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griffin
24th January 2013, 01:28 AM
As an incentive to post up your opinions on the monthly themes/series, I'm offering up free stuff... most of which I've bought over the years for competitions, but just never gotten around to organising something to get rid of them.
As such, I have quite a few items to give away, but first, the details on how this works.

Each month there will be (5) discussion topics for people to post up their opinions...
- The Toys
- The Cartoon
- The Comic
- The Characters
- Your best of the best

Each person that posts at least once in each of those five discussion topics (the poll topic doesn't count - but please vote in it while you are here), will earn an entry to that month's competition.
This means a maximum of five entries per month.

I will do up a list of the people who have posted in each of those five discussion topics, which will be your number. After the month is over, I will pick numbers at random from random.org (the number I draw will match the amount of prizes that month).
The first person drawn has first choice at the prizes on offer for that month, and then the second person chooses, and so on.

For example, in January there are two items up for grabs - UK Comic compilation from Titan (Gen1 story - Dinobot Hunt), and Art Asylum Starscream bust. If you are drawn first, you get to choose first from those two items.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/prize01.jpg

If you don't reply within a week with your choice, I'll give the next person first choice, and you get whatever is left. And if you don't reply within a month to claim your prize, I will draw someone else.


PLUS, there will be bonus items on offer that are up for grabs (stuff that no one will probably want, but I don't have the heart to throw them away).
The following items are for the any prize winners who wants them (limit one per person).
- Beast Wars Season 1 & 2 on Australian VHS
- Gen1 episode on Australian VHS (Fight or Flee)
- TFPrime episode on US DVD (Loose Cannons from Season 2)
- TF Armada episode on CD (Awakening)
- TF Armada episode on CD (Awakening)
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/prize00.jpg

Conditions or prizes may change if unexpected circumstances require it.

Megatron
24th January 2013, 08:12 AM
:eek:

...me wants...

Bidoofdude
26th January 2013, 08:51 PM
ME GRIMLOCK WANT PRIZES...:p;)
Looks good Griffin. Sounds like a good concept and thanks for being so generous.:D

Hursticon
28th January 2013, 10:48 PM
Argh! - That UK Dinobot Hunt trade is the last I need for my set! :eek:

crankcase76
3rd February 2013, 10:12 PM
:D sounds great...:D

Starscream77
4th February 2013, 08:23 AM
Did someone say free Starscream???? :D

griffin
4th February 2013, 01:54 PM
Winners for January are Hursticon and Megatron.

February items are...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/prize02.jpg

A choice between Generations Thundercracker and a set of six Kreons (4 different ones - 2 doubles).

The February topics will be posted up shortly.

Bidoofdude
4th February 2013, 04:03 PM
Congrats to Hursti and Megs. I probably won't enter this, seeing as I have TC (two actually) and I have all the kreos I want.:cool::D (That series 1 pack is tempting me:p)

kaiden
4th February 2013, 04:28 PM
grats hursticon & megatron.

you get the dinosaur hunt, hursti?

Megatron
4th February 2013, 05:12 PM
:eek: Kick ass!!! :D :cool::cool::cool:

*waits patiently for Hursti to make his selection*

Hursticon
4th February 2013, 09:41 PM
@Kaiden: I soon will mate. ;):D


Winners for January are Hursticon and Megatron.

HOLY CRAP! :eek:

Congratulations Megatron, I don't know about you mate but I never fathomed that I'd win anything - I never win anything!, just ask 1AZRAEL!! :D

Hehe, awesome... I'll have to definitely go with the Titan Books G1 Marvel UK Trade if I may please as that'll complete my collection, as previously mentioned, but it'll also mean I can actually go ahead & start reading the UK run! :cool:
(I've held off until I could obtain 'Dinobot Hunt', I know I'm weird :p)


Many thanks to Griffin for this opportunity & putting together these sorts of things for us, I know it takes some time to organise & I appreciate it. ;):)

Best of luck to everyone entering February's comp! :cool:

Megatron
5th February 2013, 08:06 AM
@Kaiden: I soon will mate. ;):D



HOLY CRAP! :eek:

Congratulations Megatron, I don't know about you mate but I never fathomed that I'd win anything - I never win anything!, just ask 1AZRAEL!! :D

