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griffin
23rd February 2008, 03:43 AM
This list will try to keep track of what has been released here, compared to what is being released in America. It will show what items we are behind on, and should also show what items we are not going to get here (like US store exclusives). I will also post updates on what is released in America and here in Australia.

This listing will only cover a short period of time (about 6-12 months), because there is the complete checklist at this location - http://www.otca.com.au/checklist.html
I have used this website as one source of info - http://www.tfarchive.com/toys/

Order of list is older items first, to future unreleased items at the end.
When an item has been found in this country, I will list the first few store chains (not independants) or state locations, and then just list it as 'Out here', eg:
Out here just about everywhere
Out here but not everywhere
Out here (store exclusive)
Out here (first few sightings)
Out in US (but not here)
Not released yet
* = late release in that assortment block

Jan-Feb 2008
- - (Movie)
Nightwatch Optimus Prime Vs Stealth Starscream (Legends 2-pack) (US9) A/D - Out here just about everywhere.
Ironhide Vs Desert Blackout (Legends 2-pack) (US9) A/D - Out here just about everywhere.
Highline 1020 (Real Gear-phone) (US7) A - Out here in most chains.
Hacker X3 (Real Gear-gamepad) (US7) A - Out here in most chains.
Photon T-34 (Real Gear-camera) (US7) D - Out here in most chains.
*Farsight T-20 (Real Gear-binoculars) (US7) A - Out here in most chains.
*Midnighter XR-4 (Real Gear-watch) (US7) D - Out here in most chains.
*Twitcher F451 (Real Gear-game controller) (US7) D - Out here in most chains.
Crosshairs (Movie Basic - US Target) (US8) A - Out here in most chains.
Storm Surge (Movie Basic - US Target) (US8) D - Out here in most chains.
Warpath (Movie Basic - US Target) (US8) A - Out here in most chains.
Stockade (Movie Deluxe) (US10) D - Out here just about everywhere.
*Jungle Bonecrusher (Movie Deluxe) (US10) D - Out here just about everywhere.
*Overcast (Movie Deluxe) (US10) D - Out here just about everywhere.
Offroad Ironhide (Movie Voyager) (US20) A - Out here just about everywhere.
First Strike Optimus Prime (Movie Voyager) (US20) A - Out here just about everywhere.
Evac (Movie Voyager) (US20) A - Out here just about everywhere.
*Incinerator (Movie Voyager) (US20) D - Out in US/Not seen here.
Nightwatch Optimus Prime (Movie Leader) (US40) A - Out here in most chains.
*Deep Desert Brawl (Movie Leader) (US40) D - Out in US/Not seen here.
Pulse Cannon Ironhide (recol) (FAB) (US10) A - Out here just about everywhere.
Claw Slash Ramjet (FAB) (US10) D - Out here just about everywhere.
Fire Blast Optimus Prime (recol) (FAB) (US10) A - Out here just about everywhere.
Sonic Shock Smokescreen (FAB) (US10) A - Out here just about everywhere.
*Rally Rocket Bumblebee (08) (recol) (FAB) (US10) A - Out here in most chains.
*Rescue Torch Ratchet (recol) (FAB) (US10) A - Out here in most chains.
*Night Attack Megatron (recol) (FAB) (US10) D - Out here in most chains.
*Desert Blast Brawl (recol) (FAB) (US10) D - Out here in most chains.
Ironhide (Cyber Slammer) (US8) A - Out here in most chains.
Patrol Barricade (Cyber Slammer) (US8) D - Out here in most chains.
Desert Attack (Scorponok w/ Epps, Figueroa, Donnelly) (US20) D - Out here BigW $15.
Capture of Bumblebee (Bumblebee w/ Simmons, Sector Seven agents) (US20) A - Out here BigW $15.
Autobot Ratchet Blaster (Allspark Blaster) (US20) A - Out here (Target $40, TRU $50, Kmart $50).
Bumblebee Blaster (Allspark Blaster) (US20) A - Out here (Target $40, TRU $50, Kmart $50).
- - (Exclusives/Limited editions)
Divebomb (TFC Deluxe Thundercracker) (US Walmart 10) D - Out here Target $27.
Jolt (TFC Deluxe Crosswise) (US Walmart 10) D - Out here Target $27.
Big Daddy (TFC Deluxe Downshift) (US Walmart 10) A - Out here Target $27.
Grindcore (TFC Deluxe Landmine) (US Walmart 10) D - Out here Target $27.
Arcee (Battle Damaged Deluxe) - Asian exclusive/Not here.
Optimus Prime (Battle Damaged Voyager) - Asian exclusive/Not here.

