Some interesting new listings have appeared in the UK Toys R Us computer systems – including our first real store computer listing for Hasbro’s release of Masterpiece Rodimus. Other highlights include a Transformers 3 Cyberverse Ark Set – which is rumored to be the ship on the moon – and something called a Megaverse Evolution 4 Pack.
Update – 2005 boards member omega_prime has supplied further information on the Masterpiece Rodimus listing. It’s marked as a global exclusive – so Masterpiece Rodimus will be a Toys R Us exclusive in the US!
Read on to view the complete listing. TF Masterpiece Rodimus – 309311
TF3 Activators Asst – 345423
TF3 Battle Mask – 309230
TF3 Cyberverse Commander Asst – 345318
TF3 Cyberverse Legion Asst – 345296
TF3 Cyberverse Ark Set – 346543
TF3 Energon Shock Sword – 309117
TF3 GoBots Asst – 345466
TF3 Mechtech Voyager Asst – 345741
TF3 Mechtech Deluxe Asst – 345709
TF3 Megaverse Evolution 4 Pack – 309265
TF3 Optimus Prime Blaster – 346012
TF3 Revving Robots – 309095
TF3 Robo Fighters Asst – 345601
TF3 Robo Power Bash Bots – 308749
TF3 Scanning Ironhide & Sideswipe
MagnusPrimal
Catching it during the 15 minutes it's actually in-stock.
bulletthebluesky
Yea, they really handled it…. poorly.
Deceptijohn
Ah, I never tried to order from the site so I had no idea it was so flaky.
bulletthebluesky
It was, then it wasn't, then it was, but unavailable. Then it was a different price. People who actually got an order in had no idea if their order was actually accepted. I didn't know that I got one until it showed up at my door one day!
So, just 'cause it's on their website, doesn't mean it's a sure thing.
Deceptijohn
I seem to remember MP Grimlock being available for order off the TRU website…so no one has to drive anywhere…right? So what's the problem?
Ravenxl7
Most likely that'll be the case. Though it'd be cool if they also included a couple of astronauts.
At this point I'm most curious about the Megaverse Evolution 4 Pack. They could go in several different directions with this set.
pud333
nice. glad I waited.
igniz1984
I never saw mp grimlock in my local tru's, sad to say my area is a haven for scalpers! I have to compete with jackass's who line up at the door every stocking day and when you have to work an 8-5 not much you can do but pay inflated prices for a fig you really want.
C0urtn33ch405
Im guessing the Ark set, will be something along the lines of the Gathering At The Nemesis box set?
Piceez
This sucks!!! I could not find a Masterpiece Grimlock in the store and had to pay $80.00 plus shipping on Ebay. Looks like I will never see this one either. I guess this is a good thing since I need to save up for the Botcon trip.
Brainchild
That battlemask had better be a full helmet.
scubaboy31
if I can refer you to the next post…
This is exactly what i meant. I don't consider an hour to get somewhere for something i want any more effort than going to work. maybe the example of 4 hours i used was extreme, but I stand by the point of if you really want something, you'll make the effort to get it.
Also, I don't recall complaining about uk distribution, or using that as any excuse to make my point. Nor was I 'jumping on anyone in the US', if i was to, it would be to criticise the 'it will never go on clearance crowd' that i mentioned later, and you seem to be agreeing with me on.
jackgaughan
Hooray at least the UK is getting rodimus and we're not getting the shaft.
Gryph
Shockwave's severed head will be placed upon your shelf. His giant glowing eye staring at you endlessly. His gaze burning into your soul.
KA
zomg shockwave is traitor
Gryph
I've just thought about something very interesting.
Prime has a roleplay sword and a battlemask.
Bumblebee has a roleplay gun and a battlemask.
Now Shockwave is apparently getting a roleplay sword, and there is a listing for a battlemask.
Jarodimus
Not likely, since it still hasn't been 6 months since his first sighting: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/317167-mp-grimlock-sighted-us.html
mac&cheese
Not to be off topic, but dont most people drive or metro more than an hour to work daily?
Buster_Witwicky
I hope the scanning figures are like the TF1 toys. Those were damn cool!
MagnusPrimal
Oh, get off your high horse. Not everybody wants to drive an hour to get a toy. It's supposed to be a hobby, not a mission. Doesn't make anyone lazy. Maybe they work, or have family to spend time with, or other responsibilities. When I was younger, and it was just the wife and myself, a Saturday road trip to go toy-hunting was fun. Now, I just don't have the time, nor do I want to pay for the gas.
People in the UK have it worse than us, by and large, when it comes to Hasbro. We get that. And I'm sorry about that, but in no way does that give you the right to jump on someone in the US should they decide to complain about something. Especially if they have a legitimate grievance.
Now, the whole '…now it will never go on clearance!' crowd? IMO, that's a different story. If you want it, buy it at full price. If you don't want it, pass.