Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[rampagesss]

I'd take the man at his word. Bumblejumper is actually of a slightly different size with BB and CJ, so I won't be surprised the arms a different if only slightly.



I'll check and confirm for you when I'm in HK. All my stuff is on a boat on the way there at the moment (however, I'm pretty sure dirge would have checked his pieces before he answered anyway).


@rampagesss

bumblebee, bumblejumper, cliffjumper, hubcap - these four can switch tires with one another, same size no probs- Ive done it ages ago:p

the shape of the arms that the tires are attached to is another matter entirely ( especially the shoulder part)
Bumblebee and Bumblejumper has the same mold sliding arm, while Hubcap and Cliffjumper has the same, those parts you CANT interchange coz of the shape difference on the shoulder area. You can jam it in yeah but that would ruin your toy and get it stuck plus you wont be able to roll the wheels smoothly if you tried forcing it - Ive tried.

Thanks guys,
Hopefully it works because Bumblejumper is on his way :D:D:D
If it doesn't work ill sort something out :D

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Where was the black Movie 07 Arcee sold? The TFWiki says it Japan only but I'd swear the one in Autocon's sales thread has packaging in English.:confused:

[griffin]

Some JP Exclusives, especially ones labelled as 'USA editions', were in Hasbro packaging. Like Armada Thrust, Vadia Starscream, pink Arcee, Lawsons Blackout... I think, were all in US Packaging for some reason.

[tinyJazz]

G1 redeco moofie Jazz was sold here as a Toys R Us exclusive - but it otherwise wasn't rare... just a store exclusive (much like how Legends movie Devastator is currently a Target exclusive, but I find it easy to find and in plentiful quantities too). But the thing was that TRU sold that Jazz at the ridiculous price of $50! :o So it wouldn't surprise me if people selling the toy are charging a premium price, because they would have paid a premium price to get the toy in the first place.

That's why I never saw them here. Wow, I paid $30 USD for mine, I think. :/ aand it was my 50th TF :p

[SharkyMcShark]

To be fair the Movie G1 Deco Jazz was also rampantly scalped.

[jazzcomp]

Only the the film is referred to as TFTM, the toys are still G1. It's an acronym for the film title. Only. (and only that film, no other films) :mad::mad::mad:;) We cool? :cool:

Am referring to toys. We cool. There are just references to the live movie as TFTM. Am not the one creating it. But maybe for australia, it is never considered as tftm. I just google/search and that comes out.

Will reference TFTM 07 to a toy ruffle others' feathers as well?

I think now there are references to the 86 movie as TF Animated Movie.

No disrespect to the original.

[SharkyMcShark]

Am referring to toys. We cool. There are just references to the live movie as TFTM. Am not the one creating it. But maybe for australia, it is never considered as tftm. I just google/search and that comes out.

Will reference TFTM 07 to a toy ruffle others' feathers as well?

I think now there are references to the 86 movie as TF Animated Movie.

No disrespect to the original.

I prefix them "Movie" or "TF07" generally.

[Sky Shadow]

Am referring to toys. We cool. There are just references to the live movie as TFTM. Am not the one creating it. But maybe for australia, it is never considered as tftm. I just google/search and that comes out.

Will reference TFTM 07 to a toy ruffle others' feathers as well?

I think now there are references to the 86 movie as TF Animated Movie.

No disrespect to the original.

The 1986 film is called "Transformers: The Movie". The 2007 film was called "Transformers". To use "TFTM" with no context and to then assume people will know you're talking about toys from the 2007 film makes no sense. If you do include "07" as a qualifier at least people will understand what you're talking about.

[LordCyrusOmega]

With the release of Elita-1 i'm almost done with the ROTF movie cast.
Or am i? Who else appeared in the movie that still (though might not be) needs to be released?

And apart from Scalpel, Ejector and insecticon were any other characters released as scout class that i may have missed?

I've got:
Autobots: Optimus, Jetfire, Sideswipe, Both versions of Skids and Mudlap, Arcee, Chromia, Elita-1, Jolt.

Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Grindor, The Fallen, Soundwave, Ravage, Demolisher, Rampage, Long Haul, Devestator, Scalpel, Ejector, Sideways, Mixmaster.

As always your help is appreciated.

[heroic_decepticon]

The 1986 film is called "Transformers: The Movie". The 2007 film was called "Transformers". To use "TFTM" with no context and to then assume people will know you're talking about toys from the 2007 film makes no sense. If you do include "07" as a qualifier at least people will understand what you're talking about.

I completely agree.

However, I also won't rule out the fact that the '07 movie generated interest from people who weren't Transformers fan heretofore and thus have no clue as to the 1986 TFTM. Understandable that certain fans would refer to '07 movie "erroneously", but it is confusing, yes.

[tinyJazz]

Am referring to toys. We cool. There are just references to the live movie as TFTM. Am not the one creating it. But maybe for australia, it is never considered as tftm. I just google/search and that comes out.

Will reference TFTM 07 to a toy ruffle others' feathers as well?

I think now there are references to the 86 movie as TF Animated Movie.

No disrespect to the original.

Dude, please don't take me seriously when I post at 5am. :/ I wasn't actually mad or anything.

[jazzcomp]

The 1986 film is called "Transformers: The Movie". The 2007 film was called "Transformers". To use "TFTM" with no context and to then assume people will know you're talking about toys from the 2007 film makes no sense. If you do include "07" as a qualifier at least people will understand what you're talking about.

Here's some links to show why TFTM is also used:
http://www.transformersthemovie.com.au/#intro
http://www.transformersthemovie.com/

Alright, I'll use Movie 2007 or something related to avoid the confusion. Apologies for assuming tftm g1 redeco was understood.


Dude, please don't take me seriously when I post at 5am. :/ I wasn't actually mad or anything.
just answering the question you posted. Not serious. I know tone and meaning isn't present on posts.:D

[Autocon]

With the release of Elita-1 i'm almost done with the ROTF movie cast.
Or am i? Who else appeared in the movie that still (though might not be) needs to be released?

And apart from Scalpel, Ejector and insecticon were any other characters released as scout class that i may have missed?

I've got:
Autobots: Optimus, Jetfire, Sideswipe, Both versions of Skids and Mudlap, Arcee, Chromia, Elita-1, Jolt.

Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Grindor, The Fallen, Soundwave, Ravage, Demolisher, Rampage, Long Haul, Devestator, Scalpel, Ejector, Sideways, Mixmaster.

As always your help is appreciated.


would u like to include concept art for that?:D:p for instance depthcharge and breakaway had concept art done but did not make it into the film but they do have rendered images

[LordCyrusOmega]

I've already got Breakaway but after much consideration have decided to just go after movie appearances.

It gets to big otherwise if i include Video game characters, Comic characters and concept art

[Paulbot]

With the release of Elita-1 i'm almost done with the ROTF movie cast.
Or am i? Who else appeared in the movie that still (though might not be) needs to be released?

And apart from Scalpel, Ejector and insecticon were any other characters released as scout class that i may have missed?

I've got:
Autobots: Optimus, Jetfire, Sideswipe, Both versions of Skids and Mudlap, Arcee, Chromia, Elita-1, Jolt.

Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Grindor, The Fallen, Soundwave, Ravage, Demolisher, Rampage, Long Haul, Devestator, Scalpel, Ejector, Sideways, Mixmaster.

As always your help is appreciated.

You seem to be missing Bumblebee, Ironhide and Ratchet, but is that because they were all from the first movie with only minor changes (if any) for the second film?

[Skullcruncher]

Are the guys in this set exaclty the same as the smallest transformers? KO's? I think these are made by a different company....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270636537865&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[LordCyrusOmega]

Yeah i elected to leave those out as they appeared in the first movie. I'm after ones that closely resemble the way they did in the movie. Also not counting Human Alliance as i will be getting them anyway.

[1AZRAEL1]

Are the guys in this set exaclty the same as the smallest transformers? KO's? I think these are made by a different company....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270636537865&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I think that's the set I bought, I need to check that.

Basically, the difference that I can see is Megs legs are blue on this one, and red on the normal one, Prime has orange eyes when the normal one are blue.

[griffin]

Are the guys in this set exaclty the same as the smallest transformers? KO's? I think these are made by a different company....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270636537865&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Those are legit. They are minor redecos to the regular versions, and a homage to the JP Gen1 Verses sets.
The were a Dengeki Hobby exclusive in 2004 (http://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/japanesewstf.html).

(I miss WSTs - and wish TT kept doing more of them)

[1AZRAEL1]

Those are legit. They are minor redecos to the regular versions, and a homage to the JP Gen1 Verses sets.
The were a Dengeki Hobby exclusive in 2004 (http://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/japanesewstf.html).

(I miss WSTs - and wish TT kept doing more of them)

Ah thanks, I wondered about that set as well.

And I too like the WST, they are cool.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Got these two in the mail with a couple of other G1's. Anyone know what they are?

[Paulbot]

Got these two in the mail with a couple of other G1's. Anyone know what they are?

Parts of Action Master Optimus Prime's trailer

[liegeprime]

Parts of Action Master Optimus Prime's trailer

as Paulbot says Whoopy:)

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/G1%20Collection/ActionmasterBattles004.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/Transformers%20Collection/Othercollectibles166-1.jpg

[canofwhoopass_87]

ooOo thanks guys!

[SkyWarp91]

QUESTION: Does anyone know if Wave 2 PCCs will be coming to Big W?
I know they are already out in AUS in other stores like TRU, Toyworld and K-Mart but I don't love the toyline enough to buy them at whopping prices of $20 for the Commanders and $40 for the 5-Packs (Big W usually has them at $15 a commander and $30 a 5-Pack)

[Grievous]

Okay...I got a Beast Wars figure Question...

Is it possible too pose Ravage (Tripredacus Agent)

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/6/6b/TripredacusAgent_toy.jpg

Standing upright but with his beast mode head looking forward?
kinda like if he was a cat monkey...
:confused:

[SharkyMcShark]

Okay...I got a Beast Wars figure Question...

Is it possible too pose Ravage (Tripredacus Agent)

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/6/6b/TripredacusAgent_toy.jpg

Standing upright but with his beast mode head looking forward?
kinda like if he was a cat monkey...
:confused:

*digs out TM2 Cheetor*

[SharkyMcShark]

You can do it but its really just the beast mode standing on it's hind legs and doesn't look that good.

[Grievous]

Thanks for that Sharky...but...why doesn't look good?
:confused:

[SharkyMcShark]

Thanks for that Sharky...but...why doesn't look good?
:confused:

Because the way that the neck hinge works if you put him in a bipedal position and point his head forward its half folded into his body (where it stows for vehicle mode).

Essentially it's below where his shoulders should be.

