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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Badassimus Prime » Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:54 pm

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I never had any intention of picking this guy up but it's a shame that there are QC issues with this toy to begin with. Considering the price this guy is going for, I honestly believe that the QC should've been top-notch. Either way, I hope this is just a minor batch problem and not with the entire production.

As far as BBTS goes, I will have to agree that orders do take a while to process and ship from time to time. In a sense, I've grown to expect it and in some instances have let it slide since they have offered nothing short of excellent service in the past. They are basically my online go-to guys for my action figure needs. I will say that the only thing bothering me about them as of late is their suppliers.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Seibertron » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:17 pm

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And now there's a report (unconfirmed yet) that one only has the Rodimus Prime face, no Hot Rod face ...

gonzo23 @ TFW2005.com wrote:My MP Roddy only has the Rodimus face, no Hot Rod for me


http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... -2672.html

Man, this release keeps getting better and better. [sarcasm]Can't wait to see mine on Monday[/sarcasm]
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby LiKwid » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:53 pm

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For $200 clams that damn thing had better hop out of the box, dance a jig and fetch me a grilled cheese sammich..


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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Lapse Of Reason » Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:31 pm

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Counterpunch wrote:
Lapse Of Reason wrote:BBTS has always been relatively quick for me. Maybe I'm just a bit more patient. Even so, I've rarely had a shipment processing for more than two days.


I canceled around $120 in pre-orders. I don't know how else to make my voice heard on the matter. BBTS is still my #1 online retailer, but something needs to be adjusted with this processing/warehousing/shipping delay.


Considering that there was a major blizzard that hit the country this week that affected the area between BBTS and you, this seems a little rash.

Counterpunch wrote:I don't know how else to make my voice heard on the matter.


Have you tried contacting Joel directly to ask what's going on?


UPS should have delivered Friday, but due to weather it won't be here until Monday (I hope). UPS blamed the weather but I think the driver was too lazy to walk down our long driveway with some snow and ice on the ground. Oh well, not the fault of BBTS. Still disappointed that I have to wait until next week to be disappointed by MP Rodimus.

Seems like Toy Arena is becoming a major player with getting new releases first.

I'm still loyal to BBTS as long as they keep up their outstanding customer service. Good service trumps pricing and delivery time.

I agreee with Seibertron... a call to Joel might be in order. I suspect that BBTS is trying their best to get shipments out fast but I'm sure it is a huge job.

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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby chuckdawg1999 » Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:46 pm

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Not sure it's been mentioned but don't expect Hasbro to fix anything that doesn't involve child safety. As it is I can't see how they can release it with all these design flaws as I don't see it passing a drop test.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Stormrider » Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:25 pm

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Seibertron wrote:And now there's a report (unconfirmed yet) that one only has the Rodimus Prime face, no Hot Rod face ...

gonzo23 @ TFW2005.com wrote:My MP Roddy only has the Rodimus face, no Hot Rod for me


http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... -2672.html

Man, this release keeps getting better and better. [sarcasm]Can't wait to see mine on Monday[/sarcasm]


I am very disappointed to hear about these problems for a figure that costs so much. I remember reading that part of the reason why Takara is moving their manufacturing plants to Thailand is because of QC issues they've been having in China.

On a diffent note - has anyone received the soundbase that Rodimus stands on? I believe it is supposed to name the next MP figure.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby chuckdawg1999 » Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:41 pm

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Stormrider wrote:
Seibertron wrote:And now there's a report (unconfirmed yet) that one only has the Rodimus Prime face, no Hot Rod face ...

gonzo23 @ TFW2005.com wrote:My MP Roddy only has the Rodimus face, no Hot Rod for me


http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... -2672.html

Man, this release keeps getting better and better. [sarcasm]Can't wait to see mine on Monday[/sarcasm]


I am very disappointed to hear about these problems for a figure that costs so much. I remember reading that part of the reason why Takara is moving their manufacturing plants to Thailand is because of QC issues they've been having in China.

On a diffent note - has anyone received the soundbase that Rodimus stands on? I believe it is supposed to name the next MP figure.


I was under the impression it was coming with the final Masterpiece Prime.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby LOST Cybertronian » Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:04 pm

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chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Stormrider wrote:On a diffent note - has anyone received the soundbase that Rodimus stands on? I believe it is supposed to name the next MP figure.


I was under the impression it was coming with the final Masterpiece Prime.


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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Jelze Bunnycat » Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:10 pm

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chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Stormrider wrote:On a diffent note - has anyone received the soundbase that Rodimus stands on? I believe it is supposed to name the next MP figure.


I was under the impression it was coming with the final Masterpiece Prime.


