New Computer Gadgets

[fatbot]

I got this news in an email this morning from BBTS

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1997

any one else want this?

[Tober]

Hell yes!

Only Ravage for now tho, the others will have to wait, can't justify the cost of the others... maybe Blaster too.

Tigatron will be renamed Glit in my collection however.

[jaydisc]

Totally. I'm in for Ravage. Maybe Blaster.

[Tober]

Wonder how viable a wholesale/group order would be... :rolleyes:

[Paulbot]

I just saw this in the BBTS email too. Pricey but cool.

[gamblor916]

These look nice though I'm a bit hesitant when it come to the finish of these things after music label Soundwave.

[i_amtrunks]

Look cool, but too pricey for me right now.

Hope for whoever does get these guys,t hat they are of better quality than Musiclabel Soundwave was.

[dirge]

Nice, but at those prices I'd pass.

[Wheel-J]

Ravage and Tigatron looks tempting must-haves.

But September is not that far ahead, I'd wait to see some more protos to come.

[Tober]

Hope for whoever does get these guys,t hat they are of better quality than Musiclabel Soundwave was.

I would be seriously suprised if they were. 2Gb for a USB stick is rather sub-standard now.

[Kyle]

Blaster, Ravage and Overkill are on my list now. Not sure about Dinobot and Tigatron yet...

[blackie]

as a novelty item theyre quite snazzy, but not at those prices
ill wait till someone has to do clearance prices on them :P

[Tober]

Ravage and Tigatron looks tempting must-haves.

But September is not that far ahead, I'd wait to see some more protos to come.

Good point.

If that is a mini-usb connector in the side of Blaster (looks like it) then these are VERY small devices.

[Firecracker]

Ravage is certainly the best of the bunch! Also, its probably the one item that the final product will look like the concept art... A hard design to stuff up!

[STL]

Damn it all looks awesome. I hope ther Blaster came becomes Classics Blaster :D

[kup]

I will want to get Ravage, Overkill and Blaster.

At first I thought that Blaster as a laptop was a bit odd but then I remembered that Blaster's Cybertronian mode in G1 Marvel was some sort of communications computer. Further thinking about it with the music theme, a laptop is like the perfect sort of updated for a 'musical' and communications themed transformer since most of the music is digitized and many people listen through their computers which connects to the www for communication.

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/transformers/images/0/0f/Powerglideblastercybertronic.jpg

[Sky Shadow]

As Starscream would say (according to the Botcon website), "I *must* have that Overkill laser mouse, Megatron! If I were leader, we'd already have it!"

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/out/large/TAK10926.jpg

[optimus1]

I'm liking Ravage and Blaster, although I think Steeljaw would be a better repaint (with an added mane) than Tigatron.

[Gutsman Heavy]

zomg cool!

[kup]

I'm liking Ravage and Blaster, although I think Steeljaw would be a better repaint (with an added mane) than Tigatron.

True that. Dinobot is also a bit of a waste.

[Zippo]

They are AWESOME!! Good to see that during the movie, Tomy is going to focus on some more new toys for those of us who are not totally focused on the movie items.

Blaster, Ravage and Overkill are must gets.

[Saintly]

they are all alittle meh... except for maybe Blaster

[King Atlas]

Very creative and interesting. Price, not so great...

[GoktimusPrime]

You'd think they'd make a computer mouse as Rattrap. :p

[lcz128]

Blaster, Ravage and Overkill are on my list now. Not sure about Dinobot and Tigatron yet...

Totally agree :D
And... for the prices they are... if I'm not picking up the movie line I should be alright, eh? ;b

[blackie]

just got an email back from toy-wholesaler saying they would be listing these for preorder soon :)

[Tober]

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/usblaster.png

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/usgrimlock.png

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/usravage.png

And OMFG!!!!! After 25 years they have FINALLY got Ravage's legs right!!! (Movie version not withstanding, Alternators was close...)

What's the story with the blue Ravage? Howlback, is that you?

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[gamblor916]

Blaster and Ravage look like must buys, pass on the mice.