[christalcase]

QUESTION: Does anyone know if Wave 2 PCCs will be coming to Big W?
I know they are already out in AUS in other stores like TRU, Toyworld and K-Mart but I don't love the toyline enough to buy them at whopping prices of $20 for the Commanders and $40 for the 5-Packs (Big W usually has them at $15 a commander and $30 a 5-Pack)

Wave 2 5pks have already been sighted at a couple of Big W's

[SkyWarp91]

Wave 2 5pks have already been sighted at a couple of Big W's

Ah k, well I haven't seen them down here in SA. But I've asked the same question in the sightings thread and I hope that someone gets back to me there.

Another question:

What is your opinion on G1 Omega Supreme? So far I know that my brother and the Youtuber Baratuzaru do not like the toy and think it's crap but I thought it's awesome - a TF that turns into a rocket and a trackset. What's not to like about it? I've seen Peaugh's review of it and it seemed like a decent toy quality-wise too!

[1AZRAEL1]

What is your opinion on G1 Omega Supreme? So far I know that my brother and the Youtuber Baratuzaru do not like the toy and think it's crap but I thought it's awesome - a TF that turns into a rocket and a trackset. What's not to like about it? I've seen Peaugh's review of it and it seemed like a decent toy quality-wise too!

Omega, IMO, is a mad figure. Not very pose-able, but that is G1 for ya. But out of most of the figures, I say he has some of the best playablity.

[Hursticon]

Omega, IMO, is a mad figure. Not very pose-able, but that is G1 for ya. But out of most of the figures, I say he has some of the best playablity.

I agree with 1AZRAEL1, he is a lot of fun for a G1 figure plus he is the only figure that bares a proper likeness to Omega Supreme that actually transforms. ;)

I mean just look at him:

2715 2716

I was over the moon when I got him!
He was a Birthday present from my parents courtesy of forum member BBoytoransufoma. :D

[heroic_decepticon]

I agree with 1AZRAEL1, he is a lot of fun for a G1 figure plus he is the only figure that bares a proper likeness to Omega Supreme that actually transforms. ;)

I mean just look at him:

*snip*

... and you could do all sorts of neat things with Omega too...

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/44583/2943071600100811158S500x500Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2943071600100811158HenRmG) http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/44038/2869426510100811158S500x500Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2869426510100811158MQkqDk)

http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/7226/2300493080100811158S600x600Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2300493080100811158IKNDNA) http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/45381/2001850870100811158S600x600Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2001850870100811158pIAkkK)

http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/48018/2038372070100811158S500x500Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2038372070100811158lzVxmo) http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/1626/2097785470100811158S500x500Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2097785470100811158SarSLm)

[Autocon]

should i have a seperate thread for my beast wars?

[Hursticon]

... and you could do all sorts of neat things with Omega too...

*snip*



You sure can, with Apex Armour (which I want so much! :D) and Revoltech? Figures. :p
(Awesome pics Heroic!)

By combining other Base-formers you can get some pretty awesome looking scenes going, just check out Heroic's Blog as he's put together some awesome scenes, with some awesomely rare figures too! :D


should i have a seperate thread for my beast wars?

What do you mean Autocon?

[Autocon]

You sure can, with Apex Armour (which I want so much! :D) and Revoltech? Figures. :p
(Awesome pics Heroic!)

By combining other Base-formers you can get some pretty awesome looking scenes going, just check out Heroic's Blog as he's put together some awesome scenes, with some awesomely rare figures too! :D



What do you mean Autocon?

my sale thread. should i split them into movie and beast wars?

[Hursticon]

my sale thread. should i split them into movie and beast wars?

Hmm...

I don't see any harm in it, but it may be better if you ask Griffin first for his opinion, that's what I'd do. :)
I can understand why you'd want to split your sales thread though, you're selling quite a few figures!. ;)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

my sale thread. should i split them into movie and beast wars?I would if I were you, if you have a link to the other thread in the first post it'll make it easier for people to look through your offerings.

[Autocon]

how accurate is the online aus post costing procedure?

[blackie]

if you give the correct dimensions then i would assume 100%

[GoktimusPrime]

I find it's usually a little bit more expensive than the online estimate. I think that it's because I only weigh the toy but when I go to the PO and pack it, I also pack in torn up newspaper to pad the box which adds to the weight. I guess the best way is to pack it at home and weigh it -- but I don't have spare postal boxes lying around. Unless you buy the box first, bring it home and pack it and weigh it... but I usually don't have that much time cos the post office closes so damn early, whenever I wanna post something I rush out of work like a madman and make it to the post office literally minutes before they close. Last time I literally ran in there as they were about to close the shutter, and I quickly packed the toy but buy time I took it to the counter they told me that they'd closed the register and wanted to go home. I looked at my watch and it was like 5:28 they're meant to close at 5:30. They told me that it was their closing time and they wanted to go home. I told them that I officially finish work at 3:10, yet every day I usually don't leave until 5:30, and that I had to leave my work especially early that day just to make it there at 5:28! I must've sounded crazy and desperate, cos they felt sorry for me and let me pay for the postage, then let me out the back door.

Sorry for the rant, but almost every time I try to go to the post office I either get there just after they've closed, or just before closing -- either way I always encounter grief. :( I hate how post offices close so damn early in this country...

[LordCyrusOmega]

I want to buy a 3rd Beast Wars Basic size transmetal 2 Predacon. I already have Spittor and Scarem and was wondering what others there were?

[Autocon]

I want to buy a 3rd Beast Wars Basic size transmetal 2 Predacon. I already have Spittor and Scarem and was wondering what others there were?

there the only 2 basic tm predacons:p

[LordCyrusOmega]

thanks for that. Oh well, have to think of something else

[Autocon]

thanks for that. Oh well, have to think of something else

can try the maxis - o minor (he fights scarem), sonar, stinkbomb, nightglider

or a deluxe pred - iguanus, dinobot, scourge, :p

[LordCyrusOmega]

I've got two Basic Predacon TM 2 and 3 basic Fuzors. Wanted a third Predacon TM2 to even it out.

I've also got TM2 Cybershark So maybe a Predacon TM2 Ultra or mega who wasn't featured in the TV series is the way to go? Any ideas?

[Paulbot]

A Predacon TM2 Ultra or Mega who wasn't in the TV series? There isn't one.

Might I suggest Tripredacus Agent (http://www.tfu.info/2001/Predacon/TripredacusAgent/tripredacusagent.htm)?

[LordCyrusOmega]

That could actually work.

[Autocon]

A Predacon TM2 Ultra or Mega who wasn't in the TV series? There isn't one.

Might I suggest Tripredacus Agent (http://www.tfu.info/2001/Predacon/TripredacusAgent/tripredacusagent.htm)?

u could try tm scavenger? originally tm inferno but legal issues. he isnt a tm2 but has a third mode to go with cybersharks weak attempt :P

[jazzcomp]

saw an old movie megatron deluxe size but wasn't sure what it is. It is in japanese packaging. It looked fusion megatron http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/files/40/r_fabfusionblastmegatron020.jpg or this one http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/files/40/r_megatronvoyager027.jpg? Is the 2nd deluxe?

Would anyone which it is? How much would either cost?

[christalcase]

jazzcomp, the first one is the FAB while the second one is the voyager

[jazzcomp]

Thanks, it must be the first one then. Is there any version that look like the first one? What is FAB?

[5FDP]

What is FAB?

It's short for Fast Action Battlers.

[SkyWarp91]

Every now and then when i pop into a TRU store I see an Animated Leader Bulkhead for $40. Should I pick it up just for owning-at-least-one-incarnation of every character's sake?

[LordCyrusOmega]

There are positives and negatives to leader class Bulkhead. However for $40 I'd say buy him. Apart from some parts that are not show accurate there are many that are. He also comes with the Headmaster unit.

I'd say buy him

[SkyWarp91]

There are positives and negatives to leader class Bulkhead. However for $40 I'd say buy him. Apart from some parts that are not show accurate there are many that are. He also comes with the Headmaster unit.

I'd say buy him

From that one opinion alone, next time I see him I'll grab him :D

Was going to spend the same amount on a PCC but figured that Bulkhead's more worthy :D Thanks LCO

[LordCyrusOmega]

Animated wins over PCC every time in my book. Though i am rather fond of PCC.

[SkyWarp91]

Animated wins over PCC every time in my book. Though i am rather fond of PCC.

I am too but paying $40 for a 5-pack isn't worth it imo. Though if I had to sell any TFs to clear space my PCC collection will be the first, but I will keep the Dinobots if I get them.

[liegeprime]

I am too but paying $40 for a 5-pack isn't worth it imo. Though if I had to sell any TFs to clear space my PCC collection will be the first, but I will keep the Dinobots if I get them.

Between BUlkhead and a PCC 5 pack, Bulkhead wins. I admit Ive been buying the 5 packs out of being a glutton for dissapointment;):o. BUt Leader class Anim. Bulkhead is very good toy IMO. If your after size accuracy among the core cast, you'd be glad you bought it. As far as correct sizing wise in Animated - it's Leader BUlkhead, Voyager Prime, Deluxe Ratchet and Prowl and Activator Bumblebee. Though Ive heard the upcoming Bumblebee with the scuba diving armor (voyager packaging) is far more size accurate.Long story short - BUY IT!!:D

[LordCyrusOmega]

Between BUlkhead and a PCC 5 pack, Bulkhead wins. I admit Ive been buying the 5 packs out of being a glutton for dissapointment;):o. BUt Leader class Anim. Bulkhead is very good toy IMO. If your after size accuracy among the core cast, you'd be glad you bought it. As far as correct sizing wise in Animated - it's Leader BUlkhead, Voyager Prime, Deluxe Ratchet and Prowl and Activator Bumblebee. Though Ive heard the upcoming Bumblebee with the scuba diving armor (voyager packaging) is far more size accurate.Long story short - BUY IT!!:D

+1 Though if you want show accurate with out size accuracy then Voyager Bulkhead is the way to go. But as LiegePrime said buy it!!

The new Hydrodrive Bumblebee is closer to being in scale with the show. Though he's gold

[kup]

+1 Though if you want show accurate with out size accuracy then Voyager Bulkhead is the way to go. But as LiegePrime said buy it!!

The new Hydrodrive Bumblebee is closer to being in scale with the show. Though he's gold

Voyager Bulkhead is good for displaying with Activators. Perhaps the same holds true with Lugnut.

[Autocon]

is there a special way u put the blast shields on OO?:confused:

[GoktimusPrime]

On who?? :confused: :confused:

[Sharky]

On who?? :confused: :confused:

Beast Wars Optimal Optimus

His Instructions (http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Transformers_Beast_Wars_Heroic_Maximal_Optimal_Opt imus.pdf)

i have not had any problems with them using thi instructions....

