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Paul Agnew
1st February 2012, 03:19 PM
No thread yet? Standards are slipping, guys.

May as well kick it off. Voyager Sentinel went on lay-buy today.

liegeprime
1st February 2012, 06:35 PM
not toys, but TF related till, missed out on RID #1 darnit:mad:

Ah well, these arrived to day from ebay... local seller. just completing the ol Marvel TPB before they completely become extinct even in the 2ndary market

a few more on their way including the hard to find 2 TPB in my sig heheheh... keeping my fingers crossed coz those cost quite a bit..

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01457.jpg

Hursticon
1st February 2012, 09:55 PM
not toys, but TF related till, missed out on RID #1 darnit:mad:

Ah well, these arrived to day from ebay... local seller. just completing the ol Marvel TPB before they completely become extinct even in the 2ndary market

a few more on their way including the hard to find 2 TPB in my sig heheheh... keeping my fingers crossed coz those cost quite a bit..

*snip*

Congrats Liege! :D
Very glad to hear you're close to completing your Titanbooks - TPBs man ;):cool:, I too am only 1 off completing my HC versions (The 2nd G2 one ;)) but then I need to get the UK Dinobots SC also, I might look at getting the Black & White ones after that but they're not too high of a priority really. :o

They'd be putting together TPBs of the ongoings wouldn't they?, I think I might just go after those rather than trying to obtain each individual issue; I'll be grabbing each and every copy of the Marvel continuation though and likely the TPB too! :p:)

UltraMagnus
1st February 2012, 10:12 PM
On my final day in Australia I recieved a package from BBTS which included:

Generations Sky shadow and Junkheap
Rodimus Prime Reissue
MW-01 Spray
MW-02 Rager
Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 01 - Exclusive Stepper
Encore: #20 Devastator Gift Set
Hercules Exgraver
Hercules Dr. Crank
Hercules Structor

plus I finally packed all my toys away never to see them again (i.e. until I return permanently to Aust)

Cant wait to finally set them up one day....whenever that day may be :)

jena
1st February 2012, 10:16 PM
Unrelated, but sometimes I only remember what month it is because of the title of the acquisitions thread. How pathetic is my life.:D

Hursticon
1st February 2012, 11:14 PM
On my final day in Australia I recieved a package from BBTS which included:

Generations Sky shadow and Junkheap
Rodimus Prime Reissue
MW-01 Spray
MW-02 Rager
Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 01 - Exclusive Stepper
Encore: #20 Devastator Gift Set
Hercules Exgraver
Hercules Dr. Crank
Hercules Structor

plus I finally packed all my toys away never to see them again (i.e. until I return permanently to Aust)

Cant wait to finally set them up one day....whenever that day may be :)

Holy crap that's a haul! :eek:
Well done UM!, a damn shame that it'll all be packed away for some time though; how long are you heading overseas permanently for dude and can we expect you and HD to be storming HK stores again? :):p


Unrelated, but sometimes I only remember what month it is because of the title of the acquisitions thread. How pathetic is my life.:D

Hehe, no where near as pathetic as you might think Jena. ;):cool:

Doubledealer
1st February 2012, 11:24 PM
Hehe, no where near as pathetic as you might think Jena. ;):cool:

That could be taken as a compliment or an insult, LOL! :p

Arcee
1st February 2012, 11:53 PM
That could be taken as a compliment or an insult, LOL! :p

Well judging by the fact that it came from Hursti it's not possible to be the latter...

Decepticon
1st February 2012, 11:53 PM
Prime FE Vehicon arrived today! He is sensational!!!!:D

Doubledealer
2nd February 2012, 12:53 AM
Well judging by the fact that it came from Hursti it's not possible to be the latter...

This is true, my apologies for being a cheeky monkey. ;)


Prime FE Vehicon arrived today! He is sensational!!!!:D

Isn't he just? Great score there Decepticon, I can't get enough of this awesome toy! :D

Cat
2nd February 2012, 01:27 AM
Congrats Liege! :D
Very glad to hear you're close to completing your Titanbooks - TPBs man ;):cool:, I too am only 1 off completing my HC versions (The 2nd G2 one ;)) but then I need to get the UK Dinobots SC also, I might look at getting the Black & White ones after that but they're not too high of a priority really. :o

They'd be putting together TPBs of the ongoings wouldn't they?, I think I might just go after those rather than trying to obtain each individual issue; I'll be grabbing each and every copy of the Marvel continuation though and likely the TPB too! :p:)

If you mean the current IDW material - Yeah, they collect it in trade. IDW really has an emphasis on collected editions, so everything gets collected, usually multiple times. If you're after info on the IDW stuff, I'm more than happy to help :) Or ask Arcee. I think she passed the crash course.

If you mean the Marvel stuff - IDW has sorta done it (had to skip the Marvel issues containing marvel characters) and are doing them again (with those issues re-inserted) but the colouring is.....well, it's not for everyone. Some people strongly prefer the Titan tpbs. I personally have both, and I like the matte paper on IDW better, but the colour reproduction on Titan more, so I don't really know how that balances out? At the moment, I'm giving the IDW reprints a fair go, and reading the first volume of US (They're also doing the UK material in Classics too. Some stuff Titan never did, which is great).

I can't wait for Earthforce at full size, colour be damned. (Hopefully they'll leave them black and white, but who knows. That's a way off, anyway).

Jinto
2nd February 2012, 01:42 PM
I just opened my new RTS lugnut and straight out of the box, one of the legs came off! :eek: There's a screw holding the leg to the knee at a purple tab on the inside and it's either stripped or was never screwed in :mad:. I've heard of this happening before though, and apparently even if the screw hole is stripped you can use superglue to fix it good as new. Still kinda annoying though.

I'll post pics when he comes out of the CR chamber :rolleyes:

GoktimusPrime
2nd February 2012, 01:44 PM
I just opened my new RTS lugnut and straight out of the box, one of the legs came off! :eek: There's a screw holding the leg to the knee at a purple tab on the inside and it's either stripped or was never screwed in :mad:. I've heard of this happening before though, and apparently even if the screw hole is stripped you can use superglue to fix it good as new. Still kinda annoying though.

Refund/exchange time!

Jinto
2nd February 2012, 02:32 PM
Refund/exchange time!

It came off of eBay, so for the effort/time it would take me to glue the leg vs organize a return I'll just glue it. I can rebuild him, stronger, faster! And considering how flimsy the stock leg pieces are for a fig that size I think he'd genuinely be better with the reinforced glue.

I use a resin glue. It's thicker than honey and looks like candle wax once it's set but it's hella strong.

5FDP
2nd February 2012, 02:48 PM
Refund/exchange time!


It came off of eBay, so for the effort/time it would take me to glue the leg vs organize a return I'll just glue it.

I think the lesson here is never open them. Ignorance is bliss :D

valkyrie_76
2nd February 2012, 03:38 PM
I think the lesson here is never open them. Ignorance is bliss :D

Damn straight.......just dont tell Goki :D

Jinto
2nd February 2012, 03:47 PM
I think the lesson here is never open them. Ignorance is bliss :D

Nah, I don't play with mine as much as Goki seems to but sometimes I do take them off the shelves when my other half isn't home ;)

*makes laser and ka-pow noises*

GoktimusPrime
2nd February 2012, 03:50 PM
The lesson is to buy your toys from regular stores where they can easily service refunds and exchanges! (although I know that Grappel was an absolute beeotch to find in stores here :()

Play more... play lots! :D

Cat
2nd February 2012, 04:05 PM
Second time in two days I've seen Aussie collectors complaining about Grapple and co (Strafe, Lugnut, etc), on different boards.

I can still grab multiples of any of them, for $30 each, at a local Toyworld.

They were packed full on the shelf, and the overhead bin/top shelf thingie was ceiling high of them as well.

Arcee can verify that (well, maybe not the ceiling stuff. She is a short-arse :P )

liegeprime
2nd February 2012, 04:12 PM
$30 for Grapple now that is cheap :). Local retailers only sold that low if they were trying to move stock (sale price) but so far Grapple didnt last on the local shop shelves IIRC....i was just lucky that day coz I found 2, bought 1 and texted a buncha local guys for the other - whoever comes and gets it first is a winaah!!:p:D

Paulbot
2nd February 2012, 04:18 PM
I can still grab multiples of any of them, for $30 each, at a local Toyworld.
You might find the people complaining don't have access to Toyworlds (and the equivalents). I have this feeling that NSW doesn't have any.

Toyworlds are the stores I'm staking out to see if they get TF:Prime toys in. No luck so far.

Prowl
2nd February 2012, 06:54 PM
Toyworlds are the stores I'm staking out to see if they get TF:Prime toys in. No luck so far.

That is a very good idea Paul. When I bought SS Grappel there were heaps on the shelf at Toyworld. There were also heaps of Lugnuts.

crankcase76
2nd February 2012, 08:56 PM
due to the lack of stock out there, i finally can put up an acquisition for the first time in 2 months ( thanks Hasbro )!!!

was in k-mart and was disapointed at the same old same old, when i thought i would just have a rummage in the shelves and Behold someone had put the Lunar Crawler Cyberverse set up the back and underneath some (3) BB and (1) Shockwave Cyber sets.

And also got it for $13.75, it was the only one there.:D

Golden Phoenix
2nd February 2012, 09:33 PM
I had IDW trades of Bumblebee, Drift, Ironhide, Volume 4: Heart of Darkness, and Volume 5: Chaos Theory delivered from the Book Depository.
Still waiting on Volume 2 and 3 to arrive (they were sent 2 days later), while I have 6 and 7 on pre order.

i_amtrunks
2nd February 2012, 10:24 PM
Nabbed a copy of Robots in Disguise comic #1.

Seems the comics are going to keep me interested in the franchise for the foreseeable future with two outstanding series and a tolerable one all out at once!

liegeprime
2nd February 2012, 10:30 PM
okay, just noticed and echoing Paul Agnew's words - standards are slipping people.... where are the pics?? Its three pages now into the thread:p:p:p:rolleyes: pics up!!

Doubledealer
2nd February 2012, 10:47 PM
okay, just noticed and echoing Paul Agnew's words - standards are slipping people.... where are the pics?? Its three pages now into the thread:p:p:p:rolleyes: pics up!!

I wasn't going to say anything but yes, this thread is starting to resemble a Zork text adventure. :p

tjparkside
2nd February 2012, 10:50 PM
February 2012:

-G1 huffer tech spec
-Reprolabels for G1 Scorponok (x2),G1 Wheeljack & G1 Soundwave
-G1 wheelie & powerglide tech specs
-G1 catalog(for mib scorponok)& kup instructions
-G1 wheeljack wing
-G1 hot spot loose-metal chest version (w/all parts & instructions)
-G1 streetwise (loose w/all parts & tech spec)
-G1 scorponok parts-all 4 radar towers & 2 mechanical repair arms
-G1 onslaught instructions/tech spec/paperwork bag w/tech spec decoder
:D Special thanks to OTCA member CANOFWHOOPASS 87 for these 5!; :D
-G1 Ultra magnus [rubber tyres version] (mib/complete)
-G1 dirge (loose w/all parts & tech spec)
-G1 outback (loose w/all parts)
-G1 gears (loose w/all parts & tech spec)
-G1 Hot Rod [metal feet version] (mib)

-G1 sludge (loose/complete)
-Kreo prowl (misb)

special thank you to OTCA MEMBER GUTSMAN HEAVY for these 4!; :D
-rotf the fallen (loose)
-rotf breakaway (dark)(loose)
-rotf brawn (loose)
-rotf skystalker (loose)

-G1 scorponok manual and (spare) lord zarak
-G1 sixshot (complete 2 guns & stickers on their way!):cool:


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liegeprime
2nd February 2012, 11:38 PM
How long did it take for your order from Reprolabels to arrive TJP?

Hursticon
2nd February 2012, 11:42 PM
That could be taken as a compliment or an insult, LOL! :p

Eep! :eek:


Well judging by the fact that it came from Hursti it's not possible to be the latter...

Hihi! :o


This is true, my apologies for being a cheeky monkey. ;)

DD = This guy (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Optimus_Minor)! :p:D


If you mean the current IDW material - Yeah, they collect it in trade. IDW really has an emphasis on collected editions, so everything gets collected, usually multiple times. If you're after info on the IDW stuff, I'm more than happy to help :) Or ask Arcee. I think she passed the crash course.

Indeed, Arcee has been quite a big help on the subject; the current 'new' Ongoing's is indeed what I was referring to though. ;):)


If you mean the Marvel stuff - IDW has sorta done it (had to skip the Marvel issues containing marvel characters) and are doing them again (with those issues re-inserted) but the colouring is.....well, it's not for everyone. Some people strongly prefer the Titan tpbs. I personally have both, and I like the matte paper on IDW better, but the colour reproduction on Titan more, so I don't really know how that balances out? At the moment, I'm giving the IDW reprints a fair go, and reading the first volume of US (They're also doing the UK material in Classics too. Some stuff Titan never did, which is great).

Checkout my collection here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=7111) man (3rd last pic), I think you'll be proud :D; Have you got the B&W Titan Reprints? - It's my understanding they collect the the very tail-end of the UK stuff - worth obtaining in your opinion?


I can't wait for Earthforce at full size, colour be damned. (Hopefully they'll leave them black and white, but who knows. That's a way off, anyway).

Colour is great, but so can B&W and especially if the line-art is good. ;):cool:


I think the lesson here is never open them. Ignorance is bliss :D

No! - Don't do it! :p:D


Second time in two days I've seen Aussie collectors complaining about Grapple and co (Strafe, Lugnut, etc), on different boards.

That's sad to hear, I was extremely lucky with my own; both in acquistion (Courtesy of Zippo :cool:) and in production quality. :o


You might find the people complaining don't have access to Toyworlds (and the equivalents). I have this feeling that NSW doesn't have any.

You're spot on there man, we have very few indeed.:(


I had IDW trades of Bumblebee, Drift, Ironhide, Volume 4: Heart of Darkness, and Volume 5: Chaos Theory delivered from the Book Depository.
Still waiting on Volume 2 and 3 to arrive (they were sent 2 days later), while I have 6 and 7 on pre order.

