BigBadToyStore (BBTS) (America) items

[UltraMarginal]

Seems like a folly be going backwards in terms of both toy engineering and the target market for the cartoon when this is a sequel to a compelling series. So the original fanbase has grown 1-2 years older, but they're aiming the sequel at a new fanbase 3-5 years younger? :confused:

Which would be the fanbase starting to grow out of Rescue Bots ;)

[M-bot]

Gave up and shipped my POL. That should guarantee that Arcee drops in the next 24 hours.;)

Well, it wasn't quite 24 hours, but the Arcee/Chromia pair has dropped. Mid-December. I'm trying to convince myself if I had waited, I wouldn't have got my POL before Christmas. Will have to wait until well into next year now.:(

[Megatran]

Well, it wasn't quite 24 hours, but the Arcee/Chromia pair has dropped. Mid-December. I'm trying to convince myself if I had waited, I wouldn't have got my POL before Christmas. Will have to wait until well into next year now.:(
Good girls always make a gentleman wait. :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

Well, it wasn't quite 24 hours, but the Arcee/Chromia pair has dropped. Mid-December. I'm trying to convince myself if I had waited, I wouldn't have got my POL before Christmas. Will have to wait until well into next year now.:(

Bugger - the timing always works out that way doesn't it.

Just popped mine in to be shipped now that the ladies have arrived :)

[Starscream77]

Well, it wasn't quite 24 hours, but the Arcee/Chromia pair has dropped. Mid-December. I'm trying to convince myself if I had waited, I wouldn't have got my POL before Christmas. Will have to wait until well into next year now.:(

exactly the same for me, shipped it 48 hours ago and then she drops in

[The_Damned]

yea mine just dropped in too

[Bidoofdude]

It's about time. Now, to ship Brainstorm and Arcee or wait for CW. I could always save a few on the CW figs and go with RK.

[Paulbot]

I just had most of my Combiner Wars (legends and voyagers) and RID (warriors) order hit my pile of loot, joining Arcee and Chromia from the other day. Still waiting on the Combiner War deluxes though

[BigTransformerTrev]

I just had most of my Combiner Wars (legends and voyagers) and RID (warriors) order hit my pile of loot, joining Arcee and Chromia from the other day. Still waiting on the Combiner War deluxes though

Yeah all my combiner stuff just dropped too! Wasn't expecting it - just put my pol to be shipped yesterday :confused::(

[Sinnertwin]

Twah all my combines stuff just dropped too! Wasn't expecting it - just put my pol to be shipped yesterday :confused::(


Now there's a unique complaint, BBTS getting stock in earlier than listed :p:p

yeah, just checked and i've got the legends and voyagers in mine. doesn't help deciding when to ship your PoL when they solicited them as a January '15 release

[BigTransformerTrev]

Now there's a unique complaint, BBTS getting stock in earlier than listed :p:p

yeah, just checked and i've got the legends and voyagers in mine. doesn't help deciding when to ship your PoL when they solicited them as a January '15 release

Well I got the legends, voyagers AND deluxe all show up. And considering that everything else I've preordered has now been pushed back to next year (my The Tick and Power Girl figures that were supposed to arrive Dec 2013 are now slated for first quarter next year - over a YEAR behind now :eek::mad:) I think I'll just get this lot shipped too. Shame I hadn't waited 24 hours but oh well

[Sinnertwin]

You still waiting for the Tick stuff? damn :eek:

[Golden Phoenix]

I...I wasn't ready....Combiner Wars Scouts, Deluxes, Voyages all dropped. I thought it would be next month..... I was only expecting the S.H Figuarts Broly figures....which also dropped.

I'm sorry wallet.....

[Bidoofdude]

Excellent news about CW. I might add them to my POL around Christmas.

[griffin]

Damn... if only the Deluxes show up in the next day or two, people here might be lucky enough to get them before New Years, and count them in their 2014 acquisitions.

But there will be a LOT of happy fan-boys in America this Christmas. Hasbro America was very wise in rushing the Combiners and RID toys to stores, ending a Movie year on a high note to the bulk of the fandom.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Damn... if only the Deluxes show up in the next day or two, people here might be lucky enough to get them before New Years, and count them in their 2014 acquisitions.

But there will be a LOT of happy fan-boys in America this Christmas. Hasbro America was very wise in rushing the Combiners and RID toys to stores, ending a Movie year on a high note to the bulk of the fandom.

Golden Pheonix and I did get the Deluxes - maybe we were the first to order or something

[Sky Shadow]

Golden Pheonix and I did get the Deluxes - maybe we were the first to order or something

Me too. I got Legend and Deluxes, but no Voyager yet.

[M-bot]

I got the lot, the voyager pair, the 4 deluxes and a single of Powerglide. All dropped in the last 24 hours.

[millhouse]

My Powerglide and Bombshell dropped in. Will ship 'em out sometime next year.

[The_Damned]

just shipped my pol this morning and now they drop........

[Starscream77]

I had all 3 classes and the RID warriors drop in today... 3 days after I shipped my pile

[The_Damned]

lol it must be a thing people like to do lately

[griffin]

Golden Pheonix and I did get the Deluxes - maybe we were the first to order or something

Yeah, musta... as I only got the Legends and Voyagers. :(
I only ordered one set of each this time too, at about 2pm on the 9th (as soon as I saw it posted here).

If that's the case, they might not get more until their next Hasbro delivery, so I might ship my current POL, and I should get them before the end of the year.

[Golden Phoenix]

Yeah, musta... as I only got the Legends and Voyagers. :(
I only ordered one set of each this time too, at about 2pm on the 9th (as soon as I saw it posted here).

If that's the case, they might not get more until their next Hasbro delivery, so I might ship my current POL, and I should get them before the end of the year.

Yeah I ordered pretty much as soon as the pre-order announcement email appeared in my inbox.

[Zippo]

I had ordered multiples of each single, set and case for my imports (Legends/Deluxe/Voyager)

Everything hit my pile of loot and I received a $3800US bill.
I had to cancel most things, leaving me with only getting a few things for myself otherwise I'd be over the NZ customs limit.

[griffin]

They must have received another shipment before the New Years Holiday, as I managed to get the Combiner Deluxes this morning, which would have still been December 31st in America.
They are still in stock if anyone still wants them or the other two sizes (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3593) (Legends and Voyagers still available as lots, but some individual figures are not available).

They've also listed up a number of RID pre-orders as well (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3589), and the One-Steps and Tiny Titans (Robot Heroes) are also already in stock too.

[Paulbot]

My Wave 1 Combiner Wars deluxes hit my POL this morning too. RK have Wave 2 on preorder for a mid/late Jan release. Hopefully BBTS will put them up too soon. I don't want to form a Superion with a Stunticon ;)

[Sinnertwin]

My Wave 1 Combiner Wars deluxes hit my POL this morning too. RK have Wave 2 on preorder for a mid/late Jan release. Hopefully BBTS will put them up too soon. I don't want to form a Superion with a Stunticon ;)

You've seen the Scramble City OVA haven't you, Paul? You can form Superion with a Stunticon :p ;)

[Sinnertwin]

And they have both of OP & BB up for preorders too

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=17870

[Sinnertwin]

CW Deluxe S2 Wildrider, Dead end, Breakdown & Air Raid up for preorder
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=combiner%20wars%2002

[BigTransformerTrev]

CW Deluxe S2 Wildrider, Dead end, Breakdown & Air Raid up for preorder
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=combiner%20wars%2002

Yeah put mine in, surprised that Motormaster isn't up yet as well.

