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[Beastformers]

The 1000th post within this Topic and still in between hope and fear when it comes to the Beast Saga line but at least we've some new distraction again;

http://www.littlerub...646#entry555007

 

As shown its clearly that these are the same kind of ''bootlegs'' which have been discussed here before in the summer of 2013 thanks to a post of Coelacanth who came up with the pics first.

 

So far its hard to believe its a legit run of Beast Saga figs so for now I'd say it might be most plausible these ''Factory rejects'' stolen from the factory and repacked to sell directly to the US market, looking at the colors (mismatched armor/skin) I can't believe Tomy Takara would've allowed these to leave the factory.

 

Hope we'll be able to get some more info about these soon but for now there are still a lot of questions.....

[bachamn]

I'll certainly do some reporting on these once I get them in-hand, though I'm pretty confident that they are simply bootlegs and not  any sort of rejects or test pulls. 

 

In the original post about these a few months ago, the link Coelacanth shared (and still the only place Ive been able to even find mention of these online) is at HongsonToys.com (http://www.hongsontoys.com/) If you go take a look at their product catalogue, you'l notice that every item is a KO/bootleg of a popular item such as TMNT, Ninjago/Chima LEGO, etc. I dont know how the whole bootleg market works over there, but reading the about info on the site it sounds like they have their own production facility and thus might actually be the ones making them.

 

For the hell of it I placed an order inquiry to see how much it would cost to ship me a case of the single boxed figures just for the information. (288 count ) 

[Louk]

I just "finished" my Beast Saga collection over Christmas.  A full set of painted figures, a full set of clear figures, and all 6 of the bases/vehicles.  I feel good about the collection, but I'm still sad it's over.  Maybe we'll get more, but I doubt it.  Still, I've enjoyed this run of figures more than anything else I've collected recently.  I can't be mad at TakTom for any reason, they did everything they could to market them, I guess the toys  just weren't selling.

 

Though, if anyone wants to use the animation models to create the characters who were never released in short 3D printer runs, I'd buy them.

[bachamn]

I just "finished" my Beast Saga collection over Christmas.  A full set of painted figures, a full set of clear figures, and all 6 of the bases/vehicles.  I feel good about the collection, but I'm still sad it's over.  Maybe we'll get more, but I doubt it.  Still, I've enjoyed this run of figures more than anything else I've collected recently.  I can't be mad at TakTom for any reason, they did everything they could to market them, I guess the toys  just weren't selling.

 

Though, if anyone wants to use the animation models to create the characters who were never released in short 3D printer runs, I'd buy them.

 

Yeah I did as well, though I had originally opted out of the vehicles/bases until they went half off, so they're still sitting in Japan waiting to be shipped alongside the Kabaya minifigs. Issue #5 of the manga comes out on Saturday, so after that arrives I'll have my bro ship out the rest.

 

Love the request to purchase 3D printed figs of the non-released characters. You should post that on the TakTom facebook page so they can politely ignore you.

 

If only, right?

 

Love the cover art for issue #5 btw, it really shows the true scale of Don Whale!

Edited by bachamn, 02 January 2014 - 09:25 AM.

[JonnyPac]

I just "finished" my Beast Saga collection over Christmas.  A full set of painted figures, a full set of clear figures, and all 6 of the bases/vehicles.  I feel good about the collection, but I'm still sad it's over.  Maybe we'll get more, but I doubt it.  Still, I've enjoyed this run of figures more than anything else I've collected recently.  I can't be mad at TakTom for any reason, they did everything they could to market them, I guess the toys  just weren't selling.

 

Though, if anyone wants to use the animation models to create the characters who were never released in short 3D printer runs, I'd buy them.

 

I just did that too. I got the mini clear dudes last night. It's really too bad that those unreleased figures will not go into production; such cool sculpts.

 

BTW, are there 5 or 6 base/vehicles? You're talking about the boxy ones with the tiny figures right? I only have 5 and did not see any others.

[trumanshower]

the 6 bases/vehicles i know, not sure BS39 exists really

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[Louk]

I just did that too. I got the mini clear dudes last night. It's really too bad that those unreleased figures will not go into production; such cool sculpts.

 

BTW, are there 5 or 6 base/vehicles? You're talking about the boxy ones with the tiny figures right? I only have 5 and did not see any others.

 

 

the 6 bases/vehicles i know, not sure BS39 exists really

 

BS-39 Does exist, it is BS-48, the Repair base that never really came out on BBTS or TFSource.  I had to go to ebay to get it like the Kangaroo.

[bachamn]

Pics of all the vehicles from Amazon JP for clarity.

 

BS27

BS28

BS35

BS39

 

 

 

BS48

BS49

 

BS53 is one of the 3 beast saga items that is still "pending release" on Amazon.co.jp, but I'm doubtful if it will ever turn up. It's roughly translated as "Sky Darling St. Soarer Country Model"

[JonnyPac]

Thanks- I missed that one. I ordered it from Amazon last night.

