Robot Paradise RP-01/01B Acoustic Wave (Formerly FansToys FT-02) G1 Soundwave & Cassette

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  1. supervir2

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    Mine landed a while back from TCP and I have to say I was anxious, but am quite pleased. My eyes/brain are “used” to takara’s version, but AW is clearly more cartoon styled and fits in with what I’m wanting. Frenzy looks nice in both modes, but the arms get wonky when posed. I’m excited to check out laserbeak and ravage soon.
     
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    I didn't say it wasn't OBVIOUS why they did it, it's the same reason Apple won't put USBC on their phones instead of inferior proprietary Lightning - forcing your money to them and unnecessary waste to landfills. I just said it was shitty.
     
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    I know it doesn't change your point, but Apple does use USBC now.
     
  4. Zentropy

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    Shame there’s no rear knee joint on Ravage. I guess they sacrificed some articulation for the sake of cartoon accuracy. Sunbow cheated with a seamless “bendy leg” that they chose to draw at whatever angle they chose.
     
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    Had the Soundwave + Cassettes “combo” on pre-order from ToyDojo. However, they aren’t shipping those “combos” until December sometime. They mentioned they’d only ship them together for the customers who ordered the “combos.”

    After initially being sold out (pre-orders), many places have him in-stock now (so much for the great FT scarcity/apocalypse some people went apeshit about here a few months back) — I was going to cancel the “combo” and just order Soundwave alone; but noticed the price with taxes was the same amount TCP was going to charge me; so I went ahead and ordered from the latter instead (because points, so why wouldn’t you?). I’ll get the cassettes later.


    For now I am living vicariously through y’all’s pictures. He looks better than MP-13 (I’d go as far as to say “much better,” but MP-13 is still pretty okay).
     
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    Wow, that's some cold slag right there. Putting, in-hand, canceled orders back up for purchase instead of pulling a new name from the pre-order list. I originally ordered mine in Sept of 2020 and haven't heard a peep about the status. I'm honestly not surprised though. Despite all the praise Baba has received, I've had nothing but problems ordering from them. So I'm done. There are many others online stores to choose from for a better buying experience
     
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  8. daddytron

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    When did yours ship from Bombusbee? I got a shipping notice on November 8 and I’m wondering if mine is about to arrive. Tracking says it hasn’t gotten out of China yet but the last entry was November 13 (my bday) and I have no idea how accurate or up to date that is.
     
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    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    USBC to Lightning. Not 100% USBC for iPhones yet.
     
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    A custom USB-C iphone sold for $86000 recently. So maybe Fanstoys can add some custom lights and sound effects to their figures and sell them at a huge markup :D 
     
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    still nothing from bbb but i did go for the cheapest shipping so probably shouldn't expect it yet
     
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    Sooooon buddy!
     
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    I just want to call out how much I appreciate the Frumble weapon storage in cassette mode. That's all.
     
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    It's a little-known feature that the MP Soundwave had this for his Frumble companions as well, hidden inside his feet.
     
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    I thought Takara soundwave could only store one set of weapons
     
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    It's the lack of outward hip movement that really annoys me.

    I haven't even had mine yet but my mind is made up that I'll jump straight on a Soundblaster repaint! <3
     
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    I don't think the Chinese sellers declare the value. I know showz certainly don't, I think they declare the value as £0 or put them as samples instead of goods. BBTS declared everything whenever I've order from them and the import fees and VAT are crazy
     
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    Yeah, i suppose it depends on who's side are you on; whether you view this as the company or as a consumer. As for the company, it is a perfect decision; perhaps as a consumer, not so much (don't want to double down on a figure or thinking about the environmental impact this causes). If I'm considering too much on the environmental impact (unnecessary landfills) i won't be getting any toys anyway and try to get something more practical (like a car, maybe... or better yet a bicycle).
     
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    I always thought that was cool, but what I appreciate about this solution is that the weapons can be stored in the cassette instead of Soundwave.
     
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