Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons
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New images have surfaced on This On-Line Store featuring Predaking for pre-order with a ship date of November 27, 2010. Not only does it contain an image of the Gestalt that we've reported many times before, though this time in a studio photoshoot, it contains images of each of the seperate Predacons. Check out the site here.
Credit(s): Robotchris @ rakuten.co.jp
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Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100632)
Posted by Counterpunch on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:32am CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:32am CDT
Razorclaw suffers for this...
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100633)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:33am CDT
Posted by Jazz-1982 on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:33am CDT
Looks fantastic!
I already pre-ordered him for $150 shipped from an online store here in Japan and can't believe I'm going to have to wait 4 months to finally get my hands on an MISB Predaking.
Then only non-badass thing about him is that sword - would be ok for a regular gestalt but not PK.
I already pre-ordered him for $150 shipped from an online store here in Japan and can't believe I'm going to have to wait 4 months to finally get my hands on an MISB Predaking.
Then only non-badass thing about him is that sword - would be ok for a regular gestalt but not PK.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100635)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:38am CDT
GPS?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:38am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Razorclaw suffers for this...
GPS?
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100636)
Posted by Counterpunch on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:42am CDT
No.
Just ug-o.
Posted by Counterpunch on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:42am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Razorclaw suffers for this...
GPS?
No.
Just ug-o.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100637)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:45am CDT
I happen to like the gold, thank you. Makes Predaking more majestic
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:45am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Razorclaw suffers for this...
GPS?
No.
Just ug-o.
I happen to like the gold, thank you. Makes Predaking more majestic
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100638)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:48am CDT
Somehow, i think this one will be all plastic and probably will suffer from GPS
Posted by grimdragon2001 on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:48am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Counterpunch wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Razorclaw suffers for this...
GPS?
No.
Just ug-o.
I happen to like the gold, thank you. Makes Predaking more majestic
Somehow, i think this one will be all plastic and probably will suffer from GPS
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100639)
Posted by Stixx on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:50am CDT
Dude, I give it 3 months, and CrazyDevy will have you a 40 dollar sword, though by then they meay have increased their prices, so it could be 50. Don't worry though, They'll give you what you want.
Stixx
Posted by Stixx on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:50am CDT
Tokyo-Matrix wrote:Then only non-badass thing about him is that sword - would be ok for a regular gestalt but not PK.
Dude, I give it 3 months, and CrazyDevy will have you a 40 dollar sword, though by then they meay have increased their prices, so it could be 50. Don't worry though, They'll give you what you want.
Stixx
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100640)
Posted by Counterpunch on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:53am CDT
I stand by what I said.
Posted by Counterpunch on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:53am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Counterpunch wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Razorclaw suffers for this...
GPS?
No.
Just ug-o.
I happen to like the gold, thank you. Makes Predaking more majestic
I stand by what I said.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100645)
Posted by Prime Evil on July 20th, 2010 @ 9:06am CDT
Posted by Prime Evil on July 20th, 2010 @ 9:06am CDT
Well, I don't think there is anything new or appealing enough for me to warrent another purchase of this guy. No point in getting another one since I already have the last reissue. Instead, I'll put money towards PK's power parts from CrazyDevy.
Looks like the pre-order price over at BBTS jumped up by $20 as well! I'll hold the order for now, incase they do show that there are new parts later.
Looks like the pre-order price over at BBTS jumped up by $20 as well! I'll hold the order for now, incase they do show that there are new parts later.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100647)
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 20th, 2010 @ 9:08am CDT
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 20th, 2010 @ 9:08am CDT
Oooo, so shiny. I like it-will make a good first Predaking for me. Now about the wings and sword....
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100649)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on July 20th, 2010 @ 9:16am CDT
What??? I do not!
Oh wait....
Well, I kind of like it. It's "comic book" style.
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on July 20th, 2010 @ 9:16am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Razorclaw suffers for this...
What??? I do not!
Oh wait....
