Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information
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We've seen this one already, but the Takara Tomy website has just been updated with more details about the Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe - confirming it is part of the Satellite campaign, and therefore available only in certain stores, with a release date of December. Check out the official promo image below!
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Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1616444)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 24th, 2014 @ 4:53am CDT
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 24th, 2014 @ 4:53am CDT
Looking forward to this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
By the way,which is more show accurate? 
the platinum edition strafe or this?
By the way,which is more show accurate? the platinum edition strafe or this?
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1616462)
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2014 @ 7:33am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2014 @ 7:33am CDT
I say this is the more movie accurate version. He should technically be more gunmetal grey but at least he isn't transparent.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1616463)
Posted by megatronus on October 24th, 2014 @ 7:35am CDT
Yea, as much as I like the Platinum versions, the Dinobots were definitely not transparent in the movie...
Posted by megatronus on October 24th, 2014 @ 7:35am CDT
william-james88 wrote:I say this is the more movie accurate version. He should technically be more gunmetal grey but at least he isn't transparent.
Yea, as much as I like the Platinum versions, the Dinobots were definitely not transparent in the movie...
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1616487)
Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on October 24th, 2014 @ 8:52am CDT
Posted by CombaticonsCombine? on October 24th, 2014 @ 8:52am CDT
HE'S BATMAN.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1616496)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 24th, 2014 @ 9:24am CDT
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 24th, 2014 @ 9:24am CDT
megatronus wrote:william-james88 wrote:I say this is the more movie accurate version. He should technically be more gunmetal grey but at least he isn't transparent.
Yea, as much as I like the Platinum versions, the Dinobots were definitely not transparent in the movie...
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1616525)
Posted by Hero Alpha on October 24th, 2014 @ 10:43am CDT
Posted by Hero Alpha on October 24th, 2014 @ 10:43am CDT
Finally a Strafe that I like the deco of, but hard to find and probably out of my price range. Hopefully I can get one of these.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1616531)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on October 24th, 2014 @ 11:12am CDT
My mouth is drooling with fever!
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on October 24th, 2014 @ 11:12am CDT
My mouth is drooling with fever!
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1617900)
Posted by mooncake623 on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:09am CDT
Posted by mooncake623 on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:09am CDT
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Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1617901)
Posted by megatronus on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:14am CDT
Posted by megatronus on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:14am CDT
I was hoping these would come in more collector-friendly packaging...
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:15am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:15am CDT
Got 'em both on preorder at BBTS. These Black Knight toys are the only movie-accurate Dinobots there are.
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Posted by mooncake623 on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:16am CDT
Nah they are all pretty much like Hasbro packaging with Japanese. I got the Black Knight Leader Grimlock and it's basically the same as US leader Grimlock packaging.
Posted by mooncake623 on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:16am CDT
megatronus wrote:I was hoping these would come in more collector-friendly packaging...
Nah they are all pretty much like Hasbro packaging with Japanese. I got the Black Knight Leader Grimlock and it's basically the same as US leader Grimlock packaging.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1617909)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:45am CDT
Posted by Lockdownhunter on October 29th, 2014 @ 8:45am CDT
Slug and Scorn are AWESOME 
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Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2014 @ 9:39am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2014 @ 9:39am CDT
Dumb question, but takara toys are always only sold in Japan right? No other country in Asia would have it distributed to them?
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 29th, 2014 @ 9:51am CDT
Some stores in Singapore and Hong Kong carry TakaraTomy stuff I think, but don't count on those Black Knights:
- Strafe is a Cybertron Satellite exclusive
- Scorn is exclusive to Ideon, Kojima, Bic Camera, Best Denki and Yamada Denki
- Slug is exclusive to Joshin Kids' Land and Yodobashi Camera
All of them Japanese stores, while Cybertron Satellite is a stand that makes the rounds there. The only mass-retail Black Knight is Grimlock.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 29th, 2014 @ 9:51am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Dumb question, but takara toys are always only sold in Japan right? No other country in Asia would have it distributed to them?
