Generations Selects Star Convoy Available for Preorder on Hasbro Pulse

o.supreme wrote:

Flashwave wrote:

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Ah dip! That's TOTALLY gotta be Snaptrap! Running under the assumption that it is, I NEVER thought that would happen!

(Makes me a little more hopeful for Takara-ver. Computron and G2 Defensor (The Inferno with Random-limbs is not good enough.))

Takara already did their Computron. What else did you want from it?

I think he meant a Hasbro Release of UW-08.... It's a nice thought, but doubtful (Glad I have mine... ). I think a G2 Defensor is more likely, but still doubtful as well.

Sentinel_Primal wrote:$80's a bit much... But, this does give me more hope for other figures being released through Hasbro. Though, what does this mean for BigBadToyStore? Cause aren't they normally are the distributor for TakaraTomy Mall exclusives?

Nemesis Primal wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Sentinel_Primal wrote:Hm... If these guys are Generation Selects, then that means Armada Convoy (nice name by the way Nemesis Primal) could be coming to that line But, this could be like previous lines where Takara releases figures that Hasbro won't Guess we'll have to wait and see... And I REALLY hope that it is Snaptrap and that we're getting Piranacon! He is one of my favorite combiners, but I'm worried they'll take away the fun of having the Targetmaster mode for all the limbs by making one of them a legends class figure, or that the joints won't be strong enough for the combined mode to hold the weapon. And I wonder if they'd still have the Enigma slot

The select line is online exclusive regardless, for the life of me i dont understand what difference it makes if its from Hasbro or Takara. Its not like you'd find any of these at target.

Takara exclusive = higher price tag

william-james88 wrote:

Sentinel_Primal wrote:$80's a bit much... But, this does give me more hope for other figures being released through Hasbro. Though, what does this mean for BigBadToyStore? Cause aren't they normally are the distributor for TakaraTomy Mall exclusives?

It will be the same as the case with MP 44 right now.

Hasbro import: https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prod ... oy/hse4009

BBTS import: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ails/84183

Almost the same price either way, hence why while everyone wanted Star Convoy from Hasbro Pulse, in the end it wont make a difference. You probably end up paying more due to not having access to a pile of loot system to save on shipping.

william-james88 wrote:Almost the same price either way, hence why while everyone wanted Star Convoy from Hasbro Pulse, in the end it wont make a difference. You probably end up paying more due to not having access to a pile of loot system to save on shipping.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Almost the same price either way, hence why while everyone wanted Star Convoy from Hasbro Pulse, in the end it wont make a difference. You probably end up paying more due to not having access to a pile of loot system to save on shipping.

Except, if you are in the US and already have Hasbro Pulse Premium for 2019 from ordering before Feb 24th, then it would be the cheapest option, since shipping is already covered.

ScottyP wrote:Do you think this is a bellwether for more Takara Tomy Mall exclusives being released via Hasbro Pulse, or does that idea set off your wishful thinking alarm?

O.Supreme wrote:...Some are exclusive, and some aren't. Also I'm thinking 3rd party sites such as BBTS, TF Source etc... will probably charge closer to $90 for Star Convoy

Compare Combat Hero Megatron at $32.99 from TFSource & BBTS vs. $29.99 from Hasbro Pulse. Still, I know that isn't much of a difference, but the bigger the toys, the more likely the price gap. Still, for most I guess it will come down what is the best deal after Taxes & Shipping, depending on location.

william-james88 wrote:

Nemesis Primal wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Sentinel_Primal wrote:Hm... If these guys are Generation Selects, then that means Armada Convoy (nice name by the way Nemesis Primal) could be coming to that line But, this could be like previous lines where Takara releases figures that Hasbro won't Guess we'll have to wait and see... And I REALLY hope that it is Snaptrap and that we're getting Piranacon! He is one of my favorite combiners, but I'm worried they'll take away the fun of having the Targetmaster mode for all the limbs by making one of them a legends class figure, or that the joints won't be strong enough for the combined mode to hold the weapon. And I wonder if they'd still have the Enigma slot

The select line is online exclusive regardless, for the life of me i dont understand what difference it makes if its from Hasbro or Takara. Its not like you'd find any of these at target.

