FansToys FT-43 Dunerunner/Dunerider (Masterpiece Beachcomber)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Seth Sunthay, Jul 14, 2018.

  1. BrooklynBombers

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    If anyone else sees these pop up for pre-order, I'd appreciate it.. I love Toydojo, but apparently work gets in the way of a figure again!
     
  2. fifield53

    fifield53 Deceptichops

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    TFSource says he will be available in Feb 2021. Anyone know why the change and if this is a mistake? I know he's expected this month.
     
  3. OstOgBajer

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    Reissue, maybe?
     
  4. divinecomedy

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    Man ShowZ has this for 97.99. That's only 2 bucks cheaper than US retailers are charging. I am afraid to see what Baba will charge for this.
     
  5. Marcelo Antunes

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    Does the price includes shipping? Chinese sellers (in particular the ones which sell abroad such as Ebay, or Ali, os specific stores such as Showz) could always give sole cheaper options due to the extremely cheap Chinese mail costs, but now those costs have spiked.
     
  6. divinecomedy

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    Yeah that includes shipping, but usually Chinese sellers shipping to the States will give you 10% off and that includes shipping.

    I think shipping is back to normal. I've been shipping bigger boxes from Baba, and he never asked for anything extra, and they've been arriving at the same speed as pre pandemic.
     
  7. ThatGuyCalledBlaster

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    How bad are you thinking, in terms of Baba pricing? Genuinely asking since I went with him for the first time since I got Beachcomber really late, haha.
     
  8. malckav

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    I buy more with baba and happy with his prices, similars than others
     
  9. Stygian360

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    More than a few on Facebook have sniggered when TFSource is mentioned in conjunction with this Dunerider availability date change. My assumption is they don't trust TFSource as trustworthy indicator of when Dunerider will actually show up. Take it for what it's worth I guess. Thomas being delayed, I could buy that (based on size, complexity, etc.), but not Dunerider. Just my two cents.
     
  10. 4249david

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    TFs-Express are getting stock in this week and posting from the UK next week. No idea what TF Source are smoking with 2021 dates
     
  11. Curium

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  12. Disco 25

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    Didn't you know? Berserk coming next month and Dunerider in 2021. TF Source, Get with the program. :p 
     
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  13. 4249david

    4249david Click my avatar, you won't regret it...

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    Oh, I totally know about Beserk, I spotted that announcement ages ago. TF Source exclusive, right?
     
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  14. ThatGuyCalledBlaster

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    Not to mention that because of those dates, iirc, there's legit someone thinking that Feb. 2021 is a reissue date for Beachcomber.

    excuse.jpg
     
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  15. divinecomedy

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    I am thinking 94.99.

    Ok, I think but 90 would make me satisfied. 85 would be great.
     
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    The someone is me, and it was a wild guess. Mainly because FT's release process is changing so who knows what the hell is going on. Figures are coming out more quickly, but in smaller batches...

    And anyone who thinks they know what's going on is smoking crack :p 
     
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  17. ThatGuyCalledBlaster

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    Eh, that's not bad for me, personally. Almost thought something like $100+ for a sec, haha.

    Actually to be honest, I was thinking of someone completely different when writing that. :lol 

    But yeah, totally agree with you on the whole release spiel.
     
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  18. Chris C137

    Chris C137 Have some self respect. Take the QC sticker off.

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    Have you got your balance request from them yet?
     
  19. smkspy

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    My conspiracy theory,

    They're restricting supply to make sales of their fort max stronger.

    If everyone is shoving for "limited" beachcomber or seaspray, the idea of a truly limited product in fort max will sell better.
     
  20. Bruticus88

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    TFSource just sent out an email today with FT-43 Dunerider as arriving soon... which usually means in a week or less. Hopefully mine will be inbound soon. This has turned out to be the "Summer of Minibots" for FT Fans!!!