Hikuro Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 just paid for my prowl after talking with TFSource over a few things. So that and my Not Deadend should be shipping out tomorrow or saturday. I'm really excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) I picked up one the sole remaining Thundercracker today. Haven't had the MP11 mold before and I think it complements my MP3 mold US Skywarp pretty well. Now i just want another US release of Starscream to complete the triad of original Seekers. I do like the weathering on the WalMart MP3 variant but would like the skirts on the MP11 better... I'll hope Hasbro gives me the best of both worlds for this Christmas. Edited October 11, 2013 by Uxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 It appears Harmony Gold and Hasbro decided to settle things out of court over the SDCC Jet Fire. You know what this means? Harmony Gold has enough money to stay in business for at least another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 It appears Harmony Gold and Hasbro decided to settle things out of court over the SDCC Jet Fire. You know what this means? Harmony Gold has enough money to stay in business for at least another year. Bloody parasites. Saw the "leader" prime toy from the new movie...dem kibble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD Blade Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hasbro's keeping their promise to simplify Transformers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Psst... MP Grimlock reissue from Takara with crown and new "flaming sword" 214.99 coming 1/14 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11775&mode=retail&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Marketing&utm_content= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 wow, thanks skull, that's great news... i've been hunting for him at a decent price forever. looks like it will be released in Japan, i'm, hoping hlj, hs and amiami carries it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Psst... MP Grimlock reissue from Takara with crown and new "flaming sword" 214.99 coming 1/14 Great news. I still have G1 Swoop and Sludge and they could use a leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Really happy that the Masterpiece line continues to do well, I would actually love if they made some characters from the 1986 movie like Kup, Springer, Arcee, Galvatron, Cyclonus, etc. Granted Optimus, Prowl, Soundwave and Grimlock were all in the film, but some of the other characters like Hot Rod/Rodimus that were created for the movie. I would also love to be able to find some of the TRU releases at an actual TRU. -b. edit for correction Edited October 11, 2013 by Kanedas Bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) wow, thanks skull, that's great news... i've been hunting for him at a decent price forever. looks like it will be released in Japan, i'm, hoping hlj, hs and amiami carries itYep, I pre-ordered with BBTS just in case, normally HLJ hasn't been getting the new reissues,So I'm not taking a chance. But if BBTS is 214, then the Japanese retailers will probably be around 160$ or so. * Price is now 199$, this looks to be an actual reissue straight from Takara!!!! Edited October 11, 2013 by skullmilitia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Glad I picked up an old run MISB Takara Grimlock for $190 2 weeks ago. If this is the same batch as the AE exclusive the legs and arms were really floppy. I asked Lunar about it and he had no idea about this version, his sources told them they were locking away the mold. So this must be a whole nother pressing. I told him to double check his sources Edited October 11, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Ooh, hopefully a good sign that Hasbro will get another go at Grimlock, too. Wonder what this "flaming sword" is about? Did they ditch the light gimmick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 So, I've learned that this is not a "Takara" reissue. It's a Hasbro Asia release. It's coming in the MP-08 box, just like the MP-10 reissue. It's apparently an exact reissue of MP-08, with the new coin transformer and flame add on. So if you missed out on Grimmy before, here's your chance. But it will probably suffer from loose joints just like the convention version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I think flaming sword will be the sword that comes with the King Grimlock toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 thanks now, i have to decide which shop to get it if i can afford it... robot kingdom or BBTS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I thought I was going to be passing on these Autobots. I think I can pass on Prowl but will probably get one of his repaints. Still wanting Sideswipe (will probably settle for a KO since not seeing for it $50'ish and $80 is too much), too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 thanks now, i have to decide which shop to get it if i can afford it... robot kingdom or BBTS? Don't forget TFsource is offering free shipping on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) I think its a flame cover for the sword, not a paint job. Besides, all the coloring and paint apps for King is property of Ehobby. Can't reprint it without their permission. It seems to be something you actually put on the sword. Edited October 13, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Don't forget TFsource is offering free shipping on it. thanks! i actually been reading some negative stuff about TFsource on the tfw2005 forums where peoples credits cards get swiped once or twice a month bc the site isn't secure and some issues with customer service so i might go with BBTS and just pay the shipping for the peace of mind. btw, did you happen to cancel an mp-10 with them? how did they respond (if you did). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I put in a BBTS PO, but I'm waiting for cheaper Japanese sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 It won't hit any Jspanese retailers if it's a Hasbro Asia release. If it's an actual Takara reissue (unlikely) then there is a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm confused. What is the real difference, besides the price and the availability to Japanese retailers? Are the Takara Transformers actually made in a different location (for instance, Japan versus Vietnam)? Or are they made in the same location but with different teams of workers? For instance, Takara releases get the seasoned factory veterans with better tools and equipment and Hasbro releases get the rookies with only sufficient equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) It won't hit any Jspanese retailers if it's a Hasbro Asia release. If it's an actual Takara reissue (unlikely) then there is a chance. Who confirmed it as a Hasbro Asia release? If so it's probably the same run as the AE grimlock. They probably did both releases at the same time, and slapped them in different boxes. I think the Takara Japan market toys just have a higher level of quality control, as they are inspected before they come to Japan. Kind of like with Bandai when they inspect SOC releases. I don't think any toys are made in Japan anymore, other than maybe some model kits for Gundam. Edited October 12, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Focker Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm confused. What is the real difference, besides the price and the availability to Japanese retailers? Are the Takara Transformers actually made in a different location (for instance, Japan versus Vietnam)? Or are they made in the same location but with different teams of workers? For instance, Takara releases get the seasoned factory veterans with better tools and equipment and Hasbro releases get the rookies with only sufficient equipment. Hasbro only licenses the molds from Takara. then they can produce them wherever they want at the specifications they want (eg. kind of plastic, paint application) and set their own QC standards. so yes, Hasbro products are produced separately from Takara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Ah! Okay, thanks you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Seiberton is claiming these are Hasbro Asia, BBTS is saying its a straight Takara reissue. While a TFsource is claiming AE . So who knows at this point. It's either a Takara Tomy reissue, or a Hasbro Asia reissue. Takara will mean better quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'll keep my eyes peeled regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I originally thought it was just an inflated price, since the Toys-R-Us releases of Masterpiece figures in Asia are basically the same as those in the US. Also, the The MP-10 reissue that I have is a very nice figure, although it isn't indicative of the larger production run. I do not have any complaints. Anyway, it will be interesting to see what the facts are as more information comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm hearing this all Takara, so it should show up on Japanese sites. That would make sense on why Lunar didn't know about it as most of his contacts are in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Yeah, I'm gonna go on BBTS's assumption. Someone there has a direct contact with Takara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Yeah, I'm gonna go on BBTS's assumption. Someone there has a direct contact with Takara. I'm still worried it will be floppy, but maybe the QA will be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 As long as it's Takara's master mold, it should be solid. The only part that screams AE is no mention of the drinks, serving tray, apron or brain scanner By anyone. If it's a straight reissue with added goods, then those should be included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Saw this: BBTS says they've confirmed all of the original accessories are included plus the sword cover and and crown coin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Sweet those accessories were not licensed to Hasbro! That means it's Takara! Score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 so hlj and amiami , hobby search will carry it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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