Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[griffin]

Nice idea. I just don't know why hasbro HOC should have takara stamp on them and they're all takara china too.

It costs money to modify moulds, so if it isn't anything significant, it could just be left to be the same.
Besides, Hasbro toys will often have Takara on them, because they design the toys... Hasbro just exclusively owns the Brand name and concept (so they have their stamp on the boxes, but not necessarily on the toys, as they don't exclusively own the toy designs).

[UltraMarginal]

dude that sux. could you take it back and get a replacement by any chance?

I've emailed Hasbro, but I'll probably be taking it back tonight.

here is a pic of mine for comparison if anyone is interested.



I've rotated it so it's up the right way but it doesn't seem to be updating. oh well.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah, just bring it back to the shop for an exchange. That's the beauty of IRL shopping.

[DELTAprime]

Yeah, just bring it back to the shop for an exchange. That's the beauty of IRL shopping.

As I was trying to explain today to a guy I work with. If you can buy it at a local store they can exchange it easily if there is any problem. We are lucky that places like BBTS and HLJ will stand behind what they sell, but most of the time online the seller doesn't want to know you if there is a problem.

[GoktimusPrime]

but most of the time online the seller doesn't want to know you if there is a problem.

They have to. They're also bound by retail/consumer laws, same as IRL sellers. The problem is just the effort/hassle. My Transformers Prime Season 2 DVDs from Shout Factory came with a cracked case. Normally I'd exchange it, but considering that I'd have to mail it back and then wait for them to mail a replacement -- ceebs! The discs are fine... but it does suck that one corner of the case is cracked. Likewise one of the panels on my Generations Springer doesn't fit in absolutely flush. It's a minor issue, and one that would warrant me exchanging this toy if I'd bought it IRL, but I just cannot be bothered to do it through overseas exchange.

Gah... this is why I dislike online shopping.

[Tober]

I did a small group buy of Springers from BBTS. One of the Springers was missing a headlight piece. I sent BBTS a pic, they sent me a Springer.

[DELTAprime]

They have to. They're also bound by retail/consumer laws, same as IRL sellers.

Really, try getting a replacement or refund out of some overseas online retailers sometime, I bet they won't help. Every time I've tried with the exception of BBTS they did nothing for me.

[liegeprime]

Does anyone know who the names of 2 Autobots included in the Kreo Beast Hunters packs? The black one looks like Trailbreaker so I'm assigning that one as... but the Red one I haven't a clue which autobot he looks like? Anybody got an idea ?

[Megatran]

Hope someone can shed some light on this question. I've had 3 PoL's from BBTS this year. All three actual shipping weights (as shown on the tracking system of the shipping company) were at least several lbs lighter than that calculated by BBTS. Is it normal for companies such as BBTS to over estimate the shipping weight and hence pocket the cash? For example, an overestimate of 5 lbs in shipping weight translates to an extra US$20 for UPS Air Service (US$4 per lb). Have people noticed this on their PoL shipment?

[Cat]

Does anyone know who the names of 2 Autobots included in the Kreo Beast Hunters packs? The black one looks like Trailbreaker so I'm assigning that one as... but the Red one I haven't a clue which autobot he looks like? Anybody got an idea ?

Windcharger.

And yep, the other one is indeed Trailbreaker/Trailcutter.