February Acquisitions

[orionpax1]

Picked up the transformer puzzle with optimus figure from K-mart

[SilverDragon]

I've seen a few of those around. The Optimus Prime figure looks bent out of shape on all the ones I've seen.

[Wheel-J]

Classics Bluestreak/Silverstreak - bought last friday but replaced today due to a slight plastic deformation on the car roof.. o'yeah!

:cool:

[Omega Supreme]

Got a Mindwipe & some G2 Aerialbots thanks to some good trading with Unicron :) Cheers Mate!

Also scored the last Monstructor guy(forget his name) I needed for the set + "he who shall not be named" from another fellow canberrian.

Happy days :)

[blackie]

t + "he who shall not be named" from another fellow canberrian.


i didnt know there were harry potter crossovers.... :P

[Omega Supreme]

i didnt know there were harry potter crossovers.... :P

They are new :)

[GoktimusPrime]

Also scored the last Monstructor guy(forget his name)
This might help (http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Monstructor/monstructor.htm) :)

Congratulations on completing Monstructor! :D http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Photocomic%20Monstructor/th_photocomic_monstructor12.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Photocomic%20Monstructor/photocomic_monstructor12.jpg)

[Omega Supreme]

Its Scowl! Thanks Goktimus, but I should have worded my post better, This Scowl completes my set of bots & shells, lacking many combiner parts which Im undecided if I wish to chase or not.

[GoktimusPrime]

I wouldn't bother if I were you. Monstructor is a pretty underwhelming gestalt. :p If you happen to find them at a market or fair or something, then sure... but I wouldn't say actively scour eBay for them. d: JMO

[i_amtrunks]

Got me Animated Swoop.

I think he is awesomesauce, yet I dont know why, there is nothing really outstanding about him, and his transformation is rather meh... :D

[GoktimusPrime]

I think Swoop is simple yet sufficient. :) The tech specs motto still bugs the heck out of me though. :p

[loophole]

My Amazon order arrived today which included:

Season2 of the Animated Series, Looney Tunes Golden Collection vol.6 and the first season of the 2002 TMNT yay for me i now have lots of stuff to watch

[dirge]

Picked this up yesterday, while on an unsuccessful hunt for the latest bunch of Activators:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/010209.jpg

[Omega Supreme]

Henkei Megatron, thanks to Cliffjumper for picking him up for me, bye bye Universe Megs :P

I also got my first and more than likely only 2 Gobots - Cykill and Leader one

[Golden Phoenix]

I got this guy yesterday in the post
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/newstuff/3-2-09.jpg
Supposedly the Takara Version it appears to be the Hasbro one instead...
Oh well, $36 shipped is still good for the Hasbro version

Nice figure. He looks menacing and tough.
Only gripe is the huge back bit behind the manta ray wings. Neat thing is that the rest of the tail folds down and acts as a support. It is a shame he needs it, but handy they put that in.

[kup]

Depthcharge is a freaking awesome figure. Its 13 years old now but most (if not all) modern toys in his size class are yet to even come close to his level of quality and design despite the huge back bit.

Rampage also rocks:

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/tf/3.4.JPG

[Golden Phoenix]

Depthcharge is a freaking awesome figure. Its 13 years old now but most (if not all) modern toys in his size class are yet to even come close to his level of quality and design despite the huge back bit.

Yeah I kind of agree with that.
The wings do really increase his size.

[GoktimusPrime]

You paid what is slightly above Deluxe price for an Ultra... that's awesome! (especially considering the prices for Ultras today... eep!)

[Adzma]

I really want to go on an importing spree but with the dollar in such a terrible state I have to fight off the urge and only take small bites. :( Anywho received my MP Thundercracker and Prime/Magnus upgrade package in the mail today. Luckily with TC everything seems to be in good condition, apart from two or three paint hiccups that are so minor it doesn't matter to me at all, but I can't check to see if he has two of the same face until I transform him.

http://s400.photobucket.com/albums/pp89/Adzma/th_MPTC.jpg (http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp89/Adzma/MPTC.jpg)

[orionpax1]

Recieved in the post today thanks to TC (your the man) encore Trailbreaker (been wanting of these guys for a very long time) and Hoist and my very first Henkei ....Hound. He is awesome only wish i bought two now, but anyway i will get a Hasbro version and thanks again TC.

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090203.jpg
The Animated one is for school and the moofie one for home. :)

[swoop]

I got misp weetbix fireflight in the mail today from Llamatron. thanks

[d*r*j*]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff83/RockNRoll138/1986.jpg


Not sure how keen I am on Sky Lynx... he might stay nib until I decide.
Great to have g1 Grimlock, a little bit chrome worn... but great anyway.
An Kup is a pretty crap toy, but a great character...

[GoktimusPrime]

Sky Lynx is a sweet toy dude... I'd open him (I open everything :D). Here's dirge's review (http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/skylynx.php) and here's my review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_loSLyzT4o) - might help you decide for yourself. :)

[Omega Supreme]

Skylynx is a very fun toy to play with, also looks great on display.

Today from Ebay, got a Blurr and a Big Thanks to Iceburn for Skalor & Nosecone.

[iceburn]

Received another G1 Superion on Monday.

Seller was abit dodgy...

1. forgotten to mail the 4 little guns off to me
2. originally requested $13 for registered postage. on invoicing, charged me $15 saying to cover cost of registered postage. the actual postage turned out to be only $8.15++ (++ is for bubble-wraps and a shoebox)

The guns are said to be sent off to me yesterday....

[jaydisc]

Not sure how keen I am on Sky Lynx... he might stay nib until I decide.

I recommend NIB. I think it's possibly the worst, pre-1987 TF.

[TheDirtyDigger]

I recommend NIB. I think it's possibly the worst, pre-1987 TF.

Something bad happened between you and Sky Lynx long ago, didn't it Jd?



:D

[jaydisc]

It's a space shuttle with a mouth and a box with legs.

[iceburn]

Something bad happened between you and Sky Lynx long ago, didn't it Jd?
:D


It's a space shuttle with a mouth and a box with legs.

ahh come on...you guys know it's meant to be BIG BIRD from sesame street (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=1096&highlight=big+bird)

[d*r*j*]

It's a space shuttle with a mouth and a box with legs.

I pretty much agree, when I 'won' it on ebay it was very, very hot, I had some music playing crazy loud and had immediate buyers remorse. I think that I'm okay with it now (got all 3 for less than $100 delivered) but I have contemplated re-selling SkyLynx more than once since the auction.

[GoktimusPrime]

And Optimus Prime is a truck with a head and limbs. :p Perhaps you could play with someone else's Sky Lynx (at a fan meet perhaps if someone would be kind enough to bring theirs along) to help you better decide? If you ever come to a Sydney meet I'll bring mine. :)

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul01.jpg
Cybertron Metroplex via Trademe. Sadly arrived without the Minicon, even though I asked the seller if the weapon, key and minicon was included. Hopefully the seller answers my email.

[Fungal Infection]

Purchased these whilst on holiday on the Gold Coast:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/acquisitions156.jpg


And a comparison pic of Cliffjumper and Bumblebee:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Acquisitions/activators.jpg

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

WHOOOAH! WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH CJ'S FACE?!?!?!?!?!?


Recieved in the post today thanks to TC (your the man) encore Trailbreaker (been wanting of these guys for a very long time) and Hoist and my very first Henkei ....Hound. He is awesome only wish i bought two now, but anyway i will get a Hasbro version and thanks again TC.
Yer welcome, hound is very, very, very cool!

[Doubledealer]

WHOOOAH! WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH CJ'S FACE?!?!?!?!?!Bumblebee told him to stop seeing Ratchet for more lip botox injections but would he listen? Just look at how red he is from embarassment now!

[Golden Phoenix]

I think it is all the Energon Cookies he has been eating. He has some extra weight on him

[Stompy]

That's not Cliffjumper. That's a Crossover figure of Jay Leno. It does look a tad ridiculous, but his appearance in the cartoon was just as chinny.

Anyhoo a little bit of spoilage for having some days off the past few days:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/Februaryloot1.jpg

Samurai Prowl from Minotaur thanks to my impatience and love of Animated.
Wolverine & Human Torch from jaydisc. (Thanks a million jay!)

All 3 figures are superb. That sidecar is awesomely engineered. The Marvel Crossover range have really impressed me so far (conversion-wise) and these new figures have not dissapointed me yet.

[jacksplatt11]

Awesome Stompy, reviews coming soon?

[i_amtrunks]

I managed to resist Wreck-Gar from minotaur when I was down there in Mexico, but there would have been no way i could have resisted Prowl...

