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Post by Maz on Oct 15, 2013 18:08:08 GMT -5
In the world of Transformers collecting, instant gratification is big – just listen to the complaints when a package is late. So this pre-ordering game for Masterpiece Transformers or 3rd party products is a bit new to some of us, paying for something in March and receiving it in October, 7 months later. During that time, the company responsible for capturing our imaginations tweet shots of prototypes, distribute production sample photos and entice us with images of the items on display at various Asian toy shows or events. When the frenzy reaches climax and online retailers begin to ship out orders, do these toys meet our expectations? - Meeting Expectations – Part 1 | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READAll the best Maz
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Post by Maz on Oct 22, 2013 14:00:41 GMT -5
We Transformers fans, we consume. We consume toys, information, comics, stories, movies, and we demand immediate and un-metered access to all of it. We are an entitled bunch who are becoming increasingly spoilt for choice when it comes to all of the above. So to ask us to wait the better part of a year after being teased relentlessly with preview images of upcoming Masterpiece or 3rd Party items, despite paying or budgeting for them mere days after the news hits…well there’s a lot to answer for if the toys don’t measure up. Meeting Expectations – Part 2 | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READAll the best Maz
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Post by Maz on Oct 29, 2013 20:02:59 GMT -5
This week we look at TakaraTomy’s MP-8 Grimlock in anticipation of the Hasbro Asia re-release, and to a lesser degree the KFC Micro Robo and another Transformers-related item that whips up anticipation and fever but is not a toy – the IDW Transformers More Than Meets The Eye ongoing comic. All of these items have/had high expectations to meet, so how did it work out? Meeting Expectations – Part 3 | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READAll the best Maz
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Post by Lejam on Oct 30, 2013 5:44:18 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing Maz. Great articles.
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Post by dudleydrulert on Nov 6, 2013 0:15:51 GMT -5
Love the articles!
I've been largely burned out with respect to Transformers. The only modern toys that I sort of like are the new Combaticons / Wreckers.
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Post by Maz on Nov 6, 2013 20:22:34 GMT -5
Many thanks guys, cheers for the feedback All the best Maz
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Post by Maz on Nov 12, 2013 19:20:50 GMT -5
The relentless wave of new Transformers products - comics, toys, official or otherwise - continues unabated. It's a challenge for every collector to keep up with exciting new lines and concepts, as well as trying to maintain - or heaven forbid expand - a vintage collection at the same time. Masterpiece, Transformers GT, Encore reissues and 3rd party not-Transformers are expensive standalone items, for anyone looking to budget wisely and not miss out on the best of all worlds, purchases have to be made with due care and consideration. Meeting Expectations – Part 4 | Source Blog <- CLICK TO READAll the best Maz
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Post by southpawdragon on Nov 16, 2013 21:21:23 GMT -5
glad you posting these in robotjapan.
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