Well, I kind of like it. It's "comic book" style.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100658)
Posted by REMINATOR on July 20th, 2010 @ 10:02am CDT
Posted by REMINATOR on July 20th, 2010 @ 10:02am CDT
The gold and metallic paint do look good even though I'm not too much a fan of change especially when it come to reissue.
I got the 2004 reissue and is opened. This week, I just spent $475 for an "AFA 85 2004 Predaking" knowing there's another Predaking reissue coming. I don't know if I over paid or should've purchased this newer Predaking reissue. What do you think?
I got the 2004 reissue and is opened. This week, I just spent $475 for an "AFA 85 2004 Predaking" knowing there's another Predaking reissue coming. I don't know if I over paid or should've purchased this newer Predaking reissue. What do you think?
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100671)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 20th, 2010 @ 10:21am CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on July 20th, 2010 @ 10:21am CDT
I like goooooooooooold.
Say, what Japanese retailer did you order from, Jazz-1982?
Say, what Japanese retailer did you order from, Jazz-1982?
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100675)
Posted by Bouncy X on July 20th, 2010 @ 10:32am CDT
Posted by Bouncy X on July 20th, 2010 @ 10:32am CDT
its always funny and interesting to see re-issues of toys i still have from the 80s. and i didnt play with these as much so i bet they look just as good. :p
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100696)
Posted by HighPrime on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:05am CDT
Posted by HighPrime on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:05am CDT
Gorgeous.. absolutely perfect!
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100699)
Posted by AutobotTrainer on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:14am CDT
You keeping the appraised piece for display, resale or bragging rights?
Posted by AutobotTrainer on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:14am CDT
REMINATOR wrote:The gold and metallic paint do look good even though I'm not too much a fan of change especially when it come to reissue.
I got the 2004 reissue and is opened. This week, I just spent $475 for an "AFA 85 2004 Predaking" knowing there's another Predaking reissue coming. I don't know if I over paid or should've purchased this newer Predaking reissue. What do you think?
You keeping the appraised piece for display, resale or bragging rights?
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100703)
Posted by Samsonator on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:22am CDT
Posted by Samsonator on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:22am CDT
"Official Images of Predaking and his Parts "
hehehehehehehehehehehehe...
Seriously, though kinda digging the gold. Hardly an important point being that I'll never have the money to get one, but very cool nonetheless.
hehehehehehehehehehehehe...
Seriously, though kinda digging the gold. Hardly an important point being that I'll never have the money to get one, but very cool nonetheless.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100705)
Posted by Stixx on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:24am CDT
That is exactly what I thought. I just didn't want to post it.
Posted by Stixx on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:24am CDT
Samsonator wrote:"Official Images of Predaking and his Parts "
hehehehehehehehehehehehe...
That is exactly what I thought. I just didn't want to post it.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100707)
Posted by REMINATOR on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:33am CDT
-When I purchased it, it was mainly for resale or future investment.
-Display? I wish, I don't have the space to showcase both the loose Predaking and the AFA. The AFA, once I get it by this Friday, it will be tucked away inside my closet.
-Bragging rights? I wish that too. Instead, I'm the only person in my street that collect Transformers. Or maybe the only person from the Bronx, NY that collect TF. I got no one to brag to, heheeh. I'll be lucky if they don't think that I'm some sort of weirdo, collecting kid toys, heehe.
Posted by REMINATOR on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:33am CDT
AutobotTrainer wrote:
You keeping the appraised piece for display, resale or bragging rights?
-When I purchased it, it was mainly for resale or future investment.
-Display? I wish, I don't have the space to showcase both the loose Predaking and the AFA. The AFA, once I get it by this Friday, it will be tucked away inside my closet.
-Bragging rights? I wish that too. Instead, I'm the only person in my street that collect Transformers. Or maybe the only person from the Bronx, NY that collect TF. I got no one to brag to, heheeh. I'll be lucky if they don't think that I'm some sort of weirdo, collecting kid toys, heehe.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100713)
Posted by bigbadbello on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:49am CDT
Posted by bigbadbello on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:49am CDT
I "invested" in the re-issue Predaking giftset "D-78" a couple of years ago. That still looks better than the gold plated thingie on this one.
However he is still the best G1 gestalt be a long shot!
However he is still the best G1 gestalt be a long shot!
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100717)
Posted by Oilspill on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:57am CDT
Posted by Oilspill on July 20th, 2010 @ 11:57am CDT
I definitely prefer the gold to the G1 bright yellow. Looks way better.
I can't wait to get my hands on this guy!
I can't wait to get my hands on this guy!
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100731)
Posted by Geekee1 on July 20th, 2010 @ 12:29pm CDT
Posted by Geekee1 on July 20th, 2010 @ 12:29pm CDT
Oddly enough I really like the recolor. It's gone from definite pass (I still have my original from when I was a kid) to a maybe if I have the $$$.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100745)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 20th, 2010 @ 12:44pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on July 20th, 2010 @ 12:44pm CDT
Anybody looking for a kidney? Lung? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100761)
Posted by joevill on July 20th, 2010 @ 1:22pm CDT
Posted by joevill on July 20th, 2010 @ 1:22pm CDT
Wow... very nice!
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100771)
Posted by Blurrz on July 20th, 2010 @ 1:42pm CDT
Posted by Blurrz on July 20th, 2010 @ 1:42pm CDT
With these colors it'll definitely be the showcase of any collection, but I think I'll have to stick with the original!
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100812)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on July 20th, 2010 @ 4:04pm CDT
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on July 20th, 2010 @ 4:04pm CDT
Hmm, I like it. Sold. Again. 
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100826)
Posted by Amelie on July 20th, 2010 @ 4:27pm CDT
Posted by Amelie on July 20th, 2010 @ 4:27pm CDT
Dammit! It's a 1986 toy, which means I'm borderline on if I'd want it in my collection at all (even though I don't like Predaking that much, but it does feature in G1 Season3), but its also in slightly different colours...
THE RAGE!!!
THE RAGE!!!
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100846)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 20th, 2010 @ 5:51pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on July 20th, 2010 @ 5:51pm CDT
So they replaced the yellow parts with gold colored parts. High lighted the gold decals with black borders and it seems Predakings' face has some highlighted lines. Nice. I hope the plastics' materials won't have the dreaded GPS.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100849)
Posted by Tigertrack on July 20th, 2010 @ 5:58pm CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on July 20th, 2010 @ 5:58pm CDT
I like it in the way I like any variants of molds/characters I collect/enjoy.
I have to say, Razorclaw does miss the bright yellow the most.
I have to say, Razorclaw does miss the bright yellow the most.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100850)
Posted by Seibertron on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:00pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:00pm CDT
Gold Plastic as in the culprit of GPS doesn't even look like this. It's more of a brown color with gold metallic swirls than it is a gold plastic. It's the metallic flakes in "gold" (ahem BROWN) plastic that causes GPS. I'd be far more concerned about our brand new Leader Class Starscream toys than I would be about this toy which looks like it has gold paint on it instead.
Speaking of which, Predaking looks incredible. If it had been just a straight reissue, I wouldn't have bothered but since it's not ... I'm all over this.
Predaking, Bruticus, and Piranacon ... who's next on the Gestalt reissue list???
Speaking of which, Predaking looks incredible. If it had been just a straight reissue, I wouldn't have bothered but since it's not ... I'm all over this.
Predaking, Bruticus, and Piranacon ... who's next on the Gestalt reissue list???
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100858)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:15pm CDT
I wish they would move away from the G1 gestalts and go for some more obscure ones that are more worthy IMO and harder to get vintage. I know some of the Japanese gestalts are probably not as well know as the G1's, but I would kill for a Liokaiser or a Road Caesar or Raiden. I don't know what the availablility or said molds are or if a reissue is even possible, but I remain hopeful that they are. At least reissue something that hasn't been reissued a number of times already.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:15pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Gold Plastic as in the culprit of GPS doesn't even look like this. It's more of a brown color with gold metallic swirls than it is a gold plastic. It's the metallic flakes in "gold" (ahem BROWN) plastic that causes GPS. I'd be far more concerned about our brand new Leader Class Starscream toys than I would be about this toy which looks like it has gold paint on it instead.
