-Kanrabat- wrote:If that Metroplex dosent disintegrate in transformation like The Ark and have the satisfying clickity-clackytack joints of the original, I'll preorder him day one.
Munkky wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Like a miniature Kup figure to ride his tank mode?-Kanrabat- wrote:So this time around, unless Blitzwing get some forced accessory pushed on him, he may turn out like a mini MP.
It would be nice if Blitzwing's tank mode is large enough so that it just about scales with Kup and you can recreate that scene. I doubt it will be of course, I'm expecting Blitzwing to be only slightly bigger than Voyager with extra parts and maybe some complex engineering to justify the Leader price point. But I am clinging to the feint hope that he is a big Leader, Hasbro heard the feedback on Siege Astrotrain and are making another, larger one.
Flashwave wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:If that Metroplex dosent disintegrate in transformation like The Ark and have the satisfying clickity-clackytack joints of the original, I'll preorder him day one.
What do you mean disintegrate? Should I be worried about how much mine gets used?Munkky wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Like a miniature Kup figure to ride his tank mode?-Kanrabat- wrote:So this time around, unless Blitzwing get some forced accessory pushed on him, he may turn out like a mini MP.
WiseMan wrote:Was someone actually asking for this? I can't remember ever seeing a post asking for a Cybertron Metroplex. I have, however, seen many, many posts asking for an Animated Omega Supreme. I'm just wondering what kind of research Hasbro has done to justify this Titan instead of something else.
primalxconvoy wrote:What an absolutely idiotic waste of plastic. The first iteration of this toy was on clearance when it first came out, possibly due to its basic transformation and lack of significantly different modes. I even sold my original shortly after I got it as it we such a poor toy.
I sincerely doubt this will sell in any significant numbers. Seriously, as a fan of Galaxy Force, this is just as badly realised as the equally poor Galaxy Force Prime that was just released in Siege. In both cases, you might as well get the originals, which I think still sell for reasonable prices in collectors' shops or online.
-Kanrabat- wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:First-Aid wrote:Okay, did anyone else notice that we all get a wonderful shot of Starscreams crotch anytime he sits in that throne? That's unnerving. Couldn't they have put n extra flap in there? It's....weird.
Its kind of like Basic Instinct, but not in a good way...
Goddammit, now I can't unsee it.
-Kanrabat- wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:What an absolutely idiotic waste of plastic. The first iteration of this toy was on clearance when it first came out, possibly due to its basic transformation and lack of significantly different modes. I even sold my original shortly after I got it as it we such a poor toy.
I sincerely doubt this will sell in any significant numbers. Seriously, as a fan of Galaxy Force, this is just as badly realised as the equally poor Galaxy Force Prime that was just released in Siege. In both cases, you might as well get the originals, which I think still sell for reasonable prices in collectors' shops or online.
Explain "reasonable".
Because the only way for the price to be "reasonable" is for an incomplete toy. And that damn minicon seem to be made out of cotton candy underwater.
I've got mine. It was stated as "mostly complete". And unlike my Cybertron Menasor (no key) that was found at a flea market for 15$CAN, there's no secret compartment where the minicon is hidden.
So the only option is to buy the thing mint in box for actual titan price.
primalxconvoy wrote:
I disagree. However, as a disclaimer, I'll acknowledge that I'm going on observations from around a year or two ago. That said, I saw Galaxy Force Metroplex going for around 10,000 yen or less at Madarake and other similar shops in Akihabara, and I've seen the odd one in Book Off (or equiv) for a bit less. I've seen two-packs for Big Convoy and Magmatron, Galaxy Force Optimus Prime, Korean Beast Wars 2 figures, etc also keep fairly stable prices (just above retail or staying around 10,000 yen).
-Kanrabat- wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:
I disagree. However, as a disclaimer, I'll acknowledge that I'm going on observations from around a year or two ago. That said, I saw Galaxy Force Metroplex going for around 10,000 yen or less at Madarake and other similar shops in Akihabara, and I've seen the odd one in Book Off (or equiv) for a bit less. I've seen two-packs for Big Convoy and Magmatron, Galaxy Force Optimus Prime, Korean Beast Wars 2 figures, etc also keep fairly stable prices (just above retail or staying around 10,000 yen).
A year is a LOOOONG time for prices to change.
Also, Mandarake still only ship by "no deal" DHL only for Canada. Meaning that contrary to Amazon.jp, shipping that Metroplex would cost close to 10K yen. Plus, since they don't charge any tax deposit, customs hit every single time. So that's 20$CAN plus the federal tax of the total order, plus the provincial tax (and that tax taxes the federal tax on top! Yay Québec!)
So until Mandarake finally allow EMS and small packets to Canada, any deals over there are nil and void.
primalxconvoy wrote: your point about Mandarake is completely wrong. I live in Japan and they're relevant to me and anyone who has easy access to the Japanese market and seems ethnicentric to me (EDITED).
o.supreme wrote:The original Cybertron Metroplex was what..$50 USD when it came out? I never collected Cybertron. I was tempted to get Primus, but never got it. I'm not sure if this one is 100%,but it seems mostly complete.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-Transfo ... 632-2357-0
Nemesis Reformatted wrote:Typical Hasbro! We all wanted a new G1 Metroplex, Tidal Wave or The Nemesis so they give us this piece of crap. Cybertron Metroplex has one of the worst alt modes in the history of the franchise.
-Kanrabat- wrote:primalxconvoy wrote: your point about Mandarake is completely wrong. I live in Japan and they're relevant to me and anyone who has easy access to the Japanese market and seems ethnicentric to me (EDITED).
"Duuuurrrrr, I live in Florida so it's not expensive to travel to Disney Land, duuuurrrrr."
Were you actually joking, trolling, or are you completely oblivious?
o.supreme wrote:The original Cybertron Metroplex was what..$50 USD when it came out? I never collected Cybertron. I was tempted to get Primus, but never got it. I'm not sure if this one is 100%,but it seems mostly complete.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-Transfo ... 632-2357-0
That's a reasonable price, for sure. But...
"Does not ship to Canada."
Sigh... I just need the Drill-Bit minicon to complete mine. And if found, I bet the damn thing will cost 50$+ shipped.
primalxconvoy wrote:
Again, your comments are borderline ethnocentric. Please refrain from further comments of this type. You are a staff member; please act like one.
I highlighted the fact that in two markets (the US and Japan) there is the possibility of cheaper, more affordable original versions. Your own, finite and limited experiences are irrelevant to my points, as my points were to highlight the (possible) general states of things. Please understand the differences.
My points, quite obviously, still stand. If you're unable to grasp such simple points, then I'm afraid I cannot help you.
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