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TFU Perceptor - Box

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:58 am
by Mach
The arker.com posted the images of the upcoming G1 perceptor box:
http://www.the-arker.com/news_show.asp? ... B%D9%B5%DD
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:25 am
by Mach
I think perceptor is lovely. I want!
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:59 am
by Ultra Markus
at what price?
maybe the same as soundwave
i think that is reasonable
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:55 am
by Nemesis Destron
Pretty damn sweet, especially with the Insecticons soon to come as well!! Definitely a must have for both!!

Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:43 am
by Trikeboy
I already have an original Perceptor and Magnificus (now my SG Perceptor) so won't be buying him again. However it is a great figure and if you don't have it I suggest you do.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:08 am
by TankedThomas
Ok, so why is this front page news? We already had this and the Insecticons 100% confirmed for later this year at Botcon... We also got prices, which I believe were either US$49.99 or US$59.99, but apparently Perceptor's missile does not fire (it is useable but has no spring-loaded mechanism). The way they talked about it at Botcon was almost as if past reissues didn't even have the missile, but I'm not sure because I don't own any version of this figure.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:10 am
by Blurrz
TCJJ wrote:Ok, so why is this front page news? We already had this and the Insecticons 100% confirmed for later this year at Botcon... We also got prices, which I believe were either US$49.99 or US$59.99, but apparently Perceptor's missile does not fire (it is useable but has no spring-loaded mechanism). The way they talked about it at Botcon was almost as if past reissues didn't even have the missile, but I'm not sure because I don't own any version of this figure.
Pictures > Words. Like I said in my prior post, this is the first glimpse of what the Reissue box will look like.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:00 am
by capellamusic
Excelent, can't wait! It shall be mine

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But on the "upcoming year"? Wasn't it for September? No problem though, and I actually prefer only next year... September will be a terrible month for me

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Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:29 am
by Ravage XK
Sweet, hope it comes to the UK.
Do those images show the true colours? They seem a little darker than I remember.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:46 am
by DREWCIFER
Cool! I have a KO Preceptor that is just CRAP. This will be great for my collection. A little black spray paint and my KO will become Magnificus....
Hasblow...why not create a new face sculpt? I mean there is new artwork, well sort of, so why not make a new head sculpt...

Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:48 am
by Mechastrike
i hope he still works as a microscope like his original G1 version.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:58 am
by GuyIncognito
NO WAY! That's almost too good to be true. That's a must-buy, to go with my TRU re-issue Soundwave, which I keep in the box because it's such a nice package to display. I'm so glad they went with the same type of box for Perceptor.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:06 am
by Diem
it's good that they remembered his oft-forgot tank mode.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:36 am
by capellamusic
Mechastrike wrote:i hope he still works as a microscope like his original G1 version.
Yeah, I also wondered about that because it says in the box that it isn't a working microscope, but I guess that's just to say it isn'ta real microscope, so it may still have that ~10x magnification it had

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Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:40 am
by Zeds
Frackin' awesome! Put me down for two please and thank you!
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:11 am
by First-Aid
It WILL be mine...oh yes...it WILL be mine.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:48 am
by Mechastrike
@ capellamusic
i didn't read the entire article. the box said it's not a working microscope.

Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:27 pm
by Cyber Bishop
Even though I have the G1 version I may pick this one up to display with my classics.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:31 pm
by Electron
can anyone tell me if the japanese box reissue, had magnifying action?
thanks
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:17 pm
by Cyberjet #7
I'm pretty sure E-hobby Magnificus has the 10x magnification. I'm not sure about the TFC version.
This one has better packaging than the SDCC Soundwave, but I still don't like the 25th Anniversary/TFU stuff. All re-issues should just be associated with re-issue packaging - 25th/TFU are for updated versions. Anyway, I'll get this if it's around the $30-$40 mark. Considering the SDCC SW has four cassettes and a figure of about the same size, I can't see Perceptor being more than $50. Though TRU is known for having higher priced exclusives.
The TRU Insecticons will probably be closer to $50 though; since there's three and Habsro knows they're hot.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:19 pm
by kirbenvost
I am totally rushing out and buying this as soon as it comes out. I have wanted a new Perceptor since my granparents threw out all the old TFs they had at their place, and I never got around to getting the TFC one because it's pretty expensive.
Excited!!

Edit: Oh yeah and I agree I wished they'd kept the reissue packages consistent, but it doesn't stop me from wanting it. At least the Universe packaging looks nicer than Classics.
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:25 pm
by Megatron Wolf
Finally ill be able to get Perceptor. Cant wait. Any word on price?
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:41 pm
by Zeds
Mechastrike wrote:@ capellamusic
i didn't read the entire article. the box said it's not a working microscope.

CHEAP FRACKIN' HASBRO!
Re: TFU Perceptor - Box

Posted:
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:09 pm
by Mkall
Megatron Wolf wrote:Finally ill be able to get Perceptor. Cant wait. Any word on price?
$50 CDN, so that'll probably be around 35USD