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Title: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on June 28, 2013, 09:22 AM
Saw these at TRU yesterday for the first time and ended up picking up the lot. (Crimson Typhoon, Gipsy Danger, and Knifehead) They were only $15 a piece and I had a coupon for $5 off, so what the hell. I can always return them if buyer's remorse sets in, but so far I feel pretty damn good about the purchase. I don't think these will be sold many places and may disappear quickly. Plus I just think the movie looks all kinds of awesome.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 19, 2013, 09:20 AM
Saw pictures of Wave 2 from SDCC last night. Eureka Striker looked terrific, and Leatherback is HUGE! Good luck getting him on a card. Was really hoping we would get a confirmation of Wave 3 this weekend though. Fingers crossed. Cherno Alpha or bust!

They also showed a gigantic Gipsy Danger, at least a foot high if not more, very impressive. Have not heard what this is or if/when it is being released though.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: efranks on July 20, 2013, 12:54 PM
I think they're doing an 18" Gipsy Danger.

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Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 20, 2013, 08:46 PM
I think they're doing an 18" Gipsy Danger.

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Yeah, I saw it on eBay last night, from some seller in Denmark of all places. The thing looks awesome. I wonder what the MSRP will be here in the states.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 28, 2013, 09:37 PM
Confirmation via Twitter last week that we are getting Cherno Alpha in Wave 3!  ;D

Sounds like Coyote Tango may be joining him. No word on which Kaiju will round out the wave, not Otachi though.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: efranks on July 29, 2013, 06:55 PM
I was in TRU on Saturday and completely forgot to look for the Pacific Rim toys! Argh!  Good chance they wouldn't have had them anyway, but I just saw this thread and now I'm pissed at myself.

I wouldn't mind having a Gipsy Danger figure, I like the design.

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Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 29, 2013, 08:58 PM
I was in TRU on Saturday and completely forgot to look for the Pacific Rim toys! Argh!  Good chance they wouldn't have had them anyway, but I just saw this thread and now I'm pissed at myself.

I wouldn't mind having a Gipsy Danger figure, I like the design.

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EE has a pre-order listing up for the 18" Gipsy Danger figure, I believe it is $89.99.

The smaller battle-damaged version with chain sword is also coming in Wave 2 which is expected to ship late August/early September.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on November 8, 2013, 01:53 PM
Score! I picked up all of wave 2 between two different toys r us' (the first did not have Leatherback so I had to travel across town). Price has gone up to $16.99 now but they are all incredible figures. Happy hunting to anyone interested!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on November 26, 2013, 11:01 AM
I went outside the 7" scale and placed an order for the 18" Gipsy Danger from TRU.com. I also pre-ordered the upcoming 18" Knifehead. Display space will probably be an issue for these big figures, but I couldn't resist the temptation of having some GIANT figures "fighting" on a shelf.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on November 26, 2013, 11:17 AM
Nice, I have been seeing pictures of a larger scale Knifehead but wasn't sure if it was just a re-do of the Wave 1 figure.

I am definitely down for the 18" stuff too, but am hoping to get these in person, rather than shipped. Seems like shipping would be a lot.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on November 26, 2013, 11:29 AM
Nice, I have been seeing pictures of a larger scale Knifehead but wasn't sure if it was just a re-do of the Wave 1 figure.

I am definitely down for the 18" stuff too, but am hoping to get these in person, rather than shipped. Seems like shipping would be a lot.

There are two larger Knifeheads coming. One is 18" scale, and the other is an all-new & bigger 7" scale with added articulation and battle damage. I guess the previous 7" figure was too small in relation to the Jaegers, hence the update.

As for shipping on 18" figs it is steep. I think BBTS charged $18 or $24 on Knifehead, but luckily they have the pile of loot feature. TRU had free shipping on Gipsy. I also grabbed a GI Joe figure, and was able to take advantage of a $15 off coupon because of that.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: dave in the basement on December 2, 2013, 12:04 PM
Where are you guys buying these, online or brick and mortar? I have yet to see these at my local TRU.