March-May 2008
- - (Movie)
Cliffjumper (Legends) (US4) A - Out here in most chains.
Bonecrusher (Legends) (US4) A - Out here in most chains.
Recon Barricade (Legends) (US4) A - Out here in most chains.
Jazz (Legends) (US4) A - Out here in most chains.
Battle Jazz Vs Ice Megatron (Legends 2-pack) (US9) A/D - Out here (Kmart so far).
Bumblebee (Battle Damaged) Vs Scorponok (Legends 2-pack) (US9) A/D - Out here (Kmart so far).
Salvage (Movie Deluxe) (US10) A - Out here (BigW, Toyworld so far).
Stealth Bumblebee (Movie Deluxe) (US10) A - Out here (BigW, Toyworld so far).
Premium Barricade (Movie Deluxe) (US10) D - Out here (DJ, Myer, TW/TK).
Premium Autobot Jazz (Movie Deluxe) (US10) A - Out here(DJ, Myer, TW/TK).
Premium Bumblebee (Movie Deluxe) (US10) A - Out here(DJ, Myer, TW/TK).
Premium Ironhide (Movie Voyager) (US20) A - Released in US.
Premium Blackout (Movie Voyager) (US20) D - Released in US.
Premium Megatron (Movie Leader) (US40) D - Released in US.
Premium Optimus Prime (Movie Leader) (US40) A - Released in US.
Autobot Ratchet and Autobot Jazz (Unleashed Turnaround) (US25) A - Out here (Myer, Toyworld so far).
Blackout and Barricade (Unleashed Turnaround) (US25) D - Out here (Myer, Toyworld so far).
Optimus Prime (no weapon) Vs Barricade (Movie Robot Heroes) (US6) A/D - Out in US.
Ironhide (w/ missile) Vs Dispensor (Movie Robot Heroes) (US6) A/D - Out in US.
Battle Jazz Vs Megatron (w/cannon) (Movie Robot Heroes) (US6) A/D - Out in US.
Allspark Bumblebee Vs Starscream (w/ jets on) (Movie Robot Heroes) (US6) A/D - Out in US.
- - (Star Wars Transformers)
Obi Wan/Ep2 Jedi Starfighter (recol) (US15) - Out here in most chains.
Clone Pilot/Troop Transport (recol) (US15) - Out here in most chains.
- - (Exclusives/Limited editions)
Shattered Glass - 5-pack set: (US BotCon) A/D - Out in US only.
- Optimus Prime (Voyager), Autobot Jazz (Deluxe), Goldbug (Deluxe), Grimlock (Deluxe)
- Starscream w/ Razorclaw (Voyager).
Ricochet (Deluxe) (BotCon attendee figure) A - Out in US only.
Megatron w/ Divebomb + Rodimus (BotCon big 2-pack) A/D? - Out in US only.
Blurr w/ Rampage + Sideswipe w/ Whisper (BotCon small 2-pack) A/D? - Out in US only.
Bumblebee 08 (Movie Deluxe Allspark power) (US Target 10) A - Out here (Toyworld, Target, BigW so far)
Autobot Jazz (Movie Deluxe Allspark power) (US Target 10) A - Out here (Toyworld, Target, BigW so far)
Decepticon Brawl (Movie Deluxe Allspark power) (US Target 10) D - Out here (Toyworld, Target, BigW so far)
Barricade w/Frenzy (Movie Deluxe Allspark power) (US Target 10) D - Out here (Toyworld, Target, BigW so far)
Jetstorm (TFC Voyager Jetfire) (US TRU 25) D - Out here TRU $40.
Wingblade (TFC Voyager Wingsaber) (US TRU 25) A - Out here TRU $40.
The Final Battle - Movie Robot Heroes 5-pack: (US Walmart 10) A/D - Out here BigW $20.
-Optimus Prime, Autobot Ratchet, Autobot Jazz
-Megatron, Blackout

