TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up!
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The Transformers Collectors Club, TFCC for short has put their new exclusives up for pre-order.
just click their names to visit their pre-order pages.
Shattered Glass Cyclonus
Member price: $44.00
Non-Member price: $84.00
Punch/Counterpunch
Member price: $59.00
Non-Member price: $99.00
Elite Guard Dion
Member price: $25.00
Non-Member price: $65.00
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Shattered Glass Cyclonus
Member price: $44.00
Non-Member price: $84.00
Punch/Counterpunch
Member price: $59.00
Non-Member price: $99.00
Elite Guard Dion
Member price: $25.00
Non-Member price: $65.00
If you want the member discount you'll have to join, you can do this by clicking here.
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Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058429)
Posted by DavidT on March 26th, 2010 @ 3:48pm CDT
Posted by DavidT on March 26th, 2010 @ 3:48pm CDT
Damn! why the heck is P/CP so expensive?!
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Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058434)
Posted by Burn on March 26th, 2010 @ 3:55pm CDT
Because they know the demand will be high. Why not cash in?
Posted by Burn on March 26th, 2010 @ 3:55pm CDT
DavidT wrote:Damn! why the heck is P/CP so expensive?!
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Because they know the demand will be high. Why not cash in?
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058435)
Posted by DavidT on March 26th, 2010 @ 3:58pm CDT
I know, it was a rhetorical
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Posted by DavidT on March 26th, 2010 @ 3:58pm CDT
Burn wrote:DavidT wrote:Damn! why the heck is P/CP so expensive?!
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Because they know the demand will be high. Why not cash in?
I know, it was a rhetorical
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Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058436)
Posted by Seibertron on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:00pm CDT
Remolded pieces instead of just a straight repaint.
Posted by Seibertron on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:00pm CDT
Burn wrote:DavidT wrote:Damn! why the heck is P/CP so expensive?!
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Because they know the demand will be high. Why not cash in?
Remolded pieces instead of just a straight repaint.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058440)
Posted by Mkall on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:14pm CDT
I'll wait for BBTS, they're prices are usually 20 bucks cheaper than the non-member prices.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058442)
Posted by DavidT on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:15pm CDT
Exactly!!!
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Posted by DavidT on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:15pm CDT
Mkall wrote:I'll wait for BBTS, they're prices are usually 20 bucks cheaper than the non-member prices.
Exactly!!!
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Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058443)
Posted by Vicalliose on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:18pm CDT
Posted by Vicalliose on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:18pm CDT
I realize that Punch/Counterpunch required 'a little' extra engineering compared to Airazor... But 17 dollars more?! WTF!?! 
Also I haven't even seen the work done on it. So will I be preordering it? I don't think so. Especially when they keep making these 'exclusive membership toys' without them ever running out of stock. They're almost worth less than the toys I bought at Walmart!
Also I haven't even seen the work done on it. So will I be preordering it? I don't think so. Especially when they keep making these 'exclusive membership toys' without them ever running out of stock. They're almost worth less than the toys I bought at Walmart!
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058447)
Posted by mechabooks on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:23pm CDT
Posted by mechabooks on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:23pm CDT
I'm on the fence on this. I'd like to see more photos of Punch/Counterpunch before preordering it.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058452)
Posted by Pete@BotCon on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:50pm CDT
Posted by Pete@BotCon on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:50pm CDT
Hold on to your seats...
In the first hour of Pre-orders we have already sold through 20% of our stock of Punch/Counterpunch.
Do NOT delay!
In the first hour of Pre-orders we have already sold through 20% of our stock of Punch/Counterpunch.
Do NOT delay!
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058454)
Posted by Liftgate on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:55pm CDT
Posted by Liftgate on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:55pm CDT
Why on earth would you worry about saving 20 measly bucks with BBTS when for the same $20 you could just join the club and get the free figure and 6 magazines?
Sure the club is overpriced if you live outside the US, but if you divide the $40 cost between the figure and magazines it only comes to about $5.70 for each thing, even less if you count the content on their website.
Yeah, Counterpunch is a bit much, but Cyclonus isn't that bad. As far as selling less than Walmart figures, that's true in some cases, but there's little way of telling which figures will be rare or hot. And keep in mind there's thousands of Walmart figures that sell for less than they did in the store.
