FansProject TFX-04B Shadow Scyther Trailer Upgrade Set Available for Preorder at TFSource.

bvzxa wrote:I thought they would have went with the whole clear set, but FP is catering to the US with a Christmas exclusive. So is this another "Stocking Stuffer" campaign like the Snowman set?

DevastaTTor wrote:

bvzxa wrote:I thought they would have went with the whole clear set, but FP is catering to the US with a Christmas exclusive. So is this another "Stocking Stuffer" campaign like the Snowman set?

I hope not. I was hoping we'd get repaints of Munitioner/Explorer which would have made more sense since that set has actually been released. It's really bizarre that we're getting this preorder before the regular set.

LiKwid wrote:This makes no sense... From any standpoint.. Out of all of the decisions that FP has made over the years this one baffles me.. Why make a exclusive upgrade set for a figure that was made in such a limited production? I mean it's all well and good but this auction

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FVi%20...%20K%3AMEWAX%3AIT%3C%2Fa%3E%26

Is only going to get worse.. I understand making something for thos ewho do have it but I mean is everyone who owns a SG Rodimus going to buy this? Doubtful... This is puzzling to say the least







damnit has such sexy potential though .........

HighPrime wrote:That went fast... on a Sunday even, and with a $250-400+ tax just to get the Henkei Wildrider or SG Rodimus to match.

There were 300 units, total. When I preordered there were 286 left around 9:30pm. I bought 2.

Good thing they'll be selling elsewhere (outside of NA) or there's the potential for rioting

RobotKingdom has 145 left.. I suspect these will be gone within 24 hours at this pace.

LiKwid wrote:This makes no sense... From any standpoint.. Out of all of the decisions that FP has made over the years this one baffles me.. Why make a exclusive upgrade set for a figure that was made in such a limited production? I mean it's all well and good but this auction

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FVi%20...%20K%3AMEWAX%3AIT%3C%2Fa%3E%26

Is only going to get worse.. I understand making something for thos ewho do have it but I mean is everyone who owns a SG Rodimus going to buy this? Doubtful... This is puzzling to say the least

bvzxa wrote:

HighPrime wrote:That went fast... on a Sunday even, and with a $250-400+ tax just to get the Henkei Wildrider or SG Rodimus to match.

There were 300 units, total. When I preordered there were 286 left around 9:30pm. I bought 2.

Good thing they'll be selling elsewhere (outside of NA) or there's the potential for rioting

RobotKingdom has 145 left.. I suspect these will be gone within 24 hours at this pace.

So what other store is going to carry the Shadow Scythe version? I thought only TFSource and RobotKingdom were the only two since they each only had 300 preorders to fill.

Now all the stores should carry the regular Protector set I assume.

Jenus wrote:If these numbers are correct what about the Cliffjumper upgrade kit it was limited to 300 pieces, what happened to this product having the least amount of releases?

Also, this is just ridiculous.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FFansproject-Nemesis%20...%203f02e88e84%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

HighPrime wrote:

Jenus wrote:If these numbers are correct what about the Cliffjumper upgrade kit it was limited to 300 pieces, what happened to this product having the least amount of releases?

Also, this is just ridiculous.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FFansproject-Nemesis%20...%203f02e88e84%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Yeah, I saw that...yikes...

Anyway, he actually has another 3 in a different auction (6 total between the 2).

TFsource should have put a cap on this, but I suspect that they didn't think it would sell so fast. FP Snowman didn't sell out last year until sometime after release.

The TFsource listing said 'Least units produced...since...' meaning no release since FP Snowman or Cliffjumper has been this limited. Snowman was 500, and as you already mentioned, Cliffjumper was 300 pieces.

Although TFsource didn't mention it, the TFCON version of Powered Commander was limited to 500, also.

RK still has 161 of this instock, so there's still time for buyers to avoid getting gouged.

Jenus wrote:

HighPrime wrote:

Jenus wrote:If these numbers are correct what about the Cliffjumper upgrade kit it was limited to 300 pieces, what happened to this product having the least amount of releases?

Also, this is just ridiculous.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FFansproject-Nemesis%20...%203f02e88e84%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Yeah, I saw that...yikes...

Anyway, he actually has another 3 in a different auction (6 total between the 2).

TFsource should have put a cap on this, but I suspect that they didn't think it would sell so fast. FP Snowman didn't sell out last year until sometime after release.

The TFsource listing said 'Least units produced...since...' meaning no release since FP Snowman or Cliffjumper has been this limited. Snowman was 500, and as you already mentioned, Cliffjumper was 300 pieces.

Although TFsource didn't mention it, the TFCON version of Powered Commander was limited to 500, also.

RK still has 161 of this instock, so there's still time for buyers to avoid getting gouged.

I guess I missed the "since" in that sentence. Thanks for straightening that out.

RK still has that many I was thinking by now it would be much lower.

HighPrime wrote:

Jenus wrote:

HighPrime wrote:

Jenus wrote:If these numbers are correct what about the Cliffjumper upgrade kit it was limited to 300 pieces, what happened to this product having the least amount of releases?

