BigW mid-year toy sale - June 22nd to July 12

A big thanks to Ozformers member lfpnrg for passing on an image from a buyer feedback facebook page. (it has now been replaced with a full size, clearer copy from the BigW website)

The SALE DATES are - Thursday June 22nd to Wednesday July 12th.
(there may be an early start to the sale on their web-store like recent years)

The full catalogue can be found here.

Great news - Trypticon has a sale price, bringing it back down to what BigW had Fortress Maximus priced at.
Even better news - there is a full page of Transformers toys in the catalogue this year, and all of the Hasbro Transformers items are on sale.
And even better-er news - if your BigW doesn't have a particular item in stock that this catalogue covers (not store exclusive items), other retailers like ToysRUs will price-match if you show them the catalogue during the BigW sale period (hard copy or on their website).

The Transformers items for this year are...

GEN-TR Trypticon - $248 (save $50)
(it also notes "Transformers Legions" for $6 - these could be the ones that they had in bulk last year for $5)
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TF5 Voyager - $35 (save $10)
TF5 Deluxe - $24 (save $5)
TF5 Legion - $6 (save $1) (noted under Trypticon on the catalogue page)
TF5 Knight Armour - $34 (save $11)
TF5 Titan Changers - $15 (save $4)
TF5 RTS 1-step 6-pack - $79 (save $20 - BigW exclusive)
TF5 Tiny Changers - $2.50 (save $2.50 - half price)
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RID licensed die-cast light-up vehicles - $10 (no saving)

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2017/061401.jpg

(the item in the bottom left corner is not a Transformers toy)
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I cant say there are many good discounts in there but like I thought it's nearly all movie based, and it's still not close enough to actual retail price on Trypticon for me to bother with, should have been $250 before discount and less in the sale.
I am interested in what it says under Trypticon thought, something about additional figures at $4? (too blurry to make out lol), might also say available legions for $6 (lol squinting to try and make things out)

(this catalogue should be officially released tomorrow, as this copy was from a store... so hopefully this "leak" doesn't get us into any trouble - unlike a previous year that saw a copy leaked from their head office, weeks before the sale)

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Originally Posted by DarkHyren

I cant say there are many good discounts in there but like I thought it's nearly all movie based, and it's still not close enough to actual retail price on Trypticon for me to bother with, should have been $250 before discount and less in the sale.
I am interested in what it says under Trypticon thought, something about additional figures at $4? (too blurry to make out lol), might also say available legions for $6 (lol squinting to try and make things out)

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It looks like it says "also available Transformers Legions $6", which might be another batch of those $5 legions they had flooding the shelves last year. (if it were RID legions, I think it would be noted as a sale price, as they are regularly $8... and I don't think they would be paired up with GEN Trypticon)

$2 for the tiny movie figures are pretty decent. I might pick up a few more at that price.

Might get a voyagers Sqweeks and Megs if they appear before the end of the sale, otherwise it's a pretty meh catalogue.
Wonder what the Lego's like? Guess I'll just have to wait & see.

Held off buying any movie figures waiting for a sale nearer to the movie's release date. While not the best prices, they're still pretty good and I'll be getting a few from this sale.

With Tryp at $248 plus staff discount for me I'll get him from work instead of TLTC. But not everyone has Woolworths staff discount so I'm sure TLTC will still get a ton of orders for him.

It was posted in the internal communications that these brochures were to be stored in a secure location and not released to staff or public until Saturday 17/6. I hope no one loses their job for the leak like previous years.

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Originally Posted by KaRNiV8L PRiME

It was posted in the internal communications that these brochures were to be stored in a secure location and not released to staff or public until Saturday 17/6. I hope no one loses their job for the leak like previous years.

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It's all over the Lego Facebook pages as well. And it's the admin that was giving out all the info.

This Big W image is almost as notorious as that bald bloke standing in front of Devy at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. :p

http://i.imgur.com/FZWyyf8.jpg

To be expected when every device is a camera and computer capable of sharing info around the world in a split second.

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Originally Posted by Sinnertwin

Might get a voyagers Sqweeks and Megs if they appear before the end of the sale, otherwise it's a pretty meh catalogue.
Wonder what the Lego's like? Guess I'll just have to wait & see.

