Masterpiece MP-08X Grimlock Reissue! [Archive] - Ozformers Transformers Club of Australia (otca.com.au)

griffin

16th May 2014, 05:13 AM

Asian sources should hopefully have it for less... $250 is a bit much to pay for a toy that Hasbro will also be releasing this year in slightly different colours, for about $60 (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=18374&highlight=grimlock).

Megatran

16th May 2014, 09:02 AM

drifand

16th May 2014, 10:15 AM

Great to those who have yet to secure an MP-8X King Grimlock. :)

I feel sorry for the guy who just very recently spent US$770 for the first run.

Looks like I'll be taking mine off the Sales thread. :o

It is what it is at the time though. I seen people still willing to pay $200 for mp-13 soundwave where stores still have stock.

This is the year of Grimlock and optimus to reissue. This is why I am holding back for a mp-10. I think $250 is a very fair price for that colour. I am okay with it but can live without for me.

I would recommend people to snap it if they have long waited for this.

lancalot

16th May 2014, 11:49 AM

wow finally I can complete my masterpiece collection!! :D:D
he not excusive to bbts cause TFsource (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-08x-grimlock/) got preorder on him as well...

millhouse

16th May 2014, 11:57 AM

Pre-ordered at BBTS. Hoping for Chimungmung to stock him.

Deonasis

16th May 2014, 03:18 PM

I am glad more people get to own this figure. It is beautiful and so is the box (imo G2 Sideswipe should have been packaged or even coloured similarly).

Many people hated this deco when it originally came out and i am not going to lie, i got some small joy as this ugly duckling became a revered figure. I think now is the time for more people to feel that joy. He is beautiful, do not miss this.

Megatran

16th May 2014, 03:23 PM

The first run had the unfortunate spelling on the box Alleg iance . Something you expect from a KO. Hopefully this will be fixed for the second run.

griffin

16th May 2014, 03:54 PM

Great to those who have yet to secure an MP-8X King Grimlock. :)

Timing isn't something I'm good at. I purchased the Asian Exclusive MP Grimlock only to find out some months later that the 30th Anniversary logo MP Grimlock reissue was to be released (& bought that one as well :p).

I feel sorry for the guy who just very recently spent US$770 for the first run.

Looks like I'll be taking mine off the Sales thread. :o

If you are still desperately wanting to get rid of it at a good price, pop it on ebay ASAP for $400-500 BIN and you might get someone who doesn't know about the re-release, or wants the original (as the reissues can often still be different).

Megatran

16th May 2014, 04:50 PM

If you are still desperately wanting to get rid of it at a good price, pop it on ebay ASAP for $400-500 BIN and you might get someone who doesn't know about the re-release, or wants the original (as the reissues can often still be different).

I think Gokitmus and I are the only people who don't use eBay. :o

I'm alright to keep mine thanks.

Deonasis

16th May 2014, 04:55 PM

The first run had the unfortunate spelling on the box Alleg iance . Something you expect from a KO. Hopefully this will be fixed for the second run.Wow, i didn't know that. I will look for it next time I get at that box.

Kazza

16th May 2014, 05:11 PM

Incredibly stoked about this, it's been the holy grail of my MP collection next to the gold MP-01 (which I will never get my hands on).

DELTAprime

20th May 2014, 09:28 PM

Do we know if this will be a Hasbro HK reissue or Takara reissue?

And for anyone scoffing at the $260 price tag keep in mind this version of Grimlock had a limited first run and cost about the same first time round. He also was over $1000 MISB on ebay till this reissue was announced. I know some very happy people that he is being reissued. I'll get him myself as I always intended to get MP-08X to have in robot mode next to my MP-08 in dino mode.

24 left!!!

Still 24 left when I checked it now. Interesting.

Trent

20th May 2014, 09:43 PM

Something that I have read is that the latest reissue of Grimlock is suffering some mould degradation, mainly in the shoulder ball joints. A few people on TFW have complained about their Hasbro Asia Grimlock not being able to keep his arms raised.

