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Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
Internet High 5s Right Here! ;):cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Megatron
I'd of liked an eye-colour swapping gimmick such as MP Grimlock's too, but this just gives me a reason to pickup another MP Soundwave beyond his already differing & likely Superior packaging. :D
(Might even keep the Hasbro version MISB too! :eek:)
Ditto ;):cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Deonasis
I'm super excited about the hasbro masterpiece soundwave release, they have it right with these figures. Their mp-10 was fantastic, one of my favourites. MP soundwave and his cassette minions will make a fine addition to my collection.
I like the green eyes on Acid Storm - another really nice touch that breaks the monotony of red eyes on the other MP Seekers (or yellow eyes in the case of Hasbro Skywarp) :) Personally for me, it's worked out well that Acid Storm is also using the new Seeker mould -- cos my Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker are all the old MP Seeker mould, but Sunstorm is the new one. If I get Acid Storm, then it means that my Rainmakers are actually a different mould (well, a heavily retooled version of the same mould) from my "regular" Seekers. :) Aaahh... if only they'd release the blue Rainmaker in this mould, I'd be one happy chappy! I can understand that it's probably too soon after MP Thundercracker to release another blue MP Seeker (even if it's a different shade of blue with a drastically different deco/theme), so releasing Acid Storm first makes sense. I just hope that "Blizzard Storm" (or wateva they decide to call him) will be released next. :) Anyway, all this combined with the upcoming Generations figures indicates that someone at Hasbro's actually trying to come up with some good ideas for Transformers, and this gives me hope. :D
What would the odds be that Hasbro will release their version of Sunstorm next? They seem to be following TakTom's lead in terms of MPs, so even though TT Sunstorm was a limited run maybe that will be next?
Maybe Soundwave having Yellow eyes is a sign?
but probably not.
While the Rainmakers are nice and all, it'd be even nicer if we got MP Dirge, Ramjet and Thrust.
I would start selling my organs to get money for those, Masterpiece Conehead seekers is a amazing idea, c'mon Hasbro and Takara don't dissapoint me.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Sorry I couldn't post yesterday (Was at a Kiss Concert;))
I love the look of Soundwave, though a little disappointed with the yellow.
I'm hoping they'll include some sort of reflective red sticker to put on the visor if you wish to. Rumble and Frenzy look kind of... weird in the stock. They look very awkward compared to the Takara versions.
I'll still get this, as it's basically near perfection (hoping!!!:p;))
Acid Storm actually looks pretty good to me. He may not match source material, (which is basically nothing) but as an addition to a seeker collection and as a figure in its own right as a toy, he looks sweet*!!! (*high pitched)
The digital camo looks slightly out of place, but it still kind of works.
The green eyes and cockpit are awesome as well. :cool::D
They both look pretty cool and I hope they get more stock than the last figures.
I might email TRU about that now actually...:p;)
if i see them, i'll get them.....:)
I think it has a pretty high chance of happening - we're getting Lamborghinis & Datsuns, & the MP line seems to be moving away from 'Hey lets keep re-releasing Prime and the Seekers every 2nd week'Quote:
Originally Posted by ILikeSoundwave
Awesome to see this. Seriously if people don't have the TAK/TOM Soundwave they NEED the Hasbro one. Every adult Transformers fan needs this toy.
Now,I personally chose the Takara version because A) I wanted the Red visor and B) The shambles that was TRU MP-10 was too much of a fudge-around to want to deal with again. but serisouly guys go buy this!!
I for one will definitely get Soundwave and friends as soon as it's released, trying to get Optimus has been enough of a headache to show me that I should buy MP's asap to avoid disappointment.
I'll just have to make sure I sell my liver before this is released, any buyers? :p
Looking wonderful, definitely will be pre-ordering these :)
Asked Hasbro AUS when Masterpiece Acid Storm and Soundwave are supposed to be released in Australia and they told me June/July.
I asked Hasbro if they are including some sort of reflective red sticker (optional) and they said so far there are no plans to do so.
I have also replied and asked about Rumble and Frenzy's weapons and the energon cubes, data screens etc on a side note. They replied quite quickly actually...:cool:;)
Got a reply from TRU about quantities.
