FansToys FT-44 Thomas (MP Astrotrain)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by eVac Z, Mar 16, 2019.

  1. JayZetaMax

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    Studio Cell took 2 months plus with THE $50 express shipping.
     
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    My Thomas came through ShowZ. About 2 weeks. Great packaging, great price.

    This figure is really amazing. Actually the only one I’ve bought this year haha so definately my tops of 2020. The matte grey is really good. I can’t emphasize that enough. Fans Toys somehow made the colour grey pop.
    In my opinion I think he’s worth the money at retail. I would hope at some point he gets reissued for other collectors. What I’m seeing price wise for him on the secondary market is ridiculous. I’d think we will see more. AstroTrain is a massive fan favourite.
     
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    It's because everyone besides him is utterly problematic :D 
     
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    GX9901DoubleX Just a passing through rider...

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    I was jonesing for another triple changer after getting Thomas, so I went for an XTransbots Stratotanker (I already have DX9 Gewalt). Stratotanker arrived today, and while it's far inferior to Thomas in terms of pretty much every area, I don't think it's too bad. Looks pretty good standing next to Thomas.

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    I gave up trying to keep up with this thread several weeks ago so forgive me if this has already been discussed and is common knowledge at this point, but does anybody know what the deal is with Baba? I messaged him shortly before release to ask about paying off my Thomas and he said to just wait for a payment request. Hasn't happened. I recall there was some talk about him not being able to get enough - did we ever find out what the deal with that was? Has anybody received their Thomas from baba yet? I'm gonna try reaching out to him as well, but thought I'd ask here in case anybody already knows.
     
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    I know right!

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    f0cus You can call me Sir

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    Finally got notice that Thomas is out for delivery today!

    Guess where I am? Not at home. Bloomin half-term getaway, innit?
     
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    I got mine from him last week

     
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    Damn, now I want an FT Octane!!!
     
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    Fans Toys Octane would be amazing!!!!
    I hope they eventually get to him. He would look quite impressive with a Fans Toys Treatment.
     
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    I had paid in full using that item he has up in his store for the shipping, where it's 1$ and you buy X units to cover the rest of the payment (after the deposit), and mine came a couple of days ago.
     
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    Thanks. So I can probably assume he didn't have enough and I missed out. That's annoying. I sent a message so I'll wait to see what he says but I'm not holding my breath. Think I'll do my best to avoid buying from him from now on.
     
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    This is beyond ridiculous with BBTS. Already have moved most of my preorders to Toy Dojo!
     
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    What is the original incentive to order with BBTS? They charge tax and shipping but TCP and Dojo both don’t charge tax and offer free shipping with $150 or more, not to mention TCP has roller stash where you can lump a few orders together to ship free.
     
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    well, Toy Dojo does charge tax for me and they both usually are out of stock before bbts. Also, if you buy other toys, there are many things bbts carries that other places just don't have.
     
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    Dropping this here in regards to actuality of a reissue happening:

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    As someone who works in SF on a near daily basis, i can confirm this. The city is a literal shit hole and has been in decline for years.
     
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    BBTS has no deposit preorders, shipping is only $4 flat rate, and you don't have any worries that you'll have your order cancelled/ unfulfilled. Their prices are also typically as low or lower than other US sellers. Really the lone negative is that they seemingly get stuff last.
     
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    Wonderful news. :mad: