Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 2:53PM CDT
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Site Sponsor BigBadToyStore has some more exclusives up for preorder. This time it is a set of the 2 exclusive minicons available only to those who order a special credit card (not included) and Henkei Ghost Starscream, available only to those who fill out the attached card that comes with the Transformers Generations vol. 2 books.
The minicons are found here for 49.99.
Generations 2009 vol 2 is found here for 34.99
Ghost Starscream is here for 89.99
and a combo pack of the book and Starscream is here for 119.99
The minicons are found here for 49.99.
Generations 2009 vol 2 is found here for 34.99
Ghost Starscream is here for 89.99
and a combo pack of the book and Starscream is here for 119.99
Credit(s): BigBadToyStore
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Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910280)
Posted by Mkall on April 14th, 2009 @ 2:56pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on April 14th, 2009 @ 2:56pm CDT
Starscream shall be mine!
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910282)
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 14th, 2009 @ 3:02pm CDT
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 14th, 2009 @ 3:02pm CDT
only $50 for two repainted mini-cons? Where do I preorder? [/sarcasm]
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910287)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 14th, 2009 @ 3:09pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on April 14th, 2009 @ 3:09pm CDT
Good catch!
Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...
Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910291)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on April 14th, 2009 @ 3:17pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on April 14th, 2009 @ 3:17pm CDT
I want Starscream but i cant spend that kind of money on one figure. Why couldnt hasbro have come up with the idea.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910342)
Posted by OPTIMUS MAGNUS on April 14th, 2009 @ 5:05pm CDT
Posted by OPTIMUS MAGNUS on April 14th, 2009 @ 5:05pm CDT
Gotta have ghost screamer. Its a bit much but I will pay it. He looks awesome imo.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910345)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 14th, 2009 @ 5:10pm CDT
Agree with you there. I have been waiting for Vortex on ebay for awhile.
Posted by Tigertrack on April 14th, 2009 @ 5:10pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Good catch!
Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...
Agree with you there. I have been waiting for Vortex on ebay for awhile.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910352)
Posted by Rijie on April 14th, 2009 @ 5:21pm CDT
Posted by Rijie on April 14th, 2009 @ 5:21pm CDT
Thanks for the post, Starscream joins my preorder pile. I'm just glad to see that it doesn't cost as much as Strafe.
I see that they've moved Crystal Ligier to Aug, being listed for Mar initially. Gives the wallet time to recharge while the ROTF line doesn't get much of my money.
I see that they've moved Crystal Ligier to Aug, being listed for Mar initially. Gives the wallet time to recharge while the ROTF line doesn't get much of my money.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910375)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 14th, 2009 @ 5:54pm CDT
Brother why haven't you contacted Bodhar2000 yet? He has all the hookups and can save you some scratch...PM me if you want his e-mail, or check him out on eBay. He is recommended, and can beat BBTS on most items, exclusive or otherwise. Super reliable...
Posted by Tigertrack on April 14th, 2009 @ 5:54pm CDT
PorQPine wrote:Thanks for the post, Starscream joins my preorder pile. I'm just glad to see that it doesn't cost as much as Strafe.
I see that they've moved Crystal Ligier to Aug, being listed for Mar initially. Gives the wallet time to recharge while the ROTF line doesn't get much of my money.
Brother why haven't you contacted Bodhar2000 yet? He has all the hookups and can save you some scratch...PM me if you want his e-mail, or check him out on eBay. He is recommended, and can beat BBTS on most items, exclusive or otherwise. Super reliable...
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910422)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 14th, 2009 @ 7:39pm CDT
So far I've heard his name to be:
Vortex
Volter
Voltar
none of which can be put together with Japanese kana
Posted by Counterpunch on April 14th, 2009 @ 7:39pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Good catch!
Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...
Agree with you there. I have been waiting for Vortex on ebay for awhile.
