Transformers Animated Toys - Canadian Release Status Checklist

[onecoin]

Originally Posted by pandaprime

isn't there a nationwide comic shop?

Originally Posted by GMfan101

Nope

But allmost all Comic Shops use the same distributor. So if you see something at one comic shop, that means it was available to all the other local comic shops. If they ordered it of course.

Oh and if an exclusive is made, the rights to the exclusive are held by the exclusive owner or owners (it makes sense to have multiple owners in unrelated markets with no crossover, ie zellers and target). They control the total quantity made, but are subject to the minimums of the manufacturer, which are generally pretty high for hasbro to get it at a mass retail price point. Then add to that, the release is not a wide release because of the exclusivity.

So, lots of toys + less outlets = clogged shelves.

Exclusives, can also expire, but that is when things get complicated.

edit *** side note.
There is a very different purpose to retailer exclusives and manufacturer exclusives. Generally, retailer exclusives are made to generate traffic. Like a loss leader in a sale. You might look at DS starscream and think "hey this blows, might as well just grab the regular version". A manufacturers exclusive, generally are not intended to make a money, but are there to cultivate the fandom community.

[Animelee]

Just letting you know, on the list, it says Jetfire & Jetstorm came out in January 2008.

Also, are Blurr, Swindle and the rest of them SET to come out this month? Or is this pure speculation?

[GMfan]

Nope they've been slated for release for a while now but it seems to be continuously delayed for various reasons. Regardless they should be in Canadian retail before May 29th

[narubrawl]

What about deluxe Rachet and Freeway Jazz and voyager Blackout and Wingblade Optimus Prime.

[GMfan]

What about them? There isn't enough information on them at this point to add to this list.

[Animelee]

Apparently Blazing Lockdown, Blurr and Swindle are out at Wal-Mart.

As for me? I'm happy. I'm so happy I can crap my pants right now.

[DECEPTICON_BRAWL]

Originally Posted by keanu577

does anyone know if BigBadToyStore ships to Canada? If they do hooray! and if not well thats too bad.

ya they do i order stuff from them all the time.

[narubrawl]

Isn't Hasbro also making a new Oil Slick or did they cancel him?

[Prowl_2009]

Last I heard, they were still planning on making one.

[BlackZarak]

Why is Roadbuster Ultra Magnus listed as "NOT COMING TO CANADA"? I know for a 100% fact I saw him about a year ago at Walmart. There were at least two there, but I didn't bother to report it at the time. Of course, I don't have the evidence to prove it and I haven't seen it since, but I swear I saw it.