City Commander re-release and add-on set pre-orders at BBTS!

[JRX] wrote:Do we know if this releases will feature Shadow Commander's "structure revisions" (specifically in the chest & wrists)

see here:
http://www.fansproject.com/wordpress/wp ... /chest.jpg
http://www.fansproject.com/wordpress/wp ... 0/fist.jpg

Yes it might even be even more improved.

This is awesome, I'll get just the ad-on set.

Dead Metal wrote:

[JRX] wrote:Do we know if this releases will feature Shadow Commander's "structure revisions" (specifically in the chest & wrists)

see here:
http://www.fansproject.com/wordpress/wp ... /chest.jpg
http://www.fansproject.com/wordpress/wp ... 0/fist.jpg

Yes it might even be even more improved.

This is awesome, I'll get just the ad-on set.

Great news!

I got the original release and somehow popped out one of the little side-nipples the first time I transformed the guy!!!

ZenPrime wrote:

Convotron wrote:If this becomes official and the pre-orders are guaranteed, I'll be very pleased. As someone who missed CC the first time around, I'm jumping at the chance to get it this time. My Classics UM will no longer feel so naked.

If BBTS has the preorder up on their website it's pretty much offical. I think they confirm with their vendors before posting the preorders. I had emailed them last week to inquire about if they will have the TFC-005 Gear of War 2 Accessory Set preorder posted and they told me they have to confirm with their vendor first. They posted that preorder today as well:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFC10011&mode=retail

Excellent! I think I was mentally preparing myself for a letdown in the case that the pre-order wasn't a finalized deal. I also recalled the cancellation of Hydrodrive Bumblebee(I was so looking forward to a better scale TFA Bumblebee) so that set my alarms off and my hopes for a decently priced City Commander add-on wavered.

Back to the topic then!

While I'm a relatively new collector, I think I have the collecting bug full on. The first thought that popped into my head when I saw the price of the pre-order was "How many meals can I skip per day to make up for the cost of the re-release City Commander?".

I think there's no turning back now.

Also, the transformable City Commander Cannon/UM Rifle is really neat.


P.S. I skipped breakfast today so that's one skipped meal down and a bunch more to go!

YES!! I love the new add-on kit for this mold. Already pre-ordered it on bbts but I'm not sure if I'll actually use the new missile launchers or not cause I love the way the vintage G1 launchers look on him. Almost considering buying the whole thing all over again for the mold improvements and to be able to attach the launchers to the outside in vehicle mode.

zodconvoy wrote:

Credit(s): decepticon legion, ZodConvoy, bbts.com

Umm, as awesome as this is I had nothing to do with it. Except preordering those shoulder cannons and rifle add on of course.

I don't take credit not due to me. Thanks though!

Oh hell I was so used to ur name starting with z I credited you.

Mistake corrected, thanks mate!

the add on set rules.. but the whole new rerelease is kinda shitty for those of us who bought the original.. especially if the new release is much better in construction and has the mold fixes the newer ones have.. so basically we paid tons of money for a lesser quality product, while a newer version at a cheaper rate and better quality is now available and is even better..

that kinda stings..

skywarp-2 wrote:the add on set rules.. but the whole new rerelease is kinda shitty for those of us who bought the original.. especially if the new release is much better in construction and has the mold fixes the newer ones have.. so basically we paid tons of money for a lesser quality product, while a newer version at a cheaper rate and better quality is now available and is even better..

that kinda stings..

On one hand, I can understand how it feels to purchase something at one point and then seeing it offered cheaper later on. On the other hand, I think Fans Project is being decent for re-releasing something that is still quite in high demand, so much so that people are willing to pay up over twice the original price at places like ebay.

The add-on is also a good move so that people who own the original CC won't have to feel like they have to buy an entire set just for the shoulder missile launchers and rifle.

Hopefully the re-release through a legitimate company like BBTS will curb the KOs.

When are they coming out with the Dead Metal's face add-on kit?
I'd pre-order that without a second thought!

[JRX] wrote:When are they coming out with the Dead Metal's face add-on kit?
I'd pre-order that without a second thought!

That's going to be the next iGear kit obviously.