BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet

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BBTS is now offering the exclusive Encore Ratchet (Emergency Green version). But it doesn't come cheap.

You may either love or hate the colors, but this exclusive is definitely a tough one get.

Transformers News: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet

Here's what BBTS has to say:

"This item is only available in Japan if you purchase a $30 book, fill out a mail-order slip and pay retail pricing for the item. We are lucky enough to have a supplier in Japan who is willing to find the books and fill out all the paperwork needed for this item. Because of the expense and time spent on his end, our selling price is a bit high, but it is the best we can do on this item. "

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Credit(s): BBTS, Sid Burn

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Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (492952)
Posted by moonie on December 6th, 2007 @ 4:18am CST

wrong shade of green, he looks like a constructicon wannabe.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493095)
Posted by moonie on December 6th, 2007 @ 7:07am CST

it should be a freebie.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493102)
Posted by Counterpunch on December 6th, 2007 @ 7:16am CST

That's a very reasonable price considering the difficulty involved.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493118)
Posted by Moonbug on December 6th, 2007 @ 7:29am CST

BBTS needs to change their supplier, I'm getting the book and two figures for that price.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493120)
Posted by Zeds on December 6th, 2007 @ 7:30am CST

There is something that will go on clearance in the near future at BBTS! GUARANTEED!

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493139)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on December 6th, 2007 @ 7:46am CST

Of actual intrest, they restocked the Golden Disk set and Unicron stand with a note that this'll most likely be the last time they can get them.

The Golden Disk set is real nice, I ordered one a while back but it was to nice to open, so I'm happy that I got a chance to get a second one for actual use.

The first one is in a display case, and one day I swear I'll make it to some conventions and get it taged up by some Beast Wars staffers.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493163)
Posted by Counterpunch on December 6th, 2007 @ 8:05am CST

Liege Evilmus wrote:Of actual intrest, they restocked the Golden Disk set and Unicron stand with a note that this'll most likely be the last time they can get them.

The Golden Disk set is real nice, I ordered one a while back but it was to nice to open, so I'm happy that I got a chance to get a second one for actual use.

The first one is in a display case, and one day I swear I'll make it to some conventions and get it taged up by some Beast Wars staffers.

Does that Unicron stand actually hold up?

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493175)
Posted by skywarp-2 on December 6th, 2007 @ 8:16am CST

Liege Evilmus wrote:Of actual intrest, they restocked the Golden Disk set and Unicron stand with a note that this'll most likely be the last time they can get them.

The Golden Disk set is real nice, I ordered one a while back but it was to nice to open, so I'm happy that I got a chance to get a second one for actual use.

The first one is in a display case, and one day I swear I'll make it to some conventions and get it taged up by some Beast Wars staffers.

liege, your a funny guy.. I love hanging witcha man...

I'm gonna buy me some old glory insurance!!! :lol:

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493205)
Posted by DREWCIFER on December 6th, 2007 @ 8:41am CST

Sid Burn wrote:This ugly item can be yours for only $150!
Here is the link and quote from BBTS

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... icture=out

"This item is only available in Japan if you purchase a $30 book, fill out a mail-order slip and pay retail pricing for the item. We are lucky enough to have a supplier in Japan who is willing to find the books and fill out all the paperwork needed for this item. Because of the expense and time spent on his end, our selling price is a bit high, but it is the best we can do on this item. "

I think it is funny that BBTS found some guy to manually fill out a bunch of mailaway forms that come with a $30 book so they can import this hideous thing from japan at a price that only the most dedicated of collectors would pay.

Have to admire BBTS' efforts to make every TF on the planet available through their store.

Is the book gonna be included with this?

:DEVIL:

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493210)
Posted by ghostscream127 on December 6th, 2007 @ 8:43am CST

ewwwwww

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493240)
Posted by JBrock on December 6th, 2007 @ 9:18am CST

Counterpunch wrote:
Liege Evilmus wrote:Of actual intrest, they restocked the Golden Disk set and Unicron stand with a note that this'll most likely be the last time they can get them.

The Golden Disk set is real nice, I ordered one a while back but it was to nice to open, so I'm happy that I got a chance to get a second one for actual use.