There's very few people out there who actually can make a living or substantial profit off reselling action figures. Collect them for fun or forget about it.
Sure the club is overpriced if you live outside the US, but if you divide the $40 cost between the figure and magazines it only comes to about $5.70 for each thing, even less if you count the content on their website.
Yeah, Counterpunch is a bit much, but Cyclonus isn't that bad. As far as selling less than Walmart figures, that's true in some cases, but there's little way of telling which figures will be rare or hot. And keep in mind there's thousands of Walmart figures that sell for less than they did in the store.
There's very few people out there who actually can make a living or substantial profit off reselling action figures. Collect them for fun or forget about it.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058455)
Posted by Rated X on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:58pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on March 26th, 2010 @ 4:58pm CDT
Crazy prices !!! For that just whip out some blue paint and paint Sunstreaker and the hell with the new head...
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058458)
Posted by Blurrz on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:06pm CDT
Yeah, go ahead. I'm sure that will work wonders for you.
Posted by Blurrz on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:06pm CDT
Rated X wrote:Crazy prices !!! For that just whip out some blue paint and paint Sunstreaker and the hell with the new head...
Yeah, go ahead. I'm sure that will work wonders for you.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058461)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:12pm CDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:12pm CDT
I preordered both of the exclusives (I'll just take the single free Dion).
No offense to everyone, but I find it amusing how much people complain. The complained that if the club did P/CP, he better have a new head. Well, it costs money to do those remolds. These are limited run figures, which cost more money (economy of scales anyone?) to produce, come in extremely high quality packaging, and are actually pretty interesting figures overall. It's worth it. If you don't want to pay now, cry later when you decide you want it and it's three or four times the club cost.
Sorry for the rant, but it gets on my nerves!
No offense to everyone, but I find it amusing how much people complain. The complained that if the club did P/CP, he better have a new head. Well, it costs money to do those remolds. These are limited run figures, which cost more money (economy of scales anyone?) to produce, come in extremely high quality packaging, and are actually pretty interesting figures overall. It's worth it. If you don't want to pay now, cry later when you decide you want it and it's three or four times the club cost.
Sorry for the rant, but it gets on my nerves!
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058463)
Posted by LiKwid on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:15pm CDT
I concur with this.. I like how pete popped in to say 20% of the stock had already been sold..
Posted by LiKwid on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:15pm CDT
Mkall wrote:I'll wait for BBTS, they're prices are usually 20 bucks cheaper than the non-member prices.
I concur with this.. I like how pete popped in to say 20% of the stock had already been sold..
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058465)
Posted by Liftgate on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:17pm CDT
Not a rant, man, it's just the truth. I'd love to preorder both right now but I'm short on cash.
Posted by Liftgate on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:17pm CDT
Razorclaw0000 wrote:Sorry for the rant, but it gets on my nerves!
Not a rant, man, it's just the truth. I'd love to preorder both right now but I'm short on cash.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058467)
Posted by ausbot on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:20pm CDT
Posted by ausbot on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:20pm CDT
I want a Cop-tur made from Armada Cyclonus!
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058474)
Posted by Barrelass on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:31pm CDT
Yea, I wish I had jumped on the Seacons (was broke at the time), and I would venture to guess that even at this "high" price, P/CP will sell out in a much shorter time than the Seacons. It is a fantastic mold with a new head. It may be a bit pricey, but well worth it based on the concept art that we have seen. If you think it is expensive now, don't complain when it is sold out and the prices on the secondary market are insane.
Posted by Barrelass on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:31pm CDT
Razorclaw0000 wrote:I preordered both of the exclusives (I'll just take the single free Dion).
No offense to everyone, but I find it amusing how much people complain. The complained that if the club did P/CP, he better have a new head. Well, it costs money to do those remolds. These are limited run figures, which cost more money (economy of scales anyone?) to produce, come in extremely high quality packaging, and are actually pretty interesting figures overall. It's worth it. If you don't want to pay now, cry later when you decide you want it and it's three or four times the club cost.
Sorry for the rant, but it gets on my nerves!
