Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 9:22AM CDT

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Optimus Clyde has reported on TFW2005 that Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock as been sighted at a Toys R Us in Allen, TX. From the price tags in the picture, Grimlock is $69.99. Click here to see the original thread.

Grimlock has also been spotted in Canada.

Have you seen Grimlock in your area? Post it in our Sightings Forum!

Credit(s): Optimus Clyde @ TFW2005

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Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108680)
Posted by --B-- on August 4th, 2010 @ 9:47am CDT

Let the hunt begin!!!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108684)
Posted by ZenPrime on August 4th, 2010 @ 9:55am CDT

so this sort of confirms why TRU.com has put all the pre-orders on hold? They will lose the extra profit if they ship the orders placed at the $59.99 price. I guess I'll just have to hit the stores to find these.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108694)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on August 4th, 2010 @ 10:08am CDT

It's pretty disappointing that they aren't following Hasbro's MSRP.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108699)
Posted by Stockade on August 4th, 2010 @ 10:13am CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:It's pretty disappointing that they aren't following Hasbro's MSRP.

I agree

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108707)
Posted by Segor on August 4th, 2010 @ 10:30am CDT

Stockade wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:It's pretty disappointing that they aren't following Hasbro's MSRP.

I agree

In my humble opinion, TRU is horrible!! :-x

they have a horrible Customer Service, horrible communication, and they don't really know how to gain new customers, I think hasbro should have choose Walmart again, or even sell Grimlock themselves.

I am terribly disappointed

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108712)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on August 4th, 2010 @ 10:43am CDT

I got the origional Japanese release so I don't have to worry about finding this

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108716)
Posted by soundwave#1!!!500% on August 4th, 2010 @ 10:49am CDT

--B-- wrote:Let the hunt begin!!!

you got that right bud "let the hunt begin"

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108723)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on August 4th, 2010 @ 11:14am CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:It's pretty disappointing that they aren't following Hasbro's MSRP.

Have TRU ever followed MSRP? I suppose they could be closer now that Hasbro's raised the MSRP on the normal figures, but back when $9.99 was the price point for deluxe class, weren't they charging more? I remember that's what I hated about KB before they went down, and that I didn't like TRU either because they weren't much better.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108731)
Posted by paul053 on August 4th, 2010 @ 11:30am CDT

Segor wrote:In my humble opinion, TRU is horrible!!

TRUE!

Segor wrote:they have a horrible Customer Service, horrible communication, and they don't really know how to gain new customers, I think hasbro should have choose Walmart again, or even sell Grimlock themselves.

I am terribly disappointed

VERY TRUE!

Is TFA's Arcee nightmare coming again?

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108733)
Posted by WheelJacked on August 4th, 2010 @ 11:36am CDT

Segor wrote:
Stockade wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:It's pretty disappointing that they aren't following Hasbro's MSRP.

I agree

In my humble opinion, TRU is horrible!! they have a horrible Customer Service, horrible communication, and they don't really know how to gain new customers, I think hasbro should have choose Walmart again, or even sell Grimlock themselves.

I am terribly disappointed

Yeah, especially considering what other figures are on those shelves. For the love of God TRU, update your stock!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108739)
Posted by Autobot032 on August 4th, 2010 @ 11:46am CDT

$69.99? Well, that's going to have to wait until next month then. If at all. I have the Seacons, TRNS, and Munitioner and Explorer to pick up this month.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108767)
Posted by SLUGSLINGER81 on August 4th, 2010 @ 12:32pm CDT

So does this mean that all pre-orders at the 49.99 price will be cancelled? I guess that if I see this at the store before my pre-order ships I will pick it up as I will not hold my breath with TRU.com...it is a shame really how they can increase the price as it is the only place to get the domestic release which is still relatively less expensive than the import...as many have said here, let the hunting begin

PS: HUNTING FOR TRANSFORMER TOYS SHOULD BE MUCH LIKE WFC'S VERSION OF A MULTIPLAYER...WHERE YOU GET TO FIND THE TRANSFORMER(S) YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...WHILE TAKING OUT SCALPERS WITH AN X12 SCRAPMAKER :KREMZEEK:

(man I've been playing WFC wayyy too much lol)

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108768)
Posted by Zeds on August 4th, 2010 @ 12:32pm CDT

Wow first time that a US release is the same price in Canada! WOW! Welcome to currency parity Canucks!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108771)
Posted by Pretender Skywarp on August 4th, 2010 @ 12:39pm CDT

TRU have confirmed these for the UK too, wish I hadn't dropped the money (£110 Sterling!!) on the Takara one at the time.

