The Energon Pub

[Big Grim]

Damn. Now I want Black Convoy and Baldigus. Being skint sucks.

[Deadput]

Does this Black Convoy come with stickers?

At the very least it doesn't look like the oil barrel thing has stickers but maybe the torso does.

[xMXUx]

Just noticed that they didn't bother to paint the smokestacks which is kind of a shame. Otherwise he looks glorious, especially with Baldigus Too bad they're both exclusives, otherwise I would be all over them

Baldigus is a different exclusive though, a much easier to get exclusive that was/is available pretty much everywhere at much less of a markup than Black Convoy (at least I think so).

What I mean to say is that Baldigus is as easy to get as any non exclusive Unite Warriors Combiner, he just costs a bit more. Is it the price that is turning you off?

That is true and the issue is indeed the price. Not they're retail price, I could justify that. But since they're exclusives it means that I can't import them directly from Japan. So I'm stuck with an online retailer to import them from Japan and I'd then have tho import them from whatever country the chosen online retailer is from. Meaning I'll have to basically pay twice for shipping, customs etc. Where as if I could import directly from Anime Export I'd only pay the actual retail price and shipping.

But oh well, my empty wallet and filled cabinets won't be too upset if I'm not getting them

[william-james88]

Just noticed that they didn't bother to paint the smokestacks which is kind of a shame. Otherwise he looks glorious, especially with Baldigus Too bad they're both exclusives, otherwise I would be all over them

Baldigus is a different exclusive though, a much easier to get exclusive that was/is available pretty much everywhere at much less of a markup than Black Convoy (at least I think so).

What I mean to say is that Baldigus is as easy to get as any non exclusive Unite Warriors Combiner, he just costs a bit more. Is it the price that is turning you off?

That is true and the issue is indeed the price. Not they're retail price, I could justify that. But since they're exclusives it means that I can't import them directly from Japan. So I'm stuck with an online retailer to import them from Japan and I'd then have tho import them from whatever country the chosen online retailer is from. Meaning I'll have to basically pay twice for shipping, customs etc. Where as if I could import directly from Anime Export I'd only pay the actual retail price and shipping.

But oh well, my empty wallet and filled cabinets won't be too upset if I'm not getting them

I hear you and while it ends up being the same, I just wanted to let you know what is really going on. Yes, you and I cant import these exclusives from Japan but neither can BBTS or anyone else. No one can, they arent allowed.
So instead they just get the Hasbro Asia version. You might have seen it, maybe not, but all Unite Warriors sets also have a chinese version which comes with a coin. This isnt the takara version, its the hasbro asia version and the only difference is the inclusion of the coin (to tbe best of my knowledge). And those versions are always more expensive to buy, to the point that BBTS wont stock them when they can instead get the Takara version that is cheaper.

But since the takara version is unavailable, they have no choice but to stock the more expensive version from hasbro Asia. And of course, Hasbro Asia knows that their version is the only option for international sellers to buy so the boost up the price. And in turn thats why you are stuck paying more, because the cheaper version of the set is unavailable.

Like I said, same result, but different reason and all of it still due to the Japanese version being exclusive to one retailer in Japan.

But hey, we got Liokaiser and japan didnt so take that takara!

[xMXUx]

Just noticed that they didn't bother to paint the smokestacks which is kind of a shame. Otherwise he looks glorious, especially with Baldigus Too bad they're both exclusives, otherwise I would be all over them

Baldigus is a different exclusive though, a much easier to get exclusive that was/is available pretty much everywhere at much less of a markup than Black Convoy (at least I think so).

What I mean to say is that Baldigus is as easy to get as any non exclusive Unite Warriors Combiner, he just costs a bit more. Is it the price that is turning you off?

That is true and the issue is indeed the price. Not they're retail price, I could justify that. But since they're exclusives it means that I can't import them directly from Japan. So I'm stuck with an online retailer to import them from Japan and I'd then have tho import them from whatever country the chosen online retailer is from. Meaning I'll have to basically pay twice for shipping, customs etc. Where as if I could import directly from Anime Export I'd only pay the actual retail price and shipping.

But oh well, my empty wallet and filled cabinets won't be too upset if I'm not getting them

I hear you and while it ends up being the same, I just wanted to let you know what is really going on. Yes, you and I cant import these exclusives from Japan but neither can BBTS or anyone else. No one can, they arent allowed.
So instead they just get the Hasbro Asia version. You might have seen it, maybe not, but all Unite Warriors sets also have a chinese version which comes with a coin. This isnt the takara version, its the hasbro asia version and the only difference is the inclusion of the coin (to tbe best of my knowledge). And those versions are always more expensive to buy, to the point that BBTS wont stock them when they can instead get the Takara version that is cheaper.