Takara exclusive = higher price tag

Its no longer a takara exclusive, and you are still stuck with a higher price tag. As I said, it makes no difference.

Ironhidensh wrote:Man, I really want this figure, but I don't know if I $80 want him..... Will it be available on Amazon Japan? Or will shipping make the prices basically the same? Also, aren't Pulse preorders prepay?

Ironhidensh wrote:Man, I really want this figure, but I don't know if I $80 want him..... Will it be available on Amazon Japan? Or will shipping make the prices basically the same? Also, aren't Pulse preorders prepay?

Skritz wrote:One thing which bugs me is that Super Megatron is likely going to be a Voyager, which is weird because you'd think that they would want him to be Leader-class too.

Sabrblade wrote:

Skritz wrote:One thing which bugs me is that Super Megatron is likely going to be a Voyager, which is weird because you'd think that they would want him to be Leader-class too.

Some speculate that the Leader class may be reserved for a figure of Super Megatron's upgraded form, Ultra Megatron.

Sabrblade wrote:Something else of notice here is how this TakaraTomy figure is being officially distributed in America by Hasbro via their new official online venue, and yet they make zero attempts to give him a more Western/Hasbro/Anglicized/etc. name.

No "Star Optimus Prime", no "Star Prime", no nothing. Just straight up "Star Convoy", keeping the Japanese "Convoy" name as is.

I think this might be the first time this have ever happened for a Hasbro release done outside of Fun Pub.

*shudders at memories of the whole "Lio Convoy vs. Leo Prime" war from years ago*

william-james88 wrote:

Zeedust wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:this is cool and i want this, but i was hoping that if a new version of starconvoy was ever made that there would be also a base mode and a micromaster hotrod to go with it

The TR "Powermaster" Prime/Legends Super Ginrai mold seems like it could have been retooled into a decent Star Convoy, even if they couldn't make the base mode look like the original's. I'm kinda disappointed they didn't do that.

I dont see how that could work any better. TR PMOP has the front of the truck become part of the chest which doesnt work with star convoy who has a long nose truck cab.

Wireless_Phantom wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Something else of notice here is how this TakaraTomy figure is being officially distributed in America by Hasbro via their new official online venue, and yet they make zero attempts to give him a more Western/Hasbro/Anglicized/etc. name.

No "Star Optimus Prime", no "Star Prime", no nothing. Just straight up "Star Convoy", keeping the Japanese "Convoy" name as is.

I think this might be the first time this have ever happened for a Hasbro release done outside of Fun Pub.

*shudders at memories of the whole "Lio Convoy vs. Leo Prime" war from years ago*

As someone who is too young to remember that war, who actually won?

Ironhidensh wrote:Man, I really want this figure, but I don't know if I $80 want him..... Will it be available on Amazon Japan? Or will shipping make the prices basically the same? Also, aren't Pulse preorders prepay?

Sabrblade wrote:

Wireless_Phantom wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Something else of notice here is how this TakaraTomy figure is being officially distributed in America by Hasbro via their new official online venue, and yet they make zero attempts to give him a more Western/Hasbro/Anglicized/etc. name.

No "Star Optimus Prime", no "Star Prime", no nothing. Just straight up "Star Convoy", keeping the Japanese "Convoy" name as is.

I think this might be the first time this have ever happened for a Hasbro release done outside of Fun Pub.

*shudders at memories of the whole "Lio Convoy vs. Leo Prime" war from years ago*

As someone who is too young to remember that war, who actually won?

While I was around back then, I wasn't an active participant since I didn't know of it until afterward. But having read up on some of it, let's just say that nothing of value came out of that ginormous waste of time.

For anyone curious, you find more info on this in any of the sections of these old talk pages that refer to this debate:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Leo_Prime
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Talk:Lio_Convoy

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Man, I really want this figure, but I don't know if I $80 want him..... Will it be available on Amazon Japan? Or will shipping make the prices basically the same? Also, aren't Pulse preorders prepay?

