe its a bullet? If so , he's not too bright!) like Kup.

[Zommael]

Saw the Power Attackers at Big W Rocky today. They had Strafe, Hound, Bumblebee and Crosshairs. The sculpting on them, especially Hound, looked pretty cool, but the transformation and articulation were lacking. I'll wait for the Generations. Strafe looked like the best one.

[reillyd]

Target Runaway Bay has the 1-Step Change bots, Optimus, Grimlock, and Drift. The shelf ticket said beast hunters deluxe $20, so no new pricing info, but my Grims came out at $22.

They also had what I first thought were the titans figures (non-transformable), but were actually the flip'n'change versions of Optimus and Grimlock, so I passed. I'm going to hold out for a voyager or the TRU Evolution 2-packs of Grims.

[Jr Prime]

Kmart loganholme has evasion prime and grimlock voyagers and aoe wave 1 deluxes (scorn, slug, crosshairs & BB) on shelves now. Was still 2 each if the voyagers and a heap of deluxes there this afternoon.

[Steve90]

Kmart Sunnybank has the AOE line in:

Construct-bots 20
Legends AOE -20
Voyager grimlock and optimus 50

[Holdobot]

Kmart loganholme has evasion prime and grimlock voyagers and aoe wave 1 deluxes (scorn, slug, crosshairs & BB) on shelves now. Was still 2 each if the voyagers and a heap of deluxes there this afternoon.

Thanks for the heads up mate, got there as they opened this morning. Picked up Grimlock and Scorn. Still 2 Evasion Optimus and one Grimlock, and bucket loads of Deluxe and Simplified. Also there is the Grimlock and Slag construct-bots.

[Jr Prime]

Big w Mt ommaney has 2 each of soundwave, deadend and knock out deluxes And one of those awful Arachnids for $10 each.

[iamirondude]

townsville toyworld has the full range of AoE but geez i'm not paying 34 for a deluxe tf.

[DELTAprime]

i'm not paying 34 for a deluxe tf.

WTF:confused: How did they arrive at that rip off price?

[iamirondude]

don't know but judging by the size of the leader class, i still don't know how they can price it at 100 when it is the size of a voyager class from the first 2 movies.

[griffin]

Toyworld, TRU and Myer have high-end prices. Kmart and BigW have low-end prices. Target are middle to high-end.

[christalcase]

Sunnybank Hills Kmart has all of the AoE Deluxes, Voyagers, Titans and Flip n Change figures.

Calamvale Big W had the Dinobot Riders for $12 and Construct Bots Dinobots.

[Kapryiath]

anyone know of anywhere on the gold coast with metroplex left in stock?

[reillyd]

anyone know of anywhere on the gold coast with metroplex left in stock?

No I haven't seen him for some time. I'm regretting not buying boxed version myself for when he wears out

[Holdobot]

anyone know of anywhere on the gold coast with metroplex left in stock?

Saw one only a few days ago northern end of GC, will PM

[reillyd]

Nothing at TRU Pacific Fair, and all throughout the store are signs saying they are closing in July as the lease is up

[Tfiguy]

Lol if anyone is interested in grimlock vs bruticus platinum edition, you can travel all the way up to Cairns Nq TRU for a mere low $179... Is that how much it is everywhere else?

[Jr Prime]

Target river links has there AOE display up and stocked. Everything but the leader class toys.

[Holdobot]

Target Runaway Bay has AOE all out +

New Reveal the Shield Legends Bumblebee, Starscream, and Optimus.

I picked up Optimus and Starscream, these look like a great thing to go with Metroplex. Price was $8.00

The quickest way to get a picture up was to tweet and link

http://twitter.com/holdobot/status/466461039614500864/photo/1

[reillyd]

Target Runaway Bay has AOE all out +

New Reveal the Shield Legends Bumblebee, Starscream, and Optimus.

I picked up Optimus and Starscream, these look like a great thing to go with Metroplex. Price was $8.00

The quickest way to get a picture up was to tweet and link

http://twitter.com/holdobot/status/466461039614500864/photo/1

Nice way to show it, and to see these unexpected releases

[reillyd]

TRU online doesn't have any of their exclusives online, but in the ultimate sick joke, check out how their are selling their stock. your toy will be picked at random, and you can't select which one you are buying http://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers-age-of-extinction-power-attacker-assorted_1181150/#vwocamp

[Zommael]

TRU online doesn't have any of their exclusives online, but in the ultimate sick joke, check out how their are selling their stock. your toy will be picked at random, and you can't select which one you are buying http://www.toysrus.com.au/transformers-age-of-extinction-power-attacker-assorted_1181150/#vwocamp

I ranted about that in the TF venting thread a few weeks ago. They either don't give a **** about online retail, don't give a **** about consumers, don't want our money, or all three.

[Ravagecat]

Mr toys toyworld Springwood has AOE deluxe generations figures bumblebee, slug etc.
They were only $25 too which was a pleasant surprise considering some of our major chains are charging up wards of $29 :D

[Caffinetron]

Big W Kawana Waters has all the new Combiner Micro changers, First Ed Prime and the Quick punch etc novelty figures of AOE line. This was a couple of days ago and they were resetting the shelves so not sure if they have added anything.

[PhaseWave]

Brisbane CBD

Target - New Movie toys, deluxe Grimlock, one last Metroplex going for about $150 i believe

Big W - Also getting in new products, nothing of note though, new Micro changers

Toyworld - Nada

[Zommael]

Brisbane CBD

Target - New Movie toys, deluxe Grimlock, one last Metroplex going for about $150 i believe

Big W - Also getting in new products, nothing of note though, new Micro changers

Toyworld - Nada

:confused: I didn't think Grimlock was getting a deluxe?

[reillyd]

It might be easily confused with the one step changers, but there should be no deluxe Grimlock released, unless it's the store exclusive repaint of the Energon mold

[Holdobot]

Leader Bumblebee at Robina Town Centre Kmart. $89

http://twitter.com/holdobot/status/468234457875353600/photo/1

[Holdobot]

Two pack platinum voyager Optimus and Grimlock Myer Robina $129.

The chrome on Optimus looks surprisingly good up close.

http://twitter.com/holdobot/status/468241205654863872/photo/1

[griffin]

The set does look nice... but is it worth $129, since it is just two Voyagers that are normally $45-50 each.
(and chromed parts don't seem to be costing them much, as other figures have it and remain within the normal price-point)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/transformers/2014/aoex07.jpg

[PROVOST]

Spotted new AoE TF's @ K-Mart Kippa Ring today.

And also this @ Target Kippa Ring -


http://s28.postimg.org/e3abrn7el/IMG_6632.jpg (http://postimage.org/)





K Mart has Predaking for $39 but would likely price match.

[Defcon]

At Sunnybank Plaza Kmart, the first wave of AoE Deluxes are on the shelf at $29, including scorn, slug, bumblebee, and crosshairs. There are power battlers Hound and Strafe for $24. I swear Strafe looked so similar to the deluxe packaging, I got excited and almost thought it was the deluxe Strafe. Looks nice, when the deluxe shows up, I'm confident I will pick that one up.
Only 2 Voyager Optimus Primes, no Grimlocks. At $49 they are a bit much.

[Caffinetron]

Toyworld Kawana has the range of new AOE stuff, Evasion Prime and Grim, Leader class Prime and Grim and the voyagers. Voyagers were $24 (which is cheaper than Big W), Evasion and Prime Deluxe $49 and Leader class $89. Dino Riders and ConstructBots were also there. They have also restocked their FOC Generations.

[Krayt]

Toyworld Kawana has the range of new AOE stuff, Evasion Prime and Grim, Leader class Prime and Grim and the voyagers. Voyagers were $24 (which is cheaper than Big W), Evasion and Prime Deluxe $49 and Leader class $89. Dino Riders and ConstructBots were also there. They have also restocked their FOC Generations.


I think you swapped voyagers and deluxes mate

[DELTAprime]

I think you swapped voyagers and deluxes mate

It's so confusing as a long time TF collector to hear other toy lines like Power Rangers referring to Deluxe as their top of the line version. I imagine it's also hard as a new TF collector to think of Deluxe as being the standard size and having Voyager, Ultra, Super, Leader, Ultimate and Supreme all above Deluxe.

[reillyd]

It's so confusing as a long time TF collector to hear other toy lines like Power Rangers referring to Deluxe as their top of the line version. I imagine it's also hard as a new TF collector to think of Deluxe as being the standard size and having Voyager, Ultra, Super, Leader, Ultimate and Supreme all above Deluxe.

I bought Swoop thinking it was a Delluxe, only to find it was a quick changer.
Easy to get confused with similar sizes

[Omega Metro]

I bought Swoop thinking it was a Delluxe, only to find it was a quick changer.
Easy to get confused with similar sizes

They need different coloured packaging for each line. It is very confusing. I've noticed the Takara versions are the same also apart from the Takara logo.

[Caffinetron]

Yeah i probably did, sorry. I didn't take photos or write down what was on the shelves so i was only going off of my memory from 8 hours earlier in the day. I am in the same boat as OmegaMetro, reillyd and DELTAprime that all the packaging, the different sizes and names for classes are so darn confusing. No wonder we get so many shelf warmers. One thing i did learn from the sighting though was the lack of size on the Evasion Prime. I was really interested in this one (before seeing in person) as i thought judging by other members photos that he was a good size but when in hand i was let down so i put him back.