Yea, I wish I had jumped on the Seacons (was broke at the time), and I would venture to guess that even at this "high" price, P/CP will sell out in a much shorter time than the Seacons. It is a fantastic mold with a new head. It may be a bit pricey, but well worth it based on the concept art that we have seen. If you think it is expensive now, don't complain when it is sold out and the prices on the secondary market are insane.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058481)
Posted by JediJerseyJoe on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:51pm CDT
Posted by JediJerseyJoe on March 26th, 2010 @ 5:51pm CDT
The only thing I'm pissed about, is the fact that I want to pre-order all 3, but Don't want to pay 2 separate shipping charges.
I don't care if I have to wait 2 extra months for an extra dion. I DO CARE about paying $11 shipping on a freaking $20 toy...!!!!...>!!!!!!1111!!
all 3 + 1 shipping charge = ship in june... why can I have this?!
This is making me hold off on ordering for now.
Also, I dont like the fact they they charge IMMEDIATELY for pre-ordered items.
quite honestly I don't think that's legal. Amazon, BBTS, Newegg ... all WAIT until the stuff gets in before charging you.
I don't care if I have to wait 2 extra months for an extra dion. I DO CARE about paying $11 shipping on a freaking $20 toy...!!!!...>!!!!!!1111!!
all 3 + 1 shipping charge = ship in june... why can I have this?!
This is making me hold off on ordering for now.
Also, I dont like the fact they they charge IMMEDIATELY for pre-ordered items.
quite honestly I don't think that's legal. Amazon, BBTS, Newegg ... all WAIT until the stuff gets in before charging you.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058484)
Posted by Short Circuit on March 26th, 2010 @ 6:02pm CDT
Posted by Short Circuit on March 26th, 2010 @ 6:02pm CDT
I just joined the club before the deadline, and I only needed 1 Dion. But if the pre-orders sell out, and I don't preorder cyclonus and P/CP, does that mean that's it? Or will they produce a few afterwards? Cause I don't know if a "pre-order" means a figure or if it just will give you the first ones. And if 20% allready sold out...... 
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058485)
Posted by El Duque on March 26th, 2010 @ 6:07pm CDT
You must not consider your time very valuable then. I've repainted that mold into Wheeljack using the Master Collectables kit and it's quite a task. Given the chance to pay the club price for the character pre-molded in the correct colors with a new head is a bargain in my book.
Posted by El Duque on March 26th, 2010 @ 6:07pm CDT
Rated X wrote:Crazy prices !!! For that just whip out some blue paint and paint Sunstreaker and the hell with the new head...
You must not consider your time very valuable then. I've repainted that mold into Wheeljack using the Master Collectables kit and it's quite a task. Given the chance to pay the club price for the character pre-molded in the correct colors with a new head is a bargain in my book.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058489)
Posted by Abraxsis on March 26th, 2010 @ 6:28pm CDT
Posted by Abraxsis on March 26th, 2010 @ 6:28pm CDT
$40 plus shipping for a $10 toy, Wow, I think you all are nuts who order these things.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058490)
Posted by Liftgate on March 26th, 2010 @ 6:41pm CDT
You're lucky to get ANY G1 figure for $40, aside from mini vehicles. No these arn't vintage now, but someday they will be. There's plenty of overprice crap in the world and these are about the least of it. I pay more money than this for one part on my bmx bike, or one crappy AN tube fitting that goes underneath my car and is never seen again. Oh, and new shoes that cost $60+ and are good for about a year before being tossed in the trash too.
Posted by Liftgate on March 26th, 2010 @ 6:41pm CDT
Abraxsis wrote:$40 plus shipping for a $10 toy, Wow, I think you all are nuts who order these things.
You're lucky to get ANY G1 figure for $40, aside from mini vehicles. No these arn't vintage now, but someday they will be. There's plenty of overprice crap in the world and these are about the least of it. I pay more money than this for one part on my bmx bike, or one crappy AN tube fitting that goes underneath my car and is never seen again. Oh, and new shoes that cost $60+ and are good for about a year before being tossed in the trash too.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058497)
Posted by HighPrime on March 26th, 2010 @ 7:13pm CDT
Liftgate, you gotta let these kind of posts go, especially from this guy. He (or she hates) everthing (just look at the post history), and won't pick up a TF unless it's on the clearance end-cap. Trolls eventually move on if you ignore them.
