The 3rd party acquisitions thread!

[CoRDS]

Got the first two parts of Zetas superion (khronos) yesterday
Not air raid and not firefly

Both fantastic in all three modes

[lukematthewsutton]

Got the first two parts of Zetas superion (khronos) yesterday
Not air raid and not firefly

Both fantastic in all three modes

Nice! I've been a little bit iffy about the Zeta figures. Not too sure about the designs, but perhaps it's just a matter of seeing them in person? It's definitely going to make an awesome combiner though.

[lukematthewsutton]

Oh I've got some really cool stuff lately.

G-Creations Rebel
I love the design of this guy, in both modes. All the techy detail and exaggerated proportions make it look really cool. Transformation was mildly harrowing the first time, but after that it's really simple. I was a bit wary given how difficult people found their IDW Optimus.

Generation Toy J4zz
Most of the reviews for this guy are good, but no one seemed excited for it. Personally I really like it. First GT figure I've got and it makes me want more. Cool design and details, good quality and a transformation that's actually fun. When I contrast it with TFCs Road Caesar figures — the only other sports car transformers I currently have — they look pretty poor; fiddly, not fun transformation. But J4zz… he's a champ.

Planet x Vulcun
So I've seen this guy going for crazy money, but I managed to cop it for a really good price — thanks Toybot Importz! — and I'm glad I did. Two things. Dinobots. Grimlock. Always been my favourite figures and I'm always on the lookout for more. This guy is awesome in both modes. Lots of nice detail, posable, cool aesthetics, and a fun transformation.

[SharkyMcShark]

Oh I've got some really cool stuff lately.

G-Creations Rebel
I love the design of this guy, in both modes. All the techy detail and exaggerated proportions make it look really cool. Transformation was mildly harrowing the first time, but after that it's really simple. I was a bit wary given how difficult people found their IDW Optimus.

Generation Toy J4zz
Most of the reviews for this guy are good, but no one seemed excited for it. Personally I really like it. First GT figure I've got and it makes me want more. Cool design and details, good quality and a transformation that's actually fun. When I contrast it with TFCs Road Caesar figures — the only other sports car transformers I currently have — they look pretty poor; fiddly, not fun transformation. But J4zz… he's a champ.

Planet x Vulcun
So I've seen this guy going for crazy money, but I managed to cop it for a really good price — thanks Toybot Importz! — and I'm glad I did. Two things. Dinobots. Grimlock. Always been my favourite figures and I'm always on the lookout for more. This guy is awesome in both modes. Lots of nice detail, posable, cool aesthetics, and a fun transformation.

Vulcun is probably my favourite 3P figure. I'm not particularly a Grimlock fan, nor am I a dinobot or Fall of Cybertron fan. It looks great and plays extremely well though. I have Planet X Mors as well (their Starscream), which while great does not read the same level.

J4ZZ was a figure found surprisingly enjoyable. I thought it would be quite fragile and a bit of a shelf queen, but it is also a sturdy playable bot. I think people weren't super hyped for it because it doesn't nicely fit anywhere if you have a themed collection. Too big for CHUG, not G1 enough for Masterpiece. A great bit of toy though.

[lukematthewsutton]

Vulcun is probably my favourite 3P figure. I'm not particularly a Grimlock fan, nor am I a dinobot or Fall of Cybertron fan. It looks great and plays extremely well though. I have Planet X Mors as well (their Starscream), which while great does not read the same level.

Oooh, big call. I can totally see it though. It's a great figure.


J4ZZ was a figure found surprisingly enjoyable. I thought it would be quite fragile and a bit of a shelf queen, but it is also a sturdy playable bot. I think people weren't super hyped for it because it doesn't nicely fit anywhere if you have a themed collection. Too big for CHUG, not G1 enough for Masterpiece. A great bit of toy though.

Those are really good points. If you're theming your collection you might struggle. For me though, I just like Cool Looking Robots. So it definitely does it for me.

[lukematthewsutton]

I also got the Unrustables Otomo yesterday. Very, very cool. Simple transformation, fun, and an unusual design I really dig. The nod to Akira for this particular deco also tickles my fancy.

I've had a great time slapping random stickers on it.

[CHILENO20]

My Perfect Effect order of PC-15, 17 & 20 all arrived the other day nicely packaged from ToyBot Importz. Will happily continue to keep purchasing from them :D

[ZoonMaster5000]

Received ox remix furor and riot from tftoys last week. Man these guys look awesome next to soundwave

[snaketales]

This big guy

http://i65.tinypic.com/345e710.jpg

[SharkyMcShark]

I got in the first set of the JinBao OS KO Gravity Builder last night.

for ~$70SGD, two leader sized constructicons is a bloody good deal. I've never handled the original Gravity Builder so can't comment on comparative build quality, but from the perspective of being in a vacuum that way I have no complaints. Everything feels sturdy and tight. The leg ratchets are quite tight but I understand why they'd have to be given the size of the figure and the fact that they combine.

[ChlorHex]

I got in the first set of the JinBao OS KO Gravity Builder last night.

for ~$70SGD, two leader sized constructicons is a bloody good deal. I've never handled the original Gravity Builder so can't comment on comparative build quality, but from the perspective of being in a vacuum that way I have no complaints. Everything feels sturdy and tight. The leg ratchets are quite tight but I understand why they'd have to be given the size of the figure and the fact that they combine.
They're going for $48 in Singapore... a crazy cheap price!
Add shipping to that and it's a little more.
With all this GST rubbish and all, I'm going to book a flight there for a holiday and buy my bots there along the way.
The Jinbao bots are a definite no brainer purchase... truly value for money.
Real glad to hear that yours is great!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Maketoys Quantron and MMC Anarchus arrived courtesy of TFSource today.:)

[FruitBuyer]

I've received both Gigapower Grassor and Graviter. I never thought I'd own Masterpiece Dinobots but I'm sure glad I purchased them because the chrome versions simply look so bloody amazing. Can't wait for Guttur, Gaudenter and Grimlock

[1AZRAEL1]

Got a bunch of weapons from Nonnef Productions a couple weeks ago, really good quality and got to me quick. Weapons for Battletrap, legends Insecticons, legends minibots and the Clones. Would recommend them, they look good

[ZoonMaster5000]

Unique toys Broodlord lashlayer and Rage Winter Chill from Savier’s toys to finish off Ragnaros (not Bruticus) and X-transbots crackup from toybot importz. Was worried about the cream colour but it really does look the part.

