The Energon Pub

[megatronus]

How much is shipping to the U.S. from HLJ compared to say, BBTS?

Not sure about the US. But my suggestion is to add to your cart an item that both stores have, or a comparable figure; and compare the shipping fees before clearing it out.

For me HobbyLink is by far the better choice. Which makes me glad that Takara is usually the one with the better decos.

I'm experimenting with HLJ right now... I've never ordered anything from them before, but I recently placed on order with MP Star Saber & Exhaust and Legends Jetfire, Gelshark & Brainstorm. I just added an order with all 3 Takara fembots as well. If the shipping cost is good once these are all in stock come February/March, I'll probably do a lot more business with HLJ in the future. No more $80 MP cars!

(though I still do want the coin & amazon.jp accessories, which HLJ generally doesn't have)

[fenrir72]

How much is shipping to the U.S. from HLJ compared to say, BBTS?

Not sure about the US. But my suggestion is to add to your cart an item that both stores have, or a comparable figure; and compare the shipping fees before clearing it out.

For me HobbyLink is by far the better choice. Which makes me glad that Takara is usually the one with the better decos.

I'm experimenting with HLJ right now... I've never ordered anything from them before, but I recently placed on order with MP Star Saber & Exhaust and Legends Jetfire, Gelshark & Brainstorm. I just added an order with all 3 Takara fembots as well. If the shipping cost is good once these are all in stock come February/March, I'll probably do a lot more business with HLJ in the future. No more $80 MP cars!

(though I still do want the coin & amazon.jp accessories, which HLJ generally doesn't have)

Aside from their confusing search engine (I prefer their old one)they are actually competitive in pricing this past year or so.

[fenrir72]

From amiami



http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... 6&page=top



http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... 5&page=top



http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... 4&page=top

[Blurrz]

^ Yeah we had those yesterday

[fenrir72]

Hlj got them first. Amiami didn't have them up until 12 P.M. HK time and it was already sold out

Good thing I preordered at hlj.

[wewyllenium]

Can someone fill me in. How come Japan land gets toys with color schemes that are closer to the source material.

Now my Hasbro Windblade feels like a 2nd rate bootleg

[fenrir72]

Can someone fill me in. How come Japan land gets toys with color schemes that are closer to the source material.

Now my Hasbro Windblade feels like a 2nd rate bootleg

Not always the case. Iirc Rhinox and Waspinator Generations/Legends had more toy accurate color apps as compared to the US release.

Cost and target audiences are also underlying factors.

[mooncake623]

Hlj got them first. Amiami didn't have them up until 12 P.M. HK time and it was already sold out

Good thing I preordered at hlj.

Amiami sells out of transformers way too fast! What's up with that?

[mooncake623]

How much is shipping to the U.S. from HLJ compared to say, BBTS?

Not sure about the US. But my suggestion is to add to your cart an item that both stores have, or a comparable figure; and compare the shipping fees before clearing it out.

For me HobbyLink is by far the better choice. Which makes me glad that Takara is usually the one with the better decos.

I'm experimenting with HLJ right now... I've never ordered anything from them before, but I recently placed on order with MP Star Saber & Exhaust and Legends Jetfire, Gelshark & Brainstorm. I just added an order with all 3 Takara fembots as well. If the shipping cost is good once these are all in stock come February/March, I'll probably do a lot more business with HLJ in the future. No more $80 MP cars!

(though I still do want the coin & amazon.jp accessories, which HLJ generally doesn't have)

They're pretty awesome. All my Takara and MP purchases comes from them now.... and Ami ami and Anime Export. anime Export is the cheapest but you have to pay when you preorder. I pre-paid for my Star sabre for less than $120 bucks

http://www.anime-export.com/product/21381

[megatronus]

How much is shipping to the U.S. from HLJ compared to say, BBTS?

Not sure about the US. But my suggestion is to add to your cart an item that both stores have, or a comparable figure; and compare the shipping fees before clearing it out.

For me HobbyLink is by far the better choice. Which makes me glad that Takara is usually the one with the better decos.

I'm experimenting with HLJ right now... I've never ordered anything from them before, but I recently placed on order with MP Star Saber & Exhaust and Legends Jetfire, Gelshark & Brainstorm. I just added an order with all 3 Takara fembots as well. If the shipping cost is good once these are all in stock come February/March, I'll probably do a lot more business with HLJ in the future. No more $80 MP cars!

(though I still do want the coin & amazon.jp accessories, which HLJ generally doesn't have)

They're pretty awesome. All my Takara and MP purchases comes from them now.... and Ami ami and Anime Export. anime Export is the cheapest but you have to pay when you preorder. I pre-paid for my Star sabre for less than $120 bucks

http://www.anime-export.com/product/21381

How much was shipping on Star Saber?