[Sinnertwin]

The set does look nice... but is it worth $129, since it is just two Voyagers that are normally $45-50 each.
(and chromed parts don't seem to be costing them much, as other figures have it and remain within the normal price-point)


Hopefully Myer will have a 20% off toy sale to coincide with the toy releases soon; $103 puts it into normal voyager price point territory. With such an obvious homage, you'd also think that they would apply the chrome to areas like the front bumper, grill, fuel tanks, tyres & smokestack/s



Spotted new AoE TF's @ K-Mart Kippa Ring today.

And also this @ Target Kippa Ring -

K Mart has Predaking for $39 but would likely price match.

It's unlikely that they will on an item that is marked for clearance. You can ask, but many retailers don't when another has the same item reduced to clear.

[Holdobot]

Hopefully Myer will have a 20% off toy sale to coincide with the toy releases soon; $103 puts it into normal voyager price point territory. With such an obvious homage, you'd also think that they would apply the chrome to areas like the front bumper, grill, fuel tanks, tyres & smokestack/s




It's unlikely that they will on an item that is marked for clearance. You can ask, but many retailers don't when another has the same item reduced to clear.

I should have taken a pick of the inside flap. From memory I t does look like the grill and bumpers, I cannot recall if the tanks and smokestacks were done. If I hadn't already got the Voyager Grimlock I would have gone for it! Also a thing to mention the blue areas on the upper arms are chrome, it looks a whole lot better than the blue!

[PhaseWave]

People rejoice! Found this beacon of light. $149 BOUGHT INSTANTLY
http://imgur.com/nCbxW0F,ld1KHyi,cGdlpbr#0

EDIT Found this, along with deluxe Grimlock and evasion mode Optimus at Brisbane Myers CBD

[jaydisc]

What is it?

[Sinnertwin]

People rejoice! Found this beacon of light. $149 BOUGHT INSTANTLY
http://imgur.com/nCbxW0F,ld1KHyi,cGdlpbr#0

EDIT Found this, along with deluxe Grimlock and evasion mode Optimus at Brisbane Myers CBD

Nice :cool:
I believe that's a first sighting for Aus
I'll hit my local Myer up this weekend if i have the chance or Parra on Sunday

[jaydisc]

Is it Hasbro MP-10?

[Sinnertwin]

Is it Hasbro MP-10?

Year Of The Horse Optimus Prime :)

[PhaseWave]

Is it Hasbro MP-10?

Same mold as MP 10, just no Roller

[Holdobot]

People rejoice! Found this beacon of light. $149 BOUGHT INSTANTLY
http://imgur.com/nCbxW0F,ld1KHyi,cGdlpbr#0

EDIT Found this, along with deluxe Grimlock and evasion mode Optimus at Brisbane Myers CBD

OMG!! I am so tempted, but after the announcement that they are doing reissue MP's including MP10 I may wait for that. But very tempted.

[Caffinetron]

Few sightings to report.
Target Sunshine Plaza has a couple of boxes of Kre-O mini figs wave 5 (Nightbeat, Trypticon etc), Kre-O customs (movie ones), Dino chase movie sets and other standard issue figures (deluxe and First Ed).
Myer has twin pack OP and Grim, and other standard issue releases. All priced about the same as standard retail.

One question though, I thought Kre-O was going to be exclusive to TRU?

[griffin]

Some of the bigger build sets might be, but the TRU thing was more for America.

[miles_prower]

Was at Target in Queen Street yesterday, they had Beast Fire Predakings for $29, there were 2 left for anyone wanting them.

[Jr Prime]

Aoe Leader class Bumble bee on the shelves at toyworld and kmart at Redbank. $89 at both.

Looks like a slight repaint of the dotm leader.

[reillyd]

Has anyone sighted Dinobot sparkers or Wave 2 on the Gold Coast area?
I don't have much free time at the moment to do a coast-wide toy hunt.

[Oberon Sexton]

Game Traders at Chermside Westfield have a couple Encore, statue and 3rd Party figures. Also, I'm sure YOTH Platinum MP-10 Optimus Prime is everywhere by now, but just to let you know, there's a tonne of them at Chermside Myer

*Sorry for bad picture quality*

http://oi59.tinypic.com/j8d084.jpg

[griffin]

Wave 2 Deluxes at ToysRUs Garden City (Slash, Strafe, Drift) (on sale for $24)
Wave 2 Construct-Bots Dinobots BigW (Slash, Scorn) ($19)
One-Step Mega Bumblebee at BigW ($68)
Three Kreo sets at TRU - Dinobot Chase ($15), Cell Block Breakout (on sale $24), Grimlock Street Attack (on sale $32).
No Kreo build-sets at BigW that I could find.

Looked like both stores had pretty much everything else from wave 1 (except Dino-Sparkers).


ToysRUs at Garden City had two cases of Kreo Microchangers, but I left with 2 full sets (for me and Ravagecat)... so there should be at least one full set left (at the front of the store).

BigW had a single empty case sitting on the shelf - if you want the "display case", grab it before a staffer throws it away.

TRU are slightly cheaper ($3.99 vs $4, saving a whole 12c if you buy a full set) so the BigW ones must have sold out by people assuming TRU would be more expensive.

[reillyd]

TRU Pacific Fair has the Wave 1 figures only, and chock full of them plus the Titans. Since it's only a month till store closure, I.m thinking they might not get Wave 2 unless they're out the back at loading. Grr.

[griffin]

Garden City TRU only has a single Slash and Strafe left of their Wave 2 Deluxes.
According to Christalcase, there were several of each when they opened this morning.

[Jr Prime]

Picked up the last slash from TRU garden city this morning, no other wave 2 deluxes left. Scanned up at $14.99. Not sure if that's the sale price or an error?

[reillyd]

Big W at Runaway bay is chock full of Wave 1 toys (Deluxe, Power battlers, no dino sparkers), and can't fit any more stock in the new end cap display. Be awhile I guess before it has new stock.

[griffin]

Sunnybank Woolies are still sitting on Beast Hunters CMDR Shockwave, Insecticon and Starscream (about $18).

[miles_prower]

Target at Buranda Village had FoC Voyager Soundwave for $39, and some wave 1 AoE figures.

[reillyd]

(no) sightings of Wave 2 AOE at Robina Big W and Kmart, all clogged with Wave 1's.

[Cassa]

Had a browse around Chermside westfield today, the Mr Toys seemed to have a restock, transformers were packed in tight, but couldn't see anything particularly new looking.

However, on the way out I did see this at the little kiosk remote control toy place. (Linked pic because it's huge (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SAz0a7n_8Z0/U5v7t8jDDYI/AAAAAAAAAsc/vEe6elNdIng/w1597-h829-no/2014+-+1) Two mechtech interchange superheroes! Bumblebee and Notptimus Prime There was another Bumblebee without the miniature figures, but didn't get a photo.

Also no price because no one was working there at the time.

[reillyd]

And not just any KO sighting either, the Ultimate Collectors Edition versions too.
I love that the Optimus says he has Methtech. Just say no, m'kaaaay?

[Cassa]

I know, I was rather impressed!

But but... It's so big! Got linked to a review of a nearly identical toy (http://jointjunkie.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/taikongzhans-dian-ying-ban-di-san.html) on another site, still want it.

[griffin]

Some pics of my nearby stores that had displays set up...

ToysRUs, with their usual front-of-the-store set-up, and their regular section.
http://ww.toycollectors.com.au/2014tru1.jpg
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http://ww.toycollectors.com.au/2014tru2.jpg
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http://ww.toycollectors.com.au/2014tru3.jpg


BigW with an entire mini-aisle display.
http://ww.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw1.jpg
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http://ww.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw2.jpg

And the three leaders at Kmart, showing the shiny small vs the big and boring. :p
http://ww.toycollectors.com.au/2014kmart1.jpg

[griffin]

Kmart at Hyperdome has the Wave 2 Voyagers (Hound & Galvatron).

Myer at Hyperdome was almost stripped of exclusives, with no Platinum 2-packs or First Editions, and just one YOTH Optimus and Gaia Unicron sets.

Also saw a number of places stocking Gen1 Kreo Customs instead of Movie Kreo Customs at a number of Coles, Woolies & a Toyworld. Just a pity that they weren't wave 2 Gen1, as they are hard to find globally.

Woolies Hyperdome did have some of that third wave of BotShots that didn't show up in America, but since one didn't scan and one had a discount label on it for $3.20, they put them all through for $3.20 (not sure why, as it wasn't even damaged).

[Zommael]

All the stores in Rocky have yet to restock. Hopefully wave 2 and the exclusives will make their way up the coast soon.

[Cassa]

Lawnton Toyworld/Mr Toys seems to have had a huge restock of Transformers, and if you want a legends class brown bumblebee, they have at least 15.

[Oberon Sexton]

Found these at Big W (Westfield Shopping Centre, North Lakes)

http://oi60.tinypic.com/2z6unn6.jpg

They're about Scout/large Legends class size.


P.S. I forgot to check the price...

[Omega Metro]

Found these at Big W (Westfield Shopping Centre, North Lakes)
They're about Scout/large Legends class size.
P.S. I forgot to check the price...

They are Commander size and they are $15.........$10 next week.;)

[reillyd]

Big W Runaway Bay now has a giant cardboard pallet with a giant Grimlock head at the front of it. His jaws are wide open, and spilling out of his mouth (literally, some on the floor) were the Movie Legion figures. They had the four figures, Optimus, Bumblebee, Stinger and Grimlock, scanning in at $5.00
The rest of the palette had Wave 1 quick changers (Optimus, Grimlock, but I didn't see any other characters).

