MP-18B - BLUESTREAK for August in Japan

[Sinnertwin]

Just checked BBTs again, they've got at least 24 if not more available for preorder, if anyone has a PoL happening
$79.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...02&mode=retail

[5FDP]

"Limited... to how many we can sell."

[drifand]

looks like everyone is scalping. this is basically a normal figure repainted with two launchers. Push it hard enough, people will just settle on KO.

[Sinnertwin]

looks like everyone is scalping. this is basically a normal figure repainted with two launchers. Push it hard enough, people will just settle on KO.

are you saying BBTS is scalping? Because that's their regular price on most of their regular MP cars with the exception of the Bumblebee mold -even Tracks is listed at $79.99

[drifand]

are you saying BBTS is scalping? Because that's their regular price on most of their regular MP cars with the exception of the Bumblebee mold -even Tracks is listed at $79.99

In a way yes, we all know very well what is the actual RRP is. In this case you are agreeing that 9,500 yen is the standard RRP in BBTS.

Takara has listed at ￥7,992 yen.

Remember, is all a choice, if you are happy with BBTS prices, I am sure many will pay for it. I have no argument there. Just because it is a regular price,, it doesn't mean it is an honest price. Did you over paid your wheeljack for 9,500 yen? As TRU would have been bought at cheaper even though they are listed above RRP.

For what is worth, we are just paying for a good paint job. Nothing has changed for the figure other than box, launchers and paint.

[Hursticon]

I'm glad this is happening for those that want one, I'll be skipping it though as I'm not really into it - I like the mystique the whole legend of a G1 blue Bluestreak has, much like the Wrecker combiner, I think this sorta takes away from that a bit.

Still, it's a wicked mold and I'm sure it'll look great with this Deco.

[drifand]

I'm glad this is happening for those that want one, I'll be skipping it though as I'm not really into it - I like the mystique the whole legend of a G1 blue Bluestreak has, much like the Wrecker combiner, I think this sorta takes away from that a bit.

Still, it's a wicked mold and I'm sure it'll look great with this Deco.

The thing was, last year it was cheaper for the all silver version. This is my last non G1 mp for me.

[Starscream77]

In a way yes, we all know very well what is the actual RRP is. In this case you are agreeing that 9,500 yen is the standard RRP in BBTS.

Takara has listed at ￥7,992 yen.

Remember, is all a choice, if you are happy with BBTS prices, I am sure many will pay for it. I have no argument there. Just because it is a regular price,, it doesn't mean it is an honest price. Did you over paid your wheeljack for 9,500 yen? As TRU would have been bought at cheaper even though they are listed above RRP.

For what is worth, we are just paying for a good paint job. Nothing has changed for the figure other than box, launchers and paint.

you also need to consider that BBTS is a US company who need to pay import costs as well and also depending on currency conversion i find it hard to accept they have 'scalper' prices

[griffin]

Scalper pricing is if they had charged more than they usually do for previous items of that yen price point (like RK did), which BBTS didn't... and seeing as it is supposed to be a limited edition, most online stores charge extra because of that (and apparently BBTS are charging the same as regular release Autobot car MPs).

[Krayt]

The thing was, last year it was cheaper for the all silver version. This is my last non G1 mp for me.

Last year the Silver was 64.90US, Blue I paid 59.90US... and both have 2 missiles! (All RK Prices, so only problem is the exchange rate)