The Energon Pub

[Cyberpath]

I ordered from all of them and the shipping is comparable. The reason AE is so much cheaper is because they get your money right away. So they are guaranteeing that all their inventory will be sold. HLJ let's you cancel a preorder so that added luxory comes at a price. Since they risk being stuck with unsold inventory that will eventually be sold at a discount, their price is higher.

Makes sense.

The difference between HLJ and the two other stores is much bigger now with the current exchange rate. I wonder if that's the reason why it still has stock from MP-25 and up.

HLJ seems less strict and is easy to communicate with, but for a $20 difference I'm thinking about trying AE for MP-36.

[william-james88]

HLJ seems less strict and is easy to communicate with, but for a $20 difference I'm thinking about trying AE for MP-36.

If you dont think of cancelling your order, then dealing with AE will be smooth. The communication is great.

[nycPrime]

[I see you are torn about this NYC and I understand. I do truly believe that the orange plug issue is only for US sellers and not the consumers/buyers/fans themselves. But I do understand that you dont want to be the one person this happens to and be stuck without a toy you spent money on.

So this is the best suggestion: wait.

LoL so patience is not a strength of mine. I am leaning toward sucking it up and getting it from a domestic retailer, especially since I found one who told me they're going to get them without the orange plug. I figure I'll pay the premium as insurance. If customs opens and siezes 1 out of 100,I'm usually that 1 lol. But like you said, this won't sell out, so I panty of time to make a decision.

[fenrir72]

[I see you are torn about this NYC and I understand. I do truly believe that the orange plug issue is only for US sellers and not the consumers/buyers/fans themselves. But I do understand that you dont want to be the one person this happens to and be stuck without a toy you spent money on.

So this is the best suggestion: wait.

LoL so patience is not a strength of mine. I am leaning toward sucking it up and getting it from a domestic retailer, especially since I found one who told me they're going to get them without the orange plug. I figure I'll pay the premium as insurance. If customs opens and siezes 1 out of 100,I'm usually that 1 lol. But like you said, this won't sell out, so I panty of time to make a decision.

Can you not just remove the plug after you open the box?

[fenrir72]

So there was an article on tformers about the info the TT mall pit up and it was talking about the cost of him and how they are trying to justify it.Apparently he's gonna have sound and voices from the Japanese actor.the story k and silencer are also accounting for the price like mp-10s trailer. Of course most of it is an opinion just the some salt.
Here's the article.
http://tformers.com/masterpiece-megatro ... /news.html

Moving on.
My plan is too get mightron now. I am also thinking about getting mp-05 so I don't feel bad for getting a third party. Idk why I would but I would for some reason.

Good luck finding a decent priced MP-05. Now as for the S.E. features, I wonder where that would be incorporated in? The scope or his stock extensions? No way it could be in the gun body.

[nycPrime]

[I see you are torn about this NYC and I understand. I do truly believe that the orange plug issue is only for US sellers and not the consumers/buyers/fans themselves. But I do understand that you dont want to be the one person this happens to and be stuck without a toy you spent money on.

So this is the best suggestion: wait.

LoL so patience is not a strength of mine. I am leaning toward sucking it up and getting it from a domestic retailer, especially since I found one who told me they're going to get them without the orange plug. I figure I'll pay the premium as insurance. If customs opens and siezes 1 out of 100,I'm usually that 1 lol. But like you said, this won't sell out, so I panty of time to make a decision.

Can you not just remove the plug after you open the box?

I'm sure you can. I believe many people who order from BBTS do just that. Not sure how clean the plug comes off and how much work it'll take to take it clean off, but the plug really is a secondary concern. Not having it seized by customs is my bigger concern. I think I'm too risk-averse to try and will end up paying the "insurance" by getting it domestically.

[william-james88]

Good luck finding a decent priced MP-05.

You and I both know where you can get a decently priced MP 05

[nycPrime]

Good luck finding a decent priced MP-05.

You and I both know where you can get a decently priced MP 05

Put in a few unsuccessful bids myself lol

[Burn]

I could maybe be persuaded to part with mine ...

[fenrir72]

Good luck finding a decent priced MP-05.

You and I both know where you can get a decently priced MP 05

Decent (a veeeeeeeeeeeeeery subjective term ) and 100% original. Btw guys, now is the time to hold on to your MP-05. It's gonna be a collector's item for sure ! The non transformed unbroken ones that is.

