Couldn't agree w you more.

Made the original a bit top heavy-hope they modify the design to resolve the balance issues. If the metal needs to be ditched, so be it.

 

Agreed 100%! Diecast isn't as awesome as people think/remember 

 

really I kinda liked it... guess different strokes for different fokes

 

I would have been much more excited about diecast if they'd used it on the outside.

I'm not anti die cast at all. It just happens that in this particular case I don't think it worked out so well.

 

Just checked my Alternity Convoy...the balance issues weren't as bad as I remembered, but it's def there due to the weight of the metal. It does add a "heft" if you will to the toy-feels like you're handling a much bigger TF. But if they're re-using the mold, it'd be cool to see some improvements.

This thing is a cool little bugger though. Really pushed the design/engineering envelope.

The leg ratchets on this thing are incredible.

 

I think the reason why it is so expensive because it has the diecast content.

 

What makes you think that the body will be made completely of plastic?

 

Transformers Super GT (SGT01) GT-R Prime and Transformers Super GT (SGT02) GT-R Saber are up for pre-order at Amiami for 7,850 JPY (21% off) each, for release in March 2013.

So they may not be store exclusives after all, but they are just as expensive.

EDIT - And Prime has just sold out.

 

Yah man,they are just mass release & yet they are so expensive