[Moray]

Went on a bit of a spending spree last few weeks and ended up with all these guys and the bases. Weijiang throttlebot combiner and Optimus Prime. Robot Hero Oversized Thundercracker, THS Soundwave, Toyworld Swamper, Fansproject Springer, Mech Ideas Twintwist and Topspin and Papa Toys Reflector. Already had the MP cassettes.

https://i.imgur.com/dpJFhs0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Yvipgdd.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/x7yLc3g.jpg

[SuspectimusPrime]

Went on a bit of a spending spree last few weeks and ended up with all these guys and the bases. Weijiang throttlebot combiner and Optimus Prime. Robot Hero Oversized Thundercracker, THS Soundwave, Toyworld Swamper, Fansproject Springer, Mech Ideas Twincast and Topspin and Papa Toys Reflector. Already had the MP cassettes.

https://i.imgur.com/dpJFhs0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Yvipgdd.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/x7yLc3g.jpg

Very nice. I've got the original Toyworld Throttlebots - was wondering if the Weijiang upscaled version has any issues with Wideload's back panel clipping under his head?
(Sorry for the poor description, it's been a couple of years since I've transformed him)

[Moray]

Very nice. I've got the original Toyworld Throttlebots - was wondering if the Weijiang upscaled version has any issues with Wideload's back panel clipping under his head?
(Sorry for the poor description, it's been a couple of years since I've transformed him)

I didn’t have any issues at all with any of the figures. I was really impressed with the quality of the weijiang figures. Might have to have a look at their devastator they are releasing.

[CoRDS]

got MFT giant dragon (omega supreme) and Badcube red alert today

[Moray]

Got some $$$ for my bday and it magically turned itself into an OS Bruticus and Predaking, Weijiang Arcee and Lambor. My desk is getting busy.

https://imgur.com/a/XmScc47

https://i.imgur.com/Qow9cSA.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/X8YtWLt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/VEEti7O.jpg

[SharkyMcShark]

How are you finding the WJ OS combiners?

[ZoonMaster5000]

Fanstoys Dracula (mindwipe) this is my first mp scale headmaster. Thinking now I might go after the maketoys ones, are they any good as far as build quality is concerned?

[Moray]

How are you finding the WJ OS combiners?

It’s great. An excellent set of figures that because of their large size, scale really well with the masterpiece figures. The individual figures themselves are also great. Good quality for the price. Wideload and shinebug are excellent. Highly recommended. You’ll just need the space to place it.

[1AZRAEL1]

Yea I have WJ OS Bruticus, looks great. Individual bots scale well with MP line. Happy I got one.

Got my FT Omega today, damn he's a beast.

[Moray]

Got Maketoys Hellfire (not Inferno) today. I like it. I like it a lot.

https://i.imgur.com/omqhoWk.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/AAyqhsH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9YZxrSJ.jpg

[lukematthewsutton]

Fanstoys Dracula (mindwipe) this is my first mp scale headmaster. Thinking now I might go after the maketoys ones, are they any good as far as build quality is concerned?

I've got their Chromedome and it's fantastic. Solid and posable. It's chunky.

[SharkyMcShark]

I went on a bit of a blitz last week so this week I am expecting

MMC R-32 Stray (Drift)
JinBao OS KO Gravity Builder Set B
Maketoys Striker Manus

[CoRDS]

Got Master Made Odin (fortmax) yesterday, this thing is freaking amazing.

the amount of detail, the fantastic build quality and the heft, not a single screw hole on the thing

[XMan]

I got Galaxy Meteor, I really like this toy! I was under the impression though that MakeToys had cancelled this figure? Was it just a limited run or...?

[ZoonMaster5000]

Mmc's Hellion. Looks great, transforms well, stable on his feet... Nope! the wheels don't tuck all the way in under the feet so when he stands he basically rocks on the wheels, very disappointing

[STL]

I got Galaxy Meteor, I really like this toy! I was under the impression though that MakeToys had cancelled this figure? Was it just a limited run or...?

It 2as all a little confusing and unclear. Maketoys announced they weren’t going to proceed with the figure then reversed the decision after an online reaction. Lots of head scratching everywhere as they must’ve produced units given some were available at conventions

[XMan]

Oh ok, well I'm very happy I was able to have get figure, it really is cool!

[lukematthewsutton]

I got Galaxy Meteor, I really like this toy! I was under the impression though that MakeToys had cancelled this figure? Was it just a limited run or...?

They had trouble drumming up enough preorders initially. It was cancelled, but then enough people got interested — there Was also a price drop — so It got a release.

Good thing too, it’s an awesome figure! I know they’re working on a Galaxy Convoy too, so get hyped!

[XMan]

OH really?! :eek: hyped!

[CoRDS]

i got Unique toys Challenger today from saviers toys

TLDR OMFG amazing.

first transformation was tricky but thanks to EMGO's JTI i got through it with no drama.

mine seems to be in perfect condition apart from some slightly loose hip swivels.

this is an amazing transformation from start to finish.
transforming back from truck to bot was a breeze even without instructions or a video, and the 2nd transform from bot to truck was simple.

it boggles my mind how someone worked out how to design this thing from bot to truck and for it to look so amazing in both modes.

i am almost exclusively a G1 style masterpiece collector but these UT movie bot figures are just too amazing in their engineering for me to pass up.

[SuspectimusPrime]

That is one impressive toy! I have zero interest in the style, and did not even watch the last 2 movies in the cinemas, but that toy achieves the impossible.

[CoRDS]

i have this one and peru kill and also the previous MPM bumblebee that came out (last year?)

but that is the limit of my movie bots, but if UT keep releasing things with this level of engineering i will end up getting more.

ive had no interest in the films and stopped watching after the first one but this figure was just too good to miss

[Moray]

Got the last two limbs today of the Yes Model oversize not Defensor.

https://i.imgur.com/g59jLk9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/jNO9bvT.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Mhckh3Q.jpg

[XMan]

YAY! I got my Unique Toys Challenger!

[millhouse]

Finally purchased FT Quietus. Love him, and first 3rd figure it quite some time.

[CoRDS]

i have had quite a few 3p figures in the last few months
ft quietus which was amazing
two new ZETA bots for their not supereon, silver arrow and catapult which are both very good

magic squares optimus prime
and Transform elements optimus prime
both of which are very good figures and are better representations of prime than mp10 could ever be

I am yet undecided as to which one (ms op or te op) i prefer
but i will say that the TE prime is one of the best in hand figures i have in my collection , mp44 has a lot to try to live up to now.

also got magic squares legends scale Ultramagnus which is also a great figure

[lukematthewsutton]

I haven't been all that interested in G1 styled figures lately, but the Optimus Prime wars have caught my interest :)

I really like the colours on the MS Op. Tempted…

[CoRDS]

Today
Fanstoys hoodlum and xtransbots boost(MP not windcharger) arrived

both fit my MP collection very well and are both great figures if not without flaws (boost has one of the trickiest transformations out there)

and hoolum is not perfect but its miles ahead of the TT rodimus

[Thurmus]

How did you go with the fist/arm transformation. Even watching videos I struggled as well as waiting for something to snap.