They have said they've ordered a hopefully sufficient amount and they should be here mid to late June.
(So I'm guessing around August:p)
The reply went as follows::cool:
Dear Ryan,
Thank you for your e-mail.
We have placed an order for a sufficient amount, so hopefully you don't miss out this time.
We don't have an exact release date, but stock in due to arrive in early to mid June 2013.
You can always call us around that time so that we can give you an idea of which stores will be receiving stock.
If you have any further enquiries please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team.
Kind Regards,
Customer Service
Thanks for that Bidoof.
So they know which stores are getting stock? Is it allocated to each store or do the stores themselves request it? Because when I asked at Wollongong about Thundercracker the store manager said that they probably wouldn't get any even though he wanted some because so many had asked about it.
Maybe. It looks like they might flog heaps at the more well-known ones, I presume, but I'm not exactly sure.
Hopefully it'll be a bit more level this time.:p:cool:
Yeah I got the exact same feeling of frustration by a staff member when I enquired about Prime & Thundercracker some time ago; as he explained it, TRU Wollongong being an 'Express' store, they basically wouldn't know what they were getting until it arrived in their dock & having to shelve the stock. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
Yeah, I went to Wollongong on my drive through from Sydney to Nowra (family) and I was kind of disappointed, especially since it's an express store.:(
Still no Prime for me.
In good news though, I'm ordering MP TC from TRU US. $113 shipped isn't that bad.:o
I'm amazed you managed to find it dude, especially being an 'out-of-towner'. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bidoofdude
Glad you've secured a TC though mate :cool:, it sucks that stocks were so sporadic & minimal in quantity for Australia :o, where apparently they can't move TC at all in the US. :rolleyes:
From my understanding, TC isn't shelf warming in the states so much as they are just not flying off the shelves. People seem to have this idea that because this or that local TRU still has 1, 2 or 3 still available that the release was a major failure and its shelf warming and OMG this has done irrepairable damage to the Habro masterpiece line and Hasbro should listen to everything that I say cause I am a true fan!!!!1!!1!1!11!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
:rolleyes:
Oh I've no doubt that it's likely blown out of proportion, North America has no clue what True shelf-warming is like ;), but I've heard it said often enough from a range of sources to the point I thought it was worth mentioning. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
I'm just glad I managed to secure one myself without too much hassle. :D
I can't find a TC locally, so I'm getting it shipped for $113 from TRU America. :(
I wouldn't mind picking up an Acid Storm, but he's not THAT much of a priority that SW is.;)
I never saw MP Thundercracker in the stores in OZ so I am currently tossing up whether I buy him online too. The only MP figure i have been able to buy in store was MP10 Optimus Prime (and what a cool figure he is!). I really want MP11 Starscream but I dont think he got a local release? Although I want Sideswipe even more but I am reading he will not get a Hasbro release :(
That's correct. Thundercracker is the only version of the MP11 mould that was released in Australia.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kranix
I've read the same too. I skipped MP Red Alert... so if Hasbro won't do it then I guess I'll just to live without one (unless I happen to find a TakTOM version cheap).Quote:
Originally Posted by Kranix
I'm also hoping that Soundwave gets the mini Megatron gun like the takara version did.
I really would like that Megatron and maybe a couple other accesories:cool:, which would totally be worth the price, but probably not.:(
looks like i will be pitching a tent and camping out through the month of June at the entrance to TRU.:eek::D
Yeah we should all camp up outside TRU ....we show them how it done, looking at you apple fan boys! :D ......:eek: hey im one of them!:) ...Quote:
Originally Posted by crankcase76
Are you willing to get some for us? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by crankcase76
It's the exact same Megatron gun that came with MP01 Convoy/Optimus Prime. :o IMO that's the least exciting accessory and I wish they'd skipped it and given us something else unique, like something to clip on or over his forearm to recreate how it looked in Fire in the Sky when Soundwave renenergised Skyfire.Quote:
Originally Posted by ILikeSoundwave
No exactly true, the gun has an additional hinge for the stock. It also seems more sturdier than the other ones, as they tend to snap around that hinge.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime