Amazon Exclusive Transformers 25th Anniversary Edition Unicron Available for Preorder at Robotkingdom
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Site sponsor Robotkingdom just dropped by to let us know that they have opened up preorders for the Amazon Exclusive Transformers 25th Anniversary Edition Unicron. The figure is priced at $89.90 and scheduled to ship in September.
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Posted by El Duque on August 29th, 2011 @ 4:44am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 29th, 2011 @ 6:53am CDT
Posted by RhA on August 29th, 2011 @ 7:12am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Wow, that's a $30 jump from Amazon's price, isn't i?
Scalping is all the rage with kids these days.
Posted by freakzero1981 on August 29th, 2011 @ 9:51am CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on August 29th, 2011 @ 10:20am CDT
Does anyone really think Amazon would request and exclusive figure in limited quantities? I don't.
But...all the same, people are going to flip tables about availability and scalpers when a little patience would go a long way.
Posted by Kibble on August 29th, 2011 @ 10:27am CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on August 29th, 2011 @ 10:30am CDT
Kibble wrote:*Intently waiting for the replies once BBTS inevitably lists them for $120*
I used to kind of look down on them for doing stuff like that, until I realized that people overseas can order figures from them that they can't otherwise get and it ends up being a relatively cheap option. Then it went from gouging to providing a service that should be compensated.
Posted by Astronopolis on August 29th, 2011 @ 10:35am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:User897 wrote:Astronopolis wrote:i think i sympathize with the scalpers.
Waitwhat?!
My reaction exactly. Under no circumstances should that be a serious statement. And if the author meant it to be, then said author is a douchebag.
i meant what i said. if you want to call me a douchebag, then by all means do so.
as the old saying goes, a fool and his money are soon parted, and any moron who shells out scalper prices when they can wait for a restock at retail (or even a clearance sale!), well i think i would deserve their money.
theres honor among collectors, and theres common business sense, and i dont think i have violated that honor.
Posted by Menasorwheels on August 29th, 2011 @ 12:55pm CDT
My philosophy on the whole scalper thing: You have to pay to play. Its up to you on how much you want to spend. Wait for a good deal and take advantage. If you are impatient, you will be flushing $ down the drain. You don't want a scalper to win, don't buy it. I call it a form of silent protest. Rant over.....sorry.
Posted by FellintoOblivion on August 29th, 2011 @ 1:11pm CDT
Of course most of us realize life isn't fair and that a free market, in the long run, is beneficial to everyone even if you have to occasionally pay more for something on an individual level.
Posted by Counterpunch on August 29th, 2011 @ 1:25pm CDT
FellintoOblivion wrote:People rage at scalpers because it violates their sense of "fairness".
I really hate the "F" word..."fairness"...bleh.
My kids can swear all they want. If they complain about fairness to me, I'm locking them in the closet.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 29th, 2011 @ 1:32pm CDT
FellintoOblivion wrote:People rage at scalpers because it violates their sense of "fairness".
Of course most of us realize life isn't fair and that a free market, in the long run, is beneficial to everyone even if you have to occasionally pay more for something on an individual level.
OK, the minute this thread turns into yet another scalper discussion I'm gonna take G1 Megatron and blow my already malfunctioning cerebral circuits out.
Posted by Counterpunch on August 29th, 2011 @ 1:36pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:FellintoOblivion wrote:People rage at scalpers because it violates their sense of "fairness".
Of course most of us realize life isn't fair and that a free market, in the long run, is beneficial to everyone even if you have to occasionally pay more for something on an individual level.
OK, the minute this thread turns into yet another scalper discussion I'm gonna take G1 Megatron and blow my already malfunctioning cerebral circuits out.
I hope it's a Japanese version otherwise, you should know that the firing mechanism doesn't work and that will be embarrassing.
You'll want to die of embarrassment, but you won't have that option.
DOUBLE EMBARRASSMENT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 29th, 2011 @ 1:38pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:FellintoOblivion wrote:People rage at scalpers because it violates their sense of "fairness".
Of course most of us realize life isn't fair and that a free market, in the long run, is beneficial to everyone even if you have to occasionally pay more for something on an individual level.
OK, the minute this thread turns into yet another scalper discussion I'm gonna take G1 Megatron and blow my already malfunctioning cerebral circuits out.
