TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia
Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 10:32PM CDT
Category: Toy NewsPosted by: shajaki Views: 17,384
Topic Options: View Discussion · Sign in or Join to reply
E-Hobby.jp has uploaded some new and clearer images of the recently revealed Fembot trio: LG-15 Nightbird, LG-16 Slipstream and LG-17 Blackarachnia! The last round of ladies sold extremely well and became very scarce and sought after, so head over to our sponsors (BBTS & TFsource) to get ahead of the game with the new girls! Stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!
Credit(s): E-Hobby.jp
News Search
Got Transformers News? Let us know here!
Most Popular Transformers News
Most Recent Transformers News
News Categories: Toy News, Movie Related News, Cartoon News, Comic Book News, Site News, Rumors, Event News, Digital Media News, Collectables, Sponsor News, Game News, Site Articles, Store News, Reviews, People News, Company News, Sightings, Press Releases, Unlicensed Products News, Auctions, Transtopia, Interviews, Editorials, Collector's Club News, Knock Offs, Podcast, Heavy Metal War, Contests, Book News, Top Lists
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697054)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 10th, 2015 @ 10:37pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on June 10th, 2015 @ 10:37pm CDT
I'm trying to figure out where the null rays peg into the arms, because of the "watermark" I can't tell if windblade's forearms are retooled.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697055)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on June 10th, 2015 @ 10:39pm CDT
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on June 10th, 2015 @ 10:39pm CDT
Interesting to note, Blackarachnia's spider head has been remolded as well...
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697062)
Posted by EagleBot13 on June 10th, 2015 @ 10:59pm CDT
It looks like they might clip over the forearms, no retooling necessary.
Posted by EagleBot13 on June 10th, 2015 @ 10:59pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:I'm trying to figure out where the null rays peg into the arms, because of the "watermark" I can't tell if windblade's forearms are retooled.
It looks like they might clip over the forearms, no retooling necessary.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697063)
Posted by shajaki on June 10th, 2015 @ 11:04pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 10th, 2015 @ 11:04pm CDT
I wasn't overly excited about BA and SS, but these new pics show they actually have more to them than I originally thought. Glad I went shopping at HLJ earlier today 
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697070)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 10th, 2015 @ 11:16pm CDT
From what I can see, it looks like with Nightbird and Slipstream, the light gray plastics on these prototypes are from their mold forbearers, while the dark gray plastics represent newly or remolded parts. With Blackarachnia, the clear translucent plastics seem to be the remolded parts, while the opaque plastics (both dark and light grays) are from the original sculpt of the mold.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 10th, 2015 @ 11:16pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:I'm trying to figure out where the null rays peg into the arms, because of the "watermark" I can't tell if windblade's forearms are retooled.
From what I can see, it looks like with Nightbird and Slipstream, the light gray plastics on these prototypes are from their mold forbearers, while the dark gray plastics represent newly or remolded parts. With Blackarachnia, the clear translucent plastics seem to be the remolded parts, while the opaque plastics (both dark and light grays) are from the original sculpt of the mold.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697072)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on June 10th, 2015 @ 11:19pm CDT
Agreed, which is weird since BA's pelvis doesn't look like it's any different?
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on June 10th, 2015 @ 11:19pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:I'm trying to figure out where the null rays peg into the arms, because of the "watermark" I can't tell if windblade's forearms are retooled.
From what I can see, it looks like with Nightbird and Slipstream, the light gray plastics on these prototypes are from their mold forbearers, while the dark gray plastics represent newly or remolded parts. With Blackarachnia, the clear translucent plastics seem to be the remolded parts, while the opaque plastics (both dark and light grays) are from the original sculpt of the mold.
Agreed, which is weird since BA's pelvis doesn't look like it's any different?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697073)
Posted by Convoy on June 10th, 2015 @ 11:20pm CDT
It totally looks like clip-on blasters on the forearms! (from elbow to wrist.)
I never thought I'd need a Blackarachnia or TFA mold until now! I think in beastmode the palps will look better rotated 180º.
I'm totally okay with her taking on a male altmode. Take any advantage you can, you conniving narcissist. Even if it means switching sides!
Can't wait to see the final colored pics.
Posted by Convoy on June 10th, 2015 @ 11:20pm CDT
EagleBot13 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:I'm trying to figure out where the null rays peg into the arms, because of the "watermark" I can't tell if windblade's forearms are retooled.
It looks like they might clip over the forearms, no retooling necessary.
It totally looks like clip-on blasters on the forearms! (from elbow to wrist.)
I never thought I'd need a Blackarachnia or TFA mold until now! I think in beastmode the palps will look better rotated 180º.