Grimlock seemed in shorter supply, but I suspect parents/kids have been looking for him specifically ($5 is a lot cheaper than $40, or $90 for the leader class!)

This is located in the center isle of the store, and not in the main toy section.
Nothing new in the main toy section, so none of the new commanders or any wave 2 toys. its chockers and no room for them.

I was dubious about how Grimlock would work, but its actually a really good deco and nice to have one at legion size. Stinger works well too, and looks quite nice. I didn't pick up a bumblebee, but he did have a slightly different deco with brigher side windows.

[PhaseWave]

Toyworld - Stocking Wave 1 deluxes, Kreons and constructabots ,Evasion Optimus and Grimlock, Leader class Bumblebee and prime (yuck) as well as Leader Class Grimlock (pretty much THE Grimlock to get if you're going for the movie figures)

Myers - Same products as Toyworld, only 3 YOTH Optimus Prime left, get them while they're on special! $120

Target - Looks like they're original display area has been reduced to a small section in among everything, Starscream Constructa-bot reduced to $12

Big W - now stocking Beast Hunters- Predacon Rising two pack, AOE Legions (pretty disappointing) and seemed to have the whole range of Dino-constructa-bots, even the huge Dino-Fire Grimlock who looked pretty darn impressive. They're also stocking all the wave 1 leaders, Prime, Bee and Grim

[miles_prower]

Myers has 2 YotH Optimus Primes, I picked one up about 20 minutes after you posted, there was also the Grimlock and Optimus combo packs, and there was also 1 Gaia Unicron with Optimus Prime.

[Jr Prime]

Target Riverlinks has 4 of the Silver Knight Optimus and Grimlock 2 packs. Prime looks deluxe scale, Grimlock is a G1 repaint of the Foc voyager mould. $59.00

[Oberon Sexton]

Found Silver Knight Optimus Prime and FOC Grimlock 2 pack at North Lakes Target, so they're likely to be at every other Target now. Didn't take a photo, but this is what I'm talking about.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/transformers/2014/aoex17.jpg

[PhaseWave]

Target - had nothing really, just the remains of the AOE wave 1's

Kmart - dont know where they found them but there are two more sets of RUINITION, the wreckers re-paint of FOC bruticus, they're $19 a piece so the whole guy is gonna cost you $95, but worth it if you didnt get Bruticus or bash all the molds,

Other than that they also had wave 2 Voyagers Hound and Galvatron

[Jr Prime]

Found wave 2 Deluxes at Kmart today, Slash & Drift there however no sign of Strafe.

[Holdobot]

Kmart Helensvale Westfield, they have the Generations FOC Starscream, Ultra Magnus wave at front of shop for $15. Not really much else extra to report.

[reillyd]

Big W Runaway Bay had the evening toy sale, and I was surprised by how quickly leigon class figures and the pwoer battlers were going, even while I was in the store.

Legion Commanders are in stock for Optimus /Predaking (20x I counted) but
zero of the advertised pictured Bombshock and Shockwave. Maybe there's another case out the back, or its only one type per store...? If anyone sees them on the GC, would you mind letting me know which store?

Also sighted the two radio-controlled cars (Bumblebee and Lockdown). They look really cool, but there so large - you'd really need a big area to drive them around, or run them on the road. Kids might get a bang out of them though.
I think if it had been drift, I would have bought one.

[iamirondude]

generations whirl,roadbuster,twin twist and another 1 at kmart here in townsville. $15 each.. bargain

[Zommael]

Rocky:

K-Mart has FOC Whirl, and also pretty much all wave 3 generations figures. Couldn't see any other parts of the combiner. They also have two of Generations Drift, and one Strafe, neither of which I picked up because of broke.

Big W has the legions, Constructbots Grimlock, and all the random junk that's in the toy sale, but not much of real note.

Target has the Silver Knight 2-pack. I didn't really pay any attention to anything else because I was dashing to lay-by with it, but they did have more than one.

Hopefully K-Mart will restock their deluxes before the end of their toy sale (and after I get paid!).

[Oberon Sexton]

Strathpine Toyworld have a few FOC deluxes still available. I saw Starscream, Kickback, Cliffjumper, Ultra Magnus, Jazz and Optimus Prime. They've also got a couple PRID voyager Optimus Primes and have the all the usual AoE wave 1 stuff.

[reillyd]

BigW Robina has none of the advertised Pred. Rising Commanders, but I did see the Epic Robot Heroes Optimus, which scanned in as a TF4 product. I also spotted while roaming the non toy isles a Bumblebee tent product for the lil uns.

TRU Pacific Fair was almost bare, they've already started removing stock, most was bare. Depressing

[griffin]

Some store displays from the other day and before I went to America last week.

Target Springwood
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014tg1.jpg

Myer Hyperdome
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014myer3.jpg

Kmart Hyperdome
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014kmart2.jpg

Toyworld Hyperdome
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014tw1.jpg

Kmart Sunnybank
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014kmart3.jpg

BigW Garden City
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw3.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw4.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw5.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw6.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw7.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw8.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw9.jpg

At BigW, the three Nikko Remote Controlled vehicles (one convertible, two are just cars).
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/zz4b.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/zz4c.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/zz4d.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/zz4e.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/zz4f.jpg

The Rescue Bots Epic Optimus above, are huge... only a centimetre shorter than Metroplex.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/b905.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/b904.jpg

[reillyd]

Woolworths Petrol Station, Runaway Bay has the new mini trading card and figure sets, for $3.99 a piece. I took most of the G1, but plenty of prime and movie verse still left. I hope this means we will get gem in Woolies

[reillyd]

All three Big W stores are lacking the Shockwave/Hardshell repaints, and only Runaway Bay has any Predaking Rising. Big W Robina now has the little TF figure with collector cards, only movie verse and prime though, no bumblebees anywhere

[tinyJazz]

Bumblebee is in wave 2. Picked up the G1 Optimus and Ratchet from Big W Mt Ommaney yesterday, they still had the rest of series 1, from what I could see. $4

Target had heaps of deluxe Strafe, Slash and Drift in an AOE pallet.

Also, Coles had the G1 custom Kreons Optimus, Soundwave and Starscream.

[Ravagecat]

All three Big W stores are lacking the Shockwave/Hardshell repaints, and only Runaway Bay has any Predaking Rising. Big W Robina now has the little TF figure with collector cards, only movie verse and prime though, no bumblebees anywhere


Bumblebee is in wave 2. Picked up the G1 Optimus and Ratchet from Big W Mt Ommaney yesterday, they still had the rest of series 1, from what I could see. $4

Target had heaps of deluxe Strafe, Slash and Drift in an AOE pallet.

Also, Coles had the G1 custom Kreons Optimus, Soundwave and Starscream.

If you guys are looking for another source for the 30th anniversary mini figures I got some from the reject shop at springwood and other RS stores may also have them ($4 each) I think Griffin also mentioned to me that TRU have them too.

@reillyd: there are 30 of those mini figures, 15 for each wave (10 G1, 10 Prime & 10 Movieverse) across two waves. There is a brochure in the packs showing both waves.

[reillyd]

Thank you for the tip Ravagecat. Thought they might have been cleared out before I got to them ;)

[PROVOST]

Seen @ Woolworths northside Brisbane -


http://s7.postimg.org/ncipt15rf/IMG_7043.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/d2gatsfvr/full/)

http://s7.postimg.org/gxjowcz1n/IMG_7044.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/ur81lermv/full/)

[reillyd]

Target Runaway Bay has a whole lot of Silver Knight Optimus repaints (Titan, flip and change, construct a bots) as well as the Voyager Grimlock 2-pack

[Zommael]

Target Rocky are gearing up for toy sale, and have a very large quantity of TFs. Nothing that hasn't been seen elsewhere, but plenty of everything from the looks of things, including Wave 2 AOE Generations figures. They also have some interesting non-TF toys such as Marvel Legends Amazing Spider-Man 2 and the Power Rangers Super Megaforce Legendary Megazord. Will be interesting to see if and what get discounts once toy sale actually starts on the 23rd.

[PhaseWave]

I was trolling through Toys "R" Us at Garden City Westfield in Brisbane and lo and behold, what do i see, TRU Exclusive Hasbro MP Prowl! they're selling for $100 and i would have snatched him straight away if i didnt already have Takaras version. So that got me thinking, GRIMLOCK is on the way! i asked "The Guy" and he said they're indeed on their way and you can sign up to be notified as soon as they have them in stock, cant wait!

[Caffinetron]

I just tried phoning the closest for me (Aspley) and the guy from the figures dept said that "yes they are in the system but not on the shelves and he can't put my name down as they may not get them. It is a false hope exercise". Going to keep a close ear to the ground that's for sure as i really want a Grimlock. I already have a Prowl in TakTomy.

[griffin]

Kmart Sunnybank's visual merchandising display at the front of the store...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/b961.jpg

Almost completely stripped bare, with no interest from Kmart to put other Transformers toys in it... as this store at least (could be Kmart policy) aren't interested in touching Third Party displays, even though it could benefit their bottom line by selling stock that would otherwise just sit in the back of the store in the toy section.

