Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Optimus Prime Released At Canadian Retail

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Thanks to board member MULTIPLEX for letting us know he found the TRU exclusive MP10 Optimus Prime at a Toys R Us in Kitchener Ontario.

The figure retails for $229.95 + tax.

Have you found this yet? Do you want to?

Let us know in the Sightings Forum!

[Scrapper6]

Jesus, wasn't year of the horse 150$ or something?

[Flanker]

Man, I remember when HLJ was selling the Takara reissue for ¥13,200 or CDN$157 last year.

[Malwave]

HAHA NOPE :argh:

[Mercutio]

And the original release was $100 (and many of us got it on sale for $70).

I hope this thing shelfwarms like crazy. TRU's price-gouging needs to backfire until they learn to stop it.

[DuG]

I imagine most of the people that use these boards already have one or like me are just not interested. I am curious to see how long these will stay on the shelves. Will scalpers buy them up and try to charge even more on the after market? Will people wait for a sale before buying them? Reg price sales vs sales price sales? Hmm

[AV Prime]

And the original release was $100 (and many of us got it on sale for $70).

I hope this thing shelfwarms like crazy. TRU's price-gouging needs to backfire until they learn to stop it.

Agreed.

I want to get another one since I had Mr Cullen sign my 2012 one but I simply cannot pay that over inflated price. 1st the new movie toys got stupid but this is INSANE!

[Maximus Prime]

That's painful.
And because TRU thinks I am rural they charge almost $100 for shipping. I have the YOTH and want the original, but not for those prices.

[nuropa]

Buy 2 get 1 free coupon is a deal if you can use it

[freakx2001]

Buy 2 get 1 free coupon is a deal if you can use it

not a bad idea, still comes out to be $172 each. Which still hurts when you think it was $100 last time it was out....but I guess it beats 229

[TRUCKvsGUN]

Y'all can thank yourselves for this price-jump, going around charging each other 220-250 for the original Hasbro release. Hasbro's just catching up to the boardies and kijijis.

[Medic]

Y'all can thank yourselves for this price-jump, going around charging each other 220-250 for the original Hasbro release. Hasbro's just catching up to the boardies and kijijis.

I agree.

[Darth Cylon]

How I wish my salary went up by 130% from 2012 to 2017.

[Darth Cylon]

Is this packaged in truck mode? The box looks smaller than Takara MP-10 which is packaged in bot mode.

[TFanPage101]

Awesome, I will NOT be paying for that.

[Soundwaves]

Y'all can thank yourselves for this price-jump, going around charging each other 220-250 for the original Hasbro release. Hasbro's just catching up to the boardies and kijijis.

More like third party companies.

You don't think hastak noticed how much 3p companies charge for their unofficial figures?

Any self respecting business would see that and hike prices...

They don't care that being more limited in production, costs are higher for 3p...they just see collectors forking out 150-300 for a single figure and lick their lips.

[TRUCKvsGUN]

How can you imply greed (you mention licking their lips) on Hasbro's part when you're actively trying to trade a TRU MP10 (originally $100, less on sale) for a Takara MP22, a $220+ figure? LOL they're applying the same markup on this toy that you are.

http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=58319
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=58521

This has nothing to do with 3P companies; it's clear from the asking prices for this figure on this very board that they way undercharged for the initial TRU release and have since adjusted. They sold out online day 1, so the new price can't be far off what collectors value it at.

[predahank]

How can you imply greed (you mention licking their lips) on Hasbro's part when you're actively trying to trade a TRU MP10 (originally $100, less on sale) for a Takara MP22, a $220+ figure? LOL they're applying the same markup on this toy that you are.

http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=58319
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=58521

This has nothing to do with 3P companies; it's clear from the asking prices for this figure on this very board that they way undercharged for the initial TRU release and have since adjusted. They sold out online day 1, so the new price can't be far off what collectors value it at.

I see you had a fun time dealing with Soundwaves as well lol

I do agree that 3p isn't to blame, rather then supply/demand economics. They charged too little the first time now they are erring on the side of overcharging. They can reduce the price if sales are slow but they can't increase the price if they fly off the shelves. The proper price point is probably inbetween the original $100 and the current $230 imo

[Scrapper6]

Year of the Horse version was 150$ if memory serves, I'd say 170$ would be the perfect price for this mold which I believe this time actually includes Roller and possibly the little Spike figure that was meant to come with it, unlike YotH which omitted those particular figures.

