Big W midyear TOYSALE !!! JUNE 16 to JULY 15

I’m honestly not fazed if I see a Sky Lynx or not. Rather wait for Amazon to sell it at $99. Rather give them my money than those BigW dimwits.

Good old sleepy WA. No wait room queue.
SkyLnyx not available (shipment delay blurb). Everything else is though which is good as I'm only interested in Jetfire or Astrotrain. (Can't decide!)
Imma wait til Thursday....

Well done, Big W. Well done.
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P.S.: Apparently even if you managed to get into the Big W online sale and managed to successfully purchase toys -- a number of customers have since had their existing orders cancelled by Big W. :eek: :eek: :eek:

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Originally Posted by griffin

It's so disappointing to hear all of this, and I feel bad about hyping up the toy sale all this time, considering no one seemed to have been able to get Skylynx, and were forced to wait on the website for ages just to find out that it was not available.

And how can we be sure that there will be more stock coming. Could all of them have been bought up already, or is the website not recognising what is still sitting out the back of the stores, because they aren't to be sold in the stores yet.

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I got on to the site pretty early and the option to add it to the cart was greyed out. I think what they may have done is have warehouse stock that was used exclusively for the online orders and then store stock. Almost like a wall is between the two stocks and never the twain shall meet.
There was a post about lost deliveries so maybe that was the warehouse and some store stock and because it never arrived it was never available. It would be good to ask Hasbro about there side of things.

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Originally Posted by griffin

It's so disappointing to hear all of this, and I feel bad about hyping up the toy sale all this time, considering no one seemed to have been able to get Skylynx, and were forced to wait on the website for ages just to find out that it was not available.

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Not your fault Griffin, everyone really appreciates everything you do around here - keeping a track on this sort of thing, the fan meets, the occasional Hasbro exclusive reveals that keep getting screwed over...

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Originally Posted by griffin

It's so disappointing to hear all of this, and I feel bad about hyping up the toy sale all this time, considering no one seemed to have been able to get Skylynx, and were forced to wait on the website for ages just to find out that it was not available.

And how can we be sure that there will be more stock coming. Could all of them have been bought up already, or is the website not recognising what is still sitting out the back of the stores, because they aren't to be sold in the stores yet.

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It's on Big W, their ticket system was totally screwed up until about 4 AM. Even if it's the fault of Hasbro or their distribution network for them not having Sky Lynx stock.

Can you guilt trip Hasbro Aus in to giving some insight in to what went wrong and weather they are expecting online stock?

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Originally Posted by christalcase

How about Carindale? If Underwood is your closest one, then Carindale would be similar travel time to Browns Plains, and Carindale is a semi-big store (on par with Garden City).

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Hmmm, that could be an option but maybe not Thursday. Figure I'll go Underwood since I can definitely be there before 8 and then Browns Plains if need be.

Big W in Watergardens, VIC has seven (about to be six) Sky Lynx if anyone does not want to wait til tomorrow...

Called Big W Dapto just now, they don't have Scavenger, Scrapper or Mixmaster (ie one's I am after).

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Originally Posted by DaptoDog

Called Big W Dapto just now, they don't have Scavenger, Scrapper or Mixmaster (ie one's I am after).

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It wouldn't surprise me if the items are on store shelf & store staff havent the foggiest idea or don't care enough during the frantic toy sale coz of rabbied in store shoppers. Just saying.

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Originally Posted by Unicran

It wouldn't surprise me if the items are on store shelf & store staff havent the foggiest idea or don't care enough during the frantic toy sale coz of rabbied in store shoppers. Just saying.

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Yeh I tried Menai too and they needed a lot of hand holding but unfortunately they came up empty also. My strategy was to call a few stores today before they get hit with the foot traffic tomorrow.

I've spoken with Hasbro Australia and they have asked BigW about the issue with Skylynx...

Of the 1500 units BigW have for the sale, only 90 units were made available for the early online launch of the sale yesterday. Stores that didn't put out their stock before the sale should have it out tomorrow for people to buy.

It's possible that clink-and -collect is available then as well but check first.

"Hey! I want my bird."

-Ivan Vanko to Justin Hammer

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Originally Posted by griffin

I've spoken with Hasbro Australia and they have asked BigW about the issue with Skylynx...

Of the 1500 units BigW have for the sale, only 90 units were made available for the early online launch of the sale yesterday. Stores that didn't put out their stock before the sale should have it out tomorrow for people to buy.

