Just read the latest newsletter from
3A about this old rust bucket and it says:
QuoteMarch will see the release of RO-JAWS in 1/6th mode, a truly classic robot and we are most proud to be able to bring him to you!
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/rojaws.jpg)
Obviously (he says) it will cost less than Mongrol, so more people are in with a shout of buying one of these.
AND MORE PEOPLE WILL DEFINITELY CONSIDER IT. I love Ro-Jaws... *rubbing hands together* but does that love run into triple figures?
I just got a small payrise which will hence forth be know as "The visit from the magic Ro-Jaws fairy"
Nice! :D
The unbelievably generous gift of a Mongrol from certain of this parish has only one drawback - he's so popular with the family, and such a talking point with visitors (all of whom have to play with and pose him), that I know I'd have no problem convincing them of the urgent need for a foul-mouthed little companion. I also know that I should use this great power responsibly.
I'm in the slow-motion process of dry-lining, windowing and wiring-up my brother's lean-to of a garage to serve as an office in an effort to crystallize the scraps of work I'm getting into an actual business, and get off this bloody dole, and am now seriously tempted to postpone the purchase of materials and invest in Ro-Jaws instead. The kitchen table isn't that bad a place to try to run a business from, right? ;)
Fingers crossed on the price!
Hello again everyone!
Good to see Ro-J is finally getting closer. Price wise it's hard to say as there's been a slight increase recently. I'm guessing it'll be under 3 ($) figures, but who knows.
I offered before with Mongrol, so I'll offer again for Ro-J: I get discount, so if I can pick up more than one I'd be happy to help anyone out (either dosh up front, or installments. Anyone need PPI? ;)). However, it would have to ship to my address first, so there'd be the cost of postage from me to you. Might not end up saving much I suppose, but the offer's there.
Also, there's a Black Hole edition Mongrol coming in 1/12, but it's exclusive to the Hong Kong show in April/May...
M.
Hi Mikey! I may take you up on that possibility, oh gracious benefactor, pending seeing the actual dosh involved.
That's very tempting, Mikey! I just told my wife a bit about Ro-Jaws and she laughed. I may get away with this one.
Argh. More stuff.
Anyway, thanks for the kind offer, Mikey. As with Tordelback, it will depend on the cost but I just got a little freelance work, so...
Tempting!
Mongrol looks very lonely sat up on my desk...
I honestly expected to regret it when I splashed out on him in a sudden giddy moment of utter madness. I've never really been into figures and statues, and while I knew he'd be a pretty special one, I had a nagging doubt in my heart... all dispelled the moment I took him out of the box. He's just utterly great, and the single best impulse buy I've ever, ever made. The only trouble is that now I feel committed to all seven warriors...
let me see NEW JOB. BIG PAY RISE, RO-JAWS ON SALE.
its a sign i tell you, i was meant to leave this area and go and order it now,
in fact thats where I am going.
he will look wonderful next to Mongrol.
NO PRE ORDER YET!!
they need my money, why is this always so hard.
either that or i am trying in all the wrong ways.
subscribed to the newsletter AGAIN. as it seems to have overlooked me.
RO-JAWS you will have a home.
I'm up for picking up multiples if possible and passing along my 15% discount... Give me a shout if interested. Mikey, if you order one at a time, you can enter a different shipping address for each, avoiding reposting...
I'm in the US now, on my phone, but will report back later.
:)
Quote from: ming on 24 February, 2012, 01:03:40 PM
Mikey, if you order one at a time, you can enter a different shipping address for each, avoiding reposting...
I thought multiple addresses weren't allowed anymore? Is that just after order? I maybe got the wrong end of the stick, will check it out before anything is finalised...so maybe no extra postage then!
M.
I think the release date for this is April 27th...
Soon my pretty!
Probably can't afford it but a man can dream.
Why's his head a different shade to his body though? That looks a bit odd.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 24 February, 2012, 10:49:07 PMWhy's his head a different shade to his body though? That looks a bit odd.
Er, it's in shadow...
Hopefully more news, and pics, soon. Curious to see the level of articulation, especially the 'legs' and rear wheel (extendable?).
If anyone can get a black version 1/12 scale I'd be VERY interested.
Cheers
Mikey / Ming et al. :)
Quote from: Large48 on 26 February, 2012, 10:39:37 AM
If anyone can get a black version 1/12 scale I'd be VERY interested.
Cheers
Mikey / Ming et al. :)
Will keep an ear out and do what I can.
:)
Quote from: Pete Wells on 24 February, 2012, 09:12:59 PM
I think the release date for this is April 27th...
Obviously, I'm talking shite here. I think the release date for MONGROL is April 27th, Ro-Jaws should be just a couple of weeks. Where are the pedants when you need 'em?
Quote from: Pete Wells on 27 February, 2012, 01:13:56 PM
Quote from: Pete Wells on 24 February, 2012, 09:12:59 PM
I think the release date for this is April 27th...
Obviously, I'm talking shite here. I think the release date for MONGROL is April 27th, Ro-Jaws should be just a couple of weeks. Where are the pedants when you need 'em?
Just to clarify further... From the latest 3A VOX:
"RE-VENTURE ( April 27th to May 4th ) the second Hong Kong Venture..."
