Botcon 2008 Loose Convention Sets Already Sold Out!
Posted by Skowl
Feb 13, 2008 at 9:26pm CST
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As of today, the Loose Convention sets are now SOLD OUT!
The Boxed Convention sets are still available...but going fast.
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Comment by Firebird
Feb 13, 2008
Those loose sets sold out alot quicker than last year...
Is it because everyone is hoping for a high resale value like the '07 set?
Is it because everyone is hoping for a high resale value like the '07 set?
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Comment by TheMuffin
Feb 13, 2008
Guess I better register soon.
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Comment by Counterpunch
Feb 13, 2008
Even accounting for speculators...that was fast.
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Comment by Burn
Feb 13, 2008
Didn't even know they were for sale.
Probably should start paying more attention. Or I may not have been paying attention because we only know about one figure and my interest hasn't been piqued yet.
Probably should start paying more attention. Or I may not have been paying attention because we only know about one figure and my interest hasn't been piqued yet.
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Comment by GetterDragun
Feb 13, 2008
I expected this, they only made 200 loose sets.
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Wow. That's nothing. If you ask me, that doesn't show alot of faith that the set will sell well. Makes it sound like this set is gonna be crap.
Comment by UltraPrimal
Feb 13, 2008
GetterDragun wrote:I expected this, they only made 200 loose sets.
Wow. That's nothing. If you ask me, that doesn't show alot of faith that the set will sell well. Makes it sound like this set is gonna be crap.
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
Feb 13, 2008
Suprizing cause that Prime wasn't all that great.
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That's what I thought when I saw the quantity available.
Comment by GetterDragun
Feb 13, 2008
UltraPrimal wrote:GetterDragun wrote:I expected this, they only made 200 loose sets.
Wow. That's nothing. If you ask me, that doesn't show alot of faith that the set will sell well. Makes it sound like this set is gonna be crap.
That's what I thought when I saw the quantity available.
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Comment by emeraldbeacon
Feb 13, 2008
I think it's speculation on resale values, given the rather high prices for 2007 pieces. Last year's set, though, presented an opportunity to finish off the set of Decepticon Jets (something that wasn't available outside of ebay since the mid eighties). That fact alone, IMHO, is what drove last year's prices through the roof... and that is what is going to make this year's set sell out very, very quickly.
The problem (or good thing, depending on your perspective) is, if this year's figures aren't as well-received, then all of the speculators will find themselves eventually selling for a loss... although the bargain hunters might get the set for far less than usual.
The problem (or good thing, depending on your perspective) is, if this year's figures aren't as well-received, then all of the speculators will find themselves eventually selling for a loss... although the bargain hunters might get the set for far less than usual.
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Comment by decepticonjon
Feb 13, 2008
ehh. i'm not going to loose sleep this evening.
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Comment by Nekoman
Feb 13, 2008
You guys didn’t think some silly little convention would stop Scalper legions did you? They’ll be there, in they’re big black suits, taking your toys.
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good point. and i dearly hope that's true - serves those speculators right for trying to cash in on last year's BotCon success. ehhh, if speculators are what made tis year's set sell out, i guess that's almost akin to scalping IMHO.
Comment by zemper
Feb 13, 2008
emeraldbeacon wrote:I think it's speculation on resale values, given the rather high prices for 2007 pieces. Last year's set, though, presented an opportunity to finish off the set of Decepticon Jets (something that wasn't available outside of ebay since the mid eighties). That fact alone, IMHO, is what drove last year's prices through the roof... and that is what is going to make this year's set sell out very, very quickly.
The problem (or good thing, depending on your perspective) is, if this year's figures aren't as well-received, then all of the speculators will find themselves eventually selling for a loss... although the bargain hunters might get the set for far less than usual.
good point. and i dearly hope that's true - serves those speculators right for trying to cash in on last year's BotCon success. ehhh, if speculators are what made tis year's set sell out, i guess that's almost akin to scalping IMHO.
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Comment by Sludge*loves*beer
Feb 13, 2008
I was going to buy a loose set next week but I guess that won’t be happening. Now I am going to need to see the Jazz and Grimlock figures before I am willing to spend $300 on this set. Prime looks ok….but not worth $300 
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Comment by 0ptimus Prime
Feb 13, 2008
Just proves: For every serving of repainted plastic diarrhea that is produced, there are fans ready to eat it up.
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Comment by Optimist_Prime
Feb 14, 2008
I really wasn't sure about this years set theme. I mean I don't get where the Shattered Universe insperation came from (sounds to me like it was pulled out of... you know). The deco for the evil voyager Prime looks less appealing than regurgitated Gerber's peas and carrots.
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Yes and while they're distracted on these crappy repaints, the rest of us will use the moment to distribute elusive Smurf Villages to orphans in West Haverstraw
Comment by Liege Evilmus
Feb 14, 2008
Nekoman wrote:You guys didn’t think some silly little convention would stop Scalper legions did you? They’ll be there, in they’re big black suits, taking your toys.
Yes and while they're distracted on these crappy repaints, the rest of us will use the moment to distribute elusive Smurf Villages to orphans in West Haverstraw
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Comment by Sportimus Prime
Feb 14, 2008
All I have heard and seen was the Purple Prime in this set. What is the rest supposed to be? 2007 had one of the best sets ever, and I am sorry I didn't have the money to get one.
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Comment by newgen1
Feb 14, 2008
I'm not going to the botcon convention this year bat i still want to order a boxed set.
I don’t fined where to place the order for the pre-order for the boxed set.
Anyone can give me a direct link please? (i'm not a member, i don’t need to be to pre-order correct?)
I don’t fined where to place the order for the pre-order for the boxed set.
Anyone can give me a direct link please? (i'm not a member, i don’t need to be to pre-order correct?)
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QFT, and this is so sig-worthy.
Comment by zemper
Feb 14, 2008
Autobot Optimus Prime wrote:Just proves: For every serving of repainted plastic diarrhea that is produced, there are fans ready to eat it up.
QFT, and this is so sig-worthy.
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Thanks!
Comment by 0ptimus Prime
Feb 14, 2008
zemper wrote:Autobot Optimus Prime wrote:Just proves: For every serving of repainted plastic diarrhea that is produced, there are fans ready to eat it up.
QFT, and this is so sig-worthy.
Thanks!