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News Credits: 3 · by **Emperor Galvatron** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:10 pm

Pricier than I was hoping. And how is this so expensive? There is no packaging, pieces are made to order, it should be closer to $200 and free US shipping. Also, why not just roll the price of the credit card transaction into the their prices? It's a mandatory fee, just state the price is $285 or $97. Also, for people on a budget "sometime" in a two month window is not cool.

Now I know why this wasn't brought up at Botcon.

Edit: Will trade sealed United Stepper for Slipstream and Breakdown. PM me.

by **Godzillabot Primal** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:18 pm

I'd like to perchase a Slipstream off somebody when these come out. As much as the rest are interesting, I don't really want any of them

News Credits: 4 · by **amcgrath929** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:32 pm

I'm not as excited about this as I used to be. I'll probably still bite though..

News Credits: 68 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:35 pm

Emperor Galvatron wrote:Pricier than I was hoping. And how is this so expensive? There is no packaging, pieces are made to order, it should be closer to $200 and free US shipping. Also, why not just roll the price of the credit card transaction into the their prices? It's a mandatory fee, just state the price is $285 or $97. Also, for people on a budget "sometime" in a two month window is not cool.

Agreed.

by **necr0blivion** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 3:48 pm

I'm down for a set, but I feel for those who may not be able to afford/justify the total amount for select figures.

It is a shame that the made to order aspect seems directed towards the entire package and not just individual figures. Perhaps that can be reviewed at some point down the line.

by **gothsaurus** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:16 pm

I think that's the key to this even being viable (from a business standpoint) is being able to have the commitment of all the people buying ALL the figures... that assures that it's simplified ordering, shipping and record keeping...] instead of having different numbers for each figure, and a staff keeping track of who ordered how many of what.

As it is, you only have one list and one quantity... and it's a quantity that's high enough to be realistic approaching a factory to manufacture... and to still have it affordable to us... and leave them making a little money, too.

Sadly, you break that formula, and it's no longer good for ANY party in the equation.

A subscription party is about the only option for seeing these fan favorites like Scourge, Slipstream, Beast Wars characters...

News Credits: 3 · by **zodconvoy** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:16 pm

As much as I was hyped about some of these figures before, this blind release policy and the over all cost are really putting a crimp into this whole thing. These aren't Kreons. For $90+ a pair, I'd like to know what I'm getting. I may have to pass on the whole thing.

News Credits: 60 · by **tigertracks 24** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:29 pm

If it makes anyone feel better, when ordering some of the more popular joes individually from an online website you Pay $45 plus shipping (quarrel, claw, cover girl).

So a TF for $50, compared to a 3 3/4 inch joe doesn't sound so bad.

If they allowed you to order only those you wanted, they know there would be some that would hardly sell. Thus, you have to buy the whole shebang to keep prices lower.

You should expect to pay significantly more for Scourge, Breakdown, and Slipstream when buying on eBay, I would imagine.

by **headsortails** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:36 pm

Hate to say it, but looks like I'll pass on this go around. I would rather have the MP Soundwave, Sideswipe, Thundercracker, and Prime coming out........

by **gothsaurus** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:42 pm

Good call. Those do look amazing.

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