BT Ginrai and BT* Black Convoy?

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BT Ginrai and BT* Black Convoy?

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Amenbo has put up 2 new listings for Binaltech and Binaltech Asterisk: BT 17 Ginrai and BT04 Black Convoy ft Melissa, both being the Dodge Ram we've seen previously as Alternator Optimus Prime, and thus this might be the truth

You can find the original listing here

the name 'Melissa' doesnt directly ring a bell, anyone got an idea?

and I thought Takara didnt want to do too many repaints in the BT line (one reason why Wildrider/Black Widow was cancelled/postponed), this is now the second time that 2 exact same cars will be released together
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The Katakana spelling for the "Melissa" figure that comes with BTA Black Convoy is メリッサ.

Marissa Faireborn's name is spelled メリッサ・フェアボーン in Katakana.

QED.

But... Ginrai? :confused:
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i was thinking about the S3 marissa as well.
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S3 Marissa sounds about right.
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Post by Halfshell »

Originally posted by Nevermore
But... Ginrai? :confused:


Probably so as not to cause confusion with Masterpiece Convoy?

I know MP-01 isn't technically part of the Binaltech line, but it's generally regarded as the same ilk.
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Oky, here's a little something for you:

http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys ... 724b39615f
Since Prime is in the same scale as the other Alternators, he will be big, but still at the same price point. (Aaron did note that it will cost *him* more, but it will cost us the same amount.)
And:

http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/intervi ... lation.php
Hasbro has always been keeping a stance of "the cost is the priority". There is a set price first, then we need to produce a toy within the range of that budget. In Japan, we might consider increasing the budget a bit, as we believe a better product will yield better sales. However, in America, they do not think that way.
Now take a look at the prices for BT Ginrai and BTA Black Convoy:

http://www.amenbo.com/cgi-bin/list/toys/tf/newjp-e.cgi

BT-17 Ginrai - 5,500 Yen
BTA-04 Black Convoy - 6,000 Yen

For comparison:
BT-01 through BT-16 - 4,980 Yen
BTA-01 through BTA-03 - 5,500 Yen

Hmmm... Wonder what cost-cutting measures the Hasbro version will suffer from.
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Post by T.V. »

Just be glad we don't get a Ginrai Powermaster action figure with it, like the Japanese. :p ;)
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I wish they had pictures
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Originally posted by Bountyhunter
I wish they had pictures


Yeah, that and I hope Black Convoy comes to the U.S.
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Originally posted by tahukanuva
Yeah, that and I hope Black Convoy comes to the U.S.


So do I.
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Post by Cyclone_X »

Originally posted by Nevermore
BT-17 Ginrai - 5,500 Yen
BTA-04 Black Convoy - 6,000 Yen

For comparison:
BT-01 through BT-16 - 4,980 Yen
BTA-01 through BTA-03 - 5,500 Yen

Hmmm... Wonder what cost-cutting measures the Hasbro version will suffer from.


interesting indeed, but I don't think that those 500 yen will make a big difference, thats only 4 dollar :p
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Post by tahukanuva »

Originally posted by Bountyhunter
So do I.


Glad to see you no longer think of me as a jerk good buddy.:up:


I hope Black Convoy in the U.S. (if it comes) looks as good as RID Scourge.
Originally Posted by T.V.
Just be glad we don't get a Ginrai Powermaster action figure with it, like the Japanese.
I think it would be pretty neat to have a little powermaster midget-bot with my Prime though.:D
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Originally posted by tahukanuva
I hope Black Convoy in the U.S. (if it comes) looks as good as RID Scourge.


Why, thank you.
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Originally posted by tahukanuva
Glad to see you no longer think of me as a jerk good buddy.:up:


No I don't everything is clear between us. I did overract a like and used poor word choice in my response. Agian to you i apologize. And I hope hasbro releases a black optimus, I don't care what name they use.
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Originally posted by Bountyhunter
No I don't everything is clear between us. I did overract a like and used poor word choice in my response. Agian to you i apologize. And I hope hasbro releases a black optimus, I don't care what name they use.


Just messing with you.;)
Originally Posted by RID Scourge
Why, thank you.
HA HA HA:glance:
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