Rumble and Kup prime series

ninjazapo · 10-21-2012, 08:13 AM

why are they so expensive on ebay?? are they that rare or??..

salsa4datass · 10-21-2012, 10:12 AM

i think it's cause they haven't been officially released yet... it think hasblow said november release...

Hot Shot. · 10-21-2012, 11:54 AM

No, they're out. I saw them last month and passed on them.

DHeezy81 · 10-21-2012, 12:04 PM

They're not out everywhere. Dead End , Airrachnid, & Shadowstrike BB never made it to this area and neither have Kup, Rumble, or any of the figures with the DVD included.

D00MTR0N · 10-21-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DHeezy81

They're not out everywhere. Dead End , Airrachnid, & Shadowstrike BB never made it to this area and neither have Kup, Rumble, or any of the figures with the DVD included.

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Exodus · 10-21-2012, 02:05 PM

I have the two Rumble def. the better of the figure. He looks bad ass.

ninjazapo · 10-21-2012, 02:43 PM

dang really?:O thats no fair if some areas dont get there hands on them. Rumble for sure reminds me of gurrren lagann. Kup is pretty bulky looking

Crazy Jetty · 10-21-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjazapo

why are they so expensive on ebay?? are they that rare or??..

Transfans tend to panic when things first come out, and drives up the ebay prices artificially.
They did this with Soundwave and Arcee, even though just waiting long enough they're everywhere.
They're still doing this with the vehicon, even though he's virtually everywhere now. (I could have a huge army of Vehicons now, if I liked the toy)
Prime has actually been the easiest TF toyline to find all the characters to.

Kup and Rumble are much the same. They just came out and have yet to reach saturation. I saw them last week, myself. Found Dreadwing (I think is his name? The dude that looks like Depth Charge) on two separate occasions, and he's just hit the market.
I've found everyone except for Jet Vehicon... and he's the only one I'm unsure if it's even been released yet.

ninjazapo · 10-21-2012, 03:45 PM

Thats what i waas thinking if people could be a bit patient. because ebay is just full of scalpers that sell those figures for a ridiculous price!

salsa4datass · 10-21-2012, 07:08 PM

i have yet to find airachnid or a vehicon. i did find the dreadwing about a month and a half ago so i guess there's still hope...

ninjazapo · 10-21-2012, 07:10 PM

i got a rumble today. hes not bad at all. hes kibble isnt as bad as how people say it is. lol i like him.

Exodus · 10-21-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

Transfans tend to panic when things first come out, and drives up the ebay prices artificially.
They did this with Soundwave and Arcee, even though just waiting long enough they're everywhere.
They're still doing this with the vehicon, even though he's virtually everywhere now. (I could have a huge army of Vehicons now, if I liked the toy)
Prime has actually been the easiest TF toyline to find all the characters to.

Kup and Rumble are much the same. They just came out and have yet to reach saturation. I saw them last week, myself. Found Dreadwing (I think is his name? The dude that looks like Depth Charge) on two separate occasions, and he's just hit the market.
I've found everyone except for Jet Vehicon... and he's the only one I'm unsure if it's even been released yet.

Yup agree with Crazy there. And Jet Vehicon only is a Takara release would be cool if Hasbro did bring him out. Heck they're starting to release the first editions again even though Hasbro stopped them last year, if only I would have waited, could have gotten them for half the price! Got them off ebay, so ya just be patient you'll eventually get them.

Snowflakian · 10-21-2012, 10:28 PM

Yeah, that sounds about right.
The annoying part for me is that the Hasbro ironhide is what I'm waiting on. Though I might get a kup eventuall just to see if the extra iGear head I have can be adapted to it.

trebleshot · 10-22-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

Transfans tend to panic when things first come out, and drives up the ebay prices artificially.
They did this with Soundwave and Arcee, even though just waiting long enough they're everywhere.
They're still doing this with the vehicon, even though he's virtually everywhere now. (I could have a huge army of Vehicons now, if I liked the toy)
Prime has actually been the easiest TF toyline to find all the characters to.

Both Soundwave and Arcee are more common, but still hard to come by around here (unlike BB, Ratchet and Wheeljack). I have never personally seen a Vehicon on the pegs (except the Legion toy) with or without the DVD pack-in. And I've only seen the Cyberverse Commander version of Dreadwing at retail (not the voyager).

So I would have to disagree very strongly with your last statement. However, I think we're all aware that different areas receive and handle stock differently (not to mention the mindscrew that is the POS system) and that what one person sees in stores is not, on its own, a true indictator of other areas.

But your point regarding Rumble and Kup is sound. They're the newest Prime toys to hit retail and there have been very few sightings reported of them.4

Crazy Jetty · 10-22-2012, 12:29 PM

Well, those who're still missing vehicon, get ready for a deluge. Not sure what's happened, but apparently hasbro listened because the times I've seen that wave, Vehicon matches Bumblebee as the most common figure.
I counted four of them at target, and lost count at Walmart.
They did not find the "Happy balance," and went to the opposite extreme.
And I doubt every collector who ever said that they'd buy up every vehicon they could find if Hasbro would release more of them will actually live up to their word.

Basically, we're screwed for the next troopbuilder.

ninjazapo · 10-22-2012, 02:30 PM

the only troop builder i invested in were those zombie vipers from gi joe. those were pretty legit.lol

trebleshot · 10-22-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

Well, those who're still missing vehicon, get ready for a deluge. Not sure what's happened, but apparently hasbro listened because the times I've seen that wave, Vehicon matches Bumblebee as the most common figure.
I counted four of them at target, and lost count at Walmart.
They did not find the "Happy balance," and went to the opposite extreme.
And I doubt every collector who ever said that they'd buy up every vehicon they could find if Hasbro would release more of them will actually live up to their word.

