FIRST SIGHTINGS ARCHIVE of new Transformers in Australia

[FFN]

Not compared to the Americans - MP Grimlock is US$70 plus tax, which would work out to be AU$85-90. Way less than our AU$150 'ScalpersRUs' price. No real point comparing with US prices, given there's probably economic factors that us laymen don't understand to explain why prices are different.

[llamatron]

$150 AU is unfortunately about right when you use the Transformers Deluxe Price Index

$70 US / $12 US = approx 6

6 * $25 AU = $150 AU

[Lint]

$150 AU is unfortunately about right when you use the Transformers Deluxe Price Index

$70 US / $12 US = approx 6

6 * $25 AU = $150 AU

Oh wow, I thought I was the only one who used that :D

[SamLoi888]

And once you factor in shipping to Australia from the US these days?

Shipping is from Asia and Australia is closer to Asia than the US is.


$150 AU is unfortunately about right when you use the Transformers Deluxe Price Index

$70 US / $12 US = approx 6

6 * $25 AU = $150 AU

Huh? :confused:

[Oilspill]

Man, I'm pretty sure with shipping and the crappy exchange rate at the time, MP Grimlock cost me about $230 AUD.

[griffin]

Huh? :confused:

He's using maths to show the ratio of AU pricing to US pricing.

An easier way of looking at it:

Legends - US$5 / AU$7 = Our price is 1.4 times US pre-tax price.
Scout - US$8 / AU$16-18 = Our price is 2-2.25 times US pre-tax price.
Deluxe - US$13 / AU$25-30 = Our price is 1.92-2.23 times US pre-tax price.
Voyager - US$23 / AU$47-50 = Our price is 2.04-2.17 times US pre-tax price.
Leader - US$45 / AU$87-100 = Our price is 1.93-2.22 times US pre-tax price.
Devastator - US$100 / AU$ 100-170 = Our price is 1-1.7 times US pre-tax price.
Ultimate Bbee - US$90 / AU$120 = Our price is 1.33 times US pre-tax price.
MP Grimlock - US$70 / AU$150 = Our price is 2.14 times US pre-tax price.

Roughly speaking, our prices are about 2 times US pre-tax prices, which would equate to an exchange rate of about US50cents.
(tax rate is usally about 5-8%)

As you can see just from the US Prices on the larger items, MP Grimlock costs less in America than Devastator and Ultimate BBee, and yet here it is more expensive.
(we got a damn good deal on Devastator, when you work out how much it should have been here)

[SkyWarp91]

He's using maths to show the ratio of AU pricing to US pricing.

An easier way of looking at it:

Legends - US$5 / AU$7 = Our price is 1.4 times US pre-tax price.
Scout - US$8 / AU$16-18 = Our price is 2-2.25 times US pre-tax price.
Deluxe - US$13 / AU$25-30 = Our price is 1.92-2.23 times US pre-tax price.
Voyager - US$23 / AU$47-50 = Our price is 2.04-2.17 times US pre-tax price.
Leader - US$45 / AU$87-100 = Our price is 1.93-2.22 times US pre-tax price.
Devastator - US$100 / AU$ 100-170 = Our price is 1-1.7 times US pre-tax price.
Ultimate Bbee - US$90 / AU$120 = Our price is 1.33 times US pre-tax price.
MP Grimlock - US$70 / AU$150 = Our price is 2.14 times US pre-tax price.

Roughly speaking, our prices are about 2 times US pre-tax prices, which would equate to an exchange rate of about US50cents.
(tax rate is usally about 5-8%)

As you can see just from the US Prices on the larger items, MP Grimlock costs less in America than Devastator and Ultimate BBee, and yet here it is more expensive.
(we got a damn good deal on Devastator, when you work out how much it should have been here)

Looking at those prices for us AussieFormers makes me want to barf... :(

[Hursticon]

He's using maths to show the ratio of AU pricing to US pricing.

An easier way of looking at it:

Legends - US$5 / AU$7 = Our price is 1.4 times US pre-tax price.
Scout - US$8 / AU$16-18 = Our price is 2-2.25 times US pre-tax price.
Deluxe - US$13 / AU$25-30 = Our price is 1.92-2.23 times US pre-tax price.
Voyager - US$23 / AU$47-50 = Our price is 2.04-2.17 times US pre-tax price.
Leader - US$45 / AU$87-100 = Our price is 1.93-2.22 times US pre-tax price.
Devastator - US$100 / AU$ 100-170 = Our price is 1-1.7 times US pre-tax price.
Ultimate Bbee - US$90 / AU$120 = Our price is 1.33 times US pre-tax price.
MP Grimlock - US$70 / AU$150 = Our price is 2.14 times US pre-tax price.

Roughly speaking, our prices are about 2 times US pre-tax prices, which would equate to an exchange rate of about US50cents.
(tax rate is usally about 5-8%)

As you can see just from the US Prices on the larger items, MP Grimlock costs less in America than Devastator and Ultimate BBee, and yet here it is more expensive.
(we got a damn good deal on Devastator, when you work out how much it should have been here)


Looking at those prices for us AussieFormers makes me want to barf... :(

And yet Australians continue to remain loyal to the franchise and on some rare occasions we are rewarded for it, like getting the Generations line and 1st live action movie before the rest of the world! :D

[Sky Shadow]

And yet Australians continue to remain loyal to the franchise and on some rare occasions we are rewarded for it, like getting the Generations line and 1st live action movie before the rest of the world! :D

Sometimes it's hard to tell what's a reward and what's a punishment. ;)

[Krayt]

And to bring us back on topic.....

went to TRU to spy Grimmy for myself, only to be greeted by Battle Ops BB....

$119

[kurdt_the_goat]

All those considering TRU's MP Grimlock should check out this thread if you don't like their price! (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=185745#post185745)

[griffin]

And to bring us back on topic.....

went to TRU to spy Grimmy for myself, only to be greeted by Battle Ops BB....

$119

Looking at the BotCon Hasbro display, MP Grimlock and Battle Ops Bumblebee were both US$60 (plus tax). (Not sure where I got the US$70 price for Grimlock from), but both these figures have the same US retail price, yet TRU here are charging an extra $30 on the one that is exclusive to them (Grimlock).

[llamatron]

Grimlock was initially supposed to be US$60 according to the Botcon sign. When he first went up on TRU.com that was his price before I think he got pulled down and then put back up for US$70, which is apparently what he costs in stores as well now.

[Darthprimus]

Toys r us Geelong MP grimlock $150.00 only 5.
hope this helps someone.

[FFN]

Does Australia have high import taxes? I mean, Brazil's prices for foreign goods are VERY, VERY HIGH, far higher than anything we have to pay, and from what I understand, this is due to high import taxes and other taxes.

[griffin]

Found second wave SWTFs (Clone/Attack Tank is the only new mould in that wave) at Kmart (Sunnybank, Browns Plains, Hyperdome) $30, and Speedstars Minivehicles (were RPMs) first wave (with Soundwave, red Ironhide, Optimus, Jetfire, Patrol Barricade, Bumblebee, NEST Bumblebee) $5 each.

Battle Ops Bumblebee at Hyperdome Toyworld $120.

[Golden Phoenix]

Toyworld Docklands had wave 2 of the PCC 2 Packs and HfD Legends
about $20 and $7 respectively

[JuzMel]

New waves of the HFTD Deluxes out at Big W - Forest Hill. $24.66 each. No more Elita-1 as I have taken the last two.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/fan-art/bigw_tfs_aug2010_2.jpg

Took a pic of these as I wasn't sure if it's the new wave of PCC scouts, but came back and realised it wasn't. So sorry! :o
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/fan-art/bigw_tfs_aug2010.jpg

Also had the new set of 2-pack RPM vehicles and TF2 Legends Ravage, Bumblebee, Rampage etc.

[Autocon]

Found second wave SWTFs (Clone/Attack Tank is the only new mould in that wave) at Kmart (Sunnybank, Browns Plains, Hyperdome) $30, and Speedstars Minivehicles (were RPMs) first wave (with Soundwave, red Ironhide, Optimus, Jetfire, Patrol Barricade, Bumblebee, NEST Bumblebee) $5 each.

