Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan
Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 11:43AM CDT
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Site sponsor Hobby Link Japan has the e-Hobby Grand Scourge up for preorder! Priced at ¥7,410, you can click on the picture below to order yours today!
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Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675594)
Posted by Optimizzy on April 15th, 2015 @ 11:50am CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on April 15th, 2015 @ 11:50am CDT
sigh. nope. not at that price 
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675602)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on April 15th, 2015 @ 12:21pm CDT
I hear you. But frankly, that's not too surprising a price. Takara figures tend to be more expensive in the first place, then you can usually double it for e-Hobby exclusives. I'm just happy this isn't a figure I'd have felt a need for. (Only e-Hobby exclusive I ever felt I had to have was Orion Pax.)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on April 15th, 2015 @ 12:21pm CDT
Optimizzy wrote:sigh. nope. not at that price
I hear you. But frankly, that's not too surprising a price. Takara figures tend to be more expensive in the first place, then you can usually double it for e-Hobby exclusives. I'm just happy this isn't a figure I'd have felt a need for. (Only e-Hobby exclusive I ever felt I had to have was Orion Pax.)
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675610)
Posted by megatronus on April 15th, 2015 @ 12:58pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on April 15th, 2015 @ 12:58pm CDT
Totally ordered. About $65 for an eHobby exclusive voyager isn't too bad. Especially with a Scourge deco (that gold be damned).
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675637)
Posted by necr0blivion on April 15th, 2015 @ 2:17pm CDT
Have to agree with the above. I also ordered one, thanks for front-paging this news.
Posted by necr0blivion on April 15th, 2015 @ 2:17pm CDT
megatronus wrote:Totally ordered. About $65 for an eHobby exclusive voyager isn't too bad. Especially with a Scourge deco (that gold be damned).
Have to agree with the above. I also ordered one, thanks for front-paging this news.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675666)
Posted by Burn on April 15th, 2015 @ 3:21pm CDT
Posted by Burn on April 15th, 2015 @ 3:21pm CDT
Not that much more expensive compared to AU prices for Optimus Prime. Ordered one! Hopefully they have some "exclusive" limbs as well.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675669)
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2015 @ 3:25pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2015 @ 3:25pm CDT
necr0blivion wrote:megatronus wrote:Totally ordered. About $65 for an eHobby exclusive voyager isn't too bad. Especially with a Scourge deco (that gold be damned).
Have to agree with the above. I also ordered one, thanks for front-paging this news.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675678)
Posted by Moosey on April 15th, 2015 @ 3:40pm CDT
Do we know how long the preorder lasts? Even though this is a great price, I might wait a little bit before deciding to order him.
Posted by Moosey on April 15th, 2015 @ 3:40pm CDT
mooncake623 wrote:Site sponsor Hobby Link Japan has the e-Hobby Grand Scourge up for preorder! priced at ¥7,410 you can click on the picture below to order yours today!
Remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!
Do we know how long the preorder lasts? Even though this is a great price, I might wait a little bit before deciding to order him.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675681)
Posted by mooncake623 on April 15th, 2015 @ 3:47pm CDT
You should preorder now before they sell out. They don't charge you anything until it's in stock anyway, and you can always cancel anytime before it comes in-stock.
Posted by mooncake623 on April 15th, 2015 @ 3:47pm CDT
Moosey wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Site sponsor Hobby Link Japan has the e-Hobby Grand Scourge up for preorder! priced at ¥7,410 you can click on the picture below to order yours today!
Remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!
Do we know how long the preorder lasts? Even though this is a great price, I might wait a little bit before deciding to order him.
You should preorder now before they sell out. They don't charge you anything until it's in stock anyway, and you can always cancel anytime before it comes in-stock.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675775)
Posted by Moosey on April 15th, 2015 @ 6:59pm CDT
I think I'll have decided by Friday or Saturday, y'reckon they'll still be in stock? I hope so considering the pre-order just went up.
