Comprehensive video review of Fansproject G3 Trailer
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Comment by Mach
Aug 24, 2009
I am starting to regret didn't pre-order this.... 
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my only advice is to order it now, because of how well this thing is made, and the gimmicks attached.. the quality is outstanding.. and it will most certainly double if not quadruple in price as time goes by..even if it is a 3rd party product..
Comment by skywarp-2
Aug 24, 2009
Real Devastator wrote:I am starting to regret didn't pre-order this....
my only advice is to order it now, because of how well this thing is made, and the gimmicks attached.. the quality is outstanding.. and it will most certainly double if not quadruple in price as time goes by..even if it is a 3rd party product..
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I think it might be hard to get in the future, but I don't see a large scale jump in price for it.
Plain and simple? It's not a character (which automatically makes it non-essential) and it was made in numbers which are reletively equal to the number of people who wanted one (via the pre-order system, which is quite effective for limited runs).
Comment by Counterpunch
Aug 24, 2009
skywarp-2 wrote:Real Devastator wrote:I am starting to regret didn't pre-order this....
my only advice is to order it now, because of how well this thing is made, and the gimmicks attached.. the quality is outstanding.. and it will most certainly double if not quadruple in price as time goes by..even if it is a 3rd party product..
I think it might be hard to get in the future, but I don't see a large scale jump in price for it.
Plain and simple? It's not a character (which automatically makes it non-essential) and it was made in numbers which are reletively equal to the number of people who wanted one (via the pre-order system, which is quite effective for limited runs).
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wouldn't a limited run make the price climb even higher, I mean look at the city commander trailer or the powered commander version... they climbed pretty high there before the rerelease..not discounting your analysis..
I didn't preorder mine, I just bought from a source in singapore..cheaper that way and I trust him..
Comment by skywarp-2
Aug 24, 2009
Counterpunch wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Real Devastator wrote:I am starting to regret didn't pre-order this....
my only advice is to order it now, because of how well this thing is made, and the gimmicks attached.. the quality is outstanding.. and it will most certainly double if not quadruple in price as time goes by..even if it is a 3rd party product..
I think it might be hard to get in the future, but I don't see a large scale jump in price for it.
Plain and simple? It's not a character (which automatically makes it non-essential) and it was made in numbers which are reletively equal to the number of people who wanted one (via the pre-order system, which is quite effective for limited runs).
wouldn't a limited run make the price climb even higher, I mean look at the city commander trailer or the powered commander version... they climbed pretty high there before the rerelease..not discounting your analysis..
I didn't preorder mine, I just bought from a source in singapore..cheaper that way and I trust him..
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Comment by fenrir72
Aug 24, 2009
Funny, my sentiments exactly. I hate them guys at FP so much 
Such a high quality product (no I'm not with their PR department) but the trailer is one kick in the groin Masterpiece that I'd compare it and it's functionality to THS-02 trailer. It's that good so fence sitters, get one now before it's too late.
Such a high quality product (no I'm not with their PR department) but the trailer is one kick in the groin Masterpiece that I'd compare it and it's functionality to THS-02 trailer. It's that good so fence sitters, get one now before it's too late.
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Limited run items only have drastic price increases if the collectors (and I mean the hardcore collectors) were unaware of either the release of the thing or were skeptical of the quality.
Otherwise, the limted run items are released at a high market price that pretty much maintains.
Examples:
Gentai Wildrider, cost $80-100 on release. People were very dismissive of it because of similarities to BotCon SG Rodimus. Current Value? $150-200.
on the other side:
Getai Seekers, cost $80-125 for Thundercracker and Skywarp, current value is the same. People knew, collectors got what they wanted, no demand created by late comers.
Comment by Counterpunch
Aug 24, 2009
skywarp-2 wrote:wouldn't a limited run make the price climb even higher, I mean look at the city commander trailer or the powered commander version... they climbed pretty high there before the rerelease..not discounting your analysis..
Limited run items only have drastic price increases if the collectors (and I mean the hardcore collectors) were unaware of either the release of the thing or were skeptical of the quality.
Otherwise, the limted run items are released at a high market price that pretty much maintains.
