Masterpiece Cordon (white Sunstreaker) MP-42 for October

[griffin]

An anticipated Diaclone redeco of Masterpiece Sunstreaker appears to be coming in October (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/08/masterpiece-mp-42-cordon-sunstreaker-redeco-coming-in-october-2018-363484), and of the two Diaclone versions (red and police white), this one is believed to be the white police version.
That's because its name is said to be "Cordon", which is a police term... but until we see an official reveal or leaked image, that is just fan guessing at this stage.

I think fans would go for both Diaclone deco versions, so either one at this time would be welcomed.

Image from twitter (https://twitter.com/brickonator/status/994386788817895424) (posted on TFW (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/09/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-42-cordon-masterpiece-sunstreaker-redeco-images-363603)), from the Shizouko Hobby Show on in Japan at the moment.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2018/051003.jpg
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[Paulbot]

White or red, Autobot or Decepticon, male or female. So many questions!

[Trent]

I’m keen to see how they do it if it is indeed the police version. The transformation of the roof means Takara has to do something tricky with the light bar.

[1AZRAEL1]

Well, I'll buy whatever haha

[CHILENO20]

All over this like white "errrrr" on rice! :D

[DaptoDog]

According to Loopaza Mega Store it will have an RRP of 15,000¥! Even with the usual pre-order discount this thing will cost around $140-$150 shipped if what I have read is true. I don't understand why it would be that high for a retail release (ie not exclusive)?

[1AZRAEL1]

All over this like white "errrrr" on rice! :D

In a glass of milk on a paper plate in a snowstorm?

[DaptoDog]

Up for pre-order at BBTS for a lazy US $139.99 lol.

[drifand]

Really? this before a black ironhide?

Have they ran out of ideas for masterpieces?

[Lint]

I'm not usually into repaints/redecos but this mold is so good I would not be against another.

[Paulbot]

Really? this before a black ironhide?

Have they ran out of ideas for masterpieces?

Ran out of ideas.... your black Ironhide and their white police car Sunstreaker are the same idea! :rolleyes:

[bowspearer]

Guess this means we'll have to wait a little longer for a genuine initial design Sideswipe then (where we've had the real Sunstreaker since MP-12T).

[gamblor916]

I weep with joy hearing these news.

[dirge]

It's not so much a case of having run out of ideas as it is a case of TT wanting to use the MP Sunstreaker mould more than once to spread it's R&D cost across multiple toys.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I weep with joy hearing these news.

Same...mostly because my wallet will continue to have some respite :D

[FruitBuyer]

Really? this before a black ironhide?

Have they ran out of ideas for masterpieces?

How is this different to 90% of every other Masterpiece releases?

[drifand]

How is this different to 90% of every other Masterpiece releases?

No different, just saying there are heaps of variants not released yet.

I feel TT has been so silent in the MP line there is almost nothing to look forward to atm. Yeah beast wars but thats it?

Is almost like they given up and let the third party take over.

[ampoldj]

Ran out of ideas.... your black Ironhide and their white police car Sunstreaker are the same idea! :rolleyes:

Which ever would sell more :D

[Kranix]

I'm not surprised at the lack of black Ironhide since Ratchet was basically a repaint. Still we may yet see a Black Ironhide as something like a convention exclusive. There were lots of MP released after MP-12 for example and we saw that mold repainted later on.

[griffin]

Black redecos are so boring, because we get sooo many of them from TakaraTomy. As such, I think it is good that they are looking at other *coloured* Diaclone decos first.

[Deano85]

Still waiting for Jazz yet we get 100 Lamborghinis

[ZoonMaster5000]

I just don’t know why diaclones are getting their own numbers I think if it’s a simple repaint then it should be just be an extension of the original moulds number.

I was actually surprised a black ironhide wasn’t announced for wonderfest this year.

[bowspearer]

Still waiting for Jazz yet we get 100 Lamborghinis

Isn't that going to be a separate license and separate mould though.