I'm totally okay with her taking on a male altmode. Take any advantage you can, you conniving narcissist. Even if it means switching sides!
Can't wait to see the final colored pics.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697087)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:20am CDT
Though I stand by my theory that they're actually bed pans for her cover as a nurse.
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:20am CDT
Considering Waspinator and Inferno apparently scanned female insects for their alts, heck, it's downright traditional! And a male Black Widow spider is so un-intimidating that any enemy will drop their guard.Convoy wrote:I'm totally okay with her taking on a male altmode. Take any advantage you can, you conniving narcissist. Even if it means switching sides!
Though I stand by my theory that they're actually bed pans for her cover as a nurse.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697088)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:27am CDT
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:27am CDT
Well, Slipstream's off the list for me. I've a peeve against fake alt mode parts, and the faux cockpit on her chest made it a no-deal for me. Having said that, it's great to see some new parts on her that make her more than just a repaint and head-swap of Windblade.
It's one of the best Slipstream figs to date, IMO.
It's one of the best Slipstream figs to date, IMO.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697097)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:59am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:59am CDT
Hyped as I am about these 3 fembots, with a bit of patience, hopefully TFYuki can give us better pictures without the watermarks. Then we can gauge each figure's proprtion.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697109)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 11th, 2015 @ 2:40am CDT
IMO, I think Nightbird and Slipstream's proportions will be near-identical to Arcee and Windblade, since only the weapons, head and chest seem to have been altered (even then, it's only some minor aesthetic changes, and nothing structural).
Out of curiosity, I googled some pics of TFA Blackarachnia; maybe it's just me, but the retooled version seems to have better proportions overall.
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 11th, 2015 @ 2:40am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:Hyped as I am about these 3 fembots, with a bit of patience, hopefully TFYuki can give us better pictures without the watermarks. Then we can gauge each figure's proprtion.
IMO, I think Nightbird and Slipstream's proportions will be near-identical to Arcee and Windblade, since only the weapons, head and chest seem to have been altered (even then, it's only some minor aesthetic changes, and nothing structural).
Out of curiosity, I googled some pics of TFA Blackarachnia; maybe it's just me, but the retooled version seems to have better proportions overall.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697125)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 5:28am CDT
And hopefully this won't further be made an issue out of the fig. Being that I've been assessing many a patient's physical proportions for 2 decades, the B,W and H sizes unless in a medical context, does nothing to me. Once I'm out of E.R. mode though.....
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 5:28am CDT
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Hyped as I am about these 3 fembots, with a bit of patience, hopefully TFYuki can give us better pictures without the watermarks. Then we can gauge each figure's proprtion.
IMO, I think Nightbird and Slipstream's proportions will be near-identical to Arcee and Windblade, since only the weapons, head and chest seem to have been altered (even then, it's only some minor aesthetic changes, and nothing structural).
Out of curiosity, I googled some pics of TFA Blackarachnia; maybe it's just me, but the retooled version seems to have better proportions overall.
And hopefully this won't further be made an issue out of the fig. Being that I've been assessing many a patient's physical proportions for 2 decades, the B,W and H sizes unless in a medical context, does nothing to me. Once I'm out of E.R. mode though.....
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697134)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 11th, 2015 @ 6:40am CDT
Actually, I was just saying that the retool has more "natural" proportions, as opposed to the somewhat "toyish" proportions of the TFA fig. Can't really put a finger on it, but I just like the proportions of the retool more. And no, it has nothing to do with the pedipalps.
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 11th, 2015 @ 6:40am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:SKYWARPED_128 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Hyped as I am about these 3 fembots, with a bit of patience, hopefully TFYuki can give us better pictures without the watermarks. Then we can gauge each figure's proprtion.
IMO, I think Nightbird and Slipstream's proportions will be near-identical to Arcee and Windblade, since only the weapons, head and chest seem to have been altered (even then, it's only some minor aesthetic changes, and nothing structural).
Out of curiosity, I googled some pics of TFA Blackarachnia; maybe it's just me, but the retooled version seems to have better proportions overall.
And hopefully this won't further be made an issue out of the fig. Being that I've been assessing many a patient's physical proportions for 2 decades, the B,W and H sizes unless in a medical context, does nothing to me. Once I'm out of E.R. mode though.....
Actually, I was just saying that the retool has more "natural" proportions, as opposed to the somewhat "toyish" proportions of the TFA fig. Can't really put a finger on it, but I just like the proportions of the retool more. And no, it has nothing to do with the pedipalps.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697141)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 7:04am CDT
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 7:04am CDT
Is the difference between EMS and SAL shipping usually really big?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697152)
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:11am CDT
Its double the cost.