The only reason it sold out online once being released is because of the damn scalpers, even with a limit of 2 or 3 there are plenty of ways to circumvent this issue with friends addresses and the like.

[bishop]

For 100$-150$, I'll buy. It will get eventually clearanced, at one point.

[TRUCKvsGUN]

I doubt it'll ever get close to that low, but I hope it does, for the sake of those who don't already have this toy or are low on cash.

[Soundwaves]

How can you imply greed (you mention licking their lips) on Hasbro's part when you're actively trying to trade a TRU MP10 (originally $100, less on sale) for a Takara MP22, a $220+ figure? LOL they're applying the same markup on this toy that you are.

http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=58319
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=58521

This has nothing to do with 3P companies; it's clear from the asking prices for this figure on this very board that they way undercharged for the initial TRU release and have since adjusted. They sold out online day 1, so the new price can't be far off what collectors value it at.

I never dictated the market, nor did I ever imply that with all the money spent on this hobby, I wouldn't maximize the value when by happenstance, I wind up with multiples of a figure that actually appreciates.

Predahank, you know full well you've sold toys for more than you've paid too...sorry.

Also, I'm just one guy, looking to trade up...TRADE up. Some people get good deals on other figures and it can work out for both parties. That's what I generally look for.

I buy a lot, sell very rarely, as you should know from taking the time to peruse my sales history.

I'm not a multi national corporation making large margins on mass production and stealing market share from hastak...

lol.

This made me laugh this am. Thanks for that.

So does the idea that hastak pays more attention to the aftermarket (where prices are posted but sales are harder to track) and not their direct competitors ripping off their trademarks.

I'm flattered but I don't think I had more to do with it than say make toys and 600$ devastators.

That notion is probably more a reflection of your own dissatisfaction with apparently, boardies like me.

[Ultra Macnus]

Ottawa Merivale TRU has 1 MP-OP

[MapleMegatron]

Soundwaves, if you dont think MP 10 is worth more than the Original $100 he was purchased at (which is the entire argument at hand), could you sell it to me for $100 please?

[caffodian]

Jesus, wasn't year of the horse 150$ or something?

It was eventually clearanced down to $99 and beyond, as well :/

[wervenom]

It was eventually clearanced down to $99 and beyond, as well :/

Buy one get one 50% off at one point so $75 plus tax I would imagine

[wervenom]

Year of the Horse version was 150$ if memory serves, I'd say 170$ would be the perfect price for this mold which I believe this time actually includes Roller and possibly the little Spike figure that was meant to come with it, unlike YotH which omitted those particular figures.

The only reason it sold out online once being released is because of the damn scalpers, even with a limit of 2 or 3 there are plenty of ways to circumvent this issue with friends addresses and the like.

I agree and disagree. The only thing I would maybe add to that was he genuinely had very crappy distribution (in Canada especially) just like Starscream and Soundwave and for any main stay character they should have made more. When he was released I happened to be in the States about 4 weeks later and he was fully stocked at the TRU's where as here it may have been 10 per store max

[ninjha]

Wow $250!! Who has bought any? Do these ever go on clearance? I remember seeing tons of Fortress Maximus at TRU, high on top shelves. I figured they would eventually go on sale. After a couple of months there were none left? I wonder if liquidators bought them up? Did Hasbro take them back?

[MapleMegatron]

Wow $250!! Who has bought any? Do these ever go on clearance? I remember seeing tons of Fortress Maximus at TRU, high on top shelves. I figured they would eventually go on sale. After a couple of months there were none left? I wonder if liquidators bought them up? Did Hasbro take them back?

Nope, all those had to have been bought for that price. Hasbro never takes back unsold stock. And the fact that fort max has been found on clearance at certain TRUs still for 150$ means he was not sold to liquidators. So if you saw none at your store it means they were all sold out.

[mrluthor]

My friend bought the new reissue yesterday since he needed another for his huge Prime collection. It is the animated color like the original TRU release. It also suffers from the closing chest issue where there is too much plastic on the windows and the matrix chamber won't close. You would think Hasbro would have fixed that issue for the rerelease of MP Prime.

