Bbts didn' waist any time putting up novastar, inferno, and others for October. Normal takara pricing.

 

Neat! I preordered Novastar (just in case, as the hasbro version is supposed to be shortpacked @ 1 per case) and Inferno (Deluxe? must be an error) as insurance in case I don't find them.

 

Sweet, pre-ordered! No messing around with trying to find in stores or the inevitable 'whole case' wasted order from Hasbro's offerings.

 

Isn't that Inferno lower than normal? Aren't Takara Voyagers usually $45...I wonder if it is a typo.

And do we know who Scramble and Tailboard are?

 

Yes that Inferno pricing must be an error. Scramble is Shrapnel and Tailboard is Tailgate.

 

Oh. Got all excited for a second and thought they were new characters.

Now I can be relieved that I won't feel compelled to buy them.

 

Y'all talked me into it, after the crap I went through over Elita-1 and Chromia I threw Inferno and Novastar into my pre-order list just in case. Kinda looking forward to it, unless I find them way cheaper at retail or something these two will be the only Legends toys I've ever bought other than Godbomber.

 

Thanks. Pre-ordered Novastar myself to avoid the headache.

 

Looks like Storm is doing the "classic" Akuma:
Street Fighter V Akuma (Arcade Edition) 1/12 Scale Figure

And a Gunpla Voltron, looks like the lions' legs are removable for animation accuracy:
Voltron: Defender of the Universe Super Mini-Pla Voltron

Both drop in September. Decided to get them!

 

Yea I saw that Voltron. I'm not familiar with this line. How's the quality? Worth it at $60? (I ordered the Megazord out of curiosity)

 

Pre-ordered Novastar simply because I don't feel like dealing with the short packed last wave BS. Also pre-ordered Inferno. No interest in the figure really, just want to see if BBTS honors the $29.99 price.

 

I went ahead and pre-ordered a Novastar as well just in case she ends up pulling a "TLK Cogman" at retail.

 

Depends on what you want for your $60. if he's anything like GGG or Live Robo...

-He will have pre-painted parts and minimal decals.
-He will have pretty good articulation.
-He will have some part-forming.
-He will only stand about 5-6" tall.
-The plastic, while decent, is still candy-model/Gundam kit plastic and will only weigh a few ounces after you build it.

If that's how you want to spend $60, more power to you. Personally, I only purchase these when there's not a equally affordable alternate option (like Live Robo). Just remember that for the price of two of these, you can buy a 13" version with a little less articulation but much more solid plastic and electronics from Playmates.

 

I'm wondering when those SFII TFs will hit. It's such a dumb idea that I can still somehow get behind.

 

Yeah, they even include that terrible gum that somehow passes as a candy treat in Japan. I have a few HG and MG Gundams and those tend to be a bit better than even the Mini-Plas quality-wise.

I don't think anyone is expecting SoC or Toynami Voltron quality here.

 

you mean those are up before Hasbro's? Still no rest of the Terrorcons up yet?

 

I threw down a preorder for that but I didnt realize it was Kabaya gum kit quality. Judging by the pictures though the articulation appears well above the kits I've had (Piranacon set), so I'm still somewhat interested.

Also preordered the Takara Nova Star. I figure the extra Takara tax is a small price to pay to avoid searching high and low for the Hasbro release, assuming if that last wave even reaches store shelves.

 

Agreed. I'm never going to own TLK Hot Rod and I'm not making this mistake again.

 

Yep, and it' not the first time that's happened.

 

I'm still shocked they never sent me an email about the new Takara preorders.