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Shadowstream wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Shadowstream wrote:I've said it before, but just show me a pricetag that beats going out of my way for the 3P Dinobot groups and I'm in.

When did you say that? Also, I dont understand the question, the price tag of this set is as cheap as just 1 3p dinobot. Have fun spending 500$ on your dinos, I will just buy this at 100$ or less depending on the discount TRU gives.

Perhaps I said it on another board, so pardon me if that makes no sense. And that's basically what I meant is whether this will be cheaper than going in the 3P direction, cuz these look passable enough to me.

The price was confirmed, no need to wonder anymore . You can buy this for 109$ online (I think?). But you are better off waiting to get them locally so you dont have to pay shipping. So yeah, the price was confirmed at being a much much more affordable option than the 3p dinos. You prety much get 5 for the price of one, I know I am biting

RAR wrote: one of the things that appealed to me was the original Omega Supreme as Omega Sentinel colours.


It looks like they don't often want to make the repaints new characters though unfortunately.

Just making sure, were you hoping that would exist or are you saying i t already exists. In case its the first part, well, that also exists:

Still considering getting these just to put the heads on my SDCC set. Still.

Maybe when these hit Canadian retail and I have the money I'll do something wasteful like that. I usually dislike the movie looks, but I really like these guys. Having them use the G1 heads these come with would be good.

As cool as they do look...the pictures make me less excited about it and rather more comfortable with giving this a pass. I think I'd rather have less spiky dinobots so I might collect some of the 3rd party ones...maybe.

Having the whole fruity Dino set, plus Leader Grimlock, I don't feel the need to doubledip. Also, I really liked the "Knights" theme for the AOE Dinobots so having the G1 heads on these bodies is kinda pointless for me. Seriously, they could have made an extensive remolds for each of these bots to give them a less squeletal and more classic look. Sure, it would mean greater cost, but still less expensive than designing new toys from scratch.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Having the whole fruity Dino set, plus Leader Grimlock, I don't feel the need to doubledip. Also, I really liked the "Knights" theme for the AOE Dinobots so having the G1 heads on these bodies is kinda pointless for me. Seriously, they could have made an extensive remolds for each of these bots to give them a less squeletal and more classic look. Sure, it would mean greater cost, but still less expensive than designing new toys from scratch.

I can agree that the knights look was badass and worked really well with the original heads. Those really were good looking figures, all problems set aside

It only made sense that after seeing the in hand images we would soon be getting this Platinum Dinobot set at retail. Fellow Seibertronian Down_Shift has found this set at Toysrus (it's an exclusive there)in Burlington, Canada for 200$ (about 150$ US). These should be making their way south pretty soon so keep your eyes peeled if this set interests you.

$200 for some figures I already have? Nah.

For $150 USD, these will probably hit clearance.

Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

Trypticon was confirmed for Target (Canada has no sign of it either) and I think the dinobots should be TRU for you guys too.

It Is Him wrote:For $150 USD, these will probably hit clearance.

Yeah but clearance for 150$ would stil be quite a bit. Like that YOTG Soundwave. No matter how low the percentage goes, it will still be way more than most of us are willing to pay.

william-james88 wrote:

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

Trypticon was confirmed for Target (Canada has no sign of it either) and I think the dinobots should be TRU for you guys too.

Just found out that Trypticon will be an Amazon exclusive, per Hasbro at https://twitter.com/hasbronews/status/6 ... 2613165056

@HasbroNews on Twitter wrote:The Platinum Edition Trypticon announced at the Transformers Generations panel will be available exclusively @ Amazon this fall #HasbroSDCC

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

I'm more worried about Perceptor and Blaster. They should be out by now but the Star Wars stuff took over a fourth of the boys action figures section at Target. Hopefully the gender neutral organization will give some space back to Transformers once it goes into effect.

Railbomb wrote:

Seibertron wrote:Where is the Dinobots set and Trypticon set going to be available at for US retail?

I'm more worried about Perceptor and Blaster. They should be out by now but the Star Wars stuff took over a fourth of the boys action figures section at Target. Hopefully the gender neutral organization will give some space back to Transformers once it goes into effect.

They have been released at Target online and you get free shipping:
http://www.target.com/p/transformers-preceptor-and-blaster/-/A-17077093

Seibertron wrote:Just found out that Trypticon will be an Amazon exclusive, per Hasbro at https://twitter.com/hasbronews/status/6 ... 2613165056

@HasbroNews on Twitter wrote:The Platinum Edition Trypticon announced at the Transformers Generations panel will be available exclusively @ Amazon this fall #HasbroSDCC

So I guess this big target logo was just a typo

william-james88 wrote:So I guess this big target logo was just a typo

Yes, it was. The post from Hasbro on Twitter was to correct that.

Well the Platinum Edition range have been available in the UK for a wee while now! even at physical stores like A1 Toys(you can always check their website) although in store...they no longer have Trypticon! they did have him in at first, but it's just the rest that are sitting there now.... shelfwarming

Platinum prices are absurd. I can understand SOME mark-up. But DOUBLING the price it should normally sell for? Come on.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Platinum prices are absurd. I can understand SOME mark-up. But DOUBLING the price it should normally sell for? Come on.

Agreed! those figures are just not worth the prices your paying! because those figures are usually made out of cheap feeling, thin, stress-easy plastic, limited articulation, as well as maybe other faults! it just cannot justify the prices you have to pay for it.

Here's an example

Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

RiddlerJ wrote:Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

Yeah, its confirmed they still are.

Has the pricepoint for US been officially confirmed or just an estimate?

Umbra wrote:Has the pricepoint for US been officially confirmed or just an estimate?

Just an estimate.

william-james88 wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

Yeah, its confirmed they still are.

I don't know about the trademark situation with "Sludge" and "Swoop", but Hasbro does have a penchant for reusing names as much as possible for the same figures not only for instant recognition, but also to avoid having to register new ones for "just a few" toys. They're like redecos in that sense

And those are the ones I really want, all for new heads. I'm curious, how much is the original SDCC set going for on the aftermarket, as well as G1 deco Slog?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:Does anyone know why they're still calling these guys Slog and Strafe? (I know why they use Slug now) Aren't these supposed to be the G1 guys? Are they trying to keep some link to AOE for newbies?

Yeah, its confirmed they still are.

I don't know about the trademark situation with "Sludge" and "Swoop", but Hasbro does have a penchant for reusing names as much as possible for the same figures not only for instant recognition, but also to avoid having to register new ones for "just a few" toys. They're like redecos in that sense

And those are the ones I really want, all for new heads. I'm curious, how much is the original SDCC set going for on the aftermarket, as well as G1 deco Slog?

G1 Slog is still available at retail price on amazon.