Battle Ops Bumblebee at Hyperdome Toyworld $120.

toys r us morley 100:p

[griffin]

The Speed Stars Stealth Force Optimus (http://www2.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=670C755A-19B9-F369-1030-AAB08FA2D214&product_id=27443&src=endeca)has been sighted at a Toyworld in Perth.

[jaydisc]

Has anyone sighted HFTD Legends Wave 2? (Long Haul, Sandstorm, etc.)

[griffin]

Apparently a Toyworld in Melbourne (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=188877&postcount=517)has them.

[Sharky]

Has anyone sighted HFTD Legends Wave 2? (Long Haul, Sandstorm, etc.)

uncle petes has them locally here

[Gutsman Heavy]

Saw the new PCC two-packs at Toyworld (Ice Pick, Leadfoot etc)

[swoop]

Toyworld in greensborough has banzaitron and battle blades optimus for $50 each

[griffin]

A couple Toyworlds in Brisbane also have the wave 2 PCC 2-packs, and wave 2 AA deluxes.

[Decepticon]

picked up hailstorm at BigW Armadale today

[SharkyMcShark]

picked up hailstorm at BigW Armadale today

Considers bolting off to nearest Big W

Edit: Except I'm at uni and apparently there are no Big Ws on this side of the river...

[Sharky]

Transformers Stealth Force:
- Autobot Hound
- Bumblebee
- Soundwave

Big W Bankstown Centro

they didnt have prices on them.

[popculturepooka]

Any news on the wave of scouts that has Breacher?

[colin78]

New Human Alliance Jazz with Lennox and Bumblebee with white shirt Sam at Toys R Us Campbelltown. $59.99. Only 2 Jazz left now...

[iceburn]

wow...nice news colin78. HA Jazz is actually out here?

[swoop]

spotted generations darkmount and megatron at toyworld epping

[Stompy]

wow...nice news colin78. HA Jazz is actually out here?

Yeah. I just picked him up at Highpoint TRU. Also had HA Bumblebee and White Shirt variation Sam Witwickywawa. Both were in the HtfD/AA decor and the old bigger HA box.

And wow Darkmount and WfC Megs sighted! Time to hunt. I still can't find Elita-1 and Hailstorm.

[griffin]

Looks like all three sizes of the Stealth Force toys have now been seen, with the Deluxe size found at a Perth Toyworld.

[jazzcomp]

Yeah. I just picked him up at Highpoint TRU. Also had HA Bumblebee and White Shirt variation Sam Witwickywawa. Both were in the HtfD/AA decor and the old bigger HA box.

And wow Darkmount and WfC Megs sighted! Time to hunt. I still can't find Elita-1 and Hailstorm.
Elita/Hailstorm - Found in Big W NSW

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Elita/Hailstorm - Found in Big W NSW

also in WA big dub

[Draksprime]

Yeah. I just picked him up at Highpoint TRU. Also had HA Bumblebee and White Shirt variation Sam Witwickywawa. Both were in the HtfD/AA decor and the old bigger HA box.

And wow Darkmount and WfC Megs sighted! Time to hunt. I still can't find Elita-1 and Hailstorm.

Is this a TRU exclusive, went looking today at Kmart, Bigw and Target and none to be seen.

[jaydisc]

I saw HFTD Legends Wave 2 (Long Haul, Sandstorm, Black Hound) at Big W, which I believe is the first time at big retail.

[jazzcomp]

Found speed stars at big W ~$19
Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Soundwave


Transformers Stealth Force:
- Autobot Hound
- Bumblebee
- Soundwave

Big W Bankstown Centro they didnt have prices on them.
Megatron, Prime, Gears as well -stealth force price ~$29

[Golden Phoenix]

Target had Transformers Terradive, Tomahawk and Electrostatic Jolt.
No wave 2 though. Weird

[griffin]

Target Browns Plains have AA wave 3 (Tomahawk, Terradive, Electrostatic Jolt) - $28 each.

Toyworld Browns Plains have AA wave 2 (Hailstorm, Elita-1, Sideswipe, Skids) - $25 each.
Plus, PCC 2-packs wave 2 (Sledge, Leadfoot, Icepick) - $15 each (new stock out, but they priced them at last month's sale price... so wasn't gonna complain).

BigW Calamvale and Browns Plains had/have various figures from the first wave of Stealth Force (all three sizes).

[jazzcomp]

Saw the biggest Stealth Force Prime in Big W - $48+
Transforms back and forth wiith the touch of autobot button. Lights and sounds as well.

[Zippo]

TRU Miranda was just putting out the Green Legends Devy on the shelf as I called in. $60AU

[Paulbot]

Battle Ops Bumblebee now at Big W... And only $58.67!

[swoop]

Battle Ops Bumblebee now at Big W... And only $58.67!

Do you know if thats the standard big w price or sale pricing?

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Do you know if thats the standard big w price or sale pricing?

Thats the standard price on the computers at Big W

[griffin]

That's cheaper than the American retail pricing, and cheaper than the US$ price before conversion.

US retail is US$60 plus tax, which is about US$64-66... which currently converts to about AU$70-72.

(why can't we have this happen more often???)

[jazzcomp]

WOW! - (I wish, griffin)

[swoop]

Big W has been the best retail chain to buy transformers from lately. I got leader starscream and battle hooks prime for $46 each today, I know it was most likely a stuff up but still cant complain

[tinyJazz]

Generations Red Alert and Cybertronian Soundwave at Toyworld!
Queen Street Mall

also heads up on soundwave - there was one with a shorter gun. :confused: don't know it it's a variation or a manufacturing defect

[1AZRAEL1]

Generations Red Alert and Cybertronian Soundwave at Toyworld!
Queen Street Mall

also heads up on soundwave - there was one with a shorter gun. :confused: don't know it it's a variation or a manufacturing defect

He should have 2 guns, do you mean the shoulder cannon, or the actual hand gun?

Just when I need money, these come out :p

[verboten82]

Big W has been the best retail chain to buy transformers from lately. I got leader starscream and battle hooks prime for $46 each today, I know it was most likely a stuff up but still cant complain

which big w this is dude. i got battle ops bb at big w in parkmore for 57 bucks, , going to return the one i bought from tru at $90 - what a ripoff(they even said $90 was a sales price):mad:

[Paulbot]

TRU's price is a sale price. Big W have a ridicioulsy cheap price for it that nobody could have predicted, and is possibly an error (or they got a really great deal to be able to sell it for less than US retail).

[jazzcomp]

Big W has been the best retail chain to buy transformers from lately. I got leader starscream and battle hooks prime for $46 each today, I know it was most likely a stuff up but still cant complain

It was still at retail price when I scanned battle hooks leader prime, big w auburn

[Draksprime]

I got my local kmart to match the big w price :)

[tinyJazz]

He should have 2 guns, do you mean the shoulder cannon, or the actual hand gun?

Just when I need money, these come out :p

Yeah, the hand gun, the pointy silver business end was half the length.

Don't worry, these will be everywhere in a few months. ;) I hope!

[1AZRAEL1]

Yeah, the hand gun, the pointy silver business end was half the length.

Don't worry, these will be everywhere in a few months. ;) I hope!

Ah I will have to look out then. And I too hope they will be widespread soon.

[5FDP]

Yeah, the hand gun, the pointy silver business end was half the length.

The "pointy silver business end" is actually retractable. Mine came packaged with an innie :D

[tinyJazz]

The "pointy silver business end" is actually retractable. Mine came packaged with an innie :D

OF COURSE :rolleyes: hurr I'm a durr. Well I haven't opened mine yet. I will when I finish modelling this stupid door-thing.

[5FDP]

OF COURSE :rolleyes: hurr I'm a durr. Well I haven't opened mine yet. I will when I finish modelling this stupid door-thing.