Wolverine will be my first Marvel Crossover figure. :cool:

[iceburn]

Received G1 Frenzy, G1 Weirdwolf (body only) and junker Skydive yesterday from Omega Supreme!! Thanks mate.

Aren't I getting lazy with no pics lately....

[liegeprime]

Technically a January one, but since I purchased it at tail end days of last month , it took a while for it to come. BUt, finally after years of collecting I gave in and purchased Galvatron (anime colors). Very Nice, the Matrix Necklace is quite as heavy as a C type Battery - solid diecast. Something I never noticed when I looked at Gok's before. Really nice :D All the way from Singapore.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/JanuarypurchaseTF033.jpg

[TheDirtyDigger]

Received G1 Frenzy, G1 Weirdwolf (body only) and junker Skydive yesterday from Omega Supreme!! Thanks mate.

Aren't I getting lazy with no pics lately....

Pics or it didn't happen.

[Toastfarmer]

Got Rescue Ratchet and Stealth Lockdown in the mail today. Hooray. Very nicely packaged by Robot Kingdom.

[lcz128]

Ahar!
I've actually got a few more acquisitions than the pic I'm posting - but it's kind of ominous for what's coming next ^_^
Thanks Jay, Firecracker! :D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_FEB09003_Cropped.jpg

[iceburn]

Ahar!
I've actually got a few more acquisitions than the pic I'm posting - but it's kind of ominous for what's coming next ^_^
Thanks Jay, Firecracker! :D



A Sunstreaker combiner into ....?

Streakers...combined!!!!

[lcz128]

A Sunstreaker combiner into ....?

Streakers...combined!!!!
Haiyah -
I take it you haven't been reading Furman's comics :b

[TheDirtyDigger]

Haiyah -
I take it you haven't been reading Furman's comics :b

lol. Great action pic lcz. Henkei is the true SS.

[i_amtrunks]

A Sunstreaker combiner into ....?

Streakers...combined!!!!

But Universe Sunstreaker isn't a Unicycle, so he can't be a combiner?

:p

So one Red, one White and one Grey Head-Streaker then?

[blackie]

Ahar!
I've actually got a few more acquisitions than the pic I'm posting - but it's kind of ominous for what's coming next ^_^
Thanks Jay, Firecracker! :D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_FEB09003_Cropped.jpg

must keep up with you. an army we shall build :D

[iceburn]

ohhh my postage refund and 4 little aerialbot guns just arrived.
Pics should be up tonight. am collect another "figure" from a seller later on...
will be cool to add the acquisition in

[blackie]

universe skywarp from kelvinchang
too lazy for pics, you know what they look like :P

[kup]

Highbrow Arrived!

A big thanks to KelvinChang99 and Omega_Supreme.

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/050209.jpg

This completes my 87 Headmaster collection! The both awesome and scary thing is that I have realized that I am not that far away from completing US G1. I have 1984-1987 virtually complete minus 1-2 figures for each year and around two thirds each of 88, 89 and 90 (actually 88 is almost complete too, just a few left to go).

The only 'heavy hitter' (as in seriously expensive) figure left for me to collect is Monstructor but I will leave him till last and the figures I have left to collect are not overly expensive.

[autobreadticon]

Good job Kup, completing a G1 toy series is no easy feat

[Hot Rodimus]

put a $100 MP Prime from target on layby today as it was the last one. They are pretty common with members on here but I have always wanted one so I am pretty happy with this aquisition (even though it aint at home on the shelf just yet)

[Krayt]

Today got me Henkai Cyclonus.....

Now how do i decide which is Cyclonus and which is Armada?

[liegeprime]

Highbrow Arrived!

This completes my 87 Headmaster collection! The both awesome and scary thing is that I have realized that I am not that far away from completing US G1. I have 1984-1987 virtually complete minus 1-2 figures for each year and around two thirds each of 88, 89 and 90 (actually 88 is almost complete too, just a few left to go).


Nice kup! you better find another line to collect then :P as you might experience a bit of withdrawal symptoms :D:D As for me Ive still got give or take 20 G1 TFs Im aiming to obtain and I would consider my G1 complete. Not heavy hitters but definitely pricy ones.:p

[Lint]

Beast Wars Neo Stampy, decent deal from the (evil) bay

[swoop]

Picked up universe superion and bruticus today

[Thanatos]

Legends Beachcomber and Brawn today.

Mmm, snack size.

[jaydisc]

Legends Beachcomber and Brawn today.

Mmm, snack size.

What store and price? (don't care about location)

[iceburn]

Okay..one of them may not be a TF but it's a pre-Transformer introduced to me by Demonac.

http://images.icebu12n.multiply.com/image/3/photos/55/1200x1200/141/050209-Blockman-and-G1-Weirdwolf-Frenzy-and-Skydive-junker.jpg?et=jT9XKtAQkGfrp%2BKjqOtTLg&nmid=109507461
G1 Weirdwolf, Frenzy and a junker Skydive from Omega Supreme.
Krayt, you can safely keep yours. If your skydive need any parts, let me know as I know you're missing something on that.

Takara Blockman Series - C02 Twin Driller (unsure if it's complete)
Does anyone know a better site with more pictures than this?
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=3411&page=2

[bruticus]

G1:
Reflector, Icepick, Bristleback, Bugly, Iguanus

MISB Henkei:
Hound

MISB Galaxy Force (Cybertron):
Megalo Convoy (Metroplex), Dreadrock (Jetfire), Runabout, Longrack, Guardshell (Landmine), Excellion (Hot shot)

Can't wait until my Hard hero Unicron statue arrives in a week or two!!!!
oh yeah....

[Tiby]

G1:
Reflector, Icepick, Bristleback, Bugly, Iguanus

MISB Henkei:
Hound

MISB Galaxy Force (Cybertron):
Megalo Convoy (Metroplex), Dreadrock (Jetfire), Runabout, Longrack, Guardshell (Landmine), Excellion (Hot shot)

Can't wait until my Hard hero Unicron statue arrives in a week or two!!!!
oh yeah....

Nice haul, and welcome to the Board!

[Thanatos]

What store and price? (don't care about location)

Mr Toys Toyworld, $7.

[Omega Supreme]

AHM #7 & IDW's Classic TF's Vol 3.

[TF76]

Reissue G1 Perceptor from Iceburn. Thanks :D

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul02.jpg
Near complete (Missing 2 small guns) G2 Yellow Devy. Stickers are mint, look like they were only applied yest. Sadly I managed to break Long Hauls Waist Connector trying to assemble Devy. Comes with card backs.

[jacksplatt11]

Received today from Kyle via Jay: Battle Rollar, Gas Tank thingo, Nemesis Prime and Shadow Commander

Big thanks to Kyle and Jay

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090206.jpg
Finally got another Oil Slick to open. :)

[blackie]

My MP Prime from Icy :D

now to dissasemble him...

[jacksplatt11]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090206.jpg
Finally got another Oil Slick to open. :)

Great toy that one, Gok :D So undeserving of it's shelfwarmer status it seems to have

[GoktimusPrime]

It's because he's not show accurate. :p ;) :D

[Golden Phoenix]

Picked up some stuff today:
Pinky and the Brain
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/newstuff/6-2-09.jpg

From Jay: Universe Starscream, Cyclonus and Nightstick
From me: Transformers Spotlight Revelations TPB

[TheDirtyDigger]

Cool GP. Where did you get Revelations from?

Today I scored Wheelie the Wild Boy of Quintesson and some multiples of Metroplex, Streetwise, Scattorshot, Wide Load, a G2 car I dont know the name of and some other random crap in an ebay lot that arrived.

[Golden Phoenix]

Cool GP. Where did you get Revelations from?

Classic Comics in the city

[Paulbot]

Thanks to Jay for Universe Cyclonus.

Also picked up the latest issues of the ROTF prequels Alliance/Defiance, AHM #7 and the second Armada trade paperback which has a lousy reproduction of the issues - it's like everything has been given a soft focus filter :( . I'm glad I have the original comics.

[iceburn]

My stuff collected from jaydisc (3rd credit in a row)

http://images.icebu12n.multiply.com/image/2/photos/55/1200x1200/142/060209-TFs-from-US-by-jaydisc.jpg?et=fjuA9YS9Ju6zo%2Cv8H2sivA&nmid=109507461

6" Titanium Prowl and Grimlock
Universe 2.0 Hound/Ravage, Cyclonus and Nightstick, Starscream

From blackie, G1/G2 Swindle large gun
From TF76, a small G1 Thundercracker missile and a blue minispy!! woot!