[Autocon]

yeah its just fiddly. i thought he had sound but its only lights. what does the little black thing that moves side to side to on the gun placement?:confused:

[Tober]

One for the G2 fans - Could you tell me who the black/blue jet is in the top left corner of this poster? (Click to enlarge)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/th_G2poster.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/?action=view&current=G2poster.jpg)

[GoktimusPrime]

That's G1 dude, not G2. :) And the black jet is Overlord (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Overlord) (half of him anyway). (^_^)

[Tober]

Oops, fair enough. Thanks for the info. :)

[SamLoi888]

Whose the big bot in the background with Powermasters for breasts?

[kup]

Whose the big bot in the background with Powermasters for breasts?

That's Overlord.

[Sky Shadow]

Could you tell me who the black/blue jet is in the top left corner of this poster?


the black jet is Overlord


Whose the big bot in the background with Powermasters for breasts?


That's Overlord.

And before somebody asks... the base on the left hand side of the picture? That's Overlord too! :p

[SkyWarp91]

Does anyone know if WFC figures (apart from Bumblebee) are getting a repaint/retool?

[Autocon]

so overlord is like the bad omega supreme:p

[griffin]

Does anyone know if WFC figures (apart from Bumblebee) are getting a repaint/retool?

Haven't heard of any, yet.

[GoktimusPrime]

so overlord is like the bad omega supreme:p

He's the direct rival to Ginrai (retool of Powermaster Optimus Prime). Both are Godmasters/Powermasters, but of course Overlord comes with two Godmaster engines whereas Ginrai/Optimus Prime has one. Both toys have base modes. Overlord can divide into two vehicles, but Ginrai's cab can combine with the trailer to form Super Ginrai (which in turn can combine with Godbomber to become God Ginrai)

Toywise Omega Supreme doesn't have a 'direct nemesis' as the figure was brought over from a different pre-Transformer toy (Mechabot-1) whereas Overlord and Ginrai were specifically designed for Transformers. Canonically Omega Supreme's rival would be Devastator.

[SamLoi888]

Canonically Omega Supreme's rival would be Devastator.

I thought the Dinobots would be Devastator's rival.

[griffin]

They can be. One person's pairings can differ to anothers, according to what media you followed more - comic, cartoon, toy catalogue/year of release, etc...

[Sky Shadow]

I thought the Dinobots would be Devastator's rival.

They did fight Devastator in Transformers: The Movie, and the G2 Constructicon advertisement, but other than that, I can't actually recall them having much to do with him.

On the other hand, Omega Supreme and Devastator are the 'big robots' of series two. The Constructicons are definitely Omega's nemesis in the cartoon, where they were his best friends who betrayed him, and he pursued them across the galaxy for millions of years. In the comics, Omega Supreme was built to be the Autobots' defense against Devastator. Plus Devvy and Omega came out in the same year and had the same number of Robot Points (6 each).

[5FDP]

The Constructicons are definitely Omega's nemesis in the cartoon, where they were his best friends who betrayed him, and he pursued them across the galaxy for millions of years.

Yeah, I never fully understood that. It wasn't their fault; they were ambushed by Megatron and reprogrammed by the Robo-Smasher. I can understand Omega Supreme wanting to stop them from causing destruction, but feeling betrayed... :confused:

[Sky Shadow]

Yeah, I never fully understood that. It wasn't their fault; they were ambushed by Megatron and reprogrammed by the Robo-Smasher. I can understand Omega Supreme wanting to stop them from causing destruction, but feeling betrayed... :confused:

Since these are the same Constructicons who - in various cartoon episodes - were not only turned evil by Megatron, but also created Megatron and were allegedly built on Earth, I think there's a lot that doesn't make sense. Maybe Omega's memory is playing tricks on him when he tells Optimus that story - the Constructicons do, oddly, have Earth modes millions of years ago on Cybertron. Still, if we look at it empathetically, if my best friends were brainwashed into being my enemies, sure I might hate the person who brainwashed them, but I would also feel betrayed by my friends.

[LordCyrusOmega]

the Constructicons do, oddly, have Earth modes millions of years ago on Cybertron.

So did Starscream when he came to Earth with Skyfire on an exploration before the war broke out. The cartoon was terrible at continuity

[GoktimusPrime]

...another reason why I prefer the G1 comics. Sure, they had their fair share of continuity issues too, but not nearly as bad as the cartoon.

[LordCyrusOmega]

...another reason why I prefer the G1 comics. Sure, they had their fair share of continuity issues too, but not nearly as bad as the cartoon.

Don't know about the comics. I generally go by the Cartoon-verse because thats what i know so i generally refer to that when talking TF history. From what i've read of the comics i really want to track them down.

[5FDP]

Don't know about the comics. I generally go by the Cartoon-verse because thats what i know so i generally refer to that when talking TF history. From what i've read of the comics i really want to track them down.

If you want to do it on the cheap, buy the Titan reprints of the original Marvel series. Tracking down the whole series can be expensive, especially when you get to the point of buying issues 50 through to 80. The later issues are more expensive due to their limited print runs.

[LordCyrusOmega]

If you want to do it on the cheap, buy the Titan reprints of the original Marvel series. Tracking down the whole series can be expensive, especially when you get to the point of buying issues 50 through to 80. The later issues are more expensive due to their limited print runs.

Do they come in volumes at all like Armada and The War Within did? I prefer them that way for some odd reason. I don't worry as much as keeping them mint.

[snaketales]

Who has to tie all the ties that are now used in Transformers packaging?

Man that'd be a job I could get really tired of.

[5FDP]

Do they come in volumes at all like Armada and The War Within did? I prefer them that way for some odd reason. I don't worry as much as keeping them mint.

You can check them out here (http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/titan/reprints/). I only have volume 14: End of the Road because it reprints the last 6 issues of the Marvel series and these are the hardest and most expensive to find individually. I have since found these issues however if I am in the mood for a quick read, I read the Titan book to keep my originals in mint condition :D

[LordCyrusOmega]

Thanks for the link. Will def be looking into it

[GoktimusPrime]

Who has to tie all the ties that are now used in Transformers packaging?

Man that'd be a job I could get really tired of.
Some factory worker in China. I'd like to imagine his name would be Thai Sum Toiz. :p :p

[Sky Shadow]

Do they come in volumes at all like Armada and The War Within did? I prefer them that way for some odd reason. I don't worry as much as keeping them mint.

Yes, you can get the big fat IDW 'Classic Transformers' reprints - each volume contains about fourteen issues of the Marvel comics for about twenty bucks and you can throw them around as much as you like. :)

http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781600101472/Classic-Transformers-v.-1?utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=usbooko&a_aid=booko&utm_term=9781600101472&utm_source=book_link&utm_content=Classic-Transformers-v.-1

[SkyWarp91]

Should I get Animated Deluxe Swindle or save my money up for a 1/55 VF-1S figure? (even though I own a 3/5 quality KO already that only cost 1/26th the price)

[jazzcomp]

where would you get the 1/55 VF-1S figure? How much?

[SkyWarp91]

where would you get the 1/55 VF-1S figure? How much?

My local Jap-import store in Adelaide started stocking them recently, it's the Bandai re-release that costs $130 AUS (i paid $5 for the KO! lol)

[jazzcomp]

Lol at KO :) Can you post some pics of them (the one from your jap store)? Do they have a website? The one here just sells the 1/100 models :( I did buy one for $43

Brisbane Mr Toys sell animated for $15 (maybe $5 shipping or so). I think it's $22 at TRU if you can find Swindle.

There is also someone here selling his swindle not MISB though.

[SkyWarp91]

Lol at KO :) Can you post some pics of them (the one from your jap store)? Do they have a website? The one here just sells the 1/100 models :( I did buy one for $43

Brisbane Mr Toys sell animated for $15 (maybe $5 shipping or so). I think it's $22 at TRU if you can find Swindle.

There is also someone here selling his swindle not MISB though.

The toy:
http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2/gallery/d/474915-3/vf-1s+valkyrie+origin+macross+bandai.JPG

The store:
http://www.shintokyo.com.au/
Though it's not a very detailed/active website >_<

I can find TF Swindle but the reviews I've seen for him are very biased because the reviewers liked the character regardless of the toy quality but more for the fact that it was Swindle!

[5FDP]

Yes, you can get the big fat IDW 'Classic Transformers' reprints - each volume contains about fourteen issues of the Marvel comics for about twenty bucks and you can throw them around as much as you like. :)

http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781600101472/Classic-Transformers-v.-1?utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=usbooko&a_aid=booko&utm_term=9781600101472&utm_source=book_link&utm_content=Classic-Transformers-v.-1

The Titan reprints are so much better than the IDW ones IMHO. You do however get more stories in a single volume of the IDW reprints as you pointed out.

[Sharky]

Do they come in volumes at all like Armada and The War Within did? I prefer them that way for some odd reason. I don't worry as much as keeping them mint.


Yes, you can get the big fat IDW 'Classic Transformers' reprints - each volume contains about fourteen issues of the Marvel comics for about twenty bucks and you can throw them around as much as you like. :)

http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781600101472/Classic-Transformers-v.-1?utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=usbooko&a_aid=booko&utm_term=9781600101472&utm_source=book_link&utm_content=Classic-Transformers-v.-1

The Titan reprints are so much better than the IDW ones IMHO. You do however get more stories in a single volume of the IDW reprints as you pointed out.

i do prefer the titan books myself ( you have a choice of soft or hardcover)

but there are more of them then IDW

here is a breakdown of titans stuff if you want to hunt them down!

Beginnings - # 1 - 6
New Order - # 7 - 12
Cybertron Redux - # 13 - 18
Showdown - # 19 - 24
Breakdown - # 25 - 30
Treason - # 31 - 37
Trial by Fire - Headmaster # 1 - 4, # 38, 39
Maximum Force - # 40 - 45
Dark Star - # 46 - 50
Last Stand - # 51 - 55
Primal Scream - # 56 - 62
Matrix Quest - # 63 - 68
All Fall Down - # 69 - 74
End of the road - # 75 - 80
Dark Designs - G2 # 1 - 6
Rage In Heaven - G2 # 7 - 12

[Skullcruncher]

Is there any difference between snapdragons(G1) booster fins?

Thanks in advance :)

[GoktimusPrime]

http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Snapdragon/snapdragon.htm

[LordCyrusOmega]

i do prefer the titan books myself ( you have a choice of soft or hardcover)

but there are more of them then IDW

here is a breakdown of titans stuff if you want to hunt them down!

