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by **Swerve** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:23 pm

TFSource.com has recently added the Encore line to their preorder items. Prime and Megatron will be selling for $52.95 each. Soundwave is selling for $47.95 and Starscream is $32.95. The whole set can be purchased for $174.95.

http://tfsource.com/Reissues/Encore-Pri ... prime.html

http://tfsource.com/Reissues/Encore-Meg ... atron.html

http://tfsource.com/Reissues/Encore-Sou ... dwave.html

http://tfsource.com/Reissues/Encore-Sta ... cream.html

http://tfsource.com/Reissues/Encore-4pi ... e-set.html[/url]

News Credits: 1 · by **Switchpoint** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:16 pm

Just preordered Prime since I can't seem to touch the current Prime reissues for under $100.

by **Swerve** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:19 pm

I have TFC Megatron, Pre-TFC Starscream, New Years Optimus, and the recent Hasbro Commemorative Soundwave but I figured I would regret it if I didn't get the set so I pre-ordered them all. I'm especially looking forward to Soundwave who still appears to be single tape chest Soundwave. I hope that if this reissue series does well, more will follow.

News Credits: 1 · by **Switchpoint** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:22 pm

Swerve wrote:I hope that if this reissue series does well, more will follow.

I hope so too. I'm still needing Hound, Powermaster Optimus Prime, Optimus Prime, Blitzwing, and the minibots to finish my MISB reissue collection.

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:25 pm

Swerve wrote:I have TFC Megatron, Pre-TFC Starscream, New Years Optimus, and the recent Hasbro Commemorative Soundwave but I figured I would regret it if I didn't get the set so I pre-ordered them all. I'm especially looking forward to Soundwave who still appears to be single tape chest Soundwave. I hope that if this reissue series does well, more will follow.

Yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about the double deck Soundwave. I don't heve the TRU version, but I don't know if I'd get him even if I did see him. Who am I kidding, I'd probably pick him up if he was in my hands.

by **Swerve** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:25 pm

Plus there were many other figures that didn't even get a reissue yet. Maybe they now have hopes of seeing the light of day.

News Credits: 1 · by **Switchpoint** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:28 pm

Yeah let's hope so. I'm REALLY looking forward to a Cyclonus reissue since I didn't get him as a kid.

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:42 pm

Switchpoint wrote:Yeah let's hope so. I'm REALLY looking forward to a Cyclonus reissue since I didn't get him as a kid.

Definitely a character and mold that I think should be more prominent. We see all kinds of seekers here and there. Rerelease, re-imagine, but we only have 1 version of G1 Cyclonus. He was one of my more favorite characters post TF:The Movie.

Like Exulted Unicron on Facebook · by **Exulted Unicron** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:27 pm

I'm considering getting this set, since I've got TFC versions of prime and megatron, CS screamer and classics reissue soundwave

News Credits: 3 · by **buddha-con** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:50 pm

I also hope more follow. I like how they are called "the first lineup/ and the first series" meaning that hopefully there will be a series 2? I also wonder what extra's will be included to try and intice people that already own reissues/originals of these characters to buy the encore series.

News Credits: 2 · by **TFBuyer** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:45 pm

Hey, those prices aren't half bad! I may update my current ailing Soundwave yet!

by **Swerve** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:39 am

TFBuyer wrote:Hey, those prices aren't half bad! I may update my current ailing Soundwave yet!

Considering that buying this whole set is much cheaper than buying TFC-00 or any version of Optimus seemed like a no brainer to me. Soundwave (single tape chest version) is another that costs more than the complete set as well. You can usually find Megatron or Starscream at an okay price, but nothing this cheap. I went ahead and bought them because I know I'll regret not buying the set later on.

I noticed lately that TFSource has been undercutting BBTS's prices. I've been really impressed by the level of customer service that has been provided, and Curt will usually tries to answer any questions I have the same day or next. The other thing I noticed is that they have some interesting articles and things on their site. I also discovered on the links page the other day that Seibertron.com is one of the sites they recommend to their customers for news and info.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:31 pm

I wouldn't say TFSource is undercutting anyone. BBTS prices are pretty inflated. I highly reccommend both stores. Joel at BBTS will take care of any problem you've got with your order and TFSource has thse AWESOME wrapping jobs and packaging.

On topic, I think I'm gonna get the Convoy. I've always wanted a boxed one. My New Year Convoy is displayed in one of my cases. I do hope they get more characters done soon too. We need cassettes and Dinobots dammit!

News Credits: 3 · by **MagnusPrimal** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:44 pm

I've got a set ordered from bbts. The prices are very similar.

News Credits: 2 · by **Basketball Jones** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:22 am

I was under the impression that BBTS's higher prices are related to their reliability.

News Credits: 1 · by **Danish-Liokaiser** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:08 am

I want Prime ! ...

Well ... new problems are born ... will Megatron get orange tip or not? ...

Like Exulted Unicron on Facebook · by **Exulted Unicron** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:14 am

I do believe Megatron will have to be modded to be sold in the US

News Credits: 3 · by **MagnusPrimal** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:05 pm

GrimlockPlox wrote:I want Prime ! ...

Well ... new problems are born ... will Megatron get orange tip or not? ...

Almost certainly.

by **PrimeFan** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:14 pm

Why is that? TFSource has TFC #6 Megatron and that doesn't look like it is modded.

News Credits: 3 · by **buddha-con** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:41 am

tfsource probably won't carry the modified version, but bbts and digital toys probably will.. they just haven't posted that their versions will be modified b/c nobody has specifics on these reissues and they are also unsure what the "mold changes" will be.. in short, if you want an unmodified encore reissue megs, tfsource is probably your best bet.. i preordered at bbts because they dont charge for preorders, but if it is modified, I will probably go with tfsource as well.. we will hopefully get more info soon...

by **dabattousai** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:53 am

I pre-ordered Megatron on Hobby Link Japan. He is only $46 over there as of right now. I'm debating whether or not I should get Prime...This is a perfect time to grab him before his price sky rockets.