I don't necessarily need the lowest price, but I don't want to drop $35 at Amazon and find out I could have gotten the same item for $25 on BBTS.

Thanks in advance for any enlightenment!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 2, 2013, 12:27 PM
I have found both of the first two waves at the local brick and mortar TRU. They are located in the Neca section, near the Expendables, McFarlane Sports figs, Hobbit stuff, Walking Dead stuff, Robocop stuff, etc. That aisle has become my first stop even before Star Wars.

They sell out VERY quickly here though so you may just be looking for a shelf tag.

I'm not sure if our TRU will stock the 18" figures or not. I have been hoping so but may have to resort to buying them online. Seems like they would want those out on the floor in time for the holidays but who knows.

Good luck! They are great figures, hope you can find them!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 11, 2013, 09:47 PM
I was finally ready to cave and order the 18" Gipsy Danger off TRU.com with the current 15% off deal only to find they have totally removed the listing from their website. And no way to preorder Knifehead either.  ???
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 13, 2013, 08:50 AM
they have a 2nd production run up for pre-order for the 18" GD at BBTS:  http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12212&mode=retail

Knifehead preorder is sold out
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 13, 2013, 08:41 PM
Thanks that is good to know. But sheesh, what happened to the first production run? How many did they even make? I figured I would have seen this in a TRU but I never even heard of them hitting a brick and mortar store.

Does BBTS ever give out promo codes for free shipping?  ;D
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 18, 2013, 09:33 AM
I have never seen free shipping from BBTS - I think they don't do it because they know that people will take advantage of their pile of loot feature.

I don't think these 1/4 scale figures really make it to brick and mortar stores - they take up too much shelf space and I don't think many stores are willing to dedicate that much space to them.  TRU stores did carry wave 1 of the 1/4 scale Predators but I think they stopped after that wave and then just started selling them exclusively on their website.

And also, for what it worth, I check TRU.com nearly every day for new NECA items they put up for sale.  I did see the 1/4 GD put up for one day and it was in stock and I debated getting it too.  The next day it was pulled from their site from what I can tell.

So yeah, one day only - thats pretty fast for it to sell out.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 19, 2013, 11:11 PM
I don't think these 1/4 scale figures really make it to brick and mortar stores - they take up too much shelf space and I don't think many stores are willing to dedicate that much space to them.  TRU stores did carry wave 1 of the 1/4 scale Predators but I think they stopped after that wave and then just started selling them exclusively on their website.

And also, for what it worth, I check TRU.com nearly every day for new NECA items they put up for sale.  I did see the 1/4 GD put up for one day and it was in stock and I debated getting it too.  The next day it was pulled from their site from what I can tell.

So yeah, one day only - thats pretty fast for it to sell out.

Oh man, I saw it too and had it up ALL DAY on my computer and when I finally went to pull the trigger it was already gone. I was SO mad about that! I could have gotten it with free shipping too! The cheapest one I can find on Amazon is $145, no thanks.

I did notice it said "Item is available in stores" so maybe it will turn up in a TRU Express or something. I'm not giving up hope yet, but I am gonna stalk TRU.com like a mutha for the next few weeks!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 25, 2013, 08:12 AM
tru.com put the 1/4 GD back up online but it was not in stock when I saw it - here is the listing.  Maybe they are going to put more back online?

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19790026&cp=&parentPage=search
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 25, 2013, 10:33 AM
tru.com put the 1/4 GD back up online but it was not in stock when I saw it - here is the listing.  Maybe they are going to put more back online?

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19790026&cp=&parentPage=search

Wow, great catch. I checked like 3-4 times at least yesterday so the listing must have just gone up overnight. As soon as that goes available I am pouncing on it!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 25, 2013, 10:11 PM
tru.com put the 1/4 GD back up online but it was not in stock when I saw it - here is the listing.  Maybe they are going to put more back online?

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19790026&cp=&parentPage=search

And now it's gone again... ???
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on December 26, 2013, 10:42 AM
it wasn't in stock when I found it - just listed again
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 26, 2013, 03:21 PM
Oh, I know, but now even the listing is gone! Why did they even bother putting it up? Never came into stock that I saw.