I do not know whether this is fact or exaggeration or what. Just something I read. Anyone have the Hasbro Asia version and can confirm/rebuke?

Megatran

20th May 2014, 10:43 PM

^ Both my Asia Cybertron Con Exclusive & 30th anniversary logo MP Grimlock don't have shoulder issues with the ball joint. Grimmy can hold his sword & gun, arms raised or other fancy arm poses.

Instead, the hip joints are not as tight as I would like.

Sinnertwin

20th May 2014, 10:48 PM

Still 24 left when I checked it now. Interesting.

Ultra Marginal pointed it out a short while ago - BbTS now show remaining their remaining stock as 24 across the board, even though they may have a quantity greater than that.

Sainter4Life

23rd May 2014, 10:53 AM

Emmm... The $260 price tag + shipping puts me off. Hasbro is re-releasing the normal version so I guess I'll be sticking with that.

drifand

23rd May 2014, 11:01 AM

Emmm... The $260 price tag + shipping puts me off. Hasbro is re-releasing the normal version so I guess I'll be sticking with that.

Not as much as what the current price on Ebay if you are indeed looking to collect every single piece.

Omega Metro

23rd May 2014, 02:57 PM

Emmm... The $260 price tag + shipping puts me off. Hasbro is re-releasing the normal version so I guess I'll be sticking with that.

I'm thinking the same. But wether I can find a Hasbro Grimlock on release is a different matter. This one looks really nice though. Love gold and that sword.

Sainter4Life

26th May 2014, 10:15 AM

I'm thinking the same. But wether I can find a Hasbro Grimlock on release is a different matter. This one looks really nice though. Love gold and that sword.

Yeah, they will be flying out the door like the Soundwaves I guess, especially with the much lower expected price of $59.95 USD.

Sinnertwin

26th May 2014, 12:13 PM

Yeah, they will be flying out the door like the Soundwaves I guess, especially with the much lower expected price of $59.95 USD.

That price point of $59.95US? You can forget about it being the same here.

drifand

26th May 2014, 12:22 PM

That price point of $59.95US? You can forget about it being the same here.

There is no news that TRU will be releasing this version would they?

Sainter4Life

27th May 2014, 12:01 PM

There is no news that TRU will be releasing this version would they?

Hasbro is not but apparently Toys R Us is doing a direct import and should be here around June/July. Fingers crossed:)

Sinnertwin

27th May 2014, 12:11 PM

There is no news that TRU will be releasing this version would they?

It won't be the 08X, just the regular version.

drifand

27th May 2014, 12:41 PM

It won't be the 08X, just the regular version.

Yup I know the regular one, was asking if there was any plans about this one.
Thanks.

yoshi594

28th June 2014, 05:20 PM

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11930&mode=retail

Comes with a throne! Not sure what it looks like though.

kaiden

29th June 2014, 05:17 AM

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11930&mode=retail

Comes with a throne! Not sure what it looks like though.

the new hat just wasn't enough.. now it comes with a new throne! to match that hat!

drifand

29th June 2014, 10:54 AM

This is basically a spit in the face for those who bought the Asian limited edition Grimlock (white box) as this has so much more for the money.

Sinnertwin

29th June 2014, 11:27 AM

This is basically a spit in the face for those who bought the Asian limited edition Grimlock (white box) as this has so much more for the money.

Spit in the face?
Nobody held a gun to their heads & made sure that they click the buy it now button.

GoktimusPrime

29th June 2014, 12:29 PM

Agreed. I have no problem with HasTak "daring" to add new bonus features to subsequent versions of a toy. Why not? I think it's a pretty cool idea. :)

I personally only have the original Hasbro version, and I have intention of getting any other version. If someone who already has a previous version really wanted the throne that badly, they could sell off their other one and get this one.

Comes with a throne! Not sure what it looks like though.
This is what Grimlock's throne looked like in G1:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/grimlock_throne_zps6d8c7d30.jpg

Given the size, I'd be impressed if the throne was actually sculpted from plastic rather than a fold-up cardboard prop (akin to MP01 and the original MP Ultra Magnus' trailers).

