ALL THINGS TRANSFORMERS!!!!

[lotus000]

MP Inferno $139.99 at BBTS.

Thanks for the heads up !!
BBTS
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12371&mode=retail

TFSOURCE
https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-33-inferno/

Prices keep going up on MP figures . I'm not sure what to do at this point. I normally order from sites like Anime Export, or HLJ. The YEN is almost equal to the dollar at this point. Over seas shipping has increased since June 1st.

I may just play the Ebay waiting game, and wait till the market is flooded with him then find the lowest price.
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[soundwave]

Wow $140 for Inferno, thats crazy
With the £ being so weak that means he's about a £100 figure to us & thats seriously too much

An easy pass for me considering I already have Maketoys version had he been nearer normal carbot price I'd have picked him up no issues but now no way

Neil

 

[Pro Design]

$140... ouch!

all of a sudden that $99 price tag on the mmc version looks pretty good!

 

[Ra88]

140!? For that price I hope that people are wrong about him being smaller than Ironhide!

 

[lotus000]

Yeah I agree guys, these prices are way too much. I was not impressed with the quality of Plastic used in Shockwave so hope Inferno is better.

 

[teemu]

$140... ouch!

all of a sudden that $99 price tag on the mmc version looks pretty good!

I'm sticking with MMC....While Takara's is good,I think in the end,their inferno looks best

 

[franpincho]

Ordered at The chosen prime with absolutely zero hesitation.

Not collecting anything else (dolls) pays off.

 

[thecorsair]

Wow $140 for Inferno, thats crazy
With the £ being so weak that means he's about a £100 figure to us & thats seriously too much

An easy pass for me considering I already have Maketoys version had he been nearer normal carbot price I'd have picked him up no issues but now no way

Neil

According to the currency converter at xe.com it would be £107.49. Plus shipping.

For a figure that looks like THAT? I don't think so

 

[franpincho]

I personally wouldn't pay $50 for that MMC mess.

But hey, that's just me.

 

[thecorsair]

I personally wouldn't pay $50 for that MMC mess.

But hey, that's just me.

 

[lotus000]

I personally wouldn't pay $50 for that MMC mess.

But hey, that's just me.

You guys crack me up.

 

[lotus000]

Who's in for Ultimetal Magnus?

First PO to hit so far from Australia.
https://www.premiumcollectables.com...-transformers-17-ultimetal-um-02-ultra-magnus

Seems like a good deal considering the Dollar is worth about 1.33 over there.

It looks like the PO is at 999AUD , with USD conversion it comes out to about 750USD.
It also is considered a "Big Spender" purchase which gives you free Standard shipping to the US.

Looks like a great deal to me, and most likely the cheapest option we will ever see. I'm thinking BBTS will be around 999USD when they put their listing.

Has anyone ordered from them before, and how is the "Big Spender" Free Standard shipping? I'm guessing its like SAL maybe 15-30day ship.

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[thecorsair]

You guys crack me up.

I just want to talk figures, I don't know why all this crap has to happen but the Takara fanboys feel obligated to keep stirring the pot because I don't gush over everything they put out.

We're all Transformers fans on some level otherwise we wouldn't be here right?

That being the case, what does it matter if I prefer 3rd parties for some characters and not Takara?

 

[lotus000]

I just want to talk figures, I don't know why all this crap has to happen but the Takara fanboys feel obligated to keep stirring the pot because I don't gush over everything they put out.

We're all Transformers fans on some level otherwise we wouldn't be here right?

That being the case, what does it matter if I prefer 3rd parties for some characters and not Takara?

So for me I have always stayed with Takara because the price was cheaper than 3p. (imported prices combined with cheap shipping)

I have an Ikea Billy bookcase filled with Black Takara boxes in numbered order. I just like the feeling of everything coming from the same line. It looks clean and uniform. I know all this sounds stupid.

Now with over seas Shipping cost rising, plus YEN to USD almost equal, and Takara raising price points to almost 3P, I have to think twice before clicking PO. I will still buy the Takara MP, but only when the market is flooded to get a good deal. I dont feel the compulsion to buy them at the PO launch date. I guess its because I collect other things such as Statues.

With all that said I do own Gigapower Guttur, and Fans Toys Blue Soar. I'm absolutely amazed by the Engineering and quality of Paint, Chrome, Die cast, used on these two figures.

The Latest 3P figure I bought is MMC Sphinx, dont have him in hand yet so who knows what quality he is. People say he is a good figure. So far 3P has not let me down, but I'm choosing select figures that seem to have a proven track record in our community.

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[Pro Design]

I just want to talk figures, I don't know why all this crap has to happen but the Takara fanboys feel obligated to keep stirring the pot because I don't gush over everything they put out.

We're all Transformers fans on some level otherwise we wouldn't be here right?

That being the case, what does it matter if I prefer 3rd parties for some characters and not Takara?

it shouldn't and i agree with you...

if you like something great! if you don't, no need to put your negativity and bitter spin on things... the comments of "crap and mess and garbage" coming from certain people just isn't necessary and brings down the mood. i think its just some folks get a kick out of stirring the pot or trying to irritate people with their comments of "stupid toys" or "dolls". puts a negative spin on things and takes the fun out of it all.

 

[franpincho]

Who cares what you prefer? Seriously? It seems that you are overly sensitive every time someone prefers the official version that looks like THAT. So what? What if it's $140? Is there really a need to say again and again and gain that it doesn't look like the transformer you want? Cool. Get the 3p option. Whatever. I personally don't give a damn. And yeah, the other options seem like a mess to me compared to what the official is bringing to the table. I'm sorry if I hurt any of your guy's feelings over the toy I prefer. Geez.

And I call them what they are. Toys, dolls, etc.

 

[franpincho]

Who's in for Ultimetal Magnus?

First PO to hit so far from Australia.
https://www.premiumcollectables.com...-transformers-17-ultimetal-um-02-ultra-magnus

Seems like a good deal considering the Dollar is worth about 1.33 over there.

It looks like the PO is at 999AUD , with USD conversion it comes out to about 750USD.
It also is considered a "Big Spender" purchase which gives you free Standard shipping to the US.

Looks like a great deal to me, and most likely the cheapest option we will ever see. I'm thinking BBTS will be around 999USD when they put their listing.

Has anyone ordered from them before, and how is the "Big Spender" Free Standard shipping? I'm guessing its like SAL maybe 15-30day ship.

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Seems like a very good price! Do they require a deposit or the whole thing?

 

[lotus000]

Seems like a very good price! Do they require a deposit or the whole thing?

The Terms of Service state you must pay in full for all Pre orders. I guess that's how they can give you the best price.

I really would be interested if there is anyone here who has ordered from PremiumCollectables in Australia. If there is please post your experience from time of PO to time of ship.

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[BrooklynWolf X]

Ordered at The chosen prime with absolutely zero hesitation.

Not collecting anything else (dolls) pays off.

Hey!




They're ACTION figures...with Kung fu grip!!

Got it?!



....and I also POed inferno...x2. Looks too good to pass up.

 

[BrooklynWolf X]

Guys, chill out. Fran is good people. Much like many others here. Let's not turn on each other over a couple of words. Think about it for a second...there are plenty of other people saying meaner things on other forums...are we gonna have to track them down and berate them as well because their opinion may or may not offend?

Some people call my 1/6 collection dolls. Well...they kind of are if you think about it. I just laugh it off and scream "they're action figures...with Kung fu grip!"

Chillax guys. We're all fans of the same thing.