MMC OX Assaultus

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Devastator21, Sep 30, 2017.

  1. David Hingtgen

    David Hingtgen Chromaticon

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2002
    Posts:
    15,194
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    387
    Location:
    USA
    Likes:
    +14,437
    That's new. When was that announced?
     
  2. imest

    imest Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2019
    Posts:
    492
    Trophy Points:
    142
    Likes:
    +691
    Just got a BBTS email today with the pre-order.
     
  3. lordcryotek

    lordcryotek M'Hael

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2003
    Posts:
    9,705
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Location:
    Dumai's Wells
    Likes:
    +38,754
    I really want G2 repaints of this. G2 Brawl, Blast Off, and Vortex were some of the first figures I ever got as a kid. With Tfcon coming up next month, maybe they'll show up as exclusives.
     
  4. Rahdimus

    Rahdimus Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2021
    Posts:
    530
    News Credits:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    172
    Likes:
    +1,375
    TFSource, PSX have preorders too.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  5. mx-01 archon

    mx-01 archon Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2003
    Posts:
    35,349
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    412
    Likes:
    +44,641
    That's definitely great news that they're finally going to re-release the upgrade, for all of you folks out there who've been hunting for the set.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  6. volatus

    volatus Cat Herder

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2021
    Posts:
    7,106
    Trophy Points:
    242
    Location:
    The Canals
    Likes:
    +21,905
  7. Bellivion

    Bellivion Face it, We are doomed!

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2021
    Posts:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    27
    Location:
    Australia
    Likes:
    +73
    Ebay:
    Instagram:
    haha of course pre orders go up when I decide to make this post thank you!!
     
    • Like Like x 1
  8. gibdozer

    gibdozer Censored

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2012
    Posts:
    2,555
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Likes:
    +4,647
    Would be nice if they released box set and included the upgrade. I know they did Nero Rex as a set. Did they ever release Predaking in a set? Just hoping for precedent.
     
  9. Dek

    Dek Y R U Reading This?

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2014
    Posts:
    4,036
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Likes:
    +2,340
    Nope. My guess Nero didn't sell well enough to make more box sets a worthwhile future endeavor.
     
  10. gibdozer

    gibdozer Censored

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2012
    Posts:
    2,555
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Likes:
    +4,647
    I'll probably end up sticking with my UT Combaticons then, until a full set comes up on the secondary someday.
     
  11. mx-01 archon

    mx-01 archon Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2003
    Posts:
    35,349
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    412
    Likes:
    +44,641
    Box sets are generally a hard practice for 3P companies. It means you need to have all the figures produced concurrently, when 3Ps often struggle to have even two projects in active production simultaneously. And if not simultaneous runs, then they have to store all the excess figures until the final production is complete, which is an extra expense in and of itself. It's generally not practical, especially for these larger MP-scale figures.
     
    • Like Like x 2
  12. Dek

    Dek Y R U Reading This?

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2014
    Posts:
    4,036
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Likes:
    +2,340
    The box set won't be significantly cheaper than buying individual, if you're hoping for a price break. If you are looking for a significant price break you may have to wait quite a bit, but your own patience will determine how long. I myself find them worth the price of admission. You may not. Good luck with what you decide. Just keep in mind that when MMC's Defensor comes out these might have a surge so that people can have them face off. one combiner is a novelty, two is the start of a collection, and people don't always want to part with collections.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  13. gibdozer

    gibdozer Censored

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2012
    Posts:
    2,555
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Likes:
    +4,647
    I'm not necessarily looking for a price break, just more of an all in one shopping experience. There is a set on ebay for about 600$ after shipping and tax, but doesn't include the upgrade set...So tak on another 60-75. I'm gonna waffle on it a bit longer...
     
  14. Robyn The Dragon

    Robyn The Dragon Excited for Legacy Sandstorm/SS86 Springer

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2020
    Posts:
    1,157
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    197
    Likes:
    +3,803
    It would have been cool to have a box set, however, I'm not sure when the last of their Combiner characters was released and how long this entire cast took to make. I jumped into it a few months ago so I'm not sure about the dates/releases.

    I also think it was a lot more financially productive for them that I started buying them in bite sizes of 1 before falling in love with the figures and wanting all of them. (I only wanted Vortex, literally because he looked cool and that was it. Next thing I know... Lol) So I'm not really one to talk because paying a chunk of $500+ at the time wouldn't have been appealing to me as say, me being able to get one every couple of months when it's easier to afford.

    If I just had Vortex and then saw they had a box set, I'm not sure if I would have gone all in at the cost of having to sell the one I had off. So maybe a Limited Edition Box set: the Reissues AND the Upgrade kit may have hit some people's sweet spot, but for me, it's cool for concept only.

    Until then...I'm waiting on Probus! Woo!
     
  15. 2bitcollector

    2bitcollector Munka Spanka's lost brother

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2021
    Posts:
    69
    Trophy Points:
    97
    Likes:
    +403
    So glad that upgrade kit is available for pre-order, I missed it the last time it was available. Ended up taking a chance ordering one on eBay and the seller ended up trying to scam me, thankfully I was able to get my money back.
     
  16. Dek

    Dek Y R U Reading This?

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2014
    Posts:
    4,036
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Likes:
    +2,340
    Feral Rex took about two and a half years to come out, if I remember right. Assaultus I think was only 18 months or so.
     
  17. Magna Jet Convoy

    Magna Jet Convoy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2020
    Posts:
    2,359
    Trophy Points:
    217
    Likes:
    +3,405
    Glad the persistence has paid off for all of you desperately seeking the upgrade kit at a reasonable price.

    Its well worth it and provides a sharp contrast to the default version.

    Now in MMC would focus on getting the first protectobot out by Christmas I'd be a very happy camper.
     
    • Like Like x 2
  18. samisham

    samisham Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2017
    Posts:
    7,863
    Trophy Points:
    247
    Likes:
    +19,488
    So my Blastoff arrived this morning, he's alright so far, not as good as the others. But Movor was my first Transformer ever and I just keep imagining him from this mold lmao.
     
  19. David Hingtgen

    David Hingtgen Chromaticon

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2002
    Posts:
    15,194
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    387
    Location:
    USA
    Likes:
    +14,437
    Yeah, I'm happy everybody who wanted one but missed it, has a chance at getting the upgrade set at normal price. I was "iffy" on it, but when I got it, I really liked it.
     
  20. DrCalligari

    DrCalligari Does it come in purple?

    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2006
    Posts:
    5,499
    News Credits:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Location:
    Minneapolis, MN, USA
    Likes:
    +13,701
    I'm getting the upgrade set more so I can have a complete set incase I decide to sell it later. I'm using them for botmode