Some stores in Singapore and Hong Kong carry TakaraTomy stuff I think, but don't count on those Black Knights:
- Strafe is a Cybertron Satellite exclusive
- Scorn is exclusive to Ideon, Kojima, Bic Camera, Best Denki and Yamada Denki
- Slug is exclusive to Joshin Kids' Land and Yodobashi Camera
All of them Japanese stores, while Cybertron Satellite is a stand that makes the rounds there. The only mass-retail Black Knight is Grimlock.
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Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2014 @ 9:57am CDT
Wow, how do you know all this? That's impressive. And Cybertron Satellite is interesting all on its own (I am trying to wrap my head around it's business model, but then again I still dont get the Takara/Hasbro relationship on a business perspective).
So I am guessing Vietnam wouldnt have any of that stuff then, that's where I am going soon. Too bad there arent any Hasbro asian exclusives out right now (except for MP-10 rerelease, but I already got that covered)
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2014 @ 9:57am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:Dumb question, but takara toys are always only sold in Japan right? No other country in Asia would have it distributed to them?
Some stores in Singapore and Hong Kong carry TakaraTomy stuff I think, but don't count on those Black Knights:
- Strafe is a Cybertron Satellite exclusive
- Scorn is exclusive to Ideon, Kojima, Bic Camera, Best Denki and Yamada Denki
- Slug is exclusive to Joshin Kids' Land and Yodobashi Camera
All of them Japanese stores, while Cybertron Satellite is a stand that makes the rounds there. The only mass-retail Black Knight is Grimlock.
Wow, how do you know all this? That's impressive. And Cybertron Satellite is interesting all on its own (I am trying to wrap my head around it's business model, but then again I still dont get the Takara/Hasbro relationship on a business perspective).
So I am guessing Vietnam wouldnt have any of that stuff then, that's where I am going soon. Too bad there arent any Hasbro asian exclusives out right now (except for MP-10 rerelease, but I already got that covered)
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Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on October 29th, 2014 @ 11:27am CDT
If there's one thing Takara is known for is ACCURACY.
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on October 29th, 2014 @ 11:27am CDT
If there's one thing Takara is known for is ACCURACY.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1617955)
Posted by Hero Alpha on October 29th, 2014 @ 11:35am CDT
Posted by Hero Alpha on October 29th, 2014 @ 11:35am CDT
I would really like the Black Night Strafe. Anyone have an idea about price?
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 29th, 2014 @ 12:35pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 29th, 2014 @ 12:35pm CDT
Takara's website says what stores they're exclusive to.william-james88 wrote:Wow, how do you know all this?
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1617968)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 29th, 2014 @ 12:53pm CDT
Having that bookmarked and being able to read Japanese (katakana at the very least) goes a long way
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 29th, 2014 @ 12:53pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Takara's website says what stores they're exclusive to.william-james88 wrote:Wow, how do you know all this?
Having that bookmarked and being able to read Japanese (katakana at the very least) goes a long way
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1618073)
Posted by Flashwave on October 29th, 2014 @ 9:55pm CDT
the business model looks like this: back in 1984 Takara, had the seeds of an idea about a series of transforming alien robots. Hasbro said "That's cool; let's help you nurture it." they took the rights, or borrowed them at least, spread them out to their larger markets (Hasbro UK, Asia, etc) and helped those seeds grow into what it is today. As far as territories themselves; Takara, and a lot of Japanese companies tend to remain within their own borders. Part of an old culture of isolation, maybe, but that's a guess. Hasbro however, being a separate company and a larger company andone destined for WORLD DOMINATION!!! is able/willing to distribute into its different little feelers. I would imagine there is some kind of non complete clause in place around the East-Asian border and it may extend to other areas should Takara want to go global, but Tak-Tom seems pretty happy with the size of their market (and there are a LOT of people in that small slice of the world) and where Hasbro has done the footwork for them.
no, Vietnam will not have the Takara stuff unless you get into a private importer. your best bet is to order it either from BBTS robot Kingdom. I think TFsource usually has the best prices but I don't know if they are carrying. I ordered Scorn from BBTS, 39.99+shipping but I have other things coming too.
