The 30 Generations toys for the 30 year anniversary - what do we know?

Not happy now...

I was one keen to collect the 30 "30th Anniversary" toys, thinking that it was just going to be Platinum figures. I was even willing to double up on the Bruticus and Predaking and just keep them in their boxes... but now SDCC Metroplex is one. How the heck are we supposed to get one of those without paying a fortune in shipping fees (and a scalper).

When I thought that the Platinum Optimus and Omega, with Magnus, were an example of the 30 being significantly different toys, I thought this was gonna be a great set to collect... now it just seems some are likely to be limited edition repacks of previously released figures. Which will give it even more of a bad taste in the mouth, because people are going to hate themselves for spending "limited edition" pricing for toys they already bought... and would choose against buying again, even at retail pricing.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by griffin

Not happy now...

I was one keen to collect the 30 "30th Anniversary" toys, thinking that it was just going to be Platinum figures. I was even willing to double up on the Bruticus and Predaking and just keep them in their boxes... but now SDCC Metroplex is one. How the heck are we supposed to get one of those without paying a fortune in shipping fees (and a scalper).

When I thought that the Platinum Optimus and Omega, with Magnus, were an example of the 30 being significantly different toys, I thought this was gonna be a great set to collect... now it just seems some are likely to be limited edition repacks of previously released figures. Which will give it even more of a bad taste in the mouth, because people are going to hate themselves for spending "limited edition" pricing for toys they already bought... and would choose against buying again, even at retail pricing.

---

Totally agree, and thus the reason I'm only going to grab a small handful from the 30.

2 Added by Krayt
20 removed - turns out is not Ratbat

1: Confirmed 1 of 30 SDCC Metroplex
2: Confirmed 2 of 30 SDCC Shockwaves Lab
3: Confirmed 3 of 30 Platinum Edition: Ultra Magnus
4. Confirmed 4 of 30 FOC Bruticus vs Grimlock
5.
6.
7. Confirmed 7 of 30 Cybertron Con Beast Hunters Ultimate Optimus Prime
8.
9.
10. Confirmed 10 of 30 G1 Predaking Reissue
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.

I was also considering doing the whole 30/30, but after the announcement of #1, that idea went south real fast.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by griffin

Not happy now...

I was one keen to collect the 30 "30th Anniversary" toys, thinking that it was just going to be Platinum figures. I was even willing to double up on the Bruticus and Predaking and just keep them in their boxes... but now SDCC Metroplex is one. How the heck are we supposed to get one of those without paying a fortune in shipping fees (and a scalper).

When I thought that the Platinum Optimus and Omega, with Magnus, were an example of the 30 being significantly different toys, I thought this was gonna be a great set to collect... now it just seems some are likely to be limited edition repacks of previously released figures. Which will give it even more of a bad taste in the mouth, because people are going to hate themselves for spending "limited edition" pricing for toys they already bought... and would choose against buying again, even at retail pricing.

---

Ahhh, capitalism :rolleyes:

yea, I've got to agree, no way am I doing all 30, since the SDCC Metroplex is number 01.


to be honest though, I never was going to, the re-done energon prime (surely it's part of the 30) was something I was never interested in.
I don't have a Platinum Omega (also surely part of the 30) and probably won't ever find one. And I'm still not convinced I want it.

1: Confirmed 1 of 30 SDCC Metroplex
to big/expensive (shipping) and i don't like the chrome face

2: Confirmed 2 of 30 SDCC Shockwaves Lab
it's kind of nice but the deco of both shockwave and predaking are not grabbing me.

3: Confirmed 3 of 30 Platinum Edition: Ultra Magnus
I have it, but I haven't opened it, I'm close to taking it back. I'm just not convinced when compared to the voyager.


4. Confirmed 4 of 30 FOC Bruticus vs Grimlock
I have the sdcc bruticus, and the super shiny Grimlock doesn't appeal at all.

5.
6.
7. Confirmed 7 of 30 Cybertron Con Beast Hunters Ultimate Optimus PrimeI'll just stick to my voyager
8.
9.
10. Confirmed 10 of 30 G1 Predaking Reissue
I have the last predaking issue, so I'm not interested in this.