Don't be so harsh on yourself... I would've thought the same if I hadn't seen a video review of the toy first :o :D

[Deonasis]

Generations Wave 4 (with Dirge & Blurr) in Queens St Toyworld.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FTu2C8A0Rug/TJn3DZA9TII/AAAAAAAAAS8/V1hnKcm6cCA/s288/013.JPG http://lh6.ggpht.com/_FTu2C8A0Rug/TJn3GBaYBQI/AAAAAAAAATQ/EEigXwyAMOA/s288/018.JPG

[1AZRAEL1]

:eek::eek::eek:

And I am yet to see wave 2 :mad:

[Deceptic_Optic]

damn!!!!!!!!!! i need a dirge to complete my cheads. and since i got a blurr wouldnt mind getting another one.. :D

[gantz]

God I want a Blurr so so badly, now that Ive got all the WFC available.

[gekisou]

Dang! haven't even seen the 2nd wave yet. Though they are suppose to be out in the ACT...

[STL]

Breacher and Insecticon spotted at Target for toy sale

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=194547&postcount=1203

[griffin]

And Oil Pan, who is also in that 2nd wave of Scouts, has been seen at Target too.
(Hope I find them during the sale)

[Jaisun]

And Oil Pan, who is also in that 2nd wave of Legends, has been seen at Target too.
(Hope I find them during the sale)

Scouts maybe? =oP But yeah, the orange is quite different irl than I expected, I think I'm happy with Brakedown for now, as I would expect at least one more deco, so he was a pass for me until I see the likely third (and fourth and fifth and sixth...).

[griffin]

Noticed and fixed it before you quoted it... :p

[Stompy]

I think this is a first sighting of these repaint two-packs:

Spotted at Target Highpoint:

HTFD Two Packs:

The Fury Of Bonecrusher - Voyager Jungle Ironhide (ash blue redeco with mud splotches) & Deluxe Bonecrusher (cream redeco)

Starscreams Assault - Voyager RotF Starscream (creamy grey redeco with tattoos) & Deluxe Mudflap (tan repaint with mud splotches)

$50rrp, current sale is at $40.

[Zippo]

I think thats another world first. Some pictures would be good for those who like to save pictures of transformers items they are not going to purchase. Also a good price for the twin packs - its like getting a deluxe for free

[griffin]

Nah, not a world first... they've already been released in Malaysia and Canada (and I posted it in the Movie News section the other day).

Would be good to find them during the 20% off sale though...

[JuzMel]

I think this is a first sighting of these repaint two-packs:

Spotted at Target Highpoint:

HTFD Two Packs:

The Fury Of Bonecrusher - Voyager Jungle Ironhide (ash blue redeco with mud splotches) & Deluxe Bonecrusher (cream redeco)

Starscreams Assault - Voyager RotF Starscream (creamy grey redeco with tattoos) & Deluxe Mudflap (tan repaint with mud splotches)

$50rrp, current sale is at $40.
Yeah just posted on the Target Sale and read this thread, here are pics:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/fan-art/starscream-bonecrusher_2packs.jpg

[jaydisc]

its like getting a deluxe for free

In the case of these two, that's commensurate to its desirability.

[Kyle]

Generations Blurr sighted at a WA Toyworld!

[griffin]

Looks like wave 3 Generations (Soundwave & Red Alert) have now been found at a Kmart (in Perth).

[SharkyMcShark]

Wave 3 Generations (and Wave 4) has been hanging around Toyworlds here for about a week now.

[griffin]

Yeah, but this is a first sighting for Wave 3 at the Kmart chain... and a first sighting at a non-Toyworld store.

[griffin]

Wave 3 AA Deluxe (Terradive, Tomahawk, Jolt) has now been found at a TRU store (in QLD).
(use the current BigW catalogue to price match for $19 instead of $30)

[jazzcomp]

Found in TRU NSW Terradive and Tomahawk. Wouldn't match Big W :( I got them to match Target at $24.

[griffin]

Christalcase was able to get the Garden City store to price match the bigw catalogue, but took a while... if TRU didn't charge so much for their toys, it wouldn't look like they were loosing a lot of money matching that other sale price.

[jazzcomp]

they gave the condition that it has to be in the same area. I was in Chatswood and no Big W's there. I told them that TRU castle hill matched Big W's price and Big W was nowhere near TRU castle hill.

[SMHFConvoy]

they gave the condition that it has to be in the same area. I was in Chatswood and no Big W's there. I told them that TRU castle hill matched Big W's price and Big W was nowhere near TRU castle hill.

There's a Big W at Winston Hills, which is not that far from where the Castle Hill TRU is located

[jazzcomp]

yes, I know. But they actually asked if it was in the same mall/complex area. :(

The catalogue should've been enough.

[Sleeve]

Christalcase was able to get the Garden City store to price match the bigw catalogue, but took a while...

And that was only help from Batwings.....:p

[SMHFConvoy]

yes, I know. But they actually asked if it was in the same mall/complex area. :(

The catalogue should've been enough.
You might want to see what their price match policy is in detail so that next time you can get the price you want. Big W not being in the same building is a bit suss and lame.

Of course you can have drawn out debate with the store manager, that always works

[jaydisc]

It might be worth noting that Generations have finally started appearing at Targets around the country.

[kaiden]

Found in TRU NSW Terradive and Tomahawk. Wouldn't match Big W :( I got them to match Target at $24.

my kmart matched big w no problems at all after checking the catalog was still valid.

not sure if these have been posted before but they do say hasbro licensed 2010 (by maxx) found in target

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs766.snc4/66600_132265023490935_100001223132070_202029_70221 16_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs784.snc4/66469_132265083490929_100001223132070_202030_82976 17_n.jpg

[Fungal Infection]

HFTD Rescue Ratchet and Axor spotted at Myer Bankstown.

[Sharky]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Sightings/20102010700sm.jpg

WHAT: TT MP-3G - Ghost Starscream
WHERE: Toys R Us Liverpool NSW
HOW MUCH: $249.99

[jaydisc]

Holy ʇıɥs!!!

[Sharky]

Holy ʇıɥs!!!

that is what i thought too

[jaydisc]

Knowing TRU, that's probably the introductory sale price too. Next week, it'll be "on sale" for $299, down from the regular price of $499.

[griffin]

WHAT: TT MP-3G - Ghost Starscream
WHERE: Toys R Us Liverpool NSW
HOW MUCH: $249.99

Ouch!!!!

But then again, that's TRU for you. They mark up all their exclusives by 100-200%.

RK has them for US$99 plus shipping, which should come to about AU$130.
Guess where I'm going for mine...

[kurdt_the_goat]

I wonder if TRU are just complete idiots and Hasbro is raping them with a ludicrous wholesale price?

Either way, at that price they will not be going anywhere... with a bit of patience maybe they'll end up cheaper.

[Golden Phoenix]

Knowing TRU, that's probably the introductory sale price too. Next week, it'll be "on sale" for $299, down from the regular price of $499.
The scary things is that it wouldn't suprise me

[verboten82]

i boycotted all the TRU exclusives and bought them on ebay much cheaper, i encourage everyone to do the same

[i_amtrunks]

WHAT: TT MP-3G - Ghost Starscream
WHERE: Toys R Us Liverpool NSW
HOW MUCH: $249.99

Makes their MP Grimmy Price seem more palatable in comparison...

[Doubledealer]

Even Starscream can see-through Toys 'R' Us' BS *chortle*

[llamatron]

Even Starscream can see-through Toys 'R' Us' BS *chortle*

*applause*

Can't believe that price.

[griffin]

Wave 4 AA Deluxes (Axor, Rescue Ratchet) now found at a Toyworld (in Brisbane), by Justowen.

[Golden Phoenix]

Don't know if it's been sighted but first time I've seen it.
I spotted a PCC bonus pack in my local TRU. $39.95. Could be be jacked up later though.
There was only one combo, couldn't find any other variations

[jaydisc]

That's pretty cool actually. Helps to offset the awful Skyburst. Still not good enough for me though.

[Paulbot]

From the Victorian sightings


Costco at Docklands has a stack of the Golden Coloured Battle Ops Bumblee with 2 legends figures.

$65ish.


But, you know...Costco.

Really shows up TRU for exclusive pricing!

[Sharky]

From the Victorian sightings



Really shows up TRU for exclusive pricing!

indeed it does....

