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News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Sat Jan 09, 2016 9:35 pm

This looks epically buyable. :saint:

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:59 am

that blue. That is a gorgeous blue there. Great paint work!

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:46 am

Skids is a beauty. I love this thing so much. He is IDW incarnated. Well done Takara, well done ;)^

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:41 am

If anyone is interested, Skids is up for Preorder at BBTS for $30

News Credits: 2 · by **Mr Skram** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:46 pm

Got my preorder all set! I really can't wait for this figure. I usually wouldn't think of paying that much for a deluxe but I really want this guy. The colors are just gorgeous. Initially I wasn't impressed with the mold when I bought Hasbro Crosscut until I figured out he did actually have some shoulder articulation. And the fact you can hide most of his weaponry pretty easily so he doesn't always have to look like an insane commando. Legs are a bit fiddly for my tastes but I can live with it. :KREMZEEK:

Not only will this be my very first Takara fig, but it's also my first preorder. Though I'll probably be preordering the Onslaught/Skylynx box soon as well.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 2:13 pm

Mr Skram wrote:Got my preorder all set! I really can't wait for this figure. I usually wouldn't think of paying that much for a deluxe but I really want this guy. The colors are just gorgeous. Initially I wasn't impressed with the mold when I bought Hasbro Crosscut until I figured out he did actually have some shoulder articulation. And the fact you can hide most of his weaponry pretty easily so he doesn't always have to look like an insane commando. Legs are a bit fiddly for my tastes but I can live with it.

Not only will this be my very first Takara fig, but it's also my first preorder. Though I'll probably be preordering the Onslaught/Skylynx box soon as well.

I can tell you as a proud owner of that Skids figure that it is amazing and the head sculpt is awesome. congrats on the first pre order! my first one was the TAV 29 Bee, and that turned out very well!

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:21 pm

Justa question, why do people get him at BBTS for 30$ plus shipping when you can get him sooner from Japan for cheaper, shipping included?

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:27 pm

william-james88 wrote:Justa question, why do people get him at BBTS for 30$ plus shipping when you can get him sooner from Japan for cheaper, shipping included?

Convenience?

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:33 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Justa question, why do people get him at BBTS for 30$ plus shipping when you can get him sooner from Japan for cheaper, shipping included?

Convenience?

In both cases you are ordering online in english using paypal. The only thing I can think of is ease of mind if something goes wrong. Of course, if its sold out in japan, than BBTS is a good place to go, but I am still wondering why it would be a go to place. And other places in japan have pile of loot systems but obviously dont sell hasbro products so I guess its because people can get both there. Still, I am unsure if most people simply dont buy from japan due to simply not knowing and thinking it could be harder, withut realising the potential massive savings.

Any colector here can quickly tell you the hundres bucks they probably saved last year from getting their takara products from japan.

News Credits: 2 · by **Mr Skram** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:59 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Justa question, why do people get him at BBTS for 30$ plus shipping when you can get him sooner from Japan for cheaper, shipping included?

Convenience?

In both cases you are ordering online in english using paypal. The only thing I can think of is ease of mind if something goes wrong. Of course, if its sold out in japan, than BBTS is a good place to go, but I am still wondering why it would be a go to place. And other places in japan have pile of loot systems but obviously dont sell hasbro products so I guess its because people can get both there. Still, I am unsure if most people simply dont buy from japan due to simply not knowing and thinking it could be harder, withut realising the potential massive savings.

Any colector here can quickly tell you the hundres bucks they probably saved last year from getting their takara products from japan.

Ignorance on my part. I didnt know it was available that way as I've never ordered from Japan before, and I didnt really do any research.

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:30 pm

Mr Skram wrote:
Ignorance on my part. I didnt know it was available that way as I've never ordered from Japan before, and I didnt really do any research.

Its all good, thats what boards are for, to help out

Here is a place I use, they dont have skids yet though it will be posted in this thread when it happens:

http://slist.amiami.com/top/search/list ... pagemax=40

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:41 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Justa question, why do people get him at BBTS for 30$ plus shipping when you can get him sooner from Japan for cheaper, shipping included?

Convenience?

In both cases you are ordering online in english using paypal. The only thing I can think of is ease of mind if something goes wrong. Of course, if its sold out in japan, than BBTS is a good place to go, but I am still wondering why it would be a go to place. And other places in japan have pile of loot systems but obviously dont sell hasbro products so I guess its because people can get both there. Still, I am unsure if most people simply dont buy from japan due to simply not knowing and thinking it could be harder, withut realising the potential massive savings.

Any colector here can quickly tell you the hundres bucks they probably saved last year from getting their takara products from japan.

Well, I don't use paypal, but they are only 6 hours north of me, so it's just a 4 day wait for most of my stuff; also they have excellent customer service and exchange policies, I like to have a backup plan in case something goes sideways, plus I like to support them for what they do. While it's a shame they don't have a point system, I like them. But, since I don't order much TT stuff, it's not an issue yet...

