Movie Replicas Direct has added a preorder for a line of vinyl Transformer based mini-figures. Fans of vinyl collectibles, blind bagged toys and fans of the Transformers can get their hands on Optimus, Megatron, Grimlock, Soundwave and Starscream in May of 2013. The description is below:
From The Loyal Subjects! The Loyal Subjects have redesigned Hasbro’s classic Transformers characters for a line of vinyl mini-figures! These new designs feature Optimus Prime, Megatron, and other fan-favorite characters in in a super-deformed style. Each figure ships in a foil bag, are articulated in each arm and at the neck, and feature a scaled weapon from their original 3.75′ release. Designed by Les Schettkoe, these blind mystery boxed figures prove that there is more than meets the eye! Collect them all! Blind mystery box packaging.
The Loyal Subjects X Transformers Mini Figure 16Pc Bmb Display – only $194.99
Gingerchris
Unfortunately there'll probably still be plenty of people that buy these. But whether they do or don't doesn't really affect me or my wallet.
SydneyY
What Devy said.
Ooh…count me back in. I just want a couple of those.
Fast_Draw
So they're smaller than Mighty Muggs, but cost the same? That makes sense…
Prime Wylde
lead art designer at Disney Products and yet another pop artist that thinks vinyl toys are "brilliant".
Foster
Hipster crap
NemiMonkey
Actually sad as it may be this price is kind of normal for these designer vinyl toys. Which is why I dumped that hobby fast.
I like that grimlock but oh hell no am I paying that much.
Dolza_Khyron
almost 4 feet tall? wow, maybe they actually ARE worth 200 dollars!
G1DeadEnd
Haha Omegax80
Noideaforaname
$195?! And that's with saving $45? And Megatron doesn't even have his Fusion Cannon?
I think I'll stick with the Kreons.
Omegax80
Some guy in a basement playing with Play-Doh
I guess their rulers are much different than ours. Clearly theirs are superior.
Jarodimus
B-but guys, they're designed by Les Schettkoe!
… whoever the eff that is.
Also, "a scaled weapon from their original 3.75' release". Uh-huh, sure. Do these guys even know what Transformers are?
EDIT: Also, pet peeve time. ' = feet. " = inches!
Omegax80
I dunno, that 99 cents really stretches the wallet, sigh…
Smasher
If they had been $193.99 then I would have been all over this.
But $194.99?
I'm not made of money.
grimlock1972
How about no. over priced for what they are.
G1DeadEnd
They wanna rob us blind with packaging
Grimlock64
See, like everyone else, I was on board until the price was revealed.
I mean… yikes. I love Grimlock, but not "buy a $15 vinyl toy that looks mediocre anyway" love Grimlock.