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Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:25 am
by Burn
Shattered Glass huh?

All these years e-Hobby have had awesome and unique repaints ... get into bed with TFCC and they go with Shattered Glass crap.

Oh well, money saved for me then.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:56 am
by KNM2012
So... We're getting a Japanese Shattered Glass Universe that has the high and mighty Sunstorm has decided to embrace us with his magnificent presence as a tape-based Decepticon? :-?

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:08 am
by Gauntlet101010
I like the G1 cassettes. Wouldn't mind picking this up.

I don't really care if it's Shattered Glass or not. All my cassettes are grouped together anyway.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:53 am
by ausbot
I want a G1 shattered glass prime now!

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:11 am
by GuyIncognito
I thought this e-Hobby/TFCC collaboration was supposed to bring TFCC exclusives to Japan and e-Hobby exclusives to the U.S., but so far Japan is getting all the benefits.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:45 am
by Rated X
Shattered Glass - a stupid storyline that justifies the existance of lazy repaints with no re-tooling.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:54 am
by Flux Convoy
Rated X wrote:Shattered Glass - a stupid storyline that justifies the existance of lazy repaints with no re-tooling.

You need a new song to sing.
:BOT:

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:57 am
by Trikeboy
Rated X wrote:Shattered Glass - a stupid storyline that justifies the existance of lazy repaints with no re-tooling.


At least they have a decent ongoing story line to back up the repaints unlike other repaints that exist just because. Look at the GDO line of Asia exclusives. That is 100% full of repaints and adds nothing to the overall feel of the line. That series of figs is basically Hasbro's attempt to keep naming licenses, basically. Also, just because you don't like Shattered Glass doesn't mean that everyone doesn't like them. I in particular don't care for Bot Shots and PCC but I don't bash them because I know others do.

Also, now that e-Hobby is in on the game, I would love an SG Goryu which was a green repaint of Masterpiece Grimlock with a headpiece. That is possible now.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Goryu_%28SG%29

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:36 am
by Blozor
Wouldn't it have been easier and more interesting to do a Soundwave in Blaster colors and a Blaster in Soundwave colors?

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:57 am
by Jelze Bunnycat
Blozor wrote:Wouldn't it have been easier and more interesting to do a Soundwave in Blaster colors and a Blaster in Soundwave colors?


Blaster in Soundwave color would look too much like Twincast, his upgraded form in Headmasters.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:03 pm
by Banjo-Tron
Great, more shattered arse stuff. An idea that sounded good on paper and should have stayed there #-o

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:16 pm
by Sabrblade
Well, at least BotCon 2013 won't be SG: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/650641-ehobby-tcc-exclusives-8.html#post8236414
Pete@BotCon wrote:This is introducing the Japanese market TO Shattered Glass...

And looking at the FSS Sub, I would say all 6 of those are gap fillers. And BotCon 2013 has nothing to do with SG and there will be some DEFINITE gap fillers in that set. (Guess that is the first BC 2013 hint...)

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:25 pm
by Trikeboy
Like it or not, Shattered Glass was one of the freshest things to happen to the franchise since Beast Wars. Everything from RiD until the current TFP is basically the same. Shattered Glass at least did something different with the characters.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:10 pm
by Skullcrunchberries
El Duque wrote:The image depicts G1 Soundwave, Blaster, Ratbat, Slugfest, Blaster, Ramhorn, Rewind, and Eject in Shattered Glass colors.



So we're getting two Blasters? Sweet.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:14 pm
by craggy
Hoitytoity wrote:
El Duque wrote:The image depicts G1 Soundwave, Blaster, Ratbat, Slugfest, Blaster, Ramhorn, Rewind, and Eject in Shattered Glass colors.



So we're getting two Blasters? Sweet.

"yo dawg, we herd u like blasters, so we put a blaster in yo Blaster..."etc

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:53 pm
by KNM2012
I cannot believe that I overlooked this! :BANG_HEAD:

The "VS" was a multi-pack line that only saw three sets, was only made by Takara, and was done in 1985. So seeing how this is a e-HOBBY version of that line, this is going to be a Japan exclusive version of Shattered Glass.

Gah! Primus... I should have known that since I spent all that time sorting out the 1985-1992 toyline (but stopped for other subjects I dragged myself into). :BANG_HEAD:

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:57 pm
by Sabrblade
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:I cannot believe that I overlooked this! :BANG_HEAD:

The "VS" was a multi-pack line that only saw three sets, was only made by Takara, and was done in 1985. So seeing how this is a e-HOBBY version of that line, this is going to be a Japan exclusive version of Shattered Glass.

Gah! Primus... I should have known that since I spent all that time sorting out the 1985-1992 toyline (but stopped for other subjects I dragged myself into). :BANG_HEAD:
The club will be selling it to American consumers on their site too. It's a collaboration between both companies for both markets. ;)

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:17 pm
by LOST Cybertronian
Until now I thought there would never be a G1 redeco that I wouldn't buy but I believe this is it.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:27 pm
by KNM2012
Sabrblade wrote:
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:I cannot believe that I overlooked this! :BANG_HEAD:

The "VS" was a multi-pack line that only saw three sets, was only made by Takara, and was done in 1985. So seeing how this is a e-HOBBY version of that line, this is going to be a Japan exclusive version of Shattered Glass.

