JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:SKYWARPED_128 wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:But from what I read, they had numerous issues from this toyline before cancelling it. Shame, though, as they could have brought this back as an edition for collectors that dislike their RiD line.
What issues, exactly? The only one I've heard is that retailers didn't want to stock up on the figs.
From what I was told, besides the fact that it turned out to be a limited run with pieces being distributed outside the U.S. markets... There were distribution issues within the U.S.
But I did recently hear a rumor that they might bring out a few pieces to Toys"R"Us this December.
First Editions will be released end of November for the holiday season. The best part? No Bumblebees!
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:SKYWARPED_128 wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:But from what I read, they had numerous issues from this toyline before cancelling it. Shame, though, as they could have brought this back as an edition for collectors that dislike their RiD line.
What issues, exactly? The only one I've heard is that retailers didn't want to stock up on the figs.
From what I was told, besides the fact that it turned out to be a limited run with pieces being distributed outside the U.S. markets... There were distribution issues within the U.S.
But I did recently hear a rumor that they might bring out a few pieces to Toys"R"Us this December.
First Editions will be released end of November for the holiday season. The best part? No Bumblebees!
Does that mean I have to go back to my idea of ordering fruitcakes as gifts for some of you guys?
Ironhide/Starscream wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:SKYWARPED_128 wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:But from what I read, they had numerous issues from this toyline before cancelling it. Shame, though, as they could have brought this back as an edition for collectors that dislike their RiD line.
What issues, exactly? The only one I've heard is that retailers didn't want to stock up on the figs.
From what I was told, besides the fact that it turned out to be a limited run with pieces being distributed outside the U.S. markets... There were distribution issues within the U.S.
But I did recently hear a rumor that they might bring out a few pieces to Toys"R"Us this December.
First Editions will be released end of November for the holiday season. The best part? No Bumblebees!
Does that mean I have to go back to my idea of ordering fruitcakes as gifts for some of you guys?
Question, Will it be terrocon cliffjumper or regular Cliff jumper for the Re-release of FE? Also what other figures will be re-released in the FE line? Might have to get myself a birthday present in December...
Henry921 wrote:You can always be counted on to listen to reason, Pryme.
Dead Metal wrote:Have you ever, and i mean ever seen/read/heard something that is completely original and does not copy/homage/pay tribute to something else? Here's a hint: Nope. You never have and you never will.
Ironhide/Starscream wrote:Question, Will it be terrocon cliffjumper or regular Cliff jumper for the Re-release of FE? Also what other figures will be re-released in the FE line? Might have to get myself a birthday present in December...
PrymeStriker wrote:Ironhide/Starscream wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:SKYWARPED_128 wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:But from what I read, they had numerous issues from this toyline before cancelling it. Shame, though, as they could have brought this back as an edition for collectors that dislike their RiD line.
What issues, exactly? The only one I've heard is that retailers didn't want to stock up on the figs.
From what I was told, besides the fact that it turned out to be a limited run with pieces being distributed outside the U.S. markets... There were distribution issues within the U.S.
But I did recently hear a rumor that they might bring out a few pieces to Toys"R"Us this December.
First Editions will be released end of November for the holiday season. The best part? No Bumblebees!
Does that mean I have to go back to my idea of ordering fruitcakes as gifts for some of you guys?
Question, Will it be terrocon cliffjumper or regular Cliff jumper for the Re-release of FE? Also what other figures will be re-released in the FE line? Might have to get myself a birthday present in December...
Starscream, Arcee, Terrorcon Cliffjumper, Vehicon, and Megatron are the Deluxes. Optimus Prime and Bulkhead are the Voyagers.
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Scratch the Deluxe Megatron, as he was not part of the Deluxe range in Hasbro's line, just in TakaraTomy's.
Henry921 wrote:You can always be counted on to listen to reason, Pryme.
Dead Metal wrote:Have you ever, and i mean ever seen/read/heard something that is completely original and does not copy/homage/pay tribute to something else? Here's a hint: Nope. You never have and you never will.
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Scratch the Deluxe Megatron, as he was not part of the Deluxe range in Hasbro's line, just in TakaraTomy's.
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Scratch the Deluxe Megatron, as he was not part of the Deluxe range in Hasbro's line, just in TakaraTomy's.
Speaking of Takara Tomy and "First Edition" Megatron... I remember when I first visited the Toys"R"Us in Sunshine City (Ikebukuro) and noticed that he was the only "First Edition" figure that they had for sale.
Besides, if they were to reissue this set as well, I'd be forced to order both that version of Arcee and the EZ version, thus starting a collection of a single character. Kidding. Still satisfied with the AM version.
Ironhide/Starscream wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Scratch the Deluxe Megatron, as he was not part of the Deluxe range in Hasbro's line, just in TakaraTomy's.
Speaking of Takara Tomy and "First Edition" Megatron... I remember when I first visited the Toys"R"Us in Sunshine City (Ikebukuro) and noticed that he was the only "First Edition" figure that they had for sale.
Besides, if they were to reissue this set as well, I'd be forced to order both that version of Arcee and the EZ version, thus starting a collection of a single character. Kidding. Still satisfied with the AM version.
The only FE figure i saw in stores was that Bumblebee
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:Ironhide/Starscream wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Scratch the Deluxe Megatron, as he was not part of the Deluxe range in Hasbro's line, just in TakaraTomy's.
Speaking of Takara Tomy and "First Edition" Megatron... I remember when I first visited the Toys"R"Us in Sunshine City (Ikebukuro) and noticed that he was the only "First Edition" figure that they had for sale.
