That box is a work of art. I expect it to be one of my favorites to display.
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That box is a work of art. I expect it to be one of my favorites to display.
Just an FYI guys - RK have expectantly jacked up their price before the 27th of November release date to US$164.50. I would suggest pre-ordering soon to secure it at this price as TakTom Unicron had three price increases before his eventual release.
Exactly what I intend to do this coming Tuesday, thank Anubis! for email based Newsletters eh? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
How greedy of them - they've been sitting on over 400 for the last few months... and now they plan to bump up the price to take advantage of anyone thinking they might run out when it is released? I think I might hold off until a month after it is released, and get it when they discount it...
they did this with unicron and primus too though...Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
So excited about this release, I still can't believe we get the Seacons and Predacons in the same year...Epic stuff! Does anyone know what's going on with re-issue Sixshot?
Can't wait - I'll still get mine from RK.
I'm hoping I will be able to find a Predaking when I go to Japan in December. Here's hoping...
Are HLJ stocking this toy? Cos they usually sell toys at the standard Japanese RRP which means you pay the same prices that people in Japan pay (plus postage of course).
why would you want to do that?Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Yes, they are. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Predaking
which confuses me as to why anyone would buy from hlj (15,000yen) over amiami (10,980yen)Quote:
Originally Posted by BigPenney
Ah cheers for the link.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
I keep on forgetting about that store when RK jacks up prices on things.
Anyone purchase from amiami? Never heard of them before...any good?Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
I'd also like to hear a little more about them as well, also a rough guess-timate of their EMS postage costs would be appreciated. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ITZTRU
amiami have been good for me.
their prices are much better than hlj's. typically selling things 20% off rrp.
here's a link to shipping rates
they have given me no problems with cancellations.
Hmm...Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
Cheers Kaiden,
Looking at this, I have just signed up as I will probably grab Predaking from AmiAmi.
The savings compared to RK might not be huge amounts, but they're savings none the less plus I've never ordered something from Japan before so it'll be a first too! :D
Oh how I love the High Aussie Dollar :D, I feel sorry for the small/medium business exporters - but you've gotta go where your dosh stretches that little bit more. :o
I have also placed my order with amiami. First time also. Hope all goes well.
I haven't heard of amiami before - certainly not in 2004 when I bought my Predaking reissue from HLJ for 14000JPY. I'm not interested in getting another Predaking reissue, but I'll consider amiami next time I think of getting a Japanese TF. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
I actually would have prefered the new one to be plastic, to have the variation from the last reissue... and to save on shipping costs. But for those yet to have Predaking, the (heavy) metal version and shiny colours will make this one worth getting.
Just be aware that Tantrum (or Headstrong) has trouble standing up in robot mode, from all the weight on its back.
While I can see it being an issue for collectors importing this (long term), it also works in the favour of anyone who pre-ordered it as postage is already paid for. It will be interesting to see if online stores jack up the postage now that we know he's made of die cast...Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Indeed, I have just pre-ordered this beauty via AmiAmi, thanks to the advice of Kaiden, at a great price - though I've yet to pay postage. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
Could anyone bring to light how much the original Die-Cast G1 Predaking weighs?
This would help some people estimate potential postage costs and would be much appreciated. ;):)
Dammit.
Awesome stuff, when I'm trying to save for an overseas holiday!!!
eff yeah!
New Box Art Image
http://www.seibertron.com/images/toy...8fc16e5c2c.jpg
Sweet :cool: Can't wait to add him to my collection! Been wanting Predaking for years but even the 2004 reissue is too darn expensive... and this ones die cast :DQuote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
I too am sharing your joy 5FDP, as I too have yearned for this team for years but could never afford the insane reissue and secondary market prices! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
The Box art looks sweet, to point out a statement from a poster on TFW2005 - It's retro, yet modern! ;)
Add to the fact that this reissue is also going to be the Die-Cast variant and an extremely beautiful new paint job - I am very, very glad I waited for these Ancient Predacons! :D:D:D
The 2004 reissue is die-cast too. And it has more G1-accurate colours. Although this one has the purdy new paint job. All depends on one's personal preference. :)
Oh! Did it?Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
I wasn't aware, I thought it was just the plastic version. :p
Mind you, I couldn't hope to afford that reissue, much as I'd like to, baring in mind the insane prices it fetches.
(That and I like the spiffy new paint job on this one :D)
Who is the source of information that this release is die-cast?
Strange as it may sound, only the vintage Takara release of the Predacons were all plastic. The US vintage, and early 2000s reissue had die cast parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Really?Quote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
So would that mean to say that the Die-Cast free Razorclaw I've got is a vintage Japanese figure?
Nah, you're pulling my leg Heroic! :D
It was confirmed by Automaton Toys on Cybertron.CA and reported on TFW also.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
Going back to my previous post, I should have added 'as well' in reference to the die cast and 2004 version. I think I may have caused some confusion there :o
Sweet. Ta.
My only complaint about the die-cast Predacons is that Headstrong becomes way too back heavy in robot mode and is tricky to stand. The 2004 reissue had a slight mould variation in Predaking's head... I'm curious to know if this variation still exists in the 2010 version or if they've retooled it to be more G1 toy-accurate.
What exactly was changed Goki?Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
I've not long finished reading TFWiki's article on the set but don't remember that being mentioned.
I'm pretty sure that is the case. My G1 Takara Predacons, which I bought MISB in 1987 (thereabouts), are entirely plastic. I know the Hasbro release had metal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
No, TFwiki doesn't mention it - it's like a really minor mould difference somewhere on the head... I think around the antennae? It's been 6 years since I compared the reissue with the original and the difference is really minor, so my memory of it isn't super sharp. Does anyone here have both the original and reissue Predaking? If so, would they be able to post comparative close-up photos of the heads?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
All the G1 Predacons I saw and played with as a child were plastic. Never saw any metal Predacons in the 1980s. I'm sure they existed, but they must've been pretty rare. Much like the metal-chested Hot Spot... never saw one of those as a kid either. I had metal-toed Hot Rod and a friend of mine had metal-wheeled Kup as a kid (he's since given me that Kup for free :D) - but every other Hot Rod and Kup I saw as a kid were the plastic versions. So it seems that a lot of the metal variants were rarer, probably because 1986 was the year they started phasing out the use of die-cast metal and moving toward more plastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
Latest RK newsletter states that Predaking will be shipping out this weekend. If you haven't put your order in yet, be quick because there will be another increase in price.