BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper

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Site sponsor BigBadToyStore.com has published their pre-order for the recently revealed Million Publishing exclusive United Stepper.
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Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211826)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 21st, 2011 @ 11:26am CDT

Um, why so much? The last ones have all been 70, oh wait they read the comments to these news posts, sigh it's Cliff 01 all over again.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211834)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on April 21st, 2011 @ 11:41am CDT

I think this is the listing *with* the book. I'm not sure BBTS was ready for us to news this yet.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211844)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 21st, 2011 @ 11:55am CDT

Looks badass. And totally unaffordable. :lol:

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211848)
Posted by Bullycon on April 21st, 2011 @ 11:58am CDT

Looks awesome.

I'll wait for Ricochet, though.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211862)
Posted by Mkall on April 21st, 2011 @ 12:22pm CDT

I got mine preordered.

Pricey, but worth it.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211865)
Posted by alldarker on April 21st, 2011 @ 12:31pm CDT

Yup, same here... Pre-ordered, but pricey. I'm gonna have to keep that PoL simmering for a couple of months longer, even though it contains Generations Warpath, Thundercracker, Wheeljack and FP Warcry and Flameblast

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211874)
Posted by --B-- on April 21st, 2011 @ 12:41pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:I think this is the listing *with* the book. I'm not sure BBTS was ready for us to news this yet.

I hope so. The book would be cool and all, but 120 is way, way too much for my TF fund. I understand the cost it takes for BBTS to get these, but damn.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211890)
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 21st, 2011 @ 12:52pm CDT

Yeeeaaaah... I'm definitely gonna have to say it's not worth $120, unless you're rich and $120 is pocket change to you.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211898)
Posted by Primacron's Little Helper on April 21st, 2011 @ 12:56pm CDT

It's a great figure, but not $120 great.

Actually, if Hasbro only do one repaint of Jazz I think I'd rather it was Dead End.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211900)
Posted by It Is Him on April 21st, 2011 @ 12:57pm CDT

Given the fact that I'm now in grad school and facing a mountain of debt, I will have to settle for living vicariously through other people's collections.

GuyIncognito wrote:Yeeeaaaah... I'm definitely gonna have to say it's not worth $120, unless you're rich and $120 is pocket change to you.

You don't have to be rich to drop $120 on a Transformer. I'm certainly not "rich" by any definition, and I've spent more than that on a single toy while living on a modest newspaper salary.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211929)
Posted by Kirkimus Prime on April 21st, 2011 @ 1:23pm CDT

It Is Him wrote:You don't have to be rich to drop $120 on a Transformer. I'm certainly not "rich" by any definition, and I've spent more than that on a single toy while living on a modest newspaper salary.

Well, you are right; you don't have to be rich to spend $120 on a single toy, but the idea just seems a little less appealing when you're not. For me, that's pretty much my whole "Fun Budget" for over a month, and there are a lot of other things I could spend my money on instead.

That said, I REALLY wish I had the cash to get this guy, book or not! Maybe I can set up a payment plan with BBTS or something?

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211936)
Posted by germismith on April 21st, 2011 @ 1:31pm CDT

Yeah, he's beautiful, but $120 is genuinely crazy.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211937)
Posted by germismith on April 21st, 2011 @ 1:34pm CDT

That better be real gold on his feet.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211939)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on April 21st, 2011 @ 1:40pm CDT

Holy freakin' crap!!! :shock:

I can't believe what they are asking for this TF. Yeah he looks great don't get me wrong there but how much again?? Now if he were a set including a repaint of another figure then yeah I could spend that much. Gundam...and people were beefing over the cost of United figures. Well how about this one seibertronians...'nuff said!

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211940)
Posted by It Is Him on April 21st, 2011 @ 1:40pm CDT

This is approximately the same price as previous Million Publishing exclusives.

Extravagant, but not crazy.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211943)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on April 21st, 2011 @ 1:44pm CDT

It Is Him wrote:This is approximately the same price as previous Million Publishing exclusives.

Extravagant, but not crazy.

Remind me and some like me which one that was can you?

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1211944)
Posted by Astronopolis on April 21st, 2011 @ 1:44pm CDT

come on hasbro, do us a solid and make an american version? and while youre looking for ways to milk the mold, dead end too? please?

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212014)
Posted by It Is Him on April 21st, 2011 @ 3:19pm CDT

Nemesis Destron wrote:
It Is Him wrote:This is approximately the same price as previous Million Publishing exclusives.

Extravagant, but not crazy.

Remind me and some like me which one that was can you?