The first one is in a display case, and one day I swear I'll make it to some conventions and get it taged up by some Beast Wars staffers.

Does that Unicron stand actually hold up?

Yes.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493256)
Posted by First Gen on December 6th, 2007 @ 9:33am CST

I dunno. The work they're putting in to getting it, including the retail value of it, plus the fact that they have to make a profit in the first place makes $150.00 not incredibly unreasonable.

Im sure this is a limited figure and the value could jump significantly in years to come.

Or I could be completely wrong and you're wasting $150.00 bucks.

But I cant even find a regular Encore Ratchet for half that price.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493265)
Posted by Geekee1 on December 6th, 2007 @ 9:41am CST

First Gen wrote:But I cant even find a regular Encore Ratchet for half that price.

You aren't looking very hard.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

And as much as I like Ratchet, I just can't get into this repaint. The diaclone colored Ironhide, yeah, but not this Ratchet.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493270)
Posted by First Gen on December 6th, 2007 @ 9:45am CST

Geekee1 wrote:
First Gen wrote:But I cant even find a regular Encore Ratchet for half that price.

You aren't looking very hard.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Suuuuwweeet. Wow, I never figured BBTS to actually have something reasonably priced. I dont really ever look at their website cause of this.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493274)
Posted by DREWCIFER on December 6th, 2007 @ 9:49am CST

First Gen wrote:
Geekee1 wrote:
First Gen wrote:But I cant even find a regular Encore Ratchet for half that price.

You aren't looking very hard.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Suuuuwweeet. Wow, I never figured BBTS to actually have something reasonably priced. I dont really ever look at their website cause of this.

BBTS Pre-Orders are normly, great. I always use them as a first reference, then shop elsewhere, but the pre-orders almost always rock!

:DEVIL:

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493423)
Posted by Dr. Z on December 6th, 2007 @ 11:19am CST

For $150 I could get a MP Prime, but I already have one. So I'm going to get this Ratchet instead.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493568)
Posted by JTKranix on December 6th, 2007 @ 1:11pm CST

Counterpunch wrote:That's a very reasonable price considering the difficulty involved.

I thought the same thing when I pre-ordered it earlier.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493580)
Posted by Dr. Z on December 6th, 2007 @ 1:18pm CST

Moonbug wrote:BBTS needs to change their supplier, I'm getting the book and two figures for that price.

Isn't it one figure per book? Anyway, BBTS is not dealing with only 1 figure, so you can't compare.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493586)
Posted by Briggs on December 6th, 2007 @ 1:24pm CST

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFT

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Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493833)
Posted by decepticonjon on December 6th, 2007 @ 3:23pm CST

it looks like pea green baby shit all over a crappy mold.
to the dumpster!

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493917)
Posted by -Barricade- on December 6th, 2007 @ 4:06pm CST

Wheres his head? lol

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493919)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on December 6th, 2007 @ 4:07pm CST

JBrock wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Liege Evilmus wrote:Of actual intrest, they restocked the Golden Disk set and Unicron stand with a note that this'll most likely be the last time they can get them.

The Golden Disk set is real nice, I ordered one a while back but it was to nice to open, so I'm happy that I got a chance to get a second one for actual use.

The first one is in a display case, and one day I swear I'll make it to some conventions and get it taged up by some Beast Wars staffers.

Does that Unicron stand actually hold up?

Yes.

But it's good advice to follow the directions and leave a figure as heavy as Unicron close to a wall for support, the stand is very vibration sensative.

I have TidalWave on one as well, and with a lighter figure like him, there is no problem.

I recomend it though, Unicron looks so much better hovering!

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493925)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on December 6th, 2007 @ 4:09pm CST

skywarp-2 wrote:
Liege Evilmus wrote:Of actual intrest, they restocked the Golden Disk set and Unicron stand with a note that this'll most likely be the last time they can get them.

The Golden Disk set is real nice, I ordered one a while back but it was to nice to open, so I'm happy that I got a chance to get a second one for actual use.

The first one is in a display case, and one day I swear I'll make it to some conventions and get it taged up by some Beast Wars staffers.

liege, your a funny guy.. I love hanging witcha man...

