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gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, being 6 deluxes, they might be able to cram them all in a Botcon style box. Given, it might raise the price a bit, and they're already clocking in at "pricy" for a lot of people. Guessing that's why they haven't in the past.

Not saying they have to sell the subscription figures as a set, or anything like that, but I'm sure some people would be down to pay an additional $30-$40 after the fact on a nice collector box.

Yeah, I'm guessing they couldn't gamble on people buying or not. Might drive the numbers down to just a handful getting the box. To be cost effective, guessing they'd need to run a full batch and include it with the subscription.

This based on my experience in the print industry.

megatronus wrote:

gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, being 6 deluxes, they might be able to cram them all in a Botcon style box. Given, it might raise the price a bit, and they're already clocking in at "pricy" for a lot of people. Guessing that's why they haven't in the past.

Not saying they have to sell the subscription figures as a set, or anything like that, but I'm sure some people would be down to pay an additional $30-$40 after the fact on a nice collector box.

Do not raise the price for a box. Sell it after the fact, like Megatronus's suggestion. Some of us don't care for the things and toss them straight in the trash. I'm still mad about TFCC Transmutate being overcosted because of that silly box for her and Rampage. Its not even a window-box where anyone could see inside. Why would I ever put them in it?

I'm glad I never bought a Transmutate then

Soon... soon, my Archforce G2 Megatron will have his whipping boy...

was the original g2 starscream's torso as orange as this one? I can't remember. Either way, may can't come soon enough

durroth wrote:was the original g2 starscream's torso as orange as this one? I can't remember. Either way, may can't come soon enough

Yeah it was. I'm glad they replicated the color.

Randy

G2 Starscream was I think the first Transformer my parents ever bought me as a kid so G2 holds a special place in my heart...super excited for these and when they were revealed, it meant a definite "yes" for me when deciding if I wanted to do the SS again. Plus I have always had a thing for the seekers and fighter jets (Thanks Top Gun lol)

I have to say, I've liked the small double-box items like Runabout/Runamuck. At that size, it seems like it lifts up an oddball one-off set in the middle of the year into something more special. I think that's a solid call from their team.

I do wonder how many would get boxes after the fact. I'd love that option. Maybe if they weren't the shipping box (ie. toys shipped earlier), they could cut costs and fit more in the box. (ie. less foam between, more figures crammed in the box.) Hmmmm.

I have to say, I'd buy retroactive boxes for 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 if they decided to do it. Maybe they could sell them at the convention to save on shipping.

Okay. I've solved all the logistical problems. Hop to it!! LOL.

shockblast2 wrote:Good thing his mold is worn out. How many "club exclusives" has this mold raked out of the fandom at $45 a pop? It is funny to me that they can take this mold, color it in any combination of colors, slap some half assed name on it, sell it to people at a premium, and people will actually spend their hard earned cash in it.

Silliness...........

This right here, but whatever... not my money.

I just want to finally see Tarantulas!

I don't think the TFCC would succeed if choices were half-@$$ed. I think the club is doing what they should... identifying groups who can get excited about a limited release toy. (G2 fans, BW fans, Femmebot fans, SG fans, etc.)

The result? That niche buys that figure and are excited... and the REST of the fandom says "This isn't for me. What a rip off!"

Most fans will look at the 10 or so pieces the club releases and like maybe two or three to buy. (And dislike the other 2/3 of the set, maybe sell them...)

My point — these are niche releases... not aimed at the "bright yellow Bumblebee muscle-car consuming masses". They're not supposed to please everyone. (If they were, then Hasbro would have already released that toy/idea to the masses.)

But that's what is AMAZING about this whole thing. It's giving specific weird toys to niche groups that would never get them otherwise. If it were please-everyone generic normy schlock, that would be a depressing flop of a club.

gothsaurus wrote:I don't think the TFCC would succeed if choices were half-@$$ed. I think the club is doing what they should... identifying groups who can get excited about a limited release toy. (G2 fans, BW fans, Femmebot fans, SG fans, etc.)

The result? That niche buys that figure and are excited... and the REST of the fandom says "This isn't for me. What a rip off!"

Most fans will look at the 10 or so pieces the club releases and like maybe two or three to buy. (And dislike the other 2/3 of the set, maybe sell them...)

My point - these are niche releases... not aimed at the "bright yellow Bumblebee muscle-car consuming masses". They're not supposed to please everyone. (If they were, then Hasbro would have already released that toy/idea to the masses.)

But that's what is AMAZING about this whole thing. It's giving specific weird toys to niche groups that would never get them otherwise. If it were please-everyone generic normy schlock, that would be a depressing flop of a club.

I'll be selling my G2 Starscream the moment I get him and confirm there are no defects.

PM me with offers if interested.

Just a few days ago we got our first look at inhand pictures of TFSS 3.0 Nacelle and G2 Starscream here. Today thanks to actoys we get new pictures of TFSS 3.0 Tarantulas. This Transformers Subscription Service 3.0 Tarantulas is a repaint of the United Scrapheap. Check out the images we've mirrored below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

I think its orange. Its probably the lighting.

Optimizzy wrote:I think its orange. Its probably the lighting.

yea probably lighting, no reason for them to use a different clear plastic than the one on the windshield.

Looks solid.

I'm both happy and kind of surprised that we're still getting BW figures to go with the 2006 set.

Who's buying two so they can ride each other?

This figure has come a long way, I have all the Botcon '06 figures and I'm really excited to add this one to the set. The orange visor is a nice touch! It would still be fun if the green bits could glow in the dark. The thought of the green bits glowing and putting a small light behind the visor puts a cool image in my head.

Looks great!

Why is it with the TFSS figures that all BUT ONE look like crap. I want this guy. I need a Tarantulas!

He looks like a sick toad.

I compared this will all the previous mockups (three, at LEAST)... and I have to say I think they nailed the deco. Compared with the original toy and the tv model, I think this is the best option possible. Only complaint is that the lime green seems a little light compared with the figure's more muted ochre-yellow-golden-tan-green.

BUT that's a tiny complaint. They might actually be giving a nod to the neon green in the upgraded Transmetal version (?)

Either way, I too have the original Botcon set. This will display GREAT with that lineup. Cheers to the club for filling in a gap. (same with G2 Starscream and other thoughtful choices.)