And now that they are on amiami, they are as easy to get as any other figure out there at a similar price too. So I can now ask myself: do I actually want these. Would I buy these if I saw them in stores? And the answer is no (at least not at full retail price). I hope no one thinks less of me but I only know Blackarachnia of the three. While getting the arcee mold would be fun, I have no clue who that character is, and I would rather have arcee in that mold before another character. As for Slipstream, I have somewhat of an idea and the Generations Jetfire mold has made me less apprehensive about fake chests but I greatly dislike the windblade mold so that’s a no as well.
And now, for Blackarachnia, I find it a bit redundant. Dont get me wrong, I dearly want a Generations Blackarachnia. She is literally my number one pick. But, I already have a blackarachnia figure based on this mold: animated Blackarachnia. And she is obviously way more show accurate to her animated counterpart than this redeco/retool would be to beast wars. To me this isn’t that different from the upcoming RID Grimlock toy redeco’d in G1 colors (who is also a slight retool). More of an homage than an actual generations blackarachnia. The only difference is that it is done years later. And I really don’t like those mandibles in alt mode. Those reasons take a bit of excitement out of this figure. I am still hopeful for a full fledged new Blackarachnia figure (and Terrorsaur) and I really hope this figure isn’t made knowing there isn’t a new mold coming out in the next 5 years (come on, next year is the 20th anniversary of Beast Wars!).
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:11am CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:Is the difference between EMS and SAL shipping usually really big?
Its double the cost.
And now that they are on amiami, they are as easy to get as any other figure out there at a similar price too. So I can now ask myself: do I actually want these. Would I buy these if I saw them in stores? And the answer is no (at least not at full retail price). I hope no one thinks less of me but I only know Blackarachnia of the three. While getting the arcee mold would be fun, I have no clue who that character is, and I would rather have arcee in that mold before another character. As for Slipstream, I have somewhat of an idea and the Generations Jetfire mold has made me less apprehensive about fake chests but I greatly dislike the windblade mold so that’s a no as well.
And now, for Blackarachnia, I find it a bit redundant. Dont get me wrong, I dearly want a Generations Blackarachnia. She is literally my number one pick. But, I already have a blackarachnia figure based on this mold: animated Blackarachnia. And she is obviously way more show accurate to her animated counterpart than this redeco/retool would be to beast wars. To me this isn’t that different from the upcoming RID Grimlock toy redeco’d in G1 colors (who is also a slight retool). More of an homage than an actual generations blackarachnia. The only difference is that it is done years later. And I really don’t like those mandibles in alt mode. Those reasons take a bit of excitement out of this figure. I am still hopeful for a full fledged new Blackarachnia figure (and Terrorsaur) and I really hope this figure isn’t made knowing there isn’t a new mold coming out in the next 5 years (come on, next year is the 20th anniversary of Beast Wars!).
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697167)
Posted by mooncake623 on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:35am CDT
I buy from Anime-Export all the time because they are usually the first to put up preorders and they sell out fast because they are usually also the cheapest. The problem with them is you have to pay first, kind of like Robotkingdom. I've gotten everything I've ordered and shipping is on par with everyone else (HLJ, Amiami)
Posted by mooncake623 on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:35am CDT
megatronus wrote:How does AmiAmi compare to Anime-Export? They have the cheapest price of all: 2170 Yen.
LG15 Nightbird
LG16 Slipstream
LG17 Black Widow
Any Anime-Export horror stories? Do they generally cost more to ship? Any insight would be appreciated.
I buy from Anime-Export all the time because they are usually the first to put up preorders and they sell out fast because they are usually also the cheapest. The problem with them is you have to pay first, kind of like Robotkingdom. I've gotten everything I've ordered and shipping is on par with everyone else (HLJ, Amiami)
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697168)
Posted by MemphisR56 on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:38am CDT
Posted by MemphisR56 on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:38am CDT
Well, I preordered all 3 of these gals, because I think it's important to buy Femmebots to make sure Has/Tak knows that people *will* actually buy them.
Plus, all 3 are not remolds of the PRiD Arcee Mould.
Unique looking female bots.
Plus, all 3 are not remolds of the PRiD Arcee Mould.
Unique looking female bots.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697170)
Posted by megatronus on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:44am CDT
Thanks Mooncake! That's a relief.
I don't mind the 'pay now' thing too much so long as they arrive in good shape. I put in orders for all 3 yesterday, and also for MP Road Rage a couple weeks ago. All arriving in October - this should be a good test run for me
Posted by megatronus on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:44am CDT
mooncake623 wrote:megatronus wrote:How does AmiAmi compare to Anime-Export? They have the cheapest price of all: 2170 Yen.
