Transformers Legacy toyline

[Gizmoboy]

I preordered Tidalwave at BBTS. I too have space concerns and also own the original Armada TW. I will have to consider if I want to sell the original to help cover the cost of the new one since I never liked how small the original was. I never once did the combination with Megatron as I always found that to be a silly feature. In fact, I think my Armada TW has only been transformed like 3 times in his entire existence. He was just never that interesting to convert.

I have been feeling some burn out with the hobby lately myself. I go through this every few years though, then something cool pulls me right back in. I am in the process of reducing my collection though. At the age of 51, and no heir to pass my collection on to, I have really been thinking about the long term value of holding on to such a large collection. But, that is a topic for a different thread.

 

[Magnusblitz]

I...can't do it. It's a mix of price, bad timing, and, I think 'burn out'. I am having some financial situations where $200 is quite a bit. But I also had an old Tidal Wave. I loved that one. This does some things better, other things worse, some things not at all, but it's mainly just bigger. I do have a limited amount of space at the moment.

But mostly, I think I've just 'seen it before' if that makes sense. I fully intend to jump on the Origins Wheeljack preorder as soon as it pops up. I have money set aside for it. But it's something I've never seen before as a physical model, it adds to the functionality of toys I already have, and it fits wit my older stuff in Robot Mode.

We'll see what happens, I may get lucky later, but for this one I will have to live vicariously though other people in the pictures forum. Tidal Wave looks AMAZING...

Same, I considered it but ultimately I think I'll wait and see if he ever makes it to clearance, though it won't surprise me if he's too popular for that to happen. Lack of shelf space and "not different enough from the Armada toy I already have" are biggies.

 

[CoffeeHorse]

It's expensive, but it's a pretty phenomenal looking Tidal Wave.

 

[The Predaking]

I preordered Tidalwave at BBTS. I too have space concerns and also own the original Armada TW. I will have to consider if I want to sell the original to help cover the cost of the new one since I never liked how small the original was. I never once did the combination with Megatron as I always found that to be a silly feature. In fact, I think my Armada TW has only been transformed like 3 times in his entire existence. He was just never that interesting to convert.

I have been feeling some burn out with the hobby lately myself. I go through this every few years though, then something cool pulls me right back in. I am in the process of reducing my collection though. At the age of 51, and no heir to pass my collection on to, I have really been thinking about the long term value of holding on to such a large collection. But, that is a topic for a different thread.

You should list me as your heir, as I will make sure that your collection is seen by the future generations!

IE My kids love TFs.

 

[The Predaking]

$200 ($218 after Tax / Delivery) is nuts. I really am about done with this hobby. With that said, I have him pre ordered through BBTS.

I am going to pass on this one. Like, I like that they are doing Tidalwave, as he is a lot better choice than Cybertron Metroplex, but I am almost out of space until I build the addition or move, and $200 will get me a lot more of the Smaller TFs that will fill in the gaps in my G1 toys that look like the cartoon with Knees collection.

 

[Kalidor]

He's on amazon too. Please use this link if you're going to order it from there!

https://amzn.to/48ZCUk5

 

[Dekafox]

I actually got the MIcron Legends Shockwave back in the day, and personally I mostly just want Citybots and Basebots as Titans, so it's an easy pass for me.

 

[Dake]

Yeah, I've decided to at least wait. If I can even see about 20% off, I'll call that decent.

 

[Sabrblade]

Hasbro Pulse video for Tidal Wave:

They say the box art was inspired by the PS2 game.

 

[Sciflyer]

Tidal Wave was a "wait and see" release for me, but I am passing. I'm glad that he exists, but I've had recent issues with Hasbro products that have made me not want to give them $200. On principle though, it irks me that I pay money for a Pulse account, but have to use the other company that I also pay money for an account to (Amazon) if I want to get him without shipping costs. Sometimes, this hobby can feel like a real drag.

 

[wonko the sane?]

Maybe all of y'all passing on it will mean it might just get a discount in canada due to severe overstocking.

Ahhh, perchance to dream.

 

[tec]

You think they will do his Minicon as a separate release like Sixgun and Cog where?

 

[Sabrblade]

You think they will do his Minicon as a separate release like Sixgun and Cog where?

They didn't do that for Metroplex's Drill-Bit, Megatron's Leader-1, Starscream's Swindle, or Optimus's Sparkplug. While it took special pack-in releases to get Hot Shot's Jolt and SG Sideswipe's Whisper made.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

At least you folks in the US and UK get discounted Transformers on a regular basis. 🫤

We don't really ever get discounted TFs in Japan.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

It is a lot. I've bought several Titans, but they're definitely a "sometimes treat." I've always been tempted to wait or clearance, but I don't see Tidal Wave here going on sale anytime soon given how quickly his first run sold out at full price.