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Jun-Jul 2008 (56 packs)

::::: Animated Autobots :::::
Bumblebee (deluxe) - Out here
Prowl (deluxe) - Out here
Optimus Prime (deluxe) - Out here
*Autobot Ratchet (deluxe) - Out here
**Autobot Jazz (deluxe) - Out here
**Snarl (deluxe) - Out here
Bulkhead (voyager) - Out here
*Optimus Prime (voyager) - Out here
**Grimlock (voyager) - Out here
Optimus Prime (2-pack with Megatron) - Out here
*Bulkhead (leader) - Out here
*Optimus Prime (Supreme Rollout Command) - Out here

::::: Animated Decepticons :::::
Lockdown (deluxe) - Out here
*Blackarachnia (deluxe) - Out here
**Soundwave (deluxe) w/ Laserbeak - Out here
**Oilslick (deluxe) - Out here
Starscream (voyager) - Out here
Megatron (voyager) - Out here
**Lugnut (voyager) - Out here
Megatron (2-pack w/ Optimus Prime) - Out here
*Megatron (leader) - Out here

::::: Animated Activators :::::
*Bumblebee (Autobot) - Out here
*Bulkhead (Autobot) - Out here
*Starscream (Decepticon) - Out here

::::: Animated Bumper Battlers :::::
Autobot Ratchet (Autobot) - Out here
Bumblebee (Autobot) - Out here
Optimus Prime (Autobot) - Out here

::::: Animated Other :::::
Optimus Prime Battle Blaster (Autobot Roleplay) - Out here
Optimus Prime Handheld Game (Autobot Shiftech) - Out here

::::: Universe Autobots :::::
Prowl (Deluxe) - Out here
Sunstreaker (Deluxe) - Out here
Autobot Blaster w/ Blockrock (Voyager w/ Minicon - redeco) - Out here
Powerglide (Ultra) - Out here

::::: Universe Decepticons :::::
Tankor (Deluxe) - Out here
Decepticon Heavyload w/ Drillbit (Voyager w/ Minicon - redeco) - Out here
Onslaught (Ultra) - Out here

::::: Universe Legends :::::
Onslaught - Out here
Red Alert - Out here
Starscream - Out here

::::: Universe Robot Heroes :::::
Gen1 Sunstreaker (Autobot) Vs Galvatron (Decepticon) - Out here
Gen1 Autobot Hound (Autobot) Vs Blitzwing (Decepticon) - Out here
BW Cheetor (Maximal) Vs Blackarachnia (Predacon) - Out here
BW Rattrap (Maximal) Vs Megatron (Predacon) - Out here

::::: Marvel Transformers Crossovers :::::
Ironman/Jet - Out here
Hulk/Tank - Out here
Spiderman/Motorcycle - Out here
Venom/Musclecar - Out here

::::: Star Wars Transformers :::::
Boba Fett/Slave 1 (repack) - Out here
Clone Pilot/ARC-170 Starfighter (repack) - Out here
Commander Cody/Turbo Tank (repack) - Out here
Obi-Wan Kenobi/EP3 Jedi Starfighter (repack) - Out here

::::: Exclusives :::::
Deep Space Starscream (Voyager Decepticon) (US Target/AUS TRU $50)
Mudflap (Voyager Decepticon) (US TRU/AUS TRU)
Inferno w/ Longarm (Voyager Autobot w/ Minicon) (US TRU/AUS TRU) Nemesis Prime (Universe/Classics Voyager Decepticon) (US SDCC/AUS maybe in 2009)
Skywarp (Titanium Decepticon) (US SDCC/not here)
Topspin (Basic Decepticon) (US Official Club/not here)

(McDonalds Animated Happy Meal toys - not applicable to checklist)
Bumblebee, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Autobot Ratchet (released AUS Sep/Oct)
Lugnut, Starscream (not released here)

=============================
Aug-Sep 2008 (40 items)

::::: Animated Autobots :::::
Sentinel Prime (Deluxe) - Out here
Swoop (Deluxe) - Out here
Patrol Bumblebee (Deluxe - redeco) - Out here
Ultra Magnus (Leader) - Out here

