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by **NOS** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:10 am

Never meant to imply 3rds were saintly nor do I intend to say you aren't entitled to opinions. I simply feel posts complaining about how long a person waits for a product they wouldn't likely get anywhere other than through a 3rd party to be immature. Even more so when the waiting is usually due to improving the figure.

You want your Predaking now? Go sink your cash into UniqueToys version... You want a quality Predaking? Exercise some patience and save up while you wait for MMC/TFC to do their thing.

News Credits: 14 · by **robotmel** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:44 am

This thread was started back in 2012! :lol:

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:26 pm

NOS wrote:Never meant to imply 3rds were saintly nor do I intend to say you aren't entitled to opinions. I simply feel posts complaining about how long a person waits for a product they wouldn't likely get anywhere other than through a 3rd party to be immature. Even more so when the waiting is usually due to improving the figure.

You want your Predaking now? Go sink your cash into UniqueToys version... You want a quality Predaking? Exercise some patience and save up while you wait for MMC/TFC to do their thing.

I think your missing the point man or reading the posts with malicious intent that isn't there. No one is saying that it isn't worth the wait with MMC or we must have the product now. We are just simply stating that MMC has a pattern of delaying products multiple times. I think it would be beneficial to them to just wait a little longer before putting up preorders initially so that a scheduled release date isn't put up and changes 3 to 4 times.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:32 pm

Better be safe than sorry, right? Don't think any of us here want to dish out $50 for 'upgrades' like the way TFC does it

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:45 pm

robotmel wrote:This thread was started back in 2012!

We sometimes find out about the offerings of 3p stuff, long, long, long before we do from a regular source like Hasbro or Takara.

A lot of times they will do it to judge the interest in the project before they spring for tooling, or to gauge the reception to specific designs. MMC's Divebomb got a massive overhaul after it was first shown if you recall.

HasTak have pretty long design lead times as well, but we usually don't have any idea about the start of the projects.

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:45 pm

I was only messing

I agree that MMC handle delays better than most. As long as I am kept informed I don't mind delays too much. They seem to have valid reasons so it's all good. The companies that go quiet and pretend you don't exist after you have pre-ordered are the ones who annoy me :HEADHURTS:

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:49 pm

I was only messing

I agree that MMC handle delays better than most. As long as I am kept informed I don't mind delays too much. They seem to have valid reasons so it's all good. The companies that go quiet and pretend you don't exist after you have pre-ordered are the ones who annoy me :HEADHURTS:

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:50 pm

I was only messing

I agree that MMC handle delays better than most. As long as I am kept informed I don't mind delays too much. They seem to have valid reasons so it's all good. The companies that go quiet and pretend you don't exist after you have pre-ordered are the ones who annoy me :HEADHURTS:

by **NOS** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:50 pm

Doctor McGrath wrote:I think your missing the point man or reading the posts with malicious intent that isn't there. No one is saying that it isn't worth the wait with MMC or we must have the product now. We are just simply stating that MMC has a pattern of delaying products multiple times. I think it would be beneficial to them to just wait a little longer before putting up preorders initially so that a scheduled release date isn't put up and changes 3 to 4 times.

Well, if that is the case and I'm misreading the tone of the posts than I wholeheartedly apologize. In the spirit of trying to remain neutral while illustrating a point... I'll take back what I said and replace it with this simple statement...

Give it a try. I'm willing to bet what 3rds do isn't as easy as it looks.

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:53 pm

Gah! Stupid kindle fire. Sorry for the triple post 8-}

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:57 pm

NOS wrote:
Doctor McGrath wrote:I think your missing the point man or reading the posts with malicious intent that isn't there. No one is saying that it isn't worth the wait with MMC or we must have the product now. We are just simply stating that MMC has a pattern of delaying products multiple times. I think it would be beneficial to them to just wait a little longer before putting up preorders initially so that a scheduled release date isn't put up and changes 3 to 4 times.

Well, if that is the case and I'm misreading the tone of the posts than I wholeheartedly apologize. In the spirit of trying to remain neutral while illustrating a point... I'll take back what I said and replace it with this simple statement...

Give it a try. I'm willing to bet what 3rds do isn't as easy as it looks.

No worries & I am. Lol. I'm already a MMC customer. Bovis, Fortis, Knight Morpher Commander,and Hexatron are all waiting on my shelves for their MMC brethren.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:56 pm

Necro!!!

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:18 pm

Woot! Getting close to shipping? *checks MMC's website*

March 15! :DANCE:

(PSX also lists this date.)

Notable other info:

Talon: Q2, 2014 (According to PSX, April 25, 2014)
Tigris: Q2, 2014
Felisaber: Q2, 2014

All the fembots are also scheduled for Q2, 2014.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:32 pm

Agamemnon wrote:Woot! Getting close to shipping? *checks MMC's website*

March 15!

(PSX also lists this date.)

Notable other info:

Talon: Q2, 2014 (According to PSX, April 25, 2014)
Tigris: Q2, 2014
Felisaber: Q2, 2014

All the fembots are also scheduled for Q2, 2014.

