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Post by grahamthomson on Apr 27, 2011 20:33:20 GMT
Here's hoping for tight joints, non flaky chrome paint (as plagued the Henkei versions of the Strike Planes) and a non-deformed rubber nosecone.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 27, 2011 20:57:12 GMT
Don't fill me with fear, G!
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Apr 27, 2011 21:04:12 GMT
Generations Dirge and Thrust were quite solid so I'm not to worried. Takara/Hasbro seem to be maintaining them.
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Post by grahamthomson on Apr 27, 2011 21:06:18 GMT
Don't fill me with fear, G! -Ralph I am sure it will be just fine. |
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 28, 2011 7:30:11 GMT
When last I checked Twitter, Ramjet was at 75% of stock sold, Cheetor at 60%. Let's hope they don't all vanish within a day to give people plenty of time to grab them if they want them. One-day sellouts are never a friend to folk away from their computers, waiting on payday, etc.
I'm curious as to unit numbers for these as in whether they have the same production run. Cheetor may have sold more units and have a lower percentage of figures sold so far as more were made for instance. I have no idea. I ask as I would have surmised Cheetor to be more popular due to how fast the Animated Botcon boxset shifted.
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Apr 28, 2011 8:04:40 GMT
I was wondering about that too. FP usually make more of the one they expect to sell better. There pretty much has to be at least 1800-2000 Ramjets and I can't quite imagine them making many more Cheetors.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 28, 2011 9:26:31 GMT
When you putting the order in Andy?
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Post by Bogatan on Apr 28, 2011 9:31:18 GMT
Did it yesterday.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 28, 2011 9:33:45 GMT
Good man.
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Post by Nigel on Apr 28, 2011 9:47:53 GMT
Thanks, Andy. Much appreciated.
(I can't believe I'm spending this much on a Deluxe toy. I'm trying not to think about it too much...)
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Post by Bogatan on Apr 28, 2011 9:56:50 GMT
You should see the total, it makes me weep.
It's actually less than last years PCP/Cyclonus order but I did it as one order rather than two.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 28, 2011 11:01:41 GMT
Andy: don't bother sending me the money for those toys, put it towards these.
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Post by Bogatan on Apr 28, 2011 11:21:16 GMT
Will do.
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Post by Bogatan on Apr 28, 2011 17:20:55 GMT
Blimey Ramjet sold out.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 28, 2011 17:21:38 GMT
3 hours ago Twitter said: ' The_TCC The TCC
Ramjet is now sold out. Less than 24 hours. wow!'
Cheetor still available.
-Ralph
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Post by Jaymz on Apr 29, 2011 8:46:06 GMT
So with the United Stepper exclusive and some previous Japanese exclusives, they open pre-orders for a month, then make the number of toys that were pre-ordered and send them out a few months later. Is it just me, or does that seem like a better, or at least fairer, system???
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 30, 2011 0:28:18 GMT
Yes.
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on May 3, 2011 9:14:18 GMT
My card just got hit. Doing the maths and will start PMing people the price. If by some miracle the package got through without customs the price is bargain like.
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Post by Bogatan on May 3, 2011 9:44:55 GMT
PM's sent. If I missed anyone lmk and if I PMed you by mistake, or you changed your mind don't worry, I have no concerns about getting rid of them at AA if not before.
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Post by The Doctor on May 3, 2011 19:05:40 GMT
I see that Cheetor is still up for sale. Good. Gives folk a chance to grab one.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on May 4, 2011 19:03:49 GMT
Having now obtained a bank statement to check how much Ramjet cost in paper pounds all-in inc p and p (the latter of which was horrendous btw) I think this will be my first and last club toy purchase. I will enjoy the figure when it comes, but in the cold light of day I just can't justify the outlay in future cases. I note with interest that Ramjet has cost me approx £15/$25 MORE than one year's sub for the club (6 fanzines, 1 deluxe toy, online exclusive fiction on the website).
So, yeah, I got caught up on the hype and the cost smarts though I still look forward to the toy very much, but er, a one-off for me I think!
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on May 5, 2011 8:20:04 GMT
Having now obtained a bank statement to check how much Ramjet cost in paper pounds all-in inc p and p (the latter of which was horrendous btw) I think this will be my first and last club toy purchase. I will enjoy the figure when it comes, but in the cold light of day I just can't justify the outlay in future cases. I note with interest that Ramjet has cost me approx �15/$25 MORE than one year's sub for the club (6 fanzines, 1 deluxe toy, online exclusive fiction on the website). So, yeah, I got caught up on the hype and the cost smarts though I still look forward to the toy very much, but er, a one-off for me I think! -Ralph Don't forget the CUTA! TFCC is an 'international club' my ass! |
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Post by Bogatan on May 5, 2011 9:58:51 GMT
I was thinking that the price didn't seem that much more than the price I paid but forgot about cuta. A single figure may just escape without getting caught though.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on May 5, 2011 11:16:51 GMT
I decided not to give the assholes any more of my money so didn't get the toy and when my membership expires in 15th I shall not renew it. If they can't operate like a proper business and if an international club is fucking customers over because they don't live in america they can shove it.
Andy
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Post by blueshift on May 5, 2011 11:48:11 GMT
I hope you sent them that feedback Andy. More politely of course!
I don't mind that they exist and are American, but I do mind that they are the official INTERNATIONAL fanclub, since they obviously aren't, and Hasbro has actively refused to do things with fans in other countries because TFCC cover 'everything'
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Post by Andy Turnbull on May 5, 2011 11:51:01 GMT
Not yet.
I shall be when my membership ends though.
Andy
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2011 11:59:19 GMT
I don't understand why they don't just create additional "bases" like one in Europe, one in Australia etc, so they can be more accommodating to the worldwide market
It is a bit ridiculous that we have to wait for weeks extra to receive our purchases, magazines etc or have to pay at least twice as much due to shipping costs (and the registration fees are more expensive for us too)
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Post by Bogatan on May 5, 2011 12:50:51 GMT
I don't understand why they don't just create additional "bases" like one in Europe, one in Australia etc, so they can be more accommodating to the worldwide market It is a bit ridiculous that we have to wait for weeks extra to receive our purchases, magazines etc or have to pay at least twice as much due to shipping costs (and the registration fees are more expensive for us too) It all require more work for them. They do not like more work. In fairness they are a small operation and I believe them when they say they are run off their feet most of the year as it is, but if they are too small to do the job they need to expand or stop doing it. |
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Post by blueshift on May 5, 2011 13:54:18 GMT
I don't understand why they don't just create additional "bases" like one in Europe, one in Australia etc, so they can be more accommodating to the worldwide market It is a bit ridiculous that we have to wait for weeks extra to receive our purchases, magazines etc or have to pay at least twice as much due to shipping costs (and the registration fees are more expensive for us too) Well Mattel refuse to do that for their He-Man line, and I'm sure they have far more subscribers than the TFCC does (or do they, I guess there is no way of knowing). Still, it is extra cost for them, they don't want to do it so the cost is passed onto the member instead. |
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Post by The Doctor on May 31, 2011 18:35:54 GMT
An e-mail from TFCC states these will not ship until after Botcon, so probably looking at July I imagine.
-Ralph
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