Also, this is just ridiculous.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FFansproject-Nemesis%20...%203f02e88e84%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Yeah, I saw that...yikes...

Anyway, he actually has another 3 in a different auction (6 total between the 2).

TFsource should have put a cap on this, but I suspect that they didn't think it would sell so fast. FP Snowman didn't sell out last year until sometime after release.

The TFsource listing said 'Least units produced...since...' meaning no release since FP Snowman or Cliffjumper has been this limited. Snowman was 500, and as you already mentioned, Cliffjumper was 300 pieces.

Although TFsource didn't mention it, the TFCON version of Powered Commander was limited to 500, also.

RK still has 161 of this instock, so there's still time for buyers to avoid getting gouged.

I guess I missed the "since" in that sentence. Thanks for straightening that out.

RK still has that many I was thinking by now it would be much lower.

No problem. If you check the RK listing, they bumped it up from 300 to 600 total for sale. So, looks like there's going to be around 900 of these running about at this point between RK and TFsource.

I wonder if TFsource will add another 300?

Where do you get your information from???

Taken from RobotKigndom:
"Description :
*****Limited qty to 600pcs only!!!*****

Robotkingdom is offering 300pcs ONLY, first come first serve. Don't miss this great item!!!

Pre-order, Release on December 2010.

*The weight is little heavier than TFX-01.

-Improveing levels of designing and Engineering of on the latest Fan's Project..!!
-The kit is fit on Classic, Henkei version. Extended wings are in Grey color.
-It contains 3 times more parts and complexity than the TFX-01 City commander upgrade kit. Additional 10 points of articulation after upgrading with the armor.
-Bonus Parts are only included with TFX-04B. Not sales seperately.

-The main-core figure and the cyber race car is not included.
-This is a Plastic Collectible toy. Not suitable for person under age 16.
-Choking Hazard: This product contain small parts. Not suitable for children under age 3."


Where does it say RK is selling 600. That's how many are available. RK got 300,, TFsource got 300. The only reason why RK isn't selling out because someone said they are charging for the preorder up front.

TFsource kinda mark up the description a bit to generate sales. It's numbers are higher than the "Snowman" kit by 100, and 300 more than the CJ upgrade set. However, TFSource is only getting 300, so a little deceptive on the advertising.

And we now know no one other online retailers have the exclusive on this unless BBTS churns out 300 for their store.

bvzxa wrote:

HighPrime wrote:

Jenus wrote:

HighPrime wrote:

Jenus wrote:If these numbers are correct what about the Cliffjumper upgrade kit it was limited to 300 pieces, what happened to this product having the least amount of releases?

Also, this is just ridiculous.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FFansproject-Nemesis%20...%203f02e88e84%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Yeah, I saw that...yikes...

Anyway, he actually has another 3 in a different auction (6 total between the 2).

TFsource should have put a cap on this, but I suspect that they didn't think it would sell so fast. FP Snowman didn't sell out last year until sometime after release.

The TFsource listing said 'Least units produced...since...' meaning no release since FP Snowman or Cliffjumper has been this limited. Snowman was 500, and as you already mentioned, Cliffjumper was 300 pieces.

Although TFsource didn't mention it, the TFCON version of Powered Commander was limited to 500, also.

RK still has 161 of this instock, so there's still time for buyers to avoid getting gouged.

I guess I missed the "since" in that sentence. Thanks for straightening that out.

RK still has that many I was thinking by now it would be much lower.

No problem. If you check the RK listing, they bumped it up from 300 to 600 total for sale. So, looks like there's going to be around 900 of these running about at this point between RK and TFsource.

I wonder if TFsource will add another 300?

Where do you get your information from???

Taken from RobotKigndom:
"Description :
*****Limited qty to 600pcs only!!!*****

Robotkingdom is offering 300pcs ONLY, first come first serve. Don't miss this great item!!!

Pre-order, Release on December 2010.

*The weight is little heavier than TFX-01.

-Improveing levels of designing and Engineering of on the latest Fan's Project..!!
-The kit is fit on Classic, Henkei version. Extended wings are in Grey color.
-It contains 3 times more parts and complexity than the TFX-01 City commander upgrade kit. Additional 10 points of articulation after upgrading with the armor.
-Bonus Parts are only included with TFX-04B. Not sales seperately.

-The main-core figure and the cyber race car is not included.
-This is a Plastic Collectible toy. Not suitable for person under age 16.
-Choking Hazard: This product contain small parts. Not suitable for children under age 3."


Where does it say RK is selling 600. That's how many are available. RK got 300,, TFsource got 300. The only reason why RK isn't selling out because someone said they are charging for the preorder up front.

HighPrime wrote:

bvzxa wrote:

HighPrime wrote:

Jenus wrote:

HighPrime wrote:

Jenus wrote:If these numbers are correct what about the Cliffjumper upgrade kit it was limited to 300 pieces, what happened to this product having the least amount of releases?

Also, this is just ridiculous.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FFansproject-Nemesis%20...%203f02e88e84%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Yeah, I saw that...yikes...

Anyway, he actually has another 3 in a different auction (6 total between the 2).

