TF Sightings | SS86 Ratchet and Frenzy (Red)

Despite not having many new products in retail, the Toys R’ Us flagship store in Robinsons Galleria still manages to get a pinch of an update to their glass display shelf whenever the local distributor has for select stores have foot traffic that has caused some controversy for some local collectors not having them nearby theirs. Not even its store rival Toy Kingdom flagship store in SM Megamall, which was a few blocks away with a similar glass display, even gets a decent update with all the silent word of mouth going around that the local distributor is tightening their belts due to the rise of interest rate and price point hike going up TRU still gets new stock.

TF Sightings | TRU Robinsons Galleria

There’s not many new sightings nearby Makati area, but suddenly in some places where not most people thread to visit you find that some of the retail stores get their new wave of Legacy unnoticed. It’s not that the global market is changing after the pandemic it’s all about market strategy for most stores like Toy Kingdom. And just that, The Wave 2 Deluxe and Commander Class has a subtle appearance in a place, where rarely is an off-grid place. But for those passionate enough they won’t let any stone unturned and this new world is certainly a challenging one to find these on display are most of the time do not make it to the display since TK has already shopping for their customers on Viber.

TF Sightings | Earthrise Wave 2 at Toys R' Us!

There has been a slow build of updates of new Transformers toys in the retail front that some might not be updated. Lately, with the pandemic there was a pushback on the release of new case assortment of succeeding wave from War For Cybertron: Earthrise, though the allotted quantities were not enough they still keep arriving in spurts with all that they are still good news. In the past weeks the figures has arrived like the Commander Class Sky Lynx and the Titan Class Scorponok is fully stocked now in major retail stores. This includes the Hasbro Selects exclusives that is only sold online can be seen on retail like Grease Pit, Exhaust, and the Micromaster Cassette which gives the locals this special opportunity.

TF Sightings | Search for LG-25 Hot Rod

05.28.2019 – There was an unexpected sighting yesterday at Toy Kingdom’s flagship store in SM Megamall. The toys that were sighted are Evolution Nemesis Prime (Amazon Exclusive), Transformers Legends Hot Rodimus, and Bumblebee Vol. 1 Retro Rock Garage that were available in the store. In the three mentioned the most sought after is the Transformers Legends LG-25, which Takara Tomy version of Titans Masters Autobot Hot Rod that was only available in selected markets outside Japan until it became available locally.

TF Sightings: Clearance & Warehouse Sales!

11.07.2014 – Friday was indeed a hectic weekend with the holiday season slowly creeping its way as early as November one might wonder if there’s a sale. There hasn’t been a huge price downs out there for Transformers product, but if there is expect a big crowd taking everything home not including the kitchen sink. There were interesting stiff from Age of Extinction and the former Transformers Prime toy line that’s now on a blue or yellow tag.

TF Sightings: Evolution 2-Pack Optimus Prime!

10.03.2014 – Transformers: Age of Extinction is already heading to Home Entertainment release in Blu-ray and DVD format. There will be tons of extras and an exclusive edition which was celebrated a few days earlier at the TLC Chinese Theater with Peter Cullen. In the Philippines the toys are slowly getting released with the latest wave of Generations “Thrilling 30” sighted in local retail one TF:AoE was sighted in Toys R’Us which was announced on their Facebook page earlier today.

TRU Philippines Announced Exclusive MP Optimus Prime!

08.24.2012 – Months ago there was an announcement that the Masterpiece MP-10 Convoy will reach the North American market and would also be available in selected regions in Europe and Asia. Yesterday the Toys R’ Us Philippines Facebook Fan Page has revealed that they will carry the US released edition of the MP-10 that everyone has been anticipating. The revelation comes with another sudden announcement that it will be “Limited Edition” and this will be only available at the Trinoma Mall branch of TRU. Now everyone in the robot collecting forums or group has been discussing what if this is only priced to this amount?

Transformers DOTM Powerglide

Presenting the Commander Class Powerglide from the Transformers Dark of the Moon (DOTM) Cyberverse - Collect the World Series. Wow that's a long name.

I have to say that I'm not really a big big fan of the smaller class of Transformers. But I am a fan of Transformers that come close or pay homage to their animated roots. And the DOTM Powerglide is pretty close to that in my opinion - save for the fact that the wings should be at his shoulders and not on his arms when he transforms.

Anyway, he was on sale so I got him.

The arrogant Powerglide will forever go down in Autobot history as being one of the only (?) Transformers to fall in love with a human. I'm sure more than one of us shed a tear when - upon realizing that he had no future with socialite Astoria Carlton Ritz (Now THAT's a name) - whom he single-handedly saves from the Decepticons - he opens up his chest in private and reveals that his circuits are lit up in the shape of a heart.

Transformers Prime: Arcee

Presenting Arcee from the Transformers Prime animated series. Arcee is a Cybertronian Scout - when is she never a scout? One of Optimus Prime's best actually.





Except this particular Arcee is suffering from a severe case of Survivor's Guilt. Before the Autobots in the Transformers Prime universe abandoned Cybetron in what would be later called the Great Exodus, Arcee was paired with an Autobot named Tailgate.

During a mission, Arcee was captured and tortured for information by the Decepticon Airachnid. When Arcee refused to reveal any information, Airachnid brought our Tailgate - who was apparently also captured. Tailgate was tortured will Arcee admitted that she did not have any valuable information. Satisfied, Airachnid killed Tailgate. Arcee was rescued before Airachnid could do her in as well.

After the Exodus, Arcee was again paired with another Autobot, Cliffjumper. He not only looks like Tailgate, he gets killed too - well later he gets re-animated as a psychotic Zombie, cut in half by Megatron and scattered in a mine. Anyway, this drives Arcee - understandably over the deep-end and Arcee ends up hating having to be paired with anyone. Ironically, she's assigned by Optimus Prime to protect the human Jack Darby. You can imagine her joy at having to protect someone from the Decepticons.

Toy Sighting at the Mission Earth TRU Toy Launch!

07.10.2011 - Transformers: Mission Earth was a successful toy launch for Toys R' Us Philippines. It featured a lot of toys that was released from the Dark of the Moon toyline. The latest waves where interesting, and you'll get to see them in a few weeks. Yesterday was also festive since the price cut on the Reveal of the Shield toyline was announced at 50% Percent off. Meaning all the Deluxe Class that was released under the RTS toyline is now at PhP 350 pesos, while the Voyager Class is at PhP 600.00 pesos.

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Win a Jetwing or Ultimate Prime at Toys R'Us Galleria!

Toys R'Us gives you a very good reason to get out and drop by Robinsons Galleria this weekend, July 9 and 10! Every PhP 500 single-receipt purchase of Transformers Toys done this weekend in Toys R' Us Galleria, entitles you to a raffle coupon where you can win:

• A six inch limited edition Transformers Silver Bumblebee
• One of Two Jetwing Optimus Prime Supreme Class figures
• One of Two Ultimate Optimus Prime Figures.