We’ve got word that the next entry into the Transformers Movie Masterpiece line has already hit US retail store shelves – but he may be held back by a street date.
Masterpiece Movie Optimus Prime, the Masterpiece edition of the heroic design sported by Optimus Prime in Transformers, Revenge of the Fallen, and Dark of the Moon, has hit the shelves of Toys R Us stores with two sightings so far including in Wheaton Illinois.
However, our initial sighting and photo from TFW2005 member Toyzaremine comes with a caveat: he was told the figure was not yet for sale as it has a street date – of November 1st.
This, surely, must be a mistake as we cannot imagine TRU will want this figure taking up valuble stockroom space for close to three months, especially given there has already been a second sighting. You might want to check out you local TRU to try your luck on this awesome Autobot.
eltonlin98
That'll do, little leopard. Carry on
But I'll wreckx TRU next time I hear them lying. It took some good and honest intel to finally catch both MPMs at retail
Gepard
It could have been either one. Or Friday last week, or maybe Wednesday. Or something. I don't really remember.
eltonlin98
okay now there's the type of pun I'd engage with
@Gepard this Monday? Cause if not I might be guilty for taking one…
and @chibiwags whoever answered you was straight up lying. I can upload a receipt as proof of purchase I got mine from there.
Gepard
Went to the La Cienega TRU on Monday, they checked the item number in the computer and said Van Nuys had 2. That's a bit out of my way so I didn't go.
chibiwags
I mean Van Nuys @Prime135
I checked Van Nuys, Porter Ranch, Burbank, Topanga, and I forget the 5th one
Devastator21
Van eyes maybe?
Prime135
Van buys?
chibiwags
Gepard what store did you check?
chibiwags
Prime135 you\'re kidding? Van buys was one of the stores I called. They said they never even received it. Must be the new seasonal help that answered the phone.
Prime135
Central US. Sorry.
Gepard
You in the greater LA area, by any chance?
eltonlin98
Van Nuys got 2 last week. Got mine on the 22nd of October, it was the 72 run
Prime135
There were two on the shelf when I went in to talk to the boss last night. We also got two a couple weeks ago.
Check the primary MPM prime thread for further updates.
chibiwags
Well today is November 1st. Checked 5 TRUs here in Cali and none have received it.
Anyone have any luck finding one today?
KayODave
Any word yet in regards to Canadian TRU?
JBrock
Bought mine last week with my boys. TRU in Lima, PA (Granite Run). Two on the shelf and picked up Trypticon. Cashier told me the street date but she sold it to me anyway and I got it for 60 with the BOGO 40% deal. Also have one I got from ToyDojo so that one stays sealed away. Excellent figure.
OPTIMUS PRIME24
sweet, went to my tru and found two more mpm primes, the same store i bought mines last week. i guess the street date is gone; so i'll take advantage of this tomorrow so i can exchange my prime with the missing piece and get a complete one.
Gatchaman
Went by my home TRU yesterday and asst mgr said they were trying to get the street date issue remedied. Went back by today and manager wasn't there, but the associates grabbed a box for me and scanned it and no more street date, they were able to ring me up with no override. So seems like the issue is resolved.
OPTIMUS PRIME24
For Optimus it's 032311.
Negronicus
Whats the six digit number for him?