Posted by HighPrime on March 26th, 2010 @ 7:13pm CDT
Liftgate wrote:Abraxsis wrote:$40 plus shipping for a $10 toy, Wow, I think you all are nuts who order these things.
You're lucky to get ANY G1 figure for $40, aside from mini vehicles. No these arn't vintage now, but someday they will be. There's plenty of overprice crap in the world and these are about the least of it. I pay more money than this for one part on my bmx bike, or one crappy AN tube fitting that goes underneath my car and is never seen again. Oh, and new shoes that cost $60+ and are good for about a year before being tossed in the trash too.
Liftgate, you gotta let these kind of posts go, especially from this guy. He (or she hates) everthing (just look at the post history), and won't pick up a TF unless it's on the clearance end-cap. Trolls eventually move on if you ignore them.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058498)
Posted by Liftgate on March 26th, 2010 @ 7:27pm CDT
You're absolutely right. Some folks are unreasonable/irrational and it's silly to try to snap them out of it because they just can't see reality. Wise words, my friend.
Posted by Liftgate on March 26th, 2010 @ 7:27pm CDT
HighPrime wrote:Liftgate, you gotta let these kind of posts go, especially from this guy. He (or she hates) everthing (just look at the post history), and won't pick up a TF unless it's on the clearance end-cap. Trolls eventually move on if you ignore them.
You're absolutely right. Some folks are unreasonable/irrational and it's silly to try to snap them out of it because they just can't see reality. Wise words, my friend.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058504)
Posted by Burn on March 26th, 2010 @ 7:50pm CDT
Posted by Burn on March 26th, 2010 @ 7:50pm CDT
It's also wise to not go around calling people trolls.
So let's try to keep this on topic without resorting to insults and name calling.
So let's try to keep this on topic without resorting to insults and name calling.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058506)
Posted by Tigertrack on March 26th, 2010 @ 7:54pm CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on March 26th, 2010 @ 7:54pm CDT
I ordered a couple. And an SG Cyclonus.
Considering another one-- P/CP that is.
Considering another one-- P/CP that is.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058518)
Posted by TFBuyer on March 26th, 2010 @ 9:46pm CDT
Posted by TFBuyer on March 26th, 2010 @ 9:46pm CDT
Yeah, I got burned on the Seacons, so P/CP was pre-ordered without a second thought. Call me crazy or whatever, but I'm a-gettin' my Counterpunch!
The figure, not the guy around here. That would be weird. Or would it?....
The figure, not the guy around here. That would be weird. Or would it?....
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058541)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 26th, 2010 @ 10:56pm CDT
I like to think everyone gets me around here.
At any rate, I bought two Counterpunch figures and one Cyclonus.
Like TT24, I'm considering a third Counterpunch.
Posted by Counterpunch on March 26th, 2010 @ 10:56pm CDT
TFBuyer wrote:Yeah, I got burned on the Seacons, so P/CP was pre-ordered without a second thought. Call me crazy or whatever, but I'm a-gettin' my Counterpunch!
The figure, not the guy around here. That would be weird. Or would it?....
I like to think everyone gets me around here.
At any rate, I bought two Counterpunch figures and one Cyclonus.
Like TT24, I'm considering a third Counterpunch.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058543)
Posted by ang3l3s on March 26th, 2010 @ 11:00pm CDT
Posted by ang3l3s on March 26th, 2010 @ 11:00pm CDT
Any new pics of p/cp????? From what i saw he looks pretty cool but is he the size of a deluxe figure???
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058548)
Posted by El Duque on March 26th, 2010 @ 11:13pm CDT
He's a Deluxe. He will be the exact same size as Universe Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, and Red Alert.
Posted by El Duque on March 26th, 2010 @ 11:13pm CDT
ang3l3s wrote:Any new pics of p/cp????? From what i saw he looks pretty cool but is he the size of a deluxe figure???
He's a Deluxe. He will be the exact same size as Universe Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, and Red Alert.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058552)
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 26th, 2010 @ 11:25pm CDT
I feel ya. I ordered two of each. I know I want a P/CP for each faction. I'm not sure why I got two of Cyclonus though. It just felt like the way to go.
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 26th, 2010 @ 11:25pm CDT
Razorclaw0000 wrote:Sorry for the rant, but it gets on my nerves!