::::: Animated Decepticons :::::
Blitzwing (Voyager) - Out here

::::: Animated Activators :::::
Optimus Prime (Autobot)
Lockdown (Decepticon)
Ratchet (Autobot)

::::: Animated Bumper Battlers :::::
Bulkhead (Autobot) - Out here
Autobot Jazz (Autobot) - Out here

::::: Animated Other :::::
Cyberspeed Bumblebee (Autobot Power Bot) - Out here

::::: Universe Autobots :::::
Autobot Blades (Voyager - redeco)
Silverbolt (Ultra) - Out here

::::: Universe Decepticons :::::
Acid Storm (Deluxe - redeco) - Out here
Galvatron (Deluxe) - Out here
Decepticon Dropshot (Voyager - redeco)
*Stormcloud (Ultra - redeco)

::::: Universe Legends :::::
Megatron (Gen2 Decepticon) - Out here
Autobot Hound (Gen1 Autobot) - Out here
Autobot Jazz (Gen1 Autobot) - Out here

::::: Universe Robot Heroes :::::
Gen1 Arcee (Autobot) Vs Decepticon Rumble (Decepticon)
BW Optimus Primal (Maximal) Vs Predacon Tarantulas (Predacon)
BW Rhinox (Maximal) Vs Waspinator (Predacon)

::::: Star Wars Transformers :::::
Anakin Skywalker/EP2 Jedi Starfighter (redeco w/ new head)
Clone Pilot/Republic Gunship (repack)
Luke Skywalker/Snowspeeder (repack)

::::: Marvel Transformers Crossovers :::::
Human Torch/Jet (new)
Grey Hulk/Tank (redeco)
Black Spiderman/Motorcycle (redeco)
Wolverine/Offroad (new)

::::: Exclusives :::::
The Legacy of Bumblebee (3xDeluxe Autobot) (US Walmart/AUS Kmart Sep/Oct - not seen yet)
-(Classic Bumblebee (repack), Premium Movie Bumblebee (repack), Animated Bumblebee (redeco))
Crankcase (Deluxe Decepticon) (US Walmart/not here)
Decepticon Fracture (Deluxe Decepticon) (US Walmart/not here)
Breakaway (Deluxe Autobot) (US Walmart/not here)
War Within Grimlock (Titanium Autobot) (US TRU/not here)
War Within Prowl (Titanium Autobot) (US TRU/not here)
Bulkhead (Leader) w/ Bumblebee (Act) (repacks) (US TRU/AUS TRU Oct - not seen yet)
Megatron (Leader) w/ Starscream (Act) (repacks) (US TRU/AUS TRU Oct - not seen yet)
Unicron w/ Dead End (Supreme 'Decepticon' - repack) (US TRU/not here)

=============================
Oct-Nov 2008 (37 packs)

::::: Animated 2-pack :::::
Jetfire & Jetstorm (2xDeluxe Autobot) (form Safeguard)

::::: Animated Activators :::::
Patrol Bumblebee (redeco)
Thundercracker (redeco)
*Megatron
*Grimlock
*Bandit Lockdown (redeco)

::::: Animated Bumper Battlers :::::
Sting Racer Bumblebee (Autobot - redeco)
Nightwatch Optimus Prime (Autobot - redeco)
*Lockdown (Decepticon)
*Soundwave (Decepticon)

::::: Animated Other :::::
Street Patrol Bumblebee (Autobot Power Bot - redeco)

::::: Universe Autobots :::::
Ironhide (Deluxe)
Sideswipe (Deluxe - redeco)
Silverstreak (Deluxe - redeco)

::::: Universe Decepticons :::::
Treadbolt (Voyager - redeco)

::::: Universe Legends :::::
Optimus Prime (Anim Autobot)
Bumblebee (Anim Autobot)
Prowl (Anim Autobot)

::::: Universe Robot Heroes :::::
Gen1 Autobot Blaster (Autobot) Vs Thrust (Decepticon)
Gen1 Ironhide (Autobot) Vs Kickback (Decepticon)
BW Silverbolt (Maximal) Vs Megatron (Transmetal Predacon)