[CoRDS]

How did you go with the fist/arm transformation. Even watching videos I struggled as well as waiting for something to snap.


pretty easy actually funny thing is both of those two figures have a similar fist/arm movement in the transformation

for windcharger you just keep rotating the hand while turning the wrist
and for hotrod you just put the hand into position and move the arm bits around the double hinge

[CoRDS]

got Gigapower Gaudenter red swoop and its amazing
also ms-01w white prime/magnus and this thing is painted to the nines its quite stunning

[lukematthewsutton]

Most recent acquisitions:

Fanshobby Double Evil
An absolutely amazing figure. I love the general aesthetic, it's big, chunky and actually fun to transform back and forth. They really nailed it with this one.

Maketoys Buster Skywing
I opted for the white/red colour of this one since I have Striker Manus and I like the colour combo more. For something in the Cross Dimension line it's big! Very sturdy and well articulated. Transformation to jet mode is a bit fraught, since it uses big panels across the back, but not too bad. Combination mode with Striker Manus is ridiculously fun. Love it.

[DaptoDog]

Doubles of FT-10X Phoenix from Robot Kingdom. I've seen Trent's FT-10 before but forgot how much of a beast this thing is! It's missing the two backpack fin pieces but FT are always good about replacement parts so it should be sweet. Very impressed with it so far.

[XMan]

I got JINBAO Gravity Builder Set B and C from Saviers Toys TFtoys.com.au

Unfortunately they didnt have set a, so now I gotta wait for thr Devastator I've always wanted.

Are they consider Voyager Size? These bots alone a huge!

[lukematthewsutton]

Planet X - Ismenios

This is an amazing figure. I've always liked Planet X's releases, but this is a serious step up in terms of quality. It has a weight and rigidity that makes it fun to transform and pose. I have far too many transformers that are fiddly, drunken-wobble messes, and this guy puts them to shame. Looks awesome in both bot and beast mode, lots of detailing, awesome colour scheme. A+++ would transform again.

Fanshobby - Red Dragon

Bit of a holy-grail for me. I adore Fanshobby, so I really wanted this one. It's a repaint of their Feilong figure, with a new set of huge, red wings. Just… beautiful. Typical FH quality, with an amazing colour/paint job. Love it.

[tinyJazz]

Newage Manero is a delight! Also one of the best “Jazz” headsculpts I’ve ever seen.

http://i.imgur.com/KfwSLHFl.jpg

He’s so cute. I love the boxart haha

They made a clear version too, for some reason. A bit stressful to transform.

http://i.imgur.com/LAAYB6xl.jpg

[spiderken17]

Is that one of the legends scale bots they (and many others) are making now? I am collecting the Mech Planet Hot Soldiers figures, mainly because they are (comparatively) cheap. I just received HS 02 not-Prime from Toybot Importz and its a great little figure.


https://i.imgur.com/nOTxJKC.jpg?1

[tinyJazz]

Is that one of the legends scale bots they (and many others) are making now? I am collecting the Mech Planet Hot Soldiers figures, mainly because they are (comparatively) cheap. I just received HS 02 not-Prime from Toybot Importz and its a great little figure.

Oh cool! I didn’t realise Mech Planet had finally made more than just Soundwave and Bumblebee. I really like the look of Magic Square’s “autobots”, but I’ve only got stereo master (Blaster) from them

Yeah, Manero is a very small legends scale. The articulation is fantastic though, a step up from the Iron Factory version and even Newage’s own Harry (Prowl).

[DaptoDog]

FT Maverick (Silverbolt) and FT Roadking (Motormaster). Haven't had a chance to transform them yet but their bot modes are really nice.

[Omega Metro]

Gigapower Grimlock arrived today after a year long wait. I now have all the Giga Dino’s.

[klystron]

MFT Grmlock arrived over the weekend. Its the metallic silver/gold version (not the cartoon coloured one) which I ordered on a bit of a whim.
I'm not going to lie, this is an awesome deluxe scale figure for the price. Pretty stoked. Definitely going to grab Sonarl and Swooper.
Shame I've come a bit late to this party - not all the team seem to be available in this colour scheme now.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Not an acquisition, but seeing OMP list Zeta Toys Pioneer made me look at how 3P companies are doing Bumblebee Movie Bumblebee and man, they are killing it all over Hasbro MPM-7.

I?ve resisted 3P offerings but I am tempted to get a 3P Bumblebee toy that actually is screen accurate.

[drifand]

Not an acquisition, but seeing OMP list Zeta Toys Pioneer made me look at how 3P companies are doing Bumblebee Movie Bumblebee and man, they are killing it all over Hasbro MPM-7.

I?ve resisted 3P offerings but I am tempted to get a 3P Bumblebee toy that actually is screen accurate.

It looks good.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

JiangXing Winged Dragon/not-MP Transmetal 2 Megatron arrived today from Savier's Toys.

I haven't properly opened/messed around with him yet, but he's big and purdy.

[DaptoDog]

Recently got FT Spoiler and Goose. Also just got the Sovereign movie version. Wow they are all fantastic figures, especially Sovereign in that blue paint.

[AJ_Prime]

Recently picked up Unique Toys Dragoon (amazing figure!) and MMC Incursus. Two more figures to make Bruticus/Assaultus.

[AJ_Prime]

Gigapower Grimlock arrived today after a year long wait. I now have all the Giga Dino’s.
The Giga Dino team look amazing.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Fanstoys goose and Xtransbots Gravestone from saviers toys

[GoktimusPrime]

Recently acquired ToyHax stickers for Siege Red Alert and Smokescreen. I personally see these as Earth vehicles and the Cybertronian (Autobot) writing always bugged me. The additional stickers add extra detailing that help to make them look more like Earth cars. :)

https://i.ibb.co/cTDDz8V/SIEGE-redalert00.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/tKWMKCh/SIEGE-smokescreen00.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/1211K5z/SIEGE-redalert01.jpg

I also got stickers for Titans Return Cerebros...

https://i.ibb.co/0Kv5fmj/fortressmaximus23.jpg

Interestingly enough, there are transparent red stickers that cover Fortress Maximus' eyes. These allow the eyes to remain red even when the LED gimmick isn't active, and yet it still allows the gimmick to work. The red light also doesn't "bleed" as much as it did without the stickers creating a cleaner looking (albeit not as bright) glow.
https://i.ibb.co/jJM5PQx/fortressmaximus25.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/YDXmgJx/fortressmaximus27.jpg

And I used a spare tiny Autobot logo sticker (meant for Emissary) on MPM7 Bumblebee's crest.
https://i.ibb.co/GPyTxJd/mpm7-25.jpg

[Ravagecat]

The stickers make all of those look great. I think Red Alert is my favourite outcome though....thanks for sharing

[ngv1]

Finally after much internal debating, I've finally acquired maketoys - Striker Manus, Noir and buster and started this collecting journey !

Is there anyway to get 3D printing parts add ons to hold striker manus' katanas like a side holder ?