Beginnings - # 1 - 6
New Order - # 7 - 12
Cybertron Redux - # 13 - 18
Showdown - # 19 - 24
Breakdown - # 25 - 30
Treason - # 31 - 37
Trial by Fire - Headmaster # 1 - 4, # 38, 39
Maximum Force - # 40 - 45
Dark Star - # 46 - 50
Last Stand - # 51 - 55
Primal Scream - # 56 - 62
Matrix Quest - # 63 - 68
All Fall Down - # 69 - 74
End of the road - # 75 - 80
Dark Designs - G2 # 1 - 6
Rage In Heaven - G2 # 7 - 12

Thanks for that peoples, that'll make it easier to track down. Never knew titles of the comics or volumes and the majority i could find were best of volumes

[Hursticon]

Thanks for that peoples, that'll make it easier to track down. Never knew titles of the comics or volumes and the majority i could find were best of volumes

I'm also trying to obtain the Titan reprints Lord Cyrus, I'm going for the Harback/cover versions though which fetch a sizeable price tag but look awesome. :D

So far I've only managed to buy 'All Fall Down' but I've borrowed and read 'Showdown' and the IDW: Marvel Collection Volume 2, from my local Library of all places :confused:, so I can attest to the Titan release over IDW release too.
(For Budget and Bulk, the IDW releases are quite good though)

[griffin]

The Titan reprints are so much better than the IDW ones IMHO. You do however get more stories in a single volume of the IDW reprints as you pointed out.

Not to mention, the Titan reprints were allowed to include Circuit Breaker, which meant no editted/removed issues due to licensing issues IDW had with Marvel.

[Sharky]

I'm also trying to obtain the Titan reprints Lord Cyrus, I'm going for the Harback/cover versions though which fetch a sizeable price tag but look awesome. :D

So far I've only managed to buy 'All Fall Down' but I've borrowed and read 'Showdown' and the IDW: Marvel Collection Volume 2, from my local Library of all places :confused:, so I can attest to the Titan release over IDW release too.
(For Budget and Bulk, the IDW releases are quite good though)


you know what i was looking in my comic book case the other day and was thinking about my titan trades, i have both soft cover and hardcover versions but not a complete run in either and was thinking of ofloading the HC and tracking down the SC or vice versa... but then i like both formats the HC feel great in the hand.. but the covers on the SC are so much better i am undecided i just know i have to many trades..

[Hursticon]

you know what i was looking in my comic book case the other day and was thinking about my titan trades, i have both soft cover and hardcover versions but not a complete run in either and was thinking of ofloading the HC and tracking down the SC or vice versa... but then i like both formats the HC feel great in the hand.. but the covers on the SC are so much better i am undecided i just know i have to many trades..

Perhaps... for the right price, I could make the decision easier for you? :D

[Sharky]

Perhaps... for the right price, I could make the decision easier for you? :D

ill write a list when i get home tonight at least i can tease you with what i have

[Hursticon]

ill write a list when i get home tonight at least i can tease you with what i have

Ooh... Your evil Mr. Shark! :p, looking forward to it dude. :D

[LordCyrusOmega]

I'm also trying to obtain the Titan reprints Lord Cyrus, I'm going for the Harback/cover versions though which fetch a sizeable price tag but look awesome. :D

So far I've only managed to buy 'All Fall Down' but I've borrowed and read 'Showdown' and the IDW: Marvel Collection Volume 2, from my local Library of all places :confused:, so I can attest to the Titan release over IDW release too.
(For Budget and Bulk, the IDW releases are quite good though)

Is that Dapto library? They have heaps of volumes like War Within, Doomsday (GI Joe crossover) G1. I was rather surprised.

[Hursticon]

Is that Dapto library? They have heaps of volumes like War Within, Doomsday (GI Joe crossover) G1. I was rather surprised.

Yep, sure was Lord Cyrus, I was completely surprised too! :)
I didn't see the G.I. Joe crossover, but the War Within Omnibus: Volume 1 was an interesting read albeit, a little hard to follow the panels - they seem to jump all over the page. :D

[LordCyrusOmega]

That they did. But then i've noticed it happens in Armada as well.
They use to have the crossover. Obviously someone "borrowed it" cause it was in fairly good condition.

[SamLoi888]

How common is 'Classics' Dirge at this point in time at retail? I can't find him anywhere.

[LordCyrusOmega]

I don't think he's been released at retail or if he has it's only limited stores at the moment

[griffin]

Check the notices box at the top of the screen - Wave 4 (Dirge and Blurr) have only been found at Toyworlds so far.
I will need to post somewhere what toys are in each wave, but until then, the Notices box will try to keep up with sightings, to help you find new stuff.

[Dkaris]

With the dollar so good right now, i'm thinking of picking up master piece prime or ultra mags, Are they worth picking up? i've seen a few reviews on it but was wondering from personal experience.

[Paulbot]

One of the Takara or Hasbro versions of Masterpiece Prime is a must have in my opinion. The robot mode is the most accurate to the classic G1 portrayal of Prime and looks great on the shelves. It's a nice solid but perhaps too heavy figure so it's a bit tricky to pose but it feels worth the money. The transformation is based on the G1 toy but with all kinds of neat tricks. The accessories including matrix are great. Vehicle mode is a bit fake looking (no alternator accuracy) but you're likely to keep it in robot mode anyway.

Ultra Magnus and the other repaints on the other hand are easily skipped.

[GoktimusPrime]

I prefer the Takara version as it has full sized smoke stacks. Paint apps wise nicer too IMO, though Hasbro's colours can vary depending on which version you want. :) Check out online pics, or better yet, other people who own the toys - and decide which one you'd like for yourself. ;)


It's a nice solid but perhaps too heavy figure so it's a bit tricky to pose but it feels worth the money.
My attempts at posing MP Convoy :D
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Famous%20Covers/cover_001.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Wushu/convoy_stances.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vYCqNbzRjg

The accessories including matrix are great. Vehicle mode is a bit fake looking (no alternator accuracy) but you're likely to keep it in robot mode anyway.
I think the truck mode looks nice enough (remembering that it's not officially part of the Binaltech/Alternators line anyway). The truck mode has a lot of details and neat features too. I like how it has proper headlights (whereas the original G1 Prime just had the wrist holes) and it also has 'working suspension' too. :) The inside of the cab also has seats, which is pretty neat considering that the chest is not hollow as it has the Matrix chamber.

It remains my favourite of the MP moulds. (:

[Dkaris]

I really hate asking for help on these matters, but does anyone know any online store that has masterpiece prime in stock without the trailer? I've looked through my regular list plus a fair few other sites and just cant find him

[5FDP]

Your best bet Dkaris would be eBay. There are quite a few listed in the vacinity of $150 - $180. It seems to have one shipped would cost approx. $200.

EDIT: Just found one on BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=C2886P0004&mode=vintage) which they are selling for US $135. Hope that helps :)

[gekisou]

I prefer the Takara version as it has full sized smoke stacks. Paint apps wise nicer too IMO, though Hasbro's colours can vary depending on which version you want. :) Check out online pics, or better yet, other people who own the toys - and decide which one you'd like for yourself. ;)


My attempts at posing MP Convoy :D
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Famous%20Covers/cover_001.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Wushu/convoy_stances.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vYCqNbzRjg

Those are some really good poses... now, is there any chance of you posing MP Prime with 北斗神拳 poses? Cos, that would be badass... :)

I love the cover as well... especially with Black Costume Spidey in the corner.

[SkyWarp91]

I really hate asking for help on these matters, but does anyone know any online store that has masterpiece prime in stock without the trailer? I've looked through my regular list plus a fair few other sites and just cant find him

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-20th-Anniversary-Masterpiece-Optimus-Prime-/150504998496?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230acc0660&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:US:101

[jazzcomp]

Which of the MP Primes is the best? :)

[Tober]

Which of the MP Primes is the best? :)

The first releases of MP-1 and MP-4.

[Hursticon]

Which of the MP Primes is the best? :)


The first releases of MP-1 and MP-4.

I concur,

MP-04 is the best, but also the most expensive. :o

[Sky Shadow]

Which of the MP Primes is the best? :)

Masterpiece Rodimus Prime is the best. :)

(Not that I actually have a Rodimus yet, but the Optimus mould bores me.)

[kaiden]

Masterpiece Rodimus Prime is the best. :)

(Not that I actually have a Rodimus yet, but the Optimus mould bores me.)

You're right! Its probably the best engineering for G1 Optimus but its very plain and simple.

Rodimus has a stunning amount of gimmicks and seems like he'll eat up most of my play time.

I actually play more with henkei optimus and the g3 trailer with the roller launching mechanism.

[Sharky]

what series is the 6 "Dinobots" considered to be from i have seen them refered as a seperate series bundled in with BM Dinobots an offshoot of armada or universe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/Sharkysparky/PA240837sm.jpg

i suppose what would the classification be for them

[Hursticon]

what series is the 6 "Dinobots" considered to be from i have seen them refered as a seperate series bundled in with BM Dinobots an offshoot of armada or universe

*snip*

i suppose what would the classification be for them

Universe 1.0 or BW II/Neo perhaps?

Tis a good question there Sharky, hmm...

[GoktimusPrime]

They were released (well, overseas not here :() in 2003 and the packaging style looks more Armada to me than Universe.

We've had similar dilemmas like this before, such as:
+ Mutant Beasts: the "Beast Wars" logo doesn't appear on the packaging, but the packaging style is Beast Wars like so people tend to lump them in w/ BW (although their first canonical appearance was during Beast Machines...)
+ Beast Machines Dinobots: the "Beast Machines" logo doesn't appear on the packaging, only "Dinobots" - much like the Dinobots you're talking about here Sharky. But they're commonly classified as Beast Machines by fans because of the packaging style.
+ Some Classics figures lacked the word "Classic" appearing on the packaging, such as Ultra Magnus and Skywarp, but many fans classify them as Classics due to the same packaging style.

I'd be inclined to classify these toys as part of Armada if I had them.


Universe 1.0 or BW II/Neo perhaps?
I could see the reasoning for classifying them as Universe (1.0), but definitely not BW Second or Neo. Besides, some of those moulds are from the original Beast Wars; e.g. Terranotron and Grimlock are repaints of Terrorsaur and Dinobot respectively. Or maybe repaints of BW Grimlock and Lazorbeak... not sure (BW Grimmie and Lazorbeak have rub sign indents whereas Dinobot and Terrorsaur don't - I've never seen the "Armada" Dinobots for myself IRL so I have no idea if they have the rub sign indents or not; I suspect they may be repaints of Grimlock and Lazorbeak rather than of Dinobot and Terrorsaur (as they're later versions of those moulds)).

[SharkyMcShark]

I love those Dinobots, I got the whole set from a member on here about 6 months ago.

I've got them listed as Armada in my Transformers database thing.

