Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Hursticon]

What's EMS international shipping like? Do they work through AUSPOST or are they their own company?

Swift and traceable but not through AusPost, usually through the country of origin's postal website as AusPost are thoroughly hopeless with tracking their own mail/packages, let alone foreign items. ;)

[griffin]

EMS still goes through Auspost when it arrives in the country, so can go to PO Boxes or home addresses. But like Hursticon said, tracking will always be through the website of the source.

The only ones that don't go through Auspost (and generally wont ship to a PO Box) are courier companies, like UPS (USPS does though, so be aware of the difference if you have a choice).

[theheretic]

I was looking on tfw2005.com at a gallery of DOTM toys and noticed there's a deluxe class Optimus but on the DOTM guide book there isn't one. Is this a mistake or Japan only release?

[Sky Shadow]

The guidebook is not a catalogue of all the DOTM toys that are going to be released. There is a Deluxe Optimus Prime, but it is not yet known for exactly when it is scheduled.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

For anyone who has Alternity Bumblebee and any of the more recent Human Alliance figures, how does Bee work with the HA squishies as far as scale and interactivity go?
On a related note, how does Alternity 'Bee fare size-wise against MP Rodimus?

With the upcoming MP10 including a Human Alliance Spike figure I'm sort of intrigued as to how well Alt Bee would work with them.

size between Sam and HA Bumblebee is good, they work well together. Couldn't tell you about ALt Bee as I don't have him. The gimmicks are pretty poor but they (Bee and sam) are in scaleCheers, but I'm more looking to see how HA/MP G1 Spike will work with the more G1 characters (BT/Alternators/Alternity) and Alternity 'Bee in particular, as well as how Alt 'Bee is likely to scale with MP10.

[griffin]

I was looking on tfw2005.com at a gallery of DOTM toys and noticed there's a deluxe class Optimus but on the DOTM guide book there isn't one. Is this a mistake or Japan only release?

The Deluxe Optimus is listed as a Walmart exclusive in America, which is unusual for a new mould to be a store exclusive. The mould should eventually be released in the general line, but might be a while, and is likely to be different colouring. I dont think too many are upset about it though, as there are plenty of Optimus toys for TF3, and Deluxe size isn't a good scale for that character.

[GoktimusPrime]

Cheers, but I'm more looking to see how HA/MP G1 Spike will work with the more G1 characters (BT/Alternators/Alternity) and Alternity 'Bee in particular, as well as how Alt 'Bee is likely to scale with MP10.

Not sure if this helps, but I've posted comparison pics of G1 and HA Spike here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=240443#post240443)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Not sure if this helps, but I've posted comparison pics of G1 and HA Spike here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=240443#post240443)Not per se, but it is interesting to see that the HA humans are about the same size as Headmaster Nebulans (and by extension slightly smaller than your average Minicon) so cheers anyway.:)

Basically the thought occurred that with DotM HA toys and MP10 including a HA Spike it looks like the HA angle is becoming quite a bit more widespread, so I got to wondering how an Alternity Bumblebee paired with his soon-to-be-released best friend Spike would work (since the molds already exist and they're both pretty iconic G1 characters). I seem to recall Alternators being a bit too large to totally work with the HA 'Deluxe' figures, but I've never seen an Alternity 'Bee in person or in box and so don't know how it'd work with the MP Rodimus-sized new MP Optimus and/or the existing HAs.
If HA Spike works with Alternity 'Bee I might have to pick one up sometime.

[liegeprime]

Not per se, but it is interesting to see that the HA humans are about the same size as Headmaster Nebulans (and by extension slightly smaller than your average Minicon) so cheers anyway.:)

Basically the thought occurred that with DotM HA toys and MP10 including a HA Spike it looks like the HA angle is becoming quite a bit more widespread, so I got to wondering how an Alternity Bumblebee paired with his soon-to-be-released best friend Spike would work (since the molds already exist and they're both pretty iconic G1 characters). I seem to recall Alternators being a bit too large to totally work with the HA 'Deluxe' figures, but I've never seen an Alternity 'Bee in person or in box and so don't know how it'd work with the MP Rodimus-sized new MP Optimus and/or the existing HAs.
If HA Spike works with Alternity 'Bee I might have to pick one up sometime.

Well basing it from the sizing pic Gok showed, I tried to see (using G1 headmaster ) would look well with alternity Bbee. Side by side it would look well size wise, just dont know if HA fig will fit in ALt Bbee in carmode coz the headmaster fig is kinda bulky and squarish and wont fit basically, but with the more poseable, bendable HA figs it might.. Ill see if I can take some pics... I just dont have the patience transforming Alternities:p atm

[kaiden]

does anyone have better pictures of Takara DA08 Sideswipe (http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=TOY-RBT-1415&template=default/product/e_display.html)?

I ordered one, but im not sure how improved the paintjob is, i really hate the nasty grey they used for the hasbro version - especially moreso after seeing these sexy pics - http://jalopnik.com/5802206/transformers-3-dark-of-the-moon-sideswipe-gallery

[GoktimusPrime]

Wow, the TOMY colours are definitely an improvement over Hasbro's! :o

I got my Hasbro version cheap, so I'm good. But if you're gonna pay full RRP for a DotM Sideswipe, definitely got for TOMY's. :)

[LordCyrusOmega]

I just got the Cyberverse Powerglide. I already own the White Universe 2.0 version and want to rename him now. Any ideas?

