New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe

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As we said, Alfes2010 is clearly having a lot of fun, as the latest batch of images are mostly fan modes and dynamic poses for the new retools and remolds for the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (Computron) set - Nosecone and Strafe, specifically. Check out the two Technobots mirrored below, and figure out why on earth Nosecone is drilling Blast-off!

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Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818927)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:59pm CDT

Dammit, I want these guys so bad! Get in stock you!!!

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818933)
Posted by Braker on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:07pm CDT

Has anybody tried mistransforming Blast-Off into Strafe's robot mode? I'm curious to see how it would look.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818937)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:17pm CDT

One Japanese blogger has:

UW07 Bruticus: Space Soldier Blast Off.

It's just below the midway point. The effect is kind of the same as Universe 2008 Sunstreaker vs. Sideswipe, down to the hands being switched for the other form. Don't fret about the fin, they can be relocated to the feet

And before you ask, yes, this works perfectly for a possible CR Shuttler (aka RiD 2001 Movor).

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818940)
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:36pm CDT

Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. :???:

Strafe arm blades FTW!

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818941)
Posted by RiddlerJ on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:40pm CDT

While I know that everyone is sick of CW/UW repaints, I wouldn't mind a Topspin and Twin Twist from these guys.

Maybe the three Powerdashers too.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818942)
Posted by RiddlerJ on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:42pm CDT

SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. Strafe arm blades FTW!

What worries you about Nosecone?

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818952)
Posted by Kurona on August 26th, 2016 @ 2:51pm CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:Nosecone is drilling Blast-off!

eheheheheh

Dr Va'al wrote:[center]

This retool is way too good to be legal. I really need it in my life and I don't know how many times I can say it.

Dr Va'al wrote:[/url]

... okay, I am freaking sold. I didn't have a good look at Takara Strafe before and my feelings on it were basically 'cool retool; definitely a solid figure, will be happy to have especially when the rest of the set is so amazing'. But now... oooooh boy, he's competing with Nosecone for the centerpiece of the set!

... okay, well, not competing since Nosecone's way too good to be challenged; but if Nosecone didn't exist Strafe would easily be my most anticipated thing of Computicon here. The colours are so sharp and crisp, the head mold is beautifully striking and those arm blades are just the icing on top. It's a crime I didn't notice this guy sooner, he's so cool.

I will admit there's one thing that worries me about these images - that Nosecone picture of his drill attached to the hole in front of his vehicle shows the peg is near the outer circle of the drill rather than the center, which (unless there's a second peg in the middle) does dampen it's appeal a little...

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818984)
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:11pm CDT

RiddlerJ wrote:
SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. Strafe arm blades FTW!

What worries you about Nosecone?

I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818991)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:37pm CDT

SureShot18 wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:
SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. Strafe arm blades FTW!

What worries you about Nosecone?

I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.

That's how his legs collapse for transformation, but with the waist doing a 180, likely for clearance issues... do you not own rook? cuz this is totally legit reverse-ger-walk action right here 8-)

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1818993)
Posted by Kurona on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:42pm CDT

Reminds me of a few cheesy, goofy classic sci-fi robots. I'm sure there's more famous examples including star wars but my mind immediately went to this dude

And again it just shows off how much this mold can do. Rook could already do a lot shown here but it's just, like... Nosecone is the premium version. He takes arguably the best most versatile deluxe in CW/UW and expands upon it so much and adds a drill and everything. He's amazing

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819017)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on August 26th, 2016 @ 6:00pm CDT

I'm liking what I see for both those guys, and especially strafe!!!! :APPLAUSE:

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819039)
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 7:36pm CDT

Hellscream9999 wrote:
SureShot18 wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:
SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. Strafe arm blades FTW!

What worries you about Nosecone?

I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.

That's how his legs collapse for transformation, but with the waist doing a 180, likely for clearance issues... do you not own rook? cuz this is totally legit reverse-ger-walk action right here

Oh I totally get reverse gerwalk mode and it looks great. I also know how to get there, I do have Rook, I just found the two before that with the hulk hand in the air and the one with the drill in the foreground weird. Oh wait I see it now. Those are just cool reverse gerwalk mode in weird poses.

