Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread

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With the imminent approach of the 50th Legends figure, and the reveal of MP-39 Sunstreaker and a Masterpiece Dinobot definitely in the works, Takara Tomy has decided to do a little survey to get some information from the fans. The survey, which can be found here, asks some questions dealing with new figures, reissues, and toy buying habits. Said questions include:

-How often do you buy?
-How much do you spend on figures or are willing to spend?
-What figures do you have?
-How do you display said figures?
-What figures do you want Reissued?
-What do you like about the current Takara lines?

The survey is listed in Japanese, and in order to participate you need a Takara Tomy Mall account. Check it out, and let us know what you said in your survey or what you would say if you did take the survey!

Credit(s): Takara Tomy Mall

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Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891239)
Posted by Evil Eye on June 21st, 2017 @ 5:10pm CDT

What figures would I like reissued? Car Robots Gigatron (preferably with the Hasbro retooling that allowed him to assume all 10 modes, but still with the Takara-original missiles). Mine is absolutely knackered and the prices for a complete one are...not pretty.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891266)
Posted by Glarryg on June 21st, 2017 @ 5:50pm CDT

Reissue G1 Liokaiser! LIOKAISER! Or anything else we never got in the States originally!

Glarryg

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891268)
Posted by Grahf_ on June 21st, 2017 @ 6:11pm CDT

I'd love to see Generations Metroplex reissued. Especially with Trypticon coming out. I'm so upset with myself that I never managed to pick one up. Money was crazy tight those days and I never expected that aftermarket price increase.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891272)
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 21st, 2017 @ 6:44pm CDT

Glarryg wrote:Reissue G1 Liokaiser! LIOKAISER! Or anything else we never got in the States originally!

Glarryg

Totally agree. Overlord and Road Caesar would be my additions to Liokaiser. I know they have the Road Caesar molds handy, as these were used in the early 00s

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891279)
Posted by No One on June 21st, 2017 @ 7:29pm CDT

MINELBA !!!

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891280)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 21st, 2017 @ 7:32pm CDT

Reissue every gold plastic syndrome figure, without the effin' sparkles!

And since this is Takara, start with all the Euro-exclusives that would never meet US safety laws, especially Skyquake.

If there's a way to correct the plasticizer-melting problem, HFTD Bludgeon wouldn't be a bad idea either, sometime down the road.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891285)
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 21st, 2017 @ 7:39pm CDT

Bumblevivisector wrote:Reissue every gold plastic syndrome figure, without the effin' sparkles!

And since this is Takara, start with all the Euro-exclusives that would never meet US safety laws, especially Skyquake.

If there's a way to correct the plasticizer-melting problem, HFTD Bludgeon wouldn't be a bad idea either, sometime down the road.

This! Black Zarak!

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891297)
Posted by Relic0037 on June 21st, 2017 @ 8:13pm CDT

Alpha Weltall wrote:I'd love to see Generations Metroplex reissued. Especially with Trypticon coming out. I'm so upset with myself that I never managed to pick one up. Money was crazy tight those days and I never expected that aftermarket price increase.

Metroplex gets my vote. I missed out on him & Trypticon just won't look right fighting Fort Max on my shelf!

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891299)
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 21st, 2017 @ 8:17pm CDT

Relic0037 wrote:
Alpha Weltall wrote:I'd love to see Generations Metroplex reissued. Especially with Trypticon coming out. I'm so upset with myself that I never managed to pick one up. Money was crazy tight those days and I never expected that aftermarket price increase.

Metroplex gets my vote. I missed out on him & Trypticon just won't look right fighting Fort Max on my shelf!

I'd give you mine if they'd rerelease Liokaiser. Or Deathsaurus.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891394)
Posted by RAR on June 22nd, 2017 @ 3:59am CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
1-How often do you buy?
2-How much do you spend on figures or are willing to spend?
3-What figures do you have?
4-How do you display said figures?
5-What figures do you want Reissued?
6-What do you like about the current Takara lines?

1) Not as often as I used too the price increases are murder - I'm expecting to binge line crazy when the sales start though.

2) Not as much as Ginrai Costs thanks very much Takara - but if you want to spend more money on making Omega Supreme or Scorponok better i'm not going to scream if he costs another £20.00 more if the toy actually comes with decent accessories and isn't missing most of them like keeps happening with the Titans.

