I dunno, I still like the grey one. it's hard to find a good grey Transformer, most grey bots are cheap Hasbro grey.
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I dunno, I still like the grey one. it's hard to find a good grey Transformer, most grey bots are cheap Hasbro grey.
A hobby magazine scan shows us the new chest panel for Hot Rodimus, and another look at the new Targetmaster guns.
Higher quality scan of Figure King No. 231:
http://i.imgur.com/Z8L0lvn.jpg
I like Takara going to the extra effort of these minor remoulds instead of just redecos.
It's interesting how LG figures in Japan are just FLYING off shelves, even when the Deluxes are nearly double our prices (due to the inclusion of the bonus Titan Master vehicle), yet our figures with cheaper Deluxes and about same prices for other size classes aren't selling nearly as quickly. With the exception of Soundwave and Ravage, I could not find any LGs in my recent trip to Japan, and in the trip that I went on last week LGs were also not easy to find - now it's near impossible.
I spoke to one store employee in Tokyo who confirmed that LG has been their strongest selling TF line. I can still find MPs a-plenty (except for the BW MPs, they were all sold out everywhere), Movie series (despite being heavily promoted atm) etc. - all fairly easy to find. But Legends? Good freakin' luck! :eek: TAV is a mixed bag - half of those figures are shelfwarming while others are selling well. I went to my local Target yesterday and they'd restocked on Deluxe and Legends TR figures (so many Sharkticons!). I wouldn't say that they're shelfwarming per se, but just not flying off shelves like their LG counterparts are in Japan.
Probably nostalgia. The Headmasters anime was the first exclusive Japanese G1 series (followed by MF, Victory, Zone, etc). I don't know how popular it was when it aired in Japan, but I imagine people who grew up watching that series would have a much bigger disposable income these days. Some might even buy the Headmasters for their kids to show them how Transformers should be like. Movie toys? Transformers Adventure? Bah!!Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Is there any update on release other than 'September'?
I have 2x Sharktron on pre-order along with something else in-stock right now and just pondering paying a little extra and shipping the in-stock item now.
Also, I don't have any need really for the titan master heads so I am willing to sell those off if anyone needs them.
Looks like they are back to September 22nd. (they were originally on the 22nd, then pushed back to the 29th, but now back to the 22nd)
Ok thanks! I will wait and see what RK say.
The three JP Legends for this month have been acquired in Japan, and photos have been posted up with the Hasbro versions to show the differences in colours, sculpting and accessories.
Isn't the shipping a bit more with rk?Quote:
Originally Posted by philby
Because hlj has them in stock comfortably and I presume amiami as well
Generally yes but i think hlj was on order stop at the time and i ordered them with the sdcc figure which only robot kingdom had also i thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by hYpNoS
HLJ finally charged me for my three yesterday. So much waiting with all the delays... but then again, what do I care, as they will be sitting there until November for that months toys to come out (before the 60 days are up... if they don't get delayed as well).
Scans of the bios and mini-comics for the three October toys have been posted up.
It's been noted that there are some production flaws/QC issues on the LG45 Targetmaster Hotrod - specifically the face. About half of them have some very noticeable bumps on the bottom of the lower lip, which could annoy people who spent a fair bit on importing it from Japan.
At least if you are in Japan, you could look for a good one at the store before you buy it.
Ive picked up 2 from hlj but knowing my luck they will both have this space herpes and its quite a noticable flaw too. Hate to be the person who signed of on the qc for this run.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Another thing to check! First I've heard of this production issue (for Hot Rod). Also I just found out about the incorrectly assembled leg panel on the Kup mold.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin