Thanks to 2005 Board members Swoop Dogg and SlaveToLogic for giving us the heads up that the new Transformers Shattered Glass Collection Goldbug has been found at Target.
This is sure an unexpected find. Shattered Glass Goldbug (in fact, like 5 of them) was spotted at Blue Ash Target in Cincinnati. Be aware that this figure doesn’t show up at Target system yet, so it was bought as a “no barcode” item for $19.99 at the moment and there’s the possibility of a one-off shipment error to Target.
Happy hunting!
WhiteMocha
I almost want to think of this guy (the new release) as SG Bumblebee, with the Botcon version being the upgraded SG Goldbug.
TFXProtector
Man, I wish he was colored more akin to the Botcon one. Break up the monotony. I'd imagine, in reverse, he won't be much better because it'll be bits of black here and there and everything else will be butterscotch.
Swoop Dogg
Just adding some comparison pics with the Botcon version:
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Shay
Awesome I might get him
dCon
IMO, he really needs red windows and evil-er eyes.
Fenrys
No, it's a shipping mistake, Target wasn't supposed to get these
Senator Magnificus
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Vector Oracle
Sure thing.
MilanX3
Was this expected??
Rodimus Prime
Just give us proper throttle bots, hasbro.
Fenrys
They're listed in the hasbro pulse exclusive section of pulse. That is supposed to be the only US release. This batch showing up at target is a mistake. They were never solicited to target and aren't in targets system. That's further proof.
Lucky Logician
Not trying to be a jerk here, but is there a direct source on the Pulse exclusive? Is there a rep from Hasbro or press release that specifically said that?
The page for Goldbug on Pulse reads Transformers Generations Shattered Glass Collection Autobot Goldbug & IDW’s Shattered Glass— Goldbug (Exclusive Hasbro Pulse Variant Cover). So if that is our only source on this being Pulse exclusive, it could go either way. Maybe the bundle (toy + variant comic) is what is exclusive.
Fenrys
Their release in general is Pulse exclusive in the states, not just the comic. Unless things have changed, this was a mistake and nothing more.
Girl Pants
I think if you scan the fine print, the only thing that's technically Pulse exclusive is the foil comic covers. Of course, most people assumed that the toys would be exclusive to there (at least in the US/Canada). Honestly, if these toys get a wider release, I'd be perfectly happy.
Although I do believe that in one of the other threads people noticed that characters like Megatron had sold 99% of their ~6000 stock while Goldbug was something like only 60% sold of his 9000 unit alotment. I could understand them deciding to ship out Goldbug to stores to move the "excess" product.
thunderingstatic
There’s been a rumor about a new Goldbug in Worlds Collide II, although iirc it’s gonna be another Bee repaint.
happy
With all of this Goldbug talk, has there been any rumor of a proper G1 Goldbug in the Kingdom line or after?
Black Convoy
It wouldn't hurt. I will add that to the main story.