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News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:04 pm

Gandalf wrote:Runabout is the free membership figure. He and Runamuck are the Generations Wheeljack mold. Pics from Botcon here.

Dude how did I miss these? SG Drift, I'm happy for people that want this.

Runabout and Runamuck? :grin:

IM SO HAPPY!!! THEY ROCK!! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:22 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:Runabout and Runamuck?
IM SO HAPPY!!! THEY ROCK!!

My only problem is, you KNOW it's gonna be the G2 Ramjet debacle all over again since you have to have both and you automatically get one of the pair.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:25 pm

Midnight_Fox wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:Runabout and Runamuck?
IM SO HAPPY!!! THEY ROCK!!

My only problem is, you KNOW it's gonna be the G2 Ramjet debacle all over again since you have to have both and you automatically get one of the pair.

I've heard some pretty bad stories, but I managed to get Punch/CP and G2 Ramjet without any problems. The rumor mill generates an approx. day to watch for and with a group effort and a little planning, they can be obtained. On a side note, I've never purchased more than 1 unless it's for a fellow collector who pays me what it costs, no mark up, no scalping.

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:35 pm

Yeah, I really wish TFCC would put a cap on the common fan to just buying a couple. (And special arrangements for retailers to buy a bulk lot, of course. They could plan this in advance to make sure they order enough.)

But I hate the notion of scalpers buying 10 or 20... and keeping the average fan from being able to just order ONE. We need some safeguards to prevent it.

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:39 pm

Or, y'know, and hear me out on this one, they could let us pre-order before they determine how many are going to get made.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:42 pm

Midnight_Fox wrote:Or, y'know, and hear me out on this one, they could let us pre-order before they determine how many are going to get made.

Let's not get all logical! :lol:

This is how I get it done. I have one really close friend that is also an avid collector. When we think a preorder is coming up, we educate our wives on what it is and where to buy it. That's four people, checking and refreshing for a day or two. It sounds like a lot of work (and it's sad that it has to be like this), but it's kind of fun. It's the new digital hunt.

by **gothsaurus** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:48 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:educate our wives on what it is and where to buy it. That's four people...

Wow, GetRightRobot... I apparently need more wives to be able to snag the robots! ROTFL.

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:48 pm

I just take the day scheduled for orders off so when I receive the tweet or other news source saying it's up, I'm ready.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:50 pm

gothsaurus wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:educate our wives on what it is and where to buy it. That's four people...

Wow, GetRightRobot... I apparently need more wives to be able to snag the robots! ROTFL.

Well you know....gotta keep the pimp hand strong! :lol:

I actually meant my friend + his wife + my wife + myself = four people hawking whatever site it is. My bad. :lol:

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:51 pm

Midnight_Fox wrote:I just take the day scheduled for orders off so when I receive the tweet or other news source saying it's up, I'm ready.

Word. I did that for Shadow Scyther and still missed it! :lol:

News Credits: 1 · by **D-340** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:10 pm

Damn, looks like I'll have to re-up, Runamuck looks awesome. Hopefully the service will be better next year though.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gandalf** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:32 pm

Sideburn + Protector repaint = Mutton-Choptimus Prime.

Awesome.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:44 pm

Gandalf wrote:Sideburn + Protector repaint = Mutton-Choptimus Prime.

Awesome.

News Credits: 32 · by **UltraPrimal** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:11 pm

Not soon enough. Was hoping to get him before TFCon. :-?

by **dinogeist** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:19 am

Gandalf wrote:Sideburn + Protector repaint = Mutton-Choptimus Prime.

Awesome.

I was thinking about the name Breakimus Prime. in true movie version optimus prime fashion. he'll break your face if you get in his way.

by **gothsaurus** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:51 am

I can understand the delay when they're busy preparing for the convention(s), magazines, and other toys to sell in the store. Lots to do.

Plus a lot of the staff are unpaid volunteers. I've tried to cut them more slack after hearing that.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:08 am

gothsaurus wrote:I can understand the delay when they're busy preparing for the convention(s), magazines, and other toys to sell in the store. Lots to do.

Plus a lot of the staff are unpaid volunteers. I've tried to cut them more slack after hearing that.

It's not like this figure is uber important, but I'm really glad something is coming in the mail. Between Fansproject, Igear, and TFClub, I've spent alot of money and got no Transformers. This will be atleast be something >:oP

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:15 am

GetRightRobot wrote:
gothsaurus wrote:I can understand the delay when they're busy preparing for the convention(s), magazines, and other toys to sell in the store. Lots to do.

Plus a lot of the staff are unpaid volunteers. I've tried to cut them more slack after hearing that.

It's not like this figure is uber important, but I'm really glad something is coming in the mail. Between Fansproject, Igear, and TFClub, I've spent alot of money and got no Transformers. This will be atleast be something

Incidentally, that's why I use BBTS: they don't charge until it arrives.

Me holding that money in my checking account has the same effect plus the added benefit of having money if an emergency comes up.

by **gothsaurus** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:55 am

Yeah, only down-side is often 3rd parties are late on their releases... sometimes YEARS late. ImpossibleToys quintessons come to mind. It's easy to forget you're going to have a few hundred bucks deducted from your bank account.... when the purchase was eons ago.

But yeah, I love BBTS and the ole "pile of loot."

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:58 am

Money not leaving my account until the item ships wrecks my Transformers account. I can't use it. I saw a deal on Ebay and blew what was in that account and a week later I got burned for overdraft charges when BBTS shipped my Seacons. Can't do it.

by **gothsaurus** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:06 am

Lol. GetRightRobot — I want an entire bank account dedicated to Transformers. Lucky bloke!

But yeah, I feel your pain. Many a Thursday I've watched hoping nothing showed up at BBTS before my paycheck went thru.

No whammies! Big money. No whammies.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:11 am

gothsaurus wrote:Lol. GetRightRobot — I want an entire bank account dedicated to Transformers. Lucky bloke!

My wife's idea actually. It keeps things... organized. An extra free checking account at our bank. Most people have a vacation account or new car savings account or something a little more...mature.

gothsaurus wrote:But yeah, I feel your pain. Many a Thursday I've watched hoping nothing showed up at BBTS before my paycheck went thru.

No whammies! Big money. No whammies.