::::: Universe/25th Specials (general release) :::::
*25th Anniversary Gen1 Optimus Prime (Autobot w/ DVD & Comic) US$70 (AUS late Nov)

::::: Star Wars Transformers :::::
General Grievous/Grievous Starfighter (new)
TIE Pilot/TIE Bomber (new)
*Imperial Trooper/AT-AT (redeco w/ new head)
*Emperor Palpatine/Imperial Shuttle (redeco)

::::: Exclusives :::::
Minicon 12-pack (US Kmart/AUS Kmart Oct - not seen yet)
-(Backstop, Heavytread, Knockdown, Blight, Bodyblock, Makeshift, Boltflash, Brimstone, Skyhammer, Cloudraker, Flatfoot, Suppressor)
Leadership Team/Special Team Leaders (Legends 5-pack) (US Target/AUS Target Oct - not seen yet)
-(Razorclaw, Hun-Gurrr, Autobot Hot Zone (Hotspot), Scattorshot (Scattershot), Silverbolt)
Aerial Rivals Team (Legends 5-pack) (US Target/AUS Target Oct - not seen yet)
-(Thrust, Ramjet, Autobot Blades, Air Raid, Skydive)
Standoff Beneath the Streets (Comic 2-pack) (US Target/AUS TRU Sep - not seen yet)
-Springer Vs Ratbat (Voyager vs Deluxe)
Autobot Ambush (Comic 2-pack) (US Target/AUS TRU Sep - not seen yet)
-Dirge Vs Autobot Roadbuster (Voyager vs Deluxe)
Optimus Prime Vs Crumplezone (CYB Leader Vs Voyager repack) (US Costco/AUS unknown)
Battle for the Cyber Planet Keys (Deluxe 5-pack - repack) (US Sam's Club/AUS unknown)
-(Optimus Prime, Blurr, Longrack, Runamuck, Buzzsaw)
Freeway Brawl (Battle Scene 2-pack) (US Target/AUS unknown)
-Optimus Prime (Voyager Autobot redeco) Vs Bonecrusher (Deluxe Decepticon repack)
Battle Over Mission City (Battle Scene 2-pack) (US Target/AUS unknown)
-Megatron (Voyager Decepticon redeco) Vs Final Battle Jazz (Deluxe Autobot repack)
Nightbeat (Deluxe) (US Official Club/not here)
Seacons/Piranacon (6 figure set) (US Official Club/not here)
-(Snap Trap, Nautilator, Overbite, Seawing, Skalor, Tentail)


US$ Recommended Retail Prices for reference
Legends $4
Activators $7
Bumper Battlers $10
Deluxe $10
Crossovers $15
Titanium $17
Voyager $20
Roleplay $30
Ultra $30
Leader $40
Supreme $50

This listing continues in the second posting, for items that are not due for release for some time yet.
If you find something in a chain store that isn't include in this listing, post it in the sightings section. If it still doesn't show up here after a week or so, let me know.

griffin
23rd February 2008, 03:45 AM
The items in this second posting cover items that are still some time away from being released at all, and will be added into the first posting list as their expected release date gets closer, or they start being found in stores somewhere in the world.

Future items can change at any time.

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Dec 2008-Jan 2009

::::: Animated Autobots :::::
Blurr (Deluxe)

::::: Animated Decepticons :::::
Blazing Lockdown (redeco/new accessory)
Swindle (Deluxe)
Skywarp (Voyager) (redeco)
Shockwave/Longarm (Voyager)
Shadow Blade Megatron (Leader - redeco)

::::: Animated Activators :::::
Cliffjumper (Autobot - redeco)
Dirge (Decepticon - redeco)

::::: Universe/25th Autobots :::::
Cheetor (BW Deluxe)
Hound w/ Ravage (Gen1 Deluxe)
Inferno (Gen1 Voyager)
Vector Prime w/ Safeguard (CYB Voyager - redeco)

::::: Universe/25th Decepticons :::::
Cyclonus w/ Nightstick (Gen1 Deluxe)
Starscream (Gen1 Deluxe - redeco)
Predacon Bruticus (RiD Ultra - redeco)