LG15 Nightbird
LG16 Slipstream
LG17 Black Widow
Any Anime-Export horror stories? Do they generally cost more to ship? Any insight would be appreciated.
I buy from Anime-Export all the time because they are usually the first to put up preorders and they sell out fast because they are usually also the cheapest. The problem with them is you have to pay first, kind of like Robotkingdom. I've gotten everything I've ordered and shipping is on par with everyone else (HLJ, Amiami)
Thanks Mooncake! That's a relief.
I don't mind the 'pay now' thing too much so long as they arrive in good shape. I put in orders for all 3 yesterday, and also for MP Road Rage a couple weeks ago. All arriving in October - this should be a good test run for me
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697173)
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:46am CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 11th, 2015 @ 8:46am CDT
October?
But I want them now
But I want them now
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697199)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 11th, 2015 @ 9:32am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 11th, 2015 @ 9:32am CDT
Nightbird looks good. Not keen on the other two.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697200)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 9:33am CDT
EMS supposedly delivers to the front doorstep and is faster + tracking. In the country I'm assigned in, you have to picj it up the Airport hub and you get slammed with a lot of taxes.
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 9:33am CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:Is the difference between EMS and SAL shipping usually really big?
EMS supposedly delivers to the front doorstep and is faster + tracking. In the country I'm assigned in, you have to picj it up the Airport hub and you get slammed with a lot of taxes.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697207)
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 9:51am CDT
That last sentence refers to EMS?
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 9:51am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:Is the difference between EMS and SAL shipping usually really big?
EMS supposedly delivers to the front doorstep and is faster + tracking. In the country I'm assigned in, you have to picj it up the Airport hub and you get slammed with a lot of taxes.
That last sentence refers to EMS?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697210)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 9:56am CDT
So, think I'm going to change my shipping option to SAL. Has anybody ever had trouble receiving SAL shipments from HLJ in Canada?
Nightbird, FYI, is a reference to a G1 ninja robot from the original cartoon that wasn't originally a Transformer but a human made humanoid robot that was more or less Transformers sized.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 9:56am CDT
william-james88 wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:Is the difference between EMS and SAL shipping usually really big?
Its double the cost.
And now that they are on amiami, they are as easy to get as any other figure out there at a similar price too. So I can now ask myself: do I actually want these. Would I buy these if I saw them in stores? And the answer is no (at least not at full retail price). I hope no one thinks less of me but I only know Blackarachnia of the three. While getting the arcee mold would be fun, I have no clue who that character is, and I would rather have arcee in that mold before another character. As for Slipstream, I have somewhat of an idea and the Generations Jetfire mold has made me less apprehensive about fake chests but I greatly dislike the windblade mold so that’s a no as well.
And now, for Blackarachnia, I find it a bit redundant. Dont get me wrong, I dearly want a Generations Blackarachnia. She is literally my number one pick. But, I already have a blackarachnia figure based on this mold: animated Blackarachnia. And she is obviously way more show accurate to her animated counterpart than this redeco/retool would be to beast wars. To me this isn’t that different from the upcoming RID Grimlock toy redeco’d in G1 colors (who is also a slight retool). More of an homage than an actual generations blackarachnia. The only difference is that it is done years later. And I really don’t like those mandibles in alt mode. Those reasons take a bit of excitement out of this figure. I am still hopeful for a full fledged new Blackarachnia figure (and Terrorsaur) and I really hope this figure isn’t made knowing there isn’t a new mold coming out in the next 5 years (come on, next year is the 20th anniversary of Beast Wars!).
So, think I'm going to change my shipping option to SAL. Has anybody ever had trouble receiving SAL shipments from HLJ in Canada?
Nightbird, FYI, is a reference to a G1 ninja robot from the original cartoon that wasn't originally a Transformer but a human made humanoid robot that was more or less Transformers sized.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697213)
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:00am CDT
Thanks!
And Kanrabat has lockdown coming from HLJ at SAL shipping so watch for his post in the toy haul to know how that worked out when he posts.
Thanks for the info on nightbird.
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:00am CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:
So, think I'm going to change my shipping option to SAL. Has anybody ever had trouble receiving SAL shipments from HLJ in Canada?
Nightbird, FYI, is a reference to a G1 ninja robot from the original cartoon that wasn't originally a Transformer but a human made humanoid robot that was more or less Transformers sized.
Thanks!
And Kanrabat has lockdown coming from HLJ at SAL shipping so watch for his post in the toy haul to know how that worked out when he posts.
