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I'm waiting on some non-transformer toys. All that's in my POL is Hexatron and the latest TFC jet.

I have been on the fence on this Sixshot since the beginning. I had the original as a kid, still remember how to transform it into all six modes and everything, but I just didn't care for it. He lacked character in his 10 seconds on the show and all the altmodes are halfassed at best. In the IDW comics he became pretty cool but now he's coming out as I'm parring down my Classics collection as I get ready to move. I have a $95 credit at BBTS but ehh whatever.

If this came out 6 months ago I'd have probably bit the bullet and ordered it but now? Hard to get excited.

zodconvoy wrote:I have been on the fence on this Sixshot since the beginning. I had the original as a kid, still remember how to transform it into all six modes and everything, but I just didn't care for it. He lacked character in his 10 seconds on the show and all the altmodes are halfassed at best. In the IDW comics he became pretty cool but now he's coming out as I'm parring down my Classics collection as I get ready to move. I have a $95 credit at BBTS but ehh whatever.

If this came out 6 months ago I'd have probably bit the bullet and ordered it but now? Hard to get excited.

My Hexatron shipped out from TFsource earlier this week, and arrived today. I LOVE this guy. If you ever have or will in the future even remotely like Sixshot, then this figure is essential. I'm so pleased with him that I'm considering ordering a second one just to keep in box.

megatronus wrote:My Hexatron shipped out from TFsource earlier this week, and arrived today. I LOVE this guy. If you ever have or will in the future even remotely like Sixshot, then this figure is essential. I'm so pleased with him that I'm considering ordering a second one just to keep in box.

I wish you hadn't posted this! Every time I think about Hexatron siting in my PoL I have to stop myself squealing like a little girl and hitting ship

It'd be nice if all the other 3P stuff whose release dates have been constantly pushed back would arrive so I could ship already.

Arctorro wrote:

megatronus wrote:My Hexatron shipped out from TFsource earlier this week, and arrived today. I LOVE this guy. If you ever have or will in the future even remotely like Sixshot, then this figure is essential. I'm so pleased with him that I'm considering ordering a second one just to keep in box.

I wish you hadn't posted this! Every time I think about Hexatron siting in my PoL I have to stop myself squealing like a little girl and hitting ship

It'd be nice if all the other 3P stuff whose release dates have been constantly pushed back would arrive so I could ship already.

That's why I like TFsource - once your stock/POL hits $150, it's free shipping all the way. There's no reason NOT to hit the ship button

But seriously, Hexatron is freaking magnificent. My only (minor) gripe is size - if he were 2 inches taller, he would scale perfectly with Masterpiece; if he were an inch shorter, he'd be ultra-class-sized and fit well into Classics. As it is, he will rule my Classics collection anyway... with an iron fist!

megatronus wrote:

Arctorro wrote:

megatronus wrote:My Hexatron shipped out from TFsource earlier this week, and arrived today. I LOVE this guy. If you ever have or will in the future even remotely like Sixshot, then this figure is essential. I'm so pleased with him that I'm considering ordering a second one just to keep in box.

I wish you hadn't posted this! Every time I think about Hexatron siting in my PoL I have to stop myself squealing like a little girl and hitting ship

It'd be nice if all the other 3P stuff whose release dates have been constantly pushed back would arrive so I could ship already.

That's why I like TFsource - once your stock/POL hits $150, it's free shipping all the way. There's no reason NOT to hit the ship button

But seriously, Hexatron is freaking magnificent. My only (minor) gripe is size - if he were 2 inches taller, he would scale perfectly with Masterpiece; if he were an inch shorter, he'd be ultra-class-sized and fit well into Classics. As it is, he will rule my Classics collection anyway... with an iron fist!

That's fine if you live in the U.S., but for me BBTS's PoL system works out much cheaper because in the end it costs about $5 - $6 international shipping per item.

While TFsource has reduced international shipping at $150 that can still work out to anywhere from $20 - $100 per item depending on the cost of individual items.

Thought I just sum up why I prefer BBTS here so you understand why I force myself to wait like I am with Hexatron

From TFsource's FAQ's;
1) All you need to do to start a stack is have at least one preorder item in your cart when you checkout. You cannot start a stack with just instock merchandise in your cart.

