Platinum series reissue Insecticons and Coneheads

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Tformers.com has some images of upcoming Platinum reissue Insecticons and Conehead sets. (http://tformers.com/platinum-edition-g1-reissues-coming-insecticons-and-conehead-seeker-trio/25427/news.html)

Sweeeet, I wants me those Coneheads.

[Paulbot]

There's something unexpected. I'd be quite happy to pick up the coneheads too, but I'm okay with my last set of reissue Insecticons.

Could Platnium become the new Encore? And if so, psst, Hasbro, a three pack of G1 Prowl, Smokescreen and Bluestreak wouldn't go astray.

[VERT]

They do look great. Love the box art. Dont need them though. But if I found them for a good price it would be impossible to say no :)

[Sharky]

I would probably pick them up, as well as the seekers, I wonder if this is a new trend we will see

[Krayt]

hehehehehehe.....

People are excited about the possible Devestator figure for combiner wars.... the Comic solicitations i saw today show CW Superion and Menasor, and G1 Devy....

If they are bringing out some G1 sets, I wonder if the Devy will be a G1 reissue as well...

[5FDP]

I'm all over these Seekers when they are released. I passed on the reissues mostly because they never reissued Ramjet and I wanted all three. Now, it seems my patience will be rewarded :cool:

[TAAUBlaster]

Would definately love to get these guys.

[FruitBuyer]

I'm more interested in the amazing boxes. I couldn't care less for the figures but the Platinum boxes make me want to get them just for the box.

[Sky Shadow]

Pretty box. Nice that they're including the Energon cubes again. I hope these lead to more interesting G1 reissues.

[Krayt]

I found the original posting online, and there is a reply saying these are out in the Phillipines already, along with YOTG Prime


Chobedear 12/18/14(Thu)02:05:30 No.4590228▶
>>4590244

>>4590206
They're available now in the Philippines!
The G1 Insecticons are about 100USD while the YOTG Optimus is about 155USD

[ITZTRU]

I found the original posting online, and there is a reply saying these are out in the Phillipines already, along with YOTG Prime

Sweet! And I'm heading to the Philippines early next month! :D

[UltraMarginal]

$100 US for 3 insecticons is a bit rich. Hopefully they turn up here and can be picked up in a sale.

[Sky Shadow]

The G1 Insecticons are about 100USD

So... at retail they're twice the price that the Toys 'R' Us and TFC reissues still sell for on eBay.

[Sinnertwin]

So... at retail they're twice the price that the Toys 'R' Us and TFC reissues still sell for on eBay.

wider layout, more plastic, more cardboard, more... expensiver? :p

[GoktimusPrime]

I have enough Insecticons (G1, TFC, eHobby clones), but I'd definitely grab those Coneheads^Year 2 Seekers!

[zaneiken]

I have the Takara TFC Insecticons and Hasbro reissue Dirge, but this new coneheads pack is an insta-buy!

[griffin]

The Tformers article suggests that the classic names are returning, but Hasbro only re-secured "Bombshell"... they are still not able or willing to use Shrapnel (as seen on the box photos).


I found the original posting online, and there is a reply saying these are out in the Phillipines already, along with YOTG Prime

I saw the price-tag on the front of the box, and the toystore in the background, so expected that it was a sighting somewhere... flying in under the radar.


$100 US for 3 insecticons is a bit rich. Hopefully they turn up here and can be picked up in a sale.

Not surprising, being "Platinum Edition" label. Disappointing though, as I probably would have bought them just for the display box if they were US$50-60, despite appearing to be identical to their Gen1 colours.

If the Platinum Edition label is an ongoing thing, I would expect to see most of them showing up at Myer here... only to purchase on sale of course.

[Bidoofdude]

The insecticons look awesome. If they're on sale or there's a 20% coupon or something (if they're at TRU), I'll pick them up. If the Coneheads are similarly priced, I'll get them as well.

[Raider]

I can't believe that after years of looking for a decent priced Thrust, I finally give in and buy an almost complete Thrust just to find out a few days later that a 3-pack reissue is coming out... oh the timing...

[Shirokaze]

Ordinarily wouldn't be interested but that box is really impressive. Might be nice to have a set to stay sealed if the price is right. :)

[MayzaPrime]

This is awesome! I missed the last reissue of the Insecticons so I am happy that they are getting another release.

