Takara Reveals 2 New Promotional Exclusives for Rise of the Beasts that will be a Pain to Get

Seibertron wrote:That's awesome that Funko was able to remold a My Little Pony mold for Rhinox.

Seibertron wrote:That's awesome that Funko was able to remold a My Little Pony mold for Rhinox.

Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...

Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...

Cheetron wrote:Just checked the target app. My little rhinox is $64.99 online wtf!!!

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Cheetron wrote:Just checked the target app. My little rhinox is $64.99 online wtf!!!

That's just the hosted reseller syndrome.
Walmart and Amazon does the same.

But I wonder...

WHO BUY FROM THESE OVERPRICED LISTINGS?

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...

A K.O will never have the same worth as an original in a collection.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Cheetron wrote:Just checked the target app. My little rhinox is $64.99 online wtf!!!

That's just the hosted reseller syndrome.
Walmart and Amazon does the same.

But I wonder...

WHO BUY FROM THESE OVERPRICED LISTINGS?

Emerje wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...

A K.O will never have the same worth as an original in a collection.

+1

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Cheetron wrote:Just checked the target app. My little rhinox is $64.99 online wtf!!!

That's just the hosted reseller syndrome.
Walmart and Amazon does the same.

But I wonder...

WHO BUY FROM THESE OVERPRICED LISTINGS?

Grandparents, people that can't be bothered to shop around, and people with more money than sense. What really kills me is when I see something listed by TFSource and I know it's cheaper on their site.

Emerje

Cheetron wrote:

Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...

I bought it. Instant regret. He was so loose, he couldn't stand up with his legs bending at the knee, falling tonthe side and hips so loose. Pieces about fell off. Looked good in box. Super glue couldn't help.

Siger wrote:

Cheetron wrote:

Siger wrote:There was already a knockoff Nemesis Prime that's been out for years, looks better/built better IMO, and only $13, so...

I bought it. Instant regret. He was so loose, he couldn't stand up with his legs bending at the knee, falling tonthe side and hips so loose. Pieces about fell off. Looked good in box. Super glue couldn't help.

Sorry to hear that. My copy was perfect though, the plastic felt more solid than the OG. The legs are actually tight and pegs into the tabs, unlike the original version. The only loose part was the gun really didn't peg into the trailer hitch hole, the hole was bigger than the OG's.

DeathReviews wrote:Funko Pops.... do people still collect those...?

Cheesinator wrote:Oh man that Nemesis Prime is very cool. Might finally make use of the fact that I've got some friends living out in Japan...

DeathReviews wrote:Funko Pops.... do people still collect those...?

What's funny is that Funko Pop collectors probably wonder the same about us!

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Cheesinator wrote:Oh man that Nemesis Prime is very cool. Might finally make use of the fact that I've got some friends living out in Japan...

DeathReviews wrote:Funko Pops.... do people still collect those...?

What's funny is that Funko Pop collectors probably wonder the same about us!

Funko Pops are far from dead. Most geek stores have at least 1/4 of their store space dedicated to those damn things.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Does anyone know if Walmart started putting out their ROTB exclusives yet?

william-james88 wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Does anyone know if Walmart started putting out their ROTB exclusives yet?

Which would those be?

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Does anyone know if Walmart started putting out their ROTB exclusives yet?

Which would those be?

The Bumblebee movie repaints

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am very disappointed with the release of that Nemesis, I want that!

I found Rhinox in Walmart this week. I gotta say, I think he is the best bang for the buck of the voyagers, followed by Prime and then Primal. He is fun.

I also got the Arcee beast combiner. I plan to get one of each gimmick. She is pretty fun. bike mode kinda sucks, but I like the combined mode, especially the helmet sculpt.

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william-james88 wrote:This article is more to shed light on a fact that many people in the west may not know about. As many americans are aware, global distribution will cause local shortages and imbalances in supply and demand. We saw that with Cosmos, where the UK got an ample supply while the rest of the world did not and with Galaxy Shuttle, where Canada got a very healthy supply. But, a Yoda would say, there is another, right now. And it's the voyager class figures from the Rise of the Beasts line, the toyline aimed towards kids which many fans have chosen to ignore.
Of course, not all collectors, and that's where the heat is coming from. Unlike the Rise of the Beasts figures released in the Studio Series line, the mainline toys are not widely available in online collector shops across the world, and not all are on various national Amazon sites either. So, believe it or not, that voyager Optimus and Optimus Primal you may see in your local Walmart are highly coveted, since there is no way but through brick and mortar retail to get them. And we all know how that type of distribution can turn out.
Due to this, both are selling for over MSRP online right now, with Optimus Primal selling for double his price due to being shortpacked. These were both toys which fans laughed out of the room due to lackluster paint jobs and poor sizes. As valid as those points may be, this comes to show that you never know how lucky you may be to have a toy available and you never know what can become a hot commodity in this hobby.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Something I was thinking about but couldn't confirm until now. The "Kid" friendly toys are all under the Beast Alliance subline. The voyagers and deluxes don't have that labeling. I think those are just meant to be regular "Generations" style figures.

