Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 52,460
Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 27,380
Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 28,946
__scaled_600.jpg)
Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 81,135
Hi - Here is a quick update from BBTS about some more exciting new preorder, cool new arrivals, and a new Clearance Sale!
OVERSTOCK CLEARANCE SALE
We've cut prices on a wide variety of older and overstocked items. Take a look at the new sale menu for great deal on Transformers, GI Joe, Star Wars, BBTS Exclusives, Marvel, DC, He-Man and More!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9358
-------------
NEW PREORDERS
-------------
GENTLE GIANT APRIL SOLICITATIONS
Gentle Giant has a variety of new items coming up for later in the year. There is a Captain America on Motorcycle Statue for $412.99, $46 below MSRP; we also have an Iron Man Mark II Gold Armor Bust at $79.99 ($9 below MSRP), two different Mars Attacks Ornaments at $43.99 and $25.99, a Jumbo 12" Scale Red Snaggletooth figure at $62.99 ($7 off MSRP), a Death Trooper Deluxe Statue at $199.99 ($25 off the MSRP) and a Security Battle Droid Mini Bust at $67.99 ($7 off MSRP).
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9344
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS 2012 VOLUME 01 - BOOK, ARTFIRE EXCLUSIVE
The new volume of Transformers Generations has gone up for pre-order, as has the new exclusive, Artfire. He appears to be from the same mold as Grapple/Inferno and is priced at $139.99, while we have the book listed at $44.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... 012+Volume
BOTCON 2012 EXCLUSIVES
A limited number of Botcon Exclusives are now available for those of you who won't be able to make the show. Boxed sets of the Timelines: Invasion set of six are available at $449.99 and loose sets are up at $419.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... s+invasion
NEW CAPTAIN ACTION
A few new items have been listed in the new Captain Action line. We have the Dr. Evil Deluxe figure listed at $41.99. We also have the Deluxe Thor and Deluxe Loki Costume Sets up, each priced at $31.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=7397
DC DIRECT APRIL SOLICITATIONS
DC had previously announced a number of this month's solicitations, including the New 52 Flash figure, the Cover Girls Wonder Woman Statue, the Arisia Ame-Comi figure, the Batman (Dick Grayson) Black & White Statue by Jock and the Dark Knight Returns Batman Vs. Superman Battle Statue, which has been repriced at $259.99. We also have new listings for the Before Watchmen Rorschach 10" Statue at $134.99 ($15 below MSRP) and the New 52 Parademon figure, priced at $20.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9351
VENTURE BROTHERS FIGURES
Bif Bang Pow has announced that a number of their previously-solicited 3.75" Venture Brothers figures will now go on sale individually, spaced out over the next year or so. We have listings up for Dr. Mrs. the Monarch, Hank Venture, Dean Venture, Dr. Venture in Red Speed Suit, Phantom Limb and the Monarch, each listed at $11.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=7924
TMNT BASIC FIGURE SETS
We now have a breakdown of the cases of the first assortment in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles basic figure line. As a result we have been able to list two figure sets. The Set of 4 includes one of each Turtle and is listed at $35.99, while the Set of 9 adds Splinter, Shredder, April, Kraang and a Foot Soldier, and is priced at $99.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... Figure+Set
NFL SPORTSPICKS SERIES 30 - CASE, SINGLES
McFarlane's newest assortment of NFL figures includes two of Peyton Manning 3 and one each of Aaron Rodgers 4, Matt Forte 2, Calvin Johnson, Tim Tebow and Andrew Luck, in addition to the Chase or Collector figure; this case assortment is listed at $89.99. In addition, we have all the named figures listed as singles, priced at $12.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8551
NEW COMMONWEALTH TOYS ITEMS
Commonwealth Toys has a wide variety of new items up for pre-order. We have a whole line of new Angry Birds Space and Rio items, as well as Google Android items, Bug Bang Theory accessories, Family Guy items, Disney items and more. Be sure to check all of the new listings.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ealth+Toys
NEW CUFFLINKS INC. ITEMS
Cufflinks Inc. has also announced a number of new items for 2012. We have cufflinks, tie bars and more from licenses like Star Wars, DC Comics and Star Trek, so if you are looking for a great way to dress up and keep your geek flag flying, check out these items.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... flinks+inc.
