Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon

Got an email from BBTS and thought it was my payment notice for Computron. Unfortunately it was to tell me that Megatronia is available for pre-order. I definitely wasn't interested, but at $175? Not a chance.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the highest price yet for a UW set? Is this a limited set? I don't see how the asking price can be so high. Given the rather lukewarm reception I've seen this set has received from the forums, I'll be interested to see how this sells.

Here's a link to the pre-order for Megatronia at BBTS for $174.99

nycPrime wrote:Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the highest price yet for a UW set? Is this a limited set? I don't see how the asking price can be so high. Given the rather lukewarm reception I've seen this set has received from the forums, I'll be interested to see how this sells.

It is the highest price yet. I believe it is a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive like Grand Galavatron, who is still listed for $159.99. That was the highest price til now.

Cobotron wrote:Here's a link to the pre-order for Megatronia at BBTS for $174.99

nycPrime wrote:Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the highest price yet for a UW set? Is this a limited set? I don't see how the asking price can be so high. Given the rather lukewarm reception I've seen this set has received from the forums, I'll be interested to see how this sells.

It is the highest price yet. I believe it is a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive like Grand Galavatron, who is still listed for $159.99. That was the highest price til now.

I think this goes back to the Japanese yen gaining ground again, BBTS probably had to pay more for Megatronia than they did for Grand Galvatron, so in turn we have to pay more for her

grimdragon2001 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Here's a link to the pre-order for Megatronia at BBTS for $174.99

nycPrime wrote:Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the highest price yet for a UW set? Is this a limited set? I don't see how the asking price can be so high. Given the rather lukewarm reception I've seen this set has received from the forums, I'll be interested to see how this sells.

It is the highest price yet. I believe it is a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive like Grand Galavatron, who is still listed for $159.99. That was the highest price til now.

I think this goes back to the Japanese yen gaining ground again, BBTS probably had to pay more for Megatronia than they did for Grand Galvatron, so in turn we have to pay more for her

Yeah. And i wanted to write about that. I am very sorry that you Grimdragon and others ended up getting a bit screwed on the exchange with Computron. Especially since I tend to suggest ordering from Japan (at least for international users). But the only reason it ended up cheaper on BBTS for that one was because BBTS did their orders for UW Computron back when the exchange rate was favourable for the US, locking that price in.

We can all do the same by paying upfront, which is what I do when dealing with Nippon Yassan and Anime Export. You pay upfront, which might suck, but at least you guarantee your price (can still get messed with the shipping though for anime export since you pay that later).

Anyways, that BBTS window was small, just a few months, the exchange rate caught up to them too, as we saw with Legends Ginrai which is near 100$ (while he is the same price point as any other leader toy in Japan). So buying from Japan is once again favourable, when its possible (which isnot the case here).

But for Megatronia, something weird is happening because BBTS and the rest arent getting their stock from Japan and arent paying in Yen. They are buying it from Hasbro asia who can distribute to them. The exchange with the HKdollar hasnt changed as drastically. Unless Hasbro Asia gets their stock from Takara (??) and so their cost is higher and thus they pass those costs off to BBTS and company who then pass them off to the consumers. Just thinking logically here.

Anyways, here are some numbers taht might matter (or not).

Grand Galvatron was 16,200 Yen at TTMall which was the equivalent to $135 US in February when he came out.

Megatronia is 16,200 Yen at TTMall which is the equivalent to $162 US

So $30 is lost to exchange rate in less than 6 months time.

It is almost like buying Japanese version will no longer be worth it anymore.

Dr Va'al wrote:After the packaging shot from yesterday, we also have an image of the collector coin that comes with the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-08 set Computicon (Computron), courtesy of site sponsor Robot Kingdom. Check it out mirrored below!

