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Post by Philip Ayres on May 1, 2012 7:34:48 GMT
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Post by blueshift on May 1, 2012 9:59:48 GMT
I'm completely out of the loop, what's this subscription service? Have Hasbro or Funpub turned into Mattel? |
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Post by Jim on May 1, 2012 10:21:41 GMT
It's certainly an underwhelming bunch overall, not unlike the GI Joe equivalent. That said, Circuit is definitely calling my name!
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 1, 2012 10:57:56 GMT
Funpub are doing a Matty Collector. Announced at Botcon. "We're sorry about the credit card thing but LOOK NEW TOYS! Give us even more of your money!" Or words to that effect. |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on May 1, 2012 11:55:59 GMT
Yup. Although to be fair it is bringing it in line with the GI Joe club model.
Although launching it after Botcon is a bit daft. Can't imagine that everyone who wants to subscribe will be able to afford it just a few weeks after the con.
Still I do approve of Ultra Mammoth.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 1, 2012 12:17:15 GMT
Yeah, I like Ultra Mammoth too. I'm pleased to see old moulds getting resurected but not pleased to see funpub doing it.
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Post by glaug on May 1, 2012 15:46:03 GMT
Oddly enough, Slipstream appeals the most to me out of those. Next to a G1/CHUg-styled toy she actually looks like a reasonable female Decepticon.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 1, 2012 16:24:52 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on May 1, 2012 18:13:51 GMT
It's a decent idea, but Fun Pub will never get another penny from me.
-Ralph
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Post by Kingoji on May 17, 2012 17:55:40 GMT
Why did they do this to me? I NEED that Breakdown! |
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 25, 2012 11:52:55 GMT
Yeah, I like Ultra Mammoth too. I'm pleased to see old moulds getting resurected but not pleased to see funpub doing it. You know what they aught to do? Retool the tusk mechanism so the tusks themselves are removable hand weapons. |
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Post by The Doctor on May 25, 2012 21:29:17 GMT
I doubt they have the budget for that.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 26, 2012 7:52:42 GMT
No, but I'd buy it. I can just see him with two scythe like swords
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Post by The Doctor on May 26, 2012 8:53:04 GMT
And the scythe like holes in your bank account after it's hacked!
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 17, 2012 18:18:59 GMT
Index: 2013 figures tmukhub.proboards.com/post/135156/thread2013 figures tmukhub.proboards.com/post/159212/thread2014 figures tmukhub.proboards.com/post/179054/thread
Fun Publication Subscription Service Surprisingly this actually appears to be a fairly well thought out plan by FP standards. Maybe thats because its something that so many have been asking for in one form or another for ages. The price of $285 for 6 figures (before shipping) seems reasonable (sort of) £32 each for 5 deluxes and Ultra Mammoth which is bordering on modern leader class. Of course no shipping prices yet. Below are the rules, with a few of FP usual randomness mixed in. Number 5 is well, optimistic. |
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 17, 2012 18:44:22 GMT
Circuit from ROTF Axer/Lockdown Scourge from G2 Classics Prime Slipstream from FE Deluxe Starscream Ultra Mammoth from Beast Wars Mammoth Convoy Breakdown from Botcon G2 Breakdown Jackpot from Animated Jazz  |
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 17, 2012 18:58:34 GMT
I do hope BBTS have the individual figure pre-order option. That way Ultra Mammoth will be mine.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 17, 2012 19:07:41 GMT
Ultra Mammoth & Scourge
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 17, 2012 19:12:03 GMT
I expect BBTS and other large online stores will each order hundreds of subscriptions so individual orders should be no problem.
I imagine Jackpot and Circuit will be the least in demand, with Slipstream and Breakdown in the middle and Ultra Mammoth and Scourge the two big draws which means they'll be the two BBTS up the price on the most to cover the cost of the harder to shift figures.
But as these will be made to order that might keep the secondary price down a little and theres always Nick to send to:)
I'm unsure if I'll get them or not. I can get them sent to someone in the US to avoid the crazy shipping and I do like most of them, but I'm not needing any that much. Circuit and Jackpot are probably my faves and should be the easiest and cheapest to get later.
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Post by Jaymz on Aug 17, 2012 19:26:05 GMT
Andy, let me know if you're going to do any kind of group buy. I'm also unsure, but probably will bite if the shipping costs can be reduced from the usual international extortion.
Kinda wish they'd given more time before closing the subs too. Sept 10th isn't even a month away and they're unsure if they'll even start to ship in January.
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 17, 2012 19:38:24 GMT
Andy, let me know if you're going to do any kind of group buy. I'm also unsure, but probably will bite if the shipping costs can be reduced from the usual international extortion. Kinda wish they'd given more time before closing the subs too. Sept 10th isn't even a month away and they're unsure if they'll even start to ship in January. I'm very on the fence about it. I need to see the shipping prices and then decide. |
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Post by Jaymz on Aug 17, 2012 19:56:33 GMT
I'm very on the fence about it. I need to see the shipping prices and then decide. Yeah, defo. Breakdown is the only one I definitely want, unsure on the rest and probably can't really afford them. |
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 17, 2012 20:03:28 GMT
Well I know Aesir is after Slipstream, if Phil wants Scourge and could fight it out with Ralph for UM and some one (like me possibly) wants Circuit and Jackpot a group order to split might work.
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Post by Jaymz on Aug 17, 2012 20:11:04 GMT
Honestly, I'd want the Slipstream too, and then I'd want the rest as I have the whole completist mentality problem. Will ask Alan if he's interested in any.
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 17, 2012 20:51:40 GMT
Well I know Aesir is after Slipstream, if Phil wants Scourge and could fight it out with Ralph for UM and some one (like me possibly) wants Circuit and Jackpot a group order to split might work. I could take Phil. -Ralph |
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Post by Dezzeh on Aug 17, 2012 21:08:43 GMT
Slipstream, scourge and mammoth.. Hmm!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 17, 2012 22:41:49 GMT
Well I know Aesir is after Slipstream, if Phil wants Scourge and could fight it out with Ralph for UM and some one (like me possibly) wants Circuit and Jackpot a group order to split might work. I could take Phil. -Ralph If you think I'm going to be Ralph to your Andu you have another thing coming! |
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Post by glaug on Aug 17, 2012 23:51:08 GMT
For what it's worth, I'm potentially interested in everything but Jackpot and Breakdown (have the KO, not super fond of it as a concept anyway). Need to see what other unforseen costs my move brings.
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Post by Benn on Aug 18, 2012 7:05:28 GMT
For what it's worth I'd be interested in Scourge, Jackpot and Breakdown. The rest I can happily live without. Well, I can live without them all, but those three are the ones I went "Grr" at being exclusives initially.
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 18, 2012 8:21:53 GMT
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