#Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets
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Fellow Seibertronians, we bring you an update to the Hasbro floor display of from Botcon. The gallery can be found here, and includes photos of the Armada of Cyclonus - which features a brand new head for one of the Sweeps - the Autobot Heroes set, and the Planet of Junk set, among others. So check out the gallery and let us know what you think of these new figures in the comments below.
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Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781612)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 5:32pm CDT
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 5:32pm CDT
One thing that I love about the Autobot Heroes set is that they are not half clear plastic. That Decepticon set with Cyclonus and the Sweeps just doesn't appeal to me. And plus, I would rather have the newer Sweeps and Cyclonus.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781616)
Posted by YoungPrime on April 15th, 2016 @ 5:44pm CDT
Posted by YoungPrime on April 15th, 2016 @ 5:44pm CDT
I have all those Autobots already. BUT!
You can never have too many Sweeps. Plus the look better than that the Titan master on anyway IMO!
You can never have too many Sweeps. Plus the look better than that the Titan master on anyway IMO!
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781630)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 7:54pm CDT
...if you are fine about an earth mode instead of their classic soap bar mode.
Personally, I like the soap bar. (Just remember to not drop the soap. You will be forever made fun of Seibertronians everywhere.)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 7:54pm CDT
YoungPrime wrote:I have all those Autobots already. BUT!
You can never have too many Sweeps. Plus the look better than that the Titan master on anyway IMO!
...if you are fine about an earth mode instead of their classic soap bar mode.
Personally, I like the soap bar. (Just remember to not drop the soap. You will be forever made fun of Seibertronians everywhere.)
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781632)
Posted by Autobot N on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:11pm CDT
Posted by Autobot N on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:11pm CDT
SillySpringer wrote:to not drop the soap.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781633)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:16pm CDT
I'm curious to know what the king of memes known as Shajaki has to say about this overly-used Internet joke.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:16pm CDT
Autobot N wrote:SillySpringer wrote:to not drop the soap.
I'm curious to know what the king of memes known as Shajaki has to say about this overly-used Internet joke.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781635)
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:25pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:25pm CDT
SillySpringer wrote:Autobot N wrote:SillySpringer wrote:to not drop the soap.
I'm curious to know what the king of memes known as Shajaki has to say about this overly-used Internet joke.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781636)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:29pm CDT
Boom I am the new meme king. Thank you, thank you. *kicks you off the stage then talks in a Starscream voice* I am your new leader! Haha! Bow to me! *everyone sighs*
Look it up bro. It's too nasty to explain here.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:29pm CDT
shajaki wrote:SillySpringer wrote:Autobot N wrote:SillySpringer wrote:to not drop the soap.
I'm curious to know what the king of memes known as Shajaki has to say about this overly-used Internet joke.
Boom I am the new meme king. Thank you, thank you. *kicks you off the stage then talks in a Starscream voice* I am your new leader! Haha! Bow to me! *everyone sighs*
Look it up bro. It's too nasty to explain here.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781643)
Posted by Autobot N on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:38pm CDT
Posted by Autobot N on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:38pm CDT
SillySpringer wrote:explain
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781644)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:41pm CDT
You could've at least quoted the whole sentence.
And also, nice use of the Joker video.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:41pm CDT
Autobot N wrote:SillySpringer wrote:explain
You could've at least quoted the whole sentence.
It's too nasty to explain here.
And also, nice use of the Joker video.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781646)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:49pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 15th, 2016 @ 8:49pm CDT
"Don't drop the soap," is not an internet meme. It's a reference to prison rape that's been around far longer than that.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781651)
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2016 @ 9:03pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2016 @ 9:03pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:"Don't drop the soap," is not an internet meme. It's a reference to prison rape that's been around far longer than that.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781652)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 15th, 2016 @ 9:13pm CDT
Puppy!
As for the Platinum sets, the only one I've really got my eye on right now is the Autobot Heroes set, and that's really ONLY for Ultra Magnus, who looks incredible. It's the most G1 screen accurate deco for that mold yet. The others, I either have better versions already or will soon enough (Takara Legends Blurr), so I'll likely sell those off or give them as gifts.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 15th, 2016 @ 9:13pm CDT
shajaki wrote:
Puppy!
