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Megatron
6th June 2013, 02:14 PM
BBTS have recently announced they are reopening preorders on MP-13. Price is listed at $229.99.

MP-13 Masterpiece Soundwave with Laserbeak
(http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11481&mode=retail)

They've also got the DotM leader class Brawl with new Asian-exclusive paintjob, listed at $169.99: APS-02 Asia Premium Series Leader Class Brawl (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11648&mode=retail)

Sinnertwin
6th June 2013, 04:35 PM
They've also got the DotM leader class Brawl with new Asian-exclusive paintjob, listed at $169.99: APS-02 Asia Premium Series Leader Class Brawl (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11648&mode=retail)

+ $48 USD for shipping, provided you dont have a PoL.

griffin
6th June 2013, 10:46 PM
Ehobbybaseshop still have a couple MP Soundwaves (http://www.ehobbybaseshop.com/?p=6&lang=en&ev=&id=642) in stock, for $240... BUT, if you buy this month, the $20 discount code brings it down to less than BBTS, and shipping will be cheaper. But when they go out of stock, BBTS is a good source to fall back on.

tinyJazz
10th June 2013, 08:55 PM
And for a late September re-run:

RobotKingdom listed preorders for Takara Soundwave (http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType&II=TFTRMP13R&lang=us&CatID) USD $134.90

Trent
10th June 2013, 09:13 PM
And for a late September re-run:

RobotKingdom listed preorders for Takara Soundwave (http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType&II=TFTRMP13R&lang=us&CatID) USD $134.90

Slightly cheaper than BBTS. Any particular reason why that we can think of?

griffin
10th June 2013, 09:41 PM
They must be getting mixed up with the Hasbro release, as the JP version would never be that cheap. If it really is TakaraTomy releasing another production run at almost half their first batch, it's gonna upset a lot of people who bought one of the first ones.

And it's not like they'd be dropping the price to compete with the Hasbro version, as they've never done that with other MPs that had second runs... and it is a different market anyway, so isn't affected by what Hasbro releases.

tinyJazz
10th June 2013, 10:08 PM
Yeah, I thought it was a pretty unusual price drop. I'm expecting RK to make an update either about the price or the item being incorrect. BBTS already have their second run of MP-13 in stock.

My Takara Soundwave was $170 from BBTS, but I assume that's after their shipping and profit markup.

ons
10th June 2013, 10:20 PM
Anime Export have the reissue for pre-order for 11060 yen or about $120 AUD right now.

http://www.anime-export.com/product/14639

tinyJazz
10th June 2013, 11:35 PM
They must be getting mixed up with the Hasbro release, as the JP version would never be that cheap. If it really is TakaraTomy releasing another production run at almost half their first batch, it's gonna upset a lot of people who bought one of the first ones.

And it's not like they'd be dropping the price to compete with the Hasbro version, as they've never done that with other MPs that had second runs... and it is a different market anyway, so isn't affected by what Hasbro releases.

Hey I just noticed HLJ's original sale price for Soundwave was ¥12,640, which would be currently around $128 US. So, maybe not that unreasonable?

Edit to add:
Via Seibertron.com (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/takara-tomy-to-reissue-mp13-soundwave-this-fall/27497/), Cybergundam blog is reporting a rerelease of MP-13 is scheduled for September.

canofwhoopass_87
11th June 2013, 12:03 PM
Just seems real convenient that BBTS suddenly had MP-13 "In stock" and a few hours later pre-orders for a second run pop up on various online retailers at a fraction of the cost.

I'm just speculating, but it does seem as though they kept a number of these for sale at a later date when the market price had gone up to make themselves a higher profit. They just didn't count on Soundwave receiving a second run.

Up for pre-order at $159.95 on tfsource too

http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-13-soundwave-2nd-run/

Sinnertwin
11th June 2013, 05:51 PM
Just seems real convenient that BBTS suddenly had MP-13 "In stock" and a few hours later pre-orders for a second run pop up on various online retailers at a fraction of the cost.

I'm just speculating, but it does seem as though they kept a number of these for sale at a later date when the market price had gone up to make themselves a higher profit. They just didn't count on Soundwave receiving a second run.

Wouldnt be suprised if they did. :rolleyes:
Considering the release date of the Hasbro version has also been pushed back, it could be assumes that it was move on TT's part to manufacture alongside the Hasbro version and sell some more units of the JP release.

CBratron
11th June 2013, 06:41 PM
Would've jumped that this but my main reason for getting the Takara version has expired.

tinyJazz
11th June 2013, 07:28 PM
More restocks listed:

HLJ (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT45999/Sci)
Hobbysearch (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10190506)

I don't know if this is actually helpful to anyone here. Amiami's rerelease sold out already.

ons
11th June 2013, 10:02 PM
I preordered this just in case I don't get the TRU one. And also because I like the red visor better

nexusnixx
12th June 2013, 08:38 AM
Doubt a retailer will hold popular stock and wait. The worst if the stock ends up being unpopular and dead. Storage space is critical in a store so if retailer can release and sell they would.
But with this 2nd run eBay pricing will surely come down


Just seems real convenient that BBTS suddenly had MP-13 "In stock" and a few hours later pre-orders for a second run pop up on various online retailers at a fraction of the cost.

I'm just speculating, but it does seem as though they kept a number of these for sale at a later date when the market price had gone up to make themselves a higher profit. They just didn't count on Soundwave receiving a second run.

Up for pre-order at $159.95 on tfsource too

http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-13-soundwave-2nd-run/

nsm034
16th July 2013, 06:52 PM
Sorry didnt know where to post this but MP-12T Masterpiece Tigertrack Exclusive available for preorder again on bbts

griffin
16th July 2013, 11:06 PM
(modified topic title to allow for other random items)

BigTransformerTrev
17th July 2013, 09:24 AM
The two-pack of Generations Thundercracker & Hoist just showed up for pre-order, available in September.

Also the 3 pack of the Kreon combiners Defensor, Abominus & Piranacon for pre-order, available in August.

Sinnertwin
17th July 2013, 11:48 AM
The two-pack of Generations Thundercracker & Hoist just showed up for pre-order, available in September.
Also the 3 pack of the Kreon combiners Defensor, Abominus & Piranacon for pre-order, available in August.

Nice. Into the pile they'll go.

BigTransformerTrev
17th July 2013, 12:12 PM
My POL is getting huge!

So far I have:
*Ratbat - Fall of Cybertron
*Generations Legends 2013 Series 04 - Set of 2
*Ricochet - Subaru Impreza
*Skids - Scion xB
*AM-19 Gaia Unicron
*AM-30 Rumble
*KRE-O Beast Hunter Set of Venom Strike & Dragon Assault
*AM-34 Jet Vehicon General
*Generations Legends 2013 Series 03 - Set of 2
*AM-32 Stunticon Wildrider
*Prime Beast Hunters Cyberverse Legion Series 03 - Set of 4


This month is supposed to arrive (but BBTS is often bad with this):
*Generations 2013 Series 03 - Set of 4
*Generations 2013 Series 03 - Orion Pax (x2)
*Generations 2013 Voyager Series 04 - Set of 3 - Sandstorm, Blitzwing & Springer

Next month
*KRE-O Kreon Micro-Changer Combiner Series 02 - Set of 3
*Generations Titan Series - Metroplex with Autobot Scamper

September
*Generations 2013 Series 04 - Set of 2 (Hoist & Thundercracker)
*MP-17 Masterpiece Prowl


Considering I've had stuff sitting in my POL for months, I think I will just be able to hold out until Metroplex gets in, then I'll be getting it shipped, even if the other stuff has yet to arrive

DELTAprime
17th July 2013, 12:34 PM
BBTS have recently announced they are reopening preorders on MP-13. Price is listed at $229.99.


This kind of price is why I normally don't use BBTS for Asian releases.

Sinnertwin
17th July 2013, 01:16 PM
This kind of price is why I normally don't use BBTS for Asian releases.

It's down to $160. Still a tad high though
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11718&mode=retail

tinyJazz
27th July 2013, 12:47 AM
Fans Toys Quakewave (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FTS10000&mode=retail)

Hoping it's the purple version and not not-Shackwave. Shakewave? :p

Sinnertwin
6th August 2013, 08:01 PM
Commemorative G1 Soundwave w/Ravage & Laserbeak Preorders available.
$49.99
Due in September.
This version uses the Soundblaster chest construction and is capable of holding 2 cassettes at once.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22316&mode=retail

Hursticon
7th August 2013, 11:10 PM
Commemorative G1 Soundwave w/Ravage & Laserbeak Preorders available.
$49.99
Due in September.
This version uses the Soundblaster chest construction and is capable of holding 2 cassettes at once.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22316&mode=retail

i.e. the "yuck" iteration of G1 Soundwave. :p
(It works for Soundblaster, but then he aint Soundwave ;):cool:)

llamatron
7th August 2013, 11:11 PM
Yeah the big chest looks seriously goofy.

kaiden
8th August 2013, 09:05 AM
Commemorative G1 Soundwave w/Ravage & Laserbeak Preorders available.
$49.99
Due in September.
This version uses the Soundblaster chest construction and is capable of holding 2 cassettes at once.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS22316&mode=retail

heh i'd tell everyone to pass on it and just get the Masterpiece Soundwave... but Hasbro, retailers and scalpers really make it horrible to try and own one.

BigTransformerTrev
8th August 2013, 01:21 PM
Well you can take bloody Gaia Unicron off BBTS's interesting toy list - had him in my POL for 5 months and they just emailed and said they don't have him :mad: They did this with Alternators Skids with my last order :mad:

They have just gotten in some more of the Beast Hunters Go! figures though

Sinnertwin
20th August 2013, 09:22 PM
These two got my attention tonight. SS & CS are in my PoL

Predacons Rising Voyager Darksteel Exclusive Pre Order. $33.99 -18 available
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23006&mode=retail

Predacons Rising Legion Two-Pack Exclusive Cindersaur & Smokescreen. In Stock $14.99 -7 available
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23159&mode=retail

Omega Metro
25th August 2013, 10:48 PM
Masterpiece Acid Storm and Hasbro Soundwave available now..less than 20 of each available. And extremely overpriced.:eek:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23078&mode=retail

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23132&mode=retail

millhouse
25th August 2013, 11:24 PM
Masterpiece Acid Storm and Hasbro Soundwave available now..less than 20 of each available. And extremely overpriced.

