Re: BBTS Sponsor News: Commemorative Reissues G1 Optimus Prime and Soundwave
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:11 pm
Mkall wrote:Again with these figures?
I think it's fair to say that 80% of the adult collecting scene have these figures.
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Mkall wrote:Again with these figures?
fenrir72 wrote:The Soundwave international versions always have the missile launchers gutted out.
Mkall wrote:Again with these figures?
Burn wrote:Mkall wrote:Again with these figures?
Now now Mkall. I'm sure SOMEONE out there still hasn't got them!
redoutlander wrote:Burn wrote:Mkall wrote:Again with these figures?
Now now Mkall. I'm sure SOMEONE out there still hasn't got them!
Hmm is this my chance to make a rover army?
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I'm probably one of the extreme few adult collectors who doesn't own or want any of the G1 reissues.
I grew up in the 80's during the TF boom, but looking at the G1 toys now, they just don't appeal to me half as much as the much more articulated and advanced Generations and MP toys.
But if I were to ever want a G1 toy, it'd be Optimus and him alone. And it would be the Takara Tomy version, not the Hasbro one with the neutered smokestacks.
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:There is a reason why I am trying to stick with Takara/Takara Tomy, (...) when they debuted their Encore line, they made it the way it was made... With a few minor improvements. This version has me feel like safety regulations are more important than the adult fanbase it is made for.
So I am passing on both, but recommending Soundwave on grounds that he doesn't have any modifications that would make him look weird (...)
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I'm probably one of the extreme few adult collectors who doesn't own or want any of the G1 reissues.
I grew up in the 80's during the TF boom, but looking at the G1 toys now, they just don't appeal to me half as much as the much more articulated and advanced Generations and MP toys.
But if I were to ever want a G1 toy, it'd be Optimus and him alone. And it would be the Takara Tomy version, not the Hasbro one with the neutered smokestacks.
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:(...)
That, and I am disputing if I should seek out a Convoy. Because while he is a Supreme Commander, as well as one from the 1985-1987 range I am aiming at, he is just one of those characters I feel conflicted about.
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:You've convinced me, Kanrabat. I just got flashbacks of being at the toy department with my late parents, salivating over a G1 OP, and knowing we couldn't afford one back then (it was priced at 90.00 local currency, which was A LOT back in the 80's for us).
If I see one at the hobby store going for a decent price, he's coming home with me.
zappatton2 wrote:Random question, but do the commemorative and encore toys have the same die-cast parts as the 80's guys? I ask because someone gave me what I think is G2 Prime and Starscream, and they seem to be all plastic
-Kanrabat- wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:There is a reason why I am trying to stick with Takara/Takara Tomy, (...) when they debuted their Encore line, they made it the way it was made... With a few minor improvements. This version has me feel like safety regulations are more important than the adult fanbase it is made for.
So I am passing on both, but recommending Soundwave on grounds that he doesn't have any modifications that would make him look weird (...)
Just pointing out that not only the USA G1 Soundwave have his missile launcher deactivated (dont change the look but it kinda suck) He have that double-chest cassette compartment to accomodate his two cassettes minions at the same time. It dont really look bad, but it's not the same as the original.
Personally, I kinda like that bigger chest. It make Soundwave look less flat and more beefy. Unfortunately, my Laserbeak dont transform completely flat so him and Ravage cannot go inside at the same time.
Oh well, I'm still glad to have got that reissue in that trade. If I count everything, buying the toy he wanted (KO Battle Tanker), plus paying the shipping so I receive the KO, then, paying the shipping so I can send it to him, it ammounted me at around 64$ total. Not too shabby considering that Soundwave reeisue was going for more than 100$ not just a few weeks ago. The inportant thing is, I'm happy I got my Soundwave and my trade partner is very glad of his KO Battle Tanker. So glad, that I may buy one for myself.
The good and bad thing about these reissue, depending on what side of the fence you are on, is that they will become cheaper on Ebay and such. This will give that change to those who still dont have these molds to buy them at prices that will not make their wallets cry for mercy.
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:(...)
And with your trade/acquisition, very nice!
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Also, I will not buy my Transformers off eBay on account that I plan to submit all of my pieces to AFA.