Will I still may import mine. But if I can get another one local for $150 or less. I might get another for my will be 6 year old son for X Mas. He really would love a giant Bot playset like Metroplex.
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Will I still may import mine. But if I can get another one local for $150 or less. I might get another for my will be 6 year old son for X Mas. He really would love a giant Bot playset like Metroplex.
Locally looks like the way to go. To get it shipped from RK for instance it'll cost $203.95 USD, shipping alone is $73 USD or $223 AUD (PayPal) total.Quote:
Originally Posted by VERT
He looks really poorly put into that box. And the box itself looks like it has no reinforcement. And to top it off more stickers, I hate stickers :( -- I'll take two!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
...yeah, not impressed with the sticker thing. At least w/ Encore Fortress Maximus it was done because it's a reproduction of a 25 year old toy -- having stickers makes it more accurate to the original figure. What's Gen. Metroplex's excuse? (especially given its sure to be hefty price point) (O_o)
Well, well well. That looks interesting all right. Still think it's a shame that they haven't improved the modes all that much given the advance in technologuy available today. I still think G1's city mode looks nicer than Gen's city mode.
So I found this figure is retailing for $179 on Amazon. If we get it here and Myer sells it for $190. Certainly better, as I don't think shipping for the toy will be cheap considering how bulky it is.
Stickers are probably just a necessary evil, allowing them to keep the cost of the toy down with minimal paint apps, but still giving people the option of having all the extra "paint" detailing that a toy this big needs to prevent it looking like a big boring white toy.
And via Hisashi Yuki's twitpic, here's an image of TT's Metroplex
My oh my :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
Couldn't have put it better :D - Makes me very glad that I preordered the Takara version, discounted to $150 at that! :cool:, as the little details they've picked out goes a long way in rectifying Hasbro's 'White Wash' - Cannot wait! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Deonasis
I just hate the stickers coming off, I'd be happier if they came with a backup sheet.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
If you aren't likely to ever need to remove them, superglue them on (with a glue that won't melt the plastic). It might sound extreme, but it works, and if done neatly, no one would ever know... especially the buyer if you ever sell, who will pay extra to have all stickers still attached.
Have you done this before? It sounds easy but no one wants to stuff up stickers on a $150 purchase. Which glue does not melt stickers and is easy to work with? Is there a trick to doing it neatly? Have any glues discoloured the stickers over the years?Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
GS Hypo. Dries clear, no discolouration, handy needle tip applicator. Good stuff.
It won't affect plastic but it WILL affect paint.
I use one of those needle-point modelling glue bottles, and since it's modelling glue, I haven't had any problems with it melting plastic.
I don't use it that often though, just for damaged stickers, difficult stickers (Kabaya kits), or old ones that are starting to come off.
So presumably, you use this stuff under the stickers. Just some of the old g1&2 stuff I've had/have. The stickers have turned to rot, even after not being played with or anything. So something like this might be quite helpful them. Any idea if any of the metroplex's being done, will have no sticker sheets?
I'm terrible with stickers, so I'm none too pleased about Metroplex's vast number of stickers.
The best tip I've ever received was to use tweezers. You get SUCH better results, it's a heck of a difference.
Makes it so much easier! I also use a cotton bud sometimes if i'm going around corners or in nooks to make sure they're applied properlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Cat
With thanks to YouTuber TheGame2K5 and TFormers, we have a video of Metroplex's soundbytes. Along with various other sounds, he includes the following phrases:
These Decepticons Scatter Like Cowards
Till All Are One
Metroplex Heeds the Call of the Last Prime
Foolish Decepticons
Decepticon Deactivation Commencing
Target Syncronizing Initiated
Target Obliterated
Click here for the video
So does this toy actually have "Fall of Cybertron" as a sub line printed on the packaging? Cos I usually lump my Generations toys on my Classicsverse shelves, but I keep my WFC/FOC toys on separate shelves. I think I'm gonna end up putting Metroplex on my WFC/FOC shelves even if they don't have the FoC subline tag due to 'authorial intent' (kinda like how my Classics Ultra Magnus is also on my Classicsverse shelf even though the packaging never actually said "Classics"). :o
No mention of FoC printed on the box from the official images that i've seen so far GP.
If you want a less permanent solution without the possibility/risk of the super glue damaging the plastic I use a Bostik Glue stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mythirax
http://chemdata.lupinsys.com/getdoc/36815
I have used it on all my troubled AM prime toys and the stickers have not peeled back since.