Actually the recolours make sense at this point. The real question is why we have yet to see Deepcover or Roadhauler at this point.

[bowspearer]

I just don’t know why diaclones are getting their own numbers I think if it’s a simple repaint then it should be just be an extension of the original moulds number.

I was actually surprised a black ironhide wasn’t announced for wonderfest this year.

Didn't that practice end with Roadrage?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I just don’t know why diaclones are getting their own numbers I think if it’s a simple repaint then it should be just be an extension of the original moulds number.

I believe exclusives (like TTmall etc...) get a suffix attached to the original mold number whereas mainline releases get a new number.

[ampoldj]

Still waiting for Jazz yet we get 100 Lamborghinis

Yes they look like skittles from afar.

[ZoonMaster5000]

I believe exclusives (like TTmall etc...) get a suffix attached to the original mold number whereas mainline releases get a new number.

I was a bit late to the party on these but was mp-18b and mp-14c exclusives? If so I’ll happily retract my last statement.

I still don’t think they deserve their own number but I get all the old Japanese G1 repaints had their own so I can’t complain too much I guess.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I was a bit late to the party on these but was mp-18b and mp-14c exclusives? If so I’ll happily retract my last statement.

Yeah, both were TTMall exclusives.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Yeah, both were TTMall exclusives.

I see, well thank you for educating me:) I’ll still be getting one, cause I like transformers and stuff

[Jazzman]

Isn't that going to be a separate license and separate mould though.

Actually the recolours make sense at this point. The real question is why we have yet to see Deepcover or Roadhauler at this point.

Hmmm... A "Constructicon Green" redeco of Grapple would be warmly welcomed into my fold! :D

[bowspearer]

I believe exclusives (like TTmall etc...) get a suffix attached to the original mold number whereas mainline releases get a new number.

Actually it seems to be more based on when the mould was released in terms of the practice that is used. Anything from Ultra Magnus onwards seems to be a separate figure whilst anything older seems to use the letter suffix on the original release.

Case in point, derivatives of Sideswipe, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Starscream, Convoy 2.0, Rodumus Convoy and Streak, all use letter suffixes for different versions of the mold; even when they're major characters. However with anything from Ultra Magnus onwards, the practice appears to have changed so that the different versions get their own number. Loudpedal is the one exception to that, however as it was a TTS exclusive, that might be why.

[Kranix]

I thought anything with new moulding gets a regular number?

The pics on TFW2005 confirm this guy has a new head, light bar and weapon. Like MP23 Exhaust and MP26 Roadrage. So new number.

I think Diaclone Ultra Magnus is the exception though?

[Paulbot]

You can see the base mold Sunstreaker peaking out with gaps in the paint. Overall I like it though.

http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/09/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-42-cordon-masterpiece-sunstreaker-redeco-images-363603

[griffin]

You can see the base mold Sunstreaker peaking out with gaps in the paint. Overall I like it though.

http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/09/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-42-cordon-masterpiece-sunstreaker-redeco-images-363603

(mirrored copy of that photo is now in the first post of this news topic)

[Jellico]

Hmmm. So 3 repaints (one a Diaclone and 2 "toys"), a reissue, and 2 beasts. I guess it is a consolidation year for me. At least I am catching up now.

[Paulbot]

The more I look at it, the more I see a Decepticon rather than an Autobot. But if he’s going to be an Autobot he should be Red Alert’s twin, so we can then have a Big Business (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Business_(1988_film)) style adventure where we learnt the protoforms were swapped at birth!

[M-bot]

You can see the base mold Sunstreaker peaking out with gaps in the paint. Overall I like it though.

http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/09/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-42-cordon-masterpiece-sunstreaker-redeco-images-363603

Whoever did the mock-up forgot about rub points - the bane of every TF customiser out there. Either that or they created the paint scratches when they moved the toy to pose it.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

This, but in red with no light bar and two of those new guns please.:)

[Bidoofdude]

Those red eyes are super creepy.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Actually it seems to be more based on when the mould was released in terms of the practice that is used. Anything from Ultra Magnus onwards seems to be a separate figure whilst anything older seems to use the letter suffix on the original release.

