Masterpiece Soundwave and Acid Storm appearing a bit early at US TRU

[BigTransformerTrev]

BigTrev, the amount of time wasted and the sheer stress you put yourself through - you could've just forked out the extra $50 and got the complete Takara set. They just reissued it and it's not that much more expensive.

If other people are worried about not getting a Hasbro version here at TRU, I'd pickup the 2nd run of MP Takara Soundwave while it's cheap.

Um... yeah, then I would have had to fork out an extra $50 wouldn't I. And considering how many figures I am lucky enough to get and my funds are finite why pay that much extra when I don't have to? The money I saved pays for a Go - Voyager Shockwave.

Cheers Ultra Mackness, Tiny Jazz & SuspectimusPrime for you well wishes

[Ultra Mackness]

One of the aspects of TF acquisition I enjoy is the hunt as it gives the toy a story. This MP Soundwave will have a great story behind its acquisition that you can recall whenever you see it - can't wait to see photos of it when you get it in hand

[canofwhoopass_87]

I too enjoy a good hunt, but it's not worth it when you've had to write a lengthy letter of complaint to TRU USA.

I see time as being valuable too. On top of that, the stress and frustration of having to deal with TRU has to be factored in. A simply click and buy of the second run of the Takara MP is just an alternative which I've suggested, given the difficulties with supply at the moment.

But if you believe what you've gone through is worth the $50 saving then go for your life.

[BigTransformerTrev]

One of the aspects of TF acquisition I enjoy is the hunt as it gives the toy a story. This MP Soundwave will have a great story behind its acquisition that you can recall whenever you see it - can't wait to see photos of it when you get it in hand

One of the coolest things about getting this figure is reestablishing an old friendship. The woman in the photo, Pam, lived with my best friend Tam, myself and my girlfriend (now wife) Sarah in the servants quarters of a 700 year old castle that had been converted into a hotel in the countryside in Scotland where we all worked at various jobs (I was the night porter who helped himself to the bar a lot ). This was 10 years ago and the only contact Pam and I have had since returning to our respective countries is the odd email every couple of years. Since 'The Hunt for the Decepticon' we've had dozens of emails, really caught up on each others lives and she is going to bring her family down under to visit in the next year or so. And she is feeling really good about herself as she found a rare toy for an old friend

You couldn't be more right Ultra Mackness

[Ultra Mackness]

Now that's a good story!

[GoktimusPrime]

BigTrev, the amount of time wasted and the sheer stress you put yourself through - you could've just forked out the extra $50 and got the complete Takara set. They just reissued it and it's not that much more expensive.

$50 ain't chump change! As Trev said, you could buy a Voyager Class TF at full Australian RRP for that price! Heck -- $50 could pay for an additional MP Autobot car at preorder price! (my MP Lambor cost me $50 and my MP Nissans cost me about $55 each)!

[canofwhoopass_87]

Some people don't like dealing with the stress and frustration (i.e. the whole TRU USA thing with MP Soundwave) and value time as much as they do money. All I'm suggesting is that you can simply buy the Takara version instead and save yourself the time and hassle.

[Lint]

Some people don't like dealing with the stress and frustration (i.e. the whole TRU USA thing with MP Soundwave) and value time as much as they do money. All I'm suggesting is that you can simply buy the Takara version instead and save yourself the time and hassle.

Thats right, why waste time keeping tabs on release dates, stress and panic over availability or even bother THINKING about Transformers at all when you can rest assured that your friendly ebay scalper will always hold the toy you covet safety in their garden shed long after it's been released. Only a fool would put something frivolous like a 200% markup before their health and wellbeing.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Thats right, why waste time keeping tabs on release dates, stress and panic over availability or even bother THINKING about Transformers at all when you can rest assured that your friendly ebay scalper will always hold the toy you covet safety in their garden shed long after it's been released. Only a fool would put something frivolous like a 200% markup before their health and wellbeing.

I don't see the link between what we're talking about and your issue with scalpers. There's a thread in the ebay listings section for you to vent, so I'm not entirely sure why you've quoted what I've said and tried moving it in a completely unrelated direction.

[Lint]

I don't see the link between what we're talking about and your issue with scalpers. There's a thread in the ebay listings section for you to vent, so I'm not entirely sure why you've quoted what I've said and tried moving it in a completely unrelated direction.

That was exactly my intention because you've made your point in your last three posts in this topic and seem intent on dwelling on it.

Your inability to establish a link is simply due to my poor attempt and sarcasm

As for more points in favour of the TRU release: While Hasbro's traditional 'display' boxes are great for MISB collectors, as someone who likes to liberate but then re-box due to lack of display space, I am pretty happy with Hasbro's smart looking box. I'd be all over this if I didn't already fork out $200+ myself for the Takara release.