Call this a rumor for now, but we have received a report from TFW2005 member Deceptigtar that the upcoming Year of the Goat special edition Soundwave will cost $190 when it is released at Toys R Us.
Yes, $190.
This information is based on Deceptigtar taking a scan of the UPC of a sample of the Year of the Goat Soundwave which a fellow collector already owned, and scanning it in a Toys R Us store.
If you like to collect the Chinese New Year special editions, you may wish to put aside a little extra Transformers money for this one – it sounds as though it will be a bank-breaker – or is this price a deal-breaker?
dec0y13
these are on sale through Hasbro Toy shop on ebay for $79. I grabbed one. I think the 5 cassetts are cool and probably worth that. I\'m gonna see if i can dye the clear plastic blue tinted and see how that will look
DukeFett
The Hasbro version has clear cases, so that doesn't factor in for me. This guy would have to be like 75% off before I would get him and it would be mostly for the cassettes.
DJW107PRIME
Transformers at HasbroToyShop.com | TRANSFORMERS PLATINUM EDITION SOUNDWAVE FIGURE Product Details
ProphesizedFunk
It's a cool idea for a great price with all the bits you get. Plus the clear cassette cases are way better than the original pink ones. But couldn't justify it owning the original Masterpiece Soundwave.
Deceptigtar
While I know BBTS and HTS have them up for less, here it is…
Transformers Platinum Edition Soundwave Figure – Hasbro – Toys "R" Us
TheBigMachine
I couldn't stand it any more. I pulled the trigger on an eBay auction for the YOTG Soundwave set for $155 shipped. Looked like prices were just going up from there. This set is just so funky that I needed it, particularly for the cassettes. These guys will go on my MP 'bizarro world' shelf with YOTH Prime and 3P-MP Go-Bots or something.
AzT
From:
https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/pcb.774307309306132/774306955972834/?type=1&theater
"Soundwave is back! This Platinum Edition Soundwave celebrates the Year of the Goat with a new deco and five cassette figures! Platinum Edition Soundwave is coming this spring to specialty retailers."
Is TRU a "specialty retailer" now?
LegendAntihero
Since this is a repaint I guess they could've made this cheaper. I'd snatch this up right away if it was $80
Nighthawkblack
I agree, YOTH mp prime was the only prime I could get and he was a fair price considering.
My thought is the only character that should have a clear plastic deco is mirage or skywarp and those versions should be cheaper. It's a lot of money for colors I don't particularly care for.
jimmynguyen41
Yup shipped
AzT
Haven't seen it for less than that as listed here just yet (perhaps BBTS will surprise us once they get pre orders up):
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans…ly-released-upcoming-toys-hasbro-edition.html
Uncle Billy's got it – but for $152.95 shipped:
TF 2015 Year Of Goat Platinum Edition MP 13 Masterpiece Soundwave New -in Action & Toy Figures from Toys & Hobbies on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
(and back in stock at Toy Dojo: Masterpiece Soundwave Year Of The Goat )
TheBigMachine
This doesn't look like it will be obtainable for less than $150 shipped to the U.S. from what I've seen. Does ANYONE have a source for less?
LegendAntihero
I hope so cause I think I'll get this someday
Arctic warrior
It's just as sturdy as the regular version. Plastic feels the same
Exodus
Dang that's a lot better then US prices.
Autovolt 127
I shudder to imagine how much time it'll before before it breaks?
hugoboss
Again, at that price…I'll take my chances and wait for some sale. If not, it wouldn't bother me much.
rnstrait
I will pass. This thing is ugly and way over priced
jayman118
You gotta admit sometimes, this yearly versions of chinese new year is pretty interesting for me. I mean we had YOTH as mp10, YOTG as MP soundwave, im actually curious what will be getting in the future maybe a clear or crazy decos of the lambos and datsun brothers as a gift set now that is cool.
DesertDog
Considering I got Hasbro Soundwave for less than $100 CDN during a TRU 25% off sale, there's no way I'm paying double for less deco, he's not Eva Prime after all. One of the local Tru's just got in another batch of Yoth Prime apparently, so I think I'll take my chances, despite really wanting this set.