I'm torn on this one, don't want to overpay but fear the limited run could make it only harder to find the longer I wait.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on January 11, 2014, 12:54 PM
Bam! Just scored the 18" Gipsy Danger with free shipping off TRU.com! So glad I bookmarked that page when I had a chance. It was actually listed as In Stock this morning so I did not hesitate to pull the trigger this time around.

Now I just hope it arrives in halfway decent shape...I have had same bad shipping experiences with ordering online from them in the past. (Knock on wood, fingers crossed, etc)

I'm glad I waited this out, have not seen the price drop on Amazon or eBay at all to this point...
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 12, 2014, 08:30 AM
lol you beat me!  I was comin here to tell ya!

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19790026&cp=&parentPage=search

there is a coupon today for 15% off if you can cancel and reorder:  15FORYOU
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on January 12, 2014, 01:46 PM
lol you beat me!  I was comin here to tell ya!

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19790026&cp=&parentPage=search

there is a coupon today for 15% off if you can cancel and reorder:  15FORYOU

Thanks, according to your link though it is unavilable to add to cart now? That was quick!

At any rate, I appreciate the head's up, but I'm not taking any chances, my order was confirmed via email already and I'm very happy with the $105 price tag. I actually took advantage of a recurring Bill Me Later deal to get 6 months with no interest to pay it off which is only available for orders over $99. That made it a lot more palatable.

I looked around last night for info on other upcoming stuff...sounds like the 7" Wave 3 is expected in February. Not sure about that 18" Knifehead though, I think "second quarter" was the estimate BBTS had on their listing.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 12, 2014, 04:28 PM
we will be seeing series 3 and beyond at TF according to hints Randy has dropped on Twitter.  Pretty sure he even hinted at more coming for the 18" line too
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on January 18, 2014, 10:07 AM
Got my 18" Gipsy Danger in the mail yesterday. Holy crap. One of the Top 10 toys I have ever bought in my whole life. Six pounds of pure awesome! I love this thing!

Can't wait to see what they have coming up at TF...
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 25, 2014, 06:11 AM
pics of the new Jaegers

http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/01/toy-fair-2014-necas-pacific-rim-series-3.html#more
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on January 25, 2014, 09:22 AM
pics of the new Jaegers

http://idlehands1.blogspot.com/2014/01/toy-fair-2014-necas-pacific-rim-series-3.html#more

Thank you!!! Those look incredibly awesome! Last I heard wave 3 was due next month...hope that is still on track.

I guess that would be about it for the jaegers, still plenty of good kaiju left to make though.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 26, 2014, 08:57 AM
yeah they will probably be shipping closer to the end of the month so they will probably hit retail in March I would think

As for any more Jaegers?  Not sure.  Randy has hinted at wanting to re-do Gypsy Danger already...
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on January 27, 2014, 11:58 AM
As for any more Jaegers?  Not sure.  Randy has hinted at wanting to re-do Gypsy Danger already...

Bleh, I hate the frequent repaints/rehashes/retools that Neca does for certain characters/figures. The helmeted/unhelmeted variations of Aliens Marines and Predators really soured me on those lines. I was alright with the Gipsy Danger repaint as it was significantly different and had the cool sword attachments, but if Neca just makes more releases along those lines (new attachments and/or deco) I'll lose interest in this line fast.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on January 27, 2014, 07:22 PM
I am thinking they were actually debating redoing the whole sculpt - they made it sound like they thought they could do a lot better after accomplishing what they have accomplished with series 3

Also, I just saw NECA updated their shipping calendar:  Kaiju will ship out 2/13/14  and Jaegers will ship out 2/21/14
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on February 16, 2014, 11:11 AM
Saw the Twitpic on Neca's feed last night with the latest Pacific Rim toys from TF. Pretty much looked like Wave 3 plus the 18" Knifehead. Anyone know if any other teasers were revealed? Maybe a Wave 4 or additional 18"?
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on February 22, 2014, 08:37 AM
Watched a cool YouTube interview with one of the Neca guys from Toy Fair and he revealed that not only will there be a Wave 4 with an all new and improved Gipsy Danger sculpt, but that they are already working on the next 18" figure - Cherno Alpha!!!