How do you see quantities available?

Omega Metro
25th August 2013, 11:42 PM
How do you see quantities available?

I place them in my cart and adjust the quantity to 100. Then press 'update cart' and it tells you the quantities available.:)

BigTransformerTrev
26th August 2013, 08:31 AM
Masterpiece Acid Storm and Hasbro Soundwave available now..less than 20 of each available. And extremely overpriced.:eek:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23078&mode=retail

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23132&mode=retail

Whoah! Tha's almost as bad as the scalpers! :eek::mad::eek:

griffin
26th August 2013, 11:06 AM
They don't call themselves "Bad" for nothing.

Sinnertwin
29th August 2013, 07:31 PM
End of Summer Sale now on. (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13719)

nsm034
31st August 2013, 05:39 AM
masterpiece movie bumblebee MP-M02 restock !

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11168&mode=retail

liegeprime
31st August 2013, 01:10 PM
End of Summer Sale now on. (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=13719)

hmmm I wonder for how long is the sale on? They do have impeccable timing, it's not payday week, grrrr....:mad::mad:

Sinnertwin
31st August 2013, 05:02 PM
hmmm I wonder for how long is the sale on? They do have impeccable timing, it's not payday week, grrrr....:mad::mad:

Knowing my luck they'll revert to their existing prices when i'm ready to buy :rolleyes:
Those Dark Energon figures are awfully tempting :D i may finally pull the trigger & buy them

Starscream77
31st August 2013, 06:38 PM
Knowing my luck they'll revert to their existing prices when i'm ready to buy :rolleyes:
Those Dark Energon figures are awfully tempting :D i may finally pull the trigger & buy them

Their sales usually last at least a month..... unless sold out :eek:

SuspectimusPrime
4th September 2013, 08:24 AM
The only items that interest me are ToyWorld Hardbone (not-Hardhead) (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOW10002&mode=retail), not quite ready to pull the trigger on this yet whilst I await a possible FP not-Hardhead; and the United EX 2-packs (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2339&company=6&page=3), only 15% off :( - at their insane original RRP's could these guys have gone any other way than shelfwarming until the end of time? Even at 50% off these guys are only equal to the retail price of their original PCC counterparts.

TG Kickback (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?mode=retail&product=TAK11576) looks well priced for variant-collecting :)

Cat
4th September 2013, 03:12 PM
Just doublecheck that the prices are correct.

I notified them of one mistake they'd made the other night, getting two Kre-O sets mixed up, so it meant they were advertising a set on clearance at more than twice as much as they'd ever charged for it.

And the Microchangers were a bit special. They weren't blind-bagged. They were 'bling-bagged'. Makes them easier to see, I guess. ;)

They fixed both errors immediately.

BigTransformerTrev
8th September 2013, 07:35 AM
They've just put up the takara versions of Generations Rhinox & Waspinator up for pre-order.

Not my cup of tea since I'm not a big 'organic-looking robot' fan, but I know plenty of others would like them :)

nsm034
11th September 2013, 05:52 AM
someone must have just sold up there stuff, just picked up mp 1 and 3, they have mp2, 6, 7 ,mpm01 , hasbro grimlock, starscream, skywarp, get in quick

kaiden
11th September 2013, 11:37 AM
Fansproject Quadruple U is out

1AZRAEL1
26th September 2013, 09:02 AM
Wave 4 of kreons are up for preorder on bbts. Do we even know what this wave will contain?

llamatron
26th September 2013, 10:04 AM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=unicron.com

BBTS has pre-orders up for the "final" batch of unicron.com items. Of particular interest is the golden disk set for $20, way less than the current aftermarket price for it.

griffin
26th September 2013, 01:03 PM
I love those Golden Discs... one of the rare unauthorised items in my collection (they were one of the first unauthorised items ever mass-produced, and were really well done).



Wave 4 of kreons are up for preorder on bbts. Do we even know what this wave will contain?

No details yet, but I'm hoping Scalor is in it, as it is the only missing member of the 7 combiner sets so far released. (for those who don't know - the Combiner sets only have 4 "bots" in each, so each set is missing one or two classic bots)

Links for anyone interested in the new pre-order items...

Kreo wave 4 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23256&mode=retail) - $60 for the case (two sets)
GEN Vooyager Rhinox & Doubledealer (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23246&mode=retail) - $50
GEN DLX Goldfire, Waspinator, Dreadwing, Skids (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23248&mode=retail) - $54

All are due out in November. Amazon are likely to be cheaper (with shipping), but are less reliable with when they get stock in... so if you want these at this price, you can now pre-order them.

ILikeSoundwave
26th September 2013, 01:12 PM
Wave 4 of kreons are up for preorder on bbts. Do we even know what this wave will contain?

Wave 4 revealed!!!:D:D:D:D
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/kreo-microchangers-wave-4-revealed/28442/

Omega Metro
26th September 2013, 01:31 PM
Wave 4 revealed!!!:D:D:D:D
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/kreo-microchangers-wave-4-revealed/28442/

Aaaaaahhh! That Rodimus Kreon looks soooooo cute!:D

Verno
26th September 2013, 02:06 PM
I love those Golden Discs... one of the rare unauthorised items in my collection (they were one of the first unauthorised items ever mass-produced, and were really well done).

Couldn't agree more, they're a great thing to pick up, and as Llama points out, much much cheaper than they seem to go for on the secondary market.

Through a twist of fate, I ended up with a second Vok disk, which I got turned into a necklace.

Anyway...

I pre-ordered both Waspinators and both Rhinox's this morning. The Takara versions will no doubt live down in Tassie, next to Henkei Dinobot and Cheetor (and the rest of my collection), while the Hasbro versions will be with me here in Melbourne, so I can enjoy them.

Fingers crossed the paint apps turn out better however.

KaRNiV8L PRiME
26th September 2013, 02:37 PM
Links for anyone interested in the new pre-order items...

Kreo wave 4 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23256&mode=retail) - $60 for the case (two sets)
GEN Vooyager Rhinox & Doubledealer (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23246&mode=retail) - $50
GEN DLX Goldfire, Waspinator, Dreadwing, Skids (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23248&mode=retail) - $54

All are due out in November. Amazon are likely to be cheaper (with shipping), but are less reliable with when they get stock in... so if you want these at this price, you can now pre-order them.

All pre ordered thank you

jazzcomp
26th September 2013, 02:38 PM
Aaaaaahhh! That Rodimus Kreon looks soooooo cute!:D
Agree :D

1AZRAEL1
26th September 2013, 06:35 PM
No details yet, but I'm hoping Scalor is in it, as it is the only missing member of the 7 combiner sets so far released. (for those who don't know - the Combiner sets only have 4 "bots" in each, so each set is missing one or two classic bots)

Skalor is in wave 3, as well as the 6th member for devastator.

Trent
26th September 2013, 07:41 PM
Fort Max is down to $229US until the 2nd of Oct.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11575&mode=retail

serialmonkey
26th September 2013, 08:32 PM
Yep, couldn't resist that. Fort Max is now in my PoL

M

Sinnertwin
26th September 2013, 08:42 PM
That is a good price on Max. :)
I'll preorder the new deluxe & voyagers later. Last i checked they had 450+ units of the Voyager sets & 350+ units of the Deluxe sets.

griffin
26th September 2013, 10:41 PM
Skalor is in wave 3, as well as the 6th member for devastator.

Seawing was in Wave 3.
Since the combiner set had Snaptrap, Tentakil, Overbite and Nautilator... Skalor is the one missing.
And looking at those pics for Wave 4, he is still missing :(

1AZRAEL1
26th September 2013, 10:59 PM
Seawing was in Wave 3.
Since the combiner set had Snaptrap, Tentakil, Overbite and Nautilator... Skalor is the one missing.
And looking at those pics for Wave 4, he is still missing :(

Oh yea, my bad lol. Wonder if next wave will have it. Considering the 6th constructicon was in wave 3, would hope they still do skalor then. Great to see a few really cool looking ones in this wave. And a 3rd Beast Wars character. Need dinobot though.

Sinnertwin
18th October 2013, 07:36 PM
BBTS are having a Halloween sale Ends 31/10
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=14160

BigTransformerTrev
22nd October 2013, 10:39 AM
BBTS has gotten Gaia Unicron back in, though he has risen to $75 :(


Got an email from them today in regards to Generations Thundercracker and Hoist - they were supposed to arrive last month, now they are saying late Novemeber :(. Getting a bit jack of this constantly happening with them :mad:

Cat
22nd October 2013, 11:29 AM
Just get them off Amazon, mate.

That's what I ended up doing, and it ended up costing me a fraction less than BBTS too, and of course they were instock (haven't checked today, but I'm assuming they are).

BigTransformerTrev
22nd October 2013, 12:29 PM
Just get them off Amazon, mate.

That's what I ended up doing, and it ended up costing me a fraction less than BBTS too, and of course they were instock (haven't checked today, but I'm assuming they are).

It's a good suggestion Cat, only thing is right now money is that tight it's actually working in my favour that they are delayed another month ;)

Cat
22nd October 2013, 02:27 PM
Ah, that's understandable then.

They'll be worth the wait, IMO.

I don't like the FOC Seeker mold at all, but TC is the best use of it. The colours work really well. It's a very attractive figure.

Hoist is pretty neat too. All the same problems as TB of course, so anything you disliked about the mold then are probably going to be apparent here too. The weapon looks better though, and the upcoming X2Toys upgrade set will give us the missing Hoisty bits that Hasbro didn't.

Sinnertwin
30th October 2013, 08:55 PM
BBTS are now taking preorders (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=14335) for the new molds of Voyager PK and OP which is the upscaled Commander Class figure (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/transformers-prime-beast-hunters-voyager-botcon-2013-reveals-177893/). They're priced at $26.99 each with a scheduled release date of December.

