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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #30 on: February 12, 2020, 11:39 PM »
Hah!  I basically said the same thing over that!
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #31 on: February 13, 2020, 09:47 AM »
Saw this in person at the local comic shop on Tuesday.  It was still boxed, but it looks amazing.  I will probably bite the bullet and pre-order this weekend.  I sure do miss being able to walk into a brick and mortar store and coming out with something new vs. always online shopping.
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #32 on: February 13, 2020, 10:23 AM »
Considering how the tank noise dived in price is this worth pre ordering and paying full price or more? I'm feeling a little ripped off on how fast that tank and now the skiff went bargain bin.
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #33 on: February 13, 2020, 11:28 AM »
Considering how the tank noise dived in price is this worth pre ordering and paying full price or more? I'm feeling a little ripped off on how fast that tank and now the skiff went bargain bin.

My initial thoughts are always the same. However, I always buy one or two (of fleet building vehicles like this) at retail price, then wait to see what happens.
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #34 on: February 13, 2020, 11:29 AM »
Considering how the tank noise dived in price is this worth pre ordering and paying full price or more? I'm feeling a little ripped off on how fast that tank and now the skiff went bargain bin.

I'm buying right away... but mostly because I prefer to spend the extra money to be done with it immediately, and because I want Hasbro to continue to make new vehicles.

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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #35 on: February 13, 2020, 11:39 AM »
Rob nailed it
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #36 on: February 13, 2020, 12:22 PM »
Considering how the tank noise dived in price is this worth pre ordering and paying full price or more? I'm feeling a little ripped off on how fast that tank and now the skiff went bargain bin.

We're in the era of the Clearance Vultures - collectors who circle around, waiting for their prey (or collectibles) to drop before they swoop in.

I can appreciate people trying to stretch every dollar.  But this psychology is ultimately going to hurt the line.  If the big retailers can't sell a really cool item like the Imperial Troop Transport or the new Poe Dameron X-wing because collectors will only buy it on sale or on clearance?  Then the line is on its way out.

I bought my first Imperial Combat Assault Tank at full price.  I got another on sale.  And I was lucky enough to get another couple of them at 5 Below for $10 each.  And I think I'll approach the ITT the same way - first one at full price.  Because if we don't?  Hasbro isn't going to make these anymore.  And I will probably buy multiples of a vehicle on either sale or clearance.
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #37 on: February 13, 2020, 12:23 PM »
Rob nailed it

If they go on clearance, that's when I get a second one. :)

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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #38 on: February 13, 2020, 01:05 PM »
Rob nailed it

If they go on clearance, that's when I get a second one. :)

3rd, 4th and 5th for me.  :)
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #39 on: February 13, 2020, 01:44 PM »
Rob nailed it

If they go on clearance, that's when I get a second one. :)

3rd, 4th and 5th for me.  :)

And that's a great philosophy for this hobby.  Something like the tank or this troop transport are worth a retail buy for me because I love the detail and there are cool figures to crew it.

If this drops in price and is readily available, I might pick up another.
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #40 on: February 13, 2020, 02:05 PM »
Preorder only on HTS?
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #41 on: February 13, 2020, 02:23 PM »
Considering how the tank noise dived in price is this worth pre ordering and paying full price or more? I'm feeling a little ripped off on how fast that tank and now the skiff went bargain bin.

It seems vintage items have been built in enough quantity to be around long enough to acquire them, even if you don't preorder.  My guess is that if you don't pre-order you'll have enough time to track one down later, even if it doesn't go on sale.

I'm seeing some (mostly GameStop) 6" Black Series exclusives having very short pre-order time frames and then never really being available at retail.

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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #42 on: February 13, 2020, 03:26 PM »
Preorder only on HTS?

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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #43 on: February 13, 2020, 04:22 PM »
Just got mine. Excited to open it tonight.
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Re: 2020 TVC Imperial Troop Transport
« Reply #44 on: February 14, 2020, 12:15 AM »
I wish it wasn't so light..... Just kidding, that was for Jesse.

I'm easy to please but I love it. Maybe a smidge overpriced but whatever.

The paint and detail are beautiful. It's cool to have this in hand already.
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