Examples:
Gentai Wildrider, cost $80-100 on release. People were very dismissive of it because of similarities to BotCon SG Rodimus. Current Value? $150-200.
on the other side:
Getai Seekers, cost $80-125 for Thundercracker and Skywarp, current value is the same. People knew, collectors got what they wanted, no demand created by late comers.
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that makes sense CP.. thanks!
Comment by skywarp-2
Aug 24, 2009
Counterpunch wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:wouldn't a limited run make the price climb even higher, I mean look at the city commander trailer or the powered commander version... they climbed pretty high there before the rerelease..not discounting your analysis..
Limited run items only have drastic price increases if the collectors (and I mean the hardcore collectors) were unaware of either the release of the thing or were skeptical of the quality.
Otherwise, the limted run items are released at a high market price that pretty much maintains.
Examples:
Gentai Wildrider, cost $80-100 on release. People were very dismissive of it because of similarities to BotCon SG Rodimus. Current Value? $150-200.
on the other side:
Getai Seekers, cost $80-125 for Thundercracker and Skywarp, current value is the same. People knew, collectors got what they wanted, no demand created by late comers.
that makes sense CP.. thanks!
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Word.
Thing is, in general, prices for Transformers have cooled a lot lately. Some will blame the economy, but I think the nostalgia wave has kind of crested. Personally, I think the economy in its current state is just shaking prices down to where they should be.
Comment by Counterpunch
Aug 24, 2009
skywarp-2 wrote:that makes sense CP.. thanks!
Word.
Thing is, in general, prices for Transformers have cooled a lot lately. Some will blame the economy, but I think the nostalgia wave has kind of crested. Personally, I think the economy in its current state is just shaking prices down to where they should be.
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Which is good for us!
I'm not looking to make money on my collection, but I am looking to expand it. So less demand is makes me happy!
Comment by Razorclaw0000
Aug 24, 2009
Counterpunch wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:that makes sense CP.. thanks!
Word.
Thing is, in general, prices for Transformers have cooled a lot lately. Some will blame the economy, but I think the nostalgia wave has kind of crested. Personally, I think the economy in its current state is just shaking prices down to where they should be.
Which is good for us!
I'm not looking to make money on my collection, but I am looking to expand it. So less demand is makes me happy!
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Comment by kirbenvost
Aug 24, 2009
I'm beginning to regret my decision not to buy this trailer too. It's got really cool features and looks great. But I stand by my feelings that it does look a bit too big for the cab.
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Comment by Editor
Aug 24, 2009
My only regret regarding the trailer is that I received the notice it had arrived and been added to my BBTS POL, less than 24 hours after requesting the POL contents to be shipped (Superior add-on pack, and 25% off Joes) and only a few hours after getting the confirmation that they shipped.
It will have to wait until the Magnus add-ons or Disney Donald pre-orders come in. Damn customs fees.
It will have to wait until the Magnus add-ons or Disney Donald pre-orders come in. Damn customs fees.
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Comment by Oilspill
Aug 24, 2009
I just got this and I gotta say it is pretty damn nice. The size thing doesn't bother me at all, it seems a good match compared to G1 Optimus.
Also, I love the way they've updated Roller and the repair drone, definitely makes it feel like it belongs in the classics line.
Great quality toy. So looking forward to Protector (and any of their other projects if they do come to fruition).
Also, I love the way they've updated Roller and the repair drone, definitely makes it feel like it belongs in the classics line.
Great quality toy. So looking forward to Protector (and any of their other projects if they do come to fruition).
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Comment by AbraxasGrey
Aug 24, 2009
This thing is amazing. 
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Comment by zodconvoy
Aug 24, 2009
I'm looking forward to this. I really can't see any real flaws with it and windveins often aren't as tall as the trailer they are towing in real life plus, um I don't like the windvein on Optimus Prime anyway. The vein cannon will be Roller's "big stick," adding to the general awesomeness of the little blue gokart! My only issue with it is a personal apathy toward Prime's trailers in general. I never really saw it as necessary as a play feature. Too many trailers suck. On the other hand, if they do a Shadow trailer you can hook it to Optimus for Classics Generation 2 Optimus Prime!