Posted by Moosey on April 15th, 2015 @ 6:59pm CDT
mooncake623 wrote:Moosey wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Site sponsor Hobby Link Japan has the e-Hobby Grand Scourge up for preorder! priced at ¥7,410 you can click on the picture below to order yours today!
Remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!
Do we know how long the preorder lasts? Even though this is a great price, I might wait a little bit before deciding to order him.
You should preorder now before they sell out. They don't charge you anything until it's in stock anyway, and you can always cancel anytime before it comes in-stock.
I think I'll have decided by Friday or Saturday, y'reckon they'll still be in stock? I hope so considering the pre-order just went up.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675777)
Posted by megatronus on April 15th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CDT
The point is, why risk it?
Just place the order now. HLJ doesn't require pre-payment, and you can always cancel the order if you decide you don't want it.
Posted by megatronus on April 15th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CDT
Moosey wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Moosey wrote:mooncake623 wrote:Site sponsor Hobby Link Japan has the e-Hobby Grand Scourge up for preorder! priced at ¥7,410 you can click on the picture below to order yours today!
Remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!
Do we know how long the preorder lasts? Even though this is a great price, I might wait a little bit before deciding to order him.
You should preorder now before they sell out. They don't charge you anything until it's in stock anyway, and you can always cancel anytime before it comes in-stock.
I think I'll have decided by Friday or Saturday, y'reckon they'll still be in stock? I hope so considering the pre-order just went up.
The point is, why risk it?
Just place the order now. HLJ doesn't require pre-payment, and you can always cancel the order if you decide you don't want it.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675778)
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2015 @ 7:06pm CDT
Your only risk is missing out. No risk preorder FTW
Posted by shajaki on April 15th, 2015 @ 7:06pm CDT
megatronus wrote:The point is, why risk it?Moosey wrote:I think I'll have decided by Friday or Saturday, y'reckon they'll still be in stock? I hope so considering the pre-order just went up.
Just place the order now. HLJ doesn't require pre-payment, and you can always cancel the order if you decide you don't want it.
Your only risk is missing out. No risk preorder FTW
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675785)
Posted by mooncake623 on April 15th, 2015 @ 7:20pm CDT
Seriously HLJ and BBTS has the best cancel policies out there, it is literally one click
Posted by mooncake623 on April 15th, 2015 @ 7:20pm CDT
shajaki wrote:megatronus wrote:The point is, why risk it?Moosey wrote:I think I'll have decided by Friday or Saturday, y'reckon they'll still be in stock? I hope so considering the pre-order just went up.
Just place the order now. HLJ doesn't require pre-payment, and you can always cancel the order if you decide you don't want it.
Your only risk is missing out. No risk preorder FTW
Seriously HLJ and BBTS has the best cancel policies out there, it is literally one click
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675798)
Posted by Moosey on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:05pm CDT
Thanks guys! Now I feel a bit safer about placing my order and suddenly on a whim wanting to cancel it (seriously he looks amazing, only thing keeping me on edge was the Takara price tag)
Posted by Moosey on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:05pm CDT
mooncake623 wrote:shajaki wrote:megatronus wrote:The point is, why risk it?Moosey wrote:I think I'll have decided by Friday or Saturday, y'reckon they'll still be in stock? I hope so considering the pre-order just went up.
Just place the order now. HLJ doesn't require pre-payment, and you can always cancel the order if you decide you don't want it.
Your only risk is missing out. No risk preorder FTW
Seriously HLJ and BBTS has the best cancel policies out there, it is literally one click
Thanks guys! Now I feel a bit safer about placing my order and suddenly on a whim wanting to cancel it (seriously he looks amazing, only thing keeping me on edge was the Takara price tag)
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675802)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:13pm CDT
Not sure hlj will carry him. BBTS most probably as this is a ehobby exclusive.
Moosey, the f#ck of a hobby we have is indeed expensive. You need to ask yourself if this item is really worth your effort. Once you get over that try these following steps.
I assume you have a PayPal account?
Try inquiring at BigInJapan. Create an account with them.
Ask them if they would/could get this for you.