DOMO ACTION FIGURE SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES
This new assortment puts Domo in a variety of outfits for whole new play options. The first assortment includes Mexican Wrestler Domo and Punk Rocker Domo, and they are available singly at $13.99 each or as a set of two for $25.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ion+Figure
MORTAL KOMBAT RAIN 18" PREMIUM FORMAT STATUE
This Kombatant's statue is clad in his signature purple and black outfit. We have it listed at $234.99, $15 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
STAR WARS 12" TUSKEN RAIDER
Sideshow continues its line of 1/6 scale Star Wars figures with Tatooine's Tusken Raider. This figure comes with a Gaffi Stick, multiple hands, a full cloth outfit and more. We have it listed at $129.99, $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
STAR WARS TALKING PLUSH - 9", 4"
Underground Toys has announced four new Talking Plush Star Wars items. The 9" line gets new items in the form of Darth Maul, priced at $22.99, and a Cantina Band Member, priced at $25.99. The 4" Clip-On Talking Plush line adds Boba Fett and a Jawa, and they are priced at $10.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... king+Plush
BERSERK 1/10 SCALE GUTS CLEAR COLOR VERSION
This new statue by Art of War is comes directly from the Berserk anime and manga styling. We have it listed at $379.99, and is set to arrive in September.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
GANTZ KATOU BATTLE FOR JUSTICE 1/5 SCALE STATUE
Art of War is also releasing a 1/5 scale statue of Kato(u) from Gantz. it shows him in battle stance with his pistols aimed in front of him. This piece measures 29 cm tall and is listed at $1099.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
FATE / ZERO SABER 1/3 SCALE HYBRID FIGURE
Azone International is going them one step better with this 50 cm tall version of Saber. She includes a cloth outfit, her sword and what appears to be rooted hair, and is listed at $1249.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
BLACK BOX 1/6 SCALE M29 WEASEL, BOMB DETECTION ROBOT
Two new 1/6 scale military items are on their way from Black Box. The first is an M29 Weasel, designed by Studebaker for snow transport, and it is listed at $574.99. We also have the EOD Bomb Detection Robot with Controller, and it is listed at $69.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... mpany=1118
PEANUTS UDF SERIES 01
Medicom has started a new line of Ultra Detail Figures based on the Peanuts license. The first assortment includes Charlie Brown, Snoopy & Woodstock, Astronaut Snoopy and Flying Ace Snoopy, and they are listed at $12.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... company=38
NEW UNEMPLOYED PHILOSOPHERS GUILD ITEMS
We have lots of new novelty items from UPG listed for pre-order. We have Finger Puppet Box Sets like Freud and his Couch, Wonderland, Great Revolutionaries and more, and they are priced at $10.99 - $20.99 each. We also have shot glass sets - Targets, Mug Shots and Great Drinkers, and they are priced at $15.99 per set of 6. Finally, the Alice in Wonderland Alarm Clock is priced at $23.99 and has a ring of cards that flutter around poor Alice. While you're at it, don't forget about the Doctor Who Sticky Notes, shaped like the TARDIS and the Daleks, with one with the image of the Eleventh Doctor as well - they're priced at $5.99 per set.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... Unemployed
STREET FIGHTER BOBBLE BUDDS
The first wave of SOTA's sphere-headed Street Fighter figures includes Ryu, Blanka, Chun Li and Sagat. They are listed individually at $11.99 each, or you can pick up the set of four at $44.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... bble+Budds
DOCTOR WHO CHARACTER BUILDING - TEMPORAL BLAST COMBAT SET CASE OF 6
This new mini figure game set includes bases with shields and devices to take the shields down. The objective is to remove your opponent's shields and blast them into the Time Vortex. We have the Series 01 Case of 6 listed at $74.99, so you'll be ready to go with the entire assortment.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
------------
NEW ARRIVALS
------------
SHARK CITY OZARK REPLICAS