[griffin]

Damn, and I was just in Melbourne last week... if the Gold Bbee were out before then I woulda chased one up (from a member). :(

That PCC bonus pack is the only one - just Aerialbots + Searchlight. Not sure why the other wave 1 figures weren't re-released in bonus packs as well. Could have had some combinations to suit anyone who was willing to buy them cheaper.

[Sutton]

From the Victorian sightings



Really shows up TRU for exclusive pricing!

It becomes less attractive when you add on the $55 membership fee...(hence why I didn't grab one myself). Being from out of state, I couldn't justify it. But anyone who knows a member would be crazy not to take advantage of it.

It does look very very nice though. Not as gaudy as the photos make it out to be.

[davieanix]

Tried to post this before with my iphone but it didn't work. I think this is a first sighting but Myer in Geelong has the new black Human Alliance Sideswipe. It's a pass for me, but for everyone else interested he was 59 bucks. They also had the white shirt Sam Bumblebee variant. No Jazz or anything though.

Also Target has the PCC 2 packs Wave 2, but I couldn't find Sledge.

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Guys, Please keep posts in this thread to new sightings only. Can we please keep discussions regarding these sighting to new threads

Cheers

[adds]

Was in Minotaur today and looks like they just got a new shipment.

About 5 of each Wave 3 HFTD scouts Firetrap and Sunspot

[SpeedBreaker]

Spotted new Legends Tracker Hound, Long Haul, Sandstorm and Override at Marion Big W in SA this morning.

[Sharky]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Sightings/06112010711sm.jpg

What: Rampage Amongst The Ruins (Rampage, Bumblebee, Ravage)
Where: Toys r Us Campbelltown NSW
Howmuch: $79.99

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Sightings/06112010710sm.jpg

[Seraphim Prime]

In connection with this news here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=8284)

I saw both Transformers Ongoing Vol. 1 and Transformers Bumblebee in the books department of the Target Store that I work in.

The only difference between the Wilkinson version and the IDW version appears to be the publishers logo on the book, and a sticker with a HftD online code stuck to the front. Material inside appears to be exactly the same, although I didn't have time for a thorough look. :(

RRP appears to be $20 (http://www.wilkinsonpublishing.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=194), and at Target was scanning in at just under $13.

Low cost alternative to buying the IDW imports?

[Fungal Infection]

Generations Blurr and Dirge, Wave 3 PCC 2-packs (recolours) all spotted and purchased at Big W Liverpool. Only 1 each of Wave 3 PCC 2-packs remaining.

[Golden Phoenix]

Generations Blurr and Dirge, Wave 3 PCC 2-packs (recolours) all spotted and purchased at Big W Liverpool. Only 1 each of Wave 3 PCC 2-packs remaining.

Have you seen any Soundwaves at that Big W

My local only recently got wave 2 in again.....

[SkyWarp91]

Wave 3 PCC 2-Packs spotted at Big W Arndale in SA

[griffin]

Wave 2 AA Scouts (Insecticon, Breacher, Oilpan) now being found at Kmarts (as well as Target).
Wave 4 Generations (Blurr, Dirge) now also at DJs and Target.
Wave 3 PCC 2-packs (Darkstream, Windburn, Steelshot) also at TRU.
Wave 2 AA Voyagers (Optimus, Banzaitron) are still only being found at regular Toyworlds so far... which isn't fair to Sydney and Brisbane collectors (Sydney has no Toyworlds, and Brisbane has the sub-franchise 'Mr Toys' type Toyworlds).
And Wave 4 AA Deluxe (Axor, Ratchet) only found at Myer and Toyworld so far.

[Defcon]

Wave 2 AA Voyagers (Optimus, Banzaitron) are still only being found at regular Toyworlds so far... which isn't fair to Sydney and Brisbane collectors (Sydney has no Toyworlds, and Brisbane has the sub-franchise 'Mr Toys' type Toyworlds).
Griffin at least 2 weeks ago I spotted one of each (Optimus, Banzaitron) at a 'Mr Toys' Toyworld in Brisbane. Its hard to get to stock as everytime I visit they have stock crammed into the fixtures and its a nightmare to put it all back!

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

at big W in WA

for $19xx

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[Paulbot]

at big W in WA

for $19xx

Is that Hot Shot and Jolt on the left? ;)

[Sharky]

Is that Hot Shot and Jolt on the left? ;)

now that is an interesting custom idea......

[reillyd]

It might be a minor point to some but,

Wave 2 AA Scouts (Insecticon, Breacher, Oilpan) now being found at Woolworths for 16.84.


This effectively means FREE toys if someone else is paying the grocery bills ;)

[griffin]

Saw at a Woolworths Petrol station tonight, AA Legends wave 1 for $10.

[Golden Phoenix]

Spotted Generations wave 5, Cliffjumper, Thunderwing and Skullgrin, at a Toyworld.
They were at Toyworld's $29.99 price though.....

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Spotted Generations wave 5, Cliffjumper, Thunderwing and Skullgrin, at a Toyworld.
They were at Toyworld's $29.99 price though.....

Big W Riverton WA now $24.66 i think

3028

[popculturepooka]

Blurr and Dirge found at K-mart Sunnybank in Queensland today.

[reillyd]

Blurr and Dirge found at K-mart Sunnybank in Queensland today.

I found the same at Kmart Helensvale, but was pleasntly surprised to see the new wave of power core combiner 2 packs. I can't remember all their names, and they were just repainted versions of earlier waves or leaders from the 5packs (in opposite factions, for example the tank/cannon from the combaticons is now an Autobot). Alas, no restock of the next wave of 5packs, but here's hoping for Grimstone!

[jaydisc]

How weird that Kmart is getting new stock of something that is marked as Clearance

[griffin]

I think only the 5-packs are marked clearance. Reillyd only found new 2-packs.
Perhaps they are keeping the cheaper 2-packs, but no longer stocking the 5-packs?

[griffin]

Looks like BigW stores around the country are now getting AA Wave 4 Deluxes (Axor & Ratchet).

Still no sign of W2, 3 or 4 AA Voyagers, which are all out Globally.
The Kmart near me restocked a heap of Wave 1 voyagers, but at least these ones have the Seaspray in it, which look nicer than the 2 redecos that have been clogging shelves for months now.

[Paulbot]

Australian versions of the Transformers Drift comic books at the Newsagent $4.95 each.

They had two issues of Drift and one of a Star Trek series. Apart from the logo on the front cover and the details on the inside cover, it's exactly the same, complete with all the IDW inhouse ads.

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcvvencFmH1qbguy1o1_500.jpg

[griffin]

Wave 2 Speed Stars Diecast Minivehicles found at TRU Garden City - Metal Heroes Sideswipe, NEST Optimus, NEST Ironhide, Stunticon Bumblebee, Cyberhunt Bumblebee, Revealer Ironhide, Robotrider Sideswipe, Road Assault Starscream. $5 each.

[mknell]

Reveal The Shield Legends Gold Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron & Starscream all at Parra Toys'r'us, there was only one Gold Bumblebee left but when I went to scan them they aren't on the system yet meaning more will be put out soon

[griffin]

TRU Garden City
Generations W5 - $30 (and w3 & 4)
PCC 2-pack W3 - $20

[griffin]

Also found yesterday at BigW (Browns Plains I think) W2 AA Scouts (Breacher, Oilpan, Insecticon) for about $16.

[Robzy]

Not sure if it's a first or not, but I just spotted (and bought) 'G1' Scout class RTS Windcharger at my local Kmart. The others were there too, but WC is all I'm interested in :p

[griffin]

Yep, it's a first.

[Sharky]

WHAT: Voyagers Battle Blades Optimus Prime, Banzaitron at least 3 of each
WHERE: Toys r Us Chatswood Westfields
WHEN: noonish 13/12/10
HOW MUCH: $49.99

[griffin]

Also being sighted at Kmarts now is Sunspot and possibly Firetrap (AA Scout wave 3).
Two new waves of Scouts just in time for the sale this Thursday.

[JuzMel]

Kmart now also has the new wave of scouts: Windcharger, Chopsaw, Firetrap etc...