But since the takara version is unavailable, they have no choice but to stock the more expensive version from hasbro Asia. And of course, Hasbro Asia knows that their version is the only option for international sellers to buy so the boost up the price. And in turn thats why you are stuck paying more, because the cheaper version of the set is unavailable.

Like I said, same result, but different reason and all of it still due to the Japanese version being exclusive to one retailer in Japan.

But hey, we got Liokaiser and japan didnt so take that takara!

Oh yeah, I'm aware of that. Just didn't bother to get that much into the details haha. Sometimes I really wish I'd live in Japan

And speaking of Liokaiser, while he's a decent homage, he's definitely not worth the price to me. Again since I'd have to import him rather than buy him locally.

[Wolfman Jake]

But hey, we got Liokaiser and japan didnt so take that takara!

To be honest, Takara probably took one look at that thing Hasbro is calling Liokaiser and said, "NOPE!" Japanese fans are NEVER going to settle for a Japanese original combiner that's missing two members and includes one that shouldn't be in there. Heck, Deathsaurus doesn't even have a proper robot mode in Hasbro's Liokaiser.

[SpikeyTigertron]

Well Peace-of-Mind is a hell of a thing... ended up caving and going with Robot Kingdom; though I hate the idea of paying that high of shipping... There's no guarantee that BBTS wouldn't pass that expense on anyway.

Anyone had dealings with Robot Kingdom?

[Deadput]

But hey, we got Liokaiser and japan didnt so take that takara!

To be honest, Takara probably took one look at that thing Hasbro is calling Liokaiser and said, "NOPE!" Japanese fans are NEVER going to settle for a Japanese original combiner that's missing two members and includes one that shouldn't be in there. Heck, Deathsaurus doesn't even have a proper robot mode in Hasbro's Liokaiser.

Had to reuse the Skylynx mold for someone might as well be the dragon who's the boss of a combiner team.

“Had to be me. Someone else might have gotten it wrong.”

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Well Peace-of-Mind is a hell of a thing... ended up caving and going with Robot Kingdom; though I hate the idea of paying that high of shipping... There's no guarantee that BBTS wouldn't pass that expense on anyway.

Anyone had dealings with Robot Kingdom?

I bought from them once. The shipping was awfully priced as you said. funny thing is, they never let me know when it shipped. I asked them 3 weeks after the release date if it had come in stock and shipped and then 2 days later I got the package. Just be cautious of that

[SpikeyTigertron]

Well Peace-of-Mind is a hell of a thing... ended up caving and going with Robot Kingdom; though I hate the idea of paying that high of shipping... There's no guarantee that BBTS wouldn't pass that expense on anyway.

Anyone had dealings with Robot Kingdom?

I bought from them once. The shipping was awfully priced as you said. funny thing is, they never let me know when it shipped. I asked them 3 weeks after the release date if it had come in stock and shipped and then 2 days later I got the package. Just be cautious of that

It's probably just "self justification" for me... But I figure, if BBTS is going to charge 80+ (and shipping unless I POL other things). It probably comes out to a wash. So peace of mind, it's over and done with; and I don't have to worry about missing the "order window" with BBTS.

[Nemesis Destron]

I can honestly say that I have never been so anxious for Takara LG figures as I am with the upcoming 3. We are no where near the half way point and I'm just so strung out within. Every time I see a Hot Rod at stores I'm just .


So can someone please educate me why the waiting period for Takara figures? It would be so amazing if we didn't have to endure the having to wait. I'm sure there is a method to the madness no doubt. And I'm sure we're having to wait a bit extra with the awful upcoming movie.

C'mon Takara, give us fans a break and push the latest pre-orders forward some...

[Kurona]

:BANG_HEAD: I can honestly say that I have never been so anxious for Takara LG figures as I am with the upcoming 3. We are no where near the half way point and I'm just so strung out within. Every time I see a Hot Rod at stores I'm just .


So can someone please educate me why the waiting period for Takara figures? It would be so amazing if we didn't have to endure the having to wait. I'm sure there is a method to the madness no doubt. And I'm sure we're having to wait a bit extra with the awful upcoming movie.

C'mon Takara, give us fans a break and push the latest pre-orders forward some...