As for the Platinum sets, the only one I've really got my eye on right now is the Autobot Heroes set, and that's really ONLY for Ultra Magnus, who looks incredible. It's the most G1 screen accurate deco for that mold yet. The others, I either have better versions already or will soon enough (Takara Legends Blurr), so I'll likely sell those off or give them as gifts.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781659)
Posted by Rainmaker on April 15th, 2016 @ 9:57pm CDT
Posted by Rainmaker on April 15th, 2016 @ 9:57pm CDT
How is this thread being derailed so much?
First, towers, now, soap. It's a pity you Seibertronians derail things to easily or I would've had a sense of satisfaction by now.
First, towers, now, soap. It's a pity you Seibertronians derail things to easily or I would've had a sense of satisfaction by now.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781678)
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2016 @ 10:45pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2016 @ 10:45pm CDT
HA!
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781680)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 10:48pm CDT
I still think TR Scourge looks like a soap bar. And I love it. I think the old Scourge, although a good alt mode, just doesn't fit in with Cyclonus and Galvs as much.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 15th, 2016 @ 10:48pm CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:How is this thread being derailed so much?
First, towers, now, soap. It's a pity you Seibertronians derail things to easily or I would've had a sense of satisfaction by now.
I still think TR Scourge looks like a soap bar. And I love it. I think the old Scourge, although a good alt mode, just doesn't fit in with Cyclonus and Galvs as much.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781696)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 15th, 2016 @ 11:47pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 15th, 2016 @ 11:47pm CDT
Steering this back into better waters, the Platinum sets just aren't appealing to me. They are quite pricey and just aren't my cup of tea
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781697)
Posted by Rainmaker on April 15th, 2016 @ 11:48pm CDT
I probably would've gotten Year of the Monkey Primal if it wasn't Beach Machines Primal.
Posted by Rainmaker on April 15th, 2016 @ 11:48pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Steering this back into better waters, the Platinum sets just aren't appealing to me. They are quite pricey and just aren't my cup of tea
I probably would've gotten Year of the Monkey Primal if it wasn't Beach Machines Primal.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781698)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 15th, 2016 @ 11:50pm CDT
That thing looked nowhere near good
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 15th, 2016 @ 11:50pm CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Steering this back into better waters, the Platinum sets just aren't appealing to me. They are quite pricey and just aren't my cup of tea
I probably would've gotten Year of the Monkey Primal if it wasn't Beach Machines Primal.
That thing looked nowhere near good
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781746)
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 7:41am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 7:41am CDT
While Toysrus Canada has had the Platinum Planet of Junk set available for a while now, the set had yet to come to the US. It was only available as an Asian import with the high cost accompanying it (i.e. 120$). Thanks to fellow Seibertronian AZT, we now know that Target, the exclusive US retailer for this Platinum set, finally has this in stock. So if anyone has been interested in this set, it is finally available online for the more affordable price of $74.99 USD. For those unaware, this set is made up of:
Wreck-Gar as a redeco of Reveal the Shield Wreck-Gar
Autobot Hot Rod (NOT "Rodimus") as a redeco of Classics Rodimus
Junkion Scrapheap as a redeco of e-HOBBY United Scrapheap
Wreck-Gar as a redeco of Reveal the Shield Wreck-Gar
Autobot Hot Rod (NOT "Rodimus") as a redeco of Classics Rodimus
Junkion Scrapheap as a redeco of e-HOBBY United Scrapheap
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781751)
Posted by StarFireMk4 on April 16th, 2016 @ 7:55am CDT
Not a bad price. Though I would've expected another Junkion to fill out the set but, eh. *shrugs*
Posted by StarFireMk4 on April 16th, 2016 @ 7:55am CDT
william-james88 wrote:While Toysrus Canada has had the Platinum Planet of Junk set available for a while now, the set had yet to come to the US. It was only available as an Asian import with the high cost accompanying it (i.e. 120$). Thanks to fellow Seibertronian AZT, we now know that Target, the exclusive US retailer for this Platinum set, finally has this in stock. So if anyone has been interested in this set, it is finally available online for the more affordable price of $74.99 USD. For those unaware, this set is made up of:
Wreck-Gar as a redeco of Reveal the Shield Wreck-Gar
Autobot Hot Rod (NOT "Rodimus") as a redeco of Classics Rodimus
Junkion Scrapheap as a redeco of e-HOBBY United Scrapheap
Not a bad price. Though I would've expected another Junkion to fill out the set but, eh. *shrugs*
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781755)
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 8:06am CDT
Yeah, its not a bad price at all, especially considering you get that scrapheap head which before now would have cost more than this entire set: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FTakara-Transform%20...%20SwmmxW6Jq9%3C%2Fa%3E%3F
And you get the rodimus mold with the clear blue windows, something else that has gotten very pricey lately.