Damn! :eek:
A very nice narrative haul there GP, congrats! :cool:


February 2012:
-G1 huffer tech spec
-Reprolabels for G1 Scorponok (x2),G1 Wheeljack & G1 Soundwave

*snip*

Sweet! :D
Be sure to post some pics (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=9525) here TJ. ;):cool:

tjparkside
2nd February 2012, 11:43 PM
How long did it take for your order from Reprolabels to arrive TJP?
(+Hursticon)
aprox.14-17 days! (Sorry),i call them Reprolabels ,they are from tfkingdom.com(or via ebay),free postage...(are these the same or should i re-title?!)
(*last months flywheels sticker sheet is from reprolabels and took around the same delivery time)
hope that helps!

Hursticon
2nd February 2012, 11:46 PM
17 days!

Sounds spot on to me, they've always arrived in exactly a fortnight or a little less for me. ;):)

griffin
3rd February 2012, 01:03 AM
Second time in two days I've seen Aussie collectors complaining about Grapple and co (Strafe, Lugnut, etc), on different boards.

I can still grab multiples of any of them, for $30 each, at a local Toyworld.

They were packed full on the shelf, and the overhead bin/top shelf thingie was ceiling high of them as well.

Sydney doesn't have Toyworlds, making it difficult for fans from there to find these "easy to find" toys.

Doubledealer
3rd February 2012, 09:02 AM
DD = This guy (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Optimus_Minor)! :p:D

Hah! I sure am glad I removed all the mirrors from my tree house a few years ago, my alt and bot modes are heeeeeeedious!! :p

GoktimusPrime
3rd February 2012, 11:28 AM
Sydney doesn't have Toyworlds, making it difficult for fans from there to find these "easy to find" toys.
Yeah, that assortment wasn't widely available here (and anywhere that did get it, Grappel always sold out straight away). I only saw Strafe and Nut Convoy maybe once or twice at Target; Grappel was always gone. :(

I gave up in the end and just purchased a United Grapple from HLJ (and rejoiced that the toy's name is Grapple and not Grappel!). Got Lugnut later on when I was overseas (so it worked out cheaper :D)... Strafe I just don't care about. :p

liegeprime
3rd February 2012, 11:33 AM
(+Hursticon)
aprox.14-17 days! (Sorry),i call them Reprolabels ,they are from tfkingdom.com(or via ebay),free postage...(are these the same or should i re-title?!)
(*last months flywheels sticker sheet is from reprolabels and took around the same delivery time)
hope that helps!

thanks it does, Ive never ordered for myself from them so Im trying to gauge from other members experience. All my previous repro stickers were ordered for me , thanks to kup :D since at those times I didnt have Paypal:D:D

valkyrie_76
3rd February 2012, 11:46 AM
Geez since you want photos :)

Bought a few items at Mandarake yesterday:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/P1000713.jpg

Incomplete Micromaster base C-330 (missing three micromasters and two ramps). Not worried about the micromasters as I should have some spares at the ramps shouldnt be hard to find but everything else is there.

Go-Shooter rings MOSC - a crease on the top of it but thats it. Pretty cheap compared to ebay :D

The 'Return of Comvoy' Famicon game was bought in HK but I forgot to take a pic of it. Also Parallax TFX-05 was bought in HK too.

The two books Ghost in the Shell SAC visual book - bought the other books after this (SAC2 and SSS) but missed out on the first one as I took my time buying them.

Queens Blade Perfect Visual hardcover book - bought it because I could :D

GoktimusPrime
3rd February 2012, 11:52 AM
Heh, I remember seeing those Master Braces at Mandarake... had a look, saw the price, then walked away. :p

Btw, feel free to post any meet pics here (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=12608) if you like (or make your own separate thread if you like, but I don't mind if you hijack the existing Osaka meet thread :)) -- always love to see meet piccies :D

valkyrie_76
3rd February 2012, 12:01 PM
Did you see the G1 Hasbro Grimlock 'Bommander' MISB :D

No meet up till tomorrow and then its long walkies around Osaka.

GoktimusPrime
3rd February 2012, 12:17 PM
Did you see the G1 Hasbro Grimlock 'Bommander' MISB :D

I did. :) But to Mandarake's credit they did have a sticker on the box (and other KO G1 toys) that said 海賊版 (KO); so at least they do negate the deception factor by informing their customers if a toy is fake. I do like how Mandarake puts little stickers on the boxes that tell you various kinds of information about the toy that's not immediately obvious - like whether or not it's loose in box (because they can still often appear MISB), sticker wear, what accessories are missing etc. (^_^)

1orion2many
3rd February 2012, 12:22 PM
Geez since you want photos :)

Bought a few items at Mandarake yesterday:

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/P1000713.jpg

Incomplete Micromaster base C-330 (missing three micromasters and two ramps). Not worried about the micromasters as I should have some spares at the ramps shouldnt be hard to find but everything else is there.

Go-Shooter rings MOSC - a crease on the top of it but thats it. Pretty cheap compared to ebay :D

The 'Return of Comvoy' Famicon game was bought in HK but I forgot to take a pic of it. Also Parallax TFX-05 was bought in HK too.

The two books Ghost in the Shell SAC visual book - bought the other books after this (SAC2 and SSS) but missed out on the first one as I took my time buying them.

Queens Blade Perfect Visual hardcover book - bought it because I could :D

I'd like to say it was a surprise you bought the girlie bracelets but it's not:p:D

valkyrie_76
3rd February 2012, 01:07 PM
I'd like to say it was a surprise you bought the girlie bracelets but it's not:p:D

Well the stuff you like was on the fourth floor :D

Doubledealer
3rd February 2012, 04:44 PM
Feel like several Christmas's came at once today! :D

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/cliffnbee.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/primenbulk.jpg

Very fast first impressions:

Cliffjumper: Fun transformation, amazing lack of kibble, best Autobot so far

Bumblebee: Gorgeous bot mode, bleh alt mode, AMAZING light piping on the eyes, plastic is solid but feels like you could break him due to poor design (had to use a gateau fork to split the chest pieces), wish more parts locked in place

Prime: Ridiculous level of detail in bot mode, the legs are blue NOT purple *phew*, so damn solid and sturdy, rubbish sword

Bulky: Shiiiiny, face sculpt better than expected, odd leg proportions, not as fun to play with as Cliff, Vehicon and Prime but not as lame as Bee, TFA Bulky remains king!

All in all, I'm super impressed with these toys so far. Even the ones that aren't all that fun to play with imo (Bee & Bulky) are still amazing to look at. In terms of flat out fun, I still can't go past Vehicon. His transformation is simply epic!

Cat
3rd February 2012, 05:53 PM
Indeed, Arcee has been quite a big help on the subject; the current 'new' Ongoing's is indeed what I was referring to though. ;):)

Checkout my collection here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=7111) man (3rd last pic), I think you'll be proud :D; Have you got the B&W Titan Reprints? - It's my understanding they collect the the very tail-end of the UK stuff - worth obtaining in your opinion?
Colour is great, but so can B&W and especially if the line-art is good. ;):cool:


Nice stuff there, man. Great collection all round!

But............I HAVE to say it. I see Lion Voltron, but no Vehicle Voltron. That's just plain unacceptable. :P

Nice collection of the Titan stuff. :)

The thing to keep in mind for the Earthforce material Titan collected, is that it's NOT at normal tpb size. It's at 'digest' size, so a little bit smaller than your average manga, dimension-wise.

Now, that's not necessarily a bad thing, as the art isn't that detailed, it was originally in black and white anyway, and the lettering isn't that dense, so it's all still easy to see and read.

It is a tad annoying to read, as the paperstock is VERY thick. It's almost card-like. Once you get used to that, they're fine though.

The material itself (which I assume you've read anyway) is pretty good, so I think they're worth it, especially considering that IDW will take at least 2 years to get to it, if sales hold on UK Classics (absolute guesstimate on my part, but surely at least 18 months?)

I wouldn't pay too much for them, but for now, I reckon they're worthwhile.

Zippo
3rd February 2012, 06:23 PM
Fresh from Japan
- it feels so good to finally have another Transformer purchase since the last in December and .. October.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul01.jpg

Doubledealer - those all Japanese versions of Prime toys?

Doubledealer
3rd February 2012, 06:54 PM
Doubledealer - those all Japanese versions of Prime toys?

Indeed! Probs gonna go 100% Takara for this line. Would love to see some clearer shots of Starscream if you have the time mate. :D

kup
3rd February 2012, 07:00 PM
Thanks to Sarquiss for this guy:

http://kupscigar.com/2012/030212.JPG

And wow! only 3 days of February and it's already 5 pages long!

5FDP
3rd February 2012, 08:04 PM
But............I HAVE to say it. I see Lion Voltron, but no Vehicle Voltron. That's just plain unacceptable. :P


We've disagreed on occasion however this ^ I have to agree with :)

GoktimusPrime
3rd February 2012, 09:47 PM
Doubledealer: Gah, I see TakaraTOMY didn't fix the problem with Bumblebee's breast plates as I had hoped they had (since the toy is packaged in robot mode with the little breast panels split). :( Oh well, glad I didn't get a TakTOM FE Bumblebee then (cos I already have the HAS version)... the only thing about the TakTOM version that vaguely interested me was the possibility of improved breast panels. But if you had to use a tool to pry them apart, then they sound just as bad as on the Hasbro version.

Doubledealer
3rd February 2012, 10:30 PM
Doubledealer: Gah, I see TakaraTOMY didn't fix the problem with Bumblebee's breast plates as I had hoped they had (since the toy is packaged in robot mode with the little breast panels split). :( Oh well, glad I didn't get a TakTOM FE Bumblebee then (cos I already have the HAS version)... the only thing about the TakTOM version that vaguely interested me was the possibility of improved breast panels. But if you had to use a tool to pry them apart, then they sound just as bad as on the Hasbro version.

Strange isn't it, worst case of cosmic tightness I've seen since TFA Ratbat (whose head I clean snapped off on first transformation :eek:). See Gok, this is what happens when Ratchet isn't included in the first lot of figures. Who's gonna fix them??

Is it possible to split the Hasbro Bee chest or are you (understandably) too scared to try? Main reason I bought the Takara version was for the richer yellow paint job (I could be wrong but from pics the Hasbro version looks duller like Classics Sunstreaker is to the Henkei version). How about that lightpiping on Bee though...Glorious, simply glorious!

GoktimusPrime
4th February 2012, 08:33 AM
Is it possible to split the Hasbro Bee chest or are you (understandably) too scared to try?
I tried it with a small blade and one breast panel opened, but the other one barely budged a teeny bit... so I thought "bugger it"... just not worth the effort/grief for such a minor part of the transformation - you can still form the basic robot mode without it. And I don't want to be doing this every time I transform this toy to robot mode, especially in the middle of a toy play campaign... it'd interrupt the play something chronic.


Main reason I bought the Takara version was for the richer yellow paint job (I could be wrong but from pics the Hasbro version looks duller like Classics Sunstreaker is to the Henkei version).
Didn't look too different to me. In fact, one Japanese TF fan who was with me at the last Osaka meet thought that he was looking at an imported Hasbro version, until I pointed out the Japanese text on the packaging. He was surprised that the toy looked so "Hasbro." But admittedly neither of us had a Hasbro Bumblebee on hand for a direct comparison.


How about that lightpiping on Bee though...Glorious, simply glorious!
Well yeah, he does have those massive Sailor Moon eyes. :p

Zippo
4th February 2012, 09:57 AM
Indeed! Probs gonna go 100% Takara for this line. Would love to see some clearer shots of Starscream if you have the time mate. :D

It will take some time for that to happen.
I have a USA Starscream on the way and I want to see the differences in person before I open.

Doubledealer
4th February 2012, 12:43 PM
It will take some time for that to happen.
I have a USA Starscream on the way and I want to see the differences in person before I open.

I don't want to hear excuses, I want to see results! ;)

Another most magnificent acquisition for the MISB Elite Guard arrived today. Why can't every Transformer have this many paint apps? :cool:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/bee.jpg

Jinto
4th February 2012, 01:17 PM
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/primenbulk.jpg

Very fast first impressions:

Prime: Ridiculous level of detail in bot mode, the legs are blue NOT purple *phew*, so damn solid and sturdy, rubbish sword

Bulky: Shiiiiny, face sculpt better than expected, odd leg proportions, not as fun to play with as Cliff, Vehicon and Prime but not as lame as Bee, TFA Bulky remains king!


Wow, Prime looks sweet. Loving those colours. Kinda makes me wish I got the Takara version instead of the Hasbro.
I'll consider reselling my FE when he arrives and buying that one if I can find it.

In other news, both of these beauties arrived this week.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/sean4all/Lugnut-Cyclonus.jpg
Cyclonus has, by far, the best alt mode I've seen in a long tie. So much detail and such a cool overall design. His left hip was slightly out of it's socket when he arrived and now moving that leg around causes it to work it's way out of the socket, which is a bummer. This is my second one though, so my good one will be preserved in storage and this one will be for making "shooom" noises and playing around when nobodies's looking :p
Lugnut is awesome, Bot pics will come when I've finished his repairs.

My Takara BW Megatron vs Primal pack also arrived :D. I got it mostly for the megatron, but I was very interested to see that Primal has all his maroon parts moulded in sparkly translucent plastic.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/sean4all/Primalclearplastic.jpg
I'm not sure how I feel about this... especially after the uproar that TFP Prime has clear plastic in his elbows. I hope the Takara Primal doesn't have the same disintegration issue as the Hasbro Megs.

And these!
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/sean4all/BeastWarsCards.jpg
I have no idea what they are. The seller threw them in with my takara set. :)
Still tossing up if I'll open them.

So I'm feeling pretty stoked this weekend :D

Jinto
4th February 2012, 02:01 PM
Together at last!
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/sean4all/Trio.jpg

GoktimusPrime
4th February 2012, 03:16 PM
Cyclonus has, by far, the best alt mode I've seen in a long tie.
You're not bothered by the "openness" of the back?