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Something I was thinking about but couldn't confirm until now. The "Kid" friendly toys are all under the Beast Alliance subline. The voyagers and deluxes don't have that labeling. I think those are just meant to be regular "Generations" style figures.

They're more akin to the Deluxes of Cyberverse and the current Earthspark lines, really. "Generations" would be Studio Series

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Something I was thinking about but couldn't confirm until now. The "Kid" friendly toys are all under the Beast Alliance subline. The voyagers and deluxes don't have that labeling. I think those are just meant to be regular "Generations" style figures.

They're more akin to the Deluxes of Cyberverse and the current Earthspark lines, really. "Generations" would be Studio Series

I would disagree as the quality and complexity is beyond Cyberverse and Earthspark deluxes.

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Something I was thinking about but couldn't confirm until now. The "Kid" friendly toys are all under the Beast Alliance subline. The voyagers and deluxes don't have that labeling. I think those are just meant to be regular "Generations" style figures.

They're more akin to the Deluxes of Cyberverse and the current Earthspark lines, really. "Generations" would be Studio Series

I would disagree as the quality and complexity is beyond Cyberverse and Earthspark deluxes.

I was referring more to their placement in the overall scheme of things, but eh... Anyway, anyone think we can expect redecos of the Beasties?

Deathbymonkeys wrote:

william-james88 wrote:This article is more to shed light on a fact that many people in the west may not know about. As many americans are aware, global distribution will cause local shortages and imbalances in supply and demand. We saw that with Cosmos, where the UK got an ample supply while the rest of the world did not and with Galaxy Shuttle, where Canada got a very healthy supply. But, a Yoda would say, there is another, right now. And it's the voyager class figures from the Rise of the Beasts line, the toyline aimed towards kids which many fans have chosen to ignore.
Of course, not all collectors, and that's where the heat is coming from. Unlike the Rise of the Beasts figures released in the Studio Series line, the mainline toys are not widely available in online collector shops across the world, and not all are on various national Amazon sites either. So, believe it or not, that voyager Optimus and Optimus Primal you may see in your local Walmart are highly coveted, since there is no way but through brick and mortar retail to get them. And we all know how that type of distribution can turn out.
Due to this, both are selling for over MSRP online right now, with Optimus Primal selling for double his price due to being shortpacked. These were both toys which fans laughed out of the room due to lackluster paint jobs and poor sizes. As valid as those points may be, this comes to show that you never know how lucky you may be to have a toy available and you never know what can become a hot commodity in this hobby.

I actually found 3 Voyager Primals and an Optimus at my walmart an hour ago. Grabbed Optimus. They are in retail now. WA state.

M. Spector wrote:I bought Rhinox last night, no real big character attachment but thought he looked neat and am planning to do some nice weathering and extra paint detailing on em. As for the figure, boy is he a brick in beast mode! But really he's not anymore brick like in rhino mode than the recent Kingdom version, in fact I'd argue this version is better simply bc it's more mechanical looking so ends up a little more cohesive

And the robot mode just kicks all kinds of ass, the plastic feels great, all the joints are super tight, the little handsaw machine guns actually SPIN and smoothly too! He also looks BA holding the Optimus Primal gorilla hand cannon BattleMaster

Overcracker wrote:

M. Spector wrote:I bought Rhinox last night, no real big character attachment but thought he looked neat and am planning to do some nice weathering and extra paint detailing on em. As for the figure, boy is he a brick in beast mode! But really he's not anymore brick like in rhino mode than the recent Kingdom version, in fact I'd argue this version is better simply bc it's more mechanical looking so ends up a little more cohesive

And the robot mode just kicks all kinds of ass, the plastic feels great, all the joints are super tight, the little handsaw machine guns actually SPIN and smoothly too! He also looks BA holding the Optimus Primal gorilla hand cannon BattleMaster

Which Rhinox?
Mainline or Studio Series?

I think SS could look really nice better paint.

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