So far I've heard his name to be:
Vortex
Volter
Voltar
none of which can be put together with Japanese kana
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910431)
Posted by Diem on April 14th, 2009 @ 7:51pm CDT
Posted by Diem on April 14th, 2009 @ 7:51pm CDT
It's Voltar, if you're assuming the "b" is being a "v" which is fair. Literally it's Bo (or Vo), Ru (or Lu, or R, or L) Taa. So Boltar, Bortar, Bolutar, Borutar, Voltar, Vortar, Vorutar or Volutar could all be argued to be correct. Isn't Japanese fun?Counterpunch wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Good catch!
Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...
Agree with you there. I have been waiting for Vortex on ebay for awhile.
So far I've heard his name to be:
Vortex
Volter
Voltar
none of which can be put together with Japanese kana
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910434)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 14th, 2009 @ 8:01pm CDT
Vorter is how I have seen it spelled many places...I was using the American name.
Posted by Tigertrack on April 14th, 2009 @ 8:01pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Good catch!
Drats to already having Sling! Voltar has yet to show up on US eBay...
Agree with you there. I have been waiting for Vortex on ebay for awhile.
So far I've heard his name to be:
Vortex
Volter
Voltar
none of which can be put together with Japanese kana
Vorter is how I have seen it spelled many places...I was using the American name.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910447)
Posted by Sunstar on April 14th, 2009 @ 8:33pm CDT
Posted by Sunstar on April 14th, 2009 @ 8:33pm CDT
I preordered Starscream, but I hoep to get him through my SIL in Japan.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910460)
Posted by Firebird on April 14th, 2009 @ 9:24pm CDT
Posted by Firebird on April 14th, 2009 @ 9:24pm CDT
I put my preorder in for Starscream.
I swear, I have more of that mold than I know what to do with. Yet I can't stop buying them
I swear, I have more of that mold than I know what to do with. Yet I can't stop buying them
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910539)
Posted by Rated X on April 15th, 2009 @ 6:52am CDT
Posted by Rated X on April 15th, 2009 @ 6:52am CDT
Starscream looks great !!! But for 90 bucks he better transform and fly by himself. I just dont get how the value of plastic can jump up from $12.99 to $90.00 ??? I applaud all who choose not to buy these overpriced japanese versions of the Universe line. If demand were to decrease to a minimum, they might start selling units for 25 bucks plus shipping. Im sticking to the wal-mart line.
(No disrespect to any collectors with deep pockets, but they overprice stuff because you let them get away with it)
(No disrespect to any collectors with deep pockets, but they overprice stuff because you let them get away with it)
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910543)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 15th, 2009 @ 7:18am CDT
Back that up with some evidence.
Show me proof that low production run numbers, with import fees attached, which required purchase of Japanese source material and a Japanese mailing address don't run up the price.
Posted by Counterpunch on April 15th, 2009 @ 7:18am CDT
Rated X wrote:(No disrespect to any collectors with deep pockets, but they overprice stuff because you let them get away with it)
Back that up with some evidence.
Show me proof that low production run numbers, with import fees attached, which required purchase of Japanese source material and a Japanese mailing address don't run up the price.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910544)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 15th, 2009 @ 7:31am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on April 15th, 2009 @ 7:31am CDT
@ RatedX. It's the Law of Supply and Demand. Limited run, high demand and you astronomical prices, same with the red Alternity, high demand despite normal supply and you get.............
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910545)
Posted by DevastaTTor on April 15th, 2009 @ 7:36am CDT
I love how the moment the cost of a product is released now, especially from the third party sellers, some automatically assume that it's high because Takara and the online vendors are greedy and we're gullible.
Posted by DevastaTTor on April 15th, 2009 @ 7:36am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Rated X wrote:(No disrespect to any collectors with deep pockets, but they overprice stuff because you let them get away with it)
Back that up with some evidence.
Show me proof that low production run numbers, with import fees attached, which required purchase of Japanese source material and a Japanese mailing address don't run up the price.