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 8:06am CDT
StarFireMk4 wrote:Not a bad price. Though I would've expected another Junkion to fill out the set but, eh. *shrugs*
Yeah, its not a bad price at all, especially considering you get that scrapheap head which before now would have cost more than this entire set: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FTakara-Transform%20...%20SwmmxW6Jq9%3C%2Fa%3E%3F
And you get the rodimus mold with the clear blue windows, something else that has gotten very pricey lately.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781763)
Posted by shajaki on April 16th, 2016 @ 8:38am CDT
*shudder*
I don't even want to know what a Platinum set including a Leader and Voyager would cost
Posted by shajaki on April 16th, 2016 @ 8:38am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Steering this back into better waters, the Platinum sets just aren't appealing to me. They are quite pricey and just aren't my cup of tea
*shudder*
I don't even want to know what a Platinum set including a Leader and Voyager would cost
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781769)
Posted by YoungPrime on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:05am CDT
Posted by YoungPrime on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:05am CDT
Amazon are almost always on the pricier side when it comes to TF's. Glad I have no need for these figures.
Now that Cyclonus and Scourge set I might be interested in but only if other sites will be more reasonable.
Now that Cyclonus and Scourge set I might be interested in but only if other sites will be more reasonable.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781771)
Posted by YoungPrime on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:14am CDT
I like the alt mode of TM Scourge it's the wings in bot mode that annoy the h3ll out of me. They could've put more effort into them instead of making them a hotdog bun....
Posted by YoungPrime on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:14am CDT
SillySpringer wrote:YoungPrime wrote:I have all those Autobots already. BUT!
You can never have too many Sweeps. Plus the look better than that the Titan master on anyway IMO!
...if you are fine about an earth mode instead of their classic soap bar mode.
I like the alt mode of TM Scourge it's the wings in bot mode that annoy the h3ll out of me. They could've put more effort into them instead of making them a hotdog bun....
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781773)
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:23am CDT
Which set is being sold by Amazon?
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:23am CDT
YoungPrime wrote:Amazon are almost always on the pricier side when it comes to TF's. Glad I have no need for these figures.
Now that Cyclonus and Scourge set I might be interested in but only if other sites will be more reasonable.
Which set is being sold by Amazon?
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781780)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:40am CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:40am CDT
I'd like to buy the Hot Rod off anyone who wants just the Junkions.
Let's make a miracle together.
Let's make a miracle together.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781782)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:43am CDT
Well, WE will find out with that Autobots hero set won't we???
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 16th, 2016 @ 9:43am CDT
shajaki wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Steering this back into better waters, the Platinum sets just aren't appealing to me. They are quite pricey and just aren't my cup of tea
*shudder*
I don't even want to know what a Platinum set including a Leader and Voyager would cost
Well, WE will find out with that Autobots hero set won't we???
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781921)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on April 16th, 2016 @ 4:10pm CDT
75 bucks for 3 deluxes is a very bad price, imo. Even at TRU prices, that should be 60 at most, and this is Target, meaning it's even more over what it should be.
Not saying it doesn't look cool, but that's $25 a figure, at that price this should have 3 voyagers, not 3 deluxes.
Posted by Optimum Supreme on April 16th, 2016 @ 4:10pm CDT
StarFireMk4 wrote:
Not a bad price. Though I would've expected another Junkion to fill out the set but, eh. *shrugs*
75 bucks for 3 deluxes is a very bad price, imo. Even at TRU prices, that should be 60 at most, and this is Target, meaning it's even more over what it should be.
