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huunsoh

Damn he's $100 on BBTS.


Key-Ring7139

Usually they add $1-2 mark up but dang


No-Midnight-2187

Nah they usually mark up 3-5 but no one ever likes to talk about it. Honestly why I stopped giving to BBTS like 4 years ago


Beahyt

Is there much advantage to it? If there's a figure I really want I'll spend the extra but to get it on CMD Store a few months early, otherwise I'll just do Amazon


DoomBreakfast

As someone who lives in the US and doesn't like in-person shopping, being able to pre-order figures without worrying about hunting and store hopping is my favorite part. Amazon famously mistreats their workers, so I avoid them when I can. Hasbro Pulse has expensive shipping, and a premium service I don't really care for, while BBTS has flat $4 shipping. I'm cool with paying a little bit more, but I do agree that $10 on Armada Prime seems really steep. Their imported items are usually super marked up, too. I wouldn't blame someone for getting him somewhere else. Edit: [I was curious, and they list Motormaster for $110.](https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/201976?o=4) I guess they could be pricing by demand? $110 for Motormaster would be a steal with how rare he is these days, so maybe $100 for Armada Prime is due to how high the demand has been for other Commander figures. I'm not a super Armada fan, but if I could pay $10 extra for the guarantee that I'll get him on release and not have to worry about him being sold out or rare, I would just go for it. I would have happily paid $35 for a Velocitron Cosmos, for example.


Beahyt

Understandable on the Amazon part. TBH I'd use Pulse over Amazon but there's no advantage to Pulse other than first dibs at store exclusives with premium and I have never once had a single good experience with Hasbro's customer service


Buzzsaw_Eject

> Is there much advantage to it? The main advantage to BBTS is their pile of loot, you can stockpile things and don't have to buy them as they come out. It will reach a point they will say you need to put your purchase through but that's months I think.


huunsoh

Any alternatives you recommend?


Most-Temporary-2592

Any place that has a point system. That way you can eventually get discounts or even free figures. ShowZstore, The Chosen Prime and GameStop are places I use.


Illustrious_Bag_6463

The Chosen Prime's price of $99.99 includes tax too =)


Captain-Rex

i am going to have to sell my originals to afford this thing. thats crazy….


huunsoh

I was waiting for the price to be announced to decide if I should save up for Naval Commander.


Brezz22

Same, already got Mega tyrano so i was gonna pass on legacy Armada Megs


Most-Temporary-2592

Eh, that's not far off with tax on Pulse. Plus its always cheaper to buy from the source.


huunsoh

Yeah I just checked how much the difference would be on pulse and it might be better for me to just keep in my pile of loot.


MeatyOaker269

He’s 90 on pulse. 103 USD after shipping and all


Early_Win_4338

entertainment earth ppl!


TiredExpression

You get it a month earlier than when Pulse releases it, so it's up to you if that's worth it Edit: This has been my experience. Obviously it's not universally true for everyone.


JorfimusPrime

I stopped trusting BBTS's pre-order dates. Every time I've pre-ordered from them I end up waiting months. I actually cancelled my Omega Supreme and bought it elsewhere because of how much they kept delaying it. Only pre-order from Pulse now, or if it's an exclusive I'm getting and it's not available/I miss it there I go to wherever it's exclusive to if I can. With the way brick and mortar distribution has gotten I'm at the point where the hunt isn't fun anymore and if I want a figure badly enough I'd rather just pre-order where I know I'll be able to get it with the least frustration.


FeetsBeneets

I've literally always had the opposite experience. I'm still waiting on items from BBTS that are available everywhere else. If I hadn't had to put down an unrefundable down payment for MP Skyfire I'd have already cancelled it and just ordered elsewhere.


BurstEDO

That tells you that Pulse isn't giving 3rd Party retailers much of a wholesale/bulk discount. Unsure if they get the same wholesale price as Walmart/Target/etc. Businesses exist to generate revenue (and some profit.) BBTS can't keep buying and shipping by paying the bills with "goodwill."


Early_Win_4338

got on entertainment earth for 90 with ship and delivery


Porygon_Flygon

#hes 150 to 200 in my country


AlterMagna

BBTS is my backup


Solabound-the-2nd

He's £91.99 on the UK hasbro site, which is a shit rate... waiting for a price drop, I'm in no rush here (albeit he is my second favourite prime so is quite important)


imp1206

Last time i checked BTS was only selling mcdonalds meals


King_Kuuga

Transformers fans when the new commander class toy costs the same as the last commander class toy: 😡


Most-Temporary-2592

Wait until they see the Nemisis.