I really do hope we get some more interesting items in this line.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by UltraMarginal

1: Confirmed 1 of 30 SDCC Metroplex
too expensive

2: Confirmed 2 of 30 SDCC Shockwaves Lab
it's kind of nice but the deco of both shockwave and predaking are not grabbing me.

3: Confirmed 3 of 30 Platinum Edition: Ultra Magnus
I have it, but I haven't opened it,

7. Confirmed 7 of 30 Cybertron Con Beast Hunters Ultimate Optimus PrimeI'll just stick to my voyager

10. Confirmed 10 of 30 G1 Predaking Reissue
I have the last predaking issue, so I'm not interested in this.


I really do hope we get some more interesting items in this line.

---

I agree with all of that UM

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev

1: Confirmed 1 of 30 SDCC Metroplex
2: Confirmed 2 of 30 SDCC Shockwaves Lab
3: Confirmed 3 of 30 Platinum Edition: Ultra Magnus
4. Confirmed 4 of 30 FOC Bruticus vs Grimlock
5. Confirmed 5 of 30 Asia Metroplex (sounds like Asia sdcc version, not Takara)
6. Confirmed 6 of 30 Asia Shockwave Lab
7. Confirmed 7 of 30 Cybertron Con Beast Hunters Ultimate Optimus Prime
8. Confirmed 8 of 30 MP Acid Storm
9. Confirmed 9 of 30 MP Soundwave
10. Confirmed 10 of 30 G1 Predaking Reissue
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.Confirmed 30 of 30 Fan Choice Windblade

---

Updated top 10 and No30

I can't believe that the first 10 figures include double ups by counting the Asian release of the same toys separately! Why don't the Asian release of Metroplex or the Lab just have the same number as the Western release? Collecting a bunch of exclusives from various locations is a challenge, but having to get two slightly different exclusive versions of Metroplex? Madness.

I prefer the earlier list with the regular Generations toy. Can we make that the unofficial 30 toy list? A Hasbro list should just have Hasbro toys, shouldn't it?!

I think it's a global list shared by Hasbro and Takara, but either way I totally agree with you. out of the 30 years of transformers, you'd think they could have 30 unique exclusives.

Quote:

---

#11 TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS PREDACONS RISING PREDAKING Set

---

Just looking at the official list from SSDC on Seibertron, saw #11 was missing from our list.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Paulbot

Why don't the Asian release of Metroplex or the Lab just have the same number as the Western release?

---

SARCASM: My ACG-CON Metroplex comes with gold and silver Decoys, not red and purple like that crappy American release. Thats why they are different numbers.:p

But seriously it seems like they are padding the list cause they don't have enough figures to make up the 30.

You're right, it's padding.

It's clear the idea of collecting the 30 special toys was appealing to many people here, but the way they've gone about it seems wrong and has already alienated people.

Making it a global list, really does make it more elitist (as if only having some items only available at hard to get to conventions like SDCC wasn't bad enough).

Hasbro have only recently (with DOTM) started numbering their figures on the packaging, and I can't see any good reason to include toys from other markets in the numbering schemes.

Why not label Metroplex 1B or 1-JP or something to tell the Eastern version apart from the Western version? And then collectors could choose to get one or the other and still have the 30 different figures.

The whole concept is dumb anyway. If they were only releasing thirty toys this year it would make sense. Or if there was a specific theme to the thirty (like one from each year of Transformers plus the fans choice winner.) Since it's just a random selection of toys, there's no reason for anyone to give a crap.

I too am slightly pissed because I was keen to get each of the 30. Unlikely now considering the scalpers price for the convention exclusives. Seems I won't have to bother now and saving myself a huge chunk of cash not getting these.

Great work, Hasbro. You had such a fantastic opportunity to turn this into an amazing celebration of the brands rich 30 year history -just look at the plethora of characters that have kept kids and adults alike entertained all this time. Instead, you give us four convention exclusive figures from two moulds (:confused:) and a Lego dragon. Thank you.

PS: What number will G1 Prime be? I missed the other 48 reissues.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Sinnertwin

PS: What number will G1 Prime be? I missed the other 48 reissues.