CBratron

29th June 2014, 12:54 PM

Spit in the face?
Nobody held a gun to their heads & made sure that they click the buy it now button.

Back then nobody knew there would be umpteen reissues and versions. You either got it now or you pay the scalpers.

Sinnertwin

29th June 2014, 01:23 PM

Back then nobody knew there would be umpteen reissues and versions.
And we don't know if there will be more in the future either. It's a risk that is made worse with all of the recent reissues too. If people are willingly handing over their money at the time, then getting the hurts because they announce a reissue later on down the track...

You either got it now or you pay the scalpers.

Or not. It's not like a plastic dinosaur is an essential part of life. :D ;)

Trent

29th June 2014, 01:54 PM

I'm more than happy with my original Takara release of the normal Grimlock. QC issue free, apron and serving tray, brains transfer unit and all :D

I am however sweating on a Takara colour MP-09 reissue...

kaiden

29th June 2014, 01:55 PM

Bidoofdude

29th June 2014, 02:06 PM

Hey guys, I heard there's going to be another reissue after this one with another new accessory.

The next one is the cartoon accurate version and comes with a new... (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Grimlock%27s_New_Brain)

How would they make him a new brain? He's already has the transfer device on the regular version.

Megatran

29th June 2014, 02:34 PM

I thought they were referring to a dunny. Lost in translation..... :confused:

kaiden

29th June 2014, 02:35 PM

How would they make him a new brain? He's already has the transfer device on the regular version.

the 'transfer device' was always useless without the new brain. now it'll actually work. oh and the 2025 reissue comes with a MP Computron to transfer said brain to

drifand

30th June 2014, 12:18 PM

Hey guys can some one explain the colours for this? Is this in the comics or in the cartoon?

millhouse

30th June 2014, 12:50 PM

Hey guys can some one explain the colours for this? Is this in the comics or in the cartoon?

Comics.

kup

30th June 2014, 05:01 PM

A bit disappointing and comic inaccurate:

http://tformers.com/first-look-at-mp-08x-grimlock-throne-acessory-transformers-masterpice-figure/24028/news.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

At the same time, I am kind of glad as I already have a King Grimlock.

rocman12

30th June 2014, 10:32 PM

I didn't have the money to purchase the first one, but now that he's out I still can't justify it! But I've pre-ordered it anyway! Don't want to miss out again!

Sky Shadow

30th June 2014, 10:53 PM

Oookay. Throne is lame. No remorse about having the beautiful original toy for five extra years.

griffin

29th July 2014, 10:45 PM

A better look at the throne (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/masterpiece-grimlock-asia-exclusive-throne-accessory-new-image-180833/). Okay, not better... clearer.

drifand

6th August 2014, 03:58 PM

This is already in stock in BBTS anyone paid and already gotten it?

I don't see it on any other hk shops like robotkingdom or Ehobby etc...? Whats the deal? exclusive rights to just a single store?

DELTAprime

6th August 2014, 07:18 PM

It's in my POL, went in this morning at 5am. Nobody has it yet.

I'm wondering if this is a Hasbro US product since only two US stores have it. No HK or JP stores.

Sinnertwin

6th August 2014, 07:47 PM

A better look at the throne (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/masterpiece-grimlock-asia-exclusive-throne-accessory-new-image-180833/). Okay, not better... clearer.

Wow. That looks crap.

koolkollectibleskhai

18th August 2014, 02:56 PM

Finally got the new reissue of MP-8X King Grimlock with the Throne accessory. Glad to say Grimlock is awesome, but this separate throne is ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!! If you're thinking of getting it, do NOT get the throne!! Total waste of money!! It was a bit of a bitch to assemble together too!

