Re: Toys"R"Us Reveals Comic-Con Exclusives

Originally Posted by JeffSaylor

And hasn't Masterpiece Grimlock already been released - like several years ago?

Not domestically. Takara put him out in Japan a while ago (I'm pretty sure Dave reviewed him), but now the big guy's finally making his U.S. debut via Hasbro. I'll definitely be picking one up!

Re: Toys"R"Us Reveals Comic-Con Exclusives

LOL! Never noticed that... guess TRU isn't so hot at transforming Transformers And hasn't Masterpiece Grimlock already been released - like several years ago?

Re: Toys"R"Us Reveals Comic-Con Exclusives

Why is T-Rex Grimlock walking on his tippy toes?

Toys"R"Us Reveals Comic-Con Exclusives

Halo: Reach, Robot Chicken, Transformers, more...

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Toys"R"Us announces that they will be returning to San Diego Comic-Con this year with exclusive toys based on characters from Transformers, HALO, Ghostbusters and Robot Chicken. Continuing last year's partnership with Entertainment Earth, every Toys"R"Us Comic-Con exclusive will be available at Entertainment Earth Booth #2343.

Beyond Comic-Con exclusive items, Toys“R”Us will also offer visitors the chance to be among the first to purchase the Transfromers Masterpiece Grimlock, which will be available in Toys"R"Us stores nationwide beginning in August.

To help highlight these exciting exclusives from Toys"R"Us, Entertainment Earth will host a series of special signings, including:

* On Friday July 23 from 11 am to 12 noon, creators of Adult Swim's Emmy Award-winning Robot Chicken, Seth Green and Matt Senrich will be on hand to autograph the new Robot Chicken action figure collection from Jazwares.

* Also on Friday, July 23 from 5 to 6:30 pm, McFarlane Toys visionary, Todd McFarlane will be available to autograph the TRU Exclusive HALO "Noble Seven" action figure.

* As an added bonus, professional skateboarder, TV star and filmmaker Rob Dyrdek will visit the booth on Saturday, July 24 from 11 am to 12 noon to autograph Wild Grinderz action figures from Mattel.

Fans who are not able to attend the show can still purchase the exclusive Toys"R"Us San Diego Comic-Con merchandise online at Toysrus.com/Collectibles starting Wednesday, July 21.

The Toys"R"Us Comic-Con exclusives are:

McFarlane's HALO: REACH NOBLE SEVEN - $20

Based on the Spartan-III super soldiers featured in the upcoming game, HALO: Reach, Noble Seven is outfitted for battle, complete with a custom armor load out, a studio-inspired paint job, and livery. Designed by a team of artists from inside video game designer Bungie Studio's top secret lair, Noble Seven is the only Limited Edition Spartan action figure created exclusively for Comic-Con International 2010.

DST's GHOSTBUSTERS "We're Ready to Believe Minimates Box Set - $17

"Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or any of your family seen a spook, specter, or ghost?" These lines, from the TV commercial featured within the classic film introduced Dana Barrett to the Ghostbusters moments before she discovered her refrigerator was haunted. Now, fans can recreate the scene, Minimates style, with this set featuring Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Peter Venkman in their lab coats as well as Dana Barrett.

Jazwares' ROBOT CHICKEN NERD - $20

Now, fans can recreate their favorite Robot Chicken parodies, such as the Nerd's visit to a Sci-Fi convention with this 5-inch action figure. Complete with a Hop Hat, Sandwich, Magical Unicorn Mayonnaise Jar, Adult Swim swag bag and a 2010 San Diego Comic-Con t-shirt, the iconic Robot Chicken Nerd character is ready to geek out with fans.

Hasbro's Transformers MASTERPIECE GRIMLOCK - $70

A recreation of the classic G1 action figure. With the ability to change from a robot to T-Rex dinosaur, this fan favorite character comes with a glowing sword, DINOBOT crown of leadership, and a light-up blaster. And, when GRIMLOCK has transformed into dinosaur mode, his eyes glow with savage fury. This Toys“R”Us exclusive action figure will be available at SDCC before rolling out to TRU stores nationwide.

All Toys"R"Us San Diego Comic-Con exclusives are limited editions and are available on a first-come, first served basis.

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