"Black Hole Mongrol 1/12th will see debut at RE-VENTURE, Classic Mongrol will go onsale at the same time on Bambaland. Let the 1/12th SMUSH begin !"From that, it looks like 1/12 classic Mongrol will be on Bambaland during the RE-VENTURE period (April 27th to May 4th) while the Black Hole version will only be available directly at the Hong Kong show (unless Ash changes his mind on this, which might happen).
Ro-Jaws is still on for early March.
I'll post more news as it emerges...
:)
Thanks for the updates Ming!
Keep 'em coming! :)
Micro update;
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/MisterD/Ro-J.jpg)
Just noticed this on the 3A blog with a 'Coming soon' underneath it. That might mean next week judging by past experience! So gird yer loins nerks.
Knickers!
M.
Och! I'm starting to see Lobster Random's point of view!
Okay, now I'm excited.
Quote from: TordelBack on 29 February, 2012, 01:25:01 PM
Och! I'm starting to see Lobster Random's point of view!
"Get over 'ere Tordels me ol' chum, the spankin' shovel's just warmin' up!"
Quote from: Mikey on 29 February, 2012, 01:07:04 PM
Micro update;
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/MisterD/Ro-J.jpg)
Just noticed this on the 3A blog with a 'Coming soon' underneath it. That might mean next week judging by past experience! So gird yer loins nerks.
Knickers!
M.
Just in time for the Birthday! Get in! :D
Quote from: dweezil2 on 29 February, 2012, 11:16:03 PM
Just in time for the Birthday! Get in! :D
I had the same thoughts concerning the new Mongrol. Turns out it'll be the next month but... close enough. Hoping it will be affordable.
Looks veeery nice but I have no idea what 3A stuff goes for. Anyone know what the RRP on Mongrel was?
I think it was around £165ish
Quote from: AndyLee on 03 March, 2012, 08:36:47 PM
Looks veeery nice but I have no idea what 3A stuff goes for. Anyone know what the RRP on Mongrel was?
Mongrol was $250 (shipping included) from Bambaland, and I think CF was right about £165 for UK-based retail.
No news about price or retail availability for Ro-Jaws, but I'm guessing $120-150; Bambaland is the best option.
I'll try and guide folks through the process when more info emerges.
Quote from: AndyLee on 03 March, 2012, 08:36:47 PM
Looks veeery nice but I have no idea what 3A stuff goes for. Anyone know what the RRP on Mongrel was?
Available at onesixthbruce for £169.99
http://www.onesixthbruce.co.uk/threea---2000ad---abc-warriors---mongrol-558-p.asp
http://www.threeaonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/rojawsblog.jpg
March 22nd
Like the shite accessory.
Only serious collectors need apply.
My grud, he's perfect! :o
His accessory seems to be Nottingham Forest.
V
I would sell offspring for one of those.
Quote from: chris_askham on 04 March, 2012, 02:26:01 PM
I would sell offspring for one of those.
Given the quality of my two, I'd better put the wife to task if we're to have enough born and sold in three weeks to cover it...
Quote from: TordelBack on 04 March, 2012, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: chris_askham on 04 March, 2012, 02:26:01 PM
I would sell offspring for one of those.
Given the quality of my two, I'd better put the wife to task if we're to have enough born and sold in three weeks to cover it...
LMAO!!
Quote from: TordelBack on 04 March, 2012, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: chris_askham on 04 March, 2012, 02:26:01 PM
I would sell offspring for one of those.
Given the quality of my two, I'd better put the wife to task if we're to have enough born and sold in three weeks to cover it...
Do ya have it in ya?
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 04 March, 2012, 03:07:23 PM
Do ya have it in ya?
Hold my coat, and put some water on to boil, I'm going in...
Looks bloody great, doesn't he? I can't wait!
No news on price or how many I can pick up yet, keepin them peeled...
M
I don't plan to get him any more than the big Mongrol, but that is something special.
If they produce a smaller version like the upcoming Mongrol, (which I'm hoping to get, again depending on price), I might get him though.
Looks totally amazing!
And that's the cutest turd I've ever seen.
Think I'll treat myself.
I shall resist the porridge gag.
Oh wait, I didn't.
Just brilliant.
Wish I had the money for these.
Any idea who's next??
When we gettin Dredd?
Not till after the film :'(
Quote from: Buddy on 05 March, 2012, 06:00:10 PM
Any idea who's next??
Almost certainly Hammerstein or Rogue.
"Ro-jaws will roll into Bamba on 22nd March, the ol sewer bot will cost $110usd to come to your abode and clean the... you know ! 3AA will have access to the BLACKHOLE version! Hammerstein will be revealed soon"
:D
If I can get any info on possible retail availability, and whether more than one 3AA can be picked up (or regular) I'll post it here.
$110 for Ro-Jaws, that's about £70. Bargain if you ask me.
Blackhole version will be available for 3AA members (yippee!)
Hammerstein shortly after apparently!
EDIT - Bah, beat me to it Ming!
What is the going rate for a child? Assuming I srcubbed and (most importantly) gagged mine, surely I'd get €100 for the two? Blond, blue-eyed, feral charming? Maybe throw in the wife? There's a few miles on the clock, sure, but she's quite well-trained by now.