[orionpax1]

Got AHM #7 last night, i liked this issue as it is starting to give answers to questions from the previous comic. Like how the autobots came to cybertron and how prime ended up like he did and how sunstreaker is there. Saw the revelations tpb but as i already have the spotlights i didnt feel like spending $32 on a comic book.

[GoktimusPrime]

Got AHM #7 today.

[dirge]

Today's haul:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/070209.jpg

Thanks to SilverDragon for the sighting.

Now, for Activator Dirge...

[TheDirtyDigger]

Thanks to Jaydisc and Mr Kubalsky for these purchases and presents.

Titanium Grimlock, Movie Protoform Starscream in sexy colours, Animated Samurai Prowl and Animated Waspinator, Henkei Hound and Universe Starscream.
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/4696/p1010552so1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Zippo]

Couple more MISB G1's for the collection. Again from Trademe and again they are 1990's Chinese reissues/remakes. The missing copyright text is the giveaway.
Seem to be have been orginally purchased at a Mr Toys Toyworld in Queensland it seems

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul04.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul04a.jpg
Cyclonus with a flap crease and small dent in the plastic window

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul05.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul05a.jpg
Ramjet in better condition, though the back of the box is seperating from the flap a bit.

Not perfect and don't live up to the collection standards, but they will do for now.

[Kyle]

Today's haul:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/070209.jpg

Thanks to SilverDragon for the sighting.

Now, for Activator Dirge...

Not getting Cliffjumper?

[Kyle]

Received from Darksabers: Movie Voyager Starscream G1 colour. Thanks. :)

Pics later. :D

[kup]

$20 for a boxed Cyclonus! Geez..If only I had a time machine.

[loophole]

I remember paying that much for Cyclonus with my birthday money when i was a kid, there was Starscream as well in a massive bin of clearance stock. ah the memories.....

[lcz128]

Thanks to Jaydisc and Mr Kubalsky for these purchases and presents.

Titanium Grimlock, Movie Protoform Starscream in sexy colours, Animated Samurai Prowl and Animated Waspinator, Henkei Hound and Universe Starscream.
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/4696/p1010552so1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Jealous!!! :o

[TheDirtyDigger]

Jealous!!! :o

The Tf stuff I saw today was much more interesting than the items I acquired.

[Stompy]

The Tf stuff I saw today was much more interesting than the items I acquired.

Do tell!

Great aquisitions!

[TheDirtyDigger]

Do tell!

Great aquisitions!

Well one small thing I saw was the Gold Henkei Prime. Looked amazing in real life. Was MISB but man...the shine from the bling was blinding.

[dirge]

Not getting Cliffjumper?

Nah. Nor Bandit Lockdown.

[liegeprime]

I hope cliffy doesn't get scarce, he's the one Im after and Waspinator too. although is Waspy out here already?

[valkyrie_76]

Thanks to Hot Rodimus for Wildfly........now Monstructor isnt 'armless anymore (well one arm is better than none :D ). Just need the Bristleback robot to complete the other arm.

[Kyle]

I hope cliffy doesn't get scarce, he's the one Im after and Waspinator too. although is Waspy out here already?

Cliffy does seem to be the short-packed one.

[jacksplatt11]

Got a MP04 thanks to STL, thankfully it seems clear of any QC issues that have plagued some of the MP04s from Target, which is a must cause I'm an opener :)

[iceburn]

Got a MP04 thanks to STL, thankfully it seems clear of any QC issues that have plagued some of the MP04s from Target, which is a must cause I'm an opener :)

yeah, mine too and so much surprised that it's on clearance moreover.
i do hope blackie have a good one as i can't check the headlights but everything else should be there.

went shopping at TRU today and found the Battle Damage Prime voyager and cold not resist. Had also planned to buy the kite for my wedding photo shoot for a long time now but there doesn't seem to have any sale on these for almost 6 months now so gave up and bought it.

http://images.icebu12n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/55/1200x1200/143/080209-Movie-stuff-from-TRU.jpg?et=NCksHahfQQ7n2HnX8g4o%2Cw&nmid=109507461

[blackie]

Got a MP04 thanks to STL, thankfully it seems clear of any QC issues that have plagued some of the MP04s from Target, which is a must cause I'm an opener :)

ive got 2/2 good ones :)

the only qc problem is mines completely fallen to pieces since ive taken out all the pins and screws....

new movie idea

REVENGE OF THE FALLEN APART PRIME :)

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj272/nickroxurjox/Image080.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

Got a MP04 thanks to STL, thankfully it seems clear of any QC issues that have plagued some of the MP04s from Target, which is a must cause I'm an opener
afaik there were no noteable QC issues with Target's MP Magnus, which was imports of the original MP Magnus by Takara. The reported QC issues have been with the re-release MP Magnus from TakaraTOMY.

If your MP Magnus box has a Takara logo on it, then being free of defect would be pretty normal. But if it has a TOMY logo on it, then yeah, it seems that you were luckier than others whose TOMY MP Magni had problems. Perhaps it shows that TakaraTOMY receive complaints and fixed them up in a later production run?

[blackie]

afaik there were no noteable QC issues with Target's MP Magnus, which was imports of the original MP Magnus by Takara. The reported QC issues have been with the re-release MP Magnus from TakaraTOMY.

If your MP Magnus box has a Takara logo on it, then being free of defect would be pretty normal. But if it has a TOMY logo on it, then yeah, it seems that you were luckier than others whose TOMY MP Magni had problems. Perhaps it shows that TakaraTOMY receive complaints and fixed them up in a later production run?

MP04 is prime..... :P

[jacksplatt11]

All that you have said is correct, Gok, but look what I said I got...

[GoktimusPrime]

Gah! Mea culpa! :p ;)

[jaydisc]

There's no such thing as MP04 :p

[i_amtrunks]

AHM #7 (blech)
TF Alliance #2
TF Defiance #1

Not sure why I am bothering with the movie stuff, though Defiance is a rather snazzy idea.

[Omega Supreme]

Universe Cyclonus thanks to Jaydisc. Love this figure!

[liegeprime]

Universe Cyclonus as well, and Universe Screamer thanks to Jaydisc! The targetmaster partner is marvelous!! hope Hasbro does this concept again, with more moveable parts possible now due to minicon technology its really amazing! Also set to paint it a bit as Cyclonus does have drab gray areas, hopefully I dont botch it up:p

[griffin]

All that you have said is correct, Gok, but look what I said I got...

Someone did raise the issue of referring to MP toys by number instead of by name, and predicted this sort of confusion happening. As pointed out by someone else, you got the number wrong as well, so don't be too hard on anyone who else who got confused.

[jacksplatt11]

I got the number format wrong, not the number, my bad. I wasn't trying to be hard on Gok, just trying to point out he was talking about the wrong MP. I guess that's the problem with tone not coming through from text, I shoulda put a smiley face or something :p

[1AZRAEL1]

Well so far this month I got a Revenge Of The Fallen fridge magnet from America to help promote the movie I think.
Was free :D
Pic will be coming forthwith when I get home from work.

And I know I will be buying stuff at the Parra Fair :D

[Vector Sigma 13]

Someone did raise the issue of referring to MP toys by number instead of by name, and predicted this sort of confusion happening. As pointed out by someone else, you got the number wrong as well, so don't be too hard on anyone who else who got confused.

Kind of on this topic:

We are not all experts on here. I get a bit disheartened when people make a big deal about small mistakes in names, generations or other little anomalies. Makes coming on here less enjoyable.

Correcting people is fine but lets just remember there are people at all collecting levels on here. I appreciate the advice and knowledge that members bring to this board greatly but making a big fuss over small mistakes is silly and not necessary.

If the board feels it necessary to move this post else where, thats ok with me.

[griffin]

It's only a minor matter that has been sorted before anyone complained. We can move on with Feb stuff...

[autobreadticon]

Big thanks to Omega Supreme (you are turly the Omega Supreme amongst Go-Bots on this forum) for GI-Joe Crossover statue , truly appreciate going out of your way to help me !!! :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3265386001_c6074756dd.jpg?v=0

[1AZRAEL1]

Big thanks to Omega Supreme (you are turly the Omega Supreme amongst Go-Bots on this forum) for GI-Joe Crossover statue , truly appreciate going out of your way to help me !!! :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3265386001_c6074756dd.jpg?v=0

That is pretty sweet, good detail.

[1AZRAEL1]

581

Added the 20c piece as a scale factor, its pretty big, and free :D

I already know of a couple of things I will be getting at the fair, but i wont reveal them as of yet, dont want to spoil it :p

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul06.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul06a.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul06c.jpg
2x Henkei Cyclonus and Hound, 2x Battle Roller and a KO Wheeljack

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul07.jpg
Missles for my Destructicon Scourge to make him complete

[Kyle]

Today~ :)

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee16/Kyle_Chow/DSC00415-1.jpg

[jacksplatt11]

Chrono Triggerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :D

[Kyle]

I've almost completed the DS game on "R4" (*cough cough*...), but love the game so much I just had to get it when I saw it in person. :)

[Tiby]

Finally I found something to buy!
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z204/Tiby1/photo-3.jpg

[roller]

The super reliable friendly King Atlas sold me a Beast wars Scorponok cyber bee and a Beast Wars Metals Quickstrike head.

thanks mate!!!

A++ this guy

now i have to take Scorponok arms apart again and reattach the 2nd non-cyberbee arm:o or just buy another junker scorponok:)

[lcz128]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/DSC01229__S.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/DSC01230__S.jpg
Received today. :) Happy with them :D Of note - the customiser did NOT apply the stickers - which makes me happy as I'm thinking of either painting where the sticked would go - OR decal them :)

All in all - an expensive exercise, but I've learnt a lot from his custom and I'm trying to think of different ways I can make the figs combine AND retain some articulation... :D

Strangely - some bits aren't painted like they're supposed to be... and I got a Fracture! XD Lol~ the bits that would make the toy look more jagura aren't painted (chest) :b O well - :D

[iceburn]

ask for a refund!! leave negative feedback!! *haha* just kidding.
bring along next time....

[lcz128]

ask for a refund!! leave negative feedback!! *haha* just kidding.
bring along next time....


U have to come over to my place to see it man! Fragile! Don't want to damage it! :b

[iceburn]

haha sure will. one fine day...ask me over when the guys are heading over too.

[Golden Phoenix]

Got me the Metallic Movie Ratchet from The_Damned today

thanks heaps

[blackie]

U have to come over to my place to see it man! Fragile! Don't want to damage it! :b

PAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTTYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYY at your house :P

its not like its far from me for once :)

[GoktimusPrime]

jagura
"Jaruga" or "Jalgar" (ジャルガー) :) :)

[TheDirtyDigger]

V. nice Silverbolt from Kelvin Chang with extremely shiny chrome. This one's going in the G1 box I have for it as a home.

[blackie]

big start to my big week :D

full set of protectorbots and stunticons from Omega SUpreme, thanks so much again bro
G1 roadbuster from evilbay :)

more to come tomorrow :)

[iceburn]

you sure there's more to come tomorrow? *haha*

[blackie]

barring a case of violent diarrhea on my part, ill be getting at least 5 figs tmoz, if not 7 or 8 :)

[autobreadticon]

barring a case of violent diarrhea on my part, ill be getting at least 5 figs tmoz, if not 7 or 8 :)

christmas for you this week :D

[iceburn]

http://images.icebu12n.multiply.com/image/2/photos/55/1200x1200/145/100209-SCkit-MP-Roller-Henkei-Hound-and-Cyclonus.jpg?et=syhVOtXApeVgl3hB6UWelQ&nmid=196976971

These came today.

From Kyle and thanks:
- Spare Shadow Commander Kit to open which i did and it's awesome!
- MP Roller (no time to open today)
- RID Car Brothers card backing and instructions (for figures that i bought last year)

Ordered via Tetsuwan Convoy, many thanks for quick shipping:
- Henkei Hound w Ravage and Cyclonus

[STL]

My monthly TF comics pick up from a few weeks ago:
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/1783/dscf4677el0.jpg


The most expensive comics I've ever bought:
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5827/dscf4859hr7.jpg
Very exclusive 1 in 50 variants of two characters that are definitely in my favourite top10 characters.

[optimus1]

Yesterday got Universe Cyclonus with Nightstick from a local Kmart!

I was split between getting him or Hound with Ravage, but decided to go for the Decepticon this time round!

Im very impressed with Cyc, esp. his bot mode. Nightstick just tops him off!

[jaydisc]

First sighting?

[iceburn]

Am unsure if this a first?

I saw Universe Cyclonus, Hound, Starscream and Cheetor yesterday at a nearby Kmart!

Managed to get Cyclonus whom im very impressed with :)

yeah!!..its finally coming out. time to check kmart out

[jaydisc]

Many thanks to Everyone's Favorite OzFormer for helping me fill my Henkei backlog. By week's end, I should be completely caught up, but not without a bit of pain (more on that when it comes).

Prowl has been freed, but Streak is going to stay put for now.

The drawings on the Henkei 2.0 packaging are fantastic. Much better than the photos they used for 1.0. I just wish they put them on the side and still wish the packaging wasn't so freaking loud.

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/IMG_0298.jpg

[kup]

Jay, Be careful with wet paint on the doors, if its wet, let him dry for a while before playing/transforming again. My Henkei Prowl didn't have issues with that but Streak did and so did Ironhide.

[Bartrim]

Voyager animated Bulkhead from Thanatos.:)

[Golden Phoenix]

Picked up a couple of things
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/newstuff/11-02-09.jpg
Henkei Hound and Ravage, Cheetor, Cyclonus and Nightstick from Tetsuwan Convoy
Universe Tankor from canofwhoopass_87
and Bionicle Vorox from me (yes I know he isn't a TF, but he's in the photo)

edit: Just noticed how nice Cyclonus looks in the photo. That was the purple I was expecting, but he is a lot lighter in real life. Disappointingly, it is more of a pinky purple

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul08.jpg
I think I like Universe Cyclonus more than Henkei ...

[SilverDragon]

I got Jetfire and Jetstorm today.

I like these guys.

[Wheel-J]

Many thanks to icey and whoopie for sideswipe.

[autobreadticon]

much fun!

Thanks to the Don Iceburn for free Speed Team Minicons , Passing on RiD Prowl (:() from Jonnard and Encore Heads from Kyle

canofwhoopass_87 thanks for Universe Voyager Nemesis Prime + Blades + legends Hound

Thanks Kho for WW Starscream and 2 SHS toys

Thanks to Blackie for getting me into the TF comics

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3271066617_d30ea0aab1.jpg?v=0

[blackie]

big day for me too :)

4 legends from whoopmeister and silverbolt

henkei hound and cyclonus from TC via iceman

takes my count up to 18 for the week :)

[griffin]

These arrived on Friday. Took a few days to get through unpacking them, and transforming all but Shockwave (so far).

http://www.otca.com.au/0902a.jpg

25th Dinobot - worst toy so far in the 25th line. Just like Cheetor, this toy is a step backwards from the original, instead of being an improvement (as this anniversary line is supposed to be). Both modes don't resemble Dinbot from the Cartoon. The missile launcher only held the missile once, and now it is too sensitive to hold it. One to avoid if you aren't collecting all of the 25th or Henkei line.

25th Smokescreen - 3 version of this mould, as per the original Gen1 trio of toys/characters. The colours look really nice on this one, and I don't even notice the lack of modifications this toy should have gotten to reflect the original Smokescreen (racing trims).

Legends Beachcomber, Brawn, Bumblebee, Animated Starscream - Already had a Starscream, and Bumblebee is very similar to the transformation of the Animated toy. Brawn is oddly packaged with the arms pointing up by mistake (all are like this, not just mine). Beachcomber's white should have been grey like the original. It doesn't look right in white. And why does it come with a gun? He's a pacifist, and didn't have a gun with the Gen1 toy. What bugs me more though is that the gun comes off (easily, as if it is meant to for a reason), but the robot mode has no holes in the fists or arms to plug it in (hold it). Why have a removeable weapon, if it can't hold it?

Animated Swindle - I like this toy. The vehicle mode is deceptively big for a small stocky robot mode. You'd almost think from the robot mode that it wasn't a 'value' toy, but compared to Lockdown (at 113gms), Swindle weighs in at 116gms.

Animated Blazing Lockdown - some different colours and a new hat, I mean, new weapon... meh. It's the third version of this mould, so I'm not too excited about this one. I do think it is one of the more playable ones, in terms of easy transformation, without sacrificing either mode's functionality or having kibble.

Animated Skywarp and Sunstorm - both redecos of the Starscream toy that I already have, and since Sunstorm was packaged in robot mode, it may be one of those toys that I'll never end up transforming, unless I need to (at a meet or for storage). Colours of both figures aren't too bad. Pity the Bios don't match the cartoon clones.

Animated Shockwave (redeco, unnofficially labelled as a Gen1 colour scheme) - haven't transformed it yet, mostly because I'm not that impressed by its 4 modes not requiring much conversion between each mode. Even if it was just a regular 2-mode figure, it still looks like a pretty simple transformation, along the lines of Armada Megatron (lie it face-down and it's a tank...).