That is correct


I thought it was a mail-in prize for the 2010 campaign. Collect 10 points by buying campaign product and you're done.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby chuckdawg1999 » Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:16 pm

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JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Stormrider wrote:On a diffent note - has anyone received the soundbase that Rodimus stands on? I believe it is supposed to name the next MP figure.


I was under the impression it was coming with the final Masterpiece Prime.


That is correct


I thought it was a mail-in prize for the 2010 campaign. Collect 10 points by buying campaign product and you're done.


I think it's both. I think they realized that not everyone who wanted the stand was going to buy 10 points worth of TF's.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby LOST Cybertronian » Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:50 pm

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chuckdawg1999 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Stormrider wrote:On a diffent note - has anyone received the soundbase that Rodimus stands on? I believe it is supposed to name the next MP figure.


I was under the impression it was coming with the final Masterpiece Prime.


That is correct


I thought it was a mail-in prize for the 2010 campaign. Collect 10 points by buying campaign product and you're done.


I think it's both. I think they realized that not everyone who wanted the stand was going to buy 10 points worth of TF's.


At least BBTS thinks that Final Convoy comes with the stand.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11212&mode=retail&picture=out
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Counterpunch » Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:29 pm

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I got mine today. Nothing blatantly wrong with him. All parts are there in the right places. Nothing flying off, no panels flopping around. He does have one slight nick in his paint on the spoiler, but that's about it.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby chuckdawg1999 » Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:34 pm

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I transformed mine last night and even though it wasn't pretty, and those damn shin panels didn't peg in right, he looks good.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Autobot032 » Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:21 pm

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Counterpunch wrote:I got mine today. Nothing blatantly wrong with him. All parts are there in the right places. Nothing flying off, no panels flopping around. He does have one slight nick in his paint on the spoiler, but that's about it.


Mine finally went to the warehouse, though some of that's my doing, but it hasn't shipped yet. How long did your's sit idle before it got shipped?
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Lapse Of Reason » Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:36 pm

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Short review:

Mine is not as bad as some video reviews make it to be.

Pros:

Great looking robot and alt mode. Articulation is good. Impressive trailer size. I like the movie accurate color.

Cons:

The chest and backpack are floppy and come undone easily when handling the figure. They will stay put if you leave it alone. Posing the figure can be frustrating, but it can be done.

Leg panels are fine.

Cannot hold his gun very well. Almost not at all. Worse than MP-Convoy when it comes to that.



MP-Rodimus is a very good figure but has flaws as well as the good. It is not a complete waste of money, but I just expected more. I think we all did.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby WeatherManNX01 » Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:47 pm

I hate to spend more money than I already have, but I'm starting to consider getting the Hasbro version when it comes out. That is, pending video reviews to see if some of these problems have been corrected. If they have been, then I just might have to splurge on a second Roddy. I'm not one for having multiple instances of the same character (such as displaying both Hot Rod and Rodimus, as they can't physically exist at the same time), but if the quality of Takara is truly that shoddy, I just might have to do it. (I could just not get the Takara version, but a. it's already bought and paid for in my PoL and b. I really want that trailer!)
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Autobot032 » Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:19 pm

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WeatherManNX01 wrote:I hate to spend more money than I already have, but I'm starting to consider getting the Hasbro version when it comes out. That is, pending video reviews to see if some of these problems have been corrected. If they have been, then I just might have to splurge on a second Roddy. I'm not one for having multiple instances of the same character (such as displaying both Hot Rod and Rodimus, as they can't physically exist at the same time), but if the quality of Takara is truly that shoddy, I just might have to do it. (I could just not get the Takara version, but a. it's already bought and paid for in my PoL and b. I really want that trailer!)


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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Counterpunch » Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:56 am

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I got mine today...and...

NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER.

No defects, no warped parts, no double hands, no missing face, no floppy chest, no floppy back, no paint scuffing.

The transformation is difficult and requires a LOT of care. It has steps that you don't see and the feet are the biggest problem due to their stiffness.

I even crammed him into the Rodimus Prime alt mode and pulled it back out with force.

No scuffing, no paint scratches, all is well on the western front.

I can see how a lot of people who think they are careful with their toys will end up breaking parts on this. It IS tricky and there are things you have to learn and/or realign as you do the transformation. I think a lot of the negativity on this soured my experience unjustly. So, take that for what you will. The toy, er, collectible is fun. Waiting for the US release is going to get you an incomplete Rodimus.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Specialton Prime » Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:13 am

I received mine last night after it being stuck in Chicago for three days. I can say that aside from a few almost microscopic scratches on the spoiler when taking Rodimus out of alt mode (which I can totally live with), I didn't have any of the mentioned problems that I've been reading about. The only frustrating thing is putting him in Hot Rod alt mode, I can't quite get everything lined up properly, particularly the arms. But all four wheels touch the ground and nothing drags on the floor under the wheels. The legs were a bit frustrating to get into place, but I'm not worried about it because I have him displayed in robot mode anyways. I have to say that out of the three MP's that I own (Starscream, Megs, and now Rodimus) this is easily my favorite.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Autobot032 » Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:53 am

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Counterpunch wrote:The blizzard did not effect the fact that it was the 5th day (4 if you take out Sunday) after I pressed "ship" that the package was provided to UPS.

