Retro G1 Reissues - 1986 Movie anime editions

[kovert]

That is pricy for a set of Insecticons.

The Platinum Edition set of all three Insecticons (and three energon cubes) was only A$69.99 back in 2017.

[Skyfire]

Kickback and Perceptor have hit retail shelves in Singapore at Toys R Us. Kickback is the same price as all the other reissues at SGD$59.99, so my guess is we will be paying $69 from Big W (plus delivery if under $100), which would be exhorbitant.

[GoktimusPrime]

How off putting is the yellow chest... I mean, they look good but wow you need to do a double take.

This is how I feel about all cartoon-coloured reissues.

[Skyfire]

AIE Games has listed TFTM G1 Perceptor, Kickback and Shrapnel, for 1/9/23 release.

So, in addition to Big W probably getting these, I anticipate other local retailers too will stock them (as is the case for the previous TFTM G1 reissues) e.g. Gamesmen, Mighty Ape, Ozzie Collectables.

[griffin]

AIE Games appears to be a wholesaler... so these could really show up anywhere that isn't a major franchise, making it difficult to know where to find them, and difficult to know who will have the best price (as independent outlets will have larger markups).

[griffin]

Thanks to member Skyfire for pointing out that JBHifi have just listed all 4 waves of 1986 Movie Anime reissues, for release over the next three months (wave 1&2 for August, wave 3 for September, wave 4 for October).
That probably means BigW won't be releasing anymore after they did the first two waves late last year, for $69 each.

The JB prices are $65 each (a little cheaper than BigW), while the two smaller Insecticons are a little cheaper at $60 each (still very hefty).

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/search?pag...sformers+retro

That makes it a little easier for tracking down the later four, even if it is a bit expensive... it is probably still cheaper than importing them from Asian or American outlets.

[Other]

I've already seen Starscream, Thundercracker, Hound and Hot Rod in store today so if you look around you might just find them locally real soon

[Skyfire]

Perceptor and Kickback are waiting for me to collect at JB Hi-Fi, says the email today, but the SMS today says the release date is 1 Sep. Skywarp and Shrapnel are due for 31 Oct release.

[Skyfire]

Ozzie Collectables has Skywarp for preorder, $69.99, releasing 1/10/23.

[KELPIE]

So I guess with 4, 40th retro reissues planned who do we think they'll be?

Who knows if we should take the "40th" aspect of it seriously, or if it'll just be a continuation of the line?