FansToys FT-46 Tesla (Masterpiece Perceptor 2.0)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by octobotimus, Feb 10, 2020.

  1. divinecomedy

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    I think iodine pills will be way more useful than microscopes. Just saying ;) 
     
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  2. REDLINE

    REDLINE longer days, plz? Veteran

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    I literally got a shipping notice from bbb while reading this page.
     
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  3. MV Steve

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    Bombusbee announced on their WhatsApp that its fully in stock so go ahead and order if you missed. People have been getting their ship notices from them, even the ones that bought late within the month.
     
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  4. OCProwl

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    Not sure what you are waiting for... I paid off balance last month and was only waiting for shipping rates to go down before asking them to ship. Got a quote this week for Tesla and another FT item and it is still $80 for economy, so just going to wait a bit longer. But if you want him now you should be able to pay off balance and ship it.

    My 2nd / extra for a friend just shipped from BBB overnight.
     
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    Still waiting on my Omegalock order! Think I'll be back to ShowZ for my next FT figure.
     
  6. MV Steve

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    That's the thing though, a few of us here paid off balances as soon as they made the option available with shipping included so if it were in stock, then it would ship and we would receive ship notices along with the generated email "TFS Express has changed your order to shipped"! Haven't heard a thing from them so I take it that they are not ready to ship or still not in stock yet. This is a little weird because they've been faster than Bombusbee on the last few as in I had my order from them before Bombusbee even had theirs incoming, but I guess it wont be that way every time. Hopefully in the next few days though!

    You have seen that TFS Express has reintroduced their standard option for shipping, right? I will be sticking with that going forward. Getting things in 3 days is nice but saving money and it taking a week is still miles better than any competing stores.
     
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  7. OCProwl

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    I would shoot them a message then because when I asked for shipping quotes they never said "oh but by the way, it's not actually here yet" or in any way suggest there would be a delay after I pay for shipping.

    And yes I will opt for the cheaper shipping just about every time. Shipping savings = more bots down the road. :) 
     
  8. MV Steve

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    I asked when they expected there stock and was told mid March. If they're shooting for that exactly then I would assume next week. Also, the item still says out of stock with only the balance option available. I think they would have told you it wasn't available to ship yet if you had asked with intent to have it ship immediately so I think they were just giving the quote.

    Honestly, I just want the order because I paid it in full, I'm not super anxious to actually receive Tesla or Rig (on the order). I thought they were getting their stock early because I noticed that TFS Express is more to the point with their notices. If they send you a pay balance notice, its usually meaning they have it and will ship as soon as you pay. None of the incoming stuff. To be fair though, I didn't receive a notice, just saw the balance option became available so I jumped and paid. In the past though, when the option becomes available they start notifying people so this one has been off! I dont like paying in full until it's time but didn't do that with this one, no big deal though.
     
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  9. OCProwl

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    Ok makes sense. I never received a "time to pay" notice on this one either.
     
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    This is off-topic, but I literally thought that was Studio Series Wreck-Gar at first blush. (I know it's the KFC, but dang, do those two figures look similar.)
     
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  11. MV Steve

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    That's what happens when you do right by the source material!
     
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    Received my Tesla. Unsure whether to open him or not. I'm pretty happy with Janssen tbh
     
  13. MV Steve

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    If you don't open him does that mean you would just keep him in the box or sell him? Honestly either way it might be a good idea just to open it to check and make sure everything is there!
     
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    Finally get FT-46 tesla. Share some pictures. IMG_6326(20220311-145137).JPG IMG_6329(20220311-145225).JPG
     
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    so on the insult scale I assume "needing a microscope to find it" is harsher than needing a magnifying glass. Poor Brawn can't catch ever a break.
     
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  17. MV Steve

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    Holy crap, its happening, it's really really happening! TFS Express is shipping my order!!! Finally Tesla 2.0 and Rig will be on there way! Hopefully by Wednesday I'll have them!
     
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  18. Marcelo Antunes

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    I have a spare FT 46 Tesla 2.0 PO that I need to sell, anyone in need? Price will be 125 USD plus shipping from China (some 30-35 USD shipping) + PP fees
     
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    finally got my shipping notice
     
  20. MV Steve

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    Shipped as of 2 o'clock this morning