Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[rampagesss]

We all know that Fortress Maximus is the tallest Autobot, but whos taller out of Overlord and Black Zarak?
Just wondering because people have said that overlord is just taller then Scorponok but Black Zarak as taller horns on his head. So whos taller?

[GoktimusPrime]

I'd say they're about the same height. I don't know about Black Zarak, but Scorponok (http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/scorponok.php) is 35cm whereas Overlord (http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/overlord.php) is 34.5cm.

[rampagesss]

Just wondering for those with the Fort / Grand Max Jrs. Can you please post a pic of all the accessories he comes with :D

[blackoptimus]

Does grapple and inferno have the same accessories besides the white wing thingy's?

[loophole]

Does grapple and inferno have the same accessories besides the white wing thingy's?

yes that is correct

[GoktimusPrime]

Just wondering for those with the Fort / Grand Max Jrs. Can you please post a pic of all the accessories he comes with
Fort Max Jr comes with:
+ Robot (main body)
+ Headmaster (body with detachable legs)
+ Rifle
+ x2 detachable kibble


Does grapple and inferno have the same accessories besides the white wing thingy's?
Scroll down to where it says "Parts"
http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Inferno/inferno.htm
http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grapple/grapple.htm

[rampagesss]

Fort Max Jr comes with:
+ Robot (main body)
+ Headmaster (body with detachable legs)
+ Rifle
+ x2 detachable kibble


Scroll down to where it says "Parts"
http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Inferno/inferno.htm
http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grapple/grapple.htm

Any pictures of the "x2 detachable kibble" i have a picture from a seller who is selling there Grand Maximus Jr want to make sure its the right parts

[GoktimusPrime]

Check these links for pics:
Fortress Maximus (http://www.vega.or.jp/~butto/tftcollejr-07.htm)
Grand Maximus (http://www.vega.or.jp/~butto/tftcollejr-14.htm)
The kibble parts I refer to are the leg panel (blue on Fort Max, red on Grand Max) and the aft of the starship mode (grey).

[snaketales]

I have freaked myself out after reading about GPS on TF Wiki and am now wary of forming Monstructor....

Has anyone ever encountered this?

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Gold_Plastic_Syndrome

[Sky Shadow]

I have freaked myself out after reading about GPS on TF Wiki and am now wary of forming Monstructor....

Has anyone ever encountered this?

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Gold_Plastic_Syndrome

I invented the phrase, while Jhiaxus is the expert when it comes to GPS (and Brown Plastic Syndrome) in the 'flesh'. Most of those pics on Tfwiki are his: http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=121247&postcount=1 Most of us have had it happen at some point - Roller mentioned it just the other day, probably regarding a G2 Slingshot. If you want to form Monstructor, be particularly wary of Bristleback (and maybe Slog).

[kup]

I disagree with the wiki. The real danger with Bristleback is not the combination but transforming him from robot mode to beast mode. I have owned 3 Bristlebacks and all of them combined just fine - the transformation was the real killer.

Bristleback has the problem that the inner tab that causes friction on his legs when you transform him (to keep them in place) is too large and require a lot of pressure for it to move. Skystalker has a similar issue in one of his ship's wings - that is why so many out there have that joint broken although in that case its not due to GPS but for Bristleback this considerably increases the danger of breakage.

What I did with mine was semi transform Bristleback's legs (one piece) and file that inner tab down so that its more manageable and 'softer' to move - Otherwise he can become impossible to transform without breaking. Now I can transform him with no problem at all but I still have to be careful.

[Sky Shadow]

I disagree with the wiki. The real danger with Bristleback is not the combination but transforming him from robot mode to beast mode. I have owned 3 Bristlebacks and all of them combined just fine - the transformation was the real killer.

Yeah, they're not entirely accurate, still, transforming Bristleback from beast mode or robot mode to arm mode so he can combine with Monstructor can be a killer on his beast legs.

[kup]

I wish I owned Jhiaxus' broken toys. Aside from Sizzle who needs major reconstructive surgery, none of the ones he pictured on his collection thread are beyond repair.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah, I broke both my Slog and Bristleback while transforming them for assembly into Monstructor. In the case of Slog the damage was non-essential, but with Bristleback it was part of his leg. :( The robot head of my Transmetal Megatron broke about 5 years ago; fortunately I was able to easily (and affordably) replace it with a Metals Megatron.

I was discussing this with kup a few days ago; one Transformer on my want list is G1 Roadblock. It's a toy I never got as a kid because the Pretender Vehicles never interested me (I got Gunrunner as a gift); they're underwhelmingly crap toys and didn't appear in G1 canon. Then Roadblock appeared in the BotCon Japan exclusive comic "Cybertron Chronicles" which has since put Roadblock on my wants list (although a low priority want). The thing is that I always want to play with any toy I get, but I know that if I get Roadblock I won't want to play with him in fear of damaging the inner robot! So I'm at odds... part of me wants the character, but another part doesn't want the toy if I can't play with it. Gah. I probably will eventually get it but it will be one of very few Transformers in my collection that I'll never play with. :(

[kup]

It is possible to play with Roadblock since his inner bot doesn't have parts which 'frictions' with other parts during transformation like Bristleback. You just have to be careful during each transformation and always apply pressure at the base of moving parts but being careful doesn't mean slow and tedious. Also don't push down the dual gun to far down - just enough to hold it.

Gold Plastic Syndrome is a real pain but considering how bad it can be on some toys, Roadblock's ain't so bad.

[dirge]

My Bristleback shall forever remain in "arm" mode. And I'm okay with that.

[snaketales]

After reading all this :eek: I don't think I'm ever going to transform Bristleback....

[Tommy K]

ok i have 3 questions

1. i need more information on pretender shells, ive looked on tfwiki, on google EVERYTHING but i dunno, i really cant understand them

2. why is energon pink?

3. i heard the target 2006 has a brilliant story line but i dont really want to read it because of the storyline but i was wondering if anyone could help me out on whats the plot, whats it about?

[Paulbot]

ok i have 2 questions

1. i need more information on pretender shells, ive looked on tfwiki, on google EVERYTHING but i dunno, i really cant understand them

2. why is energon pink?

3. i heard the target 2006 has a brilliant story line but i dont really want to read it because of the storyline but i was wondering if anyone could help me out on whats the plot, whats it about?

1. A toy gimmick. The comic tried to makesense of it in the story, Masterforce did a better job of it. Basically it's another way of the TFs being in disguise in addition to their basic transforming to disguise gimmick.

2. It's not always, but mostly so it stands out visually.

3. During Transformers the Movie, Galvatron travels back in time to earth in 1986 in an attempt to escape Unicron's control. Meanwhile on Cybertron in 1986 the Autobots set a trap to wipe out the deadliest Decepticons, which is thrown into jeopardy when their greatest warrior, Ultra Magnus, leaves for earth to investigate the disappearace of Optimus Prime (caused by Galvatrons appearance from the future).

[Sky Shadow]

ok i have 2 questions

Actually you have three. And I only have time to answer the third one.


3. i heard the target 2006 has a brilliant story line but i dont really want to read it because of the storyline but i was wondering if anyone could help me out on whats the plot, whats it about?

You really should read it, it's the best Transformers story in any form in 25 years and the first UK Comic story released in Australia back in 1986. As a basic summary, during Transformers: The Movie, when Galvatron says "Decepticons, to Earth!" he actually takes himself, Scourge and Cyclonus twenty years into the past to make a massive Earth-based gun to be buried underground (where Autobot City would be built) to destroy Unicron (and, presumably, Autobot City). Their time travel requires "mass substitution", so when the Decepticon trio appear, Optimus Prime, Prowl and Ratchet disappear into 'limbo'. On Cybertron, the Autobots are planning Operation: Volcano - an uprising against the Decepticon control of Cybertron, which they've been planning meticulously and cannot be aborted. But then the Matrix Flame is extinguished, so Ultra Magnus travels to Earth to find out what happened to Optimus Prime. Galvatron beats up Megatron and Soundwave and becomes the new leader of the Decepticons (he needs the Constructicons to build his big gun). Back on Cybertron we meet, for the first time, some group called 'The Wreckers' who are supposed to fight the Decepticons without Magnus. The Autobots on Earth are still leaderless, and try to deal with that. (Not so well - they pretty much have Megatron leading them. Which is awesome.) It has a fight scene between Galvatron and Ultra Magnus that lasts an entire issue of a comic. Oh and Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr turn up too. So the story is about everyone on Earth (except The Constructicons, Starscream and, kind of, Jazz) trying to take down Galvatron and the movie Decepticons. And the Autobots trying to wrest Cybertron from the Decepticons.

As I said, it is the bomb. Read it.

[roller]

actually energon is pink because of all the food colouring and sugar in it

[roller]

Anybody know if the G1 Optimus prime fists can carry the G2 Primes Rocket blasters ?

