First look at new TakTomy BinalTechs!
Friday, May 16th, 2008 7:16AM CDT
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Possibly a hint at the next release, a sign with a silhouette of a car is displayed behind the figures and reads 'Next Transformer'. Could this finally mean a release of the Honda Civic mold for Japan? or possibly a chance for US audiences to get their hands on Frenzy?
Stay tuned for more details when they arise.
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Posted by Counterpunch on May 16th, 2008 @ 7:25am CDT
Posted by --B-- on May 16th, 2008 @ 7:52am CDT
I would be interested in a Frenzy to go with my Rumble, but I bet it's red like the Alt. release.
Posted by Counterpunch on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:16am CDT
I mean, without a new head ^this^ isn't even remotely close to what she should look like.
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:17am CDT
Posted by NuclearConvoy on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:19am CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Are these die-cast? If they are I might keep the preorders.. if they are plastic I'm going to pass..
They're plastic.
Also, man, I actually wanted a Lime Green Convoy...
Posted by HighPrime on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:34am CDT
<edit>... doesn't show up in news column... I see them in now in their native area.. d'oh.
anyway, canceling arcee and prime... for the same reasons as everyone else has posted.... More more to burn on classics, instead
I'm more interested in the "top right" mockup silhouette of the next binaltech..
Posted by Counterpunch on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:38am CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Are these die-cast? If they are I might keep the preorders.. if they are plastic I'm going to pass..
They're plastic.
That's contrary to everything I've heard about them.
They're supposedly diecast.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:48am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Are these die-cast? If they are I might keep the preorders.. if they are plastic I'm going to pass..
They're plastic.
That's contrary to everything I've heard about them.
They're supposedly diecast.
Really, cause I heard they weren't diecast.
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:59am CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:Counterpunch wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:[
They're plastic.
That's contrary to everything I've heard about them.
They're supposedly diecast.
Really, cause I heard they weren't diecast.
This is why I am asking....
Posted by First-Aid on May 16th, 2008 @ 9:07am CDT
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on May 16th, 2008 @ 9:10am CDT
Posted by DevastaTTor on May 16th, 2008 @ 9:11am CDT
Posted by DavidT on May 16th, 2008 @ 10:52am CDT
Posted by Cascadia on May 16th, 2008 @ 11:05am CDT
Posted by DavidT on May 16th, 2008 @ 11:11am CDT
Posted by Cascadia on May 16th, 2008 @ 11:21am CDT
Posted by PrivatePoop on May 16th, 2008 @ 11:21am CDT
Posted by coolpop on May 16th, 2008 @ 11:30am CDT
Binaltechs = Die-Cast
BT-19, BT-20, BT-21 & BT-22 are Takara's continued release of Binaltech line, so they are supposed to be in die-cast.
Now that BT-22 Convoy's color is confirmed and that's the color I have been hoping for, so I upped my pre-order with BBTS to 2 now (one MISB one loose). I just did a quick fitting test on current Alt Convoy with the standard BT box, don't think it will do. So maybe Takara will adopt the BT-17's fishbowl packaging style again, and I wonder how the packaging art will be like.
Anyway I love BTs, and I just can't get enough of them, gimme gimme gimme more!
Cheers,
Coolpop
Posted by Nekoman on May 16th, 2008 @ 11:55am CDT
Oh and just so everyone knows, they are die-cast, that’s the whole point of this Prime.
Posted by rpetras on May 16th, 2008 @ 12:13pm CDT
On a positive note, I do hope these do well and allow them to finally come out with new body styles.
If the prime is more red than orange I *may* be interested in him.
Posted by Talous on May 16th, 2008 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by First Gen on May 16th, 2008 @ 1:28pm CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on May 16th, 2008 @ 1:37pm CDT
I think I'll name the pink one Femmeputer, cause it sure ain't Arcee.
Posted by First Gen on May 16th, 2008 @ 1:42pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Right now I am confused as to what I want to do with my pre-orders.
I think I'll name the pink one Femmeputer, cause it sure ain't Arcee.
I'd say cancel them and save your money for City Commander Magnus' upgrade and the eHobby Sentinel which are sure NOT to disappoint.
Posted by kirbenvost on May 16th, 2008 @ 1:49pm CDT
Wow, Arcee's looking pretty butch. They really should've remolded the head at least.
I have to say that Jazz looks pretty nice though. Still won't be buying it though, too much money to spend on a figure I already have.