[jimoinj]

I have got into 3rd party transforming figures in a major way during the pandemic. Recent acquisitions include:

DX9: Gabriel (Omega Supreme), Henry (Wildrider), Montana (Breakdown), Kulkinski (Dead End)
Fans Toys: Koot (Kup), Jabber (Blurr) and Hunk (Brawn)
Xtransbots: Aegis (Trailerbreaker), Klaatu (Cosmos), Neptune (Seaspray)
Badcube: Evil Bug Corps (Insecticons)

And more on the way!

[SharkyMcShark]

I have got into 3rd party transforming figures in a major way during the pandemic. Recent acquisitions include:

DX9: Gabriel (Omega Supreme), Henry (Wildrider), Montana (Breakdown), Kulkinski (Dead End)
Fans Toys: Koot (Kup), Jabber (Blurr) and Hunk (Brawn)
Xtransbots: Aegis (Trailerbreaker), Klaatu (Cosmos), Neptune (Seaspray)
Badcube: Evil Bug Corps (Insecticons)

And more on the way!

"Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will..."

But also welcome to the party :)

[DaptoDog]

I have got into 3rd party transforming figures in a major way during the pandemic. Recent acquisitions include:

DX9: Gabriel (Omega Supreme), Henry (Wildrider), Montana (Breakdown), Kulkinski (Dead End)
Fans Toys: Koot (Kup), Jabber (Blurr) and Hunk (Brawn)
Xtransbots: Aegis (Trailerbreaker), Klaatu (Cosmos), Neptune (Seaspray)
Badcube: Evil Bug Corps (Insecticons)

And more on the way!

You're off to a smashing start!


"Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will..."

Tell me about it. Once I saw Trent's FT Sovereign and Dinobots in hand there was no turning back!

Speaking of which, FT Magnum arrived by boat from RK today. Looks the part, can't wait to finish the set. Just waiting for RK to finally list Smokey, it sold out long ago at all the other usual places but for some reason they are taking their time listing it.

[jimoinj]

Thanks guys! Yes I'm giving in and getting FT Sovereign too. Some Fans Toys prices are crazy though. FT Thomas (Astrotrain) is coming out new on ebay for $527! Insecticons 3 pack goes for as much as $1800! Makes Unicron look cheap

[DaptoDog]

Thanks guys! Yes I'm giving in and getting FT Sovereign too. Some Fans Toys prices are crazy though. FT Thomas (Astrotrain) is coming out new on ebay for $527! Insecticons 3 pack goes for as much as $1800! Makes Unicron look cheap

Unfortunately you have to get in quick on these FT releases now when they come up for pre-order. Thomas will likely get reissued at some point if you can wait it out or perhaps there will be a few more for sale on release in the next month or so.

I don't even try to get the earlier releases like the Insecticons, I mainly focus on the characters that I don't think Takara will do like Skyfire, Dinobots, Combiners etc. Fortunately I've gotten all of mine when released or reissued so haven't had to pay a crazy premium. The only one I missed that did want was the X version of Sludge, that thing is in the stratosphere. I do think Takara will do Galvatron and Cyclonus but I got FT's newer versions because they just looked too good to pass up!

[jimoinj]

Yes the FT versions of Cyclonus and Galvatron look insanely good, and such great paint.

I just got a new acquisition which arrived today - DX9 Carry (Rodimus prime). Not to everyone's taste but for me this kills Takara's version.

[SharkyMcShark]

Ive chucked money on pre orders for MMC Calidus (IDW Hot Rod) and JJ02 Jet Commander this week from OhMyPrimus.

Super excited to get Jet Commander - for 110 SGD it seems like a steal.

If i can find somewhere carrying the upscaled Newaage seekers I might grab a set.i got their Skywarp in Feb and the mold is great but I do not get much playability out of Legends scale stuff. They're being sized up to smallish deluxe - which is ideal.

[Omega Metro]

I havnt bought a 3P in well over a year but discovered I still need a Blitzwing and Menasor to pretty much complete my MP collection. So my Gewalt and Gravestone arrived today. Funny how you expect certain figures to arrive in a big box but Gravestone was packaged in such a tiny box, I thought I had been scammed. :)

[SharkyMcShark]

Ive chucked money on pre orders for MMC Calidus (IDW Hot Rod) and JJ02 Jet Commander this week from OhMyPrimus.

Super excited to get Jet Commander - for 110 SGD it seems like a steal.

If i can find somewhere carrying the upscaled Newaage seekers I might grab a set.i got their Skywarp in Feb and the mold is great but I do not get much playability out of Legends scale stuff. They're being sized up to smallish deluxe - which is ideal.



OMP got the three set of oversized Newage seekers for 44SGD. Steal. I've pre-ordered.

[SharkyMcShark]

Another day, another pre-order from OMP.

This time, this hotness (https://ohmyprimus.com/bfbbodkvk.html)

[Lord_Zed]

Another day, another pre-order from OMP.

This time, this hotness (https://ohmyprimus.com/bfbbodkvk.html)

I like it cause it's a military aircraft transforming robot, but I don't know what it is.

[SharkyMcShark]

I like it cause it's a military aircraft transforming robot, but I don't know what it is.

It's a completely original design (as I understand it).

[jimoinj]

It's a completely original design (as I understand it).

It looks like Gundam or Robotech

[SharkyMcShark]

Another another day, another another pre-order from OMP.

This time the Oversized KO of Firage. I got the original when it came out 3 (?) years ago and found it slightly underwhelming, mainly in terms of QC. Allegedly this one has better QC, so away we go!

[jimoinj]

MMC Blast off and Brawl - these figures are awesome. Can't wait to complete the set and form Assaultus (Bruticus). I love the all-in-one gimmick. It always bothered me as a kid that they couldn't organically form a combiner without separate add on parts.

[nalops]

I got a 1:1 SS-38 OP KO since it was unlikely I was going to find a genuine one for a decent price. Plastic quality is wierd in some parts and they didn't cut the sprues off properly but has some die-cast so can't complain too much I guess.

[SharkyMcShark]

I think my JJ-02 Jet Commander set is on the way? OMP sent an invoice for full payment of my preorder last Sunday night. Might be here soon.

Otherwise, I've preordered the IronFactory Maximus Ambus (IDW Ultra Magnus) from OMP, releasing next month. Looks beastly.

[Jetfire in the sky]

Thanks to my brother who already had this I purchased a JX-MB-01 (Transmetals 2 Megatron MP scale). This thing is next level amazing, coincidently my brother bought a second one on the same day I bought mine om ebay and we received them on the same day in Townsville. The details and size of this Beast Wars MP are unreal. I'm not sure if the link will work as it is from my own ebay purchase but this figure is definitely worth the money. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Jiangxing-Transformable-JX-MB-01-Winged-Dragon-Beast-Megatron-Figure-IN-STOCK/274357474604?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[Miss Kitty Fantastico]

Today's box-in-the-mail brought my first ever knock-off, a Deluxe-sized Mindwipe (named Inspiration Bat or something equally glorious) - he's another one outside my target 84/85 area of interest, but I had him as a kid so I wanted him back. Honestly never paid much attention to third-party stuff, just seen odds and ends in passing and got the impression they were mostly intense-collector-price-tagged stuff like metre-tall Grimlocks and the like, but this boy was surprisingly affordable and fits right into the Decepticon shelf.

