have you seen the new generation Transformers????

ViRGE

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2 things:

1) Those aren't new, the line has been around since 2004.

2) The Japanese version, BinalTech, is better. The American Alternators use plastic and intended to be under $20, the BinalTechs are die-cast and go for significantly more.
 

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Originally posted by: ViRGE
2 things:

1) Those aren't new, the line has been around since 2004.

2) The Japanese version, BinalTech, is better. The American Alternators use plastic and intended to be under $20, the BinalTechs are die-cast and go for significantly more.

:Q you know a lot about transformers.
 

ViRGE

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Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: ViRGE
2 things:

1) Those aren't new, the line has been around since 2004.

2) The Japanese version, BinalTech, is better. The American Alternators use plastic and intended to be under $20, the BinalTechs are die-cast and go for significantly more.

:Q you know a lot about transformers.
Not really, but the BinalTechs perked my interest a bit because they're die-cast. There really aren't any die-cast transformers any more.
 

ViRGE

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Originally posted by: aolj
Are these die cast transformers still available somewhere?
You have to get them from an import shop, they aren't sold directly on normal store shelves since they're a Takara(Japanese) product.
 

MasterAndCommander

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Yes...I've been looking everywhere for Grimlock (the Mustang GT) transformer :(. They also have a white Mustang GT with Shelby stripes as Wheeljack.
 

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Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Yes...I've been looking everywhere for Grimlock (the Mustang GT) transformer :(. They also have a white Mustang GT with Shelby stripes as Wheeljack.

I will be looking for one today......