Big W - Saw a new PCC 5-pack Stakeout (Protectbots)

[griffin]

Wave 5 Generations (Thunderwing, Cliffjumper, Skullgrin) now being found at Target, according to JuzMel.

[mknell]

Wave 5 Generations (Thunderwing, Cliffjumper, Skullgrin) now being found at Target, according to JuzMel.

Also at Kmart

[Hursticon]

Also at Kmart

I can also confirm that they're at Kmart (Shellharbour).

[griffin]

Now sighted at Kmart (in Brisbane) are the Wave 2 Voyagers (Banzaitron and Optimus) for whatever their regular price is.

[Golden Phoenix]

Now sighted at Kmart (in Brisbane) are the Wave 2 Voyagers (Banzaitron and Optimus) for whatever their regular price is.

About time. They have taken ages to come out.

[jaydisc]

Sharky found HA Mudflap:



What:Human Alliance Mudflap with chromia and simmons (at least 10)
Where:Uncle Petes toys Macarthur Square, Campbelltown
When:Wed 22 dec 6pm
How Much?? $29.99

[Sharky]

Sharky found HA Mudflap:

Proof is in the errrr pic


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Sightings/22122010773lg.jpg

[Jaisun]

What:Human Alliance Mudflap with chromia and simmons (at least 10)
Where:Uncle Petes toys Macarthur Square, Campbelltown
When:Wed 22 dec 6pm
How Much?? $29.99

30 bucks?!?! YES PL0X!! =oD A shame we don't have an Uncle Pete's in SA =o( Is that store an equivalent/franchise of Toyworld?

[5FDP]

Proof is in the errrr pic


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Sightings/22122010773lg.jpg

I want the one on the bottom :p

[Paulbot]

Hope there's a general release of Mudflap coming. If not any one near there wanna help out the interstaters?

[Vector Prime]

Wave 5 Generations (Thunderwing, Cliffjumper, Skullgrin) now being found at Target, according to JuzMel.


Also at Kmart

Coolies, might be time I went and got Skullgrin (after not getting it when I ordered the rest of his wave mates...doh!)

[griffin]

Sharky found HA Mudflap:

Probably won't count though, as they often direct import, which means items seen there aren't necessarily going to appear anywhere else, or within a short period of time. I was surprised to find out that there are 13 Uncle Petes (http://www.unclepetes.com.au/stores.html) stores now, so as a first sighting within that chain, it can count as a First Sighting. However, people should know that anything sighted at UPs, may only be found at those 13 stores.

Price is surprisingly good.


I'm a bit worried that the 2nd set of 3 Human Alliance figures didn't come out before Christmas as we were 'promised'.

[Paulbot]

I'm a bit worried that the 2nd set of 3 Human Alliance figures didn't come out before Christmas as we were 'promised'.
You don't count the appearance of Jazz and the BB repaint at TRU and the Jazz repaint at Myer as the other three with a local release?

[griffin]

Legends 5-pack 'Victory of the Fallen' found at BigW Carindale for $19.84. Talk about last-minute Christmas release.

Also at BigW Calamvale, so other stores could have them in today as well.

[jaydisc]

Mudflap and as-of-yet-domestically-unreleased Animated Voyagers hitting Toyworlds in Victoria too:


Toyworld Geelong has the following:

Human Alliance Mudflap for 34 bucks
Animated Voyagers Wreck Gar, Shockwave, Skywarp and Atomic Lugnut. 34 bucks I think.

[UltraMarginal]

:eek:Just tonight I saw Voyager Grappel, Lugnut and the mindwipe repaint at Kmart. haven't got them yet, will be going back over the weekend.

[griffin]

RtS Legends wave 1 (Megatron, Starscream, Optimus, Gold Bbee), being found at Woolworths stores for $10. That compares to TRU $7 and Kmart/BigW $6-ish... but an option for those desperate to get them before the cheaper stores do.

Also looking to verify the sighting of the UK WFC game exclusive Legends Cybertron Starscream at Gametraders stores.

[sanbot]

RTS Perceptor, Optimus and Wreck Gar. Took all of me to resist purchasing Wreck Gar given the price. :(

Not sure how many stores have these yet so to be on the safe side PM if you want location.

[griffin]

Apparently it's Myer.

[fatbot]

RTS legends wave 1 at big w Winston hills

[griffin]

From bilbytron on tfw2005 (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-sightings/87156-australia-transformers-sightings-104.html#post5606196):

RTS (Deluxe) Optimus prime, bumblebee, wreck-gar and preceptor at Brookside "Mr Toys Toy World" Brisbane

[griffin]

PCC wave 4 5packs (Dinobots & Constructicons) have been sighted at Toyworlds $30.

[Paulbot]

Eastland Big W has the RTS first wave of legends for $6.64. Two Starscreams both with painted heads.

[swoop]

Greensborough toy world have the new pcc 5 packs as well.

Nothing new at greensborough kmart or target.

Nothing new at epping target, big w or toy world.

Nothiing new at campbellfield kmart

[Darthprimus]

BIGW Geelong has reveal the shield Bumblebee, g2 optimus, wreckgar, perceptor and the small ones of megatron starscream optimus and BB. had lots of everthing. perceptor is a awesome figure BTW.

[SkyWarp91]

This is a verifcation post for anyone else who maybe looking out for a Legends WFC Starscream.

I found one in the 'bargain bin' at Gametraders Marion, it comes in just a clear plastic bag with (C) Hasbro, Inc. Pawtucket, RI 02862 USA written on it.
Each GT store is independent so good luck hunting.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/gc_xiahou_nguyen/P1020884.jpg

[griffin]

RtS Deluxe W2 (Optimus, Perceptor, Wreckgar, Bumblebee) being found at various Kmarts now.

[Demonac]

The new voyagers (Lgnut, Grappel, and Strafe) are at Target for $50

[Sleeve]

Target Indooroopilly has a few each of Wreck-Gar, G2 Prime, Perceptor and the BB repaints. Also, and more importantly, Trailcutter and Prowl legends for $7. Tried the First Sightings thread but it's locked.

K-Mart Indo had a Thunderwing if you're still hunting him, grif. Oh, and both sotres had a fair few each of the Wave 1 RTS legends.

EDIT:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Mulla_21/Legends.jpg

[Sleeve]

Target Indooroopilly has a few each of Wreck-Gar, G2 Prime, Perceptor and the BB repaints. Also, and more importantly, Trailcutter and Prowl legends for $7. Tried the First Sightings thread but it's locked.

K-Mart Indo had a Thunderwing if you're still hunting him, grif. Oh, and both sotres had a fair few each of the Wave 1 RTS legends.

EDIT:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Mulla_21/Legends.jpg

[jaydisc]

Animated Shockwave & Skywarp at Myer for 59.95

[jaydisc]

Battle in Space Rodimus vs. Cyclonus - Target $49 http://yfrog.com/h2t0zwdj

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Toyworld balcatta today. I left

1 x jazz
1 x tracks
4 x trailcutter
4 x prowl

and general restock of TFs

[Lint]

Jazz and Tracks wave of RTS spotted at local Big W $23.something

[Sharky]

WHAT: RTS Wave 1 (2 x Tracks, 1 x Jazz, 2 x Fallback, 2 x Mindset)
WHERE: Big W MacArthur Square, Campbelltown
WHEN: 5pm 1 march
HOW MUCH: $23.64
EVIDENCE:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Sightings/20110301_01sm.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Sightings/20110301_02sm.jpg

[Sharky]

WHAT: RTS Wave 1 (1 x Tracks, 1 x Jazz)
WHERE: target, Burwood Westfields
WHEN: 1pm 5 march
HOW MUCH: $23.64

[optimus1]

I actually saw these on Thursday night, but keep forgetting to post :o

1 of each of RTS Tracks and Jazz at K-Mart North Rocks :)

[Krayt]

All the way up at Cairns Toyworld i scored:

Heavy Tread w/ Groundspike (New Autobot)
Skyhammer w/ Airlift (New Decep)
Salvage w/ Bomb-Burst (redeco Auto)
Undertow w/ Waterlog (New Decep)

Only the last 3 left, and 2 Salvages...