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You've pretty much hit the nail on the head. It's the best I can hope for from this sale.:(

I'll wait for it to go on clearance months down the track... my sons will enjoy this big bot... yeeeessssss...
(Plus I'd dumped money down for one with the retailer that cannot be named. Sigh)

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Originally Posted by KaRNiV8L PRiME

I hope no one loses their job for the leak like previous years.

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Especially when this could be potentially generating MORE customers for Big W. Because I was really on the fence as to whether or not I should buy from Big W or go with an online source due to the exorbitant RRP on Trypticon. But seeing this sale price has convinced me to go with Big W. :)

This will be a good deal if the W2 stuff gets here for the sale... but both my local Big Ws are shocking with getting any stock so :S

Will have to rely on the price matching... but all the shops down here are all over the place!

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Especially when this could be potentially generating MORE customers for Big W. Because I was really on the fence as to whether or not I should buy from Big W or go with an online source due to the exorbitant RRP on Trypticon. But seeing this sale price has convinced me to go with Big W. :)

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Same here, I was going to wait & get in the states, but it'll be easier to get it here

I hope Big W ordered plenty of those Trippys. They're going to sell like hotcakes!

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Originally Posted by AJ_Prime

I hope Big W ordered plenty of those Trippys. They're going to sell like hotcakes!

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As with every other year, Big W got the maximum units they could

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Originally Posted by KaRNiV8L PRiME

As with every other year, Big W got the maximum units they could

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You attending one of the midnight openings again mate?

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Originally Posted by Starscream77

You attending one of the midnight openings again mate?

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Nah I start work at 6am the next day. We are getting a pallet display unit for TF5 too which looks cool

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Originally Posted by KaRNiV8L PRiME

Nah I start work at 6am the next day. We are getting a pallet display unit for TF5 too which looks cool

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Ah that sucks, was gonna say we can catch up. Only time I ever see you around lol

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Originally Posted by Starscream77

Ah that sucks, was gonna say we can catch up. Only time I ever see you around lol

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We should have a catch up soon mate

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Originally Posted by KaRNiV8L PRiME

We should have a catch up soon mate

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There is a Penrith fair next month if your keen

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Originally Posted by AJ_Prime

I hope Big W ordered plenty of those Trippys. They're going to sell like hotcakes!

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Honestly I hope not, all that buying things at inflated prices like this does is encourage these stores to overcharge in the future.
It's part of why stores put a higher base price on things that they fully intend to sell at a lower price, so that they can make out they are putting it "on sale" when in fact it's the price they were planning on making the most sales at. Happens all the time, just need to look at for example how the supermarkets raise the price of icecream so that they can then "discount" it back to the previous price so that people think they are saving money, when in fact they are just paying what they were going to to begin with.
It's marketing plain and simple, as I said I just hope Trypticon doesnt sell well otherwise the next Titan class figure if there is one will be listed at $400 here even though the US retail price hasnt budged.

TL;DR IMO this figure is overpriced and I hope it shelfwarms so that stores arent encouraged to keep overcharging. Frankly the above is what keeps me from buying more from local retail stores

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Originally Posted by DELTAprime

With Tryp at $248 plus staff discount for me I'll get him from work instead of TLTC. But not everyone has Woolworths staff discount so I'm sure TLTC will still get a ton of orders for him.

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TLTC is $195+$15 shipping-$210
Big w after 5% -$235.60

I'm assuming you can't wait or trust TLTC yet, either way I COULD save on shipping but going up to them via public transport isn't fun lol, I'm just deciding my options myself

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Originally Posted by hYpNoS

TLTC is $195+$15 shipping-$210
Big w after 5% -$235.60

I'm assuming you can't wait or trust TLTC yet, either way I COULD save on shipping but going up to them via public transport isn't fun lol, I'm just deciding my options myself

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I usually try to pick up stuff from TLTC in between work meetings as I've got some clients near one of their pick up points. I'm not fussed with lugging my stuff home with me on the tram but no way am I bringing this beastly Dino with me to a client meeting! :D

RACV members in VIC can purchase BigW (Woolies?) store cards at selected RACV shops at 5% discount in denominations of $100 or $500. Helps to lessen the pain just that little more.