That sounds just possibly do-able. I'm trying to flog some of my choicer SW tat on eBay at the moment, much depends on the market's tolerance for not-quite-mint packaging...
http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2012/03/ro-jaws-by-3a-toys-revealed-in-full.html
arsom
Excellent price and a must buy
I don't buy toys or action figures or anything like that (and certainly not at the prices these things go for) - but these 3A figures do look the business.
Would love to see their take on Dredd.
Pete, get me a black one! :)
Quote from: ming on 09 March, 2012, 07:17:07 AM
"Ro-jaws will roll into Bamba on 22nd March,
Two days after my birthday. Must... resist..... gnnnnn.....
PAYPAL is GO!!!!!!!!!
WOW at that price its not even a seconds consideration. thats this months gift to self for being me, sorted then. :D
woooohooooo! he will look good on the dance floor.
Wife has issued official approval! :D Now it's down to SW freaks to eat up my eBay crap so I can have a crap-eating freak in my living room!
This Star Wars freak has got all the tat he needs, thanks, Tordel :) Got enough to run two toyshops. No packaging, however - I likes to fiddle with the little plastic men, women and droids trapped inside my loft...
I've love to see the Hammerstein figure with the Ro-Busters head ... it seems funkier, more 1970s 'sci-fi' than the Arnie Schwartzenegger Terminator-face of the Bisley ABC Warriors. And with a TAX disc so he can share Ro-Jaw's misery at being owned by Howard Quartz.
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15673177/images.jpg)
Quote from: John Caliber on 10 March, 2012, 09:01:21 AMI likes to fiddle with the little plastic men, women and droids trapped inside my loft...
A toy left in its package is a crime against the universe.
Quote from: John Caliber on 10 March, 2012, 09:08:35 AM
I've love to see the Hammerstein figure with the Ro-Busters head ... it seems funkier, more 1970s 'sci-fi' than the Arnie Schwartzenegger Terminator-face of the Bisley ABC Warriors.
Ash has said previously that 'you can't play Ro-Busters without Ro-Jaws' so I'm really hoping that translates to Hammerstein coming with two heads... My money's on a classic square-hammered McMahon ABCs version, plus an O'Neill-based Ro-Busters head.
Time will tell, I guess.
Just giving ol' Ro-Jaws a bump - he'll go on sale in around a day and a half's time! No sign of the Black Hole version yet, but I'm keen on green to go personally.
FLUSH!
M.
A timely reminder, Mikey!
Check the production blog (http://www.threeaonline.com/blog/) for specific info and the countdown timer to the sale (on the right hand side, but not visible on iPhones and the like). Sign up for the 3A newsletter via the link at the top here: http://www.threeaonline.com/ That will deliver all the sale info via email before the drop.
Set your alarm, and Prepare thy Paypal!
(shouldn't be a big panic sale, but don't assume this will be up for 24h+, just in case).
Dunk - you still need a Black Hole version? I'll take care of it, just send me your details (shipping address, etc.) via email / pm.
(http://www.threeaonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/rojaws3AA.jpg)
Let the countdown begin! :)
For some reason I can't picture Ro-Jaws as green. I know that's his colour, but I don't have vivid memories of him appearing so coloured in the prog.
Long way round to saying Blackhole version for me. So glad the option turned up (Huge thanks Mikey and Ming)
Dunk!
Go to bed, sleep like it christmas eve when your six and wake up HIT PURCHASE BUTTON
wooooohooooo nine hours to go. well was when i posted.
RO-JAWS, i have specail place for you!!!! see you very very soon.
Blackhole version looks fantastic, much better than the Mongrol BH did.
Got to say I would have bought one if it hadn't been 3AA exclusive - and a bit annoyed at 3A's policy - last year if you took out 3AA for 2000AD stuff all you got was a discount on one offering. It clearly wasn't worth it for 2000AD fans only interested in the 2000AD stuff.
Now Ro-Jaws blackhole is 3AA exclusive with no warning about this at the time 3AA was on its limited-duration sale. No fair.
Fair play to 3A and I had zero complaints over Mongrol's delay etc but really I don't see how this move makes any business sense nor based on the market for 2000AD/3A stuff.
DO NOT QUESTION 3A as they know best and you being a potential buyer know nothing of what you want :lol:
well at least they know it will be a real EXCLUSIVE.. probably get orders for about 10 of the buggers given the niche nature of 2000AD with the existing 3AA base.
God he does look really good in the blackhole colours.
Yeah, there seems to be a lot more interest in Black Hole Ro-Jaws this time around... It might pop up for general sale sometime tomorrow (could happen, you never know), so i might be worth keeping an eye on things. If anything develops, I'll post news here as soon as I'm able.
Same goes for retailer options (none mentioned, so I'm assuming it's not happening).
cheers Ming
I'll be buying Greenie tonight, may well be tempted to go black (ahem, stay your tying hand pun-pervert-Clements) if it did appear later in the day.
Is the 1/12th Mongrol 3AA / convention special only too? I mean that would be seriously fxxked. Had planned on getting the 1/12th line for the missus (who LOVES ABC warriors)
1/12 Black Hole Mongrol looks like it might be an exclusive for an upcoming 3A event in Hong Kong, but might just go on sale there first before general release later (who knows? Not me, yet).