Hehe, awesome... I'll have to definitely go with the Titan Books G1 Marvel UK Trade if I may please as that'll complete my collection, as previously mentioned, but it'll also mean I can actually go ahead & start reading the UK run! :cool:
(I've held off until I could obtain 'Dinobot Hunt', I know I'm weird :p)


Many thanks to Griffin for this opportunity & putting together these sorts of things for us, I know it takes some time to organise & I appreciate it. ;):)

Best of luck to everyone entering February's comp! :cool:

Yes!!!!! :D Congrats Hursti for winning this month's competition and for selecting the tpb. :p I was really hoping to win but I didn't think I actually would. This came as quite a surprise - still can't believe I won (even though I came second it's still very much a win/win as I still get to select the prize I wanted!). What makes it really sweet for me is that the bust has been on my Want List and I have been watching it on eBay for months... so yes, winning something is always cool, but winning something you would really love to have is the best feeling of all.

Thanks so much to griffin, you are very generous indeed and believe me this does not go unappreciated!

Good luck to next month's winners. :) And now, for my selection... :D

:cool: The Starscream bust, please. :cool:

5FDP
6th February 2013, 08:55 PM
Congrats Hursti and Megatron :)

crankcase76
7th February 2013, 05:03 AM
Goods stuff guys,:D very impressive. Bring on Feb!:D

Megatron
14th February 2013, 04:20 PM
I received my package today, and I just want to thank griffin again for allowing me the opportunity to win such an absolutely awesome bust! I love it, thank you! :D:cool::)

Hursticon
16th February 2013, 10:00 PM
I received my package today, and I just want to thank griffin again for allowing me the opportunity to win such an absolutely awesome bust! I love it, thank you! :D:cool::)

Ditto on all counts - A huge thank you Griffin, very much appreciated mate. ;):cool:

griffin
13th March 2013, 02:17 PM
Winners for February are GoktimusPrime and Kalel.

PLUS A BONUS PRIZE...

Out of the people who did a decent review of a toy/comic/cartoon, Gouki was chosen for a mystery prize.
BUT.... Gouki has to post here by the end of Friday (15th) if he wants the mystery prize (in the box), OR, go with the Kreo Jazz.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/mystery01.jpg

So... what's in the Box?
Could be anything from a chewed Seeker missile, to a Japanese Headmaster Head. (it's actually neither of those, but you get the idea)
(you don't get the box though... just the contents if chosen)


March prize items are from JayJays...
Two winners will have a choice of a t-shirt or towel.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/prize03.jpg

KalEl
13th March 2013, 06:12 PM
Congrats gok! and yay me :P

Hursticon
13th March 2013, 08:28 PM
Congrats gok! and yay me :P

Indeed! - Congrats guys! ;):cool:

GoktimusPrime
13th March 2013, 09:10 PM
Congrats gok! and yay me :P
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/highfive.gif

lancalot
14th March 2013, 04:53 PM
Winners for February are GoktimusPrime and Kalel.

PLUS A BONUS PRIZE...

Out of the people who did a decent review of a toy/comic/cartoon, Gouki was chosen for a mystery prize.
BUT.... Gouki has to post here by the end of Friday (15th) if he wants the mystery prize (in the box), OR, go with the Kreo Jazz.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/mystery01.jpg

So... what's in the Box?


Congrats two you both ....
So you going to take the mystery prize Gok?:confused:

Skript
14th March 2013, 07:54 PM
take the box!

Bidoofdude
14th March 2013, 08:54 PM
Did I miss something about a mystery prize?
But, TAKE THE BOX!!!:p:eek:
Gosh I've been in the dark about this for a while...:p;)
Congrats to Gok and Kalel!:cool:

llamatron
15th March 2013, 03:20 PM
It could be anything, it could even be a Kreo Jazz!

griffin
16th March 2013, 02:11 AM
Did I miss something about a mystery prize?
But, TAKE THE BOX!!!:p:eek:
Gosh I've been in the dark about this for a while...:p;)
Congrats to Gok and Kalel!:cool:

It was something I thought up after seeing that there was less interest, or exposure, to the JP Gen1 era... so I want to encourage more actual reviews, to generate more discussion AND to enlighten those who haven't been exposed to that series yet.