I feel really stupid now. :HEADHURTS:

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819043)
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2016 @ 7:45pm CDT

SureShot18 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
SureShot18 wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:
SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. Strafe arm blades FTW!

What worries you about Nosecone?

I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.

That's how his legs collapse for transformation, but with the waist doing a 180, likely for clearance issues... do you not own rook? cuz this is totally legit reverse-ger-walk action right here

Oh I totally get reverse gerwalk mode and it looks great. I also know how to get there, I do have Rook, I just found the two before that with the hulk hand in the air and the one with the drill in the foreground weird. Oh wait I see it now. Those are just cool reverse gerwalk mode in weird poses.

I feel really stupid now.

Dont worry about it, some users here can be overanalytical. Instead, enjoy your new toys, like that kick ass new strongarm!

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819087)
Posted by Braker on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:02am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:One Japanese blogger has:

UW07 Bruticus: Space Soldier Blast Off.

It's just below the midway point. The effect is kind of the same as Universe 2008 Sunstreaker vs. Sideswipe, down to the hands being switched for the other form. Don't fret about the fin, they can be relocated to the feet

And before you ask, yes, this works perfectly for a possible CR Shuttler (aka RiD 2001 Movor).

Sick! Gotta be honest, I think it looks a lot better switched around like that. Wasn't really sold on him before. Thanks so much!

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819090)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:11am CDT

Some more stuff from yuki:

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819093)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:16am CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Some more stuff from yuki:

Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819094)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:27am CDT

Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819097)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:39am CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?! :shock:

And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819100)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:58am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.

I was more thinking the actual drill tank from Nosecone would be more appropriate for Drillhorn. Plus, the whole thing with the torso guy

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819110)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 27th, 2016 @ 2:27am CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.

I was more thinking the actual drill tank from Nosecone would be more appropriate for Drillhorn. Plus, the whole thing with the torso guy

Still, availability trumps creation any time. I don't see TakaraTomy creating a new Drillhorn head for Rookcone when Brawlcone has a perfectly serviceable one.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819138)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 6:21am CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Some more stuff from yuki:

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819161)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:23am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.

It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819163)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.

It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.

It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819167)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:40am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.

It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.

But... Takara hasn't released those G1-headed Dinobots. :???:

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819171)
Posted by Professor Smooth on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:55am CDT

Amazon delivered UW Computron the afternoon and I've been messing around with it for a bit.

Quick review:

Great figure. I'll argue that the *finally* got the packaging right and you don't have to mess with unyielding plastic ties to get the weapons out. So, that's nice.

Computron looks great. The modifications made to create Strafe, Afterburner, and Nosecone are wonderful.

I think that Lightspeed's mold is fiddly and unfun (as is every other use of the mold) but maybe that's just me. Also think Afterburner would look better in a lighter color (like Hasbro's version), but, again, probably just me.

Overall, another terrific addition to the UW line.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819173)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2016 @ 9:04am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:But... Takara hasn't released those G1-headed Dinobots.

Thats my point, maybe you misread my post.

Kurona wrote:It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.

I am sure thats what it was. Just like they probably dont like the idea of Liokaiser being half hearted retools of molds which are made for a different combining system.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819186)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 27th, 2016 @ 9:50am CDT

Only just seen this Megatronia. As dumb as the name is (and the indiviuals don't have much better names either... Trickdiamond doesn't exactly flow) and as much as I am not normally interested in combiners, this is a huge improvement over Victorion in every way. That figure had a butt-ugly colour scheme that made it difficult to even see what was going on design-wise, this manages to be more colourful yet with a nice mix of black to keep the figures all looking like part of a team with their own colour (a la power rangers and other such things) so they still have their own general look. Yeah it looks cool. I won't be buying them but nice job on this Takara, definitely a massive improvement over the godawful hasbro version.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819191)
Posted by o.supreme on August 27th, 2016 @ 10:19am CDT

Quick Question--again in an effort to make the most of the line as possible...I know UW Strafe & CW Strafe are different molds. But for those that are starting to get their UW Computron..is there any way to mount Generations Cosmos (or TAV Adams) on UW Strafe as CW Computron does Scrounge? I just thought it would be a nice contrast if it works...

