Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing

Thursday, May 19th, 2011 2:38AM CDT

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Whether it is Stepper or Ricochet to you, Million Publishing has released the price tag on their 2011 exclusive item! The price of one Stepper along with Million Publishing's exclusive book is 4700 Yen or $57 US. Stepper by itself goes for 3500 Yen or $43 US. The price of two Steppers and one book is 8800 Yen ($108 US) ! Will these prices see a drop in the import price for Stepper/Ricochet on our Site Sponsors? Only time will tell!

For those residing in Japan, only two Steppers can be purchased for each postcard sent in. The due date is August 27th. Stepper will begin shipping out in late 2011!

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Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1224985)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 19th, 2011 @ 2:40am CDT

Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1224989)
Posted by Blurrz on May 19th, 2011 @ 2:45am CDT

Dead Metal wrote:Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

That is if their prices are reduced by our site sponsors. I'm thinking something in the 70-80 price range, hopefully.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1224990)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 19th, 2011 @ 2:48am CDT

Blurrz wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

That is if their prices are reduced by our site sponsors. I'm thinking something in the 70-80 price range, hopefully.

Then there is no hope.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1224991)
Posted by Blurrz on May 19th, 2011 @ 2:51am CDT

Dead Metal wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

That is if their prices are reduced by our site sponsors. I'm thinking something in the 70-80 price range, hopefully.

Then there is no hope.

Woah, where did optimistic Siegfried go today? In all seriousness, BBTS might have mistaken that the 2 Steppers + Book was the price of One Stepper. Or they're just not going to change shit and we'll have to buy it anyways...

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1224998)
Posted by alldarker on May 19th, 2011 @ 3:27am CDT

I do hope this will turn into some good news for all those pre-orders. I think this is the first time that you can get TWO exclusive TF's per book: previously it was always one book - one TF, right? I can imagine that with Million Publishing's previous lack of additional information, this might have caused some confusion with the go-to sites.
I really do like Stepper's color scheme, I've got him on pre-order and would actually buy him whatever the cost, but any drop in the original pricing would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1224999)
Posted by Optimutt on May 19th, 2011 @ 3:32am CDT

Fantastic news! I was jsut thinking yesterday how much I love Stepper's color scheme and how tragic it would be if he was over 100$ to buy. That he's this much more affordable rate will mean I can get him from my connection without having to forfeit an arm and a leg.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1225006)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 19th, 2011 @ 3:58am CDT

Blurrz wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:Looks like I'll be able to buy Stepper after all.

That is if their prices are reduced by our site sponsors. I'm thinking something in the 70-80 price range, hopefully.

Then there is no hope.

Woah, where did optimistic Siegfried go today? In all seriousness, BBTS might have mistaken that the 2 Steppers + Book was the price of One Stepper. Or they're just not going to change shit and we'll have to buy it anyways...

He's dead, locked in my Basement.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1225061)
Posted by Blackstreak on May 19th, 2011 @ 7:23am CDT

Good. Hopefully the pre-orders will go down from $120. :APPLAUSE:

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1225140)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 19th, 2011 @ 10:37am CDT

I will have to keep my receptors tuned up for this. Why in the hell couldn't TFCC be involved in the concept for such a grand figure?

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1225141)
Posted by Tigertrack on May 19th, 2011 @ 10:38am CDT

Still looks good, but new prices need to be announced by online stores for me to take much care in this.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1225203)
Posted by Flux Convoy on May 19th, 2011 @ 12:16pm CDT

I'm locked in, price drop or no. Although obviously paying less is always a plus. Hopefully BBTS gets it sorted.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1225260)
Posted by Vicalliose on May 19th, 2011 @ 2:22pm CDT

I'll buy one if the price comes down some. At this point I'm so pissed about G2 Ramjet I just need something to compensate. :evil:

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281308)
Posted by El Duque on August 25th, 2011 @ 10:36am CDT

Million Publishing has posted a sample image of the packaging for their upcoming exclusive figure Stepper. The figure is repaint of Reveal the Shield Special Ops Jazz with a repaint of the Universe Targetmaster Nightstick.

This figure is a mail-away exclusive for Million Publishing's Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2. The deadline to mail in the redemption postcards for Japan residents is August 27th, with the figures actually shipping in late 2011.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281312)
Posted by Blackstreak on August 25th, 2011 @ 10:47am CDT

I'm having a hard time swallowing a $120 price tag for this piece. I want him, but not sure I want him that bad.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281315)
Posted by Cybershark on August 25th, 2011 @ 10:51am CDT

Hmmm, where is everyone getting the info that there will be 2, TWO Steppers per book?? I havent seen that anywhere. And FYI, BBTS has turned into some serious scammers with the POOREST Customer Service on the planet. If you want stories of disgust I have plenty to share in the last 2 years. They used to be top notch 8 years ago. But there CS Manager is horrible and rude to say the least.