[Vector Prime]

I just got the Cyberverse Powerglide. I already own the White Universe 2.0 version and want to rename him now. Any ideas?

Hot House (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Hot_House)

[LordCyrusOmega]

Very Good. He will become Hot House

[GoktimusPrime]

You can purchase Reprolabels to make Hasbro's Universe Powerglide look more like Hot House if you want. :)

http://www.reprolabels.com/Classics/hothouse.php

[kaiden]

Wow, the TOMY colours are definitely an improvement over Hasbro's! :o

I got my Hasbro version cheap, so I'm good. But if you're gonna pay full RRP for a DotM Sideswipe, definitely got for TOMY's. :)

just found out TakaraTomy's version is the same crappy grey as hasblow and there is no shiny paint even if the packaging art is misleading.

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/darkside-moon-da08-sideswipe-photo-no-shiny-paint/21673/

[LordCyrusOmega]

You can purchase Reprolabels to make Hasbro's Universe Powerglide look more like Hot House if you want. :)

http://www.reprolabels.com/Classics/hothouse.php

I am so doing that...when I have the money. Been meaning to do an order anyway.

[christalcase]

With the stock that Australia gets, are they shipped from the production country (i.e. China) to US and then to Australia, or do we get it shipped directly from China to Australia?

[griffin]

Hasbro's HQ is in America - their products from Asia to the various Hasbro markets doesn't go there first. It comes direct from Asia.

[jazzcomp]

Which shipping method do you use for US stuff? Is that customs tracking number any good?

[Skullcruncher]

Whats the best generations book year/volume to buy for G1 collectors? Lots of pretty pictures please! :D

[GoktimusPrime]

I highly recommend Transformers Generations or Transformers Generations Deluxe. I refer to them as the "Transformers Bible" as they cover everything from 1984-1995 (so all of G1 and G2) as well as Machine Wars.

It has lots of beautiful photographs of toys as well as a wealth of information (if you can read Japanese ;)).

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers_Generations
Original Generations front cover (http://img.7netshopping.jp/bks/images/i9/07082892.JPG)
Generations Deluxe front cover (http://bookweb.kinokuniya.co.jp/imgdata/large/4813010946.jpg)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2294637470_193f46699e.jpg
http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/e/e4/Bookopen.JPG

Another one which is popular with G1 fans is the Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Cybertronian:_The_Unofficial_Transformers_Recognit ion_Guide). The photography isn't as nice as Transformers Generations (Generations has beautifu professional photography whereas Cybertronian has amateur photography) -- although this guide is in English, which would be advantageous if you can't read Japanese. But the main advantage this book has is that it shows photographs of all the accessories too.
http://www.amazon.com/Cybertronian-Index-Unofficial-Recognition-Guide/dp/096635883X

Having said that, you can access similar photos of most Transformer toys and their accessories (and variants) at TFU.info.

[Skullcruncher]

I highly recommend Transformers Generations or Transformers Generations Deluxe. I refer to them as the "Transformers Bible" as they cover everything from 1984-1995 (so all of G1 and G2) as well as Machine Wars.

It has lots of beautiful photographs of toys as well as a wealth of information (if you can read Japanese ;)).

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers_Generations
Original Generations front cover (http://img.7netshopping.jp/bks/images/i9/07082892.JPG)
Generations Deluxe front cover (http://bookweb.kinokuniya.co.jp/imgdata/large/4813010946.jpg)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2294637470_193f46699e.jpg
http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/e/e4/Bookopen.JPG

Another one which is popular with G1 fans is the Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Cybertronian:_The_Unofficial_Transformers_Recognit ion_Guide). The photography isn't as nice as Transformers Generations (Generations has beautifu professional photography whereas Cybertronian has amateur photography) -- although this guide is in English, which would be advantageous if you can't read Japanese. But the main advantage this book has is that it shows photographs of all the accessories too.
http://www.amazon.com/Cybertronian-Index-Unofficial-Recognition-Guide/dp/096635883X

Having said that, you can access similar photos of most Transformer toys and their accessories (and variants) at TFU.info.

Perfect thanks Goktimus - I have a couple of guides but they are getting a bit old so need some new ones!

[autobreadticon]

Hi guys i think this might be a tricky one, page 13 LastStandofThewreckers, who is the TF that says "Oh yeah we are not to be messed with"?
Is he based on a G1 character?
I brought PCC Skyhammer hoping he could fit into the 'Wreckers display' i have going , oh yeh TF love coming back :D

[5FDP]

Whats the best generations book year/volume to buy for G1 collectors? Lots of pretty pictures please! :D

The book that Goki suggested is easily the best for pictures, but for people like me that can't read Japanese, I would suggest the 'Transformers: Identification And Price Guide (http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Identification-Price-Mark-Bellomo/dp/0896894452)' by Mark Bellomo. I have both of these books and they compliment each other nicely.