I feel ya. I ordered two of each. I know I want a P/CP for each faction. I'm not sure why I got two of Cyclonus though. It just felt like the way to go.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058555)
Posted by Seibertron on March 26th, 2010 @ 11:31pm CDT
It'll be like having a Counterpunch voodoo doll. Or action figure. Voodoo robot? Eh, it'll be fun either way! Bwah hah hah hah!
Posted by Seibertron on March 26th, 2010 @ 11:31pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:TFBuyer wrote:Yeah, I got burned on the Seacons, so P/CP was pre-ordered without a second thought. Call me crazy or whatever, but I'm a-gettin' my Counterpunch!
The figure, not the guy around here. That would be weird. Or would it?....
I like to think everyone gets me around here.
At any rate, I bought two Counterpunch figures and one Cyclonus.
Like TT24, I'm considering a third Counterpunch.
It'll be like having a Counterpunch voodoo doll. Or action figure. Voodoo robot? Eh, it'll be fun either way! Bwah hah hah hah!
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058568)
Posted by Burn on March 27th, 2010 @ 12:41am CDT
Which you can then send to me.
Posted by Burn on March 27th, 2010 @ 12:41am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Like TT24, I'm considering a third Counterpunch.
Which you can then send to me.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058585)
Posted by Dead Metal on March 27th, 2010 @ 2:16am CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on March 27th, 2010 @ 2:16am CDT
Wow I'd love a Dion and a Counterpunch but don't have the cash at the moment. 
Why do all the cool figs come out when I'm stripped for cash?
But anyway I really like the blue on Counterpunch looks rather awesome, but when are we going to get some pics of him in robot-mode(s)?
Why do all the cool figs come out when I'm stripped for cash?
But anyway I really like the blue on Counterpunch looks rather awesome, but when are we going to get some pics of him in robot-mode(s)?
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058600)
Posted by Sodan-1 on March 27th, 2010 @ 5:20am CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on March 27th, 2010 @ 5:20am CDT
You lucky bunch. I'd have killed for one of those Punch figures, so the price was no issue for me. But I don't have any of the credit cards that the Club accepts.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058604)
Posted by Prime Riblet on March 27th, 2010 @ 6:15am CDT
Posted by Prime Riblet on March 27th, 2010 @ 6:15am CDT
I love P/CP. That thing is absolutely incredible, IMO. Sadly, I won't be buying the little winner.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058628)
Posted by mechabooks on March 27th, 2010 @ 8:07am CDT
Posted by mechabooks on March 27th, 2010 @ 8:07am CDT
Yeah I went ahead and preordered the Cyclonus and the Punch/Counterpunch. I didn't want to miss out.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058672)
Posted by Rated X on March 27th, 2010 @ 11:47am CDT
I was just flexing my sense of humor. Honestly, Ive never done a repaint in my life. I saw a Wheeljack custom on here before. Nice work if it was yours. I just feel if for once collectors chose to let these figures purposely bomb in sales, even the smaller companies would drop the prices a bit. The fans have the power...but not the will power unfortunatley...
Posted by Rated X on March 27th, 2010 @ 11:47am CDT
El Duque wrote:Rated X wrote:Crazy prices !!! For that just whip out some blue paint and paint Sunstreaker and the hell with the new head...
You must not consider your time very valuable then. I've repainted that mold into Wheeljack using the Master Collectables kit and it's quite a task. Given the chance to pay the club price for the character pre-molded in the correct colors with a new head is a bargain in my book.
I was just flexing my sense of humor. Honestly, Ive never done a repaint in my life. I saw a Wheeljack custom on here before. Nice work if it was yours. I just feel if for once collectors chose to let these figures purposely bomb in sales, even the smaller companies would drop the prices a bit. The fans have the power...but not the will power unfortunatley...
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058705)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 27th, 2010 @ 1:41pm CDT
The thing you're forgetting though, is that it costs more (per figure) to make fewer figures, especially when a remold is involved. The club must make a smaller number of figures, because the fandom would be pissed if exclusives weren't "exclusive enough". Additionally, boycotting these figures will simply guarantee no more will be made. The money made selling P/CP and SG Cyclonus will likely be put towards the next round of exclusives. So if these don't sell, we won't get anymore. It's not like the club has an infinite pool of money to pay for things with.