Case in point, derivatives of Sideswipe, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Starscream, Convoy 2.0, Rodumus Convoy and Streak, all use letter suffixes for different versions of the mold; even when they're major characters. However with anything from Ultra Magnus onwards, the practice appears to have changed so that the different versions get their own number. Loudpedal is the one exception to that, however as it was a TTS exclusive, that might be why.

MP-34S Shadow Panther is post-MP-22 and is also an exclusive (TTMall).

Looking at the list of suffix figures:

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Transformers:_Masterpiece#Special_editions

MP-1B Convoy Black Ver. -- e-Hobby exclusive.

MP-8X King Grimlock -- Toy Hobby Market exclusive.

MP-3G Starscream Ghost -- e-Hobby exclusive.

MP-4S Convoy Sleep -- Limited to 2010 pieces, released as part of "future era" promotion in 2010.

MP-09B Black Rodimus Convoy -- e-Hobby exclusive.

MP-12T Tigertrack -- Tokyo Toy Show 2013 exclusive.

MP-11A Acid Storm -- TRU exclusive.

MP-18S Silverstreak-- Tokyo Toy Show 2014 exclusive.

MP-10A Convoy (BAPE ver.) -- A Bathing Ape exclusive.

MP-10 Convoy Mode "Eva" -- Limited to 1,000 pieces.

MP-05G 30th Anniversary Megatron -- Hasbro Asia release (not released in Japan).

MP-11SW -- Originally Chinese release under Hasbro Asia then subsequently TTMall exclusive.

MP-18B Bluestreak -- TTMall.

MP-11T Thundercracker -- TTMall.

MP-10R Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.) -- A Bathing Ape exclusive.

MP-21R Bumble Red Body -- Cybertron Satellite exclusive.

MP-14C Clampdown -- TTMall.

MP-11NR Ramjet -- TTMall.

MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition -- TTMall.

MP-25L Loudpedal -- Tokyo Toy Show 2016 exclusive, remaining stock sold off at TTMall.

MP-11NT Thrust -- TTMall.

MP-11ND Dirge -- TTMall.

MP-10K Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.) -- A Bathing Ape exclusive.

MP-15/16E Stripes, Nightstalker, Wingthing & Enemy -- TTMall.

MP-711 Convoy (7-Eleven ver.) -- Japanese 7-11 store exclusive.

MP-34S Shadow Panther (Beast Wars) -- TTMall.

MP-17+ Prowl -- TTMall.

The only ones I have question marks over are some of the pluses, as some have been mainline (MP-12+), whereas others have been TTMall exclusives (MP-14+, MP-17+).

The only ones that don't fit in are:

MP-21G Bumble G-2 Version and MP-12G Lambor G-2 Version (possibly because G2 versions are their own thing).

MP-1L Convoy Last Production -- Special edition final use of mold, different shade of red, embossed words on the back, electronic base.

MP-10B Black Convoy, MP-11S Sunstorm -- although the latter was hard to get.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Those red eyes are super creepy.

Kinda like when Scorponok has a bunch of different coloured Streakers in the old IDW comics from years ago. I am liking the colour scheme more than I thought i would though it will still most likely be a pass from me unless he becomes super cheap (like Road Rage) down the line

[bowspearer]

MP-34S Shadow Panther is post-MP-22 and is also an exclusive (TTMall).

Shadow Panther is the one strange exception to what I was saying, given that if you were right, Cordon should be MP-39P rather than MP-42. I would agree that exclusives will automatically get a separate letter, while the + versions will either be cartoon or (as of now) toy accurate to plug a gap in the collections of one group, the other or completists.