TFsource should have put a cap on this, but I suspect that they didn't think it would sell so fast. FP Snowman didn't sell out last year until sometime after release.

The TFsource listing said 'Least units produced...since...' meaning no release since FP Snowman or Cliffjumper has been this limited. Snowman was 500, and as you already mentioned, Cliffjumper was 300 pieces.

Although TFsource didn't mention it, the TFCON version of Powered Commander was limited to 500, also.

RK still has 161 of this instock, so there's still time for buyers to avoid getting gouged.

I guess I missed the "since" in that sentence. Thanks for straightening that out.

RK still has that many I was thinking by now it would be much lower.

No problem. If you check the RK listing, they bumped it up from 300 to 600 total for sale. So, looks like there's going to be around 900 of these running about at this point between RK and TFsource.

I wonder if TFsource will add another 300?

Where do you get your information from???

Taken from RobotKigndom:
"Description :
*****Limited qty to 600pcs only!!!*****

Robotkingdom is offering 300pcs ONLY, first come first serve. Don't miss this great item!!!

Pre-order, Release on December 2010.

*The weight is little heavier than TFX-01.

-Improveing levels of designing and Engineering of on the latest Fan's Project..!!
-The kit is fit on Classic, Henkei version. Extended wings are in Grey color.
-It contains 3 times more parts and complexity than the TFX-01 City commander upgrade kit. Additional 10 points of articulation after upgrading with the armor.
-Bonus Parts are only included with TFX-04B. Not sales seperately.

-The main-core figure and the cyber race car is not included.
-This is a Plastic Collectible toy. Not suitable for person under age 16.
-Choking Hazard: This product contain small parts. Not suitable for children under age 3."


Where does it say RK is selling 600. That's how many are available. RK got 300,, TFsource got 300. The only reason why RK isn't selling out because someone said they are charging for the preorder up front.

i took the 600 to mean they bumped it up. I suppose that could mean half goes to TFsource.

HighPrime wrote:RK just bumped up the total available again. 208 are availabe now. Read on another forum that there was 95 left this morning, then was bumped. Like I said, this has been going on for the last 24 hours.

This many people can't be canceling, which is a completely manual process at RK (and TFsource). RK has more than 300 it seems.

bvzxa wrote:

HighPrime wrote:RK just bumped up the total available again. 208 are availabe now. Read on another forum that there was 95 left this morning, then was bumped. Like I said, this has been going on for the last 24 hours.

This many people can't be canceling, which is a completely manual process at RK (and TFsource). RK has more than 300 it seems.

How do you know how many are available?

HighPrime wrote:

bvzxa wrote:

HighPrime wrote:RK just bumped up the total available again. 208 are availabe now. Read on another forum that there was 95 left this morning, then was bumped. Like I said, this has been going on for the last 24 hours.

This many people can't be canceling, which is a completely manual process at RK (and TFsource). RK has more than 300 it seems.

How do you know how many are available?

Just add any number of the item in your cart (usually a crazy number, or in this case 300 will do). You'll get a message back (upper right column) stating they only have 'x' available, and confirm whether you want to order that much. They are at 194 now.

wolverinetodd wrote:We're able to pre-order Shadow Scyther, but not Rodimus Prime? That doesn't make sense.

Samurai Bludgeon wrote:

second-If they made the extra fins for "fan-demand" can't they do that with the scythe for the regular henkei/classics roddy? I almost pre-ordered this simply because of the scythe to go with my plain ol' roddy but had to reconsider because of the great color difference...It just wouldn't look the same.

The set overall is absolutely fantastic and i am just hoping to all hope that the regular protector set comes with a scythe. Gotta have that color scheme working though.

LiKwid wrote:Just checked Rk..It's sold out now...

Atomatron wrote:need a source where not sold out (not ebay)

LiKwid wrote:

Atomatron wrote:need a source where not sold out (not ebay)

Sadly only TFsource and Robotkingdom hadit in stock and they are both now sold out..My advice is too kepp cehcking those sites as people may cancel their pre-order..This is one of those things where unless you pull the trigger your just SOL..

bvzxa wrote:

LiKwid wrote:

Atomatron wrote:need a source where not sold out (not ebay)

Sadly only TFsource and Robotkingdom hadit in stock and they are both now sold out..My advice is too kepp cehcking those sites as people may cancel their pre-order..This is one of those things where unless you pull the trigger your just SOL..

Allow me to add more info to this crazy pre-order....

TFSource has a strict policy on canceling pre-orders. Most who preordered with them will probably not cancel because you can pay when the item arrives instcok. Gives you time to prepare.

RobotKingdom I believe was charging up front for this preorder. That's why it didn't sell out as fast, but thanks to over zealous ebay sellers who probably ordered a few per person from TFsource probably prompted people to bite the bullet than pay aftermarket prices. So I doubt if anyone would cancel.

Unlike the Shadow Commander set, and even the "Snowman" Superion Upgrade will not tout the value this set will have because in the future because to make it complete you will need a SG Rodimus or Henkei Wildrider. Those items themselves are rare, couple them together with this set could (just saying) that of some expensive TF's.

These things you have to jump on when they annouce them. I got one, and I'm pleased as punch!!!