PerfectEffect: The Another War Matrix Blade & Shield

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  1. Fago

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    $70 is crazy... $50 was crazy already... My Nemy can kiss his new sword bye-bye... again. Anyone has a spare RiD Scourge's sword to sell?
     
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    I've never bought from Robot Kingdom before and hesitate to do so. But, if it means around $10-$20 cheaper then.... might do it.
     
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    Anyone in South America has bought from Robot Kingdom? Any problems?
     
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    I believe it was said to be over 38cm tall. Which is over a foot. I used to have the one that came with the TRU Japan God Fire Convoy and, I believe, it was about that size. However, I don't believe this set will come with a handle for Fort Max.

    I'm honestly considering buying this from Robot Kingdom... I can except $45 given the construction and the ingenuity of this item, but $70 before shipping is even a little steep for me. It's not like I can't afford $70 each, but are they really worth it is the question?
     
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    This is very true. It's not the point of how much money you are banking. It's the point of is this something that is really worth it

    To me this sword is like a garnish. Whether or not a restaurant puts a piece of parsley on your plate is not going to stop you from enjoying your meal. However, I would look at them like if they were crazy if they were ask me if I would like to add piece of parsley for additional $40.00
     
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    I wanted one for Nemesis Prime, but I think it would look a little awkward since he has no red on him, like the sword does.
     
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    Yeah, that is kind of the point isn't it? :lol 

    I mean, garage kits (and well made ones) are by no means cheap (being big into Anime taught me this), but this seems a little excessive. Though, given Robot Kingdom's price... I'm willing to guess that most of the price difference is coming from the shipping costs that BBTS are having to spend to get it to their stores. Which means that most of the price is probably based on what the company that's making this is charging the retailers for the items.

    At this point... I'll probably order from Robot Kingdom and I'll probably only get the one for Optimus Prime.
     
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    Hey, as long as you find a GOOD DEAL on it. :thumbs2: 
     
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    I'll buy one if the price comes down.
     
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    Sweet mother o' crap. They still look cool, but not THAT cool.

    Seems odd that this will cost nearly as much as a G3 trailer and MORE than a BTS-01 trailer.
     
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    You know what would be cool - if you could peg it on the roof of the City Commander/Powered Commander/ Shadow Commander Trailer or attach it to it's tailgate.

    Or perhaps even attach one half to each side as armour and the guns on the top - that would be (Have been) neat.

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    I think the set is quite good If someone in Asia manages to get a supply and do a good price on all 3 then I'd strongly consider it - if only because I think the set looks like it would complement a variety of toys from Beast Wars Optimus Primal to TF Con Powered Commander.

    Might look nice with my Universe (yellow) Omega Prime as well.
     
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    Any news on if the price is going to come down?
     
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    To play devil's advocate (and to preface by saying I'm also sort of put off by the price):

    I dunno much about PerfectEffect, but there's a good chance they haven't struck a deal with a factory or the like. So it's not unlikely that a chunk of the cost comes from however they're mass-producing the kits.

    Optimistically, the high price means they'll be using good-quality materials and paint. If I were rolling in the dough I'd gladly be an early adopter to let everyone else know, but as it is I'm gonna be waiting to see someone else's review first. >.>
     
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    I'm with Vangelus on this one. I personally LOVE the idea of this set... taking something as simple as a sword and turning it into an entire accessory kit, that compliments either an unadorned Classics Optimus Prime mold, or one suited up in Commander armor.

    But $70 is too much to risk to have it turn out to not be up to snuff. At least at that price, there will likely be a number left if it does turn out to be the next best thing since City Commander.