Keith's Fantasy Club Transistor/Doubledeck/Shattered Glass Transistor (Blaster/Twincast/SG Blaster)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by craftsmith, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Bnz Toy

    Bnz Toy 3P Combiner

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    I just ordered mine from Aliexpress for 128 shipped, how can I tell it's the 2nd (good) run?
     
  2. TFXProtector

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    This is definitely a second run, not just a second shipment. The head is not wobbly, Hi-Fi is molded in two tone plastic (black and white) instead of one (black, painted white) and the paint is quite chip resistant compared to the first run.

    There's a definite difference. If you're not sure by the quality of the cartoon head, check Hi-Fi, if he's molded in two different plastics, you're good to go.

    I'm glad I waited and got the second run, because it's a real make or break for this set of figures.
     
  3. aledromo

    aledromo Decepticon at the Gate

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    F*** KFC. And f*** me for falling for this. Oh well. Good enough.
     
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  4. bobbyjack

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    I really want an MP Blaster but I can't see Takara not doing Blaster. Especially after how well Soundwave turned out.
     
  5. Optimus Dime

    Optimus Dime Transform and Roll Out!

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    What is your deal? You always post stupid crap like this.
     
  6. aledromo

    aledromo Decepticon at the Gate

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    I'm genuinely shocked. I think you have me mistaken, but if you want to call me out, use a PM and we can discuss.
     
  7. Optimus Dime

    Optimus Dime Transform and Roll Out!

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    I am talking about the flip out. One minute you are saying how much you love the toy, the next how pissed you are. I don't get it.

    Best Regards,
     
  8. CVprowl

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    could people that got the second run please state when and where you got yours from. :) 
     
  9. Optimus Dime

    Optimus Dime Transform and Roll Out!

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    Got mine from BBTS. Just this past week.

    Best Regards,
     
  10. CVprowl

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    Awesome news for me. :) 
     
  11. sifu74

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    Acestoystore and free shipping helped getting this. Also, this figure is light enough where ratchets are not required cause there will always be a certain spot that the ratchet stops on, unlike the MP cars and even Prime in his upper thighs with no ratchets makes for a better poseable figure.
     
  12. TFXProtector

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    Got mine from TFSource, about 2 weeks ago.
     
  13. aledromo

    aledromo Decepticon at the Gate

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    Translation provided for those with interest.

    It is to my consternation that despite maintaining a previously stated affinity for this figure, anecdotal reports have called attention to a persistence in potentially exploitative business practices on behalf of the commercial identities responsible for its introduction to market.

    I remain satisfied with my acquisition and continue to offer conditional endorsement of said product but endeavor to keep such patterns in mind when considering my next affiliated purchase.
     
  14. Sully

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    I like KFC, I've a decent number of their toys.

    But the lesson I learned ages ago is don't buy it if the colour isn't exactly what you want. KFC will always do a repaint sooner or later.

    They are also known for second runs with improvements on the first run... though with Magnus I found I liked the colour of the V1 more than the V2.
     
  15. metaphorge

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    Apparently mine is a second run, because I finally took the plunge and then wondered what all the complaining had been about.

    No bubblehead; white molded plastic on not-Rewind.
     
  16. robwhit1

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    I got the second run but like many here, I had no clue it was even out. I get the KFC hate for making inferior products on first runs, but I have to appreciate that they do improve their figures. I get that it would be better if they just made all the needed improvements on the first run but that can be tough to know until a run is complete.

    I did learn from their Stack release that I would wait for a while before I buy one of their figures. I was hoping to get an unpainted version announced but when Twincast was announced I just gave in and ordered Transistor. I will say that if the paint holds up, it is beautiful. Much better looking than I would have expected. Anyway, I am glad they made improvements. I think they learned to not announce them in the Stack revisions but I agree they should always be looking to improve complaints in later runs.
     
  17. Robogeek28

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    Glad to see that you like him even if he IS the first run. ;) 


    Going over my funds last night, I actually found that I need to cancel preorders (bye bye Guttur), so my being able to get this guy right now is off the table unless I can come up with new funds real quick. :( 
     
  18. wardamnpjm

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    Waiting on mine from Chosen Prime,my first order with them. Question for those who have ordered with them before. I switched all my pre-orders over to TCP from BBTS for the better prices,free shipping at 150.00, the prime points rewards,and their pre-order policy of not charging till it ships.Lots of members here seem to be really happy with them. My question is this.....When I pre-ordered (lots of items) the site broke it up for me in shipments. Transistor is in shipment 1 with some other items. Transistor is now showing in stock at TCP,I have not been charged for him yet. I am just assuming that all other items in that shipment have to be in stock before it ships(although it's well over $150.00). I just want to make sure I get Transistor and it's not an oversight of some kind. Like I sId it's my first experience with them so I'm just trying to gauge how it works over there.
     
  19. deaculpa

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    If you ordered them together, I don't think they will ship until they're all there.
     
  20. CVprowl

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    could you post where/when you got the 2nd run from. to clear up any confusion, could you state you got the second run as well.

    something likeā€¦

    Mine is the second run. I got it from (where) (when).