[vaal]

I'm sure Bachamn will have a more in-depth look at these, but mine arrived today and I took a few quick shots to see comparisons. These are DEFINITELY bootlegs: bad paint jobs, sloppy glue, warpy limbs, slightly smaller size, no company logos on the boxes at all. Everythings made of a harder plastic, however. They're still fun though. My favorite looking is the owl. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Beastformers]

Thanks for the quick pics on these bootleg ones! Its strange to see they're pretty well done in detail almost similar like the original ones but that their size is actually a little smaller meaning there've been other molds made for these. Wonder if these little fellows might actually have something to do with the silence around the original line because knowing Takara I don't think they'd be very happy with this and knowing these have probably been produced with the help or knowledge from people within their own factory this might have something to do with it................ or am I looking for something that's not there!? Who knows for sure this is not the way TakaraTomy would've liked it

[bachamn]

Yeah I'll have 3 more to take photos of, sadly mine haven't arrived yet but they're making their way across the continent towards me, hopefully by Monday when I'll post some more pics.

 

Thanks for sharing vaal!

[bachamn]

Just thought I'd share that for some reason, Amazon JP is still holding onto these listings. They've been bumped back to March 31st now, which makes almost an entire year of pushing back the date (I think they originally had a release date of 04/31/13  )

 

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00B93W1H2

 

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00CM0RWNE

 

The Vol 4 burst series figures also still have a placeholder but no release date.

 

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00COVSWNK

Edited by bachamn, 01 February 2014 - 10:58 PM.

[koppenschevelle]

I wonder if they still have a place sitting simply because Takara hasn't officially told them these items/the line is cancelled. We still have not seen any official word from Takara Tomy about this line at all. I have taken their silence as a sign that the line was just quietly discontinued, however Amazon JP may not actually remove those items until a certain about of time or have received official word from the manufacturer that they are cancelled.

 

I guess some could argue that since these keep getting a renewed release date, that perhaps Takara is telling Amazon JP that these aren't cancelled and to keep listing them, but I think that would be being a bit too optimistic.

[bachamn]

I guess some could argue that since these keep getting a renewed release date, that perhaps Takara is telling Amazon JP that these aren't cancelled and to keep listing them, but I think that would be being a bit too optimistic.

 

The only thing that I can think of is that they might be holding onto the possibility (or have been told) that they'll be released when the OVA for series 2 of the anime comes out, which is allegedly confirmed for this Q1 of 14. It would make sense to have some merchandise to go along with it, especially if they did have some products that were already pending release. 

 

But yes, I'm just speculating.

[jkaris]

Anybody want to sell me a regular Kangaroo (not the clear one)?

[bachamn]

Ok I know everyone else has likely given up hope that we'll see any more Beast Saga products and I'm probably the only one still paying attention to this, but the unreleased Beast Saga items are still holding a 'Pending' listing on Amazon JP. They're now showing April 30th as the release date (bringing us a full year from the original projected release).

 

These have been pushed back four or five times now so that's nothing new, but the interesting thing is that the BS52 listing (Volume 4 of the blind-boxed "clear" figures), which previously was the only one that did not give any sort of release date and simply stated 'Currently Unavailable", now also shows a projected released date of April 30. 2014.

 

I can't think of any reason they would revise this listing and assign a release date without anything to base it on, so maybe there really is a plan to release these alongside the anime Season 2 OVA ? I'm trying to walk the line between skeptical and hopeful, but I really want a clear variant of Don Whale damnit!

Edited by bachamn, 24 March 2014 - 12:04 PM.

[lord]

I don't think that Takara Tomy will ever released those. You can check the http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/ site and you will see that the line is no more supported. The stores in Japan are making discount on every items.

[bachamn]

I'm aware of that, but why do you suppose they would have updated a listing that previously never had a pre-order date?

[Beastformers]

Anybody want to sell me a regular Kangaroo (not the clear one)?

 

I don't have one spare and I think the costs to get it from Japan directly are the reason you don't have one yet?

Its strange how some of you down in the US seemed to have missed the Kangaroo and or the Rabbit somehow.

Hope someone out here might have one for you and otherwise I'm affraid you've to look at Japan to get one.

I'll be placing some orders soon but don't think it'll be interesting for you because with all shipping costs its price might double or triple before I get it t you.

 

 

Well there is still hope......................
Guess we'll know April 30th

[JonnyPac]

Fingers crossed...

[bachamn]

The whole Kangaroo issue is just due to the few importers who didn't get their shipments of that figure for whatever reason. I've never seen mention of a distribution issue anywhere inside Japan. 

[jkaris]

Finally! Yes!!!

http://www.ebay.com/...=item1e8997b1f3

[bachamn]

Hah nice; that's incredibly low intl shipping too!

[Beastformers]

For the Beast Saga fans a crucial countdown is approaching because in a few days from now we will know whether the forwarded release dates are actually made or will they be forwarded again!? At the moment this is what we might seem to expect if things work out well;

 

BS44 DX figure case 

BS50 lot Magic Booster Vol.5 

BS51 lot Magic Booster Vol.6 

BS52 Random Booster collection vol.4 burst 

BS53 zip lot machine vol.5 zip Sky Darling St. Soarer country model 

BS54 wins super-deck type critical 

BS55 deck builder DX white goal Boulder

 

Expected release dates (Japan):

 

April 30th

BS44, BS50, BS51

 

May 30th

BS52, BS53 

 

But its a little strange that with 5 days to go there´s not a single image showing of the new to be released items and the official Beast Saga website isn´t mentioning a thing either............. Are we facing another delay or is it really going to happen this time? 

 

Is this little Red Panda fellow one of the figures we could welcome!?

 

Just a few days from now and we will know............. the Beast Saga Countdown continues.