So basically, at the end of each month, I'll look over the review topics... and pick someone who did up a review that had me interested/captivated.

(I'll give Gouki more time to respond though, as I'm sure people are wondering what is in the box... :p )

Deonasis
16th March 2013, 08:43 AM
In some deluded way i am a hardcore fan. I know so little about the series, shows and comics that i remain true to the purpose of the tf franchise - to sell toys. Hasbro and Takara would love it if every child was like me, they would have to pay zero for marketing and tv show/comic creation. Release a few test shots and a youtube review and they have a sale in me.



^ I do know bugger all but the rest is like a joke :)

crankcase76
16th March 2013, 05:25 PM
Good work guys,

Take the Box!!!:D:cool:

griffin
12th April 2013, 12:25 AM
Winners for March are....
First - BigTransformersTrev
Second - Bidoofdude
(each will be contacted to see what they want)

And the Mystery Prize, for the reviews & comments I was most impressed with this month, goes to Iriorne... who needs to post here a decision - take Kreo Jazz, or... What's in the Box.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/mystery01.jpg

Bidoofdude
12th April 2013, 10:19 AM
Thanks Griffin!
Really appreciate it.;):D

Iriorne
14th April 2013, 02:10 PM
Oh, thanks! Hmm, I don't really have any interest in Kreo so let's see what's inside the mystery box. :)

Bidoofdude
15th April 2013, 06:26 PM
What's in it?! What's in it?!?!?!:eek::)

Gouki
16th April 2013, 12:01 PM
Ah damn, I apparently won something and missed out. Completely forgot I even posted in this section.

Next time I'll pay more attention, haha.

griffin
16th April 2013, 12:44 PM
Oh, thanks! Hmm, I don't really have any interest in Kreo so let's see what's inside the mystery box. :)

And the contents of the box are....

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/mystery02.jpg

Comic set and two keyrings.

Send me a PM with your address details, and they'll be on their way next time I'm at the post office.

griffin
16th April 2013, 12:49 PM
April's competition items are....

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/prize04.jpg

Two winners will choose from the three lots above.
1 - Hong Kong Gen1 stamp set (4 HK Postage stamps, 4 non-value character stamps, envelope, and fold-out case)
2 - Three Botshots, two RPMs, a Bumblebee LED keychain, a mystery JP Car Robots Spychanger.
3 - TF2 Hunt for the Decepticons promo pack (product guide, cardboard Animated Optimus model, Webisodes CD, luggage tag), TF2 comic (US Kmart exclusive version), TF3 DVD.

crankcase76
4th June 2013, 05:45 PM
Hey Griffin, who are the winners for Aprils submissions?

Gouki
5th June 2013, 07:41 AM
Hey Griffin, who are the winners for Aprils submissions?

Oh good they haven't been announced, I was afraid I was just not paying attention again.

griffin
17th June 2013, 12:28 PM
Winners for April are....
First - Kalel
Second - Crankcase76
(each will be contacted to see what they want)

And the Mystery Prize, for the reviews & comments I was most impressed with this month, goes to IamTrunks... who needs to post here a decision - take the beachtowel, or... What's in the Box.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/mystery03.jpg

griffin
17th June 2013, 12:35 PM
The prize options for May....

A backpack, wallet and LED keychain - OR - more toys.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/prize05.jpg

Winners to be announced shortly.

millhouse
17th June 2013, 12:37 PM
Griffin, I sent you a PM.

griffin
17th June 2013, 12:58 PM
Winners for May are....
First - Ultra Marginal
Second - BigTransformersTrev
(each will be contacted to see what they want)

And the Mystery Prize, for the reviews & comments I was most impressed with this month, goes to MayzaPrime... who needs to post here a decision - take the beachtowel, or... What's in the Box.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/mystery03.jpg

griffin
17th June 2013, 12:59 PM
Prize options for June...

Stationary & stickers - OR - GO! Starscream

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/prize06.jpg

griffin
17th June 2013, 01:01 PM
Griffin, I sent you a PM.

