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News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:05 pm

Site Sponsor ToyArena dropped by to let us know they have the highly anticipated sets from FansProject in stock:

ToyArena wrote:Greetings,

We have a couple of highly anticipated items this week, which is the Fansproject Protector and Sidearm.

They are in stock, and ready to ship out before Christmas.

Thanks,

Michael

P.S. Happy Holidays!

TFX-04 Protector

TFX-05 Sidearm

Fansproject TFX-04 Protector & TFX-05 Sidearm Set

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:31 pm

Hmmmmm same price as BBTS..tempting.. #-o

edit: Went ahead and ordered it. I noticed that the Express shipping( 2-3 days) came out to be $9 bucks cheaper than their initial quote. So hopefully I'll have this set by saturday!

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:37 pm

I'm working on the galleries for these two items right now. I hope to have them posted tomorrow or Saturday.

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:41 pm

Seibertron wrote:I'm working on the galleries for these two items right now. I hope to have them posted tomorrow or Saturday.

Shadow scyther as well? because that would... be... Awesome

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:30 pm

LiKwid wrote:
Seibertron wrote:I'm working on the galleries for these two items right now. I hope to have them posted tomorrow or Saturday.

Shadow scyther as well? because that would... be... Awesome

I wish, but Shadow Scyther is going to be one of their 2011 products I believe.

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:53 pm

HOLY CRAP!!

When it was announced that these two would be released in December, I assumed it would be on the 31st if we were lucky. But for them to be released before we're even half way through the month? That's just shiny!

Between these and Hot Toys' War Machine, Christmas has indeed come early for me. And probably won't come at all for those people I know. Hehe.

by **WeatherManNX01** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:19 pm

Sweet. Soon as these come in to BBTS, I've got a lovely Pile of Loot to ship. Merry Christmas to me!

by **Samurai Bludgeon** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:21 pm

Well, same thing happened here with Protector/Sidearm as did with the Bruticus upgrade from FP, I had them all nicely pre-ordered at BBTS but Toy Arena gets them well in advance, so I hate to say it but BBTS loses my business yet again due to me canceling with BBTS and going with TA.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:17 pm

Eh...it's supposed to be a X-mas present anyhow so I'm not in a huge hurry.

by **Court Jester** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:07 am

This will go on the motorized turntable display until the Holy Grail Scythe arrives.
Hi, Haters :BLACKEYE:

News Credits: 1 · by **Berserker Prime** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:02 am

BBTS lost my order too. Picked up TFX-04 and TFX-03 w/ add-ons. My classics shelf just got a hella lot better.

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:43 am

Samurai Bludgeon wrote:Well, same thing happened here with Protector/Sidearm as did with the Bruticus upgrade from FP, I had them all nicely pre-ordered at BBTS but Toy Arena gets them well in advance, so I hate to say it but BBTS loses my business yet again due to me canceling with BBTS and going with TA.

Jonesing much?

by **NTESHFT** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:28 am

I'm keeping my order with BBTS. These guys have been really great with some situations recently on a couple of orders that my wife made mistakes on, as well as some of my own goof ups in the past. Plus I'm patient about this one for some reason, not to mention the fact that I have Predaking under the tree as we speak. Call me crazy but I really like getting my stuff from BBTS. The items have always been packed great, there have never been any problems with the toys, and like I said , their customer service has been awesome (thanks Jessica). :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:58 pm

headsortails wrote:I'm keeping my order with BBTS. These guys have been really great with some situations recently on a couple of orders that my wife made mistakes on, as well as some of my own goof ups in the past. Plus I'm patient about this one for some reason, not to mention the fact that I have Predaking under the tree as we speak. Call me crazy but I really like getting my stuff from BBTS. The items have always been packed great, there have never been any problems with the toys, and like I said , their customer service has been awesome (thanks Jessica).

Agreed. I always buy from BBTS unless they don't have it in stock.

by **WeatherManNX01** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:27 pm

headsortails wrote:I'm keeping my order with BBTS. These guys have been really great with some situations recently on a couple of orders that my wife made mistakes on, as well as some of my own goof ups in the past. Plus I'm patient about this one for some reason, not to mention the fact that I have Predaking under the tree as we speak. Call me crazy but I really like getting my stuff from BBTS. The items have always been packed great, there have never been any problems with the toys, and like I said , their customer service has been awesome (thanks Jessica).

