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griffin

28th May 2011, 02:46 AM

Since quite a few people are getting this, and it seems quite reasonably priced for what it contains, post up comments (and sample pics if you want), of this item.

At this time, it's being found at Target stores for $29.

VERT

28th May 2011, 08:33 AM

Yes it is cause I found it at Target just the other day :D

Vector Prime

28th May 2011, 08:40 AM

I'm intrigued by this book and haven't seen one in my local Target yet (not that I've been looking :p).

Can someone maybe do a review with some pretty pics please?

Mr Ed

28th May 2011, 08:47 AM

Can someone maybe do a review with some pretty pics please?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMPgpV30tbM

Vector Prime

28th May 2011, 08:51 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMPgpV30tbM

Nice.

I may get one if I see one in store but I'm not going to actively track one down. :D

Ultra Mackness

28th May 2011, 10:01 AM

Picked one up a few days ago, and the first thing I noticed was that the cover was different From the sky blueish cover box - the Australian edition has a dark blue cover and an outer clear plastic cover slip with a big autobot symbol on it.

All the gimmicks shown in the youtube review a there and they're pretty cool. The tech specs repro are of sunstreaker, trailbreaker, inferno, wheeljack, smokescreen, the animation cell is nifty, the movie poster is cool too with grittier artwork, the Hot Rod bio is an interesting read as well.

It gives a good overview of the toyline from diaclone to now and has some good pics of prototypes, design drawings etc. (my fave is the pic of the prototype unicron from 1986/7).

It gives a pretty good outline of the transformers story in comics, TV! Big screen and video games (that whacky c64 version brought back memories of frustration!).

The foreword by Peter Cullen and the afterword are nice touches, and there's loads of great artwork from all different continuities and media and was a must buy for me from when I first saw it on bbts a few months ago, but I'm a book person.

This book contained mo than just good pictures and anecdotes for me, it triggered the sensation of being a kid again and reliving the experience watching the TV series, buying the toys reading the comics.

The only downside is that it doesn't go into detail about any one continuity, but there's still heaps of detail in there. I give it 9/10 and don't regret for a second dropping $29 at Target for it.

liegeprime

28th May 2011, 10:18 AM

I got some on Layby atm, once Ive claimed them next payday Ill post pics. :D I got more than 1- 1 to keep , some to give away as gifts

Trailer Park Ninja

28th May 2011, 10:31 AM

Me want now!

Skullcruncher

28th May 2011, 10:33 AM

Purchased today....very nice - plus at $29 I think its a very solid purchase!

I can now see why the unicron toy for the '86 movie wasn't released :D

Theres some movie spoilers in there too...

5FDP

28th May 2011, 06:40 PM

Had no idea that this would be released locally. If I had, I probably would not have bothered ordering it online. Oh well, at least I'll get one with a different cover :o

optimus1

28th May 2011, 08:52 PM

Still cant find one :(

liegeprime

29th May 2011, 12:46 AM

Still cant find one :(

Target man, Target, Blacktown has a few more just keep looking around as they're not really well publicized nor placed in conspicuous place. I had to go around the book sections 3 times before I spotted it, by looking down, instead of looking at the shelves. Parramatta might have some.

bassbot

29th May 2011, 03:55 PM

sweet! blacktown and parramatta. good to know. I'm going to try Rouse Hill.

Anyone found it in places here other than Target?!?

King Atlas

29th May 2011, 06:35 PM

Is there a chance the recently remoulded Unicron could have a hasbro release? http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/409288-i-have-summoned-you-here-purpose.html

GoktimusPrime

29th May 2011, 10:48 PM

Bought one from Blacktown target today. Had a browse through it as I was on the train afterwards and was getting a headache trying to read the foreword; but flicking through the book, it seems to be targetting the 'general Joe average' audience and assuming that people know nothing about Transformers. Which is fair enough, but I think for fans like me, it doesn't really tell me much that I didn't know before. The only new thing I learned from it was the "Blaster" prototype for Microman that would basically be Soundwave as a radiocassette player (instead of a walkman).

