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Yes everything will be reissued in time but at what cost? This current release of Grimlock is nearly double the original RRP. Thus I can understand the scramble to obtain the Hasbro Soundwave.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ploughmans Lunch
Despite this, it is a good point, avoid paying marked up prices for recentish MP's kids (a lesson I learnt with Sideswipe) as there will be re-runs.
Sadly KO's appear afterwards too (case in point SS and a pair of the cassettes so far...)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lint
$200 for the new Grimlock seems pretty reasonable to me, given the cost of the original plus inflation. I'd have been pissed if I'd just bought that previous one, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lint
For Soundwave, I just gave up and ordered one off eBay. Hasn't arrived yet, but I'm happy with the price. Cost me $180 including shipping. I'm fine with paying $30 to not have a headache, and to know for sure that I've got one.
$30 aggravation tax seems reasonable to me.
Wow, you must be lucky to get him at the price on ebay! I've always checked on ebay, couldn't find any TRU MP Soundwave is under $250UD!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
There were plenty when I was there in the first week of the holidays. About $200 AUD. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Freya
It's not reasonable given inflation. Thats only been like 8% since 2009Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
The answer is rising costs of labour in China. Wages growth since 2009 has been 60%. This is roughly in line with the 2013 price of MP-08 ($200) vs the 2009 price of MP-08 ($130).
If this trend continues the common Australian will not be able to afford TF's! (Of course manufacturing will simply move to a cheaper labour source like Mexico or Africa to counter this)
Auction hadn't been up long, and the seller had under 100 feedback.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freya
I haven't received it yet, so who knows. But it was worth the risk.
As I know, labor wage did not change that much about 60% high. Main reason is americans' QE2 and QE3 dramatically increased plastic's price.
I found a sydney seller for $175 + shipping on ebay. Search and buy it. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Freya
There's two for sale.
gotten my takara one yesterday, waiting on hasbro to come in.
takara one is about $130 in most toy stores in China now. I am thinking whether I should wait for the hasbro version.
WOW, nice. Will see if I can get him next year when I going to visit the in law.Quote:
Originally Posted by zs96742
yay 20% off full priced items 18-20th now i can get Soundw... ait a minute...
Like your optimism ... or rather, tongue in cheek. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
I think TRU kinda learnt their lesson from MP10. They stand to lose of $26,000 in sales had all 600 MP Soundwave & 400 MP Acid Storm been purchased during the Sale.TRU knows that these items will fly off the shelves faster than Vanila Ice can say 'Bum rush the speaker that booms'.
They also had a 25% off coupon last November 22-24, 30% off November 24-26 the year before & if past % off history and pending release dates are anything to go by, they may not have learnt their lesson afterall. I seriously doubt that they structure their promotional % off coupon schedule around any particular toy/brand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Megatran
Yeah, they have new stuff released every week among their hundreds of thousands of lines... so a percentage-off sale at any one week is still going to cost them money off something that was new that week.
And in reality, $26,000 is quite negligible for the total National sales in a week (if by chance all Soundwaves and Acidstorms sold in that first week)... and that's the "investment/expense" that they are hoping makes profit from, either by other items people buy later as a returning customer who is impressed by the outcome, and/or the remaining profit margin of those items on sale... which have 40-50% markup from their wholesale price.
Thanks gents. Makes sense.
I'm excited that another % discount is just around the corner. I know, I know. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. But a 20% off coupon translates to $50 total saving for both units.:)
Don't think TRU stores have any emotional feelings like us. They will just bring it to the shelves when they arrive, nothing more I believe.
This is the same as me trying for Skylanders Legendary, They basically went huh? and didn't really bother even though it was a very hot item to a lot of collectors and only exclusive to TRU.
Honestly though, if non of us are scalping we should be able to obtain one.
Its not a cheap toy. A normal new non transformer fan who is buying toys can see "hmmm...Metrooplex looks bigger" I buy that for the same price.....etc.
Well I'm not wanting these as I already have a Takara Soundwave and a 'snot green' jet does not interest me. So I won't be fighting over these on release day.:)
Lots of collectors, bought the Hasbro version and kept all the cassette tapes and resell the Soundwave itself! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Omega Metro
I received a friendly call from TRU today before work, they reminded me about the hold I had on 2 of each figure are told me about their new items (Metroplex and Bruticus vs Grimlock), they say Mp's are less than a month away.