Not saying it doesn't look cool, but that's $25 a figure, at that price this should have 3 voyagers, not 3 deluxes.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781926)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2016 @ 4:22pm CDT
Consider at least part of the price to be a premium for finally releasing the Scrap Iron toy in US stores, outside of TakaraTomy and BotCon.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2016 @ 4:22pm CDT
Optimum Supreme wrote:StarFireMk4 wrote:
Not a bad price. Though I would've expected another Junkion to fill out the set but, eh. *shrugs*
75 bucks for 3 deluxes is a very bad price, imo. Even at TRU prices, that should be 60 at most, and this is Target, meaning it's even more over what it should be.
Not saying it doesn't look cool, but that's $25 a figure, at that price this should have 3 voyagers, not 3 deluxes.
Consider at least part of the price to be a premium for finally releasing the Scrap Iron toy in US stores, outside of TakaraTomy and BotCon.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781949)
Posted by ScottyP on April 16th, 2016 @ 6:24pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on April 16th, 2016 @ 6:24pm CDT
I bought it. Happy to see it out so soon and as an easy to get, "order it online in five seconds" type of set!
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781950)
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 6:24pm CDT
But you are paying a premium for the box. This set isnt your standard deluxe release, this is made for fans who collect MISB, with the window panel. And like its been said, in here you are getting a figure that has never been found at US retail. This whole box set is cheaper than buying any other figure having that exclusive headsculpt individually. Plus, that hot rod is more quality than any other deluxe on the current shelves (his subsequent rereleases took away the clear plastic to lower costs, this one brings it back) so your comparing apples to oranges here.
There was never a time in history when getting these three molds with the material used here has ever been cheaper.
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 6:24pm CDT
Optimum Supreme wrote:StarFireMk4 wrote:
Not a bad price. Though I would've expected another Junkion to fill out the set but, eh. *shrugs*
75 bucks for 3 deluxes is a very bad price, imo. Even at TRU prices, that should be 60 at most, and this is Target, meaning it's even more over what it should be.
Not saying it doesn't look cool, but that's $25 a figure, at that price this should have 3 voyagers, not 3 deluxes.
But you are paying a premium for the box. This set isnt your standard deluxe release, this is made for fans who collect MISB, with the window panel. And like its been said, in here you are getting a figure that has never been found at US retail. This whole box set is cheaper than buying any other figure having that exclusive headsculpt individually. Plus, that hot rod is more quality than any other deluxe on the current shelves (his subsequent rereleases took away the clear plastic to lower costs, this one brings it back) so your comparing apples to oranges here.
There was never a time in history when getting these three molds with the material used here has ever been cheaper.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781951)
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 6:25pm CDT
Do you feel it is worth it at the price advertized here?
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 6:25pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:I bought it. Happy to see it out so soon and as an easy to get, "order it online in five seconds" type of set!
Do you feel it is worth it at the price advertized here?
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781955)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on April 16th, 2016 @ 6:49pm CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on April 16th, 2016 @ 6:49pm CDT
I think the price is ridiculous. It isn't like this is some Botcon low printed number set. $75 for three deluxe figures, two of which are (pretty much) the same figure, and with hardly any changes from the original releases to make them be considered "platinum"?
No thanks. I'll wait for them to show up for $30 at Ross.
No thanks. I'll wait for them to show up for $30 at Ross.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1781963)
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 7:00pm CDT
But which low printed numbered Botcon set of 3 deluxe toys cost 75$ ?
Posted by william-james88 on April 16th, 2016 @ 7:00pm CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:I think the price is ridiculous. It isn't like this is some Botcon low printed number set.
But which low printed numbered Botcon set of 3 deluxe toys cost 75$ ?
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Posted by Kurona on April 16th, 2016 @ 7:16pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on April 16th, 2016 @ 7:16pm CDT
Plus... let's face it, aftermarket prices are a bitch; getting these three individually through Ebay or whatnot is gonna cost more than getting this set.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782075)
Posted by ScottyP on April 17th, 2016 @ 12:36pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on April 17th, 2016 @ 12:36pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:ScottyP wrote:I bought it. Happy to see it out so soon and as an easy to get, "order it online in five seconds" type of set!
Do you feel it is worth it at the price advertized here?
ScottyP wrote:I bought it.