The regular 1/12 Mongrol should be easy to get, though.
Quote from: BPP on 21 March, 2012, 08:26:51 PM
Got to say I would have bought one if it hadn't been 3AA exclusive - and a bit annoyed at 3A's policy - last year if you took out 3AA for 2000AD stuff all you got was a discount on one offering. It clearly wasn't worth it for 2000AD fans only interested in the 2000AD stuff.
Now Ro-Jaws blackhole is 3AA exclusive with no warning about this at the time 3AA was on its limited-duration sale. No fair.
Fair play to 3A and I had zero complaints over Mongrol's delay etc but really I don't see how this move makes any business sense nor based on the market for 2000AD/3A stuff.
I don't understand this. I have-not really followed these threads apart from drooling at the pictures, but I just might be able to afford this 'un. However, I found the website, and certain comments on here, mighty confusing. Do I have to join something or sign up beforehand or can i just go to that Bambambalnd page at midnight and, y'know, BUY one?
sorry double post - is it only the blackhole one that's restricted? 'cos I want the green one - unlike Dunk I can ONLY think of him ass green!
You need to set up a Bambaland account and have paypal Dan. And Black Hole is a secret club version-not for mere mortals! ;-)
M
ah thanks - I'll get that Bambaland account set up now. I've already got paypal.
and I poo-poo your elitist blackholism - He's GREEN I tells ya! :D
tonight (in a few hours) the GREEN (regular) Ro-jaws will go on sale to everybody. Buy via the 'bamaland' store (see threea site)
at the same time the BLACK (aka Blackhole) Ro-jaws will go on sale to 3AA members only. 3AA is an annual 'club' membership sold in January only via 3A.
Last year you could buy both regular (RED) and blackhole (Black) Mongrols without being a 3AA member.
Will it still be on sale at about 8am? I don't really want to stay up until 1am unless I really have to , you know what with work n'all?
mongrol was on sale for approx 24hours
some 3A stuff sells out very quick and is definitely not around for 24 hours.
So its a 'you takes your chance' sorta thing.
set up my account - is my browser having trouble with that website though, because I can't seem to see ANY products in that store no matter which links I click, even the 'sold out' page? No graphics at all actually apart from the 3AA and Paypal logos.
Quote from: strontium71 on 21 March, 2012, 09:24:57 PM
Will it still be on sale at about 8am? I don't really want to stay up until 1am unless I really have to , you know what with work n'all?
I know. I just told someone (non-geek) what I as considering, why and for how much; and received such a look of disbelief I wish I hadn't. :lol:
Ro-Jaws will appear on the Bamba site for the duration he is on sale - not a second more / less.
So thats why the store looks 'empty' atm
Wonder if Ash knew he'd be selling a Ro-Jaws with a big TAX on it the night after the budget.
I think I'll take a chance and try in the morning. If not I'm sure there'll be some on ebay as soon as..
I was very undecided as to whether I could afford to splash out on Mongrol, so I left it in the hands of fate - went to bed at the normal time, and thought 'if there's any left in the morning, I'll get one.' There was, so I did - but now I'm commited to all 7+ warriors!
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 21 March, 2012, 09:43:45 PM
...but now I'm commited to all 7+ warriors!
I'm quitting after Hammerstein, I swear.
I've a feeling Ro will still be there in the morning-like 3a or not, they know there's more interested parties in uk/europe.
But who knows? :-D
M
I don't own Mongrol , but can you imagine the picture with all the ABCs lined up in one shot :o
Just the seven figures, I tell myself, just the seven. Ro-Jaws too, if he isn't counted as one of the seven. But if there was a 3A Nemesis and Torque, I'd really have to get them too, wouldn't I? It's all very much part of the same 'verse, after all. So that would mean I was comitted to a Purity Brown as well; Candida; Uncle Baal...
It quickly snowballs.
Done for the normal one.
Fingers crossed for the Black Hole Version.
Good job Aliens was on TV, not seen it for ages!
Mind you probably cheaper just to go and mug Rufus for his comp ones!
well it's too late now. Came to £71.60 when converted by the way. My only concern is that it under shipping it said "online delivery/no shipping" and the cost was $0.00 - surely it's not free shipping? Or will i have a nasty surprise later?
YAWN - I'm off to bed to wallow in buyer's regret.
Just bought the snot coloured one via the phone while at work, I love technology :D
By the way, its only £71 which ain't bad.
It is free shipping DDD ;)
July ETA
Can't be shipped to alternate addresses - so anyone doing a 3AA-sneak to get the Blackhole will need to sort that with their 3AA companion.
Oh yeah.. roll on July err August well probably September..yeah for October delivery!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 22 March, 2012, 01:08:53 AM
It is free shipping DDD ;)
yeah, I just noticed the little green lorry. I'm befuddled by lack of sleep and wallet fatigue.
OK Ro-Jaws is in the bag! Now which of the Meknificent 7 is next?
Happy Shrapnel :D
Probably Joe Pineapples next (expect the classic O'Neill / McMahon version).
As for the 'orders are not transferable to third parties', I read that as meaning you can't request a switch of address to someone else after the order is placed, but that it should be okay to order for someone else in the first place (at least that's what I'll be doing).
