Transformers exclusives for the second half of 2019

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For those who are getting the Gen2 Sideswipe/Slamdance set, be aware that there seems to be issues with weak left ankles for Slamdance, as several have been found to be broken soon after they got them, or while removing them from the packaging... so be extra careful with it.

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For those who are getting the Gen2 Sideswipe/Slamdance set, be aware that there seems to be issues with weak left ankles for Slamdance, as several have been found to be broken soon after they got them, or while removing them from the packaging... so be extra careful with it.

I got my Slamdance today (And the rest of the Firestormer pack, and the Skywarp pack). His left ankle may as well be a solid piece of plastic. I can't move the joint at all and I'm not going to put any extra force behind it given others experience.

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In-hand images of the Reflector/Refraktor 3-pack from one of the usual Asian sources, and for those wanting to be sure that they are building the camera mode correctly (from the regular retail toys), TakaraTomy have posted up the combination instructions on a PDF, which can be viewed and downloaded here as a JPG if you have trouble accessing their site.

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Also from an Asian source, in-hand images of the "fan vote" 3-pack of translucent Mirage, Decepticon Impactor and Aragon (Car-Dasher).
It means that the "redeco" of Mirage and Impactor might come out just before the regular retail versions (due out in October).

For those who are getting the Gen2 Sideswipe/Slamdance set, be aware that there seems to be issues with weak left ankles for Slamdance, as several have been found to be broken soon after they got them, or while removing them from the packaging... so be extra careful with it.

Mine finally arrived yesterday and I just opened it to find the ankle already broken in the pack.
I'll see if I can glue it, as the break isn't right on the hinge. (and it's too much hassle to return and wait for a replacement)

[griffin]

The rumoured Generations Hotshot toy looks like it might be released for NYCC in October, as a small image has appeared in an article about the upcoming event.

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For those who know someone in Hong Kong, or know of a business that can order and ship items from there to here, the ToysRUs website have just added several exclusives - SDCC Ghostbuster MP Optimus (about AU$270) - Galactic Man (about AU$90) - Lancer (about AU$36) - Redwing (about AU$55) - and the ultra rare Botbots Lawn League 8-packs.
Obviously this is only an option if having trouble finding them for less somewhere else.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I got my Slamdance today (And the rest of the Firestormer pack, and the Skywarp pack). His left ankle may as well be a solid piece of plastic. I can't move the joint at all and I'm not going to put any extra force behind it given others experience.

Mine finally arrived yesterday and I just opened it to find the ankle already broken in the pack.
I'll see if I can glue it, as the break isn't right on the hinge. (and it's too much hassle to return and wait for a replacement)

When I got my Slamdance I gingerly tested the ankle and it felt solid, so before I even attempted to transform him I squirted all his ankle joints with WD-40 and let it sit for an hour. Worked a treat, feels very loose yet secure now. I still make sure not to be ham-fisted with him however.

For those who know someone in Hong Kong, or know of a business that can order and ship items from there to here, the ToysRUs website have just added several exclusives - SDCC Ghostbuster MP Optimus (about AU$270) - Galactic Man (about AU$90) - Lancer (about AU$36) - Redwing (about AU$55) - and the ultra rare Botbots Lawn League 8-packs.
Obviously this is only an option if having trouble finding them for less somewhere else.

That's the cheapest I've heard of Ghostbusters Optimus - however I have no way to get him from Hong Kong sadly

Anyone know anywhere else to source Redwing at a decent price?

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That's the cheapest I've heard of Ghostbusters Optimus - however I have no way to get him from Hong Kong sadly

Anyone know anywhere else to source Redwing at a decent price?

Ditto,
I ordered the MP-10G from Toys and Beyond the other day, since the listing has disappeared from the Hasbro Pulse site I figure it's about to get hard to find.

The Redwing I'm hoping to find in store at a Target in the US when I'm there in a few weeks. I really don't know how else to get it, it's another of a mould that I've already got a couple of so I can't justify spending big dollars on it.

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Ditto,
I ordered the MP-10G from Toys and Beyond the other day, since the listing has disappeared from the Hasbro Pulse site I figure it's about to get hard to find.

I just got my MP-10G yesterday from Toys and Beyond. If it releases at retail here for $300 or less, I'll be a bit sad but oh well. At least I avoided the hassle of getting a shipping service involved.

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The Redwing I'm hoping to find in store at a Target in the US when I'm there in a few weeks. I really don't know how else to get it, it's another of a mould that I've already got a couple of so I can't justify spending big dollars on it.

I don’t like your chances on that sorry. The Target website says it’s a “RedCard exclusive” that can only be ordered online (with their Target brand credit card called a RedCard). I suppose you could sign up for a card, order the item and then cancel the card?