BT Ginrai and BT* Black Convoy?
BT Ginrai and BT* Black Convoy?
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
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
BTFA, 2 year anniversary
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?
Marissa Faireborn's name is spelled メリッサ・フェアボーン in Katakana.
QED.
But... Ginrai?
Looking for a complete Energon Sky Shadow (from Superion Maximus).
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
Oky, here's a little something for you:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys ... 724b39615f
http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/intervi ... lation.php
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.
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys ... 724b39615f
And: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.)
http://www.tfarchive.com/fandom/intervi ... lation.php
Now take a look at the prices for BT Ginrai and BTA Black Convoy: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.
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.
Looking for a complete Energon Sky Shadow (from Superion Maximus).
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
Offering: Binaltech Hound, Swindle, Ravage (Corvette), Skids.
Can buy in stores: Robot Heroes Tigatron/Inferno, Ricochet/Predaking.
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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
BTFA, 2 year anniversary
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Originally posted by Bountyhunter
So do I.
Glad to see you no longer think of me as a jerk good buddy.
I hope Black Convoy in the U.S. (if it comes) looks as good as RID Scourge.
I think it would be pretty neat to have a little powermaster midget-bot with my Prime though.Originally Posted by T.V.
Just be glad we don't get a Ginrai Powermaster action figure with it, like the Japanese.
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Originally posted by tahukanuva
Glad to see you no longer think of me as a jerk good buddy.
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.
HA HA HA:glance:Originally Posted by RID Scourge
Why, thank you.