Scorn to me looks like he's got just enough grey on him that he'd fit into the SDCC set better than the retail red version. (I don't trust my hand enough to paint those chromes) That was my only complaint, the SDCC set had Snarl, the BBTS shared exclusive had Scorn, I wanted both, preferably in G1-esque. It's not ideal, Scorn's too copper-gold, and a matte Grey looking, but he's closer than cherry red.
Posted by Flashwave on October 29th, 2014 @ 9:55pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:Dumb question, but takara toys are always only sold in Japan right? No other country in Asia would have it distributed to them?
Some stores in Singapore and Hong Kong carry TakaraTomy stuff I think, but don't count on those Black Knights:
- Strafe is a Cybertron Satellite exclusive
- Scorn is exclusive to Ideon, Kojima, Bic Camera, Best Denki and Yamada Denki
- Slug is exclusive to Joshin Kids' Land and Yodobashi Camera
All of them Japanese stores, while Cybertron Satellite is a stand that makes the rounds there. The only mass-retail Black Knight is Grimlock.
Wow, how do you know all this? That's impressive. And Cybertron Satellite is interesting all on its own (I am trying to wrap my head around it's business model, but then again I still dont get the Takara/Hasbro relationship on a business perspective).
So I am guessing Vietnam wouldnt have any of that stuff then, that's where I am going soon. Too bad there arent any Hasbro asian exclusives out right now (except for MP-10 rerelease, but I already got that covered)
the business model looks like this: back in 1984 Takara, had the seeds of an idea about a series of transforming alien robots. Hasbro said "That's cool; let's help you nurture it." they took the rights, or borrowed them at least, spread them out to their larger markets (Hasbro UK, Asia, etc) and helped those seeds grow into what it is today. As far as territories themselves; Takara, and a lot of Japanese companies tend to remain within their own borders. Part of an old culture of isolation, maybe, but that's a guess. Hasbro however, being a separate company and a larger company andone destined for WORLD DOMINATION!!! is able/willing to distribute into its different little feelers. I would imagine there is some kind of non complete clause in place around the East-Asian border and it may extend to other areas should Takara want to go global, but Tak-Tom seems pretty happy with the size of their market (and there are a LOT of people in that small slice of the world) and where Hasbro has done the footwork for them.
no, Vietnam will not have the Takara stuff unless you get into a private importer. your best bet is to order it either from BBTS robot Kingdom. I think TFsource usually has the best prices but I don't know if they are carrying. I ordered Scorn from BBTS, 39.99+shipping but I have other things coming too.
Scorn to me looks like he's got just enough grey on him that he'd fit into the SDCC set better than the retail red version. (I don't trust my hand enough to paint those chromes) That was my only complaint, the SDCC set had Snarl, the BBTS shared exclusive had Scorn, I wanted both, preferably in G1-esque. It's not ideal, Scorn's too copper-gold, and a matte Grey looking, but he's closer than cherry red.
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Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2014 @ 10:13pm CDT
Good to know there is a reason behind the bad grammer and lack of ponctuation, but man, that is really hard to read. If you can, when you get home or close to a laptop, could you edit the post and add some periods. Because what you wrote really interests me but is also quite hard to understand.