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819194)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT

o.supreme wrote:Quick Question--again in an effort to make the most of the line as possible...I know UW Strafe & CW Strafe are different molds. But for those that are starting to get their UW Computron..is there any way to mount Generations Cosmos (or TAV Adams) on UW Strafe as CW Computron does Scrounge? I just thought it would be a nice contrast if it works...

Turns out Scrounge was remolded to fit, the hole on Cosmos is too small.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819203)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 10:58am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
o.supreme wrote:Quick Question--again in an effort to make the most of the line as possible...I know UW Strafe & CW Strafe are different molds. But for those that are starting to get their UW Computron..is there any way to mount Generations Cosmos (or TAV Adams) on UW Strafe as CW Computron does Scrounge? I just thought it would be a nice contrast if it works...

Turns out Scrounge was remolded to fit, the hole on Cosmos is too small.

And CW Strafe actually has a peg on his cockpit to plug into Scrounge while UW Strafe does not have a peg

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819209)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:12am CDT

Bit of a shame. Would be cool to see Scrounge fit on Computicon along with the Hasbro hands/feet, like some ultimate upgrade or whatever

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819212)
Posted by Professor Smooth on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:17am CDT

A quick turnaround of UW Computron. 3D version will be up in short order.

EDIT: Guess that was a little *too* quick. Here's the proper version (w/ correct box and arguably less awful music).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2TKlFzIx3Y

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819215)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT

Professor Smooth wrote:A quick turnaround of UW Computron. 3D version will be up in short order.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O04I7UIoHKA

Complete with Bruticus box lol

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819218)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:39am CDT

Unite Warriors Comperian! (Computicon, Superion, Guardian)

https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/769511420346019840/photo/1
(Alfes misspells the name, though)

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819221)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:45am CDT

I love it when Scramble City is taken advantage of.

... even if this is a reference.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819232)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:26pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:But... Takara hasn't released those G1-headed Dinobots.

Thats my point, maybe you misread my post.

Kurona wrote:It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.

I am sure thats what it was. Just like they probably dont like the idea of Liokaiser being half hearted retools of molds which are made for a different combining system.

I would be fine if they used the 4 limbs from Hasbro's Liokaiser and then Retooled Optimus/Motormaster into Jaglluar and retooled the Legends Seeker mold with some connectivity to the chest to be Leozack. I think that could work, especially since people fanmoded Thundercracker onto Optimus when Combiner Wars began

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819261)
Posted by Ultra Mad on August 27th, 2016 @ 2:06pm CDT

I have received my shipping notice from AmiAmi for Computron. Can't wait to open him up in a few days. Are there any video reviews of him yet?

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819420)
Posted by Professor Smooth on August 28th, 2016 @ 1:27am CDT

Kurona wrote:
Professor Smooth wrote:A quick turnaround of UW Computron. 3D version will be up in short order.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O04I7UIoHKA

Complete with Bruticus box lol

I had the brilliant idea to shoot Bruticus' box at the same time I did Compy's, since I already had the studio set up and doing the turnaround on large boxes is a bigger pain in the butt than it looks. Not so brilliant in hindsight.

Anyway, the video's been fixed. Thanks to everyone who let me know about the mistake (and that my first music choice wasn't a super great fit for it).

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819457)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 28th, 2016 @ 9:11am CDT

Professor Smooth wrote:Amazon delivered UW Computron the afternoon and I've been messing around with it for a bit.

Quick review:

Great figure. I'll argue that the *finally* got the packaging right and you don't have to mess with unyielding plastic ties to get the weapons out. So, that's nice.

Computron looks great. The modifications made to create Strafe, Afterburner, and Nosecone are wonderful.