So much detail and such a cool overall design. His left hip was slightly out of it's socket when he arrived and now moving that leg around causes it to work it's way out of the socket, which is a bummer.
Refund/exchange it dude. :)


This is my second one though, so my good one will be preserved in storage and this one will be for making "shooom" noises and playing around when nobodies's looking :p
Pfftt... so let them look. I make noises, voices, actions in public. ;)



I'm not sure how I feel about this... especially after the uproar that TFP Prime has clear plastic in his elbows. I hope the Takara Primal doesn't have the same disintegration issue as the Hasbro Megs.
You should be okay. The disintegration issue has only been reported to occur in Hasbro Megatron and not Takara; it seems that Takara used better quality plastic than Hasbro on their Metals Megatron. Also the deterioration occurs in the brown plastic, not the clear one. It seems to suffer from similar frailty as the gold plastic used in some G1, G2 and BW toys (e.g. Slog, Bristleback, Pyro, BW Grimlock etc.)


And these!
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/sean4all/th_BeastWarsCards.jpg
I have no idea what they are. The seller threw them in with my takara set. :)
Still tossing up if I'll open them.
Ah yes, I have two of those sets. ;) (one opened, one sealed) -- yours is already of the box anyway, so you might as well open them. I don't even know if keeping the sealed in box makes them worth more (is there much demand for these cards?)... I just happened to have two sets (they were pretty cheap when they came out, and I 'em for free anyway :p) so I opened one box and keep the other sealed. :p I'd open them if I were you though. Buy some nice collectible card-sleeves and a ring-binder folder for storage/display. :) (that's where I keep all my cards including JP tech spec cards) They give you some cool bits of info like certain characters' height, weight etc.

Doubledealer
4th February 2012, 03:37 PM
Wow, Prime looks sweet. Loving those colours. Kinda makes me wish I got the Takara version instead of the Hasbro.
I'll consider reselling my FE when he arrives and buying that one if I can find it.

The paint on all the Takara Prime FE toys is amazing, they've used really vibrant and rich colours that make the toys "pop" on the shelf. :) No Hasbro grey in sight!


In other news, both of these beauties arrived this week.

*snippeh*

Cyclonus has, by far, the best alt mode I've seen in a long tie. So much detail and such a cool overall design. His left hip was slightly out of it's socket when he arrived and now moving that leg around causes it to work it's way out of the socket, which is a bummer. This is my second one though, so my good one will be preserved in storage and this one will be for making "shooom" noises and playing around when nobodies's looking :p
Lugnut is awesome, Bot pics will come when I've finished his repairs.

Mmm, two of my all time favourites right there! I think that Cyclonus is the best out of all 3 paint variants, and the rub sign just looks perfect on this toy (mine is permanently glowing due to the heat here :p). Great purchases there!

Jinto
4th February 2012, 06:33 PM
You're not bothered by the "openness" of the back?



You mean where his feet don't seal together? Nah, it doesn't worry me. If I ever do notive it I imagine it's something like the Y-wing's in Star Wars, where the cowling has been removed or left off.

1AZRAEL1
4th February 2012, 10:09 PM
Wow, I haven't posted an acquisition in quite some time. More lack effort and time :p

But this is worthy of a post, I now am the proud owner of my holy grail lol :p

But pictures will follow tomorrow because I am too tired, and lazy to do em now :D

Arcee
5th February 2012, 12:16 AM
This is looking awesome...let me know when/if u want to sell ur Galvatron :D


Together at last!
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/sean4all/Trio.jpg

valkyrie_76
5th February 2012, 07:56 PM
Stuff I picked up last night but couldnt show pics because I misplaced the tablet half of the laptop :D

Top row: DI stage for figmas, complete Fate/Stay Night Nendoriod Petit collection, Nendoriod Saberlion (been looking out for one of these for ages).

Second row: MIB Gilmer with unused paperwork (last Decepticon Pretender I have been looking for) and #16 MIB Megatron with paperwork (very nice and seems unused/with blue legs).

Third row: FE Cliffjumper and Vehicon (for some sad person on the forum) and small figure of Eucliwood Hellscythe.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/P1010328.jpg

Forgot to put into the picture but I grabbed another set of Go-Shooter rings (MOC) because someone got jealous and he wants a set too :D

And another board member who wont be mentioned secretly loves 'Hello Kitty' so there is something for him too :D:D

Ode to a Grasshopper
5th February 2012, 08:13 PM
And another board member who wont be mentioned secretly loves 'Hello Kitty' so there is something for him too :D:DSurely everyone loves Kitty Chan?

Anyway, my haul from yesterday was a Misato Katsuragi figurine (this one in an onsen) for my bathroom, and a preopened Encore Sky Lynx.

Tetsuwan Convoy
5th February 2012, 08:15 PM
Oh wow, I just assumed he was referring to me...


:p

valkyrie_76
5th February 2012, 08:45 PM
Oh wow, I just assumed he was referring to me...


:p

Show me the money :D:D

Its so trying to find decent G1 stuff when there is this FE Prime and Beast Wars rubbish clogging the shelves :p:p

*jumps back on the troll train*

Ode to a Grasshopper
5th February 2012, 09:33 PM
Oh wow, I just assumed he was referring to me...


:pPeople, people, please! There's enough Kitty Chan love for us all!:p
'Sides, I can get all the Kitty Chan goodness I want, whenever I want. She's everywhere here dammit. Including on my toilet paper...:D

GoktimusPrime
5th February 2012, 09:45 PM
Hey hey hey... don't forget PreCure love!

CURE http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/th_prime_cliffjumper_wrists.jpg PEACHI! :D

Hursticon
6th February 2012, 04:17 PM
Hehe, this cool little bloke arrived today from eBay HK:

Transformers: Animated, Activators - Soundwave! :D



http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-06-ACQ-01.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-06-ACQ-02.jpg


...And in a bit of a Father/Son moment:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-06-ACQ-03.jpg

valkyrie_76
6th February 2012, 05:15 PM
Soundwave or Soundblaster?

I actually spotted Soundbaster activator and again was thinking of you :D

Skullcruncher
6th February 2012, 05:51 PM
Stuff I picked up last night but couldnt show pics because I misplaced the tablet half of the laptop :D

Top row: DI stage for figmas, complete Fate/Stay Night Nendoriod Petit collection, Nendoriod Saberlion (been looking out for one of these for ages).

Second row: MIB Gilmer with unused paperwork (last Decepticon Pretender I have been looking for) and #16 MIB Megatron with paperwork (very nice and seems unused/with blue legs).

Third row: FE Cliffjumper and Vehicon (for some sad person on the forum) and small figure of Eucliwood Hellscythe.

**Snip**
Forgot to put into the picture but I grabbed another set of Go-Shooter rings (MOC) because someone got jealous and he wants a set too :D

And another board member who wont be mentioned secretly loves 'Hello Kitty' so there is something for him too :D:D

Wow nice score there especially the megatron - what store did you nab him from? How many more days hunting do you have?

liegeprime
6th February 2012, 06:00 PM
My Titan TPB Dark Star has arrived... from Amazon - it's a non mint condition copy- which was the cheapest in the list. Actually it's a UK library copy, still has the library borrwing slip attached in the first page:o

Unfortunately the local postie saw it fit to FOLD and JAM the parcel :mad::mad::mad:( as it was not sandwiched in two hard cardbacks) in my letterbox which added a n offending crease in the very middle of it . This thing is soooo C4-5 in grade now:(:(.... Ah well Im just glad I have it... Ill most likely replace this with a far better one when I chance upon it in my internet trawling.

Prowl
6th February 2012, 07:02 PM
Together at last!
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/sean4all/Trio.jpg

Awesome photo. I like to think that is Galvatrons celebration party after destroying Ultra Magnus & tearing the matrix from his chest cavity like Kano ripping out a heart in Mortal Kombat.

BigPenney
6th February 2012, 07:15 PM
Got this in the mail today

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa449/BigPenney/NA06022012p2.jpg

Sheet of metal Transformer logo stickers.
(RTS Legends Megs is there to show how small these are :eek:)

valkyrie_76
6th February 2012, 08:39 PM
Wow nice score there especially the megatron - what store did you nab him from? How many more days hunting do you have?

Got the two G1 items from Umeda Mandarake when I was with our resident Osaka OTCA member Odie. Could not resist the Megatron even though I already have him.

Still have one more day in Osaka before I take the train to Tokyo which I have seven days there and the good part is, the hotel I am staying at is one stop away from Akiba.

Skullcruncher
6th February 2012, 09:45 PM
Got the two G1 items from Umeda Mandarake when I was with our resident Osaka OTCA member Odie. Could not resist the Megatron even though I already have him.

Still have one more day in Osaka before I take the train to Tokyo which I have seven days there and the good part is, the hotel I am staying at is one stop away from Akiba.

Awesome! Heh know how that feels, cannot resist just one more -Good luck in Akiba that the best mandarake in my opinion. There is another shop there that had g1s in the window but it closed at 5pm the days I was there. Its on the way to mandarake from the station but thats all I remember :o

kup
6th February 2012, 09:54 PM
My Titan TPB Dark Star has arrived... from Amazon - it's a non mint condition copy- which was the cheapest in the list. Actually it's a UK library copy, still has the library borrwing slip attached in the first page:o

Unfortunately the local postie saw it fit to FOLD and JAM the parcel :mad::mad::mad:( as it was not sandwiched in two hard cardbacks) in my letterbox which added a n offending crease in the very middle of it . This thing is soooo C4-5 in grade now:(:(.... Ah well Im just glad I have it... Ill most likely replace this with a far better one when I chance upon it in my internet trawling.

That happened to me once. From then on when I deal with private sellers, I always emphasize to send the book/comic with a protective cardboard back or at least a 'do not fold' stamp.

valkyrie_76
6th February 2012, 10:52 PM
Awesome! Heh know how that feels, cannot resist just one more -Good luck in Akiba that the best mandarake in my opinion. There is another shop there that had g1s in the window but it closed at 5pm the days I was there. Its on the way to mandarake from the station but thats all I remember :o

Ill try and make most Mandarakes in the Tokyo area. Just hoping they aren't as expensive as Osaka atm.

uteiki
7th February 2012, 08:11 AM
^^^ actually i found stuff in osaka were generally cheaper than Tokyo but that was years ago...

got these in the mail last week... very happy... bought them back b4 christmas!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l598/uteiki/P1020758.jpg

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l598/uteiki/P1020759.jpg

Also thanks to tropisetron:

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l598/uteiki/P1020788.jpg

Slag
7th February 2012, 08:40 AM
^^^ actually i found stuff in osaka were generally cheaper than Tokyo but that was years ago...

got these in the mail last week... very happy... bought them back b4 christmas!

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l598/uteiki/P1020758.jpg

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l598/uteiki/P1020759.jpg

Also thanks to tropisetron:

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l598/uteiki/P1020788.jpg

Especially liking g2 sideswipe.. nice finds:D

GoktimusPrime
7th February 2012, 10:17 AM
Especially liking g2 sideswipe.. nice finds:D
Yeah, G2 Sideswipe is my favourite of the G2 repaints -- but for whatever reason he was a peg-warmer (which was good, cos I got him heaps cheap when stores slashed prices to try to move dead stock ;)). The massive hurt-your-eyes neo green gun is an eyesore... but hey... it was the 90s. :)

Paul Agnew
7th February 2012, 12:28 PM
Soundwave or Soundblaster?

New Soundwave. :p

snaketales
7th February 2012, 09:04 PM
Starscream does not approve of my latest KO acquisition (especially if it's got messianic tendencies - see Dreamwave's comic series)

http://i41.tinypic.com/33ttqgk.jpg

liegeprime
7th February 2012, 10:25 PM
Another ol Titan TF TPB - Treason arrived today and this one fared better. The postie slipped it under the Welcome mat. Good thing it wasnt raining or it couldve gone wet:eek::eek:

At least it wasn't folded at all, whew! It's not as minty as my first TPBs purchased from member jimoinj but it'll do. As for Darkstar I'll settle with this til I get a better one, as it's a hard to find copy for some reason - prolly coz it's like a Starscream spotlight saga.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01469.jpg

Only a few more TPB and Ill have the whole US Marvel series comics completed :D:D

Bumbleb33
8th February 2012, 11:21 PM
Thanks to the Big W sale:
1x DOTM Top Spin
1x DOTM Roadbuster and;
1x DOTM Bumblebee

All now in duplicate, but I have to have the wreckers in car mode as well right? :D

Slag
9th February 2012, 12:13 AM
Starscream does not approve of my latest KO acquisition (especially if it's got messianic tendencies - see Dreamwave's comic series)

http://i41.tinypic.com/33ttqgk.jpg

He he . No he does not look impressed.. not impressed at all..:D
Nice pose

liegeprime
9th February 2012, 10:30 AM
Thanks to canofwhoopass for 3 more insecticons to ad to the swarm and another Punch/counterpunch figure. I can finally display one of each for both factions :D:D

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01471.jpg

5FDP
9th February 2012, 11:10 AM
Thanks to canofwhoopass for 3 more insecticons to ad to the swarm and another Punch/counterpunch figure. I can finally display one of each for both factions :D:D

Glad to see you're finally transforming Punch/Counterpunch's legs correctly now ;)

1AZRAEL1
9th February 2012, 01:20 PM
Well, I finally should post pictures of my Grail :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2891.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2892.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2893.jpg

:D

Hursticon
9th February 2012, 01:24 PM
Well, I finally should post pictures of my Grail :D

*snip*

:D

About time man!!! :D

A huge congratulations on acquiring such an awesome and sought after figure that I know you've been hunting for quite a number of years now! ;):cool:

My only critique would be that you've not posted enough pics! :p

1AZRAEL1
9th February 2012, 03:09 PM
My only critique would be that you've not posted enough pics! :p

See him in person haha. I'm still recovering, lack of energy, usual stuff after you get knocked out :p

Skullcruncher
9th February 2012, 03:15 PM
Wow looks good Azrael, so pleasing when a long time want arrives.

Zippo
9th February 2012, 05:16 PM
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul05.jpg
- Thanks to Jetfirerussell

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul06.jpg
- My backorder was filled moments after I ordered cases to fill my pre order.

i_amtrunks
9th February 2012, 05:56 PM
Well Done Az! very nice looking specimen!

So after being all chuffed that I finished the Beast Wars show cast I realised I was missing Dinobot II....