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2014 @ 10:13pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:william-james88 wrote:
So I am guessing Vietnam wouldnt have any of that stuff then, that's where I am going soon. Too bad there arent any Hasbro asian exclusives out right now (except for MP-10 rerelease, but I already got that covered)
the business model looks like this back in 1984 Takara had the seeds of an idea about a series of transforming alien robots Hasbro said that's cool let's help you nurture it they took the rights or borrow them at least spread them out to their larger markets and help those seeds grow into what it is todayas far as territories themselves take car and and most Japanese companies tend to remain within their own borders just like there are a lot of restaurants and stores that you only find in certain parts of the country In and Out burger comes to mind you don't see those in IndianaHasbro however being a separate company and a larger companyis able to distribute into its different little feelers I would imagine there is some kind of non complete clausebut they are basically just a tenant farmer for a little idea that akara had
no Vietnam will not have the Takara stuff your best bet is to order it either from BBTS robot Kingdom I think TFsource usually has the best prices but I don't knoif they are carrying I ordered mine from b b t s does corn looks like used just a got enough gray to fit in with the st cc that that's my only really real complainis that I don't have a good score in to go with everybody else. and please pardon the bad grammar I'm using the voice type to write this
Good to know there is a reason behind the bad grammer and lack of ponctuation, but man, that is really hard to read. If you can, when you get home or close to a laptop, could you edit the post and add some periods. Because what you wrote really interests me but is also quite hard to understand.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1618083)
Posted by Rated X on October 29th, 2014 @ 10:49pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on October 29th, 2014 @ 10:49pm CDT
Sheesh...when can we get the retail snarl in green ? Still nothing in stores...
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 30th, 2014 @ 4:32am CDT
Only him and that other voyager missing to complete my fruity team. Come on, Hasbro!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 30th, 2014 @ 4:32am CDT
Rated X wrote:Sheesh...when can we get the retail snarl in green ? Still nothing in stores...
Only him and that other voyager missing to complete my fruity team. Come on, Hasbro!
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Posted by megatronus on October 30th, 2014 @ 5:07am CDT
Who? Slog?
Posted by megatronus on October 30th, 2014 @ 5:07am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Rated X wrote:Sheesh...when can we get the retail snarl in green ? Still nothing in stores...
Only him and that other voyager missing to complete my fruity team. Come on, Hasbro!
Who? Slog?
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1618146)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 30th, 2014 @ 7:41am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 30th, 2014 @ 7:41am CDT
I just saw Slog at Walmart yesterday.megatronus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Rated X wrote:Sheesh...when can we get the retail snarl in green ? Still nothing in stores...
Only him and that other voyager missing to complete my fruity team. Come on, Hasbro!
Who? Slog?
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1618152)
Posted by megatronus on October 30th, 2014 @ 8:24am CDT
Slog's been available in NY for at least the last 6 weeks.
Posted by megatronus on October 30th, 2014 @ 8:24am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I just saw Slog at Walmart yesterday.megatronus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Rated X wrote:Sheesh...when can we get the retail snarl in green ? Still nothing in stores...
Only him and that other voyager missing to complete my fruity team. Come on, Hasbro!
Who? Slog?
Slog's been available in NY for at least the last 6 weeks.
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Posted by Flashwave on October 30th, 2014 @ 12:48pm CDT
I gotcha
Posted by Flashwave on October 30th, 2014 @ 12:48pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Flashwave wrote:william-james88 wrote:
So I am guessing Vietnam wouldnt have any of that stuff then, that's where I am going soon. Too bad there arent any Hasbro asian exclusives out right now (except for MP-10 rerelease, but I already got that covered)
the business model looks like this back in 1984 Takara had the seeds of an idea about a series of transforming alien robots Hasbro said that's cool let's help you nurture it they took the rights or borrow them at least spread them out to their larger markets and help those seeds grow into what it is todayas far as territories themselves take car and and most Japanese companies tend to remain within their own borders just like there are a lot of restaurants and stores that you only find in certain parts of the country In and Out burger comes to mind you don't see those in IndianaHasbro however being a separate company and a larger companyis able to distribute into its different little feelers I would imagine there is some kind of non complete clausebut they are basically just a tenant farmer for a little idea that akara had
no Vietnam will not have the Takara stuff your best bet is to order it either from BBTS robot Kingdom I think TFsource usually has the best prices but I don't knoif they are carrying I ordered mine from b b t s does corn looks like used just a got enough gray to fit in with the st cc that that's my only really real complainis that I don't have a good score in to go with everybody else. and please pardon the bad grammar I'm using the voice type to write this
Good to know there is a reason behind the bad grammer and lack of ponctuation, but man, that is really hard to read. If you can, when you get home or close to a laptop, could you edit the post and add some periods. Because what you wrote really interests me but is also quite hard to understand.