It's possible that clink-and -collect is available then as well but check first.

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Sounds like Big W wants all the people swarming the toy aisles despite the whole coronavirus measures.

I'm at Strathpine now and there's a Skylynx sitting on the shelf. If someone wants me to pick it up, I'm happy to do so.

Ok I ended up being able to secure Mixmaster from Menai at least. On the first try they only checked the stock for Earthrise, not Studio Series. I called again and gave them the correct article numbers from the website listing.

Here's the trick with Click and Collect to make sure you get the variant you want. Once Menai told me they had a Mixmaster they said to put in a click and collect order and then call the same person an hour later to make sure I get the Mixmaster allocated to my order. I'll then pick it up on Saturday.

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Originally Posted by griffin

I've spoken with Hasbro Australia and they have asked BigW about the issue with Skylynx...

Of the 1500 units BigW have for the sale, only 90 units were made available for the early online launch of the sale yesterday. Stores that didn't put out their stock before the sale should have it out tomorrow for people to buy.

It's possible that clink-and -collect is available then as well but check first.

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Thanks Boss!

I just phoned Big W Maquarie Centre and asked about stock levels for Sky Lynx using the Article No 81485. They said they are sold out but expect to have more later, but don't know exactly when.

I don't think it's a store stock problem.

Last night, I saw
8 Sky Lynx
A few fresh cases each of ER Leaders and Voyagers
A few fresh cases of SS Shatter and Roadbuster

(copied from our facebook page with some extra info)

After hearing a LOT of stories yesterday about a very frustrating time by many collectors, spending hours on the BIG W website trying to purchase a Skylynx toy, just to end up being unable to buy one. Since the BigW site and stores were giving mixed messages about stock being delayed or that they didn't yet receive all of the Skylynx toys, many people were now thinking that all of the Skylynx toys were now sold out, or currently not in their area, and wouldn't even bother checking the stores when the sale starts there tomorrow (Thursday).


Thanks to the wonderful people at Hasbro Australia, we have some information behind this whole online toy sale mess, to help improve your chances of getting one at this time.

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BigW in Australia were one of the first retailers IN THE WORLD to get advance stock of Skylynx, before it was to be released globally around September (the people at Hasbro Australia made that possible).

BigW purchased 1500 units of Skylynx for this June toy sale, which is said to be enough for each store to have at least 5 units.

BigW has a separate warehouse for the online store, and ONLY 90 units (Skylynx toys) were sent to that warehouse to cover the early online toy sale that started yesterday. The remaining 94% of the Skylynx toys were at stores that the online system couldn't access... at least, not yet.


Unfortunately, the BIgW site, didn't let people know on the product page, that the bulk of the stock would be kept separate from the online sale, for in-store purchasing only.

(this might change from tomorrow if they allow for click-and-collect to access the stock in the stores)

So if you have a BigW store near you, hop on down tomorrow to see if they still have any left. Or check the site again tomorrow to see if they are allowing for click-and-collect from the stores.

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And remember, if you miss out on Skylynx at BigW, it isn't the end of the world... there will be more coming in a few months time, at some of the other retailers, and Amazon Australia.

But good luck to everyone tomorrow, and hopefully most of you manage to get one at its discounted price of $119 (before the toy scalpers get them).

Thats about 7-8 per store if distributed equally

Anyone know what time the prices kick in?

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Originally Posted by Omega Metro

Anyone know what time the prices kick in?

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Should be 8am since that's when stores seem to open on Thursdays

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Originally Posted by nalops

Should be 8am since that's when stores seem to open on Thursdays

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Usually 2-3pm Wednesday unless they changed it

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Originally Posted by griffin

(copied from our facebook page with some extra info)

After hearing a LOT of stories yesterday about a very frustrating time by many collectors, spending hours on the BIG W website trying to purchase a Skylynx toy, just to end up being unable to buy one. Since the BigW site and stores were giving mixed messages about stock being delayed or that they didn't yet receive all of the Skylynx toys, many people were now thinking that all of the Skylynx toys were now sold out, or currently not in their area, and wouldn't even bother checking the stores when the sale starts there tomorrow (Thursday).


Thanks to the wonderful people at Hasbro Australia, we have some information behind this whole online toy sale mess, to help improve your chances of getting one at this time.

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BigW in Australia were one of the first retailers IN THE WORLD to get advance stock of Skylynx, before it was to be released globally around September (the people at Hasbro Australia made that possible).