3) You really don't want to know - (trust me)

4) Messily

5) Legends (Headmaster) Blurr needs a reissue also a Weirdwolf repaint as Fang Wolf, and Black Zarak, Blue Bakkus etc.. needs reissuing.
I'd not mind a Legends Ginrai in Fireguts colour either. Bw2 King Neptune reissue only with all the Seacon pieces and 6 characters would be nice too. Likewise BWII Gigastorm with all the accessories too.

6) The Packaging is nice enough - I like the Targetmasters.
Then need better campaigns though - they have been lacklustre for a while.

I'd like them to release a small Transformers line and stick with it rather than make the same characters over and over and then invent another similar line - it's annoying.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891619)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 5:29pm CDT

how about a reissue of Minerva, Goshooter, and Cab, especially Minerva who much like Liokaiser, Overloard and Deathsaurus, never made it Stateside

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891641)
Posted by No One on June 22nd, 2017 @ 7:24pm CDT

grimdragon2001 wrote:how about a reissue of Minerva, Goshooter, and Cab, especially Minerva who much like Liokaiser, Overloard and Deathsaurus, never made it Stateside

MINELBA was the name on her box.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1891642)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 7:34pm CDT

MR Optimus Prime wrote:
grimdragon2001 wrote:how about a reissue of Minerva, Goshooter, and Cab, especially Minerva who much like Liokaiser, Overloard and Deathsaurus, never made it Stateside

MINELBA was the name on her box.

either name, i want that figure reissued. would be nice to be able to get it at a reasonable price

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892467)
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2017 @ 1:32pm CDT

While fans still have until July 3 to vote for which Takara Legends figures they want rereleased most, Takara PR on Twitter shared who were the top 5 right now. With no order indicated, they showed a picture including Fortress Maximus, Megatron, Jetfire, Windblade and Ultra Magnus.

You can still go vote by clicking the following link.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892469)
Posted by Kurona on June 26th, 2017 @ 1:41pm CDT

Makes sense; all but one of them are amazing characters.

:twisted:

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892475)
Posted by ScottyP on June 26th, 2017 @ 2:02pm CDT

Jetfire is only a surprise because there was a time that figure could be had for a very low cost. Maybe it disappeared in the past few months or something.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892479)
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on June 26th, 2017 @ 2:10pm CDT

I've been buying alot of takara figures for the past few years now and enjoy them greatly, even though some of Hasbros are still great choices

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892488)
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 26th, 2017 @ 2:41pm CDT

The legends line is great and all but...
PLEASE KEEP THE ENCORE LINE GOING!!!

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892491)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:04pm CDT

Which figure from the last 3 years? Buh, what is this madness?

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892502)
Posted by Lucky Logician on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:29pm CDT

Can someone clue me in because I don't get it?

It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.

There must be something else involved that I don't get because it sounds like Takara I'd getting trolled.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892503)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:30pm CDT

I understand Fort Max, though I have the TR version. I already have Legends Jetfire, and I got CW Magnus at a TF shop in the city. It might have been before the street date, actually...anyway, I have no interest in Megs, and I plan on getting TR Windblade and/or Adventure Windblade.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892504)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:34pm CDT

Lucky Logician wrote:Can someone clue me in because I don't get it?

It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.

There must be something else involved that I don't get because it sounds like Takara I'd getting trolled.

Whereas Hasbro re-releases figures in later waves, TakaraTomy makes all-new production runs should there be a demand for a certain item. In other words, they have a habit of reissuing figures that are off the shelves, not just G1.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892505)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 26th, 2017 @ 3:38pm CDT

Lucky Logician wrote:Can someone clue me in because I don't get it?

It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.

There must be something else involved that I don't get because it sounds like Takara I'd getting trolled.

The legends poll asked which five should be reissued. Aside from Jetfire, those figures are pretty "fun" to buy on the aftermarket; especially windblade.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892513)
Posted by Emerje on June 26th, 2017 @ 4:28pm CDT

SW's SilverHammer wrote:
Lucky Logician wrote:Can someone clue me in because I don't get it?

It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.

There must be something else involved that I don't get because it sounds like Takara I'd getting trolled.

The legends poll asked which five should be reissued. Aside from Jetfire, those figures are pretty "fun" to buy on the aftermarket; especially windblade.

Windblade is hard to get a decent price (runs around $55 usually) on the aftermarket, but the others aren't terribly overpriced. Megatron still runs around $60-$70 which is about right for a Japanese Leader class at retail. Jetfire and Ultra Magnus goes for $45-$55 which is reasonable even for a Hasbro release. And Fortress Maximus can be had easily for around $170 now on Mandarake.