Speaking of which, Predaking looks incredible. If it had been just a straight reissue, I wouldn't have bothered but since it's not ... I'm all over this.
Predaking, Bruticus, and Piranacon ... who's next on the Gestalt reissue list???
I wish they would move away from the G1 gestalts and go for some more obscure ones that are more worthy IMO and harder to get vintage. I know some of the Japanese gestalts are probably not as well know as the G1's, but I would kill for a Liokaiser or a Road Caesar or Raiden. I don't know what the availablility or said molds are or if a reissue is even possible, but I remain hopeful that they are. At least reissue something that hasn't been reissued a number of times already.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100859)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:15pm CDT
I pre-ordered him from an online store here in japan called Red Mercury. It's cool - kind of like the Japanese BBTS but it's product range is a little smaller (much less vintage stuff). They usually get any TF stuff that comes out (American/3rd party and of course Japanese) and have a similar mark up to BBTS, which was why I was so happy to be able to get Predaking for only $150 shipped!
Posted by Jazz-1982 on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:15pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:I like goooooooooooold.
Say, what Japanese retailer did you order from, Jazz-1982?
I pre-ordered him from an online store here in japan called Red Mercury. It's cool - kind of like the Japanese BBTS but it's product range is a little smaller (much less vintage stuff). They usually get any TF stuff that comes out (American/3rd party and of course Japanese) and have a similar mark up to BBTS, which was why I was so happy to be able to get Predaking for only $150 shipped!
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100864)
Posted by goshjosh95 on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:25pm CDT
Please let it be Menasor next...
... or Abominus!
Also, don't know if it was already posted, but did anyone see the new 2nd Predaking CrazyDevy CDMW-11 on BBTS? Don't know if it was already posted, but I was surprised to see it while browsing their store today: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
I'm on the fence about it though.
Posted by goshjosh95 on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:25pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Gold Plastic as in the culprit of GPS doesn't even look like this. It's more of a brown color with gold metallic swirls than it is a gold plastic. It's the metallic flakes in "gold" (ahem BROWN) plastic that causes GPS. I'd be far more concerned about our brand new Leader Class Starscream toys than I would be about this toy which looks like it has gold paint on it instead.
Speaking of which, Predaking looks incredible. If it had been just a straight reissue, I wouldn't have bothered but since it's not ... I'm all over this.
Predaking, Bruticus, and Piranacon ... who's next on the Gestalt reissue list???
Please let it be Menasor next...
... or Abominus!
Also, don't know if it was already posted, but did anyone see the new 2nd Predaking CrazyDevy CDMW-11 on BBTS? Don't know if it was already posted, but I was surprised to see it while browsing their store today: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
I'm on the fence about it though.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100866)
Posted by Amelie on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:34pm CDT
Wait for it....
Wait for it....
...
...
...
...another redeco of Bruticus.
Or one of the Micromaster Teams, sold as a pack - with redecos and names that fail to homage some G1 characters with a couple of random names thrown in.
If we're really lucky, we might get a Six Builder in ROTF Devastator colours.
Posted by Amelie on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:34pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Predaking, Bruticus, and Piranacon ... who's next on the Gestalt reissue list???
Wait for it....
Wait for it....
...
...
...
...another redeco of Bruticus.
Or one of the Micromaster Teams, sold as a pack - with redecos and names that fail to homage some G1 characters with a couple of random names thrown in.
If we're really lucky, we might get a Six Builder in ROTF Devastator colours.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100873)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:52pm CDT
i can so see this happening HA HA!
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:52pm CDT
Amelie wrote:If we're really lucky, we might get a Six Builder in ROTF Devastator colours.
i can so see this happening HA HA!
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100875)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:56pm CDT
If the movie news is anything to go by then Menasor or Superion will be next out.