[UltraMarginal]

these cars are looking quite nice.

[Paulbot]

I put an order in, and then the Wave 2 Legends (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24201&mode=retail) and RID Wave 2 Warriors (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24198&mode=retail) were listed.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I put an order in, and then the Wave 2 Legends (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24201&mode=retail)

Funny I got a preorder alert for the deluxes but not the legends - glad ya put the link up :)

[Sinnertwin]

Funny I got a preorder alert for the deluxes but not the legends - glad ya put the link up :)

Ditto & dittto :)

[Bidoofdude]

Yay, comic books for Wave 2 deluxes (with ridiculously good art as well). Alas, I'm still trying to come up with the money for the first waves. So far I've got Silverbolt/Optimus in my POL. I'm hoping to add the deluxes next and eventually the legends.

[millhouse]

Now, if they can just put up a preorder for Leader Class G1 Megatron, I'll be happy.

[Paulbot]

Yay, comic books for Wave 2 deluxes

Huh. Look at that the second wave do have comics. It's a bit weird that wave 1 doesn't but okay....


Now, if they can just put up a preorder for Leader Class G1 Megatron, I'll be happy.

They've got the Takara version (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12028&mode=retail), but no Hasbro one yet.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Huh. Look at that the second wave do have comics. It's a bit weird that wave 1 doesn't but okay....



They've got the Takara version (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12028&mode=retail), but no Hasbro one yet.

Means they had better get Offroad into a comic super quick as I've yet to see him in one

[Paulbot]

If the previous pack in comics have taught us anything, a non-speaking appearance in the background of a crowd scene can justify being on the cover of the comic. :rolleyes:

I more hope that these toys have parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 rather than the random order of Dark Cybertron toy comics

[millhouse]

They've got the Takara version (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12028&mode=retail), but no Hasbro one yet.

Yup, which I've ordered but will likely cancel. I can't justify the price (including shipping) when I likely won't be rocking a POL at the time.

Unfortunately, RK only have pay-up-front, and only in a case with the Armada Megatron, something I have no interest in.

[griffin]

Wave 2 RID Legion (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24196&mode=retail) for pre-order as well. (so four pre-orders announced today)

[Golden Phoenix]

Ordered the Combiner Wars stuff. Surprised not to see Motormaster up yet though.

[Bidoofdude]

Optimus and Silverbolt (the second preorder) dropped into my POL.

[griffin]

Voyager Motormaster (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24239&mode=retail) up for pre-order for February.

And Leaders Wave one (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3593&category=10427) (both Megattrons - Gen1 & Armada) are also up for pre-order for February. The pre-order of just Gen1 Megatron is already sold out... which was VERY fast.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Voyager Motormaster (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24239&mode=retail) up for pre-order for February.

And Leaders Wave one (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3593&category=10427) (both Megattrons - Gen1 & Armada) are also up for pre-order for February. The pre-order of just Gen1 Megatron is already sold out... which was VERY fast.

Just chucked my orders in, good thing I wanted Armada Megs too :eek::rolleyes:

[Sinnertwin]

Just chucked my orders in, good thing I wanted Armada Megs too :eek::rolleyes:

Ditto :)

[Bidoofdude]

Damn. G1 Megatron's already sold out.

[millhouse]

I went to sleep just before the initial email alert went out. Dang!

Have just placed an order for the two Hasbro ones, plus LG-13 Megatron from Takara.

[Skullcruncher]

wrong thread. :o

[griffin]

I went to sleep just before the initial email alert went out. Dang!

You wouldn't have had much time to jump on it though.
They mustn't have had many cases they wanted to split up (maybe they already had feedback on the ratio of people wanting the Gen1 version to the Armada version), because I had the email a little after 1am, and when I looked at a little after 2am, the Gen1 version was already sold out.

If they sell out of the Armada version before it is released, they might put more Gen1 versions up for pre-order... but they don't want to be stuck with too many Armada Megatrons if they increase the pre-order number of the Gen1 Megatron.

[Bidoofdude]

I hope Hasbro does that thing that we've been seeing (I think) where they put just 1 character in a case for shipping with G1 Megatron. I hope they put more up. Armada will probably end up going to clearance.

[griffin]

Gen1 Megatron is the toy that should end up in the next wave as a case-mate of Thundercracker.... so there isn't any need for panicking if you are happy to wait a little longer.

[Bidoofdude]

Gen1 Megatron is the toy that should end up in the next wave as a case-mate of Thundercracker.... so there isn't any need for panicking if you are happy to wait a little longer.

We can only hope. Thundercracker is superb as well.

[Paulbot]

TakTom United Warriors Superion (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12031&mode=retail) listed for $125 USD

TakTom RID Adventure (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3609) toys listed for $26 USD each

[BigTransformerTrev]

TakTom Adventure (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3609) toys listed for $26 USD each

Preordered a Slag, Ultra Magnus and Dreadwing - they all look good :)

Magnus was $45 but looks worth it.

[Sinnertwin]

Scoop, Knock Out, Slag and Superion for me! :D
must resist urge to complete set... :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

Scoop, Knock Out, Slag and Superion for me! :D
must resist urge to complete set... :p

I am so tempted to get Superion - I like their individual bot modes that much as well as Superions look that I wouldn't mind having both set up at the same time. Somehow I don't think my budget will allow it though ;)

[Sinnertwin]

I am so tempted to get Superion - I like their individual bot modes that much as well as Superions look that I wouldn't mind having both set up at the same time. Somehow I don't think my budget will allow it though ;)

do iiit! :p

On another note, i like the fact that they're mixing the lines up for the Takara Adventure Series. Normally i'm not a big fan, but some of those repaints are too good to pass up :)

[prjkt]

I have TAV Road Block preordered, only because his pre order was sold out at HLJ.
Looking forward to the second listing of G1 Megs

[Trent]

do iiit! :p

On another note, i like the fact that they're mixing the lines up for the Takara Adventure Series. Normally i'm not a big fan, but some of those repaints are too good to pass up :)

What is Nemesis Prime a repaint of? That looks pretty cool.

[griffin]

What is Nemesis Prime a repaint of? That looks pretty cool.

RID Warrior Class Optimus, which is in Wave two of RID.

[griffin]

The rare Kreo Stinger Replicator Chamber (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24032&mode=retail) is back in stock - US$40 (VERY expensive because it is similar size/pieces to Dinobot Charge, which is only US$10-12)

Also back in stock as a pre-order is the next wave of convertible Rescue Bots (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24107&mode=retail) (new Optimus, new Boulder, new Chase, and Salvage the dumptruck) - US$40
If you collect Rescue Bots, or buy them for your youngster, secure them while you can, as the secondary prices are insane for the ones that sell out or have limited release (like Salvage will).

