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Posted: 27 May 2008 at 4:03pm | IP Logged Quote Nemesis Scourge
Ryan has put up details on his website about the next batch of Henkei toys, and quite surprising they'll be USA Editions in the same manner as Masterpiece Starscream.








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Posted: 27 May 2008 at 6:02pm | IP Logged Quote Protoform X
But coloured in more G1-ish colours. Part of me actually prefers Hasbro's version of Powerglide but Onslaught is just fantastic in his new G1 colours. Anyone know a genuine reason why Hasbro don't do this?

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Posted: 27 May 2008 at 6:08pm | IP Logged Quote Skeggy
When i saw the red powerglide i just laughed. Does hasbro expect me to buy the white one now?

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Posted: 27 May 2008 at 6:12pm | IP Logged Quote Nemesis Scourge
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But coloured in more G1-ish colours. Part of me actually prefers Hasbro's version of Powerglide but Onslaught is just fantastic in his new G1 colours. Anyone know a genuine reason why Hasbro don't do this?

It might have something to do with Hasbro primarily focusing on pleasing the kiddie factor, whereas Takara-Tomy will give more priority to the interests of adult collectors.


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Posted: 27 May 2008 at 6:30pm | IP Logged Quote iceman
Takara need to downgrade their pricing though. As long as they are over $10 more expensive each, and that is Ryan compared to stores like BBTS, I'm still inclined to get the Hasbro versions.

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Posted: 27 May 2008 at 10:34pm | IP Logged Quote Nemesis Scourge
Their pricing and what we pay for Hasbro's stuff in the UK isn't that much different.  That's why I'll always stick with the Japanese versions whenever possible.

Plus dealing with Ryan has its own benefits.  You're less likely to get screwed over by some outrageous markup, and not to mention those f**kers at customs have yet to sting me on his parcels because he undervalues it.

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Posted: 28 May 2008 at 12:00am | IP Logged Quote Protoform X
Does Ryan own a shop or anything like that or is it just one guy with a website who gets the figures wholesale?

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Posted: 28 May 2008 at 12:05am | IP Logged Quote Motormaster
A Silverbolt figure?  Nice one - my interest is suitably piqued...

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Posted: 28 May 2008 at 12:54am | IP Logged Quote Nemesis Scourge
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Does Ryan own a shop or anything like that or is it just one guy with a website who gets the figures wholesale?

I would think it's the latter, as he often says to me that he'll hunt around local stores for items he can't get from his usual sources.


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Posted: 28 May 2008 at 7:39am | IP Logged Quote Protoform X
*nods* Makes sense - that's what he's doing for my Genesic GaoGaiGar reissue as I missed the pre-order deadline.

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Posted: 28 May 2008 at 5:10pm | IP Logged Quote Soundwave9504
very nice I like Silverbolt and not bad others.. nice. interesting items..  

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Posted: 28 May 2008 at 11:34pm | IP Logged Quote Motormaster
Just has a look at his site, and that Astrotrain does look pretty good.
So Powerglide, Silverbolt, etc are $US40 apiece, which is, what, £20-25 at the moment?  Not too bad, actually, provided the shipping doesn't work out at the same...

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Posted: 29 May 2008 at 8:49am | IP Logged Quote Nemesis Scourge
The shipping wouldn't be that high.  My last parcel from him which had 18 items worth about $800+ in total cost me roughly $200 to be shipped by EMS.


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Posted: 29 May 2008 at 3:53pm | IP Logged Quote xyxuz
uh..... a US version of a Japanese version of a US version?..... uh... now that's funny actually, and they're all laughing at this aren't they?

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Posted: 29 May 2008 at 4:13pm | IP Logged Quote Casperuk
i don't like powerglides head

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Nemesis Scourge wrote:
The shipping wouldn't be that high.  My last parcel from him which had 18 items worth about $800+ in total cost me roughly $200 to be shipped by EMS.

How are your experiences with customs and Ryan's packages?

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Posted: 29 May 2008 at 9:05pm | IP Logged Quote Nemesis Scourge
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The shipping wouldn't be that high.  My last parcel from him which had 18 items worth about $800+ in total cost me roughly $200 to be shipped by EMS.

How are your experiences with customs and Ryan's packages?

Let's put it this way, customs haven't stung me for any of his parcels in the two and a half years I've dealt with him.


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Posted: 30 May 2008 at 7:50pm | IP Logged Quote iceman
Just the thing I wanted to hear

I might still change orders for the Voyagers then.

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Thanks Prez, now no-one can have them.

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