Got it. I just won't get to respond until after work tonight. I need to finish off this first.

Hursticon
17th June 2013, 02:34 PM
Winners for April are....
First - Kalel
Second - Crankcase76


Winners for May are....
First - Ultra Marginal
Second - BigTransformersTrev

Congratulations to Kal_El, Cranky, Ultra Marginal & BigTFTrev! ;):cool:

KalEl
17th June 2013, 09:06 PM
woo hoo! number 2 is looking good :P

MayzaPrime
17th June 2013, 09:19 PM
Prize options for June...

Stationary & stickers - OR - GO! Starscream

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/calendar/prize06.jpg

My kids would love those items, where did you get the erasers?

griffin
17th June 2013, 10:18 PM
Kmart, when they were discounting their movie merchandise at the beginning of the year.

UltraMarginal
18th June 2013, 12:37 PM
My kids would love those items, where did you get the erasers?

Would your kids like a transformers themed backpack, wallet and keyring light?

crankcase76
18th June 2013, 10:00 PM
Winners for April are....
First - Kalel
Second - Crankcase76
(each will be contacted to see what they want)


Sweet...... Thanks griffin :) I'll take option 1 thanks. Those stamps look mighty fine....:D

Oh and PM sent.:o

BigTransformerTrev
25th June 2013, 09:12 AM
Got my package yesteday - cheers Griffin!

BigTransformerTrev
25th August 2013, 08:17 PM
So I take it the monthly prizes are not happening anymore? The RID/June winner/s were never announced :confused: and there was never any mention of Armada/July prizes.

Not that it really matters, I think we all just comment on these threads anyway for the joy of remembering all the toys we used to hunt for, the comics we used to read and the cartoons we used to tolerate :);)

Sharky
25th August 2013, 08:31 PM
Not that it really matters, I think we all just comment on these threads anyway for the joy of remembering all the toys we used to hunt for, the comics we used to read and the cartoons we used to tolerate :);)

so true,

i enjoyed opening up my Superlinx Optimus Prime (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=371172&postcount=36)for Armada Month.. have to see what i have in the cupboard for energon month.

griffin
25th August 2013, 08:52 PM
So I take it the monthly prizes are not happening anymore? The RID/June winner/s were never announced :confused: and there was never any mention of Armada/July prizes.

No fear, mentioned here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=371511#post371511). ;)

Hursticon
27th August 2013, 09:28 PM
No fear, mentioned here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=371511#post371511). ;)

Please tell me that's an unintentional "Wheelie-ism"? :p

Wheelie
27th August 2013, 10:13 PM
Please tell me that's an unintentional "Wheelie-ism"? :p

:)

griffin
27th August 2013, 11:11 PM
Please tell me that's an unintentional "Wheelie-ism"? :p

Tell you what, it's unintentional not. ;)

Hursticon
28th August 2013, 10:43 AM
Tell you what, it's unintentional not. ;)

:p:D

BigTransformerTrev
20th November 2013, 09:36 PM
We must nearly be to the end now. The Aligned continuity takes into account TFPrime which just ended, and Rescue Bots which is still running. What is left? The movie universe? Or would that wait until TF4 comes out? I suppose you could start on toy-only or comic-only continuities, though neither would give us as many different threads to discuss.

A shame, because I've really enjoyed these over the course of the year :)

GoktimusPrime
20th November 2013, 10:05 PM
What is left?
Binaltech, Alternity, Label series, Smallest Transformer TFs, eHobbies, con exclusives, Timelines, Animorphs, Star Wars TFs, Crossovers, MPs, Go-Go-Go-Bots, 1-2-3 Transformers, My First Transformers... some of the other lines covered before may be big enough to make new banners using other characters (e.g. G1, BW etc.).

<shrugs> I'm sure griffin will come up w/ something kewl. :cool: ;)

BigTransformerTrev
26th December 2013, 07:45 PM
We must nearly be to the end now. The Aligned continuity takes into account TFPrime which just ended, and Rescue Bots which is still running. What is left? The movie universe? Or would that wait until TF4 comes out? I suppose you could start on toy-only or comic-only continuities, though neither would give us as many different threads to discuss.