The Easter Eggs are nice. Overall I'm quite happy with the book, it's a neat reference book, but I think people who are less Transformers savvy might get more out if it (as they would be the target audience anyway). So I'd highly recommend it for people with a relatively lesser knowledge of TF history and lore, just to get you up to speed... but for the rest of us: well, the book isn't shrink wrapped, so feel free to browse through it before making a final purchase decision.

It's a good book to show to Heathens non-transfans when they come around. :)

gdmetro

30th May 2011, 12:01 AM

Hmm it sounds awesome and I will try and pick it up when I go to Target. Hmm this also making me want the g1 bible and the other Generations Volumes featuring the Henkei lines.

GoktimusPrime

30th May 2011, 12:06 AM

I do like some of the old school memorabilia pictured there. Like the box for "Mystery of Convoy" and the S.T.A.R.S. iron-on patch and membership card. They all brought back memories! :) I've long lost my old jacket with the iron-on patch (most likely been chucked out), and my S.T.A.R.S. membership card got wrecked when I accidentally left my Transformers wallet in my clothes and it went through the wash... eep! :eek: :( Some of the pull out goodies are really nice, like repro G1 tech specs and miniature repro animation cel etc. ;) And it's hardcover with a protective plastic case too! :)

JuzMel

30th May 2011, 11:17 AM

Here's a pic of the OZ version of the book:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/transformers_vault_book.jpg

The front plastic cover has the Autobot logo on a greyish background.

I haven't really read the book but just browsed through it. Really love some of the vintage items they have included within the book like instruction sheet, stat cards, drawings / sketches etc.

1AZRAEL1

30th May 2011, 11:25 AM

Is there a chance the recently remoulded Unicron could have a hasbro release? http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/409288-i-have-summoned-you-here-purpose.html

If so, that does look cool. Though I like the painted hand over the clear, and the green eyes, I think I still prefer the Takara version. But I will have to wait until I buy the book myself to have a better look.

GoktimusPrime

30th May 2011, 08:27 PM

The pics of some of those cancelled G2 figures are crazy -- especially G2 Mirage! Phwoar! :D

Paulbot

31st May 2011, 02:12 AM

This hasn't been released in the US yet so those of you who bought it from Target are out in front.

Robzy

31st May 2011, 01:44 PM

Got mine today at Target. They had heaps, and at $29 it's a steal! :eek: I'm loving it so far!1

Robzy

31st May 2011, 04:08 PM

Robzy's Rant:

"No More Disguises"

The Vault is here! The Vault has been opened! Time to review it...
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook.jpg

Yes indeed, here is a photo review (and I'm not kidding about the photos) of the new Transformers Vault by Pablo Hidalgo. This book is chock-full of amazing pics and information about the history of Transformers. I got mine at Target for around $29, and I definitely think it's worth the price. If you already own the 'Transformers Ultimate Guide', like I do, you may already know most of the G1/Beast Wars elements but it's still interesting nonetheless. That Ultimate Guide is somewhat out-dated now (in regard to the newer cartoons and movies), so it makes this new book a very worthy purchase. For newbies, this is a must buy!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook1.jpg

First of all, the presentation... The book comes in a clear plastic cover that has the Autobot symbol and Optimus Prime on the back. Slip that off, and you have the Decepticons' logo and Megatron on the back. Fairly straight forward but a nice touch.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook2.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook3.jpg

Inside, we are first greeted by a Foreword by Peter Cullen himself. Again, nothing strikingly new, but it's great to read.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook4.jpg

Now that the Vault is truly opened, we get a history of where it all started... the toys! There's some excellent pictures of the toys from G1 to movie-verse.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook5.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook6.jpg

Also included are a number of images of toy artwork, conceptual artwork and Japanese exclusive prototypes. We also get a little pull out Toy Catalogue and some Tech Specs with Red Decoder.
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook7.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook9.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-10.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-11.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-12.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-13.jpg

Next up, the Comics get the treatment. This section is not quite as large, but still fascinating!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-14.jpg

Included is a pull out sketch by IDW's Casey Coller...
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-16.jpg