I hope it's a Japanese version otherwise, you should know that the firing mechanism doesn't work and that will be embarrassing.
You'll want to die of embarrassment, but you won't have that option.
DOUBLE EMBARRASSMENT
Triple embarassment since I don't even have a version of him. Could have had a black version but still... My statement still stands.
Posted by RhA on August 29th, 2011 @ 1:53pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Kibble wrote:*Intently waiting for the replies once BBTS inevitably lists them for $120*
I used to kind of look down on them for doing stuff like that, until I realized that people overseas can order figures from them that they can't otherwise get and it ends up being a relatively cheap option. Then it went from gouging to providing a service that should be compensated.
Indeed. With this Robotkingdom listing I can now get a Unibal.
Posted by It Is Him on August 29th, 2011 @ 2:27pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:FellintoOblivion wrote:People rage at scalpers because it violates their sense of "fairness".
Of course most of us realize life isn't fair and that a free market, in the long run, is beneficial to everyone even if you have to occasionally pay more for something on an individual level.
OK, the minute this thread turns into yet another scalper discussion I'm gonna take G1 Megatron and blow my already malfunctioning cerebral circuits out.
Wouldn't blame you.
The last time we had this scalper discussion, the thread got locked before I could put in my real .02 (and just after I threatened to burn every Windcharger I could find just to spite some whiners).
Whether scalping is right or wrong, comes down to a question of morality and value systems, and that discussion has no place on this board.
Posted by Armored Rah on August 29th, 2011 @ 5:39pm CDT
Posted by Optimistic Prime on August 29th, 2011 @ 6:52pm CDT
Posted by vectorA3 on August 29th, 2011 @ 8:14pm CDT
Astronopolis wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:User897 wrote:Astronopolis wrote:i think i sympathize with the scalpers.
Waitwhat?!
My reaction exactly. Under no circumstances should that be a serious statement. And if the author meant it to be, then said author is a douchebag.
i meant what i said. if you want to call me a douchebag, then by all means do so.
as the old saying goes, a fool and his money are soon parted, and any moron who shells out scalper prices when they can wait for a restock at retail (or even a clearance sale!), well i think i would deserve their money.
theres honor among collectors, and theres common business sense, and i dont think i have violated that honor.
The issue is not about fools buying from scalpers --it's about sympathizing with scalpers/condoning the practice. This is why you're being called a db -let's make that clear.
BBTS may have markups, but as Counterpunch stated, they go through a 3rd party to get their product sometimes and are not intentionally gouging. Brianstoys, however, are horrible. Jack up the prices on SW and TF -extortionists. Robotkingdom - I don't know how they get their product, but $90 isn't too bad, if you're impatient & have $ to burn. TFsource -- I don't even wanna touch the subject on them b/c of the hacking/'trying to sweep it under the rug' shady business. I've lost all respect for them and for all of those who helped them when they turned a blind eye to the situation.
Posted by User897 on August 29th, 2011 @ 9:55pm CDT
I don't care what your position is. I don't stand for it. Period.
Every time a Unicron shows up by a reseller for a ridiculous price, I email them and inform Amazon.
Think what you will about my actions. I don't shive a git.
At least I DID something.
Resume normal programming....
Posted by Burn on August 29th, 2011 @ 10:53pm CDT
vectorA3 wrote:Burn - you wrote "Why is this wrong?" I hope you were joking. Not a good Mod if u condone this practice.
I'm very serious. And if you're willing to judge my character on ONE comment what does that say about you?
Do I condone it? No. Do I endorse it? No. Do I give a toss what someone sells a plastic toy for? Absoloutely not. Know why? Because it's not hurting anyone, it's not bringing about the end of the world. No one is going to die or come to harm from it.
Besides, I said "Who says it's wrong?". Might want to read posts more clearly.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 30th, 2011 @ 2:09am CDT
Astronopolis wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:User897 wrote:Astronopolis wrote:i think i sympathize with the scalpers.
Waitwhat?!
My reaction exactly. Under no circumstances should that be a serious statement. And if the author meant it to be, then said author is a douchebag.
i meant what i said. if you want to call me a douchebag, then by all means do so.
For agreeing with the practice of scalping, you are a douchebag. And saying that it's OK as long as there are morons out there willing to spend the money, it's like saying it's OK for someone to be a coke dealer as long as there are people out there willing to buy the cocaine. They don't need to be supplied, they need help.