Oops, forgot Henkei Cyclonus - Very nice. A must have figure, no matter which version you can get your hands on. I want both 25th and Henkei for show and toy 'accurate' homages, and since Robotkingdom were always selling out of the Hasbro one all the time, I just go this one so far. The photo above doesn't have the wings folded back, but you can still see how great it looks. The jet mode isn't as cartoon accurate as the original Cyclonus toy, but the way everything is engineered to fit together perfectly in jet mode, it's an amazing toy, and fun to play with. This toy will definitely be one of my favourites for 2009.

Since none of the Hasbro figures have yet been released at retail in AUS, I'll bring a few to the Sydney meet on Sunday - Skywarp, Sunstorm, Dinobot, Smokescreen, and maybe Shockwave and Swindle (if no one else will be bringing any of these on Sunday).

Funny thing... That one box from Robotkingdom last week had more toys in it than my entire January haul.

For those wondering - the Activators Ratchet and Bumblebee will be up for grabs (cheaply) if anyone wants them. They don't have any obvious differences to the single packed ones (unlike the 4 Animated Legends toys), so I don't want them.
I gotta put together a list of my current spares, and post it before Sunday, in case anyone wants anything at the meet.

[k.wong23]

Thankyou to Omega i think it was for classics grimlock via blackie

icey, jay and whoopass for classics cyclonus, hound, starscream and powerglide :)

[GoktimusPrime]

25th Dinobot - worst toy so far in the 25th line. Just like Cheetor, this toy is a step backwards from the original, instead of being an improvement (as this anniversary line is supposed to be). Both modes don't resemble Dinbot from the Cartoon. The missile launcher only held the missile once, and now it is too sensitive to hold it.
Eewww... I wasn't really intending to get these figures anyway, but that's good to know. Sounds like if anyone wants these characters they're better off getting the originals. (-_-)


Brawn is oddly packaged with the arms pointing up by mistake (all are like this, not just mine).
"It's a trap!" :D


Beachcomber's white should have been grey like the original. It doesn't look right in white.
Yeah... he looks more like Mirage in those colours. Seriously... from a distance you could confuse him with Robot Masters Mirage. (-_-)


And why does it come with a gun? He's a pacifist, and didn't have a gun with the Gen1 toy.
1. Although he's a pacifist he's still an Autobot warrior. He's still required to fight, although he may strongly dislike it - as do Bluestreak and Groove.
2. None of the G1 Autobot minicars came with guns!! :) Universe Powerglide comes with a gun even though the original toy didn't have one.


What bugs me more though is that the gun comes off (easily, as if it is meant to for a reason), but the robot mode has no holes in the fists or arms to plug it in (hold it). Why have a removeable weapon, if it can't hold it?
Yeah okay, that is stupid. (;-_-)


Animated Swindle - I like this toy. The vehicle mode is deceptively big for a small stocky robot mode. You'd almost think from the robot mode that it wasn't a 'value' toy, but compared to Lockdown (at 113gms), Swindle weighs in at 116gms.
Does yours have the problem of the belly panel being loose/floppy?


Animated Blazing Lockdown - some different colours and a new hat, I mean, new weapon... meh.
Lawl!


Animated Skywarp and Sunstorm - both redecos of the Starscream toy that I already have, and since Sunstorm was packaged in robot mode, it may be one of those toys that I'll never end up transforming, unless I need to (at a meet or for storage). Colours of both figures aren't too bad. Pity the Bios don't match the cartoon clones.
I'm not interested in any of the clones unless I can get them as Activators. The Voyager Starscream mould doesn't excite me enough to want to get repaints. (-_-)


Oops, forgot Henkei Cyclonus - Very nice. A must have figure, no matter which version you can get your hands on. I want both 25th and Henkei for show and toy 'accurate' homages, and since Robotkingdom were always selling out of the Hasbro one all the time, I just go this one so far. The photo above doesn't have the wings folded back, but you can still see how great it looks. The jet mode isn't as cartoon accurate as the original Cyclonus toy, but the way everything is engineered to fit together perfectly in jet mode, it's an amazing toy, and fun to play with. This toy will definitely be one of my favourites for 2009.
Could you please bring Henkei Cyclonus to the meet? Omega Supreme will be bringing his Universe Cyclonus and I'd like to take side-by-side comparison photos. :) Oh yeah, and don't forget my Time Warrior. :p

[i_amtrunks]

I thought you weren't coming down for this meet Griff?

I hope you bring me good luck with the hunting like you did last time! :p

[GoktimusPrime]

Ditto! We should all hug him for luck. ;)

[jaydisc]

2. None of the G1 Autobot minicars came with guns!!

Outback

[griffin]

I thought of Outback as well, which had me think that Hasbro might recolour 25th Beachcomber into Outback (the Brawn mould looks to 'Brawny' to work as Outback), and the 'gun in vehicle mode' would work reinforce the Outback look of a redecoed Beachcomber. And not being able to hold the weapon in robot mode would be almost a tribute to the original toy...

[kup]

The Alt mode doesn't look very 'Outbacky' but we have seen stranger things.

[GoktimusPrime]

Outback
I sit corrected. :)

[Vector Sigma 13]

I purchased a Cybertron Galaxy Force Vector Prime- This figure has been sitting at my local toyworld for ages now but due to my strick G1/ Universe standards ive denied myself the item- until now.

Hes pretty cool looking and his vehicle mode seems to suit his character. Im very fond of his robot mode also (He was also cheap too).

How long has it been since stores have been stocking Cybertron figures? Another local toystore has a half dozen deluxe figures of the same breed on the shelves and i think they have been put there recently.

Oh and Sofaman if you are reading this it is highly possible that i might buy some Beast Wars figures now in my current weakened state (Been watching some episodes)- Oh dear this is going to get expensive...

I also forgot to mention in the January aquisitions that i recieved a movie Blackout. Thanks to whom i recived him from (Ive forgotten who it was-sorry).

Will post pics later.

[Omega Supreme]

I also forgot to mention in the January aquisitions that i recieved a movie Blackout. Thanks to whom i recived him from (Ive forgotten who it was-sorry).


That would be me, glad you got him ok :)

[iceburn]

Oh and Sofaman if you are reading this it is highly possible that i might buy some Beast Wars figures now in my current weakened state (Been watching some episodes)- Oh dear this is going to get expensive...

hi5 to that...curses!

[Vector Sigma 13]

That would be me, glad you got him ok :)

Ahhh thats right sorry its been a busy month or so.- I ve got Blackout piggy backing scorponok ( All clean of course) at the moment, baby scorpy is locked up safe and sound.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I thought of Outback as well, which had me think that Hasbro might recolour 25th Beachcomber into Outback (the Brawn mould looks to 'Brawny' to work as Outback), and the 'gun in vehicle mode' would work reinforce the Outback look of a redecoed Beachcomber. And not being able to hold the weapon in robot mode would be almost a tribute to the original toy...
Resculpt the chest and head and the Brawn mold would do all right. I'll just be happy to get a Universe/Classics Outback at all before the Bayverse dominates everything marketing-wise all over again.

On a more topic-relevant note, got sick of waiting for new Deluxes today and so picked up a Sentinel Prime - wasn't expecting much but I'm pleasantly surprised at how much fun he is.

[Tiby]

I wandered into Uncle Pete's after Court today to see the usual empty shelves. But then I looked further and saw familiar purple-striped boxes stacked around the floor...

10 minutes later with the help of a friendly staff member I walked out with these, leaving cardboard carnage behind me!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z204/Tiby1/photo-4.jpg

[liegeprime]

I wandered into Uncle Pete's after Court today to see the usual empty shelves. But then I looked further and saw familiar purple-striped boxes stacked around the floor...

10 minutes later with the help of a friendly staff member I walked out with these, leaving cardboard carnage behind me!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z204/Tiby1/photo-4.jpg

Oh dont open them up yet, bring em to Tassie and then yo have your boxed TFs covered heheeh. Darn I so want an Animated CliffyJ..

[iceburn]

that pic is HEAVENLY.....

[Tiby]

that pic is HEAVENLY.....

Needless to say they were hiding in my car until She Who Must Be Obeyed went to sleep. Then I snuck them in, snapped them and whisked them off into the vault, where they can blend in with the crowd!

Mru hahahahahha!!!!

[kup]

Got this guy thanks to WIIGII:

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/tf3/120209.jpg

He is in need of reprolabels but the figure itself is in very good condition.

[valkyrie_76]

I wandered into Uncle Pete's after Court today to see the usual empty shelves. But then I looked further and saw familiar purple-striped boxes stacked around the floor...