This is followed by the history of Transformers on TV. Lots of great info and pics, as well as 2 Posters, one of which you can take out (the Japanese version), for the original 1986 animated movie (TF:TM). There's also a previously unseen character profile of Hot Rod from the film. This section also includes a mini animation film cell from the G1 TV show. The chapter covers all the TV shows, including Beast Wars, The Unicron Trilogy, TF: Animated, and TF: Prime, extensively.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-17.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-18.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-19.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-20.jpg

Now, on to the films. This section is quite small, but gives some insight to the 3 (at this Review's time) live action movies. Included is a 'Screening Ticket' to see 'Revenge of the Fallen' at Mann Village Theatre on July 22, 2009... all I need now is a Time Machine :D
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-22.jpg

And at the very end, we have the Future... what lies ahead for Transformers? What are Hasbro's plans? Will there be more TF movies without Michael Bay? This last section is very short, and mainly deals with 'War for Cybertron', setting it up as the next direction the Transformers brand will be heading towards.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-21.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-15.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-23.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-24.jpg

Overall, it all makes for fascinating reading... not to mention a superb coffee table book.

Robzy's last word: Highly recommended!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook8.jpg

Sky Shadow

31st May 2011, 05:02 PM

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook-12.jpg

Man, I wish we'd gotten Watermelon Mirage.

ITZTRU

31st May 2011, 05:42 PM

I saw this today at Target...I was in two minds...after seeing this, maybe I will pick it up after all...hmmm...

1AZRAEL1

31st May 2011, 05:43 PM

Man, I wish we'd gotten Watermelon Mirage.

Haha, nice description. It would have been cool ay. Give me an idea to try track down another classics Mirage/Dragstrip... :p

liegeprime

31st May 2011, 06:16 PM

Sweet, glad Ive got several on LAy buy hheeheheh:D:D

Vector Sigma 13

31st May 2011, 08:11 PM

Robsy- thats a review i like...

It has lots of big pictures! Good work.

jaydisc

31st May 2011, 09:00 PM

I haven't delved too deep yet, but have had a quick flip through, and I'm very pleasantly impressed. The extra gimmicks are a very nice touch. I wish they gave more individual credit to artists throughout.

Robzy

31st May 2011, 11:18 PM

Robsy- thats a review i like...

It has lots of big pictures! Good work.
Thanks mate :) Glad you like.

5FDP

1st June 2011, 09:59 AM

Thanks for the review Robzy. You've just convinced me to buy a copy while I wait for my OS one to arrive.

5FDP

1st June 2011, 03:08 PM

Question for those that have the book already - how big is it roughly? Is it smaller than A4?

jaydisc

1st June 2011, 03:54 PM

gantz

1st June 2011, 04:33 PM

Nope, just a little bigger than that:

Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.8 x 1.1 inches

1AZRAEL1

1st June 2011, 04:33 PM

Sweet, glad Ive got several on LAy buy hheeheheh:D:D

Do you have any spare?

The target near me is useless. The books are all over the place, and when I ask at the front if they have it, she said "If it's not on the shelf, we don't have it!"

Was half tempted to say that the place is a mess and I'd be lucky to find anything there. Surely she could have looked in the system right?

5FDP

1st June 2011, 07:55 PM

Nope, just a little bigger than that:

Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.8 x 1.1 inches

Thanks mate :)

GoktimusPrime

1st June 2011, 08:38 PM

I'm sooooo glad this book comes in a protective case. Some of my TF comics have been dented/crinkled by my baby daughter's grubby little mitts... today she picked this book up and tried to open it, but the case thwarted her! :D

Robzy

2nd June 2011, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the review Robzy. You've just convinced me to buy a copy while I wait for my OS one to arrive.
No probs - thanks! :) Enjoy it...

SkyWarp91

2nd June 2011, 09:30 PM

Thanks for the good review Robzy, you've convinced me to go buy my first TF book. Although it's time I start investing in those storybooks I used to read as a kid!