Personally Abominus is the only gestalt that I'm not bothered about. I would get him for completionist purposes only.
Menasor, Superion or any of the others though would be great.
Posted by Jazz-1982 on July 20th, 2010 @ 6:56pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Gold Plastic as in the culprit of GPS doesn't even look like this. It's more of a brown color with gold metallic swirls than it is a gold plastic. It's the metallic flakes in "gold" (ahem BROWN) plastic that causes GPS. I'd be far more concerned about our brand new Leader Class Starscream toys than I would be about this toy which looks like it has gold paint on it instead.
Speaking of which, Predaking looks incredible. If it had been just a straight reissue, I wouldn't have bothered but since it's not ... I'm all over this.
Predaking, Bruticus, and Piranacon ... who's next on the Gestalt reissue list???
If the movie news is anything to go by then Menasor or Superion will be next out.
Personally Abominus is the only gestalt that I'm not bothered about. I would get him for completionist purposes only.
Menasor, Superion or any of the others though would be great.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100881)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on July 20th, 2010 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by grimdragon2001 on July 20th, 2010 @ 7:20pm CDT
as much as id love to see a menesor reissue (stunticons being one of my faves) i think an autobot combiner should be next on the reissue list. balance things out a bit
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100887)
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 20th, 2010 @ 7:34pm CDT
Well, if my kidney transplant ever goes out, I'll trade you this plus the Crazy Devy parts for one of yours. Deal?
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 20th, 2010 @ 7:34pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:Anybody looking for a kidney? Lung? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Well, if my kidney transplant ever goes out, I'll trade you this plus the Crazy Devy parts for one of yours. Deal?
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100910)
Posted by Rated X on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:24pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on July 20th, 2010 @ 8:24pm CDT
I think the gold looks way better, but I prefer the yellow to keep things original. And for the price of a Takara re-issue, you might as well bust out the extra $100 and buy a complete G1 Predaking or build one as you find each part at a bargin. Hasbro where you at ???
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100936)
Posted by shortround on July 20th, 2010 @ 9:39pm CDT
Posted by shortround on July 20th, 2010 @ 9:39pm CDT
I like this one I already own the new years edition ones so I don't think I will get these. The one figure I wish they would re release is train bots from headmasters. Just because I love train transformers and there have been so few of them over the years.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100960)
Posted by AutobotTopper on July 21st, 2010 @ 12:33am CDT
Posted by AutobotTopper on July 21st, 2010 @ 12:33am CDT
I would love to get my hands on this toy, but am I odd to think that 150 bucks is kinda high? o_Oa
Any idea how much this would be if it was say, a toys-r-us exclusive here in the US on shelves?
*shrug* I've always half wanted a Predaking but I can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on him.
Any idea how much this would be if it was say, a toys-r-us exclusive here in the US on shelves?
*shrug* I've always half wanted a Predaking but I can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on him.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100979)
Posted by Seibertron on July 21st, 2010 @ 1:36am CDT
It's actually extremely worth it. The original G1 toys way back in 1986 were around $15 a piece at retail. That'd be about $75 for a set of all 5. The box set of these was exclusive to Japan which used to go for booku bucks (around $500 to $700 I think prior to the 2004/2005 reissue). The individual Predacons are far larger than the traditional gestalt limbs. Predaking is hands down the tallest and bulkiest G1 gestalt. Each figure also sports large accessories and a large amount of die-cast. Part of what makes this figure so expensive is also simply the weight of shipping the item here from Japan and then shipping it from the online retailer to you. It's just a damn expensive and large figure. $180 is pretty damn good for this set in my opinion. It's just an expensive toy. I like Corvettes too but I drive a Chevy Cobalt.
Posted by Seibertron on July 21st, 2010 @ 1:36am CDT
AutobotTopper wrote:I would love to get my hands on this toy, but am I odd to think that 150 bucks is kinda high? o_Oa
Any idea how much this would be if it was say, a toys-r-us exclusive here in the US on shelves?