A shame, because I've really enjoyed these over the course of the year :)


Binaltech, Alternity, Label series, Smallest Transformer TFs, eHobbies, con exclusives, Timelines, Animorphs, Star Wars TFs, Crossovers, MPs, Go-Go-Go-Bots, 1-2-3 Transformers, My First Transformers... some of the other lines covered before may be big enough to make new banners using other characters (e.g. G1, BW etc.).

<shrugs> I'm sure griffin will come up w/ something kewl. :cool: ;)


Well there ya go, question answered - Movie & MISC Universes it is. :)


I still wonder about who won the RiD prize. I was the only one that bothered to answer every thread on it so thought it was prob me but a winner was never announced. Don't think it matters, it was something like a Legion class Go! Starscream or something anyway.

griffin
27th December 2013, 01:21 AM
When I get back home, I gotta do a lot of catching up on the monthly prizes. :o

KalEl
2nd January 2014, 08:40 PM
When I get back home, I gotta do a lot of catching up on the monthly prizes. :o

No rush, we all appreciate the fact that you do them :) Take your time.

griffin
10th September 2015, 02:00 AM
(for reference)

Kreo TF4 Cellblock buildset
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p01.jpg

Kreo TF4 Lockdown spaceship buildset
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p02.jpg

Kreo TF4 Optimus Truck buildset
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p03.jpg

Loyal Subjects Optimus
Loyal Subjects Optimus
Loyal Subjects Optimus
Loyal Subjects Shrapnel
Loyal Subjects Slag
Loyal Subjects Slag
Loyal Subjects Prowl
Loyal Subjects Prowl
Loyal Subjects Mirage
Loyal Subjects Sideswipe
Loyal Subjects Sideswipe
Loyal Subjects Shockwave
Loyal Subjects Shockwave
Loyal Subjects Ramjet
Loyal Subjects Ramjet
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p04.jpg

4 Japanese Microns
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p05.jpg

Assorted lot donated by Millhouse
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p06.jpg

Electronic Coin sorter
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p07.jpg
Hat

Towel
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p08.jpg

PS3 ROTF game
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p09.jpg
DVD TF3 DOTM

TF4 80 Trading cards & 70 game cards
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p10.jpg

Rhino Gen1 DVD complete set
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p11.jpg

Hasbro Asia TF2 Promo pack
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p12.jpg

Set of three JayJays watches
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p13.jpg

Kids Animated plates & cup set
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p14.jpg

BotCon 2009 & 2010 Autograph cards (unsigned)
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p15.jpg

TFPrime comic (2-part intro episodes of cartoon)
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p16.jpg
US Kmart exclusive TF2 movie comic

Backpack
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p17.jpg

Unlicensed Artist Toy 3P Roller for MP2/4

Kinder Surprise 8 figurine set
http://toycollectors.com.au/calendar/p18.jpg

crankcase76
10th September 2015, 09:05 PM
Those microns would be sweet, good luck everyone.:)

UltimateGalvatron
14th September 2015, 07:42 PM
What are the prizes for? Because I thought the opinions were in 2013? Are they starting up again?

Trent
14th September 2015, 08:59 PM
Unlicensed Artist Toy 3P Roller for MP2/4


What is this?

griffin
14th September 2015, 10:00 PM
What are the prizes for? Because I thought the opinions were in 2013? Are they starting up again?

The images are just there for certain people to refer to for something else.

griffin
14th September 2015, 10:06 PM
What is this?

It came out for MP-4 Convoy, when the official toy didn't come with a Roller.

I didn't have a photo on my computer to post up, but did find this one on ebay (http://www.ebay.it/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Artist-Toys-MP-04-MP-02-Command-Package-Clear-MOSC-/201271867908?hash=item2edcbcfa04).

griffin
24th September 2015, 11:21 PM
For reference, the remaining prize winners for 2013 (yes, 2013) monthly themes, who have now been contacted for their choice of prizes from the prize pool...

Jun - Skyshadow, Ravagecat
Jul - Gotimus, BigTrev
Aug - Tetsuwan, Goktimus
Sep - Trent, Megatron
Oct - Mayza, Tinyjazz
Nov - BigTrev, BigTrev
Dec - Paulbot, Bidoofdude