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Posted by william-james88 on April 17th, 2016 @ 1:22pm CDT
You could have buyer's remorse. And you bought it at a higher price (right?). You could also buy something you wouldnt recomend everyone to buy. So I am wondering, do you think that this set is worthwhile to non completionists at 75$? The point is people are complaining about the price and say that charging above 50$ for this set is a ripoff. You're one of the only people who have this set on these forums, so some input would be fun
Posted by william-james88 on April 17th, 2016 @ 1:22pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:william-james88 wrote:ScottyP wrote:I bought it. Happy to see it out so soon and as an easy to get, "order it online in five seconds" type of set!
Do you feel it is worth it at the price advertized here?ScottyP wrote:I bought it.
You could have buyer's remorse. And you bought it at a higher price (right?). You could also buy something you wouldnt recomend everyone to buy. So I am wondering, do you think that this set is worthwhile to non completionists at 75$? The point is people are complaining about the price and say that charging above 50$ for this set is a ripoff. You're one of the only people who have this set on these forums, so some input would be fun
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Posted by ScottyP on April 17th, 2016 @ 2:30pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on April 17th, 2016 @ 2:30pm CDT
I gotcha, but I very rarely have an answer for "was it worth it to you" beyond "I wanted the toy and found the price acceptable enough to decide to purchase it." As for why I'd want it at all, I can maybe add something with that: Junkions, basically. Seemed like a good opportunity to get some spare motorcycles.
On Hot Rod, once the set arrives I'll once again have every last version of that mold. Only other appealing thing is the novelty of it having the port to hold Firebolt on the hood in car mode.
On Hot Rod, once the set arrives I'll once again have every last version of that mold. Only other appealing thing is the novelty of it having the port to hold Firebolt on the hood in car mode.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782096)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 17th, 2016 @ 2:35pm CDT
I remember a friend letting me borrow that old Hot Rod figure years ago. I didn't even know what his name was at the time. Would be nice to get this new version of the mold just out of nostalgia. Also, it would be nice to have some Junkions to go with the season 3 and 4 guys.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on April 17th, 2016 @ 2:35pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:I gotcha, but I very rarely have an answer for "was it worth it to you" beyond "I wanted the toy and found the price acceptable enough to decide to purchase it." As for why I'd want it at all, I can maybe add something with that: Junkions, basically. Seemed like a good opportunity to get some spare motorcycles.
On Hot Rod, once the set arrives I'll once again have every last version of that mold. Only other appealing thing is the novelty of it having the port to hold Firebolt on the hood in car mode.
I remember a friend letting me borrow that old Hot Rod figure years ago. I didn't even know what his name was at the time.
Would be nice to get this new version of the mold just out of nostalgia. Also, it would be nice to have some Junkions to go with the season 3 and 4 guys.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782100)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 17th, 2016 @ 2:45pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 17th, 2016 @ 2:45pm CDT
I might buy the Junkion set just because I never ever got my hands on then Junkion. What make me hesitate a bit (beside the price) is the fact that I already own Henkei Rodimus. Maybe when the set will be on sale, at like 60$CAN or so.
Also, as for the Rodimus Prime VS Galvatron set, I'm so going to pass because I already own Universe Galvatron and I will soon get Titanium Rodimus through a trade in one hour or so.
Also, as for the Rodimus Prime VS Galvatron set, I'm so going to pass because I already own Universe Galvatron and I will soon get Titanium Rodimus through a trade in one hour or so.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782243)
Posted by Rainmaker on April 18th, 2016 @ 2:48am CDT
YAAAY!
Posted by Rainmaker on April 18th, 2016 @ 2:48am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Cobotron wrote:[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Sabrblade wrote:william-james88 wrote:
How far will this chain go?
TIMBER!!
YAAAY!
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782257)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on April 18th, 2016 @ 6:02am CDT
Oh, guess I'm not the only one who watches Emgo reviews around here.
Posted by Sigma Magnus on April 18th, 2016 @ 6:02am CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:SNIPSabrblade wrote:snipCobotron wrote:snip[BW] Rainmaker wrote:snipWolfman Jake wrote:snipSabrblade wrote:snipwilliam-james88 wrote:snip
YAAAY!
Oh, guess I'm not the only one who watches Emgo reviews around here.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782258)
Posted by Rainmaker on April 18th, 2016 @ 6:04am CDT
He's, like, the only one I watch. Definitely underrated.