I notice that this is a pure Hasbro accessory, with no reference to Takara on the box or item. I didnt think Takara would be that stupid to put their name on something this ridiculous.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_7797_zps5feeeeaa.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_7797_zps5feeeeaa.jpg.html)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_7801_zps72912a63.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_7801_zps72912a63.jpg.html)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_7802_zpsd493ab47.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_7802_zpsd493ab47.jpg.html)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_7804_zps3b2cd45d.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_7804_zps3b2cd45d.jpg.html)

koolkollectibleskhai

18th August 2014, 02:57 PM

Will be uploading my full review tonight. I dont have the original MP-8X to do a comparison, but will compare it to my MP-8 Grimlock. Will post here once finished :)

The joints on this guy are pretty damn tight! I still cant get the ankle rocking action to work, and the shoulder joint was tight to rotate.

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_7809_zps11c5c7fc.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_7809_zps11c5c7fc.jpg.html)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_7810_zps3171c6e3.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_7810_zps3171c6e3.jpg.html)

Nevac

18th August 2014, 04:24 PM

Looks nice but a bit too pricey for me, on a side note anyone have any idea whats going on with Hasbro MP Grimlock in Toy's R Us retail stores I'd heard they were supposed to arrive in July and I've been calling Aspley every couple of weeks and the staff have no idea whats going on with them. They have MP Prowls but still no Grimlocks what gives?

reillyd

18th August 2014, 04:51 PM

If anyone is thinking of buying this set, I'll gladly buy the throne accessory for fifty dollars off you. Send me a PM

DELTAprime

18th August 2014, 05:10 PM

I haven't gotten mine yet as I'm waiting for other stuff in my POL. Is there anything on the box or in the documentation that indicates if this a Hasbro US release? I'm guessing it's actually a Hasbro US as no Japanese or Hong Kong stores have it.

koolkollectibleskhai

18th August 2014, 06:57 PM

GGAAAHHH!!!!! After all this time, my new MP-8X King Grimlock has a left elbow assembled in reverse!!!! Hopefully BBTS can send me a replacement!!!

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/06MP-8Xleftarmdefect_zps6aaf3ee9.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/06MP-8Xleftarmdefect_zps6aaf3ee9.jpg.html)

You can see it clearly here too in my pic of it straight out of the box!!!

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_7809_zps11c5c7fc.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_7809_zps11c5c7fc.jpg.html)

koolkollectibleskhai

18th August 2014, 06:58 PM

If anyone is thinking of buying this set, I'll gladly buy the throne accessory for fifty dollars off you. Send me a PM

Are you serious!?!? You want that Throne for $50!?!? I'd sell it to you for that if you're serious!! I'd even sell it to you for $40!!! Where do you live?

Bidoofdude

18th August 2014, 07:05 PM

Dayum. I just started reading the comics and I'm nearly up to the first (proper) appearance of the dinobots. I have a feeling I'll want this guy. The throne, though not accurate, looks really nice.

DELTAprime

18th August 2014, 10:55 PM

Tober

19th August 2014, 12:41 AM

So I've ended up with a spare MP-8X 30th Anniversary edition (2nd Production Run - no throne MISB Collector's Grade). If anyone wants it for $250aud + shipping or collection let me know by the end of the week, or back to the USA he goes.

Kazza

19th August 2014, 01:51 AM

Tober

19th August 2014, 01:55 AM

Hey man I'll be happy to buy this off you, what would postage cost to Victoria, Southbank 3006?

PM'd :)

Kazza

19th August 2014, 02:28 AM

Are you serious!?!? You want that Throne for $50!?!? I'd sell it to you for that if you're serious!! I'd even sell it to you for $40!!! Where do you live?

If reillyd doesn't end up buying the throne, can I get second dibs?

lancalot

19th August 2014, 10:52 AM

Hey man I'll be happy to buy this off you, what would postage cost to Victoria, Southbank 3006?

wow that was fast kazza..!.. that a good deal... ill second that if you drop out... lol i know you won't ...he one of your grail isn't he ?

Kazza

19th August 2014, 01:31 PM

wow that was fast kazza..!.. that a good deal... ill second that if you drop out... lol i know you won't ...he one of your grail isn't he ?

Yeah man he sure is and I've already paid Tober. Hopefully you'll be able to get him as good a price as I did.

reillyd

19th August 2014, 02:33 PM

Are you serious!?!? You want that Throne for $50!?!? I'd sell it to you for that if you're serious!! I'd even sell it to you for $40!!! Where do you live?