That problem has now been rectified with the arrival of aforementioned character as well as a Lasorbeak (for $10 complete with cut out card tech spec card).

So barring another massive oversight, NOW I have completed the BW showcast! :D

My grail has also arrived, but I've been too lazy to post a pic, its nothing as grand as Az's, but it does complete a line for me. Will be unlazy and post pics later.

Burn
9th February 2012, 06:20 PM
mmmm Year of the Dragon Ultimate Optimus Prime ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/burnscrap/TF%20Collection/th_DragonOptimus.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v136/burnscrap/TF%20Collection/?action=view&current=DragonOptimus.jpg)

Cat
9th February 2012, 06:23 PM
Well, I finally should post pictures of my Grail :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2891.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2892.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2893.jpg

:D

Nice score, mate.

I'm insanely jealous! :)

Slag
9th February 2012, 06:57 PM
Well, I finally should post pictures of my Grail :D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2893.jpg

:D

Looks really cool.. congrats!! I actually really like him with the blue chest plates... custom!:D

GoktimusPrime
9th February 2012, 09:16 PM
Got Deluxe DOTM Optimus Prime from Big W for $15.

liegeprime
10th February 2012, 12:08 AM
Congrats Az!!:D:D

Jinto
10th February 2012, 09:49 AM
YESSS! Prime RID figures up on BBTS, voyager Megs was sold out super fast.
I refreshed and he was there - I bought him - now he's sold out again.
I think I scooped up someone's cancellation :eek:

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

UltraMarginal
10th February 2012, 12:03 PM
Nice Score there 1AZRAEL1, very nice, but I agree, not enough pictures.:D

Paulbot
10th February 2012, 07:45 PM
Good month for the bad guys:

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz67vahiMt1qbguy1o1_500.jpg

Encore Devastator and a spare - via Jaydisc, and special thanks to Krayt for making an extra trips to drop them off to me at work
Generations Sky Shadow - via eBay
DOTM Deluxe Soundwave - via eBay
Telemocha TM-SP Megatron -via eBay

iamirondude
10th February 2012, 07:50 PM
here's a couple more i've gotten over the last couple of weeks

KaRNiV8L PRiME
10th February 2012, 10:27 PM
Nice. TT FE Cliff

GL-Sideswipe
10th February 2012, 11:37 PM
Got a FE bumblebee and starscream. Little dissapointed with bee, but I love starscream. So glad that I ordered him :)

UltraMagnus
11th February 2012, 02:25 AM
Back on the prowl in Hong Kong and picked up the remaining parts of Hercules.

Beautiful.... just beautiful. Will post pics shortly ----- beautiful :)

Zippo
11th February 2012, 11:22 AM
PARCEL CITY!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul07a.jpg

Turned into
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul07d.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul07e.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul07h.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul07i.jpg



and my actual haul
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul07.jpg

Slag
11th February 2012, 12:11 PM
Did you get enough Cliffjumpers??;)

Tallestblue
11th February 2012, 03:29 PM
And...uhhh...are all those First Editions spoken for? *bats eyelids*

Jinto
11th February 2012, 03:33 PM
PARCEL CITY!

Are they all spoken for?

Of all the times to misplace my camera, it's when I want to take photos of my new baby! Here are some crumy phone pictures:
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/sean4all/mega-primal.png

Also welcoming Prime FE Cliffjumper and a repaired Lugnut :D
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg12/sean4all/cliff-nut.jpg

Doubledealer
11th February 2012, 07:29 PM
PARCEL CITY!

*mulitple snippehs*

So...beautiful. :eek: Hey hang on, Zippo has turned Tigatron into his bed sheets!

Zippo
12th February 2012, 06:07 PM
Yep, all spoken for ..
Except maybe a Bulkhead. I need to sort that out shortly.

i_amtrunks
12th February 2012, 09:18 PM
So decided to not be as lazy and post some pics.

Didn't take photos of everything this month (no Kreo Sideswipe or G1 Flywheels) but did get photos of the important stuff! :p

So I thought I had finished up my BW Showcast figures when I managed to acquire a Takara Tigatron in very good condition for about $30 posted. Complete Lasorbeak arrived later, I'm a sucker for brightly coloured TF's.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/i_amtrunks/IMG_6957.jpg

Next up is my "actual" last BW showcast figure.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/i_amtrunks/IMG_6956.jpg

And finally one of my grails, to finish off my favourite sub series:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/i_amtrunks/IMG_6955.jpg
Skyquake in all his neon glory to lead his fellow Predator jets and Stalker against the Turbomasters!
He is not in mint condition, one of the tabs on the gold plastic connected to his viewfinder is cracked, but since he is highly susceptible to gps it was likely to go sooner rather than later anyway.

So all in all, great start to the year for me!

GoktimusPrime
12th February 2012, 10:21 PM
Heh, that's funny... I just got myself a BW Neo Hydra last month, and now you got a Lazorbeak. Heh. :)

(yeah, simple things amuse simple minds :p)

Hursticon
13th February 2012, 12:31 AM
Heh, that's funny... I just got myself a BW Neo Hydra last month, and now you got a Lazorbeak. Heh. :)

I still need to acquire both of those figs. :(

Congrats though Trunks, massively! :D
I have an acquisition of my own to show but that'll have to wait until tomorrow. ;)

kup
13th February 2012, 08:04 AM
Well, I finally should post pictures of my Grail :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2891.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2892.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2893.jpg

:D

Congratulations! That is awesome!!

GoktimusPrime
13th February 2012, 08:29 AM
I still need to acquire both of those figs. :(
They're just repaints of Terrorsaur (with slight retool for the rub sign) and neither of them had memorable canonical appearances IMO. Lazorbeak never came out in Australia and I was no longer living in Japan when BW Neo came out; and at that time I was more interested in purchasing new moulds from BW Neo like Big Convoy, Magmatron, Sharp Edge, Heinlad, Longrack etc. - and I was still a student at the time, so my spending power was more limited - so repaints like Lazorbeak/Hydra just weren't on my wants list. And actually, they've never really been real wants for me... but I was in Osaka (Hero Gangu) and I saw Hydra sitting there for cheap (cos he was loose with no box or anything - but he had his gun ;))... so I thought, yeah, I'll get that for the equivalent of a few dollars. And Tiger Convoy and I haggled for a discount for everyone who purchased at the Jan Osaka Meet so we all got 17% off the total sale price too :D So I think I paid... gee, maybe $2-3?

So yeah, neither of them are toys I'd go out of my way to get... but cos the opportunity came up to grab one for cheap, I took it (which is pretty much my usual policy for out-of-production toys in general anyway :p). If I see a Lazorbeak or Hydra at Parra Fair or anything, I'll be sure to let you know (if you haven't already seen and grabbed it before I see it! ;)).

1AZRAEL1
13th February 2012, 01:48 PM
Congratulations! That is awesome!!

He truly is a masterpiece. So stoked I finally have one, and it is the first time seeing one in person as well, so a bonus :D

Ode to a Grasshopper
13th February 2012, 10:35 PM
Today's haul: I found a used general goods store near my Jr High, which inexplicably had a US Rodimus Minor going for 780 Yen. I wasn't going to get him, but for 780 Yen I figured I might as well...and he's really fun. Looks like the Odieverse has a new Hot Rod.
Got another Misato while I was there as well. Not sure where to put this one.

Doubledealer
13th February 2012, 11:29 PM
Today's haul: I found a used general goods store near my Jr High, which inexplicably had a US Rodimus Minor going for 780 Yen. I wasn't going to get him, but for 780 Yen I figured I might as well...and he's really fun. Looks like the Odieverse has a new Hot Rod.

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/seal.jpg

Skullcruncher
14th February 2012, 08:55 AM
- Sealed box of Myclones series 2 :D

http://thumbnails37.imagebam.com/17467/ef195d174662358.jpg (http://www.imagebam.com/image/ef195d174662358)

Robzy
14th February 2012, 02:35 PM
Got my TF: Prime Japanese First Edition Optimus Prime in the post today! What a BRILLIANT figure :eek::eek: One of the best OPs ever!!

theheretic
14th February 2012, 05:18 PM
My Ultimate Collectors Edition box set came in today! It's very cool. Now I just need to figure out how I'm gonna get a few more signatures on it.

Cat
15th February 2012, 12:24 AM
- Sealed box of Myclones series 2 :D

http://thumbnails37.imagebam.com/17467/ef195d174662358.jpg (http://www.imagebam.com/image/ef195d174662358)

Nice one!


And *Cough* if you want to get rid of any extras *Cough Cough* :cool:;)

Sky Shadow
15th February 2012, 12:32 AM
I don't usually post here, but I feel like this is a special occasion since in my head, I feel like I just won the acquisitions thread. :p

In 1986 I walked into a newsagent and bought my first issue of Marvel's Transformers UK - #81. If I had not bought that comic book I would most certainly not be here now. I now own Jeff Anderson's original art for the consecutive pages 4 and 5. Even though they're over a quarter of a century old, they look even crisper than they would if I just pencilled and inked them myself today. They may well be the most beautiful things I have ever or will ever own.

Until yesterday, there was only one mainstream-released Transformer I was still actively looking for - Transmetal (I) Spittor. I wandered into a comic shop yesterday, and there he was, just hanging on the pegs for fifteen pounds ($22). (The shop had heaps of 'Euro' exclusives just hanging there, including a Γίγαντας [Greek Huffer, who is one of my grails, but for £50, not something I could really justify buying while out shopping with my wife. I was also super-tempted by Εγκέφαλος - Greek Brawn for £40 - his name is "Brain", and he's a toy I would just love to have for the whole Brain vs Brawn symmetry.]) I will open up Spittor shortly, so when I return home he can hang out at Niagara Base with Diver and Transmetal Claw Jaw.

And they also had the gatefold version of More Than Meets The Eye #1, which I bought because I feel like it's truly a milestone issue and I only had the Ratchet cover before.

Pictures!

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7594/pc190571.jpg
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/840/pc190572.jpg

Cat
15th February 2012, 01:19 AM
Congratulations.

Those are some great pages, and have been very well kept.

Paulbot
15th February 2012, 06:36 AM
I think I saw that Spittor in the same shop during my trip last year but didn't know it was anyone's grail (but did mentioned it to someone else here when he said he was also looking for it). The shop had a Greek Seaspray at the time too.
:)

fatbot
15th February 2012, 07:26 AM
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/fatbot/blackjunk.jpg

5FDP
15th February 2012, 08:08 AM
@ Sky Shadow - Absolutely stunning :eek: Congratulations mate :)

Slag
15th February 2012, 09:34 AM
I don't usually post here, but I feel like this is a special occasion since in my head, I feel like I just won the acquisitions thread. :p

In 1986 I walked into a newsagent and bought my first issue of Marvel's Transformers UK - #81. If I had not bought that comic book I would most certainly not be here now. I now own Jeff Anderson's original art for the consecutive pages 4 and 5. Even though they're over a quarter of a century old, they look even crisper than they would if I just pencilled and inked them myself today. They may well be the most beautiful things I have ever or will ever own.

Until yesterday, there was only one mainstream-released Transformer I was still actively looking for - Transmetal (I) Spittor. I wandered into a comic shop yesterday, and there he was, just hanging on the pegs for fifteen pounds ($22). (The shop had heaps of 'Euro' exclusives just hanging there, including a Γίγαντας [Greek Huffer, who is one of my grails, but for £50, not something I could really justify buying while out shopping with my wife. I was also super-tempted by Εγκέφαλος - Greek Brawn for £40 - his name is "Brain", and he's a toy I would just love to have for the whole Brain vs Brawn symmetry.]) I will open up Spittor shortly, so when I return home he can hang out at Niagara Base with Diver and Transmetal Claw Jaw.

And they also had the gatefold version of More Than Meets The Eye #1, which I bought because I feel like it's truly a milestone issue and I only had the Ratchet cover before.


Look at that little guy!! he's awesome. Get some pics up when you open him.

Verno
15th February 2012, 10:05 AM
Until yesterday, there was only one mainstream-released Transformer I was still actively looking for - Transmetal (I) Spittor. I wandered into a comic shop yesterday, and there he was, just hanging on the pegs for fifteen pounds ($22). ... I will open up Spittor shortly, so when I return home he can hang out at Niagara Base with Diver and Transmetal Claw Jaw.

Delicious!

GoktimusPrime
15th February 2012, 11:49 AM
Sky Shadow: did you get the "transforming" drinking glass with Spittor? (cos all the UK exclusive Transmetals are meant to come with one). It's nothing fantastic, but just wondering. :) You gonna get those pages framed? ;)

i_amtrunks
15th February 2012, 02:48 PM
Nice acqui SkyShadow, amazing how good the Senior art is without the Yomtov "colouring"

Thanks for the Pic of the Thunderwing clone Fatbot, he looks nicer than I was expecting.

valkyrie_76
15th February 2012, 04:33 PM
Picked these puppies up yesterday from Nakano Mandarake.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/P1040007.jpg

All have paperwork and very good condition.

loophole
15th February 2012, 04:41 PM
^^ My jaw just hit the floor.

Slag
15th February 2012, 05:23 PM
Same . That is just insane!!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Who is the targetmaster that came with artfire. Is it the same mold as Fracus or something completely different.

liegeprime
15th February 2012, 05:54 PM
OMG!!! awesome haul there valkyrie!!:eek::eek: So pristine looking!


Erm, my meager acquisition - another TPB - only 1 more left :)

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01472.jpg

i_amtrunks
15th February 2012, 06:44 PM
Picked these puppies up yesterday from Nakano Mandarake.

snip

Great haul! The Mandarake stores are awesome, I'd love to visit them one day, I've only had the pleasure of buying some DBZ books from them from their online store.

