Transformers GT - Japan Super GT and Transformers Collaboration

[gamblor916]

The proportions look a little strange but I guess they had to take into account the existing transformation.

What's this issue with Anime Export? I've never bought from there so don't know what to expect.

[Tober]

What's this issue with Anime Export? I've never bought from there so don't know what to expect.

They've always been really good for me. Great customer service and very fast shipping. The only down side is that occasionally boxes get damaged during shipping as they pack with minimal protection, usually just a few layers of styrofoam - hasn't happened to me yet tho.

Oh, and you pay upfront with shipping on arrival. You also have to request shipping, otherwise it just sits there - similar to Toy Wholesaler.

[Kazza]

These TF's have also sparked my interest as i want to expand my collection, any idea how big or what class size these TF's will be?

[seespotrun]

I haven't heard anything about size, but all the images we've seen so far make them look like they'll be retools of Alternity Convoy, which is about deluxe size.

[Kazza]

I haven't heard anything about size, but all the images we've seen so far make them look like they'll be retools of Alternity Convoy, which is about deluxe size.

Oh well, guess I'll probably just give these a pass, but who knows, may be welcome additions to my collection if they look masterpiece worthy.

[Ploughmans Lunch]

Oh well, guess I'll probably just give these a pass, but who knows, may be welcome additions to my collection if they look masterpiece worthy.

Discounting (what look to be fairly minimal) retooling, these will be the 4th-7th reuse of this mould. I remember picking up a silver Alternity Convoy, it'll give you an idea on whether you like the mould or not.

[griffin]

The Optimus has been shown at a Japanese racing event.

Anime Export have them for 30% off ($88 each). They don't always have the best packing tho.

I thought at first that the US$120+ (full) price was for a case of two or three, since the originals were about $40 each.... Can these 'slight remould with new paint and figurine', really be worth a tripling of the price? Even the past exclusive ones were "only" $80 at markup places like RK in the link above. It's not even a new mould, which would have been cheaper.
I wonder what makes them think anyone would pay more than the price of a Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus (which is US$100-120) for something the size of a Deluxe, that has been released 5 times already.

[FaustX]

These look great. Not sure they're worth $120usd but realistic paint jobs on die-cast TFs is a win.

[Tober]

Discounting (what look to be fairly minimal) retooling, these will be the 4th-7th reuse of this mould. I remember picking up a silver Alternity Convoy, it'll give you an idea on whether you like the mould or not.

1st - A-01 Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Vibrant Red
- A-01 Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Ultimate Silver
2nd - A-01 Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Super Black
3rd - A-01U Nissan GT-R - Ultra Magnus - Brilliant White Pearl
4th - A-01 Nissan GT-R - Dai Atlas - Aurora Flare Blue Pearl
5th - A-01 Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Vibrant Red (re-issue)
6th - Super GT-01 GTR Prime
- Super GT-02 GTR Saber
7th - Super GT-03 GTR Maximus

I wonder what makes them think anyone would pay more than the price of a Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus (which is US$100-120) for something the size of a Deluxe, that has been released 5 times already.

Because they can, and so they will. They sold out almost instantly on Amiami. BBTS has also stopped pre-orders.
MP-10 Convoy sold well at double Hasbro's price point - different markets.
The GT series probably won't be available outside of Japan.

Licensing and exclusivity go a long way. They could probably double the price again if they can get a picture of Hatsune Miku on the bonnet, include her figure with it, and limit the release to 5000 pieces.

[uteiki]

Got a question - will these still be in die-cast metal or like in the later Kiss players Takara went plastic? From the pics they do look a little plastic...