Va'al, you got through this whole news post without taking the chance to use the term "Computicoin", and I'm very disappointed

On a more serious note, whilst I'm still absolutely smitten with the UW computron (though lamenting the lack of scrounge0, I doubt I'll get either version. I'm busy steeling myself to take the plunge on the masterpiece soundwave reissue, and frankly as a student, the idea of spending that much in a single hit on robots is daunting enough, let alone doing it twice

ArmadaPrime wrote:

Dr Va'al wrote:After the packaging shot from yesterday, we also have an image of the collector coin that comes with the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-08 set Computicon (Computron), courtesy of site sponsor Robot Kingdom. Check it out mirrored below!

Va'al, you got through this whole news post without taking the chance to use the term "Computicoin", and I'm very disappointed

I was really proud of myself for not saying it.

As we said, Alfes2010 is clearly having a lot of fun, as the latest batch of images are mostly fan modes and dynamic poses for the new retools and remolds for the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (Computron) set - Nosecone and Strafe, specifically. Check out the two Technobots mirrored below, and figure out why on earth Nosecone is drilling Blast-off!

Dr Va'al wrote:

ArmadaPrime wrote:

Dr Va'al wrote:After the packaging shot from yesterday, we also have an image of the collector coin that comes with the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-08 set Computicon (Computron), courtesy of site sponsor Robot Kingdom. Check it out mirrored below!

Va'al, you got through this whole news post without taking the chance to use the term "Computicoin", and I'm very disappointed

I was really proud of myself for not saying it.

After "A necessary MEHvil", I think you needed some rest

Dammit, I want these guys so bad! Get in stock you!!!

Has anybody tried mistransforming Blast-Off into Strafe's robot mode? I'm curious to see how it would look.

One Japanese blogger has:

UW07 Bruticus: Space Soldier Blast Off.

It's just below the midway point. The effect is kind of the same as Universe 2008 Sunstreaker vs. Sideswipe, down to the hands being switched for the other form. Don't fret about the fin, they can be relocated to the feet

And before you ask, yes, this works perfectly for a possible CR Shuttler (aka RiD 2001 Movor).

Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. Strafe arm blades FTW!

While I know that everyone is sick of CW/UW repaints, I wouldn't mind a Topspin and Twin Twist from these guys.

Maybe the three Powerdashers too.

SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. Strafe arm blades FTW!

What worries you about Nosecone?

Dr Va'al wrote:Nosecone is drilling Blast-off!

eheheheheh

Dr Va'al wrote:

This retool is way too good to be legal. I really need it in my life and I don't know how many times I can say it.

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... okay, I am freaking sold. I didn't have a good look at Takara Strafe before and my feelings on it were basically 'cool retool; definitely a solid figure, will be happy to have especially when the rest of the set is so amazing'. But now... oooooh boy, he's competing with Nosecone for the centerpiece of the set!
... okay, well, not competing since Nosecone's way too good to be challenged; but if Nosecone didn't exist Strafe would easily be my most anticipated thing of Computicon here. The colours are so sharp and crisp, the head mold is beautifully striking and those arm blades are just the icing on top. It's a crime I didn't notice this guy sooner, he's so cool.



I will admit there's one thing that worries me about these images - that Nosecone picture of his drill attached to the hole in front of his vehicle shows the peg is near the outer circle of the drill rather than the center, which (unless there's a second peg in the middle) does dampen it's appeal a little...

RiddlerJ wrote:

SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. Strafe arm blades FTW!

What worries you about Nosecone?

I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.

SureShot18 wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:

SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. Strafe arm blades FTW!

What worries you about Nosecone?

I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.

That's how his legs collapse for transformation, but with the waist doing a 180, likely for clearance issues... do you not own rook? cuz this is totally legit reverse-ger-walk action right here

Reminds me of a few cheesy, goofy classic sci-fi robots. I'm sure there's more famous examples including star wars but my mind immediately went to this dude




And again it just shows off how much this mold can do. Rook could already do a lot shown here but it's just, like... Nosecone is the premium version. He takes arguably the best most versatile deluxe in CW/UW and expands upon it so much and adds a drill and everything. He's amazing

I'm liking what I see for both those guys, and especially strafe!!!!