FansToys release schedule (past/present)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by ROXXOR, Dec 7, 2017.

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  1. HeroicVillain

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    Got a message saying Stomp is incoming at TCP. I wonder which dino will be next (assuming/hoping they'll release the rest)? Still really looking forward to Acoustic Wave. I'm expecting that to be my best figure of the year, and one of the best in my collection.
     
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    As a collector who has never been into strict toon-accuracy, I’ve acknowledged that my personal preference in aesthetics is no longer en vogue.

    At this point, I look at figures with the hopes of putting together a set where the pieces look like they can exist in the same universe. There is a wide spectrum between the Maketoys Headmasters and MP-52. Analyzing what works for my collection is half the fun.
     
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  3. ThatGuyCalledBlaster

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    If I were a betting man, i'd probably say Snarl, but I just really fucking want Grimlock already so I can move MP-08 right along, hahahaha.
     
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  4. Fortynickel

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    You’re the master-level 4D chess player, why are you asking us?

    You know what would be hilarious (or financially devastating depending on how you look at it)? After all these Dinobot reissues are done, FT or Takara announces that they are releasing a toon-accurate version and many of us will be back to square one.

    It’s like they want us to be in some vicious cycle of continually buying their products.
     
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  5. ThatGuyCalledBlaster

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    And I absolutely will give them my money for it. They may not beat FT's depending on who you'd ask, hypothetically, but I imagine they'll still be beasts of their own volition if they indeed do happen. Takara always gets a couple things right that I love simply because no one else has, which is why i'm still in on Takara's stuff despite getting a lot of 3P stuff as well. Already have Phoenix and adore him, but you bet your ass i'm getting MP Skyfire in a heartbeat.
     
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    How dare you love more than one company at a time!

    I enjoy Takara figures. They also have a lot of my money, though I wait for in-hand reviews more now compared to the old days. They used to be an automatic purchase for me.
     
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  7. siniquezu

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    Please refer to Hasbro/Takara handbook, chapter: big 6 for more information.
     
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  8. Bruticus88

    Bruticus88 Bruticus devastate Devastator!

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    More like $800... but $230 is a deal.
     
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    Bruticus88 Bruticus devastate Devastator!

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    ... most of these will be the same ones complaining about secondary market prices when the last bots are released... after selling what they have now.

    "I can't complete ma sets of robot toys cause the scalper prices are too high... mehhhhh... boo...f... hoo..."
     
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  10. Whomps

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    Maverick is still going for $400(I mean, $300+$100 shipping). I wouldn’t say they’re dropping, at least not fast enough
     
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    I really enjoyed Takara’s Grapple design. Could well have been my favourite official figure. There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about it. I’d still love to see FT’s take on him. Maybe he’ll be closer to a reveal after hoist… wishful thinking I know… but you know.. they were sort of a duo. Plus it’s good business for FT to get Inferno and Artfire out of the same design. And if they show Inferno, Redalert couldn’t be far behind, then Sideswipe, then Sunstreaker, then… Smokescreen, Silverstreak and Prowl… Again… wishful thinking.

    FT have become my auto purchase now. I’m at a point in my collecting we’re it’s playing the long game and holding hope for an entire ft roster of main cast from season 1,2 and 3 + re:birth. The above seems like such a long way off.
     
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  12. Vwfan88

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    I ordered from terryTFclub and waited over a week. No shipment yet. Is this normal?
     
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    It has happened to me before, it actually took a bit longer but arrived pretty quickly. Just have to be a bit patient and understanding about the shipping situation when dealing with overseas vendors.
     
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    Contact him thru the site. Sometimes he doesnt update tracking
     
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    Yea. I messaged them twice and no response
     
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    Unfortunately that has happened to me also. Ordered 2 figures he shipped one and sent tracking but shipped the other seperate and i didnt know it. Got the one with tracking and not the other. Tried contacting him for a wk. He didnt respond until i tried to cancel thru paypal. Responded immediately but thats when i found out he just didnt update tracking to include 2 seperate numbers and i recieved the second one a couple days later. Not saying you will have to contact paypal but its an option if nothing turns up.
     
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  17. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    LOL, those same people will be paying OUT OF THE ASS (for used copies, extra LOL) once they see the final combiner mode pics.


    I can just picture it now man. It will be a clown show of biblical proportions.
     
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    Yeah, I saw all the Aerialbots on FB for $600, which is getting back down to near release price. Multiple people lowering prices on Stunticon and Insecticon groups. The combiners will definitely blow up again when the next ones are released and people will be scrambling for them.
     
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  19. Quintessential Prime

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    I guess there’s always those who aren’t in it to profit?
     
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  20. Moos Crew

    Moos Crew I make stuff

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    Hold up! I heard you can't buy Fans Toys or preorder them without living on your computer all the time.
    This must be fake!


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