Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread
Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 12:12PM CDT
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-How often do you buy?
-How much do you spend on figures or are willing to spend?
-What figures do you have?
-How do you display said figures?
-What figures do you want Reissued?
-What do you like about the current Takara lines?
The survey is listed in Japanese, and in order to participate you need a Takara Tomy Mall account. Check it out, and let us know what you said in your survey or what you would say if you did take the survey!
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Posted by Evil Eye on June 21st, 2017 @ 5:10pm CDT
Posted by Glarryg on June 21st, 2017 @ 5:50pm CDT
Glarryg
Posted by Grahf_ on June 21st, 2017 @ 6:11pm CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 21st, 2017 @ 6:44pm CDT
Glarryg wrote:Reissue G1 Liokaiser! LIOKAISER! Or anything else we never got in the States originally!
Glarryg
Totally agree. Overlord and Road Caesar would be my additions to Liokaiser. I know they have the Road Caesar molds handy, as these were used in the early 00s
Posted by No One on June 21st, 2017 @ 7:29pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 21st, 2017 @ 7:32pm CDT
And since this is Takara, start with all the Euro-exclusives that would never meet US safety laws, especially Skyquake.
If there's a way to correct the plasticizer-melting problem, HFTD Bludgeon wouldn't be a bad idea either, sometime down the road.
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 21st, 2017 @ 7:39pm CDT
Bumblevivisector wrote:Reissue every gold plastic syndrome figure, without the effin' sparkles!
And since this is Takara, start with all the Euro-exclusives that would never meet US safety laws, especially Skyquake.
If there's a way to correct the plasticizer-melting problem, HFTD Bludgeon wouldn't be a bad idea either, sometime down the road.
This! Black Zarak!
Posted by Relic0037 on June 21st, 2017 @ 8:13pm CDT
Alpha Weltall wrote:I'd love to see Generations Metroplex reissued. Especially with Trypticon coming out. I'm so upset with myself that I never managed to pick one up. Money was crazy tight those days and I never expected that aftermarket price increase.
Metroplex gets my vote. I missed out on him & Trypticon just won't look right fighting Fort Max on my shelf!
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 21st, 2017 @ 8:17pm CDT
Relic0037 wrote:Alpha Weltall wrote:I'd love to see Generations Metroplex reissued. Especially with Trypticon coming out. I'm so upset with myself that I never managed to pick one up. Money was crazy tight those days and I never expected that aftermarket price increase.
Metroplex gets my vote. I missed out on him & Trypticon just won't look right fighting Fort Max on my shelf!
I'd give you mine if they'd rerelease Liokaiser. Or Deathsaurus.
Posted by RAR on June 22nd, 2017 @ 3:59am CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
1-How often do you buy?
2-How much do you spend on figures or are willing to spend?
3-What figures do you have?
4-How do you display said figures?
5-What figures do you want Reissued?
6-What do you like about the current Takara lines?
1) Not as often as I used too the price increases are murder - I'm expecting to binge line crazy when the sales start though.
2) Not as much as Ginrai Costs thanks very much Takara - but if you want to spend more money on making Omega Supreme or Scorponok better i'm not going to scream if he costs another £20.00 more if the toy actually comes with decent accessories and isn't missing most of them like keeps happening with the Titans.
3) You really don't want to know - (trust me)
4) Messily
5) Legends (Headmaster) Blurr needs a reissue also a Weirdwolf repaint as Fang Wolf, and Black Zarak, Blue Bakkus etc.. needs reissuing.
I'd not mind a Legends Ginrai in Fireguts colour either. Bw2 King Neptune reissue only with all the Seacon pieces and 6 characters would be nice too. Likewise BWII Gigastorm with all the accessories too.
6) The Packaging is nice enough - I like the Targetmasters.
Then need better campaigns though - they have been lacklustre for a while.
I'd like them to release a small Transformers line and stick with it rather than make the same characters over and over and then invent another similar line - it's annoying.
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 5:29pm CDT
Posted by No One on June 22nd, 2017 @ 7:24pm CDT
grimdragon2001 wrote:how about a reissue of Minerva, Goshooter, and Cab, especially Minerva who much like Liokaiser, Overloard and Deathsaurus, never made it Stateside
MINELBA was the name on her box.