Since they have Transformers toys in THREE different sections of the store at the moment, with the other two sections being “hidden” in the extremities of the store’s corners, I went to the Service Counter and asked them, why are they wasting the Visual Display that is at the front of the store? Why not benefit from it by getting one of their staff to just spend 5 minutes to grab some Transformers toys in the other two sections, just to keep it filled.
I was being polite and genuinely helpful with the suggestion, but the lady gave me attitude as though she was really unimpressed that a customer was telling her how to run the store. So I sent a message (and the photo) to Kmart Head Office and to Hasbro, because the stores need to keep these Visual Merchandising displays stocked and selling product if they want to make money. Even if the Visual Displays are the responsibility of a third party company to set up and dismantle, what is Kmart thinking for wasting an asset like that, when it is clearly making them more money on toy products that otherwise don’t move where they are currently located at the back of the store. (sure, if the products in display sell out it is a success already, but why waste a themed display if there is more of that themed stock in the store that needs the extra help)

As I was there for a few minutes and then took that photo, people kept stopping to look at the display, or their eyes were drawn to it as they walked past (it is right near the entrance of the store), but with half the display empty... what a waste – for both Kmart (who sell less stock, so aren’t even taking this free(?) display-stand seriously), and Hasbro (because it is the one time in the year you get regular people forced to look at your product, who otherwise won’t make the trip to the toy section at the back of the store).

All that from just wanting to get the artwork scene at the top of the display when they are finished with it (as it just gets trashed)... which she said they were not responsible for it and couldn't help me chase up the people who were.

[Sinnertwin]

^That's embarrasing, made even worse by the fact that it only has 3 facings & would take a staff member 2 minutes to fill that up -which they should be doing, not the Hasbro rep as it isn't to date, a permanent fixture.
Once those stands get delivered to stores it's their responsibility to maintain, packaway or discard, once the promo has finished or notified otherwise.

[reillyd]

Big W Robina seems to have gotten a few more Metroplexes, scanning in at 148.
They also were restocked with 1 step changers, including Slash, Hound and Lockdown

[miles_prower]

That display had a few fall of cybertron figures last week, grabbed a Ultra Magnus and Sideswipe, there was also a Starscream, all going for $15, so not sure if any are left there, but it was pretty bare which was a shame.

[Facepunches]

Hey guys, I've been chasing 'round town trying to get my hands on a 30th Anniversary minifigure G1 Starscream. I know TRU, Big W and the Reject Shop have some figures in stock but it seems they get plundered pretty quickly. Anyone had any sightings at other stores? Ebay has a few listings...but $15 shipping on something no bigger than a postage stamps seems a bit much.

[Stug]

Was surprised to see at Coles Aspley today Series 3 Kreo Microchangers; I know they're old but if anyone is still chasing them I would guess there were 2 or 3 boxes on the pegs as it was packed with 4 rows of packets. I managed to get a replacement Long Haul for my existing one that was missing 2 pieces... though that didn't quite pan out, as I'll post in another thread! :rolleyes:

[Caffinetron]

Hey guys, I've been chasing 'round town trying to get my hands on a 30th Anniversary minifigure G1 Starscream. I know TRU, Big W and the Reject Shop have some figures in stock but it seems they get plundered pretty quickly. Anyone had any sightings at other stores? Ebay has a few listings...but $15 shipping on something no bigger than a postage stamps seems a bit much.

I saw one yesterday at Big W Kawana. I'll head back there tomorrow and pick him up if you don't find one by then if you like.

[Facepunches]

I saw one yesterday at Big W Kawana. I'll head back there tomorrow and pick him up if you don't find one by then if you like.

Thanks for the offer Caffinetron, I have a couple more Big Ws I will hit up today and will let you know how I go. Again, I appreciate the offer.

[Facepunches]

To use a phrase from Metal Slug... "MISSION COMPLETE". I managed to dig up a 30th Anniversary G1 Starscream from a Reject Shop on the northside. So much happiness in such a little package. Thanks again for the offer Caffinetron – my micro G1 collection is complete! :)

[Caffinetron]

To use a phrase from Metal Slug... "MISSION COMPLETE". I managed to dig up a 30th Anniversary G1 Starscream from a Reject Shop on the northside. So much happiness in such a little package. Thanks again for the offer Caffinetron – my micro G1 collection is complete! :)

No problemo!

[griffin]

Kmart Sunnybank's visual merchandising display at the front of the store...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/b961.jpg

Almost completely stripped bare, with no interest from Kmart to put other Transformers toys in it... as this store at least (could be Kmart policy) aren't interested in touching Third Party displays, even though it could benefit their bottom line by selling stock that would otherwise just sit in the back of the store in the toy section.

Since they have Transformers toys in THREE different sections of the store at the moment, with the other two sections being “hidden” in the extremities of the store’s corners, I went to the Service Counter and asked them, why are they wasting the Visual Display that is at the front of the store? Why not benefit from it by getting one of their staff to just spend 5 minutes to grab some Transformers toys in the other two sections, just to keep it filled.
I was being polite and genuinely helpful with the suggestion, but the lady gave me attitude as though she was really unimpressed that a customer was telling her how to run the store. So I sent a message (and the photo) to Kmart Head Office and to Hasbro, because the stores need to keep these Visual Merchandising displays stocked and selling product if they want to make money. Even if the Visual Displays are the responsibility of a third party company to set up and dismantle, what is Kmart thinking for wasting an asset like that, when it is clearly making them more money on toy products that otherwise don’t move where they are currently located at the back of the store. (sure, if the products in display sell out it is a success already, but why waste a themed display if there is more of that themed stock in the store that needs the extra help)

As I was there for a few minutes and then took that photo, people kept stopping to look at the display, or their eyes were drawn to it as they walked past (it is right near the entrance of the store), but with half the display empty... what a waste – for both Kmart (who sell less stock, so aren’t even taking this free(?) display-stand seriously), and Hasbro (because it is the one time in the year you get regular people forced to look at your product, who otherwise won’t make the trip to the toy section at the back of the store).

All that from just wanting to get the artwork scene at the top of the display when they are finished with it (as it just gets trashed)... which she said they were not responsible for it and couldn't help me chase up the people who were.

I think someone at the store must have gotten a verbal spanking from head office, as I got a phonecall this afternoon from one of the store managers, and he didn't sound happy. He started off by wanting to know when the photo was taken, so that he could defensively say that the display had been removed at the end of the day, so it was okay to be neglected for at least a whole day.
I said to him that it wasn't just looking like that on that last day, and shouldn't have been left like that even for half a day. So he then went on to say that him and the 5 managers wouldn't have left it looking like that for a whole day, let alone several... but since it's my nearby store, I had been in there a few times during the two weeks it was up, and it was never restocked with anything that wasn't in there on the first day. Once the DLX Generations sold out or the One-Steps were almost all gone, nothing was put in their place. And there were no permanent shelf-tags there, so anything with a "Transformers" logo could go in there... even the pencil cases and other merchandise that won't move for six months.
The weekend before, it was already a mess, with many slots already down to just one or two items on the sides. You can even see in the photo, that they put a pile of blue Kmart baskets next to the other side, to hide the empty slots that faced the entrance of the store, so that they didn't have to put any effort into finding something to put in there.
He also claimed that they don't remove toys from their "primary" section (the toy department) just to fill a temporary display... but they had an over-supply of Power Battlers and Rescue Bots in the toy department, and they also had heaps of Titans and Hero Mashers in the seasonal section that they could have easily grabbed a half dozen as well, just to put at least one item in each slot of the more visual, high-traffic eyesore of an empty display case at the front of the store. (instead of trying to hide it behind blue Kmart baskets)
How difficult is it to grab 6 items from the Seasonal section, and stick them in the empty slots, just to give people something to think about buying, that they otherwise probably wouldn't have even known existed because they were already past the Seasonal aisle that had Transformers toys.
And how difficult is it for their staff, who I see walk past it every few seconds of the day, to straighten up what is currently in the display. That mess wasn't just done that morning (I was there an hour after it opened), and even if it was, do you leave something that messy at the front of the store if staff are constantly walking past all day long?

And what bugs me a little is that Head Office didn't respond to my email at all, but they were more than happy to pass on my phone number to the Sunnybank store so that some stranger calls me up claiming to be a store Managers, and give me a rather hostile phone call... who couldn't hang up fast enough after justifying procedures that were either flawed, or didn't obviously even happen.
(I do feel bad for managers who have their hands tied by corporate policy, but to have one calling me to berate my constructive criticism AND suggestions, was disappointing)

[Sinnertwin]

What's worse is that it's at the front of the store & it's a given that if it's empty, you fill it. & that whole spiel about 5 Managers.., pfft.
As far passing on the numbers, that's something they've implemented so that the store you had the experience with can resolve the issue personally. The fact that you've got photographic evidence now means H/O is fully aware & the store doesn't have a leg to stand on.

[AJ_Prime]

The local Kmart near me has a display near the front of the store that looks similar to that. Except this one only has a few of the slots of one (out of four) sides of the display partially filled. It hasn't been like that for only one day either.

It is sad, considering how much AoE stock they purchased, that they haven't refilled the display yet. It's their loss I guess, especially considering that NOW is the time to have them constantly packed full in their prime (see what I did there? :p) location during the first few weeks of the movie release.

If they leave it too long, the hype will die down shortly and they'll have bucket loads of shelf-warming product that they'll have to try and sell at a discount in 6 months time.

Madness....

[Zommael]

It is exactly the same in K-MaRT Rocky (which as far as I can tell never even got the new Generations FOC deluxes in). It's a shame that K-Mart seem so utterly devoted to not doing any work at all to promote the franchise.