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on March 27th, 2010 @ 1:41pm CDT
Rated X wrote:El Duque wrote:Rated X wrote:Crazy prices !!! For that just whip out some blue paint and paint Sunstreaker and the hell with the new head...
You must not consider your time very valuable then. I've repainted that mold into Wheeljack using the Master Collectables kit and it's quite a task. Given the chance to pay the club price for the character pre-molded in the correct colors with a new head is a bargain in my book.
I was just flexing my sense of humor. Honestly, Ive never done a repaint in my life. I saw a Wheeljack custom on here before. Nice work if it was yours. I just feel if for once collectors chose to let these figures purposely bomb in sales, even the smaller companies would drop the prices a bit. The fans have the power...but not the will power unfortunatley...
The thing you're forgetting though, is that it costs more (per figure) to make fewer figures, especially when a remold is involved. The club must make a smaller number of figures, because the fandom would be pissed if exclusives weren't "exclusive enough". Additionally, boycotting these figures will simply guarantee no more will be made. The money made selling P/CP and SG Cyclonus will likely be put towards the next round of exclusives. So if these don't sell, we won't get anymore. It's not like the club has an infinite pool of money to pay for things with.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058723)
Posted by Seibertron on March 27th, 2010 @ 3:04pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on March 27th, 2010 @ 3:04pm CDT
We received a status update on the Club exclusive figures earlier today from Pete Sinclair of BotCon. Here's what he had to say ...
You can pre-order your figures by using the links below. Please note, if you were a member of the club as of March 16th, 2010, you will automatically receive Dion as part of your club membership.
Shattered Glass Cyclonus
Classics Punch / Counterpunch
2010 Club Exclusive Dion
Pete@BotCon wrote:As of 12 noon today, less than 24 hours after we announced pre-orders, we are now over 50% sold through of the Punch/Counterpunch. Just as amazing, Cyclonus is at 40% sold through.
Both are exceeding expectations and we want to thank those at Seibertron, who are also likely club members, for pre-ordering these amazing toys! Your support enables us to continue to bring you great TCC
exclusives!
Thanks again!
You can pre-order your figures by using the links below. Please note, if you were a member of the club as of March 16th, 2010, you will automatically receive Dion as part of your club membership.
Shattered Glass Cyclonus
Classics Punch / Counterpunch
2010 Club Exclusive Dion
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058728)
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 27th, 2010 @ 3:35pm CDT
Posted by Flux Convoy on March 27th, 2010 @ 3:35pm CDT
I'm pretty shocked by the sales numbers so far! I figured they'd go quick but not this quick.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058729)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on March 27th, 2010 @ 3:46pm CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on March 27th, 2010 @ 3:46pm CDT
Have they posted pictures of Punch/Counterpunch in robot mode yet?
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058730)
Posted by Seibertron on March 27th, 2010 @ 3:46pm CDT
Not yet.
Posted by Seibertron on March 27th, 2010 @ 3:46pm CDT
Supreme Convoy wrote:Have they posted pictures of Punch/Counterpunch in robot mode yet?
Not yet.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058756)
Posted by LiKwid on March 27th, 2010 @ 5:06pm CDT
Posted by LiKwid on March 27th, 2010 @ 5:06pm CDT
I wish you could do a pick up at the actual club. Where they are located is only a few hours away and I have friends there as well..Would be nice to just be able to pick it up and see my buds too....Oh well..It's wierd how they don't offer combinable shipping..I would think that would be mandatory at most online retailers..Then again they are just now getting online registration for botcon
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058759)
Posted by Geekee1 on March 27th, 2010 @ 5:17pm CDT
Posted by Geekee1 on March 27th, 2010 @ 5:17pm CDT
^Try Collecting Masters of the Universe Classics. If you have a subscription, but want to buy extras regularly you can't combine shipping, and that happens every month. Mattel is run by bad bad people.
Ordered 2 P/CP's and one Cyclonus. A couple of days earlier than I wanted to, but I don't want to miss out on these.