::::: Universe/25th Legends :::::
Beachcomber (Gen1 Autobot)
Brawn (Gen1 Autobot)
Bumblebee (Gen1 Autobot)
Starscream (Anim Decepticon)

::::: Universe/25th Robot Heroes :::::
Gen1 Snarl (Autobot - Slag) Vs Sharkticon (Decepticon - Gnaw)
Gen1 Perceptor (Autobot) Vs Hardshell (Decepticon - Bombshell)
BMac Cheetor (Maximal) Vs Tankor (Vehicon)
*Gen1 Autobot Prowl (Autobot) Vs Laserbeak (Decepticon)
*RiD Optimus Prime (Autobot) Vs Megatron (Predacon)

::::: Universe Special Editions :::::
SE-01 Optimus Prime (Asian Excl/AUS Dec)
SE-02 Megatron (Asian Excl/AUS Dec)
SE-03 Decepticon Drag Strip (Asian Excl/AUS Dec)
SE-04 Overkill (Asian Excl/AUS Dec)

::::: Exclusives :::::
Optimus Prime Vs Megatron (Classics 2-pack repack) (US KB/not here)
Bulkhead (Voyager) w/ Autobot Jazz (BBat) (repacks) (US unknown/AUS unknown)
Optimus Prime (Voyager) w/ Autobot Ratchet (BBat) (repacks) (US unknown/AUS unknown)
Optimus Prime Vs Blackarachnia (Deluxe repacks) (US Walmart/AUS unknown)
-(The Revenge of Blackarachnia)
Prowl Vs Megatron (Deluxe repacks) (US Walmart/AUS unknown)
-(Battle in Space)
Stealth Lockdown (redeco) w/ Optimus Prime & Bumblebee (Leg repacks) (US Target/AUS unknown)
Rescue Ratchet (redeco) w/ Prowl & Starscream (Leg repacks) (US Target/AUS unknown)

=============================
2009 and unconfirmed items

::::: Animated Autobots :::::
Samurai Prowl (Deluxe w/ Sidecar)
Arcee (Deluxe)
Wreckgar (Voyager)
Roadbuster Ultra Magnus (Leader - redeco)
Perceptor

::::: Animated Decepticons :::::
Waspinator (Deluxe)
Atomic Lugnut (Voyager)
Scrapper
Mixmaster

::::: Animated Bumper Battlers :::::
Workzone Bulkhead (Autobot - redeco)
Stealth Ninja Jazz (Autobot - redeco)

::::: Animated Other :::::
Megatron Battle Blaster (Decepticon Roleplay)
Bumblebee Handheld Game (Autobot Shiftech)

::::: Universe/25th Autobots :::::
Smokescreen (Gen1 Deluxe - redeco)
Dinobot (BW Deluxe)
Hotshot w/ Jolt (ARM Deluxe)
Overload (ARM Voyager - redeco)
Leo Prime (CYB Voyager - redeco)

::::: Universe/25th Decepticons :::::

::::: Universe/25th Legends :::::
Autobot Cosmos (Gen1 Autobot)
Rodimus (Gen1 Autobot)
Warpath (Gen1 Autobot)
Wheelie (Gen1 Autobot)

::::: Universe/25th Robot Heroes :::::
Gen1 Ricochet (Autobot) Vs Predaking (Decepticon)
BW Tigatron (Maximal) Vs Inferno (Predacon)
BMac Optimus Primal (Maximal) Vs Jetstorm (Vehicon)
JPGen1 Victory Saber (Cybertron) Vs ? (Destron)

::::: Marvel Transformers Crossovers :::::
Captain America/Offroad (new)
Carnage/Muscelcar (redeco)
War Machine/Jet (redeco)
Thor/Jet (new)
Thing/??

::::: Universe Special Editions :::::
Cliffjumper (Asian Excl)
(Red) Mirage (Asian Excl)
Nemesis Prime (Asian Excl)

::::: Mighty Muggs :::::
Optimus Prime
Megatron
Bumblebee
Soundwave

::::: Exclusives :::::
Gunbarrel (Basic Decepticon) (US Target/AUS unknown) (EN Tank)
Decepticon Reverb (Basic Decepticon) (US Target/AUS unknown) (EN Jet)
Backtrack (Basic Autobot) (US Target/AUS unknown) (CYB Motorcycle)
?? (Deluxe) (Official Club membership toy/not here)


If there is anything confirmed for official release that is not on here, post here, or let me know.