Better figure on paying the $120 or wait and get it from a Japanese seller, then get raped on the shipping cost.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281321)
Posted by phoenix88 on August 25th, 2011 @ 11:05am CDT

I'm in the same book as Blackstreak on this one. It looks really nice, but i dont know if can swallow a $120 price tag

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281352)
Posted by Seibertron on August 25th, 2011 @ 11:49am CDT

Cybershark wrote:Hmmm, where is everyone getting the info that there will be 2, TWO Steppers per book?? I havent seen that anywhere. And FYI, BBTS has turned into some serious scammers with the POOREST Customer Service on the planet. If you want stories of disgust I have plenty to share in the last 2 years. They used to be top notch 8 years ago. But there CS Manager is horrible and rude to say the least.

Better figure on paying the $120 or wait and get it from a Japanese seller, then get raped on the shipping cost.

I'm really sorry to hear that you have had some poor experiences with BBTS. They're one of the best in the industry. Have you tried contacting the owner of BBTS to explain some of the problems that you've had? I think most of us here have had really positive experiences with BBTS over the years. As for your comment about them being scammers, I'm not sure what experiences you've had, but they are a business, just like all of our sponsors, and they have to actually make money on these products in order to pay their employees and keep their company operating. Making money doesn't equate to being a scammer. Good business make money, especially in an economy like this. Companies that don't make money, go out of business.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281358)
Posted by DMSL on August 25th, 2011 @ 12:02pm CDT

I'd like to know if the final product will be able to carry the Targetmaster in altmode.

$120 is way too much, $50-65 i'd waste on him but there's no way in hell or beyond that i'd be willing to pay more.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281359)
Posted by GetRightRobot on August 25th, 2011 @ 12:03pm CDT

Looks great,but no bite at that price. If it turns out there are 2 included, I'll gladly buy one from somebody state side who wants to recoup some cash.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281360)
Posted by GetRightRobot on August 25th, 2011 @ 12:06pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:Companies that don't make money, go out of business.

Will somebody hire this guy as the Presidents Financial Adviser?!?! It would seem this relatively simple concept escapes Washington! :lol:

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281366)
Posted by triKlops on August 25th, 2011 @ 12:22pm CDT

waiting for the book to come in, did not get toy
Stepper is dope but still holding out for a hasbro release

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281416)
Posted by RhA on August 25th, 2011 @ 2:04pm CDT

Sweet. A great mold deserves to be on my shelves a second time.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281532)
Posted by Tigertrack on August 25th, 2011 @ 5:08pm CDT

RhA wrote:Sweet. A great mold deserves to be on my shelves a second time.

What shelves will we see this on? Only collectors shelves in their homes who are willing to pay $xxx for the exclusive.

It is a good mold though. Still would make sense for HASBRO to do this exclusive as a two-pack with Artfire Inferno.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281549)
Posted by HoosierDaddy on August 25th, 2011 @ 5:28pm CDT

Forgive my ignorance but who is Stepper? I've never heard of the character before. i see he is a mold of RTS Jazz but his decals look like G1 Tracks. So, who is he?

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281559)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on August 25th, 2011 @ 5:49pm CDT

I want one so bad.. How can a "yank" go about getting one of these magazines with the figure without being assraped by online companies?

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281565)
Posted by GetRightRobot on August 25th, 2011 @ 5:55pm CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:It is a good mold though. Still would make sense for HASBRO to do this exclusive as a two-pack with Artfire Inferno.

This is the best idea since glow in the dark cheese wiz!! Tigertracks is a genius!!! TargetMaster two pack, exclusively available at.....TARGET!!!! OMG, should we start a petition now or wait until the morning?

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281566)
Posted by Seibertron on August 25th, 2011 @ 5:55pm CDT

HoosierDaddy wrote:Forgive my ignorance but who is Stepper? I've never heard of the character before. i see he is a mold of RTS Jazz but his decals look like G1 Tracks. So, who is he?

