Combiner Wars Slingshot and Wildrider are coming soon ... here's the scoop!

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Slingshot will be sold as Quickslinger and Wildrider will be sold as Brake-Neck. Fans of the Kre-o Transformers line will be quick to notice that both names were used for those characters in the previously released blind-packs recently.



May 22nd is the targeted street date for these items, but that is subject to change.



More information and pictures about Quickslinger and Brake-Neck will be posted right here on Seibertron.com as soon as anything new becomes available. A very trusted anonymous source just let me know some exciting information about two highly anticipated Combiner Wars figures. Deluxe Class Slingshot and Wildrider are indeed coming down the pipes. Both figures will only be sold in solid cases of 8 through smaller stores (which Hasbro refers to as "emerging channels" or "emerging markets") and will NOT be available in big box stores such as Walmart, Target, and (currently) Toys R Us. Each figure has an MSRP of $17.99.Slingshot will be sold as Quickslinger and Wildrider will be sold as Brake-Neck. Fans of the Kre-o Transformers line will be quick to notice that both names were used for those characters in the previously released blind-packs recently.May 22nd is the targeted street date for these items, but that is subject to change.More information and pictures about Quickslinger and Brake-Neck will be posted right here on Seibertron.com as soon as anything new becomes available. Credit(s): Anonymous

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Seibertron wrote: A very trusted anonymous source just let me know some exciting information about two highly anticipated Combiner Wars figures. Deluxe Class Slingshot and Wildrider are indeed coming down the pipes. Neither figure will be sold at big box stores apparently and will only be sold in solid cases of 8 through smaller stores (which Hasbro refers to as "emerging channels" or "emerging markets"). Slingshot will be sold as Quickslinger and Wildrider will be sold as Brake-Neck . Fans of the Kre-o Transformers line will be quick to notice that both names were used for those characters in the previously released blind-packs recently. May 22nd is the targeted street date for these items, but that is subject to change. More information and pictures about Quickslinger and Brake-Neck will be posted right here on Seibertron.com as soon as anything new becomes available.



Aw, figures they'd resort to those names, those two have always been problem children when it comes to trademarks. At least they're still coming. Aw, figures they'd resort to those names, those two have always been problem children when it comes to trademarks. At least they're still coming. Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 23rd, 2015 @ 5:44pm CDT

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Seibertron wrote: A very trusted anonymous source just let me know some exciting information about two highly anticipated Combiner Wars figures. Deluxe Class Slingshot and Wildrider are indeed coming down the pipes. Neither figure will be sold at big box stores apparently and will only be sold in solid cases of 8 through smaller stores (which Hasbro refers to as "emerging channels" or "emerging markets"). Slingshot will be sold as Quickslinger and Wildrider will be sold as Brake-Neck. Fans of the Kre-o Transformers line will be quick to notice that both names were used for those characters in the previously released blind-packs recently. May 22nd is the targeted street date for these items, but that is subject to change. More information and pictures about Quickslinger and Brake-Neck will be posted right here on Seibertron.com as soon as anything new becomes available.



Can you clarify what kind of smaller stores at all? Are we talking Online only or any physical stores? Can you clarify what kind of smaller stores at all? Are we talking Online only or any physical stores? Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 23rd, 2015 @ 5:46pm CDT

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NuclearConvoy wrote: Seibertron wrote: A very trusted anonymous source just let me know some exciting information about two highly anticipated Combiner Wars figures. Deluxe Class Slingshot and Wildrider are indeed coming down the pipes. Neither figure will be sold at big box stores apparently and will only be sold in solid cases of 8 through smaller stores (which Hasbro refers to as "emerging channels" or "emerging markets"). Slingshot will be sold as Quickslinger and Wildrider will be sold as Brake-Neck. Fans of the Kre-o Transformers line will be quick to notice that both names were used for those characters in the previously released blind-packs recently. May 22nd is the targeted street date for these items, but that is subject to change. More information and pictures about Quickslinger and Brake-Neck will be posted right here on Seibertron.com as soon as anything new becomes available.



Can you clarify what kind of smaller stores at all? Are we talking Online only or any physical stores? Can you clarify what kind of smaller stores at all? Are we talking Online only or any physical stores?



It sounds like smaller stores ... probably stores that order wholesale from distributors outside of Hasbro directly. I'm thinking comic book stores, local toy shops, etc. Possibly market 6 stores but it didn't sound like it. Whatever falls under what Hasbro calls as "emerging channels". It sounds like smaller stores ... probably stores that order wholesale from distributors outside of Hasbro directly. I'm thinking comic book stores, local toy shops, etc. Possibly market 6 stores but it didn't sound like it. Whatever falls under what Hasbro calls as "emerging channels". Posted by Seibertron on March 23rd, 2015 @ 5:54pm CDT

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So, will the figures be available in the big box stores at all? I know that Hasbro wants to help the smaller businesses, but I believe that the toys will get more acknowledged in stores like Toys"R"Us. Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on March 23rd, 2015 @ 6:00pm CDT

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What's a "market 6 store"? Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 23rd, 2015 @ 6:04pm CDT

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NuclearConvoy wrote: What's a "market 6 store"?