Gah! Primus... I should have known that since I spent all that time sorting out the 1985-1992 toyline (but stopped for other subjects I dragged myself into). :BANG_HEAD:
The club will be selling it to American consumers on their site too. It's a collaborate between both companies for both markets. ;)

If you mean the Japanese site, then yeah. Which makes it more complicated since they have both a tapestry I want and a Galvatron figure that I am debating over. :michaelbay:

Then again... More than likely, if this is affordable, I will order it from TFsource. But it is unlikely since they have Soundwave look like he prefers flower power. :P

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:32 pm
by LOST Cybertronian
I wonder if Soundwave's headband will be sold seperately

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:42 pm
by Burn
Trikeboy wrote:Like it or not, Shattered Glass was one of the freshest things to happen to the franchise since Beast Wars. Everything from RiD until the current TFP is basically the same. Shattered Glass at least did something different with the characters.


I disagree. The entire concept is unoriginal and has been done to death in other franchises. The only thing Transformers did differently was a change of colour scheme and over-priced pieces of fabric instead of bitchin' goatees.

KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:If you mean the Japanese site, then yeah. Which makes it more complicated since they have both a tapestry I want and a Galvatron figure that I am debating over. :michaelbay:


He means the TFCC site. This is a joint venture between TFCC and E-Hobby to sell the same "exclusives" in both markets.
E-Hobby sells to the Asian market
TFCC sells to the American market. They'd sell to other parts of the world too but that's only after you confirm your identity via fax machine and also hand over your credit details which they will most likely hand off to someone else.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:57 pm
by KNM2012
Burn wrote:He means the TFCC site. This is a joint venture between TFCC and E-Hobby to sell the same "exclusives" in both markets.
E-Hobby sells to the Asian market
TFCC sells to the American market. They'd sell to other parts of the world too but that's only after you confirm your identity via fax machine and also hand over your credit details which they will most likely hand off to someone else.

I meant the VSE version, as that would be the version e-HOBBY would sell. It also would tie into the VS (VSX, VSY, VSZ) line that Takara had done in 1985. And this is the version I would buy if I am interested in it by then. ;)

However... I am going on a whim and say that since TFCC is also distributing it, their packaging will have the "Shattered Glass" label. Which would be a smart move, and a nightmare for those who chose to buy both versions before seeing the final price. :P

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 3:04 am
by Banjo-Tron
Trikeboy wrote:Like it or not, Shattered Glass was one of the freshest things to happen to the franchise since Beast Wars. Everything from RiD until the current TFP is basically the same. Shattered Glass at least did something different with the characters.

Sorry, but "OMG let's make teh good guyz evalll!" does not constitute an original idea at all. It's a 'what if' proposition that would be best served being showcased in an episode of fiction here and there. I don't object to the toys but I feel that there are too damn many of them, and I'm bitterly disappointed that eHobby have gone down the same route. I would take a recoloured Kup as Skids at this point in time (with a different head, of course)

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:20 am
by Trikeboy
Banjo-Tron wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:Like it or not, Shattered Glass was one of the freshest things to happen to the franchise since Beast Wars. Everything from RiD until the current TFP is basically the same. Shattered Glass at least did something different with the characters.

Sorry, but "OMG let's make teh good guyz evalll!" does not constitute an original idea at all. It's a 'what if' proposition that would be best served being showcased in an episode of fiction here and there. I don't object to the toys but I feel that there are too damn many of them, and I'm bitterly disappointed that eHobby have gone down the same route. I would take a recoloured Kup as Skids at this point in time (with a different head, of course)


That kind of comment makes me think you haven't read any of the stories that take place in this universe. It is more than just good Decepticons and bad Autobots. The characters are totally different and the stories are quite gripping. Every other piece of Transformers fiction is basically this: Autobots and Decepticons come to earth, Autobots make human friends, there is a battle of the week, sometimes the Autobots win, sometimes they don't, Optimus Prime dies and comes back, Megatron reformats and calls himself Galvatron, big show down with the Autobots and the good guys win. It has been that way since Beast Wars. No matter how much I like Prime, I know it will follow the same pattern. I'm glad IDW are doing something new at last with the characters.

Re: New e-Hobby/TFCC Collaboration Teaser

PostPosted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:31 am
by KNM2012
Trikeboy wrote:
Banjo-Tron wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:Like it or not, Shattered Glass was one of the freshest things to happen to the franchise since Beast Wars. Everything from RiD until the current TFP is basically the same. Shattered Glass at least did something different with the characters.

Sorry, but "OMG let's make teh good guyz evalll!" does not constitute an original idea at all. It's a 'what if' proposition that would be best served being showcased in an episode of fiction here and there. I don't object to the toys but I feel that there are too damn many of them, and I'm bitterly disappointed that eHobby have gone down the same route. I would take a recoloured Kup as Skids at this point in time (with a different head, of course)


That kind of comment makes me think you haven't read any of the stories that take place in this universe. It is more than just good Decepticons and bad Autobots. The characters are totally different and the stories are quite gripping. Every other piece of Transformers fiction is basically this: Autobots and Decepticons come to earth, Autobots make human friends, there is a battle of the week, sometimes the Autobots win, sometimes they don't, Optimus Prime dies and comes back, Megatron reformats and calls himself Galvatron, big show down with the Autobots and the good guys win. It has been that way since Beast Wars. No matter how much I like Prime, I know it will follow the same pattern. I'm glad IDW are doing something new at last with the characters.

I agree. But, then again, I see a lot of that happening online. :-(

And also, the whole "death of Optimus Prime," "Megatron becomes Galvatron," etc. originated in Transformers: The Movie (1986). However, English media had made it become a recurring theme ever since then. Plus, Hasbro has created a "Binder of Revelation" that uses elements they feel need to be followed and altered. So there is always that chance we may get a "Galvatron II" (as done in the Marvel/IDW series and Takara's G-2 storyline).

But with the case at hand... Shattered Glass is more like Star Trek's Mirror World. As in a world where the good that restrained themselves are not doing that here. But I guess you don't need to be told that, and I think those who did not need to see what Ultra Magnus looks like in the Shattered Universe. ;)