The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1014 · by **First Gen** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:45 am

Geekee1 wrote:
First Gen wrote:But I cant even find a regular Encore Ratchet for half that price.

You aren't looking very hard.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Suuuuwweeet. Wow, I never figured BBTS to actually have something reasonably priced. I dont really ever look at their website cause of this.

by **DREWCIFER** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:49 am

First Gen wrote:
Geekee1 wrote:
First Gen wrote:But I cant even find a regular Encore Ratchet for half that price.

You aren't looking very hard.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Suuuuwweeet. Wow, I never figured BBTS to actually have something reasonably priced. I dont really ever look at their website cause of this.

BBTS Pre-Orders are normly, great. I always use them as a first reference, then shop elsewhere, but the pre-orders almost always rock!

:DEVIL:

by **Dr. Z** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:19 pm

For $150 I could get a MP Prime, but I already have one. So I'm going to get this Ratchet instead.

News Credits: 17 · by **JTKranix** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:11 pm

Counterpunch wrote:That's a very reasonable price considering the difficulty involved.

I thought the same thing when I pre-ordered it earlier.

by **Dr. Z** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:18 pm

Moonbug wrote:BBTS needs to change their supplier, I'm getting the book and two figures for that price.

Isn't it one figure per book? Anyway, BBTS is not dealing with only 1 figure, so you can't compare.

News Credits: 4 · by **Briggs** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 2:24 pm

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFT

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News Credits: 5 · by **decepticonjon** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:23 pm

it looks like pea green baby **** all over a crappy mold.
to the dumpster!

by **-Barricade-** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:06 pm

Wheres his head? lol

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:07 pm

JBrock wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Liege Evilmus wrote:Of actual intrest, they restocked the Golden Disk set and Unicron stand with a note that this'll most likely be the last time they can get them.

The Golden Disk set is real nice, I ordered one a while back but it was to nice to open, so I'm happy that I got a chance to get a second one for actual use.

The first one is in a display case, and one day I swear I'll make it to some conventions and get it taged up by some Beast Wars staffers.

Does that Unicron stand actually hold up?

Yes.

But it's good advice to follow the directions and leave a figure as heavy as Unicron close to a wall for support, the stand is very vibration sensative.

I have TidalWave on one as well, and with a lighter figure like him, there is no problem.

I recomend it though, Unicron looks so much better hovering!

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:09 pm

skywarp-2 wrote:
Liege Evilmus wrote:Of actual intrest, they restocked the Golden Disk set and Unicron stand with a note that this'll most likely be the last time they can get them.

The Golden Disk set is real nice, I ordered one a while back but it was to nice to open, so I'm happy that I got a chance to get a second one for actual use.

The first one is in a display case, and one day I swear I'll make it to some conventions and get it taged up by some Beast Wars staffers.

liege, your a funny guy.. I love hanging witcha man...

I'm gonna buy me some old glory insurance!!!

You all should, before it's to late, and again, warn your loved ones!

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:14 pm

First Gen wrote:
Geekee1 wrote:
First Gen wrote:But I cant even find a regular Encore Ratchet for half that price.

You aren't looking very hard.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Suuuuwweeet. Wow, I never figured BBTS to actually have something reasonably priced. I dont really ever look at their website cause of this.

Or you can get it here for around the same price or a little cheaper.

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:13 pm

Durrr, me no pay that price!

News Credits: 650 · by **ScottyP** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:16 pm

I dropped a preorder for this and e-hobby Ironhide. I'll try to get 'em cheaper, but at least this way I know I'll get one. I don't wanna see the secondhand prices of these a year from now.

News Credits: 3 · by **Hyper-Chicken** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:33 pm

IS there a direct link to where to get the book in Japan? My sister in law is in Japan and gets care packages from her family pretty frequently. So I would like to just cut out the middle man and order it directly

News Credits: 1 · by **No Death for Prowl** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:22 pm

Well, I have nothing to add with what has already been stated about what a waste of money this figure would be, but I would like to say that I wish BBTS(who I have enjoyed doing business with on numerous occassions) would spend more time and resources scouring the market for some Energon and Cybertron figures instead of this.

by **trent hughes** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:46 am

For all the Japanese book hoopla, this is a bargain compared to their MP Starscream middleman price hikes.

News Credits: 553 · by **Professor Smooth** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:55 am

I picked up the book yesterday. Awesome book, btw. It looks like you can order 2 figures per book at a cost of 10,000 yen (around 93 USD). Considering the trouble involved with ordering them as well as shipping a few dozen of them overseas, 150 USD, while not cheap, really is as low as they could sell these for while still seeing a profit.

The book is available through amazon.co.jp, for anyone who's interested.

by **Toyotus Superion** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:20 am

Im sure theres many lonely collectors willing to put down that much for a crappy toy in crappy colors. Is this the next thing? G1 molds in movie color schemes?

News Credits: 1 · by **Bonecrusher27** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 3:07 am

Toyotus Superion wrote:Is this the next thing? G1 molds in movie color schemes?

Chuckle... I was thinking exactly the same thing. First they try to make more money by repainting movie toys in G1 schemes, and just when you thought that was all... Nope! From their bags of tricks this one is pulled out... paint G1 toys in movie colours! :shock:

by **Bonger** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:27 am

Dr. Z wrote:For $150 I could get a MP Prime, but I already have one. So I'm going to get this Ratchet instead.

Ditto, though I felt around the 110 mark would have been more reasonable. I'll pre-order and then see if he is any cheaper on Ebay eventually.

News Credits: 1 · by **Agent 007** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:37 pm

Wow lol amazing what they try to pass of these days :shock:

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:21 pm

Toyotus Superion wrote:Im sure theres many lonely collectors willing to put down that much for a crappy toy in crappy colors.

You sir, are a hater.

I should buy 5 of these out of spite and lord them over the people who will want them in a year.

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:32 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
Toyotus Superion wrote:Im sure theres many lonely collectors willing to put down that much for a crappy toy in crappy colors.

You sir, are a hater.

I should buy 5 of these out of spite and lord them over the people who will want them in a year.

Counterpunch, I would do the same thing but unfortunately I don’t have $750 to spend :-(