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 7:34pm CDT
MR Optimus Prime wrote:grimdragon2001 wrote:how about a reissue of Minerva, Goshooter, and Cab, especially Minerva who much like Liokaiser, Overloard and Deathsaurus, never made it Stateside
MINELBA was the name on her box.
either name, i want that figure reissued. would be nice to be able to get it at a reasonable price
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2017 @ 1:32pm CDT
You can still go vote by clicking the following link.
Posted by Kurona on June 26th, 2017 @ 1:41pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 26th, 2017 @ 2:02pm CDT
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on June 26th, 2017 @ 2:10pm CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 26th, 2017 @ 2:41pm CDT
PLEASE KEEP THE ENCORE LINE GOING!!!
Posted by Optimum Supreme on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:04pm CDT
Posted by Lucky Logician on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:29pm CDT
It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.
There must be something else involved that I don't get because it sounds like Takara I'd getting trolled.
Posted by Sigma Magnus on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:34pm CDT
Lucky Logician wrote:Can someone clue me in because I don't get it?
It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.
There must be something else involved that I don't get because it sounds like Takara I'd getting trolled.
Whereas Hasbro re-releases figures in later waves, TakaraTomy makes all-new production runs should there be a demand for a certain item. In other words, they have a habit of reissuing figures that are off the shelves, not just G1.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:38pm CDT
Lucky Logician wrote:Can someone clue me in because I don't get it?
It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.
There must be something else involved that I don't get because it sounds like Takara I'd getting trolled.
The legends poll asked which five should be reissued. Aside from Jetfire, those figures are pretty "fun" to buy on the aftermarket; especially windblade.
Posted by Emerje on June 26th, 2017 @ 4:28pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Lucky Logician wrote:Can someone clue me in because I don't get it?
It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.
There must be something else involved that I don't get because it sounds like Takara I'd getting trolled.
The legends poll asked which five should be reissued. Aside from Jetfire, those figures are pretty "fun" to buy on the aftermarket; especially windblade.
Windblade is hard to get a decent price (runs around $55 usually) on the aftermarket, but the others aren't terribly overpriced. Megatron still runs around $60-$70 which is about right for a Japanese Leader class at retail. Jetfire and Ultra Magnus goes for $45-$55 which is reasonable even for a Hasbro release. And Fortress Maximus can be had easily for around $170 now on Mandarake.
So yeah, Windblade is the one in the top 5 that I could see needing a re-release the most. I'm sure if there wasn't that 3 year limit we'd be seeing Metroplex on the top of the list, especially with Trypticon coming. That guy is running $300+ now.
Emerje
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2017 @ 6:12pm CDT
If anything, y'all should've been pulling for a reissue of the highly coveted Legends Blurr, you fools!
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 26th, 2017 @ 6:28pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for. It was specifically for the Legends line. Nothing else. That's why the top five contenders are all Legends toys. Why, the survey's banner even had the Legends logo in it, with a slew of Legends toys all grouped together, right there. How do you miss that?
If anything, y'all should've been pulling for a reissue of the highly coveted Legends Blurr, you fools!
In my defense, I was temporarily blinded by hope
Posted by Deadput on June 26th, 2017 @ 6:49pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for. It was specifically for the Legends line. Nothing else. That's why the top five contenders are all Legends toys. Why, the survey's banner even had the Legends logo in it, with a slew of Legends toys all grouped together, right there. How do you miss that?
If anything, y'all should've been pulling for a reissue of the highly coveted Legends Blurr, you fools!
I really want Blurr and Hardhead to reissued. (Takara Blurr has better colors and the Hasbro Blurr's colors fit the Nightbeat headmaster perfectly, Hardhead because he has the mouth face which is more iconic to his character)
Posted by ausbot on June 26th, 2017 @ 7:32pm CDT
Posted by Albatross250 on June 26th, 2017 @ 7:38pm CDT
IT'S ON!
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2017 @ 7:45pm CDT
This is for Transformers: Legends only.ausbot wrote:I'd rather G1 Japanese exclusive reissues like Dia Atlas, and Grandus.
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2017 @ 10:48pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Jetfire is only a surprise because there was a time that figure could be had for a very low cost. Maybe it disappeared in the past few months or something.
Yeah, that one surprised me too. Plus aside from the lack of chrome, the difference between that and the hasbro version (which was also easy to find for cheap for a while) wasnt that big, so there is a lot of similar looking jetfire available to purchase. I think we could still find it online for a price similar to what it initially cost.
I am surprised Arcee didnt show up, especially since orders had to be cut for that one.