[griffin]

There were a number of store exclusive items being released in RID and Armada coloured packaging at that time, so in my collection I bunched them all together with Universe, and refer to them 'pre-universe'. Scroll down to shelf four (http://www.otca.com.au/collection/c10.html).
(After all those store exclusives started coming out in 2002/2003, I think it prompted Hasbro to create a uniform packaging style for them - hence Universe)

[jazzcomp]

What happened last weekend? Otca outage?

[griffin]

I was in Melbourne, so didn't notice anything... What day and time was there a problem?

[Sky Shadow]

OTCA seemed to be out of action from at least 8am on the morning of Saturday the 23rd until about 2pm in the afternoon.

[Hursticon]

OTCA seemed to be out of action from at least 8am on the morning of Saturday the 23rd until about 2pm in the afternoon.

Yep, those are pretty much exactly the times that I couldn't access the site either.

[1AZRAEL1]

Yea I had problems as well, I just thought it may have been board maintainence. Maybe I was wrong. Seems to be fine now though.

[griffin]

Odd that. I was in Melbourne from 6am Saturday to 7am Sunday, so had nothing to do with it being down - and didn't know there was a problem until now.

[liegeprime]

yeah I couldnt access as well, it keeps timing out... saying there was a problem loading, so after the 8 time I just gave up...:(

[gekisou]

Same here. It happens a lot at another forum I go to due to maintenance but Griffin is saying he doesn't know anything about it...

Were you in Melbourne for Armaggedon Griffin?

[jazzcomp]

I just knew I would miss something when I couldn't access it that morning.
True enough, I did on the sales thread :(

As long as it's fixed again. :cool:

[griffin]

Same here. It happens a lot at another forum I go to due to maintenance but Griffin is saying he doesn't know anything about it...

Were you in Melbourne for Armaggedon Griffin?

It was on the agenda if I had time (would have been nice to see some of those Sci-Fi guests), but didn't... it was a very packed 24 hours (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=200882&postcount=14) driving across most of Melbourne, from the airport to Richmond and back again (contending with all those crazy Melbourne drivers too... :p ).

[jazzcomp]

Is a china clone TF legit?

[SkyWarp91]

Is a china clone TF legit?

You mean new G1 TF made by China that isn't officially a TakTom/Hasbro Reissue and doesn't 100% look like the real thing? Than no, it's a KO.

[jazzcomp]

Legit store selling TF who's description is made in China. Not sure if it has Taktom/Hasbro labels/tags. I've only seen picture of the cover box.

The store should just say it's a KO. The catalogue was so small it was hard to tell.

Are there any legit TFs made in China in the 80's/90's?

[Sky Shadow]

Is a china clone TF legit?

Pounce, Wingspan, Fastlane and Cloudraker are all legitimate Clone Transformers released in China in 1987 and legitimately released as Chinese reissues in 1993.


Legit store selling TF who's description is made in China. Not sure if it has Taktom/Hasbro labels/tags. I've only seen picture of the cover box.

The store should just say it's a KO. The catalogue was so small it was hard to tell.

Are there any legit TFs made in China in the 80's/90's?

See this list for other Chinese 90s reissues: http://www.highendtfs.com/?q=node/15

[autobreadticon]

i have a feng shui cosmic kinda thing going on when i display my henkeiverse, so the question is what half of the g1 cartoon would generations Drift appear, First half with Optimus Prime or the second half with Rodimus Prime, is there some comic association or something, thanks

[Hursticon]

i have a feng shui cosmic kinda thing going on when i display my henkeiverse, so the question is what half of the g1 cartoon would generations Drift appear, First half with Optimus Prime or the second half with Rodimus Prime, is there some comic association or something, thanks

This is where Drift fits into G1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WhuikFY1Pg). :D

[griffin]

Both times Drift has been used by IDW*, he's been introduced with a mixed cast of early Gen1 and post-movie Gen1... so it's up to you I guess, as to which bunch of toys it looks better with.

* the regular comic and the Robot Heroes book.

[Sky Shadow]

i have a feng shui cosmic kinda thing going on when i display my henkeiverse, so the question is what half of the g1 cartoon would generations Drift appear, First half with Optimus Prime or the second half with Rodimus Prime, is there some comic association or something, thanks

Little-known fact - according to IDW's G1 retcon, Drift was actually the first Junkion. As such, he can only be appropriately displayed in your garbage. Then, someday this week, shortly after the Junkion festival known as 'bin night', Drift should miraculously appear at your local Junk Planet diorama where he truly belongs.

[griffin]

Enough with the (creative) Drift hate. It doesn't respond to the query here, so is off-topic.

[Bartrim]

Enough with the (creative) Drift hate. It doesn't respond to the query here, so is off-topic.

Also I think it makes us sound like a bunch of whingy fan boys which might make potential members hesitant about joining.

[Paulbot]

I'd think of Drift as an '85 Autobot car, a "reinforcement from Cybertron". I think he fits better with Smokescreen, Inferno, & Red Alert than with the originals or the movie cast.

[Sharky]

I'd think of Drift as an '85 Autobot car, a "reinforcement from Cybertron". I think he fits better with Smokescreen, Inferno, & Red Alert than with the originals or the movie cast.

this i would agree with, second series autobot and i imagine if he was released in 85 he would be a repaint of an existing mould.. say wheeljack

[GoktimusPrime]

I'd think of Drift as an '85 Autobot car, a "reinforcement from Cybertron". I think he fits better with Smokescreen, Inferno, & Red Alert than with the originals or the movie cast.

So do I actually... I've been meaning to make a satirical photocomic that reveals Drift as originally being Downshift! Then I procrastinated heaps and IDW have since revealed that he was a Decepticon called Deadlock. I'll still make that photocomic though... just gotta get around to it. ;)

[jazzcomp]

Who's trailcutter?
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS19515&mode=retail&picture=aux1

Isn't it trailbreaker?

[Paulbot]

Who's trailcutter?
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS19515&mode=retail&picture=aux1

Isn't it trailbreaker?

Yes, but the copyright lawyers couldn't get that name.

(Like the toy called Darkmount that looks more like Straxus to most of us, and the soon to be released Gold Bumblebee who looks more like Goldbug and dozens of more examples over the past few years)

[liegeprime]

Yes, but the copyright lawyers couldn't get that name.

(Like the toy called Darkmount that looks more like Straxus to most of us, and the soon to be released Gold Bumblebee who looks more like Goldbug and dozens of more examples over the past few years)

See that's what happens when Hasbro dfocuses too much on just a few characters and totally disregards all their myriad others....:(:(

[Sharky]

what would shipping generally cost for unicron from overseas source?

[Hursticon]

what would shipping generally cost for unicron from overseas source?

When I got my MIB Armada Unicron from the States, about 3 or so years ago, it cost me $65USD purely due to the size of the box and his weight - which is actually quite heavy, more than you'd expect it to be anyway.

I'm not sure what current day prices are like, but I'd imagine they'd be around a similar point.

Hope that helps Sharky. ;):)

[griffin]

When I bought one from RK, they charged US$37 for shipping.

[Sharky]

When I bought one from RK, they charged US$37 for shipping.

thanks guys want to make sure i am not getting ripped off

[GoktimusPrime]

So I've bought the Transformers Digital Camera... took some photos, but then when I plugged it into my computer via USB I can't access the camera. I opened My Computer and there's no icon showing the camera is plugged in. I've installed all the software from the CD-ROM that comes with it and everything but still... nothing

?????

[Hursticon]

So I've bought the Transformers Digital Camera... took some photos, but then when I plugged it into my computer via USB I can't access the camera. I opened My Computer and there's no icon showing the camera is plugged in. I've installed all the software from the CD-ROM that comes with it and everything but still... nothing

?????

Common sense, I know, but try another port dude.
If that fails, try taking some other USB device out, that isn't necessary and try again.
Failing that the only two other things I can think of off the top of my head is to reset the computer and try again and/or:

Right click on My Computer and select Properties.
Next, click on the Hardware tab.
Now, click on the Device Manager button.
Finally, Right Click on the computer icon at the top of the tree and select Scan for Hardware Changes.
(Windows XP Professional :o)

What may happen, is that Windows will scan for any Hardware additions to, or removals from, the system and hopefully it'll detect the camera as either an external disk or thumb-drive or as seperate device.

I had to do this a number of times at Tafe in order to get my 1Tb external hard drive to be recognised. ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

thanks, but I'm using Windows 7.

[kup]

Does anyone know if the photos in the link bellow are actually the Transformers United toys and not place holder Hasbro pics?

http://www.amiami.jp/shop?set=english&vgform=SearchProducts&sort_1_name=UpdateDate&sort_1_direction=DESC&results_per_page=40&max_results=0&next=Next&previous=Previous&template=default/product/e_search_results.html&no_results_template=default/product/no_results.html&vgvar_1_name=e_keyword&vgvar_1_value=transformers&vgvar_1_operator=LIKE

Several pictures such as Jazz and Tracks look the same as Hasbro's but are clearly promos as they are displayed and photographed as such. I was hoping for a bit more difference between the Hasbro and Takara-Tomy versions as it was with Universe & Henkei.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Both Jazz and Tracks' photos have the Japanese text embedded saying they're the international versions and will be different on final version.

[kup]

Both Jazz and Tracks' photos have the Japanese text embedded saying they're the international versions and will be different on final version.

Awesome! I personally feel that the Hasbro ones have a bit of a substandard paint job, specially in regards to Jazz and Tracks. Hopefully United will have a more solid white for Jazz with more decals and Tracks will have a more decent hood decal.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Here's an interesting one; I recently won a G1 Fortress Maximus auction on ebay (he's loose, so no box + foam). Been waiting for the seller to send the invoice and got this reply;

"USPS won't ship an item of this size. UPS quoted around $400. All the other services are similar. Please let me know as soon as possible what you want me to do. I would like to provide a second time offer if you don't want it."

Puzzling because I've seen plenty of Fort Max auctions quote $80-$100USPS priority international. Any Fort Max owners like to shed some light?

[Sharky]

Here's an interesting one; I recently won a G1 Fortress Maximus auction on ebay (he's loose, so no box + foam). Been waiting for the seller to send the invoice and got this reply;

"USPS won't ship an item of this size. UPS quoted around $400. All the other services are similar. Please let me know as soon as possible what you want me to do. I would like to provide a second time offer if you don't want it."