[tinyJazz]

Hi guys i think this might be a tricky one, page 13 LastStandofThewreckers, who is the TF that says "Oh yeah we are not to be messed with"?
Is he based on a G1 character?
I brought PCC Skyhammer hoping he could fit into the 'Wreckers display' i have going , oh yeh TF love coming back :D

This guy if anyone doesn't have the comic:

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww93/tinyJazz/wreckers_01.jpg

[Vector Prime]

Hi guys i think this might be a tricky one, page 13 LastStandofThewreckers, who is the TF that says "Oh yeah we are not to be messed with"?
Is he based on a G1 character?
I brought PCC Skyhammer hoping he could fit into the 'Wreckers display' i have going , oh yeh TF love coming back :D


This guy if anyone doesn't have the comic:

-SNIP-

No idea, but he sorta looks like Movie-verse Dreadwing (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Dreadwing_%28Movie%29#Transformers_.282007.29) with a different head.

[Demonac]

The TF wiki lists him as either Wingblazer, or Wingblazers partner.
I haven't read 'Last Stand', so don't know which is which.

[autobreadticon]

Thanks folks, oh i didnt realise Wingblazer got destroyed, had to look at the comic carefully again

Will use him as a pseudo Predator Talon now :)
but if any1 can think of which G1 character he most resembles, plz suggest

[GoktimusPrime]

but if any1 can think of which G1 character he most resembles, plz suggest
I'd say Falcon (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Falcon_%28G1%29) bears resemblance to him. <shrug>

[GoktimusPrime]

Spawned from here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=241532) :)

Megatron's supposed to be a gater... which is why the JP version was called Megaligator (in the Convobat vs Megaligator set). And Alligators (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligator) are only native to America and China - Crocs are everywhere, but we are known for them in Oz.
It's debatable.

1. While the Japanese name for BW Basic Megatron is "Megalligator," the Japanese word used to describe the alt mode in the tech specs and packaging is "wani" (http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AF%E3%83%8B), which the Japanese use to refer to anything from the Order Crocodylia -- the Japanese word doesn't specify which family, although it is more often associated with crocodiles.

2. Hasbro's packaging (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VzeG5uwNL.jpg) says "Crocodile turns into evil Predacon commander!"

I know that the mould is closer to an alligator than to a crocodile even though Hasbro says it's a crocodile. Some would argue that it's closer to a caiman than an alligator. But then again, Snarl's beast mode is closer to a dunnart than a Tasmanian Devil, yet HasTak says it's meant to be a Tassie Devil.

[griffin]

Looks like people at Hasbro and Takara didn't research it properly before labelling its animal mode. I'm surprised they didn't call Orcanoch a fish... :p

[Hursticon]

Spawned from here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=241532) :)

It's debatable.

1. While the Japanese name for BW Basic Megatron is "Megalligator," the Japanese word used to describe the alt mode in the tech specs and packaging is "wani" (http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AF%E3%83%8B), which the Japanese use to refer to anything from the Order Crocodylia -- the Japanese word doesn't specify which family, although it is more often associated with crocodiles.

2. Hasbro's packaging (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VzeG5uwNL.jpg) says "Crocodile turns into evil Predacon commander!"

I know that the mould is closer to an alligator than to a crocodile even though Hasbro says it's a crocodile. Some would argue that it's closer to a caiman than an alligator. But then again, Snarl's beast mode is closer to a dunnart than a Tasmanian Devil, yet HasTak says it's meant to be a Tassie Devil.

He's always been a Croc to me, even though I'd agree that his mold looks far closer to a bloated Kamen/Caiman than a Croc/Gator :D - Which I've always wanted to believe that during his first stoush with Bat Primal, they were located somewhere in or near Australia due to that being where Megatron hid his Secret Mutation Lab. :p:cool:

[Sky Shadow]

It would be interesting to know if Iguanus or basic BW Megatron was designed first, i.e. which is the retool. Is Megatron a frilled-necked lizard with a crocogator head or is Iguanus an allidile with a lizard head?

[Hursticon]

It would be interesting to know if Iguanus or basic BW Megatron was designed first, i.e. which is the retool. Is Megatron a frilled-necked lizard with a crocogator head or is Iguanus an allidile with a lizard head?

Oohh... that's a nice question SS. :eek::cool:

I'm inclined to think that Iguanas was the original, being that his sculpt/tooling to me seems more involved where as Megatron is far simpler in comparison. :)
I also reckon that they probably had a Crocodilae in mind for the line but figured it would've been easier and cheaper to just retool an existing mold, but I also think that Iguanas is better scaled for his Class than what Megatron is. :o

Ooh... The potential for a Classicsverse Deluxe or Voyager Class Megatron (Croc) and Optimus Primal (Bat) 2 pack celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Beast Wars... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbJqswLi3uE) :D

[griffin]

The tfwiki says that Megatron has the screw hole behind the head for the attached frill, so either Iguanus came first, or they were both designed at the same time to make the most of the mould (like a few of the first year BW toys - Tigatron/Cheetor, Tarantulas/Blackarchnia, Wolfang/K9, Buzzsaw/Waspinator).

[Hursticon]

The tfwiki says that Megatron has the screw hole behind the head for the attached frill, so either Iguanus came first, or they were both designed at the same time to make the most of the mould (like a few of the first year BW toys - Tigatron/Cheetor, Tarantulas/Blackarchnia, Wolfang/K9, Buzzsaw/Waspinator).