Way back in 1987, Takara gave Japan "Stepper" and "Artfire" who were repaints of Jazz and Inferno respectively. These repaints came equipped with the Targetmaster guns that were included with Targetmaster Scourge and Cyclonus. Japan got Stepper and Artfire instead of Targetmaster versions of Cyclonus, Scourge, Hot Rod, Kup, and Blurr. For years, Stepper commanded extremely high after market prices and was considered a holy grail in the collections of collectors lucky enough to afford one. In 2003 or 2004, Takara decided to reissue Stepper and Hasbro followed suit by releasing the figure as "Ricochet" in their markets. I'm not sure what the original Stepper goes for nowadays, but I would imagine that it doesn't go for anywhere near what it used to.

I would consider the reissue to be a better toy because it comes with Jazz's other weapons (albeit gold plated), whereas the original Stepper figure was only equipped with the Targetmaster weapon.

Now if we could only get a Classics Artfire and a reissue Artfire. One day!

He even got a Robot Heroes toy ...

and even an Alternator toy (though he had Smokescreen's head instead of Jazz/Meister's unfortunately)

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281570)
Posted by Mkall on August 25th, 2011 @ 5:58pm CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:
RhA wrote:Sweet. A great mold deserves to be on my shelves a second time.

What shelves will we see this on? Only collectors shelves in their homes who are willing to pay $xxx for the exclusive.

You'll see him on mine!

Though I'm only paying $XX for him.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281577)
Posted by HoosierDaddy on August 25th, 2011 @ 6:08pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:
HoosierDaddy wrote:Forgive my ignorance but who is Stepper? I've never heard of the character before. i see he is a mold of RTS Jazz but his decals look like G1 Tracks. So, who is he?

Way back in 1987, Takara gave Japan "Stepper" and "Artfire" who were repaints of Jazz and Inferno respectively. These repaints came equipped with the Targetmaster guns that were included with Targetmaster Scourge and Cyclonus. Japan got Stepper and Artfire instead of Targetmaster versions of Cyclonus, Scourge, Hot Rod, Kup, and Blurr. For years, Stepper commanded extremely high after market prices and was considered a holy grail in the collections of collectors lucky enough to afford one. In 2003 or 2004, Takara decided to reissue Stepper and Hasbro followed suit by releasing the figure as "Ricochet" in their markets. I'm not sure what the original Stepper goes for nowadays, but I would imagine that it doesn't go for anywhere near what it used to.

I would consider the reissue to be a better toy because it comes with Jazz's other weapons (albeit gold plated), whereas the original Stepper figure was only equipped with the Targetmaster weapon.

Now if we could only get a Classics Artfire and a reissue Artfire. One day!

Thank you VERY much for such a good detailed explanation. Now I want one!!

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281581)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on August 25th, 2011 @ 6:17pm CDT

Mkall wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
RhA wrote:Sweet. A great mold deserves to be on my shelves a second time.

What shelves will we see this on? Only collectors shelves in their homes who are willing to pay $xxx for the exclusive.

You'll see him on mine!

Though I'm only paying $XX for him.

So lucky.. :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281637)
Posted by Mkall on August 25th, 2011 @ 7:40pm CDT

Cyber Bishop wrote:
Mkall wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
RhA wrote:Sweet. A great mold deserves to be on my shelves a second time.

What shelves will we see this on? Only collectors shelves in their homes who are willing to pay $xxx for the exclusive.

You'll see him on mine!

Though I'm only paying $XX for him.

So lucky..

well, to be fair, it's still 95 bucks, but that's still better than BBTS's offering.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281682)
Posted by Stormrider on August 25th, 2011 @ 9:10pm CDT

alldarker wrote:I do hope this will turn into some good news for all those pre-orders. I think this is the first time that you can get TWO exclusive TF's per book: previously it was always one book - one TF, right? I can imagine that with Million Publishing's previous lack of additional information, this might have caused some confusion with the go-to sites.
I really do like Stepper's color scheme, I've got him on pre-order and would actually buy him whatever the cost, but any drop in the original pricing would be greatly appreciated!

Actually, everytime a book/coupon is offered - two transformers can be purchased with 1 coupon. And usually the price tag is about $40 for one figure and $75 for two. These types of exclusives used to go for about $70 each in the online stores; but after Ghost Starscream the price keeps going up. Supply and demand.

Overall the color scheme is great.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281701)
Posted by bionic_radical on August 25th, 2011 @ 9:31pm CDT

not to mention the value of the dollar tanked. damn.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281849)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on August 26th, 2011 @ 7:34am CDT

Mkall wrote:
Cyber Bishop wrote:
Mkall wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
RhA wrote:Sweet. A great mold deserves to be on my shelves a second time.