Ordered 2 P/CP's and one Cyclonus. A couple of days earlier than I wanted to, but I don't want to miss out on these.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058785)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 27th, 2010 @ 7:06pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 27th, 2010 @ 7:06pm CDT
I have a feeling of concern over not seeing more than a possibly photo-shopped image of P/CP in vehicle mode and I was not thrilled about paying for a pre-order upfront. Neither feeling deterred me from ordering P/CP. Soon I will have an Idol of the greatest poster in Siebertron history. It shall have a position of prominence on my mantle of honor.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058794)
Posted by Vicalliose on March 27th, 2010 @ 7:57pm CDT
I would second this question, considering that they never ran out of Airazor or Astrotrain.
Also. Doesn't it seem fishy that they set up a pre-order for a toy you haven't even seen yet? AND you have to pay for it now rather than later... Also, these guys F-A-I-L at head designs which is the main feature of said toy.
My conclusion:
It's a SCAM!!!
Chances are that the head is either junk or non existent. And the "50% sold out" is probably bull**** just to get people to buy the darn thing!
And, for those of you whom think I don't have a right to an opinion. I am a member and I have bought Airazor and Astrotrain and am enjoying at least one of them. I've bought Fan Toys, I pre-ordered Ultra Magnus, Defender and the Crossfire sets! I buy overpriced Japanese Armored Core and Gundam figures for God's sake!
But one thing I've never done is buy anything I havent seen before I paid for it. It isn't just about the money.
No see head, no buy toy. Simple as that.
Posted by Vicalliose on March 27th, 2010 @ 7:57pm CDT
Protecticus Maximus wrote:I just joined the club before the deadline, and I only needed 1 Dion. But if the pre-orders sell out, and I don't preorder cyclonus and P/CP, does that mean that's it? Or will they produce a few afterwards? Cause I don't know if a "pre-order" means a figure or if it just will give you the first ones. And if 20% allready sold out......
I would second this question, considering that they never ran out of Airazor or Astrotrain.
Also. Doesn't it seem fishy that they set up a pre-order for a toy you haven't even seen yet? AND you have to pay for it now rather than later... Also, these guys F-A-I-L at head designs which is the main feature of said toy.
My conclusion:
It's a SCAM!!!
Chances are that the head is either junk or non existent. And the "50% sold out" is probably bull**** just to get people to buy the darn thing!
And, for those of you whom think I don't have a right to an opinion. I am a member and I have bought Airazor and Astrotrain and am enjoying at least one of them. I've bought Fan Toys, I pre-ordered Ultra Magnus, Defender and the Crossfire sets! I buy overpriced Japanese Armored Core and Gundam figures for God's sake!
But one thing I've never done is buy anything I havent seen before I paid for it. It isn't just about the money.
No see head, no buy toy. Simple as that.
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058802)
Posted by Forgotten on March 27th, 2010 @ 8:31pm CDT
Posted by Forgotten on March 27th, 2010 @ 8:31pm CDT
I have no desire for Dion or Cyclonus, they just don't do it for me. But if the spare funds become available I would love to have that Counterpunch seeing as I don't have any version of that mold. 
LOVE THE KREMZEEK
LOVE THE KREMZEEK
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058803)
Posted by TFBuyer on March 27th, 2010 @ 8:35pm CDT
Seriously??? I don't think I've ever NOT bought a toy just because of the head sculpt. I mean, really--how badly could they have farkled this thing up to make it not worth the pre-order?!?!? This is a sweet exclusive! Besides, we already know the mold itself is solid.
Pre-order! No like head, display in alt mode!!
Posted by TFBuyer on March 27th, 2010 @ 8:35pm CDT
Vicalliose wrote:No see head, no buy toy. Simple as that.
Seriously??? I don't think I've ever NOT bought a toy just because of the head sculpt. I mean, really--how badly could they have farkled this thing up to make it not worth the pre-order?!?!? This is a sweet exclusive! Besides, we already know the mold itself is solid.
Pre-order! No like head, display in alt mode!!
Re: TFCC exclusives SG Cyclonus and Punch / Counterpunch Elite Guard Dion pre-orders up! (1058804)
Posted by Counterpunch on March 27th, 2010 @ 8:47pm CDT
My ego just leveled up AND gained a Prestige Class.
Posted by Counterpunch on March 27th, 2010 @ 8:47pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote: Soon I will have an Idol of the greatest poster in Siebertron history. It shall have a position of prominence on my mantle of honor.
My ego just leveled up AND gained a Prestige Class.
