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News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Thu May 19, 2011 2:38 am

Whether it is Stepper or Ricochet to you, Million Publishing has released the price tag on their 2011 exclusive item! The price of one Stepper along with Million Publishing's exclusive book is 4700 Yen or $57 US. Stepper by itself goes for 3500 Yen or $43 US. The price of two Steppers and one book is 8800 Yen ($108 US) ! Will these prices see a drop in the import price for Stepper/Ricochet on our Site Sponsors? Only time will tell!

For those residing in Japan, only two Steppers can be purchased for each postcard sent in. The due date is August 27th. Stepper will begin shipping out in late 2011!

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News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Thu May 19, 2011 2:40 am

Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Thu May 19, 2011 2:45 am

Dead Metal wrote:Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

That is if their prices are reduced by our site sponsors. I'm thinking something in the 70-80 price range, hopefully.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Thu May 19, 2011 2:48 am

Blurrz wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

That is if their prices are reduced by our site sponsors. I'm thinking something in the 70-80 price range, hopefully.

Then there is no hope.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Thu May 19, 2011 2:51 am

Dead Metal wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

That is if their prices are reduced by our site sponsors. I'm thinking something in the 70-80 price range, hopefully.

Then there is no hope.

Woah, where did optimistic Siegfried go today? In all seriousness, BBTS might have mistaken that the 2 Steppers + Book was the price of One Stepper. Or they're just not going to change **** and we'll have to buy it anyways...

News Credits: 7 · by **alldarker** » Thu May 19, 2011 3:27 am

I do hope this will turn into some good news for all those pre-orders. I think this is the first time that you can get TWO exclusive TF's per book: previously it was always one book - one TF, right? I can imagine that with Million Publishing's previous lack of additional information, this might have caused some confusion with the go-to sites.
I really do like Stepper's color scheme, I've got him on pre-order and would actually buy him whatever the cost, but any drop in the original pricing would be greatly appreciated!

News Credits: 11 · by **Optimutt** » Thu May 19, 2011 3:32 am

Fantastic news! I was jsut thinking yesterday how much I love Stepper's color scheme and how tragic it would be if he was over 100$ to buy. That he's this much more affordable rate will mean I can get him from my connection without having to forfeit an arm and a leg.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Thu May 19, 2011 3:58 am

Blurrz wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

That is if their prices are reduced by our site sponsors. I'm thinking something in the 70-80 price range, hopefully.

Then there is no hope.

Woah, where did optimistic Siegfried go today? In all seriousness, BBTS might have mistaken that the 2 Steppers + Book was the price of One Stepper. Or they're just not going to change **** and we'll have to buy it anyways...

He's dead, locked in my Basement.

News Credits: 1 · by **Blackstreak** » Thu May 19, 2011 7:23 am

Good. Hopefully the pre-orders will go down from $120. :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Thu May 19, 2011 10:37 am

I will have to keep my receptors tuned up for this. Why in the hell couldn't TFCC be involved in the concept for such a grand figure?

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Thu May 19, 2011 10:38 am

Still looks good, but new prices need to be announced by online stores for me to take much care in this.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Thu May 19, 2011 12:16 pm

I'm locked in, price drop or no. Although obviously paying less is always a plus. Hopefully BBTS gets it sorted.

by **Vicalliose** » Thu May 19, 2011 2:22 pm

I'll buy one if the price comes down some. At this point I'm so pissed about G2 Ramjet I just need something to compensate. :evil:

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:36 am

Million Publishing has posted a sample image of the packaging for their upcoming exclusive figure Stepper. The figure is repaint of Reveal the Shield Special Ops Jazz with a repaint of the Universe Targetmaster Nightstick.

This figure is a mail-away exclusive for Million Publishing's Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2. The deadline to mail in the redemption postcards for Japan residents is August 27th, with the figures actually shipping in late 2011.

News Credits: 1 · by **Blackstreak** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:47 am

I'm having a hard time swallowing a $120 price tag for this piece. I want him, but not sure I want him that bad.

News Credits: 1 · by **Cybershark** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:51 am

Hmmm, where is everyone getting the info that there will be 2, TWO Steppers per book?? I havent seen that anywhere. And FYI, BBTS has turned into some serious scammers with the POOREST Customer Service on the planet. If you want stories of disgust I have plenty to share in the last 2 years. They used to be top notch 8 years ago. But there CS Manager is horrible and rude to say the least.

Better figure on paying the $120 or wait and get it from a Japanese seller, then get raped on the shipping cost.

by **phoenix88** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:05 am

I'm in the same book as Blackstreak on this one. It looks really nice, but i dont know if can swallow a $120 price tag

News Credits: 3604 · by **Seibertron** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:49 am

Cybershark wrote:Hmmm, where is everyone getting the info that there will be 2, TWO Steppers per book?? I havent seen that anywhere. And FYI, BBTS has turned into some serious scammers with the POOREST Customer Service on the planet. If you want stories of disgust I have plenty to share in the last 2 years. They used to be top notch 8 years ago. But there CS Manager is horrible and rude to say the least.

Better figure on paying the $120 or wait and get it from a Japanese seller, then get raped on the shipping cost.

I'm really sorry to hear that you have had some poor experiences with BBTS. They're one of the best in the industry. Have you tried contacting the owner of BBTS to explain some of the problems that you've had? I think most of us here have had really positive experiences with BBTS over the years. As for your comment about them being scammers, I'm not sure what experiences you've had, but they are a business, just like all of our sponsors, and they have to actually make money on these products in order to pay their employees and keep their company operating. Making money doesn't equate to being a scammer. Good business make money, especially in an economy like this. Companies that don't make money, go out of business.

Website · by **DMSL** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:02 pm

I'd like to know if the final product will be able to carry the Targetmaster in altmode.

$120 is way too much, $50-65 i'd waste on him but there's no way in hell or beyond that i'd be willing to pay more.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:03 pm

Looks great,but no bite at that price. If it turns out there are 2 included, I'll gladly buy one from somebody state side who wants to recoup some cash.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:06 pm

Seibertron wrote:Companies that don't make money, go out of business.

Will somebody hire this guy as the Presidents Financial Adviser?!?! It would seem this relatively simple concept escapes Washington! :lol:

News Credits: 9 · by **triKlops** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:22 pm

waiting for the book to come in, did not get toy
Stepper is dope but still holding out for a hasbro release

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:04 pm

Sweet. A great mold deserves to be on my shelves a second time.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:08 pm

RhA wrote:Sweet. A great mold deserves to be on my shelves a second time.

What shelves will we see this on? Only collectors shelves in their homes who are willing to pay $xxx for the exclusive.

It is a good mold though. Still would make sense for HASBRO to do this exclusive as a two-pack with Artfire Inferno.

by **HoosierDaddy** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:28 pm

Forgive my ignorance but who is Stepper? I've never heard of the character before. i see he is a mold of RTS Jazz but his decals look like G1 Tracks. So, who is he?