^ seems more like a Public Disservice Announcement, but that depends on the state of your wallets
Hamleys huh, never heard of em before.. and you said chain? what else do they have there, aside from TFs?

if you have seen deluxes for RM12, voyagers for below 50... then yes, 87.90 is still high
some of us have only patience, while some have an abundance of cash that they can buy straightaway.. both sides seem to think the other one is ridiculous.. that's just how it works

Complexity has it's pros and cons. Since Hasbro (unlike TakaraTomy) is aiming the Transformers franchise towards kids they have find ways to simplify the transformation process as to make them kid friendly. For example they made a lot of the movie toys transformation so complex that even parents are having a hard time transforming it. Another reason for them to try and simplify the transformation process may also be due to cost cutting measures as complexity in production come at a cost. They will save cost by combining the more simplify kids line of toys with the regular release of TFs. Hasbro may have made the decision based the poor sales of the recent TF toy line.

On the other hand this may result in the dwindling interest in the number of veteran collectors who appreciate more intricate designs and complex transformation as most of them will probably be turning towards 3rd party company since their products are catering more towards adult collectors.

To simply put it it's a double edge sword situation... make them too complex the parents will turn away... make it too simple the collectors turn away.

At the moment I have to say the CHUG series is currently one of best line of TF they have given us with not-so-overly-complex but still intuitive transformation design at very affordable price (Not to mention a lot of G1 character reference which I really appreciate ). Why can't Habro make the other line ups with the same caliber as is beyond me . Just my 2 cents...

so has anyone spotted generations springer, sandstorm & blitzwing still on sale from retailers in KL area? what was the original retail, 79.90?

better yet, anyone wanna let go of all three? 

yep, Chan reported seeing them for 76.90 each at your friendly local supermarket

Bumblebeeeeeeeeeee.........looks great in alt mode

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