[Sinnertwin]

The rare Kreo Stinger Replicator Chamber (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24032&mode=retail) is back in stock - US$40 (VERY expensive because it is similar size/pieces to Dinobot Charge, which is only US$10-12)

Also back in stock as a pre-order is the next wave of convertible Rescue Bots (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24107&mode=retail) (new Optimus, new Boulder, new Chase, and Salvage the dumptruck) - US$40
If you collect Rescue Bots, or buy them for your youngster, secure them while you can, as the secondary prices are insane for the ones that sell out or have limited release (like Salvage will).


or check your local Kmart ;) they came in last Friday apparently. :confused: $19
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w661/sinnertwinsphotos/CAM00455_zps8c096314.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/sinnertwinsphotos/media/CAM00455_zps8c096314.jpg.html)

[griffin]

That's a first sighting then.

And yes, those two are actually the previous wave to Salvage and the new Optimus, so were apparently out in America in December I think... but BBTS only had the next wave which had all four new ones as a set.

[Sinnertwin]

That's a first sighting then.

And yes, those two are actually the previous wave to Salvage and the new Optimus, so were apparently out in America in December I think... but BBTS only had the next wave which had all four new ones as a set.

ahh, looks like thats what we've received then -i dont follow the RB stuff all that closely :)

[CBratron]

Massive clearance on their Impossible Toys stock (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=impossibletoys.com). Tetrajets for $20 each and Alicon for $30. I just wish they had more Quintessons left.

[griffin]

Generations Legends wave 2 and Voyager wave 2 pre-orders were just filled today, as with RID Legion wave 2 and Warrior wave 2.

Just missing Generations Deluxe wave 2... before sending the order. Hope it's soon, as Superion needs his sparring partner, and missing limb. :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

Generations Legends wave 2 and Voyager wave 2 pre-orders were just filled today

Hope Menaors limbs show up soon - I freakin love Motormaster, if it was a version where he was a black cab with a trailer I don't think I'd be able to wait and would ship my POL this minute :D

[prjkt]

Generations Legends wave 2 and Voyager wave 2 pre-orders were just filled today, as with RID Legion wave 2 and Warrior wave 2.

Just missing Generations Deluxe wave 2... before sending the order. Hope it's soon, as Superion needs his sparring partner, and missing limb. :p

I'm waiting on RK, so they'll just ship the whole thing once they have everything, usually a few days after the first in hand pics appear...

[griffin]

Generations Legends wave 2 and Voyager wave 2 pre-orders were just filled today, as with RID Legion wave 2 and Warrior wave 2.

Just missing Generations Deluxe wave 2... before sending the order. Hope it's soon, as Superion needs his sparring partner, and missing limb. :p

I just had a look, and the Deluxe wave 2 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24181&mode=retail) has been pushed back to March. :(
(they said February two days ago when I had a look at my pre-orders)

The Leader Megatrons are still saying February, so hopefully means they are soon.


One thing I thought was odd - the only Wave 1 Deluxe to sell out is Alpha Bravo... :confused:
The cases had equal quantities, and yet the one fans criticised most is the only one to sell out.
(maybe there are people who are going to buy the Japanese Superion instead of the Hasbro Aerialbots, and are just buying Alpha Bravo in case it isn't released in a future Japanese combiner)

[BigTransformerTrev]

I am so tempted to get Superion - I like their individual bot modes that much as well as Superions look that I wouldn't mind having both set up at the same time. Somehow I don't think my budget will allow it though ;)


do iiit! :p

:)

Peer pressure! Peer pressure! :eek:


Fine, you win :p ordering through HLJ

[UltraMarginal]

One thing I thought was odd - the only Wave 1 Deluxe to sell out is Alpha Bravo... :confused:
The cases had equal quantities, and yet the one fans criticised most is the only one to sell out.
(maybe there are people who are going to buy the Japanese Superion instead of the Hasbro Aerialbots, and are just buying Alpha Bravo in case it isn't released in a future Japanese combiner)

I am getting the takara superion and I will be buying an Alpha Bravo when it comes out here for that exact reason, the interchangesability makes it attractive to have the spare character.

[Trent]

I am getting the takara superion and I will be buying an Alpha Bravo when it comes out here for that exact reason, the interchangesability makes it attractive to have the spare character.

That's what I'm doing. Picked up Alpha Bravo the other week. He's good fun :)

[millhouse]

Takara Legends Arcee dropped into my POL today.

[Paulbot]

Wave 3 of Combiner Wars listed (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18437)
The Protectobot deluxes, Voyager Hotspot and Cyclonus and Legends Groove, Viper and Warpath
Wave 2 Leader Thundercracker
and Robots in Disguise One Step Changers series 2

[BigTransformerTrev]

Wave 3 of Combiner Wars listed (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18437)
The Protectobot deluxes, Voyager Hotspot and Cyclonus and Legends Groove, Viper and Warpath
Wave 2 Leader Thundercracker



ARGH! Now the big questions - can I put off getting my Stunticons one more month so I can get my Protectobots in the same shipment?!? Damn you BBTS - you test my self control!!!

[Bidoofdude]

Damn, individual Hot Spot is sold out. I've only just completed Wave 1 as well. They probably won't be at retail for a while, so I could just ask for them as birthday presents.

[griffin]

I see that BBTS are skipping wave 2 of the RID One-steps (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB0068B), and calling Wave 3 (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HSB0068C) as Wave 2... maybe because two of the three Wave 2 toys are repacked with Wave 3 and they don't want to be stuck with a heap of RID gimmick toys by ordering in every wave.

Wave 2 has Grimlock, Fixit and Steeljaw, while Wave 3 has Grimlock and Fixit repacked with Drift, Fracture and Thunderhoof... missing Steeljaw altogether.

[BigTransformerTrev]

CW Ultra Magnus is up for preorder - $47US roughly

[llamatron]

Yay, added one to my PoL.

[tinyJazz]

MP-18B Blue Bluestreak (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12102&mode=retail). So pretty! :p

[griffin]

MP-18B Blue Bluestreak (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12102&mode=retail). So pretty! :p

Sold out... so must have only just happened in the last couple hours.

[tinyJazz]

Yeah. It's been up for about 19 hours, going by their facebook post. I was surprised that it was still open when I posted the link.

[griffin]

CW Ultra Magnus is up for preorder - $47US roughly

Link here in case anyone is interested (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24370&mode=retail).

[BigTransformerTrev]

A preorder listing email got sent through for a pair of figures:

RID Warrior-Class Sideswipe and Jazz

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24373&mode=retail


I didn't even know Jazz was going to be in it! :eek: (at least I hope he is :D)

[Megatran]

Be prepared to be wowed!

Oh so beautiful (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SCB10006&mode=retail&utm_source=retail_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigBadToyStore-Retail&utm_content=)

:p

[BigTransformerTrev]

My Stunticons just dropped :D

Now the big decision - do I put them on hold so I can have my Protectobots in the same shipment? Or ship now and get the Protectobots shipped with Ultra Magnus in May? So conflicted!




Be prepared to be wowed!

Oh so beautiful (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SCB10006&mode=retail&utm_source=retail_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigBadToyStore-Retail&utm_content=)

:p

Bwah hahaha!!! :D

[tinyJazz]

Takara legends Arcee rerelease (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11971&mode=retail)

I wonder will the Japanese etailers will be getting this too?

[Paulbot]

United Warriors Menasor (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12103&mode=retail) too

Give us another, but not clear, look at TakTom's Wildrider toy in all robot, car and limb mode.