It is just too awesoem a figure to have risked missing out on tho'!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108806)
Posted by Blurrz on August 4th, 2010 @ 1:57pm CDT

Zeds wrote:Wow first time that a US release is the same price in Canada! WOW! Welcome to currency parity Canucks!

OH YEAHHH!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108818)
Posted by Megatronsdemise666 on August 4th, 2010 @ 2:19pm CDT

im sorry but thats to much lol

and how big is the toy, is he smaller than masterpiece prime?

cause if he is then that doesnt make sense to the G1 cartoon

anyone else have a problem with there masterpiece prime/ starscream breaking by just transforming it?

cause i hate when a toy breaks for something its supposed to do

but hey i may get this (most likely will have a sell)

DOESNT HE LOOK SOOO CUTE HEHE

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108835)
Posted by soundwave#1!!!500% on August 4th, 2010 @ 2:54pm CDT

wait is this the blue headed one

i need to know

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108847)
Posted by GEEWUN on August 4th, 2010 @ 3:09pm CDT

soundwave#1!!!500% wrote::CON: wait is this the blue headed one i need to know

If you mean if this has blue eyes the answer is yes and no. Masterpiece Grimlock can change the color of his eyes from red to blue.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108848)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on August 4th, 2010 @ 3:10pm CDT

Megatronsdemise666 wrote:im sorry but thats to much lol

and how big is the toy, is he smaller than masterpiece prime?

cause if he is then that doesnt make sense to the G1 cartoon

I have the Japanese one and I plan on getting the Hasbro version.. Trust me, he is well worth it..
He is actually almost in scale with the classics line as when the dinos first appeared they were HUGE. I actually display my Grimmy with my classics.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108867)
Posted by Soundwave__Superior on August 4th, 2010 @ 3:44pm CDT

Hey does this Grimlock come with the drink tray?

Also: I agree Toys R Us does suck currently, the one near me put out movie figures instead of WFC figures with the game display. :???:

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108881)
Posted by Rated X on August 4th, 2010 @ 4:16pm CDT

This is great news !!! Ill be there every week !!!

Im not sure why people are complaining about customer service. I just walk in, buy what I want, and walk out. Im not there to to become part of some "great shopping expierence." Im there to buy something.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108885)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on August 4th, 2010 @ 4:32pm CDT

MegatronTheGreat wrote:Hey does this Grimlock come with the drink tray?:

Unfortunately no.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108908)
Posted by Kibble on August 4th, 2010 @ 5:16pm CDT

Cyber Bishop wrote:
MegatronTheGreat wrote:Hey does this Grimlock come with the drink tray?:

Unfortunately no.

I'd be happy to trade mine for a crown and $75...I'll even throw in the apron and mind swap contraption.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108914)
Posted by Zeds on August 4th, 2010 @ 5:27pm CDT

Megatronsdemise666 wrote:im sorry but thats too much

Now you know how us Canucks feel :sad:

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108915)
Posted by Zeds on August 4th, 2010 @ 5:27pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:
Zeds wrote:Wow first time that a US release is the same price in Canada! WOW! Welcome to currency parity Canucks!

OH YEAHHH!

Cue Kool Aid man!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108916)
Posted by Rhinox23 on August 4th, 2010 @ 5:29pm CDT

This is my first post, but I've been watching the MP Grimlock forums very closely since June. I have one pre-ordered from the site but I'm feeling less and less confident that he will ever ship. Does anybody have any idea when he's expected to hit east coast TRU's? Thanks.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108919)
Posted by Zeds on August 4th, 2010 @ 5:32pm CDT

Rhinox23 wrote:This is my first post, but I've been watching the MP Grimlock forums very closely since June. I have one pre-ordered from the site but I'm feeling less and less confident that he will ever ship. Does anybody have any idea when he's expected to hit east coast TRU's? Thanks.

Welcome to the best TF board in any town!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108940)
Posted by Mindmaster on August 4th, 2010 @ 6:19pm CDT

I thought these were supposed to be released a month earlier. Well, someone let me know when there's one sighted in North Carolina :lol:

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108971)
Posted by DaiShanPrime on August 4th, 2010 @ 7:21pm CDT

ZenPrime wrote:so this sort of confirms why TRU.com has put all the pre-orders on hold? They will lose the extra profit if they ship the orders placed at the $59.99 price. I guess I'll just have to hit the stores to find these.