Basically, we're screwed for the next troopbuilder.

I pledge to buy at least 2 more deluxe Vehicons, assuming I do see them finally. I can only hope that Airrachnid, Rumble and the others will get included in future wave revisions. Then I might actually have a shot at keeping up with this line without resorting to online sources.

Crazy Jetty · 10-23-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

I pledge to buy at least 2 more deluxe Vehicons, assuming I do see them finally. I can only hope that Airrachnid, Rumble and the others will get included in future wave revisions. Then I might actually have a shot at keeping up with this line without resorting to online sources.

I can keep my eye out, if you like.

trebleshot · 10-24-2012, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

I can keep my eye out, if you like.

For Airrachnid? Sounds good, thanks!

Rumble and Kup haven't been out long enough for me to be concerned yet.

Crazy Jetty · 10-24-2012, 03:16 PM

Not a problem. I'll keep looking. Just please remember to drop me a line if you find her first.

Exodus · 10-24-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

I pledge to buy at least 2 more deluxe Vehicons, assuming I do see them finally. I can only hope that Airrachnid, Rumble and the others will get included in future wave revisions. Then I might actually have a shot at keeping up with this line without resorting to online sources.

All 4 of those were on HTS at one time, here's Airachnid and Kup still on there, Kup's cheaper too for some odd reason.

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trebleshot · 10-24-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

Not a problem. I'll keep looking. Just please remember to drop me a line if you find her first.

Will do.

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Originally Posted by Exodus

All 4 of those were on HTS at one time, here's Airachnid and Kup still on there, Kup's cheaper too for some odd reason.

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Thanks for the links. If I go that route, I'll post an update.

10-21-2012, 02:55 PM	#8
Crazy Jetty WINGNUT & SCREWLOOSE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,172	Quote: Originally Posted by ninjazapo why are they so expensive on ebay?? are they that rare or??.. Transfans tend to panic when things first come out, and drives up the ebay prices artificially. They did this with Soundwave and Arcee, even though just waiting long enough they're everywhere. They're still doing this with the vehicon, even though he's virtually everywhere now. (I could have a huge army of Vehicons now, if I liked the toy) Prime has actually been the easiest TF toyline to find all the characters to. Kup and Rumble are much the same. They just came out and have yet to reach saturation. I saw them last week, myself. Found Dreadwing (I think is his name? The dude that looks like Depth Charge) on two separate occasions, and he's just hit the market. I've found everyone except for Jet Vehicon... and he's the only one I'm unsure if it's even been released yet. __________________

10-21-2012, 10:28 PM	#13
Snowflakian Illyria's New Qwa'ha Xahn Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In the clouds. Posts: 4,120	Yeah, that sounds about right. The annoying part for me is that the Hasbro ironhide is what I'm waiting on. Though I might get a kup eventuall just to see if the extra iGear head I have can be adapted to it. __________________

10-22-2012, 09:06 AM	#14
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty Transfans tend to panic when things first come out, and drives up the ebay prices artificially. They did this with Soundwave and Arcee, even though just waiting long enough they're everywhere. They're still doing this with the vehicon, even though he's virtually everywhere now. (I could have a huge army of Vehicons now, if I liked the toy) Prime has actually been the easiest TF toyline to find all the characters to. Both Soundwave and Arcee are more common, but still hard to come by around here (unlike BB, Ratchet and Wheeljack). I have never personally seen a Vehicon on the pegs (except the Legion toy) with or without the DVD pack-in. And I've only seen the Cyberverse Commander version of Dreadwing at retail (not the voyager). So I would have to disagree very strongly with your last statement. However, I think we're all aware that different areas receive and handle stock differently (not to mention the mindscrew that is the POS system) and that what one person sees in stores is not, on its own, a true indictator of other areas. But your point regarding Rumble and Kup is sound. They're the newest Prime toys to hit retail and there have been very few sightings reported of them.4 __________________

10-22-2012, 12:29 PM	#15
Crazy Jetty WINGNUT & SCREWLOOSE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,172	Well, those who're still missing vehicon, get ready for a deluge. Not sure what's happened, but apparently hasbro listened because the times I've seen that wave, Vehicon matches Bumblebee as the most common figure. I counted four of them at target, and lost count at Walmart. They did not find the "Happy balance," and went to the opposite extreme. And I doubt every collector who ever said that they'd buy up every vehicon they could find if Hasbro would release more of them will actually live up to their word. Basically, we're screwed for the next troopbuilder. __________________

10-22-2012, 10:49 PM	#17
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty Well, those who're still missing vehicon, get ready for a deluge. Not sure what's happened, but apparently hasbro listened because the times I've seen that wave, Vehicon matches Bumblebee as the most common figure. I counted four of them at target, and lost count at Walmart. They did not find the "Happy balance," and went to the opposite extreme. And I doubt every collector who ever said that they'd buy up every vehicon they could find if Hasbro would release more of them will actually live up to their word. Basically, we're screwed for the next troopbuilder. I pledge to buy at least 2 more deluxe Vehicons, assuming I do see them finally. I can only hope that Airrachnid, Rumble and the others will get included in future wave revisions. Then I might actually have a shot at keeping up with this line without resorting to online sources. __________________