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StarscreamLeader815 wrote:Does anyone know how tall the robot is when all the seacons are combined?

I don't have numbers but I remember way back when all of them were boxed instead of carded so I think they're the same size as the Predacons ergo Piranhacon is the same size as Predaking.

Optimus Eeyore wrote:Pre-ordered. Waiting until August, which is fine. So are there only going to be roughly 3800 of these total? What's up with the numbers Mkall?

just random curiosity so when I check them in 24 hours I can say either "Wow those are selling fast" or "only lukewarm interest... interesting"

I'm waiting for the Bruticus upgrade Generations wave 1 and Valkyrie before I ship my Pile of Loot so there is no need to pay the extra $15 for early release. The price for these figs is amazing if you consider that it is G1 accurate and all the extra's they have thrown in. I paid $120 for a complete Menasor just two years ago.

LiKwid wrote:Wow this was unexpected..I was totally thinking because of the packaging type that it would be wal mart..But his will do just fine:P

I was thinking TRU because of the G1 Commemorative mark in the top right corner. (Except for Sideswipe, Astrotrain, the four-cassette Soundwave, and the upcoming Blaster, figures I feel fall under the 'G1CS' banner are normally TRU.) I'm not complaining though. Even though I'd rather go pick it up from TRU, the big brown truck was my default shipping method, instead of USPS. Not that I mind picking up, it just saves me the trip.

A minty fresh Seacons gift set in G1 colors and with chrome for $50?

AWESOME DEAL.

I cannot believe there are people complaining, this is fantastic thing for the TF fans.

Fingers crossed they do PredaKing in a similar fashion next.

Craven Knight wrote:A minty fresh Seacons gift set in G1 colors and with chrome for $50?

AWESOME DEAL.

I cannot believe there are people complaining, this is fantastic thing for the TF fans.

Fingers crossed they do PredaKing in a similar fashion next.

If my source is right (and he's rarely wrong), keep an eye open in the next couple months...

As of 12:26 am ct BBTs has 2382 preorders left to fill..Now which of those are the august vs the july meh who knows..So far it seems to be selling decent. A lil over 1500 in a few hours ..

Mkall wrote:

Craven Knight wrote:A minty fresh Seacons gift set in G1 colors and with chrome for $50?

AWESOME DEAL.

I cannot believe there are people complaining, this is fantastic thing for the TF fans.

Fingers crossed they do PredaKing in a similar fashion next.

If my source is right (and he's rarely wrong), keep an eye open in the next couple months...

If you remember there was this list of possible upcomming TakaraTomy releases back in January:

- G1 Predaking
- G1 Sixshot
- Classic/Henkei Hound
- Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy
- Classic/Henkei Optimus Prime
- Encore 12 Metroplex
- Classic/Henkei Cyclonus
- Cybertron/Galaxy Force Primus

I have put the announced ones in bold so you easily see that this list is most likely valid. You can see that Predaking is part of the list. It will most likely be an Encore release along with Sixshot. My fingers are crossed for the Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy and Cyclonus (even though I have the Hasbro version).

You can read the news post here: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/rumors-possible-reissue-of-transformers-toys/17758/

And Europe gets the shaft AGAIN. With a mid-range shipping option this set comes in close to $100, thats without taking the chance that I'll get stung for import duties

Pretender Skywarp wrote:And Europe gets the shaft AGAIN. With a mid-range shipping option this set comes in close to $100, thats without taking the chance that I'll get stung for import duties

You don't know that. BBTS was given the North American sales rights. Not the worldwide sales.

RobotKingdom in Hong Kong will be shipping it out on July 15th when it goes on sale there.

Nowhere has it been said that the UK wouldn't get this.

Please, people, read.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

StarscreamLeader815 wrote:Does anyone know how tall the robot is when all the seacons are combined?

I don't have numbers but I remember way back when all of them were boxed instead of carded so I think they're the same size as the Predacons ergo Piranhacon is the same size as Predaking.

No. Not even close. Predaking was the largest combiner ever made. Piranicon is no larger than the other combiner releases, such as Superion or Menasor.

The combined form is about a foot tall. Give or take an inch. About the height of ROTF Leader Class Optimus. Or, Leaser Class anything, really.

G1 Bruticus/RID Ruination is the same size as Piranicon (minus the back cannons).

Pretender Skywarp wrote:And Europe gets the shaft AGAIN. With a mid-range shipping option this set comes in close to $100, thats without taking the chance that I'll get stung for import duties

Kapow Toys have it listed for £64.95 ($97), free shipping. Took 20 seconds to find that, its even on their home page. No customs charges. Still, a bit pricey though compared to the prices BBTS are charging their home country.

Ordered!!!


Man what a summer: Seacons MP Grimlock in the States, and Generations launching early as if my wife needed another reason to hate my habit.