GoktimusPrime
15th February 2012, 09:59 PM
Same . That is just insane!!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Who is the targetmaster that came with artfire. Is it the same mold as Fracus or something completely different.
Identical to Fracas, but he's called Nightstick (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Nightstick_%28Artfire%29)

Slag
15th February 2012, 10:05 PM
Identical to Fracas, but he's called Nightstick (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Nightstick_%28Artfire%29)

Cheers.. Wasn't the cyclonus targetmaster also called nightstick? or was he called something else in japan. :confused:
Actually that site you showed us just explained everything... clear as mud :confused::D

My favorite line
"It's actually possible to get Nightstick, Nightstick, Nightstick, Fracas, Cyclonus and Cyclonus in a room together at the same time. "

valkyrie_76
15th February 2012, 10:10 PM
Cheers.. Wasn't the cyclonus targetmaster also called nightstick? or was he called something else in japan. :confused:

I dont think the Takara Cyclonus had the targetmaster,only the US release but Gok can comfirm that.


Great haul! The Mandarake stores are awesome, I'd love to visit them one day, I've only had the pleasure of buying some DBZ books from them from their online store.

I was able to go to the Madarake stores in Osaka, Nakano, Shibuya and Akiba (I think they were the only ones I went to). Nakano is the main Mandarake but Akiba is pretty good though spread out over 8 levels.

Slag
15th February 2012, 10:17 PM
I dont think the Takara Cyclonus had the targetmaster,only the US release but Gok can comfirm that.

.

Ahh, so maybe Japan didn't get all the targetmasters we had, like we didn't get some of theirs?

Hursticon
16th February 2012, 03:44 AM
@Sky Shadow & Valkyrie: :eek::eek::eek: - Absolutely amazing guys, congratulations to the both of you; those comic pages really do look like they're only a day old and that Artfire is in stunning condition! ;):cool:
@Fatbot: You lucky B******!!! :eek::D
@Liege: Hell yeah man!, congrats dude - 1 more and then you can start the UK series hunt! :D:cool:

My acquisitions are technically 2 days old, but seeing as I've just acquired a couple of photographic utensils I saved them for today:

Kreo - Mirage
Kreo - Jazz



http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-15-ACQ-03.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-15-ACQ-04.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-15-ACQ-01.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-15-ACQ-02.jpg


But what I am most excited about, was an auction I won last Friday for a listing that was unique in the world and one that I've not seen listed before:

Milton Bradley - 200 Piece, Beast Wars Puzzle!!! :D:D:D



http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-15-ACQ-05.jpg

theheretic
16th February 2012, 07:07 AM
Dinobot is about to be mauled by Pumbaa!

Very cool

Verno
16th February 2012, 08:05 AM
Nice work there Hursty. There are two more you've got to track down. I used to have them :(

5FDP
16th February 2012, 08:53 AM
Picked these puppies up yesterday from Nakano Mandarake.

*snip*

All have paperwork and very good condition.

Holy mother fu.... :eek:

You win!

Skullcruncher
16th February 2012, 09:45 AM
Picked these puppies up yesterday from Nakano Mandarake.

**Snip**

All have paperwork and very good condition.

Good score on the Artfire and those duocons - its hard to find them with boxes in decent condition.


EDIT: Did you take any photos of the transformer shelves?

jaina85
16th February 2012, 10:33 AM
one of my dearest friends just got back from visting her family in the philippines and brought these back for me!

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb366/jaina85/prime.jpg

hasbro first edition optimus and megatron vs the kids, bumblebee, starscream, and takara voyager optimus! :O

these are the most amazing transformers in years, they're like.. the squee of animated mixed with the fun of involved movie transformations. starscream has so much personality!

fatbot
16th February 2012, 10:38 AM
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/fatbot/photo-2.jpg

I got 'em earlier, I'll do proper photos Saturday night

GoktimusPrime
16th February 2012, 11:59 AM
Just got TF Prime RiD Voyager Megatron. Thanks to fatbot for the heads up. ;) (btw, the girl who served me mentioned you -- way to work your charm! :D)


Ahh, so maybe Japan didn't get all the targetmasters we had, like we didn't get some of theirs?
We had?!? Dude, Australia never got Targetmaster Cyclonus, Scourge, Hot Rod, Blurr or Kup either! But yeah, those Targetmaster characters never came out in Japan (hence why you don't see these characters as Targetmasters in The Headmasters (and indeed Rodimus, Blurr and Kup bugger off after a couple of eps and we never hear of them again).

UltraMarginal
16th February 2012, 12:34 PM
Dinobot is about to be mauled by Pumbaa!

Very cool

"They call Me, MISTER PIIIIG!

fatbot
16th February 2012, 12:55 PM
Just got TF Prime RiD Voyager Megatron. Thanks to fatbot for the heads up. ;) (btw, the girl who served me mentioned you -- way to work your charm! :D)


.


I knew I should have asked for her number!

Slag
16th February 2012, 01:37 PM
We[/i] had?!? Dude, Australia never got Targetmaster Cyclonus, Scourge, Hot Rod, Blurr or Kup either! But yeah, those Targetmaster characters never came out in Japan (hence why you don't see these characters as Targetmasters in The Headmasters (and indeed Rodimus, Blurr and Kup bugger off after a couple of eps and we never hear of them again).

all I meant was the English box releases compared to Japanese box releases

griffin
16th February 2012, 02:16 PM
We had?!? Dude, Australia never got Targetmaster Cyclonus, Scourge, Hot Rod, Blurr or Kup either!

He meant "we" as in the entire western Hasbro market, since the matter was comparing the Takara versions of Targetmasters to Hasbro Targetmasters, not Japan to Australia.

Edit: I see he's already pointed that out too.

Cat
16th February 2012, 05:28 PM
Another (mercifully) small week:

TF Ongoing vol 6 tpb: 'Police Action'

MTMTE #2

Infestation 2 TF #2

And Autocracy 3, if that counts as it's digital

crankcase76
16th February 2012, 08:26 PM
after my rant about the cancelling of the DOTM line i had to go on ebay and aquire at least 2 of the Deluxe figures i needed so i got Leadfoot for $50 plus postage and Soundwave for $35 and free shipping. just the wait now.

Aqua Prime
16th February 2012, 10:01 PM
I've been off the forum quite a bit this year... A combination of a few things. A change in priority, finances... life etc.... So far February has yeileded me a TFC Dr Crank for my B'day. Now I just have to wait till Robot Kingdom have Herc's other limbs back in stock in April..... :(

No other acquisitions though.

Aqua Prime
16th February 2012, 10:04 PM
Picked these puppies up yesterday from Nakano Mandarake.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/P1040007.jpg

All have paperwork and very good condition.

I come back from a brief hiatus and I see this.... Artfire...... God I hate you ;)

orionpax1
17th February 2012, 02:53 PM
Got Kre-o Sentinal Prime and Sideswipe due to reduced prices. (wish i could just get the kre-o figures by themselves).

iamirondude
17th February 2012, 03:43 PM
these arrived 2day all are misb and i only payed $1 for them.

UltraMagnus
17th February 2012, 06:44 PM
Went toy hunting with HD after a LONG absence.

Few things to report.
-TF Prime is now out in HK. Alot of people have snap up Wheeljack and Soundwave. Heaps of Cliffjumpers and Bumblebees as far as they eye can see. Japanese Prime First edition are out, and they look about 2000 times better than the Hasbro versions.
- Maketoys Devastator Yellow will be out in less than 6 weeks we are told.
- Maketoys The Fallen is scheduled for mid year
- Maketoys Green Devastator around May (pending on sales of Yellow devastator).
- Hobbybase still have thousands of DOTM toys - they are now being heavily discounted because "no one wants them".
- Alot of TF united figures out now including the new series.
-Heaps of Windcharger packs so no one should be worried about not getting him. Also heaps of older figures
- Hercules is out and exceptionally popular here. Lots of displays around.
- Fansproject items are being restocked

A few good rumours for you:
- Fall of Cybertron Dinobots are being made in China as we speak :) Expect the toys for display at Botcon 2011 (in April)
- Fansproject Stunticons are believed to be on the radar as well as 2-3 other figures.






What I bought:
TF United Stepper (photos to come)
Maketoys Not Powerglide and Not Seaspray.
(initial impressions - poorly made, plastic is cheap and Not-powerglide almost fell apart upon opening the box.

Hursticon
17th February 2012, 06:52 PM
Went toy hunting with HD after a LONG absence.

Few things to report.
-TF Prime is now out in HK. Alot of people have snap up Wheeljack and Soundwave. Heaps of Cliffjumpers and Bumblebees as far as they eye can see. Japanese Prime First edition are out, and they look about 2000 times better than the Hasbro versions.
- Maketoys Devastator Yellow will be out in less than 6 weeks we are told.
- Maketoys The Fallen is scheduled for mid year
- Maketoys Green Devastator around May (pending on sales of Yellow devastator).
- Hobbybase still have thousands of DOTM toys - they are now being heavily discounted because "no one wants them".
- Alot of TF united figures out now including the new series.
-Heaps of Windcharger packs so no one should be worried about not getting him. Also heaps of older figures
- Hercules is out and exceptionally popular here. Lots of displays around.
- Fansproject items are being restocked

A few good rumours for you:
- Fall of Cybertron Dinobots are being made in China as we speak :) Expect the toys for display at Botcon 2011 (in April)
- Fansproject Stunticons are believed to be on the radar as well as 2-3 other figures.

That's such a tease UM, you're Evil! :p:D
Congrats on the acquisitions though dude. :cool:

Ode to a Grasshopper
17th February 2012, 08:50 PM
Ooh, the Odieverse could do with a new Sludge and Snarl...:cool:

Anyway, today's rewards for surviving a pretty full-on week scores were DotM Quejack and Voyager Highbrow. I only got Highbrow 'cos he was 30% off on a reduced price, so he was about ~1300 yen, or ~$12-14 AU.:D

GoktimusPrime
17th February 2012, 11:00 PM
Gots myself TF Prime Soundwave. :)

Ultra Mackness
18th February 2012, 08:25 AM
Recent acquisitions after a few very slow months were G1 Bumblebee and Warpath (thanks to Giegerrock-2, cheers again mate).

And there is nothing better than a gift-former. Yesterday a few of my Y12 students from last year were waiting at my office door to say hi, thanks, oh and by the way here's jetwing optimus prime for you!! (They also gave me a "world's biggest nerd medal" but I forgave them because of optimus!:))

liegeprime
18th February 2012, 10:18 AM
Fresh from the postie, thanks to Skullcruncher

TF Myclones Bumblebee, Soundwave and Rodimus

which completes my myclone of the regular mass release - only have the chase figures to look for - Thundercracker, Red Alert and Dirge

edit: pic added
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01476.jpg

Zippo
18th February 2012, 03:35 PM
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2012Haul09.jpg
DOTM Soundwave (thanks to Monkey222) -- far too small, not sure if I wll open or on sell
FE Prime (Hasbro Canada version)

reillyd
18th February 2012, 06:18 PM
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6895338677_2f6a05fd15_z.jpg

This is what happens when robots drink and drive. Oh the humanity!

Ode to a Grasshopper
18th February 2012, 06:55 PM
Welp, no TFPRIDE Arcees at Hero Gangu and the Deluxe TM2 Dinobot I had my eye on at Jungle was gone, so I snapped up a cheap HtfD Tomahawk and Reissue Thundercracker & Skywarp 2pack.
Eventually Tomahawk will be repainted into an Odieverse Rotorstorm.

Mr Ed
18th February 2012, 08:54 PM
It's been a while since I've bought any Transformers.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8598/img0828ci.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/img0828ci.jpg/)

Here is the Tomy Takara (Hasbro Japan) Encore reissue of the Decepticons Constructicons.

Maketoys Tanker.

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3581/img0829jd.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/img0829jd.jpg/)

MP Optimus Prime.

Last but not least, DOTM Soundwave.

Thanks to JayDisc for Devastator, Maketoys Tanker and MP Optimus Prime and thanks to Griffin for Soundwave!

liegeprime
18th February 2012, 10:32 PM
Flip pic Mr Ed:p

Slag
18th February 2012, 10:37 PM
Fresh from the postie, thanks to Skullcruncher

TF Myclones Bumblebee, Soundwave and Rodimus

which completes my myclone of the regular mass release - only have the chase figures to look for - Thundercracker, Red Alert and Dirge

edit: pic added
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01476.jpg

Awww... Look at Grimlock!! Cute little bastard..

valkyrie_76
19th February 2012, 12:03 AM
Awww... Look at Grimlock!! Cute little bastard..

The first thing I thought......."Me no cute, me King!!!"

Slag
19th February 2012, 09:32 AM
The first thing I thought......."Me no cute, me King!!!"

we need to find him a little crown.:D

gamblor916
19th February 2012, 11:43 AM
From the last couple of days. Thanks to Canofwhoopass for the G1s.

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/6918/img2026i.jpg

5FDP
19th February 2012, 12:12 PM
G1 Silverbolt box from Hursti. That completes my Aerialbot collection of cardbacks and box :)

kup
19th February 2012, 04:09 PM
- Maketoys Green Devastator around May (pending on sales of Yellow devastator).

This one is a little scary since they had competition from TFC Hercules which did come out first and happens to be green.

I always thought that it wasn't wise to come out with the yellow set first, specially when most people would be waiting for the green instead. Now that the green set seems to rely on the success of the yellow, I am unsure if it will sell enough to justify the green.

sideswipes brother
19th February 2012, 07:17 PM
United Kup....so, so beautiful!

Slag
19th February 2012, 09:44 PM
From the last couple of days. Thanks to Canofwhoopass for the G1s.

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/6918/img2026i.jpg

Nice selection.
I was looking at Cliffjumper thinking "who the hell is that , looks a bit friendly for my liking" cause i thought the 3 lights made up a face of some description.. got it now though..

Bit like scooter.:p and in that voice

Slag
19th February 2012, 09:52 PM
nothing to write home about but picked these up from the toy fair today.
They were the only tf's there...:( Good if you like cars though..

Paulbot
19th February 2012, 09:53 PM
Nice selection.
I was looking at Cliffjumper thinking "who the hell is that , looks a bit friendly for my liking" cause i thought the 3 lights made up a face of some description.. got it now though..