[mooncake623]

How much is shipping to the U.S. from HLJ compared to say, BBTS?

Not sure about the US. But my suggestion is to add to your cart an item that both stores have, or a comparable figure; and compare the shipping fees before clearing it out.

For me HobbyLink is by far the better choice. Which makes me glad that Takara is usually the one with the better decos.

I'm experimenting with HLJ right now... I've never ordered anything from them before, but I recently placed on order with MP Star Saber & Exhaust and Legends Jetfire, Gelshark & Brainstorm. I just added an order with all 3 Takara fembots as well. If the shipping cost is good once these are all in stock come February/March, I'll probably do a lot more business with HLJ in the future. No more $80 MP cars!

(though I still do want the coin & amazon.jp accessories, which HLJ generally doesn't have)

They're pretty awesome. All my Takara and MP purchases comes from them now.... and Ami ami and Anime Export. anime Export is the cheapest but you have to pay when you preorder. I pre-paid for my Star sabre for less than $120 bucks

http://www.anime-export.com/product/21381

How much was shipping on Star Saber?

You pay for shipping when it comes in stock. I shipped my two MP wheeljack (which was 40 each) for 14 bucks USD SAL register with tracking. If it was EMS I think it'll be like 30 bucks.

heres the shipping chart

http://www.anime-export.com/page/faq#qq60

[megatronus]

I shipped my two MP wheeljack (which was 40 each) for 14 bucks USD

You sonofa...

Do they have a POL or private warehouse type feature, or is it strictly on an order to order basis?

[mooncake623]

I shipped my two MP wheeljack (which was 40 each) for 14 bucks USD

You sonofa...

Do they have a POL or private warehouse type feature, or it's strictly on an order to order basis?

sorry it was 4550 Yen 41.76 USD each

[fenrir72]

Much more detail shot of the fembots from hobbysearch. Take a look at the patterns on Windblade She reminds me of Nyotengu of DOA5U



http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10295543a2/20/2

Close up for Windblade

Hlj got them first. Amiami didn't have them up until 12 P.M. HK time and it was already sold out

Good thing I preordered at hlj.

Amiami sells out of transformers way too fast! What's up with that?

And that's true mooncake. There are times, you are waiting for the item to be sold, the moment it gets solicited......sold out

[Va'al]

A quick update from Twitter tease Hisashi Yuki concerning the Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Voyager LG-09 Brainstorm. The briefcase-less robot supergenius can be seen below double wielding, in the company of its line mate Rattle (Rattrap) - check out the image!

[wilcosu35]

How much is shipping to the U.S. from HLJ compared to say, BBTS?

Not sure about the US. But my suggestion is to add to your cart an item that both stores have, or a comparable figure; and compare the shipping fees before clearing it out.

For me HobbyLink is by far the better choice. Which makes me glad that Takara is usually the one with the better decos.

I'm experimenting with HLJ right now... I've never ordered anything from them before, but I recently placed on order with MP Star Saber & Exhaust and Legends Jetfire, Gelshark & Brainstorm. I just added an order with all 3 Takara fembots as well. If the shipping cost is good once these are all in stock come February/March, I'll probably do a lot more business with HLJ in the future. No more $80 MP cars!

(though I still do want the coin & amazon.jp accessories, which HLJ generally doesn't have)

i've been buying from HLJ for years. gundam models, figuarts, transformers. haven't got a single complaint about them

[Va'al]

In other Takara Tomy Transformers Legends news, the Takara Tomy Mall page has been update with listings and images for the Commander Collection part of the line, featuring reissue/redecos of previously released (and photographed!) figures such as Robot Masters Optimus Prime, Robot Masters Lio Convoy, Robot Masters Beast Convoy, and Age of Extinction One-Step Optimus Prime. Click on each image below for the respective listing!

[Siger]

well, these are pretty cool, except for the last one... kill it with fire!

[Sabrblade]

*GASP!*

A SECOND CHANCE FOR LIO CONVOY!!!!!

[Gallifreyan Autobot]

These look nice while the guys from car robots/ RID 2001 , Armada, energon, Cybertron, animated weep in a corner

[DMSL]

You know what, while this Brainstorm still isn't up to par with Fansproject's Smartrobin, the Takara version does look way better than the Hasbro version.

What bugs me the most is the lack of engineering that went into this.

The waistpieces and the weird wings look terrible IMHO.

[RhA]

I was hoping on a reissue of BWII Lio Convoy for a second. It's the RM version. Bummer.

[OptimalOptimus2]

All of the toys look like candy (except for Lio Convoy)!!! Transformers toys are starting to become inappropriate for little children.

[BERSEKAEL]

how tall are this toys?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

how tall are this toys?

Deluxe-size or a tad smaller, like any new-mold Robot Masters toy