They certainly seem to of had that approach in mind huh, so I think you might be on to something there Griffin as it's definitely plausible. :cool:
(Maybe Goki could email one of the original Beast Wars Engineers for us. :p)

Do any of the Japanese Generations books contain anything regarding unreleased/prototype Beast Wars figures? - Be it Photos or Design sketches as this has sparked my curiosity. :)

[Pipesqueak]

I've noticed the large, useless pegs on all the HA basics - is there some combiner function for these I've somehow missed reading about?

[LordCyrusOmega]

If you're talking about what I think you're talking about then the basic HA toys double as Mech Tech weapons for the larger toys. This would be what the pegs are for, I guess

[Pipesqueak]

Ah, thanks for that. Ugly, ungainly, oversized weapons then...oh wait, that's what the whole DOTM line's about, isn't it?

[GoktimusPrime]

No, only the ones with the "Mech Tech" weapons systems. It's a fairly fun gimmick IMO --- and it doesn't adversely effect the toy.

[Paulbot]

Mech Tech weapons... Are they supposed to lock in deployed mode? I've got two now (Crankcase and Jolt) and both look better deployed but if I release the trigger they fold back up. Is this line wide and if so does anyone have tips for forcing them to stay open?

[SkyWarp91]

Mech Tech weapons... Are they supposed to lock in deployed mode? I've got two now (Crankcase and Jolt) and both look better deployed but if I release the trigger they fold back up. Is this line wide and if so does anyone have tips for forcing them to stay open?

According to Peaugh the Deluxe DOTM Mechtech weapons don't lock, but the Voyager ones do.

[LordCyrusOmega]

No, only the ones with the "Mech Tech" weapons systems. It's a fairly fun gimmick IMO --- and it doesn't adversely effect the toy.

Thats what I meant, should have explained better.

[Vector Prime]

I've noticed the large, useless pegs on all the HA basics - is there some combiner function for these I've somehow missed reading about?


If you're talking about what I think you're talking about then the basic HA toys double as Mech Tech weapons for the larger toys. This would be what the pegs are for, I guess


No, only the ones with the "Mech Tech" weapons systems. It's a fairly fun gimmick IMO --- and it doesn't adversely effect the toy.

I haven't been paying close attention to the DOTM line (besides the Deluxe and Voyagers) - which ones (characters) turn into weapons?

[LordCyrusOmega]

The Basic (Commander) HA toys

[Vector Prime]

The Basic (Commander) HA toys

Right. So all of them? Or only particular ones?

[LordCyrusOmega]

I'm not too sure if it's all of them as I don't have any in hand. But I know that Icepick is a definate one. They all have a third weapon mode, whether they all double a mech tech weapons I can only assume at this point

[kaiden]

Right. So all of them? Or only particular ones?

only Icepick, Backfire & Whirl are weapons for the leader (larger) toys.

thunderhead doesnt and im not sure about sandstorm - he has the black peg on his back but his weapon mode doesnt seem right...

tailpipe turns into a hover bike with dual spinning wheel-blades (http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/dotm-human-alliance-autobots-487/tailpipe-with-pinpointer-and-sergeant-noble-5645/).. but i cant see any images of him being held as a weapon so unconfirmed?

[GoktimusPrime]

Paulbot: they don't lock. Voyager Megatron's supposedly locks -- Sky Shadow found a way -- but I tried it on mine and it didn't work. Sentinel Prime's can lock out, but I think that's it. Most of them can't lock out -- Voyager Shockwave's certainly can't.

A shame though -- I definitely agree that they look better deployed and it would be nice to be able to display them that way. Or even for play value, it'd be nice if we could play with the toys with their weapons deployed.

[Vector Prime]

only Icepick, Backfire & Whirl are weapons for the leader (larger) toys.

thunderhead doesnt and im not sure about sandstorm - he has the black peg on his back but his weapon mode doesnt seem right...

tailpipe turns into a hover bike with dual spinning wheel-blades (http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/dotm-human-alliance-autobots-487/tailpipe-with-pinpointer-and-sergeant-noble-5645/).. but i cant see any images of him being held as a weapon so unconfirmed?

I had a look at them - the third 'weapon' mode is a bit of a stretch! :p

Thanks for the info guys, but I'm gonna pass.


Paulbot: they don't lock. Voyager Megatron's supposedly locks -- Sky Shadow found a way -- but I tried it on mine and it didn't work. Sentinel Prime's can lock out, but I think that's it. Most of them can't lock out -- Voyager Shockwave's certainly can't.

A shame though -- I definitely agree that they look better deployed and it would be nice to be able to display them that way. Or even for play value, it'd be nice if we could play with the toys with their weapons deployed.

If you're referring to the MechTech weapons locking into place once deployed - Shockwave's one certainly does lock (well mine does).

See here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=234853#post234853)

[GoktimusPrime]

So... how do you do it?

[Vector Prime]

So... how do you do it?

Umm... you push/pull down on the tab until it clicks and locks into place? :confused:

Fatbot's done it (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=241837#post241837) on his one too, so it can't just be my one that locks.

[jazzcomp]

What size would you call the legs/arm bots of gestalts? scouts?
how about the middle part? voyager/deluxe?

Are the minibots legends size?

[Sky Shadow]

What size would you call the legs/arm bots of gestalts? scouts?
how about the middle part? voyager/deluxe?

What? :confused: Different gestalts are different sizes.

[Hursticon]

What size would you call the legs/arm bots of gestalts? scouts?
how about the middle part? voyager/deluxe?