[blackie]

any mebournians ever had trouble importing the MP05 upgrade kit?

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Anybody know if the G1 Optimus prime fists can carry the G2 Primes Rocket blasters ?

1278

Yup

[Sky Shadow]

1278

Yup

I think Roller wants to know if G1 Optimus Prime fists can hold normal G2 Optimus Prime's rocket launchers, not Laser Optimus Prime's gun. (And I don't know the answer myself - sorry!)

[roller]

thanks Karni, but i mean this one

http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm


can the g1 fists carry this primes missile launchers?


thank you

[Tober]

Has there been any info released on a new Transformers cartoon, possibly in connection with Discovery?

I seem to remember something being mentioned at a panel or investor meeting or something. Casting began about three weeks ago for some Transformers production also.

Any info and supporting links appreciated :)

[kup]

Has there been any info released on a new Transformers cartoon, possibly in connection with Discovery?

I seem to remember something being mentioned at a panel or investor meeting or something. Casting began about three weeks ago for some Transformers production also.

Any info and supporting links appreciated :)

No real info only that they are planning something for late 2010. We are likely to get something more substantial at Botcon - They will likely refrain from announcing anything until then.

[Tober]

No real info only that they are planning something for late 2010. We are likely to get something more substantial at Botcon - They will likely refrain from announcing anything until then.

Cool, thanks :)

[Autocon]

where does bw terrorsaurs gun go?:o

[1AZRAEL1]

where does bw terrorsaurs gun go?:o

Should fold up and go behind his head. I don't know for sure because I don't own him, but from this it looks so. (http://www.cobraislandtoys.com/tf/1995/terrorsaurinstructions.jpg)

[dirge]

Yeah, folds up behind his head. Make sure the post for his fist sticks up, so you can get it out again (:

[Sky Shadow]

It's been a few years since I sold my G1 Predacons and now I can't remember how Tantrum and Headstrong connect to Razorclaw to form Predaking. It's bugging me, so can someone please show me pics of what bits attach and how?

[1AZRAEL1]

It's been a few years since I sold my G1 Predacons and now I can't remember how Tantrum and Headstrong connect to Razorclaw to form Predaking. It's bugging me, so can someone please show me pics of what bits attach and how?

Check out the instructions here (http://www.cobraislandtoys.com/tf/1986/predakinginstructions.jpg)

Took me a while to figure out how he went when I first got him.

[Autocon]

thanks:D

[Lordy]

Has the newer ROTF Bludgeon been released in Australia yet?

[1AZRAEL1]

Has the newer ROTF Bludgeon been released in Australia yet?

Hasn't been spotted in commercial stores yet no. I'm hoping to get him soon myself.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Anyone else notice pics on their original G1 boxes either display mildly incorrect transformations / colours of figures and mismatched weapons?

Is this a common?

[Paulbot]

Anyone else notice pics on their original G1 boxes either display mildly incorrect transformations / colours of figures and mismatched weapons?

Is this a common?

Yes. My favourite is Octane and his mysterious Kodak (?) box accessory.

Many photos on G1 boxes (and catalogues) are prototypes etc.

[5FDP]

Anyone else notice pics on their original G1 boxes either display mildly incorrect transformations / colours of figures and mismatched weapons?

Is this a common?

Very common (http://tfarchive.com/toys/mistransformed/officially_mistransformed.php) :)

[1AZRAEL1]

Very common (http://tfarchive.com/toys/mistransformed/officially_mistransformed.php) :)

Bahahahahahaha some of those are hilariously funny. Love the "night of the living mistranformations" Razorclaw

[Vector Prime]

This may be a silly question, but does anyone know if I order a pre-order item from RK and combine it with other items in the one transaction (thus paying one shipping amount), does RK hold off on sending the lot until the pre-order item comes into stock?

[kurdt_the_goat]

They won't send until all items are available.

[Vector Prime]

They won't send until all items are available.

Sweet... thanks for clarifying, that's what I thought and I emailed them to confirm, but still haven't heard back from them.

Guess they thought it was a silly question... lol :p

[swoop]

I just got my device label tigatron and just wanted to know if its suppose to make sounds when it roars and transforms?

[Bartrim]

Yeah I got a question. How come in Griffs last Ozformers news email there was no mention of my baby being born?!?!?:p (asked with my tongue planted firmly in my cheek of course)

[kup]

I just got my device label tigatron and just wanted to know if its suppose to make sounds when it roars and transforms?

No, the onscreen avatar is completely mute.

[Bartrim]

When you guys are selling your TF's to fellow board members how do you workout quotes for postage?

[Cmdr Prime]

I have a question for you guys I was wondering I have been searching for Cyber Planet Keys/Cyber Keys and I cannot find them anywhere? :)

[Fungal Infection]

When you guys are selling your TF's to fellow board members how do you workout quotes for postage?

Go to www.austpost.com.au and use their postage calculator. It helps also if you box the item up and weigh it as well.

[Linthart]

Strange but urgent question here guys.

Does the Encore version of optimus prime have photographic or line style instructions?

does any incarnation of G1 prime have line style instructions like those produced from 1984 onwards in hasbro releases?

i mangaed to find line style in reissue megatron releases as the hasbro 84 intructrions are photographic but i desperately need a matching prime for an experiment.

cheers guys

[Paulbot]

Does the Encore version of optimus prime have photographic or line style instructions?

does any incarnation of G1 prime have line style instructions like those produced from 1984 onwards in hasbro releases?


Encore Prime has photographic instructions. Don't know about the others but I wonder if the G2 Prime has line art style instructions?

[Linthart]

Encore Prime has photographic instructions. Don't know about the others but I wonder if the G2 Prime has line art style instructions?

Hmmmm you're right G2 does appear to have line style but i can only mind a teeny picture. does anyone have one they can photograph for me to see if i can use any of it? (likely need as high rez scan of one section afterwards)

[Paulbot]

Hmmmm you're right G2 does appear to have line style but i can only mind a teeny picture. does anyone have one they can photograph for me to see if i can use any of it? (likely need as high rez scan of one section afterwards)

http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/instructions/G2/prime_instruct.jpg

from here

http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/instructions/index.html

[Linthart]

http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/instructions/G2/prime_instruct.jpg

from here

http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/instructions/index.html

excellent thanks mate

[GoktimusPrime]

Is Hasbro planning on relocating their Sydney office? Cos I noticed that there's a big "For Lease" sign in front of their building atm.

[5FDP]

Is Hasbro planning on relocating their Sydney office? Cos I noticed that there's a big "For Lease" sign in front of their building atm.

Could be (http://www.walkercorp.com.au/industrial/index.asp)... (scroll halfway down the page).

They're probably running away from you :p Kidding mate :D

[1AZRAEL1]

Universe Sideswipe, does anyone else have a problem with his right arm wanting to pop everytime you try to move it?

[loophole]

Universe Sideswipe, does anyone else have a problem with his right arm wanting to pop everytime you try to move it?

OMG yes the 2nd one i bought kept doing it all the time :mad: so i ended up buying another one and it didnt have this problem thankfully

but now ive got a 3rd one that is now just used for parts :(

[Cmdr Prime]

If I want to send a message via MSN how do I accomplish this :confused:

[GoktimusPrime]

This thread is for asking questions about Transformers. I've responded to your question in the tech support thread here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=148050#post148050).


Could be (http://www.walkercorp.com.au/industrial/index.asp)... (scroll halfway down the page).

Erskine Park?! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/jaam_pain.gif <expletives> ...it must be a cost-saving measure. Those poor sods.

[Grievous]

Questions:
Did Hasbro ever fix the sticky paint problem on Universe Deluxe Prowl?
:confused:

Did we ever get that problem in Australia?
:confused:

[liegeprime]

IS Overlord mentioned/included in the MTMTE TPB or single issues by DW ( reissued TPB by IDW) coz Ive been trying to search under O and even as in Gigatron but doesnt seem to be any profile on him or am I missing something?

[Paulbot]

No. The G1 MTMTE series didnt include Euro toys (Hasbro's Overlord) or Japanese toys (Takara's Overlord).

Oh, but Gigatron actually did get a mention in the last book (the tech / abilities one) but no profile.

[GoktimusPrime]

Questions:
Did Hasbro ever fix the sticky paint problem on Universe Deluxe Prowl?


Did we ever get that problem in Australia?
From TFwiki:
"Many buyers have reported that after repeated handling of the toy, the paint on the pieces of Prowl molded from translucent plastic (his doors, his roof, the sides of his hood and front bumper) quickly becomes sticky to the touch and begins to smear and rub off. Presumably, this owes something to the plastic and paint failing to bond properly, although what allowed the toy to leave factories with this flaw undetected is unknown. Sticky paint has not been reported on every Prowl; there is some suggestion that temperature and humidity play a role in whether or not it occurs. It has been suggested that the problem only affects the first run of Prowl figures, but sticky figures have been purchased at retail when the line was launched in the United Kingdom just over a month after its American debut. Also, on a lot of the UK release toys, all the pieces that are molded white plastic have a very faint pink tinge."