The Coneheads are also a fantastic surprise.

But I am the only one that thinks that it is a year late, these would have been an excellent addition to the Thrilling 30 line. :confused:

[DELTAprime]

Hmmmm. As long as there are no "safety" modifications I'll be getting both of these.

[Jetfire in the sky]

Hmmmm. As long as there are no "safety" modifications I'll be getting both of these.


LOL, that will be very interesting, I'm thinking Thrust may be the only one to be affected by this if it does happen.

[Deno]

The packaging of this set is excellent and the figures are nicely displayed,
do feel more favoured towards the 20th Anniversary Takara 16
Insections. this newly issued set would be fantastic for adding more insecticons to your collection. :D

[Sky Shadow]

LOL, that will be very interesting, I'm thinking Thrust may be the only one to be affected by this if it does happen.

If it's Hasbro Asia, Thrust's short missiles may well be 'safe'. Although the box's language combination looks like English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, so who knows.

[reillyd]

Can anyone tell whether these are the G1 seekers or are they the classics Asia releases? I would kill for a G1 Thrust!!!

[DELTAprime]

Can anyone tell whether these are the G1 seekers or are they the classics Asia releases? I would kill for a G1 Thrust!!!

They are clearly G1 not classics.

[Megatran]

This is great news. :) Been looking for a MISB G1 reissue Thrust & Ramjet for some time now.


I have enough Insecticons (G1, TFC, eHobby clones), but I'd definitely grab those Coneheads^Year 2 Seekers!
You didn't get the 25th anniversary Universe Insecticons? :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

I already have all 6 characters from back in the day, but with the exception of Ramjet they are all missing odd bits and pieces so depending on the price I might pick both sets up.

[Sinnertwin]

I'd only be buying this for Thrust, so if any Sydney members are after the other two, let me know and we'll sort something out

[griffin]

The Insecticon set has been found at American retail (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/platinum-edition-generation-1-reissue-insecticons-out-in-the-us-181833/), for US$80!!!
The Reissue Insecticons that Hasbro released about 7 years ago was only US$35, so it has more than doubled in price, mostly because it is in a bigger box.
That's going to mean about AU$150 here, if we get it here.

Also odd is that it was found at Kmart in America, which is not known for expensive exclusives as they are more of a discount store... and has gone through a lot of downsizing of stores and inventory in recent years due to almost going bankrupt during the GFC.

[UltraMarginal]

I have always wanted a nice minty set of insecticons but that price (even the US one) is crazy, they are small and simple. the artwork is beautiful but it's free for Hasbro most likely as it's straight from the DeNA game.

[Raider]

I shudder to think what the price of the conehead pack is going to be...

[UltraMarginal]

yea, they're bigger but just as simple. The artwork should be well displayed on the front of the box though, it'll be nearly A3:D

[reillyd]

I shudder to think what the price of the conehead pack is going to be...

It's still going to be cheaper than an ehobby thrust :)

[Megatran]

*snip*
But I am the only one that thinks that it is a year late, these would have been an excellent addition to the Thrilling 30 line. :confused:
Oh, but this is Hasbro's Thrilling 31 30 line. :rolleyes::p

[Starscream77]

According to a source on TFW there is also G1 reissue Platinum:
- Blaster
-Perceptor
-Trypticon !!!! :eek:

[Robzy]

Yikes... well if the Insecticons *could* be $150 in Oz (as speculated above), imagine the price of Trypticon :eek::eek:

[Paulbot]

Oh, but this is Hasbro's Thrilling 31 30 line. :rolleyes::p


According to a source on TFW there is also G1 reissue Platinum:
- Blaster
-Perceptor
-Trypticon !!!! :eek:

Well Trypticon breaks the pattern (although if true great, I've been waiting literally years for that) but I had a thought: All the Platinum rereleases (bar Tryp) seen/rumored are 1985 toys, so it is another 30 year celebration.

And a reminder too what the 2014 line 30th anniversary line should have/could have been.

[Raider]

According to a source on TFW there is also G1 reissue Platinum:
- Blaster
-Perceptor
-Trypticon !!!! :eek:

I think I'm going to cry from joy. I've been dying to get my hands on Trypticon since I was a little kid. I really hope he gets this reissue.