Well let's call it an even fifty so that postage is covered.
My address is QLD 4216. I'll send you a pm

koolkollectibleskhai

19th August 2014, 04:43 PM

I just had a look at my first run MP-8 Grimlock. He's just screwed together so unscrew his outer arm and put him back together the right way. I've had to do that on various figures over the years, no pin equals no big deal.

How can you just unscrew it and spin it around? The piece is supposed to be a mirror image of the one of the other arm. They made the error in using the same piece for one arm but installing it on the other. You cant just spin it around and screw it in the same.

DELTAprime

19th August 2014, 05:28 PM

How can you just unscrew it and spin it around? The piece is supposed to be a mirror image of the one of the other arm. They made the error in using the same piece for one arm but installing it on the other. You cant just spin it around and screw it in the same.

You said it was assembled in reverse not they used the wrong part, try explaining your self better.

koolkollectibleskhai

19th August 2014, 08:20 PM

You said it was assembled in reverse not they used the wrong part, try explaining your self better.

Uhh, I guess a picture didn't say a thousand words lol! The screws are obviously only on one side of that piece. Unscrewing and turning it 180 degrees would mean the screws are on the wrong side.

koolkollectibleskhai

19th August 2014, 11:07 PM

Hey all, here's my full review of the new 2nd production run of MP-8X King Grimlock where I compare it against my original MP-8 (I never got the original MP-8X). I also give a close look at the garbage that is the throne and also a look at the elbow assembly issue that had affected mine and a few others.

http://youtu.be/FYsGYNTOUHg

Hope you can check it out, subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts on the figure too :)

millhouse

20th August 2014, 01:48 PM

I also give a close look at the garbage that is the throne

You complain about the throne pretty heavily (between your review and on these boards), but it's worth noting that in the markets it is designed to be sold in, the throne is (correct me if I'm wrong) a free premium. Shipping costs between secondary suppliers and customer demand (ie: the expectation that people will pay more).

That's hardly something to complain about Hasbro for, is it?

Don't get me wrong, crap is crap, but realistically, were Hasbro Asia charging for it? If not, I don't think you can call them out for it being cheaply made.

koolkollectibleskhai

20th August 2014, 04:22 PM

You complain about the throne pretty heavily (between your review and on these boards), but it's worth noting that in the markets it is designed to be sold in, the throne is (correct me if I'm wrong) a free premium. Shipping costs between secondary suppliers and customer demand (ie: the expectation that people will pay more).

That's hardly something to complain about Hasbro for, is it?

Don't get me wrong, crap is crap, but realistically, were Hasbro Asia charging for it? If not, I don't think you can call them out for it being cheaply made.

I've no idea if Hasbro Asia are charging for it, as I think BBTS and TFSource are both asking around $20 extra for it. I dont even know of any retailers in Taiwan (which apparently is the target country for this release) that are listing this.

For me, the Asian exclusives include the coins, and I can most definitely say the coins are far better quality than this throne. At least the coins are molded nicely and are metal! The throne is hollow plastic like a kid's mask. I wouldnt mind if it was hollow but a complete closed hard plastic throne. That would be far better and more stable.

millhouse

20th August 2014, 04:44 PM

I've no idea if Hasbro Asia are charging for it, as I think BBTS and TFSource are both asking around $20 extra for it. I dont even know of any retailers in Taiwan (which apparently is the target country for this release) that are listing this.

For me, the Asian exclusives include the coins, and I can most definitely say the coins are far better quality than this throne. At least the coins are molded nicely and are metal! The throne is hollow plastic like a kid's mask. I wouldnt mind if it was hollow but a complete closed hard plastic throne. That would be far better and more stable.

I agree, the throne is disappointing, but BBTS mentioned they are being charged more to ship the throne to them, and thus the extra cost. I just think it's harsh to be so tough on what is intended as a free premium for the intended market, y'know?

koolkollectibleskhai

20th August 2014, 06:26 PM

I agree, the throne is disappointing, but BBTS mentioned they are being charged more to ship the throne to them, and thus the extra cost. I just think it's harsh to be so tough on what is intended as a free premium for the intended market, y'know?