Thanks for the info on nightbird.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697218)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:12am CDT
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:12am CDT
We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697219)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:14am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:14am CDT
william-james88 wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:
So, think I'm going to change my shipping option to SAL. Has anybody ever had trouble receiving SAL shipments from HLJ in Canada?
Nightbird, FYI, is a reference to a G1 ninja robot from the original cartoon that wasn't originally a Transformer but a human made humanoid robot that was more or less Transformers sized.
Thanks!
And Kanrabat has lockdown coming from HLJ at SAL shipping so watch for his post in the toy haul to know how that worked out when he posts.
Thanks for the info on nightbird.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697221)
Posted by shajaki on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:16am CDT
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
Posted by shajaki on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:16am CDT
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697230)
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:43am CDT
And I just made a new one:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-now-available-online-t104499.php
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:43am CDT
shajaki wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
And I just made a new one:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-now-available-online-t104499.php
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697234)
Posted by megatronus on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:48am CDT
I think we should have threads for the different retailers - Amazon, HTS... then maybe a catchall for the import sites (HLJ, AmiAmi, Anime-Export, etc.).
Posted by megatronus on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:48am CDT
william-james88 wrote:shajaki wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
And I just made a new one:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-now-available-online-t104499.php
I think we should have threads for the different retailers - Amazon, HTS... then maybe a catchall for the import sites (HLJ, AmiAmi, Anime-Export, etc.).
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697235)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:49am CDT
I don't see why someone is SO getting his knickers in a bunch concerning this. Unless you sticky the Online retailer thread he keeps on posting about, posting it here is most convenient to help "assist" some of the recently converted to online purchases. It's like share the loot
around. So long it's focused on the particular product the thread was created for.Also, a convenient way to give fair praise or warning on which retailer to support or avoid. What's soooooooooooooooooo wrong with that?
And.............some of us without the "sticky" would have to go through reams of pages to find it.
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:49am CDT
shajaki wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
I don't see why someone is SO getting his knickers in a bunch concerning this. Unless you sticky the Online retailer thread he keeps on posting about, posting it here is most convenient to help "assist" some of the recently converted to online purchases. It's like share the loot
around. So long it's focused on the particular product the thread was created for.Also, a convenient way to give fair praise or warning on which retailer to support or avoid. What's soooooooooooooooooo wrong with that? And.............some of us without the "sticky" would have to go through reams of pages to find it.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697239)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:51am CDT
Yup. Unfortunately. That's why I avoid it like a plague
Posted by fenrir72 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:51am CDT
william-james88 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:Is the difference between EMS and SAL shipping usually really big?
EMS supposedly delivers to the front doorstep and is faster + tracking. In the country I'm assigned in, you have to picj it up the Airport hub and you get slammed with a lot of taxes.
That last sentence refers to EMS?
Yup. Unfortunately. That's why I avoid it like a plague
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697243)
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:58am CDT
Its better to start with one and see where it goes. We can always split it after. And while that might mean more work later, I would rather that than spend a bunch of time doing something that no one will use. For now, let's keep talking about these new girls.
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 10:58am CDT
megatronus wrote:william-james88 wrote:shajaki wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
And I just made a new one:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-now-available-online-t104499.php
I think we should have threads for the different retailers - Amazon, HTS... then maybe a catchall for the import sites (HLJ, AmiAmi, Anime-Export, etc.).
Its better to start with one and see where it goes. We can always split it after. And while that might mean more work later, I would rather that than spend a bunch of time doing something that no one will use. For now, let's keep talking about these new girls.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697245)
Posted by megatronus on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:01am CDT
GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!!!
Posted by megatronus on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:01am CDT
william-james88 wrote:megatronus wrote:william-james88 wrote:shajaki wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
And I just made a new one:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-now-available-online-t104499.php
I think we should have threads for the different retailers - Amazon, HTS... then maybe a catchall for the import sites (HLJ, AmiAmi, Anime-Export, etc.).
Its better to start with one and see where it goes. We can always split it after. And while that might mean more work later, I would rather that than spend a bunch of time doing something that no one will use. For now, let's keep talking about these new girls.
GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!!!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697248)
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:08am CDT
You were probably not at all referring to this, but for some dumb reason, I am now thinking of the Indian in the Cupboard movie and the scene where they are watching MTV and this song plays and all you hear is : "Girls Girls Girls"
It also reminded me of that Gabo commercial in the Simpsons.
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:08am CDT
megatronus wrote:GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!!!