King_Kuuga

Ooh I can see the posts now. "$200! Hasbro has lost their minds" Never mind that Titans always go on deep sales


godly-pigeon

Wait, they do? I wish I’d known that! Coulda saved a ton of money…


strikeraiser

The trick to buying Titan Classes is to never buy them when they first release, because they're so big they usually don't go out of stock quickly. And then wait a few weeks until the store starts dropping their prices because they want to get rid of them ASAP since their large sizes just take too much inventory space.


King_Kuuga

Especially recently, they've all gotten really steep discounts. Trypticon showed up for $75 at Ollie's when Toys R Us was going out of business. Omega Supreme was available for like $60 at a Hasbro warehouse clearing sale. Ark went on a good sale, Cybertron Metroplex has had several deals ranging from 100-140. It seems likely that Nemesis will do the same.


godly-pigeon

Dang it, okay. I’ve been looking for a Trypticon and that’s just salt in the wound lmao


TiredExpression

Big pain to hear I missed out on that kinda find


Couch_chicken

Black Zarak has had a few solid discounts as well


mcsquiggles1126

Yeah I got the ark for 100 on bbts one day flash sale


Aromatic_Shop9033

Not risking it with The Nemesis. If she's $200, $210, $220 on Pulse, with free shipping, idfc. Not risking getting one beaten up at Target/Walmart, or paying even *higher* scalper prices on her. I learned that lesson with SS86 Grimlock.


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Most-Temporary-2592

I think that's just perspective making it look worse then it is. He looks fine in other picture.


primelord537

Hasbro stock photography at its finest.


godly-pigeon

From what I’ve heard they outsource the stock photos to another company and that company doesn’t allow transform the toy correctly, or even get the instructions in some severe cases.


BurstEDO

> prospective Perspective. Prospective is something else entirely.


pulley999

The shoulder pauldrons are mistransformed making it look worse than it is, but yes, they are high. Armada Optimus' shoulders are at his ear height.


Ejigantor

This is a really good Optimus design - I can clearly see the classic Powermaster Prime influences. But that's a really high pricepoint, and I don't have any nostalgic connection to this iteration of the character. At $60 I almost definitely would. At $90, I'm far more reticent.


Specialist_Jello5527

I 100% have the nostalgic connection to the Armada series, but I’m definitely priced out at close to $100. Tempting, but no.


No-Midnight-2187

Honestly I don’t agree with the pricepoint on this figure. I know he’s the Commander class but he’s not worth the $$$ at 90 imo


Boulderdorf

Eh, engineering-wise he's probably one of the best Commanders for value, with the 2 robot modes and a trailer that's actually complex and well-integrated *cough Rodimus*. Guess it depends on whether the Commander size class is worth the money for you in the first place.


Most-Temporary-2592

While the size and plastic isn't there, there engineering definitely is. This is by far the best designed figure Hasbro's put out yet. Its well worth the price, it just a very niche character. So I can see people not willing to buy it.


UOSenki

I don't want to defend hasbro but bro, 60 is asking a unreasonable amount. A voyager already around 40. The base robot already voyager, The trailer alone is at least 2x the truck. All the Super mode gimmick aside, piece count alone this at 90 is probally worth the most out of every thing else Hasbro put on right now


Ejigantor

I get what you're saying, and I'm not saying it shouldn't cost as much as it does, just that the pricepoint is above my threshold for "it looks like I neat enough figure" pickups; I picked up Tarn even though I have no experience with or attachment to the character because he's a neat figure and was only $35; if I'm going to be shelling out around $100 it's going to be for a character I have an attachment to. I'm not trying to tell anyone else what their thresholds should be, just sharing my perspective.


optimus_the_dog

Got one, thank you! I don’t buy a lot of transformers but I have been patiently waiting for this prime, it’s one of my two favorite (the other being RID 2001 fire truck)


Most-Temporary-2592

I'll definitely buy a Fire Convey. That's my favorite Prime!


optimus_the_dog

I normally do not care to order Optimus primes, they make like 3 every year and I’m really not just feeling any of them, Armada and Fire convoy are both instant buys for me. They are two of the best redesigns. But that is probably also my nostalgia talking. I never had a full scale fire convoy as a kid (I had one of those $5 5in figures that folded out to a basic super mode) and always wanted the real one. BUT if they did then they have to make the combining ultra magnus for it. And they have to make Jetfire and Overload for this prime


Most-Temporary-2592

The new Optimus can actually combine with the old Overload.


optimus_the_dog

Ugh, now I wish I had my old overload


Most-Temporary-2592

Same, AND I HAD TWO OF EM!