And also:
"Soon after his release, some customers have reported that Henkei Prowl suffers from the same sticky paint problem that plagued many Universe Prowls."

I've handled Pulse's Universe Prowl which had sticky doors, but the doors on my Henkei Prowl is fine. So in my personal experience I find that Henkei's better in this deparment (also looks a lot nicer with chrome missiles and rifle) - but according to TFwiki, reports indicate that it's an almost random phenomenon amongst both Universe and Henkei. So I guess it's a bit of a gamble. :/

What you could do is buy a Universe Prowl and hang onto the receipt and bring it back for an exchange/refund until you find one with no sticky doors. But that might backfire on you like it did with my Animated Blitzwing story -- I exchanged/refunded that toy over and over and over again (at different stores in different locations!) and I never found one that didn't have weak canopy tabs. The Blitzwing I ended up keeping had the least weakest of the ones I found, and I just gave up after that.

Good luck at any rate.

[1AZRAEL1]

Guess I must be lucky then. I got mine of Blackie a little while back and he is fine.

[Autocon]

did the 2 pack of white lion and galvatron come with bio cards?

[griffin]

Was it sealed when you bought it, and who did you buy it from (you should ask them about it).

[liegeprime]

No. The G1 MTMTE series didnt include Euro toys (Hasbro's Overlord) or Japanese toys (Takara's Overlord).

Oh, but Gigatron actually did get a mention in the last book (the tech / abilities one) but no profile.

Thanks for clearing that up Paulbot, I was beginning to think some pages was missing on my comics:D

[1orion2many]

did the 2 pack of white lion and galvatron come with bio cards?

:)Yes they did as I have that 2 pack;)

[Autocon]

Was it sealed when you bought it, and who did you buy it from (you should ask them about it).

it was sealed, i bought it at the fair remember:p the box was wraped in plastic ill ask the seller. instructions were photocopied for leo lion aswell

[GoktimusPrime]

Is yours a Japanese or Korean version? Because Sonokong is notorious for screwing up tech spec cards (i.e. incorrect or missing cards).

If you're not sure how to tell the difference then this might help:
+ Lio Convoy vs. Galvatron in Japanese box (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sbFwIbJMJFE/Sk1_i_oVqSI/AAAAAAAACdk/MNK328098G4/s320/Image510.jpg)
+ Lio Convoy (http://tfcybertron.zc.bz/review/beastwars/lioconvoy/1.jpg) & Galvatron (http://toyarena.com/transformers-beast-wars-galvatron-destron-megatron-p-3214.html?cPath=5&osCsid=05c88ed95860acaa47cd230844f98e45) in Korean boxes

[griffin]

I think it was in the JP box (if memory serves), so it was probably resealed if he said it was sealed.

[Kyle]

The Japanese box single pack Lio-convoy I got (sourced from Singapore) many years ago also had techspec card missing and instruction sheet that was just a photocopy. Mine was even missing the rub-sign. O_o

[Autocon]

wheres the rub sign meant to be?

[GoktimusPrime]

Inside the Matrix compartment door on the left breast.

[Autocon]

arhg not there

[ChlorHex]

Got Autocon's PM regarding the missing biocards.
That 2 pack I sold to him has been MISB since I purchased it years ago when Beast Wars II was first released.
It's a Japanese release and not the Korean one.
It's impossible for the instructions to be "photocopied" as I trust the sellers I'd bought them from originally and never had an issue with all my prior purchases that I'd ever decided to open (and no seller then would bother about photocopying instructions to toys that were readily available on the market).
Autocon, I honestly suggest that you check the box thoroughly and that these suggestions that instructions are "photocopied" should not be suggested loosely as that places my integrity on the line.
I have never and I will NEVER photocopy instructions nor will I go through the hassle to reseal boxes to rip anyone off.
If it's MISB, I'll state it's MISB... if it's MIB, it's MIB... and if it's loose, it's loose.
No 2 ways around it.
I believe I'd sold other BW items to people on this forum at Nexus and this is quite honestly the first I'm hearing of this.
Your post insinuates that I'd sold you a KO Beast Wars item when what I'd sold you was a bloody genuine Takara product that's been in my collection for years!

[Kyle]

I don't believe and am not suggesting that you knowingly sold a toy with missing parts to Autocon. But I suggest that a batch of MISB BWII toys distributed in Asia might not have their techspec cards, rub-sign, or printed instructions (only photocopy quality ones) put in by the factory. I have this idea because a single MISB Lio-convoy I purchased in 2000 from a shop elsewhere also had very similar problems.

[GoktimusPrime]

arhg not there
That's strange. It should be. And you should see a sculpted indent for where the sticker is placed too, even if it's missing. This photo (http://stat001.ameba.jp/user_images/e0/46/10127732977.jpg) shows Lio Convoy's rub sign and its location.

[Autocon]

Got Autocon's PM regarding the missing biocards.
That 2 pack I sold to him has been MISB since I purchased it years ago when Beast Wars II was first released.
It's a Japanese release and not the Korean one.
It's impossible for the instructions to be "photocopied" as I trust the sellers I'd bought them from originally and never had an issue with all my prior purchases that I'd ever decided to open (and no seller then would bother about photocopying instructions to toys that were readily available on the market).
Autocon, I honestly suggest that you check the box thoroughly and that these suggestions that instructions are "photocopied" should not be suggested loosely as that places my integrity on the line.
I have never and I will NEVER photocopy instructions nor will I go through the hassle to reseal boxes to rip anyone off.
If it's MISB, I'll state it's MISB... if it's MIB, it's MIB... and if it's loose, it's loose.
No 2 ways around it.
I believe I'd sold other BW items to people on this forum at Nexus and this is quite honestly the first I'm hearing of this.
Your post insinuates that I'd sold you a KO Beast Wars item when what I'd sold you was a bloody genuine Takara product that's been in my collection for years!


i didnt mention you as i thought maybe the person you bought it from may have done it. I dont know much about this set which is why am asking it. I never said it was knock off just missing tech specs cards which i now have learned as to why. i shall post a photo of instructions? i dont mind coz you can still read it no major concern. I just thought every tf released by tak had bio cards and maybe they forgot to include them?

[Autocon]

That's strange. It should be. And you should see a sculpted indent for where the sticker is placed too, even if it's missing. This photo (http://stat001.ameba.jp/user_images/e0/46/10127732977.jpg) shows Lio Convoy's rub sign and its location.

image is forbidden!:eek::p

[Prime_217]

okay. does anyone know if the ROTF poster with prime on it and the words "we are here, we are waiting" is real or fake?? cos i got it from my local poster man a few months back and only just got it framed but then i realised how different to all of the other posters it was, if it was originally a fan made one i dont really mind anyway, i love it, it is one of my favs.

[griffin]

You'd have to post up a pic of it.

[Paulbot]

okay. does anyone know if the ROTF poster with prime on it and the words "we are here, we are waiting" is real or fake?? cos i got it from my local poster man a few months back and only just got it framed but then i realised how different to all of the other posters it was, if it was originally a fan made one i dont really mind anyway, i love it, it is one of my favs.

The third one here?
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/t/transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen.shtml

I'd say it's official then. I never saw one aside from on that website which wouldn't post fan made posters.

[Starscream212]

Are we ever going to get the third ROTF Bike???
With what seems like the end of the movie line, with all the new packaging, may it never come out and we will be left wondering if they look good combined?

[GoktimusPrime]

image is forbidden!:eek::p

Okay, try this link:
http://kaiser.jpn.org/kadou/beastwars2/lionconvoy.html
Scroll down to the last image.

[The Scream Man]

Hey just outta curiousity, is there any chance we'll see animated Arcee out here? sorry if this has been brought up alot, this just seemed the easiest way to ask.

[5FDP]

Hey just outta curiousity, is there any chance we'll see animated Arcee out here? sorry if this has been brought up alot, this just seemed the easiest way to ask.

No one knows for sure at this point but if it is released here, the smart money is on a store exclusive (perhaps TRU) instead of a mass release.

[kup]

Go for the eventual Japanese Animated release assuming its not released here. It would not be much more than local retail for a deluxe anyways.

[Autocon]

does sideswipe have a aussie voice in rotf?

[GoktimusPrime]

Doesn't sound particularly Australian to me. When Sideswipe says "Clear a path" -- I can't remember if his pronunciation of "clear" is received or not... but iirc he pronounces "path" as /pAE'TH/ (which is American) and not /pa;TH/, which is how an Australian would say it.