*shrug* I've always half wanted a Predaking but I can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on him.
It's actually extremely worth it. The original G1 toys way back in 1986 were around $15 a piece at retail. That'd be about $75 for a set of all 5. The box set of these was exclusive to Japan which used to go for booku bucks (around $500 to $700 I think prior to the 2004/2005 reissue). The individual Predacons are far larger than the traditional gestalt limbs. Predaking is hands down the tallest and bulkiest G1 gestalt. Each figure also sports large accessories and a large amount of die-cast. Part of what makes this figure so expensive is also simply the weight of shipping the item here from Japan and then shipping it from the online retailer to you. It's just a damn expensive and large figure. $180 is pretty damn good for this set in my opinion. It's just an expensive toy. I like Corvettes too but I drive a Chevy Cobalt.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100981)
Posted by Seibertron on July 21st, 2010 @ 1:38am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on July 21st, 2010 @ 1:38am CDT
According to the US inflation calculator, a $75 item back in 1986 would cost about $150 in 2010.
http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/
http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100984)
Posted by AutobotTopper on July 21st, 2010 @ 1:58am CDT
Posted by AutobotTopper on July 21st, 2010 @ 1:58am CDT
Well crap 
Well hopefully it won't jump in price over the next few months and/or it does show up here in the states.
Anyone wanna donate to the "Help Get Topper A G1 Predaking Fund?"
There's just so many other toys I wanna buy first >_<
Well hopefully it won't jump in price over the next few months and/or it does show up here in the states.
Anyone wanna donate to the "Help Get Topper A G1 Predaking Fund?"
There's just so many other toys I wanna buy first >_<
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1100990)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 21st, 2010 @ 2:29am CDT
Cool! I'm guessing they probably don't deal with or ship to overseas customers?
It looks like the gold is painted on to me, aside from the swords.
Sweet, Predaking!
Seriously though, I broke down and preordered it. I'll likely have to cancel it due to funds, but maybe if I'm lucky I can squirrel enough away by November. It is also my birthday that month, after all.
P.S. Seibs, if I hadn't already pulled the trigger on this, your photos certainly would've caused it.
Posted by kirbenvost on July 21st, 2010 @ 2:29am CDT
Jazz-1982 wrote:kirbenvost wrote:I like goooooooooooold.
Say, what Japanese retailer did you order from, Jazz-1982?
I pre-ordered him from an online store here in japan called Red Mercury. It's cool - kind of like the Japanese BBTS but it's product range is a little smaller (much less vintage stuff). They usually get any TF stuff that comes out (American/3rd party and of course Japanese) and have a similar mark up to BBTS, which was why I was so happy to be able to get Predaking for only $150 shipped!
Cool! I'm guessing they probably don't deal with or ship to overseas customers?
fenrir72 wrote:So they replaced the yellow parts with gold colored parts. High lighted the gold decals with black borders and it seems Predakings' face has some highlighted lines. Nice. I hope the plastics' materials won't have the dreaded GPS.
It looks like the gold is painted on to me, aside from the swords.
DevastaTTor wrote:kirbenvost wrote:Anybody looking for a kidney? Lung? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Well, if my kidney transplant ever goes out, I'll trade you this plus the Crazy Devy parts for one of yours. Deal?
Sweet, Predaking!
Seriously though, I broke down and preordered it. I'll likely have to cancel it due to funds, but maybe if I'm lucky I can squirrel enough away by November. It is also my birthday that month, after all.
P.S. Seibs, if I hadn't already pulled the trigger on this, your photos certainly would've caused it.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1101197)
Posted by goshjosh95 on July 21st, 2010 @ 2:55pm CDT
Do you guys think that this reissue will have diecast like the Takara giftset though, or be all plastic like the original US releases?