---

lol If it wasn't for the chopped off stacks Hasbro would surely go with I'd actually hope there is a G1 Prime reissue in the line, I never bought a new one to open and can't be bothered paying scalper prices on eBay.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Sky Shadow

Since it's just a random selection of toys, there's no reason for anyone to give a crap.

---

I know I certainly don't.

If a toy happens to appeal to me and I have the opportunity to get it at an acceptable price, then I'll get it... otherwise I'll pass. So far the only one I've bought (and kept) has been Omega Supreme. And Plat Ed. Ultra Magnus isn't exactly flying off shelves either (I wouldn't say he's shelfwarming at all, he does seem to be selling very well, but certainly not as well as Omega Supreme who seems to have sold like hotcakes - possibly because Ultra Magnus is cross-competing w/ the Voyager).

Hmm... are they releasing MP acidstorm and soundwave in premium packaging different to the store release?

just saw this.... article
http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...release/27930/

so they numbering metroplex twice and soundwave lab twice...? wtf !!in the first 11

That just sad..... i don't think the marketing department even really care about this line or just plain lazy and then it was even approved to go ahead ...

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by lancalot

just saw this.... article
http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...release/27930/

so they numbering metroplex twice and soundwave lab twice...? wtf !!in the first 11

That just sad..... i don't think the marketing department even really care about this line or just plain lazy and then it was even approved to go ahead ...

---

I just think the only thing the marketing department cares about is to somehow push the first 10 to be as close to $1K USD as possible (they're doing pretty well, it almost $900USD).

Now that really blows... for buying the regular Metroplex, if I want the full "30" I have to buy two more Metroplex toys (from SDCC and from the Asia Con).
Not only that, a regular version of the Shockwave's Lab, AND the SDCC version are in the "30". Could they not think of anything better in there - out of the various toys being released in 2013 AROUND the world (not just America), these were the only 11 they could think of?
That just made it so much easier to not bother collecting the set, if I already have the moulds or colour versions already. (or can get cheaper retail versions)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by griffin

Now that really blows... for buying the regular Metroplex, if I want the full "30" I have to buy two more Metroplex toys (from SDCC and from the Asia Con).
Not only that, a regular version of the Shockwave's Lab, AND the SDCC version are in the "30". Could they not think of anything better in there - out of the various toys being released in 2013 AROUND the world (not just America), these were the only 11 they could think of?
That just made it so much easier to not bother collecting the set, if I already have the moulds or colour versions already. (or can get cheaper retail versions)

---

It would have been really cool if they used the opportunity to make Metrotitan in its G1 colours or any other of the funky colours in MTMTE's Cyclonus' flashback.

Perhaps Hasbro has the Metrotitan idea down the pipeline as a mainstream release rather than an exclusive, as this would more likely reap better rewards than convention exclusives.

Just saw some in-box photos, MP Acid Storm is 8 out of 30 and MP Soundwave is 9 out of 30.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ILikeSoundwave

Just saw some in-box photos, MP Acid Storm is 8 out of 30 and MP Soundwave is 9 out of 30.

---

Listed here bud, page 5

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Sinnertwin

Listed here bud
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showth...t=16384&page=5

---

Did not notice, thanks!

With thanks to Tformers.com and as noted in Soundwave's Global News, TRU Canada have listings for:

Platinum Edition
Year Of The Horse Optimus Prime
Chinese New Year Starscream and
Grimlock.V Bruticus

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Sinnertwin

With thanks to Tformers.com and as noted in Soundwave's Global News, TRU Canada have listings for:

Platinum Edition
Year Of The Horse Optimus Prime

---

A possible 2nd chance to grab an MP-10? - That'll make A LOT of people happy I think. :cool:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Hursticon

A possible 2nd chance to grab an MP-10? - That'll make A LOT of people happy I think. :cool:

---

I'm calling it now, YOTH MP Prime & MLP Crossover.


yes, i know one's a pony, but Pinky pie's so cuuute
:p

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bidoofdude

It's an SDCC exclusive. ;)

So is the "out of 30" thing applying to everything now, or just Platinum? :confused:

---

I just received my Shockwave lab, and its marked with a sticker saying 02/30