[Deonasis]

And what bugs me a little is that Head Office didn't respond to my email at all, but they were more than happy to pass on my phone number to the Sunnybank store so that some stranger calls me up claiming to be a store Managers, and give me a rather hostile phone call... who couldn't hang up fast enough after justifying procedures that were either flawed, or didn't obviously even happen.
(I do feel bad for managers who have their hands tied by corporate policy, but to have one calling me to berate my constructive criticism AND suggestions, was disappointing)That response from the local store member is appalling! You did not send them your contact details so they can be forwarded to a hostile staff member who then attempts to discredit you. Seriously. I am sure BTT can pen a great letter back to Head Office about the poor handling of this by both the Head Office and local staff.

[Oberon Sexton]

Aspley Toys R Us has a few wave 2 AoE deluxes, and Grimlock and Slug AoE evolution-packs. Also, if you're looking for over priced Hasbro Masterpieces, they have a few Prowls available.

[Caffinetron]

Aspley Toys R Us has a few wave 2 AoE deluxes, and Grimlock and Slug AoE evolution-packs. Also, if you're looking for over priced Hasbro Masterpieces, they have a few Prowls available.

Did you ask them about the MP Grimlock at all?

[Oberon Sexton]

Did you ask them about the MP Grimlock at all?

Sorry no. I was just wasting a bit of time there before I needed to do something, so I was basically 'in then out'.

[octopunchshotfisrt]

I'm not sure this is significant or not, but at big W in Carindale I recently noticed a little cyberverse-esque retool of that BH rippersnapper mold to look like Grimlock, and Voyager Galvatron among other things...


So yeah, if you're nearby have a look.

[reillyd]

I'm not sure this is significant or not, but at big W in Carindale I recently noticed a little cyberverse-esque retool of that BH rippersnapper mold to look like Grimlock, and Voyager Galvatron among other things...


So yeah, if you're nearby have a look.

All sightings are important!

Glad to see voyagers appearing in BigW. I'm waiting on mine to get in Hound and Galvatron

[miles_prower]

Voyager Galvatron and Hound were at Kmart Sunnybank Plaza for $49

[Mr_K]

Was at Garden City Mt. Gravatt today and on the lower level - kinda opposite Jay Jay's - there is a little novelty store. In there I found some very interesting items (didn't buy any):

- Beast Machines Cheetor (Voyager class) $40 boxed
- Beast Machines Deluxe (random flying bird thing) $30 carded
- Beast Machines Scout (about 5 different ones) $20 each carded
- ROTF deluxe TFs (cannot remember the price) about 4 different ones, carded
- Takara Disney Mickey Mouse Optimus Prime B&W transformer $20 boxed

The Mickey Mouse one may have been a knock-off given the price and the fact they sell knock-off DC lego mini-figs - but the box was very convincing.

Jay Jay's also had 2 mens Transformer comic-style shirts at 2 for $40

[miles_prower]

Was at Garden City Mt. Gravatt today and on the lower level - kinda opposite Jay Jay's - there is a little novelty store. In there I found some very interesting items (didn't buy any):

- Beast Machines Cheetor (Voyager class) $40 boxed
- Beast Machines Deluxe (random flying bird thing) $30 carded
- Beast Machines Scout (about 5 different ones) $20 each carded
- ROTF deluxe TFs (cannot remember the price) about 4 different ones, carded
- Takara Disney Mickey Mouse Optimus Prime B&W transformer $20 boxed

The Mickey Mouse one may have been a knock-off given the price and the fact they sell knock-off DC lego mini-figs - but the box was very convincing.

Jay Jay's also had 2 mens Transformer comic-style shirts at 2 for $40

Just wanted to update this for ya, the ROTF figures were $50, no idea where they got that price, and they also had:

Universe 1 Rodimus Prime - $80 O.O
Universe Megatron (Nerf gun) - $70
No idea where they were getting these prices from, would've grabbed Rodimus, but way to expensive

[Akky82]

Old news: last weekend kmart toombul had 1 of each ruination left except whirl (i bought one of each, except whirl...), kmart toowong had 2 of each, but i bought one whirl. However they for my nephew and my sister in law knew i was buying them but she still got them herself, so yesterday i returned full set of 5 to aspley kmart, were back out on shelves by 5pm.

Gametraders chermide still had reissue irongide, ratchet, skylynx, but also now:

Hasbro reissue skids $89
Hasbro reissue sideswipe $80
Takara reissue skids (not book style) $75
Reissue ultra magnus (didnt check jap/eng) $? Think 150
Reissue dirge (didnt check jap/end just drooling over tracks pics in cover) $79
MP Smokescreen ) $124?

Edit: maybe magnus and smokescreen prices switched

[Zippo]

Toys R Us Aspley has Then and Now Bumblebee, along with a restock of Then and Now Strafe and Slug. Also 3 Mp Prowls on the shelf.

[griffin]

Evolutions Slug, Strafe and Grimlock at Garden City TRU, but no Bumblebee. (yet?)

[tinyJazz]

Is that the BW mold strafe or the AOE with minicon?

[Sinnertwin]

Is that the BW mold strafe or the AOE with minicon?

The then & now is the movie version with the DoTM classics minicon, while BWN Guiledart is packed with the RoTF Legends Sideways (Stinger).

Edit :confused: Terrorsaur as Dinobot Strafe with Legends Bumblebee, that's the other BW pack. It's been a long day.

[tinyJazz]

The then & now is the movie version with the DoTM classics minicon, while BWN Guiledart is packed with the RoTF Legends Sideways (Stinger).

Edit :confused: Terrorsaur as Dinobot Strafe with Legends Bumblebee, that's the other BW pack. It's been a long day.

Thanks dude. Yeah, the blue Terrorsaur repaint is the one I'm after. :D Sorry, I didn't really explain that very well. I think it's a walmart exclusive in the US, but I forget if the pack has a special assortment name.

[griffin]

There were also two MP Prowls at Garden City, and lots of the Evolution Grimlock packs. (and I mean LOTS... at both TFs sections of the store, plus two overstock shelves)


Thanks dude. Yeah, the blue Terrorsaur repaint is the one I'm after. :D Sorry, I didn't really explain that very well. I think it's a walmart exclusive in the US, but I forget if the pack has a special assortment name.

Walmart got Stinger toys as an exclusive (which included some non-Stinger packs to make up assortments of same-sized products), and some are showing up here at BigW... while US Target got Silver Knight Optimus toys as an exclusive, which are also showing up at our Target stores (unrelated companies, but if they have the Target exclusive sticker on them, it makes it easier for Hasbro Australia).

The second half of this page (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=18543) has images of most of the different Store Exclusives... but will be re-sorted later to their release-month pages. I should do up a new page of just store exclusive images, since there are so many now.
But for just the ones you mentioned...

Evolution Bumblebee (http://www.toycollectors.com.au/transformers/2014/aoex04.jpg)

Bumblebee with Strafe (http://www.toycollectors.com.au/transformers/2014/aoex12.jpg) (blue BW Terrorsaur - Walmart exclusive)

Bumblebee with Stinger and Strafe (http://www.toycollectors.com.au/transformers/2014/aoex15.jpg) (DLX Movie Strafe - supposed to be Walmart exclusive, but has TRU sticker on official images)

[christalcase]

TRU Aspley still had two Evolutions Bumblebee for $25 if anyone's after him.

[Mr_K]

Don't know if it's new or not but Myer at carindale had 2-3 platinum edition optimus and grimlock two packs. $130 each. Seems overly excessive for two voyagers. Optimus has some more chrome (yay?) And grimlock didn't look any different to me. Given the price of these, I wonder what the 5 pack is going to cost :S

[Omega Metro]

Don't know if it's new or not but Myer at carindale had 2-3 platinum edition optimus and grimlock two packs. $130 each. Seems overly excessive for two voyagers. Optimus has some more chrome (yay?) And grimlock didn't look any different to me. Given the price of these, I wonder what the 5 pack is going to cost :S

It's actually a nice set. Both have extra chrome than the poverty pack voyagers. All depends if you like chrome or not, which I do. I got this for $90 during the sale few months back.

[Mr_K]

Thanks for the clarification on the differences :)

It's cool to hear it's been here for a while, that we got it before the USA and that it was cheaper during the Myer toy sale - maybe it won't be too long before we do get the Transformers United set.

[Zommael]

Thanks for the clarification on the differences :)

It's cool to hear it's been here for a while, that we got it before the USA and that it was cheaper during the Myer toy sale - maybe it won't be too long before we do get the Transformers United set.

It'll be either later this month, or November, according to the schedule (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=19014)Griffin was provided with by Hasbro.

(I say either, because as you'll see from that link, we're supposed to be getting the dinobot five pack this month, but as we haven't even seen pictures of it yet, it seems likely that that is a mistake and the actual set we're expecting is the Autobot one)

[jaydisc]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10411979_885183848177095_721842167278738984_n.jpg? oh=13a63dd079f22f8828f6a96e4153a843&oe=543E3715&__gda__=1414997972_78726d2ed6db1ded7727124c64fdf04 4

[Zommael]

...fair enough, now we've seen a picture of it. :P

[tinyJazz]

A new store called Zing Pop Culture opened up in Indro at the start of the month. Predictably, half their stock is made up of funko pops.

Very light on the TF stuff. They had the three movie pops for $16, The Loyal Subjects 8" Optimus and Nemesis (didn't check the price but I'm guessing $40), the G1 comic pack with two mini figures for $26, and bizarrely, blind-bagged goldie international mini figures for $5. :/ Save a dollar, pick the one you want at TRU and Big W.