Besides, if they were to reissue this set as well, I'd be forced to order both that version of Arcee and the EZ version, thus starting a collection of a single character. Kidding. Still satisfied with the AM version.
The only FE figure i saw in stores was that Bumblebee
Sorry to hear that. But look on the bright side. All your stores are not carrying nothing but Bumblebee in an attempt to make you more paranoid than Red Alert.
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Can't go to the stores Bumblebees will eat me...
Can't go to the stores Bumblebees will eat me...
Can't go to the stores Bumblebees will eat me...
gavinfuzzy wrote:Going slightly off topic here, but most Japan departmental stores don't stock Transformers. The most common place to go is Yodobashi Bic Camera, I guess it's their equivalent of Walmart or Target.
gavinfuzzy wrote:There's a load of collector shops in Nakano, near Toyko. Went there back in 2010. Scored 2010 Predaking for under $160 US there (is that cheap, forgot the online price back then). If anyone wants my list of shops I can pass it to you..
Ironhide/Starscream wrote:We need all G1 toys to be re-released.
Henry921 wrote:You can always be counted on to listen to reason, Pryme.
Dead Metal wrote:Have you ever, and i mean ever seen/read/heard something that is completely original and does not copy/homage/pay tribute to something else? Here's a hint: Nope. You never have and you never will.
PrymeStriker wrote:Ironhide/Starscream wrote:We need all G1 toys to be re-released.
I don't understand the purpose of doing that...releasing all of them again? I don't even know if that's cost effective. Plus, they've already been doing that. Heard of Reissues before?
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:PrymeStriker wrote:Ironhide/Starscream wrote:We need all G1 toys to be re-released.
I don't understand the purpose of doing that...releasing all of them again? I don't even know if that's cost effective. Plus, they've already been doing that. Heard of Reissues before?
Well... The Encore sets have been profitable. And they have yet to make a Slag that comes with a red face and white legs. Plus, their last two Encore figures were series accurate Headmasters series characters.
So while I do not see them reissuing 300+ figures, I can see this working in TOMY's favor, and maybe Hasbro's as well if they play it smart.
Wait... Isn't the last part I said technically a contradiction?
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:PrymeStriker wrote:Ironhide/Starscream wrote:We need all G1 toys to be re-released.
I don't understand the purpose of doing that...releasing all of them again? I don't even know if that's cost effective. Plus, they've already been doing that. Heard of Reissues before?
Well... The Encore sets have been profitable. And they have yet to make a Slag that comes with a red face and white legs. Plus, their last two Encore figures were series accurate Headmasters series characters.
So while I do not see them reissuing 300+ figures, I can see this working in TOMY's favor, and maybe Hasbro's as well if they play it smart.
Wait... Isn't the last part I said technically a contradiction?
Reissuing all G1 Toys? Impossible, thanks to these molds being broken and/or lost:
- G1 Wheeljack
- G1 Sunstreaker
- G1 Mirage
- G1 Dinobots (debatable, but likely)
And reverse-engineering them is tricky, but especially costly business. So no reissues for these guys.
RAcast wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:PrymeStriker wrote:Ironhide/Starscream wrote:We need all G1 toys to be re-released.
I don't understand the purpose of doing that...releasing all of them again? I don't even know if that's cost effective. Plus, they've already been doing that. Heard of Reissues before?
Well... The Encore sets have been profitable. And they have yet to make a Slag that comes with a red face and white legs. Plus, their last two Encore figures were series accurate Headmasters series characters.
So while I do not see them reissuing 300+ figures, I can see this working in TOMY's favor, and maybe Hasbro's as well if they play it smart.
Wait... Isn't the last part I said technically a contradiction?
Reissuing all G1 Toys? Impossible, thanks to these molds being broken and/or lost:
- G1 Wheeljack
- G1 Sunstreaker
- G1 Mirage
- G1 Dinobots (debatable, but likely)
And reverse-engineering them is tricky, but especially costly business. So no reissues for these guys.
Aww, not the dinobots! D: What evidence is there to support the original molds of the Dinobots being dead? I've heard the others mentioned before.
Henry921 wrote:You can always be counted on to listen to reason, Pryme.
Dead Metal wrote:Have you ever, and i mean ever seen/read/heard something that is completely original and does not copy/homage/pay tribute to something else? Here's a hint: Nope. You never have and you never will.
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Reissuing all G1 Toys? Impossible, thanks to these molds being broken and/or lost:
- G1 Wheeljack
- G1 Sunstreaker
- G1 Mirage
- G1 Dinobots (debatable, but likely)
And reverse-engineering them is tricky, but especially costly business. So no reissues for these guys.
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Molds or parts of, rather, have been restored, yes, but they were small ones. Full toys are still expensive as you'd be recreating a toy from scratch, from the design on paper to the new toy. With reissues being made from readily available molds, with no R&D and legal costs (think patents) on top, I don't need to ask how expensive new mold "reissues" would have to be in order to be cost-effective.
And now back to our regular topic
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Molds or parts of, rather, have been restored, yes, but they were small ones. Full toys are still expensive as you'd be recreating a toy from scratch, from the design on paper to the new toy. With reissues being made from readily available molds, with no R&D and legal costs (think patents) on top, I don't need to ask how expensive new mold "reissues" would have to be in order to be cost-effective.
And now back to our regular topic
Ironhide/Starscream wrote:I heard of Reissues. What made me bring up the topic was i had a dream my aunt had a loose Sideswipe from G1. I still have not a single G1 figure maybe when i get some money
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