Dear Takara, please Encore Thrust & Ramjet next!

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Alex5, May 26, 2009.

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  1. Alex5

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    I would really like to see Thrust & Ramjet (and to a lesser extent, Dirge) amongst the next few releases in the Encore line, I just can't justify those e-Hobby reissues :( 

    I have loose G1 originals of the 6 Seekers & Coneheads, but like to collect the reissues to have a nice fresh boxed version too. Since I grew back into Transformers only a few years ago, I have picked up TFC and Encore Starscreams, Encore Skywarp & Thundercracker and e-Hobby Dirge (got a great deal). But the final two are $200 a piece when they occasionally turn up on eBay, which is a bit rich for my blood on a G1 jet... and since AFAIK those two never hit the Commemorative series either... I wonder how long it can possibly be before we do get another reissue?

    It's a bit weird they always halt the reissue lines before they get round to Thrust and Ramjet... I assume they still have the molds if they last released them post-2000. I just wonder if the recent Henkei release of these guys will help/hinder their case in the Encore series?

    Anyone think we may be lucky and get a triple pack Thrust/Ramjet/Dirge for ~$85?
     
  2. Ruination04

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    I would rather them be released individually, but I am all for Encores! I need those two guys! I have the 1st 3 seekers and Sunstorm. I have Dirge. I am dying to get those two!
     
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    I'm down with a Thrust and Ramjet reissue. I need to complete my G1 seeker set.
     
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    I need all three conheads so it sounds good to me.
     
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    I'll second Thrust and Ramjet as the next encore reissue or as part of the rumored reissues that Hasbro will be doing.
     
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    Yes please.
     
  7. Alex5

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    Well I think that's conclusive then :lol  Step to it Takara!

    Although seriously, with them having done Skywarp and Thundercracker in the line, it would be odd if they didn't have some intention of completing the set if the line does well enough.

    I'd prefer Japanese release over American purely because they won't have to mess with Thrust's missiles. Don't think Ramjet's weapons would be affected though.
     
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    I would buy those for sure.
     
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    I am really hoping these are the next Encore releases, since they seem like two of the more realistic candidates that would generate some demand. They're the only two Seekers I'm missing too.
     
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    I have originals of both, but wouldn't object to an Encore version. But let's go the whole hog and get Dirge as well! (Whose original I also have, but I can't get enough of Encore!)
     
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    I'd like a Thrust, Dirge, Ramjet Conehead Encore set. I need all three Coneheads.:eek: 
     
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    Do you not remember that Dirge and Hoist were the steaming piles of crap that clogged up TRU's shelves like cheese does to a colon and murdered the US reissue line?

    They sold terribly and Thrust and Ramjet were cancelled because of it.

    I think people overestimate the popularity of these molds.
     
  13. Easterling Capt

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    I agree with the above poster, The conehads are cool and great but from a sales perspektiv they might not be. Thundercracker and Skywarp are always the obvious choice, coneheads come later. I am all for a encore reissue of them as the ehobby/conventuion exclusivs are expensiv except Dirge that you can get for under 100$.
     
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    Where's the shame in wanting the full set of Decepticon Jets from G1? :lol 

    Just because it doesn't sell well in the States doesn't mean an awful lot to Takara's release policy either... and the US toy laws mean that a lot of those reissues were neutered somehow, which hurt their popularity (Hoist and Dirge were unaffected though IIRC).
    There are a lot of new fans since the LAMs looking to build their G1 collections and these guys are a strange omission considering they were 'main' characters, albeit silent ones for the most part. Lets face it, not all the popular characetrs had 'good' toys, but those figures are still in high demand.
     
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    As a regular browser and contributor to these boards, I'm sure the CEO of Takara will read this and personally take action.

    In all seriousness, of course it's a good idea. Be patient - it will happen eventually.
     
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    Bought Hoist never saw Dirge, I would like to get a set of G1 coneheads. It's true like you say just cause I want it does not mean it will sell well.
     
  17. Alex5

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    Damn, I thought posting on a messageboard was how the fandom always get what they want :gen069: 
     
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    TRU didn't exactly help when they hiked up the price.
     
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    Encore TC-SW 2-pack was on clearance 50% off at hlj.com several weeks ago when I bought my set. I mean these things don't sell very well apparently. The toys have to sell well for Encore to continue.
     
  20. Ruination04

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    This is what makes me mad. People talk about how they want these figures to be made and when they are made available, nobody will buy them. They sit around and wait for clearances and what not. These reissue lines can't survive this way!
     
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