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:48 pm

Hellscream9999 wrote:Well, I don't use paypal, but they are only 6 hours north of me, so it's just a 4 day wait for most of my stuff; also they have excellent customer service and exchange policies, I like to have a backup plan in case something goes sideways, plus I like to support them for what they do. While it's a shame they don't have a point system, I like them. But, since I don't order much TT stuff, it's not an issue yet...

Cool, I understand. One thing though, when I mentionned getting them quicker I wasnt referring to how long it takes from bbts to one's house but from Japan to BBTS then to you. Because Takara doesnt deal directly with BBTS, they contractually cant. So BBTS has a shipment sent from japan at the same time as any importer including you and me. Which means I would get a takra toy at the same time they get it. They would then have to ship it to you. BBTS is just an extra middleman and thus, it will always be slower, but probably not by much.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:10 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Well, I don't use paypal, but they are only 6 hours north of me, so it's just a 4 day wait for most of my stuff; also they have excellent customer service and exchange policies, I like to have a backup plan in case something goes sideways, plus I like to support them for what they do. While it's a shame they don't have a point system, I like them. But, since I don't order much TT stuff, it's not an issue yet...

Cool, I understand. One thing though, when I mentionned getting them quicker I wasnt referring to how long it takes from bbts to one's house but from Japan to BBTS then to you. Because Takara doesnt deal directly with BBTS, they contractually cant. So BBTS has a shipment sent from japan at the same time as any importer including you and me. Which means I would get a takra toy at the same time they get it. They would then have to ship it to you. BBTS is just an extra middleman and thus, it will always be slower, but probably not by much.

I know, but they're kinda local to me, I could just drive a couple hours there from my grandmothers house, so I feel some attachment for some reason

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:32 pm

I used to have it really sweet with TFSource, up until this past summer or so. I live in the suburbs of St. Paul, and their warehouse is/was located about a half hour north of me (if you drive at the speed limit) in Forest Lake. Sometimes, I could go up and pick up an order without having to wait for it to be shipped out. When I did have to wait for shipping, it would take ONE DAY to get to me, so the wait was never that bad. A few times I did have to exchange defective products as well, and being able to do so in person and get satisfaction almost immediately was terrific. However, they have a new warehouse in NEVADA that handles all the new Transformers products. Their Forest Lake, MN office still warehouses "vintage" toys, and I can still meet with someone their for business stuff, like selling off some figures, but when my stack is shipped, it's over a week before I see my figures. It might be more expensive, but their are (or were) a lot of perks for me with TFSource. At least now they got rid of the "freebies" system for points and will just convert points for purchases into store credit. That's much appreciated.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:36 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:I used to have it really sweet with TFSource, up until this past summer or so. I live in the suburbs of St. Paul, and their warehouse is/was located about a half hour north of me (if you drive at the speed limit) in Forest Lake. Sometimes, I could go up and pick up an order without having to wait for it to be shipped out. When I did have to wait for shipping, it would take ONE DAY to get to me, so the wait was never that bad. A few times I did have to exchange defective products as well, and being able to do so in person and get satisfaction almost immediately was terrific. However, they have a new warehouse in NEVADA that handles all the new Transformers products. Their Forest Lake, MN office still warehouses "vintage" toys, and I can still meet with someone their for business stuff, like selling off some figures, but when my stack is shipped, it's over a week before I see my figures. It might be more expensive, but their are (or were) a lot of perks for me with TFSource. At least now they got rid of the "freebies" system for points and will just convert points for purchases into store credit. That's much appreciated.

Whats the conversion rate? 1 point = $1? I've been thinking about switching to them exclusively, but wasn't sure what the point ratio was...

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:00 pm

Hellscream9999 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:I used to have it really sweet with TFSource, up until this past summer or so. I live in the suburbs of St. Paul, and their warehouse is/was located about a half hour north of me (if you drive at the speed limit) in Forest Lake. Sometimes, I could go up and pick up an order without having to wait for it to be shipped out. When I did have to wait for shipping, it would take ONE DAY to get to me, so the wait was never that bad. A few times I did have to exchange defective products as well, and being able to do so in person and get satisfaction almost immediately was terrific. However, they have a new warehouse in NEVADA that handles all the new Transformers products. Their Forest Lake, MN office still warehouses "vintage" toys, and I can still meet with someone their for business stuff, like selling off some figures, but when my stack is shipped, it's over a week before I see my figures. It might be more expensive, but their are (or were) a lot of perks for me with TFSource. At least now they got rid of the "freebies" system for points and will just convert points for purchases into store credit. That's much appreciated.

Whats the conversion rate? 1 point = $1? I've been thinking about switching to them exclusively, but wasn't sure what the point ratio was...