As it's possible to get two Black Hole Mongrols per 3AA account, anyone here needing one should speak up - I'm sure any 3AA boardies here will be willing to help out...
Got the standard one. Would be grate
ful if someone could help with the black hole version.
Gah, sorry Rob, I got one for Burdis! I'll ask one of the UK ThreeA boardies for ya...
Cheers.
Rob, if Dunk already got sorted out I'll be able to help you. If you can set something up elsewhere in the next couple of hours, do so - otherwise I'll be in touch when I'm able (a couple of hours from now).
Great thanks.
Ming, Dunk Blackhole Version (as near to a B/W Ro-Jaws I'm gonna get) sorted courtesy of Mikey, thanks.
Now I feel tempted by the green one... it's a illness...
I showed the pictures of Ro-Jaws to Mrs Albion last night and the conversation went like this.....
Mrs Albion: "I really like that."
Me: "So do I. Not sure about spending £70 on one. There are so many other things I want to get."
Mrs Albion: "I'll give you something towards it for your birthday."
Me: "You shouldn't have said that. I want one even more now!"
This morning I ordered one. :)
My first 3A purchase and I suspect that it won't be the last either.
Hoorray for Ro-Jaws!
Hoorray for Mrs Albion!
Hoorray!
M.
Hooray!
Will be sorting out some orders for people in the next few minutes...
:)
Hooray!
M.
All sorted! One for me, three for other people!
Hooray!
(Is that enough hoorays now?)
And one more for luck!
Hooray
This all reminds me when a bunch of friends across the country and myself used to have an annual morning trying to get Glastonbury tickets (after the big wall landed). A lot of people all pulling around, making sure everyone was sorted, fair warms the cockles so it does.
Thanks for that.
Hail Ming!!!!!!
dose anyone wanna buy me one .....
How about a two for?
My two 3AA slots went already, Dale - but get in earlier next time and I'll sort you out.
got mine
the count down clicked FOR SALE and my credit card via paypal was sent.
RO-JAWS you are on your way and given I live very near to your house dear Ro-Jaws I suspect you will be in my grubby paws many hours before anyone else on this board.
ohhhhhh i can't wait. given we waited was it 33 years :o for him, i guess a few more hours won't hurt.
Hooray!
Looks like I needn't have stayed up so late though, still on sale now. I was vacant and sluggish all day today.
I'm finding it very hard to believe that before so very long I will have a Ro-Jaws in my house :D. It's a little like expecting a baby - he even comes with poo! Many thanks to my pusher supplier fixer Ming, a squaxx amongst squaxxes.
Today's soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOmZimH00oo
HIP! HIP!... ...KNICKERS!
Took the plunge and ordered green Ro-Jaws this afternoon. May regret it at some point, but I've had the cash sitting around doing nothing since Christmas so thought 'Why not?'.
Now, how long do we normally have to wait before we get our grubby little hands on these beauties?
sale details said july
Mongrol was ETA for august - arrived...err november I think?
At the time there was talk from 3A that they would try and have Ro-Jaws ship alot quicker than the delay between sale / shipping on Mongrol. However at the same time 3A's head honcho signs off on every production batch and has a history of scrapping builds / packaging due to dissatisfaction - I think Mongrol was partly delayed because his packaging wasn't acceptable (and it IS lovely packaging).
So, ya know.... whenever is the answer. Hopefully July. Best be chilled about it all.
Seeing as it was my birthday yesterday* I decided to treat myself to a green Ro-Jaws... really looking forward to his arrival!
-- Mike
* No, please, no need to buy me any presents! Just buy my books instead... ;)
Yeah, shipping is always an estimate but there was talk of only putting stuff up once they were ready to be assembled, painted etc, so I live in hope as always! One thing that might go in favour of a quicker shipping is that I reckon Ro-Jaws wouldn't have sold the shed loads that other lines seem to...
M.
I'd rather have him done right and get him in hand later than have him shipped earlier with some quality control issues... Will be interesting to see if any pre-made / part-made figures speed up the shipping, though. The 'shipping in July' estimate should be taken with a pinch of salt, but could be accurate - just don't panic if there's a delay.
Hammerstein next, presumably - or maybe Rogue will slip out in front?
Ummm July, must check Credit card cut off dates, for billing.
so Devons Mummy does not raise a question mark,
Planet replicas, HOW ARE YOU CHAPS! ;)
Quote from: Mike Carroll on 23 March, 2012, 12:08:25 AM
Seeing as it was my birthday yesterday* I decided to treat myself to a green Ro-Jaws... really looking forward to his arrival!
As it was my Birthday on the 20th*, I thought of it... but decided against. Running low on finances at the moment (I bought a Kobo Touch earlier this month for around the same price).
I might get the 1/12 Mongrol though, depending on price. Despite the fact it should be more in my price range than the other I think the size would suit me and my dinky room better too. The big 'un is a fantastic thing though.
*How many boarders have birthdays in March?
Quote from: Mardroid on 24 March, 2012, 06:04:45 PM
*How many boarders have birthdays in March?
Me and JOE SOAP on the 31st, Wake on the 26th... probably a few more I can't remember.
Dat's true. People should PM me about where to send presents.