Puzzling because I've seen plenty of Fort Max auctions quote $80-$100USPS priority international. Any Fort Max owners like to shed some light?

i got mine a long time ago, it never cost that much i think it was 90 us or something to get it sent, but he must be packaging it wrong.

or i think it could be a case of the lazys (or i am paranoid and he has gotten a better offer for it)

[canofwhoopass_87]

i got mine a long time ago, it never cost that much i think it was 90 us or something to get it sent, but he must be packaging it wrong.

or i think it could be a case of the lazys (or i am paranoid and he has gotten a better offer for it)

Hmm from previous messages she/he seems legit. I'm not too fussed if it goes to someone else as a second chance offer, since it's missing spike and the two smaller guns for cog and cerebros. Disappointing, but interesting to say the least.

Maybe the seller has opted for oversized packaging? I know sending parcels via auspost has 120cmx120cm limit doesnt it (regardless of how lightweight)?

Anyway thanks for the info sharky, it's good to know I'm not the only one raiding the otca forum this early :p

[1AZRAEL1]

Hmm from previous messages she/he seems legit. I'm not too fussed if it goes to someone else as a second chance offer, since it's missing spike and the two smaller guns for cog and cerebros. Disappointing, but interesting to say the least.

Maybe the seller has opted for oversized packaging? I know sending parcels via auspost has 120cmx120cm limit doesnt it (regardless of how lightweight)?

Anyway thanks for the info sharky, it's good to know I'm not the only one raiding the otca forum this early :p

I'm here as well heh.

I think they are being lazy, you can ship big items like that. A few years ago, I received a box that was up to waist height, and pretty round. Cost somewhere under US$100 to have it shipped.

[griffin]

In the last 2-4 years, the max/limit size the US postal service can send appears to have shrunk - based on posting stuff back from botcon each year.
As such, I wouldn't be surprised if the size of Fort Max (in a box big enough for it) is now too big to send by USPS. If that is true, and the seller is willing, see if they can find out if UPS (a courier company) can handle it.

[heroic_decepticon]

I think griffin might be right. To properly pack the toy, it'd have to be in a box that is bigger than the already very big Fort Max box. I picked up Grand Max from a shop and bought my Fort Max from HK years ago, so don't have any useful input re shipping from US. :(

[canofwhoopass_87]

Griff I appreciate the suggestion, but courier companies (like fedex) will prob end up having me fork out more money than fort max himself :(

I think you guys are right. I just got an email from the dude that owns planetforce and he reckons fort max via usps is no longer an option due to size restrictions. Perhaps he's too big in a box (length wise); would transforming him into base mode work? (Ive never owned a fort max, so just wondering)

[1AZRAEL1]

Perhaps he's too big in a box (length wise); would transforming him into base mode work? (Ive never owned a fort max, so just wondering)

I was going to suggest that ay, may be a smaller box.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah, city mode would definitely be the most compact.

FYI...
City Mode: 30cm(H) x 55cm(L) x 42cm(W)
Robot Mode: 55cm(H) x 35cm(W)
Battleship mode: iirc 77~78cm(L)... width would be a bit over 35cm and the height should be 30cm.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeah, city mode would definitely be the most compact.

FYI...
City Mode: 30cm(H) x 55cm(L) x 42cm(W)
Robot Mode: 55cm(H) x 35cm(W)
Battleship mode: iirc 77~78cm(L)... width would be a bit over 35cm and the height should be 30cm.

City Mode 55cm length....please don't tell me that's from the rear of the city to the end of the attachable ramps...

[griffin]

If the longest dimension in city mode is still the same as the robot mode's longest dimension, you'll still have problems. If I recall, the longest dimension can only go so far, and, the girth (the addition of the other two dimensions and doubled) can only go so far as well. There may also be a total dimension limit as well (length plus girth). Check the USPS website for their size restrictions.



Griff I appreciate the suggestion, but courier companies (like fedex) will prob end up having me fork out more money than fort max himself :(


Yep I know. But the smaller size restictions leaves us with no other choice now with over-sized toys/items.

[GoktimusPrime]

How much do you think they'll charge you for shipping? Cos I paid $100 for insured postage when I got Brave Maximus.

[SkyWarp91]

When I was very young my older brother used to own a few G1 toys but they were sold in a garage sale long before I got back into TFs (now I think it was a HUGE mistake to sell those toys) - I was thinking of getting into collecting G1 toys; particularly the ones we used to have when we were younger. We had quite a few Micromasters back then (which I think I might start off collecting 1st and might try to get them all) - are they worth collecting now? TOo expensive? Rare?

[Hursticon]

When I was very young my older brother used to own a few G1 toys but they were sold in a garage sale long before I got back into TFs (now I think it was a HUGE mistake to sell those toys) - I was thinking of getting into collecting G1 toys; particularly the ones we used to have when we were younger. We had quite a few Micromasters back then (which I think I might start off collecting 1st and might try to get them all) - are they worth collecting now? TOo expensive? Rare?

Micromaster wise, I'd say depending on the figure/team that they're not terribly rare at all - but like all of G1 there are those that are rare and fetch quite a hefty sum.
Such examples are the Micromaster Missile Carrier Transport and the original Japanese releases of Sixliner, Sixtrain, Sixbuilder, Sixturbo and Sixwing.
They're just a couple but have a look on ebay, there is no shortage of some MOSC teams - such as the Hot Rod Patrol, Monster Truck Patrol and Military Patrols.

They are quite cool and have some great accessories as a lot have some sort of base or base mode, check them out here (http://www.cobraislandtoys.com/search.php?SearchWords=Micromasters&Send=Search).

[liegeprime]

When I was very young my older brother used to own a few G1 toys but they were sold in a garage sale long before I got back into TFs (now I think it was a HUGE mistake to sell those toys) - I was thinking of getting into collecting G1 toys; particularly the ones we used to have when we were younger. We had quite a few Micromasters back then (which I think I might start off collecting 1st and might try to get them all) - are they worth collecting now? TOo expensive? Rare?

Some patrols are quite rare in the sense of being complete, e.g Roadburner - always missing his cherry picker part or misslemaster always with out the missle and launcher part - also quite on the pricy side. Apart from those most of em are quite easy now to get - by lot even.

As for the ones which come with playsets - transforming bases, the Decepticon Anti aircraft tank/station can be quite hard to find, as well the Autobot fuel tanker/dual defense pods.... but with some patience and a bit of piecemeal purchasing these can be done and completed. Best of Luck Skywarp91.

[gdmetro]

But the smaller size restictions leaves us with no other choice now with over-sized toys/items.

Wow.. if it wasn't hard enough to import a brave/fort max already.

[heroic_decepticon]

When I was very young my older brother used to own a few G1 toys but they were sold in a garage sale long before I got back into TFs (now I think it was a HUGE mistake to sell those toys) - I was thinking of getting into collecting G1 toys; particularly the ones we used to have when we were younger. We had quite a few Micromasters back then (which I think I might start off collecting 1st and might try to get them all) - are they worth collecting now? TOo expensive? Rare?

MMs are not terribly rare, nor expensive, generally.

Like Hursti and liege mentioned, there are some expensive ones, but the majority are pretty easy to come by.

I agree with them that the Transports are expensive - Missile Launcher, Cannon Transport, Tanker Transport. Battlefield Headquarters is also pretty difficult to get complete.

The combiners, "squads" are quite expensive MOSC, arn US$90 thereabouts and about $30+ to $50 loose and yes, Missile Master is almost always missing the damn missile.

On the Japanese side, obviously all the gestalts are not cheap - usually around US$250 MIB. Don't see much of these loose. There is the reissue option with these though.

Then there are the rare Japanese recolours that are very expensive - eg recolour of Sky Hopper, Groundshaker. Individual releases like Rabbicrater (came with the Zone video tape).

And if you really want to complete the MMs, you'll need all those that only came with the main Zone figures (eg: Metrobomb (http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/26004/2741979110100811158S500x500Q85.jpg), who only came with Metrotitan; the MMs that came with Grandus (http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/44783/2670487150100811158S600x600Q85.jpg), Sky Garry (http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/4206/2193830150100811158S600x600Q85.jpg), Dai Atlas (http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/38381/2598231650100811158S600x600Q85.jpg), Sonic Bomber (http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/39632/2691085360100811158S600x600Q85.jpg) and Road Fire (http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/40721/2919923020100811158S600x600Q85.jpg) the latter 5 are all distinct new molds and not recolours of anything).

Let the hunting begin! :D

[SkyWarp91]

MMs are not terribly rare, nor expensive, generally.

Like Hursti and liege mentioned, there are some expensive ones, but the majority are pretty easy to come by.

I agree with them that the Transports are expensive - Missile Launcher, Cannon Transport, Tanker Transport. Battlefield Headquarters is also pretty difficult to get complete.

The combiners, "squads" are quite expensive MOSC, arn US$90 thereabouts and about $30+ to $50 loose and yes, Missile Master is almost always missing the damn missile.

On the Japanese side, obviously all the gestalts are not cheap - usually around US$250 MIB. Don't see much of these loose. There is the reissue option with these though.

Then there are the rare Japanese recolours that are very expensive - eg recolour of Sky Hopper, Groundshaker. Individual releases like Rabbicrater (came with the Zone video tape).

And if you really want to complete the MMs, you'll need all those that only came with the main Zone figures (eg: Metrobomb (http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/26004/2741979110100811158S500x500Q85.jpg), who only came with Metrotitan; the MMs that came with Grandus (http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/44783/2670487150100811158S600x600Q85.jpg), Sky Garry (http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/4206/2193830150100811158S600x600Q85.jpg), Dai Atlas (http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/38381/2598231650100811158S600x600Q85.jpg), Sonic Bomber (http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/39632/2691085360100811158S600x600Q85.jpg) and Road Fire (http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/40721/2919923020100811158S600x600Q85.jpg) the latter 5 are all distinct new molds and not recolours of anything).

Let the hunting begin! :D

I'll think I'll start off with the cheaper, easier to find ones first :)

[gdmetro]

MMs are not terribly rare, nor expensive, generally.

Like Hursti and liege mentioned, there are some expensive ones, but the majority are pretty easy to come by.

I agree with them that the Transports are expensive - Missile Launcher, Cannon Transport, Tanker Transport. Battlefield Headquarters is also pretty difficult to get complete.

The combiners, "squads" are quite expensive MOSC, arn US$90 thereabouts and about $30+ to $50 loose and yes, Missile Master is almost always missing the damn missile.

On the Japanese side, obviously all the gestalts are not cheap - usually around US$250 MIB. Don't see much of these loose. There is the reissue option with these though.

Then there are the rare Japanese recolours that are very expensive - eg recolour of Sky Hopper, Groundshaker. Individual releases like Rabbicrater (came with the Zone video tape).

