I already have me an MP Ratbat with Soundblaster (black looks good on everything ) but I can't blame anyone for buying this KO.
Already got the MP Soundblaster /w Ratbat (the former is still in packaging while the latter is displayed with my classics) but would have jumped on this, I'm KO friendly...
aaaaaand they sold out! I clicked on it when it said "only 1 left" and by the time the page refreshed *poof* sold.
I do try to get Takara figures when I can, I have not purchased any other MP KO aside from my Igear Seekers up to this point. I considered the whole mp13b but never bought it because what I wanted from it was outweighed by what I had no use for. It felt like going to buy a new car just for it's tires. So I was just happy to do without, then this came up and now I can buy the "accessory" If Takara or Hasbro (or someone selling a legit one) does release it without Soundblaster for a reasonable amount I will get it then use the ko for custom fodder or something *shrug*
New listing just went up, so I snagged one. Like most others here, I'd have been perfectly happy buying one from Takara by itself, but will not support re-buying an MP I have just for an 'accessory'.
The thing is, KO companies seem to be hot on the trail of what's hot and what's not. I would assume it would be a fair assumption that if a hot toy comes out, they've already spied the potential interests and sales they could get if they KOed a certain figure, or the entire package, right? So with that in mind, I don't really get the hate that the toy makers get. It's like, I keep seeing this, "I don't want this. Why didn't you make what I wanted in the way I wanted you to make it/package it/sell it?!?!" attitude with the fandom. It's almost as if people's own individual wants supersedes anyone elses. As if there weren't anyone in the world who actually wanted Soundblaster. All I'm saying is, with all these companies out there....3P included, you're going to have options. So all this whining, hate, and self entitlement is really just silly, ridiculous, and a total waste of time.
My fear is that they don't exist... with quality being a secondary worry lol Nearly $3000 in sales in a couple hours... Takara left the door open. And as for no KO Laserbeaks, seeing as one came with every Soundwave made there was probably little market for them unless they also KO'd Soundwave at the same time. Chris
As for Laserbeak, there was the Hasbro option But that was the entire package with Soundwave. And to be honest...I have both the Takara and Hasbro versions of Soundwave and his minions. Soundblaster for me, was a bonus because I never really got one as a kid. And, I also am a sucker for black repaints (just as there are others like me who love black repaints) Ratbat for me, was a bonus on top of getting Soundblaster. And I'm sure there are others who also felt the same. As for your fears...all I have to say is...."don't worry." Again, you know there are 3P companies and KO companies with their eyes on this kinda stuff. You're going to have options. They'd be silly NOT to get onto this gravy train. Dude....that statement right there can be applied in so many ways
It's not hate. It's the fact that Takara put the [a] unique tape with the repaint of a mould that not many people want to buy again for 100+ USD. Congratulations on the mass of reports your post has probably gotten by now
News of this KO has made me more happy than any official hasbro or takara news this year. Is it wrong of me to feel that way?
You know, back in '84 through '86 there were knockoffs everywhere. I got Transformers knockoffs, Orguss knockoffs, Diaclone, I mean, you name the Japanese robot franchise and there were knockoffs. In real stores like Kiddie City, KayBee and Toys R Us. Hell, the only versions of Rumble and Frenzy I ever had were KO's. Hasbro and Takara Tomy are still here. I think I'm okay with the handful of knockoffs I have out of countless hundreds of official toys.
Damn I missed out!Couldnt order one while at work....hopefully they will restock...or perhaps ill check Taobao
I'm one of those 23. Just ordered one. I really want to order a second for a friend, but I rather wait and see quality. Hopefully there will be more coming out for some time to come.