Fun Pub responds to Henkei TC release
Posted by First Gen
May 20, 2008 at 1:49pm CDT
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Honestly, I think both this thread and the one at TFW are pretty tame to what I was reading a year ago. Very tame actually. I haven't really seen one person who has the BC set get upset or be nasty about this. I have seen a couple silly comments that still amaze me to this day "I am so glad I didn't pay $265 for TC" and such... But overall, no worries.
And from our standpoint, no worries again. We appreciate that the Henkei version will be different than the BotCon Classics version. The goal all along was to create a BotCon set that gave people the chance to finish a Seekers set (all at once) from a line that had been cancelled.
Mr. Sinclair was kind enough to provide us with information via an email response. In the email he also stated that this will be the only statement made regarding the release and that there are no issues with Takara Tomy regarding it.
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Comment by Editor
May 20, 2008
I wish that this will resolve the various issues people seem to have about the release, but I doubt it will.
I just hope I can get a Japanese Thundercracker seeing i wasn't able to get the Botcon set.
I just hope I can get a Japanese Thundercracker seeing i wasn't able to get the Botcon set.
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Comment by Koloth
May 20, 2008
It will solve one issue at least. Namely the missing TC figure in many peoples collection. But then people will just complain about the missing Trust and Dirge. Though Dirge could be easily rectified as well.
I'm just waiting for BBTS to put of the preorder for this one.
I'm just waiting for BBTS to put of the preorder for this one.
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Fixed.
Comment by Nekoman
May 20, 2008
Mr. Sinclair wrote:And from our standpoint, no worries again. We appreciate that the Henkei version will be no different than the BotCon Classics version. The goal all along was to create a BotCon set that wasn’t exactly “exclusive” and give people the chance to finish a Seekers set (at a price much higher than the Henkei versions) from a line that had been cancelled, or so we thought.
Fixed.
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Dude, don't go changing what he said. That's not cool
Comment by RodimusConvoy13
May 20, 2008
Nekoman wrote:Mr. Sinclair wrote:And from our standpoint, no worries again. We appreciate that the Henkei version will be no different than the BotCon Classics version. The goal all along was to create a BotCon set that wasn’t exactly “exclusive” and give people the chance to finish a Seekers set (at a price much higher than the Henkei versions) from a line that had been cancelled, or so we thought.
Fixed.
Dude, don't go changing what he said. That's not cool
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Comment by First Gen
May 20, 2008
Pete didn't have to make a statement regarding this. He didn't have to answer my email asking him about it, but he did, and damn quick I might add. We owe him the courtesy to take what he said and accept it as it is.
After all, he's not the reason this is happening. We are.
After all, he's not the reason this is happening. We are.
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We are? I never wanted this.
Hey it was a simple joke, I didn’t mean any harm by it. Although, I wouldn’t say I’m constantly trying to be cool anyway.
Comment by Nekoman
May 20, 2008
First Gen wrote:After all, he's not the reason this is happening. We are.
We are? I never wanted this.
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Nekoman wrote:Mr. Sinclair wrote:And from our standpoint, no worries again. We appreciate that the Henkei version will be no different than the BotCon Classics version. The goal all along was to create a BotCon set that wasn’t exactly “exclusive” and give people the chance to finish a Seekers set (at a price much higher than the Henkei versions) from a line that had been cancelled, or so we thought.
Fixed.
Dude, don't go changing what he said. That's not cool
Hey it was a simple joke, I didn’t mean any harm by it. Although, I wouldn’t say I’m constantly trying to be cool anyway.
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Comment by timothyVritchey
May 20, 2008
i'm gonna try real hard to get TC, but i still wish i had bought the seeker set from botcon, it's not like henkei is releasing the rest of them like at botcon. i just really hope i'm able to get this.
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We are? I never wanted this.
When I say 'we', I mean fandom. You already know that though.
Comment by First Gen
May 20, 2008
Nekoman wrote:First Gen wrote:After all, he's not the reason this is happening. We are.
We are? I never wanted this.
When I say 'we', I mean fandom. You already know that though.
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Comment by Lapse Of Reason
May 20, 2008
I'll enjoy my Botcon figures no matter what else is released in the world. I got the Botcon experience (including dinner party, concert, dealer room, live movie preview with a theater full of TF fans, etc...). I also made some money back selling some extra sets and met some cool people while I was there.
You can't buy that from Takara.
Unfortunately, I'll never trust the word "exclusive" again.
You can't buy that from Takara.
Unfortunately, I'll never trust the word "exclusive" again.
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But aren’t I part of the fandom? If so, shouldn’t I be included in that “we” and not be at fault? Not everyone in the fandom wanted to see this happen.
Oh well though, just a joke, nothing more, nothing less.
Comment by Nekoman
May 20, 2008
First Gen wrote:Nekoman wrote:We are? I never wanted this.First Gen wrote:After all, he's not the reason this is happening. We are.
When I say 'we', I mean fandom. You already know that though.
But aren’t I part of the fandom? If so, shouldn’t I be included in that “we” and not be at fault? Not everyone in the fandom wanted to see this happen.
Oh well though, just a joke, nothing more, nothing less.
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
May 20, 2008
This is all just hysterical to me 
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The fact that fandom in general seems to should count for something, right?
