Japanese Price for THS-02 Optimus

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  1. chris24jc, May 14, 2006
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    Hey guys,
    So, out of curiousity,
    How much does THS-02 Convoy go for in Japan? Like, at the store?
    Anyone know?
     
  2. SydneyY, May 14, 2006
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    I got mine from an online shop in Japan for 4390yen. That's about US$40, I think. At retail it could be cheaper though.
     
  3. CdnShockwave, May 14, 2006
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    I ended up with this guy by accident. He just happened to be in one of my pre-order boxes that sat here at home for the past few weeks before I flew back. Opened it up and there he was. Not entirely sure what to do with him though...



    Sorry, I know that has nothing to do with the original post. I'm just trying to decide what to do with this guy. :confused: 
     
  4. SydneyY, May 14, 2006
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    Just be very nice to him. He's only little.
     
  5. CdnShockwave, May 14, 2006
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    *raises eyebrow ever so slightly*
     
  6. SydneyY, May 14, 2006
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    That was meant to be read with a preschool teacher's voice :redface2: 

    Anyway, open him! It's a fun figure.
     
  7. Hook, May 14, 2006
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    While totally aware that I'm contributing to the thread derailing, I recommend that you keep THS-02! He's an awesome figure!!

    ...Just don't transform him ;) 
     
  8. CdnShockwave, May 15, 2006
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    More thread derailing welcomed!

    What's that supposed to mean? :confused: 
     
  9. REDLINE, May 15, 2006
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    I've transformed my THS02 at least a half-dozen times, with no problems at all :)  my only advice is be gentle with the flipout part of the fore-arms, they pop off easily, BUT they're made to do so, its just two lil dots holding that on so it goes on just as easily.
     
  10. MasterOfPuppets, May 15, 2006
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    I think he means don't transform him cause the truck mode sucks...
     
  11. Razerwire, May 15, 2006
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    Send him my way Kyle... I got a good home here for him...:thumb 
     
  12. chris24jc, May 15, 2006
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    Oooh... Oooh... gimme gimme! :D 
    Actually, I am looking for a cheap one... didja see my wanted ad in my signature? hehee.

    Willing to trade some of my G1 or spare BW figs if need be. ;) 

     
  13. Darkravager, May 15, 2006
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    I really like him. I hope they make a Megatron for him to fight though. :)  He is one of those toys that would look nice on a desk. Small, but very cool.
     
  14. quiktake, May 16, 2006
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    I live in Japan. I purchased a THS-02 for 3,990 yen. That's about $37 U.S.
     
  15. chris24jc, May 16, 2006
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    Thanks

    Thanks for the info Quiktake.
    No wonder it's even more expensive here. :( 
    I'm determined to get him somewhere though. My wife 'approved' it for our anniversary, so now it's just a matter of finding the best deal I guess.
    Thanks again guys.
    Chris
     
  16. Shin-Gouki, May 16, 2006
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    I traded my Star Convoy for one, I look forward to messing with him. That and he fits into my downsizing mode of have fewer and smaller things to take with me when I move.