[Other]

Well Trypticon breaks the pattern (although if true great, I've been waiting literally years for that) but I had a thought: All the Platinum rereleases (bar Tryp) seen/rumored are 1985 toys, so it is another 30 year celebration.

And a reminder too what the 2014 line 30th anniversary line should have/could have been.

The pattern is more what was released during the reissue line or recently enough that the mold still exists. Trypticon aside, all those listed figures were re-issued in the last decade and Trypticon was used to make Gigastorm for Beast Wars II, without most of his accessories, so he should be intact as well. Platinum figures are low cost(no retools or figures whose mold need maintence), high priced figures released to drain money out of a nostalgic and monied Chinese fanbase(and anyone else whose cashed up and interested).

[Paulbot]

Oh absolutely. I find it odd to see people excited about Blaster who's been released multiple times recently. But of the recent rereleases it's 1985 figures that are the ones being used (no Ratchet, Starscream, Trailbreaker, Soundwave, Prowl, Seacons, etc)

Trypticon is the odd one out, no recent reissue or mold use and not a 85 toy

[Robzy]

Would love to see Triple Changers reissued.

My Tryp is incomplete, so I'm looking forward to a new one :o

[Megatran]

Hasbro Platinum Edition G1 Reissue Insecticons Box Set is showing up at:
Robotkingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/b0768as00.html) for US$54.90 excluding shipping
Chimungmung (http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=2265&osCsid=itnihpe2mfoldls2pb57dohlq2) for US$54.90 excluding shipping

So much for the US$100 price tag previously rumoured.

[UltraMarginal]

54.90+15(ballpark value)=US$ 70= AU$89.98 not far off it. and that's the official exchange rate, add another 3 to 5 % for the bank skim and at least 5% for a paypal exchange rate.

[Megatran]

So, the Insecticons are available at overseas online stores. When are the Coneheads due for release???

[Jazzman]

So, the Insecticons are available at overseas online stores. When are the Coneheads due for release???

Yeah, I reckon a lot of people will be wanting the Coneheads set, myself included. Bring it on! :D

[Paulbot]

I don't believe Hasbro has actually officially announced the release of the Insecticons (although they are in shops!). We should know more about the toy fair.

[ampoldj]

I don't believe Hasbro has actually officially announced the release of the Insecticons (although they are in shops!). We should know more about the toy fair.

Im surprised my friend told me he saw the insecticons platinum release in one of the specailty shops in Manila late December where we buy most of our TFs then...

[reillyd]

I don't care HOW much the price, but I want the experience of buying minty fresh G1 at retail. My encore are looking shabby and it's nice to have more official energon cubes.

[FruitBuyer]

I saw the Insecticons at a Toys R Us in China. The new Platinum boxes look good but they look so much better in real life.

[ChlorHex]

I don't care HOW much the price, but I want the experience of buying minty fresh G1 at retail. My encore are looking shabby and it's nice to have more official energon cubes.

My thoughts exactly!
Been wanting some minty Decepticon insects for ages! :D

[Jazzman]

Sorry to bump this thread up again, just wondering if anyone has heard anything more about the coneheads??? :confused:

[griffin]

For here? Details might be known in March at Toyfair.

[Jazzman]

For here? Details might be known in March at Toyfair.

Sweet! Not far off now! :D

[Paulbot]

In package photos of the conehead Platinum pack have been shared on Seibertron.Com

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/inpackage-pics-of-platinum-conehead-seekers-squadron-with-thurst-dirge-and-ramjet/32433/

Good news, original colours. No triple changer weirdness going on here.

Interestingly the photos of the toys have them with the "conehead" look. Would this be the first time an official release of these guys has photos of them in that configuration?

[Megatran]

Going slightly off topic, why did Hasbro cancel the release of Ramjet & Thrust from the Commemorative Series?

[GoktimusPrime]

3 months later... isn't anyone going to fix the typo on this thread's topic? :o

Going slightly off topic, why did Hasbro cancel the release of Ramjet & Thrust from the Commemorative Series?
I don't know, but Thrust would've probably had those stupidly overlengthened missiles. :rolleyes: But Ramjet would've been great, as he has no missiles for Hasbro to screw up (the Hasbro reissue of Dirge is great :D). ;)

[Krayt]

There's a typo?

Sad there is no differences.... Pass for me, hurry up triple changers!

[Sinnertwin]

i only want thrust
Anybody in Syduhknee wanna split the other 2/3?