[VERT]

I know its not the right section but I found all of these at my Toyworld two weeks ago.

Powercore 2 Packs
2-packs (US$10 - AU$18)
- - Wave 4 (Dec) OUT
Heavy Tread w/ Groundspike (New Autobot)
Skyhammer w/ Airlift (New Decep)
- - Wave 5 (Feb) OUT
Salvage w/ Bomb-Burst (redeco Auto)
Undertow w/ Waterlog (New Decep)

[klystron]

yeah I was surprised by the Target TF clearance today. Just thought I'd have a quick sqizz and found Legends for $4.88, Deluxe for $22 and Voyager for $34. So I (impulsively) grabbed a Legends Megatron and RtS Lugnut.
Rockingham Target had Grapple, Banzitron, Deep Dive, Lugnut (1 left after mine), Strafe, B'Bee, Jazz, Perceptor, Prime, WreckGar, as well as a selection of RtS Legends.

[snaketales]

Latest PCC 2-packs at Woolworths Morley today - including Skyhammer, Salvage, the guy whose commander head is a diving helmet and one Heavytread (which I bought).
Not sure of the price because I bought several things but I think it was around the $14-15 mark.
No 5-packs though.

Still some RTS Windchargers at Kmart Morley.

[sanbot]

CBD Myers had RTS tracks and Jazz x1. Along with Perceptor x1, Jetblade x 3, Ironhide x 4.

Heaps of BIS, Battle op bee and a few devastators.

[christalcase]

Toyworld Hyperdome has a lot of RtS Tracks and Jazz for $20, and one HA Mudflap for $30 (as well as a HA Bumblebee for the same price)

Kmart Hyperdome has six AA Terradive for $18 and a lot of wave 1 RtS legends for $4

[griffin]

May have been mentioned elsewhere, but I saw today that Kmart are now stocking Wave 1 RtS Voyagers (Strafe, Grappel, Lugnut), at $38 each. The cases must have Seaspray in them as well, as they had a few of those as well (after many months of having just redecos Ratchet and Landfill).

[sammc]

Weeeell hopefully this helps someone here, but I was at toyworld today and they have the new voyagers Grapple and Lugnut for only $29! So I nabbed one of each.

I could see only one Wreckgar, a few percepters, but none of the others.

I also picked up a legends size optimus prime. I have to say, I think they are fantastic for such a small unit! The megatron is very impressive as well IMO.

One thing that is annoying though is grapples legs / hip joints are all so loose he falls over quite easily. Oh well.

good hunting! If anyone see's Scourge around the place please post to let me know =-)

cheers

Sam.

[Paulbot]

Big W Southland has a couple of Legend Megatrons

I don't think this has been spotted before but Myer has the Battle In Space two pack (Cyclonus/Rodimus) for $29.95 (introductory price, price after offer $69.95!)

[Golden Phoenix]

Saw a boat load of pcc at city big w.
Wave 4 i think (tank, plane and fillers)
$7.72 a piece!

[christalcase]

Toyworld Springwood
- DOTM Robo Power Gobots Sideswipe and Bumblebee for $20 (two of each)

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3794/p1453040511.jpg (http://img844.imageshack.us/i/p1453040511.jpg/)

- DOTM Robo Power Activators Starscream, Optimus and Bumblebee for $20 (three of each)

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/7172/p1454040511.jpg (http://img571.imageshack.us/i/p1454040511.jpg/)

[Tallestblue]

Just been to the K-Mart at Pacific Fair, Generations Wave 4, a Dark OF the Moon wave one of Deluxe, LEader Class and Voyagers along with the universe assortment battle base dealies. Bought Wave 4 of Generations.

[jaydisc]

Tallestblue found the new Generations:


GENERATIONS WAVE 4!! From K-mart! Kup, Scourge, Thundercracker, Wheeljack and Warpath. So glad I had cash on me. I'm still out and will post pics when I get home.

To my fellow Gold Coast Transfans GO to PAc Fair K-Mart, they've also got all new Dark of the moon stuff.

[niko_milo]

dotm play sets now at big w carindale for $23.72

[reillyd]

BIG W Runaway Bay has the Cyberverse Bumblebee playset x5.

WARNING - Starscream is one per case, so be on the lookout if you want the orbital carrier

Kmart Helensvale Westfield has DOTM toys but no generations. Voyager class $49, Deluxe $29 (ouch!) and Commander Class (what seems smaller than a scout!) for $20

[LambOfPrimus]

Get to Geelong big w now! All dotm toys are out.
Will post pics once I get home.

[LambOfPrimus]

As I stated above the full range (First Wave) of Dark Of The Moon figures are out at Big W in Geelong. This includes legends, scouts, deluxes, voyagers and leaders, as well as the new cyberverse playsets and junior range. Prices are normal, but I believe will still be better than other chains. Deluxes are $23.47 which is a good price and leaders $88. Please refer to my pics.

As you can see i chose to get Leader Sentinel Prime, Voyager Megatron, Deluxe Crankcase, Deluxe Roadbuster, Scout Sentinel and Scout Megs.

[griffin]

Movie Toys -
Looks like sporadic sightings in most chains now (Kmart, BigW, Target, Toyworld), in any state, of the entire first release of Cyberverse and/or Mechtech (possibly covering first 2 waves).
There is still another week before stores should be releasing them, and TRU will be a chain that should be keeping to this (due to their special launch in Melbourne on the 14th). So for those trying to track down Movie toys early, be aware that sightings (and info copied into here) will be random, minimal and inconsistent in terms of stores and states and prices - the staff here will try to make as much sense of sightings as possible during this next week, until we know for sure what each store-chain are getting and pricing them.

[jaydisc]

First Powerglide sighting:


I dropped by Target after a meeting I had at Chatswood

They have powerglide scout and had some legends.

I know it was a bit more expensive but I ended up buying the following to save time having to chase them down:

Leader Sentinel Prime
2x roadbuster deluxe
1x crankcase deluxe
1x starscream deluxe
2x Blackout scouts (i love blackout from the first movie!)
2x Powerglide scouts
2x Sentinel Prime scouts
1x starscream
1x topspin legends
1x crankcase legends
1x sideswipe legends (for covertte car mode)
1x starscream orbital carrier

I asked if they had more out the back (wanted another topsin and crankcase legends), but was told the answer was no.

Kmart Chatswood had voyagers and about 3 starscream orbital carriers on a pallet but not much else. No leaders. There was a note to not put up until a person (presumably a manager) or Hasbro rep was spoken to.

[jaydisc]

Stompy saw DOTM Voyager Shockwave:



Eastland:

Toyworld had all the new DotM figures including Powerglide scout, Starscream deluxe, Ironhide and Shockwave voyager and Bumblebee Leader.
All a little over rrp though. All dollar values: 8 legends 19 scouts, 30 dlx, 32 cyberverse sets, 52 voy, 110 leaders

Big W had a handful of old AA and RotF warmers.

Kmart had just empty shelves and pegs thanks to the clearance/sale prices.

[griffin]

Toyworld Jindalee (QLD) had WAVE 3 DELUXES!!!! (A world first I think) And I guessed correctly on the checklist, as they had Thundercracker, Laserbeak, Nitro Bumblebee and Mudflap $27.
They also had Wave 2 Voyagers (Shockwave & Skyhammer) $50.
Plus Wave 2 Legion/Legends (Ratchet, Lightingbolt Bbee, Crowbar, Leadfoot (red one), Mudflap) $8.

Target Mt Ommaney and Indooroopilly had the Stealth Force Mini-changers 2-packs (one is a vehicle with pop-out weapons on car doors plus a Robot-Heroes type figurine) for $9 each (they had 5 types).

Target Mt Ommaney had the new Stealth Force Electronic Bumblebee (same size and gimmick as the Optimus one from TF2) for $49.

Target Mt Ommaney & Indooroopilly, and Toyworld Jindalee had the Cinemasks ($19 Target, $26 Toyworld).

Both those Targets and that Toyworld had Revving Robots Optimus & Bumblebee ($49 Target, $50 Toyworld).