[The7thParallel]

My friend bought the new reissue yesterday since he needed another for his huge Prime collection. It is the animated color like the original TRU release. It also suffers from the closing chest issue where there is too much plastic on the windows and the matrix chamber won't close. You would think Hasbro would have fixed that issue for the rerelease of MP Prime.

Tell him to flip the matrix over in the chest. The windows close just fine so long as the matrix is facing the right way. It sounds odd, but I did it on mine and then the windows closed. The other way creates just a bit too much plastic.

Seriously, try it.

[Ultra Macnus]

Tell him to flip the matrix over in the chest. The windows close just fine so long as the matrix is facing the right way. It sounds odd, but I did it on mine and then the windows closed. The other way creates just a bit too much plastic.

Seriously, try it.
I bought the new release as well and I have the same issue with the chest not closing flush in robot and in vehicle mode.

Flipping the matrix around helps somewhat, but still leaves a gap between the windows in the middle of his chest.

The right side window/chest stays flopped out a few centimetres in vehicle mode -- more pronounced than in robot mode. Since there's no issue with the matrix or matrix chamber in vehicle mode, it must be something with the plastic, pins or screws in the window assembly.

Anybody have suggestions for a fix? I was considering returning, but if it's a common QC issue a fix would be preferred.

[OptimusB38]

That price is pure greed, Hasbro is putting themselves out of business with shite like this. Way overpriced with nothing new like maybe a jet pack? New Colors or more paint would b nice. I'll pay the price if u give me a reason. I'd support the tf franchise if they'd try.

[Mercutio]

"Buy the same thing you bought before at two and a half times the price!"

[Bloodstriker]

I'm actually looking for one of these. I haven't seen any in the Vancouver area and the TRU website just lists it as coming soon. I know these are much more expensive than they used to be but my only option is to buy the previous release from a private seller or new from TRU, both of which will cost around the same. Does anyone have any info when these will be available on the website?

[TRUCKvsGUN]

^They were already available on the website but sold out within a day. They'll probably be back up there. Best of luck in getting one.

[Bloodstriker]

^They were already available on the website but sold out within a day. They'll probably be back up there. Best of luck in getting one.

Oh snap! I'm very new at collecting these (a week in), so thanks for the info!

[Impreza35]

They're current available right now on the website. Just ordered one. I've been checking everyday for a while now.

[pandaprime]

Out of stock now :(

[Impreza35]

That was quick! Any idea why it still says coming soon?

[predahank]

That was quick! Any idea why it still says coming soon?

probably just didn't bother updating the text.
It still said coming soon when it was in stock earlier

[miasboytoy]

Any differences from the original hasbro release?

[Titanxp]

I placed my order yesterday. Wasn't surprised within hours it will be sold out. Last week when I shopping at my local TRU store I was looking for it which was sold out. But one of the associates check that their distribution centre had about 200 in stock. He told me to keep checking online until it showed up.

[Impreza35]

I was lucky enough to be able to pick one up in store last week. However, the box isn't in great shape. I'm hoping the one I ordered yesterday is better. When it arrives, I'll make a decision on which one to keep and either return the other or if someone here is interested they can pay me what I paid. I'm in the GTA so we can arrange local pickup if interested. I'm not looking to hoard and make a profit. Just hoping for a better box. I haven't opened it, it's still in the toys r us bag.

[ngnaw]

I was lucky enough to be able to pick one up in store last week. However, the box isn't in great shape. I'm hoping the one I ordered yesterday is better. When it arrives, I'll make a decision on which one to keep and either return the other or if someone here is interested they can pay me what I paid. I'm in the GTA so we can arrange local pickup if interested. I'm not looking to hoard and make a profit. Just hoping for a better box. I haven't opened it, it's still in the toys r us bag.I have to order another one cause my box is not so good either. Should really make a complaint to head office about the lack of care during shipping of these items that they want to sell for $229.99 but don't care about the damn quality of the box...:doh:

[GotBot]

Heck of a price. I figure the nuts jump is to keep his valuation high to match mp36's. I am not shocked his initial release has sold well. He is on the shelf here, as is MPM Bee, who is also almost sold out. If people see the value for money, then good on ya' for the purchase. YOTH was 159.99 here, and I thought that was nuts. MP is an expensive road. I have only ever handled the os wei jiang ko of this mold ( not mine but a friends). I was really excited but to be honest, the shoulder limits and arms transformation ruined the experience for me. I think I built it up too much in my head after all these years. I understand how many, many collectors will see this as value for money, but for me I wouldn't pay any more than 60 bucks for it. But that's just because I am not an MP guy. You work for your money. If you see the value, go for it and best of luck in obtaining him.