What are the estimate production amounts for the 3A 2000AD figures? I see both Rojaws figures are still available.
No production numbers are announced these days. The fact that Ro-Jaws is still up is a good thing, as far as I'm concerned - gives more people chance to pick up Ro-Jaws than the usual 24-hours-or less (how long was Tharg up for? One hour?).
Damn summer holidays......... :(
Any word on this? It's July now! Where's my Ro-Jaws? :(
Quote from: Mike Carroll on 03 July, 2012, 01:39:15 PM
Any word on this? It's July now! Where's my Ro-Jaws? :(
In the queue... Just behind mine.
I'll ask for an update in a mo (no guarantee I'll get one, but hey).
Just so you know, the 'estimated shipping' dates are just that; estimates. Specifying a month is usually asking for trouble; there's been a move to which quarter of the year stuff is expected to ship (but again, things overshoot all the time). Anyway, better late and done right than fast and crappy (and far, far better than not at all).
Quote from: Mike Carroll on 03 July, 2012, 01:39:15 PM
Any word on this? It's July now! Where's my Ro-Jaws? :(
Just had word that Ro-Jaws
isn't scheduled to ship out in the next 2-3 weeks. Might be soon after that, hopefully - will do my best to keep you posted.
Dear grud, it's not right to be this excited by the prospect of a large toy being shoved at my letterbox. Please add your inneundo of choice there.
Quote from: TordelBack on 04 July, 2012, 10:49:00 PM
Dear grud, it's not right to be this excited by the prospect of a large toy being shoved at my letterbox. Please add your inneundo of choice there.
Dear me, if only you hadn't said that. I suddenly found myself thinking of Ro-Jaws vocation...
My Mongrol looks awfully lonely... :(
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 05 July, 2012, 11:44:20 AM
My Mongrol looks awfully lonely... :(
Take the Mess out for a playdate...
Quote from: Dark Jimbo on 05 July, 2012, 11:44:20 AM
My Mongrol looks awfully lonely... :(
send him to me, I'll look after him!
News! Ro-Jaws is starting to ship next week. Probably a week or two after that before he lands in UK.
M
Quote from: Mikey on 02 August, 2012, 08:04:13 PM
News! Ro-Jaws is starting to ship next week. Probably a week or two after that before he lands in UK.
M
Great new that he's shipping soon!
Woot, woot! :thumbsup:
He's starting to turn up abroad and looks ace!
(http://i.imgur.com/9TopO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/6wkKC.jpg)
I reckon he'll start turning up in the UK next week!
Fingers crossed!
From the blog of Rufus -
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8dvkuTtgr1qe2vxxo1_500.jpg)
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Arrived in Northern Ireland this morning, 8am the cheeky bugger...
Fair few of you will have him in your hands today I'd wager...
Good to hear! Your cludgie has never smelt fresher, I'll bet.
:)
unlikely i'll be in to collect it - it it Royal mail (where I can get it redelivered to my local post office) or one of those courier companies where I'd have to trek out miles to some depot?
All this talk of the wee shite arriving all over has made me get out of bed and see if he's arrived at the cellar. Looked on the door mat and there was the red postal card, with the words 'in your official safeplace' ticked :thumbsup:
He is in my hands being touched right now and he's tiny but quite solid. I'm trying to imagine the 1/12 version!
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 08 August, 2012, 01:00:00 PM
All this talk of the wee shite arriving all over has made me get out of bed and see if he's arrived at the cellar. Looked on the door mat and there was the red postal card, with the words 'in your official safeplace' ticked :thumbsup:
He is in my hands being touched right now and he's tiny but quite solid. I'm trying to imagine the 1/12 version!
are you talking about ro-jaws?
You do know that under my orders 3A are sending you empty boxes that weigh the same as the ones with the figures in. The best bit about this is that you will NEVER know :lol: :lol: :lol:
No Ro-Jaws in Nottingham yet.
Nowt for me and I only live down the road from Judge Burdis. :(
Maybe tomorrow! :thumbsup:
Unlike some lunatics who don't even open their parcels, I have opened mine and here he is with his shit and a 50p, so you can tell how big he is. There is only one problem, his mouth doesn't open and close, so there goes my advent calendar idea :'(
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/IMAG2717.jpg)
Quote from: COMMANDO FORCES on 08 August, 2012, 06:39:06 PM
Unlike some lunatics who don't even open their parcels, I have opened mine and here he is with his shit and a 50p, so you can tell how big he is. There is only one problem, his mouth doesn't open and close, so there goes my advent calendar idea :'(
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/commandoforces/2000ad%20Sites/IMAG2717.jpg)
Oooooh!
He's sex on two wheels! :thumbsup:
CF - the shoulder guard on the side with the TAX badge - is yours fully moveable? (Mine moves on the other side but appears jarred on that side, it sits in).
Ro-Jaws has landed! :D
YES! HE HAS LANDED!I fuckin love him. Swear to Tubal, I might like the other 3A stuff but there's nothing like a 2000ad fig. I've such a grin on me face!
Quote from: BPP on 08 August, 2012, 10:48:36 PM
CF - the shoulder guard on the side with the TAX badge - is yours fully moveable? (Mine moves on the other side but appears jarred on that side, it sits in).