What shelves will we see this on? Only collectors shelves in their homes who are willing to pay $xxx for the exclusive.

You'll see him on mine!

Though I'm only paying $XX for him.

So lucky..

well, to be fair, it's still 95 bucks, but that's still better than BBTS's offering.

I'd still drop that kind of $$$ to get one.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1281858)
Posted by Kibble on August 26th, 2011 @ 8:00am CDT

Question is will this one eventually see a deep discount like the last few? I want this thing, but I'd want it that much more if it were to drop to half the price. BBTS currently has nearly 250 available for preorder still...

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282494)
Posted by Tigertrack on August 27th, 2011 @ 4:11pm CDT

Looks like it may come with the gold-plated regular gun too.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282497)
Posted by Cybershark on August 27th, 2011 @ 4:13pm CDT

Kibble wrote:Question is will this one eventually see a deep discount like the last few? I want this thing, but I'd want it that much more if it were to drop to half the price. BBTS currently has nearly 250 available for preorder still...

how are you able to tell how many BBTS still has of a certain item? Do you you use a certain browser or what? i use google chrome and do not see anything anywhere.

lmk

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282505)
Posted by Tigertrack on August 27th, 2011 @ 4:38pm CDT

Cybershark wrote:
Kibble wrote:Question is will this one eventually see a deep discount like the last few? I want this thing, but I'd want it that much more if it were to drop to half the price. BBTS currently has nearly 250 available for preorder still...

how are you able to tell how many BBTS still has of a certain item? Do you you use a certain browser or what? i use google chrome and do not see anything anywhere.

lmk

You load up your cart (change the number to like 1,000) and it will tell you how many they have of that number to fill your order, which would be the remainder to sell them out, if they do not get to your number.

Then DO NOT push complete order.... or you just about $10,000+ in Steppers.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282509)
Posted by Cybershark on August 27th, 2011 @ 4:55pm CDT

lol, cool. Never even thought of that, makes sense though. Thanks!!

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282530)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 27th, 2011 @ 5:34pm CDT

Such a cool looking figure but if BBTS doesn't come down in price from where they are I'll have to pass. Any idea if this Stepper is the same as the G1 version and a "rebirth" of Jazz?

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282583)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on August 27th, 2011 @ 8:13pm CDT

Every time a new Stepper/Ricochet figure comes out, it's horrendously priced. Why in the hell can't they just release one that people would like them for instead of making it exclusive or super expensive? Blarghlearghaaahh!

Don't mind me, I just don't have any money. >:oP

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282781)
Posted by Flux Convoy on August 28th, 2011 @ 9:18am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Such a cool looking figure but if BBTS doesn't come down in price from where they are I'll have to pass. Any idea if this Stepper is the same as the G1 version and a "rebirth" of Jazz?

I'm not sure if you know this, Stepper and Jazz are different dudes altogether. The G1 and "Classics" toys share the same molds though.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282791)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 28th, 2011 @ 10:07am CDT

Flux Convoy wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Such a cool looking figure but if BBTS doesn't come down in price from where they are I'll have to pass. Any idea if this Stepper is the same as the G1 version and a "rebirth" of Jazz?

I'm not sure if you know this, Stepper and Jazz are different dudes altogether. The G1 and "Classics" toys share the same molds though.

I thought in Japan Jazz got "killed" and reborn as Stepper, no?

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282793)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 28th, 2011 @ 10:14am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Such a cool looking figure but if BBTS doesn't come down in price from where they are I'll have to pass. Any idea if this Stepper is the same as the G1 version and a "rebirth" of Jazz?

I'm not sure if you know this, Stepper and Jazz are different dudes altogether. The G1 and "Classics" toys share the same molds though.

I thought in Japan Jazz got "killed" and reborn as Stepper, no?

Nope. Nor is Artfire a reborn version of Inferno.

Re: Exclusive Stepper Price Announced By Million Publishing (1282966)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 28th, 2011 @ 6:20pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Such a cool looking figure but if BBTS doesn't come down in price from where they are I'll have to pass. Any idea if this Stepper is the same as the G1 version and a "rebirth" of Jazz?

I'm not sure if you know this, Stepper and Jazz are different dudes altogether. The G1 and "Classics" toys share the same molds though.

I thought in Japan Jazz got "killed" and reborn as Stepper, no?

Nope. Nor is Artfire a reborn version of Inferno.

And Jazz doesn't have beef with Stepper for coping his look? Respect.

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