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News Credits: 11 · Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:57 am

Okay, so I've been on the fence on this add-on since I saw it. It looks really awesome but I just couldn't justify the price. Since I saw the Snowman version awhile back, I've been leaning more towards yes, and was finally convincing myself to go for it soon, and now...

TFSource jacked up the price by $20. What the hell, guys? Way to make me go from tipping over your side of the fence to jumping back as fast as I can.

I get that it's limited edition and all, but is this any way to clear your remaining stock? I don't think so. Looks like my Superion will go without any add-ons. It's missing two of the limbs anyway, that saves me another $50.

/rant.

News Credits: 1452 · Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:04 am

I guess it's an add-on that was never meant to be in your collection

From a Transformers fan that has been looking at the figures that have been churning out for the past year and in the future.. and I'm sure you are one as well.. I'd like to remind you that - your money is probably meant to be spent on better things.

And, nice sig.

News Credits: 11 · Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:38 am

Yes, I suppose you're right. I just had delusions of grandeur where I owned every single one of FP's add-ons... it wasn't going to happen anyway, no way I'd ever fork out for the Cliffjumper set, and I don't even own him anyway.

Hahaha, thanks. Everyone always forgets Muk Muk! Poor guy. :grin:

News Credits: 23 · Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:36 pm

Well, I'm not sure if you are interested, but BBTS has the regular Superion add-on as a pre-order for $49.99.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

I guess they are looking for more.

And Robotkingdom has the items still in stock at $49.99 as well and ready to go.

http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/es ... s&CatID=73

Not as nice as the Snowman kit, but still good to have nonetheless. I have the regular version and I think it's just peachy keen!!

As for what TFSource is trying to get for the CJ upgrade kit, the word rape comes to mind.

News Credits: 11 · Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:00 pm

Thanks. I may do that in the end, but after seeing and wanting the Snowman version, the regular one will be a slight disappointment. Oh well, we can't all get what we want. I have higher-priority purchases anyway, as Blurrz put it.

And yeah, any time I see that CJ set it's insanely priced. Not that I want it anyway.

News Credits: 88 · Aug. 7 - Aug. 12, 2012

What's the Snowman version?

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News Credits: 11 · Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:13 pm

DavidT wrote:What's the Snowman version?

It's a TFSource-exclusive recolor done up in white plastic. Looks a lot more G1 than the standard version.

News Credits: 23 · Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:13 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Thanks. I may do that in the end, but after seeing and wanting the Snowman version, the regular one will be a slight disappointment. Oh well, we can't all get what we want. I have higher-priority purchases anyway, as Blurrz put it.

And yeah, any time I see that CJ set it's insanely priced. Not that I want it anyway.

Yeah, I kinda wish I woulda waited or known in advanced about the Snowman version. I would have gotten that one. I still might get it since I won't be spening much on Hasbro this year except for Thurst, Drift, and Straxus (Darkmount).

And as long as you DO NOT see the CJ kit in person, you should be fine. I was ok with it until I saw Geekee's collection and he had it there. In that instance, ignorance WAS bliss, or cheap!!

News Credits: 1452 · Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:21 pm

kirbenvost wrote:
DavidT wrote:What's the Snowman version?

It's a TFSource-exclusive recolor done up in white plastic. Looks a lot more G1 than the standard version.

And here's a review by Energon Pub Member bvzxa for those who missed it....

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... kit/17587/

News Credits: 129 · Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:25 pm

Blurrz wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
DavidT wrote:What's the Snowman version?

It's a TFSource-exclusive recolor done up in white plastic. Looks a lot more G1 than the standard version.

And here's a review by Energon Pub Member bvzxa for those who missed it....

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... kit/17587/

Much like I said in the thread you referenced:

Counterpunch wrote:TFSource...you're on notice.

News Credits: 88 · Aug. 7 - Aug. 12, 2012

The Snowman version looks sweet!... thanks for posting that link

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News Credits: 3 · Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:37 pm

It is a great set. I got this one first instead of the original set. For one the original set has a more mechanical look to it, which I think would do well with the ROTF version. However, I did add the "Snowman" set to the ROTF set too if you look on the second page of my thread.

I guess a price increase would occur since supposedly there is only 500 in existence. I paid less for it than the original set at the time of the pre-order.

Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:07 pm

bvzxa wrote:It is a great set. I got this one first instead of the original set. For one the original set has a more mechanical look to it, which I think would do well with the ROTF version. However, I did add the "Snowman" set to the ROTF set too if you look on the second page of my thread.

I guess a price increase would occur since supposedly there is only 500 in existence. I paid less for it than the original set at the time of the pre-order.

so jealous with envy right now!!!!
I find it hilarious thought that for brutiuc we will be getting 2 transformers with parts for $30 more than the current snowman fp set.

News Credits: 10 · Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:21 pm

I have a new, unused Snowman set I'll sell for $55 plus shipping to whoever wants it.

I bought one and decided to stick with the original grey on my ROTF Superion. I never even got around to opening this set.

Basically I'm just trying to cover what I paid for it (including shipping from TF SOurce).

Ships from Florida and I'll take Paypal or an Amazon.com gift certificate for payment.

News Credits: 11 · Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:40 pm

I totally would, but alas I am completely broke right now.

Unless you're looking for a Henkei Galvatron, we could work out a trade + Paypal deal.

News Credits: 10 · Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:59 pm

kirbenvost wrote:I totally would, but alas I am completely broke right now.

Unless you're looking for a Henkei Galvatron, we could work out a trade + Paypal deal.

I already have Galvatron, but thanks anyway. If you change your mind you know who to go to

News Credits: 11 · Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:10 am

Will do!

News Credits: 11 · Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:16 pm

Lapse of Reason, just in case you haven't noticed, I sent you a PM regarding that Snowman kit.

Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:26 am

Oh man, Now they bumped it up again to $100.

Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:43 am

Kirbenvost, did you buy it from Lapse of Reason?

News Credits: 11 · Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:12 pm

mtmte586 wrote:Kirbenvost, did you buy it from Lapse of Reason?

No, someone else already bought his before I could. Do you have one you want to sell?

Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:05 pm

I finally caved in last week and bought the snowman version. I paid the hefty price, but in the end it was well worth it. I definitely like this version a lot. I might of bought the last one because it's not showing up no more on the site. :shock:

whew

Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:47 pm

kaidoy021 wrote:I finally caved in last week and bought the snowman version. I paid the hefty price, but in the end it was well worth it. I definitely like this version a lot. I might of bought the last one because it's not showing up no more on the site.
whew

It sure is and knowing that you have the last one must make u feel all warm and fuzzy, i wish they were numbered though like the cliffjumper set, is the shadow commander set numbered???

Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:55 am

shadow commander is not numbered.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:35 am

kaidoy021 wrote:I finally caved in last week and bought the snowman version. I paid the hefty price, but in the end it was well worth it. I definitely like this version a lot. I might of bought the last one because it's not showing up no more on the site. whew

Congratulations!

You saved me some $$$ :-)

I've been thinking about getting the Superion set but decided I would only get the Snoman version since the idea was to geewunn it up.

When I saw they jacked the price I was livid.

My Superion is already customized, so it doesn't NEED the upgrade, per se, but I did like the look of the thing.