Fear not! I check the Hasbro Pulse FAQ before ordering. They don't put through a final charge on a pre-order item until it actually ships. I checked my bank account after ordering, and Hasbro Pulse did charge me for the pre-order and then immediately issue a return of the charge. That's pretty standard practice to make sure the card you use, at least at the time of pre-ordering, can cover the cost of the item.

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Man, I really want this figure, but I don't know if I $80 want him..... Will it be available on Amazon Japan? Or will shipping make the prices basically the same? Also, aren't Pulse preorders prepay?

Fear not! I check the Hasbro Pulse FAQ before ordering. They don't put through a final charge on a pre-order item until it actually ships. I checked my bank account after ordering, and Hasbro Pulse did charge me for the pre-order and then immediately issue a return of the charge. That's pretty standard practice to make sure the card you use, at least at the time of pre-ordering, can cover the cost of the item.

Ironhidensh wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Man, I really want this figure, but I don't know if I $80 want him..... Will it be available on Amazon Japan? Or will shipping make the prices basically the same? Also, aren't Pulse preorders prepay?

Fear not! I check the Hasbro Pulse FAQ before ordering. They don't put through a final charge on a pre-order item until it actually ships. I checked my bank account after ordering, and Hasbro Pulse did charge me for the pre-order and then immediately issue a return of the charge. That's pretty standard practice to make sure the card you use, at least at the time of pre-ordering, can cover the cost of the item.

Yeah, **** it, I went on and pre ordered the bastard.

william-james88 wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Man, I really want this figure, but I don't know if I $80 want him..... Will it be available on Amazon Japan? Or will shipping make the prices basically the same? Also, aren't Pulse preorders prepay?

Fear not! I check the Hasbro Pulse FAQ before ordering. They don't put through a final charge on a pre-order item until it actually ships. I checked my bank account after ordering, and Hasbro Pulse did charge me for the pre-order and then immediately issue a return of the charge. That's pretty standard practice to make sure the card you use, at least at the time of pre-ordering, can cover the cost of the item.

Yeah, **** it, I went on and pre ordered the bastard.

Thats surprising, i dont remember you being a fan of that mold.

Ironhidensh wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Man, I really want this figure, but I don't know if I $80 want him..... Will it be available on Amazon Japan? Or will shipping make the prices basically the same? Also, aren't Pulse preorders prepay?

Fear not! I check the Hasbro Pulse FAQ before ordering. They don't put through a final charge on a pre-order item until it actually ships. I checked my bank account after ordering, and Hasbro Pulse did charge me for the pre-order and then immediately issue a return of the charge. That's pretty standard practice to make sure the card you use, at least at the time of pre-ordering, can cover the cost of the item.

Yeah, **** it, I went on and pre ordered the bastard.

Sentinel_Primal wrote:$80's a bit much... But, this does give me more hope for other figures being released through Hasbro. Though, what does this mean for BigBadToyStore? Cause aren't they normally are the distributor for TakaraTomy Mall exclusives?

Gearjammer wrote:I think it's Snaptrap holding Slammer (Metroplex's tank). That is what the last silhouette looks like.

Rodimus Knight wrote:I wonder is Star Convoy will have the selects packaging or if they'll just use the Takara Packaging. Just going with the Takara packaging would probably save them money.

Sabrblade wrote:BBTS preorder for Star Convoy. $94.99.

ZeroWolf wrote:Considering that pulse is selling for less, how can bbts justify the price?

ZeroWolf wrote:I see, thanks will though i also suppose their pile o loot would be an attractive enough option to sway people to order with them

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:I see, thanks will though i also suppose their pile o loot would be an attractive enough option to sway people to order with them

If you are in the US, BBTS might still be the best choice even without the pile of loot. If the cost difference is only $5 and BBTS has their $4 shipping, you are only looking at $9 above the Hasbro Pulse price. If you don't have Hasbro Pulse Premium and the free shipping that comes with it, and you are further from Hasbro distribution center in western PA, then Hasbro's price plus shipping may end up being more than it would be at BBTS.