Ghost Starscream, Electro Mirage, Skids and Screech, etc.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212020)
Posted by munkimus prime on April 21st, 2011 @ 3:28pm CDT

I want it but I'm not sure if I want to pay $120 for it.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212048)
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 21st, 2011 @ 3:53pm CDT

It Is Him wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:
It Is Him wrote:This is approximately the same price as previous Million Publishing exclusives.

Extravagant, but not crazy.

Remind me and some like me which one that was can you?

Ghost Starscream, Electro Mirage, Skids and Screech, etc.

Skids and Screech were $70 each.

Electro Mirage was originally $90.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212050)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 21st, 2011 @ 3:54pm CDT

It Is Him wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:
It Is Him wrote:This is approximately the same price as previous Million Publishing exclusives.

Extravagant, but not crazy.

Remind me and some like me which one that was can you?

Ghost Starscream, Electro Mirage, Skids and Screech, etc.

The thing is, they went for 70-80 each not 120.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212051)
Posted by alexison on April 21st, 2011 @ 3:55pm CDT

Dead Metal wrote:
It Is Him wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:
It Is Him wrote:This is approximately the same price as previous Million Publishing exclusives.

Extravagant, but not crazy.

Remind me and some like me which one that was can you?

Ghost Starscream, Electro Mirage, Skids and Screech, etc.

The thing is, they went for 70-80 each not 120.

They know the demand for this guy will be much higher.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212052)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 21st, 2011 @ 3:56pm CDT

amcgrath929 wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:
It Is Him wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:
It Is Him wrote:This is approximately the same price as previous Million Publishing exclusives.

Extravagant, but not crazy.

Remind me and some like me which one that was can you?

Ghost Starscream, Electro Mirage, Skids and Screech, etc.

The thing is, they went for 70-80 each not 120.

They know the demand for this guy will be much higher.

Yup, just like I said earlier, it's the FP Cliffjumper head dilemma all over again.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212078)
Posted by It Is Him on April 21st, 2011 @ 4:57pm CDT

When those toys came with books, they were about the same price. BBTS: Mirage + book. I'm assuming that Stepper will come with some publication as well.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212079)
Posted by waaaaghlord on April 21st, 2011 @ 4:58pm CDT

Yikes, that's a bit more of a gouge than I was expecting having had ED Ligier and Ghost Starscream from BBTS at 90 a pop. Got my preorder in, but if this does turn out to be with the book and the toy is listed on it's own later at a better price I'll cancel and swap then. Going to be a while before these hit in any case and I should have built up quite a bit to ship together by then. This is probably going to be my 'time to move the loot' figure for this summer.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212092)
Posted by Blackstreak on April 21st, 2011 @ 5:39pm CDT

Oof! I really want this figure but not sure I want to fork out $120 for him. Anyone of the opinion I should do it anyways?

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212103)
Posted by Stormrider on April 21st, 2011 @ 6:07pm CDT

Hahaha.....

Oh, wait $120 is the real price?

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212125)
Posted by Blurrz on April 21st, 2011 @ 6:49pm CDT

EG Optimus Prime was $110 on BBTS. I know it's a Voyager.. but.. times change, and the US Dollar is much weaker than it used to be. I might only be a few cents or so, but still that's quite alot and add inflation + the demand, a price tag of $120 is pretty respectable considering some of the other Tak exclusives we've seen.

However, it's a bit of an outrage for a Deluxe, considering Ani Black Rodimus is $85 and EG Prowl is $100. And I don't exactly think that Nebulon/Nightstick is worth $30 more. Oh well.. you gotta pay to play these days.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212163)
Posted by Kibble on April 21st, 2011 @ 8:01pm CDT

What are the odds this exclusive hits clearance like a few other of the high buck ones have?

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212195)
Posted by alternator77 on April 21st, 2011 @ 8:35pm CDT

Kibble wrote:What are the odds this exclusive hits clearance like a few other of the high buck ones have?

at 120 dollars with a movie line and other 3rd party goodies(causality) id say its possible and likely. i still cant get over 120 dollars for a deluxe thats just 8-}

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212203)
Posted by LiKwid on April 21st, 2011 @ 8:49pm CDT

Yeah I would just commission Frenzy rumble or someone else to do this mold for me..$120? Pffft I'd rather buy socom and mortal kombat

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212217)
Posted by bionic_radical on April 21st, 2011 @ 9:18pm CDT

She's chubby, but I'd hit it. No jimmy hat.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212226)
Posted by Blurrz on April 21st, 2011 @ 9:34pm CDT

Kibble wrote:What are the odds this exclusive hits clearance like a few other of the high buck ones have?