I'm gonna buy me some old glory insurance!!!

You all should, before it's to late, and again, warn your loved ones!

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (493934)
Posted by Nekoman on December 6th, 2007 @ 4:14pm CST

First Gen wrote:
Geekee1 wrote:
First Gen wrote:But I cant even find a regular Encore Ratchet for half that price.

You aren't looking very hard.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Suuuuwweeet. Wow, I never figured BBTS to actually have something reasonably priced. I dont really ever look at their website cause of this.

Or you can get it here for around the same price or a little cheaper.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (494066)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on December 6th, 2007 @ 5:13pm CST

Durrr, me no pay that price!

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (494069)
Posted by ScottyP on December 6th, 2007 @ 5:16pm CST

I dropped a preorder for this and e-hobby Ironhide. I'll try to get 'em cheaper, but at least this way I know I'll get one. I don't wanna see the secondhand prices of these a year from now.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (494221)
Posted by Hyper-Chicken on December 6th, 2007 @ 6:33pm CST

IS there a direct link to where to get the book in Japan? My sister in law is in Japan and gets care packages from her family pretty frequently. So I would like to just cut out the middle man and order it directly

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (494458)
Posted by No Death for Prowl on December 6th, 2007 @ 8:22pm CST

Well, I have nothing to add with what has already been stated about what a waste of money this figure would be, but I would like to say that I wish BBTS(who I have enjoyed doing business with on numerous occassions) would spend more time and resources scouring the market for some Energon and Cybertron figures instead of this.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (494745)
Posted by trent hughes on December 7th, 2007 @ 12:46am CST

For all the Japanese book hoopla, this is a bargain compared to their MP Starscream middleman price hikes.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (494749)
Posted by Professor Smooth on December 7th, 2007 @ 12:55am CST

I picked up the book yesterday. Awesome book, btw. It looks like you can order 2 figures per book at a cost of 10,000 yen (around 93 USD). Considering the trouble involved with ordering them as well as shipping a few dozen of them overseas, 150 USD, while not cheap, really is as low as they could sell these for while still seeing a profit.

The book is available through amazon.co.jp, for anyone who's interested.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (494761)
Posted by Toyotus Superion on December 7th, 2007 @ 1:20am CST

Im sure theres many lonely collectors willing to put down that much for a crappy toy in crappy colors. Is this the next thing? G1 molds in movie color schemes?

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (494797)
Posted by Bonecrusher27 on December 7th, 2007 @ 2:07am CST

Toyotus Superion wrote:Is this the next thing? G1 molds in movie color schemes?

Chuckle... I was thinking exactly the same thing. First they try to make more money by repainting movie toys in G1 schemes, and just when you thought that was all... Nope! From their bags of tricks this one is pulled out... paint G1 toys in movie colours! :shock:

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (494821)
Posted by Bonger on December 7th, 2007 @ 3:27am CST

Dr. Z wrote:For $150 I could get a MP Prime, but I already have one. So I'm going to get this Ratchet instead.

Ditto, though I felt around the 110 mark would have been more reasonable. I'll pre-order and then see if he is any cheaper on Ebay eventually.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (495343)
Posted by Agent 007 on December 7th, 2007 @ 11:37am CST

Wow lol amazing what they try to pass of these days :shock:

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (495507)
Posted by Counterpunch on December 7th, 2007 @ 1:21pm CST

Toyotus Superion wrote:Im sure theres many lonely collectors willing to put down that much for a crappy toy in crappy colors.

You sir, are a hater.

I should buy 5 of these out of spite and lord them over the people who will want them in a year.

Re: BBTS Offering Encore Movie Ratchet (495527)
Posted by Nekoman on December 7th, 2007 @ 1:32pm CST

Counterpunch wrote:
Toyotus Superion wrote:Im sure theres many lonely collectors willing to put down that much for a crappy toy in crappy colors.

You sir, are a hater.

I should buy 5 of these out of spite and lord them over the people who will want them in a year.

Counterpunch, I would do the same thing but unfortunately I don’t have $750 to spend :-(