[griffin]

Forgot... Toyworld Indooroopilly had the newest SW Crossover (Thire/Republic Interceptor) for $30.

[jaydisc]

Fungal saw Shockwave at David Jones:


Lone Shockwave plus some commander classes at Parra DJs as of 2pm. TRU and Target has all the latest stuff out, K-mart nothing as of yet.

[griffin]

Photo proof of the items above:

Wave 3 Deluxes and Wave 2 Voyagers at Toyworld Jindalee.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/twdotm1.jpg

Wave 2 Legions, also at Toyworld Jindalee.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/twdotm3.jpg


And the first wave of Speed-Stars Stealth-Force Mini-Changers 2-packs at a couple of Targets.

Optimus Vs Starscream (grey)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/ss2011a01b.jpg

Sideswipe (black) Vs Starscream (bronze)
Sideswipe (grey) & Sentinel Prime (black)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/ss2011a01a.jpg

Bumblebee & Sentinel Prime (red)
Crumplezone Vs Bumblebee
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/ss2011a01c.jpg

[jaydisc]

TypeTnT has finally found PCC Grimstone w/Dinobots and Steamhammer w/Constructicons at a Woolworths:


Spotted 2 x Dinobots, 1 x Steamhammer and 2 x Rallybots Power-Core Combiners for $24.99 at Woolworths.
A heap of W4 & W5 2-pack Power-Core figures for $12.99 at Woolworths as well.
Only 2 x Generations Skullgrin, 1 x Dirge at Kmart, no sign of DOTM merchandise at all.

Emphasis on Dinobot Combiners... ;)
At Woolies of all places.

[griffin]

Just beat me to it.

I found them tonight as well, so start checking out your Woolworths stores people if you have been having trouble finding these two.

(now if only they released the last PCC figure in this country...)

[jaydisc]

Swoop found the Ark Playset at Toy World (VIC):


Epping toy world has the ark play set, theres about 5 left now after I grabbed one and they're $60 each

[Demonac]

Quite a bit of stuff at TRU Highpoint, including a legends 4 pack with 2 Bumblebees & 2 Starscreams which I hadn't since elsewhere.

And for non sightings: Kmart Deer Park is devoid of Transformers.

[griffin]

Photo proof:


I was in Highpoint earlier today too and snapped a pic of the set Demonac is talking about:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Image0401.jpg

It appears to be the RTS Legends Bumblebee, transcanning DotM Legion Bumblebee, Transcanning DotM Legion Starscream, Cybertron Legends Starscream. Also appears to come with a blaster for each of the DotM molds not found in any of the wave 1 Legions or sets. $29.99

Looks to be a TRU exclusive with that "TRU Mission Earth" sticker.

[griffin]

Movie sightings in QLD from the Sightings topic:

David Jones Carindale
Deluxe w1, Legion w2, Commander w2, Voyager w2, Activator, Gobot, 3D masks, Action Sets w1. NO Leaders.

Myer Carindale
Voyager w1, Action sets, Legion w2, Revving robots. NO Deluxe, Leader, Commanders.
Plus merchandise - TF3 'snap game' cards (4x 9 different cards) $10, TF3 puzzle 3-pack $7, Gen1 puzzle 4-pack $13, Gen1 puzzle $10 (pics will be in the Merch sightings topic).

TRU Garden City
Deluxe w1, Voyager w1, Leader w1, Legion w1, Commander w1, Activators, Gobots, Revving Robots (couldn't find the price), Actions sets w1, 3D masks, TRU exclusive 4-pack Legion set.
Plus, RtS Rodimus Vs Cyclonus $50, SWTFs Thire $30, Speed Stars Diecast Minivehicles w2, TF1 Megatron Unleashed Turnaround $15*, TF3 Walky Talky $15, TF3 Activity & Sticker books.


*this is the one with Megatron's jet mode flying out of his butt... TRU told me that they just got this shipment of 'cheap/clearance' stock from Hasbro (which musta been sitting somewhere for a long time). Pity it wasn't old stock of something rare or not previously released here.

[griffin]

TypeTnT has finally found PCC Grimstone w/Dinobots and Steamhammer w/Constructicons at a Woolworths:

Also found at Safeway (Woolworths) in Vic by Demonac.

[griffin]

Also saw the Wave 4 & 5 PCC 2-packs at Coles Sunnybank for $20 each.

[griffin]

Stompy found the Ark playset at TRU (Melb) for $60.

And TF3 deluxes have been found at Myer stores for $35 (wave 3).

[mharry]

Found 1 shockwave and skyhammer at Big W at Coffs Harbour plaza. On layby now, on special about $44 each.

[jaydisc]

Alexicon has spotted the scanning deluxe versions of Ironhide and Sideswipe at TRU:


Toys R Us Liverpool has plenty of the Ark play sets and Ironhide and sideswipe scanning deluxe

[jaydisc]

colin78 found Leader Ironhide at TRU:



Ok, DOTM gold mine tonight...first, target macarthur square has 2 transformers ark books remaining. Located in the first isle of the book section.

Toys r us bankstown has leader ironhide, voyager skyhammer and voyager shockwave. They also have the ark play set and cyberscanning ironhide and sideswipe.

[jaydisc]

A bunch of first in Stompy's recent sighting (bolded by me). First sighting anywhere for new playsets, and some firsts for TRU.


TRU Highpoint:

- Wave 2 Cyberverse Playsets: Optimus Prime Armoured Weapons Platform & Megatron Blastwave Weapon Base (both Trailers) first sighting?
- The Ark Playset
- Wave 3 deluxes - Laserbeak, Barricade, Thundercracker & Mudflap
- DotM Transcanning deluxe Sideswipe & Ironhide (both repaints of HtfD molds)
- DotM Leader Ironhide
- Wave 2 DotM Voyagers - Shockwave & Skyhammer

Pics when I get home.

(Edit: changed Sentinel to Ironhide and added wave 2 Voyagers)

[Stompy]

Here you go. In-Store shot of Wave 2 Cyberverse Playsets from TRU:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Image0429.jpg


Clearer home shot:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Image0431.jpg

[Jet Li]

I'm not too concerned about the DOTM range (bring on more Classics/Universe 2.0/Generations style TFs), but I did see Topspin at Toyworld Redbank yesterday evening - he does look pretty cool with a don't f**k with me vehicle mode! I guess he'll start appearing in other Toyworlds. There was also alot of Nitro deluxes - not sure what this wave is as I haven't looked too much into them. Laserbeak was there too along with the ARK - I must admit, I do want the ARK, but 60 bucks seems a bit steep.

[griffin]

Wave 3 Deluxes (Thundercracker, Laserbeak, Nitro Bbee, etc) found at Kmart, who have also dropped their price to $23 to compete with BigW.

[griffin]

Saw this morning, wave 3 Deluxes (Thundercracker, Laserbeak, Nitro Bbee, Mudflap and w2 re-releases Barricade, Sideswipe) at Kmart Sunnybank. They didn't appear to have any Wave 1 Deluxes left other than 3 Bbees, so that size class seems to be moving. And still another 3 weeks until the Movie starts 'advertising' the toys.

Kmart also had the Electronic Stealth Force Bbees, for $49 (same price as Target).

[griffin]

According to a post by Krayt in another section, apparently the Energon Shock Sword (http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/rp06.jpg) has been seen at TRU (in Melbourne). No price listed.

[griffin]

SW Crossovers Wave 4 (Keeli, Wolff, Droid Commander) sighted at Target Browns Plains for $30 each.

[jaydisc]

Takara Jetwing Optimus Prime at Myer for $169

[griffin]

DotM Soundtrack is out, according to Krayt. $18 at JB.

[griffin]

Target exclusive 2-packs $30 each.
Leadfoot (with Target logo and gun) & Ironhide (blue)
Bumblebee (2009 version with a gun and maybe some different decos) & Megatron (black & purple)


http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv230/swoop01/IMG_0332.jpg
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv230/swoop01/IMG_0333.jpg

Found these 2 today at my local target $30 each.

[griffin]

Kmart exclusive Voyager Optimus with Comettor found in Perth for $29!