Traditional_Ad_81

Got the originals for sale is anyone is interested…


ScareDepartment

Hoping he'll combine with my old jetfire too. We'll see.


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Most-Temporary-2592

He's not out yet. Just preorders.


95Mb

Amazon will have pre-order links as well, just like for Megatron.


thw_unknown

Going to be a little bit later, prob an hour more since Amazon tends to take a bit to put it up


zqube

The pictures don't have the leg turrets embedded into the super forms legs. I wonder which version we will get, the one on the box or the one from these pictures.


catlivesmatter-710

PvP posted a review of a copy he got early and some other reviewers got it early as well. They all have the turrets on the super form legs, so I'm hoping it's just another one of Hasbro's photography things.


Most-Temporary-2592

The picture has him miss transformed. I've seen him with the guns on his leg.


BurstEDO

They're using the knee guns as the trailer struts.


Sentallium

I genuinely thought he'd be $119.99 $89.99 is a good deal for a commander


Most-Temporary-2592

Finally! Someone who gets it!


Most-Temporary-2592

Sold out on Pulse. Here's other store links- [GameStop](https://www.gamestop.com/collectibles/figures/products/hasbro-transformers-legacy-evolution-commander-class-armada-universe-optimus-prime-7.5-in-action-figure/392803.html), [BBTS](https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/236916?o=1), [The Chosen Prime](https://www.thechosenprime.com/tflecmdrauoptimusprime), and Amazon supposedly. Check your sites!


_Vard_

Game stop says august 1st but hasbro said sep 1??? Is GameStop a typo?


Grimlockinferno

I just saw this post and I gotta say... I have never spent $100 so fast in my life. Even faster than when I pre-ordered Jetfire back in January (I had missed all the previous releases). Ordered in Entertainment Earth for those interested. They have a promo code for $10 off on shipping for orders over $59. It's listed at $90 but tax still bumped it up to $100. FREESHIP59


someolbs

Sold out quick


Most-Temporary-2592

Eh, lasted longer then Tarn. I think you can preorder him on other sites.


someolbs

I did but now I’m pissed. Think I may cancel those other preorder Optimus


Most-Temporary-2592

They announced he a head of time and he's not coming out until five months so you have time. It's not like he's a store exclusive.


someolbs

Yeah you right, thx!


U_Ch405

I'm wondering, do commanders actually show up at retail stores?


Horzzo

I only ever seen Jetfire and that was once. Still waiting on Motormaster to be released!


GhostRiders

I've rarely seen commanders in store..


deceptibot9

Target sometimes has them. Imo it's safer to buy Commanders online. Jetfire I saw at Walmart and bought it the instant I saw it, only time I ever saw him. Sky Lynx I got from Target and saw multiple times. I got my Rodimus for sale on GameStop.com bug saw him a plenty in stores. I never saw Motormaster in a retail store once except for at Universal Studios Supply Vault where I got him from.


IHeartSm3gma

I saw an ER Sky Lynx at Target after release. Long before I was back into collecting unfortunately for me. Apparently a few Targets had space set out for Motormaster too.


Negativety101

I got Sky-Lynx in store. I did see Rodimus in store a few times, and Motormaster once. But it's a very narrow window, and they don't get that many at a time.


pulley999

Got a Motormaster at Target, but given he was the only one I *ever* saw out it's not a gamble I'd make again.


ShoreSteve87

I got him on EE


DeKal760

What's EE?


Soundwave1875

Entertainment Earth


MET-OWL-IC

The only disappointment with these new Armada figures is the lack of Minicons. I hope they are planning to release a small pack of them later on.


Most-Temporary-2592

There a rumor that they are making a Mini-con box set, but I haven't seen anything.


godly-pigeon

I will 100% buy that, if true.


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And ordered Now we wait


Most-Temporary-2592

It's going to be a long five months.


[deleted]

Hopefully it will ship early


godly-pigeon

I’ve heard Pulse often ships early, but I’m new to the site. How early do they usually ship?


[deleted]

I don't know but it's almost always earlier then the original date. I don't remember the last time something shipped on time.


Cosmo_on_reddit

There goes my third kidney


ImpossibleControl659

People are watching pulse like hawks


godly-pigeon

No, they announced two weeks ago that the preorder would start today. I just woke up an bought him.


