Predking on my doorstep

Ultimate Weapon · Post by **Ultimate Weapon** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:25 pm

Somebody left a Predaking on my doorstep. That someone is of course HOBBYlink Japan. The packaging comes sealed with a handle on the top of the box, suggesting a carrying case. Review will be posted this weekend!

-Predaking- · Post by **-Predaking-** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 2:29 am

Grats! I hope I can get my soon (will be getting from a friend who's into dist of import toys)

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 5:18 am

I should get mine on tuesday.

Civ · Post by **Civ** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 5:18 pm

So lemme get this straight, the metal version of Predaking has been reissued? If this is true, I really wished I waited for this before I bought my plastic version for waaay too much money.

Post by **Clay** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 5:18 pm

How much did you all pay for yours?

I've looked at them, and I just can't justify spending the prices I've seen for it.

I know it's an arbitrary line to draw, but at some point you have to decide what's too expensive.

BigMaki · Post by **BigMaki** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 5:58 pm

The metal version is tempting, but I have a complete original plastic one, and he's in good enough condition that he won't need replacing. I only had to buy Razorclaw and Ramhorn a couple years ago, since I've had the other 3 since I was a kid. Ramhorn cost me about $30 with all parts and Razorclaw was around $40 with all parts. I guess I did end up getting one cheaper than if I had ordered this new version. The metal one would probably collapse my shelf anyway.

Predaking seems to be a love-it-or-hate it type of guy, I've noticed. I like the unified color scheme, whereas others think he's a big, orange, ugly mess.

dedicon · Post by **dedicon** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 6:08 pm

Originally posted by Clay
How much did you all pay for yours?

I've looked at them, and I just can't justify spending the prices I've seen for it.

I know it's an arbitrary line to draw, but at some point you have to decide what's too expensive.

What Clay said=my thought about the whole G1 reissue lines.

Ultimate Weapon · Post by **Ultimate Weapon** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 7:51 pm

Mine cost $125 and it was worth every penny! I have no idea how some of the fandom can slag off the glory of this figure! The metal version just blows my mind! I love it!

Civ · Post by **Civ** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 8:53 pm

Originally posted by Clay
How much did you all pay for yours?

Too much. As in you aren't going to find out the exact amount terms of too much.

dedicon · Post by **dedicon** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 8:58 pm

Originally posted by Ultimate Weapon
Mine cost $125 and it was worth every penny! I have no idea how some of the fandom can slag off the glory of this figure! The metal version just blows my mind! I love it!

I'm not saying it ain't good,I'm saying between Sl Bruticus, Nemesis prime and BW2 Galvatron,not to mesntion 90% of the GF line that made me fall inlove with it,100+ dollars are too much for a toy i am not craving for. Sure, i like it. It looks like a good gestalt(in G1 prespective) but i will pass this one for the sake of Galaxy goodness.

Master Megatron grows on me by the minute, G Convoy looks like the perfect love child of Fire Convoy,G1 optimus and even Optimus Primal. Starscream rules, and i'm even sorry i canceled my preorder on V.Prime....

A line with multiple Convoys?this one is going to rock...

Sixswitch · Post by **Sixswitch** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 7:54 pm

Originally posted by Ultimate Weapon
Mine cost $125 and it was worth every penny! I have no idea how some of the fandom can slag off the glory of this figure! The metal version just blows my mind! I love it!

Ultimate Weapon · Post by **Ultimate Weapon** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 8:18 pm

Originally posted by Sixswitch
Because he's a big, orange, ugly mess. © BigMaki 2004

Actually he has more of a Bandai-iss feel. Due to the fact that the creator was working with Bandai at the time. Read my review for more details.

BigMaki · Post by **BigMaki** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 11:08 pm

Originally posted by Sixswitch
Because he's a big, orange, ugly mess. © BigMaki 2004

Wow, my first copyright.

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 9:39 pm

I got mine yesterday. Rock rock on! Yeah, Headstrong's still my favorite. I like everything about Rampage, except his head. Divebomb looks freakin' awesome with his wings. Predaking looks cool, but there's not much play value (a bit on the heavy side-I'm surprized they could sell the metal version. It could really kill someone if it were to fall off a shelf or something onto a kid). The wings kinda feel like an afterthought to pred, as they don't feel like they connect well.