The issue is not about fools buying from scalpers --it's about sympathizing with scalpers/condoning the practice. This is why you're being called a db -let's make that clear.
That. And may I add, it's not just about plastic toys. It's all things in general. Like when I see a douchebag trying to sell tickets to a sold-out sports game on the sidewalk for twice what s/he paid. Douchebag.
Posted by Burn on August 30th, 2011 @ 2:35am CDT
I'm sorry, but who the hell do you think you people are? Really? You disagree with him so you think that's perfectly okay for you to call him a douchebag? Not going to happen.
Posted by dinogeist on August 30th, 2011 @ 2:49am CDT
Posted by vectorA3 on August 30th, 2011 @ 3:27am CDT
Burn wrote:vectorA3 wrote:Burn - you wrote "Why is this wrong?" I hope you were joking. Not a good Mod if u condone this practice.
I'm very serious. And if you're willing to judge my character on ONE comment what does that say about you?
Do I condone it? No. Do I endorse it? No. Do I give a toss what someone sells a plastic toy for? Absoloutely not. Know why? Because it's not hurting anyone, it's not bringing about the end of the world. No one is going to die or come to harm from it.
Besides, I said "Who says it's wrong?". Might want to read posts more clearly.
Better answer. Your original statement came off as if you supported scalping.
deathy - this an online exclusive, so the gas/time/footwork argument doesn't apply. $250?? This is an over 400% increase in price. Blatant scalping. Plain and simple. These POS continue to stay in business b/c of the foolish, impatient people with deep pockets. STOP FEEDING the SCALPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
also, I did not call Astro a db
Posted by dinogeist on August 30th, 2011 @ 3:59am CDT
vectorA3 wrote:Burn wrote:vectorA3 wrote:Burn - you wrote "Why is this wrong?" I hope you were joking. Not a good Mod if u condone this practice.
I'm very serious. And if you're willing to judge my character on ONE comment what does that say about you?
Do I condone it? No. Do I endorse it? No. Do I give a toss what someone sells a plastic toy for? Absoloutely not. Know why? Because it's not hurting anyone, it's not bringing about the end of the world. No one is going to die or come to harm from it.
Besides, I said "Who says it's wrong?". Might want to read posts more clearly.
Better answer. Your original statement came off as if you supported scalping.
deathy - this an online exclusive, so the gas/time/footwork argument doesn't apply. $250?? This is an over 400% increase in price. Blatant scalping. Plain and simple. These POS continue to stay in business b/c of the foolish, impatient people with deep pockets. STOP FEEDING the SCALPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
also, I did not call Astro a db
I also don't support those "profit" guys.
With that sentence said above. I also don't support the fans who go the extra mile to harass,mock & bully these "Profit" guys.
If you don't want to support the "profit" guys than take a stand in a respectful & polite manner. Example: don't buy their stuff.
Posted by RhA on August 30th, 2011 @ 5:09am CDT
Optimistic Prime wrote:Just got mine in the mail today. A very nice figure IMO. Now if only I didnt want to keep it MISB
No box should contain such evil.
Posted by Burn on August 30th, 2011 @ 7:15am CDT
vectorA3 wrote:Better answer.
Thank you for your approval. My life is already much fuller because of it.
Your original statement came off as if you supported scalping.
And what if I did?
Like I said, I don't support it, nor do I condemn it. If someone wants to do it, that's their business.
If they beat me to something, oh well, tough luck for me. I suck it up and move on. I'm not going to let it upset me, i'm not going to jump on a messageboard and whinge and cry about it, I get on with the more important matters in life.
But then there's statements like this
These POS continue to stay in business b/c of the foolish, impatient people with deep pockets.
That make me want to support scalping, simply to see over-reactions like that. Seriously, pieces of s$*t? Because they beat you to a bit of plastic and are selling it for profit?
also, I did not call Astro a db
I don't recall saying you did.
Now let's end this discussion about the oh so naughty evils that is "scalping" and back to letting people share their joy in getting a Unicron.