Anyone care to check their DVD/BR to confirm/deny this?

P.S.: Sideswipe's voice actor is André Sogliuzzo, who is American.

[The Scream Man]

ok cheers. Ill wait a while and hope i get lucky.

[Prime_217]

does anyone else remember hearing about a deluxe 2 pack with sideways and wheelie? because i saw it today at a target and it got me thinking about it

[langzixinxin]

I heard people talking about 1st wave of toys from hasbro, or 2nd wave this year, etc.

Is that the interval Hasbro release their toys to shops?

How many waves a year?

What wave are we in now?

many thx

[GoktimusPrime]

Click here (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Wave) :)

[GoktimusPrime]

From the February Acquisitions thread:


Curious. Has the Japanese Encore line ended?
I've not heard of any news of Encore being cancelled.

[langzixinxin]

I heard a rumor, purly rumor from a guy in ACtoys.net who said he heard from another guy who has closer relationships with factories.

The next two encore reissue could be sixshot and predaking. Predaking does not have die cast parts, purly plastic this time.

:D

[kup]

I heard a rumor, purly rumor from a guy in ACtoys.net who said he heard from another guy who has closer relationships with factories.

The next two encore reissue could be sixshot and predaking. Predaking does not have die cast parts, purly plastic this time.

:D

Recently there was a rumor that Hasbro China was re-releasing those figures along with Cybertron Primus but the way the article had it, they mentioned it as re-releases of the previous reissues rather than Encores.

[Wheel-J]

does anyone else remember hearing about a deluxe 2 pack with sideways and wheelie? because i saw it today at a target and it got me thinking about it

yep, it was anticipated before and it's been here in Melbourne for a while now.

[CryptiK]

whats the probability of Animated Rodimus making it to Australia?

[Skullcruncher]

Where on fort max should the blue dual laser blaster sit? Im either missing it completly or just never noticed it!

[1AZRAEL1]

In robot mode, he holds it, but in base mode, it should sit on the side of the grey tower that shoots up in the middle.

[Skullcruncher]

In robot mode, he holds it, but in base mode, it should sit on the side of the grey tower that shoots up in the middle.

Ahhh great thanks - yep im missing it :(

[1AZRAEL1]

Ahhh great thanks - yep im missing it :(

You and me both :(

[Paulbot]

Are we ever going to get the third ROTF Bike???
Yes


whats the probability of Animated Rodimus making it to Australia?
Possibly more probable than Animated Arcee and Cyb Mode Ratchet, but as far as I'm aware Rodimus hasn't come out in the US yet so it's still hard to say.

[kup]

Since Japan is also getting Animated, chances are that Arcee and Rodimus will still be accessible even if it is a store exclusive in the US or here.

[Firestorm]

Could someone show me how to transform Beast Wars jawbreaker into beast mode properly, i dont think i'm doing it right since his robot mode head is sorta stiking out of his beast mode

[roller]

this can show u what he looks like in robot mode

http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/Jawbreaker/jawbreaker.htm

[Firestorm]

this can show u what he looks like in robot mode

http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/Jawbreaker/jawbreaker.htm

i'm trying to get him into beast mode, i think i've got most of it right, i just need to see the underside of his beast mode to see if i got that right

[roller]

'That challenge is in the change'

im sure there is an instructions page online somewhere

[Firestorm]

i've looked for instructions online but cant find any

[Autocon]

i can maybe scan them? shrugs

[roller]

Could someone show me how to transform Beast Wars jawbreaker into beast mode properly, i dont think i'm doing it right since his robot mode head is sorta stiking out of his beast mode


here u go homeboy


http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/instructions/BW/jawbreaker.jpg

[Firestorm]

here u go homeboy


http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/instructions/BW/jawbreaker.jpg

thank you, so it seems all i was doing wrong was not turning the robot mode head around stopping it from folding properly, i feel stupid haha

[Sky Shadow]

Could someone show me how to transform Beast Wars jawbreaker into beast mode properly, i dont think i'm doing it right since his robot mode head is sorta stiking out of his beast mode

Even if you do transform him right he still looks awful anyway - he's seriously one of the ugliest looking Transformer toys ever released.

[kup]

Even if you do transform him right he still looks awful anyway - he's seriously one of the ugliest looking Transformer toys ever released.

Most TM2s are ugly as hell.

[liegeprime]

Oh I have that mold, albeit different character - Frostbite. He's suppossedly a wolf thing but from the bucktooth I think of him more as a rabid squirrel subjected to chimera alchemy heheheh:D:D I prefer him as well in beast mode. robot mode look awkward as heck!

[Gutsman Heavy]

I assumed he was a hyena.

[GoktimusPrime]

Gutsman Heavy is right - it's a hyena.

[Sky Shadow]

Gutsman Heavy is right - it's a hyena.

Yeah, that's why he was originally meant to be called Cackle (and retained that name in Europe.) Which is kind of funny (pun kind of intended) - the original Jawbreaker character was what the UK comics called G1 Overbite (presumably because Overbite's gun was a 'Jawbreaker Cannon'.) So the Jawbreaker name has twice been a cause of confusion on different sides of the Atlantic.

Just a bit of Jawbreaker canon for you all. :D

[liegeprime]

Gutsman Heavy is right - it's a hyena.

Now I know, heheheh doesnt look like one for me though:p:D

[CryptiK]

Where would I find Transformers Animated Season 1 and 2 set cheap US got the release of it in one set but listings are $80USD 2 DVD's are not worth that much. Also where is Season 3?

[CryptiK]

Where would I find Transformers Animated Season 1 and 2 set cheap US got the release of it in one set but listings are $80USD 2 DVD's are not worth that much. Also where is Season 3?Never mind found it for 31 AUD also where are the edit buttons for posts or arent there any?

[griffin]

Edit buttons aren't available to Protoforms.

[CryptiK]

Edit buttons aren't available to Protoforms.That would explain it. I spent a while looking for it.

Is Transformers RiD worth watching? I have heard good and bad about it any comments? Im wanting another series to watch as I am going to steer clear from The Unicron Trilogy for a while.

[Paulbot]

RID is great fun. It's more like TFAnimated than the Unicron Trilogy.

[Bartrim]

That would explain it. I spent a while looking for it.

Is Transformers RiD worth watching? I have heard good and bad about it any comments? Im wanting another series to watch as I am going to steer clear from The Unicron Trilogy for a while.

I'm about 3/4 through RiD and I'm enjoying it. The only annoying characters are Side Burn and to a lesser degree Ultra Magnus IMO.

[GoktimusPrime]

Is Transformers RiD worth watching? I have heard good and bad about it any comments? Im wanting another series to watch as I am going to steer clear from The Unicron Trilogy for a while.
I'd recommend watching the original Car Robot over RiD for various reasons, but I don't know if anyone's ever translated the series into English (fan sub or otherwise), so RiD is probably the only way to watch it unless you can understand Japanese.

I would recommend watching it though. The show is primarily aimed at a very young audience, but within that context I think it's pretty well done.

Car Robot/RiD has some pretty cool toys though. It combined the improved engineering innovations from Beast Wars (e.g.: full articulation, detailed sculpting, better paint apps etc.) and instead of animals used licensed vehicles (e.g. Diablo, ML320, Dodge Viper etc.) Car Robot/RiD was the inspiration for Binaltech/Alternators. :)

[CryptiK]

Where would I get RiD? IT wasnt released in Australia was it?

[dirge]

CryptriK, I believe RiD was only released on DVD in the UK. I ordered my DVDs from amazon.co.uk

[Cmdr Prime]

Listen I have a question for the mods

What should I do if I run into a former acquaintance of mine and he asks me to rejoin his forum? What should I say to him cause as you know I have joined this forum and I don't want to go back?

[CryptiK]

you say no? or you say um well thats all you can really say

[dirge]

What you do outside this forum is your own business. If you choose to associate with - or not associate with someone outside the realm of this forum, that's your own business. If you choose to leave any forum, that decision should be respected - be it OzFormers or anywhere else.

[griffin]

People should be free to interact anywhere they are welcome, without fear or prejudice.

[Verno]

Freedom is the right of all sentient beings... No? No one was gonna whip that one out? :p

[CryptiK]

Well I checked the first ep of RiD out and I could really get into the series. I dont like primes voice though sounds like the actor is trying too hard to be Peter Cullen :/. This series also reminds me of Digimon how they say their name of there attack before they do it. Did this ever run in Australian TV?

[loophole]

Did this ever run in Australian TV?

it most certainly did

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

That would explain it. I spent a while looking for it.

Is Transformers RiD worth watching? I have heard good and bad about it any comments? Im wanting another series to watch as I am going to steer clear from The Unicron Trilogy for a while.