I'm taking this sighting as a positive sign that toys r us will be sending out those pre-orders soon. Here's hoping

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1108974)
Posted by adam12 on August 4th, 2010 @ 7:30pm CDT

looks like i'll be on the searching my local toys r us in north carolina they are usually pretty good about getting stuff asap

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109012)
Posted by muswp1 on August 4th, 2010 @ 8:49pm CDT

And if how fast the last set of TRU exclusives showed up here, I'll see one in retail next month.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109013)
Posted by Soundwave__Superior on August 4th, 2010 @ 8:49pm CDT

Cyber Bishop wrote:
MegatronTheGreat wrote:Hey does this Grimlock come with the drink tray?:

Unfortunately no.

Thanks. Might get it I'm not sure.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109158)
Posted by ZenPrime on August 5th, 2010 @ 9:59am CDT

It's been re-listed again on TRU.com, altho as "out of stock". I just checked my order status and it's listed as "Item(s) located in stock", here's hoping that means they're in the process of shipping the orders out. :PRAY:

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109205)
Posted by ZenPrime on August 5th, 2010 @ 11:28am CDT

Just got an email from TRU.com that my order is now being processed for shipping! WOOT WHOO! :DANCE:

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109212)
Posted by s14roller on August 5th, 2010 @ 11:33am CDT

Yep! Just got an email saying it should be delivered next week!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109336)
Posted by DeathBlast on August 5th, 2010 @ 2:32pm CDT

I just got off the phone with my local Toysrus store.According to the person I spoke with,they don't have this in stock.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109340)
Posted by ZenPrime on August 5th, 2010 @ 2:42pm CDT

DeathBlast wrote:I just got off the phone with my local Toysrus store.According to the person I spoke with,they don't have this in stock.

All of the TRU stores that I called in my area including the Time Square store had no idea they were suppose/going to getting MP Grimlock in and none of them have it in stock. I'm just glad they're processing the online orders now so I don't have to hunt these down.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109354)
Posted by DeathBlast on August 5th, 2010 @ 2:59pm CDT

ZenPrime wrote:
DeathBlast wrote:I just got off the phone with my local Toysrus store.According to the person I spoke with,they don't have this in stock.

All of the TRU stores that I called in my area including the Time Square store had no idea they were suppose/going to getting MP Grimlock in and none of them have it in stock. I'm just glad they're processing the online orders now so I don't have to hunt these down.

Must be a NY/NYC thing,seems like we get the ppl, who don't have a clue as to what were talking about. I called the one up here in the New Hartford area. I was like "Could you tell me if MP Grimlock was in the store yet?" after being on hold for 10 mins the person come's back and was "what was the name again sir.MP GrimWad?"

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109368)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on August 5th, 2010 @ 3:10pm CDT

DeathBlast wrote:
ZenPrime wrote:
DeathBlast wrote:I just got off the phone with my local Toysrus store.According to the person I spoke with,they don't have this in stock.

All of the TRU stores that I called in my area including the Time Square store had no idea they were suppose/going to getting MP Grimlock in and none of them have it in stock. I'm just glad they're processing the online orders now so I don't have to hunt these down.

Must be a NY/NYC thing,seems like we get the ppl, who don't have a clue as to what were talking about. I called the one up here in the New Hartford area. I was like "Could you tell me if MP Grimlock was in the store yet?" after being on hold for 10 mins the person come's back and was "what was the name again sir.MP GrimWad?"

It's apparently a TRU thing period. According to the manager of my local, they're just sent stuff, they don't know what's coming in until it gets there. And they can't order anything specific.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109372)
Posted by DraconicDak on August 5th, 2010 @ 3:12pm CDT

If I remember correctly, what the person I asked told me is they usually get shipments in on Fridays, and get the manifest of what's in the truck that same morning. They don't know what they're getting until they've already got it.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109436)
Posted by Autobot032 on August 5th, 2010 @ 5:15pm CDT

A news tidbit for all the folks out there...

Masterpiece Grimlock, Animated Rodimus Minor and Cybertron Mode Ratchet come in different cases (obviously) but they are shipping together.

