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'''Costco Wholesale Corporation''' is a membership-only retail warehouse club based in the United States, specializing in bulk sales and large items.
'''Costco Wholesale Corporation''' is a membership-only retail warehouse club based in the United States, specializing in bulk sales and large items.


Over the years, Costco has carried a few [[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' [[toy]]s, in addition to the regular mass retail releases. Their exclusives are usually of the "large multi-pack of unchanged toys" variety, but occasionally they have gotten truly unique items. Not so much anymore though.
Over the years, Costco has carried a few [[exclusive]] ''Transformers'' [[toy]]s, in addition to the regular mass retail releases. Their exclusives are usually of the "large multi-pack of unchanged toys" variety, but occasionally they have gotten truly unique items. Not so much anymore though. Either way, these items are typically sold at prices '''''way''''' below normal retail prices at other outlets.


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===Energon===
===Energon===
[[File:Energon Costco OptimusPrimeOverload.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Overload & Optimus]]
[[File:Energon Costco OptimusPrimeOverload.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Overload & Optimus]]
Costco's first exclusive, for the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' series, was... a lot. Both in terms of sheer mass and deco tone.
Costco's first exclusive, for the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' series, was... a lot. Both in terms of sheer mass and deco tone. This set is easily Costco's most distinctive exclusive, as from here on out, it's pretty much all just minor changes or straight re-packs.


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===Cybertron===
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertrontoy ridprime magnus 2pack.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Very slightly different from other versions]]
[[File:Cybertrontoy ridprime magnus 2pack.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Very slightly different from other versions]]
The ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)| Cybertron]]'' Magnus/Optimus multi-pack is a weird one. The Ultra Magnus is a straight re-packaging of a ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)| Robots in Disguise]]'' Magnus redeco offered by Sam's Club a few years prior, while the accompanying Optimus Prime is a redeco of that Sam's Club set's Optimus, but with the yellow turned ''back'' to red, making it look a lot like the original toy, but it kept the Sam's paint colors, making it ''just'' a bit different.
The ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Magnus/Optimus multi-pack is a weird one. The Ultra Magnus is a straight re-packaging of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' redeco of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (RID)#Universe (2003)|Magnus]] offered by Sam's Club a few years prior, while the accompanying Optimus Prime is a redeco of that Sam's Club set's [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Universe (2003)|Optimus]], but with the yellow turned ''back'' to red, making it look a lot like the original toy, but it kept the Sam's paint colors, making it ''just'' a bit different.


The Optimus/Wing Saber set, meanwhile, is a straight repackaging of normal retail releases, just with a bonus DVD.
The Optimus/Wing Saber set, meanwhile, is a straight repackaging of normal retail releases, just with a bonus DVD.
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===Universe (2008)===
===Universe (2008)===
At this point going forward, the actual redecos are rare. Here we have ''Cybertron'' product repackaged for [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' line]], but hey, they're cheap if you missed them the first time around.
[[File:Universe2008CybOptimusPrimeAndCrumplezone.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|]]
Here we have ''Cybertron'' product repackaged for [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' line]], but hey, they're cheap if you missed them the first time around.


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===[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]===
===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[File:ROTFSurfaceToAirShowdown.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|]]
More unchanged toys for the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)| Revenge of the Fallen]]'' release.


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===[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers (2010)]]===
===Transformers (2010)===
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BattleOpsCostco|Battle Ops Bumblebee]] with Legends Class [[Mudflap (ROTF)#BattleOpsCostco|Mudflap]] & Legends Class Premium Bumblebee
[[File:TF2010 BattleOps Bumblebee Costco.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|]]
Exclusive redecoes came back after quite an absence in the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]], with ''two'' shiny versions of Bumblebee in a single set.


===[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]===
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*"Optimus Prime vs. Shockwave" two-pack (Voyager Class), contains:
|width="25%" valign="top"|<u>'''Battle Ops + Legends multi-packs'''</u>
:*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
<ul class="iconlist">
:*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BattleOpsCostco|Battle Ops Bumblebee]]<br>(w/ [[Mudflap (ROTF)#BattleOpsCostco|Mudflap]] & "Premium" Bumblebee)}}
|}
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{{Note|This set was only available in Canadian Costco stores. While Optimus Prime was unchanged from his single release, Shockwave was [[redeco]]ed.}}
===Dark of the Moon===
[[File:DOTM-VoyagerShockwave-CyberArmour.JPG|upright=1.33|thumb|]]
This ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)| Dark of the Moon]]'' set was only available in Canadian Costco stores. It also contains an exclusive "CYBER METAL Armour" redeco of Shockwave.


