Via our sponsor Robotkingdom we have our first images of Jiang Xing JX-Metalbeast-02 Cold Dragon (RID Cryotek)
This figure is a very impressive redeco of Jiang Xing take on Transmetal 2 Megatron now in RID Cryotek colors. The different shades of blue are vibrant and shiny and we are sure many fans will be pleased with this new finishing. Information on the extra parts is yet to be revealed, but this figure is expected for release in June this year.
You can check out the images after the jump and then join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards.
chnkyclnkytrike
People may be asking more on current active listings but I always refer to completed to see what consumers are willing to pay.
People can ask anything for something but that doesn’t mean it’s worth it and they will get it
chnkyclnkytrike
that black mamba figure is lowering the price of Jx figures secondary market values for the reasons you mentioned above. A lot of collectors feel like you do regarding the black mamba dragon.
I check completed listings and it reflects Jx values lowering
hovering around the 200 ish price point
with one auction recently getting bid up to 130 something with a shipping value that was accurate so no inflation in the shipping to offset the lower bid auction.
I would do 200 a piece for either one
but that’s max
thanks for the awesome conversation
Vrillon77
Out of curiosity, what would you consider a decent price?
ShowZ had him in stock for a very long time sitting at $260US. Think it sold out only earlier this year. I couldn't see him in stock at any of the stores I frequent, and the prices on the aftermarket are significantly north of $260.
Also, have you seen the Black Mamba RD-01 Dragon Megatron? Very good alternative. Based on reviews I've seen, pretty much same size as winged dragon, looks amazing and solid quality for $120 :
Black Mamba RD-01 Winged Dragon Beast Megatron Enlarged Version
I have the JX-01, but if both of these came out at same time, I would've gotten the Black Mamba for the price difference. To my eye, seems there's more value for money with the Black Mamba
chnkyclnkytrike
I’m looking to purchase a winged dragon or Cold dragon for a decent price
skythunderscream
No. Nothing wrong with mine. Guess I got lucky.
DominiksGeekyLife
Does yours have weak knees too? Had to squirt floor polish into mine, but the friction from moving the joints is already wearing off the floor polish.
cj37a
Could use multiple repaints of this guy, Black, Gold, Green. Dragon Mode works in many different fictions.
skythunderscream
I'm thinking about it.
BIOMEC
You need to get their Cold Dragon too!
skythunderscream
I got the latest version from Showz during the points give away. He is quite the beast!View attachment 30196160 View attachment 30196161
Dinobot14
My V2 and Cold Dragon have definitely been some of the most attention grabbing figures. I'm a bit sad to sell them but I've found that I like playing with/transforming my figures more then just displaying them and these guys are a bit too unwieldly for that.
It would have been great to see what their Tigerhawk would have looked like though.
Cyclonus79
Can’t believe all these years later my V2 has stood the test of time . He’s also my one & only 3rd party BW TM .. which is pretty sad to know. I wish this company kept going but after reading all the comments seems they are no longer …
Megatron_X
I sold mine just fine when v3 came out so likely will sell the same.
crazyman
If still in good condition I am sure there will be someone that will desire it.
Any version is hard to come by.
Dinobot14
Oh I mean more along the lines of if the earlier versions are desirable by people from a buyer's perspective.
Mine is still looking great but I just don't really want to keep going with the MPish scale. But I am unsure if anyone would want a V2 in a world where V3 and V4(?) exists
crazyman
Newer version just is less prone to paint chipping I believe. If yours is still going strong you are probably fine to keep it.
Dinobot14
So out of curiosity, which version of this guy is the most popular overall?
I'm thinking about selling off my V2 and also my cold dragon but I don't know what to expect since it seems a lot of people are liking the newer versions. Could be recency bias though
DominiksGeekyLife
ShowZ got the lastest batch in the first week of August.
Magna Jet Convoy
Thanks for doing the searching around mate, really respect that. I've been doing the same the past 10 minutes. ShowZ seem to be the only ones that have stock. Can anyone advise when this latest reissue dropped please? Gotta feeling it was this year……. If so, the supply has sold through nearly everywhere – unless there's some stores still waiting on their stock allocation? Bombusbee were noticeably cheaper than ShowZ too – even factoring in shipping….. better bite the bullet and order through ShowZ while I can. And screw getting it on eBay BTW – the prices are criminal + Down Under we automatically get slugged 10% GST tax during purchase transaction….