I've contacted BBTS on this kind of stuff before as stated above.

(and $120 is a drop compared to my spending over all there)

But all in all, I don't think I should have to go out of my way on this. They should be upfront about delays if they are going to have them.


Looks like I'm in the same boat as you. I haven't canceled any preorders, but I'm angry. I was polite, I was even soft in tone, but they dodged my question every which way. I'm thoroughly unimpressed by that.

I said I had a legitimate concern (and it's true), that I had heard that UPS has been delaying and rescheduling shipments, and I asked if I'd be affected by it, and I mentioned that my order's been sitting in the Warehouse for days now, waiting to ship.

I got an email that basically said "Sorry, I don't know, but you can contact UPS and ask them about it. Hoowever, our pickups have not been affected, our shipments are still going out as usual."

And I replied, kindly I might add, and said "I can't do that until my order ships and I receive a tracking number. Without it, UPS can't help me."

One last email from them said "Oh, I meant you could call them and see if your area is affected."

I decided to drop it there and wait for them to make a move. She evaded the question of when my item would ship, and made sure not to go back to that part of the email.

I'm understandably pissed. I'm not being a petulant child, I'm not being rude, I even waited a week before hitting the "SHIP MY LOOT NOW!" button, thus giving them time to catch up on preorders. My order should've shipped yesterday, and it should ship today, but I won't be surprised if it doesn't. I'll be pissed, but not surprised.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Counterpunch » Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:08 am

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Autobot032 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:The blizzard did not effect the fact that it was the 5th day (4 if you take out Sunday) after I pressed "ship" that the package was provided to UPS.

I've contacted BBTS on this kind of stuff before as stated above.

(and $120 is a drop compared to my spending over all there)

But all in all, I don't think I should have to go out of my way on this. They should be upfront about delays if they are going to have them.


Looks like I'm in the same boat as you. I haven't canceled any preorders, but I'm angry. I was polite, I was even soft in tone, but they dodged my question every which way. I'm thoroughly unimpressed by that.

I said I had a legitimate concern (and it's true), that I had heard that UPS has been delaying and rescheduling shipments, and I asked if I'd be affected by it, and I mentioned that my order's been sitting in the Warehouse for days now, waiting to ship.

I got an email that basically said "Sorry, I don't know, but you can contact UPS and ask them about it. Hoowever, our pickups have not been affected, our shipments are still going out as usual."

And I replied, kindly I might add, and said "I can't do that until my order ships and I receive a tracking number. Without it, UPS can't help me."

One last email from them said "Oh, I meant you could call them and see if your area is affected."

I decided to drop it there and wait for them to make a move. She evaded the question of when my item would ship, and made sure not to go back to that part of the email.

I'm understandably pissed. I'm not being a petulant child, I'm not being rude, I even waited a week before hitting the "SHIP MY LOOT NOW!" button, thus giving them time to catch up on preorders. My order should've shipped yesterday, and it should ship today, but I won't be surprised if it doesn't. I'll be pissed, but not surprised.


I have a similar situation happening now (again). I requested shipment on Friday and it's still in the warehouse.

I'm taking this to mean that the new norm for orders leaving their hands is approximately 5 days.

Setting everything else aside, 5 days plus shipping time is kind of a lot.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby Autobot032 » Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:19 am

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Counterpunch wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:The blizzard did not effect the fact that it was the 5th day (4 if you take out Sunday) after I pressed "ship" that the package was provided to UPS.

I've contacted BBTS on this kind of stuff before as stated above.

(and $120 is a drop compared to my spending over all there)

But all in all, I don't think I should have to go out of my way on this. They should be upfront about delays if they are going to have them.


Looks like I'm in the same boat as you. I haven't canceled any preorders, but I'm angry. I was polite, I was even soft in tone, but they dodged my question every which way. I'm thoroughly unimpressed by that.

I said I had a legitimate concern (and it's true), that I had heard that UPS has been delaying and rescheduling shipments, and I asked if I'd be affected by it, and I mentioned that my order's been sitting in the Warehouse for days now, waiting to ship.

I got an email that basically said "Sorry, I don't know, but you can contact UPS and ask them about it. Hoowever, our pickups have not been affected, our shipments are still going out as usual."

And I replied, kindly I might add, and said "I can't do that until my order ships and I receive a tracking number. Without it, UPS can't help me."

One last email from them said "Oh, I meant you could call them and see if your area is affected."

