We’ve received a news tip of an item that might interest all of you who’re collecting the unofficial Masterpiece Seekers by iGear – iGear have partnered with Dublin, CA comic store Comic Ink to release a special, limited edition recolor of iGear’s Jet unofficial Masterpiece Ramjet – modelled after Generation 2 Ramjet. That toy’s been getting a lot of welcome appreciation this year with the TFCC exclusive version as well! The reveal came in Comic Ink’s weekly email update, which also revealed that the piece will come with special parts by Automaster and Shapeways to better resemble the Generation 2 Ramjet missile launchers. It’ll be available in store as well as online.
Some extra details from Dragonclaw – this piece will be limited to 500 pieces, and will be numbered. The Generation 2 styled launchers are pre-order exclusive pieces, and will be specially marked in respect of the hard work of Automaster and Shapeways in delivering these pieces. The estimated cost is in the region of $225, with preorders set to open early in January. Ship date is expected to be April, and yes, if you’re attending Botcon they will hold off on shipping this special piece for you.
Full pictures are said to be on the way, on or around about the 10th of January next year.
Stepper
Neither am i a G2 fan,for the iGear,i prefer the original seeker colour
Erector
I'm sadly apathetic about this – not a huge G2 fan.
Having said that, if a store does this with AM Thundercracker colours I will be all over it like a fatty on fries.
Automaster
UPS tracking tells me that the prototype missiles will be here today before noon! Just in time for a G2 Christmas!!
Stepper
Don't think will sell out that fast,it is not that exclusive
DevilGalvatron
I need this! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones as Dublin is only 45min away. I hope the preorder doesn't sell out before I can get one.
Dragonclaw
I've heard rumors about shops wanting other ones, and I know one store was tossing around the idea of Acid Storm. I have a feeling that I'm becoming the litnus test to see if others follow suit with exclusives of their own. This will probably be the only iGear jet we go after though.
Lbsammills51
Sounds cool, and I love the G2 colors on Ramjet, but I haven't bit on the iGear Coneheads/Seekers yet and I'm not sure if this will be the one to do it. If they're going to do Ramjet though, I'd hope G2 Starscream and Action Master Thundercracker decoes are also in the pipeline to compliment Ramjet.
Billzilla
Yeah, it was hard enough shelling out for the Coneheads the first time, couldn't bite on the Rainmakers. Aside from the price, MP Seekers take up an awful lot of shelf space. Also I have no G2 figures at this scale. Gotta be a pass, though I dig the idea.
Automaster
I'm really excited to see him in his colors with the new missiles. They're a redo of the vintage missiles, streamlined for a more appreciative collector.
Superquad7
I'd REALLY like to get this, but the price tag puts me out of the game.
Robogeek28
Neat idea but I'm not a G2 colorscheme kinda guy.
Guess I won't be owning all of the IGear Seekers after all.
RedAlert Rescue
Interesting… And perhaps an nice compensation for those who lost out on the Funpub G2 Ramjet.
I don't think I'll have $225.00 to spare in January though as I need to spend over £100.00 on a new Multi-TB harddrive still. I might bite if they have not sold out by feb though.
KnightHawkke
Was wondering how long this was going to take. Surprised it wasn't announced sooner.
Dragonclaw
Hopefully if we can get them shipped in time (If that's the case anyone who pre-orders and want to pick it up at Botcon we can certainly arrange that )
and we WILL ship internationally, we just need to find out how much it will be to each country first and they will have to be shipped in a way that is trackable (EMS)
cobra zartan
Very cool, owners of comic ink are great also Any chance you might have these with you at botcon?
amberbratt
comic ink is right by my house
thielmj
definate purchase for me
Traachon
Me likey!
kiyoshioni
Man, I don't know if two weeks is enough time for me to get $225. Well, I hope it sells out for your sake, but for mine, I hope one gets hidden away until I have the cash.
Transbot90210
And now I know. Thanx