BigTransformerTrev
31st October 2013, 10:51 AM
They are also take pre-orders for Kre-O Micro-Combiners Menasaur and Computron - $20 the pair

liegeprime
31st October 2013, 04:58 PM
OKay so for those into MOTUC as well - Mantenna is in Stock. Get im while he's there people :D

Cat
6th November 2013, 04:59 PM
The Dark Energon set of 4 is half-price for 24 hours only.

I don't know when that timer started, but that's a great price for the set: $30US.

BigTransformerTrev
7th November 2013, 03:27 PM
The Dark Energon set of 4 is half-price for 24 hours only.

I don't know when that timer started, but that's a great price for the set: $30US.

If I didn't already have all those figures (and in some cases 2 or 3 of the same mold) I would have happily picked it up. But who needs yet another BBee at this stage :rolleyes:

Cat
7th November 2013, 07:57 PM
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11640&mode=retail

The Gaia Unicron set is now half price, down to 70US from 140.

Not sure if it's a 24 hour price reduction?

Sinnertwin
15th November 2013, 08:55 PM
DC Universe multiverse 4'' inch figures for $9.99 each. Scheduled for an April release, the range includes

Superman II General Zod
1989 Batman, Batman unmasked and Danny DeVito Penguin.
Preordered :D

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=75&category=9727

SuspectimusPrime
27th November 2013, 10:45 AM
A few other awesome items from their 'Black Friday' sale (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=14629&utm_source=retail_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigBadToyStore-Retail&utm_content=):

Botcon 2013 loose Box-set (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FPI10002&mode=retail) $290

ToyWorld TW-T02 Aurora (not-Searchlight) (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOW10001&mode=retail) $35

Encore 23: Fort Max (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11575&mode=retail) $230

Sinnertwin
27th November 2013, 12:42 PM
That Botcon two pack with Sandstorm & Electron for $65 has my attention :D

ChlorHex
27th November 2013, 12:54 PM
Thanks for sharing this.
Good things come to those who wait :)
Finally I can get my Fort Max again at a decent price...
And that includes shipping to my doorstep.

BigTransformerTrev
27th November 2013, 07:04 PM
Doubledealer and Whirl from the Generations line have both just come up for pre-order

Trent
27th November 2013, 08:00 PM
Does anyone want to buy a Botcon set and sell me Strika?

Golden Phoenix
27th November 2013, 08:25 PM
Doubledealer and Whirl from the Generations line have both just come up for pre-order

Wasn't Doubledealer up before? I thought he was from the previous wave with Rhinox.

Sinnertwin
27th November 2013, 08:35 PM
Wasn't Doubledealer up before? I thought he was from the previous wave with Rhinox.

That he was. Second chance for those who missed out or may want a Wave 2 case etc

BigTransformerTrev
30th November 2013, 06:46 PM
That huge new non-transforming Scorponok figure that there have been a few test shots of has cropped up for pre-order for $550! :eek::eek::eek:

Even BBTS is admitting that is really expensive and that they hope they can source it cheaper.

I don't care if he is the size of Fort Max - that price is almost spot on what I paid for a G1 MIB Scorponok last year - I'm not paying that for a 3rd party non-transforming figure!

tinyJazz
30th November 2013, 08:34 PM
That huge new non-transforming Scorponok figure that there have been a few test shots of has cropped up for pre-order for $550! :eek::eek::eek:

Even BBTS is admitting that is really expensive and that they hope they can source it cheaper.

I don't care if he is the size of Fort Max - that price is almost spot on what I paid for a G1 MIB Scorponok last year - I'm not paying that for a 3rd party non-transforming figure!

At least Sentinel actually acquired a license from TakaraTomy to make that Scorponok. Link. (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11790&mode=retail)
Looks like the same company responsible for Riobot/Riobone figures.

Trent
30th November 2013, 10:00 PM
They have a very impressive Shield Liger (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=THZ10022&mode=retail) up for preorder:eek:

griffin
1st December 2013, 03:16 PM
I've been watching BBTS for the next six Generations toys (Waspy, Rhinox, etc) and until two days ago they had them listed as November release.... but now say December release. So let's hope that they get them in soon, for those wanting them shipped here by Christmas.
They have now been found at American retail, so it might mean they could get them in with their next Hasbro shipment... whenever that might be.

swoop
1st December 2013, 05:23 PM
I've been waiting for them to arrive as well but I ended up shipping my loot on wednesdays so that it would arrive before I fly out this month. Now I'll have to wait until next year to get them :( so disappointed

Sinnertwin
2nd December 2013, 09:16 PM
Skylynx and Darksteel available for preorder
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=predacons%20rising

UltraMarginal
3rd December 2013, 01:13 PM
Skylynx and Darksteel available for preorder
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=predacons%20rising

Thank you good Sir.

Darksteel Pre-ordered.

BigTransformerTrev
3rd December 2013, 02:02 PM
Skylynx and Darksteel available for preorder
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=predacons%20rising


Thank you good Sir.

Darksteel Pre-ordered.


And I've done the same for Sky Lynx :D


I don't like beast toys much but am a sucker for a G1 homage ;)

griffin
3rd December 2013, 02:26 PM
Just be aware that they've had Darksteel on pre-order status for a while now, as I've been watching it as well. :(
Maybe they are just getting employees to hunt around their local Target stores, and after a while they'll just cancel the pre-orders if they don't find enough of each item (Skylynx has been on and off "pre-order" status a few times so grab it while it is instock).

UltraMarginal
3rd December 2013, 02:32 PM
I was able to grab Skylynx a while back and when I ordered him they had Darksteel listed as sold out. so I take this as a positive sign. better than forking out for eBay prices.

I am only after these two due to their media appearance.

BigTransformerTrev
3rd December 2013, 02:35 PM
Skylynx has been on and off "pre-order" status a few times so grab it while it is instock


That's exactly what I've done, though considering I've had Gaia Unicron cancelled once and Alternators Skids cancelled twice when they have supposedly been sitting safe in my POL, it's still no garuntee

Sinnertwin
4th December 2013, 09:53 PM
Sealed box of DOTM trading cards (48 packs/288 cards) for $11.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FM10001&mode=retail

jazzcomp
5th December 2013, 07:34 AM
That's a big price drop. But am not interested in the cards.

Megatron
5th December 2013, 08:01 AM
Sealed box of DOTM trading cards (48 packs/288 cards) for $11.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FM10001&mode=retail

These have been on Clearance for aaaages...

but I did order a box just recently. :D

Same with the Master Case of 576 Packs/3456 Cards (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FM10000&mode=retail) for $64.99. Only down side to this if anyone is considering getting this huge lot of cards? Postage is approximately $180 (based on estimated shipping to Victoria). However, considering that the original price was $1,729.99, that would still be a bargain, if you really want these cards. Though I think they are having a hard time getting rid of them all...

Oh and btw... a friend already ordered the 48 pack, and found that the "Special" cards were not randomly distributed very well throughout the packs, so he basically ended up with many of the special cards all of the same character (can't remember which ones they were exactly though).

Omega Metro
5th December 2013, 08:15 AM
These have been on Clearance for aaaages...

but I did order a box just recently. :D

Same with the Master Case of 576 Packs/3456 Cards (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FM10000&mode=retail) for $64.99. Only down side to this if anyone is considering getting this huge lot of cards? Postage is approximately $180 (based on estimated shipping to Victoria). However, considering that the original price was $1,729.99, that would still be a bargain, if you really want these cards. Though I think they are having a hard time getting rid of them all...

Oh and btw... a friend already ordered the 48 pack, and found that the "Special" cards were not randomly distributed very well throughout the packs, so he basically ended up with many of the special cards all of the same character (can't remember which ones they were exactly though).

Yeah I tried ordering the big one a few months ago until I saw the shipping cost! And someone is trying to sell these on Gumtree here in Perth for $700+ I think from memory.:eek:

UltraMarginal
5th December 2013, 08:18 AM
And I've done the same for Sky Lynx :D


I don't like beast toys much but am a sucker for a G1 homage ;)


Just be aware that they've had Darksteel on pre-order status for a while now, as I've been watching it as well. :(
Maybe they are just getting employees to hunt around their local Target stores, and after a while they'll just cancel the pre-orders if they don't find enough of each item (Skylynx has been on and off "pre-order" status a few times so grab it while it is instock).

So I had my Darksteel pre-order come through last night, how are you guys going?

griffin
5th December 2013, 12:43 PM
They must have just restocked their Predacons Rising, as they were still on pre-order a couple days ago.
They also have the DLX Bumblebee in now... but still missing the 2-pack of Bee Vs Blight (the only one of the set they haven't got in yet).

Skylynx sold out again. And it looks like they aren't restocking Cryofire Predaking, which I still need to find.

Verno
6th December 2013, 08:50 AM
I sent BBTS an email inquiry regarding specifically Rhinox, but it would relate to the wave of Generations figures.


Good morning Chris,

Thank you for contacting us and at this time we unfortunately have not received any further accurate arrival date information for our next Hasbro and Takara shipment. I do apologize but we are provided very little information about exact arrival and/or ship dates. Often times we may not receive any updates on products until they are in transit to our facility. If a preorder does not arrive by the anticipated ETA on our site, our listing is then bumped into the next month. We are expecting several shipments this week from various vendors but these particular figures have not yet been confirmed. I am hopeful that our shipment will be arriving soon!

Because of the uncertainty of arrival dates, it is not recommended to purchase a preorder and expect it to arrive in time for a specific event (holidays, birthdays, etc).

If you have any further questions or concerns please let me know and I will be happy to assist you.

Have a great day!


So, it's my fault for pre-ordering an item slated for November and expecting that it will be in my hands before Xmas :rolleyes:

UltraMarginal
6th December 2013, 09:13 AM
I sent BBTS an email inquiry regarding specifically Rhinox, but it would relate to the wave of Generations figures.



