Trans Art Toys Skateboard Gorilla (Transmetal Optimus Primal)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Cheem The Rup, Mar 24, 2020.

  1. mags2424

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    Still waiting for the slow boat method. Shipped 08/02
     
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  2. Predaking EX

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    Damn dude 2 months??? I may cancel my order jesus.
     
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    Still no monkey....:( 
     
  4. mags2424

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    It has arrived in the States as of last week.
     
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    I ordered 9/12/2020, fast shipping method. Still waiting for it.
     
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    Will be watching TM Primal's introduction on the show in a day or two as I'm re-watching the series right now. It would be great if this guy arrived on that day. :lol 
     
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    I ordered mine from ShowZ right when it came out, but it shipped on the August 9th, and was delivered to my house on August 19th. It was the $6.00 shippping method.
     
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    Us August 2nd peeps sure got the ole WHAT FOR...

    However, we should all be seeing some movement now!
    Mine is finally only 1 state away, hopefully it arrives IN state soon, and passed off to the USPS.
    And I thought Pitney BLOWS was bad...
    (Nope... Never mind. They were. For the ever loving Hank, they were HORRIBLE!!!)
    We know this was the boat... I'm just glad it didn't SINK!
     
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    For me the fast method that was $6 or so it got to California in 5 days after shipped in China. This was back in August.
     
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    Finally received mine. Pretty happy with it. The size is great, the quality is good (even though I had a broken thumb out of the box but that was easily fixed), the small improvements here and there are quite nice. This is definitely "masterpieceish" enough to me (thanks to the original mold being pretty good to begin with).

    Bring on Cheetor (and Megatron and Ratrap please :D )!
     
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    I would love to see some non show transmetals too. Mostly Terrorsaur
     
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    Anyone else have uneven paint spray on the robot mode chest? Not a deal breaker but a bit annoying to look at.
     
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    WTF?!?

    "Arrived Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item. Shipping Partner: PITNEY BOWES. Your item arrived at a shipping partner facility at 2:56 am on October 8, 2020 in HEBRON, KY 41048. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. HEBRON, KY 41048"

    I thought ShowZ stopped using Pitney BLOWS after the Unicron Fustercluck!?!

    It better not take 2 weeks to go 12 miles like it did last time! :mad:  :banghead:  :banghead: 
     
  15. NickKnack13

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    I think this my just be my figure of the year. Obviously the engineering isn't on the same level as MP Tigatron but it doesn't have to be, and it benefits so much from the simplicity. I pulled this outta the box today and transformed it like I just grabbed the Mega class off my shelf lol. It feels like a toy but looks like a high end collectible and honestly I need more of this in my life, I can't wait for Cheetor and hopefully Megatron is next? *crosses fingers*
     

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    I think my next order from Show-Z is going to be my last, as the money saved really isn't worth the multiple months of waiting anymore. I understand it's not their fault the world is the way it is right now, but I'm just sick of having tracking numbers that stay inactive for a month or longer, and items that take anywhere from two to four months getting to me just to save $20 or so.

    I wouldn't get anything from there again at this point, but since I've already spent money on points for my next order, I have no choice but to purchase from there for Transcraft Bumblebee as they don't do refunds anymore, just points.
     
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  17. NickKnack13

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    I wouldn't count them out yet man. My TTHongli Red Falcon was here in no time, we just got the bad boat. Hell, at least this slowboat still made better time than BBTS ever did for me.
     
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    I've had a lot of orders from there this past year, believe me, this isn't a one time deal for me. :lol 
     
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    I know how you feel. I ordered something else from him for $6 shipping and it got to me in 2 weeks. I bought two of these Skateboard Gorillas August 7th and they delivered on Oct 7th but I ended up saving $80. I wasn't happy waiting for 2 full months but if you use Paypal it gives you peace of mind and protection for up to 6 months. And I have been using ShowZ for more than 4 years ALWAY with PHENOMENAL service.
    $10-20 of savings is not worth the wait time in my opinion, but $80 is definitely worth it as having kids with e-learning always keeps me occupied. I still haven't played with the figures, but that's life and I'm okay/thankful for a healthy family.
     
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  20. NickKnack13

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    Fortunately/Unfortunately we've had different experiences with our orders this year, sorry to hear that my dude. Now granted I'm in Canada so ordering from anyone State-side means I'm waiting ages anyway and paying big bux for customs fees so I'd gladly wait a little bit longer, but they've actually been faster on average.