Found a Bonus pack DOTM Voyager Optimus Prime with bonus Comettor Lunar Buggy deluxe at Kmart Belmont. Couldnt believe the price! It was only $29!!! AND....it is the previous Optimus mold which is 100% better than the new DOTM mold.

And Cyberverse Action sets wave 2 found at BigW in Victoria.


Optimus prime and weapons platform and megatron and weapons base at bigw Melbourne cbd $23.72

[niko_milo]

HA skids is at big w carindale for $28

[STL]

Big W City today had the Cyberverse Trailer Playset versions of Prime and Megatron.

Target had Wave 2 w/ Sideswipe, Laserbeak. It's stufeed with so much it's literally falling out of the shelves.

[griffin]

For the upcoming BigW sale, new stock is arriving at their stores, including Second Wave of Voyager and Leader, plus store exclusives like Human Alliance (deluxe) Bumblebee & Skids... and these items:


Found these in Big W Bankstown today...I don't think they've been sighted anywhere in NSW yet...

1)DOTM Bumblebee/Soundwave/Rodimus Legends pack - $15.64

2) DOTM Speed Stars Topspin, Classic Leadfoot & Barricade - 19.74


3920

3921

[griffin]

Also seeing 'sightings' in the acquisitions section in the last few days for:
Second wave Legion figures (includes Leadfoot, Ratchet, Crowbar, Mudflap, Bolt Bumblebee).
BigW Exclusive Optimus w/ Comettor.
TRU Exclusive Scanning Ironhide and Sideswipe.

Sightings are still fresh, so some stores may still yet have theirs.

[griffin]

Another US Store exclusive Movie toy sighting in Australia:


Kmart have the Nascar like redeco's of Sidearm Sideswipe (blue with yellow and "04") and mv1 Bumblebee (yellow with black and large "08") for $15.75 each.

It has a "Movie Exclusive" sticker on it.

[Tropisetron]

BigW Elizabeth - plenty of HA Bb and Skids + deluxe topspin etc

Myers Elizabeth - x4 Jetwing Prime

Kmart Ingle Farm - couple of wheeljack, scourge and thundercracker still

[iceburn]

Spotted by Decepticon under WA Sightings:



Spotted the Optimus and Megatron Cyberverse Commander
trailer sets ($23.75) at Kmart Midland. Pricing is weird as they are only $3.75 dearer than the single Commanders ($20). Also spotted the Arks being unloaded at the front.

[griffin]

Jetwing Prime now appearing at BigW stores.


Hi. I'm new to the forums. I saw a whole bunch of DOTM figures at Big W Sunbury today in a special Optimus vehicle mode display:

Jetwing Prime $148 (or $149... not sure)
Wave 2 Voyagers
Wave 1 Leaders
Wave 1 Deluxes ( :( I want a Topspin)
and the usual cyberverse

[jaydisc]

Check out what I just saw at Target:

http://itfdb.com/temporary/tf/IMG_0945.jpg

Classics Deluxe molds Prime & Megs: The Ultimate Battle

[iceburn]

Check out what I just saw at Target:

Classics Deluxe molds Prime & Megs: The Ultimate Battle

Yah, spotted this in Singapore yesterday too which I posted a pic in Ozformers facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ozformers) :D

[griffin]

I was wondering what TypeTnT was talking about when he described them yesterday in the QLD sightings. I thought it was more (really) old stock... but I'm vaguely remembering something about those two being re-released, or at least an upcoming release... as I can't find anything about this set online yet (so another world first for us perhaps).

[griffin]

Sharky has found the Play-Doh Transformers set for $29 at BigW, which is in next week's BigW Catalogue (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=11407).

A pretty nifty item, as you make the vehicle mode with play-doh, and the rolling press 'squishes' it into a robot form.

[griffin]

The re-release of the 2007 Optimash Prime (Mr Potato Head) is being found in stores... for those who missed it the first time.

[Alexicon]

OMG!! Just picked up deluxe Topspin at Kmart fairfield! I also picked up the special edition racing sideswipe for $15

Pics will come later tonight

[griffin]

Posted by Hursticon in the NSW sightings (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=251438#post251438)... Wave 2 GoBots Optimus.
(and just about everything else BigW will be having for their sale starting on Thursday)

[griffin]

Posted by Christalcase:


Jetwing Optimus at Garden City Big W for $149 (in the clothing section on the far right of store), about 11 left now.

New DOTM Speed Stars at Garden City TRU and Kmart Sunnybank

Kmart Sunnybank also had the Sideswipe and Bumblebee exclusive deluxes for the sale Which breaks down to being:
Transcan Series (translucent) - Bumblebee, Mirage, Crumplezone.
Stealth Force Series (weapons) - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Autobot Topspin.
Beast Machines Series (animal paint apps) - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee.
Night Attack Series (mostly black) - Optimus Prime, Crumplezone, Bumblebee.
Metal Heroes (re-release) - Optimus Prime

Back of packaging lists 2 more Stealth Force Vehicles (Leadfoot & Roadbuster) and 1 more Beast Machines Vehicle (Lockdown), which may have already been bought, or are released in wave 2 with other themed series vehicles. Metal Heroes packaging also listed first four figures of 8, which are the same as the last 8 released last year.

[griffin]

Another option for Jetwing Primes, but wait for their sale later this month.


Saw a bunch of Jetwing Ops and Shockwaves at St Marys Target.

[griffin]

Looks like the US Target Voyager exclusives (with comic) are here as well:


Spotted DOTM Voyager Ratchet and Starscream at Target Midland. Starscream was pretty decent with silverey bits! $49.99 though.

[jaydisc]

Sharky found Rescue Bots at a Target in NSW:


Transformers Rescue Bots at Target Macarthur Sq

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/d5f8dbda.jpg

[griffin]

Jetwing Optimus now sighted at TRU, which makes four store chains with in now - BigW, TRU, Target, Myer.


Jetwing Prime spotted at TRU Liverpool and Bankstown, price of $169.99. Those subscribed to their email notifications will have received a voucher for 20% off full priced items this weekend which brings it down to $136.

[iceburn]

just for info:

Singapore major retail stores has jetwing optimus at S$169.90 (which seems cheaper). Other private outlets are releasing it at S$150.00.

[griffin]

At ToysRUs Garden City, last week:
A huge kid's electric powered Bumblebee car for $300.
(if it had been produced by Hasbro instead of being a licensed item, it'd be the largest Transformers "toy" ever)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/trutoya.jpg

Target Springwood.
Bumblespud - looks to have been re-released like Optimash. $29
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/targettoysa.jpg

Ultimate Battle 2-pack - $39.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/targettoysb.jpg

Both Electronic Stealth Force figures - Bumblebee & Optimus. $49 each.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/targettoysc.jpg

At BigW Garden City, a day before the sale - 12 Jetwing Optimus toys in a pile.
(most are now gone, but this photo shows the sheer size of these things in a big stack like this... with some 'random guy' looking at one)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bwtoysa.jpg

[griffin]

Store exclusive found at Kmart.


Just saw the "Flash Freeze Assault" Sideswipe/Icepick two-pack at Kmart. Only $25 for a Human Alliance deluxe
and basic? Kmart sure did a good deal on their exclusives. Was this part of the toy sale?

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/excl2011a20.jpg

[griffin]

Also, just sighted at Target is another store exclusive...


OK, something I havent seen before. I will go back for pics.

Target Canberra Centre has an Exclusive chrome painted Voyager Starscream with comic book.

$49.99

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/excl2011a09.jpg

Which should be packed with this one too:

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/excl2011a08.jpg

[Paulbot]

Well then we're getting a good deal then. :)

Just saw in the First Sightings thread the note about Ratchet and Starscream. I spotted them at Target the other day (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=254918&postcount=1911) but didn't know they weren't already spotted.

Also saw a Mirage toy for the first time today. Speedstars but getting closer.

Here's some pics. I did happen to snap the worst of the two pack, but they had about 12 of them.

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lokdzegdK11qbguy1o1_500.jpg

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loke2rENVn1qbguy1o1_500.jpg

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loke2zmO2f1qbguy1o1_500.jpg

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loke4dwdee1qbguy1o1_500.jpg