Bit like scooter.:p and in that voice

LOL @ Cliffjumper's puppet hand. :D

Shame that toy doesn't actually have those weapons at all though. oops

Slag
19th February 2012, 09:56 PM
LOL @ Cliffjumper's puppet hand. :D

Shame that toy doesn't actually have those weapons at all though. oops

False advertising..

liegeprime
20th February 2012, 12:42 PM
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01480.jpg

My only TF haul from the recently finished Parramatta Toy Fair, Im happy as coz I get to complete my 2nd Protectobots set in one fell swoop and cheaply I might add :D

and was happy to find under my doormat this

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01481-1.jpg

Ive completely forgotten Ive managed to buy the last TPB I needed from Amazon. It took a while to get here (1 month) but Im happy to finally get the complete marvel series (TPB) :D:D... I'll keep searching for a better Darkstar TPB though :o

plus thanks to 1azrael1 for bringing my G2 green missle :D:D

Edit and Addit:

Postie just buzzed a while ago after posting this:p so ill just add my latest haul from ebay from Japan - thanks to a Mr Hiro Sato ( how Jap is that name - so cool!:) oh and it only took a week to get here, sweeeet.:D:D

Wrecker DoTM Leadfoot
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01482.jpg

finally! the wrecker trio is complete....

Jinto
20th February 2012, 02:23 PM
Prime FE Voyagers Bulkhead and Prime arrived this week. Also deluxe bumblebee. I love the three of them, but Buklhead has been bittersweet. His inner chest panel (the one that his vehicle-hood sections connect to) was warped in the packaging. I can't see how it could have happened, unless it was from heat, but the rest of the toy is fine, so who knows? It isn't noticeable in robot mode unless you're really trying to find it, because it's hidden beneath the rest of his chest. His vehicle mode on the other hand is literally a wreck... the bonnet doesn't close together at all, so it looks like he ran into the back of a truck or something, lol.

I can laugh (kinda) about it now but when I first transformed him and saw what was going on I was pretty shattered. He looks fine in bot mode, so he'll just have to be a non-transforming transformer.
I might still see if I can pick up a Takara version from somewhere without paying with my kidneys.

Also, I don't know why this Bumblebee receives so much flack, I found him to be a great figure with a satisfying transformation. His feet are on the large side, but I think he's going to be my definitive post-G1 Bumblebee. :D
Oh, except his face... I'm going to get one of the newer heads with the lighter silver and swap it out.

jena
20th February 2012, 02:33 PM
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01480.jpg

Your First Aid looks much better than my First Aid!

heroic_decepticon
20th February 2012, 04:13 PM
Well, I finally should post pictures of my Grail :D

*snip*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/SANY2893.jpg

:D

Wow, you got it after all this time. A very BIG congratulations. Overlord is an awesome piece and I love the base mode, so much better compared to Scorpy/ BZ and Trypticon.


Picked these puppies up yesterday from Nakano Mandarake.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/P1040007.jpg

All have paperwork and very good condition.

oh gosh, so awesome! I like the Duocons! :D

And thanks dude (you know for what!)

heroic_decepticon
20th February 2012, 04:16 PM
After quite an abscence of posting acquisitions...

I'm very happy to share that I recently acquired the (very?) rare "Canadian Slag". I've been after this guy for years and have recently with the help of friends, found a seller who was selling it (thanks! you know who you are).

http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/47074/2784660790100811158S600x600Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2784660790100811158QQybvP)

The full story and more photos here. (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/02/g1-slag-canadian-exclusive-red-faced.html#comment-form)

Cat
20th February 2012, 04:58 PM
and was happy to find under my doormat this

[IMG]http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01481-1.jpg

Ive completely forgotten Ive managed to buy the last TPB I needed from Amazon. It took a while to get here (1 month) but Im happy to finally get the complete marvel series (TPB) :D:D... I'll keep searching for a better Darkstar TPB though :o


Grats mate.

You got the G2 tpbs as well?

Then there's the UK stuff, including the Earthforce digests. And the upcoming GIJOE Classic volume 14 also reprints the JOE issues that jumpstarted G2.

Stompy
20th February 2012, 06:11 PM
Finally! REAL Acquisition. After a year of blehformers, I got me some genuine TF awesomeness. TF Prime RiD Wheeljack, Soundwave and Cliffjumper:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/TFPrimeLoot01.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/TFPrimedeluxewave1.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/TFPrimedeluxewave1bot.jpg

These are tonnes smaller than I expected but the detail and engineering is beyond that of the DotM line. Not a bad wave so far with only some posing problems due to odd joints, otherwise, am absolutely stoked so far.

orionpax1
20th February 2012, 06:34 PM
Got transformers prime Wheeljack

GoktimusPrime
20th February 2012, 06:47 PM
*sniff* Everyone's getting TF Prime Wheeljack 'cept me. :( Gah... totally my own fault. Saw all the TFPrime toys at TRU on Friday but decided to only get Soundwave cos I wanted to save some money just in case I needed it at the Parra Fair - and of course, I didn't - and by time I got to TRU, the Wheeljacks were gone!

Moral: You snooze you lose!


plus thanks to 1azrael1 for bringing my G2 green missle :D:D
That missile's strictly G1 dude. It wasn't part of the tail end G1 toys that got repackaged as G2 (aka "G1.5") -- those toys were only ever released as part of G1. :)

Slag
20th February 2012, 06:53 PM
After quite an abscence of posting acquisitions...

I'm very happy to share that I recently acquired the (very?) rare "Canadian Slag". I've been after this guy for years and have recently with the help of friends, found a seller who was selling it (thanks! you know who you are).

http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/47074/2784660790100811158S600x600Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2784660790100811158QQybvP)

The full story and more photos here. (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/02/g1-slag-canadian-exclusive-red-faced.html#comment-form)

Nice going HD. Slag has sentimental value to me. Looks great in those colours, and with that shiny sword:)

Slag
20th February 2012, 06:56 PM
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01480.jpg

My only TF haul from the recently finished Parramatta Toy Fair, Im happy as coz I get to complete my 2nd Protectobots set in one fell swoop and cheaply I might add :D




Nice one!
Looks like they are metal chested too.

High_Q
20th February 2012, 08:06 PM
I couldn't wait for the local retailers to stock these, so I bought them online:

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/High_Q75/High_Q75s%20Toys/th_P1100597.jpg (http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/High_Q75/High_Q75s%20Toys/P1100597.jpg)

liegeprime
20th February 2012, 09:00 PM
Nice one!
Looks like they are metal chested too.

All but First Aid are metal chested :)

Cat
21st February 2012, 01:09 AM
Now I can't unsee the puppet face on Cliffjumper's pic.

Thanks guys. :mad:;)

Doubledealer
21st February 2012, 01:59 AM
Now I can't unsee the puppet face on Cliffjumper's pic.

Thanks guys. :mad:;)

It gets worse. I read someone describe Cliffjumper's "accessory" as being a Cybertronian toilet brush. :(

5FDP
21st February 2012, 07:23 AM
*sniff* Everyone's getting TF Prime Wheeljack 'cept me. :( Gah... totally my own fault. Saw all the TFPrime toys at TRU on Friday but decided to only get Soundwave cos I wanted to save some money just in case I needed it at the Parra Fair - and of course, I didn't - and by time I got to TRU, the Wheeljacks were gone!

Moral: You snooze you lose!


There were two left at 10 AM Sunday morning ;) Everyone was fighting for them. Looked like a post-xmas stocktake sale :p

GoktimusPrime
21st February 2012, 10:56 AM
The_Damned and gamblor916 grabbed those last two Wheeljacks. I came a bit later and missed the boat. :( Just as well I guess... I am still kinda financially recovering from the truck-load of money I spent on Transformers in Osaka last month. :p

Jinto
21st February 2012, 12:39 PM
But what I am most excited about, was an auction I won last Friday for a listing that was unique in the world and one that I've not seen listed before:

Milton Bradley - 200 Piece, Beast Wars Puzzle!!! :D:D:D



http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-15-ACQ-05.jpg

It's mesmerizing :eek:.

Awesome! Congrats Hursticon :D

Tallestblue
21st February 2012, 04:07 PM
*Squee!* My first edition Optimus and Bulkhead Arrived at my cousins house!
Onece the First Edition Deluxes gets ther ei'm on a train to get mah toys!

1AZRAEL1
21st February 2012, 04:12 PM
plus thanks to 1azrael1 for bringing my G2 green missle :D:D

No dramas dude, just glad I remembered to bring it with me this time lol


Wow, you got it after all this time. A very BIG congratulations. Overlord is an awesome piece and I love the base mode, so much better compared to Scorpy/ BZ and Trypticon.

I am stoked. So glad I spent the money to get him, such a great looking figure. Now to find a place to put him... :p

GoktimusPrime
21st February 2012, 04:52 PM
FINALLY! :D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition2012_02_21.jpg

Tallestblue
21st February 2012, 05:58 PM
Wow! Transformers Prime: Drift looks awesome!

:D:D:D

crankcase76
21st February 2012, 06:15 PM
ah, February.... bout time you came thru with some acquisitions for Cranky... got this from Japan today and it's awesome!!!! finally the 3 wreckers for my DoTM collection....:cool::D

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd430/megatron84/DSC04157.jpg


Now the wait for Soundwave from Taiwan. :)

crankcase76
21st February 2012, 06:17 PM
GoktimusPrime FINALLY! :D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition2012_02_21.jpg

Good stuff Goki glad you finally picked up Wheeljack. Where did you get him?

mknell
21st February 2012, 07:29 PM
These came in the mail for me today, my lovely Girl Friend bought me these as a Birthday Present to herself lol

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/427621_10150703839543939_721178938_11175522_158946 0155_n.jpg

snaketales
21st February 2012, 08:58 PM
Picked these up last week but pics this week... :o

http://i42.tinypic.com/33zb434.jpg
My new favourite PCC. Grimstone looks nice, but this guy has thumbs! The first time I transformed him I was like "ooooo moveable thumbs"

http://i41.tinypic.com/24zyb5s.jpg
Meanwhile, Starscream does not approve of the proliferation of KOs

GoktimusPrime
21st February 2012, 09:22 PM
Good stuff Goki glad you finally picked up Wheeljack. Where did you get him?
Thanks dude. Believe it or not I got him from TRU Parra! They must've gotten in a new shipment after Sunday - but that was the last Wheeljack there and there was just one Soundwave left. Clearly these two are selling like hotcakes - little wonder considering that they're the only two original characters who didn't feature in First Edition (I suspect atm it's mostly collectors scooping up most TFP figures rather than kiddies).

Sharky
22nd February 2012, 06:49 AM
Latest Grabbings for me over the last couple of days

G2 #1 Newsstand Edition

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/IMG_9984_SM.jpg

and all my G2 Comics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/IMG_9993_SM.jpg

Had a voucher for Toys r Us... makes these guys more affordable.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/IMG_9985_SM-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/IMG_9986_SM-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/IMG_9987_SM.jpg

liegeprime
22nd February 2012, 07:09 AM
What, no Bumblebee, Sharky? ;):D


Thanks dude. Believe it or not I got him from TRU Parra! They must've gotten in a new shipment after Sunday - but that was the last Wheeljack there and there was just one Soundwave left. Clearly these two are selling like hotcakes - little wonder considering that they're the only two original characters who didn't feature in First Edition (I suspect atm it's mostly collectors scooping up most TFP figures rather than kiddies).

or scalpers :rolleyes:

Big Package Arrived today from BBTS :D:D admittedly these are acquisitions since last year but I have decided to have them delivered already since I knew it would be a BIIIG Box:D

Myclone dudes are there for size comparison

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01483.jpg

though only 2/3 of it are TFs though, 1/3 contains my DCUC figs :p

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2012%20acquisitions/DSC01486.jpg

Generations Skyshadow
Generations Junkheap
DOTM HA Tailpipe and Pinpointer with Sgt. Noble ( my current fave - a targetmaster and a human figure what's not to like :D)
DOTM HA Dragstrip with Master Disaster
DOTM HA Autobot Whirl with Maj. Sparkplug
DOTM HA Half-Track with Major Altitude
G1 Commemorative Decepticon Piranahcon ( got it real cheap too)
Maketoys Battle Tanker also came with an extra new head for G2 Generations Prime
War Axe


now Im off to claim DOTM Deluxe Soundwave from the postie - they just left a sign for note in my letterbox while I was at work yesterday :D:D pics of him later

Hursticon
22nd February 2012, 01:40 PM
I've been off the forum quite a bit this year... A combination of a few things. A change in priority, finances... life etc.... So far February has yeileded me a TFC Dr Crank for my B'day. Now I just have to wait till Robot Kingdom have Herc's other limbs back in stock in April..... :(

No other acquisitions though.

Glad to see your back Aqua, it has been a bit quiet on your front; Sorry to hear that you've also ended up in the waiting situation with regards to Hercules - From the reviews I've seen mate it'll be well worth waiting though. ;):)


Got Kre-o Sentinal Prime and Sideswipe due to reduced prices. (wish i could just get the kre-o figures by themselves).

I hear you dude, I want the Soundwave Kreon but not Sentinel Prime...; Congratulations on the sets though. :cool:
(How much has Sentinel Prime been reduced by and where? :o)


these arrived 2day all are misb and i only payed $1 for them.

Very very pleased and envious to see those Beast Wars acquisitions dude, you got a stupidly good deal with that lot! :eek::cool:


Anyway, today's rewards for surviving a pretty full-on week scores were DotM Quejack and Voyager Highbrow. I only got Highbrow 'cos he was 30% off on a reduced price, so he was about ~1300 yen, or ~$12-14 AU.:D

A very very nice score with that price for Highbrow Odie, he'd sell like hotcakes on eBay at that price and Hursty would be there for 1 easily! :D


Gots myself TF Prime Soundwave. :)

Argh! - I'm finding it very hard to avoid laying down cash for a Hasbro version... He calls out to me without making a single audible nuance and it's excruciating! :o
Congrats though mate, being short-packed to 1x per case is ridiculous and makes the acquisition all the more special considering he's B'n'M bought. :cool:


Recent acquisitions after a few very slow months were G1 Bumblebee and Warpath (thanks to Giegerrock-2, cheers again mate).

