BBTS: Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus Pre-Order Listed

I don't like the way the pricing on MP's is going. I preordered all 4 of my MP's but I am not sure about this one. I will wait until we see some pictures of an actual toy, or just wait for a Hasbro version.

Mykltron wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11138&mode=retail

It's $200.

Before you go into full blown complaining mode, allow me to direct your attention to the following note on the pre-order:

BBTS Pre-Order wrote:PLEASE NOTE: The pricing of this item is subject to change (most likely lower), once the retail pricing in Japan is known, we will calculate and adjust our pricing. This item has not yet been officially announced; we will add more information once it is known.

The high price indicates one thing...it's going to be a large piece, most likely with the trailer.

Oh yeah, cos Grimlock came with a hefty price tag and he is huge.

If that's an attempt at sarcasim, you can go back home and practice a little more before stepping up to swing with me. I'm not mad at you or anything, I just like to give helpful advice. I'm a giver, a real people person.

First off, the price for Rodimus is really undetermined. BBTS is guessing at it due to the size.

Second, Grimlock, even considering the guess at price of Rodimus, is 25% cheaper.

Third, Grimlock was developed and produced during the height of the oil gouging on the global market. Everything had its cost increased if it containg plastic at that time.

SJ21 wrote:I don't know CP, I thought the Grimlock comment was pretty good.

The oil gouging thing is pretty accurate. Grimlock did come out when petro products were at peak price, which affected those products at that time. However I don't think we are going to see the prices go back down any. While Rodimus might not end up being $200, you can bet that it won't be cheaper than $150. If it is larger/more complex than Grimlock I think we can expect it to be north of $175.

I expect Rodimus to be around the $175-200 mark. I expect that he'll be a large figure due to the trailer etc.

Mykltron's point was that Grimlock was both expensive and on the small side for the price. He was snarkily pointing out in a contrary way that price isn't an indicator of size. Grimlock was $150, Rodimus is a possible $200.

All I was saying is that there were definitve reasons for Grimlock's cost and that the inclusion of the trailer is a hint that the figure will be of a larger size at least in terms of mass, and that is tied in to price point.

Wow... it is expensive but wasn't MP Prime the same price too? I'm sure it will be worth it!

BAH!!!

Fie, curses and a pox on this!

I wanted to dismantle my MP/Alt shelf, but now I want to keep them around till this comes out.

I suspect he will be on the large side with that trailer, not quite as big as MP04, but still pretty big.

Counterpunch wrote:

SJ21 wrote:I don't know CP, I thought the Grimlock comment was pretty good.

The oil gouging thing is pretty accurate. Grimlock did come out when petro products were at peak price, which affected those products at that time. However I don't think we are going to see the prices go back down any. While Rodimus might not end up being $200, you can bet that it won't be cheaper than $150. If it is larger/more complex than Grimlock I think we can expect it to be north of $175.

I expect Rodimus to be around the $175-200 mark. I expect that he'll be a large figure due to the trailer etc.

Mykltron's point was that Grimlock was both expensive and on the small side for the price. He was snarkily pointing out in a contrary way that price isn't an indicator of size. Grimlock was $150, Rodimus is a possible $200.

All I was saying is that there were definitve reasons for Grimlock's cost and that the inclusion of the trailer is a hint that the figure will be of a larger size at least in terms of mass, and that is tied in to price point.

Think I paid $250 for Sleep Convoy, and MP-04 (Prime with trailer), was around $225, I think.

To me the $200 price range seems about right.