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

The little Rodimus would be cool to own...

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

ta kup

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

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.

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:

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Originally Posted by 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.

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Originally Posted by Paulbot

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.

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Thanks Paul. :) I had a look at the photos and he actually looks pretty cool!

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Originally Posted by 1orion2many

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

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+ 1 :D I'ma so getting one too.

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

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Originally Posted by kup

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

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As long as they come with tech spec cards :o

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ta kup

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

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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?

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Originally Posted by Robzy

The little Rodimus would be cool to own...

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

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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. :)

From Seibertron.com

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

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