You were probably not at all referring to this, but for some dumb reason, I am now thinking of the Indian in the Cupboard movie and the scene where they are watching MTV and this song plays and all you hear is : "Girls Girls Girls"
It also reminded me of that Gabo commercial in the Simpsons.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697250)
Posted by Cobotron on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:17am CDT
WHOO HOO!
I put Slipstream on presies. I agree with Will that the WB mold is a tad sketchy, but I am so down with the idea of a fem Seeker. Guess I'm a sucker for a pretty face. I think that head sculpt looks great.
On the fence over Lady Bird. Not really interested in the character, but she's got this knight armour thing going on that I can't stop looking at. (I know she's a ninja, thanks, but I like knights better.)
Can't justify BA (
) I have 3 different molds of her including that one. Plus I think the Beast Machines BA is the quintessential for me.
Posted by Cobotron on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:17am CDT
megatronus wrote:GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!!!
WHOO HOO!
I put Slipstream on presies. I agree with Will that the WB mold is a tad sketchy, but I am so down with the idea of a fem Seeker. Guess I'm a sucker for a pretty face. I think that head sculpt looks great.
On the fence over Lady Bird. Not really interested in the character, but she's got this knight armour thing going on that I can't stop looking at. (I know she's a ninja, thanks, but I like knights better.)
Can't justify BA (
) I have 3 different molds of her including that one. Plus I think the Beast Machines BA is the quintessential for me.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697258)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:40am CDT
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:40am CDT
I'm actually super excited for Nightbird. I may cancel my preorder for Blackarachnia, but that all depends upon how she looks with colour. If she is more BY looking than Animated or Prime looking I'll keep her and maybe try to make/find some pincer weapons for her to hold. Slipstream I'm still mulling over. I like the Windblade mold enough, and I want lady robots more present in my collection. But I don't know what to do though, cuz my lady is starting to notice my spending habits on Transformers lol.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697261)
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:43am CDT
How are you gonna hide Devastator and the rest of combiner wars from her?
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:43am CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:I'm actually super excited for Nightbird. I may cancel my preorder for Blackarachnia, but that all depends upon how she looks with colour. If she is more BY looking than Animated or Prime looking I'll keep her and maybe try to make/find some pincer weapons for her to hold. Slipstream I'm still mulling over. I like the Windblade mold enough, and I want lady robots more present in my collection. But I don't know what to do though, cuz my lady is starting to notice my spending habits on Transformers lol.
How are you gonna hide Devastator and the rest of combiner wars from her?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697265)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:54am CDT
I've already warned her about Devastator. Plus I have a friend at the TRU just down the street from me who says I can use his employees discount on anything I want to. So yeah. It has also become my responsibility to ensure that we have an f-load of shelves put up for her stuff lol.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 11:54am CDT
william-james88 wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:I'm actually super excited for Nightbird. I may cancel my preorder for Blackarachnia, but that all depends upon how she looks with colour. If she is more BY looking than Animated or Prime looking I'll keep her and maybe try to make/find some pincer weapons for her to hold. Slipstream I'm still mulling over. I like the Windblade mold enough, and I want lady robots more present in my collection. But I don't know what to do though, cuz my lady is starting to notice my spending habits on Transformers lol.
How are you gonna hide Devastator and the rest of combiner wars from her?
I've already warned her about Devastator. Plus I have a friend at the TRU just down the street from me who says I can use his employees discount on anything I want to. So yeah. It has also become my responsibility to ensure that we have an f-load of shelves put up for her stuff lol.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697272)
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:39pm CDT
Very lucky of you! What is the employee discount? Better than 20%? By the way, I have the same problems with the wife. But since she knows I am good at finding deals and managing my finances, she is way more worried about the space than the money being spent. And with a baby soon, there is one less room to store TFs in.
Posted by william-james88 on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:39pm CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:
I've already warned her about Devastator. Plus I have a friend at the TRU just down the street from me who says I can use his employees discount on anything I want to. So yeah. It has also become my responsibility to ensure that we have an f-load of shelves put up for her stuff lol.
Very lucky of you! What is the employee discount? Better than 20%? By the way, I have the same problems with the wife. But since she knows I am good at finding deals and managing my finances, she is way more worried about the space than the money being spent. And with a baby soon, there is one less room to store TFs in.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697281)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:57pm CDT
15%. Not super great but still better than retail or online+shipping.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on June 11th, 2015 @ 12:57pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:
I've already warned her about Devastator. Plus I have a friend at the TRU just down the street from me who says I can use his employees discount on anything I want to. So yeah. It has also become my responsibility to ensure that we have an f-load of shelves put up for her stuff lol.