Both of the figures that have had huge prices cuts are Strafe and DS. Stepper is not comparable to Gentei Strafe or Gentei Dark Skyfire. Strafe used the Cyclonus mold, where in many fans just felt that it didn't capture the character.. even though the comic did help, and the figure is freaking sweet with the Gold targetmaster. Dark Skyfire was wicked, but at the same time, many fans didn't feel it was all too good as it was just a reiteration of a character and wasn't required. However, Stepper's character is someone who hasn't had a Classics-verse reiteration and just check out the board support for this figure, it's crazy.

For those worried about the price, keep on mind that...

BBTS wrote:Preorder is without the book for now – we are waiting on final pricing details before finishing up the listings

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212229)
Posted by waaaaghlord on April 21st, 2011 @ 9:36pm CDT

Kibble wrote:What are the odds this exclusive hits clearance like a few other of the high buck ones have?

Entirely possible, but in this case I'd rather know that I've got one coming than wait it out for the sake of 20 or 30 dollars, hell that ain't even a good night's drinking.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212280)
Posted by Anonymous on April 21st, 2011 @ 11:55pm CDT

bionic_radical wrote:She's chubby, but I'd hit it. No jimmy hat.

And they say chivalry is dead...

I was once so naive, but it takes experience to be more sophisticated with raw dawggin selection. Until then, feast your eyes on a real sexy bitch:

She was $67.00 shipping included.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212430)
Posted by It Is Him on April 22nd, 2011 @ 8:50am CDT

Blurrz wrote:For those worried about the price, keep on mind that...
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BBTS wrote:Preorder is without the book for now – we are waiting on final pricing details before finishing up the listings

Oh. That sucks. For $120, you'd think this was the listing with the book.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212459)
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 22nd, 2011 @ 9:24am CDT

germismith wrote:Yeah, he's beautiful, but $120 is genuinely crazy.

I'm genuinely crazy. Word.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212470)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 22nd, 2011 @ 9:42am CDT

Astronopolis wrote:come on hasbro, do us a solid and make an american version? and while youre looking for ways to milk the mold, dead end too? please?

If Hasbro really does decide to make Stepper, Nightstidck/Nebulon will probably be left out since he's gangmolded with U-Cyclonus. Look at BiS Cyclonus, Nightstick has the same shade of purple as Cyclonus on the feet and waist joint.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1212518)
Posted by Nekoman on April 22nd, 2011 @ 11:22am CDT

It's cool, but for $120 (which is reasonable) I'd rather have something else that I don't think Hasbro will make. I'll probably pass unless I find it significantly cheaper.

It'd be neat if TFC made stuff like this easier to get for US folks, maybe have their own production run with a unique box and art.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1220273)
Posted by DJLazer on May 11th, 2011 @ 12:19am CDT

I could just let my rts jazz hold rts cyclonus's nightstick. eASY AS THAT. By the way it's free

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1220286)
Posted by Blurrz on May 11th, 2011 @ 1:05am CDT

lazerwave217 wrote:I could just let my rts jazz hold rts cyclonus's nightstick. eASY AS THAT. By the way it's free

Nice imagination, but that's still RTS Jazz with Nightstick, not Stepper with Nightstick.

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1220289)
Posted by Mkall on May 11th, 2011 @ 1:10am CDT

Blurrz wrote:
lazerwave217 wrote:I could just let my rts jazz hold rts cyclonus's nightstick. eASY AS THAT. By the way it's free

Nice imagination, but that's still RTS Jazz with Nightstick, not Stepper with Nightstick.

Agreed, I'm Jazz got the Bling, then Stepper is the one that SELLS the Bling to jazz.

In retrospect, not as much sense as it made in my head

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1220338)
Posted by Counterpunch on May 11th, 2011 @ 7:09am CDT

Blurrz wrote:
lazerwave217 wrote:I could just let my rts jazz hold rts cyclonus's nightstick. eASY AS THAT. By the way it's free

Nice imagination, but that's still RTS Jazz with Nightstick, not Stepper with Nightstick.

Henkei Strafe...who has no need for a shiny gold targetmaster...

Re: BBTS pre-order for Million Publishing United Stepper (1220694)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 12th, 2011 @ 2:26am CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
lazerwave217 wrote:I could just let my rts jazz hold rts cyclonus's nightstick. eASY AS THAT. By the way it's free

Nice imagination, but that's still RTS Jazz with Nightstick, not Stepper with Nightstick.

Henkei Strafe...who has no need for a shiny gold targetmaster...

Good idea, might make Strafe worth buying now.

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