And Sabr is right on the nose with Blurr.
Desslok2201 wrote:The legends line is great and all but...
PLEASE KEEP THE ENCORE LINE GOING!!!
Oh man I wish but its been years now since Fort Max. And with takara rereleasing G1 Trypticon under the Hasbro Platinum line, I think it is a good sign the Encore line is over.
Lucky Logician wrote:It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.
Na, Takara asked "which legends toys do you want us to reissue", so the answers make sense.
Posted by vwpbl on June 27th, 2017 @ 10:17pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 27th, 2017 @ 10:32pm CDT
vwpbl wrote:Good god is there a translation of their registration website!?!? Can't make heads or tails of it, even with google translate!
Wouldn't do you any good, it's open to Japanese residents only.
Posted by Emerje on June 27th, 2017 @ 11:02pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for.
I didn't. I simply think it makes sense to at least go as far back as Generations since those figures still blend well with Legends (because most of the early Legends figures were from Hasbro's Generations line pre-Combiner Wars). Just stick them in Legends packaging and maybe change the colors a little like they did with Springer's Legends release.
william-james88 wrote:the hasbro version (which was also easy to find for cheap for a while)
In Canada, perhaps, but the only Jetfire I've ever seen in person was the one I bought off HTS.
I am surprised Arcee didnt show up, especially since orders had to be cut for that one.
They made up for that with a second run alongside Chromia later. (I bought two) She's readily available on the aftermarket now, for around half of what Windblade goes for since she didn't get a second run like the other two girls.
Emerje
Posted by Sabrblade on June 28th, 2017 @ 7:47am CDT
The thing is, the question that asks which figure(s) should be reissued (Question 3) specifically lists all of the Transformers: Legends figures from LG01 Convoy to LG42 Godbomber as the only selectable options. There's no alternative to those specific 42 choices.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for.
I didn't. I simply think it makes sense to at least go as far back as Generations since those figures still blend well with Legends (because most of the early Legends figures were from Hasbro's Generations line pre-Combiner Wars). Just stick them in Legends packaging and maybe change the colors a little like they did with Springer's Legends release.
Posted by Glarryg on June 28th, 2017 @ 9:58am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for. It was specifically for the Legends line.
My answer was clearly "none of the above; re-release G1 stuff from Victory instead."
Glarryg
Posted by william-james88 on July 1st, 2017 @ 10:12pm CDT
Emerje wrote:william-james88 wrote:the hasbro version (which was also easy to find for cheap for a while)
In Canada, perhaps, but the only Jetfire I've ever seen in person was the one I bought off HTS.
So it being $22.50 shipped from a website any american can order from does not make it easy to find or cheap?
transformers-generations-jetfire-22-50-shipped-hasbrotoyshop-via-ebay-t103544s450.php
Posted by Emerje on July 2nd, 2017 @ 3:13am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The thing is, the question that asks which figure(s) should be reissued (Question 3) specifically lists all of the Transformers: Legends figures from LG01 Convoy to LG42 Godbomber as the only selectable options. There's no alternative to those specific 42 choices.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for.
I didn't. I simply think it makes sense to at least go as far back as Generations since those figures still blend well with Legends (because most of the early Legends figures were from Hasbro's Generations line pre-Combiner Wars). Just stick them in Legends packaging and maybe change the colors a little like they did with Springer's Legends release.
Riiiiight, that's what going back means. Go back further than the 42 choices and get some older figures into Legends that make sense. Godbomber's comic really opened the door for that sort of thing by letting some Unite Warriors characters in.
william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:william-james88 wrote:the hasbro version (which was also easy to find for cheap for a while)
In Canada, perhaps, but the only Jetfire I've ever seen in person was the one I bought off HTS.
So it being $22.50 shipped from a website any american can order from does not make it easy to find or cheap?
transformers-generations-jetfire-22-50-shipped-hasbrotoyshop-via-ebay-t103544s450.php
So I heard. That had a lot more to do with luck than ease since they were only available at that price for a very short time. I wouldn't call that "a while".
Emerje
Posted by Sabrblade on July 7th, 2017 @ 9:09am CDT
http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/e/eTflgVote/?mm170707TF
The order period for these figures runs from July 7 at Noon to July 25 at 1pm, Japan time of course.
