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News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:52 pm

Site Sponsor BigBadToyStore has some more exclusives up for preorder. This time it is a set of the 2 exclusive minicons available only to those with a special credit card and Henkei Ghost Starscream, available only to those who fill out the attached card that comes with the Transformers Generations vol. 2 books.

The minicons are found here for 49.99.
Generations 2009 vol 2 is found here for 34.99
Ghost Starscream is here for 89.99
and a combo pack of the book and Starscream is here for 119.99

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:56 pm

Starscream shall be mine!

News Credits: 12 · by **GuyIncognito** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:02 pm

only $50 for two repainted mini-cons? Where do I preorder? [/sarcasm]

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:09 pm

Good catch!

Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:17 pm

I want Starscream but i cant spend that kind of money on one figure. Why couldnt hasbro have come up with the idea.

News Credits: 1 · by **OPTIMUS MAGNUS** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:05 pm

Gotta have ghost screamer. Its a bit much but I will pay it. He looks awesome imo.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:10 pm

Counterpunch wrote:Good catch!

Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...

Agree with you there. I have been waiting for Vortex on ebay for awhile.

by **Rijie** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:21 pm

Thanks for the post, Starscream joins my preorder pile. I'm just glad to see that it doesn't cost as much as Strafe.

I see that they've moved Crystal Ligier to Aug, being listed for Mar initially. Gives the wallet time to recharge while the ROTF line doesn't get much of my money.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:54 pm

PorQPine wrote:Thanks for the post, Starscream joins my preorder pile. I'm just glad to see that it doesn't cost as much as Strafe.

I see that they've moved Crystal Ligier to Aug, being listed for Mar initially. Gives the wallet time to recharge while the ROTF line doesn't get much of my money.

Brother why haven't you contacted Bodhar2000 yet? He has all the hookups and can save you some scratch...PM me if you want his e-mail, or check him out on eBay. He is recommended, and can beat BBTS on most items, exclusive or otherwise. Super reliable...

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:39 pm

tigertracks 24 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Good catch!

Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...

Agree with you there. I have been waiting for Vortex on ebay for awhile.

So far I've heard his name to be:

Vortex
Volter
Voltar

none of which can be put together with Japanese kana

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:51 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Good catch!

Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...

Agree with you there. I have been waiting for Vortex on ebay for awhile.

So far I've heard his name to be:

Vortex
Volter
Voltar

none of which can be put together with Japanese kana

It's Voltar, if you're assuming the "b" is being a "v" which is fair. Literally it's Bo (or Vo), Ru (or Lu, or R, or L) Taa. So Boltar, Bortar, Bolutar, Borutar, Voltar, Vortar, Vorutar or Volutar could all be argued to be correct. Isn't Japanese fun?

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:01 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:Good catch!

Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...

Agree with you there. I have been waiting for Vortex on ebay for awhile.

So far I've heard his name to be:

Vortex
Volter
Voltar

none of which can be put together with Japanese kana

Vorter is how I have seen it spelled many places...I was using the American name.

News Credits: 38 · by **Sunstar** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:33 pm

I preordered Starscream, but I hoep to get him through my SIL in Japan.

News Credits: 4 · by **Firebird** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:24 pm

I put my preorder in for Starscream.

I swear, I have more of that mold than I know what to do with. Yet I can't stop buying them

by **Rated X** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:52 am

Starscream looks great !!! But for 90 bucks he better transform and fly by himself. I just dont get how the value of plastic can jump up from $12.99 to $90.00 ??? I applaud all who choose not to buy these overpriced japanese versions of the Universe line. If demand were to decrease to a minimum, they might start selling units for 25 bucks plus shipping. Im sticking to the wal-mart line.

(No disrespect to any collectors with deep pockets, but they overprice stuff because you let them get away with it)

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:18 am

Rated X wrote:(No disrespect to any collectors with deep pockets, but they overprice stuff because you let them get away with it)

Back that up with some evidence.

Show me proof that low production run numbers, with import fees attached, which required purchase of Japanese source material and a Japanese mailing address don't run up the price.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:31 am

@ RatedX. It's the Law of Supply and Demand. Limited run, high demand and you astronomical prices, same with the red Alternity, high demand despite normal supply and you get.............

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:36 am

Counterpunch wrote:
Rated X wrote:(No disrespect to any collectors with deep pockets, but they overprice stuff because you let them get away with it)

Back that up with some evidence.

Show me proof that low production run numbers, with import fees attached, which required purchase of Japanese source material and a Japanese mailing address don't run up the price.

I love how the moment the cost of a product is released now, especially from the third party sellers, some automatically assume that it's high because Takara and the online vendors are greedy and we're gullible.

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:46 am

DevastaTTor wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Rated X wrote:(No disrespect to any collectors with deep pockets, but they overprice stuff because you let them get away with it)

Back that up with some evidence.

Show me proof that low production run numbers, with import fees attached, which required purchase of Japanese source material and a Japanese mailing address don't run up the price.

I love how the moment the cost of a product is released now, especially from the third party sellers, some automatically assume that it's high because Takara and the online vendors are greedy and we're gullible.

I don't agree with such people but when you see a $12 figure for $90 it's easy to jump to the conclusion that someone, somewhere is laughing their way to the bank.

by **Flashback77** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:31 am

Never was interested in a robot ghost. As much of a seeker nut I am, this one's a pass, esp. at the price. Minicons dont even show up on my radar.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:06 am

Flashback77 wrote:Never was interested in a robot ghost. As much of a seeker nut I am, this one's a pass, esp. at the price. Minicons dont even show up on my radar.

How will you ever obtain real ultimate power?

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:30 am

Um, did the price go up or something cause it's now at $119.99. Well, I guess I'll have to go through other cheaper options...

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:46 am

Prime Evil wrote:Um, did the price go up or something cause it's now at $119.99. Well, I guess I'll have to go through other cheaper options...

The 119.99 is for the book and the figure, which is the same price as vol 1 and Mirage.

Starscream alone is still 89.99

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:15 am

Mkall wrote:
Prime Evil wrote:Um, did the price go up or something cause it's now at $119.99. Well, I guess I'll have to go through other cheaper options...

The 119.99 is for the book and the figure, which is the same price as vol 1 and Mirage.

Starscream alone is still 89.99

Oh, that's a lot better. I might still grab the book though...Thanks Mkall. Can't believe that I read the pre-order wrong.

by **Rijie** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:46 pm

tigertracks 24 wrote:
PorQPine wrote:Thanks for the post, Starscream joins my preorder pile. I'm just glad to see that it doesn't cost as much as Strafe.

I see that they've moved Crystal Ligier to Aug, being listed for Mar initially. Gives the wallet time to recharge while the ROTF line doesn't get much of my money.

Brother why haven't you contacted Bodhar2000 yet? He has all the hookups and can save you some scratch...PM me if you want his e-mail, or check him out on eBay. He is recommended, and can beat BBTS on most items, exclusive or otherwise. Super reliable...

Awesome TT, and thank you. I'll contact you about it.