[M-bot]

CW Protectobots pushed back to May. Bugger. Was hoping to ship my POL this month. I have no patience!!!;)

[Golden Phoenix]

CW Protectobots pushed back to May. Bugger. Was hoping to ship my POL this month. I have no patience!!!;)

Hands up all those who didn't see that coming?
*looks around to see not a single hand raised*

[christalcase]

Hands up all those who didn't see that coming?
*looks around to see not a single hand raised*

Nowadays, I just add one month to BBTS's estimated time.

[Bidoofdude]

More time to get the stunticons so I can catch up. :)

[UltimateGalvatron]

More time to get the stunticons so I can catch up. :)

I have more catching up to do then you. Silverbolt and Offroad are my ONLY CW purchases so far.

Its actually kinda sad :(

[M-bot]

Hands up all those who didn't see that coming?
*looks around to see not a single hand raised*

Yep. Still disappointed. Not sure if I'm more frustrated about the delay or that I continue to keep my hopes up in vain.

[BigTransformerTrev]

My Stunticons just dropped :D

Now the big decision - do I put them on hold so I can have my Protectobots in the same shipment? Or ship now? So conflicted! .



CW Protectobots pushed back to May. Bugger. Was hoping to ship my POL this month. I have no patience!!!;)



Yep. Still disappointed. Not sure if I'm more frustrated about the delay or that I continue to keep my hopes up in vain.

Wish I'd shipped early this month when my Stunticons showed up :(

It better be early May as Im approaching my 6 month POL limit.




Nowadays, I just add one month to BBTS's estimated time.

I think I should do the same. My Power Girl collectors Mag is now about 18 months behind :eek::(

[millhouse]

Anyone in Perth got an existing POL going at the moment? Looking at ordering one very small thing and can't justify the shipping cost for a new POL atm...

[llamatron]

Yes I do, I think it has to ship around July. You're welcome to add in on mine, if it's something instock I can even check ahead now to see what the additional postage would be.

[millhouse]

Yes I do, I think it has to ship around July. You're welcome to add in on mine, if it's something instock I can even check ahead now to see what the additional postage would be.

It's due in next week - the Rhinohorn Justice Version from KFC.

Can I touch base with you next week, post pay-day and let you know? Postage should be almost nothing if you've got a POL going on, as you can imagine.

[llamatron]

Yes sure no problem. I've only have one item in my POL atm, the Fp quickswitch.

[llamatron]

I checked with one of the in stock KFC cassettes, shipping should be ~$6 USD.

[CBratron]

2015 Spring Cleaning Sale. (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18780)
US$10 for Generations Windblade and some other Deluxes.

[Bidoofdude]

2015 Spring Cleaning Sale. (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18780)
US$10 for Generations Windblade and some other Deluxes.

I've been eyeing the specialist sets for a while but I still need to make the moolah.

[SuspectimusPrime]

2015 Spring Cleaning Sale. (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18780)
US$10 for Generations Windblade and some other Deluxes.

Magnificus (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOM10108&mode=retail) drops $32 when I pre-ordered/paid $99 - love it :rolleyes: Can't wait for Shouki/Goshooter to hit clearance as well, hopefully later this year.

[llamatron]

Legends Swerve + Cosmos set for $18 USD (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23654&mode=retail) could be of interest to members here. Great toys, great price.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Well my Protectobot Limbs, the 3 legends and Leader Thundercracker just dropped into my POL last night :)

Just really hoping Cyclonus/Hot Spot and Ultra Magnus drop soon, Im only a week or so off my 6 month shipping limit :eek:

Edit: Ah ha! I forgot - I had my last POL shipped 6 months ago. My new POL didn't start until Jan 22nd - yay! :D

[Sinnertwin]

Ermahhhhhgeeeeerrrddd!!!!!!


http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w661/sinnertwinsphotos/HOT10591_zpsujmlift6.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/sinnertwinsphotos/media/HOT10591_zpsujmlift6.jpg.html)

[UltraMarginal]

Ermahhhhhgeeeeerrrddd!!!!!!



yeah.

[Trent]

That is one impressive Batman.

[Golden Phoenix]

Well my Protectobot Limbs, the 3 legends and Leader Thundercracker just dropped into my POL last night :)

Just really hoping Cyclonus/Hot Spot and Ultra Magnus drop soon, Im only a week or so off my 6 month shipping limit :eek:

Edit: Ah ha! I forgot - I had my last POL shipped 6 months ago. My new POL didn't start until Jan 22nd - yay! :D

I'm in a similar boat, but I gotta ship soon because I'm close to the cap before I gotta pay tax. If they come in at the same time as a couple of other things I might be in a bit of trouble.....

[millhouse]

Ermahhhhhgeeeeerrrddd!!!!!!


http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w661/sinnertwinsphotos/HOT10591_zpsujmlift6.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/sinnertwinsphotos/media/HOT10591_zpsujmlift6.jpg.html)

What about the twin pack with Bruce Wayne and the extra cowl?

I'm personally happy with my 1989 Batman - better chest symbol.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I'm in a similar boat, but I gotta ship soon because I'm close to the cap before I gotta pay tax. If they come in at the same time as a couple of other things I might be in a bit of trouble.....

Oh crap! The cap is $1000 and I'm up to $920! :eek:

I hope it doesn't take conversion into account because that's over a grand australian :eek::(


Have hit 'ship now' to be safe as the last combiner wars characters would def put me over the top

[christalcase]

Oh crap! The cap is $1000 and I'm up to $920! :eek:

I hope it doesn't take conversion into account because that's over a grand australian :eek::(


Have hit 'ship now' to be safe as the last combiner wars characters would def put me over the top

It is $1000 AUD, so they will convert it at the exchange rate on the date of export :(. Maybe it'll slip past.

http://www.customs.gov.au/faq/DutyGST.asp

[BigTransformerTrev]

It is $1000 AUD, so they will convert it at the exchange rate on the date of export :(. Maybe it'll slip past.

http://www.customs.gov.au/faq/DutyGST.asp

F$&@! :(

[BigTransformerTrev]

It is $1000 AUD, so they will convert it at the exchange rate on the date of export :(. Maybe it'll slip past.

http://www.customs.gov.au/faq/DutyGST.asp

Hey does that include the shipping cost ? Because if not my total is just $772 which comes to $967AU

[christalcase]

Hey does that include the shipping cost ? Because if not my total is just $772 which comes to $967AU

No, should not include shipping so you're safe!

[BigTransformerTrev]

No, should not include shipping so you're safe!

Yay! Thanks! :)

[Zippo]

Lucky, the New Zealand limit is $400NZ for toys INCLUDING postage
Thankfully BBTS do not show postage so I can stuff a few more items in

[Starscream77]

Ermahhhhhgeeeeerrrddd!!!!!!




You have a problem :p

[Sinnertwin]

What about the twin pack with Bruce Wayne and the extra cowl?

I'm personally happy with my 1989 Batman - better chest symbol.

This bad boy?

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w661/sinnertwinsphotos/HOT10592_zpsmeizbv64.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/sinnertwinsphotos/media/HOT10592_zpsmeizbv64.jpg.html)

oh yeah, preordered that set on sight!


You have a problem :p

Thanks! :D

[BigTransformerTrev]

This bad boy?

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w661/sinnertwinsphotos/HOT10592_zpsmeizbv64.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/sinnertwinsphotos/media/HOT10592_zpsmeizbv64.jpg.html)

oh yeah, preordered that set on sight!



