BBTS Orange Capped Megatron TFC #06
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Apr 6, 2007 at 8:15pm CDT
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The orange plug is very similar to the custom plug, which BBTS is adding to their supplies of MP Megatron. Click here to see the pictures of the modified version of TFC Megatron. Then click here to compare it with their pictures of MP Megatron.
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Comment by Lapse Of Reason
Apr 6, 2007
The real question remains: is the ugly orange plug from BBTS easily removed like the MP Megatron plugs coming from HLJ?
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Comment by Head Shot
Apr 6, 2007
Unless they go through with gluing the plug in there, it seems like it would be easy to remove.
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Comment by General Magnus
Apr 6, 2007
i´m goin to wait until someones gets either MP Megs or this one.
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Comment by Supreme Convoy
Apr 6, 2007
Nice to know it's back in stock!
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Comment by Autobot032
Apr 6, 2007
I seriously see no problem with this. I think they made a nice compromise. It's not too glaring, and it seems to be easy to remove.
I wouldn't complain, that's for sure.
I wouldn't complain, that's for sure.
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
Apr 6, 2007
That could realy be worse. If it wrapped over the barrel, you'd be ruined.
As for me, I have my G1 and the special D-16 from a few years back so I'm good.
Still, my best to the rest of you!
As for me, I have my G1 and the special D-16 from a few years back so I'm good.
Still, my best to the rest of you!
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Comment by DISCHARGE
Apr 6, 2007
I'm glad I got mine the first time around. 
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Comment by trunks6728
Apr 6, 2007
a quick thing as to the tfc#6 i got mine from another store that did not modify the tips and are still selling it without modifying them. i got mine right after it was released a few weeks ago
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Comment by Bouncy X
Apr 6, 2007
if this thing were sold in toystores and to kids i could understand, however stupid, why they would do this...but this is a pretty damn expensive figure so obviously no kids will be buying or even receiving it.....it'll be sold and bought by collectors
i just feel bad if they ever make an MP galvatron or shockwave...those caps will look really bad..lol
i just feel bad if they ever make an MP galvatron or shockwave...those caps will look really bad..lol
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I feel the same way but I guess the laws are just that...Laws. And BBTS is trying to abide by them. However I think they are hinting that the plug CAN be removed.
Also, Galvatron wouldn't require a modded blaze orange tip cause he already has one.
Comment by Collector Maximus
Apr 6, 2007
Bouncy X wrote:if this thing were sold in toystores and to kids i could understand, however stupid, why they would do this...but this is a pretty damn expensive figure so obviously no kids will be buying or even receiving it.....it'll be sold and bought by collectors
i just feel bad if they ever make an MP galvatron or shockwave...those caps will look really bad..lol
I feel the same way but I guess the laws are just that...Laws. And BBTS is trying to abide by them. However I think they are hinting that the plug CAN be removed.
Also, Galvatron wouldn't require a modded blaze orange tip cause he already has one.
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Agreed. That looks like it could easily be sawed off or removed through other ways. After Botcon and my move, I might be looking into getting one of these.
Comment by Air Commander Starscream
Apr 6, 2007
Autobot032 wrote:I seriously see no problem with this. I think they made a nice compromise. It's not too glaring, and it seems to be easy to remove.
I wouldn't complain, that's for sure.
Agreed. That looks like it could easily be sawed off or removed through other ways. After Botcon and my move, I might be looking into getting one of these.
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Comment by muswp1
Apr 6, 2007
I picked up a MISB TFC-6 from Toynk.com a month ago with no issues at all. Is BBTS the only ones using the orange plug on it, I haven't seen anyone else putting a plug on the TFC-6 reissue.
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Comment by Nemesis Cyberplex
Apr 6, 2007
One big difference between MP Megs & TFC 6 Megs.....the latter actually has a plastic bullet-firing mechanism inside, of which the cap would obstruct use of it unless removed.
Thankfully, I got mine a couple of years ago unmodified.
Even still, with all this big hooplah about caps on Megs....would this possibly be seen as a sign that perhaps Hasbro is pushing people's buttons to see how well a capped Megs would sell in the US so they can do it themselves?? hmm....
Thankfully, I got mine a couple of years ago unmodified.
Even still, with all this big hooplah about caps on Megs....would this possibly be seen as a sign that perhaps Hasbro is pushing people's buttons to see how well a capped Megs would sell in the US so they can do it themselves?? hmm....
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Comment by Ultra Markus
Apr 7, 2007
maybe the reason why some stores don't have issues with customs is the way they get shipped and packaged
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Comment by Alpha_Prime
Apr 7, 2007
The orange plug on TFC 6 also prevents the silencer from being attached, so you have a worthless accessory. BBTS also states on the MP-05 that the plug is placed in the barrel with adhesive, so I'm sure removing it will be quite difficult and could really mess up the figure. I'm sure the plug on TFC 6 is glued in as well.
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Comment by NightFall
Apr 7, 2007
Now, I regret buying this from BBTS, and not HLJ. I know I will ruin this figure If they glued it on. Any tips removing the orange top anyone?
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Comment by Tigertrack
Apr 7, 2007
I got a MP Megs Unplugged no problem. I imagine if you have a case of them with the writing on the box that it is Megatron, you might have trouble at customs...if they can read japanese.
I have an plugged version from BBTS waiting to be mailed too. I'll probably just resell that one to recoup some of my losses in the purchases as of late, but I might hold onto it for the purpose of nostalgia--look at the lengths that companies have to go to now, to get collectors their desired toys--.
I have an plugged version from BBTS waiting to be mailed too. I'll probably just resell that one to recoup some of my losses in the purchases as of late, but I might hold onto it for the purpose of nostalgia--look at the lengths that companies have to go to now, to get collectors their desired toys--.
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Comment by Exulted Unicron
Apr 7, 2007
I bought mine of eBay in january. It arrived in the UK unmodded and everything from Hong Kong alright. Its a shame they've had to blight the figures with this orange crap
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Comment by Basketball Jones
Apr 7, 2007
Galvatron wouldn't require an orange cap at all, he's a tank-like vehicle.
I doubt any law enforcement officer would mistake Galvatron for a real artillery cannon.
I doubt any law enforcement officer would mistake Galvatron for a real artillery cannon.
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But even with his gun mode, Galvy wouldn't get one because his gun barrel is clear orange.
Comment by Nemesis Cyberplex
Apr 7, 2007
but he also has a gun mode by flipping the treads over & folding the back support down.Basketball Jones wrote:Galvatron wouldn't require an orange cap at all, he's a tank-like vehicle.
I doubt any law enforcement officer would mistake Galvatron for a real artillery cannon.
But even with his gun mode, Galvy wouldn't get one because his gun barrel is clear orange.