[fenrir72]

Good luck finding a decent priced MP-05.

You and I both know where you can get a decently priced MP 05

Put in a few unsuccessful bids myself lol

I can point you to a source that is sure to be a non KO but those "orange" caps might give you a headache if you're from the continental US.(The source I mentioned, I don't think they put caps)

[Emerje]

Now as for the S.E. features, I wonder where that would be incorporated in? The scope or his stock extensions? No way it could be in the gun body.

Scope would be my guess. It'll probably light up like MP-05 did. The clear red piece looks like a button to me.

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[fenrir72]

Now as for the S.E. features, I wonder where that would be incorporated in? The scope or his stock extensions? No way it could be in the gun body.

Scope would be my guess. It'll probably light up like MP-05 did. The clear red piece looks like a button to me.

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Emerje

The old one's scope had the lame O light effect. So you think the voice clips too?

[william-james88]

Here is another option for a low price: nippon yassan

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/19 ... atron.html

Unlike Anime Export they ask that you pay for both the figure and shipping initially. Here are the shipping options they give for this toy (to north america):




I really like that ECO JP post option with tracking and insurance for only $25 US.

That makes him only 19320 Yen shipped which is $177,43 USD, thats an awesome deal. That is more than $50 USD in savings!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And in percentage, its like the BBTS price was 22.9% off and shipped for free.

I am waiting for reviews but (and for a more favourable exchange rate) but when I do commit myself to buying this toy, it will probably be from them (since the AE discount will be over).

[galvatron00]

Dang it WJ!!

[william-james88]

Dang it WJ!!

I am still suggesting to wait

But this is a perfectly fine option for anyone who thinks this toy is overpriced.

One thing though, since NY has shipping estimates before getting the figure in hand, they can ask you for more money if they were wrong about the shipping costs. They did for LG Fort Max. But of course, LG Fort Max is a hard bot to esitmate for and of all the bots out there, that is the one that would have been most likely to mess up an estimate on. Since this guy is similar to other MPs (Especially Prime), in terms of box size and weight, I feel that this estimate wont change (and if it does, its not by much, the EMS charge seems similar to other MPs).

[Ironhidensh]

Here is another option for a low price: nippon yassan

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/19 ... atron.html

Unlike Anime Export they ask that you pay for both the figure and shipping initially. Here are the shipping options they give for this toy (to north america):




I really like that ECO JP post option with tracking and insurance for only $25 US.

That makes him only 19320 Yen shipped which is $177,43 USD, thats an awesome deal. That is more than $50 USD in savings!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And in percentage, its like the BBTS price was 22.9% off and shipped for free.

I am waiting for reviews but (and for a more favourable exchange rate) but when I do commit myself to buying this toy, it will probably be from them (since the AE discount will be over).

Call me an elitist, but 2 to 3 weeks is too long to wait for 25 bucks.

[Cyberpath]

I went with HLJ for now. It's their proven customer service. Remember when my Shockwave was missing a piece? They resolved it quickly without much hassle. I read that the other site can be difficult sometimes and I don't feel like chasing anyone if there's a defect. Not with a figure this expensive anyway. Maybe future CHUGs if there's still a big difference.

Hopefully the price will be better by April.

[Cyberpath]

Also up on Amazon Japan, and they have this photo with the background removed:

[Sabrblade]

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII like shakin' my arms!
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII like shakin' my arms!
Shakin' my arms! Doesn't it feel good!


Props to those who get this obscure children's video song reference.

[Bumblebee21]

that waist gap is ugly

[Hellscream9999]

that waist gap is ugly

Dude, he has what seems to be a ball-joint-ranged waist... just let that sink in

[Cyberpath]

Reminds me of this nifty trick..

[Bumblebee21]

that waist gap is ugly

Dude, he has what seems to be a ball-joint-ranged waist... just let that sink in

ok it sank in.
meeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhh
i dont care unless that price goes down

[william-james88]

that waist gap is ugly

Dude, he has what seems to be a ball-joint-ranged waist... just let that sink in

ok it sank in.
meeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhh
i dont care unless that price goes down

What would be a decent price for you? Like what is the max price you would you agree to.