{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|width="25%" valign="top"|<u>'''Voyager Class multi-packs'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Optimus Prime]] / [[Shockwave (Movie)#CyberArmour|Shockwave]]}}
|}
{{-}} 


===Kre-O===
===Kre-O===
Costco's ''[[Kre-O]]'' offerings are just two of the larger first-year sets basically shrink-wrapped together into multipack form.


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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]] / [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Kre-O|Megatron]] / [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Sideswipe]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] / [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]]}}
{{Bp-a1d1|[[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] / [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Prowl]]}}
|}
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===Age of Extinction===
Costco's lone Age of Extinction exclusive was a recolored version of the ''Dark of the Moon'' Leader Class Bumblebee figure sans his MechTech backpack.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|width="25%" valign="top"|<u>'''Leader Class toys'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Leader_Class_toys_2|Bumblebee]]}}
|}
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


===The Last Knight===
===The Last Knight===
{{toystub}}
Product for ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)| The Last Knight]]'' was certainly different: a multi-pack of 1:32-scale [[die-cast]] metal vehicles from [[Jada Toys]]... but they're identical to the individual retail releases.
 
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|width="25%" valign="top"|<u>'''Multi-packs'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#TLK1-32|Bumblebee]] / [[Crosshairs (AOE)#TLK1-32|Crosshairs]] / [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#TLK1-32|Optimus Prime]]}}
|}
{{-}}


===Bumblebee===
===Bumblebee===
[[File:JadaToysBBVWBumblebeeRC.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
Here's where it gets weird! For ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', Costco offered an 1:12-scale exclusive radio-controlled racer of Volkswagen Beetle done up offroad-buggy-style.
{| style="margin-left:1em;"
|width="25%" valign="top"|<u>'''Off Road Radio-Controlled Vehicle'''</u>
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#BBVWRC|Bumblebee R/C]]}}


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[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:Retailers]]
[[Category:Retailers]]

Latest revision as of 01:00, 22 February 2026

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Costco Wholesale Corporation is a membership-only retail warehouse club based in the United States, specializing in bulk sales and large items.

Over the years, Costco has carried a few exclusive Transformers toys, in addition to the regular mass retail releases. Their exclusives are usually of the "large multi-pack of unchanged toys" variety, but occasionally they have gotten truly unique items. Not so much anymore though. Either way, these items are typically sold at prices way below normal retail prices at other outlets.

Costco exclusive toys

[edit]

Energon

[edit]
Overload & Optimus

Costco's first exclusive, for the Energon series, was... a lot. Both in terms of sheer mass and deco tone. This set is easily Costco's most distinctive exclusive, as from here on out, it's pretty much all just minor changes or straight re-packs.

Multi-packs


Cybertron

[edit]
Very slightly different from other versions

The Cybertron Magnus/Optimus multi-pack is a weird one. The Ultra Magnus is a straight re-packaging of the Universe redeco of Robots in Disguise Magnus offered by Sam's Club a few years prior, while the accompanying Optimus Prime is a redeco of that Sam's Club set's Optimus, but with the yellow turned back to red, making it look a lot like the original toy, but it kept the Sam's paint colors, making it just a bit different.

The Optimus/Wing Saber set, meanwhile, is a straight repackaging of normal retail releases, just with a bonus DVD.

Multi-packs


Transformers (2007)

[edit]

The live action movie toyline exclusives were pretty much just straight repackages. But sold much cheaper.

Leader + Legends multi-packs Ultimate bonus packs


Universe (2008)

[edit]

Here we have Cybertron product repackaged for 2008 Universe line, but hey, they're cheap if you missed them the first time around.

Multi-packs


Revenge of the Fallen

[edit]

More unchanged toys for the Revenge of the Fallen release.

Voyager multi-packs


Transformers (2010)

[edit]

Exclusive redecoes came back after quite an absence in the 2010 Transformers line, with two shiny versions of Bumblebee in a single set.

Battle Ops + Legends multi-packs


Dark of the Moon

[edit]

This Dark of the Moon set was only available in Canadian Costco stores. It also contains an exclusive "CYBER METAL Armour" redeco of Shockwave.

Voyager Class multi-packs


Kre-O

[edit]

Costco's Kre-O offerings are just two of the larger first-year sets basically shrink-wrapped together into multipack form.

Multi-packs


Age of Extinction

[edit]

Costco's lone Age of Extinction exclusive was a recolored version of the Dark of the Moon Leader Class Bumblebee figure sans his MechTech backpack.

Leader Class toys


The Last Knight

[edit]

Product for The Last Knight was certainly different: a multi-pack of 1:32-scale die-cast metal vehicles from Jada Toys... but they're identical to the individual retail releases.

Multi-packs


Bumblebee

[edit]

Here's where it gets weird! For Bumblebee, Costco offered an 1:12-scale exclusive radio-controlled racer of Volkswagen Beetle done up offroad-buggy-style.

Off Road Radio-Controlled Vehicle
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