[janda the red]

I'm drawn to G1 seekers like a moth to a flame.... I'll get these regardless.

Box art looks awesome!

:)

[rodent]

i only want thrust
Anybody in Syduhknee wanna split the other 2/3?

Wouldn't mind, but I kinda want Thrust also. Got some friends on holiday in Singapore at the moment, so tempted to get them to bring a set back for me...

[Sinnertwin]

Wouldn't mind, but I kinda want Thrust also. Got some friends on holiday in Singapore at the moment, so tempted to get them to bring a set back for me...

Do it!
& then i'll buy Thrust off you lol :D :p

[rodent]

Do it!
& then i'll buy Thrust off you lol :D :p

So broke at the moment tho :(

[5FDP]

i only want thrust

That's what she said :p

[janda the red]

^ lmao... :D

[aduthie1980]

I only want Ramjet, but I'm in Melbourne.

[leej84]

i only want thrust
Anybody in Syduhknee wanna split the other 2/3?

I'm interested in doing that :)

[DELTAprime]

So how is it that this release of a G1 toy doesn't have "safety improvements"? The only modification I can see in the Seibertron pictures is the wings have longer pegs than the original seekers like the Encore seekers did.

Oh and any word on when, where and what price the Seekers and Insecticons are going to be available for/from?

[Gofigure]

Please local release...

[Megatran]

I'm drawn to G1 seekers like a moth to a flame.... I'll get these regardless.

*snip*

:)
Who would have guessed. \:D/ \:p/

[janda the red]

^ :D lol

Bought a 1st run Ehobby sunstorm today too mate, here's for hoping the Global Shipping Program do a better job than the last two things I bought!

Got a misb G2 Ramjet a few weeks ago, first one I've seen come up in years! The packaging got destroyed by the G.S.P, got my money back and got to keep a minty toy... But it's still not a sealed one.

Life's good if this is all I have to moan about! :p

[GoktimusPrime]

So how is it that this release of a G1 toy doesn't have "safety improvements"? The only modification I can see in the Seibertron pictures is the wings have longer pegs than the original seekers like the Encore seekers did.
Dirge and Ramjet don't need safety modifications, since neither of them have projectile missiles. And I would expect Thrust to hopefully have original length missiles, but with weakened launchers, which is actually what the original G1 launchers were like. It's only the Japanese reissues from 2000 onwards that had strengthened launchers to let them fly, but that's because Takara(TOMY) markets their reissues directly at mature collectors (Ages 15+). But while a lot of the early Hasbro reissues had lengthened missiles, Hasbro did eventually... after a long time... figure out that they could just keep the missiles at their original lengths and just neuter the launchers! Hasbro reissues for toys like Prowl, Silverstreak, Hoist etc. have original length missiles but their launchers are about as useful as the second 'r' in "February." :p

[UltraMarginal]

I wonder about the removable wheels, they are short enough to be considered a chocking hazard

[5FDP]

Didn't the reissue seekers also have new rubberised nose cones as a safety improvement?

[liegeprime]

I wonder about the removable wheels, they are short enough to be considered a chocking hazard

hahaha I wonder if they're gonna issue it with 2 inches long wheel this time hahahahah:p

[DELTAprime]

The wheel can be seen in the pictures at Seibertron, it's a standard Seeker wheel. They are probably not a choking hazzard since there are Lego pieces of as similar size. The nosecone on my set of Encore Seekers is rubber, I don't have an actual G1 Seeker.

[Jazzman]

http://www.robotkingdom.com/b0769as00.html

RK has the pre-order up for the coneheads. With postage works out to about $130AU.

[Megatran]

^ US$70 excluding shipping. :)

Wow, that's reasonable price for three reissue Gen1 Coneheads considering the Takara Asia Exclusive Classics Seekers Set 'ELITE' was around US$120.

[Megatran]

These are starting to show up on overseas onlines sites.

Platinum Edition Insecticons:
TFsource (http://tfsource.com/platinum/insecticons/) US$89.95
BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24371&mode=retail) US$89.99
Robotkingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/b0768as00.html) US$54.90

Platinum Edition 'Coneheads' trio (pre-order for May release):
TFsource (http://tfsource.com/platinum/seeker-set/) US$99.95 (which means BBTS shouldn't be too far away)
As mentioned by Jazzman, Robotkingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/b0769as00.html) US$69.90

Thought I'll throw in for good measure the Platinum Edition Triple Changers (Blitzwing & Astrotrain in whacked out colours :p):
TFsource (http://tfsource.com/platinum/blitzwing-astrotrain/) US$79.95
Robotkingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/b0766as00.html) US$56.90

Prices exclude shipping cost.

