crimsondeception wrote:Hi, I'm new and I joined this website to stay updated on the new Age of Extinction toys as they seem to be selling out unbelievably fast... and most of the new ones I want are like some limited special edition... I just have a few questions...
Why is the Autobots United and Dinobots Unleased packs so expensive? If you buy them seperately it would cost about 87$. But robotkingdom is asking for 150$. And the shipping costs are probably going to be 30$ or more. It's a lot of money to cough up...
Is there going to be a US release with a more realistic price?
If not is there a store that will get these in stock in the USA so I don't have to pay a high price for shipping?
I really wanted the Rusty Evasion mode Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime and Nemesis Grimlock... oh and also that blue repaint of Crankcase. But these are only available in Japan and are all sold out now... will they release a version in the USA?
Allow me:
The super special editions you are talking about are just that: Super Special Editions. They are limited release repaints with more paint aps and once again, limited release. That's why they are so expensive. If you are new to Transformers, you better get used to this TF trope. A 10$ toy can go BOOM 100$ just because it have a new paint job and is a collector/botcon/platinum/promo/ect.
So, the only reasons to buy such repaints are these:
- You have money to spare.
- You love that mold (meaning the base toy).
- You love the character.
- You like the idea of having something a bit more special and rarer than the usual and normal store release.
If all 4 are a YES! then go for it. Buy your collector item. You wont regret it.
One "no", and you risk having buyer remorse.
2 "no" and above, avoid that toy. That is a purchase you are sure to regret. Wait for something else that you will love for real.
I hope this helped and welcome to the wonderful (and expensive) world of Transformers Toys Collecting!