And the next Encore is.... (another false lead)

[jaydisc]

Star Convoy (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/next-encore-reissue-star-convoy/16675/)

Sorry. Twas another false alarm.


(Seibertron article was removed) UPDATE at TFW2005: The listing has removed "Encore" from its title. That along with the matching UPC number, confirms this is not a new Star Convoy but old stock of the first reissue.

[TheDirtyDigger]

Cool! Another version of Optimus! This is exactly what the fans need!

:(

[blackie]

me wantee dev

[JuzMel]

Is this same as God-Ginrai? I haven't really got on to watching the Japanese G1 continuation cartoons, only just started on Headmasters... :o

[heroic_decepticon]

thought this was reissued a couple of years back. Interesting that they're reissuing it again when the detrimental impact on price from the previous reissue is still haunting the fandom. I see the previous reissue floating around still for around $100 a pop.... very strange choice of reissue

[STL]

. Interesting that they're reissuing it again when the detrimental impact on price from the previous reissue is still haunting the fandom.

:confused: How's it had a detrimental effect? :confused:

I don't think it's a great choice either but I didn't know it was that haunting?

[Defcon]

I hope this is limited, so they can fast forward to the next one. Very underwhelming choice. Maybe they have a few sitting around at the factory from the last reissue and will just stick them in Encore packaging :confused:

[Paulbot]

Is this same as God-Ginrai? I haven't really got on to watching the Japanese G1 continuation cartoons, only just started on Headmasters... :o

No. Different figure from a few years after God Ginrai.

Interesting choice for it to be something not from the first few years. A promising sign though for reissues of Headmasters (and Jrs) and Godmasters.

[griffin]

Bummer... it's just a re-release reissue. :(
I guess I'm just getting greedy after they released a number of new reissues recently (Skylynx and Omega Supreme, and some cassettes).

[loophole]

BOOOOO!!!

[Doubledealer]

Phew, wallet needs a breather. :p

[bruticus]

BOOOO indeed...
i recently bought a MISB reissue star convoy for 65AUD on sale cos it was shelfwarming for years now and i thought that was pretty fugly. Out of all things, YTH would they want to re-release it?

c'mon hastaktom, time to lift your game guys!!!!

[TF76]

I think it is probably another misleading report. Cassettes 3 and Skids are already announced and the release is already ages away, people seem so jumpy about new encore.

[GoktimusPrime]

Again?! Star Convoy's a nice toy - especially if you have Micromasters (as he transforms into a playset for them); and of course, he comes with Micromaster Hot Rod - but yeah, he's already _been_ reissued. :/ Meh... so not interested in reissues of reissues. (-_-)

They should make him different from the last reissue. Perhaps do him in original G1 toy-accurate whites instead of the silvers that the last reissue had (although the silver looks better IMO). Still wouldn't make me want this toy though. (>_>)

[SentinelPrime]

bugger!

[kup]

Been there - Done that.

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/010509.jpg

I would have prefered a Grandus reissue so that I can use that connector Galaxy Convoy comes with.

[foor]

I always wanted to army build Optimus.

[Rampage]

BOOOOO!!!

I concur :(:mad:

[GoktimusPrime]

I would have prefered a Grandus reissue so that I can use that connector GalaxyStar Convoy comes with.
+1 :)

[kup]

+1 :)

Thanks for the correction - I probably called him 'Galaxy' since not long ago I was thinking that Galaxy Convoy's aesthetic design looks heavily inspired by Star Convoy

[heroic_decepticon]

:confused: How's it had a detrimental effect? :confused:

I don't think it's a great choice either but I didn't know it was that haunting?

example:


i recently bought a MISB reissue star convoy for 65AUD on sale cos it was shelfwarming for years now and i thought that was pretty fugly. Out of all things, YTH would they want to re-release it?

... it haunting because while it is good to have it available to fans at a reasonable price, I really hate to see such a classy piece be sold at fire sale prices and be totally disregarded. Like the God Ginrai reissue before it, the Star Convoy reissue for some reason, totally destroyed the back-market and retail market prices for both the vintage release and the reissue release up till today.

The pain emanating from from friends who pain-stakingly sought out and bought the vintage Star Convoy in the region of $800, is another thing that is haunting...

And if the rumours about this are true, they are about perform act two in this already sad tragedy. My, that is scary...

