Just got confirmation from my vendor.

UW03 and UW04 will be released simultaneously tomorrow and UW04 is priced at RM899.99

UW03 is RM460.

This post has been edited by shaniandras2787: Dec 22 2015, 04:10 PM

vHobby.

I don't think the UW04 will be priced below RM600.00 though because if I remembered correctly, the price for the Hasbro's version is also RM600.00 already?

There hasn't been a strengthening in the Malaysian currency and plus, I think I saw from a x20toys's website that when it was put up in the listing for POs some months ago, it's already at RM799.00.

When did you last confirm with your vendor on the price?

UW03 is at RM460.00.

Doesn't fall very far from the original expected PO price few months ago before the whole Malaysian currency turn to SHIT thing happened.

This post has been edited by shaniandras2787: Dec 22 2015, 05:09 PM

I don't deal with the store attendants, I only deal through Anna. Got her phone number =) but then again, I'm quite skeptical that UW04 will eventually be priced below RM600.00 because that will literally kill those CW Devastator currently on TRU's shelves. Besides, the Malaysian currency has only depreciated since the the PO for UW04 started.

However, if the UW04 really did get priced below RM600.00 then it will really break my heart LOL. Better paint apps, elbow joints, ratchet shoulder joints and a alternating headsculpt for much lesser price T____T

:haha: maybe I should rephrase, gets "massacred" XD

but whatever it is, the mystery will be unveiled tomorrow. let's hope vHobby will call me for collection tomorrow of my UW03 then at the same time, i can verify with them the price for UW04 but if it's really RM899.90 then with those added 3rd party kits then the entire figure will go up to RM1k

yeah, that will probably be the contention BUT i'm sure if Takara suffers from price hike then Giant/Hercules will also be looped into the same problem.

oh well....collecting these figures are becoming a burden. I should go back to collect monies instead =/

I don't see why a figure cannot be considered as mint after the box has been opened. Mint refers to the condition of the figure and not the state of the figure. For example, I can open a sealed box and remove the clamp shells and even transformed the figure once and it can be considered as in mint condition. In fact, the interpretation of the term "mint" is so wide and subjective, it varies from one person to one person.

A 1980 figure with some paint chips can be considered as mint because taking into consideration all the weathering it has to endure. Mint doesn't amount to perfect.

Now, with the term "mint" being described as aforesaid, I can answer your question. No, MIB is not the same as BIB.

BIB merely indicates that the item will be sold together with the box but this does not in anyway makes any representation to the condition of the figure. For BIB, the figure could be in a shit condition.

MIB however indicates that the item is in mint condition (or otherwise good condition, depending on the individuals' take on what is mint).

Yeah, I guess this asshole thought he could pull a fast one on unsuspected purchasers. For RM2k+, i can go for many more other figures -.-

One should look and interpret the term mint holistically rather than within its own context and when they do, they'll see the sense. I've mentioned this before many times and I will mention it again. The English language in itself lacks mathematical precision therefore there is no ONE definitive interpretation to it. It all depends on how the term is used and in what context and on how the particular individual seeks to interpret it.

I still stand by the fact that a 1980 figure with paint chips can be considered as in mint condition simply because the figure is still transformable, no drastic defects/loose joints etc. Bear in mind that mint does not amount to perfect. It just simply means the figure is in good working order. I emphasized that anything other that MISB must be inspected personally by the buyer because the term mint could mean anything. Also, I believed that even with MISB, some figure comes with paint defects which is apparently during the 2nd run of MP10. If applying your understanding to this scenario, can it be said that although the seller represented to the buyer correctly but because of its inherent defect, can it be claimed that the seller cheated the buyer? Surely the answer is no.

I don't think too much transformation may cause paint chips because I don't see panels rubbing with each other tightly on the surfaces. Most Hasbro's figures I encountered have good clearance.

One of the reasons why people are buying figures from individual sellers is because the figures are no longer in production. So that brings me to the question, if someone is looking for a vintage and very rare 1980 Mercedes Benz and is nowhere perfect, paint chips, dents here and there but the seller represented in mint condition because the mechanics still works, the leather works are good and the engine still roars. It's only the appearance that are tarnished. Has the seller misrepresented? I believed he has not.

Besides, the onus lies on the buyer to verify and inspect if it's something that the buyer can compromise in exchange to get his hands on what he bargained for. If the buyer stupidly believes what the seller represented and pays him and gets something different, who can we blame?

These terms, MISB, MIB or BIB are just terms used by sellers to give buys a rough idea on the condition of the figure, it's a keyword used to narrow down the buyers' search, in other words, reference. All buyers are advised to inspect the figure thoroughly before paying any monies.

At the end of the day, people need to understand that "Mint" is not "Perfect". People drew this inference (which is wrong) because people associated it with items in MISB. People assumed that everything in a sealed box is perfect and that nothing will go wrong if it comes straight from the factory.

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My combiners thus far.

1) Superion


My first combiner which also marked the beginning of my collector's rage. Oblivious towards local hobby shops, I was running between TRUs to search for its limbs and it really costs me, literally. Few weeks after I've completed the 1st wave then TakTom announced that they will release a more G1 accurate mold (with colors and Slingshot). What ticks me off is that when Hasbro also announced they will released Quickslinger but won't be available in the common market which explains why I have 2 Firefly(s). No regrets however.

