Ravage XK wrote:If they rerelease the first edition in the First Edition packages I shall be mighty peeved at Hasbro.
I paid a fair bit for those FE figures I really wanted and to have all of that undermined will make me think twice about buying anything alleged to be rare again.
I admit that when they were first cancelled I was as annoyed as anyone else that really liked them but it took Hasbro SO long to announce these re-issues that I caved and paid the extra.
Multiple failures from Hasbro on this I think, from my point of view anyway.
Ravage XK wrote:Not nice to be laughed at.
Seibertron wrote:My biggest concern is that because of collectors like Ravage XK, myself and anyone else who had already bought the First Editions, is that those toys will now just become shelf warmers because it took so long for this issue to be resolved.
Ravage XK wrote:Seibertron wrote:My biggest concern is that because of collectors like Ravage XK, myself and anyone else who had already bought the First Editions, is that those toys will now just become shelf warmers because it took so long for this issue to be resolved.
That there, is a good point. Though maybe the Vehicons will fair better than others.
So long as there is a difference, maybe not calling them First Editions but something else. I'm fairly sure the G1 reissues came in a different box.
That way, those items we collectors paid out a bit more for remain a bit special.
Ravage XK wrote:Seibertron wrote:My biggest concern is that because of collectors like Ravage XK, myself and anyone else who had already bought the First Editions, is that those toys will now just become shelf warmers because it took so long for this issue to be resolved.
That there, is a good point. Though maybe the Vehicons will fair better than others.
So long as there is a difference, maybe not calling them First Editions but something else. I'm fairly sure the G1 reissues came in a different box.
That way, those items we collectors paid out a bit more for remain a bit special.
Overcracker wrote:Ravage XK wrote:Seibertron wrote:My biggest concern is that because of collectors like Ravage XK, myself and anyone else who had already bought the First Editions, is that those toys will now just become shelf warmers because it took so long for this issue to be resolved.
That there, is a good point. Though maybe the Vehicons will fair better than others.
So long as there is a difference, maybe not calling them First Editions but something else. I'm fairly sure the G1 reissues came in a different box.
That way, those items we collectors paid out a bit more for remain a bit special.
Well considering the FE re-releases we've seen so far have a new head, I'd say they are different enough.
As for the G1 re-issues... Some have had different packagingm other's like encore feature the g1 packaging, with certain differences such as the Encore logo.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Sabrblade wrote:One counterpoint to the "Hasbro has said that they've been trying something to get them out," argument is that they said the same thing about the final Animated figures that were finished, but have yet to do so.
While TakaraTomy has released three of those finished figures, Hasbro said they were trying to but have not.
There's also the issue with DOTM Wheeljack, both Soundwaves, and Autobot Team Racers (which includes Leadfoot).
Seibertron wrote:Overcracker wrote:Ravage XK wrote:Seibertron wrote:My biggest concern is that because of collectors like Ravage XK, myself and anyone else who had already bought the First Editions, is that those toys will now just become shelf warmers because it took so long for this issue to be resolved.
That there, is a good point. Though maybe the Vehicons will fair better than others.
So long as there is a difference, maybe not calling them First Editions but something else. I'm fairly sure the G1 reissues came in a different box.
That way, those items we collectors paid out a bit more for remain a bit special.
Well considering the FE re-releases we've seen so far have a new head, I'd say they are different enough.
As for the G1 re-issues... Some have had different packagingm other's like encore feature the g1 packaging, with certain differences such as the Encore logo.
You're thinking of the First Edition remolds (Cliffjumper and Bulkhead) that are being released in the "China Imports" Generations line as G1 Cliffjumper and Brawn. The Transformers Prime First Edition toys are coming back as Toys R Us exclusives later this year.
And while you're correct about the reissues, I'm specifically referring to the initial reissues that came in pretty similar packaging (such as Optimus Prime, Sixshot, Hot Rodimus, Ultra Magnus, etc). But the argument stands nonetheless ... fans trying to hold onto the value of their "collectibles" after the parent company does something that devalues those collectibles.
An idea which has been brought up countless times, but, well, in the case of the final Animated figures, it's been three years and nothing's come about for this idea.necr0blivion wrote:This probably won't happen, but I think all of the examples you've listed above would be a good fit for a line called "Generations". A mix of various lines, when appropriate, new figures, and maybe even some reissues. I can only hope that sprinkling these types of releases under a banner that doesn't have the stigma of a terminated line would not cause retailers to cutback on orders, while still giving those not at all interested in these figures viable alternatives (the other wave mates) to spend money on.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Ravage XK wrote:If they rerelease the first edition in the First Edition packages I shall be mighty peeved at Hasbro.
I paid a fair bit for those FE figures I really wanted and to have all of that undermined will make me think twice about buying anything alleged to be rare again.
I admit that when they were first cancelled I was as annoyed as anyone else that really liked them but it took Hasbro SO long to announce these re-issues that I caved and paid the extra.
Multiple failures from Hasbro on this I think, from my point of view anyway.
RAcast wrote:In all fairness, they did say that they were "Trying to do something about it" every time they were asked. I doubt anybody would blame you for picking them up, but you can't say you didn't have any warning.
Seibertron wrote:Ravage XK wrote:Not nice to be laughed at.
It's just part of the game of collecting. I've heard arguments like yours above so many times over the years. Imagine how fans felt when it was announced that there would be *gasp* reissues of original G1 figures in replica packaging.
Seibertron wrote:The value of the First Edition toys is/was extremely inflated because of the high demand for those items. Hasbro has said all along that they would try to find a home for those items at some point.
Seibertron wrote:My biggest concern is that because of collectors like Ravage XK, myself and anyone else who had already bought the First Editions, is that those toys will now just become shelf warmers because it took so long for this issue to be resolved
Was about to say this myself.STINGRAY749 wrote:I actually want the FEs to shelf warm so I can actually get them.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
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