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Originally Posted by BruiseLee

I usually try to pick up stuff from TLTC in between work meetings as I've got some clients near one of their pick up points. I'm not fussed with lugging my stuff home with me on the tram but no way am I bringing this beastly Dino with me to a client meeting! :D

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Oh that would be a hassle and a half lol

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Originally Posted by DarkHyren

Honestly I hope not, all that buying things at inflated prices like this does is encourage these stores to overcharge in the future.
It's part of why stores put a higher base price on things that they fully intend to sell at a lower price, so that they can make out they are putting it "on sale" when in fact it's the price they were planning on making the most sales at. Happens all the time, just need to look at for example how the supermarkets raise the price of icecream so that they can then "discount" it back to the previous price so that people think they are saving money, when in fact they are just paying what they were going to to begin with.
It's marketing plain and simple, as I said I just hope Trypticon doesnt sell well otherwise the next Titan class figure if there is one will be listed at $400 here even though the US retail price hasnt budged.

TL;DR IMO this figure is overpriced and I hope it shelfwarms so that stores arent encouraged to keep overcharging. Frankly the above is what keeps me from buying more from local retail stores

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OTOH I do hope it sells well. Even at the inflated price. My local Myer still has 5 or 6 Fort Maxes. Not good if you want them to pick up and sell the next Titan. And I one of the two remaining ones.

Paying $248 for Trypticon from Big W and being able to own the toy immediately sure beats paying $160 for the same toy from Premium Collectables where you may be still waiting for this toy in a year's time. :rolleyes: Just take my damn money, Big W!

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Originally Posted by hYpNoS

TLTC is $195+$15 shipping-$210
Big w after 5% -$235.60

I'm assuming you can't wait or trust TLTC yet, either way I COULD save on shipping but going up to them via public transport isn't fun lol, I'm just deciding my options myself

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Paying $248 for Trypticon from Big W and being able to own the toy immediately sure beats paying $160 for the same toy from Premium Collectables where you may be still waiting for this toy in a year's time. :rolleyes: Just take my damn money, Big W!

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There is something to be said for walking into a store and walking out with what you wanted and not having to wait for delivery. Still something tells me that I'll be waiting on delivery a lot more when the retail Death Star that is Amazon comes in a couple of months.

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Originally Posted by DELTAprime

There is something to be said for walking into a store and walking out with what you wanted and not having to wait for delivery. Still something tells me that I'll be waiting on delivery a lot more when the retail Death Star that is Amazon comes in a couple of months.

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I tend to agree with that. That sense of 'phwoaaar' when you see something on the shelf or peg that you weren't expecting or looking for.

In my case however, it's a lot easier as I usually have 1st pick of everything that comes through the back dock -perks of the job, if you will- so some of that is lost a little on me, but I get where you're coming from.

Ah bugger! I'll be in Melbourne on the 20th for the new movie and driving through Bendigo on the 21st - both of which has Big Ws.

Just hoping my inlaws can pick me up a Trypticon on the 22nd and have it waiting before they go on holidays

6pk has hit stores but will also be held off show until toysale starts

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DCUgz_kVoAEo8Oy.jpg

Also whole pallet display is on the floor and includes Voyager broadside

Thanks for showing us your six pack. ;)

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Originally Posted by DELTAprime

There is something to be said for walking into a store and walking out with what you wanted and not having to wait for delivery. Still something tells me that I'll be waiting on delivery a lot more when the retail Death Star that is Amazon comes in a couple of months.

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Totally agree. :D And it's also much easier to exchange/refund toys from brick and mortar stores. Not to mention the joys of dealing with a human being when making your purchase. Even if it's just saying hello to the staff member supervising the self-service checkouts or interacting with the staff member at the entrance. :o Absolutely prefer real life shopping over online shopping. I still really dislike online shopping and only resort to it out of necessity.

Can anyone post a link to the actual catalogue? I want to look at non-TF items, but I can't find it on bigw or lassoo

It's not officially out yet.

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Originally Posted by griffin

It's not officially out yet.

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Is now :) http://bit.ly/2toRC09

Brilliant KaRNiV8L PRiME.

So we now know the sale end date is July 12.

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Paying $248 for Trypticon from Big W and being able to own the toy immediately sure beats paying $160 for the same toy from Premium Collectables where you may be still waiting for this toy in a year's time. :rolleyes: Just take my damn money, Big W!

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I would pay $160 anytime for peace of mind :D