Perhaps my initial impressions might have been different if the cost was nil, but I think even then I would've been disappointed and voiced the same opinion. A couple of folks here seemed quite insistent on paying around $40-$50 for me to ship the throne to them! I'm still in two minds about that cos I seriously feel like I'd be screwing them over! lol

About BBTS though, has anyone ever had to deal with them about a replacement? I have been assured that they are great, but they have not responded to my email with the details on the manufacturing error, and it's been about 3 days now!

Tober

20th August 2014, 06:46 PM

About BBTS though, has anyone ever had to deal with them about a replacement? I have been assured that they are great, but they have not responded to my email with the details on the manufacturing error, and it's been about 3 days now!

They are prompt enough, three days for a standard reply is long. Did you get an email receipt when you contacted them?

DELTAprime

20th August 2014, 07:00 PM

You complain about the throne pretty heavily (between your review and on these boards), but it's worth noting that in the markets it is designed to be sold in, the throne is (correct me if I'm wrong) a free premium. Shipping costs between secondary suppliers and customer demand (ie: the expectation that people will pay more).

That's hardly something to complain about Hasbro for, is it?

Don't get me wrong, crap is crap, but realistically, were Hasbro Asia charging for it? If not, I don't think you can call them out for it being cheaply made.

Yep it was a free premium no point in complaining about it since as far Hasbro is concerned it's a free extra. The reason you got charged extra is BBTS and TFsource had to pay extra to have it shipped to the US so they had to pass on the cost (at least thats what BBTS said about the extra cost).

koolkollectibleskhai

20th August 2014, 08:53 PM

They are prompt enough, three days for a standard reply is long. Did you get an email receipt when you contacted them?

Yes, I got the usual customer service auto reply email response indicating they received the email and would reply as soon as possible. Problem is they have no phone number to call, so customers are pretty much forced to wait for email responses. Hopefully they email tomorrow. If not, I guess I can only email them again.

Tober

20th August 2014, 09:02 PM

Yes, I got the usual customer service auto reply email response indicating they received the email and would reply as soon as possible. Problem is they have no phone number to call, so customers are pretty much forced to wait for email responses. Hopefully they email tomorrow. If not, I guess I can only email them again.

You're not the only one who has the problem with two right elbow joints. They are possibly contacting Hasbro or waiting for a reply from them about it if it's widespread - dunno...

Contacting them again after three business days wouldn't be unreasonable, to me anyway. :o

millhouse

20th August 2014, 09:16 PM

Perhaps my initial impressions might have been different if the cost was nil, but I think even then I would've been disappointed and voiced the same opinion. A couple of folks here seemed quite insistent on paying around $40-$50 for me to ship the throne to them! I'm still in two minds about that cos I seriously feel like I'd be screwing them over! lol

About BBTS though, has anyone ever had to deal with them about a replacement? I have been assured that they are great, but they have not responded to my email with the details on the manufacturing error, and it's been about 3 days now!

You can't blame the live band for not being worth the price you paid the scalper. Disappointment is one thing, but for a free premium, I don't think it's fair to rake Hasbro over the coals (on this one!).

Big Bad were awesome when I had a YOTH MP Optimus have a defective axe. They got a replacement organised and shipped it to me at no cost. Give them time, I'm sure they'll sort you out.

GoktimusPrime

21st August 2014, 09:50 AM

You can't blame the live band for not being worth the price you paid the scalper. Disappointment is one thing, but for a free premium, I don't think it's fair to rake Hasbro over the coals (on this one!).
And the best weapon against scalpers is to not give them business. :)

millhouse

21st August 2014, 11:14 AM

And the best weapon against scalpers is to not give them business. :)

Depends on how much you want the sold out tickets/toys not distributed in Australia, doesn't it? :P

At the end of the day, it is (apparently) a logistics cost. Fair enough - it certainly adds to the dimensional weight of the product!