[XMan]

Can someone please help me - I got the DX9 D-07 Tyrant on the weekend (2nd hand in mint) but there are no batteries for the LED canon, simply just missing, I have searched every site looking to see what it takes but cant find a damn thing - does anyone know what type of batteries it should take?

[Autocon]

Can you open the battery compartment?

[XMan]

Can you open the battery compartment?

Yep I can, can not tell what kinda batteries are meant to be in it

[jimoinj]

Can someone please help me - I got the DX9 D-07 Tyrant on the weekend (2nd hand in mint) but there are no batteries for the LED canon, simply just missing, I have searched every site looking to see what it takes but cant find a damn thing - does anyone know what type of batteries it should take?. I thought they were AA batteries, but can't remember as I sold my Tyrant. Maybe check Emgo's video on Youtube?

[jimoinj]

I've recently got a bunch more 3rd party figures: Zeta Astrotrain, FansToys Sovereign, X-Transbots Hoist, Big Firebird Nicee and MMC Onslaught, Probus and Vortex. Just waiting on Swindle to complete the set. If anyone knows how to get the battery feature working for Bruticus (Assaultus) and what batteries they are it would be much appreciated.

[XMan]

. I thought they were AA batteries, but can't remember as I sold my Tyrant. Maybe check Emgo's video on Youtube?

I watched his video but it did not show the battery component - I;v tried AA and AAA and nothing :(

Could they be the LR types?

[jimoinj]

I watched his video but it did not show the battery component - I;v tried AA and AAA and nothing :(

Could they be the LR types?

Weird maybe it's broken. Because I was just able to use batteries on hand, not lr type batteries

[XMan]

Finally found a review where he showed the batteries they're the small disc ones like LR AG-13 it takes 3

*edit it has small greenish wires that attach to 3 LEDS IDK im just gonna take it to battery world see what they can do, cos I LOVE THIS FIGURE!

[XMan]

OK so I got four A76 that seemed OK the LED flickered on and off, but I have noticed a little green wire inside just where the LEDS are - anythoughts?

[nalops]

OK so I got four A76 that seemed OK the LED flickered on and off, but I have noticed a little green wire inside just where the LEDS are - anythoughts?

Found this review on YT: https://youtu.be/zMcYHarwB0w

Around 18:40, when he pulls out the batteries, you can see they're in a plastic sleeve. Maybe that has something to do with it? Sorry I can't be more help.

Edit: Also found some mentions of it on TFW2005 https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/dx9-tyrant-aka-galvatron.1049367/page-97

[XMan]

Found this review on YT: https://youtu.be/zMcYHarwB0w

Around 18:40, when he pulls out the batteries, you can see they're in a plastic sleeve. Maybe that has something to do with it? Sorry I can't be more help.

Edit: Also found some mentions of it on TFW2005 https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/dx9-tyrant-aka-galvatron.1049367/page-97

Thanks so much man! Those helped a lot!

[SharkyMcShark]

Anyone received anything from OMP lately? I got charged the balance for an order with him almost a month back and haven't received it yet. I sent a PM asking it it had been posted about a week ago, but he's not been online since 14 Nov.

[Ravagecat]

Anyone received anything from OMP lately? I got charged the balance for an order with him almost a month back and haven't received it yet. I sent a PM asking it it had been posted about a week ago, but he's not been online since 14 Nov.

Yes, God Neptune and MP-50 within the last few weeks.

Not defending them btw but I have always received my orders so probably nothing to worry about, but I have found they are can be quite ignorant to emails at times (sometimes I get a response quickly - sometime not at all) which is not a good way to run a business I know. I think they told griffin once that there primary contact is Facebook go figure...

Hope you get an answer soon

[XMan]

Anyone received anything from OMP lately? I got charged the balance for an order with him almost a month back and haven't received it yet. I sent a PM asking it it had been posted about a week ago, but he's not been online since 14 Nov.

I got EX-01 NICEE two weeks back. Have made another order but it's not in stock yet

[1AZRAEL1]

They've had delays with responding and sending stuff out. A backlog has built up. They'll catch back up, I wouldn't be worried. I had a paypal payment pending for a week, but got an email apologising for delays in replying, but that my order will be out shortly.

[jimoinj]

Fanstoys Thomas. This is awesome. Costly, but worth it. https://app.photobucket.com/u/jimoinj/p/893bc029-3577-4fec-be6c-273092300c4d

[CoRDS]

its an engineering and design masterclass

[SharkyMcShark]

Anyone received anything from OMP lately? I got charged the balance for an order with him almost a month back and haven't received it yet. I sent a PM asking it it had been posted about a week ago, but he's not been online since 14 Nov.

Seriously has anyone heard anything from OMP?

I've had several inquiries as to the status of something Ive paid in full for (and have been told has shipped) completely ignored.

I've been sent a PayPal money request for a different order I have with OMP but given that I can't even get a reply about the first one from two months ago, I'm not super keen to hand over more money.

[Lord_Zed]

Seriously has anyone heard anything from OMP?

I've had several inquiries as to the status of something Ive paid in full for (and have been told has shipped) completely ignored.

I've been sent a PayPal money request for a different order I have with OMP but given that I can't even get a reply about the first one from two months ago, I'm not super keen to hand over more money.

I got an order from them 2 days ago. IT seemed like their shipping notification only came a few days earlier, so maybe their communications are lagging.

[Jay-Tron]

Short of a Christmas present to myself throughout December I received three of the WST Dinobots. Slag, Snarl and Sludge. Slag and Snarl are sitting proudly on my computer desk and I'll probaby take Sludge out of the box and sit him next to jis buddies over the new year weekend.

[1AZRAEL1]

Got all 6 versions of Newage Soundwave, can never have too many Soundwave. As well as XTB G2 Beachcomber.

[DaptoDog]

Had a big run of FT stuff come through in December, most as Christmas presents. Thomas, Hunk, Dunerider, Sheridan and Koot. Really happy with all of them.

[Lord_Zed]

Got all 6 versions of Newage Soundwave, can never have too many Soundwave. As well as XTB G2 Beachcomber.

I totally understand, I got the toy EX version and it's a brilliant mold, just like their Seekers and Megatron, a perfect level of complexity and ingenuity in the transformation too.

Newage are on a roll at the moment, can't wait to get their grey Galvatron, gonna build a toy deco themed Newage legends collection.

[jimoinj]

Fans Toys Phoenix reissue. Really great toy with fantastic presence. I do believe Hasbro stole elements of the design for the transformation of siege Jetfire!