[orionpax1]

Oh come on T/Tomy give us something we really want and something that has not been reissued umpteen times.:(

[1orion2many]

:pWOOHOO I'm buying this one as I don't have it yet so BLEAH:p to all you complainers :D

[MV75]

:pWOOHOO I'm buying this one as I don't have it yet so BLEAH:p to all you complainers :D

Me too.

Altough I would have loved a devastator.

[blackie]

HE WILL FILL THE TECHSPEC CARD SLOT HE SO DESERVES
THEN THE TOY GOES TO TONY MARTIN

[Kyle]

Very disappointed! :(





But I'll still get this release just to have a complete Encore collection... :o

[STL]

I don't like the re-release but I don't mind if it dilutes prices. It's sad yes but that's virtually true of a lot of G1 toys too I'm sure. Like a Ratbat would have used to cost heaps but will now be fairly cheap b/c they've re-issued the legit one. Dilution of prices is no issue to me personally as ultimately I just want the toy. It doesn't bother me though I think the quantity sitting there doing nothing will as I can see how if you have a favourite nold and then you see it shelf-warm you get a bit sad no one's sharing the love.

[roller]

is this the toy you can find in HobbyCo in Sydney and Empire in perth? for about $200

it comes with a micromaster rodimus?

[Robzy]

Not the most exciting news... I may still get one because I don't own it already!

[kup]

is this the toy you can find in HobbyCo in Sydney and Empire in perth? for about $200

it comes with a micromaster rodimus?

That's the one but I am not sure if the encore release would have Rodimus (most likely it will)

[Robzy]

The little Rodimus would be cool to own...

Is this a good figure overall? (the Prime I mean)

[roller]

ta kup

i'll buy it if its exactly the same as the $200 one, im sure these will be cheaper

[fatbot]

meh, the news is underwhelming, it's a brick of a toy, and i got the last reissue, so i get to save some money.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Though dilution of prices can be a benefit to a number of collectors (particularly those who collect everything; not just g1), business for a bucketload of people on ebay and independent websites really takes a pounding. I know of a few sellers on the bay that rely on their original g1 sales to pay the bills. Additionally, this affects heaps of 80's g1 purists by reducing the value of their collections - which I'm sure they not only treat as a hobby but as an asset as well.

Ok I'm just rambling bc I don't like encores or reissues lol, but man I hope they stick to re-releasing the japanese g1's for the next million years :rolleyes:



I don't like the re-release but I don't mind if it dilutes prices. It's sad yes but that's virtually true of a lot of G1 toys too I'm sure. Like a Ratbat would have used to cost heaps but will now be fairly cheap b/c they've re-issued the legit one. Dilution of prices is no issue to me personally as ultimately I just want the toy. It doesn't bother me though I think the quantity sitting there doing nothing will as I can see how if you have a favourite nold and then you see it shelf-warm you get a bit sad no one's sharing the love.

[JuzMel]

No. Different figure from a few years after God Ginrai.

Interesting choice for it to be something not from the first few years. A promising sign though for reissues of Headmasters (and Jrs) and Godmasters.
Thanks Paul. :) I had a look at the photos and he actually looks pretty cool!


:pWOOHOO I'm buying this one as I don't have it yet so BLEAH:p to all you complainers :D
+ 1 :D I'ma so getting one too.

[kup]

I want to see Star Saber, Victory Leo, Dezaras and OVERLORD!!!

[STL]

I want to see Star Saber, Victory Leo, Dezaras and OVERLORD!!!

As long as they come with tech spec cards :o

[bruticus]

ta kup

i'll buy it if its exactly the same as the $200 one, im sure these will be cheaper
huh? err.. dude. you live in perth.. empire had a massive sale.
i bought it for $65 and they had 2 left.
what were you doing when all this was happening?

[GoktimusPrime]

The little Rodimus would be cool to own...

Is this a good figure overall? (the Prime I mean)
I think by 1991 standards he's awesome! :) He's basically a massive Optimus Prime toy that transforms into a truck (which can roll on battery-operated treads) and also transforms into a Micromaster battle station play set which you can attach to other Micromaster playsets (e.g. stations, bases etc.)! It also comes with a Micro Trailer which can be stored inside.