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Comment by Convotron
Aug 24, 2009
What can I say that hasn't already been said by others who have the G3 Trailer? It's a great example of how thoughtful design results in a product that can satisfy collectors on many levels.
From the concept of a "stealth" mirror mode to rationalize the trailer's absence when OP transforms to the homage of the G1 trailer's maintenance mode to the modified hitch component to connect to the Commander trailer...this is the kind of thought that should be the norm in official Transformers toy development!
From the concept of a "stealth" mirror mode to rationalize the trailer's absence when OP transforms to the homage of the G1 trailer's maintenance mode to the modified hitch component to connect to the Commander trailer...this is the kind of thought that should be the norm in official Transformers toy development!
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Comment by Mykltron
Aug 24, 2009
Wow, it looks like they've really gone all out on this. It looks fantastic but I know it wouldn't keep me occupied for long so there's no point in me buying it.
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Comment by dragons
Aug 24, 2009
i agree fansprojects make some specataclur stuuf but after the dia set rerelease fnasprojects makes me littel uneasy ever since that situation it may or not have been fansprojects fault or decision to rerelease that add on set but how do we knwo that fp will not do it again in the future with another of there sets.
for nemesis preim ill get the besttoys version of the trailer
for nemesis preim ill get the besttoys version of the trailer
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Yes, it is sad that due to the misscommunication that accompanied the Powered Armor, that many people felt that they were ripped-off and or lied to.
I think Fansproject did a decent job explaining things from their point of view and seeing that they are a younger entity as far as companies go, I believe that people should put it behind them and move on. They made a mistake, regardless of if the mistake was giving out faulty info, or directly misleading people. They acknowledge it, let's move forward.
Yes, If you bought extras or decided to sell yours, the reissue for Asian fans might cut into your personal profit, but it that is your motivation, than you are more part of a problem than a solution. They make products for Fans to enjoy, not for fans to be elitist, or to make money off of their work. Not everyone can afford or is interested jn their products, so your collection is no less special if there are a few more out there.
Save your ire for the people selling the knock offs, and just bask in the beauty they gave us when HasTak choose not to.
Comment by Editor
Aug 24, 2009
dragons wrote:i agree fansprojects make some specataclur stuuf but after the dia set rerelease fnasprojects makes me littel uneasy ever since that situation it may or not have been fansprojects fault or decision to rerelease that add on set but how do we knwo that fp will not do it again in the future with another of there sets.
for nemesis preim ill get the besttoys version of the trailer
Yes, it is sad that due to the misscommunication that accompanied the Powered Armor, that many people felt that they were ripped-off and or lied to.
I think Fansproject did a decent job explaining things from their point of view and seeing that they are a younger entity as far as companies go, I believe that people should put it behind them and move on. They made a mistake, regardless of if the mistake was giving out faulty info, or directly misleading people. They acknowledge it, let's move forward.
Yes, If you bought extras or decided to sell yours, the reissue for Asian fans might cut into your personal profit, but it that is your motivation, than you are more part of a problem than a solution. They make products for Fans to enjoy, not for fans to be elitist, or to make money off of their work. Not everyone can afford or is interested jn their products, so your collection is no less special if there are a few more out there.
Save your ire for the people selling the knock offs, and just bask in the beauty they gave us when HasTak choose not to.
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Comment by Convotron
Aug 24, 2009
Yeah, I think that the ones who have the most to take issue with FP over the re-issue are scalpers. When considering true mass produced items like official Transformers toys, the total number of produced City Commanders pales in comparison even with the re-issue. With that in mind, those who own any or all of the Commander sets are still in the unique population of Transformers enthusiasts.
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Comment by DevastaTTor
Aug 24, 2009
Mine's coming tomorrow. This review just pumped me up that much more about this. Even dug out my Repo Autobot labels for the sides. Whether you love them and their products or not, there's no denying that FP has raised the bar on third party products and at least pays homage to classic Transformers without completely ripping them off.
On a side note, Vangelus did a spectacular job with this review.
On a side note, Vangelus did a spectacular job with this review.