So, it's my fault for pre-ordering an item slated for November and expecting that it will be in my hands before Xmas :rolleyes:

Surely you can appreciate what she's saying though, if they get a month from Hasbro. that's all they've got, and if hasbro doesn't follow through for whatever reason, BBTS can't do much more than bump the estimate to the following month. I've had a Alicon figure in my POL for a couple omonths at least now and it's estimated date has also slipped months at least twice. Given the status of the company supplying it may never arrive.

If you're shipping UPS international Expedited you've still got a good week before it needs to ship to get here in time for Christmas too.

BigTransformerTrev
6th December 2013, 09:25 AM
So I had my Darksteel pre-order come through last night, how are you guys going?

Sky Lynx is supposedly safe in my POL so pretty lucky I grabbed him when Sinnertwin pointed out he was available, especially since Griffin said he is sold out again. But I wont counted my weasels until they've popped and he's in my sweaty trembling hands ;)

Verno
6th December 2013, 09:47 AM
Surely you can appreciate what she's saying though, if they get a month from Hasbro. that's all they've got, and if hasbro doesn't follow through for whatever reason, BBTS can't do much more than bump the estimate to the following month.

If you're shipping UPS international Expedited you've still got a good week before it needs to ship to get here in time for Christmas too.

Haha, yes I understand where she's coming from. However, as the meme goes, I just want them to shut up and take my money :p

I don't have too much faith in the postal service pre-Xmas. It'd be their busiest time of the year, so I'd rather have a couple of weeks up my sleeve, just in case.

As it is, it's now the 6th, and there's no sign of it becoming 'in stock' anytime soon. Frustrating, that's all.

UltraMarginal
6th December 2013, 10:25 AM
Sky Lynx is supposedly safe in my POL so pretty lucky I grabbed him when Sinnertwin pointed out he was available, especially since Griffin said he is sold out again. But I wont counted my weasels until they've popped and he's in my sweaty trembling hands ;)

Such a lovely mental image.


. Frustrating, that's all.

Tru dat.

Verno
6th December 2013, 10:47 AM
I've not bought a Transformers toy since 2009 (Henkei Dinobot) so let's just say that I'm very excited (and impatient) to get hold of Rhinox and Waspinator :p

griffin
6th December 2013, 01:08 PM
Since Generations isn't Hasbro's main line or focus, they (Hasbro) have been very unreliable in the past with the waves... some had push-backs of a couple months (based on the changing estimated release dates on BBTS). So it is unfortunate that the "middlemen" have to deal with excited and/or agitated customers.
(Remember how long it took them to get in Springer and Blitzwing, or at least a decent supply, as I think Hasbro only sent them a fraction at first and took a couple months to get in more to send to BBTS.)

UltraMarginal
6th December 2013, 02:18 PM
you'd think Hasbro would look after BBTS a bit better, they would have to be one of their biggest eSellers, maybe even competetive against some smaller bricks and morter chains for number of units turned over.

griffin
6th December 2013, 04:58 PM
Looks like they got in a JP shipment in the last few days, as some November GO! items are now in stock (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3150&category=9338), including the black versions of Kenzan & Gekisomaru, plus the five freebie translucent Microns. The black exclusives are cheaper from some HK (and JP) sources, but this is the first I've seen of a dealer having the 5 freebies in stock.


I also saw a couple of interesting non-TF items I can't help but mention... Han Solo in Carbonite (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT10705&mode=retail) Ice-cube (or chocolate) tray. And some Batgirl & WonderWoman PJs (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=75&company=1673) for any of you with a missus and you have a geek fantasy you want to fulfil. :p

Verno
8th December 2013, 10:09 AM
Reports are that the Hasbro Toy Shop are shipping Rhinox, so fingers crossed other online retailers aren't far behind.

Verno
11th December 2013, 07:31 AM
I got an email from BBTS to say that Rhinox is now in-stock and shipping.

So if I want to pay more for postage than for the figure and (possibly) get him here before Xmas, I can, but to be honest, I think I'll wait until Waspinator comes out too so as the postage is split.

Sigh.

BigTransformerTrev
11th December 2013, 07:43 AM
Heh - as I predicted in another thread, BBTS is releasing the next wave of Generations (Skywarp, Scoop, Minicons & Armada Starscream) in a set:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23393&mode=retail

You can still order Skywarp individually, but Scoop by himself is already sold out :( which is a shame as it's he and Skywarp that I am really after.






And some Batgirl & WonderWoman PJs (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=75&company=1673) for any of you with a missus and you have a geek fantasy you want to fulfil. :p


When they release a form-moulding set of Power Girl PJ's, I'll order half a dozen for the missus :p;)

Trent
11th December 2013, 08:25 AM
Heh - as I predicted in another thread, BBTS is releasing the next wave of Generations (Skywarp, Scoop, Minicons & Armada Starscream) in a set:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23393&mode=retail

You can still order Skywarp individually, but Scoop by himself is already sold out :( which is a shame as it's he and Skywarp that I am really after.


If you want to get the set, I'll take the mincons and Starscream off your hands.

Golden Phoenix
11th December 2013, 10:41 AM
OMG MINICONS!
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/emotes/n20krau.gif

*Runs off and pre-orders*

Megatran
11th December 2013, 10:44 AM
And some Batgirl & WonderWoman PJs (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=75&company=1673) for any of you with a missus and you have a geek fantasy you want to fulfil. :p

Errrrr ........... Does the model come with the PJs? If so, shipping is really cost effective. What? What were you thinking of? :p

Golden Phoenix
11th December 2013, 10:52 AM
Errrrr ........... Does the model come with the PJs? If so, shipping is really cost effective. What? What were you thinking of? :p

A Simpsons quote (www.youtube.com/watch?v=89hkmQKx9p4‎).

BigTransformerTrev
11th December 2013, 11:09 AM
If you want to get the set, I'll take the mincons and Starscream off your hands.

Might wait and see if I can get them cheaper on Amazon than BBTS, but I'll let ya know if I decide differently mate :)

Sinnertwin
11th December 2013, 11:20 AM
Just ordered the set. Most of the individuals sold out pretty quick. I wanted a second Scoop too

1AZRAEL1
11th December 2013, 03:13 PM
More individual Generations wave 2 figures up again for preorder. Grab em while they are hot.

Trent
11th December 2013, 03:24 PM
More individual Generations wave 2 figures up again for preorder. Grab em while they are hot.

Cheers. Grabbed a Starsceam :)

Verno
12th December 2013, 10:32 AM
Generations Waspinator has just gone up in price. Originally $19.99, now $22.99.

BigTransformerTrev
12th December 2013, 10:37 AM
Generations Waspinator has just gone up in price. Originally $19.99, now $22.99.

Conversley I just got a message from them saying my pre-order of Doubledealer just dropped from $25 to $20 :D

Verno
12th December 2013, 10:47 AM
Conversley I just got a message from them saying my pre-order of Doubledealer just dropped from $25 to $20 :D

*Shakes fist*

BigTransformerTrev
12th December 2013, 12:10 PM
Generations Waspinator has just gone up in price. Originally $19.99, now $22.99.


Conversley I just got a message from them saying my pre-order of Doubledealer just dropped from $25 to $20 :D

Goes to show you the difference in demand and popularity with characters, that now a Deluxe Waspinator is more expensive than a Voyager Doubledealer.




*Shakes fist*

Blame the game, not the playa ;)

Golden Phoenix
12th December 2013, 12:17 PM
Goes to show you the difference in demand and popularity with characters, that now a Deluxe Waspinator is more expensive than a Voyager Doubledealer.

Supply also plays a big part. Waspinator is only in 1 wave, while Doubledealer is in 2.

Verno
12th December 2013, 12:31 PM
Blame the game, not the playa ;)

Haha! Don't worry, the fist shake was aimed squarely at BBTS.

UltraMarginal
12th December 2013, 01:51 PM
Supply also plays a big part. Waspinator is only in 1 wave, while Doubledealer is in 2.

and doubledealer is a pointless repaint of a not overly popular mold as well.
BBTS are just trying to make sure they move stock and cover any loss on the cheap stuff by cranking up some of the more popular stuff a little.

BigTransformerTrev
12th December 2013, 02:08 PM
Supply also plays a big part. Waspinator is only in 1 wave, while Doubledealer is in 2.

Very true, though in this case Whirl is also a Voyager and in the exact same wave as Doubledealer (Wave 2 - 2014), but Whirl is $29.99 whereas Doubledealer was $5 cheaper and has now dropped yet another $5. Even their codes are only one digit apart, so I think maybe it's a case that since Doubledealer is not as popular, and the Blitzwing mould copped so much flak, they think they will have to lower the price to offload them.



Haha! Don't worry, the fist shake was aimed squarely at BBTS.


Heh - I know mate :cool:;)

Golden Phoenix
12th December 2013, 02:33 PM
Very true, though in this case Whirl is also a Voyager and in the exact same wave as Doubledealer (Wave 2 - 2014), but Whirl is $29.99 whereas Doubledealer was $5 cheaper and has now dropped yet another $5. Even their codes are only one digit apart, so I think maybe it's a case that since Doubledealer is not as popular, and the Blitzwing mould copped so much flak, they think they will have to lower the price to offload them.

Exaclty.

It is supply and demand in it's most basic form.
Low demand + High supply = Lower prices
High demand + Low supply = Higher prices

llamatron
12th December 2013, 03:29 PM
Even popular figures like Springer and Sandstorm ended up being included in so many waves in generous ratios that they're trying to offload them for like $16 each now.

And then we have guys like Skids and Waspinator showing up for one wave and then getting dropped. :(

uteiki
19th December 2013, 08:55 AM
If anyone's missed out on Green Giant, BBTS has Maketoys Green Giant up for pre-order - arrives Jan 14 - @ US$380.

Megatran
19th December 2013, 01:00 PM
If anyone's missed out on Green Giant, BBTS has Maketoys Green Giant up for pre-order - arrives Jan 14 - @ US$380.