This new company has just delivered their first shark replicas from a certain shark movie as well as real-life sharks. We have Bruce the Shark in the 1/6 scale Bust form at $439.99, as an 18" Mini-Maquette at $359.99 and as a the 25" Ultimate Maquette at $599.99. In addition to these we also have a 25" Mako Shark Maquette at $599.99 and a 37.25" Killer Shark Maquette at $649.99. These are perfect for the shark lover in all of us.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8352
STARCRAFT PREMIUM FIGURE SERIES 02 - SET, SINGLES
We have received the rest of our shipment of these figures. We now have stock of Kerrigan and Tychus singly at $29.99 each, or as a set of two for $57.99. With the new Starcraft 2 Zerg segment right around the corner, now is a great time to grab Kerrigan and her human foe.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Series+02
MARVEL BISHOUJO 1/7 SCALE X-23 STATUE
Wolverine's female clone comes in to her own in this new statue by Kotobukiya. She is shown in a kneeling position with claws extended and is listed at $53.99, $6 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
MAGNETO 1/6 SCALE FINE ART STATUE
This piece was sculpted by Erick Sosa and shows the Master of Magnetism levitating two metallic objects to use as weapons. He comes with two heads for display with or without his helmet, and is listed at $184.99, which will save you $25 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
KOTOBUKIYA SILICON ICE CUBE TRAYS
Our latest shipment of ice cube trays includes Alien Egg, Big Chap Head, Darth Vader, X-Wing Fighter and Stormtrooper, and each is priced at $9.99. Grab your favorites, and you may want to get more than one to be ready for parties and get-togethers.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ukiya+Tray
METALBOY RESIN FIGURE MODEL KITS
This Japanese line of superdeformed figure kits range from $72.99 to $193.99 and are done in singles or pairs from licenses like Getter Robo, Mazinger, Evangelion, Cutie Honey and more. Be sure to check out these unique figures.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... h=metalboy
SDCC 2011 MINATO EXCLUSIVE
This figure of Hokage Minato is here ahead of the regular version, and also gets a new battle-ready pose. We have Minato's exclusive version listed at $34.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
TRANSFORMERS PRIME IMPORT FIGURES - OPTIMUS WITH FIREBOLT, PINPOINTER, RESTOCK
In addition to restocking a number of the Japanese Prime figures, we have received the AM-01 Optimus Prime with Firebolt Exclusive Micron/Minicon, which is priced at $99.99. We also have the Pinpointer Exclusive Micron/Minicon, which is listed at $64.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8098
TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE CYBERVERSE COMMANDER SERIES 01, 02
We have received both of the first two waves of Cyberverse Commander figures. We have stock of both Cases of 6 at $59.99 each (plus the Series 01 with Bonus DVD case, which is also priced at $59.99. In addition, we have the Series 01 Set of 4 at $44.99 (regular & Bonus DVD versions), the Series 01 Revision 03 Set of 3 at $29.99, and singles of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bulkhead at $10.99 - $12.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Commander
TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE CYBERVERSE LEGION SERIES 02 SINGLES
We have singles remaining of the latest wave of Cyberverse Legion figures. We have Arcee, Ratchet, Vehicon and Bumblebee in stock, priced at $5.99 - $7.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Series+02
TRANSFORMERS BOT SHOTS ASSORTMENT A SERIES 02
This new assortment includes two each of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Mirage, Autobot Ratchet and Brawl, along with one each of Barricade and Chase Bumblebee, and is listed at $49.99. We also have them listed as a set of 4 (Mirage, Autobot Ratchet, Brawl and Chase Bumblebee) at $24.99, or as a set of three (without Chase Bumblebee) at $14.99. Finally, there are singles available of Barricade, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, priced at $4.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... sortment+A
STAR WARS 2012 VINTAGE WAVE 02 - SINGLES