Very lucky of you! What is the employee discount? Better than 20%? By the way, I have the same problems with the wife. But since she knows I am good at finding deals and managing my finances, she is way more worried about the space than the money being spent. And with a baby soon, there is one less room to store TFs in.
15%. Not super great but still better than retail or online+shipping.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697536)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on June 12th, 2015 @ 12:24am CDT
^ What Fen said.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on June 12th, 2015 @ 12:24am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:shajaki wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
I don't see why someone is SO getting his knickers in a bunch concerning this. Unless you sticky the Online retailer thread he keeps on posting about, posting it here is most convenient to help "assist" some of the recently converted to online purchases. It's like share the loot
And.............some of us without the "sticky" would have to go through reams of pages to find it.
^ What Fen said.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697542)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 12th, 2015 @ 1:01am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on June 12th, 2015 @ 1:01am CDT
@shajaki
See shajster? Nothing wrong about talking about such "luck". Adds a little flavor to the thread. Not really deviating from the subject so far.
Btw, is my suggestion applicable? make a "sticky" about your post on online releases?
william-james88 wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:
I've already warned her about Devastator. Plus I have a friend at the TRU just down the street from me who says I can use his employees discount on anything I want to. So yeah. It has also become my responsibility to ensure that we have an f-load of shelves put up for her stuff lol.
Very lucky of you! What is the employee discount? Better than 20%? By the way, I have the same problems with the wife. But since she knows I am good at finding deals and managing my finances, she is way more worried about the space than the money being spent. And with a baby soon, there is one less room to store TFs in.
See shajster? Nothing wrong about talking about such "luck". Adds a little flavor to the thread. Not really deviating from the subject so far.
Btw, is my suggestion applicable? make a "sticky" about your post on online releases?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697601)
Posted by shajaki on June 12th, 2015 @ 8:19am CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 12th, 2015 @ 8:19am CDT
I think you misunderstood me Fen. I don't dislike stuff being discussed elsewhere or stuff going a little off topic. But there's always a lot of talk about "where to buy online" and "what are they like" that I assumed the topic was warranted and would become a useful tool (like the Steal of a Deal thread). So its a bit of a bummer when something you put work into doesn't pan out.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697605)
Posted by william-james88 on June 12th, 2015 @ 8:27am CDT
I can totally understand that. It's like when I write a list and the first thing I read is: Terrible LIST!!!!!!!!!
If that's what I get for the time I put into it, is it worth it?
Or when Seibertron has a new gallery and the first comment you read is: Mistransformed!!!!
Posted by william-james88 on June 12th, 2015 @ 8:27am CDT
shajaki wrote:I think you misunderstood me Fen. I don't dislike stuff being discussed elsewhere or stuff going a little off topic. But there's always a lot of talk about "where to buy online" and "what are they like" that I assumed the topic was warranted and would become a useful tool (like the Steal of a Deal thread). So its a bit of a bummer when something you put work into doesn't pan out.
I can totally understand that. It's like when I write a list and the first thing I read is: Terrible LIST!!!!!!!!!
If that's what I get for the time I put into it, is it worth it?
Or when Seibertron has a new gallery and the first comment you read is: Mistransformed!!!!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697681)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on June 12th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on June 12th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
I don't know why nobody has mentioned (unless I missed something), that there are a couple reviews of Legends Megs out on Youtube, including one by one of my favorite reviewers, Felzbug.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697869)
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on June 12th, 2015 @ 10:44pm CDT
Because it's not on topic. I already said this, I'm not subscribed to a Takara thread to read about retailer return policies. Take it to PM if the other thread is too complicated for you.
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on June 12th, 2015 @ 10:44pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:shajaki wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
I don't see why someone is SO getting his knickers in a bunch concerning this. Unless you sticky the Online retailer thread he keeps on posting about, posting it here is most convenient to help "assist" some of the recently converted to online purchases. It's like share the loot
And.............some of us without the "sticky" would have to go through reams of pages to find it.
Because it's not on topic. I already said this, I'm not subscribed to a Takara thread to read about retailer return policies. Take it to PM if the other thread is too complicated for you.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697870)
Posted by shajaki on June 12th, 2015 @ 10:55pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 12th, 2015 @ 10:55pm CDT
Topics stray from time to time, and a thread can't be made for every contingency. When things get out of hand, its taken to PM's and new threads. Not everything I read is "for me" but that doesn't mean I'm going to tell everyone to take it elsewhere.MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Because it's not on topic. I already said this, I'm not subscribed to a Takara thread to read about retailer return policies. Take it to PM if the other thread is too complicated for you.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697872)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 12th, 2015 @ 11:21pm CDT
Oh? A new mod has commeth? Not even Burn is that "strict" when some other poster recycles the same soapbox issue over and over and over and over again. So Now I have to follow the say so of a another poster who has a chip on his shoulder?