Posted by Cyberseven on August 30th, 2011 @ 7:23am CDT
Posted by vectorA3 on August 30th, 2011 @ 7:37am CDT
cyberseven is right
Posted by Counterpunch on August 30th, 2011 @ 7:54am CDT
Cyberseven wrote:Open the box, and enjoy the damn thing. That is what this is all about...not scalping, not money, not name calling. It's about toys and them making us happy, and providing us good memories and fun. Let's REMember what we are here for. These are toys and are for fun and that is it. There is always going to be those out there who will try to make a buck on anything. It's up to us not to let them take away the real meaning behind why we enjoy this hobby....peace out
vectorA3 wrote:When someone charges a 400% markup for an item --they are at POS level and beyond. Overreaction? No. Stating the obvious. Greed to the max.
cyberseven is right
Burn asked that the scalper part of this discussion end.
Further posts on the matter will receive a warning and will be removed.
Posted by fenrir72 on August 30th, 2011 @ 9:11am CDT
Posted by Jazteral on August 30th, 2011 @ 9:19am CDT
Posted by Astronopolis on August 30th, 2011 @ 11:31am CDT
does anyone have him in hand? whats his plastic quality like? i was reading in another thread from a srstime hater (hardly objective in his observations).
i was reading on another forum regarding mold degradation occurring with their 2010 Unicron, specifically the clips on the shell portions. any thoughts on how this might affect Amazoncron?
Posted by User897 on August 30th, 2011 @ 4:15pm CDT
$249.99
$299.99
$9,998.22
That's right.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 30th, 2011 @ 5:06pm CDT
User897 wrote:Latest prices by Amazon resellers:
$249.99
$299.99
$9,998.22
That's right.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 30th, 2011 @ 5:15pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on August 30th, 2011 @ 5:32pm CDT
So is there any hope of a restock or is that it?
Posted by It Is Him on August 30th, 2011 @ 5:35pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:User897 wrote:Latest prices by Amazon resellers:
$249.99
$299.99
$9,998.22
That's right.
Two things might be happening here:
a) Two sellers are using formulas to update their listed price based on the current Amazon.com market price. Their software is reacting to each other's prices, leading to a ridiculous price war as previously explained in Gawker's story [url="http://gawker.com/5795047/why-amazon-charged-2369865593-for-a-genetics-textbook"]"Why Amazon Charged $23,698,655.93 for a Genetics Textbook"[/url]
b) Someone is hardcore trolling us.
Posted by Anonymous on August 30th, 2011 @ 5:56pm CDT
Cyberseven wrote:Open the box, and enjoy the damn thing. That is what this is all about...not scalping, not money, not name calling. It's about toys and them making us happy, and providing us good memories and fun. Let's REMember what we are here for. These are toys and are for fun and that is it. There is always going to be those out there who will try to make a buck on anything. It's up to us not to let them take away the real meaning behind why we enjoy this hobby....peace out
Posted by Cyberseven on August 30th, 2011 @ 6:07pm CDT
After I reread my last post, and then watched the video you linked to it, I about fell out laughing...that was awesome. LMAO!!
Posted by User897 on August 30th, 2011 @ 6:18pm CDT
It Is Him wrote:Two things might be happening here:
a) Two sellers are using formulas etc.
b) Someone is hardcore trolling us.
c) None of the above.
"No I do not expect to sell it at that price. There is a reason it is listed at that price. Prices on all my items will change after midnight Thursday. And for the record, I don't expect to sell any of my items at the prices they are currently listed at.
Have a nice day!!!
Mark"
For what it's worth.
Posted by dinogeist on August 30th, 2011 @ 7:09pm CDT
What was the exact price amazon was selling the exclusive unicron for?
The link for the amazon exclusive unicron shows a sold out & even goes as far as to take away the selling price.
Also is it true amazon.com was charging ZERO shipping fees for this item.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2011 @ 7:14pm CDT
$59.99. And yes, it qualified for free shipping.deathy wrote:since this is the amazon.com unicron thread.
What was the exact price amazon was selling the exclusive unicron for?
The link for the amazon exclusive unicron shows a sold out & even goes as far as to take away the selling price.
Also is it true amazon.com was charging ZERO shipping fees for this item.
Posted by Burn on August 30th, 2011 @ 7:16pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:$59.99. And yes, it qualified for free shipping.deathy wrote:since this is the amazon.com unicron thread.
What was the exact price amazon was selling the exclusive unicron for?
The link for the amazon exclusive unicron shows a sold out & even goes as far as to take away the selling price.
Also is it true amazon.com was charging ZERO shipping fees for this item.