After filling our pre-order for sets and cases, we are left with a number of figures in stock. These figures are a great way to fill holes in your collection or star a new one and includes Episode I versions of Darth Maul, Qui-Gon, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Darth Sidious, a Battle Droid and a Naboo Royal Guard, and they are priced at $8.99 to $13.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8243
STAR WARS CLONE WARS WAVE 01 SINGLES
We also have singles left of a number of figures from Clone Wars 2012 Wave 01. Plo Koon, the Aqua Battle Droid, Cad Bane, Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, Commander Cody, Savage Opress and Clone Trooper Phase II are in stock, priced at $10.99 - $11.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... rs+Wave+01
STAR WARS MOVIE LEGENDS WAVE 01 CASE
This case is a great way to start a collection based on the sculpts from a variety of movies. it includes R2-D2, a Battle Droid, two of Darth Maul, Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, General Grievous, Darth Vader and more. This case is listed at $109.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
STAR WARS DARTH MAUL FX LIGHTSABER WITH REMOVABLE BLADE
Our most recent Hasbro shipment also included this fantastic piece. In addition to lights, sounds and a removable blade, this set also comes with a display stand. We have this piece listed at $119.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
LITTLEST PET SHOP ENCHANTED SERIES 01 SET
This new assortment includes Dandelion Fairy with Inchworm, Tulip Fairy with ladybug, Pansy Fairy with Grasshopper, Daisy Fairy with Ant and Honeysuckle Fairy with Snail. We have them listed as a set of 5, priced at $25.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Thanks for your interest in www.bigbadtoystore.com and be sure to check out some of the many new items mentioned above
Thanks!
Joel & The BBTS Crew
www.bigbadtoystore.com
Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 51,875
-Please tell us how "Transformers" began.
Yoke: As Diaclone Car Robot series was quite successful, we presented the products at New York Toy Fair through our American subsidiary. Our booth was small, but we received enough positive responses. However, in order to to market our product we needed a popular media tie in to introduce the background (of the characters), also we did not have the means to compete in the large American market nor the budget to spend on advertising which was much more expensive than in Japan. We weren't confident enough to take that much risk, and concluded that finding a partner would be a smarter move. We began our partnership with Hasbro by chance, and they wanted other products as well as Diaclones! (*laughs) Our strategy then was the same as now; make a comic 1st, and if it's successful, produce a cartoon, then a movie. However, when we were working on the story setting for a Transformers comic, we decided it would be best to be made into a TV cartoon right away. According to the time line, the storylines for the comic and cartoon were combined to create a story for the comic, and the cartoon was made next, though the process was almost simultaneous.
Oono: To be honest, I was shocked when I was told Diaclones and Microman series were to be merged. We had been working on those two lines with distinct ideas of how each should be and differentiated the two. Even the scales were different in 1/1 (Microman) and 1/60 (Diaclones). Every member of the team was complaining. (*laughs) But once we saw the new series, it was quite interesting. I thought, "This is awesome!".
Yoke: Mr. Bob Budiansky put together Transformers' early character setting and fundamental worldview. I had a chance to meet him for the first time in Botcon last year. We talked about our contributions to Transformers in the waiting room of 2010 Hall of Fame ceremony. He has been active as a writer mainly in Los Angeles, which is the center of the movie industry, but according to him, he majored in architecture. The magnificent story of Transformers he constructed - beginning from where they come from and why they are here, to each character's distinct personality and role - was written skillfully and consistently because of his architectural way of construction. Considering his age at that time, the amount of work he accomplished is marvelous. He said he was only given 1 week to work on Transformers, and he finished it off without stopping - he told me all this without stopping, too!