Thanks! :D

The new Harley Quinn figure at BBTS they are advertising for preorder is pretty rockin :D but this Michael Keaton figure is awesome - safe bet they don't do a George Clooney one :p

[Trent]

safe bet they don't do a George Clooney one :p

Batman's suit needs nipples

[BigTransformerTrev]

Batman's suit needs nipples

I had no problem with the suit itself, it inspired me to sew rubber nipples on all my clothing. Man, did I hear some wiggy pickup lines from some very odd folk over those 18 months!

[Paulbot]

MP Road Rage (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12132&mode=retail)

[Golden Phoenix]

Anyone else get an email about CW Voyager Wave 3?

It said they are expecting to get them in 10 business days and to make sure your details are right.

I have never gotten an email like that from BBTS

[Sinnertwin]

Anyone else get an email about CW Voyager Wave 3?

It said they are expecting to get them in 10 business days and to make sure your details are right.

I have never gotten an email like that from BBTS

Yeah, me too
I had received another similar email, but for the life of me can't remember what it was for.
I was thinking "you just added something to my POL but sent me an email to confirm my details just for this product?"

[christalcase]

Anyone else get an email about CW Voyager Wave 3?

It said they are expecting to get them in 10 business days and to make sure your details are right.

I have never gotten an email like that from BBTS

Me too, when I read the title I thought BBTS was going to say that they didn't receive enough items and will have to cancel my order.

[griffin]

Spring Clearance sale at BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18780), with some items up to 90% off.

[Megatran]

2015 Spring Cleaning Sale. (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18780)
US$10 for Generations Windblade and some other Deluxes.


Spring Clearance sale at BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18780), with some items up to 90% off.
CBraton just beat you to it when he posted on 1st May (Post #603) :p

[Sinnertwin]

CBraton just beat you to it when he posted on 1st May (Post #603) :p

easy enough to miss with all of my BatSpam :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

I just had Hor Spot/Cyclonus drop this morning

[Golden Phoenix]

I just had Hor Spot/Cyclonus drop this morning

Me too. Had to ship them off real quick in case anything else drops. Now I just have to prey they AU$ doesn't drop too much between now and when my POL gets through customs.

[christalcase]

Me too. Had to ship them off real quick in case anything else drops. Now I just have to prey they AU$ doesn't drop too much between now and when my POL gets through customs.

Whether the AUD drops or not after you've shipped it should not matter as the exchange rate used is the one on the date of export (http://www.customs.gov.au/faq/DutyGST2.asp#Q106):


How is the exchange rate calculated? Rates of Exchange are determined by the export date of the goods.

and http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4277.asp


The Customs Value of imported goods must be expressed in Australian currency.

Foreign currency must be converted into Australian currency at the rate of exchange prevailing on the “day of export” of the goods (i.e. not on the day the goods arrive in Australia).

The Exchange Rate is determined by the Chief Executive Officer of Customs and Border Protection.

So as long as it is under AU$1000 using today's exchange rates, you'll be fine (hopefully)

[Golden Phoenix]

Whether the AUD drops or not after you've shipped it should not matter as the exchange rate used is the one on the date of export (http://www.customs.gov.au/faq/DutyGST2.asp#Q106):



and http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4277.asp



So as long as it is under AU$1000 using today's exchange rates, you'll be fine (hopefully)

Oh snap. I had been misreading that the whole time. My bad. Now I can relax ^_^

[Megatran]

I just had Hor Spot/Cyclonus drop this morning
That reads sooooo wrong. :o

[BigTransformerTrev]

That reads sooooo wrong. :o

Whoops! :o. That's the hentai anime figure I've got coming from Japan :p

[Golden Phoenix]

Whoops! :o. That's the hentai anime figure I've got coming from Japan :p

And this is why we can't go nice places :P

[BigTransformerTrev]

Got this message half an hour ago:


AVAILABLE TO ORDER @ 12:00 MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME

THIS NOTICE IS BEING SENT NOW SO YOU CAN PREPARE TO ORDER IN ABOUT 30 MINUTES. The listings are not currently published and will show as 'sold out' until we publish and stock them at Midnight Eastern Time.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to an extremely limited supply from Hasbro, we are enforcing a strict limit of ONE PIECE PER PERSON on this item. We realize the site will allow you to check out with more than one piece, we kindly ask that you order only 1 piece. Orders for more than 1 piece will be delayed, manually reduced, and refunded. Please help us make this process smooth by ordering only one piece.

Please also note that we will be releasing inventory in two waves. The first wave at 12:00 Midnight Eastern Standard Time and the second wave 10 hours later at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

Brake-Neck transforms from a robot to a speedster vehicle and is the last figure needed to create Menasor in the G1 styling. Quickslinger transforms from a robot to a jet plane and is the last figure needed to create Superion in the G1 styling. Each of these figures are priced at $17.99.

[spiderken17]

What is the deal with these two? Why the limited supply?

[Sinnertwin]

What is the deal with these two? Why the limited supply?

because if Hasbro had distributed them as mass release figures, all of the G1 purists who had bought Alpha Bravo and Off Road instead would kick up an even bigger stink.
By limiting the supply and making them "exclusive" figures, it'll ensure that they move what is essentially the same figure with a new noggin' and paint job.

[UltimateGalvatron]

How much on average is shipping for a single deluxe figure? They have some pretty cheap Thrilling 30 Legends and Deluxes I might bite at.

[christalcase]

How much on average is shipping for a single deluxe figure? They have some pretty cheap Thrilling 30 Legends and Deluxes I might bite at.

Shipping is very expensive for one single figure, at least US$30 for a Thrilling 30 Deluxe but evens out to US$6 for four. You're better off buying from somewhere else if you only want a small number of figures or build a big order over time to even out the shipping using their Pile of Loot feature.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Shipping is very expensive for one single figure, at least US$30 for a Thrilling 30 Deluxe but evens out to US$6 for four. You're better off buying from somewhere else if you only want a small number of figures or build a big order over time to even out the shipping using their Pile of Loot feature.

Ok, wow. Any other places recommended?

[GoktimusPrime]

Okay, so at 12:22 this morning I was finally able to preorder Quickslinger and Brakeneck from BBTS, but this morning I received a message time-stamped at 12:58 that the payment was declined. So I tried again at 09:15 and I haven't received any more payment declined notifications. My BBTS account page currently says:

Processing
This payment is currently being processed
So... is this a good sign or is it still in 'limbo'? :confused:

[liegeprime]

Okay, so at 12:22 this morning I was finally able to preorder Quickslinger and Brakeneck from BBTS, but this morning I received a message time-stamped at 12:58 that the payment was declined. So I tried again at 09:15 and I haven't received any more payment declined notifications. My BBTS account page currently says:

So... is this a good sign or is it still in 'limbo'? :confused:

nope that's a good sign, it means you got thru, it takes 2 -3 days before your account will get charged - usually it will be in the pending allowed transactions area of your internet banking.

Sigh, I missed out and wasn't able to get Quickslinger :(. Only managed to get Breakneck - still, betterthan nothing. Sucks I was working nightshift :( Shitty Hasbro suppliers....:mad::mad:

[M-bot]

Anyone else get an email about CW Voyager Wave 3?

It said they are expecting to get them in 10 business days and to make sure your details are right.

I have never gotten an email like that from BBTS

I got this email before Hot Spot dropped too. Today I received another 4 seperate emails saying the same thing for 4 different pre-ordered products (TF Metal Earth model kits) that will be coming in the next 10 days. Maybe it's a new feature? Perhaps an effort to keep customers better informed?