I loved RiD. Some of the characters are still some of my favourites


Scourge
Landfill (Build Team)
Rail Racer
Sky-Byte and the Predacons

Also the final battle is epic with Prime and his Matrix Blade

[CryptiK]

I loved RiD. Some of the characters are still some of my favourites


Scourge
Landfill (Build Team)
Rail Racer
Sky-Byte and the Predacons

Also the final battle is epic with Prime and his Matrix BladeAwesome I'm gunna order the 2 seasons of Zavvi $40 for both :D

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Awesome I'm gunna order the 2 seasons of Zavvi $40 for both :D

Can't remember how much I paid. Looked on eBay for ages and couldn't find them. Got them eventually from Amazon.com.uk i think

[canofwhoopass_87]

I've seen a lot of G1 ebay auctions (euro listings in particular) listed as "job lots". This seems a common title - what does the "job" bit mean exactly?

[Firestorm]

is there any visable diferance between the American Cybertron Override and the Japanese Galaxy Force Nitro Convoy and the Korean version of Nitro Convoy?

[DarkHyren]

Is there anywhere I can find scans of instructions from Armada through to RoTF?
I've checked a few links but the highest most seem to go to is Beast Wars or RiD.

[jaydisc]

Hasbro themselves (http://www.hasbro.com/customer-service/toy-game-instructions.cfm?page=&per_page=100&order_by=T&current_page=7) have some, but it's a nuisance interface to browse

[DarkHyren]

Cool, thanks. lol, "Transfoemrs Universe Onslaught".
Ok, for another one. We got a classics Grimlock, his head seems to be on backwards -_-
He looks exactly like his robot mode here http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/2/21/Grimlockclassicstoy.jpg except his face is facing his back.
It can't turn 360 degrees , so do I have to disassemble him or something to get it facing the right way?

[Vector Prime]

The black plastic plate that his head is mounted on can be rotated 360 degrees... so check that the side bits on this black plate are folded upwards so that they aren't rubbing against the torso.

I don't know how better to describe it, but hopefully that should help.

[DarkHyren]

Yeah I see that bit rotates, but the head itself is on the black plate backwards.
I'll post a pic when I can, but basically if I want the head to be facing the front the back part of the black plate has to cover the chest (and as such looks nothing like it should).

[Vector Prime]

I just checked on my Grimlock and the head doesn't rotate 360 degrees but the black plate it sits on does... so I dunno what's wrong with your one mate... sorry I can't be of more help

[blackoptimus]

Hey I'm really stuck, I wanna buy this but dunno if it's a K.O http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-G1-AUTOBOT-WHEEL-JACK-MIB_W0QQitemZ320491442205QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item4a9ec7501d#ht_1292wt_962

[griffin]

I think KO. Compared to this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/1984-G1-TRANSFORMERS-WHEELJACK-RUBSIGN-MIB-MOSC-AFA-80_W0QQitemZ390152896846QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item5ad6ecc14e)that should be a legit one, the window is out of allignment to the grid pattern. The grid pattern should have a horizontal line across the top and bottom of the window, which would make the grey border of the fist line up as well. The AUS one, like this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190372551560) (which claims to be a reissue - the word used for KOs, especially when they have never been officially reissued), has the grey bit near the fist a bit lower than the top of the window.

Just checked the TFW2005 topic on spotting fake Wheeljacks (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/150899-g1-wheeljack-original-vs-reproduction.html), and it seems that I was right. Those two things I spotted were the first two things mentioned in spotting a KO Wheeljack.

A pity really, as that AUS dealer has a lot of nice real TFs for sale, for some decent prices. They probably don't even know they are fakes.

[Grievous]

Does any member of this forum own the FansProject
City Commander Upgrade Set for Classics Ultra Magnus?
:confused:

[blackie]

Does any member of this forum own the Fans Project
City Commander Upgrade Set for Classics Ultra Magnus?
:confused:

yes
a lot of us do

[Grievous]

Okay...my next question would be...Is it any good?
:confused:

[blackie]

Okay...my next question would be...Is it any good?
:confused:

it depends
if you want to play with it a lot, then no, because its heavy etc etc

display is nice tho

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm not particularly fond of the BFG, but otherwise it's alright. It's pretty cool considering it's fan made :)

[Gutsman Heavy]

its very purdy.

[CryptiK]

in the episode "War Dawn" at the start during the battle between the Aerialbots and Skywarp Thundercracker and Starscream there is a scene where both thundercracker and skywarp transform into robot mode where Skywarp says something... now I dunno if I'm hearing it wrong but it sure sounds like

Skywarp: Those C**Ts are all over us" now can someone clarify to me what he said

EDIT nevermind found the scripts turns out he said punks :S dirty ear I have

EDIT 2: everyone should still watch this section of War Dawn as I am sure it doesnt sound like punks.

[1AZRAEL1]

Okay...my next question would be...Is it any good?
:confused:

Looks really good for a display piece, as for playing with it, I wouldn't know, I mainly just display it.

[GoktimusPrime]

The articulation is restricted in some places and sometimes pieces can fall off (yet other pieces are really hard to remove, like the leg pieces... which gets tedious during toy play when doing "action transformations"). I typically like starting Magnus off with his armour on and have him go up against Hordes of Decepticons(TM), eventually wittling him down to the bare white robot inside. :D It's how I used to play with G1 Magnus as a kid too, eheheh. :)

[Grievous]

display is nice tho
That's the reason I want it...


I'm not particularly fond of the BFG, but otherwise it's alright. It's pretty cool considering it's fan made :)
Yeah...the "BFG" looks kinda dinky too me...


its very purdy.
That works for me...
:cool:


Looks really good for a display piece, as for playing with it, I wouldn't know, I mainly just display it.
Okay...it would appear I'm buying the City Commander set...
Sold! Thanks for the feedback/input/opinions guys...
:D

[1orion2many]

:)I have 3 different coloured versions of this armour kit:o:D. I don't play with them I only display so I have no complaints as they look excellent set up:)

[optimus1]

City Commander is well worth it, if u can get your hands on one :cool:

[canofwhoopass_87]

Can G1 Starscreams nosecone (the cone tip of his jet nose) be detached from the body? I've got one incoming but this bit is chewed, might need to replace it.

[dirge]

I've done this once on one of the seekers, so it can be done. From memory (it was a long time ago) you need to take apart the cockpit area (ie split the two sides from one another) first. It wasn't easy, I remember that.

[1AZRAEL1]

I've done this once on one of the seekers, so it can be done. From memory (it was a long time ago) you need to take apart the cockpit area (ie split the two sides from one another) first. It wasn't easy, I remember that.

Yea, I did once a long while ago. And yes it can be a bit of a pain to do, but well worth it in the end.

[liegeprime]

Is there a different version of ROTF scout Ejector? Particularly the tail plug end bit? Just curious. coz if you notice its an Australian power plug at the end, but for American released as well as with other asian countries would it have a different tail plug bit? Just really curious to kknow as I dont have any other to compare it....

[Gutsman Heavy]

No, all releases sport the Aussie style plug.

[autobreadticon]

hi can universe Springer's (green tank) head be removed, is it connected via a ball joint ? i got some cool evangelion revoltech shield and sniper rifle but need to find a head i can paint to look like G1 roadbuster, any ideas?
can you use the G1 toy? pretty difficult ask since there are so many heads but im hoping someone here has the skills to help me out

[blackoptimus]

Hey does anyone know anything about the 3rd acree sister? When it's released and photos?

Sorry, I haven't collected in a while so if you could help, that would be delightful.

[Autocon]

Hey does anyone know anything about the 3rd acree sister? When it's released and photos?

Sorry, I haven't collected in a while so if you could help, that would be delightful.

black - repaint of chromia

i still think the purple bike will be released at botcon or some exclusive

[christalcase]

just wondering coz dis neva happened to me before, I see on threads dat people suggesting otha ppl to refund/return/exchange their toys bak at da store wen they found a part missing/broken, it's just dat no one (dat I hav seen) actually said if they managed it

coz like with da main big retailers and everything like kmart, target, big w etc, they hav refund policies I think saying dat anything refunded has to be unopened, undamaged and sellable condition?? so I just wanna ask one of da guys who hav returned a toy, can they explain da situation coz I'm curious in case I eva need to do it (I'm luki so far... no major unfixable problems in all of my toys), did the ppl dere giv u lot of trouble?

[blackoptimus]

Is recon ravage available in Australia? Also for my previous question, do the sisters also merge? Any idea why hasbro didn't reveal this in the previous manual's?

[kup]

The articulation is restricted in some places and sometimes pieces can fall off (yet other pieces are really hard to remove, like the leg pieces... which gets tedious during toy play when doing "action transformations"). I typically like starting Magnus off with his armour on and have him go up against Hordes of Decepticons(TM), eventually wittling him down to the bare white robot inside. :D It's how I used to play with G1 Magnus as a kid too, eheheh. :)

I don't experience any of those issues as the legs are easy to put on and remove if you know the trick.

