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Test shot review
Actually you guys should appreciate that vw has agreed to allow this to happen.
I thought they weren't willing to support it and now that it has, this should be highly appreciated.
I am hoping the same with Porsche for jazz.
I was surprised when I saw the logo and authorised product on the test sample box.
Someone asked me a couple of days before if it was a genuine VW beetle model. I also thought they wouldn't let their name be used on Bumblebee any more due to the whole Germany war thing.
from past interviews - they've been getting the license through their Tomy international side of the business.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thurmus
I noticed the other day in this photo that he's actually stamped (side of his waist under the arm) Tomy instead of TakaraTomy too. I'm not sure if that's a new thing mind you!Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
http://i.imgur.com/fwbTiBy.jpg
If you check the underside of Wheeljack you'll see ŠTOMY on the back of his left leg.Quote:
Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat
Edit: took a photo
http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...pslkxbjuna.jpg
Hasui: "About the new Masterpiece, I believe many of you want to hear about MP20. We can't show it yet, but MP20 will finally be that character, that car model which the license was very difficult to obtain".
So yeah that's why we got Wheeljack and Bumblebee and so... Jazz should be soon?
It's been like that for a while, even on Hasbro toys - it says Tomy with Hasbro instead of TakaraTomy.Quote:
Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat
It could just be part of the transition to full absorption of Takara by Tomy, just like Hasbro did with some of its acquisitions (Kenner no longer exists as a branch of Hasbro, after the first few years they bought it - Beast Wars toys started off being labelled as Kenner and Hasbro, but then later were just Hasbro).
And as a toy company, Tomy is apparently now one of the four biggest toy companies in the world, behind Mattel, Lego, and Hasbro... so they probably want their Brand name being just as uniform and recognised, on any of their products that no longer need their original owner's name on it.
(last I read... this year Tomy was actually now third, pushing Hasbro to fourth spot... but I don't have the article on hand to verify that, so don't quote me on it)
it is child play with it comes to toy collecting - am glad BB made it to the masterpiece series... it is about being happy with buying and collecting and playing with them....Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
when we get too caught up how much it cost at this retailer to the other and how much cheaper one can get it or how one can get it from Japan directly and others from other sources.... lets move on and enjoy the releases from Tomy
I may have a spare.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulbot
Really want a Bumblebee, but I'm struggling to find the money, with Combiner Wars next year. I might make an exception with my priorities.
I agree. I personally don't think any of the MP cars have been worth paying full retail for, but as others like drifand have mentioned, pre-ordering does make them cheaper and lessens the pain. ;) It certainly does make them cheaper than the local $100 price tag for MP cars, and arguably at approximately $50, you're paying about the same as a full priced Voyager Class Transformer. As limited as MP Bumblebee may appear to be, I'd wager that it's likely to still deliver more bang for our buck than say Age of Extinction Voyager Class Galvatron. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
Since around the mid 90s VW/Porsche decided not to allow their vehicle toy licences to be associated with war. The last VW/Porsche Transformers we saw was in 1993 w/ G2 Bumblebee, Hubcap and Jazz. 1995's G2 Gobot Bumblebee transforms into a concept car that doesn't resemble a VW/Porsche vehicle. VW did allow Transformers to use the Beetle licence in 2010 for Transformers Disney Label Donald Duck, because the toy isn't associated with war. MP Bumblebee will be the first Transformer toy in 4-5 years to carry a VW licence, but also the first TF in 21-22 years to do so with a war-associated character. The MP line (and subsequently Age of Extinction) also re-acquired the Lamborghini licence which had previously been 'lost' to Transformers as well, which is why Universe/Henkei Sideswipe/Sunstreaker/Red Alert transformed into approximations of Lamborghinis rather than any exact Lamborghini vehicle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thurmus
Thanks for the info. Very interesting. If VW/Porsche approved this, you would think a Jazz may be not too far off then.
Hi guys,
Do we know how far off this fella is from being released?
End of the week
Yep, still listed as November 29th (Saturday) on Amazon Japan, so not likely to be delayed this close now.
I'm pretty excited, I will be shipping this little guy with the Gokin Alpha Trion and the AD-31 Leader Optimus Prime early next week hopefully.
The last picture in this thread looks like more of a production version, less paint and more yellow plastic, it looks pretty clean.
now we just hold our breath for a Jazz. :D
Jazz is a must buy for me, I love Porsche 935 since I was a kid.
i've loved the countach since childhood so having 4 released so far is pretty nice. just need Sunstreaker and Breakdown
Just got payment request from HLJ so he is out
Looks good!!! Cannot wait for it's arrivalQuote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
Yep, as did I & Drahsrebu too! - Can't wait to get the shipping notice now! :D:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by nsm034
I've put in my shipping request for it and AD-31 prime and Gokin Alpha Trion, should ship early next week. very excited. (Anime-Export)
i'm just putting it in private warehouse and get Magnus at the same time
Shipping notice 😆
Buying my Black Friday sale and then combine order.
HLJ sent me the payment request which I promptly paid, and then got their Black Friday sale notice. Maybe I could have saved a few extra dollars if I had of waited (though pre orders probably excluded)
You still save on combine shipQuote:
Originally Posted by Zippo
shipping notice too! can't wait for this one!
Same here.Quote:
Originally Posted by nsm034
Shibby! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Trent
How much are HLJ charging for shipping these days on the masterpiece cars / large masterpieces like Magnus and Star Saber?
They not available so you cannot get an estimate .Quote:
Originally Posted by laproblematique
I will say that two ultra m would cost 3,500 yen via sal.
shipping notice (chimungmung)
Sigh, Au $ so low right now :( :( :( good thing Chimungmung gets their supply first. Cancelled my BBTS pre order as soon as I saw they had (chimungmung) their supply in. saved me a couple of dollars and a few more days of shipping time ;).
Shipping only cost me about $7au from hlj after I combined with my other goods.
Even with that cost of shipping, it still works out being approx. $120 cheaper than getting the local release. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Just wondering if anyone who's purchased MP Bumblebee from RK had received the shipping notification?
I ordered from them but have not had shipping notification yet.
i have on the 28thQuote:
Originally Posted by Megatran