If you want to discuss something about this list, you can do it here. If it develops into something lengthy, I'll just split it off into its own topic anyway.

griffin
27th February 2008, 02:31 AM
Do stores order toys based on what hasbro allows, or is it a system where the main chain stores get priority?

like some kind of system....

Hasbro only deals with chain stores. Their sales staff are actually quite rude if you are not from a chain store, despite asking a genuine business query.

As for the stock - Once a year, the toy industry have a trade show (around April), which is like the US toyfair, in that it is selling pre-orders to storechains and admission is by invitation only.
Hasbro offers to the participating stores a set order of items for the rest of the year, based on what is in the American assortment cases (which are in-turn, designated to suit what Walmart wants). That means that stores here can't just order Leader Optimus Prime, they have to get Leader Optimus Prime packed with Leader Megatron or Leader Brawl, no matter how much they just want that one figure in their stores.

So the stores have lined up pre-orders for the rest of the year based on what they think they will be selling (yep, guessing a whole year ahead, and always getting it wrong...), and Hasbro tries to make sure they import the pre-ordered stock at the required times.

If something unforeseen occurs (like underestimating demand in America) and the stock is not available, the stores here miss out, and we have empty shelving (like we had from December to February). Stores can either cancel the outstanding orders (most do) creating further delay by waiting until after new stock arrives to order it, or they can keep them active as back-orders (like Toyworld did) and get the new stock in before anyone else (as we have seen in the last few weeks).

Priority probably goes to the store chain that locks in the orders earliest (either at Toyfair, or throughout the year when they need more stock than they estimated way back at the previous Toyfair). All that Hasbro AU cares about is pre-selling a minimum quota at Toyfair, and just sitting back for 12 months, shipping out stock and selling some extra items if Hasbro US allows it. Marketting for the entire year is packed into that one weekend at Toyfair, with the occasional 'arm twisting' to stores throughout the year when Hasbro US gives access to stock that are store exclusives in America.

BigW is probably the only exception to this, as they negotiate a lower wholesale price. Perhaps the reason why BigW are often the last storechain to have items in stores is because they are given last priority for not paying full price.

Most of this is from first hand sources, but if you want to get a second opinion on why Australian stores only stock certain TFs toys, just send an email to Hasbro AU. I don't mind being corrected on anything I have guessed, if they are actually willing to answer you.

Hasbro said it themselves in that email Fraser posted:

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=8133&postcount=26

griffin
30th June 2008, 01:40 AM
Just updated the list with the BotCon stuff (yep, took 6 weeks to get around to it), plus all the recent new sightings and releases in this country.
Still need to add in anything recently revealed in the last month though, which isn't too much I think.

griffin
15th September 2008, 01:12 AM
Certainly does (was thinking about it recently). I'll update it this week.

autobreadticon
27th September 2008, 11:53 AM
yo iķi help with providing references... Maybe if we all help it will be easier for you Griffin. i really do want to see the list for the hetic three months leading up to Christmas.

Transformers Armada Unicron
Legacy of Bumblebee Set
MP-07 Thundercracker


http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/animated-8/transformers-animated-jetfire--jetstorm-two-pack-package-description-165895/
two pack of Autobots, to be sold at the Voyager price

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/transformers-collectors-club-issue-23-now-arriving-165894/
Also shown are several upcoming toys, from 25th Anniversary Wave 2 Dinobot and Wave 3
Hot Shot (Deluxe),
Legends Cosmos,
legends Warpath,
legends Wheelie
legends Rodimus
Mighty Muggs Bumblebee and Soundwave
Universe Robot Heroes 2009 wave 1

Universe Smokescreen (Deluxe)
Universe Starscream (Deluxe)
Universe Vector Prime (Voyager)

eHobby Exclusive Guardian Robot

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/animated-8/new-in-package-pictures-of-animated-bumblebeeratchet-two-pack-165889/