Unless you're outside the US. It's cost me about $10 to get it to Australia and will take about 3-4 weeks. Pretty acceptable I feel.
Posted by dinogeist on August 30th, 2011 @ 7:30pm CDT
Burn wrote:Sabrblade wrote:$59.99. And yes, it qualified for free shipping.deathy wrote:since this is the amazon.com unicron thread.
What was the exact price amazon was selling the exclusive unicron for?
The link for the amazon exclusive unicron shows a sold out & even goes as far as to take away the selling price.
Also is it true amazon.com was charging ZERO shipping fees for this item.
Unless you're outside the US. It's cost me about $10 to get it to Australia and will take about 3-4 weeks. Pretty acceptable I feel.
Wow,only $10 in shipping fees for international orders. that so cheap. considering unicron is over 6 pounds & comes in a huge supreme sized TF box.
Shipping fees on ebay for unicron in a sealed box are easily over $15 dollars.
I'm from America so my shipping fees for amazon.com exclusive unicron would be free. I don't like the colors so,i'm passing on this toy.
I'm kinda wondering where amazon.com gets all this money to be so generous with free shipping fees. do they have business accounts with the post office or ups or fedex. because shipping business accounts they would get some great deal with their shipping of packages.
Either way you slice it,USA Buyers of amazon.com exclusive unicron are actually buying unicron for around $45 because their not paying the $15 in shipping fees. so their complete total is $60 with free shipping.
I wonder if amazon.com would go the extra mile & offer no tax on this exclusive unicron their selling.
I kinda wish I had the money to justify buying the Takara 2010 unicron as that's my all time favorite color scheme for this mold. my second favorite colors is the armada colors on unicron.
I just don't like the amazon.com exclusive unicron colors "for me" the colors seem very younger kid friendly. personally I want this toy to have collectors friendly colors.
I don't like the ocean blue all over this amazon.com unicron toy. because I view unicron as a evil metalic planet with a few organic parts. to have the ocean blue makes it seem like unicron have oceans on his planet surface. I kinda like to think unicron would have red lava oceans & not water oceans. I did notice in the 1986 TF movie,the inner liquids inside unicron were red color & seemed live lava oceans.
Posted by It Is Him on August 30th, 2011 @ 9:06pm CDT
User897 wrote:It Is Him wrote:Two things might be happening here:
a) Two sellers are using formulas etc.
b) Someone is hardcore trolling us.
c) None of the above.
"No I do not expect to sell it at that price. There is a reason it is listed at that price. Prices on all my items will change after midnight Thursday. And for the record, I don't expect to sell any of my items at the prices they are currently listed at.
Have a nice day!!!
Mark"
For what it's worth.
This makes little sense.
Posted by DISCHARGE on August 30th, 2011 @ 10:07pm CDT
It Is Him wrote:User897 wrote:It Is Him wrote:Two things might be happening here:
a) Two sellers are using formulas etc.
b) Someone is hardcore trolling us.
c) None of the above.
"No I do not expect to sell it at that price. There is a reason it is listed at that price. Prices on all my items will change after midnight Thursday. And for the record, I don't expect to sell any of my items at the prices they are currently listed at.
Have a nice day!!!
Mark"
For what it's worth.
This makes little sense.
I've got a buddy who sells on Checkoutmycards.com. When he gets a card through the site that he doesn't want to sell or isn't ready to sell, but wants others to see he's got it he will jack the price to a ridiculous number. He figures no one will buy it so it is safe, but if someone is stupid enough oh well.
People will put it in their watch list and if he drops the price to something reasonable
it often will sell.
This guy may have wanted to get the word out, but may not have it in hand, or he's just playing mind games with buyers.
Posted by Burn on August 30th, 2011 @ 10:49pm CDT
deathy wrote:I'm kinda wondering where amazon.com gets all this money to be so generous with free shipping fees. do they have business accounts with the post office or ups or fedex. because shipping business accounts they would get some great deal with their shipping of packages.
There would be some deal involved, but they'll be treating it as a promotional thing.
Three years ago most websites would offer free shipping if you spent over a certain amount of money, more and more i'm seeing are now offering free shipping regardless of what you spend. It's an incentive to get people to buy from them rather than their competitor.
Simple marketting ploy.
Posted by mackaylei on August 31st, 2011 @ 12:42am CDT