Proxies usually require immediate payment
You will have to also pony up for their "proxy" fee
Pay the shipping and maybe pay the taxes once delivered to your address.
Posted by fenrir72 on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:13pm CDT
Moosey wrote:mooncake623 wrote:shajaki wrote:megatronus wrote:The point is, why risk it?Moosey wrote:I think I'll have decided by Friday or Saturday, y'reckon they'll still be in stock? I hope so considering the pre-order just went up.
Just place the order now. HLJ doesn't require pre-payment, and you can always cancel the order if you decide you don't want it.
Your only risk is missing out. No risk preorder FTW
Seriously HLJ and BBTS has the best cancel policies out there, it is literally one click
Thanks guys! Now I feel a bit safer about placing my order and suddenly on a whim wanting to cancel it (seriously he looks amazing, only thing keeping me on edge was the Takara price tag)
Not sure hlj will carry him. BBTS most probably as this is a ehobby exclusive.
Moosey, the f#ck of a hobby we have is indeed expensive. You need to ask yourself if this item is really worth your effort. Once you get over that try these following steps.
I assume you have a PayPal account?
Try inquiring at BigInJapan. Create an account with them.
Ask them if they would/could get this for you.
Proxies usually require immediate payment
You will have to also pony up for their "proxy" fee
Pay the shipping and maybe pay the taxes once delivered to your address.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675805)
Posted by megatronus on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:20pm CDT
HLJ has the preorder up. First. Before BBTS and other retailers. That almost never happens unless they know they're getting the product.
Posted by megatronus on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:20pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:Not sure hlj will carry him.
HLJ has the preorder up. First. Before BBTS and other retailers. That almost never happens unless they know they're getting the product.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675807)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:27pm CDT
hlj does e-hobby releases? Fascinating.
Posted by fenrir72 on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:27pm CDT
megatronus wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Not sure hlj will carry him.
HLJ has the preorder up. First. Before BBTS and other retailers. That almost never happens unless they know they're getting the product.
hlj does e-hobby releases? Fascinating.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675810)
Posted by megatronus on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:29pm CDT
Apparently so... just look at the title of the thread and/or the news post.
Posted by megatronus on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:29pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:megatronus wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Not sure hlj will carry him.
HLJ has the preorder up. First. Before BBTS and other retailers. That almost never happens unless they know they're getting the product.
hlj does e-hobby releases? Fascinating.
Apparently so... just look at the title of the thread and/or the news post.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675811)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:36pm CDT
Gawd!
My eyes stopped after e-hobby...... 
Posted by fenrir72 on April 15th, 2015 @ 8:36pm CDT
megatronus wrote:fenrir72 wrote:megatronus wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Not sure hlj will carry him.
HLJ has the preorder up. First. Before BBTS and other retailers. That almost never happens unless they know they're getting the product.
hlj does e-hobby releases? Fascinating.
Apparently so... just look at the title of the thread and/or the news post.
Gawd!
My eyes stopped after e-hobby......
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675935)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on April 16th, 2015 @ 5:46am CDT
Posted by Yotsuyasan on April 16th, 2015 @ 5:46am CDT
While not conclusive evidence that they won't also release a Deluxe Groove, this:
...doesn't strike me as the best of signs for those who were hoping for one. Perhaps Takara will just be releasing the same Defensor as Hasbro, after all?
...doesn't strike me as the best of signs for those who were hoping for one. Perhaps Takara will just be releasing the same Defensor as Hasbro, after all?
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675942)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2015 @ 7:15am CDT
You forget, TakaraTomy often (well, almost always), uses Hasbro figures as placeholders.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2015 @ 7:15am CDT
Yotsuyasan wrote:While not conclusive evidence that they won't also release a Deluxe Groove, this:
...doesn't strike me as the best of signs for those who were hoping for one. Perhaps Takara will just be releasing the same Defensor as Hasbro, after all?
