FansToys FT-44 Thomas (MP Astrotrain)

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

  1. Snaku

    Snaku Primes Don't Party

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    I agree with everything you said except for the part about them selling out equaling their being underpriced. FT figures sell out because they simply don't make enough of them. They just do small production runs. When they produce a surplus of figures, you see them end up at an actual reasonable price (got my FT Sever from BBTS for $160 a few months ago) rather than a stupid one. Apparently now they've decided to reap the benefits of that limited supply and the demand it creates.
     
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  2. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    True. They kinda shoot themselves in the foot by making less units vs otherwise selling more, but a the same time, they create this "we sell out fast because we're awesome" false premise that works absolutely wonderful for them and it's nothing short of genius, because the 4,5K units they put out of X character disappear in a heartbeat unless it absolutely sucks (Lupus/Koot/etc) but then they also tend to dry because, well, they are no longer being produced.
     
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  3. tony77tony77

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    here he is!!
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  4. Treadshot 2.0

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    Looks good! Looking forward to coming a bit closer to completing my collection. And although I think it's at least $40 too much, I preordered on BBTS while I search for a cheaper option. If worse comes to worst, at least I'll have one for a price that isn't totally stupid.
     
  5. Decepticon13

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  6. tony77tony77

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    Its my 1st time seeing it.
     
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    Alrighty. Pretty sure they've been posted somewhere before. Regardless, looks good...
     
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  8. tony77tony77

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    You're right...its been posted a couple of pages back.
     
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  9. WyldeBill

    WyldeBill You will ride eternal. Shiny and chrome.

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    Is he too dark? My wife thinks so.
     
  10. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    Yup, it has been posted before and that thing looks like a $220 bill to me.

    BRING IT!
     
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  11. Shanxs

    Shanxs Open your eyes. Can't you see?

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    Sorry man, i've pre-ordered this guy last year.
    I understand you. I think the same. At 180 he's a no brainer. 220 is scratching your head a few times first before making a decision.

    Hell, i would pay 2200 if he can mass shift and fit Devastator inside of him. :) 
     
  12. xueyue2

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    Good, now u own me $2200. :) 
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  13. Kevin Iaquinto

    Kevin Iaquinto 8 Strings Enthusiast

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    Man. I dont collect G1 anymore, but I want this. Looks tremendous.
     
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    As amazing as he looks front on, I do wonder how he's looking from the rear?
     
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  15. Kevin Iaquinto

    Kevin Iaquinto 8 Strings Enthusiast

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    Screw it, just preordered at TCP
     
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    I’m excited to see he is 220. Gonna be some serious heft on this guy. 220 has me remembering the feels of taking stomp, grinder, Phoenix, and sovereign out of their box.
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  17. Tonyshotz

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    Dats racists yo!

    (i kid, I kid, don't throw things....)
     
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  18. daddytron

    daddytron Made of too much clear plastic

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    This is one of the few figures I can get without any static from the transformer hating wife... Months ago, I showed her the pics and the name.... which is my name and she thought it was pretty cool that I had a figure named after me. So I more or less have the ok to get it when it drops.
     
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  19. AwesomenessPrime

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    I wanna see some Photoshoped size comparisons with the Dinobots and with Apache. Somebody earlier said the Dinobots are way bigger than him, and he's about Apaches height and therefore should be 150 not 220 based on the price of those releases. I'm inclined to think he's similar in height to the dinos.

    At least this isn't a price we've never seen from this company before on this scale. It's not like they pulled out a 300 price tag, the Dinobots being similar in price and all and they came out years ago.
     
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    No offense to Takara, but third parties like Fans Toys are putting the official stuff to shame. Probably because those involved in Fans Toys (and XTB, MMC, etc) have a lot more passion and dedication in making these compared to Takara. Although I am afraid to see how frustrating (hopefully it'll be fun) the transformation will be, the design, details, proportions, and accuracy is top notch. I'm excited for this one without a doubt!
     
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