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News Credits: 241 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 1:53 pm

UltraPrimal wrote:And what's with the logo on the side? Looks like one of the guys from Metalocalypse.

For the rather hateful uninitiated:

Cold Slither

News Credits: 8 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:08 pm

not sure if this mold was the right choice, i see why they picked it but it just doesnt look right

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Cybershark wrote:Cybershark wrote: Im talking at least get a few polls out on the major Transformer sites with some choices of molds etc. Its not that difficult to at least try that.

Actually, at the end of every convention, they give attendees a sheet for them to write mold/character suggestions. So this is already done.

Cybershark wrote:Cybershark wrote: No it is NOT a bit much. They know about the show, the show generates money. Molds can be made for a lot less cheaper these days especially coming from Hasbro. Hasbro makes BANK!! Of course they will "claim" that it would be too expensive BUT they can use the mold at a later time in there own lines as well. Its nowhere near out of the realm of possibility. Also Look at 3rd parties, KO companies etc. That wont fly with me Ive been collecting since the 80's and have been around the block collecting and selling toys for years.

Hasbro doesn't back the show. FunPub handles all costs and Hasbro attends as guests. The only way Hasbro affects the figures is by saying which molds are available. I'm surprised that you think that engineering, designing, casting and finishing a mold is inexpensive and affordable to FunPub. Bottom line: it is not. The club charges high double-digits for its "Club Exclusive" figures which usually only feature a new head mold. But you seem set in your opinion of reality so I don't really think I could persuade you.

Qybershark wrote:Cybershark wrote: Im not saying to blame them at all. In fact the sets, if purchased roughly 2 weeks after the Con NOT BEFORE OR AFTER can mostly be bought for close to Con prices. I know because I have done it EVERY single Con. Too early you pay high prices, too late you pay high prices because they become scarce. Its about timing. The point is that even at the Con, the toys are seriously OVERPRICED.

What is and isn't opverpriced varies depending on who you talk to. IMO are they overpriced at the con? Not really. Are they overpriced on ebay? Usually yeah. If you can't afford it though, don't buy it.

ps; dunno how to RE-Quote on here. I dont post often. So I ghetto re-quoted, sorry,lol

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News Credits: 767 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:35 pm

Wow, that looks pathetic, at least cast the head in blue plastic and paint the mouthplate silver. Jesus.

News Credits: 32 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:54 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
UltraPrimal wrote:And what's with the logo on the side? Looks like one of the guys from Metalocalypse.

For the rather hateful uninitiated:

Cold Slither

Ah, well that's kinda cool.

Still doesn't make up for the crappy head mold or the "you have to BUY the headband" bullshit. Honestly, if this was any other company, they'd get sued for false advertizing if they tried to pull that. It's like if you bought a car and the dealership was like, "Oh you wanted windows in your car? Ah, well, that's extra. Tires? That's extra too. Engine? Yep, that's extra too! What does the car come with? See here you get this nice box with a blank key in it. But if you want the key cut, that's extra." Welcome to the FunPub methodology of gouging your fans with minimal effort.

Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:54 pm

I like it more than I thought it would. The head looks a bit doofy, especially when compared to character art. It's not the best Botcon figure, but it's the best looking one so far this year. I have SG Ravage, so I feel almost obligated to get SG Soundwave.

Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:00 pm

Eh, feel iffy about the head. Still can't wait to get the set!

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:09 pm

UltraPrimal wrote:Still doesn't make up for the crappy head mold or the "you have to BUY the headband" bullshit. Honestly, if this was any other company, they'd get sued for false advertizing if they tried to pull that. It's like if you bought a car and the dealership was like, "Oh you wanted windows in your car? Ah, well, that's extra. Tires? That's extra too. Engine? Yep, that's extra too! What does the car come with? See here you get this nice box with a blank key in it. But if you want the key cut, that's extra." Welcome to the FunPub methodology of gouging your fans with minimal effort.

I don't think that is an apt analogy. It seems like a lot of people thought the head band was stupid, so why up the production cost and make everyone get one......let those that want it pay the little extra to get it. I doubt it will cost much. It is not the equivalent of a car without an engine.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:13 pm

Cybershark wrote: That wont fly with me Ive been collecting since the 80's and have been around the block collecting and selling toys for years.

I think a lot of us on this site have been around the block in a similar fashion and have been collecting since the 80s. Or earlier if you count Diaclone.

News Credits: 104 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:20 pm

BeastProwl wrote:Big face, no headband. I'm sorry, but GAY.