You forget, TakaraTomy often (well, almost always), uses Hasbro figures as placeholders.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1675962)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 16th, 2015 @ 8:31am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 16th, 2015 @ 8:31am CDT
And its name is "Override", not "Groove".
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1676077)
Posted by rpetras on April 16th, 2015 @ 1:53pm CDT
Posted by rpetras on April 16th, 2015 @ 1:53pm CDT
I'm a sucker, I preordered.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1676327)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 17th, 2015 @ 1:12am CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 17th, 2015 @ 1:12am CDT
I hope you like it at least
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Posted by Moosey on April 17th, 2015 @ 3:24pm CDT
Posted by Moosey on April 17th, 2015 @ 3:24pm CDT
After I preordered grand scourge last night I was so excited- but then I realized that he isn't instock until September..... Oh well.
(On a different note, how much is HLJ shipping usually? The website didn't calculate the shipping since its just a preorder)
(On a different note, how much is HLJ shipping usually? The website didn't calculate the shipping since its just a preorder)
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1676500)
Posted by william-james88 on April 17th, 2015 @ 3:37pm CDT
It depends on what you picked. EMS can be upwards of 25$ but SAL can be 10$
Posted by william-james88 on April 17th, 2015 @ 3:37pm CDT
Moosey wrote:After I preordered grand scourge last night I was so excited- but then I realized that he isn't instock until September..... Oh well.
(On a different note, how much is HLJ shipping usually? The website didn't calculate the shipping since its just a preorder)
It depends on what you picked. EMS can be upwards of 25$ but SAL can be 10$
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1676557)
Posted by Zeedust on April 17th, 2015 @ 10:25pm CDT
Posted by Zeedust on April 17th, 2015 @ 10:25pm CDT
The Transformers Collectors Club store also has Grand Scourge up for preorder until may 14th, albeit at a higher price than HLJ.
This thing is gorgeous. I may have to sell a kidney.
This thing is gorgeous. I may have to sell a kidney.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1676757)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 18th, 2015 @ 8:41pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on April 18th, 2015 @ 8:41pm CDT
Speculation on my part for possible release dates.
Devastator Hasbro ( ETA I read in a website in Asia that target date is September 2015....take this at a grain of salt)
Philippines (Hasbro Menasor and Defensor April 18 2015)confirmed inthe Combiner War thread
So (confirmed)barring delays
Megatron is at the end of May 2015
Superion is at the end of June 2015
Menasor is at the end of August 2015
Speculation:
Defensor/Guardian might be at the end of October 2015
Devastar more likely at the end of December 2015 (to give collectors time to recharge their wallets (?)).
Devastator Hasbro ( ETA I read in a website in Asia that target date is September 2015....take this at a grain of salt)
Philippines (Hasbro Menasor and Defensor April 18 2015)confirmed inthe Combiner War thread
So (confirmed)barring delays
Megatron is at the end of May 2015
Superion is at the end of June 2015
Menasor is at the end of August 2015
Speculation:
Defensor/Guardian might be at the end of October 2015
Devastar more likely at the end of December 2015 (to give collectors time to recharge their wallets (?)).
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1676828)
Posted by Emerje on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:35am CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 19th, 2015 @ 2:35am CDT
Ended up ordering Scourge at HLJ. Price is surprisingly high compared to e-Hobby, but the cheapest proxy will probably cost about the same.
On the other hand I spent $40 on a Scourge/Black Prime that turns into a pen so this doesn't seem so bad.
Emerje
On the other hand I spent $40 on a Scourge/Black Prime that turns into a pen so this doesn't seem so bad.
Emerje
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Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 20th, 2015 @ 4:05pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 20th, 2015 @ 4:05pm CDT
I wish Devastate would come out sooner so I can import it
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Posted by mooncake623 on April 24th, 2015 @ 8:49am CDT
Posted by mooncake623 on April 24th, 2015 @ 8:49am CDT
Thanks to snakas we have a first look at the packaging for Transformers Unite Warriors Grand Scourge! The E-Hobby exclusive Unite Warriors Grand Scourge is a repainted black, gold and teal version of Combiner Wars Voyager Optimus Prime and is due to be released on for September of this year.
