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Re: Toyarena News: BotCon 2012 Exclusives Now Available

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 11:53 pm
by DJX Prime
In regards to the cost of the headband....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HJxya0CWco

I think I would just run to Jo-Ann Fabric and get a ribbon.

Re: Toyarena News: BotCon 2012 Exclusives Now Available

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 11:57 pm
by r3devi7
emeraldbeacon wrote:
r3devi7 wrote:$50 for the Soundwave headband are you kidding?!?! That is ebay shenanigans. You keep them. Thanks.


For what it's worth, that headband was pretty much useless. Go to a craft store and buy a spool of thin ribbon in the color of your choice for about fifty cents. TA-DA! Instant headband.

Haha, I was more appalled at the markup than actually wanting it. I plan to do just that, or as El Duque mentioned, a twisty tie. Just outrageous. Same with Over-run, markups are laughable. I want him, Runamuck is lonely, but I have self control... currently.

Re: Toyarena News: BotCon 2012 Exclusives Now Available

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 4:38 am
by starscream2222
This is probably a stupid question but because I live in Australia, I wouldnt be able to go to SDCC (Im 15) and therefore I would be unable to purchase the properly coloured FOC Bruticus. Would Toyarena sell properly coloured Bruticus (even for a big price) or will I just be stuck with neon Bruticus. :???:

Re: Toyarena News: BotCon 2012 Exclusives Now Available

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 4:50 am
by Dead Metal
starscream2222 wrote:This is probably a stupid question but because I live in Australia, I wouldnt be able to go to SDCC (Im 15) and therefore I would be unable to purchase the properly coloured FOC Bruticus. Would Toyarena sell properly coloured Bruticus (even for a big price) or will I just be stuck with neon Bruticus. :???:

Just ask a member from the US to buy one for you from HTS and send it to you.

Re: Toyarena News: BotCon 2012 Exclusives Now Available

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 6:13 am
by gavinfuzzy
starscream2222 wrote:This is probably a stupid question but because I live in Australia, I wouldnt be able to go to SDCC (Im 15) and therefore I would be unable to purchase the properly coloured FOC Bruticus. Would Toyarena sell properly coloured Bruticus (even for a big price) or will I just be stuck with neon Bruticus. :???:


I'm 15 too, and I live in Asia. That's worse. :-( Well, I'm waiting on the United release.

Re: Toyarena News: BotCon 2012 Exclusives Now Available

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 6:16 am
by gavinfuzzy
r3devi7 wrote:
emeraldbeacon wrote:
r3devi7 wrote:$50 for the Soundwave headband are you kidding?!?! That is ebay shenanigans. You keep them. Thanks.


For what it's worth, that headband was pretty much useless. Go to a craft store and buy a spool of thin ribbon in the color of your choice for about fifty cents. TA-DA! Instant headband.

Haha, I was more appalled at the markup than actually wanting it. I plan to do just that, or as El Duque mentioned, a twisty tie. Just outrageous. Same with Over-run, markups are laughable. I want him, Runamuck is lonely, but I have self control... currently.


Get a Generations wheeljack and spray it black. Works for me ;) (Still a WIP)
Image

Re: Toyarena News: BotCon 2012 Exclusives Now Available

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 10:02 am
by r3devi7
^ Looks good! I could attempt that, I have two Wheeljacks. What are you doing for a head though? And on the clear smooth plastic of his chest/windshield do you use a primer, or what paint wont come off so easily? I have yet to try painting a full figure, I usually stick to small enhancements and weapons, so I only have paint markers.

Thread Jacked!

Re: Toyarena News: BotCon 2012 Exclusives Now Available

PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 8:02 pm
by Rated X
How do these guys get hold of the sets so early anyways ??? Do they have a entourage of secret shoppers who committed to selling their Primus package sets in advance ??? Or is Funpub selling them stock intentionally ???