However although much of the articulation is indeed inherited from the base figure, it is restricted but not overly so to prevent dynamic poses.

It is stable and secure enough to play with even roughly if you have put on the armor properly.

However the BFG is its biggest weakness and a big problem if you want to play with it or even pose the figure with it. I put it aside because its too restrictive and heavy to do anything with. It is the biggest design flaw of the whole set.

[Paulbot]

Is recon ravage available in Australia?
Not yet (if at all)


Also for my previous question, do the sisters also merge?
Hasbro says yes they will.


Any idea why hasbro didn't reveal this in the previous manual's?
Probably because they weren't sure if they'd release three bikes and didn't want to commit to doing so.

[Seraphim Prime]

just wondering coz dis neva happened to me before, I see on threads dat people suggesting otha ppl to refund/return/exchange their toys bak at da store wen they found a part missing/broken, it's just dat no one (dat I hav seen) actually said if they managed it

coz like with da main big retailers and everything like kmart, target, big w etc, they hav refund policies I think saying dat anything refunded has to be unopened, undamaged and sellable condition?? so I just wanna ask one of da guys who hav returned a toy, can they explain da situation coz I'm curious in case I eva need to do it (I'm luki so far... no major unfixable problems in all of my toys), did the ppl dere giv u lot of trouble?

Back in the days of the RiD line, I bought a figure, palyed with it for less than a day before the little clip in the combining mechanism broke as I had bent it in a way which it wasn't supposed to...

My mum and I (as I was only 13 or so at the time) took it back to K-Mart and they took it back and allowed us to exchange it for a new one. It's probably a case-by-case thing as it would depend on the refunds staff's discretion.

[CryptiK]

Im thinking about grabbing the Transformers War Within Omnibus and the Beast Wars Omibus are they any good? I was hoping to get Transformers Premier Collection 1 but so hard to find :(

[Sky Shadow]

Im thinking about grabbing the Transformers War Within Omnibus and the Beast Wars Omibus are they any good? I was hoping to get Transformers Premier Collection 1 but so hard to find :(

Yes, they're good, particularly the War Within one, since it's one of the best Transformers comic series of the past fifteen years.

[snaketales]

Does anyone know where I can get instructions for the animated twins - Jetstorm and Jetfire?
I got them loose as part of a group lot. I managed to transform them from jet to robot when I first got them but now I can't reverse it... and I got no idea how to combine them into one robot.:confused:
Any help would be appreciated.

[5FDP]

Does anyone know where I can get instructions for the animated twins - Jetstorm and Jetfire?
I got them loose as part of a group lot. I managed to transform them from jet to robot when I first got them but now I can't reverse it... and I got no idea how to combine them into one robot.:confused:
Any help would be appreciated.

Don't think they are even on the Hasbro website. Try a video review on Youtube. That should help.

[DarkHyren]

It's probably a case-by-case thing as it would depend on the refunds staff's discretion.Current returns policies still protect the buyer from faulty goods, no worries there.
They are chain wide policies and major stores all have nearly the same policies.
You just have to know that you are indeed entitled to return faulty goods and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Examples:
Target http://www.target.com.au/html/refund/revamped_refund.htm
Target will accept product returns where:
• The product is faulty or the product is not fit for the purpose goods of that kind are commonly bought.
• The product does not match the sample or description.

Kmart http://www.kmart.com.au/ReturnsPolicy.aspx
Kmart will accept product returns and provide you with an exchange voucher, refund or repair where:
The product is faulty or is not of merchantable quality, or
The product is not fit for its intended purpose, or
The product does not match the sample or our description; and
You can present your Kmart register receipt or other adequate proof of purchase.

[christalcase]

Current returns policies still protect the buyer from faulty goods, no worries there.
They are chain wide policies and major stores all have nearly the same policies.
You just have to know that you are indeed entitled to return faulty goods and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Examples:
Target http://www.target.com.au/html/refund/revamped_refund.htm
Target will accept product returns where:
• The product is faulty or the product is not fit for the purpose goods of that kind are commonly bought.
• The product does not match the sample or description.

Kmart http://www.kmart.com.au/ReturnsPolicy.aspx
Kmart will accept product returns and provide you with an exchange voucher, refund or repair where:
The product is faulty or is not of merchantable quality, or
The product is not fit for its intended purpose, or
The product does not match the sample or our description; and
You can present your Kmart register receipt or other adequate proof of purchase.

Thanks Seraphim Prime and DarkHyren!! This reli clarified things up for me, I was always scared dat I'll hav to return faulty toys one day, and now if I eva need so, I hav da confidence to do it

[jaydisc]

Also, these policies are mandated by the federal government (http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/815360) in the Trade Practices Act:


Statutory conditions (goods)

The Trade Practices Act implies the following statutory conditions into consumer contracts:


The goods must be of merchantable quality. That is, they must meet a basic level of quality and performance, taking into account their price and description. They also should be free from defects that were not obvious to you at the time of purchase.
The goods must be fit for their purpose. That is, they should do what they are supposed to do and be suitable for any purpose that you might have made known to the supplier.
The goods must match the description you were given or the sample you chose from. For example, any carpet laid must be the same quality and colour as the sample you chose from.
You must receive clear title to the goods, including goods bought at auction. In other words, you can expect to own the goods outright and any restriction on ownership should be explained to you beforehand.

[Darth Conlan]

Hi There Guys,

I have three questions:-

1) What are the names of the 3 Rainmakers?

2) Where do most of you guys buy your figures especially G1 + G2?

3) How many seekers have been released in this format?

[Paulbot]

1) The only Rainmaker who has a name is "Acid Storm".

2) Best answered by others, for me it's eBay for G1 and G2 figures

3) Which format do you mean? There's varying versions of the Seekers (particular if you count all the times a Starscream toy has been repainted as Skywarp/Thundercracker etc).

This should help (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Seeker).

[kup]

Hi There Guys,

I have three questions:-

1) What are the names of the 3 Rainmakers?

2) Where do most of you guys buy your figures especially G1 + G2?

3) How many seekers have been released in this format?

1) The Green one is Acidstorm while the yellow one is said to be Sunstorm by some fans. However others say that the yellow seeker is a completely different character altogether who just happens to be yellow/orange. I don't think the blue one has a name.

2) I have gotten most of my G1s from Ebay and Transformerland.com. I have also got a few good figures from fans on this board. A few others have been from none attached individuals doing private sales.

3)What format do you mean? Rainmakers? Then its just Universe Acidstorm and possibly Sunstorm. If there is a Sunstorm toy that more closely represents the yellow Rainmaker is the yellow release of the titanium WW seeker . It's the only toy representing G1 Sunstorm that so happens to be yellow just like in the show instead of orange. Since he also has a Cybertronian mode, it also matches with the 'pyramid' jet of the episode.

[Darth Conlan]

Thanks guys for the quick responses. I'm more searching for G1 and g2 seekers. I have the sunstorm, skywarp and thundercracker ones. Hopefully soon to be more.

[Hammerstorm]

Recently picked up hasbro screamo a month or two back had it out yesterday and was inspired to buy more MP goodness! so got on the net looked around and found that these guys are quite pricey in oz as opposed to everywhere else. Is there a particular reason for this? would it be better to import? any suggestions on where to buy?

[Sky Shadow]

Thanks guys for the quick responses. I'm more searching for G1 and g2 seekers. I have the sunstorm, skywarp and thundercracker ones. Hopefully soon to be more.


3) How many seekers have been released in this format?

If you want to 'catch them all', the ones you still need are:

G1: Starscream, Dirge, Thrust and Ramjet.
G2: Starscream and Ramjet.
Post G2: Various reissues of the G1 Seekers, plus e-Hobby Black Starscream, e-Hobby Ghost Starscream and Lucky Draw Starscream.

(There are only five Lucky Draw Starscream toys in existence, so you're almost certainly not ever going to own one of those, but all the rest are potentially collectable. Of the ones you don't have, the cheapest ones to get Mint In Sealed Box are Encore Starscream and US Reissue Dirge. G2 Ramjet is my favourite version of the mould - he comes in teal and imperial purple with missiles that actually fire and a box of sound effects. But maybe that's just me...)

[Darth Conlan]

Yeah I like the G2 Ramjet also. Do you have any pictures of the lucky draw starscream?

I'm finding the g2 figures hard to find anywhere on the net. Any suggestions would be Fab.

[Paulbot]

....found that these guys are quite pricey in oz as opposed to everywhere else. Is there a particular reason for this?
Yes there is, they have only had limited release in Australia. We've had all the Hasbro releases so far: Optimus Prime (twice), Starscream (TRU and Toyworld stores only) and Skywarp (Toyworld/type stores only, limited release).