So yeah, Windblade is the one in the top 5 that I could see needing a re-release the most. I'm sure if there wasn't that 3 year limit we'd be seeing Metroplex on the top of the list, especially with Trypticon coming. That guy is running $300+ now.

Emerje

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892524)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2017 @ 6:12pm CDT

Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for. It was specifically for the Legends line. Nothing else. That's why the top five contenders are all Legends toys. Why, the survey's banner even had the Legends logo in it, with a slew of Legends toys all grouped together, right there. How do you miss that?

If anything, y'all should've been pulling for a reissue of the highly coveted Legends Blurr, you fools! :-P

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892527)
Posted by Desslok2201 on June 26th, 2017 @ 6:28pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for. It was specifically for the Legends line. Nothing else. That's why the top five contenders are all Legends toys. Why, the survey's banner even had the Legends logo in it, with a slew of Legends toys all grouped together, right there. How do you miss that?

If anything, y'all should've been pulling for a reissue of the highly coveted Legends Blurr, you fools!

In my defense, I was temporarily blinded by hope

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892532)
Posted by Deadput on June 26th, 2017 @ 6:49pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for. It was specifically for the Legends line. Nothing else. That's why the top five contenders are all Legends toys. Why, the survey's banner even had the Legends logo in it, with a slew of Legends toys all grouped together, right there. How do you miss that?

If anything, y'all should've been pulling for a reissue of the highly coveted Legends Blurr, you fools!

I really want Blurr and Hardhead to reissued. (Takara Blurr has better colors and the Hasbro Blurr's colors fit the Nightbeat headmaster perfectly, Hardhead because he has the mouth face which is more iconic to his character)

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892551)
Posted by ausbot on June 26th, 2017 @ 7:32pm CDT

I'd rather G1 Japanese exclusive reissues like Dia Atlas, and Grandus.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892554)
Posted by Albatross250 on June 26th, 2017 @ 7:38pm CDT

>Generations Jetfire
IT'S ON! :twisted:

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892557)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2017 @ 7:45pm CDT

ausbot wrote:I'd rather G1 Japanese exclusive reissues like Dia Atlas, and Grandus.

This is for Transformers: Legends only.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892596)
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2017 @ 10:48pm CDT

ScottyP wrote:Jetfire is only a surprise because there was a time that figure could be had for a very low cost. Maybe it disappeared in the past few months or something.

Yeah, that one surprised me too. Plus aside from the lack of chrome, the difference between that and the hasbro version (which was also easy to find for cheap for a while) wasnt that big, so there is a lot of similar looking jetfire available to purchase. I think we could still find it online for a price similar to what it initially cost.
I am surprised Arcee didnt show up, especially since orders had to be cut for that one.

And Sabr is right on the nose with Blurr.

Desslok2201 wrote:The legends line is great and all but...
PLEASE KEEP THE ENCORE LINE GOING!!!

Oh man I wish but its been years now since Fort Max. And with takara rereleasing G1 Trypticon under the Hasbro Platinum line, I think it is a good sign the Encore line is over.

Lucky Logician wrote:It sounds like Takara asked 'What figure do you guys want us to make?" And the top 5 votes so far are for characters that just got figures made.

Na, Takara asked "which legends toys do you want us to reissue", so the answers make sense.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892800)
Posted by vwpbl on June 27th, 2017 @ 10:17pm CDT

Good god is there a translation of their registration website!?!? Can't make heads or tails of it, even with google translate!

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892810)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 27th, 2017 @ 10:32pm CDT

vwpbl wrote:Good god is there a translation of their registration website!?!? Can't make heads or tails of it, even with google translate!

Wouldn't do you any good, it's open to Japanese residents only.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892822)
Posted by Emerje on June 27th, 2017 @ 11:02pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for.

I didn't.

I simply think it makes sense to at least go as far back as Generations since those figures still blend well with Legends (because most of the early Legends figures were from Hasbro's Generations line pre-Combiner Wars). Just stick them in Legends packaging and maybe change the colors a little like they did with Springer's Legends release.

william-james88 wrote:the hasbro version (which was also easy to find for cheap for a while)

In Canada, perhaps, but the only Jetfire I've ever seen in person was the one I bought off HTS.

I am surprised Arcee didnt show up, especially since orders had to be cut for that one.

They made up for that with a second run alongside Chromia later. (I bought two) She's readily available on the aftermarket now, for around half of what Windblade goes for since she didn't get a second run like the other two girls.

Emerje

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892869)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 28th, 2017 @ 7:47am CDT

Emerje wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for.