Are the minibots legends size?


What? :confused: Different gestalts are different sizes.

As SS has pointed out dude, you need to clarify which Gestalts you're referring to, e.g. The Energon/Universe Gestalts, the PCC Gestalts etc? ;)

[jazzcomp]

What? :confused: Different gestalts are different sizes.


As SS has pointed out dude, you need to clarify which Gestalts you're referring to, e.g. The Energon/Universe Gestalts, the PCC Gestalts etc? ;)

G1 Superion/Menasor/Defensor/Computron/Bruticus/Devastator - mainly :)
Which is the closest size?

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

G1 Superion/Menasor/Defensor/Computron/Bruticus/Devastator - mainly :)
Which is the closest size?It's not exact for Scramble City limbs, but Scouts seem to be the closest modern equivalent.

[Hursticon]

It's not exact for Scramble City limbs, but Scouts seem to be the closest modern equivalent.

I'd go so far as to say that they're little over legends with a deluxe as the waist/torso/head. :o
(The proportions seem like that anyway :p)

[Paulbot]

In their most recent individual release* the Onslaught mold (Mega-Octane) was sold as a deluxe and the limbs at the smallest size, somewhere between legend and scout really. I wanna say good old "Basic" size. The DOTM Cyberverse Plus size is probably the modern equivalent?

* RID was ten years ago! How can that be?! :o

[kaiden]

Paulbot: they don't lock. Voyager Megatron's supposedly locks -- Sky Shadow found a way -- but I tried it on mine and it didn't work. Sentinel Prime's can lock out, but I think that's it. Most of them can't lock out -- Voyager Shockwave's certainly can't.

A shame though -- I definitely agree that they look better deployed and it would be nice to be able to display them that way. Or even for play value, it'd be nice if we could play with the toys with their weapons deployed.

I watched peaugh's DOTM Shockwave review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF82UXiJQ0E) again, and at 6:19 he locks the mechtech weapon in deployed mode.

As far as I know, all the voyager's mechtech weapons should lock. (I only have optimus' at the moment and that one locks fine.)

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah, I had a fiddle with Megatron and Shockwave last night, and their Mech Tech weapons were able to lock in deployed modes. :) For anyone else who hasn't tried it or hasn't worked it out yet, on the front of Shockwave's trigger is a small clip and when you push it down it aligns with a small slot. You just need to push the tip of the trigger into the slot so it clips into place. For Megatron's, as Sky Shadow said, you just turn the ladder just a bit after pushing it out all the way, and it locks in.

So it seems that the boxed TFs' mech tech weapons can lock... haven't been able to do it for any of the carded figures yet though.


* RID was ten years ago! How can that be?! :o
Holy crap in a hat, you're right!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Transfan%20Meets/melbmeet.jpg
Look at all those Beast Machines and Animorph toys shelfwarming there... :p

[autobreadticon]

sorry about asking this here, but who on the board had a Superlink Laserwave displayed with their Decepticon classicverse collection? that was really impressive, my net is capped and loading pics is terrible....

[griffin]

sorry about asking this here, but who on the board had a Superlink Laserwave displayed with their Decepticon classicverse collection? that was really impressive, my net is capped and loading pics is terrible....

This one (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=113295#post113295)?

[autobreadticon]

This one (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=113295#post113295)?

Thanks Griffin, LCZ collection rocks!!!!!!, i reckon Shockblast should be displayed mre in people's classicverse collection

[GoktimusPrime]

Thanks Griffin, LCZ collection rocks!!!!!!, i reckon Shockblast should be displayed mre in people's classicverse collection

He's an Energon figure, so I display him in my Energon collection. Though I am mighty tempted to play with him in a Classics toy campaign. :) I display my figures according to their own series, but I'll happily mix them up when I play with them. :D

[blackoptimus]

Hey guys, I have a g1 overkill and I have both guns but the left gun just won't fit in. Has anyone had similar problems? This is an original figure by the way.

[KillinSpoon]

Megatron's weapon does lock.
You push it out and rotate the ladder plunger-thingy counter-clockwise (assuming you're looking directly at it).
It took a while to get it to lock the first time, but now it does time after time again :D

[KillinSpoon]

Sorry or the double post, sue me;
(Classic Vector Prime maneuver, smart!)
Are United Drift + Blurr getting a re-release?

[Hursticon]

Sorry or the double post, sue me;
(Classic Vector Prime maneuver, smart!)
Are United Drift + Blurr getting a re-release?

I imagine they would be if the necessary sacrifices are made to the TakaraTomy gods. :p:D
I think I remember hearing that Drift would be, not sure about Blurr but it wouldn't surprise me. :)

[KillinSpoon]

Thanks Hursty :)
You're a champ!

[SkyWarp91]

Yeah, I had a fiddle with Megatron and Shockwave last night, and their Mech Tech weapons were able to lock in deployed modes. :) For anyone else who hasn't tried it or hasn't worked it out yet, on the front of Shockwave's trigger is a small clip and when you push it down it aligns with a small slot. You just need to push the tip of the trigger into the slot so it clips into place. For Megatron's, as Sky Shadow said, you just turn the ladder just a bit after pushing it out all the way, and it locks in.

So it seems that the boxed TFs' mech tech weapons can lock... haven't been able to do it for any of the carded figures yet though.