Just super psyched about this news, we've already gotten way more out of this line than I expected too, and this latest news is just sweet icing on the cake.  :)
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on February 28, 2014, 03:30 PM
TRU.com put Coyote Tango up this morning....I waited awhile to see if they would add Cherno but finally went ahead and put in my order. Yes!

I probably should have waited on these to hit retail but I was jonesing to spend some dough and I can always get my money back later if I need to, I'm fairly sure.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on March 1, 2014, 10:26 PM
I finally opened up the 18" Gipsy Danger last night. What an incredible figure! I can't wait for the upcoming Knifehead.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on March 3, 2014, 10:33 AM
Battle Damaged Knifehead went up on TRU.com this morning...order placed.  8)

$29.99 though, yikes, that is a 100% mark-up from the first go-around. Wonder if they will be the same price in stores...
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on March 3, 2014, 02:16 PM
Battle Damaged Knifehead went up on TRU.com this morning...order placed.  8)

$29.99 though, yikes, that is a 100% mark-up from the first go-around. Wonder if they will be the same price in stores...

The Kaiju are in a separate more expensive assortment now, but they are much larger than the previous Knifehead figure. I think the SRP is around $25 though, so TRU did add a mark-up as usual.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on March 3, 2014, 04:31 PM
Yeah, I figured there would be a bump with the larger size, and even with the Jaegers since they are adding more features, articulation etc. I just wasn't sure they would end up.

I don't mind paying the TRU mark-up, seeing as how nowhere else around here gets these, I was just hoping the online and in-store prices were in synch, they generally are, but I'm not sure when/if I will ever see these at retail to compare.

Either way though, I'm not concerned if I overpaid a bit, these things have a good secondary market value from what I've observed.

Coyote Tango is sold out already BTW, so I'm glad I didn't wait on that. Wish they would have put Trespasser up along with Knifehead though so I could have gotten free shipping with this latest order. And where's Cherno?
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on March 3, 2014, 06:50 PM
Seems like TRU is putting them up one at a time. My BBTS pre-order came in-stock today, so hopefully I will have the figure in-hand later this week. I'm excited!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on March 7, 2014, 04:59 PM
I got the newest wave in the mail today. All four figures are totally awesome. I love the up-scaled Kaiju. The Jaegers have a lot more articulation and features than the previous figures which caught me by surprise. All four are definitely worth the higher prices.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on March 7, 2014, 09:27 PM
I got the newest wave in the mail today. All four figures are totally awesome. I love the up-scaled Kaiju. The Jaegers have a lot more articulation and features than the previous figures which caught me by surprise. All four are definitely worth the higher prices.

Nice! I received my Coyote Tango today from TRU.com and I couldn't agree more! These are just getting better and better. Can't wait for Battle Damaged Knifehead to arrive....(prays he intercepts box before wife).  :P

I saw TRU also finally put up Trespasser on their site this morning, but I went ahead and ordered one from Amazon since I had some credit leftover there. Pretty much the same price all said and done.

Now I just need Cherno Alpha. Amazon is totally sold out of these except for insanely priced 3rd party sellers, and TRU.com has yet to put them up, so fingers crossed. Still hoping I will see these in stores one day but I'm going to have to be pretty lucky (again), or dedicated.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on March 8, 2014, 08:02 PM
I need Crimson Typhoon.  Can anyone help a brotha out?

I got the 4 latest figures stockpiled in my brand new POL at BBTS
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on March 10, 2014, 09:12 PM
Got my Battle-Damage Knifehead today, and although I really like the re-sculpt, the whole "battle damaged" aspect really didn't come out as well as the promotional shots had me hoping. There's really no glowy. translucent effect with the blood nor any actual sculpted wounds that I can see. Just kinda looks like they slapped some dull blue paint on there and called it a day. For $30, I expected better I guess.

