Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime

[AJ_Prime]

I was wondering if anyone knows if TRU oz will be releasing the hasbro masterpiece optimus prime and if so when? I'm pretty keen to pick one up and unfortunately the us website doesn't ship to australia.

[Defcon]

Hi there, I think he will be out in October which is very soon now! approx retail is about $150. Also there is a thread in the Outback australia news section, for any more info. Im keen for this release also

[Trent]

October apparently

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=13576

[GoktimusPrime]

I was at a TRU on Thursday and I asked them to check their database, and yeah -- Masterpiece Optimus Prime is on there, for $149.9-? (re: $150). The girl I spoke to told me:

A) Toys usually appear in their store within a month or so after appearing on their database, but they never get told exactly WHEN the toys come in. I asked her, "But how do you clear shelf space to get ready to put the new toys on the shelf?" and she said that when the truck arrives, they have to frantically make new shelf space and shelve the toys. She was rolling her eyes as she said this too and I could hear the frustration in her voice.
B) TRU would be "crazy" not to have the toys up before Xmas.
C) I have the "coolest watch ever."

For the past few weeks I've already saved up $150 in preparation for this toy (so right now I'm being super tight; not buying the new FoC DLC pack atm) -- so when the toy comes out I can just buy it straight away! BRING IT, TOYS R US!!

[kup]

I was at a TRU on Thursday and I asked them to check their database, and yeah -- Masterpiece Optimus Prime is on there, for $149.9-? (re: $150). The girl I spoke to told me:

A) Toys usually appear in their store within a month or so after appearing on their database, but they never get told exactly WHEN the toys come in. I asked her, "But how do you clear shelf space to get ready to put the new toys on the shelf?" and she said that when the truck arrives, they have to frantically make new shelf space and shelve the toys. She was rolling her eyes as she said this too and I could hear the frustration in her voice.
B) TRU would be "crazy" not to have the toys up before Xmas.
C) I have the "coolest watch ever."

For the past few weeks I've already saved up $150 in preparation for this toy (so right now I'm being super tight; not buying the new FoC DLC pack atm) -- so when the toy comes out I can just buy it straight away! BRING IT, TOYS R US!!

No surprise there as Toys R Us is usually in a constant state of chaos. Most of their stores are a mess and it now makes sense why they stack them up randomly to the roof.

[AJ_Prime]

Thanks everyone for the responses, I'm just super impatient for this particular item. Especially after seeing it released in US!

Goki it is true, that is one sweet watch dude!! Me likey!

Looking forward to October then. I somehow doubt it will be possible (at least for quite a while) to obtain this figure for less than $150. The scalpers have already ebay and are selling it for up to $200K (which is interesting because they would've paid $99 for it! Not a bad profit).

Lets hope TRU AU are prepared for the demand for this item!