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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:35 pm

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has revealed that the THS-02B Hybrid Style Black G1 Convoy mold is being rolled out again for an Asian Market Exclusive redeco. This version will come with gold joint accents. The pre-order is listed for $144.99 with a November release date.

On this exclusive edition of the G1 convoy the arm and legs joints will be colored gold. Pictures are for reference only and not the actual item.

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 4:03 pm

Yea - I saw this on BBTS earlier.

Seems kind of pointless, doesn't it?

[Especially with Gold highlights instead of a Nemesis/Scourge deco]

by **hinomars19** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 4:21 pm

megatronus wrote:Yea - I saw this on BBTS earlier.

Seems kind of pointless, doesn't it?

[Especially with Gold highlights instead of a Nemesis/Scourge deco]

Am I the only one who remembers a time when black re-paints were just that-black re-paints for the hell of it? And some of them, like Prime could have gold accents? I mean Black Convoy/Scourge/Nemesis Prime as Decepticons are cool n' all but it's nice to see some shnazzy

in black again.
Sadly I can't afford this though

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 4:34 pm

hinomars19 wrote:
megatronus wrote:Yea - I saw this on BBTS earlier.

Seems kind of pointless, doesn't it?

[Especially with Gold highlights instead of a Nemesis/Scourge deco]

Am I the only one who remembers a time when black re-paints were just that-black re-paints for the hell of it? And some of them, like Prime could have gold accents? I mean Black Convoy/Scourge/Nemesis Prime as Decepticons are cool n' all but it's nice to see some shnazzy in black again.
Sadly I can't afford this though

If you like it, you like it. :APPLAUSE:

I'm just not a fan for repaints for the hell of it these days. There's so much out there! So if it's a repaint, I would hope it's of its own character, or has some extra accessories (a la MP Soundblaster w/ Ratbat

).

by **hinomars19** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 5:38 pm

megatronus wrote:
hinomars19 wrote:
megatronus wrote:Yea - I saw this on BBTS earlier.

Seems kind of pointless, doesn't it?

[Especially with Gold highlights instead of a Nemesis/Scourge deco]

Am I the only one who remembers a time when black re-paints were just that-black re-paints for the hell of it? And some of them, like Prime could have gold accents? I mean Black Convoy/Scourge/Nemesis Prime as Decepticons are cool n' all but it's nice to see some shnazzy in black again.
Sadly I can't afford this though

If you like it, you like it.

I'm just not a fan for repaints for the hell of it these days. There's so much out there! So if it's a repaint, I would hope it's of its own character, or has some extra accessories (a la MP Soundblaster w/ Ratbat ).

What can I say, I'm a 'for the hell of it' kinda guy sometimes

I'm continuously impressed actually these days with how they use fiction to explain new paint jobs on toys. The black MP Rodimus was nice, even including it as a comic. But still sometimes it's black 'cos it's black. I like that freedom 8-}

(Also I am one of those disgruntled fans of the original Black Convoy/Scourge character from CarRobot that feels the character is being done over now that every Prime thinks they can be painted black and be evil. Grumpy pants I am :-$

)
The price for this fig seems a bit much though. I have the G1 original, and did want the first black version for the G2 bits, but never could afford the mold a second time. Now it's even more expensive :shock:

Wonder if this version will have the G2 pieces? Or even the G2 colours on the trailer for that matter.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:28 pm

His armor is kind of like Black Godmaster Convoy. Specially designed to draw solar/alternate energy to give him added output/firepower..

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:32 pm

Yeah, this isn't Nemesis Prime, guys. This is Optimus himself wearing special radiation-absorbing "Black Body" coating, which he donned to fight the invincible madman that is Galvatron II. :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:54 pm

And at long last I'll finally have a reason to complete the galleries of the previous THS figures that have been half completed for a few years sitting on my computer. Awesome!

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:23 pm

Seibertron wrote:And at long last I'll finally have a reason to complete the galleries of the previous THS figures that have been half completed for a few years sitting on my computer. Awesome!

It's fun getting a glimpse into how your mind works

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:28 pm

megatronus wrote:
Seibertron wrote:And at long last I'll finally have a reason to complete the galleries of the previous THS figures that have been half completed for a few years sitting on my computer. Awesome!