Frigging TRU put Cherno Alpha up on their site for $3 more than Coyote Tango - WTF? To top it off he's never even in stock to order, I got an email notification this afternoon that he was back in but by the time I logged on after work it was already sold out again. Looks like I will have to keep stalking the local store to nab this guy...

Smash - sorry, no extras on Crimson Typhoon, but who knows, they may end up re-doing him too.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on March 11, 2014, 09:40 PM
Finally got lucky and snagged Cherno Alpha from TRU.com when he was in stock today, and by using that 20% off coupon included with their spring catalog it brought the price down to a more palatable $19.99. Happy to be done with the wave, although now that I've ordered them all online I'll probably see the lot this weekend at TRU. Would be fine with me, I would't mind an extra Cherno to open.

 :)
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on March 29, 2014, 08:49 PM
Weird stuff going on with this line at TRU's website...first they jacked up the price on all of them by about $3 each and then they took Cherno And Trespasser off completely. I'm sure they will re-appear at some point but I'm glad I got mine when I did, looking more and more doubtful these will show up in-store.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: shmashwitdaclub on April 12, 2014, 04:47 PM
TRU.com is doing some crazy stuff for sure.  Some figures going for double what they should - holo chair suit engineer from Prometheus.  And then not listing all the figures from certain lines - ie 1 out of the 3 new Mogwai figures
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on April 14, 2014, 09:03 AM
Yeah, i noticed that random Holo Chair Engineer too, weird as they never sold that in any of their retail stores. (Nor to my knowledge did the ever sell the 18" Gypsy Danger in stores)

I'm just glad I ordered this stuff online...wonder if NECA will comment about this at some point via Twitter.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on April 16, 2014, 09:03 AM
Some interesting news to share about this line...I had talked to the manager of our local TRU about these recently and when I walked into the store yesterday he saw me and told me they had a case in the back, but they weren't supposed to put them out for some reason. I had him check the computer and apparently these were marked to be put out by a non-TRU rep (??). I guess apparently they aren't always allowed to stock their own stuff?

Anyway, after a few minutes he confirmed they rang up fine and there was no technical contraint to selling them, so I walked out with a brand new Cherno Alpha.  ;D

Best part was I had a $5 Rewards coupon that was about to expire so I got it for $17. First figure I have ever opened from this line (this is an extra, still have a boxed one too) and it is really nice. Makes a hell of a paperweight!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on April 21, 2014, 02:44 PM
Saw a HUGE display of the newest wave this morning at TRU...they must have had 5-6 of each Jaeger and nearly as many Kaiju. So beautiful...

Alas, I have them all already and my spare Cherno, so I left emptyhanded, but it was a nice vote of confidence in the line to have bumped it up, the previous waves only hit 2 cases deep at most.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Nicklab on May 1, 2014, 09:00 AM
Saw the Pacific Rim display at my local TRU yesterday.  WOW, I can't believe how aggressively they're going with this line.  Although I think the source material really has provided some good fodder for a toy line.

The big surprise?  Just how much bigger the packages are for the Kaiju.  They are enormous!  If my collecting budget weren't so tight I would seriously consider getting into this line.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Neal on May 1, 2014, 10:13 AM
I just did get into this line.  :)
The two Jaegers and two Kaiju from the latest wave just arrived from TRU.com, and I have a Leatherback coming tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on May 1, 2014, 07:59 PM
Welcome aboard Neal!  :)

Yeah, they are fantastic toys and it's absolutely not too late to jump in...they will be re-issuing the previous Jaegers in 2-packs soon so you won't have to sweat paying too much for the ones you might have missed on the secondary market.