Trying to find US$380 + shipping at this time of the year is a challenge. Might check the back of the sofa for some spare change lying around. :p

Sinnertwin
24th December 2013, 08:32 AM
YOTH Optimus & Starscream are now available for preorder, also noted in the YOTH thread
$119.99 for OP & $99.99 for SS

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23526&mode=retail

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23525&mode=retail

griffin
24th December 2013, 11:13 AM
Still no release of the Gen Deluxes with Waspy in it. :(

BigTransformerTrev
24th December 2013, 08:24 PM
Still no release of the Gen Deluxes with Waspy in it. :(

I pre-ordered it and mine came in :). Currently in the warehouse waiting to get made. Must still be on pre-order for those that put their orders in later, I ordered it the moment it appeared in the store ;)

MP Smokescreen, Generations Doubledealer and Kre-O Meansor & Computron showed up as well. Was going to wait until the likes of Scoop and Whirl showed up but put mine into the warehouse now so hopefully the order shows up before the end of the school holidays for me to play with :D

Sinnertwin
3rd January 2014, 08:57 AM
For the coin collectors

MP10B $8
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11785&mode=retail

Sixshot $10
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11633&mode=retail

griffin
3rd January 2014, 08:33 PM
I'm getting worried about BBTS getting in the Waspy wave, as they've now stopped taking pre-orders for all four figures and for cases. They've also moved the release date (again) to January.

The worry is that if they have missed out on the Waspy wave (or missed out on more stock, if they did get in some early cases that some have said they bought), the next wave is completely different with four new toys (two of each).

1AZRAEL1
3rd January 2014, 08:43 PM
I'm getting worried about BBTS getting in the Waspy wave, as they've now stopped taking pre-orders for all four figures and for cases. They've also moved the release date (again) to January.

The worry is that if they have missed out on the Waspy wave (or missed out on more stock, if they did get in some early cases that some have said they bought), the next wave is completely different with four new toys (two of each).

They seem to postpone release dates often. I am not too worried just yet.

Though considering they haven't put up orders of cosmos snd swerve, it is kinda worrying.

Sinnertwin
3rd January 2014, 08:44 PM
Though considering they haven't put up orders of cosmos snd swerve, it is kinda worrying.

I'm waiting on that too

Starscream77
3rd January 2014, 09:30 PM
I'm waiting on that too

Same, I am thinking they aren't getting them.
Tempted just to get from Chimungmung and kill my waiting

llamatron
3rd January 2014, 09:32 PM
Add me to the massive list of people waiting for Cosmos / Swerve pre-orders to go up. They will be the founding members of my new PoL.

Starscream77
3rd January 2014, 10:06 PM
I'm getting worried about BBTS getting in the Waspy wave, as they've now stopped taking pre-orders for all four figures and for cases. They've also moved the release date (again) to January.

The worry is that if they have missed out on the Waspy wave (or missed out on more stock, if they did get in some early cases that some have said they bought), the next wave is completely different with four new toys (two of each).

Hey Bossbot, I just checked my BBTS account and the Waspy wave is already in my POL
They must have got some shipments in but clearly not enough

Golden Phoenix
3rd January 2014, 10:13 PM
Hey Bossbot, I just checked my BBTS account and the Waspy wave is already in my POL
They must have got some shipments in but clearly not enough

I can second this. I have the 4 from this wave in my POL too.

griffin
3rd January 2014, 11:54 PM
Lucky bastards... :p

Verno
4th January 2014, 08:22 AM
I emailed BBTS on this point a few days ago:


Thank you for your email and I truly apologize for any inconvenience or frustrations you are experiencing with the Preorder items. We did receive a very small portion of the Hasbro Waspintator and sent them out in the set's that were available for Preorder. We are currently working with Hasbro to procure the remainder of our single listing order, and will have an update on our website as soon as one is available.

Urgh.

The frustration for me comes in the fact that Rhinox is paid for and ready to ship, but I don't want to have to pay two lots of postage.

Golden Phoenix
4th January 2014, 08:54 AM
I emailed BBTS on this point a few days ago:



Urgh.

The frustration for me comes in the fact that Rhinox is paid for and ready to ship, but I don't want to have to pay two lots of postage.

But do you blame them for taking the order or Hasbro for not providing BBTS with enough stock?

I've seen this happen a couple o times and I am starting to think either they are under-ordering (on purpose or due to underestimating demand is unknown) or that Hasbro is not giving them as much stock as they had ordered.

Verno
4th January 2014, 12:07 PM
But do you blame them for taking the order or Hasbro for not providing BBTS with enough stock?

I've seen this happen a couple o times and I am starting to think either they are under-ordering (on purpose or due to underestimating demand is unknown) or that Hasbro is not giving them as much stock as they had ordered.

BBTS have to take some responsibility in the whole affair. They should be doing all they can to procure stock to fill existing orders. If that means contacting other suppliers, then so be it. Waspy has been on shelves in US stores for a month or so at this stage, it's unacceptable that a retailer like BBTS can't fill their orders.

Megatran
5th January 2014, 09:44 AM
It is easy to take pot shots at a company when customer expectations are not met.

Procurement of goods is not as simple as grabbing goods wherever you can when, for say, your current approved supplier(s) have zero stock allocated to you. Reputable Companies have procurement policies which require them to behave in an ethical manner. This means having an approved supplier and alternative supplier programs in order to manage the commercial risk to their Business (& customers). Having these program's in place may include supplier audits & contract negotiations and is not something that can just happen at the click of the fingers. It might sound good for a Business to sweep up available stock from elsewhere but it is a huge risk should there be problems with that stock and they have little or no recourse to take action. Unfortunately, stock does run out even with these programs in place. I don't know of any company that can ever achieve 100% customer service level.

If people feel that a retailer's performance is totally unacceptable, then vote with you wallet and take your hard earned money elsewhere. ;)

Trent
5th January 2014, 10:03 AM
It is easy to take pot shots at a company when customer expectations are not met.

Procurement of goods is not as simple as grabbing goods wherever you can when, for say, your current approved supplier(s) have zero stock allocated to you. Reputable Companies have procurement policies which require them to behave in an ethical manner. This means having an approved supplier and alternative supplier programs in order to manage the commercial risk to their Business (& customers). Having these program's in place may include supplier audits & contract negotiations and is not something that can just happen at the click of the fingers. It might sound good for a Business to sweep up available stock from elsewhere but it is a huge risk should there be problems with that stock and they have little or no recourse to take action. Unfortunately, stock does run out even with these programs in place. I don't know of any company that can ever achieve 100% customer service level.

If people feel that a retailer's performance is totally unacceptable, then vote with you wallet and take your hard earned money elsewhere. ;)

^This man knows what he's on about ;)

As a minimum BBTS would have ordered enough to cover their preorders. Since they haven't even filled all them yet it is safe to assume they only recieved a small shipment and are still waiting on the rest. BBTS have a direct account with Hasbro. Therefore they are bound by what Hasbro supply them with and can't simply run down to Walmart.

Patience people :)

The_Damned
5th January 2014, 05:32 PM
it is not as if they have decided let f&#$% some people around and not let them buy some toys off us. if they don't get them in i dont think it would be on them

Zippo
5th January 2014, 07:13 PM
I have the cases on order, and it annoyed me that sets of four were prioritised over my cases .. but they will eventually come in. My cases of Wave 1/2 IDW stuff came from BBTS but actually came from Entertainment Earth and were sent to BBTS

Sinnertwin
11th January 2014, 02:24 PM
Preorders are now available for TFC's Prometheus Gumball ( 1 of 5 Police & Rescue figures that can combine) with an expected release date of February. $99.99.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFC10041&mode=retail

M-bot
11th January 2014, 03:55 PM
Preorders are now available for TFC's Prometheus Gumball ( 1 of 5 Police & Rescue figures that can combine) with an expected release date of February. $99.99.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFC10041&mode=retail



I was initially keen due to my love of the Protectobots, but the pics don't flatter the figure. It looks small and cheap and poorly painted. The car mode looks like a legend-size figure, so while it's likely bigger than that, it should look a bit nicer. It certainly doesn't look at all like a figure worth $100+ after shipping.

Have to wait for release and some reviews before I decide whether to pick it up or not.

Hursticon
11th January 2014, 05:33 PM
I was initially keen due to my love of the Protectobots, but the pics don't flatter the figure. It looks small and cheap and poorly painted. The car mode looks like a legend-size figure, so while it's likely bigger than that, it should look a bit nicer. It certainly doesn't look at all like a figure worth $100+ after shipping.

Have to wait for release and some reviews before I decide whether to pick it up or not.

My sentiments exactly dude. :o

Trent
11th January 2014, 08:15 PM
I'll be waiting for Hot Spot's reveal. But there are a lot of factors that TFC need to address before even considering another of their combiners

Sinnertwin
22nd January 2014, 11:39 AM
Voyager Whirl, Starscream & the rest of Wave 2 Deluxes are now in stock.
Waspinator & the rest of Wave 1 are still MiA

+ ED 209 $60

UltraMarginal
22nd January 2014, 01:28 PM
I'm getting worried about BBTS getting in the Waspy wave, as they've now stopped taking pre-orders for all four figures and for cases. They've also moved the release date (again) to January.

The worry is that if they have missed out on the Waspy wave (or missed out on more stock, if they did get in some early cases that some have said they bought), the next wave is completely different with four new toys (two of each).



Though considering they haven't put up orders of cosmos snd swerve, it is kinda worrying.

It's starting to look like these will all be on my pre-Botcon shopping hunt list. I have to have a Skids.

Whirl must have been available for a short time, it's still listed as a pre-order when I look.

Sinnertwin
22nd January 2014, 01:33 PM
Whirl's currently in my PoL, but i see what you mean in regards to the level of stock available

1AZRAEL1
22nd January 2014, 01:51 PM
I'd say like with their Waspinators, only a limited number came in and they are waiting on more.

Golden Phoenix
22nd January 2014, 02:45 PM
Though considering they haven't put up orders of cosmos snd swerve, it is kinda worrying.

I asked them a quesiton on Facebook about those pre-orders.

