ZetaToys Kronos (Masterpiece Superion/Aerialbots)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by daimchoc, Oct 28, 2016.

  1. Hellbot

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    Appreciate the insight. Robotoybase seems like a solid option. The only thing is that their listing doesn't mention the metallic paint. While their Bruticon listing clearly indicates one with and without metallic paint. Should be good to go since it's listed as Superitron and not Kronos, right?
     
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    Yep. The metallic one is labelled as Superitron.
     
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    Welp, shipping absolutely killed Robotoybase as an option.
     
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    I own the metallic..."shiny factor=medium shine".

    When I put it next to other Superions...say the Unite Warriors, or even the old TFC one, he appears more 'silver' almost like there's a tint of 'blue' in there...but standing on his own, he still looks 'white' like Superion should be. The finish on each individual is beautiful...not chrome, more like a speckle fleck. The nice thing is the metallic comes with a cool die cast chest that is more toon, however it only press-fits on...they give you some grippers, but instead I added some tape on the inside to create a reliable connection. Any way I'm really happy with it.
     
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    I have a non Metallic version I could part with.


     
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    Blingotron Too Poor For Floor Polish

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    Yup, one of the main reasons I don't buy from there is the ridiculous shipping. You can lower shipping by not having the box but I want the damn box lol.

    My second (more important) reason for not using them is the one and only order I made to them, which was bought, paid for, and waiting to ship was sold out from under me because he didn't want to wait to ship it to me. There apparently was a delay to shipping to my location but he agreed to hold it until it could ship here. WRONG! Then on top of it all he tried offering me an inferior substitute. Thankfully he refunded my money quickly after giving me the shaft.

    I know people say RTB is good but those two things have made me avoid them.
     
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    Thanks for the description

    glad I went for it
     
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    I had a similar experience with ShowZ and for that do not use them. When I see many singing their praises I think of my experience and think I’m glad it worked out for others using them but for me it’s a no.

    With regards to higher pricing on shipping, I find the same issue with a number of US sellers and I’m in the UK. Reasonable price for the product and shipping kills it especially given I will be hit for import Vat and admin charges which are also levied on the total price of product and shipping combined.
     
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  9. RustyScreamer

    RustyScreamer Lurkin everyday, rarely postin

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    They're back instock at ShowZ for a $15 increase. I luckily saw they were back at the original price and picked one up before i went to bed.
     
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  10. Blazing Mewtwo

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    How did you get the wings on the back like that?
    :jawdropper: :drool: 
     
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    Tazman66gt quieted...but never silenced.

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    not the best pictures, but was moving these guys away from the front of the cabinet and thought it they looked pretty good together.
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  12. Blazing Mewtwo

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    Dang he looks great with the wings fully extended on those arms
    It’s the first time I saw that with this figure
    Why don’t more ppl do that?
     
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    ShowZ needs to hurry up and ship this guy. They show it's in stock and CNY is over and it's still sitting there. I'd like the 2 month wait to get it shipped going ASAP. :cry 
     
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    i got my tracking notification for him early this morning.
     
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    LMAO, I just complained and just found out he shipped. :oops: 

    The 2 month wait begins! :D 
     
  16. Stardiver

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    Got shipping notification from Bombusbee a day or two ago, can't wait.
    ...also accidentally bought MP+ Red Alert KO, DX9 Richtofen, MP Smokescreen KO... :D 

    Currently waiting for ebay uk to do a like 10% voucher so I can get an Inferno KO, then I'll just need a Defensor, Hoist, Warpath and the new MP Skids to finish the new S2 shelf.
    Keep looking at FV War Machine but he doesn't look quite there for a figure his size. Mostly the hands. But hell if I wanna shell out £100+ for a Sheridan. Need a nicer middle ground.

    Feeling like that's the problem going forward. The characters left don't feel like they're worth the megabux to me. Never liked Cosmos or Seaspray, but Beachcomber teeters on the edge and so even £60 for Arkose feels too much. Reh...
     
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    I'm just waiting on MMC to release their Defensor then I can complete my Season 2 Autobots. I had FV Warpath and XTB Arkose and just felt they didn't fit in with my collection so I went with FT on these ones. I was lucky enough to get them retail and not pay any late tax. It's possible that FT may reissue Warpath and Beachcomber since they are relatively new and haven't had a reissue yet. They are really nice figures, not too hard to transform and display nicely.

    I recommend XTB's Hoist, it's a pretty decent figure and they just put out the toon color version so I think you can still get him retail. If you don't feel like waiting for Takara Skids the XTB one is pretty good. Thats what I have and will probably keep unless Takara's is just amazing.
     
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    Got the notification as well...Oh brother, no display space and I have still to accommodate Constructor, Double-Evil, Trypticon, Utopia as of yesterday Omega-Drone1 and I am expecting now this...Help! Single transformer dad in need here!
     
  19. Stardiver

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    Yeah hindsight's a bitch on that front, picked up Hunk on preorder but was against S2 collecting then so ignored Dunerunner and Sheridan. Gutting as they do both look great. If I had PO'd both at the £60 I got Hunk for I would be set, considering the quality of them.
    Doubt that'd even be achievable with a reissue now, if Apache etc are any indication.


    I had looked at the 3p Hoists, I have MMC Terraegis currently and wondered if Artifex would be as good. Honestly the offerings currently leave me cold, but I do feel like we'll see a TT one at some point so I'm happy to wait for that. That or FT's offering if they do one.
     
  20. Masimoed

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    I had Terraegis and Artifex and sold both. I felt like Terraegis didn't scale right with the rest of the S1 bots and Artifex just didn't feel like Hoist. I ended up with XTB's Trailbreaker and was able to pick up their Hoist really cheap second hand. I know FT is doing Trailbreaker so they may tackle Hoist since they are mold mates.

    I came into collecting in late 2019 and what I've learned is if you want something don't pass up the opportunity to get it cause it probably won't be available later.
     
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