Check out the images we've mirrored below for your viewing pleasures, and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!
Check out the images we've mirrored below for your viewing pleasures, and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1678714)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 24th, 2015 @ 8:55am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 24th, 2015 @ 8:55am CDT
"Destron" in Katakana, "Decepticons" in Latin script.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1678742)
Posted by RhA on April 24th, 2015 @ 9:53am CDT
I'm gonna geek out here.
In the Masterforce series a newspaper states that Decepticons have attacked on one page and Destrons attack on the other. The headline is in Latin script. I'd say that this is absolutely correct on Ehobby's behalf. The difference is (drumroll) canonical.
And I want this toy.
Posted by RhA on April 24th, 2015 @ 9:53am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:"Destron" in Katakana, "Decepticons" in Latin script.
I'm gonna geek out here.
In the Masterforce series a newspaper states that Decepticons have attacked on one page and Destrons attack on the other. The headline is in Latin script. I'd say that this is absolutely correct on Ehobby's behalf. The difference is (drumroll) canonical.
And I want this toy.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1678833)
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2015 @ 1:25pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2015 @ 1:25pm CDT
First Convoys and Optimus Primes, not Destrons and Decepticons. I'm loving this, but I think in this particular case it might just be them trying to appeal to the western fans knowing it'll be In the TFCC store.
This is the first time we've seen Unite Warriors packaging isn't it? I imagine we'll see the combiners in similar boxes. It's pretty great looking. Let's see if those boxes say both Cybertrons and Autobots on them and what they do with the individual bot names.
Emerje
This is the first time we've seen Unite Warriors packaging isn't it? I imagine we'll see the combiners in similar boxes. It's pretty great looking. Let's see if those boxes say both Cybertrons and Autobots on them and what they do with the individual bot names.
Emerje
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 24th, 2015 @ 1:34pm CDT
Given the past trend of Legends, they'll give the Japanese name in katakana, and the US name in Latin script. For the different names between US and Japan, it should look something like this:
ファイアボルト (Firebolt)
Fireflight
スリング (Sling)
Slingshot
エアライダー (Air Rider)
Air Raid
ドラッグストライプ (Drag Stripe)
Drag Strip
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 24th, 2015 @ 1:34pm CDT
Emerje wrote:This is the first time we've seen Unite Warriors packaging isn't it? I imagine we'll see the combiners in similar boxes. It's pretty great looking. Let's see if those boxes say both Cybertrons and Autobots on them and what they do with the individual bot names.
Emerje
Given the past trend of Legends, they'll give the Japanese name in katakana, and the US name in Latin script. For the different names between US and Japan, it should look something like this:
ファイアボルト (Firebolt)
Fireflight
スリング (Sling)
Slingshot
エアライダー (Air Rider)
Air Raid
ドラッグストライプ (Drag Stripe)
Drag Strip
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Posted by shajaki on April 24th, 2015 @ 2:12pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 24th, 2015 @ 2:12pm CDT
Actually, I bet since this is E-Hobby that this packaging will differ from "Warriors Unite" packaging. It's strikingly familiar with their previous batch, TF Cloud.Emerje wrote:This is the first time we've seen Unite Warriors packaging isn't it? I imagine we'll see the combiners in similar boxes. It's pretty great looking. Let's see if those boxes say both Cybertrons and Autobots on them and what they do with the individual bot names.
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Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2015 @ 7:55pm CDT
I wonder if they'll be that exact or if they'll go with Hasbro's new names. I'm thinking they'll stick with the originals, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Yeah, but this is supplementing an existing retail line, when they've done that in the past they've tried to use similar packaging. The combiners will probably have window boxes, but I think the overall design will be the same.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2015 @ 7:55pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Emerje wrote:This is the first time we've seen Unite Warriors packaging isn't it? I imagine we'll see the combiners in similar boxes. It's pretty great looking. Let's see if those boxes say both Cybertrons and Autobots on them and what they do with the individual bot names.