BigW purchased 1500 units of Skylynx for this June toy sale, which is said to be enough for each store to have at least 5 units.

BigW has a separate warehouse for the online store, and ONLY 90 units (Skylynx toys) were sent to that warehouse to cover the early online toy sale that started yesterday. The remaining 94% of the Skylynx toys were at stores that the online system couldn't access... at least, not yet.


Unfortunately, the BIgW site, didn't let people know on the product page, that the bulk of the stock would be kept separate from the online sale, for in-store purchasing only.

(this might change from tomorrow if they allow for click-and-collect to access the stock in the stores)

So if you have a BigW store near you, hop on down tomorrow to see if they still have any left. Or check the site again tomorrow to see if they are allowing for click-and-collect from the stores.

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And remember, if you miss out on Skylynx at BigW, it isn't the end of the world... there will be more coming in a few months time, at some of the other retailers, and Amazon Australia.

But good luck to everyone tomorrow, and hopefully most of you manage to get one at its discounted price of $119 (before the toy scalpers get them).

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Well, that answers a few questions, thanks.

I'll try Maquarie tomorrow morning if I'm around. Otherwise I still have an Amazon preorder for about ths same amount due at the end of October.

I didn't get into this hobby to deny a child the joy of owning a great toy, etc... ;)

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Originally Posted by Omega Metro

Usually 2-3pm Wednesday unless they changed it

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According to someone who works at BigW, sale prices generally don't start the day before anymore.
Check tonight anyway, just in case.

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Originally Posted by DaptoDog

Called Big W Dapto just now, they don't have Scavenger, Scrapper or Mixmaster (ie one's I am after).

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Looking through the threads and Facebook groups it doesn't seem that anyone has seen wave 3 leaders (DOTM Optimus Prime with wings) or Wave 4 (Scavenger and Shockwave). But if anyone does please let us know. I'd be keen to get DOTM Prime and Scavenger for $50 each.

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Originally Posted by griffin

According to someone who works at BigW, sale prices generally don't start the day before anymore.
Check tonight anyway, just in case.

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Nah, as of 3 minutes ago, they were all still RRP

Saw plenty of unbox skylynx, no discount yet.

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Originally Posted by tron07

Saw plenty of unbox skylynx, no discount yet.

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Which store?

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Originally Posted by Tober

Which store?

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Eastgardens.

All in the pile on the pallet still shrink-wrapped. 2 in a box. I ask if I could buy it and the staff open it and scan, normal price.

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Originally Posted by tron07

Eastgardens.

All in the pile on the pallet still shrink-wrapped. 2 in a box. I ask if I could buy it and the staff open it and scan, normal price.

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Thanks! Unfortunately I'm not around that area tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Well done, Big W. Well done.
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P.S.: Apparently even if you managed to get into the Big W online sale and managed to successfully purchase toys -- a number of customers have since had their existing orders cancelled by Big W. :eek: :eek: :eek:

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Yes, if you read the previous page to your post popculturepooka mentioned this.

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Originally Posted by griffin

According to someone who works at BigW, sale prices generally don't start the day before anymore.
Check tonight anyway, just in case.

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Scanned some TF toy sale items @6-ish pm today. Standard prices. Worth a crack eh.

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Originally Posted by tron07

2 in a box

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Thanks for the info. Had asked the question previously but got no response. :)

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Originally Posted by Paulbot

Looking through the threads and Facebook groups it doesn't seem that anyone has seen wave 3 leaders (DOTM Optimus Prime with wings) or Wave 4 (Scavenger and Shockwave). But if anyone does please let us know. I'd be keen to get DOTM Prime and Scavenger for $50 each.

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totally this. next wave voyagers and leaders in both studio series and EarthRise would make me a happy camper.

At Big W Underwood but there's quite a queue already so no idea if I'll see any Transformers when I actually get in.

Werribee Big W has about 8 Sky Lynx behind the counter in the Tech department so that might help people trying to find them in other stores.

Can't find the bigger Transformers so that might be why

Got my sky-lynx with no hassle, asked a team member about the earthrise leaders and they said they are either still in the back to be put out or are coming on the next delivery

Seems like Underwood didn't get any in. Wonder if they'll get any later.

Managed to get one this morning at Tuggeranong. They weren't on the shelf, there are only 3 left out the back.

Well, I'm unlucky on my end, when I arrived at my local Big W I saw a person at the checkout with the entire Skylynx stock.