It's fun getting a glimpse into how your mind works

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:55 pm

Seibertron wrote:And at long last I'll finally have a reason to complete the galleries of the previous THS figures that have been half completed for a few years sitting on my computer. Awesome!

Would love to see the gallery with comparison pictures with Nucleon Quest Super Convoy. :grin:

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:07 pm

mooncake623 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:And at long last I'll finally have a reason to complete the galleries of the previous THS figures that have been half completed for a few years sitting on my computer. Awesome!

Would love to see the gallery with comparison pictures with Nucleon Quest Super Convoy.

I can accommodate that request as well as Jafcon Black Convoy as well

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:19 pm

Seibertron wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:And at long last I'll finally have a reason to complete the galleries of the previous THS figures that have been half completed for a few years sitting on my computer. Awesome!

Would love to see the gallery with comparison pictures with Nucleon Quest Super Convoy.

I can accommodate that request as well as Jafcon Black Convoy as well

Can we get both Masterpiece Convoy Black Version and Masterpiece Black Convoy too?

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:22 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:And at long last I'll finally have a reason to complete the galleries of the previous THS figures that have been half completed for a few years sitting on my computer. Awesome!

Would love to see the gallery with comparison pictures with Nucleon Quest Super Convoy.

I can accommodate that request as well as Jafcon Black Convoy as well
Can we get both Masterpiece Convoy Black Version and Masterpiece Black Convoy too?

You mean these guys that I just posted a pic of earlier this week?

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 069&type=3

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:28 pm

You da man, Ryan! :BOWDOWN:

It's raining black Primes/Convoys! :KREMZEEK:

by **noctorro** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:50 pm

Am I the only one who thinks the THS Prime is a near perfect G1 Optimus and the MP10 is a perfect Optimus, and wondering why Hasbro can't make a Voyager sized perfect mass retail G1 Optimus?

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:56 pm

noctorro wrote:Am I the only one who thinks the THS Prime is a near perfect G1 Optimus and the MP10 is a perfect Optimus, and wondering why Hasbro can't make a Voyager sized perfect mass retail G1 Optimus?

It's been a long while since we received a Classics Voyager Optimus... or Megatron, for that matter.

Both are in serious need of updates.

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:17 am

Holy crow that's expensive. That's double what I paid for the original version. He's good, but not THAT good.

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:22 am

megatronus wrote:
noctorro wrote:Am I the only one who thinks the THS Prime is a near perfect G1 Optimus and the MP10 is a perfect Optimus, and wondering why Hasbro can't make a Voyager sized perfect mass retail G1 Optimus?

It's been a long while since we received a Classics Voyager Optimus... or Megatron, for that matter.

Both are in serious need of updates.

Especially Megatron, because the voyager OP is more than half decent.

News Credits: 2 · by **Sideswipe 00** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:24 pm

I am loving this black! and the gold will be a nice touch

I always wanted one of these but never really pulled the trigger. Definitely gonna get this one though as I just sold some magic cards =D Still selling more if any Magic The Gathering people on the boards! :3

News Credits: 12 · by **GuyIncognito** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:03 pm

Mykltron wrote:Holy crow that's expensive. That's double what I paid for the original version. He's good, but not THAT good.

All of the Asia exclusive have been expensive when imported for sale outside their intended market.

News Credits: 2 · by **Sideswipe 00** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:05 pm

GuyIncognito wrote:
Mykltron wrote:Holy crow that's expensive. That's double what I paid for the original version. He's good, but not THAT good.

All of the Asia exclusive have been expensive when imported for sale outside their intended market.

Yeah it sucks that is like this but ce la vie, as it has been said we are not the intended market for this so prices go up! ><

by **VioMeTriX** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:51 pm

anyone want to buy my ths-02b? i have all of the parts and in near mint condition, just no box. make me an offer.

Ill try to get a pic up in the morning.

News Credits: 2 · by **Sideswipe 00** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:49 pm

VioMeTriX wrote:anyone want to buy my ths-02b? i have all of the parts and in near mint condition, just no box. make me an offer.

Ill try to get a pic up in the morning.

I'll pm you my offer

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:35 am

Transformersasia have finally released a picture of the upcoming Asia exclusive THS-02B Black Convoy. As promised you can see the gold accents that adorn this black repaint. This guy is also sporting blue chest windows instead of the original red. The website lists a release date of 11-8-13. Check out the image below.