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Burn wrote:...
making it difficult for people to get GENUINE products.
Burn wrote:
Why would they release genuine high quality figures into a market flooded with cheap poor quality stuff?
Is anyone of the misguided belief that the toy buying public (not just collectors) is going to pay extra for them?
Now of course figures like the Dinobots would be at a price point to compete with these "reissue knock-offs".
But what about Devestator and the other gestalts? You can pick these up for $5 or so. For Hasbro/TakaraTomy to put out gestalts would cost, at best, $50+. Into a market flooded with $5 versions.
bookofjunon wrote:I already ordered mine.
These KO's are no different than Hasbro reissuing the originals. Metroplex is a hard to find MISB figure.
Plus, since Hasbro and Takara are unwilling to give us Mirage, Wheeljack, Sunstreaker, Metroplex, and the Dinobots I say let those who are willing to reissue them reissue them.
I'm not talking about those cheap combiner KO's of Devastator or Superion that obviously are low quality crap. These are figures that once removed from their package, much like official reissues, are nearly impossible to tell they are KO's.
Who cares???
I am glad these companies are reissue these figures. And that's really what they are, reissues, not KO's.
bookofjunon wrote:No offense guys and I don't know what you all are smoking, but I have NEVER and I mean never seen a Metroplex, MISB with all it's pieces go for less than 150 bucks plus shipping.
And no offense to any of you nice american fellows but MOST of the people on ebay are ripping Canadians and non americans off with their shipping fees.
Some of them are even so blantant as to admit they are breaking the rules of ebay. (Stating that the shipping fee covers their packing supplies is one thing, saying it covers their paypal fees or listing fees is against ebay's policies and MOST of them do it.)
So what, this is a KO, why do you all care if someone decides to spend the money for it? Honestly, since you are all so convinced you can buy one EXACTLY the same box and all for 65 bucks go ahead, we're not stopping you.
Predaprince wrote:I am very thankful to have posters like sto_vo_kor_2000 who is so energetic about improving others' understanding and enjoyment of the TF universe
Stormrider wrote:You often add interesting insights to conversations that makes the fledglings think and challenges even the sharpest minds
T-Macksimus wrote:I consider you and editor to be amongst the most "scholarly" in terms of your knowledge, demeanor and general approach
sto_vo_kor_2000 wrote:bookofjunon wrote:No offense guys and I don't know what you all are smoking, but I have NEVER and I mean never seen a Metroplex, MISB with all it's pieces go for less than 150 bucks plus shipping.
And no offense to any of you nice american fellows but MOST of the people on ebay are ripping Canadians and non americans off with their shipping fees.
Some of them are even so blantant as to admit they are breaking the rules of ebay. (Stating that the shipping fee covers their packing supplies is one thing, saying it covers their paypal fees or listing fees is against ebay's policies and MOST of them do it.)
So what, this is a KO, why do you all care if someone decides to spend the money for it? Honestly, since you are all so convinced you can buy one EXACTLY the same box and all for 65 bucks go ahead, we're not stopping you.
I guess you right about ebayer sellers.I've made a few sales to guys in Canada latly and the buyers were a little suprised that I didnt charge them more for shipping.
bookofjunon wrote:So what, this is a KO, why do you all care if someone decides to spend the money for it? Honestly, since you are all so convinced you can buy one EXACTLY the same box and all for 65 bucks go ahead, we're not stopping you.
Counterpunch wrote:bookofjunon wrote:So what, this is a KO, why do you all care if someone decides to spend the money for it? Honestly, since you are all so convinced you can buy one EXACTLY the same box and all for 65 bucks go ahead, we're not stopping you.
Just out of curiosity, how many G1 figures do you own?
What's your experience with buying them? Are you a vintage collector?
I'd like to better understand why you can't at least understand the argument of the opposing viewpoint at this point in the discussion.
bookofjunon wrote:To me the whole if it isn't an original it's crap viewpoint is retarded.
Auto Bot wrote:How about a Masterpiece style Metroplex KO?
Counterpunch wrote:bookofjunon wrote:To me the whole if it isn't an original it's crap viewpoint is retarded.
The fact that you aren't articulating a concession to the opposing viewpoint and instead simply call it retarded tells me that you still aren't making an attempt to understand it.