When being hit with currency conversion fees this is not a good policy for international customers. Using PayPal for in-stock items doesn't incur that fee.

2) Only "Pay Later" orders are eligible for stack, you cannot "pay now" on any stack orders.

Same as first answer.

3) Once all items are instock in your stack, an order will automatically be generated and your credit card will be charged.

Not being able to leave the items to continue building up to further save on shipping sucks.

4) Customers have a limit on how many items they can stack, based on their past purchase history with TFsource. This prevents customers from continually adding to their stack and not paying.

Not sure what the deal is with this one, items should be charged as they are added. That way TFsource isn't put out and the customer doesn't get one massive bill as the stack is shipped


In the end TFsource is vastly inferior to BBTS thanks to their PoL system. BBTS could further improve things, but they are still the only option for international customers (as far as I'm concerned). I've saved boatloads of money by going with them and being patient

Being a New Yorker, I am admittedly unfamiliar with the nuances of international shipping

But, I'm glad BBTS' POL system works for you. I've found TFsource to be convenient for my state-side needs.

That said, I am excited for YOUR Hexatron to ship. You're going to love him. Total nerdgasm.

megatronus wrote:Being a New Yorker, I am admittedly unfamiliar with the nuances of international shipping

But, I'm glad BBTS' POL system works for you. I've found TFsource to be convenient for my state-side needs.

That said, I am excited for YOUR Hexatron to ship. You're going to love him. Total nerdgasm.

I should've also pointed out that I have twice ordered from them (in-stock items only) and they were fantastic, but only went with them because BBTS didn't have the same things instock

The images of Hexatron alone are enough to bring on a nerdgasm! I might have a melt down when he arrives

Look what i got yesterday . i was out on the drink after work last night and didn't notice until this morning i had a parcel .

I'm looking forward to seeing what you all think of this figure. I'm thinking about getting one myself. I do have the original Sixshot, but this one would take the cake if the quality and fun is there

I've seen TJ's video review of one of the prototypes, but I'd like to see how the production version turns out.

Got mine on Thursday...Freakin awesome !

Rated X wrote:Got mine on Thursday...Freakin awesome !

Agreed. He's freaking boss.

Arctorro wrote:

megatronus wrote:

Arctorro wrote:

megatronus wrote:My Hexatron shipped out from TFsource earlier this week, and arrived today. I LOVE this guy. If you ever have or will in the future even remotely like Sixshot, then this figure is essential. I'm so pleased with him that I'm considering ordering a second one just to keep in box.

I wish you hadn't posted this! Every time I think about Hexatron siting in my PoL I have to stop myself squealing like a little girl and hitting ship

It'd be nice if all the other 3P stuff whose release dates have been constantly pushed back would arrive so I could ship already.

That's why I like TFsource - once your stock/POL hits $150, it's free shipping all the way. There's no reason NOT to hit the ship button

But seriously, Hexatron is freaking magnificent. My only (minor) gripe is size - if he were 2 inches taller, he would scale perfectly with Masterpiece; if he were an inch shorter, he'd be ultra-class-sized and fit well into Classics. As it is, he will rule my Classics collection anyway... with an iron fist!

That's fine if you live in the U.S., but for me BBTS's PoL system works out much cheaper because in the end it costs about $5 - $6 international shipping per item.

While TFsource has reduced international shipping at $150 that can still work out to anywhere from $20 - $100 per item depending on the cost of individual items.

Thought I just sum up why I prefer BBTS here so you understand why I force myself to wait like I am with Hexatron

From TFsource's FAQ's;
1) All you need to do to start a stack is have at least one preorder item in your cart when you checkout. You cannot start a stack with just instock merchandise in your cart.

When being hit with currency conversion fees this is not a good policy for international customers. Using PayPal for in-stock items doesn't incur that fee.

2) Only "Pay Later" orders are eligible for stack, you cannot "pay now" on any stack orders.

Same as first answer.

3) Once all items are instock in your stack, an order will automatically be generated and your credit card will be charged.