Also they're running a competition (https://www.facebook.com/ZingPopCultureAus/photos/a.304298573074450.1073741828.279476802223294/312204335617207/?type=1&theater) to win The Loyal Subjects Megatron surfboard. Basically, take a selfie with the board instore and upload to their facebook page. There's also something about including TLS figures in the shot for bonus entries. I guess take 'em along and ask the staff.

[Mr_K]

FWIW the Zing PopCulture stores are owned by EBGames

[Zommael]

Picked up Stomp and Chomp Grimlock at Toyworld Rocky today. The guy said they only got it in yesterday, but mine was the only one on the shelf. That may mean they have more in stock, however, if anyone is passing through and is interested. They also had the Constructbots big Grimlock and the usual stuff (the TF display was actually looking pretty health, for a change).

[Caffinetron]

EB Games at Nambour have the series 2 of Loyal Subjects at $15 ea. Although i think they are a box full of Sideswipes. 2 out of 2 for me. Bought 2 of them and got 2 Sideswipes. Needless to say i am pretty cheesed off. Good luck1

[griffin]

Yeah... random unfortunately doesn't mean a different figure every time, as my review of a master carton (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=19058) had twice as many semi-chase figures than regular figures, and no (regular) Thrust at all.
If you are ever down in Brisbane, I'd be willing to swap your Sideswipe for something else, as I'm not keeping these, but can't sell them (so will have a competition soon for them).

[Facepunches]

Griffin, you don't happen to need a third Shockwave do you? :P

[tinyJazz]

Garden City TRU had two MP Prowls (or grimlocks?? Red, white and black box with kanji) they're on the uppermost shelf, so you'll need a staff member to grab one for you.

No G1 goldie mini figures left, I could only find bumblebee. :/
Reject Shop has series 1 for $4 each.


Yeah... random unfortunately doesn't mean a different figure every time, as my review of a master carton (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=19058) had twice as many semi-chase figures than regular figures, and no (regular) Thrust at all.
If you are ever down in Brisbane, I'd be willing to swap your Sideswipe for something else, as I'm not keeping these, but can't sell them (so will have a competition soon for them).

Is the comp still going? because I made a thing :o

[taz030485]

Garden City TRU had two MP Prowls (or grimlocks?? Red, white and black box with kanji) they're on the uppermost shelf, so you'll need a staff member to grab one for you.
They are Prowls, I bought the one they had on the shelf on Friday.

[taz030485]

Sorry for double posting, but I just got a MP Grimlock from TRU Garden City. They found them in today's stock after I called earlier, should be 3 more left.

[Caffinetron]

If anyone finds one at the Aspley store please let me know as I phoned them earlier today after the post about Garden City went up and the "action figures" attendant said that he knew the one I was talking about and he said they were all sold out. I asked when they sold out and he said about a month and a half ago. Not sure I am positive he knows which one:confused: . I really would like a Grimlock.

[griffin]

Griffin, you don't happen to need a third Shockwave do you? :P

Which one are you wanting to swap yours with?
It doesn't matter too much what characters I get stuck with, as they will be free to others when I get around to it.



Is the comp still going? because I made a thing :o

I haven't thought one up yet. Been too busy with different things for it to get on the top of my todo list yet. :o


If anyone finds one at the Aspley store please let me know as I phoned them earlier today after the post about Garden City went up and the "action figures" attendant said that he knew the one I was talking about and he said they were all sold out. I asked when they sold out and he said about a month and a half ago. Not sure I am positive he knows which one:confused: . I really would like a Grimlock.

Try quoting the product numbers that were posted in the MP Grimlock News topic, as they can look it up on their computer without guessing which of the 20 different Grimlocks this year you are asking about.

[Facepunches]

Hey Caffine,

I spoke with Aspley once today and once yesterday and they said that it simply is not showing up in their system and that they do not take names to hold stock – I ended up going to Mt Gravatt to pick up mine (they let me put it on hold) and I believe they only had one more left – hope this helps.

[Akky82]

None left at mt gravatt... Have spent the last couple weeks wondering if i'd missed the boat on grimlock, since prowl been out for a while... guess i did in the end. Unless Aspley works out what's up...

Edit - Aspley has no grim, but has 9 prowl and 7 sunstorm. Standing here debating to get sunstorm or not... not a fan of the looks and wish the box was black like soundwave/acid instead of the white like prowl.

[griffin]

More Grimlocks should be coming in October, as a second chance for those who miss out this time.

[Oberon Sexton]

Are these MP Grimlocks the same batch as the US ones (with the really shotty waist joint)?

[christalcase]

TRU Garden City has 20+ MP Prowls at the front of the store ready for the sale next week ($100 -> $80) and two MP Sunstorm ($130).

[PhaseWave]

Picked up the last MP Sunstorm at TRU Garden City, make sure you ask! they where keeping one out the back just in case someone specifically wanted it

[Ravagecat]

Has anyone come across these two in the Brisbane area yet?

Age of Extinction Voyager Wave 3 - Slog & Autobot Drift

[Akky82]

Has anyone come across these two in the Brisbane area yet?

Age of Extinction Voyager Wave 3 - Slog & Autobot Drift

Slog is at Aspley TRU. Not sure about drift, didnt look cos im not into movie stuff sorry.

[griffin]

Saw this last week at The Reject Shop at Sunnybank, so are probably at other ones as well.
Botshots singles - $5 (only looked like the first of the three 2013 waves)
Botshots Launchers - $10 (includes Warpath - wave 2)
Animated temporary tattoos - $2
Goldie figurines - $4

http://toycollectors.com.au/2014reject1.jpg

http://toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/1408h.jpg

[Jetfire in the sky]

Hi North Queenslanders, don't know if this is up yet but MP Sunstorm has arrived at our TRU. $129.99 I saw seven in stock.

[griffin]

17 MP Prowls at Garden City. No Sunstorms.

[griffin]

Also at Garden City TRU - a single Voyager Drift... after I bought one and the only Slog for myself.
(I have three people asking me for Slog, so hopefully they restock before the sale ends on the 16th)

They also had 5 MP Grimlocks at 3pm, which they got in today, so other stores might be getting a second batch this week.
By 4pm there was only 2 left. (they must have had 6 or 8 in at the start of the day)
Half an hour later I bought the last one in case anyone local wanted one... before they all disappear.


Also - Toyworld.
I stumbled across a new Toyworld store on Kessels Road, near where the Department of Transport is located.
It's like right near where I live, and opened 3 months ago, but I didn't know about it.
I had a quick look inside hoping that they'd have stocked all new stuff, unlike most Toyworlds with stock that's 1-3 years old.
Unfortunately, it looks like they were just filled with stock transferred from other stores as there were TFs from DOTM, and nothing since wave 1 of AOE (which means no stock later than May). Not a good start for a new store that is a little out of the way of other stores, and will need to compete with a number of other toy options within a couple minutes drive (at Garden City and Sunnybank).
I did see that they had Kreon Combiners Menasor and Computron (the third wave that only appeared at TRU I think), for $17 each.

[Caffinetron]

Hey Griff, i've posted on the sales thread that you created about maybe taking the spare off your hands. Would be really keen. I will ring Aspley tomorrow morning though to check their stock as i am heading to Comic Con on saturday so will be down in the area.

[Ravagecat]

Also - Toyworld.
I stumbled across a new Toyworld store on Kessels Road, near where the Department of Transport is located.
It's like right near where I live, and opened 3 months ago, but I didn't know about it.
I had a quick look inside hoping that they'd have stocked all new stuff, unlike most Toyworlds with stock that's 1-3 years old.
Unfortunately, it looks like they were just filled with stock transferred from other stores as there were TFs from DOTM, and nothing since wave 1 of AOE (which means no stock later than May). Not a good start for a new store that is a little out of the way of other stores, and will need to compete with a number of other toy options within a couple minutes drive (at Garden City and Sunnybank).
I did see that they had Kreon Combiners Menasor and Computron (the third wave that only appeared at TRU I think), for $17 each.

This is the toyworld that used to be at Mt Gravatt on Logan rd (near Spotlight, jb hifi, good guys etc) They would of just moved the whole shop as is so hence the lack of new items ;)

[griffin]

Forgot to note that the Garden City TRU also had the Evolutions Bumblebee.
(I didn't get mine from there so it didn't click that it was a first sighting at that store for me.)


This is the toyworld that used to be at Mt Gravatt on Logan rd (near Spotlight, jb hifi, good guys etc) They would of just moved the whole shop as is so hence the lack of new items ;)

Did the one on Logan Road close down? And move?
I didn't know that. It's been a while since I went toyhunting, so didn't realise that one was gone. And when I asked the staff when they opened, they didn't mention anything about it being the Mt Gravatt store.
If they moved because of lack of business, they are doing worse at the new location. They'd be getting about the same exposure on a main road, but the store was empty when I was there at about 4pm.

[Facepunches]

Picked up a Soundwave Transformer Hero Masher from BigW Chermside tonight...Queensland has come to SA's party. Think there was one more left, there were also other wave 2 figures including Slag! GL!

[Ravagecat]

Did the one on Logan Road close down? And move?
I didn't know that. It's been a while since I went toyhunting, so didn't realise that one was gone. And when I asked the staff when they opened, they didn't mention anything about it being the Mt Gravatt store.
If they moved because of lack of business, they are doing worse at the new location. They'd be getting about the same exposure on a main road, but the store was empty when I was there at about 4pm.

They picked up and relocated from what I know. But not sure why. The way I found out was when I was at city farmers a few months ago (they'd just opened at Mt Gravatt next door to toyworld) and was inquiring about a pet product and the lady said they didn't have all their usual stock yet because they were waiting for toyworld to move out so they could expand into toyworlds floor space. I asked if she knew where toyworld was moving to and she mentioned she thought Sunnybank which matches up with your new toyworld sighting at MacGregor (close enough ;))...

