TF G1 Matrix of Leadership Set Now Available to Preorder

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by elkkthunder, May 29, 2009.

  1. moreprimeland

    moreprimeland Optimus told me to do it!

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    Would love to have this set, but with all the movie bots to buy this year, may have to wait. My old G1 set will have to do for now,:cry 
     
  2. Mumps

    Mumps <b><font color=blue>I voted for Super_Megatron and

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    *pre-orders*
    Hell yes!
     
  3. Embryoyo

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    I just wanna bring this to every ones attention.
    I ended up getting charged for my pre-order already even though the email stated that I would be charged till it was going to be shipped.
    I emailed them to see what is going on, so once I get a reply back I will be sure to post it up.
    For everyone else who pre-ordered you might wanna keep an eye out.
     
  4. tranzfan

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    I had something similar kind of happen. My credit card expires the end of June, so I figured I better use my debit card since I thought they wouldn't be charging until they were ready to ship. I checked it today and my bank is holding out the $140. I was thinking this might be for a pre authorization thing or something like that. At least my rhino sets just sold for $140, so it isn't a big deal.
     
  5. Noizemaze

    Noizemaze Noisemaze Collector

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    Someone's a little cranky. Nobody is "using your passion against you". I merely suggested that as with the Rhino releases, if you wait until they are sold out, then finding one later is going to be more costly. Granted, if these DO appear on Amazon or other online retailers, then the cost may get a little lower. Without any more information about just how limited these sets will be, it's impossible to tell.

    However, nobody is making you buy this "expensive crap" and there are reasons the prices for some of these things is higher (due to rarity, import costs, or consumer demand), not because the companies are trying to spite you.

    You don't like spending a lot of money on "your passion" then cool, but don't get upset with people just trying to voice an opinion or help out. Calm down, take a breath, and chill out. :thumb 

    Mine was also charged immediately, but I'd prefer that over getting charged later when I may or may not have any money available in the account. I think it may be an exception due to the higher cost of the set, but I'd be interested to see their reasoning if you get a response back.
     
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  6. HIM666fan

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    99.99 should be the price... UGH totally price rapeage!! though i must must get!!!!
    UGHH lol
     
  7. Recall

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    Give it 6 months and it will be dirt cheap, hell in the UK you can buy all seasons of G1, the '86 Movie and all the Takara series' (Headmasters, Masterforce & Victory) in one giant boxset for £40 & thats been out for over a year.
     
  8. Prisoner1138

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    It seems lately any time someone mentions the cost of something, someone is there to gripe about it. I'm sure if it were $40 someone would complain. Considering the individual cost of the seasons, yes this is a good deal in a nice box.

    Koji Berserk, you're lucky in at least that regard. I can't recall the Japanese series being released at any point in North America and I really don't expect it to ever happen, at least nowhere near that price with reasonable quality(maybe some bootlegs on ebay, that's about it).
     
  9. Ass Nacho

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    I think this is a decent price for the set. I would love to pre-order, but can't right now. =( Hopefully, the price does go down in 6 months like someone stated.
     
  10. KMITB

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    I'd like to know how joe blow fan prices something? Do you really have a feel for what a set like this is worth? All the work that went into it? It's not like the prints were in pristine shape and all they had to do was convert it and slap some menus on it. Long hours and a lot of remastering went into it. Some people like to bitch just to bitch. Maybe the $140 could go for some meds....geesh!
     
  11. Bgrngod

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    Damn... now I'm tempted to buy 5 and scalp these for $300 just to tick off all the price whiners...

    The opening matrix is sweetsauce. What an awesome design. I'm still on the fence about even ordering online at all. I have a bad feeling these won't show up in retail such as Best Buy or Fry's or something. I'm going to be pissed at myself if I miss out on getting this set and they end up going the way of the Rhino...
     
  12. optimusjay

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    i just won this set at botcon 2009. they had a drawing to win a free set and my name was picked
     
  13. Foster

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    True dat. The Rhino sets were, what, $40 apiece across five sets? How is that less than $140?

    Christ, if $140 is going to break you, just buy the single-season sets.
    Congrats! Hook us up with some reviews and screenshots if you can!

    It looks wonderful and the dude who did these really is a fan with his heart in it. He worked on me for a half-hour at his booth with all the effort he put into this set and sold me wholeheartedly.
     
  14. Embryoyo

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    Just got an email back here is what it says

    Dear Customer,

    When you place an order, your credit card is not charged, but an authorization is obtained to charge your credit card. Your credit card company then removes the amount from your credit limit. A credit card authorization is only valid 7 to 14 days, at which time the authorization is removed and the amount for the authorization is returned to your credit card limit. We do not charge your credit card until the order has shipped. But we do need the authorization valid until the time of shipment. If the product is a pre ordered item or is on back order, and does not ship within 7 to 14 days, our system automatically contacts your credit card issuing bank to obtain a new authorization, so you might see what looks like another charge, but it is only an authorization. This will hold your order in place for another 14 days. If a new authorization cannot be obtained the order is canceled and an email sent to the customer.

    We apologize for the inconvenience.


    Sincerely,
    Shout! Factory Online Customer Support
     
  15. elkkthunder

    elkkthunder Well-Known Member

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    is it worth selling my rhino sets to get the complete matrix set
     
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    Good for US and Canadian customers... but bad for everyone else. I'm from AU and would gladly pay the asking price plus shipping. Shout! however don't ship to other countries which is a real shame.
     
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    I got an email today from the transformers club about a $5 offer they are doing for being a club member. Yay for saving money!

    Offer ends 6/26.
     
  19. ThaRizla

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    A definite must have
     
  20. bradforj

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    Further confirmation that it is ok to wait for Amazon, from The Spin Sheet - Transformers: The Complete First Season

    "There will be additional bonus material available exclusively on Shout! Factory's deluxe Transformers: Matrix of Leadership complete series collection. (It debuts for sale at San Diego Comic-Con, can now be preordered directly from Hasbro for delivery on 7/13, and will be available in stores later this year.)"