They said that they were still waiting on Hasbro for the preorder solicit.

What ever that means......

1AZRAEL1
22nd January 2014, 02:53 PM
I asked them a quesiton on Facebook about those pre-orders.

They said that they were still waiting on Hasbro for the preorder solicit.

What ever that means......

Probably means that until they know for sure they will be getting any from Hasbro, they won't put the preorder up.

Means for us we still don't know when/if they will be getting them. I'll wait.

Starscream77
22nd January 2014, 03:43 PM
i have both waves of Gen voyagers and dlxs in my POL along with the last 2 dato's and other bits and pieces

hurry up Diesel so i can ship it damn it

griffin
22nd January 2014, 04:46 PM
It looks like Whirl is on pre-order because they only opened enough cases to cover existing pre-orders, as they still have full cases in stock (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23413&mode=retail) (2x whirl with a Springer and Doubledealer). They don't have enough demand for the other two toys to warrant adding more of them to their inventory, just so that they can list those Whirls for sale.
The revision case is yet to be released (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23544&mode=retail) (2x whirl, 2x Rhinox), so they have Whirl back up for pre-order for that wave (they'd just open up enough cases to cover pre-orders, but since Rhinox is still in stock, they won't want to open up any extra cases).

In other words, if you want Whirl from BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23414&mode=retail), I suspect that it won't be "in stock" at all... I would recommend that you need to reserve/pre-order one for when they get in the revision cases. (they charge you when they arrive, not when you place the order)

Zippo
22nd January 2014, 05:14 PM
Massive day for me at BBTS with multiple pre orders all coming in
Got one lot out, and waiting for it to actually ship so I can get the second lot out.

(Small import limit here in New Zealand means small parcels and staggering their arrival time)

What surprised me though was singles and cases of all items came into stock, unlike previous orders where just the sets got shipped.

Oh and singles Whirl's did come into stock and they did have many left over for a few hours. Then I guess word got out...

llamatron
22nd January 2014, 09:11 PM
I asked them a quesiton on Facebook about those pre-orders.

They said that they were still waiting on Hasbro for the preorder solicit.

What ever that means......

It means that Hasbro has not offered these items up to North American retailers yet. BBTS couldn't order them even if they wanted to.

griffin
24th January 2014, 12:43 PM
For anyone waiting on the Waspinator wave of Generations Deluxes...

I got this email from BBTS today with the title about the missing Waspinator Wave of Deluxes... so I feared reading it, thinking it was telling people that their orders had to be cancelled due to lack of supply.

On the contrary, they were notifying people that they sourced (imported?) cases from another market.... at a much higher rate (because America has the cheapest Wholesale rates - as they were selling the Cases for $30 less than what it cost them for these ones), but no mention yet of charging us any extra for it.

Considering the lengthy explanation, they could have offered the new stock at a couple dollars more (to cover them), and allowed people to cancel their pre-orders if they didn't want to pay extra... and they would have had more fandom support for the effort to source more stock outside of America, than people complaining about something that was purely out of BBTS's hands.


Hi - We wanted to update you about the status of your preorder for Generation Deluxe Wave 01 figures. Hasbro unfortunately had a large shortage on this assortment and filled only 20% of our order, which is extremely unusual. We were recently notified that no more inventory was available and nothing further would be shipped to us. Using our large supply network we were able to track down a significant amount of inventory from another market (at $135 a case!) We are very pleased to be able to fill your preorders on this item, and we apologize for the delay. Hasbro typically does not have supply issues this severe on initial orders so we needed to give them some time to give us final word on if they would be able to ship more product to us or not. Cases, Sets, and Singles for Dreadwing, Goldfire, and Waspinator will fill in early February after our shipment arrives. Roughly 70% of the Skids preorders will fill in early February. If you ordered more than 2 pieces, your preorders for additional pieces over 2 have been moved to the end of the line so we can attempt to get 1 or 2 pieces to as many people as possible. We will attempt to find more Skids, but it is possible that we may not be able to. Preorders for Skids placed before 12/17 will fill, preorders between 12/17 and 12/25 will likely fill if we see typical cancellation rates, preorders 12/26 and later may not fill, but we will do our best. We will pull the Skids from any cancelled/unpaid case and set orders as well, so that should improve everyone's chances.

Thanks for buying from BBTS, and sorry again about the delay. Above all else we want to be your go-to source for Transformers and we'll do everything we can to fill your orders.
Hopefully that means I get my order filled, as I was ordering for 3 people, so had ordered 2-3 units of each.
But it was good to get a detailed reason for the delay. It took a while, but we finally get one.

UltraMarginal
24th January 2014, 12:55 PM
Thats very interesting if not dissapointing as I haven't pre-ordered skids, I wonder why they seem to have such a shortage? Robot Kingdom looks to be short on the same items, they are also late recieving other generations hasbro figures, the same ones as BBTS.

griffin
24th January 2014, 01:10 PM
Ehobbybaseshop still have 2 sets in stock (http://www.ehobbybaseshop.com/?p=6&ev=&id=963), as I was keeping an eye on them as a backup... but hopefully won't need them now.

Golden Phoenix
24th January 2014, 04:24 PM
Good to hear they are still trying to get stock after Hasbro shorts them stock.

I always thought BBTS had the best customer service of any online store.

Sinnertwin
26th January 2014, 09:43 PM
Individual orders are available again for Scoop & Waspinator

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=generations%202014%20deluxe

The_Damned
27th January 2014, 01:35 PM
pre order for mo red alert 4th quarter 2014 $79.99

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11798&mode=retail

Verno
29th January 2014, 02:52 PM
Generations Rattrap came up for Pre-Order, now he's sold out. I think I got in in time.

Sinnertwin
29th January 2014, 03:05 PM
Generations Rattrap came up for Pre-Order, now he's sold out. I think I got in in time.

That was quick!
I put in an order for the set of 3 & the two bikes earlier. Glad i did

Golden Phoenix
29th January 2014, 03:10 PM
Is it just me or does BBTS have Wave 3 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23633&mode=retail) listed as released in April, but Wave 5 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23637&mode=retail) listed as released in March?

Should 3 come before 5? And where is 4?

1AZRAEL1
29th January 2014, 03:27 PM
Is it just me or does BBTS have Wave 3 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23633&mode=retail) listed as released in April, but Wave 5 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23637&mode=retail) listed as released in March?

Should 3 come before 5? And where is 4?

You know, I was thinking the same thing. It is weird.

Starscream77
29th January 2014, 03:38 PM
That was quick!
I put in an order for the set of 3 & the two bikes earlier. Glad i did

Did the exact same thing, you snooze you lose at the moment with the Gen figures

Hursticon
29th January 2014, 10:31 PM
Generations Rattrap came up for Pre-Order, now he's sold out. I think I got in in time.


That was quick!
I put in an order for the set of 3 & the two bikes earlier. Glad i did


Did the exact same thing, you snooze you lose at the moment with the Gen figures

Definitely! :o

I too placed individual Preorders for Rattrap, Scoop, Tankor, Arcee & Chromia just to be on the safe side, mind you as soon as an Asiatic Retailer offers a cheaper alternative I'll be jumping from BBTS's ship quick-smart. ;):cool:
(The AU Dollar is just way too weak for my liking at the moment :()

Verno
31st January 2014, 12:24 PM
Interestingly, even though now listed as a Sold Out - Pre-Order, Rattrap's price is now listed as $19.99, even though he was originally listed as $17.99.

I checked my pre-order and it still has it as $17.99, but it's just another interesting twist in the trials of these Generations toys and BBTS.

llamatron
31st January 2014, 01:34 PM
Rattrap initially went up at $17.99 then sold out very quickly. They put him up again for order at $19.99 and he sold out again. If you ordered at the cheaper price they will honour it, as per usual.

This is very common for BBTS when they are breaking up a case of toys. They drip feed their allotments out to determine how each individual is selling and adjust prices in response to that. The higher the demand for an individual figure, the higher the price, while unpopular figures start to drop in price (see: Tankor, IDW Bumblebee, Mini-con 3-pack, etc). This is the downside of the Hasbro approach of having case assortments instead of the Takara approach of cases of individual figures. Different markets though.

Sinnertwin
21st February 2014, 04:55 PM
M.F.B now available for preorder. $12.99

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=maketoys

serialmonkey
28th February 2014, 03:22 AM
Generations legends finally appearing on BBTS for pre order

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15357&utm_source=site&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Twitter

Swerve, Cosmos, Skrapnel and Tailgate. April/May delivery.

M

1AZRAEL1
28th February 2014, 04:10 AM
Thanks for the heads up. I was just looking on there this morning too, before they listed them of course lol. Ordered both sets.

Sinnertwin
28th February 2014, 04:18 AM
In to the PoL they go :D

Ravagecat
28th February 2014, 05:41 AM
Generations legends finally appearing on BBTS for pre order

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15357&utm_source=site&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Twitter

Swerve, Cosmos, Skrapnel and Tailgate. April/May delivery.

M

Finally... better hurry boys and girls as the cosmos on his own has sold out already :eek:

BigTransformerTrev
28th February 2014, 06:20 AM
Generations legends finally appearing on BBTS for pre order

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=15357&utm_source=site&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Twitter

Swerve, Cosmos, Skrapnel and Tailgate. April/May delivery.

M


Finally... better hurry boys and girls as the cosmos on his own has sold out already :eek:


Moment I saw the email this morning about the pre order everything else went on hold until I got that order confirmation email :D

Golden Phoenix
28th February 2014, 10:00 AM
Me: Preorder ALL the toys!!! :D
Wallet: Preorder all the toys..... :(

Omega Metro
28th February 2014, 12:18 PM
Still no Skids, Waspinator etc?

griffin
28th February 2014, 02:02 PM
Looks like MP Red Alert is also getting a second production run (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11798&mode=retail) (if it wasnt already known). Hope someone important at Hasbro is seeing this demand and pulls their finger out to get them to the Hasbro market.

griffin
28th February 2014, 02:05 PM
Still no Skids, Waspinator etc?