I think that Lightspeed's mold is fiddly and unfun (as is every other use of the mold) but maybe that's just me. Also think Afterburner would look better in a lighter color (like Hasbro's version), but, again, probably just me.

Overall, another terrific addition to the UW line.

I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!

Anyway, STRAFE really is the show-stealer here, chaps. The extra, foldable wings, the fact that he looks great when combined with Superion (honourary Arialbot!) and his posability just drive him to the top spot.

Lightspeed is OK. I can get his groin/legs to settle down quite quickly (more so than his Stunticon counterpart) and I think of all the CW car mold choices, this is the best one. I especially liked how the new guns fit into the slots (not originally designed for holding weapons) of his car mode at the sides, like how 3rd Party companies find unique was of attaching add-on kits to official figues.

I've just ordered the PE feet and hands, and i am not combining it until they arrive...

Here are some pics I took of them, complete with a fan-mode for Scattershot to make his cannon mode: - http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... -2413.html

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819467)
Posted by Ultra Mad on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:07am CDT

primalxconvoy wrote:
I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!

Wow, it is indeed a steal! Out of curosity, how did Amazom charge for shipping?

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819469)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:14am CDT

Ultra Mad wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:
I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!

Wow, it is indeed a steal! Out of curosity, how did Amazom charge for shipping?

Amazon Japan is free shipping, so no charge.

Amazon has a "lowest price" guarantee for pre-orders. If the price increases, the original price is honored. If it goes down, the price is reduced. Win-win.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819471)
Posted by Ultra Mad on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:19am CDT

Free shipping? Ok, I think I found where I will go for my next Takara purchases. Shipping for Computron from AmiAmi was 5000 yen!

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819475)
Posted by william-james88 on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT

Ultra Mad wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:
I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!

Wow, it is indeed a steal! Out of curosity, how did Amazom charge for shipping?

He lives in Japan, shipping was probably free. Only Japan residents can order toys from amazon Japan.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819480)
Posted by Ultra Mad on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:01am CDT

Darn. I totally missed that point :BANG_HEAD:

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819634)
Posted by Emerje on August 29th, 2016 @ 12:22am CDT

william-james88 wrote:Only Japan residents can order toys from amazon Japan.

This actually changed earlier this year when they expanded their global shipping option. It's only for items sold by Amazon, but does expand our options, I just keep forgetting about it. :oops:

For example, this is what Super Ginrai now tells me on the page:

"AmazonGlobal Priority Shipping is available to your selected address. Please check estimated delivery date during checkout."

I just can't figure out how to estimate shipping. Unfortunately for most things the prices aren't that much different from AmiAmi or HLJ.

Emerje

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819636)
Posted by Burn on August 29th, 2016 @ 1:04am CDT

Ultra Mad wrote:Shipping for Computron from AmiAmi was 5000 yen!

4,260 for me from HLJ. But yours is going to Canada, mine to Australia. So distance wise I may be worse off.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819657)
Posted by william-james88 on August 29th, 2016 @ 7:35am CDT

Mine was also 5,000 to Canada from Anime Export BUT it was for shiping both Blurr ad Computron combined. So all in all, I think thats a fair shake.

Anyways, we can all wjust wait a year to see those prices for Computron go up on the secondary market and i am sure none of us will mind what we have paid for him (unlike what I feel for having bought that big ass TAV 21 Optimus who is worth less now than what i paid for him :BANG_HEAD:

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Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819685)
Posted by SureShot18 on August 29th, 2016 @ 9:56am CDT

Shipping cost 5,000 yen for me but I chose EMS. It would have been about 4,300 with SAL.
Got my shipping notice this morning! :DANCE:

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819686)
Posted by Ultra Mad on August 29th, 2016 @ 10:02am CDT

yea, I also had the SAL option for 4300 yen but I considered that for around 12 $ more, I would rather have it earlier then later.

Re: New Images - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon Nosecone and Strafe (1819703)
Posted by Insurgent on August 29th, 2016 @ 11:53am CDT

My Computron should be delivered from Kapow tomorrow. It should be rather good.

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