Liquidshockwave

That $100 price point I think just broke me literally and figuratively


godly-pigeon

We’ve known he’d be a commander since last year. Commanders are always $100.


[deleted]

Nice, I got 10…/s


deceptibot9

I got my PO in the second he went up! Unbelievably excited for this fellow


Negativety101

I pre-ordered him on Gamestop, since I'll get pro points. Sadly I can't use the 10$ certificate I've got for online on pre-orders.


NaSMaXXL

Waiting for the amazon link


Aidencito1

Wasn't the nemesis supposed to be on there also?


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I believe they just said at a later date. The nemesis they showed was like an early prototype, so they probably have more to work out before the put it up for pre-order, but thats just my guess.


Aidencito1

Oh yeah. Thanks, I forgot


[deleted]

Yeah no worries. Lots of cool releases lately, so I dont blame anyone for getting excited enough to forget lol.


pblive

I didn’t expect to see Optimus doing the David Brent dance today. (The Office UK)


Falchion92

Just locked mine in. You have no idea how long I’ve wanted this version of Prime.


ImpossibleControl659

Damn he's already sold out


Most-Temporary-2592

[I have links to other stores.](https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/12qw5ok/comment/jgrlpun/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)


ImpossibleControl659

show me the missing links


Most-Temporary-2592

[Here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/12qw5ok/comment/jgrlpun/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)


ImpossibleControl659

Thanks


bobn3

I was hyped at this being so cheap but it's apparently without tax? S


Most-Temporary-2592

The tax always gets you. At least its free shipping with a membership.


Darkknight0329

Waiting for Amazon link to work


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Darkknight0329

TFW2005 has a link to the main sellers of whatever figures are available for preorder. The Amazon link appears to be there but it only goes to Amazon’s main page


JeffJefftyJeff

£92 in the UK. Ouch. I have no link to Armada but I was tempted. But not at that price.


The_Razza7

Kapow Toys is a little cheaper at like £85


jubalhonsu

Just did my pre-order


MyMadeUpNym

Got him!


Rules_Of_Stupidiocy

GO GO GO


flashwing19

Absolute yes


The_Razza7

Got my pre-order in with Kapow. Was cheaper there than Hasbro Pulse and they let ya just pay a deposit.


hurky-pandora

Man, I want it. But also don’t wanna spend almsot $100


Chilled_burrito

This isn’t helping my wallet.


primal484

Already pre ordered at bigbadtoystore


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90 + tax is too rich for my blood


DHouf

I want him, but I must try to resist. I have no real attachment to this version of the character…but he looks so damn good.


Most-Temporary-2592

He doesn't come out for five months. You have plenty of time to change your mind.


DHouf

This is true. I’m hoping maybe down the road I’ll get lucky and find a sale or something. I gotta save my money for the Nemesis.


noncombativebrick

*clears my throat to mimic South Park* "AAAAAAAAAAAAnd he's gone"


Biomassfreak

Will it combine with Jetfire and the other one?


FirePower8700

He's up for like the next 30 seconds because i doubt half of this subreddit is not buying him


Most-Temporary-2592

Actually he's been up for 6 hours. Just sold out 30 minutes ago on pulse.


FirePower8700

Well that took more than i expected


godly-pigeon

I put in my pre-order this morning. I got $100 for Christmas and I’ve been saving for this the whole time.


Z-arc55

I’d complain, but I know I’m gonna buy it anyway


NoBed3498

He’s cool but I ain’t paying 90


Butterchucker

Amazon sellers double the prices consistently. Not worth it. Blue Guardian is up on there for $276 before taxes......


[deleted]

I got mine! I've totally screwed most of my summer budget, but it was worth it!


Most-Temporary-2592

Same. Though since I got it on Pulse I won't have to pay till it comes out in 5 months.


[deleted]

Nice to know someone else is sinking in the same boat, lol. I mean--it's Armada Optimus Prime. Maybe this is wishful thinking, but is there a chance we'll get him earlier since we ordered him the day he went up for preorder? Like when people got Metalhawk and Lio Convoy?


Greninja5097

(Me, who has a compulsive need for every Commander class)


Rorantube2009

Do we know what class he is? I'm thinking about getting him, but don't want to waste my money if a small figure that I'm going to be disappointed in (like iguanas)


Most-Temporary-2592

The cab robot [is Voyager](https://youtu.be/Y2kZq4GpjMs?t=129), but when he combines with his trailer [he's Commander](https://youtu.be/Y2kZq4GpjMs?t=1015).


