FIRST SIGHTINGS ARCHIVE of new Transformers in Australia

[griffin]

Not compared to the Americans - MP Grimlock is US$70 plus tax, which would work out to be AU$85-90. Way less than our AU$150 'ScalpersRUs' price.

[popculturepooka]

Not compared to the Americans - MP Grimlock is US$70 plus tax, which would work out to be AU$85-90. Way less than our AU$150 'ScalpersRUs' price.

And once you factor in shipping to Australia from the US these days?

[Goldenboy]

Hi guys,

Was excited to spot this guy amongst the 500 recon ravages at my local TRU!

There's at least 4 in Miranda Shopping Ctr (Sydney Sth) at $150 a piece. They're away from display up on the top shelf, don't miss them!

$150 seems a bit of a gouging, and part of me wanted to wait for some special or something, but I don't think he'll hang around like Ultimate 'Bee...

Really odd awkward box shape...

[Krayt]

And to bring us back on topic.....

went to TRU to spy Grimmy for myself, only to be greeted by Battle Ops BB....

$119

[kurdt_the_goat]

All those considering TRU's MP Grimlock should check out this thread if you don't like their price!

[griffin]

And to bring us back on topic.....

went to TRU to spy Grimmy for myself, only to be greeted by Battle Ops BB....

$119

Looking at the BotCon Hasbro display, MP Grimlock and Battle Ops Bumblebee were both US$60 (plus tax). (Not sure where I got the US$70 price for Grimlock from), but both these figures have the same US retail price, yet TRU here are charging an extra $30 on the one that is exclusive to them (Grimlock).

[llamatron]

Grimlock was initially supposed to be US$60 according to the Botcon sign. When he first went up on TRU.com that was his price before I think he got pulled down and then put back up for US$70, which is apparently what he costs in stores as well now.

[Darthprimus]

Toys r us Geelong MP grimlock $150.00 only 5.
hope this helps someone.

[SamLoi888]

And once you factor in shipping to Australia from the US these days?

Shipping is from Asia and Australia is closer to Asia than the US is.

$150 AU is unfortunately about right when you use the Transformers Deluxe Price Index

$70 US / $12 US = approx 6

6 * $25 AU = $150 AU

Huh?

[Oilspill]

Man, I'm pretty sure with shipping and the crappy exchange rate at the time, MP Grimlock cost me about $230 AUD.