FansToys FT-51 Chomp (Masterpiece Skullcruncher)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Jhund, Apr 2, 2018.

  1. ROXXOR

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    This is purely speculation, but I wonder if it's sales related. Dalianjj said that they were interested in making some figures, even if they weren't profitable.

    Lupas was not well received and was discounted by retailers until they eventually managed to get rid of their stock. Dracula was liked by the community, but retailers clearly haven't sold all of these yet. Chomp may be less of a priority if they anticipate relatively low sales. This may be a labor of love for Fans Toys, but retailers are looking for inventory that will move from their shelves.
     
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    As someone who doesn’t have the other 2 headmasters yet, I always thought Skullcruncher was the best one.

    I guess I can’t speak for everyone but I feel like he’s the choiciest headmaster. He may also sell better with all the hype built by demand for Lupus and the quality of Dracula.
     
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  3. divinecomedy

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    It's obviously time for a crowdfunding!!!!
     
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  4. edgecrusher

    edgecrusher "She wanted nothin', and I delivered." TFW2005 Supporter

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    Also completes the trio of wave 1 decepticon headmasters, which should drive demand for all three.
     
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    No, this one is still on the release schedule and they have already sunk the time and cost into it to finish the set. Also they now are going to be selling a Cerebros so it makes sense to finish it. It is supposed to release in the Goose, Magnum, Sheridan, Hunk and Iceman window. My guess is that they were just hurrying up their combiner releases to keep up with the other players. I am also guessing that moving up Thomas was very important as I imagine Berserk will be as well. FT has a lot of figures to release with their schedule already planned out for years into the future. I am pretty sure right now they are in get everything out mode. They have been more prolific than ever before with the most successful year to year and a half really. They have been amazing.
     
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    With FT-44 Thomas in full color, we'll likely see it released before FT-26 Chomp.
     
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    Your right. But, the silver lining is with the announcement of Fortress Maximus it’s safe to say Fans Toys will eventually get to the rest of the Autobot Headmasters. So I’m pretty excited!
     
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    I feel like the longer it is before Chomp releases, the more likely they may re-release Lupus nearby. I think it’d help both their sales to be available together
     
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    Well, IF Maketoys EVER or DOESN'T release the remaining Autobot headmaster, the safe assumption is FT will release remaining Headmasters and Target Masters from Both Sides(Autobots/Decepticons)
     
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    It's safe to say that FT will do them regardless of whether or not MT does them. Besides, if I were to bet on it, I'd say MT won't do them. We haven't seen any updates from MT in 1-3 years for their revealed but yet-to-be released Headmasters and Targetmasters. MT is struggling financially right now. They have been since the end of last year.

    From a price perspective, especially for those of us that buy direct from China, namely Taobao.com, we know that MT pricing is locked so there isn't much of a cost savings for their products even when buying from Taobao. However, FT items, when preordered from Taobao have significant cost savngs compared to non-Taobao sellers. This is mainly true for FT's larger than carnot figures which Headmasters and Targetmasters usually are:
    Maketoys Brainstorm for $150 shipped vs FT Brainstorm for $110 shipped.
     
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    No! I don't think so. I think we will see Chomp before Thomas. They've already released 2 headmasters so I think they will prioritize the 3rd.
     
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    YES! That is possible.
     
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    I don't believe that is safe at all. Maketoys will release Grandmein and Wiseblast EVENTUALLY. Fans Toys will release Cerebros and Chomp and then after we will likely be twisting in the wind for a while and maybe permanently. FT is very busy with a set schedule of figures that may take 5 years. That really leaves XTB/KFC that has a backlog from hell to do Targetmasters. That doesn't leave me with a lot of confidence that obscure figures that were dumped by one company get picked up by another. We are lucky Maketoys is finishing the Coneheads. Their actions have miserable over the last couple of years. It is extremely hard to trust them but they are one of the last few remaining companies that do G1 MP. Fans Hobby is another that is loosely following the script.
     
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    That's just how most attention deprived people are. It's just rather disturbing when they are over the age of 10 and still doing it.
    This site really needs to get with the times and add a block feature like IG, FB, Twitter etc. It's mind-boggling that they still don't have it.
     
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    Hey guys, need some help here... who is the fans toys rep on here? Dilanj... right? Or close. I want to try to get in touch for a replacement part. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
    Thanks in advance.
     
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    oh got me excited for news then :( 
     
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    Sorry, but thanks for the correct spelling... thats why i could not find him.
    I really need the part asap. Sorry if anyone thinks im trolling.