E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS

Friday, October 10th, 2008 1:34PM CDT

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Yesterday, we get news that this re-release is coming an today we get word that site sponsor, BigBadToyStore.com now has pre-orders up for the new Encore E-Hobby Sunstorm. They are priced at $69.99 and are scheduled for release in February 2009.

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Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809195)
Posted by Gutter Bunny on October 10th, 2008 @ 1:53pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:I'm an idiot for wanting that...

i'm not sure why you say that. He looks really good next to the rest of the seekers.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809205)
Posted by Dead Metal on October 10th, 2008 @ 2:00pm CDT

So he costs USD70, pretty close to the estimate that was posted earlier, Meaning Afro-Megs will cost around 80, yea I should have that till Feb.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809213)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on October 10th, 2008 @ 2:08pm CDT

I just want a Classics/Universe Sunstorm in the appropriate shades.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809248)
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on October 10th, 2008 @ 2:47pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:I'm an idiot for wanting that...

Yeah, well your fault for having the birthday that brings such gifts to the world D:

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809269)
Posted by Sunstar on October 10th, 2008 @ 3:21pm CDT

I'm in. Can't beat that price!

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809274)
Posted by Gutter Bunny on October 10th, 2008 @ 3:25pm CDT

ok, there is the definite possibility that i am losing my mind...but do the blasters pictured look larger to anyone else?

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809277)
Posted by Counterpunch on October 10th, 2008 @ 3:29pm CDT

Gutter Bunny wrote:ok, there is the definite possibility that i am losing my mind...but do the blasters pictured look larger to anyone else?

The look like the Hasbro reissue missiles, but shorter.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809282)
Posted by Gutter Bunny on October 10th, 2008 @ 3:32pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Gutter Bunny wrote:ok, there is the definite possibility that i am losing my mind...but do the blasters pictured look larger to anyone else?

The look like the Hasbro reissue missiles, but shorter.

ok good my mind is still intact for now...i was worried for a second.

somewhat odd they would choose to do that, the original release has the standard size

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809286)
Posted by robofreak on October 10th, 2008 @ 3:37pm CDT

Dead Metal wrote:So he costs USD70, pretty close to the estimate that was posted earlier, Meaning Afro-Megs will cost around 80, yea I should have that till Feb.

I was $10 off. It does'nt matter. I'm going to make my preorder as I've been wanting one of these for a while. Does anyone know if the packaging will be identical to the original?

I think the missles new are to be used to identify it from the original.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809292)
Posted by Gutter Bunny on October 10th, 2008 @ 3:41pm CDT

robofreak wrote:
Does anyone know if the packaging will be identical to the original?

i'm guessing they will use the encore style packaging.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809321)
Posted by robofreak on October 10th, 2008 @ 3:59pm CDT

Gutter Bunny wrote:
robofreak wrote:
Does anyone know if the packaging will be identical to the original?

i'm guessing they will use the encore style packaging.

That would be cool! I'd like to have more artwork instead of a art card.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809348)
Posted by SentinelA on October 10th, 2008 @ 4:28pm CDT

You know I jumped on that sh!t!

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809351)
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on October 10th, 2008 @ 4:30pm CDT

SentinelA wrote:You know I jumped on that sh!t!

You might want to wipe your shoes off, then o_O

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809364)
Posted by Barrelass on October 10th, 2008 @ 4:37pm CDT

I think I am gonna have to wait till my new Credit Card arrives, my current one expires in november, and Im not sure how it works on this preorder stuff. Hope this doesn't screw up my HTS pre-orders.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809381)
Posted by decepticonjon on October 10th, 2008 @ 4:58pm CDT

Sgt. Grumbles wrote:
SentinelA wrote:You know I jumped on that sh!t!

You might want to wipe your shoes off, then o_O

chuckle

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809385)
Posted by Stormrider on October 10th, 2008 @ 5:09pm CDT

Wow, that price is expensive compared to eHobby.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809392)
Posted by Delicon on October 10th, 2008 @ 5:18pm CDT

I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is easily the best time EVER to be a Transformers fan. The great products just keep coming and coming!

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809425)
Posted by Craven Knight on October 10th, 2008 @ 5:49pm CDT

Man... that price sucks, I'll preorder one for now and investigate getting one from somewhere else for a better price.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809507)
Posted by It Is Him on October 10th, 2008 @ 7:05pm CDT

If E-hobby Megs is priced lower than what Encore Megs is going for on Ebay then I'll likely buy one.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809523)
Posted by robofreak on October 10th, 2008 @ 7:18pm CDT

Craven Knight wrote:Man... that price sucks, I'll preorder one for now and investigate getting one from somewhere else for a better price.

If you ask me, I'd say that's a good price for Sunstorm. Seeing how the first release will easily cost you $200 on the ebay market.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809579)
Posted by Delicon on October 10th, 2008 @ 7:52pm CDT

robofreak wrote:
Craven Knight wrote:Man... that price sucks, I'll preorder one for now and investigate getting one from somewhere else for a better price.

If you ask me, I'd say that's a good price for Sunstorm. Seeing how the first release will easily cost you $200 on the ebay market.

I actually tried to get him for $200 a couple times a while ago on ebay and got outbid, so I have no problem with that price.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809637)
Posted by Craven Knight on October 10th, 2008 @ 8:59pm CDT

robofreak wrote:
Craven Knight wrote:Man... that price sucks, I'll preorder one for now and investigate getting one from somewhere else for a better price.

If you ask me, I'd say that's a good price for Sunstorm. Seeing how the first release will easily cost you $200 on the ebay market.

The thing is, this isn't the first release - in my opinion that changes things.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809916)
Posted by Prowl1529 on October 11th, 2008 @ 8:39am CDT

One more to my collection, but like some Seibertron members said, i hope they make this one on the universe line, but seriously i prefer to see this one added on the Henkei because normally Takara puts the correct colors on them.

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (809969)
Posted by Gutter Bunny on October 11th, 2008 @ 10:17am CDT

prowl1529 wrote:One more to my collection, but like some Seibertron members said, i hope they make this one on the universe line, but seriously i prefer to see this one added on the Henkei because normally Takara puts the correct colors on them.

Although the downside to a henkei release would be the addition of chrome, which i see working even less witht this paintscheme.

I'm actually hoping funpub does a universe sunstorm, sure it will be pricey...but it will more likely be done right(imho).

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (810044)
Posted by Veritas Prime on October 11th, 2008 @ 1:30pm CDT

Is it just me, or do those Mickey Mouse hands look silly to anyone else?

Re: E- Hobby Sunstorm Pre-Order at BBTS (811097)
Posted by Bonger on October 13th, 2008 @ 2:22am CDT

Delicon wrote:I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is easily the best time EVER to be a Transformers fan. The great products just keep coming and coming!

QFT.....and pre-order is in.