GoktimusPrime

3rd June 2011, 12:08 AM

Don't waste your time and money buying any of the Keepers Trilogy novels... I have the first book and it's complete rubbish (I can't decide which is more poorly written; Hardwired or Twilight - the fact that I'm comparing this book with Twilight should indicate how crap the writing is!). I never bothered buying or reading the sequels to Hardwired... don't intend to. I've read synposes of their stories... that was quite enough.

The Marvel G1 comics are definitely worth collecting IMO. Extremely highly recommended. :) (and as others have noted, there are exerpts and info about the G1 comics in the TF Vault book :D)

SkyWarp91

3rd June 2011, 12:11 AM

liegeprime

3rd June 2011, 12:12 AM

Do you have any spare?

The target near me is useless. The books are all over the place, and when I ask at the front if they have it, she said "If it's not on the shelf, we don't have it!"

Was half tempted to say that the place is a mess and I'd be lucky to find anything there. Surely she could have looked in the system right?

yup I have 1 spare if your interested? we could just meet-up at Blacktown Westfield to save you on postage. Although there are 3 more at Blacktown Target as of 02/06/11 :) coz I had a look before I paid for my laybuy :D:D

GoktimusPrime

3rd June 2011, 12:01 PM

1AZRAEL1: At Target Blacktown you need to look hard because they're shelved in a silly location. It's on a small "island" shelf set near the aisle where they display new books, but it's toward the bottom and rear. They're stacked horizontally too, so they don't stand out, and if someone puts another book on top of it, you can miss the entire stack (as I nearly did). So you may need to have a good search.

Good luck :)

Robzy

3rd June 2011, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the good review Robzy, you've convinced me to go buy my first TF book. Although it's time I start investing in those storybooks I used to read as a kid!
No worries - thanks :)

1AZRAEL1

6th June 2011, 10:34 AM

yup I have 1 spare if your interested? we could just meet-up at Blacktown Westfield to save you on postage. Although there are 3 more at Blacktown Target as of 02/06/11 :) coz I had a look before I paid for my laybuy :D:D

I hardly make it out to Blacktown, but maybe I can grab one off you at the Movie Meetup soon?

bassbot

6th June 2011, 01:13 PM

I grabbed mine from Target Rouse Hill Town Centre on saturday, they had a few there. Agreed though, the shelving in Target's books area is woeful. Terrible stuff.

bassbot

6th June 2011, 01:17 PM

lol Gok. Awesome. My 2 1/2 year old daughter loves flicking through my books, so the graphic novels are kept high and dry and comics boxed away from sticky fingers!!! They're so dangerous these little kids! ;)

Btw, I really enjoyed the Vault. Flicked through it a couple of times and plan to read through it a bit later this week.

Great images and inserts though and for $29 it's a bargain price for a TF fan. I agree with others that perhaps it's not too much "new" for longterm fans, but still it's put together very well.

5FDP

6th June 2011, 01:22 PM

Agreed though, the shelving in Target's books area is woeful. Terrible stuff.

And the sad reality is with the demise of the 'bricks and mortar' stores (R.I.P. Borders), unless you shop online, you'll have no choice but to hack-n-slash your way through their book section. And if you can't find what you're looking for e.g. "If it's not on the shelf", they probably don't have it but you'll never know for sure because no one will help you.

gamblor916

6th June 2011, 01:43 PM

Nice review and because of that I went searching for it at Merrylands Target yesterday. No sign of it so if anyone can point it out where to nab one I'd be grateful.

gdmetro

6th June 2011, 01:52 PM

Nice review and because of that I went searching for it at Merrylands Target yesterday. No sign of it so if anyone can point it out where to nab one I'd be grateful.

I bought mine at Target Rhodes last week. There was a stack there. The way they place it is really hard to find- I almost gave up and thought there were none- they are placed amongst an "island" with the stack of new release books.

1AZRAEL1

6th June 2011, 01:54 PM

"If it's not on the shelf", they probably don't have it but you'll never know for sure because no one will help you.