I gotcha
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Posted by Flashwave on October 30th, 2014 @ 12:49pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on October 30th, 2014 @ 12:49pm CDT
I've seen Slog and Drift, the latter I want but will pass on and the former I'm ordering the Amazon version for. No sign of Snarl, but I have the SDCC version so I's happy camper
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Posted by KnightAero on October 30th, 2014 @ 1:09pm CDT
Posted by KnightAero on October 30th, 2014 @ 1:09pm CDT
At this point I am just waiting on wave 3...
Based on stores around me they have a about a 2-3 week delay in most cases. I did see the re-release of Waspinator, and that wave recently. And they are probably about to receive or have received a good bit of this wave 3 and have no room for them...
I do have pretty much all I want from the AOE line... This last wave has nothing really interesting other than Snarl if you didn't get the Takara Version (I did.. I couldn't wait any more...) Hot shot is not really all that "neat" as Hot shot seems to be a miss labeling / lose of the proper name! erhem Tracks... Ugh! Bumblebee was already released as a double pack at TRU... Though I hope it has some slight re-paint to it for this wave...
Based on stores around me they have a about a 2-3 week delay in most cases. I did see the re-release of Waspinator, and that wave recently. And they are probably about to receive or have received a good bit of this wave 3 and have no room for them...
I do have pretty much all I want from the AOE line... This last wave has nothing really interesting other than Snarl if you didn't get the Takara Version (I did.. I couldn't wait any more...) Hot shot is not really all that "neat" as Hot shot seems to be a miss labeling / lose of the proper name! erhem Tracks... Ugh! Bumblebee was already released as a double pack at TRU... Though I hope it has some slight re-paint to it for this wave...
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Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 4th, 2014 @ 10:40pm CST
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 4th, 2014 @ 10:40pm CST
Site Sponsor Robotkingdom dropped by letting us know that Takara Tomy has revealed Movie Advanced AD-32 Stinger. He is a repaint of the current 2014 Camaro concept Bumblebee. Many fans have been waiting for a Stinger remold from Bumblebee. What do you think? Let us know in the Energon Pub.
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Posted by Autobot032 on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:04pm CST
Posted by Autobot032 on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:04pm CST
Well...I'm glad I bought the One-Step Stinger, now. That has zero attractability in my book. I'm sure plenty will love it and that's fine, it's just not enough for me.
I'm incredibly disappointed by this. I'll bet we'll get one in one of the future movie lines. Still...
I'm incredibly disappointed by this. I'll bet we'll get one in one of the future movie lines. Still...
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Posted by mooncake623 on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:05pm CST
You collect movie toys?
Wanna buy my Leader black knight Grimlock? =P
Posted by mooncake623 on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:05pm CST
Autobot032 wrote:Well...I'm glad I bought the One-Step Stinger, now. That has zero attractability in my book. I'm sure plenty will love it and that's fine, it's just not enough for me.
I'm incredibly disappointed by this. I'll bet we'll get one in one of the future movie lines. Still...
You collect movie toys?
Wanna buy my Leader black knight Grimlock? =P
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Posted by Noideaforaname on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:07pm CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:07pm CST
It's great this actually exists in some fashion now, but the mold's shell-former-ness made me think they'd reshell Stinger as a proper Pagani. It just feels like we've waited all these months for something half-assed (and for many, limited to being an expensive import).
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Posted by shajaki on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:12pm CST
Posted by shajaki on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:12pm CST
and here i thought the fans would rejoice. well, im excited!
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Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:19pm CST
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:19pm CST
Me outraged:
Rage table flips
Why has no one thought of this sooner
Me wanting a sale:
Predicts TakaraTomy lost age deluxe class stinger on sale at BBTS or hobby link Japan for roughly $40-60 conservativly speaking could be wrong.