[1AZRAEL1]

I totally understand, I got the toy EX version and it's a brilliant mold, just like their Seekers and Megatron, a perfect level of complexity and ingenuity in the transformation too.

Newage are on a roll at the moment, can't wait to get their grey Galvatron, gonna build a toy deco themed Newage legends collection.

I do really like the Soundwaves. Fun to play around with. And the magnets in the forearms are a great idea. I have 3 legends sized Soundwaves, I should do a comparison at some point. Newage definitely have a good thing going. Though the Magic Square cassettes are better IMO

[CoRDS]

last week i got DX9's dragstrip and now one of my 3p menasors is completed, and it really really looks great.

[jimoinj]

Yes I got my Drag Strip too and Menasor is complete. Really happy with it, other than the connection for wildrider and Montana's tail fin being loose. Much better value for $ than X transbots and who knows when Fans Toys will finish theirs, if it will be stable and how much it will cost.

[SharkyMcShark]

Got JJ-02 Jet Commander today.

First impressions are that, for the price of a leader, this is a great set! It's essentially a Masterpiece scaled Superion. The individual figures are all loosely based on their Combiner Wars counterparts, but are MP scaled and with a few more complex twists to the engineering.

It's only MP scaled though, not MP quality. No transparent cockpits, no rolling landing gear, and the CW style chonky, slightly chibi jet modes offset the price to an extent.

If you're after an MP Superion stand-in, or just a fun set to mess around with, these are well worth the $100 ish I paid,

[jimoinj]

I got Dr Egg (Quintesson) and a rechargable battery...a little pricey but really fun with the voices/light-up gimmick and cool looking. However a bit unsure about X-Transbots these days as I'm hearing so many QC issues with their Stunticons and their recent missteps regarding pricing and expectations...

[1AZRAEL1]

Regarding their pricing issue, yea not great. Haven't had any QC issues of late. Hesitant to order their omnibots, but may anyway.

[jimoinj]

Yeah the Omnibots look great, but their Springer rollout has been a debacle. So different from renders to near to final figure. I'm going Fanstoys or MMC for Springer now.

[lukematthewsutton]

My only recent acquisition was the final set for Iron Factory's War Giant combiner. I very nearly sold the first two sets, but once I finally found the last one on eBay I was able to complete it.

An amazing toy. Combines together extremely well, and looks hench AF. The only downside is now I'm going to end up getting more Iron Factory!

[SharkyMcShark]

My only recent acquisition was the final set for Iron Factory's War Giant combiner. I very nearly sold the first two sets, but once I finally found the last one on eBay I was able to complete it.

An amazing toy. Combines together extremely well, and looks hench AF. The only downside is now I'm going to end up getting more Iron Factory!

It's a really good set. I'm hesitant to play with mine now because I've heard that the waist/crunch joint on Blastoff is fragile, but it looks bloody imposing.

[lukematthewsutton]

I'm hesitant to play with mine now because I've heard that the waist/crunch joint on Blastoff is fragile

Oh! I hadn't heard that. I might have a look at it and see if it's looking strained.

Have you got the DJD combiner set? Since getting war giant, I've been considering that as my next wee combiner.

[SharkyMcShark]

Oh! I hadn't heard that. I might have a look at it and see if it's looking strained.

Have you got the DJD combiner set? Since getting war giant, I've been considering that as my next wee combiner.

I don't have any of their other stuff, but do have their new Ultra Magnus on pre order with OhMyPrimus. That has a sort of faux armour power up gimmick, though as I've come to see in reviews it plays out more as the little robot scrunching up into a ball and hiding in the big bots chest.

[Lord_Zed]

I have the Ironfactory DJD set, but I've never combined them, I just wanted the team, and decided MMC's were going to be too expensive for a full set.

[jimoinj]

Got Transform Element Optimus Prime. He looks awesome and far better value than the fragile official version.

[SharkyMcShark]

I received BFB Dawn of Kalavinka and Iron Factory City Commander this week.

BFB Dawn of Kalavinka - I'm really really taken with this. I'm aware it's meant to be a mecha from a manga. I've never read and probably never will - I just love jet fighter transformers. This is a great figure. It's got that manga/super robot aesthetic, but is the complexity and size of a Studio Series Voyager - the closest figure I've got to it is probably SS Starscream (the TF2007 version) or SS Blitzwing (BB Movie version). Build quality seems good too. Really glad I picked it up. I'd definitely get more from this line.

IF City Commander - Great interpretation of IDW Ultra Magnus. The Minimus figure is a bit of a flub, but given that it's smaller than my pinky I can't complain. The combination is basically Minimus contorting himself into a Y shape and folding into the larger robot's chest. It's not particularly smooth, but its a fun little play pattern.

[Flukey]

just picked up Mechanic Studios Rocke (Gears) to fit into my current G1 S1 CHUG collection.. its a nice little figure/representation

[jimoinj]

just picked up Mechanic Studios Rocke (Gears) to fit into my current G1 S1 CHUG collection.. its a nice little figure/representation

Looks cute (looked it up online) - where did you get it? I just recently got Mech Fans toys Octane and have the Blitzwing and Astrotrain on preorder. It's really turned my view around of this company as just being a cheap KO maker to a really high quality affordable option with original designs.

[Flukey]

Looks cute (looked it up online) - where did you get it? I just recently got Mech Fans toys Octane and have the Blitzwing and Astrotrain on preorder. It's really turned my view around of this company as just being a cheap KO maker to a really high quality affordable option with original designs.

Picked it up off Ebay, its quite heavy for its size (heavier then netflix BB) and around the same height so fits in well IMO

very happy with the figure and feel its a really good gears representation

[1AZRAEL1]

Picked up an MMC Terraegis Rally from Robotostoreus. Wasn't too expensive either for an exclusive figure. A bright yellow Trailbreaker. He'll look nice up on the MP shelves when I get around to doing some rearranging when I'm on holidays

[jimoinj]

Got the Fanstoys Insecticons (purple chest Bombshell) reissues and KFC Stratotanker (Octane). Surprised how much I like this figure, particularly the sculpt and new face options.

[klystron]

Fansproject SIGMA-L (Function X4).
Soooooo freaking pretty.

[1AZRAEL1]

Finally, after years of thinking I'd never get them (and being burned on missing one on Aliexpress) I have now got Fansproject Pinchar (Snarl) and the 2 female dinos Comera and Echara

[SharkyMcShark]

I got Planet X Cacus this week (IDW Grimlock).

What a big, chunky, good time of a figure.

[XMan]

I recently got G-Creation Fuuma Dark Blade - I had no idea he is part diecast, just make it's that much better of a fig

[jimoinj]

Got New Age David (Optimus Prime) which I really love - well painted, highly articulated mini masterpiece! Also BadCube Grump (Gears) - just as Fanstoys announces their version!