10 minutes later with the help of a friendly staff member I walked out with these, leaving cardboard carnage behind me!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z204/Tiby1/photo-4.jpg

Damn I have been looking for the new Universe figures and I havent seen them yet. *sigh*

[Kyle]

I wandered into Uncle Pete's after Court today to see the usual empty shelves. But then I looked further and saw familiar purple-striped boxes stacked around the floor...

10 minutes later with the help of a friendly staff member I walked out with these, leaving cardboard carnage behind me!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z204/Tiby1/photo-4.jpg

Drooling at Blurr and Swindle~ :p

[Stompy]

Mmm fresh figures. Nice haul Tiby. Now it's time for everyone to go bonkers hunting for these new figures. I'm still needing Bandit Lockdown and Cliffjumper. And maybe another Blurr or two.

Todays haul from RK:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Transformers/TFLootFeb20092.jpg

[Doubledealer]

Mmm fresh figures. Nice haul Tiby. Now it's time for everyone to go bonkers hunting for these new figures. I'm still needing Bandit Lockdown and Cliffjumper. And maybe another Blurr or two.

Todays haul from RK:
*pics of stuff*

Swa-heeeeeet! How come the new Hot Shot comes in a box instead of the usual Henkei packaging? You going to be reviewing Waspinator mate?

I also ordered Henkei Cyclonus (last night) so I should be getting mine soon too. :D Cost double the price of the local release but what are ya gonna do - that's the price of lavender over eggplant these days.

[GoktimusPrime]

I wandered into Uncle Pete's after Court today
I'd love to see you walk into a toy store wearing that wig and gown that we see on TV. ;)


Needless to say they were hiding in my car until She Who Must Be Obeyed went to sleep. Then I snuck them in, snapped them and whisked them off into the vault, where they can blend in with the crowd!
Brilliant! I gotta remember that one... *jots notes*

[Stompy]

Swa-heeeeeet! How come the new Hot Shot comes in a box instead of the usual Henkei packaging? You going to be reviewing Waspinator mate?

I also ordered Henkei Cyclonus (last night) so I should be getting mine soon too. :D Cost double the price of the local release but what are ya gonna do - that's the price of lavender over eggplant these days.

That Hot Shot is not the new Universe one, it's the original Armada version. I wanted it for a while now and also as a companion piece to the upcoming Universe remake. Not a bad figure that's full of gimmicks. Robot mode is ok and the red LED on the hand blinded me, since I didn't know it had that gimmick and I accidentally pushed the trigger and was directed right over my eye.

Indeed, I will review Waspinator. Good figure but with little play value unfortunately.

Henkei Cyclonus is indeed pricey. Did you order just the figure by itself? The shipping will kill you. I think both Universe and Henkei are pretty equal, but the purple chrome wings and the chrome on Nightstick edges out Universe a little. The purple is a little too light for my liking on the Henkei version.

[iceburn]

looks like all the BW Universe figures are rather disappointing

[Stompy]

looks like all the BW Universe figures are rather disappointing

They were actually. The backpack on Cheetor's bot mode prevented a lot of poses. Dinobot's panels for the tail didn't close up properly and as with griffin's figure, mine too had the missile problem of being ultra sensetive after one use. I think it's the way the handle was done for the tail as a weapon. It interferes with the launching mechanism. The actual handle was a claw that just hugged the top and bottom of the figures hand that looked about 3mm too small, that you have to force fit and in turn, I believe, what affects the launching mechanism.

Otherwise I don't really mind the two BW Universe figures. But the arm kibble in Dinobot's alt mode, I know it's probably a tribute to the original toy but I expect better engineering than that these days. Cheetor was ruined by the mouth/eye gimmick which made the need for the huge backpack kibble in bot mode. Certainly not the Universe figure for everyone.

[kup]

looks like all the BW Universe figures are rather disappointing

Cheetor isn't as bad as I thought he would be (I got Henkei) but he is still more 'Beast Machines' in design engineering than Beast Wars and suffers too much from the eye gimmick as mentioned by Stompy. I personally prefer the elegance of the original BW design engineering even if the new one gains some Beast mode articulation.

What they should have done is transplanted the original BW engineering into a new mold which is more streamlined to look like a Cheetah, throw out the eye gimmick and add articulation to the front legs in Beast mode. Then you would have a good Cheetor that would look more like a Cheetah and his cartoon character model instead of a BW/BM hybrid.

[Doubledealer]

I strongly disagree that Universe Dinobot is a disappointing figure. Yes, he should have had the same colours as the 10th anniv. BW toy but colour differences aside, the mold itself is far more show accurate and detailed than the original toy, so much so that it makes the original look like a superdeformed tribute of the character. Don't like the shoulder pads with the dino arms hanging off in robot mode? Rotate them back and fold the arms out of sight. Don't like the robot fists? Rotate them around and you've got the show accurate claws. I found him to be a real breath of fresh air in the Universe line and think he's a must buy. Disappointing my foot! :p

[Kyle]

Wednesday afternoon:

http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0902/20090213_472d875a781f547cd5bfEcv0m6wNNbpy.jpg
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0902/20090213_c2b92146f8485c327abb9scqJ4p32blK.jpg



This morning:

http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0902/20090213_5017ba432a3cc3ba8d72hdI3vvZnL4Yu.jpg
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0902/20090213_a239db943ee1abb34d53oCJNUnocrDIa.jpg

[jimoinj]

Got Henkei Cyclonus and Encore Trailbreaker. Love Cyclonus, the robot mode of the G1 version had been bugging me since I was a kid.

[orionpax1]

Got in the mail today G1 Blaster thanks to Omega. Cheers Mate

[Zippo]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul09.jpg

5 of the 6 Orange G2 Constructicons complete with tech specs and a Devgy instruction sheet. Now to find Hook ...

Also Cybertron Metroplex's Minicon (Drillbit?) to complete Metroplex

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul10.jpg

Animated Activators Cliffjumper. Found out of town and couldn't fit Dirge in my bag.

[Vector Sigma 13]

Pics as promised.

[klystron]

Not very exciting I know, but is everyone as chuffed with Sideswipe as I am? After being somewhat underwhelmed with Sunstreaker, I'm quite taken with his brother.
And Snapdragon was a bit of a holy grail.

[TF76]

Mighty Muggs Wave 1, Myer $24.95 each.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/stuec/muggs.jpg

[Tiby]

Mighty Muggs Wave 1, Myer $24.95 each.



I just can't justify the price for these!

[GoktimusPrime]

Evidently TF76 did! What do you think of them TF76?

[TF76]

I think they look pretty good, they are still in the car boot, so i havent had a chance to really check them out.

In the store they looked better than I expected but I have been waiting for them for a while.

Ill let you know what i think once I open them but I think they could have some appeal to G1 fans. I think Soundwave is my fave followed by Prime.

Thanks

[iceburn]

G2 Accessories from canofwhoopass. The drills seems to be "broken" as the ends are missing but otherwise, it's been a good deal.

http://images.icebu12n.multiply.com/image/2/photos/73/500x500/1/110209-G2-Accessories.jpg?et=Km11HjA4f19LBOUQU2iyFw&nmid=199527311

G1 Brawn keychain (free from Wheel-J) and G1 Trading cards from cejay

http://images.icebu12n.multiply.com/image/1/photos/73/500x500/2/130209-G1-Brawn-keychain-and-Trading-Cards.jpg?et=M%2CIfZP%2CsFQrnG5dRaj6DVw&nmid=199527311

[bruticus]

Got these recently:
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Hard Hero Unicron Statue, MP4 Roller Upgrade, Cybertron Dark Scorponok, Henkei Cyclonus, G1 Encore Minibots, PopBox Diecast Replica Allspark Cube, G1 Sureshot, G1 Runabout, Takara MA-14 Final Battle Jazz, IDW War Within TPB, Toyfare Mag, AHM #7 RI Cover.

[STL]

Lovely pick up on the statue, Bruticus!

[bruticus]

Henkei Cyclonus is indeed pricey. Did you order just the figure by itself? The shipping will kill you. I think both Universe and Henkei are pretty equal, but the purple chrome wings and the chrome on Nightstick edges out Universe a little. The purple is a little too light for my liking on the Henkei version.

Henkei cyclonus is a bit overrated hey. I mean light purple is just not menacing enough and so are his face sculpt and ears. Anyways, might grab a universe cyclonus when they finally get released in perth stores and if im not happy with that colour scheme then im gonna give that sucka a custom repaint!!

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm very envious of those trading cards you got there icey! :)

[bruticus]

Lovely pick up on the statue, Bruticus!
Here you go buddy,
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And ive added classics hot rod in the pic for size comparison.