The rules:
seibertron-com-energon-pub-forum-rules-and-guidelines-t102927.php#p1639123
4. No pseudo-modding
If there is a problem on the forums, and this can range from someone posting in the wrong section to someone being outright abusive, please do not try to take control of the situation. Simply use the "Report this Post" button, this can be found in the top right hand corner of each post.
How is my post any different from "mooncake" posting the fembots are available at hlj?. Was my post ever abusive? Abusive If I'd say "there's the google search engine bozo, learn to use it!" Of topic? Related to the item at hand. I never heard you complain when someone posts his "scale" issues with a particular product.
But I did suggest wj or shajster to sticky one thread concerning new releases and the online store policies. Being constructive and not going off topic. Which some accusers are equally guilty of ....going waaaaaaay off topic .
Posted by fenrir72 on June 12th, 2015 @ 11:21pm CDT
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:shajaki wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:We should really have a thread for online retailers, shipping, and return policies...
I made one a while ago, but it didn't take.
I don't see why someone is SO getting his knickers in a bunch concerning this. Unless you sticky the Online retailer thread he keeps on posting about, posting it here is most convenient to help "assist" some of the recently converted to online purchases. It's like share the loot
And.............some of us without the "sticky" would have to go through reams of pages to find it.
Because it's not on topic. I already said this, I'm not subscribed to a Takara thread to read about retailer return policies. Take it to PM if the other thread is too complicated for you.
Oh? A new mod has commeth? Not even Burn is that "strict" when some other poster recycles the same soapbox issue over and over and over and over again. So Now I have to follow the say so of a another poster who has a chip on his shoulder?
The rules:
seibertron-com-energon-pub-forum-rules-and-guidelines-t102927.php#p1639123
4. No pseudo-modding
If there is a problem on the forums, and this can range from someone posting in the wrong section to someone being outright abusive, please do not try to take control of the situation. Simply use the "Report this Post" button, this can be found in the top right hand corner of each post.
How is my post any different from "mooncake" posting the fembots are available at hlj?. Was my post ever abusive? Abusive If I'd say "there's the google search engine bozo, learn to use it!" Of topic? Related to the item at hand. I never heard you complain when someone posts his "scale" issues with a particular product.
But I did suggest wj or shajster to sticky one thread concerning new releases and the online store policies. Being constructive and not going off topic. Which some accusers are equally guilty of ....going waaaaaaay off topic .
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697876)
Posted by Agamemnon on June 12th, 2015 @ 11:31pm CDT
Posted by Agamemnon on June 12th, 2015 @ 11:31pm CDT
I am eager to see what else is different between Takara, Hasbro, and SDCC versions of Devastator. It would just be my luck that Hasbro would have the visor, SDCC have the outstanding paint, and Takara have the individual weapons... 
Plus, if I remember correctly, Takara and SDCC Metroplex versions at BBTS were significantly more expensive than Hasbro's, but were comparable to each other. (Of course I may be thing of another Convention exclusive BBTS had and not SDCC...) The SDCC paint is worth the increase in cost to me. Decisions, decisions...
[Edit] Oh, shoot, this isn't the Unite thread! SO much for me trying to bring this back to on-topic...
Plus, if I remember correctly, Takara and SDCC Metroplex versions at BBTS were significantly more expensive than Hasbro's, but were comparable to each other. (Of course I may be thing of another Convention exclusive BBTS had and not SDCC...) The SDCC paint is worth the increase in cost to me. Decisions, decisions...[Edit] Oh, shoot, this isn't the Unite thread! SO much for me trying to bring this back to on-topic...
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Legends: Clearer Images of Nightbird, Slipstream and Blackarachnia (1697877)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 12th, 2015 @ 11:35pm CDT
Given how the extra bells and whistles like SDCC Metroplex gives those companies the reason to jack up the price. Still, maybe the limited collectability is the selling point.
Posted by fenrir72 on June 12th, 2015 @ 11:35pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:I am eager to see what else is different between Takara, Hasbro, and SDCC versions of Devastator. It would just be my luck that Hasbro would have the visor, SDCC have the outstanding paint, and Takara have the individual weapons...
[Edit] Oh, shoot, this isn't the Unite thread! SO much for me trying to bring this back to on-topic...
Given how the extra bells and whistles like SDCC Metroplex gives those companies the reason to jack up the price.
Still, maybe the limited collectability is the selling point.