[Stompy]

These are awesome. Pity about the price. Making me think twice.

[kup]

Blaster and Ravage are awesome but I would of have prefered Steeljaw. Grimlock on the other hand is a bit lame.

[Tober]

There's a fourth mouse recolored as Trypticon too.

Looks like Blaster is much the same size as MP3 Soundwave - that looks like G1 Rewind inside the 'tape' door.

[gamblor916]

I hope you can change Blasters screen, don't want no lame windows desktop :p

[Tober]

I hope you can change Blasters screen, don't want no lame windows desktop :p

Cos everyone knows Blaster runs iTunes natively... :p

Incompatability issues with iPod Dock Convoy...?

[Sky Shadow]

instead of... Overkill, the laser mice are now none other than Grimlock and Trypticon!

Screw you, Takara! You just lost my money. :mad:

[Gutsman Heavy]

Screw you, Takara! You just lost my money. :mad:

yeah, I would have done for a Dinobot one before Grimlock, looks more raptor than rex to me!

[Zippo]

Blaster and Ravage are must owns, while I am torn on which version of the mouse I will open up.

Looks to be a rather large USB stick though unless the computer in the shots is a netbook rather than a notebook.

[Wheel-J]

Whoa! :eek: I see blaster and ravage selling hot like overpriced pancakes! :D
The mice are nice but not a fan for wires.


Looks like Blaster is much the same size as MP3 Soundwave - that looks like G1 Rewind inside the 'tape' door.

With that price, could they make blaster work as an SD card reader as well? :rolleyes: can someone help translate jap? :)

[orionpax1]

Really like Blaster and Ravage but the price hurts and 2gb come on, at least 4gb.

[jaydisc]

Remember that these are [most likely inflated] BBTS prices.

[swoop]

True hopefully hlj or robot kingdom will be cheaper. blaster and ravage will be definate buys for me, the others will just depend on how my cash flow is when they are released. I wonder if blaster will get a twincast recolour if it sells well

[jaydisc]

RK just opened up pre-orders with Blaster and the mice at US$49.90 and the USB drives at $34.90

[kup]

Screw you, Takara! You just lost my money. :mad:

Agreed :mad:

[Doubledealer]

Oh man there is no way I am going to miss out on that USB Ravage. Just paid for him (AU$65.16 inc shipping) from RK. :D

[Doubledealer]

can someone help translate jap? :)


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the little writing says something about device label.

the writing under the dog thing says image of use, or something.

[Zippo]

RK just opened up pre-orders with Blaster and the mice at US$49.90 and the USB drives at $34.90

Mice are overpriced and while the docking station and memory keys are expensive they are awesome.

[mknell]

Those look awesome but a bit pricey, well if my Krudd $900 would come through soon I may get one

[Wheel-J]

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the little writing says something about device label.

the writing under the dog thing says image of use, or something.

Thanks DD. Just thought it might help to know if there is any other purpose of Blaster's chest to open.

[kup]

Thanks DD. Just thought it might help to know if there is any other purpose of Blaster's chest to open.

I think that he may be able to fit in his G1 tapes.

[bruticus]

Those look awesome but a bit pricey, well if my Krudd $900 would come through soon I may get one

LOL, That would be another FAIL for KRudd's stim-packs......
700 tisss---arhhhhhh.....

I might wait until HLJ has the ravage and blaster on sale instead :D
may be a while but no rush for me....

[Golden Phoenix]

I might wait until HLJ has the ravage and blaster on sale instead :D
may be a while but no rush for me....

That is IF they have them long enough to go on sale

[kup]

That is IF they have them long enough to go on sale

I am guessing that will happen to Tigatron and maybe Trypticon or Grimlock because they suck as Device label.

[Linthart]

just got an email back from toy-wholesaler saying they would be listing these for preorder soon :)

Oooo let us know as soon as you hear as i'd love to get in on a ravage group order

[Wheel-J]

Some pics which we might be seeing soon. Tigatron seems ain't that bad.