Can't wait!

Our patience is finally being rewarded

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:39 pm

Agamemnon wrote:Woot! Getting close to shipping? *checks MMC's website*

March 15!

(PSX also lists this date.)

Notable other info:

Talon: Q2, 2014 (According to PSX, April 25, 2014)
Tigris: Q2, 2014
Felisaber: Q2, 2014

All the fembots are also scheduled for Q2, 2014.

fembots hm.. wondering why Arcee is $60 and all the others are $50. I really hope we get to see Hasbro's offering by than. Must compare and mix and match the two molds for all the fembots we need hehe.

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:57 pm

mooncake623 wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:Woot! Getting close to shipping? *checks MMC's website*

March 15!

(PSX also lists this date.)

Notable other info:

Talon: Q2, 2014 (According to PSX, April 25, 2014)
Tigris: Q2, 2014
Felisaber: Q2, 2014

All the fembots are also scheduled for Q2, 2014.

fembots hm.. wondering why Arcee is $60 and all the others are $50. I really hope we get to see Hasbro's offering by than. Must compare and mix and match the two molds for all the fembots we need hehe.

It might be because Arcee is a general release to retailers, and I believe the rest are PSX exclusives that will have production only match the preorder quantities. I cannot say for sure; this is just a guess.

News Credits: 33 · by **Genocide G2.0** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:00 pm

Kapow Toys LTD

MMC have just confirmed the mighty Leo Dux will be shipping on time! still time to order at the reduced price - http://www.kapowtoys.co.uk/reformatted- ... ander.html

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:49 pm

Agamemnon wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:Woot! Getting close to shipping? *checks MMC's website*

March 15!

(PSX also lists this date.)

Notable other info:

Talon: Q2, 2014 (According to PSX, April 25, 2014)
Tigris: Q2, 2014
Felisaber: Q2, 2014

All the fembots are also scheduled for Q2, 2014.

fembots hm.. wondering why Arcee is $60 and all the others are $50. I really hope we get to see Hasbro's offering by than. Must compare and mix and match the two molds for all the fembots we need hehe.

It might be because Arcee is a general release to retailers, and I believe the rest are PSX exclusives that will have production only match the preorder quantities. I cannot say for sure; this is just a guess.

Ohhhhh didn't realize the others would not be at retailers. That's interesting considering I think the other fembots will sell better since they don't have Has/Tak competition.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:04 pm

mooncake623 wrote:Ohhhhh didn't realize the others would not be at retailers. That's interesting considering I think the other fembots will sell better since they don't have Has/Tak competition.

I don't think people will bother going through PSX once Hasbro's Arcee is available, so I imagine MMC wants to make sure that that particular anchor figure has wider exposure.

MMC must figure people will jump through hoops to get to the other fembots, and are thus willing to drive demand to PSX.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:24 pm

megatronus wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:Ohhhhh didn't realize the others would not be at retailers. That's interesting considering I think the other fembots will sell better since they don't have Has/Tak competition.

I don't think people will bother going through PSX once Hasbro's Arcee is available, so I imagine MMC wants to make sure that that particular anchor figure has wider exposure.

MMC must figure people will jump through hoops to get to the other fembots, and are thus willing to drive demand to PSX.

According to the site only Zinnia (medic?) is a PSX exclusive.
hm..

Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 6:47 pm

Oh, thank goodness! I cannot wait to have the central core of my Predaking!

Shipping on time? Awesome.

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:28 pm

It's great he will be shipping on time, but I'll have to ship my PoL before he drops to avoid customs fees #-o

Agamemnon wrote:Notable other info:

Talon: Q2, 2014 (According to PSX, April 25, 2014)
Tigris: Q2, 2014
Felisaber: Q2, 2014

I wouldn't take those dates as gospel if I were you, MMC announced another delay for Talon and Tigris a week or two back on TFW. Can't remember for sure, but it should be June and August now :-(

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:26 pm

I could use a delay on Talon and Tigris, I've had a reduction in my work hours this year and I might have to cancel my Leo Dux preorder to pay for more important stuff.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:19 am

Looks like MMC's site has a placeholder pre-order (link has Talon on the URL lol) for

Tigris $95 for August (so no EB special as of right now).

http://www.planetsteelexpress.com/copy-of-r-02-talon/

Also

optitron1081
Hey Guys, I just got some slightly bad news. Leo is not shipping this week. MMC had a small Production Delay and will be shipping the following week of 3/23.

I think he is the owner of TheChosenPrime online store.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:14 pm

mooncake623 wrote:Looks like MMC's site has a placeholder pre-order (link has Talon on the URL lol) for

Tigris $95 for August (so no EB special as of right now).

http://www.planetsteelexpress.com/copy-of-r-02-talon/

Also

optitron1081
Hey Guys, I just got some slightly bad news. Leo is not shipping this week. MMC had a small Production Delay and will be shipping the following week of 3/23.

I think he is the owner of TheChosenPrime online store.

Boo!