[griffin]

A Singapore online store (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/platinum-reissue-seeker-squadron-official-images-182461/) has included (tiny) official images of the Coneheads, to give us an idea that they are pretty much straight reissues.
Their release date is noted as second quarter of 2015, which is any time from now to the end of June.

[danny-boy]

Are these coming out in Australia griffin? If so do you know when?

[Bidoofdude]

Are these coming out in Australia griffin? If so do you know when?

I remember at Toyfair we should be getting these, as well as Trypticon, the dinobots?

[griffin]

They should come here as they were on the schedul (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=20494)e, but the disclaimer is always that nothing is guaranteed.

[Megatran]

I remember at Toyfair we should be getting these, as well as Trypticon, the dinobots?
Ahhh Trypticon & Dinobots. My two most anticipated 2015 releases yet no news of TRU release dates or whether the Dinobots will be a 5-pack gift set. One can only hope....

[ampoldj]

Insecticons now available at TRU online website for $149.99

http://m.toysrus.com.au/transformers-platinum-edition-insecticons/

Edit: although not available online :confused:

[UltimateGalvatron]

Insecticons now available at TRU online website for $149.99

http://m.toysrus.com.au/transformers-platinum-edition-insecticons/

Edit: although not available online :confused:

I saw that yesterday but everytime I post something like this ^ it has already been posted so I assumed someone had already posted it...;):p

[Demonac]

At $150, is anyone here actually planning to buy the insecticons?

[TAAUBlaster]

Not a chance. You can buy a vintage mint set for the same price (or less.) This is way overpriced.

[UltimateGalvatron]

At $150, is anyone here actually planning to buy the insecticons?

Yeah maybe... on a TF sale... :p

[Megatran]

Insecticons now available at TRU online website for $149.99

http://m.toysrus.com.au/transformers-platinum-edition-insecticons/

Edit: although not available online :confused:
That price is insane. Even with 20% off sale, one can purchase from overseas online store for less.

[GoktimusPrime]

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That's double the cost of the TFC Insecticons at imported price! (i.e. what you would find in local Australian specialty import stores where prices are inflated due to import tax, duties, levies etc.). Or for those of us who purchased the TFC reissue directly from Japan, it's almost quadruple the original Japanese RRP (3500JPY)! :eek:

This doesn't bode well for the 2nd Year Decepticon jet reissues. :(

[griffin]

At $150, is anyone here actually planning to buy the insecticons?

The Insecticons seem to be the over-priced one of these reissue sets this year, as the others are a lot more sensibly priced.

[Megatran]

Worst still, there have been several re-releases of the Insecticons over the years. Not sure if there will be as much purchase intent with these guys compared to say the Coneheads reissue.

[Sinnertwin]

Insecticons now available at TRU online website for $149.99

http://m.toysrus.com.au/transformers-platinum-edition-insecticons/

Edit: although not available online :confused:

http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w661/sinnertwinsphotos/Laughing_zpsgw8bnocp.gif (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/sinnertwinsphotos/media/Laughing_zpsgw8bnocp.gif.html)

[GoktimusPrime]

as the others are a lot more sensibly priced.
Thank goodness!

[UltraMarginal]

This doesn't bode well for the 2nd Year Decepticon jet reissues. :(

or the Dinobot reissues due later in the year.
I have never owned the original G1 insecticons, ever. I've seen plenty of them in bins at toy fairs. I think I'd be willing to pay about $60 for this set. they are small, simple, inarticulate, and apart from the big shiny box and energon cubes they aren't really anything special.

[janda the red]

if the insecticons are priced at $150.... it makes me wonder how hard they'll try and stooge us for the coneheads?

of course they're aware they'll be in a lot more demand! :rolleyes:

[jazzcomp]

It's C$ 110 TRU Canada Insecticons (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=54119196)

[Jazzman]

On a side note, my RK Coneheads order was shipped yesterday... woohoo!!! :D

[ampoldj]

It's C$ 110 TRU Canada Insecticons (http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=54119196)

So that is just about 115aud...well I just want the box same with the cone heads :rolleyes:

[danny-boy]

Ah what a shame. I was willing to pump my money into the economy and purchase them here but $150 is too steep. I just placed an order at RK for the Insecticons and Coneheads.