[dirge]

Finally found a Activator Dirge. Yes, the colour scheme sucks, but I always get Dirge (:

And a little something from my girl for Valentines:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/140209.jpg

[STL]

Lovely, Bruticus. Very plain and elegant lines as opposed to the Diamond's recent Unicron statue. It's very imposing.

[GoktimusPrime]

My wife decided to get me Legends Beachcomber as my Valentine's gift. :)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090214.jpg

[orionpax1]

Got the universe 2 packs of Roadbudster/Dirge and SPringer /Ratbat and SE Optimus, Megatron and Drag Strip form the wife for valentines (mine you they have been on layby for awhile and only could have them as a gift, so i got them now).

[Gutsman Heavy]

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/51/021409ou4.jpg

From Big W $29.84 non-sale price

I put the extra arms into a faux jet back pack, I quite like.

[Kyle]

Finally found a Activator Dirge. Yes, the colour scheme sucks, but I always get Dirge (:

And a little something from my girl for Valentines:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/140209.jpg

Nice! Congrat on finally finding the new dirge. :)

[liegeprime]

From Big W $29.84 non-sale price

I put the extra arms into a faux jet back pack, I quite like.

can you please show us the backpack pics GH? cheers

[gamblor916]

My first tfs for the year.
Encores and Henkei from TC plus Cokebot.

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6716/p2130454yb5.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

You know if I had Coke-Bot I'd so make a photocomic where he battles Pepsi Convoy. ;D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Pepsi%20Convoy%20Photocomic/th_photocomic_pepsi01.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Pepsi%20Convoy%20Photocomic/photocomic_pepsi01.jpg)http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Pepsi%20Convoy%20Photocomic/th_photocomic_pepsi02.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Pepsi%20Convoy%20Photocomic/photocomic_pepsi02.jpg)http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Pepsi%20Convoy%20Photocomic/th_photocomic_pepsi03.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Pepsi%20Convoy%20Photocomic/photocomic_pepsi03.jpg)http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Pepsi%20Convoy%20Photocomic/th_photocomic_pepsi04.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Pepsi%20Convoy%20Photocomic/photocomic_pepsi04.jpg)

[griffin]

Valentines day gifts???? What the heck...

Gonna have to get me a harem. Lotsa gifts then... :p

[Krayt]

scored me the 4 mighty muggs... and the Myers i was at in QLD had buy 2 get 1 free today only....

i'll open them when i get back to melbs

ps.... so new they are still in the shipping box!

[GoktimusPrime]

Valentines day gifts???? What the heck...

Gonna have to get me a harem. Lotsa gifts then...
Chick magnet (http://www.emotioneric.com/emotionfill/chickmagnet.html) ;)

[Wheel-J]

From Quickflix... :)

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww296/Wheel-J/DSC03073.jpg

Headmaster is fun to watch in Japanese audio mode with English subtitle. :D

[Gutsman Heavy]

can you please show us the backpack pics GH? cheers

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7649/pc310088hk8.jpg
here's a look at the 'wings' formed from the arms

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4672/pc310087am6.jpg
and the 'nose cone' formed with the other arms.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6105/pc310089vv1.jpg
finally a look at the back, still ain't pretty but that's how I did it.

its not a perfect solution to the arms just sticking out willy-nilly but I think it improves Safeguard, this is how I'll display him. No amount of creative thinking could save the jet mode...

[liegeprime]

Thanks GH, I think I'll do the same once I finally buy one.

[Soundwarp]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposFebruary2009Haul08.jpg
I think I like Universe Cyclonus more than Henkei ...

OMG OMG OMG OMG I NEED THESE.

So much so i am posting lol!

[Kyle]

OMG OMG OMG OMG I NEED THESE.

These have started to pop up at Kmart. :D

[Kyle]

From Quickflix... :)

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww296/Wheel-J/DSC03073.jpg

Headmaster is fun to watch in Japanese audio mode with English subtitle. :D

Never heard of Quickflix before. :o Looked it up and it's an interesting concept. :)

[iceburn]

it's a DVD rental store....
Wheel-J, did you buy them or rent just to watch

[edit]
here's an update of what i've received/bought yesterday:

http://images.icebu12n.multiply.com/image/2/photos/73/500x500/37/140209-Henkei-Cheetas.jpg?et=38paAwuC6IDkdx8E7ZbL2A&nmid=199527311

Henkei Cheetas (Cheetor) - All thanks to Juzmel's boyfriend who got it in Singapore

http://images.icebu12n.multiply.com/image/2/photos/73/500x500/38/140209-Universe-fodders.jpg?et=Trq1JjQvQ1Ok4kdKZAgDGQ&nmid=199527311

My Universe fodders from Myer Buy 2 get 1 Free yesterday. I've actually opened Silverstreak. Don't like the transformation process but still a cool figure to have. I'll prob trade the Prowl i'm getting from BBTS.

[Wheel-J]

Iceburn is right. They only lend DVDs to watch - just an online DVD renting company. Sorry I didn't mention.:o I'm not quite sure if it is really an acquisition but since I paid for it I thought it could qualify.:confused: I discovered quickflix when I got an invitation from ticketek to try their one-month free trial after I bought AO tickets. When I finish these two series then I'd probably stop my subscription afterwards. :)

[iceburn]

I learnt about Quickflix and other DVD rental companies while doing an Uni assignment awhile back. I went ahead with BigPond instead for my review.

[STL]

Awesome work on the backpack, Gutsman! I'll try that tonight when I get back. Looks very neat.

[Robzy]

Finally got Animated Activators Optimus Prime from Big W (cheaper)

[gamblor916]

My lot today
Henkei thanks to Fungal, Shockwave thanks to Stencilator and Trunks.

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8317/p2140456ei5.jpg

[liegeprime]

Today from Parramatta fair. pardon if blurry

Autobot lot - minibots, Sludge - thanks to gamblor916. Activator Bee thanks to bossbot Griffin, micromasters/Wheelie from wicksters - fair seller, Mutant fish TF ( dunno the name :P) from Skyshadow, RM bike - roadrocket thanks to fungal infection.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/JanuarypurchaseTF035.jpg

Decepticon lot - 4 G2 stormtroopers - Sheriffs (fair seller), Calcar thanks to bossbot Griffin, RM bike - doubleface thanks to fungal infection and a couple of missles accessories/gun from the fair. Oh and comic from Phantom zone as well as TwoBad ( He-man) from fair. Minicon laserbeak thanks to fatbot
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/JanuarypurchaseTF034.jpg

Thundercrackin luvin :D
Henkei T'cracker thanks to Tober
Masterpiece T'cracker thanks to gamblor916
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/JanuarypurchaseTF037.jpg

[Sky Shadow]

Good to see those of you I caught at the Parramatta fair today. My haul consisted of six Transformers. Two Classics two-packs (Magnus and Skywarp/Jetfire and Grimlock – yes, I couldn’t resist the pop-up packaging!), also Universe Ironhide and Voyager Movie Prime (thanks to Gamblor for the latter two. Thanks particularly for the instructions to Rubik’s Cube Ironhide. :))

I was chatting to the guy I bought the two-packs from – before the fair started he bought a Predaking reissue for $170, which I know some of you could theoretically be jealous of, but I think the Predaking toys were loose in box – I presume it was complete, but can't be sure. Sadly, he also showed me the "boxed Swoop" he bought for $90 – I didn’t have the heart to tell him that I had concerns about the authenticity of his Swoop. I can’t believe people sell bootlegs as originals – it makes me mad.)

[iceburn]

Sky Shadow, we have a seller here at the fairs that sell KOs too when the "fair regulations" states otherwise

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090215.jpg
Acquisitions for today: Aquafend, missile for Tracks (courtesy of Sky Shadow), head-gun for Devastator, rifle for Sandstorm, Universe Legends Megatron (got it for $3 at the Parramatta Fair!), Computron gun (courtesy of iceburn) and current issue of ToyFare magazine with an article on TF2 toys.

[1AZRAEL1]

Lots of stuff

Hey how much was MP Thundercracker?
Was thinking of getting him but ran outta time to get to work.

[SilverDragon]

liegeprime-the 'mutant fish dude' is BW Poison Bite, one of the Mutants. Since he's a Mutant, he has no robot mode, but two beast modes-a barracuda and a scorpion.

[doubleclouder]

WST Dark Retribution Dinobots x3!!!!

:)

[iceburn]

WST Dark Retribution Dinobots x3!!!!