Completely agree. They've been very nice, very helpful, and overall just a very good business. I stick with BBTS because of a variety of reasons that generally add up to the "overall BBTS experience". BBTS's stock of Protectors and Sidearms will come in eventually, and they'll go into my Pile of Loot. And I too, really like getting stuff from BBTS, especially when I'm shipping a Pile - it's like my own personal Christmas!

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Agreed. I always buy from BBTS unless they don't have it in stock.

Yup, and thus far they haven't had anything I've wanted out of stock. They're really good about their supply.

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:49 pm

WeatherManNX01 wrote:
headsortails wrote:I'm keeping my order with BBTS. These guys have been really great with some situations recently on a couple of orders that my wife made mistakes on, as well as some of my own goof ups in the past. Plus I'm patient about this one for some reason, not to mention the fact that I have Predaking under the tree as we speak. Call me crazy but I really like getting my stuff from BBTS. The items have always been packed great, there have never been any problems with the toys, and like I said , their customer service has been awesome (thanks Jessica).

Completely agree. They've been very nice, very helpful, and overall just a very good business. I stick with BBTS because of a variety of reasons that generally add up to the "overall BBTS experience". BBTS's stock of Protectors and Sidearms will come in eventually, and they'll go into my Pile of Loot. And I too, really like getting stuff from BBTS, especially when I'm shipping a Pile - it's like my own personal Christmas!

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Agreed. I always buy from BBTS unless they don't have it in stock.

Yup, and thus far they haven't had anything I've wanted out of stock. They're really good about their supply.

Actually what I meant to say was unless something was sold out. Which on occasion I am late for the party so I have to search elsewhere.

by **wilcosu35** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:03 pm

i'm getting them from BBTS as well. good service, they have.
although i did move my MP roddy preorder to HLJ.com, but only because they are offering him for around 50 dollars less and their customer service is also good

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:47 pm

Just got my shipping notice last night. Protector will be here monday along with some other goddies.. I might still get 1 from BBTS to make my own shadow scyther !!!

by **ausbot** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:12 pm

Hasbro should be thanking these guys, all the new Rodimus re-paints are going to be useful,I know i'll be picking up another to match this set!

News Credits: 3 · by **Fistful of Energon** » Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:51 am

wilcosu35 wrote:i'm getting them from BBTS as well. good service, they have.
although i did move my MP roddy preorder to HLJ.com, but only because they are offering him for around 50 dollars less and their customer service is also good

whats the shipping like to the US though?

by **wilcosu35** » Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:55 am

i don't know, since i live in the netherlands

but they're not more expensive for me than having something shipped in from the US. also, they offer 3 shipping options overseas (SAL, EMS and Fedex)

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:02 am

Skyfire-5 wrote:
Hi, Haters

What haters? I dunno about grail status for it. It'll definitely work for my SG display though. I'm actually kinda glad for once that BBTS gets their FP stock kinda late. Money is really tight this Christmas and things aren't really looking up until January. Besides my sob story though, AWESOME! Really excited to get mine eventually.

by **NTESHFT** » Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:08 pm

Fistful of Energon wrote:
wilcosu35 wrote:i'm getting them from BBTS as well. good service, they have.
although i did move my MP roddy preorder to HLJ.com, but only because they are offering him for around 50 dollars less and their customer service is also good

whats the shipping like to the US though?

Usually it's between 9 and 10 bucks from BBTS where I live. Their warehouse is in Minnesota, and I live in Mississippi. It takes about 3 days to get to me.

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:40 pm

headsortails wrote:
Fistful of Energon wrote:
wilcosu35 wrote:i'm getting them from BBTS as well. good service, they have.
although i did move my MP roddy preorder to HLJ.com, but only because they are offering him for around 50 dollars less and their customer service is also good

whats the shipping like to the US though?

Usually it's between 9 and 10 bucks from BBTS where I live. Their warehouse is in Minnesota, and I live in Mississippi. It takes about 3 days to get to me.

I do believe he means from HLJ in Japan.

News Credits: 3 · by **Fistful of Energon** » Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:18 pm

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
headsortails wrote:
Fistful of Energon wrote:
wilcosu35 wrote:i'm getting them from BBTS as well. good service, they have.
although i did move my MP roddy preorder to HLJ.com, but only because they are offering him for around 50 dollars less and their customer service is also good

whats the shipping like to the US though?

Usually it's between 9 and 10 bucks from BBTS where I live. Their warehouse is in Minnesota, and I live in Mississippi. It takes about 3 days to get to me.

I do believe he means from HLJ in Japan.

I do...I was just hoping someone would know, otherwise I would have to create a account and get to the shipping part of the ordering process. I would rather not give out card information unless im serious about buying.