And if you really want to complete the MMs, you'll need all those that only came with the main Zone figures (eg: Metrobomb (http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/26004/2741979110100811158S500x500Q85.jpg), who only came with Metrotitan; the MMs that came with Grandus (http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/44783/2670487150100811158S600x600Q85.jpg), Sky Garry (http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/4206/2193830150100811158S600x600Q85.jpg), Dai Atlas (http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/38381/2598231650100811158S600x600Q85.jpg), Sonic Bomber (http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/39632/2691085360100811158S600x600Q85.jpg) and Road Fire (http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/40721/2919923020100811158S600x600Q85.jpg) the latter 5 are all distinct new molds and not recolours of anything).

Let the hunting begin! :D

These were reissued? How much do the reissues go for? and how big are these micromaster gestalts? How many cm?

[heroic_decepticon]

These were reissued? How much do the reissues go for? and how big are these micromaster gestalts? How many cm?

There here (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2010/06/transformers-second-generation-battle.html) and here (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2010/06/transformers-second-generation-also.html) will give you a pretty good idea of size. Only Sixwing is vintage, the other MM combiners are reissues. I got each set for about AU$50.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Hey guys, I managed to sort out shipping for Fortress Maximus. It appears USPS size restrictions are capped at 60cm? length, so any box dimensions under this should be ok. The seller reckons Fort Max (laid down in robot mode) has about an inch of space around him in the cardboard shipping box :eek:

I'll eventually upgrade to a complete boxed one in due time, but I'd at least like to have a loose one for display for now; so all the info was damn helpful, cheers all for throwing in your two cents

[Hursticon]

Hey guys, I managed to sort out shipping for Fortress Maximus. It appears USPS size restrictions are capped at 60cm? length, so any box dimensions under this should be ok. The seller reckons Fort Max (laid down in robot mode) has about an inch of space around him in the cardboard shipping box :eek:

I'll eventually upgrade to a complete boxed one in due time, but I'd at least like to have a loose one for display for now; so all the info was damn helpful, cheers all for throwing in your two cents

Congrats Whoopy! :D
I'm glad to see some positives came out of this. ;):)

[SkyWarp91]

Why are TF boxes, particularly for the newer toys so BIG? On occasion the figures only take up 1/3 the space of the box (Animated Voyager Prime etc) Is there any economic benefit to taking up so much space or something?

[GoktimusPrime]

Cos big shelf-space consuming packaging is more attention-seeking. Cos ya know, when you have a box that's 2/3 larger than it needs to be, you can spot it from long distance (like say, orbit). (-_-) And it's nothing new. If you ever compare even G1 Hasbro packaging with Takara packaging, the Hasbro ones were more space wasting... although recently with a lot of the Animated and movie stuff it's seriously been getting ridiculous.

[SkyWarp91]

Cos big shelf-space consuming packaging is more attention-seeking. Cos ya know, when you have a box that's 2/3 larger than it needs to be, you can spot it from long distance (like say, orbit). (-_-) And it's nothing new. If you ever compare even G1 Hasbro packaging with Takara packaging, the Hasbro ones were more space wasting... although recently with a lot of the Animated and movie stuff it's seriously been getting ridiculous.

Yeah that's a good way to see it - I do remember when i was younger I'd be excited to be holding a big box for a brand new action figure!

[SharkyMcShark]

Why are TF boxes, particularly for the newer toys so BIG? On occasion the figures only take up 1/3 the space of the box (Animated Voyager Prime etc) Is there any economic benefit to taking up so much space or something?

To be fair they've been trying to save space recently (see: the new yellow box voyager packaging)

[griffin]

Why are TF boxes, particularly for the newer toys so BIG? On occasion the figures only take up 1/3 the space of the box (Animated Voyager Prime etc) Is there any economic benefit to taking up so much space or something?

This was once asked at BotCon... Basically, it's so that they make a 'one size fits all' packaging, costing less for them to produce. Unlike TakaraTomy, who often has different sized packaging for each figure (like during the Beast Era), Hasbro has the packaging set to one size, big enough to fit the largest anticipated figure in that size class. Most land-based vehicles will end up leaving a lot of space in the packaging/bubble due to their compact form, but winged vehicles and even beasts will often fill out one or more dimensions of the packaging, due to their extremities.

[kaiden]

any idea how much it will cost to post a loose classics inferno from adelaide to perth?

[LordCyrusOmega]

Started watching Beast Machines again the other day and decided it was high time to buy some as at current i own none.
So what toy type and size class best represents the cartoon character?

Character Type and size?
Optimus Primal
Blackarachnia
Rattrap
Cheetor
Nightscream
Silverbolt
Savage/Noble
Megatron
Tankor
Thrust
Jetstorm
Strika
Opsidian
Megatron Big Head Mode

Thanks

[Paulbot]

Started watching Beast Machines again the other day and decided it was high time to buy some as at current i own none.
So what toy type and size class best represents the cartoon character?

Counter question: do you care about scale? Some characters only have one toy like Rattrap and Nightscream (unless you count Happy Meal toys).

It could be down to Hasbro vs Takara versions of paint jobs for ones like that.

[Sky Shadow]

Started watching Beast Machines again the other day and decided it was high time to buy some as at current i own none.
So what toy type and size class best represents the cartoon character?

Many of those characters you just have one size-option, but if you want a relatively size-accurate show cast (and toys that don't entirely suck), I would suggest:

Mega Blast Punch Optimus Primal
Deluxe Blackarachnia
Happy Meal/Red Rooster Rattrap
Mega Cheetor
Happy Meal Nightscream
Basic Silverbolt
Deluxe Savage/Noble
Mega Megatron
Mega Tankor
Deluxe Thrust
Deluxe Jetstorm
Deluxe Strika
Basic Obsidian
Deluxe Megatron Megabolt

(The Japanese Beast Wars Returns line often has the most cartoon-accurate colour scheme, but they're also pricey due to being released in limited numbers.)

[Paulbot]

I'd suggest Basic Motorcycle Drone (or Japan's Basic Thrust) over Deluxe Thrust but otherwise you can't go too wrong with Sky Shadow's suggestions.

[GoktimusPrime]

My recommendations...

+ Optimus Primal: Blast Punch Optimus Primal
+ Blackarachnia: Deluxe Blackarachnia
+ Rattrap: Mega Rattrap; not a fantastic figure, but more satisfying than the Red Rooster Meal toy
+ Cheetor: Night Slash Cheetor (Universe Cheetor (http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/NSCheetor/cheetor.htm) arguably has more show-like colours)
+ Nightscream: I can only recommend Ultra Nightscream as I don't have Happy Meal Nightscream, although judging from photos the Meal Toy doesn't look half bad. Ultra Nightscream isn't a terrible figure either, aside from being ridiculously oversized. It would a pretty decent figure if it were a Mega or even Deluxe.
+ Silverbolt: Basic Silverbolt. The Japanese version seems to have more showlike colours, although I personally prefer the colours on the Hasbro toy. Either way it's a crap mould (but the only BM Silverbolt toy that exists, so there's not much choice)
+ Savage/Noble: Beast Changer. Great toy!
+ Megatron: Mega Megatron
+ Tankor: Mega Tankor. I think he's a nicer toy than the Tank Drone, although the Tank Drone is definitely more showlike and a pretty neat Basic in its own right.
+ Thrust: Mega Thrust. Again, as a toy I prefer this over Motorcycle Drone, but the latter is more showlike and a nice toy too.
+ Jetstorm: Deluxe or Ultra Jetstorm. Both are really nice toys and the Ultra figure is more showlike.
+ Strika: Deluxe Strika
+ Obsidian: Basic Obsidian
+ Megatron Big Head Mode: Megatron Megabolt (released as part of RiD)

Perhaps you could have a look at someone else's BM collection figures before deciding.

[LordCyrusOmega]

Lots to choose from then. don't really care about scale. I just like show accurate. Thanks for all the info.

Was also thinking about supreme Cheetor. I know he's a terrible toy (Other peoples remarks) but thought he was pretty accurate. Ideas?

[GoktimusPrime]

Night Slash Cheetor is a pretty 'show accurate' mould - smaller and cheaper too. Unlike Supreme Cheetor, NS Cheetor comes with two swords, both of which are more 'show accurate' than Supreme Cheetor's.

Are you planning on coming to a Sydney meet any time soon? Cos if so I can bring all my BM toys of characters that appear in the show for you to inspect in person, then you can make a better decision of which versions to get. :) LMK if you're coming to this Sunday's meet or not.

[kaiden]

TFC-005 Gear Of War 2 Weapon Set (http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=TFATFC005R&lang=us&CatID=73_7)

Which movie Optimus Prime toy is that pictured?

[GoktimusPrime]

looks like leader class ROTF Optimus Prime, only with two ion blasters instead of the sabre blades.

[dreambuds]

Hi, where can I find the complete listing of transformer animated line. thanks

[Paulbot]

Hi, where can I find the complete listing of transformer animated line. thanks

Here you go:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers_Animated_(toyline)

Edit: fixed the error the board made making my text automatically into a link

[SkyWarp91]

Here you go:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers_Animated_(toyline)

That link is missing the last letter in the address (a ')' and leads to a blank page) - here's the normal link:

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers_Animated_%28toyline%29

[autobreadticon]

hi, can you fit G1 Optimus Prime's blaster gun onto Fansproject's Roller, it would take two seconds , thanks :)

[SkyWarp91]

How's the quality of TFSource? I'm thinking about finally investing in toys from overseas.....

[Golden Phoenix]

How's the quality of TFSource? I'm thinking about finally investing in toys from overseas.....

Not bad. I only just had my first order with them.
Shipping isn't too bad for the states, they seem friendly enough. Even let me combine 2 separate orders.
Tad slow, but that may have been the post's fault

[kaiden]

How's the quality of TFSource? I'm thinking about finally investing in toys from overseas.....

As far as i know, they're about the same as bigbadtoystore and as far as i know, they're quite pricey to import from.

comparing prices to RK they charge a lot more and shipping is more expensive too.

[Hursticon]

As far as i know, they're about the same as bigbadtoystore and as far as i know, they're quite pricey to import from.

comparing prices to RK they charge a lot more and shipping is more expensive too.

They do indeed charge a little bit more, but then - it is coming from the US whereas RK ships from HK.

All in all, they're great in the customer service department and have lower prices than say BBTS.

I've bought a City Commander set, 2x City Commander upgrade sets & both Bruticus upgrade figures from there and they've been nothing but great - I honestly can recommend them quite highly. (With regard to US stores ;))

[SkyWarp91]

They do indeed charge a little bit more, but then - it is coming from the US whereas RK ships from HK.

All in all, they're great in the customer service department and have lower prices than say BBTS.

I've bought a City Commander set, 2x City Commander upgrade sets & both Bruticus upgrade figures from there and they've been nothing but great - I honestly can recommend them quite highly. (With regard to US stores ;))

I'd prefer great customer service over small but vague communication. I might test out buying a complete wave assortment of deluxes - might even be cheaper than retail.

