Henkei Dirge and Thrust pics

There's basically three things that can be done in these "classics seekers" scenarios: Bite the bullet and pay the price for what you want, Accept that you will probably never get exactly what you want and make do with something else or nothing at all, or do neither and complain-campaign until you get exactly what you want at a price you want to pay. Unfortunately, a lot of people still chose the third option, despite it offering the least return and the most frustration.

Anyway, from what I see, the Henkei Dirge is a good Dirge, or a "perfect" Dirge if some rubbing alcohol and a reprolabel or two are applied. Thrust is a little different, but according to a Japanese source, the fans are in fact separate parts that can be moved to the wings, so the same "perfect" comment could apply here as well. It's not like the Botcon toys were universally accepted either (price and exclusivity aside). Back then some complained about Botcon Dirge being a simple repaint and Thrust's wings being too stubby.

How the Animated toy line REALLY came to an end

It definitely looks like the VTOL fans can be placed in the "correct" area.

Even if the fans can be placed on top of the wings it's still going to look awkward as the engins will be sitting on top of the wings instead og part of the wings.

Seconded! I am definately getting both of them. I could care less if they are not exactly like their G1 counterparts. It's just great that they allowed the whole set of six to be available for the fandom that missed out or turned down the Botcon ones. If you are not happy with the decos on Dirge or Thrust, then simply remove them with the rubbing alcohol.

I agree with him too. I turned down the Botcon ones because I didn't want to pay that price. However, I am getting these two to finish off my seekers set even though they are the price they are. I won't miss out twice.

Either buy them or not. Your choice, but quit complaining already!!!

1. I've seen primarily people saying the prices for the Botcon ones *now* are crazy.
2. Hasbro has stated in an interview that they are indeed looking for a way to get some version of the three Botcon seekers into the Universe line, just not like the Botcon ones, and not immediately.
3. Oh my goodness, opinions that some figures are better than others!?
4. Walmart has the deluxes on sale. People are saying that's what they would cost if they were sold at retail (at Walmart, at least).

Personally, I'd like these, but I'm not buying them. I just won't pay that much for the mold. I'm not upset about it though. I'm just not buying them. I do hope Hasbro eventually releases some version of the Henkei Thrust and Dirge molds in the Universe line though. The colors don't have to match up, I'd just like to see the mold with the wing mods.

Oh, and I doubt I'll be shutting up anytime soon.

Then it all boils down to..whats the point of an exclusiv then ?

We all know it was a miss when the Botcon seekers came out through Botcon but it has happend and something like this might happen again and you just cant relese them at retail because the fandome cries because then we are back to my early q...wht the point of exclusivs ?

I likem, especially in botmode, I find Thrusts altform to be less good then Botcons. But I dont collect them so I dont care much.

1. You read things literally don't you? Or do you actually believe people can still buy the set for $300? The only price that matters now is the aftermarket price. Botcon price does not matter anymore. So when someone complains about the price, that's what they're talking about. And yeah, unless you have a spare $800-1,000 laying around to spend on a few deluxes and a Voyager, not bloody likely unless you're rich or well off, then I'd say anyone has the right complain about it.

2. Didn't read the Hasbro Q&A did you? Or are you just ignoring it for the sake of arguing? It's not concrete, but they did say what they did.

3. Let's see, some people don't like how the Henkei versions turned out, prefer the Botcon ones, but hate the very high aftermarket price for them. Yeah, I don't see a problem here. Just a matter of personal taste.

4. Haven't been in Wal-Mart in awhile have you? They've been pricing ALL the deluxes, Universe AND Animated, at $7.77. Can't argue with a $7 Acid Storm

Pretty much what I was inferring. This thread was perfectly fine until he decided to come in and throw gas on the embers. Is it really any wonder some people in this fandom resent or even hate everyone that owns the '07 set when some of them act like that? All it takes is one or two bad apples to paint a bad picture on everybody else.