Micromaster Hot Rod is a neat little figure; it's interesting to see how 1991 G1 designers have interpreted a large boxed figure from 1986 and re-engineered it as a Micromaster. Similar to how we now admire the re-engineering of larger toys into Legends, you think, "Wow, it's cool how they did that." Obviously the toy isn't as well made as contemporary legends because the toy is 18 years old now (the transformation scheme is the same as say Swindler or Blackjack) - but within the context of the time it's like comparing a large figure w/ a Legends. :)

[hanprimus]

From Seibertron.com


The possibility of an Encore #20 Star Convoy has ended......it is clear that Encore #20 will not be Star Convoy or Devastator.

[roller]

i hate lies

[heroic_decepticon]

i hate lies

a rumour that is subsequently shown to be untrue or inaccurate is hardly a lie. that's why its a rumour in the first place. :D

[roller]

ever since the rumour mill was bought out by Liar corp i just cant sleep in my own bed

[TF76]

I just got a minty G1 Piranacon 99% complete, so clearly the next encore will be Piranacon. Or maybe Takara will wait till I spend a fortune on the 2 pieces missing. :p

[blackie]

I just got a minty G1 Piranacon 99% complete, so clearly the next encore will be Piranacon. Or maybe Takara will wait till I spend a fortune on the 2 pieces missing. :p

go buy a fortmax now so that can be the next encore :)

[liegeprime]

I want to see Star Saber, Victory Leo, Dezaras and OVERLORD!!!

Dont forget the trainbots - Raiden is freakishly expensive along with those guys youve mentioned...

[heroic_decepticon]

They should do a Metrotitan just for the kick of it seeing as they already did Metroplex. It'll be nice to buy a couple of pieces of this horrendously coloured monstrosity for cheap

[Robzy]

I think by 1991 standards he's awesome! :) He's basically a massive Optimus Prime toy that transforms into a truck (which can roll on battery-operated treads) and also transforms into a Micromaster battle station play set which you can attach to other Micromaster playsets (e.g. stations, bases etc.)! It also comes with a Micro Trailer which can be stored inside.

Micromaster Hot Rod is a neat little figure; it's interesting to see how 1991 G1 designers have interpreted a large boxed figure from 1986 and re-engineered it as a Micromaster. Similar to how we now admire the re-engineering of larger toys into Legends, you think, "Wow, it's cool how they did that." Obviously the toy isn't as well made as contemporary legends because the toy is 18 years old now (the transformation scheme is the same as say Swindler or Blackjack) - but within the context of the time it's like comparing a large figure w/ a Legends. :)Cool - thanks! :)

[kup]

Dont forget the trainbots - Raiden is freakishly expensive along with those guys youve mentioned...

I have a feeling that could be a potential lost mold - Its very old from diaclone and we have not seen it since Headmasters.

[foor]

Nah, buy a G1 Shockwave. Him and Jetfire will never be remade as encore.

[heroic_decepticon]

Nah, buy a G1 Shockwave. Him and Jetfire will never be remade as encore.

There was some speculation, on fairly reasonable grounds, on the Seibertron boards a couple of years ago that Shockwave may be a potential reissue, but nothing materialised. I wouldnt be too sure that a Shockwave reissue is impossible though because a while ago, I was willing to bet my left kidney that Omega Supreme or SkyLynx would never ever get reissued too...

[Paulbot]

The actual Star Convoy reissue is rather cheap online. I've not really looked at it before, but now that this rumour has made me look, I think I will.

[TheDirtyDigger]

Piranacon's a possibility. Weren't Hasbro asking fans if they'd like to see it in G1 colours at Botcon?

[canofwhoopass_87]

Ah so you were the lucky fellow that bought the local piranacon from ebay aus! I emailed the seller to let him know he had the shark dudes triple crusher cannon in his g2 devastator auction. The set was missing the claw though, which I find is a serious pain in the ass to find so it sorta killed my interest. You got this set for a bargain though! Especially considering the extras.

I'm trying to complete mine as well, so here's to us hoping they don't encore these fishies anytime soon...or EVER.


I just got a minty G1 Piranacon 99% complete, so clearly the next encore will be Piranacon. Or maybe Takara will wait till I spend a fortune on the 2 pieces missing. :p

[griffin]

UPDATE at TFW2005: The listing has removed "Encore" from its title. That along with the matching UPC number, confirms this is not a new Star Convoy but old stock of the first reissue.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/star-convoy-not-in-transformers-encore-update-below-168291/