[SamLoi888]

Is Skyshadow referring to G2 Silverbolt in his photo in his photo game thread?



I can't post in the Games section for some slagging reason...

[Sky Shadow]

Is Skyshadow referring to G2 Silverbolt in his photo in his photo game thread?

It's the toy just above G2 Silverbolt that hasn't been spotted/identified yet. :)

[rampagesss]

A guy over on TFW found this clip of a Transformers TV add which shows something strange, a G1 Scorponok in what looks like Overlord colors?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJxm_CaMNr0

Anyone know anything about this?

[griffin]

(moved the above post into here from the RK feedback topic - I'm guessing this is where it was meant to go?)

[rampagesss]

(moved the above post into here from the RK feedback topic - I'm guessing this is where it was meant to go?)

Oops, thanks for that, i thought i did put it in this thread :o

[Hursticon]

A guy over on TFW found this clip of a Transformers TV add which shows something strange, a G1 Scorponok in what looks like Overlord colors?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJxm_CaMNr0

Anyone know anything about this?

Ooh! :eek:
Nice find on the 'Prototype'? Scorponok! :cool:
Interesting that the 'End Release' version is also seen in the clip!?! :confused::p

[Paulbot]

A guy over on TFW found this clip of a Transformers TV add which shows something strange, a G1 Scorponok in what looks like Overlord colors?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJxm_CaMNr0

Anyone know anything about this?

Before I clicked the link I thought it was going to be Giant Decepticon Warrior (http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/uscartoon/giantdecepticonwarrior.htm), but no it's another randomly coloured robot that even more obscure!

[griffin]

Since the Micromasters were released 2 years after Scorponok, it is possible that Hasbro were planning a redeco like Takara did (Black Zarak a year after Zarak/Scorponok).
Or maybe, the plan was to have Metroplex and Scorponok redecoed and released with the Micromasters as base-formers, but Hasbro later canned the idea, while Takara still went ahead and redecoed Metroplex as Metrotitan.

The colours made me think of Sixknight though, the JP redeco of Quickswitch.

[griffin]

Before I clicked the link I thought it was going to be Giant Decepticon Warrior (http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/uscartoon/giantdecepticonwarrior.htm), but no it's another randomly coloured robot that even more obscure!

That is seriously awesome! I didn't know about that.
I should read up more of that obscure character website one day...

[gekisou]

A guy over on TFW found this clip of a Transformers TV add which shows something strange, a G1 Scorponok in what looks like Overlord colors?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJxm_CaMNr0

Anyone know anything about this?

Man, I remember the ad but I reckon that Griffin is right and that was a prototype for something... that being said... it didn't look like he had any weapons or Scorpy's alt mode legs...

[Bartrim]

Does anyone else have problems with universe Hot Shots arms coming off? Both of mine popped off in the space of 15 seconds last night and now I can't work out how to put them back on.

WhY mY ShOuLdErS hUrT?:(

[GoktimusPrime]

No, mine are fine. But my TFCC Dion's arms or legs popped off when I was transforming him, though it was simple enough to put them back on. Of course, my Universe Hot Shot is a weird Hasbro-Takara hybrid mongrel. :p

[gekisou]

No, mine are fine. But my TFCC Dion's arms or legs popped off when I was transforming him, though it was simple enough to put them back on. Of course, my Universe Hot Shot is a weird Hasbro-Takara hybrid mongrel. :p

Did you buy both the Hasbro and Takara versions and merge them together?

[GoktimusPrime]

No, it's Hasbro Universe Hot Shot - but due to some weird freak factory error, it has Universe and Henkei Hot Shot parts.

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

[SamLoi888]

Is there anything good for sale in the Sales section?
I can't see the f***ing thing. :rolleyes::D

[Gutsman Heavy]

all those uber cheap misb G1 are tempting, but otherwise not much :P

[gekisou]

No, it's Hasbro Universe Hot Shot - but due to some weird freak factory error, it has Universe and Henkei Hot Shot parts.

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

Took me two seconds to figure out what I was looking at... totally awesome and freakly... at the same time.

[SkyWarp91]

Will MP-04 Masterpiece Prime drop in price? Or will he remain at a highly expensive price??

[Hursticon]

Will MP-04 Masterpiece Prime drop in price? Or will he remain at a highly expensive price??

Unfortunately dude, I don't see it getting any cheaper from this point. :o

The cheapest I've heard of it being is $150 a couple of years ago at Target, the normal eBay price is somewhere between $200 - $250 with overpriced examples from both eBay and Online retailers at $300 and above. :confused:
I think what is working against any form of price reduction is it's size and it's weight - added the size of the box and you've got a reasonably acceptable recipe for a normal asking price of circa $275 shipped. ;)
If you can buy one sooner rather than later Skywarp?, I'd suggest doing so mate because after the next release of the mold, they're not going to offer it again, any time soon at least, so subsequently prices will likely inflate more. :(

I wish you luck dude as it's a pretty awesome figure and very much worth acquiring. :)

[SkyWarp91]

Unfortunately dude, I don't see it getting any cheaper from this point. :o

The cheapest I've heard of it being is $150 a couple of years ago at Target, the normal eBay price is somewhere between $200 - $250 with overpriced examples from both eBay and Online retailers at $300 and above. :confused:
I think what is working against any form of price reduction is it's size and it's weight - added the size of the box and you've got a reasonably acceptable recipe for a normal asking price of circa $275 shipped. ;)
If you can buy one sooner rather than later Skywarp?, I'd suggest doing so mate because after the next release of the mold, they're not going to offer it again, any time soon at least, so subsequently prices will likely inflate more. :(

I wish you luck dude as it's a pretty awesome figure and very much worth acquiring. :)

Thanks, looks like that's going to be my next holy grail!! :D

[GoktimusPrime]

Are loose-mint MP04s expensive?

[swoop]

Have dreamwave or idw released the micromaster mini as a trade?

[snaketales]

It was scheduled to come out from Dreamwave but to the best of my knowledge has not appeared.
I think it was caught up in the 'authors not paid' controversy: the same reason vol3 of Dreamwave's G1 series hasn't been TPB'd. IIRC IDW would have to pay the authors/illustrators what Dreamwave owed them before these issues can be reprinted.

There is this but I wouldn't hold your breath
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Micromasters-1-James-McDonough/dp/1897105134/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1290664489&sr=1-1

[snaketales]

Can Predaking use any of the Predacons' swords?

[swoop]

It was scheduled to come out from Dreamwave but to the best of my knowledge has not appeared.
I think it was caught up in the 'authors not paid' controversy: the same reason vol3 of Dreamwave's G1 series hasn't been TPB'd. IIRC IDW would have to pay the authors/illustrators what Dreamwave owed them before these issues can be reprinted.

There is this but I wouldn't hold your breath
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Micromasters-1-James-McDonough/dp/1897105134/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1290664489&sr=1-1

Thanks, I thought it missed out on being released in trade but wasn't sure.
My predaking never had a problem holding any of the swords

[GoktimusPrime]

Can Predaking use any of the Predacons' swords?

http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1279632385_Predaking.jpg :)

[Sharky]

does anyone have a decent image of the Action Masters Logo?

[Skullcruncher]

Is G1 Skids's roof panel made to be detachable? I.e. can it come off without being broken....theres nothing to indicate this in the instructions....

[canofwhoopass_87]

Is G1 Skids's roof panel made to be detachable? I.e. can it come off without being broken....theres nothing to indicate this in the instructions....

Yeh I just had a look at my G1 Skids - his roof isn't meant to be detachable but it can come off without breaking. It looks like the roof has two small protrusions which lock into two small slots on the figure.

My question - is anyone else experiencing some heavy delays on international parcels the past week or two? I had a parcel sent out USPS priority 10 days ago and it still hasn't hit Australian shores yet. Had another priority parcel take even longer just before this last one got sent.

Tis the season methinks?

[Skullcruncher]

Yeh I just had a look at my G1 Skids - his roof isn't meant to be detachable but it can come off without breaking. It looks like the roof has two small protrusions which lock into two small slots on the figure.

My question - is anyone else experiencing some heavy delays on international parcels the past week or two? I had a parcel sent out USPS priority 10 days ago and it still hasn't hit Australian shores yet. Had another priority parcel take even longer just before this last one got sent.

Tis the season methinks?

Great thanks - yeah I had a priority item arrive from the US last week and it took 14 business days to arrive..... im also still waiting for an item sent from germany via DHL over 18 business days grrrrr :mad:

[Tober]

My question - is anyone else experiencing some heavy delays on international parcels the past week or two? I had a parcel sent out USPS priority 10 days ago and it still hasn't hit Australian shores yet. Had another priority parcel take even longer just before this last one got sent.

Tis the season methinks?

Yeah, it's been that way for the last couple of weeks. The 'Track and Confirm' system is mostly useless too, it tells me when parcels have left, but no update for 10 days.

[dirge]

In my experience, international postage does slow down over this time of year as seasonal volumes increase.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeah, it's been that way for the last couple of weeks. The 'Track and Confirm' system is mostly useless too, it tells me when parcels have left, but no update for 10 days.

Oh you know it Tobesmeister. Online tracking service is becoming more and more frustrating as the months go by.

I was just getting a tad worried since this priority parcel is taking hell long, but it's good to know it's not just me. I suppose it's to be expected bc of the time of the year. Heck, I could barely move around with my gf at the shops last Saturday bc there were so many people doing their early Christmas shopping.

[Sharky]

Yeh I just had a look at my G1 Skids - his roof isn't meant to be detachable but it can come off without breaking. It looks like the roof has two small protrusions which lock into two small slots on the figure.

My question - is anyone else experiencing some heavy delays on international parcels the past week or two? I had a parcel sent out USPS priority 10 days ago and it still hasn't hit Australian shores yet. Had another priority parcel take even longer just before this last one got sent.

Tis the season methinks?

yes, i had a chat with customs some international items aret aking up to 10 days to process due to the large volume of incoming packages.

the christmas season as well as the strong dollar has a lot of international purchases coming in

[GoktimusPrime]

How can I communicate via text on Transformers War For Cybertron?

[5FDP]

yes, i had a chat with customs some international items aret aking up to 10 days to process due to the large volume of incoming packages.

the christmas season as well as the strong dollar has a lot of international purchases coming in

I can confirm that also. My last package sat for over a week before clearing customs. Hopefully I'll get Predaking soon because that's where he is right now. Makes me want to drive out there and pick it up.

[kaiden]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150098779220070&set=a.10150098779145070.308319.14462290069&pid=7843148&id=14462290069

which toy is that jet?