Preorders have opened for the Big Bad Toy Store and Amazon shared exclusive Generation 1 Predaking reissue. The mighty Predaking is being sold as a part of the “Thrilling 30” Platinum series commemorating 30 years of our favorite Robots in Disguise. It’s priced at $119.95 and due for a release mid-August to mid-September 2013.
Check out the preorders at the links below:
Platinum Series Generation 1 Predaking Reissue at Big Bad Toy Store
Platinum Series Generation 1 Predaking Reissue at Amazon
Gutts
Btw. Why have I heard in like every review that Headstrong's robotmode is back heavy and not standing at all? He has a flip-out panel that holds him standing very solidly. Its not in instructions. Did they not find out that or is this new in this reissue?
Gutts
My Amazon Predaking just arrived. Looks impressive. He was even fairly good packed.
Are there some tips what one can do to him to improve him somehow? Visually or joints wise?
CETERUS PRIME
My Amazon Predaking arrived today. The outer brown colored Amazon box was in great shape, however, the actual Predaking box inside looked like it had been tied tight with a string around it at some point, the box is creased terribly, it's disgusting ! It's very obvious that the damage was done before the actual Predaking box was put inside the outer Amazon box. I'm from Canada, so returning this will not be simple I'm sure. Here's the thing….tracking still shows that my package hasn't arrived yet, so I'm wondering if they may have sent out another by mistake due to the delays that occurred when they pulled it from the site due to shipping concerns. Either way, does anyone have any experience with returning items to Amazon from Canada ? Appreciate the concern !
TFXProtector
No problem! I hope you enjoy it!
conan050
cool, thanks!
TFXProtector
Yes, I have. Both Jetwing Optimus and Metroplex.
These are returns with damaged packaging, such as having shipping labels applied directly to the box or dings or slight rips/tears. The product itself is brand new, complete and intact, never removed from the box.
It would say whether or not the item's been removed from the box.
Both my Jetwing (which was nearly flawless) and my Metroplex (which came in a battered box) were still brand new with all ties in place, plus paperwork and all accessories.
Amazon won't resell an actual used figure because people returning it either broke it or received it broken. Those go back to Amazon and then to claims. These are just damaged boxes with pristine specimens inside.
You have nothing to worry about, and they ship fast!
conan050
Anyone ever get used stuff from Amazon warehouse deals? Theres a few Predaking for under $100 used. They say they come in original packaging. Are these returns or just damaged boxed ones? I could probably live with a damaged box one but wouldn't really want a returned one.
3.8TransAM
Ya know it really is hard to make TRU's packaging look good but I think Amazon managed to.
Pretty pathetic
Grimlock25
For the most part, I was pretty lucky. A few minor dings, but nothing major.
CETERUS PRIME
How did yours look when you opened up the packing box, Grimlock25 ?
Grimlock25
I am not so sure the shipping problem has been as fixed as we hoped. I had ordered mine late Sunday evening, and yesterday it still had not shipped. After taking to Amazon customer service about the item being pulled for review, and if asked if this would delay my shipping, they told me it would be resolved quickly and upgraded my shipping to One day for the inconvenience. All is well right?
Nope, just got it a few minutes ago. The good news, the shipping labels were not applied directly to the box. The bad news, it came in the same thin packing box as we have heard about, and seen the the review. It is possible that I just slipped through the cracks before they came up with a solution….or the thin box is the method they are sticking with. I'm not a big MISB guy, but I like to make sure when I buy something its shipped well enough that I dont have to worry about it breaking during transit.
On a side note, "Used" Predakings are available through Amazon Warehouse Deals. They do note there may be some Cosmetic damage, but is quite the steal starting at $141.03. Come on Amazon, selling the damaged ones for more than the "new" product? LOL.
Gutts
So, he is available again on Amazon. Hopefully they fixed the no-box-shipping problem. The price of the shipping is the same, so I pulled the trigger and ordered him.
Gutts
Great! Im glad Ive waited with my order.
Edit: Though if he is gonna be more expensive because of the better packaging Im affraid I wont be able to get him. He was 166 bucks for me and it was already pushing my budget hard
Edit: Funny how the other sellers immidietely raised their prices to 170, 200 and 240. Damn scalpers
Mewtwo
And on the Amazon page is says this…
Item Under Review
While this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it's described here. (Thanks for the tip!)
We're working to fix the problem as quickly as possible.
Really Amazon?
HBD
Great video leov36. Headstrong should have a little black "spur" between his legs that flips down to form a heel. That helps him to not fall over as much due to heavy diecast.
CETERUS PRIME
I ordered him with gift packaging, hoping it at least comes in a brown box, and I ordered the Generations Metroplex as well because ours here in Canada are neutered. Will report back when they arrive.
Gutts
Thanks, looks cool!
So now Im just wondering about the plastic quality compared to G1 and nowadays plastic.
And whether to wait a bit more with the purchase in case amazon is going to sort out the no box shipping?
leov36
My video review
Platinum Edition G1 Predaking reissue – YouTube
Batman
The packaging on this guy is atrocious. It is only made worse by Amazon's poor shipping. Sorry to see you guys having problems.
boostedboomer
Mine shipped this way as well. Came home from work and it was sitting in the sun, I was mad at first but the heat made the packing labels peel off very easily and didn't tear the box.
I was hoping Predaking would come with tech cards, like BBTS Piranacon did, but nope.