To clarify, I was referring to mainline releases. After all there is one Masterpiece what isn't on that list, because it wasn't a special edition, which had a letter designation - that's Soundblaster, which had the MP-13B designation. If every single figure which could be classed as a variant were still getting variant lettering, then Delta Magnus would have been a MP-22 (possible either R or D) variant rather than MP-31 and Cordon would be MP-39P rather than MP-42.

What this suggests is that we're both right here. What I was saying about main line releases was spot on - anything main line will have individual numbering from now on without variant lettering, even if it is a clear variant, like Delta Magnus or Cordon.

What you were saying about every single non-mainstream release, that it will always have a letter designation typing it back to the original mould, is also correct.

The one exception here are the + editions, which regardless of how they are released, will always refer to either a cartoon or toy accurate release, depending on whether the original release was more toy accurate or cartoon accurate.

[CHILENO20]

Hmmm... A "Constructicon Green" redeco of Grapple would be warmly welcomed into my fold! :D

Been waiting for this one too :D

[MayzaPrime]

I wouldn't go pass a Green Ratchet either...

[drifand]

Ignore the numbers, just buy if is what you like. I am not sure why over thinking it after you find out there are exceptions on one piece here or there.

[philby]

Ignore the numbers, just buy if is what you like. I am not sure why over thinking it after you find out there are exceptions on one piece here or there.

Exactly 😂
Are you guys going to refuse buying a figure you want because you don't like the number on the box??

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Are you guys going to refuse buying a figure you want because you don't like the number on the box??

If by number you mean price, then yes... :p


What this suggests is that we're both right here.

https://youtu.be/xm212ay0rew?t=2m47s

[Galvatran]

Ignore the numbers, just buy if is what you like. I am not sure why over thinking it after you find out there are exceptions on one piece here or there.
The voice of reason. :)

I was expecting the next Masterpiece to be assigned MP712.

[GoktimusPrime]

Whoever did the mock-up forgot about rub points - the bane of every TF customiser out there. Either that or they created the paint scratches when they moved the toy to pose it.
It's only a mock up intended to give retail buyers an idea of what the product will eventually look like. :) Sure beats Hasbro's RID mock ups in 2001 which was literally nothing more than cardboard cut outs. Same with Kenner's mock ups for the very first Star Wars toys -- heck, they sold those cardboard mock ups to kids (so that they could redeem them for actual toys months later!).

[bowspearer]

Ignore the numbers, just buy if is what you like. I am not sure why over thinking it after you find out there are exceptions on one piece here or there.

Because it isn't a true fan argument if you're not fighting in Thunderdome over minute details?

[BigTransformerTrev]

I think this would have made a good Con with the colour scheme - kinda like Bug Bite.

But then we never get to see many emergency vehicles as Cons sadly.

[UltraMarginal]

Black redecos are so boring, because we get sooo many of them from TakaraTomy. As such, I think it is good that they are looking at other *coloured* Diaclone decos first.

because 'white' isn't a 'colour':cool:




But then we never get to see many emergency vehicles as Cons sadly.

That would have made the toy even cooler.

[drifand]

Because it isn't a true fan argument if you're not fighting in Thunderdome over minute details?

You must have a cod to make an issue out of it. Before people argue here and there and finally is clear. It has no relevance in numbering.

End of the day “suck it up “ or don’t buy or use some white out or go extreme and remake the box but you know is not original so? Is still a suck up. Fan no fan what you going to do? Head down to Takara and use a gun and tell them to change it? Lol

Takara can put a big X you will still buy it if you want it.

Just like that long life award logo, I didn’t like it but still? I bought whichever mp I needed in the end.

You won’t be happy to know the stuff up that now there is a mp-36+ but hey isn’t plus meant for anime accurate? But is metal now? Ur.... yeah no relevance.

[ampoldj]

Exactly 😂
Are you guys going to refuse buying a figure you want because you don't like the number on the box??