Not being able to leave the items to continue building up to further save on shipping sucks.

4) Customers have a limit on how many items they can stack, based on their past purchase history with TFsource. This prevents customers from continually adding to their stack and not paying.

Not sure what the deal is with this one, items should be charged as they are added. That way TFsource isn't put out and the customer doesn't get one massive bill as the stack is shipped


In the end TFsource is vastly inferior to BBTS thanks to their PoL system. BBTS could further improve things, but they are still the only option for international customers (as far as I'm concerned). I've saved boatloads of money by going with them and being patient

okay. I don't even know what point you're making with the first bit there. And point 4) is a godsend. I've managed to get a number of items that I've not had money for at the time, which have sold out well before release thanks to this. Being able to pay for items when they come in stock or when I ship them is one of the main reasons I've gone with TFSource over (relatively) local company Kapow Toys. Since TFSource introduced the option of cancelling pre-orders with no penalty, you could also, in theory, add something to your stack that's not due for ages, in order to allow you to pick and choose what gets shipped when. I've not had to add stuff just for this reason, but the TF Go! combiner gift-set and MP Prowl have certainly helped make sure I don't have to worry about everything going in stock before I'm ready.

Some pictures.. Am totally in love with this toy.

Some pictures.. Am totally in love with this toy.

Some pictures.. Am totally in love with this toy.

craggy wrote:okay. I don't even know what point you're making with the first bit there. And point 4) is a godsend. I've managed to get a number of items that I've not had money for at the time, which have sold out well before release thanks to this. Being able to pay for items when they come in stock or when I ship them is one of the main reasons I've gone with TFSource over (relatively) local company Kapow Toys. Since TFSource introduced the option of cancelling pre-orders with no penalty, you could also, in theory, add something to your stack that's not due for ages, in order to allow you to pick and choose what gets shipped when. I've not had to add stuff just for this reason, but the TF Go! combiner gift-set and MP Prowl have certainly helped make sure I don't have to worry about everything going in stock before I'm ready.

In a nut shell, I save a butt-load more on shipping with BBTS than TFsource.

The picking and choosing what gets shipped is the only thing BBTS doesn't have, but they also let you continue to building up your loot when TFsource would have already shipped everything out (going by their FAQ).

I spend less money on shipping with BBTS. Simple as that

If it was me who started this long discussion about BBTS shipping on the Hexatron thread, the mods would be all over my ass saying "get back on topic"

Rated X wrote:If it was me who started this long discussion about BBTS shipping on the Hexatron thread, the mods would be all over my ass saying "get back on topic"

Indeed.



Man, he's big! I don't know if I have a shelf big enough for his bot mode. I just shipped my POL. I should have him in hand on Tuesday.

(Whoops...I shouldn't have brought in the POL idea... )

Rated X wrote:If it was me who started this long discussion about BBTS shipping on the Hexatron thread, the mods would be all over my ass saying "get back on topic"

Fingers crossed it is over and done with

Back on topic, that Hexatron is looking awesome!

I shipped my POL last Thursday and until now it is still listed as in the warehouse status.

Back on topic. After seeing few pictures showing on here, just wondering why do people fold the small wings on the chest together instead of open them up? For arm movement clearance?

paul053 wrote:I shipped my POL last Thursday and until now it is still listed as in the warehouse status.

Just now, from BBTS:

BBTS wrote:Hello,

Thanks so much for ordering from BigBadToyStore! We truly appreciate your patronage and we wanted to let you know there may be a shipping delay on your order. The delay is due to an all-time record amount of new product arriving at the same time last week (Metroplex, Star Wars Black, Marvel Legends, DC Direct, TF Generations, TMNT, Play Arts & much, much more). We apologize for the delay and we are working feverishly to get as many orders out the door as possible each day. We have pulled people from other departments to work in the warehouse, added new employees, and will be working overtime until we are current on orders. Your patience is greatly appreciated, and we are very sorry for the delay.

Sincerely,
Joel Boblit
President
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com

Gotta love BBTS customer service!

Just got that e-mail, too. My POL, with Sixshot, just shipped today. Very nice of them to send that out.