A very interesting pre-order has been posted at BigBadToyStore, a pre-order for none other than Super Fire Convoy from the fan-favorite series, Car Robots AKA Robots In Disguise! This was last the mainline prior to the Armada trilogy and it left big shoes to fill. It also introduced once of the most popular and unique versions of Convoy/Optimus Prime.
For those of you who missed out, the pre-order page can be accessed here. Price is $149.99. BBTS has stated that the Toys R Us exclusive Master Sword is rumored to be included. That may factor into the higher price, but we aren’t completely sure. Since the sword is rumored to be included and was used for the God Fire Convoy combined mode with God Magnus…perhaps the latter isn’t too far behind? Stay tuned as we’ll keep you posted!
mikequillm
I had the takara version and the Hasbro version and the takara version is much much better plastic is better the joints are better. so you guys saying that you've had the Hasbro version and don't want the takara version is like saying that you have a Chevette so you wouldn't want a corvette. I got the Toys R Us Japanese god fire convoy with the sword and he looks awesome with a sword taller than he is
Keith Prime
If this is what you're talking about (Masterpiece MP-20 Clarification – Transformers News – TFW2005), yes, they said something that could be interpreted as that, but it appears they didn't say WHO MP 20 or 21 is, officially. Wheeljack & Bumblebee may be speculation on this statement.
Of particular note, I found this by digging through TFW's Masterpiece news tag. I saw no official announcement for MP Bumblebee or Wheeljack in TFW's coverage. The only announcement after that posting was the BBTS listings.
The rumor before the "clarification" was MP Mirage.
Hopefully, MP Wheeljack is real.
Backpack
But, didn't Takara announce Bumblebee and Wheeljack? I seem to recall them saying something like 'they will will look like they should'…. meaning they will have thier G1 alt modes.
Knightdramon
It comes from people who see that no japanese site has yet to put up preorders for the two MP cars. May be a bit premature, but I can see where they get off on that.
Since Kapow has preorders of them, I'm not so worried, but there's certainly merit to their worrying.
Keith Prime
It comes from people jumping to the conclusion that X was cancelled/ not real, so is Y also bogus/ premature, too?
03Mach1
I keep reading this…I'm not sure where this comes from but the two preorders are completely unrelated.
Cyclonus79
This was a pass for me when announced. So no harm no foul. My question now is what about BBTS's listings for MP-20 ,21? Are those even real ? Or is it another " mistranslation ".
megaplex001
Hmph At that price I wasn't gonna buy it anyway.
taterx
What a mess that turned into. I only have the Sams Yellow version & that's fine makes him feel like a separate character but but no way would I pay $150 for that mold & I know it's great. Hopefully folks who were excited for this release will just find one cheaper elsewhere.
megatroptimus
For starters, the Car Robots version was much nicer than the regular Hasbro version.
Pharoid
What are you trying to say I just bought a Takara G1 Prime 2002 New Year Special Edition with Action Master Convoy, blue-eyes, bloated rifle, Matrix etc for $165!!!! Tonight! Did I make a mistake? You bet I did and I am going to buy that Encore Omega Supreme next week for $180!
Cadbane
I hope nobody was foolish enough to sell their old ones and preorder the reissues which won't match the original quality.
Strife
I'm glad we live in a world where a toy that sold for $30, 12 years ago, at Toys R Us, and was stacked shoulder high in the asile, did not get reissued into a $150 shake down abomination.
Takara should be embarassed that even happened. What's next? Fattimus Prime for $80?
Oh wait….
Griffin73
I have an original Japanese version I'd be willing to sell. Make an offer. It's been in a box for years, but I'm sure it will still look good with your collection.
Torque
bit of a bummer, but oh well
Pharoid
That is so funny I just found Optimus and Magnus RID in my storage space MIB. I had totally forgot I had them. I think the Prime had a TRU price for $16 and change! I have no great love for either if anyone is crazy for them let me know. US versions.
Superquad7
Yeah, if they're gonna do it, they need to do it right. The mold for that sword ks just sitting there, too
N_M_S
I couldn't find the thread when I got my email, could this –> http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans…eliminary-preorder-bbts-preorder-cancell.html be merged into the current thread?
Xaxis
BBTS was the first to put up preorders for MP Wheeljack and Bumblebee. Other retailers followed their lead (or at least, that's what it appears happened).
I'm also concerned that their "preliminary information" about those MP figures will end up being incorrect… perhaps someone with the right connections can get confirmation?