It does.I'd be buying this set 99% for Ratbat anyway. Meh, I'll just sub my G1 version insteadQuote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
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It does.I'd be buying this set 99% for Ratbat anyway. Meh, I'll just sub my G1 version insteadQuote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
Was thinking.... would Hasbro be cool enough to release Soundblaster with Ratbat and 4 other cassettes? like Overkill, Slugfest and the others?
I would think that since Takara did the 2pack cassettes following Soundwave, they'd probably do the same for Soundblaster?
You provide a Hope-raisingly good point there dude! :eek::DQuote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
Hasbro never releases new MP moulds though. Hence my suggestion is based on repaints of existing moulds. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
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Originally Posted by kaiden
Takara would have to first design those cassettes as we all know how much effort Hasbro put into MP design :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
And considering Soundblaster never had a place in the western TF lineup, I think him getting a release is highly unlikely.
Who's to say they haven't already designed the other cassettes, or are in the process of, and they're just sitting on them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
Soundblaster hasn't had a Western media presence, to any great degree, this is true - However, that's not to say that figures haven't been released. ;)Quote:
And considering Soundblaster never had a place in the western TF lineup, I think him getting a release is highly unlikely.
A lack of Western media presence didn't stop Hasbro from releasing their verison of reissue Stepper (Ricochet), Alternators Ricochet and Generations Sky Shadow (Blackshadow). :o Although the latter two were never released in Australia. :/
Having said that, I could understand Hasbro's hesitance in releasing MP Soundblaster. The character is much more obscure in the West, and also a lot of people who already have MP Soundwave won't want to get it again. It could work as a limited exclusive... not sure if it'd work as a regular store release toy though.
That might end up being the case :); From what I've heard there's been quite a bit of scalping going on with Hasbro's Soundwave, so perhaps this could be a reprieve? :o - But then if the scalpers were separating the Cassettes from Soundwave and selling it all separately :mad:, having Ratbat would likely only exacerbate the situation I suppose... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
That Ratbat would be a painted and decaled resin prototype for promotion (test shot), thus the paint wear. Actual toy would be dyed plastic and tampo printing.
I wouldn't count on Soundblaster getting a Hasbro release. Black Convoy and Sunstorm didn't.
waste of opportunity? Well its Hasbro's call.
If Hasbro chose not to release Soundblaster in the west that is just mind-boggling. People just see him as a cool darker Soundwave if they don't know (or notice!) and will happily pick him up because he looks like the Soundwave they remember.
PLus looking at how limited the release of Soundwave appears, I'd say Soundblaster would make a nice stand in.
Man, I really want that Ratbat tho......:o:(
It's in Hasbro's interests to release as much product as possible, it's up to the retailers to decide if they want to stock it. Most of the MP releases have been exclusives, mostly to TRU.
Thundercracker was a TRU release and sold reasonably well in the USA, whereas Skywarp was a Costco exclusive and was eventually cleared for $10 in some stores (apparently).
But we all know what will actually happen...Quote:
Originally Posted by Gouki
Dark repaint of MP Soundwave = not happening
Endless repaints of Next Movie Bumblebees = You betcha!
:rolleyes:
I'd pay $10 for that.
Fall of Cybertron Soundblaster apparently sold well, although short-packed 1 in a case with 3 Soundwaves. I never saw one on the shelves, but I saw plenty of Soundwaves.
A Hasbro release of MP Soundblaster might get packed with Ravage or other repainted cassettes as an incentive, dunno. I'd still be suprised if they did it.:eek:
Apparently, the MP Soundblaster toy will come with a chest that can be coloured purple (like in the cartoon) or red (like the toy)... possibly the chest door is clear, and will come with two coloured inserts for you to choose which version you want.
They certainly try to prevent fans complaining about not appeasing everyone... just like how they had Grimlock's eyes be both red and blue, for cartoon and toy fans.
For Anyone wanting to offload Ratbat cassette (but keep MP Soundblaster), I'll go out of my way to help. :o:D
In a weaker moment I preordered this :o But unless I can offload Soundblaster (as I only want Ratbat) I'll more than likely cancel. So let me know if you're keen! :)
They really should have packed this with irresistible bonuses.
Yup like throw in overkill and other cassettes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
I'd like to get MP versions of the combiner cassettes as well as the dino cassettes. Maybe that will be MP 24 and 25.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
At the very least I would have added in Enemy, Howlback and/or Garboil recolors.
And if they had done that, I would have bought it. As it is... no.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ode to a Grasshopper
Just like the Gen2 Sideswipe, the Hasbro HK coin for Soundblaster looks to be the same as the Soundwave coin, but with a slightly different card case.
This item comes out 21st March (it was the 29th earlier, so must have been moved forward).
Got my payment request from hlj and promptly paid. Should arrive to me next week. Can't wait.
Big month for masterpieces. Cannot wait for this.
Soooo, we al know you only want this for Soundblaster. In that case how much do you want for Ratbat?Quote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
:p
For you, mates rates. $180 :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Trent
HLJ charged my credit card charged but didn't send me an email. I wouldn't have realised it was coming if I didn't read this thread again.
I ordered so long ago my order wasn't charged via Paypal. I'm wondering how much extra Paypal adds to the cost? I paid $164 for Soundblaster with EMS shipping. How much did you guys that had to use Paypal pay?
Ended up being $172 with EMS
Paypal eats a lot, but it not like you got a choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
I normally don't use ems unless I am forced to. is a matter of 4-5 days later.
Wow. How can I pass up that bargain!!!:pQuote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
Personally I go for EMS because I find that the less time it spends in the hands of Australia Post and it's foreign equivalents the less chance of damage. I've only had one EMS damaged over the years, ironically it was my MP-13 that got stuck in Brisbane for over a week thanks to a little flood;). But I find slower packages get damaged a lot more often, normally not enough to hurt the item inside but I don't like taking the chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Hey, let's be fair here...I also want MP Soundblaster's visor, so I can switch it for MP Soundwave's yellow one.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Trent
And maybe that purple chest piece too...
Got an email on Thursday from Robot Kingdom saying that my MP Soundblaster is on the way, this is doubly awesome cause my MP G2 Sideswipe will also be coming. :D
I bought mine from a seller in japan on ebay for $147 usd postage included (conversion was $167) is that a good price?
Yea that's pretty good. I got mine from HLJ for AU$172 shipped.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kazza
These black repaints are simply frickin AWESOME!!!
Video review on the Kool Kollectibles youtube channel coming tonight!!
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