The Takara versions of Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime with Trailer also came out here but were Target exclusives. Ultra Magnus became a shelfwarmer and Prime had numerous quality control issues.

You're probably better off buying straight from Japan online stores like HLJ.com

[DarkHyren]

I was browsing Hasbro yesterady when I came across these three figures:
Universe 2.0 Brushguard http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=DA1BA715-19B9-F369-D96D-DA3D51AA0CCA&product_id=25645&src=endeca
Universe 2.0 Backstop http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=DA0B7A75-19B9-F369-D9BC-AD7BFA368350&product_id=25644&src=endeca
Universe 2.0 Brakedown http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=D9DE0A7E-19B9-F369-D9A4-CCC878A3F610&product_id=25643&src=endeca

I can't seem to find any info about these (new?) Universe 2.0 figures anywhere, are these a new/future release?

[Sky Shadow]

Yeah I like the G2 Ramjet also. Do you have any pictures of the lucky draw starscream?

I'm finding the g2 figures hard to find anywhere on the net. Any suggestions would be Fab.

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/7/73/Secret_Starscream.jpg

It's not that different to Ghost Starscream, just stupidly rare. And G2 toys come up once in a while on eBay. I sold a Mint In Package G2 Ramjet (my spare) to Bruticus here on the forum not too long ago for $50. It's generally just a matter of being patient and picking up the best prices when they arise.

[Darth Conlan]

Yeah I know. I can't look at the for sales thread yet unfortunately. Can't wait until I can. Not sure what I have to do to be able either. I will keep searching ebay for them. There is %50 complete Ramjet and Starscream but them you have to find the other bits and pay high postage cost from the states. It always gets me how it is cheaper to post to the states but very expensive to receive from there. Oh well. Thanks for the link also.

[Sky Shadow]

I was browsing Hasbro yesterady when I came across these three figures:
Universe 2.0 Brushguard http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=DA1BA715-19B9-F369-D96D-DA3D51AA0CCA&product_id=25645&src=endeca
Universe 2.0 Backstop http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=DA0B7A75-19B9-F369-D9BC-AD7BFA368350&product_id=25644&src=endeca
Universe 2.0 Brakedown http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=D9DE0A7E-19B9-F369-D9A4-CCC878A3F610&product_id=25643&src=endeca

I can't seem to find any info about these (new?) Universe 2.0 figures anywhere, are these a new/future release?

They're just Cybertron Scouts that were (apparently) reissued in US 'Dollar' stores as Universe toys back in November.

[DarkHyren]

They're just Cybertron Scouts that were (apparently) reissued in US 'Dollar' stores as Universe toys back in November.Are you sure about that, as I read similar details somewhere concerning the Universe versions released in 07.
I can't find any info on these Universe 2.0 2009 editions, and since I'm trying to get a complete set of Universe 2.0 packaged TFs (even if they are just re releases) this has just added something else to my list, something that I can't seem to find anywhere at all...
http://www.hasbro.com/common/productimages/en_US/da1ba71519b9f369d96dda3d51aa0cca/DA23889F19B9F369D971794E971BF131.jpg

[Sky Shadow]

Are you sure about that, as I read similar details somewhere concerning the Universe versions released in 07.
I can't find any info on these Universe 2.0 2009 editions, and since I'm trying to get a complete set of Universe 2.0 packaged TFs (even if they are just re releases) this has just added something else to my list, something that I can't seem to find anywhere at all...
http://www.hasbro.com/common/productimages/en_US/da1ba71519b9f369d96dda3d51aa0cca/DA23889F19B9F369D971794E971BF131.jpg

Ah, I see what you mean. I'm not certain that they actually came out in that packaging (at least not yet). You're right, I'm thinking of these Universe reissues:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-TRANSFORMERS-UNIVERSE-RID-BRAKEDOWN-SET_W0QQitemZ350325058271QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item5191002adf

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-TRANSFORMERS-UNIVERSE-RID-BACKSTOP-SET_W0QQitemZ350319786604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item5190afba6c

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-TRANSFORMERS-UNIVERSE-RID-BRUSHGUARD-SET_W0QQitemZ330411198887QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item4cee0ac9a7

[kup]

They should repaint that guy into Classics Ironfist.

[Darth Conlan]

Are the Henkei Transformers better than the Hasbro G1 versions? I don't like the look of them in the seekers plane modes but in robot mode they are awesome!

[kup]

Em I in any group oder for Music Label Blaster?

[gamblor916]

Em I in any group oder for Music Label Blaster?

You were in my group order but it was cancelled.

[kup]

You were in my group order but it was cancelled.

Ah ok. Thanks for letting me know. I was thinking of preordering one for HLJ but then I remembered something.

Would another group order go up again?

[gamblor916]

Well not from me. Best to find a pre-order at a decent price.

[kup]

Anyone know how much would Robot Kingdom charge in shipping for an item such as Music Label Blaster?

[Autocon]

where can i get money to purchase tfs? lol :( must find job

[GoktimusPrime]

you only need one kidney to live. :p ;) :p

[blackoptimus]

Hey I got a original G1 Sideswipe, it doesn't have a rub sign. Is there a difference between pre-rub and rub?

[DarkHyren]

Anyone know how much would Robot Kingdom charge in shipping for an item such as Music Label Blaster?Do you mean Device Label Blaster (the USB hub)?
RK says Shipping Charge (Australia) : $16.97 for most things around that size so it would probally be about the same.

[kup]

Do you mean Device Label Blaster (the USB hub)?
RK says Shipping Charge (Australia) : $16.97 for most things around that size so it would probally be about the same.

Thanks!

[blackoptimus]

Can some one please help me out with my issue above?

[Lordy]

Hey I got a original G1 Sideswipe, it doesn't have a rub sign. Is there a difference between pre-rub and rub?
TF Wiki says no: http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sideswipe_(G1)

[GoktimusPrime]

Also be aware that rub signs can fall off.

[blackoptimus]

Hello guys, I have noticed that every time I transform my G1 trailbreaker (Original) that the back pack portion falls of. Now the back pack is held with 1 pin, it continuously slides of. Is there meant to be some sort of bolt or something holding the pin from falling or is this normal? Please help me out.

[kup]

Hello guys, I have noticed that every time I transform my G1 trailbreaker (Original) that the back pack portion falls of. Now the back pack is held with 1 pin, it continuously slides of. Is there meant to be some sort of bolt or something holding the pin from falling or is this normal? Please help me out.

It's normal age and play wear for the toy but it isn't supposed to fall off if that's what you mean.

The head is completely reliant on the stiffness of the metal pin joint to keep the head in place. If the joint has worn (It's metal against plastic so likely yes) then the only way to fix it is to reinforce it.

This is likely to be a common issue so I will make a tutorial on how to repair it.

[Skullcruncher]

Highbrow guns - are these are a pair (left + right) or both exactly the same?

Thanks!

[liegeprime]

Highbrow guns - are these are a pair (left + right) or both exactly the same?

Thanks!

Both exactly the same.

[Skullcruncher]

Both exactly the same.

Great thanks!

[5FDP]

Anyone here know if the black 'skid plate' underneath G1 Sunstreaker is meant to lock into place when in car mode? Thankfully mine is stiff enough that it won't drop (get your minds out of the gutter) but it doesn't lock or clip into place.

Cheers!

[liegeprime]

It doesnt have a specific clip to lock into place, but rather the inner U of the plate is kept in place with the black "plastic piece"( for lack of a better term) that forms part of the head/seat block. While the 2 outer winglet like protruberance on the sides of the plate fits thru the groove of the arms of Sunstreaker. I guess its better explained with pics..... but Im too lazy to take some now. But when you do transform him in car mode, just press the black plateon the upper part of the U shape ( both upper part) and youl feel it lock in place no need for a peg and hole actually which is quite ingenious.

[5FDP]

It doesnt have a specific clip to lock into place, but rather the inner U of the plate is kept in place with the black "plastic piece"( for lack of a better term) that forms part of the head/seat block.

I think I know what you're getting at here. I have tried to push the inner U of the plate so that the head/seat block protrudes through the middle somewhat however the U shape doesn't appear wide enough for it to fit.

I don't want to force it or shave it so it does fit. If it were a newer figure I wouldn't mind attempting this.

Thanks for the response liege. At least I know I'm not going insane :)

[liegeprime]

I think I know what you're getting at here. I have tried to push the inner U of the plate so that the head/seat block protrudes through the middle somewhat however the U shape doesn't appear wide enough for it to fit.

I don't want to force it or shave it so it does fit. If it were a newer figure I wouldn't mind attempting this.

Thanks for the response liege. At least I know I'm not going insane :)

Actually that's how it keeps it in place since the middle U isn't as wide enough the head/seat block the tightness keeps it from dropping down. It wont break ( well mine hasn't) just push one side first then the other. It hasn't snapped the plate in my Sunstreaker at all and this one ain't new as well.