They are still saying February on my pre-order, which is likely to change to March in the next day, since today is the end of February.
(the individual Waspinator I ordered for someone else says March, but the set of 4 for me still says February)

The_Damned
28th February 2014, 03:08 PM
They are still saying February on my pre-order, which is likely to change to March in the next day, since today is the end of February.
(the individual Waspinator I ordered for someone else says March, but the set of 4 for me still says February)

i already got mine so it must be in bactches.

Trent
28th February 2014, 03:21 PM
Looks like MP Red Alert is also getting a second production run (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11798&mode=retail) (if it wasnt already known). Hope someone important at Hasbro is seeing this demand and pulls their finger out to get them to the Hasbro market.

By the time (if ever) Hasbro get around to releasing it everyone who wants one will have got the Takara version and the Hasbro ones won't sell.

1AZRAEL1
28th February 2014, 09:20 PM
By the time (if ever) Hasbro get around to releasing it everyone who wants one will have got the Takara version and the Hasbro ones won't sell.

That was just what I was thinking too. Which will be quite a shame really. Same may bode ill for the Datsuns too. I surely hope not.

liegeprime
28th February 2014, 09:32 PM
Looks like MP Red Alert is also getting a second production run (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11798&mode=retail) (if it wasnt already known). Hope someone important at Hasbro is seeing this demand and pulls their finger out to get them to the Hasbro market.

They've already filled out my preorder last January, must be they get only limited stock at a time and just fill the POs in batches.

serialmonkey
1st March 2014, 10:52 AM
Single Cosmos is available for pre order again this morning.

griffin
6th March 2014, 09:48 PM
It's amazing what sort of licensed stuff they make these days...

Lightsaber chopsticks (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KOT10949&mode=retail) (that actually light up)

MOTU letter opener (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ICH10008&mode=retail) (He-Man's sword)

Castle Grayskull business card holder (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ICH10007&mode=retail) (for those with an office desk)

And some actual toy items...

1997 die-cast Voltron set (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TRM10013&mode=retail)

Transformers Swerve Chevy $40 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18719&mode=retail)

6 inch plush Gizmo (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC11968&mode=retail)

UltraMarginal
6th March 2014, 10:22 PM
that's a good price for that chevy swerve.

and everything else you've listed there is plain cool.:cool:

SuspectimusPrime
7th March 2014, 11:05 AM
A rare toy at a good price - Chevy AVEO Swerve (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18719&mode=retail&utm_source=retail_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigBadToyStore-Retail&utm_content=) @ $40!

Sinnertwin
7th March 2014, 11:24 AM
A rare toy at a good price - Chevy AVEO Swerve (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS18719&mode=retail&utm_source=retail_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BigBadToyStore-Retail&utm_content=) @ $40!

it's got nothing on the Yoda umbrella

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MUS10372&mode=retail
:p

Seraphim Prime
11th March 2014, 10:31 AM
Just wondering if anyone, apart from Leige, has recieved the Skids/Waspinator wave from BBTS yet?

BigTransformerTrev
11th March 2014, 10:53 AM
Just wondering if anyone, apart from Leige, has recieved the Skids/Waspinator wave from BBTS yet?


I got mine on the 31st of December - sounds like I was one of the lucky ones

Golden Phoenix
11th March 2014, 10:54 AM
Just wondering if anyone, apart from Leige, has recieved the Skids/Waspinator wave from BBTS yet?

I have the wave sitting in my POL. I got them from the first batch they released.

1AZRAEL1
11th March 2014, 11:24 AM
Just wondering if anyone, apart from Leige, has recieved the Skids/Waspinator wave from BBTS yet?

I too am still waiting on my wave. Was gonna email them and ask an eta.

Zippo
11th March 2014, 06:11 PM
I asked today and it sounds like they are still trying to secure all of the stock they emailed about in late Jan


I have contacted our Purchasing Department and was informed that we are still in communication with suppliers overseas regarding these figures. I am hopeful that some updated news will become available soon, however I was not provided with any further details. If you are able to acquire these figures elsewhere, you are certainly more than welcome to do so, but we will do our best to fulfill our preorders as well.

Thank you again for your understanding and please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sinnertwin
11th March 2014, 06:19 PM
i gave up waiting a long time ago & purchased through RK

Verno
22nd March 2014, 08:03 AM
An email from BBTS this morning informs me they won't be getting Waspinator in stock until September. SEPTEMBER! The original pre-order was November 2013!

Utter ridiculousness.

1AZRAEL1
22nd March 2014, 09:27 AM
Anyone know if it's the whole wave that's been pushed back or just single orders of Waspy?

Verno
22nd March 2014, 09:55 AM
Anyone know if it's the whole wave that's been pushed back or just single orders of Waspy?

Word on the street seems to suggest Chromia and Nautica have been pushed back too.

1AZRAEL1
22nd March 2014, 10:25 AM
Word on the street seems to suggest Chromia and Nautica have been pushed back too.

Yea I know they have. I meant Waspy's wave mates. You only ordered him as a single ay? They'd be trying to fill complete wave orders first.

Verno
22nd March 2014, 10:31 AM
Yea I know they have. I meant Waspy's wave mates. You only ordered him as a single ay? They'd be trying to fill complete wave orders first.

Ah, sorry, yeah I'm not sure - I did only order Waspy, yes.

Golden Phoenix
22nd March 2014, 10:47 AM
Waspinator would have come as part of the Wave 5 assortment (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23636&mode=retail) which has been delayed.

They would have split some of the cases for sets of Arcee and Chromia, and then sold off the Waspinator and Scoop as singles.

1AZRAEL1
22nd March 2014, 11:24 AM
Waspinator would have come as part of the Wave 5 assortment (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23636&mode=retail) which has been delayed.

They would have split some of the cases for sets of Arcee and Chromia, and then sold off the Waspinator and Scoop as singles.

As wave revision probably. But the wave I'm talking about was with Skids, Dreadwing and Goldfire. Some people got them who ordered early, but I was late to the game and waiting for them to get stock of this wave.

1AZRAEL1
22nd March 2014, 12:42 PM
Ah, sorry, yeah I'm not sure - I did only order Waspy, yes.

Yea it looks like that Waspy is in the revision wave with Arcee, Chromia and Scoop and they are expected in September. And I'd say they are going to fill out the orders who preorded the case of figures rather than split them up, and make people who ordered a single Waspy wait until the revision. Sucks, but I can understand them doing it this way.

griffin
22nd March 2014, 06:06 PM
It's just the Chromia/Arcee wave that is "delayed" (or more accurately, had their correct release date confirmed from official sources), so anything else in those cases (Waspinator and Scoop I think), are also delayed.

Unfortunately, they've shifted my Waspinator that I pre-ordered Nov-Dec (with a full case of the Waspy wave), to the Chromia/Arcee wave... so it now says September instead of the same date as the Waspy wave (which it was before). :(

So if you pre-ordered just Waspinator last year, check your pre-orders list in your account, to see if they moved your Waspinator from the Waspy wave (wave 1) into the Chromia/Arcee wave (wave 5)... making you wait another 6 months from when the Waspy wave comes in.

The_Damned
26th March 2014, 08:25 PM
my pre order for 2nd run mp sideswipe is now in stock and sitting in my pile of loot.

Megatran
27th March 2014, 08:42 AM
Not TFs but .....

Darth Vader Helmet toaster (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=LTP10026&mode=retail). Supposively marks one side of the toast slice with Darth Vader's helmet and the other side with the words Star Wars.

No jam, margarine or Vegemite on my toast. :p

kaiden
1st April 2014, 07:56 AM
One Day Sale Encore #23 Fortress Maximus $229.99 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11575&mode=retail)

BigTransformerTrev
1st April 2014, 09:18 AM
The kids logic mini robots are online to pre-order now:



http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KLG10036&mode=retail


$120 does seem a bit steep for five 10cm figures - but they are so damn cool looking and cute! Hope I can find them somewhere else cheaper between now and when my pre-order is due to arrive (July - but knowing BBTS that means Dec :rolleyes:)

Megatran
2nd April 2014, 03:47 PM
One Day Sale Encore #23 Fortress Maximus $229.99 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11575&mode=retail)

Did anyone grab one (or two, or three)?

It's back to US$279.99 + shipping.

Megatran
4th April 2014, 03:41 PM
One day sale of Platinum Edition Predaking (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/default.aspx). Price is US$89.99 + shipping.

Seems like BBTS is drip feeding one day specials. Several days ago it was Encore Fortress Maximus.

serialmonkey
18th April 2014, 05:47 AM
Voyager Skybyte and Roadbuster available in various combinations for preorder

SuspectimusPrime
18th April 2014, 10:11 AM
Comparing their 3 types of pricing (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2339&category=9050) with Roadbuster costing $28 and Sky-Byte costing $30, if you bought the case of 4 then Springer will cost $4? :p

Paulbot
18th April 2014, 10:25 AM
If anyone in Melb just wants Roadbuster and Springer, I'm happy to change my preorder - we'd both win!

1AZRAEL1
18th April 2014, 11:35 AM
Any Sydney-sider want Roadbuster, Sky Byte ($40 each) and Springer ($35)? First come first serve.

llamatron
18th April 2014, 01:40 PM
Why on Earth would Hasbro opt to include the abundant Springer instead of a second Sky-Byte?!??!?

Golden Phoenix
18th April 2014, 02:12 PM
Why on Earth would Hasbro opt to include the abundant Springer instead of a second Sky-Byte?!??!?

Maybe Hasbro made too many....

Megatran
22nd April 2014, 11:03 AM
One day sale of THS-02B Hybrid Style Black G1 Convoy Asia Exclusive (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11774&mode=retail). Price is US$89.99 (+ shipping).

Megatran
24th April 2014, 03:48 PM
One day sale of Tetra Jets by Impossible Toys (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=impossibletoys.com). (You will need to scroll down the web page).

Individually, going for US$19.99 + shipping. The popular colours (reflecting Starscream, Skywarp & Thundercracker) have sold out.

