Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[BigTransformerTrev]

Right now I am toying with the idea of getting Subscription Figures: Jackpot, Breakdown and Slipstream but am torn whether to get them from the Collectors Club store or from BBTS. Both have their pros and cons:


BBTS:
Jackpot - $39.99
Breakdown - $79.99
Slipstream - $99.99
Shipping - Can be put into my POL

Club Store:
Jackpot - yet to appear in store. Hopefully he will
Breakdown- $59.00
Slipstream - $69.00
Shipping - apparently quite expensive


So my questions are: A: Which should provide the cheaper option? and B: Are the figures worth the price? Since my wife's maternity leave pay has finished money is fairly tight so may have to bypass them altogether or at least limit myself to one or two, possibly Jackpot and Breakdown. I really want a Slipstream toy, but I'm not sure the TFCC version really does the character justice.

[UltraMarginal]

I'd investigate whether or not you can get first class international with the club, that would be cheaper than their other options most likely. but probably still not as cheap as adding to your POL. of course the 20 - 30 difference between the cost of each figure might make all the difference.

define "worth the price" ?

they are exclusives so they are more expensive than retail by nature.
Breakdown has a fair lot of paint apps and looks good in both modes. it's as good a quality mold wise as classics red alert.

Slipstream is based on an excellent mold has a pretty good colour scheme. I'd have to have a closer look to check out the paint apps. The head design is OK, better tan photos and different to Starscream (unlike allll the other repaints of this mold) Another advantage of the new head not having a crest is the crest can't get bent up in vehicle mode. As lithe and feminine as the starscream feels, Slipstream kind of feels a little masculine some how.

I'm still waiting for Jackpot.

[Cat]

And it there's a problem, BBTS is a hell of a lot easier to deal with than the Club.

It's up to you how much that is worth though, and if you're expecting problems in the first place.

[Deonasis]

Just moving my non-tf question outta 'here' to here: http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showth...072#post380072

[BigTransformerTrev]

As lithe and feminine as the starscream feels, Slipstream kind of feels a little masculine some how.

I kind of got that impression from the pics. Think I may bypass her and hope they do a generations mold or something down the line that actually represents her as a femmebot rather than a blokebot with a femme face. Cheers UM and everyone else for your advice

[Gouki]

Slipstream is based on an excellent mold has a pretty good colour scheme. I'd have to have a closer look to check out the paint apps. The head design is OK, better tan photos and different to Starscream (unlike allll the other repaints of this mold) Another advantage of the new head not having a crest is the crest can't get bent up in vehicle mode. As lithe and feminine as the starscream feels, Slipstream kind of feels a little masculine some how.

I'm not sure how Slipstream feels masculine, really.

The worst thing about the figure is the missiles are super soft and cheap feeling--you'd think they could have used some harder plastic considering the cost and them clearly being aimed at adult collectors.

[Cat]

I'm not sure how Slipstream feels masculine, really.

The worst thing about the figure is the missiles are super soft and cheap feeling--you'd think they could have used some harder plastic considering the cost and them clearly being aimed at adult collectors.

They still have to go through Hasbro's approval, so it wouldn't be allowed, unfortunately.

Always with the lawsuits...

[DELTAprime]

I'm not sure how Slipstream feels masculine, really.

The worst thing about the figure is the missiles are super soft and cheap feeling--you'd think they could have used some harder plastic considering the cost and them clearly being aimed at adult collectors.

OMG, if it was hard plastic it might get stuck in a kids throat! Oh the humanity!

[Gouki]

They still have to go through Hasbro's approval, so it wouldn't be allowed, unfortunately.

Always with the lawsuits...

Really? I thought they might be able to get around it by being 'adult collectibles' or something. Damn.

[Megatran]

Got a question: Is the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime from the same mould as MP01/04 or am I totally off the beaten track? I think he's 12 inches tall in bot mode, hence why I think he could be from the same mould. If so, what key differences are there, if any? And what is a reasonable price? Thanks in advance.