I love how the moment the cost of a product is released now, especially from the third party sellers, some automatically assume that it's high because Takara and the online vendors are greedy and we're gullible.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910548)
Posted by Diem on April 15th, 2009 @ 7:46am CDT
Posted by Diem on April 15th, 2009 @ 7:46am CDT
I don't agree with such people but when you see a $12 figure for $90 it's easy to jump to the conclusion that someone, somewhere is laughing their way to the bank.DevastaTTor wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Rated X wrote:(No disrespect to any collectors with deep pockets, but they overprice stuff because you let them get away with it)
Back that up with some evidence.
Show me proof that low production run numbers, with import fees attached, which required purchase of Japanese source material and a Japanese mailing address don't run up the price.
I love how the moment the cost of a product is released now, especially from the third party sellers, some automatically assume that it's high because Takara and the online vendors are greedy and we're gullible.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910557)
Posted by Flashback77 on April 15th, 2009 @ 8:31am CDT
Posted by Flashback77 on April 15th, 2009 @ 8:31am CDT
Never was interested in a robot ghost. As much of a seeker nut I am, this one's a pass, esp. at the price. Minicons dont even show up on my radar.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910565)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 15th, 2009 @ 9:06am CDT
How will you ever obtain real ultimate power?
Posted by Counterpunch on April 15th, 2009 @ 9:06am CDT
Flashback77 wrote:Never was interested in a robot ghost. As much of a seeker nut I am, this one's a pass, esp. at the price. Minicons dont even show up on my radar.
How will you ever obtain real ultimate power?
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910593)
Posted by Prime Evil on April 15th, 2009 @ 10:30am CDT
Posted by Prime Evil on April 15th, 2009 @ 10:30am CDT
Um, did the price go up or something cause it's now at $119.99. Well, I guess I'll have to go through other cheaper options...
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910594)
Posted by Mkall on April 15th, 2009 @ 10:46am CDT
The 119.99 is for the book and the figure, which is the same price as vol 1 and Mirage.
Starscream alone is still 89.99
Posted by Mkall on April 15th, 2009 @ 10:46am CDT
Prime Evil wrote:Um, did the price go up or something cause it's now at $119.99. Well, I guess I'll have to go through other cheaper options...
The 119.99 is for the book and the figure, which is the same price as vol 1 and Mirage.
Starscream alone is still 89.99
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910599)
Posted by Prime Evil on April 15th, 2009 @ 11:15am CDT
Oh, that's a lot better. I might still grab the book though...Thanks Mkall. Can't believe that I read the pre-order wrong.
Posted by Prime Evil on April 15th, 2009 @ 11:15am CDT
Mkall wrote:Prime Evil wrote:Um, did the price go up or something cause it's now at $119.99. Well, I guess I'll have to go through other cheaper options...
The 119.99 is for the book and the figure, which is the same price as vol 1 and Mirage.
Starscream alone is still 89.99
Oh, that's a lot better. I might still grab the book though...Thanks Mkall. Can't believe that I read the pre-order wrong.
Re: Gentei Minicons and Ghost Starscream up for Preorder at BBTS (910720)
Posted by Rijie on April 15th, 2009 @ 3:46pm CDT
Awesome TT, and thank you. I'll contact you about it.
Posted by Rijie on April 15th, 2009 @ 3:46pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:PorQPine wrote:Thanks for the post, Starscream joins my preorder pile. I'm just glad to see that it doesn't cost as much as Strafe.
I see that they've moved Crystal Ligier to Aug, being listed for Mar initially. Gives the wallet time to recharge while the ROTF line doesn't get much of my money.
Brother why haven't you contacted Bodhar2000 yet? He has all the hookups and can save you some scratch...PM me if you want his e-mail, or check him out on eBay. He is recommended, and can beat BBTS on most items, exclusive or otherwise. Super reliable...
Awesome TT, and thank you. I'll contact you about it.