So if your store has one item, but you don't see the other, have them check in the back. All three exclusives are shipping together.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109456)
Posted by Counterpunch on August 5th, 2010 @ 6:13pm CDT

News in regards to TRU Grimlock pre-orders:

Toys R Us Rep wrote:Hello,

We saw your post discussing the possible cancellation of orders for Masterpiece Grimlock placed on Toysrus.com. Every customer that preordered Masterpiece Grimlock received the email due to a delay in the shipment of the product. We have confirmed that all of the orders placed during the presale period will be fulfilled and that they will be shipped on a first come, first served basis.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Thanks,

Bob

Name: Bob Friedland
Company: Toys"R"Us

This was emailed to Seibertron Staff this afternoon.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109457)
Posted by Tolstyak on August 5th, 2010 @ 6:18pm CDT

Saw this topic yesterday and thought to myself, "Hey, that TRU is only 5 miles out of my way. I'll check it out tomorrow after work." Sadly they were already sold out of the Grimlocks.

I did get the SKN (TRU's version of a SKN) for anybody that wants it 35-4815, hopefully I can at least help someone else find one at their local store.

This location also had 3 Animated Arcee and at least 6 of the Cybertron mode Ratchet. There were also quite a few of the PCC 5-packs and at least 2 of each PCC 2-pack.

I worked for TRU for 3 years so I can confirm what others were saying, they don't get to order stock, its all based on what the computer says each location has. They are just auto-shipped a truck full of stuff and find out what they got as they're putting it out.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109470)
Posted by LiKwid on August 5th, 2010 @ 6:51pm CDT

The TRU in San antonio has been suprisingly on point with the enw releases..I hope I can find this at retail, was really looking foward to my first grimlock figure!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109520)
Posted by HighPrime on August 5th, 2010 @ 9:03pm CDT

All I know is I received my note today from TRU indicating my pre-order was shipping at the price I paid @$59.81 - which included tax and shipping

Will arrive sometime next week.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109536)
Posted by DraconicDak on August 5th, 2010 @ 9:39pm CDT

LiKwid wrote:The TRU in San antonio has been suprisingly on point with the enw releases..I hope I can find this at retail, was really looking foward to my first grimlock figure!

Fellow San Antonian! I'm planning on heading up tomorrow, if I go I'll tell you if I find anything.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109541)
Posted by shockwave13 on August 5th, 2010 @ 9:52pm CDT

DeathBlast wrote:
ZenPrime wrote:
DeathBlast wrote:I just got off the phone with my local Toysrus store.According to the person I spoke with,they don't have this in stock.

All of the TRU stores that I called in my area including the Time Square store had no idea they were suppose/going to getting MP Grimlock in and none of them have it in stock. I'm just glad they're processing the online orders now so I don't have to hunt these down.

Must be a NY/NYC thing,seems like we get the ppl, who don't have a clue as to what were talking about. I called the one up here in the New Hartford area. I was like "Could you tell me if MP Grimlock was in the store yet?" after being on hold for 10 mins the person come's back and was "what was the name again sir.MP GrimWad?"

Was just at the Times Square store this evening, MP Grimlock not in stock yet. The only Animated series figure there was Ratchet. Otherwise some PCC (first wave), they don't even have Drift or Thrust from Generations! Some Commemorative figures (Insecticons, Perceptor), old figures!

As usual no love for Mudflap!

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109546)
Posted by shortround on August 5th, 2010 @ 10:02pm CDT

I got my mp grimlock today and it looks like stores are only getting three a piece. I'm still trying to figure out how to get his head to move up in t-rex mode without having to do it manually, I can get his head to move side to side and close the jaws. So if anyone can tell how to do this thanks in advance.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109674)
Posted by Solrac333 on August 6th, 2010 @ 6:55am CDT

I don't care about the delay. It's the CANCELLATION they mentioned that bothers me when they sent that first email right after the price went up. I don't want them to cancel my order and then I have to re-order with the "updated" price.

Re: Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock Sighted at US Retail (1109703)
Posted by DraconicDak on August 6th, 2010 @ 8:25am CDT

omega666 wrote:I don't care about the delay. It's the CANCELLATION they mentioned that bothers me when they sent that first email right after the price went up. I don't want them to cancel my order and then I have to re-order with the "updated" price.

Except Mr. Friedland said all preorders would be fulfilled. My order at $49.99 (with $10 off code) went through and is currently being shipped. So they're not forcing pre-orderers to pay a higher price.

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