Posted by Zeds on May 16th, 2008 @ 2:43pm CDT
Posted by Vile MK III on May 16th, 2008 @ 4:32pm CDT
Posted by Cascadia on May 16th, 2008 @ 6:07pm CDT
coolpop wrote: So maybe Takara will adopt the BT-17's fishbowl packaging style again, and I wonder how the packaging art will be like.
Anyway I love BTs, and I just can't get enough of them, gimme gimme gimme more!
Cheers,
Coolpop
BTW, the fishbowl packaging style was Hasbro's not Takara's.
Posted by Stormrider on May 16th, 2008 @ 7:32pm CDT
DavidT wrote:I'm sure Jazz, Arcee and Bluestreak are diecast but can someone post where it was confirmed that Optimus is diecast. I really need to see it with my own eyes. Thanks!!!
The die-cast has been confirmed by several online retailers. Here are three:
http://translate.google.com/translate?sourceid=navclient&hl=en&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ee%2dhobby%2eco%2ejp%2fcgi%2dbin%2fomc%3fport%3d33301%26req%3dPRODUCT%26ett%3d20080331022123223719000000%26parentpage%3d2473870%26hier%3d20050915090721538698000000
http://www.tfsource.com/Reissues/BT-22/BT-22-Convoy.html
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10821&mode=retail
As someone else mentioned - the 2.5 lbs is the same weight as BT Black Convoy, which was die-cast. The KISS Players version weighs 1 lb.
Coloring
The repaints are kinda boring. Arcee looks sketchy with the blotchy patches of pink and the adulterated head sculpt. Bluestreak doesn't look like Bluestreak. He looks like a bastardized offspring of Smokescreen. I wish Prime was painted into a different character.
Packaging
It looks like they will be using the classic Binaltech packaging for Meister and Blue Streak, but the number for Blue Streak is BT-03.
Mold Degradation
Can people see what I was referring to in the other thread regarding Blue Streak's panels not lining up? I think the mold is worn out.
http://tformers.net/g/albums/9465/shs08-08.jpg
Posted by Cascadia on May 16th, 2008 @ 8:27pm CDT
Stormrider wrote:Can people see what I was referring to in the other thread regarding Blue Streak's panels not lining up? I think the mold is worn out.
http://tformers.net/g/albums/9465/shs08-08.jpg
In terms of Bluestrek's mold, it is the Subaru mold that is a problem in my opinion. I can rarely get the two halves lined up correctly.
another example, which is mine
as for the Bluestreak's colors, it almost looks like the G1 Catalog image.
Posted by olokin on May 16th, 2008 @ 10:26pm CDT
Posted by NuclearConvoy on May 16th, 2008 @ 10:49pm CDT
Stormrider wrote:DavidT wrote:I'm sure Jazz, Arcee and Bluestreak are diecast but can someone post where it was confirmed that Optimus is diecast. I really need to see it with my own eyes. Thanks!!!
The die-cast has been confirmed by several online retailers. Here are three:
http://translate.google.com/translate?sourceid=navclient&hl=en&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ee%2dhobby%2eco%2ejp%2fcgi%2dbin%2fomc%3fport%3d33301%26req%3dPRODUCT%26ett%3d20080331022123223719000000%26parentpage%3d2473870%26hier%3d20050915090721538698000000
http://www.tfsource.com/Reissues/BT-22/BT-22-Convoy.html
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10821&mode=retail
As someone else mentioned - the 2.5 lbs is the same weight as BT Black Convoy, which was die-cast. The KISS Players version weighs 1 lb.
Coloring
The repaints are kinda boring. Arcee looks sketchy with the blotchy patches of pink and the adulterated head sculpt. Bluestreak doesn't look like Bluestreak. He looks like a bastardized offspring of Smokescreen. I wish Prime was painted into a different character.
Packaging
It looks like they will be using the classic Binaltech packaging for Meister and Blue Streak, but the number for Blue Streak is BT-03.
Mold Degradation
Can people see what I was referring to in the other thread regarding Blue Streak's panels not lining up? I think the mold is worn out.
http://tformers.net/g/albums/9465/shs08-08.jpg
Wouldn't surprise met at all if the mold WAS worn out. They've used it more times than the RiD Car brothers. I think Hasbro should enact some kind of special plan to preserve molds for the future.
Posted by Cascadia on May 16th, 2008 @ 10:57pm CDT
Posted by Smokescreen85 on May 16th, 2008 @ 10:58pm CDT
Now, if they would only make a red Subaru, like my car, and call him Cliffjumper.
