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News Credits: 1 · by **The Chaos Bringer** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:28 pm

So I go looking for some G1 reissues because I could never afford the originals. I decide I'm willing to settle for the American ones that have short smokestacks and long missiles since I figure those will be cheaper.

$130+ for a Comemmorative reissue Ultra Magnus? :-x

Why? Why? Through what logic does that make sense? In what backwards other dimension does a loose reissue that doesn't even completely replicate the original go for that kind of price? And you know what the worst thing is? Someone bought it for that price :shock:

So I try looking for a reissue prime with short stacks and all. $200? Are you kidding? I've seen mint, 1984 G1 Primes go for less than that. Why is it that reissues are so expensive? Isn't the whole point of a reissue to allow people like me to get G1 figures without selling a limb for it?
You guys are smart. Can anyone explain why reissues quickly become unaffordable even to the point of costing more than mint originals?

by **prowlstreak** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:33 pm

the reissues go so high because some people want to complete there collection some just end up going for the reissues instead because all the old models are perfect just rerealeased that may be a big reason also the fact that you have to pay over 300 for a misb orignal tf when u can get a reissue for a much reasonable price

News Credits: 10 · by **Lapse Of Reason** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:38 pm

You could get Encore Prime, Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave all for reasonable prices now.

The thing is not to wait. Buy them when they first come out and be happy. Those who come late to the party have to pay a higher cover charge, if you know what I mean.

News Credits: 1 · by **The Chaos Bringer** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:00 pm

Makes sense. I still think $130+ is too expensive for a shelfwarmer like Ultra Magnus though. I want the figure but not for that kind of money. If Takara makes a Hybrid Style Ultra Magnus that has the armor broken up into lots of pieces it could take advantage of articulation that's already there, Kind of like RID Prime , I would get that instead. For now though, does anyone know where to get a decently priced Ultra Magnus? I'm fine with the reissue's short stacks and long missiles but I don't want to pay more than its worth.

by **zemper** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:01 pm

try TFSource.com. i browsed their site recently and they have decently-priced reissues over there. plus, from what i heard over the other thread, their service is teh excellente.

News Credits: 1 · by **ChrisR291** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:21 pm

Doesnt' walmart.com still have a G1 Ultra Magnus up for sale? :-?

News Credits: 1 · by **sto_vo_kor_2000** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:46 pm

ChrisR291 wrote:Doesnt' walmart.com still have a G1 Ultra Magnus up for sale?

I think their out of stock right now but funny thing some of the stores are carrying a few.........I seen him at 3 of their stores over the past 2 months but I didnt need one.

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:48 pm

'cause a lot of the older collectors will buy em.

by **Uniprimus** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:49 pm

I don't understand why Encore Prime is selling for $60 on ePay, and Takara Book Reissue Prime is selling for up to $400. WTFHIUWT?

by **lanzajr26** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:51 pm

Eradicator wrote:I don't understand why Encore Prime is selling for $60 on ePay, and Takara Book Reissue Prime is selling for up to $400. WTFHIUWT?

Two totally different animals. Sure, the toy is virtually identical but you're paying for the presentation. The book releases are just so nicely done and I believe the Primes had a more limited release. I could be wrong about that last one but they went fast even when they first came out.

News Credits: 1 · by **sto_vo_kor_2000** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:56 pm

Eradicator wrote:I don't understand why Encore Prime is selling for $60 on ePay, and Takara Book Reissue Prime is selling for up to $400. WTFHIUWT?

Well first .......The Takara book reissues are a year or 4 older so their bound to cost more..........2nd The Takara book reissues of Prime and Megatron come with a few extras that the encore reissues dont come with.

News Credits: 1014 · by **First Gen** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:58 pm

The reissues are upgrades on the original too in some cases, such as OP painted on autobot emblem as opposed to the original sticker.

But definately shop around, I've been looking for a decent price on Prime for about 4 months now. When I see it, I'll grab it.

News Credits: 1 · by **sto_vo_kor_2000** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:25 pm

First Gen wrote:The reissues are upgrades on the original too in some cases, such as OP painted on autobot emblem as opposed to the original sticker.

But definately shop around, I've been looking for a decent price on Prime for about 4 months now. When I see it, I'll grab it.

What do you consider "a decent price"?

News Credits: 1014 · by **First Gen** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:46 pm

sto_vo_kor_2000 wrote:
First Gen wrote:The reissues are upgrades on the original too in some cases, such as OP painted on autobot emblem as opposed to the original sticker.

But definately shop around, I've been looking for a decent price on Prime for about 4 months now. When I see it, I'll grab it.

What do you consider "a decent price"?

I'd be willing to go 50 USD for MISB. And the price drops with the condition. I'd take loose complete too. I just want that Prime.