[griffin]

Metal Earth... I want those but forgot all about them (I saw them from the NY Toyfair photos), and forgot to ask Hasbro here if they know about if they are coming here by a licensed importer.

Just looking at the BBTS listings (Optimus (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MTE10020&mode=retail), Bumblebee (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MTE10021&mode=retail), Megatron (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MTE10023&mode=retail), Soundwave (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MTE10022&mode=retail)) for US$12 each, their description of them being 7-10cm tall should make them worth getting.

[M-bot]

Metal Earth... I want those but forgot all about them (I saw them from the NY Toyfair photos), and forgot to ask Hasbro here if they know about if they are coming here by a licensed importer.

Just looking at the BBTS listings (Optimus (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MTE10020&mode=retail), Bumblebee (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MTE10021&mode=retail), Megatron (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MTE10023&mode=retail), Soundwave (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MTE10022&mode=retail)) for US$12 each, their description of them being 7-10cm tall should make them worth getting.

I should be shipping my POL around June/July, so I'll be sure to put up a review.

[M-bot]

CW wave 4 up for preorder, leader class Starscream, voyager Optimus Maximus and deluxe Mirage, Prowl, Ironhide, and Sunstreaker. No pics yet unfortunately.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18948

[BigTransformerTrev]

CW wave 4 up for preorder, leader class Starscream, voyager Optimus Maximus and deluxe Mirage, Prowl, Ironhide, and Sunstreaker. No pics yet unfortunately.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18948

I popped in orders for Sscream and the deluxes. Skipped Optimus Maximus as I don't know what the deal is with that figure

[prjkt]

I placed a pre-order this morning as soon as I got the email for W4 deluxes and Optimus Maximus - may still cancel depending on how they turn out, and I kind of want to repurpose OM as Thunderclash, especially if the rumour that he's getting a new bot mode head comes to reality.

Starscream I'm not too interested in, as I've already got a few representations of him (and the other Seekers) - plus I have no space.

In other news, if you don't already have him, Jetfire is going for US$34.95, along with sales on a number of AoE Leader class figures too

[tinyJazz]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=2015%20Botcon%20Exclusive%20Cyb ertron%27s%20Most%20Wanted

Botcon 2015 box sets up

[Sinnertwin]

for all the BBTS'ers out there
Preorders for latest trio of Takara Fembots; LG 15, 16 &17. $30 each

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=1000

[UltimateGalvatron]

How much is free shipping (if there is any) on BBTS? Thanks

[llamatron]

No free shipping, but also I don't think any retailer offers "free" international shipping...

[Golden Phoenix]

No free shipping, but also I don't think any retailer offers "free" international shipping...

BookDepository does if you wanna grab TF comics

[BigTransformerTrev]

CW Rodimus and Skywarp dropped this morning :)

[SuspectimusPrime]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=2015%20Botcon%20Exclusive%20Cyb ertron%27s%20Most%20Wanted

Botcon 2015 box sets up

Is that price a lot dearer than previous years?

[DELTAprime]

CW Rodimus and Skywarp dropped this morning :)

I still haven't got mine. Ended up shipping my POL and I'll get them in December when I ship my new POL with Defensor in it.

For anyone that wants the Hasbro version of Slingshot/Quickslinger and Wildrider/Breakneck they are in stock at BBTS now.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24410&mode=retail

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24411&mode=retail

[UltraMarginal]

Is that price a lot dearer than previous years?


no (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23793&mode=retail)and Yes (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FPI10001&mode=retail),

[griffin]

I still haven't got mine. Ended up shipping my POL and I'll get them in December when I ship my new POL with Defensor in it.

For anyone that wants the Hasbro version of Slingshot/Quickslinger and Wildrider/Breakneck they are in stock at BBTS now.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24410&mode=retail

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24411&mode=retail

I wonder if they are still limiting it, or now that they have added an extra $7 to each one (they were $18 each before), there are no limits.

[Sinnertwin]

Limited... LoL. Sorry :o
:p

[BigTransformerTrev]

FOr anyone interested in the new Adventure line, Adventure Frenzy and Rumble just came up for pre-order with BBTS.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12158&mode=retail

I've done my usual, pre-ordered with them in case when HLJ finally puts them up I don't get in in time before they sell out :rolleyes:

[BigTransformerTrev]

Apparently Blackjack is going to be back in stock again next month

[BigTransformerTrev]

The latest CW figures dropped last night - Leader-class Starscream and the limbs for Optimus (Sunstreaker, Prowl, Ironhide, Mirage)

[1AZRAEL1]

Has anyone had any trouble with BBTS? My bank has blocked them because of suspicious behaviour.

[drifand]

Has anyone had any trouble with BBTS? My bank has blocked them because of suspicious behaviour.

Normal, ask your bank to unblock as they thought it is suspicious.

[1AZRAEL1]

Normal, ask your bank to unblock as they thought it is suspicious.

Apparently they've put a blanket ban on alot of websites. Think they've only temporarily lifted it for the purchase i made the other day. I'll go into the bank to fix permanently next time uf i have to as i hate dealing with people over the phone

[griffin]

The last of the Generations wave 4 toys (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3593&company=0) has finally arrived at BBTS (for anyone like me waiting for it to show up before shipping a POL). Currently all of the wave 4 toys are still in stock.

[BigTransformerTrev]

The last of the Generations wave 4 toys (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3593&company=0) has finally arrived at BBTS (for anyone like me waiting for it to show up before shipping a POL). Currently all of the wave 4 toys are still in stock.

They got my wave 4 toys in over a month ago - maybe I was one of the first to order them :confused:

[griffin]

The Battle Core Optimus was the last to come in, on Friday... at least for me.
The rest of wave 4 did indeed come in some time ago.

[Sinnertwin]

The Battle Core Optimus was the last to come in, on Friday... at least for me.
The rest of wave 4 did indeed come in some time ago.

Same & i ordered them all on day 1
Though, anything is possible

[BigTransformerTrev]

Oh, I forgot BC Op , I didn't order him, sorry :o

[Golden Phoenix]

BBTS have put up preorders for the next waves of Combiner Wars Leaders, Voyagers, Deluxes, and Legends.

These waves feature the Combaticons. Also a bunch of RID stuff.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=20306

Combiner Wars stuff says November release. I give them Dec/Jan TBH.

[BigTransformerTrev]

BBTS have put up preorders for the next waves of Combiner Wars Leaders, Voyagers, Deluxes, and Legends.

These waves feature the Combaticons. Also a bunch of RID stuff.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=20306

Combiner Wars stuff says November release. I give them Dec/Jan TBH.

Yeah I got the email and got all excited and ordered the entire next Combiner Wars wave. Then I thought 'This is BBTS - no way they are going to get all this in by November' :rolleyes:

[prjkt]

Have put my pre-order in for now. May cancel if I find a cheaper/closer/quicker alternative.