That's the exact response I got when I asked for help. Was tempted to say that the display for the books is so shocking that you would not be able to even find an elephant hiding out amongst them, but I thought better of it and walked away. Useless people piss me off :p

gamblor916

6th June 2011, 02:10 PM

I bought mine at Target Rhodes last week. There was a stack there. The way they place it is really hard to find- I almost gave up and thought there were none- they are placed amongst an "island" with the stack of new release books.

Cheers, I'll have to check out Parramatta and Rhodes.

liegeprime

6th June 2011, 03:15 PM

I hardly make it out to Blacktown, but maybe I can grab one off you at the Movie Meetup soon?

Erm Ill be overseas bud :(, I wont be attending any movie meets. For those looking, yes even in Target Blacktown they have this "island" that has apparently the new released books, but it just looks like an ordinary island with not a sign to indicate "HEY NEW RELEASES STACKED HERE" you'd certainly miss it and just pass by without giving it a second look. The book section was like meh....

1AZRAEL1

6th June 2011, 03:19 PM

Erm Ill be overseas bud :(, I wont be attending any movie meets.

Oh yea :p

Well I'll shoot ya PM to work it all out.

i_amtrunks

6th June 2011, 04:48 PM

I couldnt find any at Mt Druitt Target last week, and I moved every book in both aisles to make sure of it!

Then again maybe I should just be pleased that Mt Druitt has a book section at all... :p

If I spot some in Target St Mary's (hoping to drop in one day this week) Az I'll grab it for you and drop it off at your place, I'm house sitting in Penrith for the next few weeks.

1AZRAEL1

6th June 2011, 04:50 PM

If I spot some in Target St Mary's (hoping to drop in one day this week) Az I'll grab it for you and drop it off at your place, I'm house sitting in Penrith for the next few weeks.

You'd be lucky to find anything at St Mary's Target. Thanks for the offer though, I'll be getting one of Liege tomorrow afternoon. Apparently Blacktown has a few.

GoktimusPrime

6th June 2011, 05:16 PM

My daughter's 2. Does that still count as a baby? Well, I still call her a baby. :p She can't really speak yet and she's not toilet trained... so I'm calling her a baby. ;)

Anyway, it's a good "coffee table" book; arguably better than "Transformers And Philosophy" (which was also meant to be a coffee table book). And it's a more enjoyable read than the latter too (far more relevant to Transformers for sure! So hated the whole <blah blah philosophy blah blah blah transformers blah blah irrelevant-to-Transformers-philosophical-rantage blah blah blah> Some of that book was interesting to read, but a whole lot of it wasn't! Still better than reading the Keepers Trilogy though! :p

griffin

7th June 2011, 12:44 PM

(merged Robzy's review topic and poll into this one)

SGB

16th June 2011, 06:10 PM

Picked up this book last weekend. Not a bad book, but would have liked it to be a bit more in-depth.

I felt cheated with the animation cel replica though -- it was way too small!

griffin

16th June 2011, 07:13 PM

I think it's a great Hardcover book for only $29... it had so many little things hidden throughout, it was like an activity pack.

GoktimusPrime

16th June 2011, 10:27 PM

Yeah, for that price you do get a lot of bang for your buck. :) I agree that it lacks depth from a fan's POV - but I guess we're not the real target demographic for this book. I think it's more for people with a casual interest in Transformers as a coffee table book, and in that regard it's chock-full of information from a mundaner's POV.

If you seriously want something more in-depth for fans, and if you can read Japanese, I'd recommend getting either Transformers Generations and Transformers Generations Deluxe. There are similar publications in English, but I don't own them so I can't really comment. :o

FFN

18th June 2011, 11:20 PM

Trivia: The author, Pablo Hidalgo, is a fan of the wiki :D

BannoBenny

20th June 2011, 03:30 PM

Hello, had a quick look over the pages and didn't see any pictures of the other VAULT book going around so I thought I'd post some pictures of mine.

Front:
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/3981/img0535wd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/img0535wd.jpg/)

Back:
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/725/img0538ck.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/img0538ck.jpg/)

Case/Book:
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/9223/img0531bt.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/200/img0531bt.jpg/)

Front of Book:
http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/1016/img0532m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/img0532m.jpg/)

Back of Book:
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/4116/img0533ik.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/img0533ik.jpg/)

I found this book in Melbourne, in a store called Minotaur.