[ngnaw]

It's a crazy price for sure! I still have it in the wrap bag incase I change my mind. But I don't have an optimus and I figure if i'm getting one may aswell be this one.

[predahank]

toys r us in the states is selling at $160usd which is roughly $200cad so maybe its a .ca gouge

[Darth Cylon]

Heck of a price. I figure the nuts jump is to keep his valuation high to match mp36's.

Except there's no MP-36 sold by Hasbro or TRU?

[onlineshopper81]

Except there's no MP-36 sold by Hasbro or TRU?
Do you think Hasbro will have a North American release of MP-36?

[predahank]

Do you think Hasbro will have a North American release of MP-36?

maybe but i wouldn't hold my breath. They do like one or 2 a year and that's sad considering they are just repackaging or re-deco'ing an existing mold

[Darth Cylon]

Do you think Hasbro will have a North American release of MP-36?

No F-ing way. 'murica want you to own up the second amendment.

toy guns are for pussies :rofl:

[Titanxp]

MP-10 is in stock again online in TRU
http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=130465626

[onlineshopper81]

maybe but i wouldn't hold my breath. They do like one or 2 a year and that's sad considering they are just repackaging or re-deco'ing an existing mold
It is indeed sad...well, I was hoping they would rerelease MP10 at TRU and they did so I guess I'll just keep my fingers crossed.
No F-ing way. 'murica want you to own up the second amendment.

toy guns are for pussies :rofl:
LOL

[joelones]

Wow, despite the overprice-ness of this reissue it's still selling which is baffling unless stock is really limited. All those hoping for a drop in price may be out of luck if this continues.

[MapleMegatron]

MP-10 is in stock again online in TRU
http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=130465626

And now sold out, I guess there are people out there who dont think its too pricey afterall.

[positivelyken]

People are paying up to 32,000¥ plus shipping for an MP-10 with a 7-11 logo on it. Hasbro finally wised up to the collector's market.

[jtkv]

Before the recent Takara MP-10 reissues, MP-10 was going for $350 on the secondary markets..

Takara MP-10 currently sells for $220US at A3U and BBTS

Hasbro MP-10 at $230 CDN is not a bad deal at all, which is why it is selling well.

There is no time machine to go back to when MP-10 was initially released and you guys got it for $100CDN or less... the market has grown and this is what MP-10 sells for now..

[ngnaw]

Well I say it's still expensive but I don't have an MP-10 so my chance to get it is now, so I have to cough up the money... I have to find one with a nice box though, the one I have is a little busted up.

[miasboytoy]

Has anyone compared this with the original release for differences?

[pandaprime]

Has anyone compared this with the original release for differences?

Price and the box? :p

[miasboytoy]

Found the answer here. There are slight differences. Hope this helps those on the fence about picking this up. I'll definitely be keeping mine now.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-transformers-masterpiece-mp10-optimus-prime-images-and-comparisons-to-previous-releases/39119/

[positivelyken]

I have the Takara MP-10 reissue which looks fantastic, but I do appreciate the brighter colors on the Hasbro version. Not enough to double dip, mind you.

[Impreza35]

Back in stock!

[ngnaw]

I ordered mine with confirmation! Hope I get a nice box! Every box I see at the store is all bashed up!

And sold out again when I just checked the site lol!

[Impreza35]

Back in stock. Strange because it seemed to have been removed from their inventory for a bit.

[Scowly Prowl]

But... that price. I was forced to buy one from the US a few years ago, and even with that brutal exchange rate, I'm still ahead of the new price.

[Jove]

The price is unconscionable, in my opinion.
Although that say that fair pricing is whatever the market will bear, but the $230 is 3x what I paid for the YOTH version.
PASS

[ghettophat]

wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too overpriced, doesn't even make sense

[CobraCommander]

Hey you got to pay back $5 Billion in debt some how... pimpin' ain't easy :D

[Spacemonkey]

Out of stock again, i missed my chance by my own fault. It was available yesterday in early evening, i start the check out, went to check if my credit card was empty enough, then went to do something else and forgot about it. Then in early morning, when i remembered, it was gone.