Alternatively, purchase the whole squadron (set of 7) for US$129.99 + shipping.

SuspectimusPrime
24th April 2014, 05:07 PM
One day sale of Tetra Jets by Impossible Toys (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=impossibletoys.com). (You will need to scroll down the web page).

Individually, going for US$19.99 + shipping. The popular colours (reflecting Starscream, Skywarp & Thundercracker) have sold out.

Alternatively, purchase the whole squadron (set of 7) for US$129.99 + shipping.

Wish the price of that Arbilus (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ITC10020&mode=retail) will drop.

The_Damned
24th April 2014, 09:47 PM
2 waves of generations cancelled by hasbro apparently :( there is more to it but some1 else can make sense of it :P

Golden Phoenix
25th April 2014, 06:44 AM
2 waves of generations cancelled by hasbro apparently :( there is more to it but some1 else can make sense of it :P

It is more they have changed 1 wave and cancelled another. They removed a figure from wave 3 and then cancelled wave 5.

All the figures removed or cancelled will appear in another wave.

1AZRAEL1
25th April 2014, 06:58 AM
It is more they have changed 1 wave and cancelled another. They removed a figure from wave 3 and then cancelled wave 5.

All the figures removed or cancelled will appear in another wave.

They sure as hell better release the other figures. I was hanging out for Crosscut. My bbts order still shows my rattrap and tankor wave, just missing Crosscut now.

SuspectimusPrime
25th April 2014, 10:15 AM
They sure as hell better release the other figures. I was hanging out for Crosscut. My bbts order still shows my rattrap and tankor wave, just missing Crosscut now.

Me too. This really sux. Makes me wish that I bought one of those out-of- packaging factory-emancipated Crosscuts from lena81822 (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-crosscut-in-hand-images-179470/).

oscarino
25th April 2014, 02:00 PM
Shopping around there are some gems outside BBTS. They make their prices pre-order enticing until you get slapped with the additional 70+ shipping . Not sure I'm bagging BBTS but it makes it harder to collect all the niche stuff.

Taking my Tf wish list to visit japan.
Any one have suggested hot spots in tokyo or osaka to get ?

Shipping from USA is too high compared to asia stores.
If anyone is happy to support local checkout 7figures.com.au

griffin
26th April 2014, 11:02 PM
Looks like the rumours are true that the hold up with the Waspinator wave at BBTS is that the stock they claimed they were getting in from another supplier, ended up being the wrong wave, as that next wave is on clearance at BBTS due to excessive stock on hand.
(Scoop, Starscream, Skywarp, Minicon team)

A set of four (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23393&mode=retail) - US$35
A set of eight (two of each) (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23499&mode=retail) - US$69 (that's about AU$9 each plus shipping)

BBTS probably got a discount on being sent the wrong stock, but someone's screw up can be your gain if you don't have this wave yet.

Sinnertwin
26th April 2014, 11:19 PM
Those 4 Deluxes are a steal at that price.
Should've waited :rolleyes: :p



Shopping around there are some gems outside BBTS. They make their prices pre-order enticing until you get slapped with the additional 70+ shipping . Not sure I'm bagging BBTS but it makes it harder to collect all the niche stuff.

Taking my Tf wish list to visit japan.
Any one have suggested hot spots in tokyo or osaka to get ?

Shipping from USA is too high compared to asia stores.
If anyone is happy to support local checkout 7figures.com.au


I often find that even with shipping costs & PoL feature, the difference in cost is negligible

i'll gladly support local business, but $220 for Soundblaster? I had my SB shipped from Japan for $60 cheaper & i dont see any discounted or free shipping on all over $X offers either -only on select items

http://www.7figures.com.au/mobile/Category.aspx?id=1830

kaiden
27th April 2014, 04:28 AM
Those 4 Deluxes are a steal at that price.
Should've waited :rolleyes: :p





I often find that even with shipping costs & PoL feature, the difference in cost is negligible

i'll gladly support local business, but $220 for Soundblaster? I had my SB shipped from Japan for $60 cheaper & i dont see any discounted or free shipping on all over $X offers either -only on select items

http://www.7figures.com.au/mobile/Category.aspx?id=1830



yeah their ultra magnus is $230... you can't really support a local business if it costs roughly 50% more.

yoshi594
29th April 2014, 04:00 PM
I still have the wave 2 deluxe case in my POL. Decided to inquire about the new pricing and got this email back:


Thank you for contacting us regarding our most recent sale of the Generation Series 02 case. After reviewing your order I noticed that the item(s) in reference were purchase beyond our 7 day sale price matching time frame. Unfortunately due to the length of time that has exceeded our 7 day policy, we are no longer able to provide you with a full sale price refund difference at this time, but I have gone ahead and issue a $20.00 partial refund as a courtesy to you. The reasoning for this discount is due to a high percentage of upcoming assortments from Hasbro containing these same figures.

boom! wasn't expecting the partial refund but woo! may the floodgates open :). Just don't mention this post so they don't close the gates :P

1AZRAEL1
2nd May 2014, 05:21 AM
Waspy, Skids, G2 Dreadwing and Goldfire wave estimated September 2014.

There's still a chance I might actually get this wave.

SuspectimusPrime
2nd May 2014, 10:19 AM
Waspy, Skids, G2 Dreadwing and Goldfire wave estimated September 2014.

There's still a chance I might actually get this wave.

It's a fair wait, but these eBay prices are sickening (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUTOBOT-SKIDS-w-IDW-COMIC-TRANSFORMERS-GENERATIONS-FOC-DELUXE-FIGURE-NEW-/291037037334?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43c328c316&_uhb=1).

And this is plain ridiculous (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-generations-Skids-comic-idw-/251517520338?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3a8f9cc9d2&_uhb=1) :p

Sinnertwin
2nd May 2014, 10:21 AM
It's a fair wait, but these eBay prices are sickening (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUTOBOT-SKIDS-w-IDW-COMIC-TRANSFORMERS-GENERATIONS-FOC-DELUXE-FIGURE-NEW-/291037037334?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43c328c316&_uhb=1).

And this is plain ridiculous (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-generations-Skids-comic-idw-/251517520338?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3a8f9cc9d2&_uhb=1) :p

And now imagine the people that have paid those sorts of prices...

griffin
2nd May 2014, 02:09 PM
Checked my BBTS pre-orders, and the Waspy wave is still in there, along with the single Waspy I ordered for someone else (but just kept it just in case).
Crosscut has disappeared completely. I know the update said that the Tankor/Rattrap wave was no longer including it, but I thought they'd still keep it in the system somewhere since it was pre-ordered and I was never notified that it was removed from my account.

I find it strange that they have Goldfire in stock, which was part of the really rare Waspy wave, but must have been so unwanted, that even their limited numbers didn't sell out.

The_Black_Sheep
2nd May 2014, 07:24 PM
I really don't know why you guys persevere with BBTS anymore. I haven't bought from them in years (I've discovered so many other online stores since then & I haven't looked back).

Speaking of BBTS, Did you guys know that they also have their own Ebay store (http://www.ebay.com/usr/www.bigbadtoystore.com) where they sell things such as empty G1 boxes? Shipping would be a killer on those lots but vintage G1 packaging (even beat-up ones like those) has a certain charm to it... heh

griffin
2nd May 2014, 09:56 PM
BBTS and Amazon are the only sites that have a significant range of Hasbro Transformers, that saves us big bucks on Australian retail prices.
They don't usually have too many problems, so this is really just the one lingering issue that ends up frustrating a lot of their regular customers.

Sinnertwin
7th May 2014, 12:45 AM
MP15 Rumble & Ravage are now on P/O for those that may be interested. $70

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11574&mode=retail

swoop
8th May 2014, 05:52 AM
Swerve and cosmos just dropped in my POL

Ravagecat
8th May 2014, 08:53 AM
Swerve and cosmos just dropped in my POL

Me Too! :D Now do I wait till June for Rattrap, Tankor, Skybyte and Roadbuster and hope they aren't delayed by Hasbro until December or ship my loot now? :rolleyes:

swoop
8th May 2014, 09:08 AM
I'm waiting for them to drop before I ship mine

Golden Phoenix
8th May 2014, 12:42 PM
Me Too! :D Now do I wait till June for Rattrap, Tankor, Skybyte and Roadbuster and hope they aren't delayed by Hasbro until December or ship my loot now? :rolleyes:


I'm waiting for them to drop before I ship mine

The 2 started a new pile for me. I'm going to wait it out for other figures.

Sinnertwin
9th May 2014, 11:55 AM
Deaths Head 3.75" figure $14.99 available for preorder
Listed with a July 14th release date

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23733&mode=retail

BigTransformerTrev
9th May 2014, 01:07 PM
Swerve and cosmos just dropped in my POL


Me Too! :D


And me :D



For anyone that's interested - Takara FOC Blast Off has dropped from $37 to $30. I'd been waiting a long time for the price to drop so I could get my brown Blast Off (sounds a bit wrong, but there ya go) at a reasonable price :)

reillyd
9th May 2014, 10:27 PM
Death's Head (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23733&mode=retail) now for individual purchase. Good deal, yes?

Firestorm
10th May 2014, 07:44 AM
Swerve and cosmos just dropped in my POL

Strange, mine still says pre-order, well hopefully mine will go to my POL soon

still tossing up what to do about the Tailgate, Rattrap and Sky-Byte waves

jazzcomp
10th May 2014, 08:07 AM
Liege, is it still pre-order in your POL?

SuspectimusPrime
10th May 2014, 10:50 AM
Death's Head (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS23733&mode=retail) now for individual purchase. Good deal, yes?

Dammit! Sold out while I was contemplating... :(

Bidoofdude
10th May 2014, 11:52 AM
Swerve and cosmos just dropped in my POL

Cool. I'm preordering the Cosmos and Tailgate waves today. Hopefully it isn't too long before the latter comes in.

reillyd
10th May 2014, 06:05 PM
Dammit! Sold out while I was contemplating... :(

You can still get him as case of six or RK have a full case of 13 now in stock