Animated Bumper Battler Soundwave
Transformers Animated - Blazing Lockdown (Deluxe)
Transformers Animated - Shadow Blade Megatron (Leader)
Transformers Animated - Roadbuster Ultra Magnus (Leader)
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/animated-8/official-images-of-2009-wave-1-animated-activators-cliffjumper-and-dirge-165793/
Transformers Animated - Activators Cliffjumper
Transformers Animated - Activators Dirge
Transformers Animated - Activators Patrol Bumblebee
Transformers Animated - Activators Thundercracker
Voyager Class Skywarp
Animated Deluxes: Bumblebee, Blazing Lockdown, Swindle, Blurr
Animated Voyagers: Skywarp, Shockwave
Universe Legends Wave 03
Bumblebee
Prowl
Optimus Prime
Transformers Animated Bumper Battler Lockdown
Transformers Animated Bumper Battler Nightwatch Optimus
Transformers Animated Bumper Battler Sting Racer Bumblebee

Transformers Animated Activators Wave 05 - Set of 5
1x Megatron
1x Grimlock
1x Bandit Lockdown (Redeco)
1x Cliffjumper
1x Dirge

October
BT-22 Convoy Dodge Ram SRT-10
Japanese USA version
Powerglide
Silverbolt
Onslaught


Rumoured
#Voyager 2 pack -constructicons

December
Special Universe Edition
SE-01 Optimus Prime
SE-02 Megatron
SE-03 Drag Strip
SE-04 Overkill.

January
Alternity Convoy
Vibrant Red
Silver Grey

Rumour - Premium" Cliffjumper, a red Classics Mirage, and Nemesis Prime


Transformers Henkei CharaHobby 2008 Exclusive Stuntron Wildrider

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/high-resolution-images-of-upcoming-universe25th-anniversary-and-animated-figures-165826/
Universe Legends: Starscream (Animated), Brawn (G1), Beachcomber (G1), Bumblebee (G1)
Universe Deluxes: Starscream, Cyclonus, Hound, Cheetor
Universe Voyagers: Inferno, Vector Prime
Universe Ultras: Predacon Bruticus
Robot Heroes: Perceptor vs. Hardshell, Cheetor vs. Tankor, Snarl vs. Sharkticon

Stealth Lockdown (Deluxe)

Universe
#Ultra Stormcloud
#Voyager Treadbolt
#Galaxy Force Optimus Prime vs. Crumplezone
#Hasbro Transformers Universe 2008 Deluxe Comics 2 Pack - Roadbuster vs. Dirge.
#Hasbro Transformers Universe 2008 Deluxe Comics 2 Pack - Springer vs. Ratbat

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/cybertron-optimus-prime-and-others-to-be-reissued-in-universe-five-pack-165791/
Cybertron Optimus Prime and Others to be Reissued in Universe Five-Pack

Target Movie Screen Battles Exclusives
Battle Over Mission City" with Megatron and Jazz
"Freeway Brawl" with Optimus Prime and Bonecrusher

Henkei (provide accurate dates)
Sep
Takara Classics C-07 Sunstreaker

Oct
Takara Henkei Classics C-10 Streak
Takara Henkei Classics D-05 Octane
Takara Henkei Classics C-09 Sideswipe
Nov
Takara Henkei Classics C-11 Ironhide
Takara Henkei Classics D-06 Galvatron
Jan
Takara Henkei Classics C-12 Ratchet

Classics Packaging Variant
Hasbro Transformers Classics Legends Hot Shot
Hasbro Transformers Classics Legends Optimus Prime
Hasbro Transformers Classics Legends Soundwave.

Transformers Boss Coffee Exclusives

Oh its a big mess :o, but clean it up later
it is inevitable i missed some, but Griffin you can simply use the toy names above and research the info
That was fun!!!, Hope this helps...

griffin
9th October 2008, 11:18 PM
Well after 7 hours, the release listing above has been updated. Thanks for the list Autobreadicon, I used the tfarchive.com for most of it, but still doublechecked with your posting.
I needed to do it by tonight to help me submit this months Qs to Hasbro.

I don't keep a thorough list of JP stuff though, but the tfarchive website can help.
It is something I may do eventually.
Now you can do your christmas planning... :)