[JJJ]

The last two of Magic Squares Constructicons have arrived. Awesome little things, and they turm into one supremely awesome big thing :)

[1AZRAEL1]

Got the XTB Taiho reissue, Skids looks lovely in this white deco

[CVonC]

Bit of a long shot but can anyone help me acquire a JuJiang Jet Commander JJ-02 for not a rip off price? :/

[Polursine]

Pre ordered TransArt BWM06 Metal T Rex. Got sent on the 30th July. Arrived this arvo. Just a big heavy transmetal boi

[SharkyMcShark]

Bit of a long shot but can anyone help me acquire a JuJiang Jet Commander JJ-02 for not a rip off price? :/

Hey mate. I tried to PM you but for some reason the site won't let me.

I've got one of those I'm happy to part with.

PM me and we can have a chat.

[jimoinj]

Just got Newage Grimlock comic version and it's stunning, a definite callback to the original MP. I find it hard to resist getting toon, toy and comic versions of these mini-masterpieces!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Cang Toys mini-Firmament from Savier's Toys late last week.

[Lord_Zed]

Just got Newage Grimlock comic version and it's stunning, a definite callback to the original MP. I find it hard to resist getting toon, toy and comic versions of these mini-masterpieces!

I'll second that, Newage's bigger toys are some of the best TF related toys around these days. Great sculpts, paint jobs and engineering. I have a whole bunch of their Megatron and Prime's but they are actually much more fun to transform than the MP versions.

Sure hope they make a comic version of their Soundwave mold.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Iron Factory reissue Kaon and Vos and another Mini-Firmament from Robot Kingdom, since I couldn't fit the old one in my suitcase - have moved to Hong Kong for work. Plus Siege reissue Jetfire and MP Crosscut.

[Cat]

In the last week I've had MFT Huge Dragon aka Core Scale Omega Supreme come in, along with Magic Square Red Cannon aka Sideswipe, and Newage Manero EX aka Jazz and Shean EX aka Mirage. Most of them are really nice, and I'd highly recommend them all except Sideswipe. His scale is in Magic Square's own scale, but that is so tall compared to Hasbro and Newage it's ridiculous. He's just a temporary stand-in so hell do for now, but just a few tweaks and he could be so much better, proportions and whatnot. My second problem is I love shoulder launchers, and my Sideswipe's launcher won't fit on the peg at all on his shoulder. That's very disappointing. Mirage is my favourite with a really fun and intuitive transformation, and his shoulder launcher is attached and part of the transformation, minus the rocket which you swap out depending on the mode. That's a amazing at that scale. The toy deco also looks beautiful. It's such a good figure I want the toon version now too.

Here's a few pics in this gallery, including one of him with Hasbro Core Starscream for scale purposes. Unfortunately I don't have access to most of my collection as I'm not home at the moment, so this is the best I could do.

https://imgur.com/a/B3tczKv

[Cat]

These guys came in late yesterday, Magic Square Ratchet and Newage Brawn And Outback.

https://i.imgur.com/dmDGzil.jpeg

[klystron]

Jinbao (Baby) Sixshot.

hmmm, unable to post photos for some reason....

[SharkyMcShark]

OhMyPrimus filled my pre-order for MMC's Stormbringer Optimus Prime (Optus Prominon).

A really enjoyable figure blighted only by a very frustrating leg transformation.

Otherwise, fantastic. Lots of character, heaps of accessories (4x guns, sword, axe, matrix), very poseable.

I immediately ordered the Nemesis Prime version as well.

[Cat]

Newage Soundblaster arrived Friday. Got him for only $30, thanks to a mix-up with a friend's order.

[jimoinj]

I just got Newage Omega Supreme. Such an awesome figure, like a mini DX9 Gabriel, much more manageable size, and bonus it scales with MPs if you are going for the US Marvel comics scale!

[Cat]

Iron Factory's Resolute Defender aka Brawn arrived today. Great figure, comes with 4 sets of hands, 4 guns, and a drill. He's pretty packed. Here he is with Newage's Brawn for comparison sake.

https://i.imgur.com/m3qPJF4.jpeg

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Nice haul from Bombusbee today.

Cang Toys Mini-Landbull for a friend.

Iron Factory Bayrazor/not-Beachcomber, who's pretty much everything I want in a Beachcomber.

APC Toys Night Countess/not-Prime Airachnid, because Airachnid deserved better than that awful Prime Deluxe.

And a Number 57 Manhunter Deep Sea Ripper (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIQCeqNLKM), which looked awesome and now I'm going to get another for a friend and some of the frog guys for other friends.

EDIT - Nope, Ripper's sold out. Them's the breaks I guess.

[Cat]

I've just received Newage's cartoon deco Mirage. This will be fun, to compare him to the toy deco version I also have. I think toy deco will get my favourite, but who knows!

I've also got a few on their way over, all Newage. I've got Ironhide, toon deco Hound, and Action Master Thundercracker. I got in early enough with Hound to get the BAF Autobot X part. Such a waste of an idea IMO, but what ever.

[Cat]

Received Newage's Ironhide. A bit disappointing, not one of their top tier figures, but still nice enough. The sled is useless, just a waste of plastic, and I'm not a fan of his chunky forearms. Otherwise he's fine, just not up to Newage's usual blow-me-away standards.

[KELPIE]

Anyone got NA Hughes yet?

Was just about to put an order in - looks to tick all the boxes.

[yayeetusdeletus]

Yeah it's pretty good. Tolerances on mine kinda sucked though.

[Cat]

Received Newage Hound (toon version) and Grimlock) comic version) today. Love them both. Grimlock is so easy to transform!

[Cat]

Today I received Newage Action Master Thundercracker. He was a bargain, I couldn't resist.

[Cat]

I got MFT Springer today. Really nice figure. A fair bit bigger than I was expecting him to be, but his scale seems to check out, so it is what it is. Very satisfied with it. Very happy I splurged and paid the 2cents for the boxed version.

[Cat]

MFT Astrotrain came in today. Really nice figure, even comes with an extra head in case you don't like the purple. Really nicely done. He's quite big, which makes sense considering his size. Definitely recommended.

[Cat]

Newage Ratchet came in today. I'm still not a huge fan of the Newage vans' transformation, but it beats the hell out of the Magic Square versions, so it's easily the winner. Definitely a good little figure overall, I'm just not fussed on the transformation.

[KELPIE]

Anyone all in on the NA Dinobots? They're pulling me in. So far all looking great and Magic Square are lagging behind.

[JJJ]

Nah. I'm still happy with my MFT (OSKO DX9) Dinobots, and the way NA do their toys disagrees with me (conversely I have very few issues with how MST do their toys). I'll be giving whatever MST do a good look over (whenever they get there, and with luck they'll finish their promised Ark crew presently - only three to go, after all), but I honestly don't expect to be replacing what I've got.

[KELPIE]

I only ended up with Sludge from MFT's set and he is nice.

However I'm just really liking this NA output for their Dino's.

Is there some controversy I'm not aware of with NA, or is just all the colour options?