I am eagerly awaiting news of who will be in the next wave besides Scunner. And any news on the 18" Knifehead due out soon...
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Neal on May 2, 2014, 09:34 AM
I've already placed preorders for the reissue of Crimson Typhoon and Striker Eureka, and for Scunner.  I'll wait for the new version of Gypsy Danger to come out.  I feel that should pretty much catch me up.
And I agree ... they really are fantastic toys.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on May 25, 2014, 09:39 PM
That SDCC exclusive 3-pack with the all-black Jaegers from the ending credits is a must have, I shudder to think of the secondary market prices on this though.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on June 3, 2014, 07:43 PM
TRU just put up the new 18" Knifehead on their website. I went and pre-ordered one for $150. (Free shipping at least)

Estimated ship date is 6/17, so that is not long at all. Can't wait for this bad boy!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on June 3, 2014, 07:49 PM
TRU just put up the new 18" Knifehead on their website. I went and pre-ordered one for $150. (Free shipping at least)

Estimated ship date is 6/17, so that is not long at all. Can't wait for this bad boy!

I noticed the Knifehead was up last week, but didn't really think anything of it. I have one on pre-order with BBTS, which is cheaper than TRU even with shipping once sales tax is factored in. If TRU drops a 20% off coupon in the next week or so, I will cancel my BBTS order in a heartbeat. I don't mind paying retail price for a big item, but a discount is always nice.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on June 17, 2014, 09:55 PM
Got my shipping notification from TRU for 18" Knifehead.  8)

Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on June 24, 2014, 09:45 AM
Knifehead arrived yesterday...nearly 20" of awesome!

Can't wait to see pictures of the upcoming Cherno Alpha in this scale...
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on June 24, 2014, 10:32 AM
My Knifehead should be arriving with today's mail. I don't really have space for it but I'm excited nonetheless.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on June 24, 2014, 05:55 PM
Got the Knifehead today! I am disappointed by the poor construction (soft plastic and hollow parts), but the insane level of cool once this thing is assembled and displayed more than makes up for the shortcomings.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Nicklab on June 24, 2014, 09:43 PM
I saw the 18" Gypsy Danger today at TRU.  OMG, is that thing HUGE!!!!  And if they make a Kaiju in the same scale?  It's going to be absolutely massive!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on June 25, 2014, 08:41 AM
Got the Knifehead today! I am disappointed by the poor construction (soft plastic and hollow parts), but the insane level of cool once this thing is assembled and displayed more than makes up for the shortcomings.

I dunno, it feels pretty hefty to me, but some of the stiff joints on mine make me nervous, given Neca's track record of QC. I can't really get much range of motion out of the "big arms" it seems. Dude is a little front heavy too.

I don't have room for many more of these, but I could do with maybe one more Kaiju to go along with Cherno.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on June 25, 2014, 10:29 AM
Got the Knifehead today! I am disappointed by the poor construction (soft plastic and hollow parts), but the insane level of cool once this thing is assembled and displayed more than makes up for the shortcomings.

I dunno, it feels pretty hefty to me, but some of the stiff joints on mine make me nervous, given Neca's track record of QC. I can't really get much range of motion out of the "big arms" it seems. Dude is a little front heavy too.

That's odd, I'm more worried about joints just giving out over time than I am for them breaking. Also I should probably clarify that the construction isn't awful as I haven't had anything break (knock on wood), it just seems like much lesser-quality compared to the Gipsy figure.

Anyway, here are some pics:

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/IMG_0895_zpsd85fa9e2.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/IMG_0897_zpse5d509a3.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/IMG_0894_zps2f078cc7.jpg)

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f328/mister_palpatine/IMG_0900_zps7768fc21.jpg)
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 8, 2014, 09:40 PM
Not sure how I missed this, but apparently there was another 18" figure announced by NECA last month: Battle Damaged Gypsy Danger with Plasma Cannon (sorry, no link...I saw it over at Neca's home page though) I believe the estimated date of arrival was September?

Would have preferred another Jaeger or Kaiju rather than a variant at this point, but it looks cool nonetheless. Sigh, guess I will have to find more room somewhere...
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 20, 2014, 05:43 PM
I went ahead and ordered Scunner off TRU.com, not sure how long it will be til these show up around here. There was some other stuff I needed so I ended up getting free shipping at least.