Emerje
Given the past trend of Legends, they'll give the Japanese name in katakana, and the US name in Latin script. For the different names between US and Japan, it should look something like this:
ファイアボルト (Firebolt)
Fireflight
スリング (Sling)
Slingshot
エアライダー (Air Rider)
Air Raid
ドラッグストライプ (Drag Stripe)
Drag Strip
I wonder if they'll be that exact or if they'll go with Hasbro's new names. I'm thinking they'll stick with the originals, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
shajaki wrote:Actually, I bet since this is E-Hobby that this packaging will differ from "Warriors Unite" packaging. It's strikingly familiar with their previous batch, TF Cloud.Emerje wrote:This is the first time we've seen Unite Warriors packaging isn't it? I imagine we'll see the combiners in similar boxes. It's pretty great looking. Let's see if those boxes say both Cybertrons and Autobots on them and what they do with the individual bot names.
Yeah, but this is supplementing an existing retail line, when they've done that in the past they've tried to use similar packaging. The combiners will probably have window boxes, but I think the overall design will be the same.
Emerje
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679514)
Posted by shajaki on April 26th, 2015 @ 10:56am CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 26th, 2015 @ 10:56am CDT
It seems E-Hobby Grand Scourge was on a showy display this weekend at Super Festival 68, where gikogakodo, SiuGui Mok, and Autobase Aichi snagged some pictures from! The figure is the evil take on Hasbro's Combiner Wars Voyager Oprimus Prime, and specifically a homage to Superlink Grand Scourge (Energon Optimus Prime) who was actually only available as a model kit (Pla-Kit Collection in 2004). Keep scrolling to see the pics, and keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News, Galleries, and discussion!
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679519)
Posted by william-james88 on April 26th, 2015 @ 11:07am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 26th, 2015 @ 11:07am CDT
Gotta admit it, that toy may be an expense I cant handle and should pass on but the deco is absolutely amazing! He seems worth the price of admission.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679524)
Posted by Moosey on April 26th, 2015 @ 11:29am CDT
Posted by Moosey on April 26th, 2015 @ 11:29am CDT
Sugoi!!! The paint job is amazing, and I dig that deep red on the sword.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679529)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 26th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 26th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
Further proof of this being the best-looking version of the CW Optimus mold.
Wonder what else was on display at Super Festival 68.
Wonder what else was on display at Super Festival 68.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679576)
Posted by Mkall on April 26th, 2015 @ 2:33pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on April 26th, 2015 @ 2:33pm CDT
I'm not typically a fan of Black Primes, but I do like this one.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679590)
Posted by megatronus on April 26th, 2015 @ 3:22pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on April 26th, 2015 @ 3:22pm CDT
Looks like we have an opaque red sword rather than a translucent one... I hadn't noticed that before. Interesting.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679608)
Posted by shajaki on April 26th, 2015 @ 4:10pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 26th, 2015 @ 4:10pm CDT
Interesting good, or interesting bad? I can't remember if you previously said you were down for this figure or not.megatronus wrote:Looks like we have an opaque red sword rather than a translucent one... I hadn't noticed that before. Interesting.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679618)
Posted by Seibertron on April 26th, 2015 @ 4:25pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on April 26th, 2015 @ 4:25pm CDT
I'm looking forward to it. Would live to see the real grand convoy done as grand scourge instead of the little pla kit.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679627)
Posted by megatronus on April 26th, 2015 @ 4:37pm CDT
Not good or bad, just is.
I'm down for this figure, and have a preorder with HLJ. The gold bothers me in the context of traditional Scourge/Nemesis decos, but not enough to motivate me to pass.
Also, Motormaster is one of my favorite molds from Combiner Wars. So I'm happy to own a black Prime version (still haven't gotten regular Prime yet).
Posted by megatronus on April 26th, 2015 @ 4:37pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Interesting good, or interesting bad? I can't remember if you previously said you were down for this figure or not.megatronus wrote:Looks like we have an opaque red sword rather than a translucent one... I hadn't noticed that before. Interesting.