Posted by Cascadia on May 16th, 2008 @ 11:09pm CDT
Posted by Auto Bot on May 17th, 2008 @ 1:27am CDT
Posted by coolpop on May 17th, 2008 @ 2:07am CDT
Cascadia wrote:coolpop wrote: So maybe Takara will adopt the BT-17's fishbowl packaging style again, and I wonder how the packaging art will be like.
Anyway I love BTs, and I just can't get enough of them, gimme gimme gimme more!
Cheers,
Coolpop
BTW, the fishbowl packaging style was Hasbro's not Takara's.
Right, Hasbro's newer Alternators are in fishbowl packaging indeed. However Takara introduced BT-17 Black Convoy as 2007 Wonderfest's convention exclusive (limited production of 800pcs, or 1,000pcs?), and this particular figure "borrowed" the fishbowl packaging style, most likely due to Convoy's bigger size & nature of exclusivity. My guess is that Takara will borrow this packaging style again since it's the same mold bearing the same size fitting problem.
Here's a nice image from TFSource:
Cheers,
Coolpop
Posted by Kingplay on May 17th, 2008 @ 3:46am CDT
I see BBTS has it for $60? We have it for $55 after you use 10% discount code: KING
Does toyarena.com's prices match up to competitiors??? if not we will match it!
Posted by coolpop on May 17th, 2008 @ 11:36am CDT
Kingplay wrote:Where is the cheapest place to pre-order them right now?
I see BBTS has it for $60? We have it for $55 after you use 10% discount code: KING
Does toyarena.com's prices match up to competitiors??? if not we will match it!
As of today 5/17/2008 9:45am PST:
Agesthreeandup.com has these new BTs for $51.01 (match and 10% off should be $45.91)
etoysjapan.com has these new BTs for $43.19 (match and 10% off should be $38.87)
Perhaps you will not allow KING 10% off while you price match others???
Can I do local pick-up to save on shipping as well? I think I am just about 3 miles away (Monterey Park <---> Alhambra).
Cheers!
Coolpop
Posted by khinyung on May 18th, 2008 @ 4:37pm CDT
Posted by Stormrider on May 18th, 2008 @ 5:04pm CDT
Posted by Cascadia on May 18th, 2008 @ 5:14pm CDT
Posted by Kingplay on May 18th, 2008 @ 5:56pm CDT
-ed
Posted by Kibble on May 18th, 2008 @ 6:09pm CDT
coolpop wrote:Kingplay wrote:Where is the cheapest place to pre-order them right now?
I see BBTS has it for $60? We have it for $55 after you use 10% discount code: KING
Does toyarena.com's prices match up to competitiors??? if not we will match it!
As of today 5/17/2008 9:45am PST:
Agesthreeandup.com has these new BTs for $51.01 (match and 10% off should be $45.91)
etoysjapan.com has these new BTs for $43.19 (match and 10% off should be $38.87)
Perhaps you will not allow KING 10% off while you price match others???
Can I do local pick-up to save on shipping as well? I think I am just about 3 miles away (Monterey Park <---> Alhambra).
Cheers!
Coolpop
I'd be satisfied just matching the etoysjapan.com price! I have a 40 dollar credit for BBTS, but if TA will match the 43.19 price I'll cancel my pre-order and save the credit to go toward City Commander.
Posted by Kibble on May 18th, 2008 @ 7:10pm CDT
Posted by Cyber Bishop on May 19th, 2008 @ 7:20am CDT
Posted by coolpop on May 19th, 2008 @ 4:55pm CDT
Cyber Bishop wrote:Just a FYI but BBTS is a sponsor of Seibertron.com so please stop with the plugging of a competing website.
Agree. We should support Seibertron's sponsors, that's why I am still keeping my pre-orders with BBTS for their:
Trustworthiness
Great customer service
Fast email responses
Pay only when pre-order is shipped
No penalty for canceling pre-orders
Superb selection
Reasonable shipping charges
Keep up the good work Joel!
Cheers,
Coolpop
Posted by Cascadia on May 19th, 2008 @ 5:19pm CDT
Posted by coolpop on May 19th, 2008 @ 8:57pm CDT
Cascadia wrote:yep...plus pile a loot....You can get your items when you want them.
OMG! How can I forget to mention "Pile of Loot", it simply RULES!!!
Posted by UltraPrimal on May 19th, 2008 @ 9:05pm CDT