Posted by Rainmaker on April 18th, 2016 @ 6:04am CDT
Sigma Magnus wrote:[BW] Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:SNIPSabrblade wrote:snipCobotron wrote:snip[BW] Rainmaker wrote:snipWolfman Jake wrote:snipSabrblade wrote:snipwilliam-james88 wrote:snip
YAAAY!
Oh, guess I'm not the only one who watches Emgo reviews around here.
He's, like, the only one I watch. Definitely underrated.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782259)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on April 18th, 2016 @ 6:05am CDT
I agree completely.
Posted by Sigma Magnus on April 18th, 2016 @ 6:05am CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Sigma Magnus wrote:[BW] Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:SNIPSabrblade wrote:snipCobotron wrote:snip[BW] Rainmaker wrote:snipWolfman Jake wrote:snipSabrblade wrote:snipwilliam-james88 wrote:snip
YAAAY!
Oh, guess I'm not the only one who watches Emgo reviews around here.
He's, like, the only one I watch. Definitely underrated.
I agree completely.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782563)
Posted by xyl360 on April 19th, 2016 @ 8:23am CDT
Posted by xyl360 on April 19th, 2016 @ 8:23am CDT
I do like that Hot Rod quite a bit. He apparently has a nice vivid, bright red deco akin to his Targetmaster self back in the G1 days although they gave him Rodimus Prime's yellow headlights rather than Hot Rod's blue ones and they also cut all of the flames from the side/doors of the car as well as the right and left edges of the hood which sadly matches the worst of all releases (Battle in Space). Still, all that exposed red car-ness does make for a nice clean look on that sharp design of a vehicle mode.
For comparisons, here's Target's up close (note the deco is basically a combo of Hasbro's Classics+BiS):
Here's a closeup of the BiS/Challenge at Cybertron variant (note the similar decos):
And here's an image of all of the past Rodimi lined up together:
As for the price debates going on, I only tentatively agree simply because this figure, particularly the best version of it (Henkei)has been reissued in the past by Takara. Besides that, Takara has also dropped some seriously awesome variants on us such as the Sons of Cybertron and United Rodimus Prime. So while I can agree that it's cheaper than trying to get these figures/versions of these figures right now, I'm skeptical as to whether or not that will always be true because the next Asia exclusive/reissue/variant is probably waiting in the wings for the patient (as this very set itself proves).
I suspect the higher price might have to do with low production numbers since it's a limited/smaller market store exclusive being a Target release and not an Amazon/Wal-Mart/TrU release, but that's just speculation.
Besides, I just checked and there's at least one of the "good ones" (Hasbro's original Classics version, clear blue windows and all) available for a very reasonable (or maybe not, depending on how much you think those Junkions are worth) price of $40 right here. I haven't checked what ebay sellers are asking for it right now, but based on its age and popularity, I think that's pretty decent. Of course that's still a far cry from $25, so if you want those Junkions the boxed set's a better deal as long as you don't mind the somewhat Battle in Space minimal flameage deco on your Hot Rod.
For comparisons, here's Target's up close (note the deco is basically a combo of Hasbro's Classics+BiS):
Here's a closeup of the BiS/Challenge at Cybertron variant (note the similar decos):
And here's an image of all of the past Rodimi lined up together:
As for the price debates going on, I only tentatively agree simply because this figure, particularly the best version of it (Henkei)has been reissued in the past by Takara. Besides that, Takara has also dropped some seriously awesome variants on us such as the Sons of Cybertron and United Rodimus Prime. So while I can agree that it's cheaper than trying to get these figures/versions of these figures right now, I'm skeptical as to whether or not that will always be true because the next Asia exclusive/reissue/variant is probably waiting in the wings for the patient (as this very set itself proves).
I suspect the higher price might have to do with low production numbers since it's a limited/smaller market store exclusive being a Target release and not an Amazon/Wal-Mart/TrU release, but that's just speculation.