[CryptiK]

so I just got the Beast Wars Omnibus today... was very short the source book makes up most of the damn thing so I was wondering is there any more comics with a Beast Wars setting or a comic that features the Beasts.

[liegeprime]

There's BW: The Gathering, and followed by BW: the Ascending. Both are now in TPB.

[Paulbot]

so I just got the Beast Wars Omnibus today... was very short the source book makes up most of the damn thing so I was wondering is there any more comics with a Beast Wars setting or a comic that features the Beasts.


There's BW: The Gathering, and followed by BW: the Ascending. Both are now in TPB.

Which are both in the Omnibus. :)

CryptiK, there's a couple of BotCon comics set in the Beast Wars setting, including Dawn of Future's Past (which is set just before the Beast Wars begins).

There's also a DW special with a short story featuring Rattrap.

[Sky Shadow]

Which are both in the Omnibus. :)

CryptiK, there's a couple of BotCon comics set in the Beast Wars setting, including Dawn of Future's Past (which is set just before the Beast Wars begins).

There's also a DW special with a short story featuring Rattrap.

Other Beast Wars comics include Critical Mass and the ones in Reaching The Omega Point. Plus the mini comic from the Optimus Primal versus Megatron two-pack (the one that Gutsman just opened): http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=156064#post156064

[CryptiK]

aren't convention comics hard and expensive to acquire? To be honest Beast Wars Gathering and Ascending were way to short :(. I hope Beast Wars gets a reboot in the future and not one mention of Beast Machines since that kind of ending any continuation of Beast Wars...

[GoktimusPrime]

Depends. Some are harder than others to get, but as with any other exclusive stuff it's easier to get in nice and early if you want it, as delaying just makes them harder to get due to their limited nature.


I hope Beast Wars gets a reboot in the future and not one mention of Beast Machines since that kind of ending any continuation of Beast Wars...
Or an alternate sequel to Beast Wars. I wouldn't like to see Beast Wars itself being undone or ignored, but I think a lot of people feel that it deserved a better sequel than Beast Machines.

[CryptiK]

Depends. Some are harder than others to get, but as with any other exclusive stuff it's easier to get in nice and early if you want it, as delaying just makes them harder to get due to their limited nature.


Or an alternate sequel to Beast Wars. I wouldn't like to see Beast Wars itself being undone or ignored, but I think a lot of people feel that it deserved a better sequel than Beast Machines.It did I really didnt like what Beast Machines did.. maybe someone down teh track will undo Beast Machines by interfering with the return

[Skullcruncher]

Are the sticker sheets for the targetmaster Kup, Hot Rod and Blurr the same as the sticker sheets for the standard (series 3) releases?

[Autocon]

Other Beast Wars comics include Critical Mass and the ones in Reaching The Omega Point.

where do u get these comics from?

[griffin]

where do u get these comics from?

Those are in the BotCon 1997 Toy Exclusives box, and the 1999 Convention guide (respectively), so you'd need to look on ebay if you wanted hard copies of them.

Or... read them online at the BotCon archives:
http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/index.html

[Skullcruncher]

Another L/R question as I have been having an issue with gun pairs recently.

Are the guns for G1 Hardhead a pair or L+R guns?

[1AZRAEL1]

I bought him just recently, so I can confirm they are the same. Not L+R.

[Skullcruncher]

I bought him just recently, so I can confirm they are the same. Not L+R.

Great thanks - I just came across 1 and looking at it would think they would be a pair!

[GoktimusPrime]

It's not often that you hear someone telling Hardhead that he has a great looking pair. ;)

[canofwhoopass_87]

Does G1 scamper (metroplex partner) come in variants? I've seen some with blue windows :confused:

[GoktimusPrime]

AFAIK there are no variants of Scamper.

http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Metroplex/metroplex.htm
http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/metroplex.php
http://reocities.com/futuristgroup/vauto.html#metro

[canofwhoopass_87]

This BBTS one has blue windows

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=C2523P0012&mode=vintage

and I know I've seen at least one other on ebay in a metroplex set before. Maybe custom paint job?

[Sky Shadow]

This BBTS one has blue windows

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=C2523P0012&mode=vintage

and I know I've seen at least one other on ebay in a metroplex set before. Maybe custom paint job?

The Reprolabels Upgrade Set #2 has blue window stickers for Scamper:

http://www.reprolabels.com/Upgrades/upgrade2.php

[canofwhoopass_87]

Lol so that explains it.

Anywho, what's the likelihood of G1 Jetfire being reissued? I'm thinking of buying one right now but the (current) hefty pricetag is making me iffy.

[Hursticon]

I'd be inclined to think that the reissue of G1 Jetfire is more or less slim to nil.
The toys mold was leased by Hasbro from one of Takara's main competitors Takatoku Toys. I believe the figure was never released in Japan, under Transformers, and the mold has not been used by Hasbro since 85-86.

You can read more here:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Jetfire_%28G1%29

[canofwhoopass_87]

Lol in the jetfire wiki link, it states in the notes

"It's believed that there were some trademark issues with the name "Optimus Prime" in the Netherlands due to a manufacturer of kitchen utensils named "Optimus".[4] Whether or not this was actually the case, Milton Bradley did not initially release Optimus Prime's toy, referred to Jetfire as the Autobot leader, and called Optimus "Jetfire" in the Dutch translation of the Marvel comic! Whatever the problem was, it was later rectified, as the Optimus Prime toy was later released and they stopped calling him "Jetfire" in the comic." :p

[autobreadticon]

hi can you somehow use g1 hot rod targetmaster with henkei hot rod? if not how could you modify it to fit into Hot Rod's hands

also i was thinking of getting g1 pretender Bludgeon, what the market for just the dude and whats a decent price?

thanks guys

[liegeprime]

hi can you somehow use g1 hot rod targetmaster with henkei hot rod? if not how could you modify it to fit into Hot Rod's hands

also i was thinking of getting g1 pretender Bludgeon, what the market for just the dude and whats a decent price?

thanks guys

I have no idea about the first query as I dont have Firebolt....

NOw for the second one, BLudgeon fetches about $100 on ebay, just make sure what you get is complete with the tank turret and shield piece coz thats a real B@%$#h to find by itself. Bludgeon has been appearing on and Off lately on ebay so Good Luck!:)

[5FDP]

NOw for the second one, BLudgeon fetches about $100 on ebay, just make sure what you get is complete with the tank turret and shield piece coz thats a real B@%$#h to find by itself. Bludgeon has been appearing on and Off lately on ebay so Good Luck!:)

A complete Bludgeon can go for a lot higher too. I have seen them sell for around US$200. I was lucky that I got mine ages ago so I didn't pay anywhere near this price. But yeah, good luck finding him :)

[GoktimusPrime]

I have seen them sell for around US$200.
Holy poop on a stick! :o

Lucky I found my Bludgeon sitting beneath the Xmas tree on 25/12/89!

[autobreadticon]

haha okay def. not worth a Bludgeon idol for my voyager :p, on the topic of the chaos trinity any there any good toys from the armadaverse or other series that feature potential characters to join this group, not a fan of movie toys but im loving this group of toys i like to think are apart of my henkeiverse

voyager Bludgeon and Mindwipe
deluxe Darkmount and Hailstorm
timelines werewolf

not a big fan of Darkwing , but i was thinking of getting henkei evil Skyfire if he somehow was involved with the CT in the TF fiction

thanks

[5FDP]

Don't give up that easily autobreadticon. Here are a few Bludgeons for sale.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-Bludgeon-Pretender-100-Complete-CLEAN_W0QQitemZ310209832609QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item4839f266a1

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-BLUDGEON-Pretenders-Complete-GEM-Mint_W0QQitemZ110513122062QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item19bb186b0e

Both are complete and in good condition. International shipping is available.

Come on... you can do it :)

[bruticus]

why is G1 Flywheels a tank + fighter Jet combo,
whilst G1 Battletrap is a camper truck + apache helicopter combo?

surely it would make more sense to name the toy with actual car wheels on it "Flywheels" and call the tank + jet combo "Battletrap"?

or is this another one of those RIBFIR questions??

[5FDP]

why is G1 Flywheels a tank + fighter Jet combo,
whilst G1 Battletrap is a camper truck + apache helicopter combo?

surely it would make more sense to name the toy with actual car wheels on it "Flywheels" and call the tank + jet combo "Battletrap"?

or is this another one of those RIBFIR questions??


http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Flywheels


The lack of wheels on Flywheels' altmode has led to speculation that he and Battletrap may have swapped names during production. In fact, when they are first introduced in The Headmasters, their name captions are swapped around, which further adds to this theory.

If true, it would be anyones guess as to why the names were swapped.