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    Default Toy updates from Hasbro Australia

    It has been a couple months since I last asked Hasbro Australia for updates (because I don't want to bug them too often), and here are the answers I got.
    So, thanks to Hasbro for giving us fans some advance warning on a number of items here.

    Black lettering is from me, green lettering is from them.

    (our Transformers Checklist for reference, in case you aren’t familiar with something below - http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=16763 )


    2014 Generations (any of the final waves of the year for Legends, Deluxe or Voyager)No more waves

    2014 Generations Leader Jetfire – will this be appearing at other stores, as it is only being seen at Toyworld since it appeared a few weeks ago.We thought it would be at Myer but it will just be at Toy World and some of the independents
    (that's unfortunate - Australian retailers once again have rejected Generations toys here)

    2015 Generations – are they a definite here since the Combiners theme is a big thing for Hasbro America next year, or “wait and see how Toyfair goes in March”, to see if the retailers even want them since they will be focusing on Robots In Disguise toyline next year.Almost certain to run here

    (I won’t be asking anything about RID until Toyfair, as the toyline is still too far away for us fans to need to know anything more than the official press releases... and I don't want to be given sensitive info just to get attention from other fansites)

    Transformers Angry Birds (Telepod racer packs, Battle packs, Multi-packs, Launchers, Vehicles, Jenga sets, Optimus Trackset)Racers, Battle Packs and Bumblebee Blast will be available in most majors end November/December.
    Optimus Prime Raceway is K Mart Exclusive

    TF4 Deluxe wave 3 (Snarl, Hotshot, Bumblebee)Yes
    TF4 Deluxe Stinger – has this been cancelled?Cancelled (this might mean the toy is indeed cancelled, not just for here)

    TF4 Power Battlers wave 3 & 4Yes (both waves)

    TF4 One-steps wave 3 & 4Yes (both waves)

    TF4 One-step Stinger (BigW exclusive?)No (this is now likely to be most movie-accurate Stinger toy, so best to import one if you want Stinger in your collection)

    TF4 Dino SparkersNo (these were originally planned for BigW)

    TF4 “Walmart” Stinger 2-packs & 3-pack2 Pack is at Big W (no 3-pack)

    Kreo Replicator Chamber (with Kreon Stinger)No
    Kreo Microchangers 2014 wave 2Yes
    Kreo Custom TF4 wave 2 & 3Wave 2 only (we will be missing the Dinobot wave)
    Kreo Grimlock Unleashed build setNo
    Kreo
    Elite Optimus Prime
    No (this has been a freebie item in other countries)
    Kreo Silver Knight Autobots 5-packNo
    Kreo Battle ChangersYes in March 2015

    Battle Masters single packsNo
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    At least we're getting the combiners stuff. I'm not as worried about having to track down parts now. I presume this means we'll get the Blackjack/Powerglide wave?
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    Retailers do not learn, buy big on the movie and crossover stuff that goes to clearance, but don't touch anything else branded TF...
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    Quote Originally Posted by i_amtrunks View Post
    Retailers do not learn, buy big on the movie and crossover stuff that goes to clearance, but don't touch anything else branded TF...
    There's still plenty of AOE wave one stuff at all the shops as always. Nothing really surprising here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bidoofdude View Post
    At least we're getting the combiners stuff. I'm not as worried about having to track down parts now. I presume this means we'll get the Blackjack/Powerglide wave?
    While it is good we get the combiners, it'll likely still be cheaper to order from overseas.

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    Good news for Combiners but I'll take this with a grain of salt. Won't believe it until I see it.
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    Seriously? We don't get any 2014 Generations but we get another 2 waves of Power battlers? I don't mind the one step changers as they are a nice alternative for younger kids to collect the entire cast but power battlers and flip and change were unnessesary.

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    The only ones that interest me are the Generations Combiners which i'll be buying online regardless of their local availability, but it's nice to see the possibility of them for sale here.

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    I would still love an image of a deluxe stinger but i don't know if the toy even made it that far.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FruitBuyer View Post
    While it is good we get the combiners, it'll likely still be cheaper to order from overseas.
    It will be easier for those looking for gifts for birthdays, Christmas, etc. I can actually tell them I want someting they can buy at retail.
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