TOMY Figurines are back!

[griffin]

Remember these TF2 figurines from the last 12 or so months:



Well, it looks like they are back.
I thought it was odd to have them all suddenly disappear, despite not moving that rapidly... but it looks like they musta been withdrawn from sale so that they could be repackaged and re-released under the TF3 banner.

Zippo and I saw a dispenser today with DotM labelling, instead of the RotF labelling above, but the actual figurines appear to be the same. (I forgot to take a pic - I'll add it later when I go back)

Since the original capsules had an insert with a TF2 theme, I'm guessing that they mighta repacked the figurines with new TF3 inserts.
I still need Ironhide, so I'll buy some and see if it does indeed have a new insert.

But as mentioned already, these $2 figurines are still the same eight TF1 "FAB moulds" released before.

(As BW Megatron would say - New packaging, same product... Losers. )

[Zippo]

Those dispensing units are everywhere over here (QLD) and everyone I have seen has had the dotm versions in it. I missed out on most of the rotf versions as there is only one of these units at home and rotf only had one shot of being included.

[griffin]

I forgot to get a photo of the new dispenser display...
But I got myself some $2 coins today and started feeding the machine, hoping to finally get Ironhide and complete the set.
Five figurines later, success.

I can now say that they have indeed been repacked with DotM leaflets in the capsule instead of the RotF ones... but appear to be pretty much the same though (just shows the 8 figurines and safety disclaimers etc).

These dispensers should be re-appearing in most shopping centres again, for those wanting to collect or complete their TF2 sets. (or if you're in Brisbane, I have plenty of spares)

(topic moved to AUS news section)

[Zippo]

I went and found the few I had brought from when I saw the ROTF ones locally. I need to get my hands on Ironhide, Starscream and Brawl.

[i_amtrunks]

Saw them in Parra during the fair last weekend, thought it was strange to see them back now (would have been better two months ago!).

Seems the Gashapons are turning up more in Westfields and other alrger centres and disappearing from the smaller Centro and Maketplace centres for some reason.

[LordCyrusOmega]

I've been going crazy over these. Spent too much and still need Ratchet, Brawl and Blackout. Tons of the rest though