TRU MP Soundwave & A/Storm prices and codes

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Originally Posted by Ploughmans Lunch

The important thing to remember is that neither this, nor the 2nd reproduction of the TT version, will be the last time Soundwave or his tapes will be produced. How long ago was Grimlock released? In the space of twelve months we've already had two reissues/reruns (Asia exclusive and new MP-08), so if you don't get it now, or today, or in November, it's not actually an issue- everything will come to you in time. :)

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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.

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.

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Originally Posted by Lint

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.

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Sadly KO's appear afterwards too (case in point SS and a pair of the cassettes so far...)

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Originally Posted by Lint

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.

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.

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$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.

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.

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Originally Posted by Cat

$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.

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.

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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!!

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Originally Posted by Freya

you might still be available to find in some TRU in Hong Kong, but not list on their web site any more, also its more expensive then our RRP here.

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There were plenty when I was there in the first week of the holidays. About $200 AUD. :)

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Originally Posted by Cat

$200 for the new Grimlock seems pretty reasonable to me, given the cost of the original plus inflation.

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It's not reasonable given inflation. Thats only been like 8% since 2009

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)

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Originally Posted by Freya

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!!

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Auction hadn't been up long, and the seller had under 100 feedback.

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.

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Originally Posted by Freya

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!!

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I found a sydney seller for $175 + shipping on ebay. Search and buy it. :D
There's two for sale.

gotten my takara one yesterday, waiting on hasbro to come in.