I didn't. I simply think it makes sense to at least go as far back as Generations since those figures still blend well with Legends (because most of the early Legends figures were from Hasbro's Generations line pre-Combiner Wars). Just stick them in Legends packaging and maybe change the colors a little like they did with Springer's Legends release.

The thing is, the question that asks which figure(s) should be reissued (Question 3) specifically lists all of the Transformers: Legends figures from LG01 Convoy to LG42 Godbomber as the only selectable options. There's no alternative to those specific 42 choices.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1892895)
Posted by Glarryg on June 28th, 2017 @ 9:58am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for. It was specifically for the Legends line.

My answer was clearly "none of the above; re-release G1 stuff from Victory instead."

Glarryg

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1893711)
Posted by william-james88 on July 1st, 2017 @ 10:12pm CDT

Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:the hasbro version (which was also easy to find for cheap for a while)

In Canada, perhaps, but the only Jetfire I've ever seen in person was the one I bought off HTS.

So it being $22.50 shipped from a website any american can order from does not make it easy to find or cheap?

transformers-generations-jetfire-22-50-shipped-hasbrotoyshop-via-ebay-t103544s450.php

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1893745)
Posted by Emerje on July 2nd, 2017 @ 3:13am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Wow. Every single one of you guys completely mistook what this survey was for.

I didn't. I simply think it makes sense to at least go as far back as Generations since those figures still blend well with Legends (because most of the early Legends figures were from Hasbro's Generations line pre-Combiner Wars). Just stick them in Legends packaging and maybe change the colors a little like they did with Springer's Legends release.
The thing is, the question that asks which figure(s) should be reissued (Question 3) specifically lists all of the Transformers: Legends figures from LG01 Convoy to LG42 Godbomber as the only selectable options. There's no alternative to those specific 42 choices.

Riiiiight, that's what going back means. Go back further than the 42 choices and get some older figures into Legends that make sense. Godbomber's comic really opened the door for that sort of thing by letting some Unite Warriors characters in.

william-james88 wrote:
Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:the hasbro version (which was also easy to find for cheap for a while)

In Canada, perhaps, but the only Jetfire I've ever seen in person was the one I bought off HTS.

So it being $22.50 shipped from a website any american can order from does not make it easy to find or cheap?

transformers-generations-jetfire-22-50-shipped-hasbrotoyshop-via-ebay-t103544s450.php

So I heard.

That had a lot more to do with luck than ease since they were only available at that price for a very short time. I wouldn't call that "a while".

Emerje

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1894960)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 7th, 2017 @ 9:09am CDT

The results of this TakaraTomy Mall Transformers: Legends reissue survey are in!

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/e/eTflgVote/?mm170707TF

The order period for these figures runs from July 7 at Noon to July 25 at 1pm, Japan time of course.

Scheduled for release in Mid-December are:

LG-25 Blurr
LG-26 Scourge
LG-29 Wheelie & Goshooter
LG-31 Fortress Maximus
LG-32 Chromedome

Scheduled for release in late February of next year, 2018, are:

LG-07 Jetfire
LG-10 Arcee
LG-12 Windblade
LG-13 Megatron
LG-14 Ultra Magnus

Each figure will be limited to a purchase quantity of no more than three per customer.

To enable these to reach as many customers as possible, and to prevent scalping, multiple orders from the same name and address will be invalidated.

Quantities are limited, so some may sell out before the release date.

If there is any stock leftover after the sale, it is currently undecided how the remaining stock will be sold.

These cannot be ordered together with other items not part of this sale.

The release dates may be subject to change if necessary.

If not enough of a figure's production run is preordered, that figure's production may be canceled.

Once your preorders are set, they cannot be canceled.

Of course, all these rules are for Japanese customers ordering directly from TakaraTomy Mall. Don't expect these to turn up at places like BBTS and such, due to just how limited these rereleases are.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895063)
Posted by william-james88 on July 7th, 2017 @ 9:51pm CDT

The results for the poll are in and we now know all the Legends figures that will be rereleased by Takaratomymall. The list and many details have been thoroughly described by fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade and can all seen below. What is important to understand here is that these rereleases can only be obtained from Takaratomymall, so not BBTS, TF Source or any other importer. Also, takaratomymall only ships to Japan adresses. So if anyone outside Japan is interested in these figures, which includes the very sought after figures like Legends Blurr and Arcee, you have to open an account at takaratomymall.jp (which is all in Japanese) and have the toys shipped to a Japan mailing service that will then ship it to you, meaning you pay the shipping twice. If you want to know more, ask the community in the forums, we will help you as much as we can. And for all Japanese fans, congrats on getting this great second chance at these figures!