[JJJ]

No, no controversy. The end result of their design philosophy just doesn't match what I want. I guess the best way to convey it would be to make a side-by-side comparison (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/magic-square-toys-ms-b22-cliffjumper.1211020/page-2) of New Age's Cliffjumper with Magic Square's Cliffjumper.

It's a lot of things, and many of them are subtle, but you could crudely boil it down to this - NA (as I see it) doesn't even try to hide gaps and hinges and so on, leaving the toy looking much less finished than MST's toy (and conversely MST do make quite an effort with lots of little flaps and some cunning technical choices). And this isn't a chance thing, NA are very well aware that some people don't like the look (they got a lot of complaints about the insides of Grimlock's legs, which they did in their usual fashion), but they do it anyway, because that's their design preference (and even more people are perfectly happy with it, so why change?). Also, like Emgo, they often don't seem to care about what a toy looks like from angles other than the front (see their Megatron's hideous back).

Their toys are perfectly servicable and well-made (I have their insecticons, because MST has never shown any sign of making some), I'm just not their target market (I am, being someone who always wanted toys that looked like they fell right off the TV screen, precisely Magic Square's target market instead). And that's fine :)

[jimoinj]

Anyone all in on the NA Dinobots? They're pulling me in. So far all looking great and Magic Square are lagging behind.

Absolutely I'm all in. I mean not for all decos for sure, but certianly for all the characters. Love their Dinobots. Hard to resist the toy and comic deco version though. I already have 3 Grimlocks.

[SharkyMcShark]

I'm waiting on

- IronFactory Final Battle Magnus re-issue (the IDW chonky armour boi). I have one of the first run figures, but seeing as this is an all time fave of mine I wanted a spare.
- IronFactory Samurai Grimlock
- MMC Transtech Cheetor and Rosana (?).


Today I received Newage Action Master Thundercracker. He was a bargain, I couldn't resist.

The NewAge Seeker mold is a hell of a thing. I have one of the first run Samaels (Skywarp). They really earned their reputation.

[KELPIE]

No, no controversy. The end result of their design philosophy just doesn't match what I want. I guess the best way to convey it would be to make a side-by-side comparison (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/magic-square-toys-ms-b22-cliffjumper.1211020/page-2) of New Age's Cliffjumper with Magic Square's Cliffjumper.

<Snip>
All good stuff JJJ. Thanks for the thought process.

I guess I was pretty dissapointed with MST's Beachcomber and haven't really gone back to them. I do have their Sideswipe on order so I guess I might be starting to come back. I just think apart from Grimlocks inner calf's and Swoops neck, the NA Dino's will be hard to beat.

[Cat]

The NewAge Seeker mold is a hell of a thing. I have one of the first run Samaels (Skywarp). They really earned their reputation.

Isn't it? I got their Thundercracker on his first run, and I was absolutely amazed at it, a true miniature Masterpiece. It's just such a beautiful and elegant mold.

As for the Dinobots I am all in on the NA Dinos, Sludge appropriately arrived today. I haven't had time to open him yet, but he looks just as good as Grimlock. I opted for the Toy Colours in the end, even though I've got a few issues with the deco. Now I just need a matching toy deco Grimlock and I'm on track. I went comic deco on Big Grim, so I'll be fixing that.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I got my first 2 NewAge figures recently...Cyclonus regular version and Ultra Magnus EX version.

They both look like the entrance to an amazing rabbit hole...

[KELPIE]

Oh yes sir - you are in trouble.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Bit of a score today - a used, apparently-good-condition MMC Inventa Magna not-Sky Lynx pairing (the old darker blue colour) from a shop here in Yau Ma Tei. Was looking up used TFs on Carousell and found the ad for it. $800 HKD, or AU$160-odd for the pair. :D

It's not exactly a grail or anything but I didn't have the cash for it when it came out, and I did sort of want one after the Commander Class one came out and didn't really do much for me. Didn't like the reissue colours MMC did either.

So yeah, pretty good week for Season 3 3rd Party purchases for me. :)

[JJJ]

Damn, that's a steal :)

[Cat]

I received Newage Toy Deco Mirage from BBTS today. Yes if you remembered me already having that you're not wrong. I got the regular version and discovered there was a problem with the hips on my Toy Deco version, and BBTS being BBTS, were ultra-cool about it and let me exchange it even though it'd been a matter of months. They happened to be the only place that still had him in stock, lucky for me. So yeah, this is the new one. I'll transform him tomorrow and make sure this one is fine. Even if he's not, I'm not troubling them again. I'll deal with it.

[jimoinj]

Just got newage Swoop in and of course love him. Also Mechanic Studios Sandstorm - he looks good but have yet to try transforming him.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I got a loose, almost-complete MicroBlaze Creation Military Titans set with a bunch of TT limbs yesterday - that old upgrade for FoC Bruticus. He's pretty fiddly and not that stable but he looks great.

[Cat]

I received Newage Wheeljack on Friday. A bit of a fiddly transformation, but the results are well worth it. He looks amazing in both modes. Extremely happy with him.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Got a TransArt Metal T-Rex/Not-MP Transmetal Megatron today. Wasn't going to get one but it was a steal of a price, and he looks great so I'm glad I did. BW Megs is my all-time favourite TF character and one of my all-time favourite characters from any media ever, either equal first or a close second.

The toy is surprisingly big.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Picked up the 2 leg bots for that new Iron Factory not-Liokaiser set. They look good but the combiner is going be made up of a lot of extra parts, not sure how I feel about that...

[JJJ]

Yeah, I was very much looking forward to them, and then it turns out that I have a line with combiners (not usually bothered by extra combiner parts) after all, and this crosses it. Seeing Drillhorn simply fold up and slot into the side of an otherwise complete leg that comes out of nowhere was too much :(

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Picked up a Tyrant's Sword upgrade for the toy-deco MP Megatron - have got my eye on one but hoping the price drops down a bit - and a loose, no-accessories TFC Thousand Kills/not-Tentakil. Wish he had his Slime Lasers but the core figure with all those tentacles is nice enough that I'm still pretty happy with it. Might get their Lobclaw too, but aside from those two the set doesn't really interest me.

Thousand Kills has managed to draw blood a few times putting those tentacles on, these guys are seriously spiky.

[JJJ]

Have just come home for lunch to find this (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/fugu-model-fg-01-god-of-flame-1-60-jetfire.1252186/) waiting for me. It will be my Missing Link Jetfire, seeing as I don't believe, even with recent news, that Takara will ever produce one.

[Skyfire]

I bought the Jinbao DF-05 / JB-8002 Destroy Emperor to go with lonely Legacy United G1 Optimus Prime. I wanted a figure to match the scale and I did some research about the height (YouTube videos, toy listings) and got various numbers. For the record, using a Vernier caliper, I measured Optimus at 12.7cm with legs straight, which is the same height as the Jinbao (head height, not gun barrel height).

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