I for one could have gotten Skywarp when he was out in the Battle for Autobot City (may still be able to if I wanted it bad enough, actually...), and wouldn't really miss Thundercracker, but if there's still room for me to hope for a Henkei Thrust... Not gonna really hold my breath, but I admit I'd jump at the chance to get it if it happens.
Comment by ShGarland_1383
May 20, 2008
Nekoman wrote:We are? I never wanted this.
The fact that fandom in general seems to should count for something, right?
I for one could have gotten Skywarp when he was out in the Battle for Autobot City (may still be able to if I wanted it bad enough, actually...), and wouldn't really miss Thundercracker, but if there's still room for me to hope for a Henkei Thrust... Not gonna really hold my breath, but I admit I'd jump at the chance to get it if it happens.
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Comment by Autobot032
May 20, 2008
Patience and persistence paid off.
I knew Takara would release at least some of the exclusive Seekers. They're kinda fanatical about show accurate toys and figures of characters that were in the show.
For them not to make a Thundercracker, at least, would've driven them insane. They live for this.
It wasn't about destroying the value of the original exclusives, it wasn't about proving TC wrong. It's about getting the stuff to the fans how they want it.
Takara is definitely collector minded and they focus heavily on our likes and dislikes and they do a really nic job of trying to please us.
Do I find a bit of humor in this? Sure, I won't lie. Not at the expense of others though. Just find it funny that I knew Takara would do this.
And to those of you who say we won't see the conehead Seekers...wrong. Maybe not right now, maybe not even in '08, but sooner or later, we'll see Henkei coneheads.
And you know? I find nothing wrong with that. Even though I most likely won't buy 'em (too much money invested in Universe and Animated, especially Animated) but I think it's great that everyone else is finally getting the figure(s) they wanted.
That's the coolest part of all.
I knew Takara would release at least some of the exclusive Seekers. They're kinda fanatical about show accurate toys and figures of characters that were in the show.
For them not to make a Thundercracker, at least, would've driven them insane. They live for this.
It wasn't about destroying the value of the original exclusives, it wasn't about proving TC wrong. It's about getting the stuff to the fans how they want it.
Takara is definitely collector minded and they focus heavily on our likes and dislikes and they do a really nic job of trying to please us.
Do I find a bit of humor in this? Sure, I won't lie. Not at the expense of others though. Just find it funny that I knew Takara would do this.
And to those of you who say we won't see the conehead Seekers...wrong. Maybe not right now, maybe not even in '08, but sooner or later, we'll see Henkei coneheads.
And you know? I find nothing wrong with that. Even though I most likely won't buy 'em (too much money invested in Universe and Animated, especially Animated) but I think it's great that everyone else is finally getting the figure(s) they wanted.
That's the coolest part of all.
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I think the Universe Dirge that's upcoming will do for me. Helps that I want the Roadbuster in that set as well. I might use my WST Thrust to complete the Seekers line up, just for giggles.
Comment by Sledge
May 20, 2008
Koloth wrote:It will solve one issue at least. Namely the missing TC figure in many peoples collection. But then people will just complain about the missing Trust and Dirge. Though Dirge could be easily rectified as well.
I think the Universe Dirge that's upcoming will do for me. Helps that I want the Roadbuster in that set as well. I might use my WST Thrust to complete the Seekers line up, just for giggles.
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Only it went horribly wrong and turned Thrust into a permanent midget! =O
Comment by Tekka
May 20, 2008
What would the story behind that be? The Decepticons stole Perceptor's mass shifting machine from "Microbots" in order to make themselves giants and crush the Autobots underfoot!Sledge wrote:Koloth wrote:It will solve one issue at least. Namely the missing TC figure in many peoples collection. But then people will just complain about the missing Trust and Dirge. Though Dirge could be easily rectified as well.
I think the Universe Dirge that's upcoming will do for me. Helps that I want the Roadbuster in that set as well. I might use my WST Thrust to complete the Seekers line up, just for giggles.
Only it went horribly wrong and turned Thrust into a permanent midget! =O
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Comment by Sledge
May 20, 2008
I'm thinking a photocomic story where Megatron is evaluating the seekers in their new bodies. So he checks out Classics Screamer, 'Warp, Ramjet and TC (or Titanium TC), Universe Dirge, then can't find Thrust in his "upgraded" body. Cue much complaining from Thrust.
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Comment by Tekka
May 20, 2008
"But we only had enough materials to build 5 and 1/5th bodies!"
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Comment by Sledge
May 20, 2008
"Look on the bright side: you can look up Arcee's skirt."
"I suppose... wait a minute! We don't wear clothes!"
"I suppose... wait a minute! We don't wear clothes!"
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I shall call him... Mini Me...
Comment by Autoclot
May 20, 2008
Tekka wrote:"But we only had enough materials to build 5 and 1/5th bodies!"
I shall call him... Mini Me...
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Comment by Pyrostrata
May 20, 2008
I heard this tidbit of news this morning and I about dropped the case of beer I had in my hands when I got the call!!! FINALLY I can have my Classics/Henkei TC!!! Not to slight Skywarp and all, since I will score him as well! And people say that the toy people do not listen to the fans! Pshaw and balderdash to them now!!
Pyro is one happy fangirl!! 
Pyro is one happy fangirl!!