They should both move ok - mine are stuck on both sides. It'll be paint lock or somesuch, you could either force it or leave it for a while and it will usually correct itself.
Fuckin Ro-Jaws! Anna turd!
:D
M.
Still no Ro-Jaws in Nottingham.
Arrived this morning! And very nice he is too.
I found that the shovel hand is a bit loose on mind. Not too fussed, but it doesn't really hold the wait of the turd. And it falls off pretty easily too.
Like shit off a shovel?
Got mine today. Really nice.
b'dum tish!
I'm hoping mine arrives today as it'sthe only day soemone will be in to accept it. <fingers crossed>
Ro-Jaws has made it to California...
Arsebiscuits! I'm lying by the pool in Gran Canaria, topless hotties frolicking in the pool in front of me, and I just wanna go home for a toy. Is this normal?
No.
Grud help me tomorrow when I know the prog and Meg will have arrived!
Quote from: Pete Wells on 10 August, 2012, 12:20:02 PM
topless hotties frolicking in the pool
Please post some photographs of these Mega-City sausages. I believe we would enjoy seeing them, even if they have had a piece cut off the top.
Quote from: Pete Wells on 10 August, 2012, 12:20:02 PM
Arsebiscuits! I'm lying by the pool in Gran Canaria, topless hotties frolicking in the pool in front of me, and I just wanna go home for a toy. Is this normal?
Depends on the type of toy you mean .
M.
Quote from: Pete Wells on 10 August, 2012, 12:20:02 PM
Arsebiscuits! I'm lying by the pool in Gran Canaria, topless hotties frolicking in the pool in front of me, and I just wanna go home for a toy. Is this normal?
I think I've seen that film...............
Anyone else still waiting? Mine's not arrived yet. :eh:
Just got home from a week in Cornwall with no internet. Very excited to see most of you have them. Hopefully there will be a card waiting for me at work on Monday to pick him up.
Quick question for those who have one: Are his arms connected by ball joints at the shoulder or are they fixed solid?
They seem to be fixed, but they may just be very stiff - the rest of the arm is a series of ball joints.
The shoulders are ball joints but very stiff.
Ok who got what number?
Black Hole = 750!!!! here
oh and where's Fat Boy???? :-X
grrr my order is still showing as 'processing'.
I WANTS MY DROID!
Yay! And then there were two!
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/Darkjimbo2/Ro-Jaws6.jpg)
The picture doesn't really do justice to how good a figure he is. He's great fun, too - maybe even more so than Mongrol, who although a mightyly impressive model isn't really quite so easy to get down and have a play with. And he doesn't need a massive cosmetic overhaul like the Smushmesiter either, although I couldn't resist making a few little additions...
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/Darkjimbo2/Ro-Jaws3.jpg)
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/Darkjimbo2/Ro-Jaws5.jpg)
Hurrah for Jimbo! Nice work fella.
And the shoulders are definitely ball joints, just really tight unfortunately.
M.
Away camping and sailing for a spell, returned to find I'd missed a delivery! :o To the Tordelmobile! I'm so excited I could provide my own supplementary accessories.
Back to work today and Ro-Jaws was there waiting for me. He really is awesome. :D
Quote from: Large48 on 12 August, 2012, 05:50:26 PM
The shoulders are ball joints but very stiff.
Ok who got what number?
Black Hole = 750!!!! here
Mine is standard edition-304!
Glad everyone is enjoying their toy! :D
oh and where's Fat Boy???? :-X
Very stiff joints indeed. The shovel came off in my hand while adjusting it. :o
Luckily it just pops back in.
As of today I have a normal Green and a Blackhole Edition Ro-Jaws sitting on my work desk.
They will now engage in a desperate spade and poo flinging fight to the death with the winner staying in the open and the loser getting re-boxed.
The Blackhole Edition has a nicer finish, a streak down his front like he's pissed his pants and reaks of white spirit.
I think we have an apt winner.
I hate you all. :'(
Oh my oh my. One family unboxing later and my youngest is rolling Ro-Jaws about the living room shouting 'Knickers!'. Beautiful is the wrong word, but Tubal Cain surely knocked the u-bend right off this particular kludgey.
Many thanks to the glorious Ming, who secured this magnificent example of British Leymek design for me, and was far from Merciless as he patiently waited while I sold my arse round the back of a Bilderberg meeting to dredge up the necessary emouluments. Blimey but Stephen Harper doesn't half sweat buckets for such a tall bloke. Je ne regrette pas rien.
I swear I'll stop after Hammerstein.
I'm sitting at the airport waiting to come home to my Mongrols, way to beat the end of holiday blues!
...Aaaand I broke my robot. :'(
I was putting his pincer hand into its traditional V-position and one of the blades just came away in my hand. The point of the break is so microscopically thin that I can't imagine how even a decent epoxy would hold it, but maybe if I back it with some thin perspex or similar. Either that or Ro-Jaws will have to graduate to the one-finger salute.
Let this be a warning to fellow Fred 2-L operators: the pincer is very, very delicate.
tsk tsk, some people just don't deserve to have nice things. ::)
Cool: My Ro-Jaws has just arrived! It's a nice figure, solidly made. Looks great.