Besides, I just checked and there's at least one of the "good ones" (Hasbro's original Classics version, clear blue windows and all) available for a very reasonable (or maybe not, depending on how much you think those Junkions are worth) price of $40 right here. I haven't checked what ebay sellers are asking for it right now, but based on its age and popularity, I think that's pretty decent. Of course that's still a far cry from $25, so if you want those Junkions the boxed set's a better deal as long as you don't mind the somewhat Battle in Space minimal flameage deco on your Hot Rod.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782580)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 19th, 2016 @ 9:23am CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 19th, 2016 @ 9:23am CDT
I think I would enjoy the deco for this new Platinum deluxe Hot Rod if Hasbro hadn't skipped out on the orange paint for the car hood. That's an essential mark of G1 Hot Rod to me, which this set is supposed to emulate and celebrate. It IS nice to have the clear blue windows back, though. Even with the opaque windows on the "Battle in Space" version from a few years ago, I still find that version superior for it's attention to detail with the paint apps in all the right places (especially the orange thighs and yellow spoiler not being compromised) for a spot-on G1 look for Hot Rod. Though, I do covet that lovely Rodimus Prime redeco from Takara's Transformers United. That mold looks great with the Rodimus Prime touches, like the two tones of red/maroon on the car body and the flame detailing on the sides. It's almost a perfect representation of "RV" Rodimus with Hot Rod's simpler alt mode. Fantastic.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782587)
Posted by StarFireMk4 on April 19th, 2016 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by StarFireMk4 on April 19th, 2016 @ 9:58am CDT
Hey, maybe the Sweeps Platinum set will be the same price! *fingers crossed*
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Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2016 @ 10:27am CDT
Same exclusive retailer and same era molds, I think that would be a smart bet.
Oh and I forgot to write this earlier, but asomeone asked why they were only half translucent, well its because they are being reformatted. We already have these molds in their good and accurate decos, we also have the same molds completely done in clear plastic. What we didnt have was the in between phase. This was pretty much the only way to make that set fully new and something we didnt have and I feel it suceeds at that.
Posted by william-james88 on April 19th, 2016 @ 10:27am CDT
StarFireMk4 wrote:Hey, maybe the Sweeps Platinum set will be the same price! *fingers crossed*
Same exclusive retailer and same era molds, I think that would be a smart bet.
Oh and I forgot to write this earlier, but asomeone asked why they were only half translucent, well its because they are being reformatted. We already have these molds in their good and accurate decos, we also have the same molds completely done in clear plastic. What we didnt have was the in between phase. This was pretty much the only way to make that set fully new and something we didnt have and I feel it suceeds at that.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782597)
Posted by StarFireMk4 on April 19th, 2016 @ 10:34am CDT
See, I actually like that idea. It's only missing the squarish (purple) grid looking reformatting phase of the design. Like this:
Otherwise, it's perfect.
Posted by StarFireMk4 on April 19th, 2016 @ 10:34am CDT
william-james88 wrote:StarFireMk4 wrote:Hey, maybe the Sweeps Platinum set will be the same price! *fingers crossed*
Same exclusive retailer and same era molds, I think that would be a smart bet.
Oh and I forgot to write this earlier, but asomeone asked why they were only half translucent, well its because they are being reformatted. We already have these molds in their good and accurate decos, we also have the same molds completely done in clear plastic. What we didnt have was the in between phase. This was pretty much the only way to make that set fully new and something we didnt have and I feel it suceeds at that.
See, I actually like that idea. It's only missing the squarish (purple) grid looking reformatting phase of the design. Like this:
Otherwise, it's perfect.
Re: #Botcon2016 Gallery Update: Hasbro Floor Display - Platinum Edition Sets (1782599)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 19th, 2016 @ 10:42am CDT
Not to mention the set got rid of the anachronism that is Nightstick
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 19th, 2016 @ 10:42am CDT
StarFireMk4 wrote:william-james88 wrote:StarFireMk4 wrote:Hey, maybe the Sweeps Platinum set will be the same price! *fingers crossed*
Same exclusive retailer and same era molds, I think that would be a smart bet.
Oh and I forgot to write this earlier, but asomeone asked why they were only half translucent, well its because they are being reformatted. We already have these molds in their good and accurate decos, we also have the same molds completely done in clear plastic. What we didnt have was the in between phase. This was pretty much the only way to make that set fully new and something we didnt have and I feel it suceeds at that.
See, I actually like that idea. It's only missing the squarish (purple) grid looking reformatting phase of the design. Like this:
Otherwise, it's perfect.
Not to mention the set got rid of the anachronism that is Nightstick