And there is nothing better than a gift-former. Yesterday a few of my Y12 students from last year were waiting at my office door to say hi, thanks, oh and by the way here's jetwing optimus prime for you!! (They also gave me a "world's biggest nerd medal" but I forgave them because of optimus!:))

Those are 2 extremely cool acquisitions regardless of physical stature dude and what a hell of a parting gift from your (Now) ex-students dude, clearly you struck a cord with them. ;):)


Fresh from the postie, thanks to Skullcruncher

TF Myclones Bumblebee, Soundwave and Rodimus

which completes my myclone of the regular mass release - only have the chase figures to look for - Thundercracker, Red Alert and Dirge

*snip*

Ooh! :eek:
Congratulations Liege, quite the milestone and topped off with the best one of all too! ;):D


*snip*
DOTM Soundwave (thanks to Monkey222) -- far too small, not sure if I wll open or on sell
FE Prime (Hasbro Canada version)

Congrats Zippo, that Canadian FE Prime wouldn't have been cheap I imagine but I know someone who'd be more than willing to give that Soundwave a home should you no longer want him. ;):cool:


*snip*

This is what happens when robots drink and drive. Oh the humanity!

Haha, lol! :p:D
Clearly that is what happens when taking the kids out for a night on NY, well done! :cool:


Welp, no TFPRIDE Arcees at Hero Gangu and the Deluxe TM2 Dinobot I had my eye on at Jungle was gone, so I snapped up a cheap HtfD Tomahawk and Reissue Thundercracker & Skywarp 2pack.
Eventually Tomahawk will be repainted into an Odieverse Rotorstorm.

That sucks to hear man, especially on the Dinobot front; I reckon the 2 pack of Seekers makes up for that loss however. ;):)


It's been a while since I've bought any Transformers.

*snip*

Here is the Tomy Takara (Hasbro Japan) Encore reissue of the Decepticons Constructicons.

Maketoys Tanker.

*snip*

MP Optimus Prime.

Last but not least, DOTM Soundwave.

Thanks to JayDisc for Devastator, Maketoys Tanker and MP Optimus Prime and thanks to Griffin for Soundwave!

Well Mr. Ed, it would seem to me that you've exceeded in making up for said lack of acquisitions! :eek:
That is a very impressive haul indeed, congrats man! ;):cool:


The first thing I thought......."Me no cute, me King!!!"

Hehe, lol! :p:D


From the last couple of days. Thanks to Canofwhoopass for the G1s.

*snip*

Oh that is a nice haul there Gamblor! ;):cool:
It's very cool seeing both Scourges there, as with Sandstorm and Wreckgar - Gee that TF: Prime Wheeljack is quite popular too eh? :)


G1 Silverbolt box from Hursti. That completes my Aerialbot collection of cardbacks and box :)

I'm very happy to of been able to contribute to your collection in such a way dude, I'm glad your happy with it dude. ;):)


nothing to write home about but picked these up from the toy fair today.
They were the only tf's there...:( Good if you like cars though..

Stature means nothing dude, that's quite a good haul dude as the Predator jet looks to be in fairly decent nic for what I've seen that particular one in over the years; You've also managed to acquire one of the hardest to find (& sometimes rather expensive) Micromasters too in Rollerforce! :eek:;)


*snip*

My only TF haul from the recently finished Parramatta Toy Fair, Im happy as coz I get to complete my 2nd Protectobots set in one fell swoop and cheaply I might add :D

and was happy to find under my doormat this

*snip*

Ive completely forgotten Ive managed to buy the last TPB I needed from Amazon. It took a while to get here (1 month) but Im happy to finally get the complete marvel series (TPB) :D:D... I'll keep searching for a better Darkstar TPB though :o

plus thanks to 1azrael1 for bringing my G2 green missle :D:D

Edit and Addit:

Postie just buzzed a while ago after posting this:p so ill just add my latest haul from ebay from Japan - thanks to a Mr Hiro Sato ( how Jap is that name - so cool!:) oh and it only took a week to get here, sweeeet.:D:D

Wrecker DoTM Leadfoot

*snip*

finally! the wrecker trio is complete....

I reckon you did rather well with that lot from the Fair dude, those Protectobots look to be in absolutely excellent condition IMO. :cool:
A massive congrats for completing the Titan Books US Marvel G1 Comic Reprint TPBs dude; onto the UK volumes now, yes? :D
Also, congrats on acquiring all the DOTM Wreckers in Deluxe dude; It's such a shame that Hasbro just couldn't manage a whole set in any size class with all of their weapons out or in - I think Marketing must've fudged that one. ;):)


Prime FE Voyagers Bulkhead and Prime arrived this week. Also deluxe bumblebee. I love the three of them, but Buklhead has been bittersweet. His inner chest panel (the one that his vehicle-hood sections connect to) was warped in the packaging. I can't see how it could have happened, unless it was from heat, but the rest of the toy is fine, so who knows? It isn't noticeable in robot mode unless you're really trying to find it, because it's hidden beneath the rest of his chest. His vehicle mode on the other hand is literally a wreck... the bonnet doesn't close together at all, so it looks like he ran into the back of a truck or something, lol.

I can laugh (kinda) about it now but when I first transformed him and saw what was going on I was pretty shattered. He looks fine in bot mode, so he'll just have to be a non-transforming transformer.
I might still see if I can pick up a Takara version from somewhere without paying with my kidneys.

Also, I don't know why this Bumblebee receives so much flack, I found him to be a great figure with a satisfying transformation. His feet are on the large side, but I think he's going to be my definitive post-G1 Bumblebee. :D
Oh, except his face... I'm going to get one of the newer heads with the lighter silver and swap it out.

Congrats Jinto, sorry to hear about your FE Bulkhead having a warped chest panel though dude as that'd frustrate me. :cool:


After quite an abscence of posting acquisitions...

I'm very happy to share that I recently acquired the (very?) rare "Canadian Slag". I've been after this guy for years and have recently with the help of friends, found a seller who was selling it (thanks! you know who you are).

*snip*

The full story and more photos here. (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/02/g1-slag-canadian-exclusive-red-faced.html#comment-form)

Ooh! :eek:
Now you don't see one of those everyday; congratulations HD, I'll have to give your blog a read on this guys later as he wouldn't have been easy to track down I imagine. :cool:


Finally! REAL Acquisition. After a year of blehformers, I got me some genuine TF awesomeness. TF Prime RiD Wheeljack, Soundwave and Cliffjumper:

*snip*

These are tonnes smaller than I expected but the detail and engineering is beyond that of the DotM line. Not a bad wave so far with only some posing problems due to odd joints, otherwise, am absolutely stoked so far.

Congratulations Stompy, yet another TF: Prime Soundwave acquisition... Argh! :p:cool:


I couldn't wait for the local retailers to stock these, so I bought them online:

*snip*

Ooh!, nice swag there High_Q! :eek::cool:
I think you made the right decision too dude as we'll likely get charged 15 odd $$ knowing our retailers, that's the entire 1st wave yeah?


It's mesmerizing :eek:.

Awesome! Congrats Hursticon :D

Hehe, cheers Jinto; I was absolutely amazed when I stumbled upon it on eBay and I ended up being the only person to bid on it... 3 times! :p:D


*Squee!* My first edition Optimus and Bulkhead Arrived at my cousins house!
Onece the First Edition Deluxes gets ther ei'm on a train to get mah toys!

We better get photographic evidence of this haul TB! :D
Congrats dude. :cool:


FINALLY! :D

*snip*

Couldn't avoid that impatience tax huh Goki? :p:D
Congrats on finding him though dude, he's clearly a very popular figure indeed. ;)


Wow! Transformers Prime: Drift looks awesome!

:D:D:D

LOL! :p:D


ah, February.... bout time you came thru with some acquisitions for Cranky... got this from Japan today and it's awesome!!!! finally the 3 wreckers for my DoTM collection....:cool::D

*snip*

Now the wait for Soundwave from Taiwan. :)

Congratulations Crankcase; whilst this acquisition is good, I think it pales in comparison to your acquisition on this Sunday just gone by. ;):cool:


These came in the mail for me today, my lovely Girl Friend bought me these as a Birthday Present to herself lol

*snip*

Mknell; those are some of the coolest bloody shoes I've ever seen! :eek:
Congratulations dude, tell me they're called Barricades! :D


Picked these up last week but pics this week... :o

*snip*

My new favourite PCC. Grimstone looks nice, but this guy has thumbs! The first time I transformed him I was like "ooooo moveable thumbs"

*snip*

Meanwhile, Starscream does not approve of the proliferation of KOs

Woah wait! - Are you saying theres a PCC figure with actual hands Snakey!?! :confused::eek:
(Close to it anyway :p)

Hmm, your seekers seem t be multiplying quite a bit lately; I think they need to avoid those counterfeit massage parlours. :p


Latest Grabbings for me over the last couple of days

G2 #1 Newsstand Edition

*snip*

and all my G2 Comics

*snip*

Had a voucher for Toys r Us... makes these guys more affordable.....

*snip*

Oh dude, Sharky; That is a sweet acquisition dude in the G2 Comic, I wish I had kept my copy I had as a kid as the artwork is really cool IMO - Good thing they're reprinted in TPB form, just got to get the 2nd and last one. ;):cool:

Also, congrats on the sweet TF: Prime haul dude :); said voucher definitely would've made things easier but seeing yet another Soundwave isn't doing so for me... :o:p


Big Package Arrived today from BBTS :D:D admittedly these are acquisitions since last year but I have decided to have them delivered already since I knew it would be a BIIIG Box:D

Myclone dudes are there for size comparison

*snip*

though only 2/3 of it are TFs though, 1/3 contains my DCUC figs :p

*snip*

Generations Skyshadow
Generations Junkheap
DOTM HA Tailpipe and Pinpointer with Sgt. Noble ( my current fave - a targetmaster and a human figure what's not to like :D)
DOTM HA Dragstrip with Master Disaster
DOTM HA Autobot Whirl with Maj. Sparkplug
DOTM HA Half-Track with Major Altitude
G1 Commemorative Decepticon Piranahcon ( got it real cheap too)
Maketoys Battle Tanker also came with an extra new head for G2 Generations Prime
War Axe

now Im off to claim DOTM Deluxe Soundwave from the postie - they just left a sign for note in my letterbox while I was at work yesterday :D:D pics of him later

I love how you never do anything half-arsed Liege :p, that is a damn large haul man and I love your choices for the height comparison! :D
(All this talk about Soundwaves just makes me think of how incomplete my collection is...)



...


My acquisitions today were actually from Sunday, both at the Parramatta Fair & Phantom Zone comics:

'07 Movie (Deluxe), Decepticon - Barricade (w/ Red variant Frenzy?)
Armada (Minicon), Race Team - Dirt Boss
Mini Statue (Attacktix?) - G1 Soundwave (Adding to my Soundwave Collection, see here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=13028) :D)
Neca, Gremlins 2 - Gizmo
???, Ghost in The Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Motoko Kusanagi



http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-21-ACQ-01.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-21-ACQ-02.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-21-ACQ-03.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-21-ACQ-04.jpg http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-21-ACQ-06.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2012%20Acquisitions/FEB-21-ACQ-05.jpg

Slag
22nd February 2012, 03:33 PM
Now that's what i call a post/response hursticon!! Good job with the Barricade (my fav from the movie)

Just picked up a package from canofwhoopass at the p.o.......

I very excite!!! Open him when i get home

Tallestblue
22nd February 2012, 03:51 PM
Well, thanks to Digital River bouncing back my payment for the Feb 15 sale
(And a burst of fan rage making me say screw it and preordering everything off of BBTS) I had a bit of cash and thought Why not go get Megatron from Toys R Us? Seeing as I'll have the PRIME First Editions soon.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/Tallestblue/Picture0373.jpg
I really like the design of this toy but I'll share my thoughts in the review thread.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/Tallestblue/Picture0372.jpg

Megatron Hearts Pinkie Pie. And who am I to deny their love?

A very nice toy. Not a $50 dollar toy but I'm used to paying "impatience tax" and I'll give myself a thump when the Prime toys arrive at work.

edit: WOOOO! Photobucket worked!!

iamirondude
22nd February 2012, 04:49 PM
these here finally arrived today and it good to see everyone buying up big this month.

Sky Shadow
22nd February 2012, 07:41 PM
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh508/Tallestblue/Picture0372.jpg

Megatron Hearts Pinkie Pie. And who am I to deny their love?

And a whole lot of fooling around. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5sDdEvLGVk&feature=player_detailpage#t=6s) :D

Ode to a Grasshopper
22nd February 2012, 08:23 PM
A very very nice score with that price for Highbrow Odie, he'd sell like hotcakes on eBay at that price and Hursty would be there for 1 easily! :D
???, Ghost in The Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Motoko Kusanagi
Got the last one I'm afraid, he was only so reduced for clearance purposes. Aside from the fugly hands I'm quite liking him, the alt mode is really awesome.

Your Kusanagi predates SAC by quite a bit btw, that's a GitS manga series figurine. Looks to be a special 2-pack repaint (http://www.zimbio.com/Anime+and+Manga/articles/wcqfn0-rKu1/Discount+Ghost+Shell+Toys+Ghost+Shell+White). Nice score.:)

Doubledealer
22nd February 2012, 08:42 PM
And a whole lot of fooling around. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5sDdEvLGVk&feature=player_detailpage#t=6s) :D

LOL! He was really getting into that. :D

Hursticon
22nd February 2012, 08:49 PM
Now that's what i call a post/response hursticon!! Good job with the Barricade (my fav from the movie)

Just picked up a package from canofwhoopass at the p.o.......

I very excite!!! Open him when i get home

Hehe, cheers Geiger - He too is one of my faves and I really hope we'll see his likeness cast in future aesthetics too, I'd love a G1 Classicsverse-erized Deluxe Barricade much like Animated Lugnut received. ;):cool:
Pics man, gotta see those pics! :D


Well, thanks to Digital River bouncing back my payment for the Feb 15 sale
(And a burst of fan rage making me say screw it and preordering everything off of BBTS) I had a bit of cash and thought Why not go get Megatron from Toys R Us? Seeing as I'll have the PRIME First Editions soon.

*snip*

I really like the design of this toy but I'll share my thoughts in the review thread.

*snip*

Megatron Hearts Pinkie Pie. And who am I to deny their love?

A very nice toy. Not a $50 dollar toy but I'm used to paying "impatience tax" and I'll give myself a thump when the Prime toys arrive at work.

edit: WOOOO! Photobucket worked!!