Rage table flips
Why has no one thought of this sooner
Me wanting a sale:
Predicts TakaraTomy lost age deluxe class stinger on sale at BBTS or hobby link Japan for roughly $40-60 conservativly speaking could be wrong.
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Posted by Autobot032 on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:28pm CST
Movie lines are the primary part of my collection, with a bit of CHUG and a heavy dose of 3rd party thrown in. (Probably more 3rd party than CHUG...although I should probably do a count.) As for BKG? Thanks, but no thanks. I'm fine with the copper colored mass release one.
Now, the redeco/remold of Optimus that's coming? Oh yeah, that one's preordered.
Posted by Autobot032 on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:28pm CST
mooncake623 wrote:Autobot032 wrote:Well...I'm glad I bought the One-Step Stinger, now. That has zero attractability in my book. I'm sure plenty will love it and that's fine, it's just not enough for me.
I'm incredibly disappointed by this. I'll bet we'll get one in one of the future movie lines. Still...
You collect movie toys?
Wanna buy my Leader black knight Grimlock? =P
Movie lines are the primary part of my collection, with a bit of CHUG and a heavy dose of 3rd party thrown in. (Probably more 3rd party than CHUG...although I should probably do a count.) As for BKG? Thanks, but no thanks. I'm fine with the copper colored mass release one.
Now, the redeco/remold of Optimus that's coming? Oh yeah, that one's preordered.
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Posted by mooncake623 on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:30pm CST
HAHA all good I just trying to get rid of it cause I forgot I ordered it and it came in stock... back in Aug.. =X
Posted by mooncake623 on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:30pm CST
Autobot032 wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Autobot032 wrote:Well...I'm glad I bought the One-Step Stinger, now. That has zero attractability in my book. I'm sure plenty will love it and that's fine, it's just not enough for me.
I'm incredibly disappointed by this. I'll bet we'll get one in one of the future movie lines. Still...
You collect movie toys?
Wanna buy my Leader black knight Grimlock? =P
Movie lines are the primary part of my collection, with a bit of CHUG and a heavy dose of 3rd party thrown in. (Probably more 3rd party than CHUG...although I should probably do a count.) As for BKG? Thanks, but no thanks. I'm fine with the copper colored mass release one.
Now, the redeco/remold of Optimus that's coming? Oh yeah, that one's preordered.
HAHA all good I just trying to get rid of it cause I forgot I ordered it and it came in stock... back in Aug.. =X
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Posted by RodimusMajor7th on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:41pm CST
Posted by RodimusMajor7th on November 4th, 2014 @ 11:41pm CST
Wow... hasbro didn't mess up for once... instead takara did. While the paint looks very detailed I was expecting the retool too... oh well... at leaSt the robot mode is accurate
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619737)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on November 5th, 2014 @ 12:17am CST
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on November 5th, 2014 @ 12:17am CST
I don't see what people are disappointed about. This is exactly what I thought a deluxe Stinger figure would be.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619740)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 5th, 2014 @ 12:22am CST
But the thing is, guys, though Hasbro didn't state this publicly at the panel, it was stated at the Hasbro booth at BotCon 2014 that there were indeed plans to remold Bumblebee into Stinger as a full blown Pagani, but the figure never made it all the way through the production process and was dropped. Thus, no remolded mold for Stinger exists, leaving it to fall to Takara to give us a straight redeco.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 5th, 2014 @ 12:22am CST
People were expecting a re-shelled retool rather than a straight redeco.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I don't see what people are disappointed about. This is exactly what I thought a deluxe Stinger figure would be.
