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TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:09 amby El Duque
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TFsource dropped by to let us know they have received some information from Takara regarding the recently listed UN-32 Artfire and how it differ from the Million Publishing Exclusive version.
TFsource wrote:Although we don't have a picture yet, we have some details from Takara Tomy on the differences in the Million Publishing vs. United Artfires.
We have learned a little more on the Million Publishing vs. United Artfire details! Coloring will be different, Million Publishing will include two partners, Nightstick and Sparks, the UN version will include one, likely "Nightstick" but that is not for sure. The million publishing version will be limited, UN-32, will not. There may be more differences such as packaging, etc. If you want to change your preorder accordingly, please email
customercare@tfsource.com now, so that we can modify your order!
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4225/http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4693/Pictures of the Million Artfire can be found below, no picture on UN-32 yet!
http://millionhero.jp/tfg2012/artfire.html
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:40 amby Kibble
It's odd Takara is pulling the rug out from under MP like that. While the two little buddies are a nice touch, I don't think the extra one will be worth $70 to me...especially when you could just find his original mold and redeco him yourself. I'm about 95% likely to be canceling that MP preorder...
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:05 amby Mkall
I'll be getting both. One will be Artfire and the other will be Shattered Glass Inferno.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:17 amby Gauntlet101010
I'm giving some serious thought to cancelling my preorder for the MP one. Any clue when that's coming out?
I'd really like to see a picture of this to decide which one I want. I don't really have any warm, fuzzy feelings for Arty and the $100 price difference between the two is really steep. It's cool we're getting a Classics Artfire, but I don't know if I really need to shell out the dough for the priciest one available; not if I have a choice.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:35 amby It Is Him
Yeah, I'm with Kibble. This whole thing is rather strange.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:41 amby Nemesis Destron
Me too, I really wanna see the up close comparisons between the 2.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:12 amby triKlops
looks like this will be my cost effective alternative instead of the MillPub one
would like to see some flicks before i plunk down the cash though
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:02 amby Flux Convoy
Hey folks, here's some information that isn't really useful information so there. Oh and one of these is missing a Target Master. Maybe... There, all the facts, just for you.
I'm sticking with my initial order until we see what's up and can actually gauge what we want based on actual useful information and/or pics.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:18 amby gothsaurus
If I were MP, and Takara released nearly the identical exclusive... I'd switch it TOOOOooooo.....
HAULER.
Odd that we're suddenly getting THREE new retool/redecos of this toy. Will that set a record for this size class?
That will be six. Trying to think if anyone else in the "classics" lines has gotten that many in this size class.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:29 amby Mkall
gothsaurus wrote:If I were MP, and Takara released nearly the identical exclusive... I'd switch it TOOOOooooo.....
HAULER.
Odd that we're suddenly getting THREE new retool/redecos of this toy. Will that set a record for this size class?
That will be six. Trying to think if anyone else in the "classics" lines has gotten that many in this size class.
I think Classics Prime may still hold the record. Classics, Henkei, Ultra Magnus, Nemesis Prime, Crystal Convoy, Shattered Glass Prime and Black Convoy (not counting the cancelled Autobot Black Convoy)
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:35 amby gothsaurus
I guess I need to cheer more for Hauler then. That would tie Prime!
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:49 amby Flux Convoy
gothsaurus wrote:I guess I need to cheer more for Hauler then. That would tie Prime!
I'd be right there with you. I want Hauler pretty badly. Seems like it would be a perfect figure for the club to do. Not only has he had a profile in the club magazine but he's in the last storyline as a background bot. Specifically issues 41 and 42. I'd happily pay out for him.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:48 pmby Seibertron
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:00 pmby DMSL
Wow didn't know Takara would pull a Hasbro and release an "exclusive" repainted figure in the main line. It is a huge price difference as well. I do like the extra Targetmaster but for that huge of a price gap i am not sure. I'll wait till i see pictures and then i will decide whether i change my pre-order or not.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:08 pmby Kibble
Although is this a huge price difference over there? It's not costing them $140 if they order it directly...
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:08 pmby Stormrider
gothsaurus wrote:If I were MP, and Takara released nearly the identical exclusive... I'd switch it TOOOOooooo.....
HAULER.
Odd that we're suddenly getting THREE new retool/redecos of this toy. Will that set a record for this size class?
That will be six. Trying to think if anyone else in the "classics" lines has gotten that many in this size class.
Seven. Don't forget Asia Hasbro is releasing a blue version as Hotspot.
Kibble wrote:Although is this a huge price difference over there? It's not costing them $140 if they order it directly...
It's about 2000 yen difference ($25) and it is more difficult to obtain the MP version. You have to buy the MP magazine, cut out the coupon and then mail it in with 6000 Yen. I agree with everyone else, this seems very strange for Takara to do.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:11 pmby Kibble
Stormrider wrote:Kibble wrote:Although is this a huge price difference over there? It's not costing them $140 if they order it directly...
It's about 2000 yen difference ($25) and it is more difficult to obtain the MP version. You have to buy the MP magazine, cut out the coupon and then mail it in with 6000 Yen. I agree with everyone else, this seems very strange for Takara to do.
I agree it's still strange, but if the difference was only $25 I'd probably opt for the fancier exclusive with extra buddies.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:20 pmby quickmixed
I'm holding on to my preorder. I display my exclusive figs seperately so I need an exclusive Artfire to go with my exclusive Stepper. I was willing to pay the initial price 2 months ago and still am.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Fri Jun 22, 2012 1:59 amby Arlekkin
Am I the only one smelling Arms Micron here?
Maybe the new takara version will have the panels on the back painted red instead of white and maybe finally we will get the ladder instead of the water gun/crane.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:46 amby El Duque
In our second piece of Artfire news for the day, it sounds like UN-32 Artfire may not be happening.
If you thought Takara offering a non-exclusive version of Artifre was too good too be true you may have been right! Last week pre-orders started appearing at on-line retailers for UN-32 Artfire, which was followed by news of what differences we could expect between the Takara and Million Publishing versions. This all seemed a bit odd since a Takara general release would step on the toes of the Million Publishing exclusive.
Now word is reaching us that UN-32 Artfire may not exist. Takara has
denied the release via their twitter account, and
Allspark member (and e-Hobby employee) Hydra had this to say:
I don't know who decided that the supposed regular release of Artfire would only have one Targetmaster, but there is no regular release of Artfire coming. Million posted it on their Twitter account on the 21st, calling it out as a false rumor. I heard the same thing directly from TT staff, so you can safely assume that there is no normal version of Artfire on the way.
-Hydra
It sounds like the Million Publishing exclusive Artfire may be the only game in town.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:51 amby Seibertron
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:03 amby Gauntlet101010
Glad to hear this exclusive is still an exclusive.
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:09 amby fenrir72
Was this an April Fools joke? Wait, it ain't April anymore.........
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:22 amby Stumpybot
somebody done f***ed up this time. Whats that i see in the distance? a tidal wave of pure nerd rage?
this sounded off from day 1 to me. TFsource was the main source of info, the MP exclusivity being so close and the blatantly flipping off the fans that they know had dropped the money. i hope the truth of whats gone on come out, coz a lot of shops were taking preorders for this
Re: TFsource News: Million Publishing vs. UN-32 Artfire Differences
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Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:14 amby Rated X
Was I the only one that kept my MP pre-order and was happy for everyone else who was getting the united ? If this was backlash from "nerd outrage" I hope CHMS gets in on the action. I dont condone greediness.