[griffin]

Yeah I got the email and got all excited and ordered the entire next Combiner Wars wave. Then I thought 'This is BBTS - no way they are going to get all this in by November' :rolleyes:

Yeah... it teases us with the idea that they could be getting it within the week, but in reality it probably means January for some of it. :(

[BigTransformerTrev]

Yeah I got the email and got all excited and ordered the entire next Combiner Wars wave. Then I thought 'This is BBTS - no way they are going to get all this in by November' :rolleyes:


Yeah... it teases us with the idea that they could be getting it within the week, but in reality it probably means January for some of it. :(

Well I'll be damned - the Combaticons limbs just dropped into my POL! :eek:

Sometimes it's nice to be wrong :p

[Golden Phoenix]

Well I'll be damned - the Combaticons limbs just dropped into my POL! :eek:

Sometimes it's nice to be wrong :p

Oh snap. They're in mine too!

Thought Friday the 13th was supposed to be unlucky.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Thought Friday the 13th was supposed to be unlucky.

Yeah I also had TAV Rumble & Frenzy show up today from HS as well as Universe Hardheads shield from Fatbot so add those to the Combaticons and TF wise it's a lucky day for me :D

[ZoonMaster5000]

Just started my first pile of loot do I need to be careful of import tax if i go over the $1000 allowed for Australia?

[griffin]

Just started my first pile of loot. do I need to be careful of import tax if i go over the $1000 allowed for Australia?

If you are a private purchaser, customs duty can be applied if they spot it, and the cut-off is only AU$1000, not US$1000, so keep an eye on the exchange rate.
Shipping is not counted. Just the contents value.

If you are a business importing, then you'd probably be facing other taxes.

[DaptoDog]

If you are a private purchaser, customs duty can be applied if they spot it, and the cut-off is only AU$1000, not US$1000, so keep an eye on the exchange rate.
Shipping is not counted. Just the contents value.

If you are a business importing, then you'd probably be facing other taxes.

Also the local US sales tax is excluded from the custom value.

[prjkt]

Don't forget, while shipping costs aren't included for the GST calculation, it is considered when working out the customs duty, which also applies

[ZoonMaster5000]

So basically if I stay under $1000 aud I won't have to worry about any of this? Too much to think about for my brain capacity :)

[DaptoDog]

So basically if I stay under $1000 aud I won't have to worry about any of this? Too much to think about for my brain capacity :)

Yes you are correct and it can be confusing. To summarise all the great points. The Customs Value (CV) is simply the value of the goods on the sellers invoice that is excluding sales taxes and shipping costs. If this value is A $1,000 or more then customs will calculate the GST AND Customs Duty.

This is where it gets expensive because you will pay both GST and Customs Duty.

Customs Duty = Customs Duty Rate (5-10%) x CV
GST Payable = 10% of the Value of Taxable Import (VoTI). The VoTI = CV + Customs Duty Rate x CV + International Transport & Insurance

In an example where the item value is $A1,000, the Customs Duty rate is 5% and the Transport and Insurance was $150 you would end up paying $170 in Duty and GST.

One final tip. Because the currency can move around between the time you order and when the goods arrive into Australia, I always allow a buffer of 5%, meaning I only buy up to a value of A $950 just to be on the safe side.

There is a great ebay guide written by an Australian Customs broker where I have sourced the formulas. Just google search "The A-Z of Importing into Australia Duty GST Customs".

[djanscak]

If anyone is curious or is cutting it really fine, the exchange rates used by Customs are posted here: http://www.border.gov.au/Busi/Duty/Exch

I can't remember if they use the rate from the invoice date or the arrival date (or something else).

[ZoonMaster5000]

If anyone is curious or is cutting it really fine, the exchange rates used by Customs are posted here: http://www.border.gov.au/Busi/Duty/Exch

I can't remember if they use the rate from the invoice date or the arrival date (or something else).

I would think it would be the date when it arrives into the country.

Lots of great info for me to look into thanks everyone.

[Starscream77]

Black Friday sale on TF's

A couple of good deals in there....

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=20404

[ZoonMaster5000]

Can't pass up on jetfire for that price. cause this is my first in stock item going into my pol it's saying I have to pay $43 usd for shipping this seems a bit excessive for a leader class figure.
Or is this some sort of upfront cost for initiating a pol?

Sorry for clogging up this thread with questions

[SuspectimusPrime]

Can't pass up on jetfire for that price. cause this is my first in stock item going into my pol it's saying I have to pay $43 usd for shipping this seems a bit excessive for a leader class figure.
Or is this some sort of upfront cost for initiating a pol?

Sorry for clogging up this thread with questions

There aren't any admin costs associated with initiating a POL. Postage is steep simply because it's shipping from the US, and Jetfire's size/weight. I usually let my POL accumulate for several months until shipping is less than $15USD per figure - usually 5-6 items of various sizes. BBTS is the best in terms of protecting the contents of their boxes, with plenty of void fill and awesome tetrising of oddly shaped boxes.

[DELTAprime]

There's no admin fee as such for a POL. The first item is rather expensive, but the items after that can be really cheap to add. I don't know how their system works it but I have on occasion been charged nothing for shipping when adding an item to my POL, normally in a big POL.

[ZoonMaster5000]

There's no admin fee as such for a POL. The first item is rather expensive, but the items after that can be really cheap to add. I don't know how their system works it but I have on occasion been charged nothing for shipping when adding an item to my POL, normally in a big POL.

This is good to know just thought it was odd that shipping for jetfire was the same as unite warriors guardian.

[Seraphim Prime]

This is good to know just thought it was odd that shipping for jetfire was the same as unite warriors guardian.

With most us postal services the initial costs are steep, but tapers for higher weights as you'd have the base charges simply associated with the shipping, plus whatever was required.

If Jetfire is the first item in your POL then $43 sounds about right. Future orders (if your POL is set up right) will have low shippin charges, as all you doing is adding Weight to an existing shipment. You'll be charged small shipping - between $5-$10 or even $0 depending on how much they add tithe total weight.

[UltraMarginal]

If shipping is set up to be UPS priority (or whatever the exact name is) it's a $40 initial charge plus $5 or $6 per pound of shipping weight after that. this only really works out good value for shipping if you accumulate a good number of items prior to shipping.

there are other shipping methods but the one above is the only one I've ever used and it's great if you have several cases of deluxes in your POL.

[Golden Phoenix]

If shipping is set up to be UPS priority (or whatever the exact name is) it's a $40 initial charge plus $5 or $6 per pound of shipping weight after that. this only really works out good value for shipping if you accumulate a good number of items prior to shipping.

there are other shipping methods but the one above is the only one I've ever used and it's great if you have several cases of deluxes in your POL.

Biggest pile I've ever had shipped at AU$920 worth of stuff, bout $100-$150 shipping. Only reason I shipped it was because I was worried about hitting the 1K tax import cap.

[UltraMarginal]

Biggest pile I've ever had shipped at AU$920 worth of stuff, bout $100-$150 shipping. Only reason I shipped it was because I was worried about hitting the 1K tax import cap.

I came a fair bit closer to the 1K mark but yea, I was the same. on several occasions:o

[BigTransformerTrev]

Yeah I got the email and got all excited and ordered the entire next Combiner Wars wave. Then I thought 'This is BBTS - no way they are going to get all this in by November' :rolleyes:


Yeah... it teases us with the idea that they could be getting it within the week, but in reality it probably means January for some of it. :(


Well I'll be damned - the Combaticons limbs just dropped into my POL! :eek:

Sometimes it's nice to be wrong :p

Well here it is December and none of the rest of the wave have shown up :rolleyes:

They still have them all listed as expected in Nov. they must change the listings at midnight their time

[BigTransformerTrev]

Well here it is December and none of the rest of the wave have shown up :rolleyes:

They still have them all listed as expected in Nov. they must change the listings at midnight their time

Ah frag!!!! :mad: got my little POL put into the warehouse so it would be here for Xmas and less than 12 hours later the next wave of CW Legends arrive!