There's no official word, but it seems likely to me that they're pausing the Legends line to put focus on the toyline for The Last Knight. Maybe Takara just isn't as comfortable supporting as many lines at once as Hasbro is. Can someone back me up; were they releasing Generations stuff during their AOE line?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Can someone back me up; were they releasing Generations stuff during their AOE line?

I think Generations actually ended right before Lost Age, the last release date was in March of 2014. The successor line Legends started in November of the same year, with Lost Age fitting in the gap with a bit of an overlap.

[Kurona]

Can someone back me up; were they releasing Generations stuff during their AOE line?

I think Generations actually ended right before Lost Age, the last release date was in March of 2014. The successor line Legends started in November of the same year, with Lost Age fitting in the gap with a bit of an overlap.

Huh, this seems to match up with that then. Should I take the whole Legends-paused-to-focus-on-TLK as all but confirmed?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Can someone back me up; were they releasing Generations stuff during their AOE line?

I think Generations actually ended right before Lost Age, the last release date was in March of 2014. The successor line Legends started in November of the same year, with Lost Age fitting in the gap with a bit of an overlap.

Huh, this seems to match up with that then. Should I take the whole Legends-paused-to-focus-on-TLK as all but confirmed?

Nah, without concrete evidence in the form of a statement by TakaraTomy themselves, all we can say is...

[Agamemnon]

Can someone back me up; were they releasing Generations stuff during their AOE line?

I think Generations actually ended right before Lost Age, the last release date was in March of 2014. The successor line Legends started in November of the same year, with Lost Age fitting in the gap with a bit of an overlap.

Huh, this seems to match up with that then. Should I take the whole Legends-paused-to-focus-on-TLK as all but confirmed?

Nah, without concrete evidence in the form of a statement by TakaraTomy themselves, all we can say is...

I don't know if this helps or not, but these three are set to be released in September, according to BBTS.

[Optimum Supreme]

"I will name him George, and I will hug him, and pet him, and squeeze him..."

[Cobotron]

"I will name him George, and........"

You had me at George!

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Can someone back me up; were they releasing Generations stuff during their AOE line?

I think Generations actually ended right before Lost Age, the last release date was in March of 2014. The successor line Legends started in November of the same year, with Lost Age fitting in the gap with a bit of an overlap.

Huh, this seems to match up with that then. Should I take the whole Legends-paused-to-focus-on-TLK as all but confirmed?

Nah, without concrete evidence in the form of a statement by TakaraTomy themselves, all we can say is...

I don't know if this helps or not, but these three are set to be released in September, according to BBTS.

Godbomber is set for end of May, and Dinosauruer is set for August. 3 month gaps each.

[Sabrblade]

Heads up! More Legends coming soon:

LG47 Kickback & Crowbar - http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12467&mode=retail

LG48 Gong (Brawn) & Repugnus - http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12468&mode=retail

LG49 Targetmaster Triggerhappy - http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12469&mode=retail

[william-james88]

Sabr, what does BTS give as a release date?

[Sabrblade]

You can't click them on your end?

Estimated to Arrive October 2017

[william-james88]

Both fellow Seibertronians Kurthy and Sabrblade were quick to tell us that Takara is continuing its Transformers Legends line stronger than ever with 3 new legends listings appearing on Bigbadtoystore:

LG47 Kickback & Crowbar

LG48 Gong (Brawn) & Repugnus

LG49 Targetmaster Triggerhappy

As we know from Kup and Hot Rod, the Triggerhappy being labelled as a Targetmaster means he will come with an additional targetmaster. Since there are no images, it is unknown who Crowbar is at the moment aside fromknowing that he is a Titan Master head.

These are coming out in October 2017.

[william-james88]

You can't click them on your end?

Estimated to Arrive October 2017

No, my work blocks BBTS and other online sellers (but not all). They want us to work hard

[Overcracker]

Both fellow Seibertronians Kurthy and Sabrblade were quick to tell us that Takara is continuing its Transformers Legends line stronger than ever with 3 new legends listings appearing on Bigbadtoystore:

LG47 Kickback & Crowbar

LG48 Gong (Brawn) & Repugnus

LG49 Targetmaster Triggerhappy

As we know from Kup and Hot Rod, the Triggerhappy being labelled as a Targetmaster means he will come with an additional targetmaster. Since there are no images, it is unknown who Crowbar is at the moment aside fromknowing that he is a Titan Master head.

These are coming out in October 2017.

Interesting...

Very curious to see what they'll do with Triggerhappy and what if any Titan vehicle / weapon they'll include with him.