[reillyd]

I went to Oz-Comiccon today, and was surprised to see stacks of Transformers gear. alternate a Worlds had stacks of Roadbuster and Tankor, while a new store called ToysNkdownundet.com.au had heaps of Encore releases, Mp Prowl and Smokescreen, Starscream etc. I guess they must be related to ToysNK but their website didn't have the same range as at the show.

Also saw a new toy store, Comicbookheroes.com.au that happened up at Aspley.
Shop 2, 1355 Gympie Road, Aspley. The flyer listed Transformers, but they didn't seem to have any for sale at the show.

[Kapryiath]

did i miss a memo is the toys r us in pac fair on the gold coast shut?

[Akky82]

did i miss a memo is the toys r us in pac fair on the gold coast shut?

Yep, due to all the renovation/expansion and I dont think they were offered lease renewal, or it was too $$$, but I think the former. Sad for GC guys.

[griffin]

did i miss a memo is the toys r us in pac fair on the gold coast shut?

Yes (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=409509&postcount=1787), yes (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=413873&postcount=1814), yes (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=418772&postcount=1853), and yes (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=423340&postcount=1881)... ;)

:p

[griffin]

On that thought, I rang up TRU head office and asked about the Gold Coast store, and it is looking more likely that they will NOT be coming back.
It's gone from a "likely yes" in April, to a "likely no" now. :(

Also, they verified that the Mackay store (burnt down by a 14 year old over a year ago), is NOT returning.

[griffin]

ToysRUs Garden City.
Got in another case of two MP Grimlocks today, but were gone within a couple hours again. Still no extra Sunstorms, but about a dozen Prowls are left at the front of the store (they started out with about 20 according to a sighting above by Christalcase).

This was a photo I took last Wednesday. NOTE - the MP Grimlocks are GONE.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014tru4.jpg

The main Transformers section was a massive MESS. Someone had pulled out all the toys from the bottom shelf and dumped them out onto the stock on the other shelves, and all over the floor.

This was a photo I took of the "new" Macgregor Toyworld store.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014tw2.jpg
.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014tw3.jpg


Also today, from BigW at Garden City...
They had the second wave of Hero Masher basics (Rodimus, Jetfire, Heatwave) and upgrades (Soundwave, Slug), but nothing else new since my May sale photos. :(
They had some of the First Edition Optimus toys that Paulbot noted in the Clearance thread, at a pretty decent $45. For a toy that is larger than a Leader toy, and easier to transform/play with, I recommend it.
For non toy items....
I looked around their book section for about 10 minutes, trying to find the Transformers 8-pack comic box, wondering what section they might have put it, and finally found it in an overflow section next to the Lifestyle books. They had about 8 of them for $24 - but when you scan one it suggests that its normal price is $35.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw10.jpg
I love the way the inner spine has the Transformers logo formed from the eight issues in a certain order. Very well done. (and lets you know before you buy it in the sealed packaging that you have all eight issues in there)
I was so impressed, it actually tipped me over the edge to buy one.

And for those wanting help to find it at their nearest BigW, this is the barcode because I couldn't find a shelf-tag to photograph...
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw11.jpg

And finally in their lighting department at the back of the store, they have a huge range of the novelty wall-lights (looks like the object is breaking through the wall, or has been smashed into it)... but only three Autobot wall lights. Boxes say there is a Decepticon light, but not sure if anyone has seen them here.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw12.jpg

[reillyd]

Thanks for the barcode Griffin, that's very thoughtful to put it up.

Runaway Big W has restocked on the newest wave of Hero Mashers.
I saw Jetfire, Rodimus, Autobot Heatwave and Soundwave, and in the larger size G1 Dinobot tingy (Snarl? Slag?). I picked up Jetfire, but noticed there's no allegiance symbol on his chest. Just in case it was a Decepticon becomes Autobot thing, I checked and Rodimus + Soundwave don't have emblems either.

Pegwarming on AOE Deluxes and Voyagers too, with no restocks.

[Zommael]

I picked up Voyager Slog from Big W Rocky today. He was the last one there but it at least suggests they have them in stock. For those nearer to a TRU it will be cheaper to buy him there; I only blew my load because I knew I'd have to get it back up from Canberra if I waited.

Had a speculative look for Jetfire in Toyworld, but no dice.

[Oberon Sexton]

one MP Sunstorm at Aspley TRU.

[Holdobot]

Down to 7 MP Prowls at Garden City after I caved in and grabbed one. Wasn't going to go for the cars but having a YOTH Prime with an empty trailer and a Mp Magnus on order, I think having at least one MP car is a must.

[Ravagecat]

Thanks for the thorough update for Garden City Griffin...saved me stopping on the way home yesterday :D:cool:

[Oberon Sexton]

My local Big W had Heatwave, Rodimus and Jetfire hero mashers, so i would think they should have them at all big w stores now.

[ILikeSoundwave]

Apparently the new wave of deluxes (Lockdown, Bumblebee and Hotshot) have been found by a tfw member in a Brisbane Target.

[Sinnertwin]

Apparently the new wave of deluxes (Lockdown, Bumblebee and Hotshot) have been found by a tfw member in a Brisbane Target.

Snarl should be in that wave also, which I'm presuming is Wave 3.

[Oberon Sexton]

Apparently the new wave of deluxes (Lockdown, Bumblebee and Hotshot) have been found by a tfw member in a Brisbane Target.

Is the BB the same thing as the BB in the evolution pack? Coz they've been at TRU for a while.

[Sinnertwin]

It's these guys

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/age-of-extinction-generations-deluxe-wave-3-new-images-180712/

[Oberon Sexton]

It's these guys

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/age-of-extinction-generations-deluxe-wave-3-new-images-180712/

Cheers. Also, before I forget, TRU Aspley has talking Beast Hunters weaponizer Bumblebees in stock. With talking action! That talks! No beeps and blips. Talks! (I liked TF Prime, but mute BB frustrated me)

Did I mention Bumblebee talks?

[aduthie1980]

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/201/7/5/bumblebee_talking_again_by_blurr19-d6eeh7x.jpg
Cheers. Also, before I forget, TRU Aspley has talking Beast Hunters weaponizer Bumblebees in stock. With talking action! That talks! No beeps and blips. Talks! (I liked TF Prime, but mute BB frustrated me)

Did I mention Bumblebee talks?

[griffin]

Apparently the new wave of deluxes (Lockdown, Bumblebee and Hotshot) have been found by a tfw member in a Brisbane Target.

Anyone here seen these yet, to verify that they are out in Australia?

We are already half way through September, and no new toys have been sighted this month (the last new sighting in the First Sightings topic was August 31st).
:(

[Caffinetron]

Breakout Battle pack at Myer Sunshine Plaza. $169.00 is the ticketed price. They had at least 6 of them. Looks nice in the box but that's too much to pay in my books.

[Ravagecat]

Anyone here seen these yet, to verify that they are out in Australia?

We are already half way through September, and no new toys have been sighted this month (the last new sighting in the First Sightings topic was August 31st).
:(

If any Target in Brisbane was bound to have the new wave of deluxes you'd expect the new Garden City Mt Gravatt one to, but alas they only had the first two waves in the deluxes. I did see one Ultra Drift and Slog there though ($49). I guess they just moved most of their old stock from Mt Gravatt Central before the %50 off storewide sale last week :rolleyes:

Also Kmart in the same centre (opened today too) had several Large Drift's and Slogs on their shelves :) (no new deluxes :() But some new Nick turtle figures - Slash, Rahzar, Squirrelanoid, Newtralizer.

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p498/ravagecat/20140918_164844_zps42c664a2.jpg (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/ravagecat/media/20140918_164844_zps42c664a2.jpg.html)

[griffin]

Garden City has opened up its new section, and I was surprised that a Target and Myer are moving in with the re-opened Kmart.
The Myer store won't be open until next month, but Kmart and Target were open today, which gives Garden City six out of seven major store-chain toy sources, which I think is about as good as we get in an Australian shopping centre.
(the seven being BigW, Kmart, Target, Toyworld, ToysRUs, Myer, DavidJones)

It would make for a great meet location, if they didn't have the paid parking now, which only gets you 3 hours free. (not really enough time for a decent meet-up... not that we have any interest for them in Brisbane anymore)

I was hoping to see all new waves of Transformers toys at Kmart and Target, but there was still a lot of wave 1 stock at both.
No new Deluxes at either store (Lockdown or later).

The Target store on the upper level of the new section looks rather small, and their toy section was tiny. This was their Transformers section.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014tg2.jpg

As noted above, Myer isn't open yet, but it will be a two-storey store in the new end of the Centre, so might have a decent toy section. No guarantee though, as David Jones is also two floors, but has a tiny toy section.
On the lower floor, the newly re-opened (and relocated) Kmart had a huge toy section. So large, it had two sections for Transformers toys.
This was at the front of the toysection...
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014kmart5.jpg

When I was first saw that in the store I was thinking they had a really bad selection, but then I had a walk around to see what the rest of the toy section was like, I found this aisle.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014kmart4.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014kmart6.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014kmart7.jpg

They had all six Voyagers, but at the regular price of $49.
The Rescue Bots Bumblebee Raptor, but not the Optimus T-rex for some reason.
Wave two of the One-Steps (Lockdown, Slash, Crosshairs, etc).
The latest wave of Rescue Bots 2-pack figurines, and the electronic AOE Titans.
Everything else looked to be wave one.