Looking forward to getting my hands on the upcoming SDCC Exclusive Jaeger set!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Neal on July 21, 2014, 12:34 PM
My Scunner just arrived from BBTS.com.  Another great-looking Kaiju.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 23, 2014, 09:26 PM
I was just able to order the SDCC Exclusive "Ending Credits" Jaeger set from NECA's website. Cost plus $13 shipping, best deal I ever got on an SDCC exclusive.

Now I kinda wish I hadn't predordered one for $85, but who knows if my seller will even be able to get one out there. And if so I'm pretty sure I can get my money back for the other one off the secondary market.

Scunner arrived today from TRU.com too!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 24, 2014, 08:33 AM
I was just able to order the SDCC Exclusive "Ending Credits" Jaeger set from NECA's website. Cost plus $13 shipping, best deal I ever got on an SDCC exclusive.

Now I kinda wish I hadn't predordered one for $85, but who knows if my seller will even be able to get one out there. And if so I'm pretty sure I can get my money back for the other one off the secondary market.

Scunner arrived today from TRU.com too!

Dang, looks like I may be stuck with 2 of these now. (The SDCC sets) Last year nearly all of my preorders fell thorugh, pretty much the opposite this year though. I'd rather it be this way honestly though.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on July 24, 2014, 09:46 AM
I was just able to order the SDCC Exclusive "Ending Credits" Jaeger set from NECA's website. Cost plus $13 shipping, best deal I ever got on an SDCC exclusive.

Now I kinda wish I hadn't predordered one for $85, but who knows if my seller will even be able to get one out there. And if so I'm pretty sure I can get my money back for the other one off the secondary market.

Scunner arrived today from TRU.com too!

Dang, looks like I may be stuck with 2 of these now. (The SDCC sets) Last year nearly all of my preorders fell thorugh, pretty much the opposite this year though. I'd rather it be this way honestly though.

I'm sure it won't be too difficult to sell or trade the extra. It seems like an item that will only go up in value, especially with all of the Pacific Rim media coming over the next few years.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 24, 2014, 10:32 AM
Yeah, i am hoping so too. Man, did you see all the new swag at NECA's display last night?!?! They are CRUSHING Hasbro.

18" Cherno Alpha looks mondo-awesome, as well as the Plasma Cannon Gypsy Danger.

2 new Gypsy re-sculpts?!? With battleship accessory? YES PLEASE!

All new Jaeger wave with 3 never before seen Jaegers not even in the film that all look amazing? YES PLEASE!

Pretty sure this is the best thing I will see coming out of SDCC this week. They have done a fantastic job with this line!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on July 24, 2014, 10:34 AM
Yeah, i am hoping so too. Man, did you see all the new swag at NECA's display last night?!?! They are CRUSHING Hasbro.

18" Cherno Alpha looks mondo-awesome, as well as the Plasma Cannon Gypsy Danger.

2 new Gypsy re-sculpts?!? With battleship accessory? YES PLEASE!

All new Jaeger wave with 3 never before seen Jaegers not even in the film that all look amazing? YES PLEASE!

Pretty sure this is the best thing I will see coming out of SDCC this week. They have done a fantastic job with this line!

Do you have a link? I only saw the pic of  Otachi that Neca had up this morning.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 24, 2014, 12:16 PM
Here you go, brother...enjoy the goodness!

http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=139&itemid=22985

Oddly enough I missed the picture of Otachi, will have to hunt that down tonight. That was definitely the next needed Kaiju though. And then Slattern.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on July 24, 2014, 12:39 PM
Here you go, brother...enjoy the goodness!

http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=139&itemid=22985

Oddly enough I missed the picture of Otachi, will have to hunt that down tonight. That was definitely the next needed Kaiju though. And then Slattern.

Soooo awesome. Even Axehead, a straight repaint, looks pretty sweet!

