The proportions look a little strange but I guess they had to take into account the existing transformation.
What's this issue with Anime Export? I've never bought from there so don't know what to expect.
The proportions look a little strange but I guess they had to take into account the existing transformation.
What's this issue with Anime Export? I've never bought from there so don't know what to expect.
They've always been really good for me. Great customer service and very fast shipping. The only down side is that occasionally boxes get damaged during shipping as they pack with minimal protection, usually just a few layers of styrofoam - hasn't happened to me yet tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by gamblor916
Oh, and you pay upfront with shipping on arrival. You also have to request shipping, otherwise it just sits there - similar to Toy Wholesaler.
These TF's have also sparked my interest as i want to expand my collection, any idea how big or what class size these TF's will be?
I haven't heard anything about size, but all the images we've seen so far make them look like they'll be retools of Alternity Convoy, which is about deluxe size.
http://i.imgur.com/BBOlB.jpg
Oh well, guess I'll probably just give these a pass, but who knows, may be welcome additions to my collection if they look masterpiece worthy.Quote:
Originally Posted by seespotrun
Discounting (what look to be fairly minimal) retooling, these will be the 4th-7th reuse of this mould. I remember picking up a silver Alternity Convoy, it'll give you an idea on whether you like the mould or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kazza
The Optimus has been shown at a Japanese racing event.
I thought at first that the US$120+ (full) price was for a case of two or three, since the originals were about $40 each.... Can these 'slight remould with new paint and figurine', really be worth a tripling of the price? Even the past exclusive ones were "only" $80 at markup places like RK in the link above. It's not even a new mould, which would have been cheaper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
I wonder what makes them think anyone would pay more than the price of a Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus (which is US$100-120) for something the size of a Deluxe, that has been released 5 times already.
These look great. Not sure they're worth $120usd but realistic paint jobs on die-cast TFs is a win.
1st - A-01 Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Vibrant RedQuote:
Originally Posted by Ploughmans Lunch
- A-01 Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Ultimate Silver
2nd - A-01 Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Super Black
3rd - A-01U Nissan GT-R - Ultra Magnus - Brilliant White Pearl
4th - A-01 Nissan GT-R - Dai Atlas - Aurora Flare Blue Pearl
5th - A-01 Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Vibrant Red (re-issue)
6th - Super GT-01 GTR Prime
- Super GT-02 GTR Saber
7th - Super GT-03 GTR Maximus
Because they can, and so they will. They sold out almost instantly on Amiami. BBTS has also stopped pre-orders.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
MP-10 Convoy sold well at double Hasbro's price point - different markets.
The GT series probably won't be available outside of Japan.
Licensing and exclusivity go a long way. They could probably double the price again if they can get a picture of Hatsune Miku on the bonnet, include her figure with it, and limit the release to 5000 pieces.
Got a question - will these still be in die-cast metal or like in the later Kiss players Takara went plastic? From the pics they do look a little plastic...
The listings on Japanese toy stores state diecast so at the very least probably the same amount as the original Alternity release.
hmmmmm.. i was told by my friend that the alternity series is not die cast - really do not know as i am a MISB collector:D
P.S. pre-ordered them
They contain diecast in varying amounts (mostly for support structures), but their shells aren't diecast like Binaltech
I would add, the use of die cast in the Alternity Convoy mould makes it feel nice and weighty in alt mode, but actually hinders the robot mode since all the die cast ends up around the head or sticking out the back, which makes it a challenge to get into a decent pose. Taking out all the die cast would make it a better figure.
Wow, as nice as these look, there's no way I am paying what they are asking. Sure I like the racing and what not but sheesh, that is too far a price hike.
I will call these Binaltech 2.0 :cool:
If they do come with die-cast, the price seems about right. If not, I don't see how they can justify the price being double that of MP Sideswipe which is also an officially licensed vehicle and of the same scale.
Another prototype image. Either those are a small kid's hands, or the toy has been upscaled.
And some full-colour images, including the girls (which are noted as being 9cm tall).
It's only a matter of time before the girls are taller than the robots, are of superior plastic, better articulation, comes more accessories (+interchangeable heads, hands, haircuts, clothes, jewellery, fashion accessories), have better paint aps & sculpted detailing -- all that to go with a Micron-sized robot purchase which commands double the current price ;) Wait.. what are we collecting again? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Interesting, those race queens would be roughly 1/18 in scale, about the size of a Star Wars or G.I.Joe figure. Also roughly double the scale of the 1/32 Alternity series.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Pre-orders have re-opened on Amiami.
pre-ordered them via my own source... so exciting... i wonder it will compliment the KISS binaltechs that i recently acquired...:D
question: is it only 2 variants to this Super GT?
I reckon they are a small kid's hands.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Wow, the girl figures are articulated. Wasn't excpecting that!
In fact, I'd go as far as saying they are using a Microman base body style to them. Hmm, interesting. Star Saber doesn't look as bad as I thought he would in robot mode. But still... 8000 yen...:rolleyes:
3 variants, as a Fortress Maximus was also pictured in artwork when they were first mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by nexusnixx
hmmmm.... i am only getting the pre-orders for the 2 and not the 3rd (fort max).... is it bcos it is not out for pre-order yet?
I'd say so. They have been promoting the other two quite a bit, but not much word on Max. I wonder if he has been canned altogether?Quote:
Originally Posted by nexusnixx
Let's have a little lok at Alternity soushireikans shall we?
So far we have had:
Convoy
Magnus (He was for a little while)
Dai Atlus
Convoy (again)
Star Saber
Fortress Maximus
I wonder if we can expect to see
Rodimus
Ginrai
Chromedome (Might be pushing the rank thing, but he seemed popular.)
Star Convoy
Later on leading into Beast Convoy etc etc?