You can disagree all you want, but before you try to debase the opposing viewpoint, you have to at least know where to aim your gun.
I don't even disagree with you that Reproduction Transformers are a new and important part of the market. There are toys out there that should be reproduced because Has/Tak is either unwilling or unable to do so.
However, (this being the kind of concession I was referring to) any and all reproductions should seperate themselves by trade-stamp and date from original vintage pieces. The vintage market is real and it is valid. Counterfit figures damage the market, collector confidence, and the ability to purchcase goods online in drastic ways.
The only way to counter this effect is by proper trade-stamp and dating of these reproductions.
I hope that was clear. It's hard to type when riding on the short-bus, in my wheelchair, with my safety-helmet on...being retarded and all.
bookofjunon wrote:sto_vo_kor_2000 wrote:bookofjunon wrote:No offense guys and I don't know what you all are smoking, but I have NEVER and I mean never seen a Metroplex, MISB with all it's pieces go for less than 150 bucks plus shipping.
And no offense to any of you nice american fellows but MOST of the people on ebay are ripping Canadians and non americans off with their shipping fees.
Some of them are even so blantant as to admit they are breaking the rules of ebay. (Stating that the shipping fee covers their packing supplies is one thing, saying it covers their paypal fees or listing fees is against ebay's policies and MOST of them do it.)
So what, this is a KO, why do you all care if someone decides to spend the money for it? Honestly, since you are all so convinced you can buy one EXACTLY the same box and all for 65 bucks go ahead, we're not stopping you.
I guess you right about ebayer sellers.I've made a few sales to guys in Canada latly and the buyers were a little suprised that I didnt charge them more for shipping.
I wouldn't doubt it. I was charged 20 dollars to ship 2 comic books, tell me someone isn't being nice there. This was after he listed I have very reasonable shipping fees. Now I simply ask them before I bid, and most are just out to lunch with their costs.
Predaprince wrote:I am very thankful to have posters like sto_vo_kor_2000 who is so energetic about improving others' understanding and enjoyment of the TF universe
Stormrider wrote:You often add interesting insights to conversations that makes the fledglings think and challenges even the sharpest minds
T-Macksimus wrote:I consider you and editor to be amongst the most "scholarly" in terms of your knowledge, demeanor and general approach
bookofjunon wrote:Second, I did listenm to the other viewpoint, it makes no sense. Reproductions and KO's do not diminish the values of the originals in anyway. We are talking about toys here, considering MOST of them are worthless once they've been opened the point is moot.
Third, I don't care if the hardcore fans agree or not, I consider myself a very hardcore fan and I don't care. If it allows someone to get a figure they want, complete with a box who cares. Obviously Hasbro doesn't so why the hell should any of you? That to me is retarded.
Fourth, the fact I called the viewpoint retarded has nothing to do with whether or not I understand it.
I think it's a stupid view, that is MY opinion, no one asked you to agree with it.
Fifth, When Hasbro or Takara decides to care about these, maybe I will too, until then to those who want them, fill yer boots. I'll take the Metroplex until I can find a G1 original for 100 bucks still sealed in its box with no stickers applied.
Dr. Z wrote:Counterpunch wrote:I got mine for $65.
MISB? BS.
Predaprince wrote:I am very thankful to have posters like sto_vo_kor_2000 who is so energetic about improving others' understanding and enjoyment of the TF universe
Stormrider wrote:You often add interesting insights to conversations that makes the fledglings think and challenges even the sharpest minds
T-Macksimus wrote:I consider you and editor to be amongst the most "scholarly" in terms of your knowledge, demeanor and general approach
Burn wrote:Why the big deal over MISB?
You're eventually going to crack that baby open, so why not go MIB? At least then you can see what the quality of the figure is like inside.
And it's not like Metroplex can be viewed inside the box anyway, so if you want a box to display go find a box and forget the figure.
Predaprince wrote:I am very thankful to have posters like sto_vo_kor_2000 who is so energetic about improving others' understanding and enjoyment of the TF universe
Stormrider wrote:You often add interesting insights to conversations that makes the fledglings think and challenges even the sharpest minds
T-Macksimus wrote:I consider you and editor to be amongst the most "scholarly" in terms of your knowledge, demeanor and general approach
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