2) Menasor


I had no intention of completing this and was intending to sell of Dragstrip which comes together as a bundle in the 1st wave but after Perfect Effect announced their release of PC-01 and PC-04, suddenly Menasor makes sense. Although with both additions, Menasor only improves aesthetically. The "play-ability" and "pose-ability" remains plagued. The greatest issue with this figure until today is the weigh distribution, it seems Menasor is top heavy and the shoulder joints are poorly executed. A twist will cause it to un-peg and a slight push on the figure will cause it to topple. However, it looks amazingly good in display and I dare say, the best looking combiner amongst the 3.

3) Defensor


I finally decided to wait out for the Taktom version for cartoon accuracy but apparently unlike its previous 2 releases, Defensor seems to have less paint jobs for the sake of accuracy. At this point, it appears to be a bad decision but then again, a new mold Groove will be included. Took the bait and it turns out despite the "lesser" paint job, the figure looks amazingly good as a whole. Though Hasbro's Hotspot has more intricate paint jobs but I dislike its "too black" torso. Taktom's seems perfectly balanced. Despite what others has been complaining, I think I have made the right choice although I have to pay slightly more.

4) Devastator


The first Titan Class in the Combiner Wars line. So much criticism when it was announced by Hasbro. Everyone thought it was a bad idea but I knew it was the right size for something with Devastator's notorious characteristics. Too much negativity by the fandom, be it its combined form or individually but it did not stop me because I think that Hasbro managed to nailed how Devastator should be in this figure. Taktom announces their take on the Devastator however with the extra costs and the addition of things that is neglectable to me.

I still cannot get it though but the fandom has been complaining that Devastator's head is too small

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A lot of collectors I know frown upon the simplicity the Combiner Wars series has because they think that Hasbro is being lazy. They tend to compare it with 3rd parties but little that they know, these 3rd parties and Hasbro targets a different demographic audience altogether. Hasbro create toys whilst 3rd parties create collectibles. I think Hasbro has been very successful in its Combiner Wars because I can undoubtedly answer "Yes!" if someone asked me "If I had fun transforming these figures". That's what a toy should be.

Repaints irks me very much too which explains why I have not splurged on the Battle Core Optimus. I have no issues on retooling though XD and yes, I am also hoping for a new Blast Off rather than an outright Firefly, it's just, not right.

I think the fandom is still contemplating for a Computron/Technobot especially now that the Groove mold is available. Don't know why Scattershot is Betatron -.-

Most of the collectors recommend nail polish, the clear see-through type. Used as the final coat/base coat before actually applying the colors. Easy to find and cheap.

Ah yes! because of that "head transplant from Alpha Bravo"

Thanks XD

Haha, it's actually very simple.

You go to any shop which sells cosmetics; elianto, faceshop, bodyshop or even those unbranded shops which sells women accessories. No need fancy brand, you can get them for as cheap at RM5.00 but remember to get the clear type. Something like below.



If you have used nail polish before, you'd realized that they sort of harden after it dries up but doesn't restrict like super glue so what happens is that it gives the joints more resistance to prevent the parts from moving too easily.

Firstly, you need to see if the loose joints are on ball joints or rachets but I think it should be ball joints because rachets rarely had problem of coming on loose.

During application, remember to shake well and then wipe off any excess at the mouth of the bottle. The biggest mistake people do is applying too much nail polish. The golden rule is, always go with the minimum because you can always add some more if it's not enough BUT if you apply too much in the beginning then you're in for a big trouble

Oh! one more thing, don't immediately attach the joints back. Let the nail polish dries thoroughly otherwise you're going to seal the joints permanently.

Can't see the picture very clearly because the "pins" are too small and I'm at work too and my Sideswipe is at my home XD

If there's a pin then I wouldn't recommend removing the pins to apply the nail polish because removing pins are more technical than you think they are. So far, nail polish applications are only suitable for ball joints.

Is there a friction area around the thigh area in which is visible to you?

Original RM100 mana dapat? BIB har?

LOL SHIT!

:haha: but it's ok la cause I bought it way back already T______T

I have Hotrod in the PO list so that's coming soon. Still waiting for Takara to work wonders on Bruticus and the fact that until now there is still no news on it seems to favor the fact that we "may" get Blastoff in a new mold but i'm really anticipating what Takara will do to Bruticus since the Hasbro's version in itself already isn't bad =O

I'm really hoping that Technobots are in the working somewhere along the pipeline though the rumors for this is very dim. I just cannot get over the fact that they released Scattershot but "made" him, Betatron?

In respect of Bay directing T5, I don't think there could be another better candidate to do so. So far, I think Bay has managed to depict Transformers in its best light to the audience. The problem with the franchise (other than T1) are with the script writers and the designers. Though it could be argued that Bay may have a say in these 2 but I highly doubt it.

Whatever it is, T5 looks promising with the addition of so many writers so I'm really looking forward to it but at the same time, I hope they don't introduce HotRod because if they do then they may have to kill off Optimus at some point =(

I didn't expect Jazz to die in such a manner -.- the Autobots' second in command. W.T.F. to that.

Ironhide's death was unexpected though and I couldn't care less about Ratchet's death haha.