As luck would have it, TFWiki has an article on



Better start looking at Kohl's, Meijer, Big Lots!, Tuesday Morning, Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall's... basically any store that isn't Toys 'R Us, Walmart, and Target. As luck would have it, TFWiki has an article on Market Six , which includes the term "emerging channels"Better start looking at Kohl's, Meijer, Big Lots!, Tuesday Morning, Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall's... basically any store that isn't Toys 'R Us, Walmart, and Target. Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 23rd, 2015 @ 6:06pm CDT

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question is though what about other countries. Here in the UK we have a couple of other big name stores like Symths and the entertainer, will they be allowed to stock these two I wonder. Interesting news, I was wrong about them turning up as tru exclusives but turns out they exclusively won't turn up to those storesquestion is though what about other countries. Here in the UK we have a couple of other big name stores like Symths and the entertainer, will they be allowed to stock these two I wonder. Posted by ZeroWolf on March 23rd, 2015 @ 6:39pm CDT

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Give the smaller guys some exclusivity, so they can compete with the bigger chains?

I'm not a business guy.



If they become really hard to find, I might just stick with the rookies. Alpha and Offy are A.O.K. by me. Anybody want to take a stab at why? Why work this "emerging channels" angle?Give the smaller guys some exclusivity, so they can compete with the bigger chains?I'm not a business guy.If they become really hard to find, I might just stick with the rookies. Alpha and Offy are A.O.K. by me. Posted by Cobotron on March 23rd, 2015 @ 6:39pm CDT

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Do you think any online retailers will get them? Hasbro Toy Shop, BBTS, any of those? Posted by King Kuuga on March 23rd, 2015 @ 6:42pm CDT

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So I have the feeling this is going to fuel the scalper fires. Its hard enough trying to find Hasbro figures that get wide large chain releases, never have seen Gears, Chromia, or Arcee in the wild for instance. I really hope these aren't going to be very difficult to locate without getting stuck with an inflated secondary market price. Wouldn't the Amazon/BBTS shared exclusive been a better route to go? Posted by KnightStrike on March 23rd, 2015 @ 6:52pm CDT

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JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: NuclearConvoy wrote: What's a "market 6 store"?



As luck would have it, TFWiki has an article on



Better start looking at Kohl's, Meijer, Big Lots!, Tuesday Morning, Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall's... basically any store that isn't Toys 'R Us, Walmart, and Target. As luck would have it, TFWiki has an article on Market Six , which includes the term "emerging channels"Better start looking at Kohl's, Meijer, Big Lots!, Tuesday Morning, Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall's... basically any store that isn't Toys 'R Us, Walmart, and Target.



So, other than Winners (which I have only ever found the non-transforming crap from TF lines at, I am never lucky enough to find real toys there) are there any options for these in Canada? So, other than Winners (which I have only ever found the non-transforming crap from TF lines at, I am never lucky enough to find real toys there) are there any options for these in Canada? Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 23rd, 2015 @ 7:04pm CDT

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I'm thinking this means stores like Walgreens. Just look at how well the Star Wars 6" White Boba Fett and Marvel Legends Agent Venom sold out there this summer, and it's easy to see Walgreens scooping up additional exclusives to help drive foot traffic to their stores.



Plus, given the way Walgreens' distribution model works, cases of 8 make perfect sense - regional or local DCs break up cases, and send only 1 or 2 figures per line to each store. There will never be 8 of the same figure on a Walgreens shelf. Posted by megatronus on March 23rd, 2015 @ 7:09pm CDT

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Well I might as well not even bother trying to find these guys. If the normal generations line figures hardly show up down here in good ole NZ then can guarantee these will never ever make it. Posted by Thadicon on March 23rd, 2015 @ 7:10pm CDT

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Please be on Amazon! Posted by Madeus Prime on March 23rd, 2015 @ 7:14pm CDT

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It would be prudent to keep an eye on our European friends: wouldn't be the first time US exclusives end up in general retail there, happened as recent as the AoE Legions. Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 23rd, 2015 @ 7:14pm CDT

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megatronus wrote: I'm thinking this means stores like Walgreens. Just look at how well the Star Wars 6" White Boba Fett and Marvel Legends Agent Venom sold out there this summer, and it's easy to see Walgreens scooping up additional exclusives to help drive foot traffic to their stores.



Plus, given the way Walgreens' distribution model works, cases of 8 make perfect sense - regional or local DCs break up cases, and send only 1 or 2 figures per line to each store. There will never be 8 of the same figure on a Walgreens shelf.



This might help explain the price hike too. Walgreens prices are always insane. This might help explain the price hike too. Walgreens prices are always insane. Posted by Cobotron on March 23rd, 2015 @ 7:15pm CDT

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Its also worth noting that everything Diamond gets BBTS and Entertainment Earth get too. They will be available online, just watch the news for pre-orders. Posted by jamesbenjamin on March 23rd, 2015 @ 7:20pm CDT

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So folks if you don't already know, Diamond means comic stores. If you're worried about finding these figures I suggest inquiring at your local shops! There's hope for finding them folks! The following listing has been found on Diamond Distributors site:So folks if you don't already know, Diamond means comic stores. If you're worried about finding these figures I suggest inquiring at your local shops! Posted by shajaki on March 23rd, 2015 @ 7:28pm CDT

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jamesbenjamin wrote: Its also worth noting that everything Diamond gets BBTS and Entertainment Earth get too. They will be available online, just watch the news for pre-orders.



You have restored my faith in one comment Thank you friend You have restored my faith in one comment Thank you friend Posted by Thadicon on March 23rd, 2015 @ 7:28pm CDT