Holy crap in a hat, you're right!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Transfan%20Meets/melbmeet.jpg
Look at all those Beast Machines and Animorph toys shelfwarming there... :p

Man how many people in that photo are still OTCA active members today Gok?

I have a feeling that a couple of our SA fans may have gone from active to inactive

[GoktimusPrime]

That photo was taken in Melb, but we had fans from Melb, Adelaide, Syd and Tokyo there. ;)

Still active OTCAers from that photo:
+ dirge
+ Goktimus Prime
+ Demonac
+ Paulbot
+ Sofaman

Tiger Convoy's still an active collector/fan, but he's not an OTCA member since he's moved back to his native Japan -- although he has helped out w/ OTCA and still occasionally interacts with members here off the board.

[heroic_decepticon]

hi all, I am posting this question in the "Questions" thread and the "Price Check" thread.

Since I broke the news that I have acquired a Diaclone "Marlboor" version Wheeljack, I have received a deluge of requests from all over the world asking me to sell this piece.

I received an average of 5 requests per day from people I have never ever spoken to on boards and emails, which I consider a lot because I don't even get a blip of such interest when I post stuff I think is rare like C-350: Rabbicrater, God Primus, etc. Even Minelba only gets the occasional mention or request to sell.

I thought, what in the world? What's with this piece? Is it really that rare and desirable?

With that in mind, I have 2 questions:

1. What is your view on its rarity compared to other rare G1 TFs (eg: Artfire, dino-casettes) and compared to other rare diaclone pieces (eg: blue Bluestreak, white Sunstreaker, red/black Tracks, blue Swoop)?

2. What do you think is a reasonable price?

***

Photo of the piece:

http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/45986/2419960640100811158S600x600Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2419960640100811158mgqZal)

[Hursticon]

2. What do you think is a reasonable price?

As I said on your Blog dude; all 7 *4 Japanese Dino Casettes! - If someone wants it bad enough, they'll pay that price. ;):)
(Curious that you've received such interest though, I wouldn't of thought that he'd be in such high demand but there you go :p)

[Vector Prime]

@HD - I didn't even know such an item existed until I Googled it after you posted your acquisition. :o

Are you thinking about selling it?

Being something that's so rare and obscure (and the hardcore collector that you are), I don't think you should sell it, but if so, why not start at $10k and work your way down from there? :p

Quite honestly though, if they're as rare as the proverbial hen's teeth, I don't think you can put a price on it, it's literally "price-less".

[valkyrie_76]

As I said on your Blog dude; all 7 Japanese Dino Casettes! - If someone wants it bad enough, they'll pay that price. ;):)
(Curious that you've received such interest though, I wouldn't of thought that he'd be in such high demand but there you go :p)

Do what he said :D

[gdmetro]

@ HD:

I don't know much about this piece... but is it because of the condition? I'd assume such obscure pre-tf pieces are not normally available in such minty condition.

Are you serious about selling it or just tempted by the potential value? :D

[Sky Shadow]

As I said on your Blog dude; all 7 Japanese Dino Casettes!;):)

Is that a typo, Hursti? Even if I count Overkill and Slugfest I can only think of six.

[gamblor916]

HD: I have no idea what the going rate is but in all my time trawling the interwebs and auction sites I have never seen one for sale let alone one in the condition that yours is in.

[Hursticon]

Is that a typo, Hursti? Even if I count Overkill and Slugfest I can only think of six.

There's 7 isn't there? - Wait, let me go and confirm...
Yay! - My noobness knows no bounds! :p

What I am meaning to say, drawing on what VP has said, was that this Marlboro Wheeljack figure is indeed rare and unique which has clearly been demonstrated by the level of demand Heroic's receiving. I reckon that HD should keep it in his collection but if he indeed does decide to sell/trade it then I think that it should be for something that He has truly been after and that would also complete his TF collection - Which would be the 4 Japanese Mini-Cassettes. :cool:

[Sky Shadow]

There used to be lots of GiG ones of these around HD, and I remember MISB ones three-to-five years ago that went from $600 up. Judging from the interest you've been getting for this Takara one, I'd probably start at $4500 and see if anyone bites.

[klystron]

Was just mucking around on the RBA inflation calculator website (yeah, dont ask) and found this out:
In 1987 my HunGrrr was worth $12. In today's (actually 2010) dollars that equals $24.80.
Now I'd have to consider G1 HunGrrr a voyager, at a cost of today's deluxes.
I thought this was interesting.

[heroic_decepticon]

There used to be lots of GiG ones of these around HD, and I remember MISB ones three-to-five years ago that went from $600 up. Judging from the interest you've been getting for this Takara one, I'd probably start at $4500 and see if anyone bites.

Hmmm... I think that could be the ball park it's in.

I'm on the verge of a very exciting deal with a TFW 2005 member for this piece...! :D

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Milk it for everything it's worth HD!

[Prowl]

I can offer a broken paddle pop stick & some pocket lint for your item?

[Hursticon]

I'm on the verge of a very exciting deal with a TFW 2005 member for this piece...! :D

This, sounds very interesting, I hope it goes well for you dude. ;):cool:


I can offer a broken paddle pop stick & some pocket lint for your item?