This means that it's going to be about ¥40,000 in Japan Considering Metroplex/Fort Max was around ¥15,000 (with lights and/or sounds) Japan (or at least, far cheaper), the prices of Mainstream TFs is fast-becoming too much for me. Takara may think this is sustainable, but it's not. Collectors like myself will simply either pass on it or not buy other TFs to compensate.

I honestly think Hastak needs to take a step back and read the room here. They need to be honest and perhaps do something like put Titan Class figures on hold for a few years and or the MP line.

Basically something that lets them consecrate on releasing quality main figures that are affordable.

 

[The Mighty Mollusk]

Preordered on BBTS, but depending how the next few months play out, I may or may not keep it. I buy so few Transformers these days as is due to the constant price increases, swinging $200 for a Titan is asking a lot.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Release Date: July 15, 2024


Retail Price: $199.99 USD

Unite your favorite characters from across the world of Transformers robots into your collection with the Transformers Legacy United Titan Class Armada Universe Tidal Wave action figure! This 19-inch Armada Universe Tidal Wave action figure converts from robot to battle station in 23 steps. The figure also separates into 3 Armada Universe Dark Fleet vehicle toys. Combine the Armada Universe Dark Fleet toys into a battleship combiner mode. This figure is inspired by the character from the animated series, Transformers: Armada, and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses. Celebrate the last 40 years of Transformers history with Transformers Legacy action figures. Transformers Legacy opens the portal to a whole new universe of -- More Than Meets the Eye -- bringing together every Transformers generation like you’ve never seen before. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal Legacy lineup.

Includes parts to combine with Transformers Legacy Evolution Armada Megatron toy, sold separately.

• LARGE 19-INCH ARMADA UNIVERSE TIDAL WAVE ACTION FIGURE: This 19-inch (48 cm) Armada Universe Tidal Wave toy features deco and detail inspiration from the animated series, Transformers: Armada

• 2-IN-1 CONVERTING TRANSFORMERS TOY: This adult collectible Transformers action figure converts from robot to battle station in 23 steps

• ASSEMBLE THE DARK FLEET: Separate the figure to reveal the 3 Armada Universe Dark Fleet vehicle toys. Combine these figures together into a battleship toy

• COMBINE WITH OTHER FIGURES TO UNLOCK BATTLE MODE: Combine the Armada Universe Dark Fleet toys with Armada Universe Megatron or Armada Universe Galvatron (each sold separately, subject to availability)

• ARTICULATED FOR PLAY AND DISPLAY: Transformers figures feature articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses

• CELEBRATE THE LEGACY: Transformers Legacy United honors 40 years of Transformers animated history! Collect other Legacy: United figures to unite your collection (each sold separately, subject to availability)

• GIFT TRANSFORMERS COLLECTIBLES: This Armada Universe Tidal Wave action figure toy makes a great collectible figure gift for any Transformers fan

Specifications

Manufacturer: Hasbro

Release date: July 15, 2024

Product Dimensions: 24.02 x 5.95 x 14.49 inches

Item Weight: 9.7 ounces

Weight: 0.604 lb

ASIN: B0CG2GGRVB

Item model number: F8512

Manufacturer recommended age: 15 years and up

Language: English

Galvatron incoming..

(A shame his shoulders will still be nerfed... )

 

[Superomegaprime]

Hasbro needs to make money right now and they have some problems, part of which is not their fault but the fault of the Walt Disney company, pretty much being a bunch of idiots and releasing bad product after bad product with their Marvel & Lucasfilm brands among other things that have gone wrong at that company, but the bottomline is that there is to much junk from those brands on the shelves and nobody is buying them, thus a knock on effect, like throwing a stone into a pond, the ripples maybe gone but the stone is still there at the bottom of the pond!!

Anyway, I've preordered from In demand toys as they are selling it cheeper than Hasbro at £199.99, Hasbro UK is asking for about £20 more, Kapow hasn't even listed him, last I checked but then, they aren't what they use to be, I'm not a fan of what they did to their site, its harder to look at a single line, for example legacy, without having to go and look at a best seller and then scroll down to find where it shows the subline and clicking on it, In demand is a much better site in general if you ask me.

 

[Dake]

Tidal Wave was a "wait and see" release for me, but I am passing. I'm glad that he exists, but I've had recent issues with Hasbro products that have made me not want to give them $200. On principle though, it irks me that I pay money for a Pulse account, but have to use the other company that I also pay money for an account to (Amazon) if I want to get him without shipping costs. Sometimes, this hobby can feel like a real drag.

Do you not get free shipping with the Pulse membership any more (I let mine lapse)?

 

[Sabrblade]

Do you not get free shipping with the Pulse membership any more (I let mine lapse)?

I think it's more the fact that because Tidal Wave instantly sold out on Hasbro Pulse, Sciflyer would instead have to order it from Amazon in order to get it, thus rendering the perks of Pulse Premium irrelevant.