Darthprimus

20th June 2011, 06:59 PM

that version is also selling in Geelong CBD at gifts for the geek. not the target AUS version. said $40 i believe.

STL

20th June 2011, 07:06 PM

Hrm, maybe I need the non Target version of it. That's pretty gorgeous

BannoBenny

20th June 2011, 11:51 PM

that version is also selling in Geelong CBD at gifts for the geek. not the target AUS version. said $40 i believe.

Dammit!!! That is closer to where I live AND cheaper than what I got it for. I guess it does pay to shop around! :(

griffin

21st June 2011, 01:00 AM

Thanks for the pics... it is interesting to see the differences (and also puzzling as to why there are two versions).

i_amtrunks

21st June 2011, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the pics... it is interesting to see the differences (and also puzzling as to why there are two versions).

Seems there is a US/UK version (the blue prime and Megatron cover) and an Australian variant (witht he faction logos). Perhaps it is because of different publishers?
I ordered mine online since no local targets were carrying it, so I should get the same version as Banno. When I do I'll post up the publishers details,a nd if someone who has the target version can do the same we can see if they are different.

5FDP

21st June 2011, 11:53 AM

Seems there is a US/UK version (the blue prime and Megatron cover) and an Australian variant (witht he faction logos). Perhaps it is because of different publishers?
I ordered mine online since no local targets were carrying it, so I should get the same version as Banno. When I do I'll post up the publishers details,a nd if someone who has the target version can do the same we can see if they are different.

I have both and from memory, they are different. I'd have to check when I am home though.

BannoBenny

21st June 2011, 01:00 PM

Well that version that I have is published by Abrams! Now all we need is someone with the target version to let us know who published that. :D

griffin

21st June 2011, 01:49 PM

Ice Water Press, which is a Melbourne based company (printed in China though... probably at the same place as the US/UK version).
Still seems odd though that they felt it needed a different cover. But I'm glad they didn't appear to change anything else, or gut any of the features (hopefully), including the Hard Cover.

BannoBenny

21st June 2011, 02:01 PM

As annoying as it is, I'm considering buying the Target version too, so I have both! Luckily it isn't selling for as much.

jena

26th July 2011, 09:36 AM

I picked this up last week, I was so excited when I spotted it at my local Target. $29 is a great price for a large, hardcover book. I've certainly paid at lot more for books this nice.

Paulbot

26th July 2011, 07:48 PM

liegeprime

27th July 2011, 12:02 AM

Well I gave one away to TFPH for a raffle, while they were scanning it ( it wasnt released yet in Phils - not sure if they'll get a release there) most of the members and some passersby (not all were TF fans) who saw it in the Toycon had nothing but positive remarks and questions of - where can i get one? So it is a very good book and a good bargain for that price, Im thinking of getting a few more and give em away as gifts when I come back in two years time. Makes a nice coffee table book.

Antipathic

25th August 2011, 08:42 PM

asdf;;

I know this is like...a month since the last post here (sorry!) but I was wondering if this book can still be found in Targets around Sydney?

liegeprime

25th August 2011, 08:55 PM

asdf;;

I know this is like...a month since the last post here (sorry!) but I was wondering if this book can still be found in Targets around Sydney?

Not so sure, you might still find it in some Targets as it wasn't usually displayed quite well - as in hard to locate among the shelves. You might chance upon one still, you never know.

SharkyMcShark

26th August 2011, 12:39 AM

A good mate of mine's missus got him this for his birthday. I had a leaf through and it's quite a nice piece.

I don't think he'll appreciate it much, he's more a Star Wars man but then I suppose as a gift it was just filler after the Taylor Swift signed picture she got him.

Zeratron

26th August 2011, 09:28 AM

asdf;;

I know this is like...a month since the last post here (sorry!) but I was wondering if this book can still be found in Targets around Sydney?

I could be mistaken, but I think the Target at Castle Hill still had a few copies left last week ($29), I didn't get to look to see if they were still there yesterday