Source is from an asian website which is mirrored here:
http://transformersph.21.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=9379#9379

[Zahhak]

I want the ravage but thats about it, I collect soundwave stuff so if they remold blaster into soundwave at a later date I'll probably buy that too..so I kinda hope they don't

[liegeprime]

erm so these really work as USBs and stuff, sorry too lazy to read through the thread and clarify...

[kup]

erm so these really work as USBs and stuff, sorry too lazy to read through the thread and clarify...

Yes the do.

Seriously, they should have made a yellow repaint called Steel Jaw than Tigatron. That's what irks me the most about this Device label specially since he is going to be a stand in for Classics Blaster just like Music Label Soundwave.

[Omega Supreme]

Yes the do.

Seriously, they should have made a yellow repaint called Steel Jaw than Tigatron. That's what irks me the most about this Device label specially since he is going to be a stand in for Classics Blaster just like Music Label Soundwave.

I agree and the Grimlock & Trypticon mice would look better as an Overkill.

[Sky Shadow]

I agree and the Grimlock & Trypticon mice would look better as an Overkill.

It did look better as Overkill, before TakaraTomy ruined my life. And at least Ravage, Trypticon, Overkill and Steeljaw make sense, as their 'robot' modes are their cat/dinosaur modes. Grimlock and Tigatron's dinosaur/cat modes are their altmodes, so their Device Label versions are basically Transformers with two altmodes and no robot mode.

[Zippo]

I can't wait for Blaster and Ravage to get here so I can use them at work.
My job (IT Systems Admin) and my hobby coming together in perfect harmoney

[Tober]

I wouldn't put alot of faith in these things being reliable tho. My ML Soundwave stopped working as an MP3 player ages ago. I can't work out how to open it up to fix it either :(

[gamblor916]

Looks like the Ravage/Tigatron (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/other-news-20/new-images-of-device-label-blaster-tigatron-ravage-trypticon-and-grimlock-167572/) mould is held together with screws. That makes it easy take them apart to give Tigatron a nice yellow paint job.

[Pipesqueak]

I wish they weren't actually working devices so they would be a fraction of the price. I mean, who really bought ML Soundwave to use as an MP3 player?
Fully agree with all those who say Grimlock should have been overkill.

Having said all that, I still want Blaster and Ravage! (depending on price)

[Golden Phoenix]

I mean, who really bought ML Soundwave to use as an MP3 player?
I intend to get a miniSD card and the Frenzy/Rumble headphones just so I can go "check this out" to friends

[i_amtrunks]

I intend to get a miniSD card and the Frenzy/Rumble headphones just so I can go "check this out" to friends

Thats all I use him for, the speaker quality in Soundwave/the Frenzy Rumble headphones is terrible!

[Tober]

Yeah. The sound quality through a good set of headphones is passable, but not great.

[optimus1]

While we are on the topic of Soundwave, his mp3 function aint all that bad, a little much on the bass but perfect for my style of music.

I actually use Soundwave more for his mp3 functions and Blaster would look perfect as the USB hub on the desk.

Also, am just curious, but does anyone know if Grimlock and Trypticon are optical laser mice? They should be with their price tags.

[griffin]

Good look at Ravage/USB at the BBTS website, plus some technical details:


- Windows98/Me/2000/XP/Vista，Mac
- Interface : USB 1.1 & USB 2.0
- Speed USB 2.0 : 480mpbs
- Speed USB 1.1 : 12mpbs
- Memory : 2 gigabytes

Ravage retails for US$42.99, and is due for a release along with the other device label products in September this year.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10927&mode=retail&picture=out

[Doubledealer]

Really can't wait for Ravage to arrive in September. While I'll be happy to own both versions, I think Device Label Ravage not only looks better than the Universe release but is also a more fitting update as like most Universe figures it takes the original character and puts a modern twist on the alt mode.

[Robzy]

Ravage is very, very sexy!

[jaydisc]

Really can't wait for Ravage to arrive in September. While I'll be happy to own both versions, I think Device Label Ravage not only looks better than the Universe release but is also a more fitting update as like most Universe figures it takes the original character and puts a modern twist on the alt mode.

I completely agree.