But i sort the boxes as main line and variants (with suffix) :eek: first world problems :D

[bowspearer]

Ignore the numbers, just buy if is what you like. I am not sure why over thinking it after you find out there are exceptions on one piece here or there.
Because it isn't a true fan argument if you're not fighting in Thunderdome over minute details?
You must have a cod to make an issue out of it. Before people argue here and there and finally is clear. It has no relevance in numbering.

Did you seriously not get that this was a flippant, good-natured and humorous comment? Noone was even remotely going at 20 paces with dueling pistols here so why make something out of nothing?

There was no animosity here, just a discussion largely between MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!! and myself about why some figures have letters on the end and why some have individual numbers. Neither of us needed to be right, which MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!! even made a joke about with the clip of the Simpsons he uploaded. Why needlessly cause drama and spoil what was otherwise a perfectly pleasant discussion. Just like noone is making you buy a figure, noone is making you participate in the discussion. If you don't care about the minutia, then seriously, just scroll past it.

Why ruin a pleasant moment?


End of the day “suck it up “ or don’t buy or use some white out or go extreme and remake the box but you know is not original so? Is still a suck up. Fan no fan what you going to do? Head down to Takara and use a gun and tell them to change it? Lol

Except that no one in the discussion you are referring to hated the fact that it was or was not numbered a certain way and I didn't see anyone wanting to boycott buying the figure because of how it was numbered - that was just you projecting your assumptions onto others. People were simply discussing why the figure would have a separate number rather than a letter suffix - and doing so calmly, civilly and inquisitively too I might add.


Takara can put a big X you will still buy it if you want it.

Which is relevant here, because?


Just like that long life award logo, I didn’t like it but still? I bought whichever mp I needed in the end.

Again, relevance?


You won’t be happy to know the stuff up that now there is a mp-36+ but hey isn’t plus meant for anime accurate? But is metal now? Ur.... yeah no relevance.

Why would I be bothered by the + designation situation when if anything, it's simply clarified it and MP-36+ does match with the intention of MP-14+? When MP-14+ was out, it was to create an anime accurate version in light of the fact that the deco on MP-14 was more toy accurate. Likewise where it's happening with MP-17+, again, toy accurate figure getting an anime accurate release. Now with MP-36+ we're talking about anime accurate figure getting a toy accurate release. In every single case, the + line has always clearly been about keeping both anime and toy accurate collectors happy and getting extra money out of completists.

So how is the + line not being consistent by making the + versions of Shockwave and Megatron Toy accurate, to complement the fact that the original releases were anime accurate?

I get you were trying to bait mere here, but unfortunately for you, your read on the discussion you're reacting to, could not be more off-base.

[bowspearer]

Exactly 😂
Are you guys going to refuse buying a figure you want because you don't like the number on the box??
If by number you mean price, then yes... :p

Exploding Primal in a Stasis Pod's very valid point aside, philby, why do you think that a discussion on why a box is numbered one way or another, automatically means it's going to be boycotted? After all, people have been arguing over which one is Rumble and which one is Frenzy for years, but last I checked, those figures have sold just fine in every incarnation they have had.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

New images at TFW2005 (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/14/masterpiece-cordon-additional-images-arm-cannon-confirmed-363857) confirm the new gun can work as an arm cannon.:)
Also confirms that this thing isn't cheap - ￥16200 (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810971320/?ranMID=39193&ranEAID=8uaK4oIxHf0&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=10).:(

[griffin]

Yep... more expensive and yet less accessories than Sunstreaker. Must be really limited.

[ampoldj]

New images at TFW2005 (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/14/masterpiece-cordon-additional-images-arm-cannon-confirmed-363857) confirm the new gun can work as an arm cannon.:)
Also confirms that this thing isn't cheap - ￥16200 (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810971320/?ranMID=39193&ranEAID=8uaK4oIxHf0&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=10).:(

I hope it becomes cheaper like clampdown in the long run :rolleyes:

[Jetfire in the sky]

I hope it becomes cheaper like clampdown in the long run :rolleyes:


................and MP-18B, and Loud Pedal etc etc, the diaclone leaning re-paints always come down in price eventually.
I will be definitely waiting for about 12 months on this guy.