But the thing is, guys, though Hasbro didn't state this publicly at the panel, it was stated at the Hasbro booth at BotCon 2014 that there were indeed plans to remold Bumblebee into Stinger as a full blown Pagani, but the figure never made it all the way through the production process and was dropped. Thus, no remolded mold for Stinger exists, leaving it to fall to Takara to give us a straight redeco.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619752)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on November 5th, 2014 @ 1:08am CST
Posted by BERSEKAEL on November 5th, 2014 @ 1:08am CST
Well I think this is right, just a pre movie concept as the plot says: "based on Bumblebee, but improved in every aspect... Stinger" therefore is an attempt before taking the pagani shape, besides Stinger has many forms in the movie so this should be just one of those.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619753)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 5th, 2014 @ 1:12am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 5th, 2014 @ 1:12am CST
No, there's only one Stinger in the movie's final battle. Those multiple red bots you see are Traxes.BERSEKAEL wrote:Well I think this is right, just a pre movie concept as the plot says: "based on Bumblebee, but improved in every aspect... Stinger" therefore is an attempt before taking the pagani shape, besides Stinger has many forms in the movie so this should be just one of those.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619774)
Posted by RhA on November 5th, 2014 @ 3:48am CST
Posted by RhA on November 5th, 2014 @ 3:48am CST
I like it. Probably gonna cost more then I want to pay, but I like it.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619779)
Posted by durroth on November 5th, 2014 @ 4:14am CST
Posted by durroth on November 5th, 2014 @ 4:14am CST
... sooooooo... we need a third party to make a pagani shell now
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619781)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on November 5th, 2014 @ 4:48am CST
Posted by Lockdownhunter on November 5th, 2014 @ 4:48am CST
So no one thought of adding a Pagani shell?Disappointing.Also,I prefer Cheetimus's version to this.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619788)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on November 5th, 2014 @ 5:20am CST
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on November 5th, 2014 @ 5:20am CST
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619792)
Posted by Evil Eye on November 5th, 2014 @ 6:18am CST
Posted by Evil Eye on November 5th, 2014 @ 6:18am CST
In Takara's defense, creating the molding for a totally new shell for the figure would cost a lot, probably more than they'd get back from the investment (and that's not even touching on licensing). Takara have only been doing small retools to Movie Advanced molds and a full reshell would probably be too expensive.
On the plus side, because he is a shellformer it should be easy for an enterprising fan to convert him into a proper Pagani.
On the plus side, because he is a shellformer it should be easy for an enterprising fan to convert him into a proper Pagani.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619804)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 5th, 2014 @ 7:22am CST
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 5th, 2014 @ 7:22am CST
im excited, i need a stinger. i refuse to buy a one step changer.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619808)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 5th, 2014 @ 7:37am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 5th, 2014 @ 7:37am CST
Lockdownhunter wrote:So no one thought of adding a Pagani shell?
Sabrblade wrote:it was stated at the Hasbro booth at BotCon 2014 that there were indeed plans to remold Bumblebee into Stinger as a full blown Pagani, but the figure never made it all the way through the production process and was dropped. Thus, no remolded mold for Stinger exists, leaving it to fall to Takara to give us a straight redeco.
Re: Takara Tomy Movie Advanced Black Knight Strafe Image and Information (1619815)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 5th, 2014 @ 8:11am CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 5th, 2014 @ 8:11am CST
I have a couple of things to say to this:
1) Why do people never follow the "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst" principle? We all expected a simple redeco at the very least, anything more would have been a bonus.
2) This is probably the first red Movie-verse Bumblebee that isn't a Cliffjumper.
3) It seems red is the universal color of bad luck for cars. Ratchet was changed from the planned red to his current neon green, Dino and Stinger both have toys that do not match their car models in the movie (except for Dino's Speed Star and Stinger's One-Step toy).
1) Why do people never follow the "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst" principle? We all expected a simple redeco at the very least, anything more would have been a bonus.
2) This is probably the first red Movie-verse Bumblebee that isn't a Cliffjumper.
3) It seems red is the universal color of bad luck for cars. Ratchet was changed from the planned red to his current neon green, Dino and Stinger both have toys that do not match their car models in the movie (except for Dino's Speed Star and Stinger's One-Step toy).
