Prime 1 Studio General Discussion

[Nugchompa]

I've used Secret Compass before on a Sideshow and XM piece. The Sideshow piece arrived with a paint issue, and they were quick to secure a replacement.

Seems to be a stand-up company.

[bonedaddy77]

Shane at Secret Compass is a good dude and will take care of everyone. He took care of me when I had bad paint job on Iron Man bust and on a defective Endo bust. Been buying from him direct and off eBay for many years.

[SONICobra]

any word on if they will be carrying the new G1 bumplebee movie statues? (optimus, soundwave)

[NorthernLadMSP]

Thanks for the confirmations everyone! Now, I'm just waiting for them to reveal their Arkham Poison Ivy.

[eternalblue02]

Originally Posted by SONICobra

any word on if they will be carrying the new G1 bumplebee movie statues? (optimus, soundwave)

I got a confirmation from both SC and P1 that P1 does not want Shane to publicly list them at this time as P1 is working hard to acquire the US license. Shane also said he can get P1 Transformer pieces privately for anyone interested he just can’t put them up on his site atm. P1 said they are working hard at resolving this issue and to sit tight just a little longer.

As of now unless you have a “connection” your only options are messaging Kelvin Loke of Shiok Toys, Todd from SF & Shane from SC and have them privately get the pieces. Shiok’s prices are increased like SF. Shane seems to be the most reasonable. Shiok is where I PO’ed the P1 Optimus and Shockwave Nizzi prints.

Shane wants everyone to know he and his team physically went to Tokyo in March to secure this deal with Prime 1.

[SONICobra]

very cool, thanks brother

im saving a spot for one of those G1 pieces for sure, i want to see specs and soundwave painted before making the final call though

[eternalblue02]

No problem. As I get news I’ll post it.

[superdude]

Hi guys, I'm considering ordering the 1/2 Endo at the moment but have never bought anything near this big before. How much is shipping typically for something like this?

It looks like the best places to order are either Secret Compass or Timewalkertoys, as I believe neither are charging sales tax to CA, but not sure which might be best for shipping...

[SONICobra]

has shane said anything about if theyll be carrying ex's like SS used to?

[eternalblue02]

Originally Posted by SONICobra

has shane said anything about if theyll be carrying ex's like SS used to?

No EX’s at this time. Just deluxe and standard. If you order and ask him he will try and convert to EX. P1 needs to keep something special on their own site to move pieces unfortunately.

This guy got me a IS grey/blue Batman EX straight from Brazil and the Matrix Studio Shockwave years ago. Shockwave came damaged and he took on the responsibility because MS refused to acknowledge the issues. If you want an EX or something rare he’ll find a way.