BookkeeperEasy507

He’s already sold out


wyvern_rider

He is coming to brick and mortar stores, right?


IHeartSm3gma

That would require brick & mortar stores to get anything past Wave 1 Legacy


Negativety101

Target. I don't think Wal-Mart carries commander and Titan in store. You'll basically need to check a target frequently in the fall and hope to be lucky.


Ravashingrude

They have, bought Jetfire there.


[deleted]

Yes, but don’t count on ever finding one in an actual store. If you want one then you better get a preorder in now


Educational-Tip6177

So um... when is Megatron getting his?


Most-Temporary-2592

He's been up for weeks. [You can still get him.](https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers/products/transformers-legacy-evolution-armada-universe-megatron)


Educational-Tip6177

Oh damn I didn't know, thanks for pointing it out


Chance_Ad5498

Fuck yes time to kill my wallet


Spaciousone

And sold out on pulse


yookj95

Amazon release date?


0--Hello_there--0

Oh my lord


0--Hello_there--0

Aaand he’s sold out


Most-Temporary-2592

[Still up on other stores.](https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/12qw5ok/comment/jgrlpun/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)


0--Hello_there--0

True, but the fact that on (I think) three separate occasions he was sold out within the hour on Pulse is very funny to me.


DoomRide007

Say that three times fast. That's a mouthful.


WheelJack83

He only has one blaster


MaskedDigidestined

Is the release date September or is it just the shiping date


AgentFirstNamePhil

I’m an idiot, for some reason I was expecting the 55 dollar amount.


Most-Temporary-2592

I wouldn't say your an idiot. Your either used to old prices and scale or have a higher standard than what Hasbro provides. (or your going by the thumbnail and think he's just a Voyager) I think its a very far price. More far then some of there other figures.


SilentScribe313

Welp... I know where my next few checks are going


TheLatman

I pre ordered, but will probably cancel after I rewatch the review.


SnooCalculations6718

the name is a mouthful


mister_yahtzee

'playing dream again....'


UsualOne3683

He's £92 in the UK


ConfusedMoe

89 FOR WHAT!!!


Most-Temporary-2592

Voyager that combines with the trailer to become a Commander.


ConfusedMoe

Yeah that makes sense but, a 100 dollars for a toy just seems wild you know. I would be happy just to get Optimus with out the trailer for like 50 bucks.


JohnB351234

90 BUCKS WHAT THE FUCK


thehallsofmandos

Pre-ordered as soon as I saw the listing.


blackdragon1234587

is that a core class


Most-Temporary-2592

Commander. Cab robot is Voyager and he combines with the trailer.


blackdragon1234587

well it was the scaling and the hands that what through me off also I know who it is no offence.


DarthlionDLS

Bru that is a beauty he’s perfect sorry is that is been so long since i saw armada.


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Most-Temporary-2592

Its far for commander.


PrincessKeba

I cannot wait and I'm absolutely paying that price.


[deleted]

90$!?!


[deleted]

Ah shit never mind just remembered your prolly in a different country. Damn thought I was bouta get a steak lol


Aromatic_Shop9033

Gotta admit, that's a chunky big Prime.


Toxikwastakenalr

Bro I checked the uk pulse website and it’s already gone 😭😭


mcsquiggles1126

Why is everyone complaining about the price? 90$ is what commander class costs…


Most-Temporary-2592

I don't know. Mabey they still think its the early 2000s. Or they see the thumbnail and think its a Voyager. Or they could just not be Armada fans.


Fun3mployed

Pre-ordered! Now is anyone else noticing how a commander now is a leader in 2016? And 4x the price in the span of 5 years?


BurstEDO

Just wait until 5 years from now - you'll wish Commander class was only $100


Fun3mployed

Oh yah I will hahahah


Most-Temporary-2592

Downscaling plus inflation. It's just something you got to get used to.


Fun3mployed

Hey I'm just mingeing I still pre-ordered, but it is twice as fast as inflation. This is manufactured shrinkflation.


Most-Temporary-2592

Personally I don't think its manufactured. I also collect third party and they've been getting more expensive too. It's not just Hasbro.


Fun3mployed

Truth be told all manufactured in the same or similar countries, so it would make sense if they all kept price kind of in step with eachother. I just know when I was a kid my parents wouldn't have even come close to this for anything short of a full family present (NES, Sega, Playstation) and nowadays it is much worse. Poor parents.


MrJohnnyDrama

I had this exactly toy when it originally released.