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News Credits: 2 · by **CyberTooth** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:35 pm

So this may be old old old news but it's new to me.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Pretty cool, looks to fit in with the Classics or the Cyclonus Indy Kits... But for $124.00 it'd have to Transform or be a lot taller.

by **Starscream227** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:41 pm

By the description, a person is paying for it's rarity (~100 units), rather than what it is, more or less...

Not worth it to me, but I don't care for Galvatron either.

News Credits: 2 · by **CyberTooth** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:46 pm

Rare or otherwise an assembly/paint required model at $124.00 seems a bit much. After all, it'll be too easy to screw up the second hand painting process for some. I wouldn't want to spend that much on something and then poorly paint it.

by **Gutter Bunny** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:01 pm

CyberTooth wrote:Rare or otherwise an assembly/paint required model at $124.00 seems a bit much. After all, it'll be too easy to screw up the second hand painting process for some. I wouldn't want to spend that much on something and then poorly paint it.

yeah thats what turned me off on it. Although i'm excited to see the bludgeon model when it comes out.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:14 pm

you know if that model was put into production and released as a Wondercon exclusive similar to the Dai Atlas figure and was prepainted and made as a toy versus a model, I think even if it doesn't transform it would sell rather well...

by **Bonger** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:51 pm

Ah, I just logged on to post this. Well, I've never modeled ever, but I'm gonna take a shot at this. He just looks like he would fit in with tit. scourge and my custom Cyclonus too well.

I'll post pics of the mess I make of it when I'm done for ya'll to crack up at. :grin:

News Credits: 2 · by **CyberTooth** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:02 pm

See, it'd have to fit into the Alts of Masterpiece sizes to get my money. A 6" model just isn't tall enough to fit in my collection. Unless he wants to hang out with Music Label Soundwave.

But yeah, for the Titanium Scourge he's perfect. Might be too short for the Cyclonus figure.

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:17 pm

Bonger wrote:Ah, I just logged on to post this. Well, I've never modeled ever, but I'm gonna take a shot at this. He just looks like he would fit in with tit. scourge and my custom Cyclonus too well.

I'll post pics of the mess I make of it when I'm done for ya'll to crack up at.

Looking forward to it!

Gotta admit, the asking price for a figure I have to assemble and paint myself, and after all that it does not transform is a tad too much.

News Credits: 2 · by **Ultra Magnus** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:49 pm

I've always wondered why they never made Model Kits out of Transformers Characters. Look at Gundam, and the AMAZING mechs in those series. I just KNOW we could have a Fully transformable Galvatron, Arcee, Cyclonus if they just followed Ban Dai's lead. Just look in my signature.

by **Bonger** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:56 pm

i_amtrunks wrote:
Bonger wrote:Ah, I just logged on to post this. Well, I've never modeled ever, but I'm gonna take a shot at this. He just looks like he would fit in with tit. scourge and my custom Cyclonus too well.

I'll post pics of the mess I make of it when I'm done for ya'll to crack up at.

Looking forward to it!

Gotta admit, the asking price for a figure I have to assemble and paint myself, and after all that it does not transform is a tad too much.

I agree. Too bad this was not mass produced. For around 40-50, they'd sell pretty well I think.

News Credits: 10 · by **Lapse Of Reason** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:22 pm

For $125 I want a fully painted and assembled figure!

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:51 pm

I was just gonna do a lttle something on this, but seeming how it's already donne...

Still, I can't help but wonder and hope it in this kit are the paving stones that will one day lead to a MP Galvatron!?!

(or at least a quality Classic)

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:58 pm

Ultra Magnus wrote:I've always wondered why they never made Model Kits out of Transformers Characters. Look at Gundam, and the AMAZING mechs in those series. I just KNOW we could have a Fully transformable Galvatron, Arcee, Cyclonus if they just followed Ban Dai's lead. Just look in my signature.

My Friend I give you...

http://stores.ebay.com/id=266500&ssPage ... MEFS:MESST

Also I have that Gundam, and have been a long standing fan of the mod job you did there!

by **metalformer** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:50 pm

Nice figure :grin:

, awful price :-(

!

by **Decatron** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:00 pm

Cool Magnus Gundam

Back on topic. Anyway, as cool that Galvatron is, I have no skills whatsoever. That being said I go only for action figures

Like Cyberstrike on Facebook · by **Cyberstrike** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:36 am

I'm not a big fan of models.

News Credits: 1 · by **spiritofcat** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:42 am

The fact that it requires painting puts me off a bit. I like that Gundams are molded in colour.

by **rob_charb** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:26 am

spiritofcat wrote:The fact that it requires painting puts me off a bit. I like that Gundams are molded in colour.

Even though they're molded in colours, they still require a fair bit of painting to look decent. So painting the Galvatron isn't really that much more work doing a good-looking Gundam.

Anyway, if that Galvy was cheaper, it would be a must have. But at that price, I'd rather get myself a couple of Encores.

News Credits: 1 · by **Optimist_Prime** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:16 am

Is this the same brand of models that those Wheelie and Cyclonus are?

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:23 am

Optimist_Prime wrote:Is this the same brand of models that those Wheelie and Cyclonus are?

Nope.

by **Auto Bot** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:52 am

That's go to be the most expensive model kit around.

Could there be a mistake? Maybe the currency should be in YEN?

News Credits: 2 · by **Ultra Magnus** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:15 am

Liege Evilmus wrote:
Ultra Magnus wrote:I've always wondered why they never made Model Kits out of Transformers Characters. Look at Gundam, and the AMAZING mechs in those series. I just KNOW we could have a Fully transformable Galvatron, Arcee, Cyclonus if they just followed Ban Dai's lead. Just look in my signature.

My Friend I give you...

http://stores.ebay.com/id=266500&ssPage ... MEFS:MESST

Also I have that Gundam, and have been a long standing fan of the mod job you did there!

Thanks for the Props, man. There'll be more Customs as soon as I start to get free time again. Those Kabaya kits are pretty cool, but wouldn't it be sweet if they had Transformers characters in Master Grade model kit form? Look at the Master Grade Zeta and Double Zeta Gundams if you want a better example.

News Credits: 7 · by **waaaaghlord** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:00 pm

Just put in a preorder. Does BBTS send an email out before they charge your card? I'm going to be having a slight employment hickup shortly due to the seasonal nature of my primary income and while I can definately ensure that this is covered it would be handy to know in advance exactly when I'm going to be charged.

by **Deceptiwho?** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:45 pm

Personally I want one bad... I love painting my TFs!! right up my alley!!

News Credits: 2 · by **CyberTooth** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:05 pm

waaaaghlord wrote:Just put in a preorder. Does BBTS send an email out before they charge your card? I'm going to be having a slight employment hickup shortly due to the seasonal nature of my primary income and while I can definately ensure that this is covered it would be handy to know in advance exactly when I'm going to be charged.

You'll get the notification when the preorder arrives. At this point, your card'll be charged. And the status will change to 'pending'. A day or so later [once your card clears] you'll get the ship notice.