[Golden Phoenix]

Ah frag!!!! :mad: got my little POL put into the warehouse so it would be here for Xmas and less than 12 hours later the next wave of CW Legends arrive!

Similar boat here. I had to ship mine because I was at the 180day limit. :/

[davieanix]

So is Onslaught expected to drop soon (as in, next few days)? I know the site still says November but I'm itching to ship my POL and don't want to until he's in stock! I imagine there's a lot of people in the same boat haha

[BigTransformerTrev]

So is Onslaught expected to drop soon (as in, next few days)? I know the site still says November but I'm itching to ship my POL and don't want to until he's in stock! I imagine there's a lot of people in the same boat haha

Got an email tonight saying within the next 10 business days

[BigTransformerTrev]

Leader Skywarp now available

[ZoonMaster5000]

Received an email this morning saying uw-03 guardian will be arriving in the next 10 days.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Got an email tonight saying within the next 10 business days

Just arrived right now :)

[Zippo]

Wallet = beating!

[Sinnertwin]

Wallet = beating!

😭
Me too...

[ZoonMaster5000]

Wallet = beating!

Tell me about it $303 shipped ouch! being the first order into my pol my piggy bank took a pounding. Didn't help I just had to pay $950 for a knee operation:(

[BigTransformerTrev]

The next Wave of CW are up for preorder. Expected next month

Man am I sucking at getting the POL shipping times right :o

[Golden Phoenix]

The next Wave of CW are up for preorder. Expected next month

Man am I sucking at getting the POL shipping times right :o

Got the email for this. Easy pass for me though

[Lint]

Wallet = beating!


😭
Me too...


Tell me about it $303 shipped ouch! being the first order into my pol my piggy bank took a pounding. Didn't help I just had to pay $950 for a knee operation:(

My credit card is getting molested too. We need to form some kind of shopping support group :p

[UltraMarginal]

My credit card is getting molested too. We need to form some kind of shopping support group :p

I thought this was a shopping support group!

[BruiseLee]

I thought this was a shopping support group!

I'm picturing credit cards at a support group with one saying "my owner users BBTS" followed by reassuring group hugs...

[Golden Phoenix]

I thought this was a shopping support group!

No, no, no. This is a support shopping group.

[BigTransformerTrev]

My name is Trevor and I can't stop buying online. :o

It's been 3 days since I've used (an online store) and can't get this expensive monkey off my back (sob!) :(

[Ploughmans Lunch]

Chide me if this is the wrong place to ask, but is there someone in Melbourne who'd ordering thru BBTS able to add something to their POL/shipment for me? Happy to pay upfront etc, just don't want to bear full cost of shipping/yakyakyak. Let me know!

[BigTransformerTrev]

CW Sky Lynx finally up for preorder.

They must be sure he will be in soon as have his expected arrival listed as January and we are nearly half way through the month already

[prjkt]

Yeah for $35 US...

I preordered the wave, Sky Lynx and Onslaught, as I'm hoping its the brown chest plate model

[Sinnertwin]

Yeah for $35 US...

I preordered the wave, Sky Lynx and Onslaught, as I'm hoping its the brown chest plate model

re Onslaught, Yeah, I was just looking at that thinking do I take the gamble

[prjkt]

If not, I'll just put up for sale here/eBay or give away as a gift to someone with kids the right age.

[BigTransformerTrev]

The last wave of CW Deluxes showed up today

[davieanix]

Ironhide is in!

[BigTransformerTrev]

Sky Lynx just arrived

[prjkt]

now to find out if the Onslaught in the Sky Lynx wave is the same as I already have, or the brown chest plate version....

[BigTransformerTrev]

First wave of Titans Return up for preorder, the Takara legends versions of them anyway

[ampoldj]

UW Computron, LG Fort Max and most LG reveals are up for pre order.

just dont know who would order the LG 30 mystery character (must be voyager size with that price)? even with capsules in Japan i resist chucking a 100yen without knowing what to get :)

[reillyd]

You can cancel preorders at any time with no penalty. You can't order once it's sold out

[BigTransformerTrev]

Leader-class Titans Return Optimus & Blaster up for preorder.


US $47 each or $90 for the pair

[BigTransformerTrev]

Leader-class Titans Return Optimus & Blaster up for preorder.


US $47 each or $90 for the pair

Wow - the orders for Optimus on his own have sold out already, they were only up for half a day! :eek:

[CHILENO20]

Wow - the orders for Optimus on his own have sold out already, they were only up for half a day! :eek:

Waiting for TakTom version :)

[ZoonMaster5000]

Waiting for TakTom version :)

Me too I learnt from the cw series to always trust takara to do a better job.

On a side note I'm about to have my first pol shipped via usps express.
Whats the delivery time like to Aus? Is it really 5-12 days? Thinking of upgrading to Fed-ex express cause its only an extra $6 usd.

[Sinnertwin]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=botcon%202016

Big Bad Mark Up has some BotCon 2016 exclusives listed
You have been warned.

[Megatran]

^ $20 for a Rubber Duckie. *I need some alone time*

[BruiseLee]

^ $20 for a Rubber Duckie. *I need some alone time*

Still doesn't beat eBay. They've sold recently for US$30-40 :eek:

[griffin]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=botcon%202016

Big Bad Mark Up has some BotCon 2016 exclusives listed
You have been warned.

No Megatrons.... yet. ;) :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

Victorion up for a hundred bucks

[tinyJazz]

Victorion is in stock for $99.99

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS25037&mode=retail

[prjkt]

I think someone beat you to it ;)

[Golden Phoenix]

I think someone beat you to it ;)

True, but I think people appreciate the link.

For the Power Rangers fans (or people who like coloured robots), they also have the Legacy Ninja Megazord (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BANA10554&mode=retail) up for pre-order

[tinyJazz]

Hasbro Combiner Wars Groove for US$24.99 preorder up

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=has25038&mode=retail

[prjkt]

Hasbro Combiner Wars Groove for US$24.99 preorder up

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=has25038&mode=retail
and gone already

[Golden Phoenix]

and gone already

Appears to be back up.

[Golden Phoenix]

Groove just dropped into my POL. Anyone else also get one?

[Paulbot]

Groove just dropped into my POL. Anyone else also get one?

I did. But I was sure I ordered more than one despite was the confirmation email says.

[Zippo]

The 8 I ordered for fellow New Zealanders all dropped.

[Megatran]

The 8 I ordered for fellow New Zealanders all dropped.
I read that as: 81 ordered for fellow New Zealanders all dropped.

[Golden Phoenix]

Titans Return Legends (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=TITANS%20RETURN%20LEGENDS&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Marketing&utm_content=) and Titan Masters (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=titan%20masters&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Marketing&utm_content=) are up.

They have Wave 1 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS25061&mode=retail) and Wave 2 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS25061&mode=retail) of the Titan Masters

[BigTransformerTrev]

MP Thrust up for preorder

[Sinnertwin]

MP Thrust up for preorder

$30USD dearer than RK too :eek: Ouchies.