Ha! I WISH! No, the conversion is $0.015 (1.5 cents) per point. To give you an idea of how much you "get back" per purchase, something like MP-27 Ironhide with collectors coin, priced at $99.00, would get you about 95 points, or about $1.42.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:09 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:I used to have it really sweet with TFSource, up until this past summer or so. I live in the suburbs of St. Paul, and their warehouse is/was located about a half hour north of me (if you drive at the speed limit) in Forest Lake. Sometimes, I could go up and pick up an order without having to wait for it to be shipped out. When I did have to wait for shipping, it would take ONE DAY to get to me, so the wait was never that bad. A few times I did have to exchange defective products as well, and being able to do so in person and get satisfaction almost immediately was terrific. However, they have a new warehouse in NEVADA that handles all the new Transformers products. Their Forest Lake, MN office still warehouses "vintage" toys, and I can still meet with someone their for business stuff, like selling off some figures, but when my stack is shipped, it's over a week before I see my figures. It might be more expensive, but their are (or were) a lot of perks for me with TFSource. At least now they got rid of the "freebies" system for points and will just convert points for purchases into store credit. That's much appreciated.

Whats the conversion rate? 1 point = $1? I've been thinking about switching to them exclusively, but wasn't sure what the point ratio was...

Ha! I WISH! No, the conversion is $0.015 (1.5 cents) per point. To give you an idea of how much you "get back" per purchase, something like MP-27 Ironhide with collectors coin, priced at $99.00, would get you about 95 points, or about $1.42.

pfft, screw that, I'll stick with supporting bbts >:oP

News Credits: 2 · by **Mr Skram** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:19 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:I used to have it really sweet with TFSource, up until this past summer or so. I live in the suburbs of St. Paul, and their warehouse is/was located about a half hour north of me (if you drive at the speed limit) in Forest Lake.

Not on topic or anything, just wanted to say what's up to a fellow Jake from MN!

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:33 pm

Mr Skram wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:I used to have it really sweet with TFSource, up until this past summer or so. I live in the suburbs of St. Paul, and their warehouse is/was located about a half hour north of me (if you drive at the speed limit) in Forest Lake.

Not on topic or anything, just wanted to say what's up to a fellow Jake from MN!

What, you too? I'm west side Jake! (West side of the Twin Cities.)

To WJ88 question on ordering from BBTS, I trust them implicitly, have been doing business with them for a very long time, they treat me and my stuff very well, have a POL feature I love. I buy enough stuff to make the POL the main selling point.

Oh, and once I figured out how to properly transform Skids's legs, he was, indeed, very awesome!

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:36 pm

Agamemnon wrote:
Mr Skram wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:I used to have it really sweet with TFSource, up until this past summer or so. I live in the suburbs of St. Paul, and their warehouse is/was located about a half hour north of me (if you drive at the speed limit) in Forest Lake.

Not on topic or anything, just wanted to say what's up to a fellow Jake from MN!

What, you too? I'm west side Jake! (West side of the Twin Cities.)

To WJ88 question on ordering from BBTS, I trust them implicitly, have been doing business with them for a very long time, they treat me and my stuff very well, have a POL feature I love. I buy enough stuff to make the POL the main selling point.

Oh, and once I figured out how to properly transform Skids's legs, he was, indeed, very awesome!

Lot's of Jake's in Minnesota... this must be some sort of conspiracy :-?

Maybe we should call you guys the Jake Pack, then Wolfman Jake can belong to two different groups on here :-P

News Credits: 2 · by **Mr Skram** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:41 pm

Agamemnon wrote:
Mr Skram wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:I used to have it really sweet with TFSource, up until this past summer or so. I live in the suburbs of St. Paul, and their warehouse is/was located about a half hour north of me (if you drive at the speed limit) in Forest Lake.

Not on topic or anything, just wanted to say what's up to a fellow Jake from MN!

What, you too? I'm west side Jake! (West side of the Twin Cities.)

To WJ88 question on ordering from BBTS, I trust them implicitly, have been doing business with them for a very long time, they treat me and my stuff very well, have a POL feature I love. I buy enough stuff to make the POL the main selling point.

Oh, and once I figured out how to properly transform Skids's legs, he was, indeed, very awesome!

Ha, another one! That's crazy! I'm about a half hour north of the Cities.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:50 pm

Too many Jakes, not enough MTMTE styled coloring on legends figures! :lol:

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:06 pm

Hellscream9999 wrote:Lot's of Jake's in Minnesota... this must be some sort of conspiracy

Maybe we should call you guys the Jake Pack, then Wolfman Jake can belong to two different groups on here

I call pack Alpha!

And no, we're NOT a conspiracy. That's ravens, not canines. (Yes, a group of ravens is called a conspiracy).

Agamemnon wrote:To WJ88 question on ordering from BBTS, I trust them implicitly, have been doing business with them for a very long time, they treat me and my stuff very well, have a POL feature I love. I buy enough stuff to make the POL the main selling point.

It's the same with me and TFSource. They once gave me an impromptu tour of their facility when I picked up an order with my boyfriend, just because. They're very nice people.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:07 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Lot's of Jake's in Minnesota... this must be some sort of conspiracy

Maybe we should call you guys the Jake Pack, then Wolfman Jake can belong to two different groups on here

I call pack Alpha!

And no, we're NOT a conspiracy. That's ravens, not canines. (Yes, a group of ravens is called a conspiracy).

ever wonder why a group of ravens is called that? It is a very interesting name!