Sabrblade wrote:The results of this TakaraTomy Mall Transformers: Legends reissue survey are in!

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/e/eTflgVote/?mm170707TF

The order period for these figures runs from July 7 at Noon to July 25 at 1pm, Japan time of course.

Scheduled for release in Mid-December are:
LG-25 Blurr
LG-26 Scourge
LG-29 Wheelie & Goshooter
LG-31 Fortress Maximus
LG-32 Chromedome
Scheduled for release in late February of next year, 2018, are:
LG-07 Jetfire
LG-10 Arcee
LG-12 Windblade
LG-13 Megatron
LG-14 Ultra Magnus
Each figure will be limited to a purchase quantity of no more than three per customer.

To enable these to reach as many customers as possible, and to prevent scalping, multiple orders from the same name and address will be invalidated.

Quantities are limited, so some may sell out before the release date.

If there is any stock leftover after the sale, it is currently undecided how the remaining stock will be sold.

These cannot be ordered together with other items not part of this sale.

The release dates may be subject to change if necessary.

If not enough of a figure's production run is preordered, that figure's production may be canceled.

Once your preorders are set, they cannot be canceled.

Of course, all these rules are for Japanese customers ordering directly from TakaraTomy Mall. Don't expect these to turn up at places like BBTS and such, due to just how limited these rereleases are.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895079)
Posted by Randomhero on July 7th, 2017 @ 11:37pm CDT

Woo Megatron! Except he's still in stock at all online retailers and sometimes the price drops so there's that

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895105)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 8th, 2017 @ 1:53am CDT

To enable these to reach as many customers as possible, and to prevent scalping, multiple orders from the same name and address will be invalidated.

That makes me happy, even though there's no way I'll be able to order them.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895106)
Posted by Relic0037 on July 8th, 2017 @ 2:06am CDT

I have most of the ones I would want on this list in either :HASBRO:

form, so I'm not too upset about not being able to get my hands on these....maybe a :TAKARATOMY:

Arcee to replace my :HASBRO:

version, but otherwise, I'm good.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895121)
Posted by Kurona on July 8th, 2017 @ 6:33am CDT

Glad to see Blurr and Arcee on that list since they became extremely difficult to get. Should be fantastic for people who wanted them but missed out

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895126)
Posted by william-james88 on July 8th, 2017 @ 7:45am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
To enable these to reach as many customers as possible, and to prevent scalping, multiple orders from the same name and address will be invalidated.

That makes me happy, even though there's no way I'll be able to order them.

There is now, at least for Blurr. Hasbro Asia to the rescue!

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Robotkingdo ... 7210578988

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895178)
Posted by Hydrargyrus on July 8th, 2017 @ 1:39pm CDT

With the Blurr release, Doublecross sales should go up.

Also, the TT Megatron ended up being cheaper than the Hasbro one on many sites. Don't know what that means now, but it relates.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895181)
Posted by Kurona on July 8th, 2017 @ 1:46pm CDT

MagicDeath wrote:With the Blurr release, Doublecross sales should go up.

Also, the TT Megatron ended up being cheaper than the Hasbro one on many sites. Don't know what that means now, but it relates.

Depends on which sites they were. If they were American/European ones that had imported them then it makes sense -- he wasn't awfully different from the local Hasbro release which also had Autobot stickers, so there wasn't much appeal as there would be in something significantly better like Blurr or something with significant difference to match another media like Chromedome.

Could be wrong tho. What differences are there between Hasbro and Takara Megs? I'm assuming Takara has a brighter silver or something.

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895188)
Posted by Deadput on July 8th, 2017 @ 2:38pm CDT

Yay another chance for Blurr one of the few who I agree that Takara does better paint on!

For those who have him how is he in hand compared to stock images or online pictures?

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895231)
Posted by vwpbl on July 8th, 2017 @ 8:22pm CDT

"and have the toys shipped to a Japan mailing service that will then ship it to you" has anyone been able to sign up to the ttmall website? is there a way to translate it so I can understand the fields?

what japan mailing services can I sign up to to act as the third party to ship to me?

Re: Takara Tomy Figure Survey Discussion Thread (1895239)
Posted by vwpbl on July 8th, 2017 @ 8:57pm CDT

having problems with that second field:
Please enter all Kana (SAY) in full-width Kana.
Please enter all Kana (May) in full-width Kana.

what does that mean?

doesn't seem to like my canadian postal code either, should I have already signed up for that japanese mailing service and be putting their address?

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