LOL! :p:D

[heroic_decepticon]

This, sounds very interesting, I hope it goes well for you dude. ;):cool:


The deal is near fruition and will likely close today.

It involves a substantial amount of cash (equal to more money I made in a month as a fresh grad back in the day!), AND 1 of my all-time holy trails MIB, complete, C8.

The cash will enable me to pay for another 4 tiny grail pieces *hint* that is part of another deal, without have for PayPal to draw through my credit card, which is a good bonus.

Fingers crossed it all goes as planned.

[jazzcomp]

The deal is near fruition and will likely close today.

It involves a substantial amount of cash (equal to more money I made in a month as a fresh grad back in the day!), AND 1 of my all-time holy trails MIB, complete, C8.

The cash will enable me to pay for another 4 tiny grail pieces *hint* that is part of another deal, without have for PayPal to draw through my credit card, which is a good bonus.

Fingers crossed it all goes as planned.
Goodluck, HD! :)

[Paulbot]

Was just mucking around on the RBA inflation calculator website (yeah, dont ask) and found this out:
In 1987 my HunGrrr was worth $12. In today's (actually 2010) dollars that equals $24.80.
Now I'd have to consider G1 HunGrrr a voyager, at a cost of today's deluxes.
I thought this was interesting.
As I posted a few pages back, G1 Onslaught was sold as a Deluxe when it was sold in today's size classes, so I'd say Hun-Grrr would be too. But $12 in 1987? I recall the Combiner team leaders being closer to the $20 mark in those days. I think my Ruckus box still has a $9 at Kmart from 1988.

[ITZTRU]

Can anyone please tell me if the TFC Soundwave had all its stickers applied already or not?

In other words, "stickers applied" would mean not MISB?

[heroic_decepticon]

Can anyone please tell me if the TFC Soundwave had all its stickers applied already or not?

In other words, "stickers applied" would mean not MISB?

Where is this TFC Soundwave?

[ITZTRU]

this one:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-japanese-transformers-book-reissue-soundwave-mib-/390113621426?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad49575b2

[ITZTRU]

by the way, HD...i hope you enjoy your new Warpath ;)

[blackie]

auction says MIB
therefore not sealed......

[ITZTRU]

wtf. how could i have missed that. god i feel stupid. my bad. thanx guys :o

[heroic_decepticon]

by the way, HD...i hope you enjoy your new Warpath ;)

Hmm...how did you know abt my warpath? Heh

Like was mentioned, this soundwave is opened- see the stickers on the launchers...

[ITZTRU]

Hmm...how did you know abt my warpath? Heh


haha coz I was the one who picked them up, met with James and passed them on to him. He mentioned how one of them was for you :)

[Hursticon]

The deal is near fruition and will likely close today.

It involves a substantial amount of cash (equal to more money I made in a month as a fresh grad back in the day!), AND 1 of my all-time holy trails MIB, complete, C8.

The cash will enable me to pay for another 4 tiny grail pieces *hint* that is part of another deal, without have for PayPal to draw through my credit card, which is a good bonus.

Fingers crossed it all goes as planned.

Oh dude this is excellent news, I'll be definitely crossing my fingers for you man - Good luck! :eek::D

[heroic_decepticon]

haha coz I was the one who picked them up, met with James and passed them on to him. He mentioned how one of them was for you :)

Ah, I see, thanks you are very kind! :D
I believe James is on his way back...

[Paulbot]

Could someone with a BotCon box set (preferably the Generation 2 or Shattered Glass ones) tell me the dimensions of the box? Trying to plan ahead for postage boxes here :o

[jazzcomp]

Hey, HD!
Could you remind James of the [moderator's edit: stuff] I wanted to get from him? :)

[ITZTRU]

Ah, I see, thanks you are very kind! :D
I believe James is on his way back...

No problem at all! Yeah Monday night I think he left?

[Paulbot]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TFBook8.jpg

I've seen this picture before in Japanese books (It's the back cover of First Series Complete IIRC..) but not in the west.

Did any Hasbro toys actually have this box art in 1985? My toys from that year, either boxed or carded, all had the original version. Maybe it didn't get to the MB market?

[Sky Shadow]

I've seen this picture before in Japanese books (It's the back cover of First Series Complete IIRC..) but not in the west.

Did any Hasbro toys actually have this box art in 1985? My toys from that year, either boxed or carded, all had the original version. Maybe it didn't get to the MB market?

It's not Hasbro's, it's the Takara Japanese 'boxart'. That's why Jetfire, Shockwave, the Deluxe Insecticons and Deluxe Autobots are missing and replaced by Devastator, the individual Constructicons and Swoop. I think the caption in the book is misleading.

[Paulbot]

I think the caption in the book is misleading.
That's what I thought.

[GoktimusPrime]

The caption is accurate, but doesn't explain the context. So what they said was true... from a certain point of view. ;) :p
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/th_certainpov.jpg

[High_Q]

I recently purchased an MIB Smallest Transforming Hot Rod and noticed that a lot of the seller's other TFs are KOs.

Has Smallest Transforming Hot Rod been known to be KO'd? Thanks.

[5FDP]

I recently purchased an MIB Smallest Transforming Hot Rod and noticed that a lot of the seller's other TFs are KOs.

Has Smallest Transforming Hot Rod been known to be KO'd? Thanks.

He hasn't. There are however KO versions of the Seekers.