[Megatran]

Coneheads arrived today.

Order of toy characters in the box from left to right: Dirge, Ramjet, Thrust.
Order of toy characters on box art: Dirge, Thrust, Ramjet.

Sheesh Hasbro. :rolleyes:

Mine was double taped and resealed on one side of the box. :mad:

[liegeprime]

I'll scout these overseas and see if they're good first before I buy any.... wonder why the insecticons are always so priced steeply.... I do wish they reissue the deluxe ones as well, but I think legal issues and mould issues would be a problem... oh well just bring on the Dinobots! and there better be five of them...

[janda the red]

Coneheads arrived today. Mine was double taped and resealed on one side of the box. :mad:

I'd be upset too.... Kinda defeats the whole misb thing.

We're they from RK?

[jazzcomp]

I'll scout these overseas and see if they're good first before I buy any.... wonder why the insecticons are always so priced steeply.... I do wish they reissue the deluxe ones as well, but I think legal issues and mould issues would be a problem... oh well just bring on the Dinobots! and there better be five of them...
If you find the set cheaper, would appreciate a set too if there's still space in your luggage:) If not, all good :D

[5FDP]

I'd be upset too.... Kinda defeats the whole misb thing.

Why? It still comes from the factory. They had to do this with the first run of Fort Max reissues due to leaving stuff out of the box. I'd prefer them to recheck to make sure so I don't have to send it back to the seller for a refund/exchange. It's only tape IMO and not like some random dude opened it up for a play before sending it to you. It's gonna dry up and peel off eventually anyway.

[janda the red]

Why? It still comes from the factory. They had to do this with the first run of Fort Max reissues due to leaving stuff out of the box. I'd prefer them to recheck to make sure so I don't have to send it back to the seller for a refund/exchange. It's only tape IMO and not like some random dude opened it up for a play before sending it to you. It's gonna dry up and peel off eventually anyway.

i'm a misb collector... i'm not likely to open 99% of my toys, so a toy being sealed is important to me. factory double taping is another issue... if they are all like that, fine. but how do you know in this instance that's the case?

and tape is important IMO... try buying vintage G1 toys, misb vs mib... there's a huge difference in price between the two.

[GoktimusPrime]

and tape is important IMO... try buying vintage G1 toys, misb vs mib... there's a huge difference in price between the two.
:confused: But if you're purchasing off the primary market (preorder, off the shelf) it doesn’t (shouldn’t) make any difference if the toy is single or double taped, should it? As I understand it, it should only make a difference if you’re purchasing toys off the secondary market at inflated prices. :confused:

e.g. In 1998 I acquired a second Transmetal Optimus Primal from the U.S. (less purple tinge in the chrome compared to the standard AU release) and have never opened this toy. A few years ago the sticky tape lost its stickiness, so I guess that this toy is technically no longer sealed. But... it doesn't affect the price that I paid for it back in '98. It might make it an issue if I were an MISB collector looking for a sealed version of this toy. Unless you're being pre-emptively concerned about sealed collectors hunting this toy down on the secondary market in a year's time or so. :o

P.S.: Are there any places to order the 2nd year Jets at a decent price without needing PayPal? (that's why I don't use RK) Cheers.

P.P.S.: Is it confirmed that $150 is also the price for the Jets or just the Insecticons? Cos if so... that's $50 per Jet, which is actually not too bad considering that they originally sold for approx. $25 in 1985. :o I can totally understand it being way too much for the Insecticons though.