Checking out BigW, nothing had changed, other than most of the Clearance items were gone.
The $24 Gen1 comic book pack is now out the front of the book section on an aisle cap, instead of the hidden location they first started in.
And I found the Potato Heads by accident in the toddler section, while looking for something else.
The single packs and the 2-pack, but still no convertible packs. We may not have got them in Australia.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw13.jpg

And finally at ToysRUs.
Just like BigW, nothing new since last week. There is only one MP Prowl left, after starting out with 20. Still no sign of Sunstorm, and no Grimlocks while I was there.
Stomp & Chomp Grimlock on sale this week for $120.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014tru5.jpg

Still a TFPrime Voyager Bulkhead floating around.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014tru6.jpg

And the Kreons on sale - 3 for $10. They still have 2 & 1/2 cases of the first 2014 microchangers, so wont be getting in the second wave any time soon.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014tru7.jpg

A disappointing late-night shopping event... but was worth checking out the new, larger Garden City, for anyone else on this side of Brisbane to visit in the future.

[griffin]

Legends Strafe and Megatron found at Coles Sunnybank $7.
(Wave 1 was Optimus, Starscream, Bumblebee)

[Sinnertwin]

Legends Strafe and Megatron found at Coles Sunnybank $7.
(Wave 1 was Optimus, Starscream, Bumblebee)

Cool :cool:
Hopefully we'll see all three down here soon. They love those BH molds, don't they?

[griffin]

Got home with some pics up now.

As noted above, the second wave of Legends were found at Coles Sunnybank for $7.
At first glance I thought it was Hound because of the artwork, but a closer look it was a Megatron toy.
Megatron is almost identical to the Universe version from about 2009, even with the same camo pattern (the purple is slightly darker).
Strafe is a nice combination of blues... but for some funny reason, the instructions on the back of the card are for BW Terrorsaur from 1996. So is totally useless for this Beast Hunters toy.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014coles1.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014coles2.jpg

Sunnybank Kmart had several of the Rescue Bots raptor Bumblebee & T-rex Optimus toys for $19.
Also had the Voyager Drift and Slog, and One-step Lockdown.

[griffin]

Further research (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/953417-newly-released-upcoming-toys-hasbro-edition.html) has found that Grimlock was sighted with Strafe in the UK, but not Megatron.
Maybe all three are in the wave and Grimlock was already gone before I saw these.
We'll see what other people find in the next few weeks.

(the funny thing is that the Grimlock also has the wrong instructions as well (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bw7m1LNIQAAchAq.jpg:large), giving both Dinobots the wrong instructions, being to the moulds that are being used in the Walmart 2-packs)

[Sky Shadow]

And Megatron's art is for the other Legends Megatron tank toy. Most incoherent backing-card wave ever!

[griffin]

Hasbro... beating the KO people at their own game. :p

[Ravagecat]

Went and saw TMNT on the weekend at Garden City (better than I expected BTW :)) So thought I'd stick my head in at TRU to see the MP Sunstorm they were advertising and maybe just maybe a MP Grimlock Beaming on their Shelves but instead saw this :D:rolleyes:

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p498/ravagecat/20140921_124202_zps2d8d05f4.jpg (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/ravagecat/media/20140921_124202_zps2d8d05f4.jpg.html)

...sooooo glad I ordered online as Sunstorm turned up via couriers please just this morning :) and I expect Grimlock tomorrow (as he was shipped a day later)

[jazzcomp]

Were the sunstorms on sale on the catalogue?

[Sinnertwin]

The toy has to be there for it to be sighting, RC :p;)


Were the sunstorms on sale on the catalogue?

He's still advertised at his regular price of $129.99 in catalog (you get the bonus Abominus figure for spending over $75) but he was also available as part of their ViP sale for $104.99 with the 20% off saving.

[reillyd]

At my local Big W (Runaway Bay), I noticed at the express lane there was a display pallete of Kinda Surprise. I've never bought one before, but it had Transformers toys inside! It was branded TRansformers, but actually TF:Prime figures. Is this new? I'll try to post a photo of one of the boxes. They were being sold in a 3-egg value pack, for $5.00 with eight to collect, and a 2014 copyright date

[griffin]

They are the ones that Europe got about 8 months ago (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=17918&highlight=kinder).
A few people found them in Sydney stores (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=435883#post435883) last week too.


As if I needed a reason to buy Kinder Surprise... :p

[jazzcomp]

The toy has to be there for it to be sighting, RC :p;)



He's still advertised at his regular price of $129.99 in catalog (you get the bonus Abominus figure for spending over $75) but he was also available as part of their ViP sale for $104.99 with the 20% off saving.
I knew he was on sale. I asked the staff but didn't mention the VIP :( oh well.

[Oberon Sexton]

Covenant of Primus hardcover book at North Lakes CostCo $39.99 I recall. Keep forgetting to post here.

[Oberon Sexton]

I need to hang out south side more often.
This was in a store called My Cube in the Garden City Westfield.
http://i61.tinypic.com/17ffux.jpg

These were in a store called Zing in the same Westfield
http://i58.tinypic.com/aw72mr.jpg
http://i59.tinypic.com/e7x8g7.jpg
http://i57.tinypic.com/2qwh5yr.jpg

These can be found at both Garden City and Aspley Toys R Us'
http://i57.tinypic.com/16itqif.jpg

And these are at the Aspley Toys R Us
http://i59.tinypic.com/n6t9ue.jpg

Hope I helped guys. :)

[griffin]

Garden City Target have was just stocking Kreo combiners and microchangers tonight. They are the ohe ones from this year, which are already at TRU and BigW... but gives us another possible source of the second wave if we see them released here.
I didn't see prices, as they were still in the master cartons on a cage that was still being unloaded.
(I got excited for a minute seeing the master carton for the Microchangers, thinking that it might be wave 2 and I wouldn't need to take my chances with an opened case... but alas, it was just wave 1)

Speaking of wave 1 - TRU at Garden City haven't moved any of theirs in the last week of 3 for $10. They still have 2 & 1/2 cases sitting on the shelf.

Two MP Prowls at the first register.

No Evolutions Optimus set yet... but about 20 of the Beast Hunters Abominus sets ($40, or free with a purchase over a certain amount).

[griffin]

Doh... I forgot to check Coles to see if they have the Legends Grimlock.
Next time then.

While at BigW, I was looking for the Kinder Surprise, and in the confectionery section they still had a couple cases of the Marvel 3-packs (same as my nearby Woolies), so I didn't think they had the Transformers 3-packs in yet.
Double-checking the checkouts because others had mentioned finding them there, I was surprised to see... not one, but two massive display stands full of Transformers 3-packs.

(I had to rush taking the photo, so will get a better one later to replace this one.)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/2014bigw14.jpg

That's a lot of boxes... and there were TWO of these display cases.

I bought some to try to get a set.
Thinking that I shouldn't need more than maybe five packs (15 eggs) to get a full set of 8, I bought 10 packs (30 eggs) just to be sure. I like the chocolate, and can give away or sell the spares to Americans.

With 30 eggs, to find 8 different figures... you'd think that would be good enough odds to end up with at least one full set. But since I've had terrible luck with previous capsule-type figures, that's one reason I bought 10 packs. I just knew that I wouldn't be able to get a full set of 8 without having at least 20 spares.

But my luck with blind capsules maintained its typical poor form.
The final tally...
Starscream - 7
Bumblebee - 7
Ratchet - 6
Megatron - 4
Soundwave - 3
Bulkhead - 3
Optimus - 0
Arcee - 0

So typical... :(

I wanted to do up a news posting with photos/review of the full set... so will have to wait until I get more. (and see how many more boxes I need to buy just to find two damn figures)

[jazzcomp]

I knew he was on sale. I asked the staff but didn't mention the VIP :( oh well.



He's still advertised at his regular price of $129.99 in catalog (you get the bonus Abominus figure for spending over $75) but he was also available as part of their ViP sale for $104.99 with the 20% off saving.

Checked today and there is no VIP discount at the moment :(

[Sky Shadow]

But my luck with blind capsules maintained its typical poor form.
The final tally...
Starscream - 7
Bumblebee - 7
Ratchet - 6
Megatron - 4
Soundwave - 3
Bulkhead - 3
Optimus - 0
Arcee - 0

On a sugar high yet? :p

[KingGrimlock]

The final tally...
Starscream - 7
Bumblebee - 7
Ratchet - 6
Megatron - 4
Soundwave - 3
Bulkhead - 3
Optimus - 0
Arcee - 0

So typical... :(

I wanted to do up a news posting with photos/review of the full set... so will have to wait until I get more. (and see how many more boxes I need to buy just to find two damn figures)

Heh, I got two megatrons, two soundwaves, one bulkhead and one arcee. Don't really like arcee though. Megatron is a bit fat looking but I like him the most so far.

[Civic Bossman]

But my luck with blind capsules maintained its typical poor form.
The final tally...
Starscream - 7
Bumblebee - 7
Ratchet - 6
Megatron - 4
Soundwave - 3
Bulkhead - 3
Optimus - 0
Arcee - 0

So typical... :(

I wanted to do up a news posting with photos/review of the full set... so will have to wait until I get more. (and see how many more boxes I need to buy just to find two damn figures)

3 packs, 1 full set with an extra Starscream. Guess I got real lucky (for once).

[griffin]

3 packs, 1 full set with an extra Starscream. Guess I got real lucky (for once).

I hate you... :p