Posted by goshjosh95 on July 21st, 2010 @ 2:55pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:It's actually extremely worth it. The original G1 toys way back in 1986 were around $15 a piece at retail. That'd be about $75 for a set of all 5. The box set of these was exclusive to Japan which used to go for booku bucks (around $500 to $700 I think prior to the 2004/2005 reissue). The individual Predacons are far larger than the traditional gestalt limbs. Predaking is hands down the tallest and bulkiest G1 gestalt. Each figure also sports large accessories and a large amount of die-cast. Part of what makes this figure so expensive is also simply the weight of shipping the item here from Japan and then shipping it from the online retailer to you. It's just a damn expensive and large figure. $180 is pretty damn good for this set in my opinion. It's just an expensive toy. I like Corvettes too but I drive a Chevy Cobalt.
Do you guys think that this reissue will have diecast like the Takara giftset though, or be all plastic like the original US releases?
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1101201)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on July 21st, 2010 @ 3:00pm CDT
Based on the weight (over 5 lbs) we are all assuming die cast.
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on July 21st, 2010 @ 3:00pm CDT
goshjosh95 wrote:Seibertron wrote:It's actually extremely worth it. The original G1 toys way back in 1986 were around $15 a piece at retail. That'd be about $75 for a set of all 5. The box set of these was exclusive to Japan which used to go for booku bucks (around $500 to $700 I think prior to the 2004/2005 reissue). The individual Predacons are far larger than the traditional gestalt limbs. Predaking is hands down the tallest and bulkiest G1 gestalt. Each figure also sports large accessories and a large amount of die-cast. Part of what makes this figure so expensive is also simply the weight of shipping the item here from Japan and then shipping it from the online retailer to you. It's just a damn expensive and large figure. $180 is pretty damn good for this set in my opinion. It's just an expensive toy. I like Corvettes too but I drive a Chevy Cobalt.
Do you guys think that this reissue will have diecast like the Takara giftset though, or be all plastic like the original US releases?
Based on the weight (over 5 lbs) we are all assuming die cast.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1101208)
Posted by Seibertron on July 21st, 2010 @ 3:19pm CDT
I'm pretty sure the U.S. release had die-cast initially and then switched to plastic later down the road like many of the 1986 figures.
Posted by Seibertron on July 21st, 2010 @ 3:19pm CDT
Razorclaw0000 wrote:goshjosh95 wrote:Seibertron wrote:It's actually extremely worth it. The original G1 toys way back in 1986 were around $15 a piece at retail. That'd be about $75 for a set of all 5. The box set of these was exclusive to Japan which used to go for booku bucks (around $500 to $700 I think prior to the 2004/2005 reissue). The individual Predacons are far larger than the traditional gestalt limbs. Predaking is hands down the tallest and bulkiest G1 gestalt. Each figure also sports large accessories and a large amount of die-cast. Part of what makes this figure so expensive is also simply the weight of shipping the item here from Japan and then shipping it from the online retailer to you. It's just a damn expensive and large figure. $180 is pretty damn good for this set in my opinion. It's just an expensive toy. I like Corvettes too but I drive a Chevy Cobalt.
Do you guys think that this reissue will have diecast like the Takara giftset though, or be all plastic like the original US releases?
Based on the weight (over 5 lbs) we are all assuming die cast.
I'm pretty sure the U.S. release had die-cast initially and then switched to plastic later down the road like many of the 1986 figures.
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1101212)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on July 21st, 2010 @ 3:39pm CDT
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on July 21st, 2010 @ 3:39pm CDT
*Sees pic of Predaking and Devastator* Holy crap! 
I didn't know he was that big!
I didn't know he was that big!
Re: Official Images of Takara Tomy's 2010 Reissue Predaking and the Predacons (1101221)
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on July 21st, 2010 @ 4:02pm CDT
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on July 21st, 2010 @ 4:02pm CDT
It seems like the new paint is more geared towards Predaking than the Predacons. That is, it's meant to make the gestalt look really nice even at the cost of the individual figures.
Still glad this is being re-reissued, but the garishness and possibility of GPS makes the old yellow version seem like the better choice :/
Still glad this is being re-reissued, but the garishness and possibility of GPS makes the old yellow version seem like the better choice :/
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