[janda the red]

:confused: But if you're purchasing off the primary market (preorder, off the shelf) it doesn’t (shouldn’t) make any difference if the toy is single or double taped, should it? As I understand it, it should only make a difference if you’re purchasing toys off the secondary market at inflated prices. :confused:

e.g. In 1998 I acquired a second Transmetal Optimus Primal from the U.S. (less purple tinge in the chrome compared to the standard AU release) and have never opened this toy. A few years ago the sticky tape lost its stickiness, so I guess that this toy is technically no longer sealed. But... it doesn't affect the price that I paid for it back in '98. It might make it an issue if I were an MISB collector looking for a sealed version of this toy. Unless you're being pre-emptively concerned about sealed collectors hunting this toy down on the secondary market in a year's time or so. :o

P.S.: Are there any places to order the 2nd year Jets at a decent price without needing PayPal? (that's why I don't use RK) Cheers.

it matters depending on who re-taped the box. if it was the factory... it's not a problem. if it's the retailer/online store... then it is an issue for me.

i'm not concerned by other collectors at all.... I just want my collection to be sealed, not re-sealed.

you should just sign up for paypal dude... why don't you use it?

not sure what the retail is for the jets yet, but it'll cost $120aud shipped from RK at the moment.

[Seraphim Prime]

You can use paypal without needing an account, I believe.

When you get to the paypal window, there should be an option to pay direct from a credit card. In this case, paypal basically works as the merchant authorising and securing the transaction.

[reillyd]

=GoktimusPrime;470245]:confused: But if you're purchasing off the primary market (preorder, off the shelf) it doesn’t (shouldn’t) make any difference if the toy is single or double taped, should it? As I understand it, it should only make a difference if you’re purchasing toys off the secondary market at inflated prices. :confused:


Oh it matters alright. Have you ever asked yourself WHY a misb toy sells for way more than an perfectly good mib toy that has no wear, no stickers applied, oodles of photos to confirm this, and factory tight joints? It's not just because people worry about it not being perfect it's because of all the OCD collectors out there willing to pay a premium, even a ridiculously sized one, for a mint clean toy. I'm not poking fun at people with OCD, I'm one of them. The idea that some worker in sweatshop conditions might forget to wash their hands, it keeps us up at night. Have you ever noticed how many people go to the urinal and don't wash their hands? Or even worse?

If it's factory sealed, we can maintain the delusion that it is unsoiled by human hands and totally clean. There are so many cool mib g1 toys there that I pass on because it's not sealed and might have been drooled over or soiled by some little kid,and I can totally emphasise with the frustration of having a resealed one. It may be crazy, but I understand it at least. Fortunately I'm not so far gone that I still buy loose ones from collectors :)

[Megatran]

We're they from RK?
Yep, RK.

Sorry for derailing this thread. Lets get back to the actual topic. :)

[janda the red]

^ Bummer.... Mines in transit from them too :eek:

No need to apologise my friend, your as entitled to your opinion as any of us are. You've also prepared me for possibly being disappointed.

Lol @ ReillyD :p

[GoktimusPrime]

it matters depending on who re-taped the box. if it was the factory... it's not a problem. if it's the retailer/online store... then it is an issue for me.

i'm not concerned by other collectors at all.... I just want my collection to be sealed, not re-sealed.

Oh it matters alright. Have you ever asked yourself WHY a misb toy sells for way more than an perfectly good mib toy that has no wear, no stickers applied, oodles of photos to confirm this, and factory tight joints? It's not just because people worry about it not being perfect it's because of all the OCD collectors out there willing to pay a premium, even a ridiculously sized one, for a mint clean toy. I'm not poking fun at people with OCD, I'm one of them. The idea that some worker in sweatshop conditions might forget to wash their hands, it keeps us up at night. Have you ever noticed how many people go to the urinal and don't wash their hands? Or even worse?

If it's factory sealed, we can maintain the delusion that it is unsoiled by human hands and totally clean. There are so many cool mib g1 toys there that I pass on because it's not sealed and might have been drooled over or soiled by some little kid,and I can totally emphasise with the frustration of having a resealed one. It may be crazy, but I understand it at least. Fortunately I'm not so far gone that I still buy loose ones from collectors :)
That's the advantage with buying toys off store shelves; you can inspect the condition of the packaging for yourself IRL. And I've never heard of double-taped toys being sold in regular brick 'n' mortar stores (except for some Revenge of the Fallen carded figures from China). Even if the toy works out to be a bit more expensive here, you do have the added luxury of first hand inspection.

[liegeprime]

If you find the set cheaper, would appreciate a set too if there's still space in your luggage:) If not, all good :D

no probs, Ill keep that in mind dre.

[jazzcomp]

no probs, Ill keep that in mind dre.
Thanks, dre! Coneheads will do.

[Megatran]

Anyone noticed Ramjet & Dirge are missing some of their stickers on the box photo? Namely, their chest plate & perhaps the air intake.