Congrats on the figure TB, and for getting photobucket to work too! :D
(Sorry to hear about what I suspect is Mattycollector.com buggering you up too dude :o)


these here finally arrived today and it good to see everyone buying up big this month.

Ooh! congrats again man, you sure favour hauls huh? :D


Got the last one I'm afraid, he was only so reduced for clearance purposes. Aside from the fugly hands I'm quite liking him, the alt mode is really awesome.

Your Kusanagi predates SAC by quite a bit btw, that's a GitS manga series figurine. Looks to be a special 2-pack repaint (http://www.zimbio.com/Anime+and+Manga/articles/wcqfn0-rKu1/Discount+Ghost+Shell+Toys+Ghost+Shell+White). Nice score.:)

Ah I see, then it most definitely was a case of right place/right time huh? :D
Yeah, his hands are a little odd to say the least but his Alt mode sure is awesome IMO too. :cool:

Oh wow really?, I just assumed that she was from SAC due to that version wearing clothing a little more akin to that then the Movie versions - That being said though I can't read Japanese for thelife of me and haven't had the opportunity to read the Mangas yet. :o

Cheers for the link too dude; she was only $20 (Half price bin!?! :eek:) but only came blistered solo on her card, of which was labelled... "Preview Exclusive". :)
All I know is that I've been a big fan of GITS since first seeing the film back in the mid 90s and have just finished watching SAC in it's entirety so when I saw her there on Sunday I just had to have her - I'm a big fan of the Majors'. ;):D

snaketales
22nd February 2012, 09:20 PM
Claimed a TF Prime Soundwave from my local TRU today.

mknell
23rd February 2012, 05:35 AM
Mknell; those are some of the coolest bloody shoes I've ever seen! :eek:
Congratulations dude, tell me they're called Barricades! :D


LOL Hursti that is the longest post ever, I'm not sure what they are called but they are Barricades now!!!!!

Ode to a Grasshopper
23rd February 2012, 08:06 AM
Hehe, cheers Geiger - He too is one of my faves and I really hope we'll see his likeness cast in future aesthetics too, I'd love a G1 Classicsverse-erized Deluxe Barricade much like Animated Lugnut received. ;):cool:[/SIZE]

Oh wow really?, I just assumed that she was from SAC due to that version wearing clothing a little more akin to that then the Movie versions - That being said though I can't read Japanese for thelife of me and haven't had the opportunity to read the Mangas yet. :o

Cheers for the link too dude; she was only $20 (Half price bin!?! :eek:) but only came blistered solo on her card, of which was labelled... "Preview Exclusive". :)
All I know is that I've been a big fan of GITS since first seeing the film back in the mid 90s and have just finished watching SAC in it's entirety so when I saw her there on Sunday I just had to have her - I'm a big fan of the Majors'. ;):D+1 for Classics Barricade.:cool:

I'm a sucker for the Major too, GitS is part of why I studied Philosophy in the uni days. Must post pics of the Good Smile Tachikoma sometime.
Anyways, you can get an English translation of the manga, no time to search for a link sorry.:( Totally worth a read though a lot more lighthearted than the movie/series - not quite up there with the Akira manga but still awesome and with a few observations on Shirow's take on mecha/cyborgs.

jazzcomp
23rd February 2012, 08:23 AM
These came in the mail for me today, my lovely Girl Friend bought me these as a Birthday Present to herself lol

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/427621_10150703839543939_721178938_11175522_158946 0155_n.jpg
where did your gf get em?

Slag
23rd February 2012, 09:54 AM
Sweet sweet shoes!!. I would love to see a Binaltech Barricade. They've practically got the mold . Just need a new head and a repaint. (Maybe some bumpers, but i could live without them)

Oh, and lights

GoktimusPrime
23rd February 2012, 11:44 AM
Anyways, you can get an English translation of the manga, no time to search for a link sorry.:( Totally worth a read though a lot more lighthearted than the movie/series - not quite up there with the Akira manga but still awesome and with a few observations on Shirow's take on mecha/cyborgs.
The English translations sometimes omit some of the, er, 'saucier' bits - most likely due to censorship or whatever. Hursti: I have the original GitS manga - if you like I can bring it along next time we meetup if you wanna look at what was cut.

Danzvader78
23rd February 2012, 04:00 PM
These came in the mail for me today, my lovely Girl Friend bought me these as a Birthday Present to herself lol

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/427621_10150703839543939_721178938_11175522_158946 0155_n.jpg

Gee if I was like ten or so I would have been so gaga all over the shoes of design awesomeness ...
Now in my mid 30s I will really look like a stupid doofus walking around with transformers shoes. :eek::eek:
Why did they not do this way back in 84 :rolleyes:

Stompy
23rd February 2012, 05:59 PM
More goodness...

TAKARA:
TF Prime FE Arcee and DotM deluxe Leadfoot:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/TFPrimeLoot02.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/TFPrimeArceeLeadfootalt.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/TFPrimeArceeLeadfootbot.jpg

Love Arcee and while the backpack is a little bit kibbly, it's still a pretty fantastic avatar of the show. Deluxe Leadfoot is quite complex, I'm talking RotF Mixmaster here. Ok, maybe not quite, but this is complex for a deluxe. Also, he isn't as ugly as the pictures suggest.

Doubledealer
23rd February 2012, 06:16 PM
Man I love the alt modes of the techy DOTM Wreckers. Leadfoot has the nicest bot mode out of all 3 too imo. Gut formers FTW! :D

Stompy
23rd February 2012, 06:24 PM
Yeah. It's a pity Roadbuster isn't in mechtech alt mode. Ruins the asthetic continuity. But yes gut formers rules - Animated Bulkhead & Ratchet.

GoktimusPrime
23rd February 2012, 07:56 PM
This arrived today, courtesy of canofwhoopass_eightyseven :)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20120223.jpg


Gee if I was like ten or so I would have been so gaga all over the shoes of design awesomeness ...
Now in my mid 30s I will really look like a stupid doofus walking around with transformers shoes. :eek::eek:

No way! I reckon you'd like 9 flavours of AWESOME!! :D :D


Also, he isn't as ugly as the pictures suggest.
Yeah, he does look nicer IRL than in photos (not utterly fantastic, but nice enough). A part of me wishes he had a more original Mech Tech weapon instead of a recolour of Ratchet's.


Man I love the alt modes of the techy DOTM Wreckers. Leadfoot has the nicest bot mode out of all 3 too imo. Gut formers FTW! :D
Not to mention wheeled-janglies-formers. :p (burn outs must really hurt XO)


Yeah. It's a pity Roadbuster isn't in mechtech alt mode. Ruins the asthetic continuity.
I agree. I don't mind the regular car mode of DLX Roadbuster; but it's the inconsistency that's annoying. Either all the DLX Wreckers should have attack vehicle modes or they should all have regular vehicle modes. And then they did a similar thing with the Legions Class Wreckers too! Roadbuster and Leadfoot are in their attack modes and Top Spin is in his regular car mode! :confused: I don't see why they made both Legion and Deluxe Leadfoots in their attack modes -- that means I now have Roadbuster and Top Spin in both their vehicle forms, but I have no Leadfoot toy in regular car form. Inconsistency FTL. :(

Ode to a Grasshopper
23rd February 2012, 09:05 PM
The English translations sometimes omit some of the, er, 'saucier' bits - most likely due to censorship or whatever. Hursti: I have the original GitS manga - if you like I can bring it along next time we meetup if you wanna look at what was cut.Aww,dammit...I got the censored version.:(
Admittedly I'm really more into GitS for the philosophy and mech design, but it's still kind of a drag. Not quite worth getting another one just for the naughty bits though.

valkyrie_76
23rd February 2012, 09:35 PM
Aww,dammit...I got the censored version.:(
Admittedly I'm really more into GitS for the philosophy and mech design, but it's still kind of a drag. Not quite worth getting another one just for the naughty bits though.

Censored version?

I have all three GitS books (1, 1.5 and 2) by Shirow Matsumune and they were done by Dark Horse.

GoktimusPrime
23rd February 2012, 10:02 PM
Censored version?

I have all three GitS books (1, 1.5 and 2) by Shirow Matsumune and they were done by Dark Horse.

Yeah, the Dark Horse version is censored. Mine is published by Young Magazine Kaizokuban (Kodansha). It looks like this (http://blog.sf50.jp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/GHOSTINTHESHELL.jpg). I've compared it with a friend's Dark Horse version and the entire scene in question (p.52-55) is cut.

Shirokaze
23rd February 2012, 11:41 PM
Currently enjoying TFP Wheeljack! Even for $29.99 impatience tax price, I still think he was worth it:D

Sharky
24th February 2012, 06:36 AM
some goodies yesterday

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/20120223_02_sm-1.jpg
(there is bumblebee leige!! :p )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/20120223_01_sm.jpg
(Thanks to canofwhoopass_87)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/20120223_03_sm.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/20120223_03-1_sm.jpg

GL-Sideswipe
24th February 2012, 06:41 AM
Both my friend and I enjoyed picking up a TFP Soundwave from toys r us knox yesterday, more than pleased with the figure and so is my friend :D

Slag
24th February 2012, 09:47 AM
some goodies yesterday


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/20120223_01_sm.jpg
(Thanks to canofwhoopass_87)


That's one awesome pair of Targetmasters.
Very jealous!

Doubledealer
24th February 2012, 11:37 AM
some goodies yesterday

*snippeh*

In case you missed it Sharky, here's (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=12969) a mod to fix Bee's head if you're interested. :)

griffin
24th February 2012, 11:52 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/20120223_03_sm.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/20120223_03-1_sm.jpg

A new vending machine item in this country?
If so, can we have some details, or post something in the news section.
I like the detailing on them, but hate the prospect of them being blind packed... and 12 this time (it was expensive enough collecting the 8 in the last series). :(

Sharky
24th February 2012, 12:17 PM
A new vending machine item in this country?
If so, can we have some details, or post something in the news section.
I like the detailing on them, but hate the prospect of them being blind packed... and 12 this time (it was expensive enough collecting the 8 in the last series). :(

i wrote something up here they were $1.95 each and i have only seen them at the local Chemist. they were not in a vending machine just at the front counter with the rest of the lolly items

Sharky's Bloggy Thing (http://atouchofsharky.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/something-egg-celentmaybe.html)

Sharky
24th February 2012, 12:25 PM
Went for a walk at lunch and picked up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/20120224_sm-2.jpg

it is a really nice presented Hard Cover.. will probably get rid of the TPB now...

GoktimusPrime
24th February 2012, 12:51 PM
I saw one of those little "egg" PVCs last month- when I was coming back from Japan we were stuck at Gold Coast Airport (for seven hours due to our connecting flight being delayed umpteen times due to the weather) - a boy was playing with that Sentinel Prime figurine.

UltraMagnus
24th February 2012, 01:45 PM
Went for a walk at lunch and picked up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/Grabbings/2012/20120224_sm-2.jpg

it is a really nice presented Hard Cover.. will probably get rid of the TPB now...

Sharky - where did you pick that up from?

Sharky
24th February 2012, 01:52 PM
Sharky - where did you pick that up from?

Kings Comics in the city.. i really love the presentation on this one and the bonus stuff in the back is pretty good

Slag
24th February 2012, 04:42 PM
Thanks to whoopy for my boxed Scorpy and Red Alert... and another Scorpy from Britain.

Stompy
24th February 2012, 06:54 PM
Payday today, so got these guys. What the hey...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/TFPrimeLoot03.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/TFPrimeVoyagerOPMegsalt.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/TFPrimeVoyagerOPMegs.jpg

I like Megatron. Optimus Prime isn't too bad. Their leg to hip ball joints are a bit loose though, so posing can be a bit of trouble. I want to see the First Edition just to see how these really stack up. Otherwise they aren't really that bad.

loophole
24th February 2012, 07:00 PM
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/TF%20Customs%20and%20Purchases/P2230022.jpg

Doubledealer
24th February 2012, 10:02 PM
Drooling over that Wreckers hardcover Sharky, what a lucky fellow you are!

My purchase for the week: Transformers Animated Freeway Jazz. Probably my favourite version of this mould - the dark grey really works well and the yellow headlights are beautiful. Very pleased. :)

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/jazz-2.jpg

Ultra Mackness
25th February 2012, 07:02 AM
@DD - I never really got into TF animated, but that freeway Jazz is sweet! Is that the side exhausts turning into nunchucks? And gold trim wheels! I'm now thinking of trying to get one of these myself :)

Latest acquisitioin for me is TF Prime wheeljack. Love dem swords!

llamatron
25th February 2012, 11:11 AM
Yes the side exhausts turn into nunchucks - one of Animated's many strong points was the variety of weapons present in the series.

GoktimusPrime
25th February 2012, 04:53 PM
Animated had some neat weapons (like Jazz's nunchakus, Leader Megatron's cannon, Ultra Magnus' hammer etc.) but also some forgettable ones too (e.g. Voyager OP's axe/trailer, Ironhide's Fight, Blackout's launcher etc.) - but I reckon Jazz's nunchakus are nice solid weapons and arguably the best Animated weapon that's integrated as part of the alt mode.

Ode to a Grasshopper
25th February 2012, 06:51 PM
Today's haul, with some of my last few buys pictured too. RotF Highbrow, DotM Que, and Hasbro Animated Rodimus are all from last week, but today I picked up:
Henkei Hot Rod Hot Shot, who will one day be getting a repainted license plate.
DotM Skyhammer Odieverse Whirl.
United Unicron, who I stupidly got at Joshin before remembering if I'd gotten him at TRU I could have gotten a free lurid green Nightstick. Unless the bonus is for DotM stuff only, but meh.
...and...
Loose Robot Masters Skywarp and Thundercracker, both missing their tailfins but otherwise seemingly OK. Will work on completing them someday, and will probably just sell on the boxed reissue TC & SW set I picked up last week somewhere down the track.
Aside from Unicron all were pretty good bargains, with SW and TC coming in at a little under $10 AU each, Skyhammer at a little over $20 or slightly less than a DotM Deluxe on sale from a chain store, and Hot Shot at a little over new Deluxe price. Unicron was normal retail cost.