Scheduled for release in Mid-December are:
- LG-25 Blurr
- LG-26 Scourge
- LG-29 Wheelie & Goshooter
- LG-31 Fortress Maximus
- LG-32 Chromedome
- LG-07 Jetfire
- LG-10 Arcee
- LG-12 Windblade
- LG-13 Megatron
- LG-14 Ultra Magnus
To enable these to reach as many customers as possible, and to prevent scalping, multiple orders from the same name and address will be invalidated.
Quantities are limited, so some may sell out before the release date.
If there is any stock leftover after the sale, it is currently undecided how the remaining stock will be sold.
These cannot be ordered together with other items not part of this sale.
The release dates may be subject to change if necessary.
If not enough of a figure's production run is preordered, that figure's production may be canceled.
Once your preorders are set, they cannot be canceled.
Of course, all these rules are for Japanese customers ordering directly from TakaraTomy Mall. Don't expect these to turn up at places like BBTS and such, due to just how limited these rereleases are.
Posted by william-james88 on July 7th, 2017 @ 9:51pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The results of this TakaraTomy Mall Transformers: Legends reissue survey are in!
http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/e/eTflgVote/?mm170707TF
The order period for these figures runs from July 7 at Noon to July 25 at 1pm, Japan time of course.
Scheduled for release in Mid-December are:Scheduled for release in late February of next year, 2018, are:
- LG-25 Blurr
- LG-26 Scourge
- LG-29 Wheelie & Goshooter
- LG-31 Fortress Maximus
- LG-32 Chromedome
Each figure will be limited to a purchase quantity of no more than three per customer.
- LG-07 Jetfire
- LG-10 Arcee
- LG-12 Windblade
- LG-13 Megatron
- LG-14 Ultra Magnus
To enable these to reach as many customers as possible, and to prevent scalping, multiple orders from the same name and address will be invalidated.
Quantities are limited, so some may sell out before the release date.
If there is any stock leftover after the sale, it is currently undecided how the remaining stock will be sold.
These cannot be ordered together with other items not part of this sale.
The release dates may be subject to change if necessary.
If not enough of a figure's production run is preordered, that figure's production may be canceled.
Once your preorders are set, they cannot be canceled.
Of course, all these rules are for Japanese customers ordering directly from TakaraTomy Mall. Don't expect these to turn up at places like BBTS and such, due to just how limited these rereleases are.
Posted by Randomhero on July 7th, 2017 @ 11:37pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 8th, 2017 @ 1:53am CDT
To enable these to reach as many customers as possible, and to prevent scalping, multiple orders from the same name and address will be invalidated.
That makes me happy, even though there's no way I'll be able to order them.
Posted by Relic0037 on July 8th, 2017 @ 2:06am CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 8th, 2017 @ 6:33am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 8th, 2017 @ 7:45am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:To enable these to reach as many customers as possible, and to prevent scalping, multiple orders from the same name and address will be invalidated.
That makes me happy, even though there's no way I'll be able to order them.
There is now, at least for Blurr. Hasbro Asia to the rescue!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Robotkingdo ... 7210578988
Posted by Hydrargyrus on July 8th, 2017 @ 1:39pm CDT
Also, the TT Megatron ended up being cheaper than the Hasbro one on many sites. Don't know what that means now, but it relates.
Posted by Kurona on July 8th, 2017 @ 1:46pm CDT
MagicDeath wrote:With the Blurr release, Doublecross sales should go up.
Also, the TT Megatron ended up being cheaper than the Hasbro one on many sites. Don't know what that means now, but it relates.
Depends on which sites they were. If they were American/European ones that had imported them then it makes sense -- he wasn't awfully different from the local Hasbro release which also had Autobot stickers, so there wasn't much appeal as there would be in something significantly better like Blurr or something with significant difference to match another media like Chromedome.
Could be wrong tho. What differences are there between Hasbro and Takara Megs? I'm assuming Takara has a brighter silver or something.
Posted by Deadput on July 8th, 2017 @ 2:38pm CDT
For those who have him how is he in hand compared to stock images or online pictures?
Posted by vwpbl on July 8th, 2017 @ 8:22pm CDT
what japan mailing services can I sign up to to act as the third party to ship to me?
Posted by vwpbl on July 8th, 2017 @ 8:57pm CDT
Please enter all Kana (SAY) in full-width Kana.
Please enter all Kana (May) in full-width Kana.
what does that mean?
doesn't seem to like my canadian postal code either, should I have already signed up for that japanese mailing service and be putting their address?