Tip: for larger stickers you can just apply the glue directly but for smaller fiddly ones I use a hobby knife/stanley knife and scrape a bit of the glue from the stick and rub it on the back of the sticker (like buttering toast :D ), but you only need a small amount for these types otherwise it oozes out the sides (easily wiped away) when you push it (the sticker) down.
For applying stickers, as mentioned above, tweezers or a stanley knife (put the end of the blade under a small part of the sticker) works a treat for maneuvering stickers into place. And a cotton bud (also mentioned) works great from smoothing stickers out or pushing them down flat in areas to small for my fat fingers ;)
I think I'll be keeping my Metroplex (once i get it) displayed with my mix of classics and generations TF's :cool:
Seibertron.com user mrtbone81 has posted a YouTube review of Titan class Generations Metroplex (click here to Seibertron.com page with review) and OMG that thing is friggin' huge!!
Check it out next to Voyager FOC Grimlock! Completely dwarfs him!
I don't even care about his weak alt modes or the stickers, this thing is bought on site for the mere fact of his sheer size. He has some very nice articulation and will look great amongst both G1 and WfC/FoC figures.
Definitely worth adding to the collection IMO.
Up at Amazon for preorder.
With 2 week shipping to Australia, he's $165AU.
Worth it, IMO.
That's a good price.:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat
Cool thanks for that cat...ordered !! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Cat
so the hasbro version has stickers? and the takara no?
With regards to Takara's iteration, annoyingly there hasn't been any concrete info on whether theirs is 100% tampoed/stickered or a combination of the 2 yet. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by The_Damned
What is interesting though is that apparently, as heard by a Takara Rep at the Tokyo Toy Show, is that the SDCC Metroplex will be exactly the same as the Takara variant - Meaning the Deco and additional big red rifle will an SDCC inclusion... apparently :cool:
I read somewhere a while ago that the AU price will be about $150. I'd be happy to pay the extra $15 to secure one from Amazon, but I might just keep my ear to the ground to see how much he will be locally first. If Amazon maintain that price for the duration he is in stock and it's less than locally then I'll definitely put in an order.
AAARRRGGGHHH!!! :eek::eek::eek:
I just read TFW2005's article on the Transformers-based Exclusives for SDCC this year; I had absolutely no interest in any of it whatsoever until seeing what is included with SDCC Metroplex! :(
How the hell is one supposed to get a hold of that single thing without having to obtain the whole bloody lot!?! :eek::(
BBTS now has him up for preorder for $109.00. The preorder was not suppose to be up until the first of july, but because Amazon got theirs up early BBTS followed suit. This a good buy if you have pile of loot on and already have items awaiting postage.
They told me that they had brought in about 200-240 to BotCon, but look to have only sold about a quarter.
I think they over-priced them, expecting a lot of people would be jumping on them to be the first with a Metroplex... but in the end, most people probably saw it as not being worth paying an extra 50% just to get it 2 months early.
I was a bit surprised that they didn't sell out, or even half... considering the hype that was with this figure.
I think the trouble involved in transporting and storing that thing may have been a factor.
where would the the most cost effective place to preorder the variants?
They only sold about a quarter on the first day, but sold the rest on the second day, which is when non-preregistrants were allowed in.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Looks like the more dedicated fans (pre-registrants) were willing to wait 2 months to get them a lot cheaper because they knew about it... while the less dedicated "walk in" crowd were keen to get the big new toy at what they probably thought was the normal price.
what is the normal price?
They have him for pre-order for $110 from BBTS, then $65 for shipping.
I'm assuming if you have a big enough POL that price will drop a fair bit. If the rest of mine come in I'm gonna have a whopper!
Edit: Ah, I see orionpax1 has already said the same thing :o
I guess I'm interested to know what is the normal price and how much less it would be compared to botcon price from griffin's comment.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev
For Americans, US Retail pricing is recommended to be $125, but apparently Walmart(?) is going to sell it for $90... making it a lot less for Americans than the $150 BBTS were selling at the Convention.
Typically in the US they announce a price and then right at the release of a popular figure there will be some online coupon for 10 ro 20% off. For example with MP-10 release the prices varied from $85 to $115 depending on if you had a coupon. The timing has to be right. Lots of times I simply had to go back to the shop to purchase and return a figure to capitalize on any discounts.
Though it all depends on the distribution though. I would expect that Metroplex will trickle into stores, but then several months later be found available...that is unless the scalpers get involved.
Preordered mine on BBTS already, along with a bunch of other stuff so my POL should bring down the shipping costs quite a bit.