TFCC Exclusive "news" about universe seacons

Galaxy Convoy · 11-01-2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by G.B. Blackrock

Re: store's picking these up NOW. It's possible. I'm not as confident as you are, but agree that it's probably a moot point.

Re: Encore release. I wonder. It seems clear that the club is going to do the Universe coloring, and any "Encore" release would probably be in the original colors. Since it's clear the molds are available, I see no reason why an "Encore" wouldn't be possible. But if it happens (or, at least, if news of such breaks within the next few months), FP's pretty much screwed. Not that Takara Tomy (or anyone other than FP) should care.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Which would mean it would be in FP's best interest not to price it too high, in the possible event of a G1 reissue, which Sky Lynx has proven cannot be ruled out. Price it too high and all of the club members that buy it will feel burned later on when a G1 reissue is announced at a cheaper price, and in a much bigger market.

Draven · 11-01-2007, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy Convoy

Price it too high and all of the club members that buy it will feel burned later on when a G1 reissue is announced at a cheaper price, and in a much bigger market.

I would expect that if it were to be reissued later on it would be in the original colour scheme; so club members would still have an exclusive. However, I do hope it's not too expensive anyway. If it isn't it might well tempt me to rejoin the club.

G.B. Blackrock · 11-01-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MagnusPrimal

Oh, I don't think any store will have the option to pick it up now. It is most likely too late. I just think that if the deal with FP wasn't in place, and Hasbro shopped it around, they would probably get a bite on it this time.

You apparently misunderstood my emphasis on "now." I do think it's moot because of FP, but really don't have your confidence that stores would have wanted these toys "now" (i.e., since the movie's come out and TFs are popular again) even if FP hadn't gotten involved.

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I wonder if Takara would even care about FPs exclusive? As you mentioned, on the off-chance they would do an Encore reissue, it would be in different colors, so the exclusivity most likely wouldn't factor into it. I wouldn't even think Takara would reissue this, but after Predaking and Sky Lynx, who knows?

Oh, Takara wouldn't care. Only FP would care (and maybe a few fans who spent so much money on FPs version. It's still exclusive, which is good, but we all know that nowhere near as many people will get FPs version if a Takara straight-reissue is available). And as you say, it's a little outside of Takara's usually-predicted pattern, but I agree that with the advent of Sky Lynx, it's not to be ruled out.

FortressMaximus1976 · 11-01-2007, 04:16 PM

Well, I just completed my original g1 piranacon last week....I bought all 6 figures separately over the course of the last few months..all c9, all weapons, and parts...fantastic condition, for a mere...after adding it all up..almost $265..I would assume this recolor will cost less..but i have the original