GigaPower HQ-05 Gaudenter (MP Swoop)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by unexpectedpanda, Nov 22, 2014.

  1. ByLaw77

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    To anyone who has handled both metallic and chrome, can you give any pros/cons? I've collected chrome Graviter and Grassor so far, and thought I was in for chrome in the entire line. But I've heard some complaints that the chrome on these may not age well? Thoughts and experiences appreciated. Thanks.
     
  2. mx-01 archon

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    *shrug*

    The chrome on my three Gigasaurs is still flawless, and I've transformed each of them numerous times.
     
  3. junkbot

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    Chrome works well for me, and IMHO it'd not super shiny bright like the X versions of the dibots. It's more subtle
     
  4. mx-01 archon

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    Yeah, it's not mirror chrome like most. There's a slight texture to the finish that dulls the effect, making it shiny, but not blindingly gaudy like most overly-chromed toys.
     
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    Hey guys - Just wanna throw this out there! I asked GigaPower about the extra's and according to them, it seems like it's all included with the first run. I don't think it matter's if it's a PO or not. Just as long as you get a first run, you should get the lights and remote. So all this stuff about only PO's only getting free stuff can now be put to rest! :) 

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    - We will include lights with retailer orders placed in time for the first production.
     
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    Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but looks like Baba has them up for pre-order on eBay now. And only $154.88 !
     
  7. junkbot

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    Both Showz and Baba are great sellers and you cannot go wrong with either one. FYI
     
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  9. junkbot

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    Personally, I like the LEDs. I’m gonna use them in my diorama setup for sure. Yippeee!
     
  10. Mercat

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    No metallic on baba yet?
     
  11. minstral

    minstral It's all about G1 Masterpiece

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    I think by mentioning pre-orders it's to cover their bases if in the very rare cases all first runs are sold out in pre order, then there's no more of those lights (or any other 'freebie'). People who didn't pre order and there are first run left over are therefore lucky, so to speak. We've seen it with Infinite Transformations MP36 KO when there was a seamless supply from pre order to mass availability but some who didn't pre order didn't get the extra Kreemzeks and extra canon. And not sure if I read correctly but some Chrome buyers of Graviter didn't get the flame accessory for Chrome Grassor either.

    Another scenario could be western retailers don't get stock immediately and therefore don't mention the lights (pre order bonus). Every listing I've looked at on Taobao has the lights mentioned as exclusive pre order bonuses.

    I also asked Giga power about flame effects for Chrome. None included but 'will be available in the future', according to them.
     
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    GP updated that chrome is planned for mid-dec release whereas metallic is a month later.
     
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  13. junkbot

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    Whoop whoop. My kinda scheduling for sure. Glad I like chrome.
     
  14. luckyman76

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    I have heard that before about the flame effects. We need to confirm with ShowZ because some stores and sellers like Paul at Robot Toy Base (formerly Chimungmung) have stuff like that. Giga needs to at least make sure that all remaining flame parts and silver horns and thighs for Grassor come with Superator or his throne. To have invested in their line and be cheated out of those would be poor taste after the promises. So far they have kept their promises even if delayed. They did send me replacement hips for Guttur.
     
  15. xavierleo

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    hmmm Well it sounds like TFs-Express won't necessarily be getting the Chrome Red version in stock.

    I don't want to risk missing out on the first batch and hoping for a second release so I'll prob have to import him to the UK then.

    Anyone know who's good (and cheap) to post to the UK?
     
  16. DanielTorres99

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    yeah Im after this guy aswell from the UK :) 
     
  17. junkbot

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    I hope that I do not have any QC issues like I had with my Graviter. Both of the thumbs broke off and both of them have notches that are too small and his weapons will not lock into place. I guess it is my fault for the thumbs breaking because perhaps I put too much floor polish, although I have put the same amount on other figures and nothing like that has happened. I guess they are a smaller company and so it takes quite a bit longer to get things shipped. IMHO, they kinda need to ramp up their efforts and have a turnaround time like FT or MMC. I recently broke one of the rockets on my Jaguar and so I contacted them on FB and they gave me the email to their customer support. And within a few days I had a response and their team member told me what it would cost for the part and presto, it's done. I will have his leg part in about a month.

    So yea my Graviter is still waiting for new hands. We shall see how it goes with Gaudenter.
     
  18. rob_charb

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    Gigapower is slow, but they'll take care of you. I scratched up the red paint on my Slag's head, and the blue paint on the visor. It took a couple of months, but they replaced them free of charge.
     
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    i preordered the blue chrome one last night. can't wait.
     
  20. jnguyen

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    This may be my first GP product depending on how this figure scale with the FT version so I can't wait for this to be release. I have two of all the FT version for bot and dino mode but missing an extra swoop. I think I may pick this up since FT soar is out of stock and it would be nice to be purchasing a different mold. Swoop is the only figure I have the option to do this since he is the smallest of the dinobots so mix and match won't be too noticeable I hope