Come on, I thought you were above comments like this..
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No racial slurs, religious discrimination, sexism, homophobic remarks, etc. Seibertron.com is open and welcoming to everyone, and we plan on keeping it that way.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:22 pm

I'm glad about the stupid headband. Someone posted earlier and said "gay" without it. Yeah ok even gayER with the damn thing. All in all not too bad based on what they have revealed to us so far. It's at least a way better TF than that POS they tried to dump on us as Overlord...'nuff said! :VEHI:

News Credits: 32 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:25 pm

F Prime wrote:
UltraPrimal wrote:Still doesn't make up for the crappy head mold or the "you have to BUY the headband" bullshit. Honestly, if this was any other company, they'd get sued for false advertizing if they tried to pull that. It's like if you bought a car and the dealership was like, "Oh you wanted windows in your car? Ah, well, that's extra. Tires? That's extra too. Engine? Yep, that's extra too! What does the car come with? See here you get this nice box with a blank key in it. But if you want the key cut, that's extra." Welcome to the FunPub methodology of gouging your fans with minimal effort.

I don't think that is an apt analogy. It seems like a lot of people thought the head band was stupid, so why up the production cost and make everyone get one......let those that want it pay the little extra to get it. I doubt it will cost much. It is not the equivalent of a car without an engine.

My point is they shouldn't make you PAY extra for teeny tiny little headband. The box set already costs $340, making it the most expensive BotCon box set to date. How much could that headband cost? Even as an add-on? $1? Why not just throw that in the box set at no charge? Put it with the instructions and tech specs and OTHER accessories. It was a good idea to make the headband a separate piece. It was a bad PR move for FunPub to make their customers have to PAY extra for it. Now what's going to happen with this figure on the secondary market? Is Soundwave, not to mention the whole box set, going to be more valuable with the add-on headband? Or are the people who bought the headband to go with Soundwave going to loose money when they try and sell him off online?

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:25 pm

To be honest I find myself wondering if iGear couldn't pull off something more solid with their Ironhide/Ratchet mold, but that's wishful thinking on my end.

Meh, I'll be sticking with Music Label Soundwave on my end too it seems.

News Credits: 1235 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:28 pm

A little more info about the headband. This is from BotCon's twitter. It is not fabric, it is molded. It is made in America. Apparently it was more cost effective to have this molded in America and sold seperately than to have it molded in China and included in the boxset.

News Credits: 4 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:32 pm

thanks Cyber Bishop for attempting to remind people of the rules, particularly when there are so many more effective words that could be used to voice one's displeasure at this poorly realized idea of a toy.

I do like the Cold Slither reference though.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:37 pm

LOST Cybertronian wrote:A little more info about the headband. This is from BotCon's twitter. It is not fabric, it is molded. It is made in America. Apparently it was more cost effective to have this molded in America and sold seperately than to have it molded in China and included in the boxset.

Thanks for that info. I am glad they went this route myself. Any word on cost?

Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:37 pm

Looks like an extremely cheap knock-off.

Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:38 pm

Why does it look like his...uh, "enemy scrotum" is sticking out?...

Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:45 pm

wow. Soundwave really let himself go...

Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:45 pm

the rock n roll guy on the side door looks like 1980's g.i joe zartan.

as others pointed out the colors look like the white versin of music label soundwave.

personally,I don't like this botcon recolored character. it's ugly colored & because i also dis-like soundwave toys that don't turn into radio type devices.

News Credits: 6 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:48 pm

Cyber Bishop wrote:
BeastProwl wrote:Big face, no headband. I'm sorry, but GAY.

Come on, I thought you were above comments like this..
general-rules-for-seibertron-com-s-forums-t14626.php

3. No hate speech.
No racial slurs, religious discrimination, sexism, homophobic remarks, etc. Seibertron.com is open and welcoming to everyone, and we plan on keeping it that way.

Sorry, I went back and edited it. I'm not homophobic btw, It was just what sprang to mind.
again, sorry.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:48 pm

Why does it look like his...uh, "enemy scrotum" is sticking out?...

It's probably a reference to Titanium Soundwave's massive... storage. Though since SG Soundwave shares a mold with 'bot who likes his guns big and a party doctor; maybe minivan/suv characters have a lot of need for junk storage?

News Credits: 33 · Tue Jan 03, 2012 4:05 pm

The robot mode looks a bit cheap

what i would have liked to have seen is his mouth guard painted to break it up from the rest of the body,

New hands half gripped to hold 2 weopons,

weopons i would have liked him to have his blaster,shoulder cannon and a sword( with that head band he looks like he needs a sword).

Thats why soundwave is a bad guy he supposed to look badass he looks more like a hippy ultra magnus rip off.

But i do think the van looks much better than the Ratchet and ironhide deco.