I decided to drop it there and wait for them to make a move. She evaded the question of when my item would ship, and made sure not to go back to that part of the email.

I'm understandably pissed. I'm not being a petulant child, I'm not being rude, I even waited a week before hitting the "SHIP MY LOOT NOW!" button, thus giving them time to catch up on preorders. My order should've shipped yesterday, and it should ship today, but I won't be surprised if it doesn't. I'll be pissed, but not surprised.


I have a similar situation happening now (again). I requested shipment on Friday and it's still in the warehouse.

I'm taking this to mean that the new norm for orders leaving their hands is approximately 5 days.

Setting everything else aside, 5 days plus shipping time is kind of a lot.


Agreed. There's no reason for a domestic company to take this much time to process orders and ship items out. Now, if they were upfront about it, such as Digital-Toys is, I'd still be unhappy but I'd know ahead of time that I have no right to bitch about my situation.

ToyArena says 2-3 days, and they mean it.

BBTS, somewhere on their site, I believe says 2 days, and that's clearly not enough time for them to get their orders out, or something.

Don't get me wrong, I love BBTS, they've never done me wrong, but this is really grinding my gears.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby El Duque » Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:36 am

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I hit ship last night on my latest order which includes MP-09. As of this morning it's sitting in the warehouse of despair. Maybe it will ship by Friday.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby chuckdawg1999 » Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:38 am

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Counterpunch wrote:I got mine today...and...

NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER.

No defects, no warped parts, no double hands, no missing face, no floppy chest, no floppy back, no paint scuffing.

The transformation is difficult and requires a LOT of care. It has steps that you don't see and the feet are the biggest problem due to their stiffness.

I even crammed him into the Rodimus Prime alt mode and pulled it back out with force.

No scuffing, no paint scratches, all is well on the western front.

I can see how a lot of people who think they are careful with their toys will end up breaking parts on this. It IS tricky and there are things you have to learn and/or realign as you do the transformation. I think a lot of the negativity on this soured my experience unjustly. So, take that for what you will. The toy, er, collectible is fun. Waiting for the US release is going to get you an incomplete Rodimus.


The feet were a problem for me too. Even after applying an amount of force that would make one faint I couldn't get them to click further. I honestly think that screwed up my ability to peg the panels in right.
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Re: Disapointment with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy

Postby chuckdawg1999 » Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:42 am

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Autobot032 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Autobot032 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:The blizzard did not effect the fact that it was the 5th day (4 if you take out Sunday) after I pressed "ship" that the package was provided to UPS.

I've contacted BBTS on this kind of stuff before as stated above.

(and $120 is a drop compared to my spending over all there)

But all in all, I don't think I should have to go out of my way on this. They should be upfront about delays if they are going to have them.


Looks like I'm in the same boat as you. I haven't canceled any preorders, but I'm angry. I was polite, I was even soft in tone, but they dodged my question every which way. I'm thoroughly unimpressed by that.

I said I had a legitimate concern (and it's true), that I had heard that UPS has been delaying and rescheduling shipments, and I asked if I'd be affected by it, and I mentioned that my order's been sitting in the Warehouse for days now, waiting to ship.

I got an email that basically said "Sorry, I don't know, but you can contact UPS and ask them about it. Hoowever, our pickups have not been affected, our shipments are still going out as usual."

And I replied, kindly I might add, and said "I can't do that until my order ships and I receive a tracking number. Without it, UPS can't help me."

One last email from them said "Oh, I meant you could call them and see if your area is affected."

I decided to drop it there and wait for them to make a move. She evaded the question of when my item would ship, and made sure not to go back to that part of the email.

I'm understandably pissed. I'm not being a petulant child, I'm not being rude, I even waited a week before hitting the "SHIP MY LOOT NOW!" button, thus giving them time to catch up on preorders. My order should've shipped yesterday, and it should ship today, but I won't be surprised if it doesn't. I'll be pissed, but not surprised.


I have a similar situation happening now (again). I requested shipment on Friday and it's still in the warehouse.

I'm taking this to mean that the new norm for orders leaving their hands is approximately 5 days.

Setting everything else aside, 5 days plus shipping time is kind of a lot.


Agreed. There's no reason for a domestic company to take this much time to process orders and ship items out. Now, if they were upfront about it, such as Digital-Toys is, I'd still be unhappy but I'd know ahead of time that I have no right to bitch about my situation.

ToyArena says 2-3 days, and they mean it.

BBTS, somewhere on their site, I believe says 2 days, and that's clearly not enough time for them to get their orders out, or something.

Don't get me wrong, I love BBTS, they've never done me wrong, but this is really grinding my gears.


I hate to say this but I hit ship on Friday or Saturday and got the ship notice today. I usually never have to wait longer than that for a ship notice.
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