Here's that otachi pic:

(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10547714_762324267163294_4312658965762934987_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on July 31, 2014, 11:43 AM
Got my SDCC exclusive Jaeger set in the mail yesterday from NECA. Not surprisingly, it is completely awesome. Beautifully packaged. The visors even glow in the dark!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: Greg on July 31, 2014, 02:59 PM
I got my set today too! I love the window packaging. I am a loose collector, but this set is staying MIB for the time being as a "centerpiece" for my PR shelf.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on August 20, 2014, 08:57 PM
Went ahead and pre-ordered the 18" Battle-Damaged Gypsy Danger with light up Plasma Cannon Arm from TRU...looks like it should be shipping in the next month or so.

Still excited to see Cherno Alpha in this scale...hopefully up next :)
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on September 14, 2014, 07:28 PM
Looks like 18" Gypsy Danger with Plasma Cannon arm is now in stock and ready to ship! Should be here by end of this week hopefully.  ;D

I also noticed TRU.com now has pre-orders up for the Series 4 Jaegers - Tacit Ronin and Gypsy Danger 2.0.

Tacit Ronin looks amazing. Not sure what the deal is with this Gypsy, thought we were supposed to be getting the plasma cannon arm version or the severed arm version next time around.

Est ship dates were October for the new Jaegers.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on November 7, 2014, 01:26 PM
Got my Concept Axehead in the mail from TRU.com yesterday, another great effort...

Hoping the new Jaegers ship out in the next couple of weeks...
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on November 21, 2014, 02:56 PM
Just got my shipping notice for "Hong Kong Brawl" Gypsy Danger 2.0. Apparently his casemate Tacit Ronin is still on pre-order. Still haven't seen any new stuff in actual brick and mortar stores...
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on November 28, 2014, 06:22 PM
Got my Hong Kong brawl Gypsy today....looks great, the battleship is a nice throw-in.
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 7, 2014, 05:31 PM
TRU abruptly canceled my pre-orders for Tacit Ronin and the 18" Cherno Alpha.  >:(


When I went back to their site to replace the pre-order, Tacit Ronin was no longer even listed. Even though I know for a fact he has shown up in stores already.  ???

Even weirder, 18" Cherno Alpha was listed as In Stock even though he has had 12/17 as the street date for awhile now. Anyway, I went ahead and ordered him and he is on his way. I am anticipating this will easily be one of my favorite toys of the year...cannot wait!
 :)
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 13, 2014, 10:34 AM
Well, Tacit Ronin popped back up on TRU.com but now with a 1/7/2015 ship date...sigh. At least I was able to get the R WEB# so I can just called around rather than pound the pavement to find this guy.

In other news, 18" Cherno Alpha showed up yesterday and is freaking amazing. And I haven't even broken him out of the box yet!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on December 24, 2014, 07:28 PM
Broke down and ordered Tacit Ronin off Amazon last week and as it turned out, I found him on the pegs today at my local TRU. (Yes, insane day for a toy run) My order arrived later this afernoon so looks like now I have an opener.  ;D

Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on January 29, 2015, 09:18 AM
Got my shipping notice from TRU for the Series 5 Jaegers...Romeo Blue and Anchorage Attack Gypsy Danger.  ;D

Otachi due in March!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on March 3, 2015, 09:44 AM
Got Otachi yesterday, incredibly underwhelming. For $70 this thing should be a LOT bigger. First figure I've been disappointed with in this line.  :(
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on April 10, 2015, 12:06 PM
Saw some Gypsy Dangers at Walmart this morning for the first time. (by the trading cards) Well done, Neca!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on April 24, 2015, 08:28 AM
Got my shipping notice for 18" Striker Eureka!

 8)
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on May 1, 2015, 08:59 AM
Big Ass Striker Eureka arrived yesterday. Aside from not being able to get his "back pods" to stay on right, I love it.

Wondering if they will get around to Crimson Typhoon in this scale. That would be epic!
Title: Re: Pacific Rim Toys
Post by: McMetal on May 12, 2015, 02:36 PM
Received Horizon Brave, Reactor Blast Gypsy Danger, and Rubber Baby Otachi today from TRU.com. They are all outstanding as I've come to expect. Brave actually comes with spring loaded projectiles!