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News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:55 am

Online toy vendor and Seibertron.com sponsor BBTS has several new pre-orders up for upcoming Transformers products. First up, the Japanese DVD and Blu-Ray release exclusive ROTF Black Leader Optimus Prime, listed for 249.99. Next, the Lawton DVD exclusive "Desert" Skids and Mudflap, repaints of the ROTF deluxe versions, for pre-order at 214.99. Last up for now, the BTS-02 Weapons Set, which includes the guns/links to attach their BTS Trailer to Deluxe Animated Prime, for 24.99. The BTS set is also listed as including a different grappling arm for trailers, a trailer adapter for WWI Prime/Magnus, and an ion thruster adapter for trailer hook up for Henkei/Classics Hot Rod.

All the pre-orders are listed for release in December 2009.

To view all of the pre-orders, click the links below.

ROTF Leader Optimus Prime, Black, with DVD
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

ROTF Leader Optimus Prime, Black, with Blu-Ray
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

ROTF "Desert" Deluxe Skids and Mudflap
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

BTS Toys BTS-02 Accessory Pack
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:07 am

I've ordered the Accessories, I can't wait for all the new guns.

by **JRFitzpatrick7** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:19 am

prime looks so awesome in those colors but to pay that much for a figure that comes with a dvd i wont be able to play... its expensive... i have some thinking to do...

News Credits: 1 · by **shonenfan4** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:23 am

I also plan on getting the BTS Accesories, it's more affordable and useful.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:46 am

Hmm... all the different trailer adaptors are a cool idea, but I just wouldn't use them. So I'm really only interested in the Hot Rod gun, and the upgrade trailer arm, since the regular one is kind of weak. So far it's a maybe.

News Credits: 23 · by **ZenPrime** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:30 pm

JRFitzpatrick7 wrote:prime looks so awesome in those colors but to pay that much for a figure that comes with a dvd i wont be able to play... its expensive... i have some thinking to do...

I preordered the ROTF Black Prime directly from Amazon.jp for about $154 shipped and that includes the legend class stealth Bumblebee. Same as with BBTS, Amazon.jp does not charge your card until the item is in stock and shipping so you can still cancel anytime.

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:48 pm

ZenPrime wrote:
JRFitzpatrick7 wrote:prime looks so awesome in those colors but to pay that much for a figure that comes with a dvd i wont be able to play... its expensive... i have some thinking to do...

I preordered the ROTF Black Prime directly from Amazon.jp for about $154 shipped and that includes the legend class stealth Bumblebee. Same as with BBTS, Amazon.jp does not charge your card until the item is in stock and shipping so you can still cancel anytime.

I'm so tempted to get the set from Amazon.jp!

When I think about the cost of a normal Blu-Ray DVD, a normal RotF Leader OP, and Legend class BB, $154 shipped doesn't sound so expensive.

In Canada, I'm looking at $60 for RotF Leader OP, $30 for a new Blu-Ray DVD, and maybe $8 for Legends BB. That's without taxes applied. $154 shipped isn't unreasonable considering it's within normal the normal range of extra cost for exclusive items. Hmm...

News Credits: 4 · by **capellamusic** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:02 pm

Is everybody sleeping? :shock:

I don't get it why would someone buy the 2 disc special edition ROTF DVD with the black and yellow Leader class Optimus Prime on BBTS, when everyone can buy it directly on amazon.co.jp, thus much cheaper. And that amazon.co.jp exclusive includes also a Legends Stealth Bumblebee. I've already confirmed with amazon.co.jp and both figures are part of that exclusive package and also they confirmed that they can ship this internationally (by DHL or Fedex). Buying at the source is always cheaper, and they also only charge payment at shipping time. My pre-order for this one is about 114 euros and is to be sent to Portugal.

News Credits: 1 · by **shonenfan4** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:51 pm

capellamusic wrote:Is everybody sleeping? I don't get it why would someone buy the 2 disc special edition ROTF DVD with the black and yellow Leader class Optimus Prime on BBTS, when everyone can buy it directly on amazon.co.jp, thus much cheaper. And that amazon.co.jp exclusive includes also a Legends Stealth Bumblebee. I've already confirmed with amazon.co.jp and both figures are part of that exclusive package and also they confirmed that they can ship this internationally (by DHL or Fedex). Buying at the source is always cheaper, and they also only charge payment at shipping time. My pre-order for this one is about 114 euros and is to be sent to Portugal.

I've bought from amazon.jp before (Japanese CDs), the only thing bad about that is that its shipping is a killer.

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:54 pm

What's the Amazon shipping to the US, ballpark, for this? Anyone know?

Edit: nevermind, it's 22.00, not too shabby. Pre-Ordered on Amazon.jp.

News Credits: 1 · by **shonenfan4** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:35 pm

DevastaTTor wrote:What's the Amazon shipping to the US, ballpark, for this? Anyone know?

Edit: nevermind, it's 22.00, not too shabby. Pre-Ordered on Amazon.jp.

That's only if the currency exchange rate is still the same when it ships in December.