:)

bro, 1 for me right :P *haha*

[liegeprime]

1Azrael1 - it costed me $100 but this was a private preorder, courtesy of gamblor ordering overseas when the dollar was up ( yeah it took THAT long) :)

Silverdragon - thanks, not much of a beast wars enthusiast so i didnt know his name, its alt modes were rather interesting and creative. Plus he was sold really affordably priced by Skyshadow, and I saw it sold as well at the Sheriffs stall for double that price, so I immediately got it. Its really neat shame he didn't have more....

[STL]

Lovely haul there, Leige! Those G2 toys make me very green! :p

[JuzMel]

So envious of all the acquis the fans from other States are getting. It's been pretty dry for almost 2 months on the local retail shelves getting new TFs. :(

Anyway Henkei goodness that the darling boyfriend brought back from Singapore. I would have asked him to get more, but he only spent a short period of time and I also had a hard time understanding what he tried to explain on the TFs he saw on the shelves.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/Tfn-78.jpg
* Henkei Cheetor already picked up by Icy.

And MP Roller and SC Kit fitted on extra Nemesis Prime thanks to Kyle! (And I haven't even paid yet! :p :o )
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/Tfn-79.jpg

[Stompy]

Nice acquisitions mel. The henkei's cheap in Singapore?

[Paulbot]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/Tfn-78.jpg

Such strong bright primary colours: purple, red, yellow and green... Why am I suddenly thinking about Rainbow Brite? :D

[blackie]

tonight from the post office, starting another good week/continuing a good month for me:

WST Ultra Magnus
Takara collection inferno
Takara collection sideswipe
Hasbro commem prowl

[STL]

A bit of an update of some additions to my Iacon Hub Capital.


Sitting between Car Robots Way and Movie Lane
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1111/dscf4876yp9.jpg

- Courtesy of Paulbot, Megatron Cardboard cutout.


http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7893/dscf4875kn2.jpg

Lots of goodies.
- G1 Crossblades
- G1 Skystalker
- G1.5 Flash (replacement for my broken one)
- G1.5 Falco
- G1.5 Skydive
- G1 Meltdown, Half-Track, Direct-Hit, Power Punch, Fireshot, Vanquish
- G1.5 Deluge
- Misc G1 Micromasters (got most of 'em already tho so wouldn't mind offloading them)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6268/dscf4874my6.jpg

- Courtesy of Jaydisc. The Starscreams are custom fodder. Cyclonus is very cool but I'm still waiting on the Henkei which should've arrived by now. :mad:


http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/944/dscf4881cc6.jpg

- G2 Sideswipe
- G1 Dirge

Can't say either appeal to me that much. Wouldn't have bought the two if they weren't so cheap.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/738/dscf4880lm4.jpg

- MISB RiD Prowl
- G2 Cyberjet - Japanese version - w/out a tech spec card! Lodged a ebay complaint about this...


http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6564/dscf4878ld2.jpg

- Shadowhawk Marine! (YEAH BABY YEAH!)
- Command Jaguar
- EX-02 Arcee/Paradron
- Insecticon (spare to turn into Classics Bombshell)

[jacksplatt11]

Did you get the idea to turn Energon Insecticon into Bombshell after I just happened to mention it the other day?

And why do you get Megatron cut out? I want it, I want it now

[STL]

Did you get the idea to turn Energon Insecticon into Bombshell after I just happened to mention it the other day?


Geez, Daffodil, already trying to score the credit. Some people. Nah, I've been looking for one for awhile for cheap but couldn't pass this lot as a whole. The seller had some other Jap items but hopefully they'll be still available in a week or two.



And why do you get Megatron cut out? I want it, I want it now

Why? Cos I'm total almighty awesomeness and you're a peasant, that's why.

[Zippo]

Don't know what I am drooling over more in your haul there STL, the Megatron cutout, the G1/G1.5/G2 or SL Shadowhawk Marine/Cosmo. I want em!!

[iceburn]

awesome lot STL! ahh finally another SL Arcee and Shadowhawk!! :D
Zippo, don't you already have a Shadowhawk and it's in storage and for sale?

[sifun]

- Shadowhawk Marine! (YEAH BABY YEAH!)



I hate you.

[JuzMel]

Nice acquisitions mel. The henkei's cheap in Singapore?

Yeah definitely. You can find Henkeis and Takara TFs on the shelves in normal retail. It's so good to shop for TFs there, huge abundance as mentioned in some of the other threads.

The boyfriend got those Henkeis' from a specialty toy shop.

Hound and Cyclonous were S$32 each. The others were S$28 each. Henkei Deluxes at normal retail are S$29.95 and MP Thundercracker is S$135. Based on current exchange rate. SGD and AUD are almost on par if not different by just 2-3 cents.

In short, Hasbro stuff like Animated and Universe, there's no difference if not more expensive when bought in Singapore. But Takara stuff is certainly much cheaper as you can find them at normal retail.

[Thanatos]

Haul today!

SE Overkill
Universe Cyclonus
Universe Smokscreen
Universe Cheetor
Universe Dinobot

Oh man. So good.

[Zippo]

awesome lot STL! ahh finally another SL Arcee and Shadowhawk!! :D
Zippo, don't you already have a Shadowhawk and it's in storage and for sale?

In storage, but not for sale unless someone is stupid and whats to pay me lots and lots of cash.

[STL]

In storage, but not for sale unless someone is stupid and whats to pay me lots and lots of cash.

*Points finger at Sifun*

:D

[roller]

Transformers!!!

Its the evil Constructicons, Decepticon vehicles built to destroy planet Earth

More then meets the eye they're Robots in Disguise!

Transformers!!!

And the Constructicons combine into the dreaded Devastator for really big destruction




http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa210/Rollerforce/DSCN2672.jpg

thanks to Canofwhoopass for the speedy service and letting me know what was going on etc

[Zippo]

Warehouse Price Tags -- as in New Zealand Warehouse Price tags!! I grew up with those.. well, those and DEKA.

[loophole]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa210/Rollerforce/DSCN2672.jpg

somebody had been saving his pennies up:D i dont understand why would want them though cause there not junkers :p

[STL]

What'd u do, Roller? Rob a bank? :p

[roller]

lets just say i work for an olive oil import/export firm with fedora hats :cool:

the amount i paid was what i usually spend in tfs in every toy fare, which is about every 4 months. And the rest of the year i dont usually buy any toys.

Recently i started an experiment, does spending money make me happy? past 30 yrs ive just let it sit in the bank and save, oh the autumn years approach...im off to play chess with Death

[liegeprime]

Wonderful acquisition roller! thats putting your mind.. and your pocket into it.:D You gonna open these? or will they remain in their prisons? If so be careful of the waist plate ( connector for Longhaul, Scrapper and Mixmaster) it's not as strong as the G1 plastic.

[i_amtrunks]

Well broke a transformers Drought I have had since Christmas (barring two legends and a deluxe figure)

First up Custom Alt red Alert from Stencilator, this guy is awesomesauce:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/i_amtrunks/P2149264.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/i_amtrunks/P2149266.jpg

And then the Parra fair nabbings. photo is bad, camera has never recovered after being "fixed" by Samsung:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/i_amtrunks/SL377193.jpg

From SkyShadow:
- Animated Jetfire, Jetstrom/Safeguard
- RID Towline
KelvinChang gave me the G1 Grotesque (with working cold sparks, and the best stickers I have ever seen on a g1 figure)
and Thanks to Fatbot for the Cybertron Scourge (who I have cut half out of the picture...whoops.)

[Golden Phoenix]

photo is bad, camera has never recovered after being "fixed" by Samsung

But you have to get cameras fixed. We can't have them breeding all over the place

[iceburn]

hahaha, first liegeprime and now trunks

[Kyle]

Very happy this morning when the always friendly delivery man knocked on my door. :) Big thanks to my favourite Ozformers Jay and Bossbot!


From Griffin: Pinkimus Prime (US Version) and from Jaydisc: Animated Voyager Prime from his US trip.

http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0902/20090218_286408b67f1da859b39bHoNJ0igKcOIQ.jpg


Well, many of us already knew the US version of Pinkimus comes with an extra DVD. But what's special about Animated Prime?


http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0902/20090218_f95f4402935b39be0cbdz9duA4QtqjKB.jpg

One can argue that Prime is THE Autobot so he doesn't really need the insignia... but I reckon the insignia "completes" the toy for me. :p




http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/attachments/month_0902/20090218_0a6fce603582f6867cfcAMreUBn2ZAae.jpg

Really like the nice placement of the comic on the US packaging (right under the flap). :) Animated Prime on the other hand, looks great with the insignia in bot mode. Very nice. ;)

[iceburn]

ohh forgot about the Voyager Animated Prime that has new insignia! nicely done