Toyworld brainwave and hardbone

[evandouglas86]

Toyworld brainwave and hardbone- what's everyone's thoughts? Should I get them in as a dealer at TFIDOWNUNDER.COM?

[1AZRAEL1]

Hardbone is quite nice. Haven't really had much of a play with him though. (Now, I know there is a pun somewhere there lol)

As for Brainwave, I personally don't like the asthetics of him as much as fansprojects Brainwave.

[kaiden]

personally im getting all the FP versions of the headmasters.

[Iriorne]

I picked up Hardbone back in June. It's ok, but I won't be getting any others. I thought the fit and finish on Hardbone was a little lacking and while the big and blocky aesthetic worked well on HB, I don't like it on Brainwave. Unless their future designs are radically different, I think I'll be sticking with FP's Function X line.

[OZDevastator]

Love the look of Hardbone :) But he's a......Autobot.....:mad:

Sticking with the Decepticon TP Figs ;)

[Trent]

I had Hardbone and sold him. Wasn't a huge fan and Brainwave looks terrible.

Another thing to think about as well is that these guys, especially Hardbone, have been out for a while now and most people that want one will have already imported one. So it may not be worth it.

[kup]

Toyworld brainwave and hardbone- what's everyone's thoughts? Should I get them in as a dealer at TFIDOWNUNDER.COM?

Yeah most people that would have wanted one, probably already pre-ordered/bought one. Never hurts to have a few in stock for newcomers but I don't think importing a few is cost effective.

It is best to concentrate on future releases or hard to get items. For example Maketoys stuff which has become difficult to get for us since RK had annoyed them. Same goes with FansProject items.

Having an easy way to access released toys first seen in Asia like Mobine, Quakewave or Maketoys Nova Prime would be good.

[kaiden]

I had Hardbone and sold him. Wasn't a huge fan and Brainwave looks terrible.

Another thing to think about as well is that these guys, especially Hardbone, have been out for a while now and most people that want one will have already imported one. So it may not be worth it.

on that note, with MMC's Predaking/Feralrex I've preordered them at BBTS to save with the earlybird discount which i think a lot of other people would have too.

also it might be worth having a single thread for your tfidownunder store to ask people questions.

[kup]

on that note, with MMC's Predaking/Feralrex I've preordered them at BBTS to save with the earlybird discount which i think a lot of other people would have too.

also it might be worth having a single thread for your tfidownunder store to ask people questions.

Agreed, a single thread would have more visibility and relevance. I am also in BBTS for early bird.

[Cat]

It'd also be worth taking into account the leaked Hasbro lists, which lists both Brainstorm and Hardhead in upcoming assortments.

You may find that those who were on the fence about these guys are now willing to wait and see what Hasbro's offerings are like.

[evandouglas86]

on that note, with MMC's Predaking/Feralrex I've preordered them at BBTS to save with the earlybird discount which i think a lot of other people would have too.

also it might be worth having a single thread for your tfidownunder store to ask people questions.

Yep I've already put up a thread and also posted my price just this morning but yes thanks for that

[evandouglas86]

Ok RK is that Robot Kingdom? How did they piss them off? And yes it's hard getting answers out of Maketoys, it's helping a bit as my gf is Japanese so gives me a huge helping hand...

[kup]

It'd also be worth taking into account the leaked Hasbro lists, which lists both Brainstorm and Hardhead in upcoming assortments.

You may find that those who were on the fence about these guys are now willing to wait and see what Hasbro's offerings are like.

That's a general risk when it comes to 3rd party toys though. I am sure FanToys lost money when they had to abort their MP scale Soundwave.

Fans will always go for the 'best rendition' despite who makes it. In the event that they are of equal standards, they will more than likely go official. However very rarely (can only think of one time) where an official toy of a character already released by a 3rd party has been 'comparable'.

[kaiden]

Ok RK is that Robot Kingdom? How did they piss them off? And yes it's hard getting answers out of Maketoys, it's helping a bit as my gf is Japanese so gives me a huge helping hand...

they started selling KOs of 3P stuff.

[Cat]

That's a general risk when it comes to 3rd party toys though. I am sure FanToys lost money when they had to abort their MP scale Soundwave.

Fans will always go for the 'best rendition' despite who makes it. In the event that they are of equal standards, they will more than likely go official. However very rarely (can only think of one time) where an official toy of a character already released by a 3rd party has been 'comparable'.

But fans waiting to see what Hasbro's is like = a loooong time that he'll be sitting on his stock of the 3P ones, which then may or may not sell as well as they would have pre-list reveal.

Look how much Warbot Defender goes for now, compared to a year ago. It could potentially be like that for Hardhead and Brainstorm (though I doubt they'll be Headmasters from Hasbro, so there's always that going for them).

Just like people didn't get/regretted iGear Swerve because of Hasbro's upcoming one, and now they're deciding between Hasbro's or what we've seen of Maketoys. It's still dividing the market, albeit by a small percentage. It's that small percentage that's crucial to collectible 3P dealers like we're talking here. Almost meaningless for Hasbro.

[evandouglas86]

It'd also be worth taking into account the leaked Hasbro lists, which lists both Brainstorm and Hardhead in upcoming assortments.

You may find that those who were on the fence about these guys are now willing to wait and see what Hasbro's offerings are like.

Are you talking about the collector's club brainstorm and hardhead?

[Starscream77]

Not really for this thread but would you/are you looking at getting Hexatron in at a fair price?

[SuspectimusPrime]

Are you talking about the collector's club brainstorm and hardhead?

He's referring to Hasbro's standard non-Collectors Club release: http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=17206 :)

These renditions will most likely be in line with the current IDW designs (personally not looking forward to Brainstorm being Voyager sized whilst Hardhead is Deluxe sized).

More of a bonus for me, and will not affect my buying decision over FP's Function-X not-Headmaster line.

I like the sound of a domestic supplier and will be looking forward to developments with your online store :)

[kup]

We have no idea what those Hasbro toys would be. There is a chance they would be forced repaints/retools like how Double Dealer is a Blitzwing retool and not really optimal for the character.

[reillyd]

It may not have been intended that way,but spamming the forum to promote your website may not be the best way to ingratiate oneself to forum members. You might be better to put a notice in the "eBay sellers and dealers" thread for promoting this

[evandouglas86]

Not really for this thread but would you/are you looking at getting Hexatron in at a fair price?

I can definitely look into it but I'm not sure they are still making the big guy. I will get back with that :)

[evandouglas86]

It may not have been intended that way,but spamming the forum to promote your website may not be the best way to ingratiate oneself to forum members. You might be better to put a notice in the "eBay sellers and dealers" thread for promoting this

I always get moved to this section

[evandouglas86]

Not really for this thread but would you/are you looking at getting Hexatron in at a fair price?

Hey man just letting you know I've secured bovis and HEXATRON. Just waiting on pricing. Cheers

[OZDevastator]

Don't forget about me Evans! Once they get to ya quote me for the lot pretty please :)

[VERT]

Put me in for hexatron