Oono: What I was especially impressed was how the enemies were depicted. We designed enemies for Diaclones and Microman, but I admired that the enemies were described in a much cooler way. It was different from Japanese point of view - both sides were equal and even the bad guys were made into products that would be in demand. I really thought it was the most wonderful aspect of the series.
Tell us about how The "Headmasters" series was born.
Oono: The combination of transformation with another gimmick was a new concept. In fact, Hasbro wanted us to provide them with something new at every meeting, but it was difficult to add more multiple modes than a triple changer, and there was a limit as to how many different combiner variations we could come up with on a regular basis.
Yoke: The idea for Headmasters happened when we had a meeting regarding product development with Hasbro in Tokyo - we had spent many days preparing, and we presented an enormous number of projects. However, it happened that after we had already used up all these ideas, none of the projects we presented was good enough be considered a breakthrough. We eventually ran out of material that day, and some of our superiors told us to gather more ideas by the next day before leaving for dinner. Many of us toughed it out all night, and one of the result was Oono's Headmasters.
Oono: I was inspired by "Koutetsu Jeeg" ("Steel Jeeg"). The head was always the most noticeable part, and I thought of using that fact. I feared the detachable head might not be a popular characteristic, and suggested a gimmick that a head could turn into an independent figure. Then....
Yoke: The reaction was, "This is amazing!" - he got an instant approval. That was the moment Koujin Oono became legendary. (laughs) I was impressed with his ability as well. Thanks to him, the whole team was spared.
Oono: The indicator gimmick on the chest also worked well. I went as far as making a test mould using our own factory, and when I saw the prototype, I was convinced it was going to be good. Since then, we always name a project that we really want to push "~master", and that was the case for 10 years or so. (laughs) Targetmasters followed, and a "key" was the motif in its successor, Godmasters (Powermasters) - the problem of the concept was that you couldn't transform the toy without the Godmaster figure, but I made it unlockable with the release button. The "key" feature was more a part of the background story.
Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 31,981
Check out the 2012 BotCon boxed figure set... in the box!
There are still sets available and registration will be re-opening in the near future. BotCon is just about three weeks away! We'll see YOU in Dallas!
Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 24,666
Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 33,291
Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 31,256
The 2013 Membership Figure will be revealed at BotCon 2012!
Now, a couple quick panel sneak peeks from next issue courtesy of the amazing Matt Frank and Thomas Deer!
First up - Sky-Byte and Jhiaxus
CJ and the new recruits!
Discuss This Topic · Permanent Link
| Views: 47,799
Goto Page: << 1, 2, 3 ... 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 >>
106 total news articles in this section, 10 per page.
![[Valid RSS]](/images/rss/valid-rss.png "Validate Seibertron.com's RSS feed"){kind=small}
Add Seibertron.com's RSS Feeds to popular web-based readers. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
News Archives: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
News Categories: View All Categories, 3rd Party News, Auctions, Book News, Cartoon News, Collectables, Collector's Club News, Comic Book News, Company News, Contests, Editorials, Event News, Game News, Heavy Metal War, Interviews, Knock Offs, Media, Movie News, People News, Podcast, Press Releases, Reviews, Rumors, Sightings, Site Articles, Site News, Sponsor News, Store News, Toy News, Transtopia
Seibertron.com is an unofficial Transformers fansite. It is not associated with nor endorsed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy. Transformers® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. Visit Transformers.com to view Hasbro's official Transformers website or visit Takara Tomy's official Transformers website. In order to comply with the FTC's endorsement guidelines, we hereby inform this site's viewers that we occassionally receive products, content, or other forms of media from various companies in order for us to provide content of interest.
4,404 pages were recently viewed by 688 unique visitors. This page loaded in 1.63426 seconds and was viewed 1 times on Sunday, May 19th 2013 2:35pm EDT
© 2013 Seibertron, Inc. DBA Seibertron.com. All Rights Reserved. Established June 2000. Programmed by Ryan Yzquierdo.
