FansToys FT-44 Thomas (MP Astrotrain)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by eVac Z, Mar 16, 2019.

  1. silith210518

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    Honestly I've said it before, but I think it's the fans being ok getting fleeced on silly after market prices for fanstoys products that's caused this price rise. When pretty poor figures like lupus are getting flogged for 400/500 it's no wonder fanstoys took note. Throw covid in and it's a great time for them to also start getting in on the action. Personally I'm finding this price hike and scalping in the community of Thomas pretty disgraceful tbh.

    I'd say that they already are at the TT level of pricing tbh.
     
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    He died to tell us to stay on topic

    Has no one done a digibash yet of Thomas in his panda deco?
     
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    Really? There have been a few around on European Ebay sites and in the second hand section of some retailers for around 140, 150€ in the past months. So...

    Oh, I do. Only problem is I do not think TT will give us an Astrotrain that soon.
     
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    I didn't get the wing part and the angry face part. But FT's A/S team responded quickly and is already shipping.



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    Thank you very much my friend!
     
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    The 2 little bits that stick out the bottom of his wings in robot mode also fill out the area they're in in train mode also
     
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    I guess I'm still lacking a lot. What a transformative you are! I have to follow your example.!! Thank you bro!
     
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    Just trying to help, the sliders on the side of the train that are connected to the wings have to be pushed in in train mode and shuttle mode
     
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    Yeah, that's a rise, so....
     
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    Not that much actually. Euro prices (at least for the mainland) are always a bit higher than US prices and much higher than Asian prices. Either you pay more from the beginning or you have to face customs - and in the end pay more most of the time.

    Anyhow, not all second hand FT Hounds have been sold for that. Looks like sooner or later another price drop will follow.
     
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    A couple of Willis in the US sold for 200 plus. I sold mine for 180.

    Bobby Skullface says it best : people really are not in the same hobby. We might all be TF fans, but there's plenty of people who will NEVER buy TT's products and vice versa. Prices can only drop if people view them as substitutes.
     
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    Sounds like a good deal. I've decided that overall I like Willis better than Hound. So I won't sell him.

    We'll have to wait and see how prices develop. I stick to my earlier prediction. Could also be that a TT Astrotrain would be just another of their turds and make Thomas the definitive version that sells for $1000. Who knows?
     
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    Wouldn't really need to be TT specifically.

    Look at XTB's Kup. It looks very good, even better than FT's and that right there is competition.

    Imagine a 3P company right now showing an Astrotrain like that (I mean, that looks as good as Locke compared to the other best option).

    DX did it with their Omega.

    Again, this is (Thomas) not insanely hot because it's the best Astro. It is hot because it is the ONLY one available.
     
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    Speaking of which
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    Wow that looks worse than I expected. Looks like Koot is the best version :p 
     
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    Looks fine to me, but then again I don't demand cartoon accuracy.
     
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    Looks thick in the middle. This veteran had one too many eggnogs.

    I am glad the Autobots have been treating their veterans well.
     
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