Not-quite-so cool: Had to pay a €20.67 customs charge, plus a €6 post office handling fee. There's a chance this wouldn't have happened if whoever posted it hadn't marked it as a gift instead of a sample of merchandise, thereby raising the suspicious of the customs people. So I can't see myself buying any more 3A figures from that crowd. Grr.
Still, nice enough toy!
-- Mike
I take it these are the larger Ro-Jaws and that the smaller ones are due later in the year?
Yeah, he's to the same scale as Mongrol, but obviously smaller than him. About 6/7" tall
Quote from: Mike Carroll on 14 August, 2012, 10:16:19 AM
Not-quite-so cool: Had to pay a €20.67 customs charge, plus a €6 post office handling fee. There's a chance this wouldn't have happened if whoever posted it hadn't marked it as a gift instead of a sample of merchandise, thereby raising the suspicious of the customs people. So I can't see myself buying any more 3A figures from that crowd. Grr.
Sorry to hear about the Customs Mike. 3A information flow being what it is, you had no way of knowing this but on Bambaland, there's a 'Special Instructions' box where you can request how your package is marked etc. Or you email 3A Customer Service after the sale. It's no guarantee Customs won't scoop it, but as a Droid I imagine if you got it marked as a merch sample you can argue it's work related. It says something that either Ming, Wellsy or meself have to pass this on to people, but if you're tempted by something else at least you know now! The hoops they place are sometimes invisible.
Quote from: nicklambo on 14 August, 2012, 10:47:50 AM
I take it these are the larger Ro-Jaws and that the smaller ones are due later in the year?
Don't hold your breath for the 1/12 this year, there's been no word on it at all as yet. Things seem to move awfully slow on the 2000ad line then pop up without much warning. News as and when there is any will be spread...
M.
What sort of money were these gents including postage?
Quote from: nicklambo on 15 August, 2012, 05:01:59 PM
What sort of money were these gents including postage?
it was US$110 with free shipping (which presumably means strapped to the back of a tortoise in my case :()
Mine came today ..... all happy
Pervert!
Anyone got one they are happy to sell me....Ordered the little one but missed out on this...
Just had a text from my flatmate to say a large parcel has arrived marked "plastic toy - RJ*1"
I'm a happy bunny! And no, he's not for sale (well not yet - if they do a 1/12 version of all of these, I may possibly be selling this later to buy the full set of the smaller ones.)
The Mongrol Black Hole edition seems much cheaper on e-bay...Shouldn't it be the other way around?
Quote from: nicklambo on 16 August, 2012, 09:00:21 PM
The Mongrol Black Hole edition seems much cheaper on e-bay...Shouldn't it be the other way around?
That's because those BH Mongrols are the 1/12 scale versions - there's more of them because they were released a lot more recently.
PANIC OVER! He's finally* here and he's just luvly <sniff>. He still has that new droid smell. Those shoulder joints do pop out easily though, and there's a loose 'bit' rattling round inside him, but this is my first 3A model and the quality is just out of this world - love the tires, the pincers, the hatch, everything.
Had one thought about Ro-jaws's actual design though (in real life, you understand) - every time he braked hard he'd likely go over face forward into the stomm ... or maybe that's part of the design? ... hmmm.
(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/anaconda888/rojaws-1.jpg)
*to be fair, the packaging had several dates with n/a next to them, so I think they've been trying to deliver for a while, bless 'em - the advantage of not having an outside letter box to drop a card through!
NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! My Black Hole version of Ro-Jaws has just done a shelf dive and snapped his aerial, the little nerk! I'm absolutely distraught, sob!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Wellsy/RojawsBrokenAerial.jpg)
KNICKERS!
Quote from: Pete Wells on 18 August, 2012, 06:37:28 PM
KNICKERS!
Is that why you have him on the ironing board?
Just you remember that that is your one Mr Wells :(
Dont think it didn't cross my mind Burdis! :D
Quote from: Pete Wells on 18 August, 2012, 06:37:28 PM
NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! My Black Hole version of Ro-Jaws has just done a shelf dive and snapped his aerial, the little nerk! I'm absolutely distraught, sob!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/Wellsy/RojawsBrokenAerial.jpg)
KNICKERS!
Does that make everyone elses that little bit more collectable?
V
Any word on 1/6 Ro-Jaws folks? Sorry if mentioned, had a look through forum and couldn't see nowt on them
1/12 I meant!! :-[
Nah Dave, not yet. Could be a while yet but you never know.
M.
Is there even going to be one? 1/12 Ro-Jaws would be teeny! The poo would only be one centimetre across, and the pincer mechanism almost impossibly small! Do they even make screws that tiny? I think he might be one of the few who we never see in 1/12.
Well either way I'll be happy with my Mongrol when he shows up! Just awesome lookin figures! Interesting to see what the Dredd one looks like
They do make tiny toys with tiny screws, Jimbo-the 'Action Portable' ones, if I wasn't on me phone I'd post pics.
As Ro-Jaws isn't awfully articulated he might be relatively easy to do at the smaller scale.
M
I got a 3AA exclusive black hole ro jaws up fer grabs if anyone missed out?
Happy with just the regular one.
Finally bothered my arse to open the Blackhole edition and you can watch it on the blog. Click the banner below or just HERE! (http://cellarofdredd.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/ro-jaws-from-3a.html)