Lots of collectors don't even know Australia is bringing in the Hasbro version. Many in fact already bought it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Freya
i wouldnt have invested in the TT version had i have known about Hasbro's intention of releasing one.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Although many TF fans/casual fans of Soundwave who arent members here would be following it's progress. All it takes is one Google search of Transformers Soundwave Australia and there's no prize for guessing which site is on top of the list.
I, for one, will be doing exactly what Freya said and selling off the Hasbro Soundwave minus his cassettes.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Plus I would find it incredibly difficult to believe that anyone who calls themselves a Transformers Collector in this country doesn't know Soundwave is coming.
But the waiting man, the waiting is a killer!! Knowing that there have been soundwaves out there for practically a year, I still don't have one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
but soon, soon my precious.
Mine just arrived from eBay.
Packed well.
Haven't opened it up yet, but it all looks good.
$30 extra well-spent, IMO.
Wait, what... we're getting MP Soundwave in Australia?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shirokaze
Dammit! Looks like I have to throw out the collection now... I'm not worthy enough to be a Transformers Collector. :p
:D
I know Soundwave is coming because you guys won't shut up about it, but I'm fine without a toy that transforms into a box, even if it does come with several other toys that transform into a box. Are me and my 10 years of collecting still worthy of being called a TF collector?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shirokaze
No. Now it's your turn to get in the box.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zommael
While you're in there, think about what you've done.
:p
Woah, hold on a second, I think you're taking my comment the wrong way man. If it came across as elitist, I apologise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zommael
What I meant was that Australia is such a small community, if you're a "Transformers collector" (as opposed to someone that collects all sorts of figures and doesn't have a particular focus on Transformers) even if you have limited interaction on the forums it would be near impossible to not have heard the news due to all the publicity the Masterpieces (and Metroplex) have been getting across the net, and as Sinnertwin mentioned above, the google search results.
I in no way intended it to imply that if you haven't heard of him that anyone was less of a collector. :)
And just quickly, my post above was the first time I've uttered a word in this thread, so please don't lump me into this :o
It's okay - the tone of my post obviously didn't come across to you but it did to Cat, so bad Zommael. I was being flippant. I know Soundwave is a popular character and anticipated release, but I don't personally care for the G1 or Masterpiece design that much (something TRU have made easier by not having a store in my area). I hope everyone who wants one gets one. My point was simply that not everyone wants one, even if they have heard of it. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Shirokaze
Good deal. Made me have a look but I can only find it for sale where it'd be an extra $100 or so on eBay to the local price. Same deal if I throw it into my pile of loot on BBTS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
My honest opinion is most collectors already bought it prior to knowing the hasbro version is coming here. As far as I know, I didn't think about it and thought it was SDCC exclusive at that time and will not be launched here.
But I guess lets just wait and see rather than pointless speculation whether this will be gone in day 1.
Oh yeah......speaking of which, does this contain headphones? Its a masterpiece, I would think they done it correctly?
I came across a funny moment a while back where i was talking with a dealer (of antique and unique toys) and he knew nothing about the Hasbro (and more superior version imo). He did have the takara version for sale and had onsold them but for a much more ridiculous price. He had a couple of tapes but they were extremely high also. But i thought it funny that he was a dealer and knew nothing about them.
Anyhoo, i am also on the anticipated waiting list.
I think the Hasbro version is best bang for buck. But in terms of quality, I do not know how to comment as some fans may like one version over the other.
It doesn't. Unlike the original #17 Japanese release, he doesn't come with headphones and microphone.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
And really, who cares about the headphones and mic when we're getting an extra FOUR cassettes in the package?
It was insane to open mine and take in everything that's in the MASSIVE box (Seriously huge box).
You definitely feel like you got your money's worth, even at a higher price.
And yep, Zommael, I understood you, buddy. *brofist*
I do? Its a masterpiece? It should be perfect? If its transforming to a Walkman, it should? Not a box? Pretty sure that's why people were claiming why after a robot transforming to a box.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
I do not bother with mic, but headphones, maybe? Wouldn't even cost $5 to add it.
Why would you expect the Hasbro version to have headphones if the Takara version didn't? It's not as if you could use them. And for most collectors it would be a waste. Even if it only added $5 to the price, that's $5 more than it had to be. If you really want them, why not go buy yourself a cheap set?Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Oh don't get me wrong, I think both versions should have it. even if its not the traditional earphones.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
If I had to buy them myself is as good as the tapes not coming with it?
Its just a point, I get it, who cares? But realistically soundwave is not transforming to a box.