[CHILENO20]

Am I the only one who when they read "Cordon", they think "Cordon Bleu"?:confused::confused::confused:

[BigTransformerTrev]

Am I the only one who when they read "Cordon", they think "Cordon Bleu"?:confused::confused::confused:

But... but he's white :confused:


I'm sorry, that's really bad humor on my part but couldn't resist dude ;)

[CHILENO20]

But... but he's white :confused:


I'm sorry, that's really bad humor on my part but couldn't resist dude ;)

Now I'm thinking it's a form of Tempura :D:D:D

[Bumbleb33]

I am sure for some of you Cordon holds a very special place in your hearts (as your first transformer etc) but to me this guy looks like a great army builder character. He looks generic enough and with his uniform look I can see having a squad of Cordons to enforce law on your shelf. Cordon Squad :P
Anyone else feeling the vibe?

[FatalityPitt]

I am sure for some of you Cordon holds a very special place in your hearts (as your first transformer etc) but to me this guy looks like a great army builder character. He looks generic enough and with his uniform look I can see having a squad of Cordons to enforce law on your shelf. Cordon Squad :P
Anyone else feeling the vibe?

It'd be quite an expensive army - enough to make the government's spending in defense look like loose pocket change :D

I was actually looking forward to this figure more than the Sunstreaker. There's something appealing and unique about a police Lamborghini. I also love the look of this figure itself, it's so G1 toy-accurate, but 16,200 yen is pretty steep for what it actually is (translates to AUD 196.24).

[bowspearer]

New images at TFW2005 (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/14/masterpiece-cordon-additional-images-arm-cannon-confirmed-363857) confirm the new gun can work as an arm cannon.:)
Also confirms that this thing isn't cheap - ￥16200 (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810971320/?ranMID=39193&ranEAID=8uaK4oIxHf0&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=10).:(

It definitely seems like a worrying trend, given the price of MP-29+

[bowspearer]

HLJ preorder (https://hlj.com/product/tkt97132) is up for ¥12,000, down from ¥15,000

[philby]

Exploding Primal in a Stasis Pod's very valid point aside, philby, why do you think that a discussion on why a box is numbered one way or another, automatically means it's going to be boycotted? After all, people have been arguing over which one is Rumble and which one is Frenzy for years, but last I checked, those figures have sold just fine in every incarnation they have had.

I don't think it is going to be automatically boycotted. I think that this discussion even takes place is hilariously ridiculous.

[bowspearer]

I don't think it is going to be automatically boycotted. I think that this discussion even takes place is hilariously ridiculous.

How is it ridiculous to discuss an aspect of the production run of a much loved figure line, whilst having it bear absolutely no impact on someone's feelings for said line?

[Galvatran]

White Sunstreaker hey? Deserves an Oscar. Oh wait...

[bowspearer]

White Sunstreaker hey? Deserves an Oscar. Oh wait...

I was thinking more a donut than an Oscar.

[Galvatran]

I was thinking more a donut than an Oscar.
'Lost in Translation' won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

[Autocon]

Any pics with the other lambos?

[ampoldj]

HLJ preorder (https://hlj.com/product/tkt97132) is up for ¥12,000, down from ¥15,000

Still a steep price for a regular release :eek:

[DaptoDog]

NY pre-order (https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/25005-transformers-masterpiece-mp42-cordon.html) up for 10,480¥. However, the shipping is ridiculous at 4,500¥ for EMS vs 1,700¥ for HLJ. Think I'm going to wait to pick this up on ebay when they have a sale.

[UltraMarginal]

I am sure for some of you Cordon holds a very special place in your hearts (as your first transformer etc) but to me this guy looks like a great army builder character. He looks generic enough and with his uniform look I can see having a squad of Cordons to enforce law on your shelf. Cordon Squad :P
Anyone else feeling the vibe?

now that you mention it, I get a bit of an Auto trooper / Elite Guard feel from him.