Not good or bad, just is.
I'm down for this figure, and have a preorder with HLJ. The gold bothers me in the context of traditional Scourge/Nemesis decos, but not enough to motivate me to pass.
Also, Motormaster is one of my favorite molds from Combiner Wars. So I'm happy to own a black Prime version (still haven't gotten regular Prime yet).
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679636)
Posted by shajaki on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:02pm CDT
I have no issues with the mold (flaws and all) but the lack of paint apps and laaaazzzy Autobot stickers on the shoulders (Y U NO TAMPO?) left a pretty bad taste in my mouth. Though Reprolabels did a pretty good job of remedying his issues.
Posted by shajaki on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:02pm CDT
I know. Not Black Convoy'ing up the actual Energon/Superlink Prime was such a wasted opportunity.Seibertron wrote:I'm looking forward to it. Would live to see the real grand convoy done as grand scourge instead of the little pla kit.
Good. Don't.megatronus wrote:So I'm happy to own a black Prime version (still haven't gotten regular Prime yet).
I have no issues with the mold (flaws and all) but the lack of paint apps and laaaazzzy Autobot stickers on the shoulders (Y U NO TAMPO?) left a pretty bad taste in my mouth. Though Reprolabels did a pretty good job of remedying his issues.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679644)
Posted by Rated X on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:14pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:14pm CDT
Sorry, that red sword looks really stupid. It's bigger than him. And the way it's shaped, it looks more like a small flag or banner on a pole than as sword.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679651)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:38pm CDT
Of course it's bigger than him, it was originally made for a bigger figure:
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Beast Hunter Optimus Prime Gallery
Even the smaller version ended up for a bigger-than-Voyager figure:
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Beast Tracker Optimus Prime Gallery
And in case you were wondering, it does resemble an actual shape of knife: a meat cleaver.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:38pm CDT
Rated X wrote:Sorry, that red sword looks really stupid. It's bigger than him. And the way it's shaped, it looks more like a small flag or banner on a pole than as sword.
Of course it's bigger than him, it was originally made for a bigger figure:
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Beast Hunter Optimus Prime Gallery
Even the smaller version ended up for a bigger-than-Voyager figure:
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Beast Tracker Optimus Prime Gallery
And in case you were wondering, it does resemble an actual shape of knife: a meat cleaver.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679653)
Posted by Seibertron on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:45pm CDT
Which is why this toy is just so damn awesome. I love when weapons/accessories get swapped from different molds. I wish they did more of that to help differentiate mold usage.
Posted by Seibertron on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:45pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:And in case you were wondering, it does resemble an actual shape of knife: a meat cleaver.
Which is why this toy is just so damn awesome. I love when weapons/accessories get swapped from different molds. I wish they did more of that to help differentiate mold usage.
Re: Transformers E-Hobby Exclusive Grand Scourge up for pre-order at Hobby Link Japan (1679654)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:53pm CDT
That actually make me wonder: are the molds for the weapons completely separate from the main figure? In other words: when the weapons are cast, are there any other parts cast with it? Seems counterproductive, yet for exchanging it's perfect. I mean, look at:
- The MechTech weapons
- The Simplified Beast Hunter weapons being used for Movie Advanced
- The Weapon Giveaway promotions
With that, TakaraTomy is more able to do so for some reason...
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 26th, 2015 @ 5:53pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:And in case you were wondering, it does resemble an actual shape of knife: a meat cleaver.
Which is why this toy is just so damn awesome. I love when weapons/accessories get swapped from different molds. I wish they did more of that to help differentiate mold usage.
That actually make me wonder: are the molds for the weapons completely separate from the main figure? In other words: when the weapons are cast, are there any other parts cast with it? Seems counterproductive, yet for exchanging it's perfect. I mean, look at:
- The MechTech weapons
- The Simplified Beast Hunter weapons being used for Movie Advanced
- The Weapon Giveaway promotions
With that, TakaraTomy is more able to do so for some reason...
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