And where is my Brut upgrade set AHHHHHHH!

Just to clear this up, the Seacons will or will not be available through local retail? if not i will have to pre-order very soon. Please help

Stockade wrote:Just to clear this up, the Seacons will or will not be available through local retail? if not i will have to pre-order very soon. Please help

Pre-order anyway.

You can always cancel...

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I am glad to see them come back after the whole Macross debacle a few months ago.

What was the deal with that anyway?


Gotta say, this is unprecedented, isn't it? A US online store getting an official Hasbro exclusive? I kind of want to congratulate BBTS.

P.S. I have no reason to be outraged because I'm not buying it...no interest. But if I was, I wouldn't mind buying it at BBTS for $60. That's a pretty decent price.

I'm surprised that:

1. BBTS is the exclusive retailer of the Seacons; and
2. They only cost $60 (I think BBTS almost always overprices their items - by a lot).


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I hope the rumor that the G1 Predacons will be re-released. I don't have a single one from back in the day.

txex97 wrote:I'm surprised that:

1. BBTS is the exclusive retailer of the Seacons; and
2. They only cost $60 (I think BBTS almost always overprices their items - by a lot).

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Examples please. Everyone says how way overpriced BBTS is and how they gouge everybody, but I don't see it. Their prices on imports are usually within 4 cents of TFSource. Their prices on the new deluxes are quite good. as for rare/vintage, they charge what they can get for them. They will lower the price if it doesn't sell. but how much stuff is sold out on their site?

Nigiri wrote:Preordered.

I have an original Seacons set, but I need this. Why? THAT SWORD IS SO FRICKIN' SHINY

Seriously SO SHINY

That's the reason why I preordered mine too!

Ravage XK wrote:

Pretender Skywarp wrote:And Europe gets the shaft AGAIN. With a mid-range shipping option this set comes in close to $100, thats without taking the chance that I'll get stung for import duties

Kapow Toys have it listed for £64.95 ($97), free shipping. Took 20 seconds to find that, its even on their home page. No customs charges. Still, a bit pricey though compared to the prices BBTS are charging their home country.

Ant that my friend is the bit that really stings, much like Habros £/$ coversion rate. Good spot on the Kapow listing tho'...

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:

txex97 wrote:I'm surprised that:

1. BBTS is the exclusive retailer of the Seacons; and
2. They only cost $60 (I think BBTS almost always overprices their items - by a lot).

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Examples please. Everyone says how way overpriced BBTS is and how they gouge everybody, but I don't see it. Their prices on imports are usually within 4 cents of TFSource. Their prices on the new deluxes are quite good. as for rare/vintage, they charge what they can get for them. They will lower the price if it doesn't sell. but how much stuff is sold out on their site?

Good points.

For those concerned about the price, Predaking was 15,000 yen when he was reissued in Japan.

Thats about $190......

Counterpunch wrote:What concerns me is that Snaptrap's head MAY go unpainted or Overbite may be those incorrect colors.

I kinda prefer that. Having dropped $300+ on the set two years ago, I don't mind a little change.

That said, I pre-ordered one and might buy a second one later. The first one's staying sealed just because it's so damn pretty.

Geez, I didn't realize some people were so sensitive on behalf of BBTS.

You want examples? OK: TFU Countdown, Darkwind, Skyfall - all $50 each.

I don't begrudge BBTS charging a premium for say, Japan-exclusive TFs, but for figures that you can find in local retailers, BBTS is oftentimes a rip off. However, they're not the only online retailers that do that.

txex97 wrote:Geez, I didn't realize some people were so sensitive on behalf of BBTS.

You want examples? OK: TFU Countdown, Darkwind, Skyfall - all $50 each.

I don't begrudge BBTS charging a premium for say, Japan-exclusive TFs, but for figures that you can find in local retailers, BBTS is oftentimes a rip off. However, they're not the only online retailers that do that.

Those 3 that you mention are all TRU exlcusives at $29.99 each and not available to other retailers. BBTS would have to pay at least 29.99 plus tax to get them.

It Is Him wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:What concerns me is that Snaptrap's head MAY go unpainted or Overbite may be those incorrect colors.

I kinda prefer that. Having dropped $300+ on the set two years ago, I don't mind a little change.

All the other reissues have stayed true to original form or improved their cartoon accuracy. I'd hate to see them start attempting to make reissues different from their G1 versions just for the sake of being different after 10 years of reissuing...

txex97 wrote:Geez, I didn't realize some people were so sensitive on behalf of BBTS.

You want examples? OK: TFU Countdown, Darkwind, Skyfall - all $50 each.

As was put to me long ago...those aren't really for US consumption. They are there, but are really opportunities for foreign consumers to buy them at a cost that will be cheaper than many of their other options, even at the increased price.