Army build this figure, I will not. unless I win the lottery.

[drifand]

NY pre-order (https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/25005-transformers-masterpiece-mp42-cordon.html) up for 10,480¥. However, the shipping is ridiculous at 4,500¥ for EMS vs 1,700¥ for HLJ. Think I'm going to wait to pick this up on ebay when they have a sale.

Total was $170ish shipped, I decided not buying it. That’s worse than my grapple or inferno.

[M-bot]

The Little Toy Company has it for $165 (not including shipping). Would probably one of the cheaper options for those in Melbourne who can pick up.

[ampoldj]

Total was $170ish shipped, I decided not buying it. That’s worse than my grapple or inferno.

Yep and im still chasing an Artfire as my budget is only $150 :rolleyes:

[1AZRAEL1]

Yep and im still chasing an Artfire as my budget is only $150 :rolleyes:

Robotkingdom has him for US$109.90. Where I got mine. Did a nice sized order to make shipping costs more value for money

[ampoldj]

Robotkingdom has him for US$109.90. Where I got mine. Did a nice sized order to make shipping costs more value for money

I had a bad first experience with RK. Was sent an opened MP Dirge, tape was ripped on the box not even just cut :(
Anyway looking at anime export at the moment but the crappy au dollar (sigh)

[UltraMarginal]

Robotkingdom has him for US$109.90. Where I got mine. Did a nice sized order to make shipping costs more value for money

the only way to shop with them, single or even few item shipping with RK is unreasonable, to put it nicely;-)

[1AZRAEL1]

I had a bad first experience with RK. Was sent an opened MP Dirge, tape was ripped on the box not even just cut :(
Anyway looking at anime export at the moment but the crappy au dollar (sigh)

How did they resolve that? Just curious.

My second order with them, my recent one, I was sent MP Inferno instead of Artfire, I ended up paying a discounted price for Inferno and they sent Artfire at no extra cost

[bowspearer]

How did they resolve that? Just curious.

My second order with them, my recent one, I was sent MP Inferno instead of Artfire, I ended up paying a discounted price for Inferno and they sent Artfire at no extra cost

Under ACL, the Inferno should have been free.

[ampoldj]

How did they resolve that? Just curious.

My second order with them, my recent one, I was sent MP Inferno instead of Artfire, I ended up paying a discounted price for Inferno and they sent Artfire at no extra cost

They just told me it may have been randomly checked...never replied to me when i said im not happy with my item :mad: so no RK, just tried them should have went with Nippon Yasan which is about 5 bucks more only at that time

[1AZRAEL1]

Under ACL, both should have been free.

ACL? Wouldn't think they are bound by that. Besides, they offered me to send it back to them and they'd pay the return postage. I decided to buy it and offload it again to save hassleand I knew I wouldn't have yo wait long to sell it at the discounted price I paid

[bowspearer]

ACL? Wouldn't think they are bound by that. Besides, they offered me to send it back to them and they'd pay the return postage. I decided to buy it and offload it again to save hassleand I knew I wouldn't have yo wait long to sell it at the discounted price I paid

Actually what I said wasn't 100% correct, but it was me typing a short answer. Technically under ACL, if you're sent something you didn't order, it is classed as a gift That happened to me with a Hot Toys Tumbler I was sent instead of a Keaton Batman I'd ordered from Sideshow. They tried to have me buy the Tumbler at a discount or send it back before they'd send me what I ordered, which if it was what the law stated here I would have happily complied with.

However when it was clear it wasn't and they were emotionally blackmailing me about how I "had a chance to save someone's job" (common sense would say that a hard sell approach in these situations is going to backfire), it just got my back up and wound up keeping the Tumbler and doing a charge back for paying for an item I never received - where I wound up with a refund.

[Ultra Mackness]

Got my shipping notification for this guy yesterday from bbts.

Preordered him when he was first announced and haven't thought much about him for a while.

Price aside, looking forward to having him in hand.