[Autocon]

a picture of crowbar please alt and robot mode

[SkyWarp91]

a picture of crowbar please alt and robot mode

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/thumb/5/55/DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Crowbar.jpg/300px-DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Crowbar.jpg

[autobreadticon]

is there some way to securely place G1 Repugnus' robot head or alien head on cybertron Repugnus?? thanks

[kup]

is there some way to securely place G1 Repugnus' robot hero or alien head on cybertron Repugnus?? thanks

There is a Robot Hero Repugnus??

[autobreadticon]

There is a Robot Hero Repugnus??

ooops that was a mistake, should be robot head

[Gutsman Heavy]

Whats a complete classics Devastator going for these days? temped to sell mine off.

[liegeprime]

Whats a complete classics Devastator going for these days? temped to sell mine off.

About $110 -150. but if it's sealed MISB and all, ebay sellers have (as far as Ive seen ) charged up to $200+ - US$

[Gutsman Heavy]

ooh, mines loose so I guess I wont be trying to flogg it off for $200+

or will I...:D

[swoop]

I paid $120 for my loose classics dev without shipping a couple of weeks ago

[GoktimusPrime]

Is anyone else having this problem: I'm trying to register at FoxTix to purchase a ticket for SupaNova... but where you click to select your country, the drop down menu is blank - and it won't let you proceed until you've selected your country. :(

I could purchase the ticket from Ticketek, but they charge you $4.95 min. for their service. (-_-)

[Autocon]

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/thumb/5/55/DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Crowbar.jpg/300px-DOTM_CyberverseLegion_Crowbar.jpg

hoping for dx or movie renders, but thanks:)

[LordCyrusOmega]

Is anyone else having this problem: I'm trying to register at FoxTix to purchase a ticket for SupaNova... but where you click to select your country, the drop down menu is blank - and it won't let you proceed until you've selected your country. :(

I could purchase the ticket from Ticketek, but they charge you $4.95 min. for their service. (-_-)

I was just planning to buy my ticket on the day. Though in hindsight it would waste the mojority of the day.


I don't get the whole 'Trukk, not monkee' thing. They were 2 completely different characters! They even interacted with each other. Have I missed something?

[Hursticon]

I don't get the whole 'Trukk, not monkee' thing. They were 2 completely different characters! They even interacted with each other. Have I missed something?

Oh dude, what have you done?... :p:D

Basically, Beast Wars was such an extreme concept to certain people who grew up with Prime, and Transformers in general, being a vehicle that the thought of anything different was akin to Nazi atrocities. :rolleyes:
Needless to say that poop flinging 'Munky' and his fellow Zoological cast saved an entire franchise from a fate that has befallen such franchises as... ooh, I dunno... Gobots/Rocklords? :p:D

[GoktimusPrime]

I was just planning to buy my ticket on the day. Though in hindsight it would waste the mojority of the day.
Yeah dude... last year I stood in line for over 1.5 hours buying a ticket at the door. A friend of mine who's a staff member at SupaNova told me earlier today that there were massive lines at the recent Brisbane SupaNova... phwoar!


I don't get the whole 'Trukk, not monkee' thing. They were 2 completely different characters! They even interacted with each other. Have I missed something?
It was the cartoon series that established Optimus Primal as a separate character from Optimus Prime - and he only interacted with Optimus Prime at the beginning of Season 3 (although we saw Optimus Prime at the end of Season 2). When the BW toy line first came out - and before the cartoon came out - the BW Transformers were intended to be a sequel to G2... i.e. the Maximals and Predacons were meant to be the Autobots and Decepticons "upgraded" with beast modes thanks to new bioengineering. And thus Optimus Primal was meant to be Optimus Prime in a new form.

So at the time when it came out, people were saying "Trukk Not Monkee." knew someone who would mockingly say, "I guess they finally made a monkey out of Optimus Prime!" - then he decided to quit Transformers because of it (which worked out well for me, cos he gave away all his TFs to me :D). It wasn't until Mainframe Entertainment was commissioned to make the cartoon series that the writers decided to disregard the backstory that Hasbro (Kenner) had made and go with their own original idea -- making the Maximals and Predacons descendants of the Autobots and Decepticons and Optimus Primal as an entirely separate character from Optimus Prime. They even added a mouth to Optimus Primal's animation model to make him look less like Optimus Prime. The original toy only has the faceplate because it was originally intended to be Optimus Prime! Megatron's nose was also broadened to make him more distinct from G1 Megatron's face (whereas the toy has a narrow more G1 like nose).

But Hasbro soon caught onto the cartoon story too, and subsequent toys were designed with this in mind; e.g. toy bios would no longer reference the BW TFs as G1 TFs, Transmetal Optimus Primal and Optimal Optimus have mouthes and look less Optimus Prime-ish etc. But yeah, "Trukk Not Munky" originated from the time when the BW toys were out but there wasn't a cartoon yet. :) I joined this online group called BWADL; the Beast Wars Anti-Defamation League... where we stood up in defence of Beast Wars against all the haters. Then the cartoon came out and BW gained more widespread acceptance, and organisations like BWADL became needless (thankfully) :)

[LordCyrusOmega]

Thanks for that guys. Now it makes sense, stupidly, but still sense. I always thought of him as different. To be honest when I first saw BW toys on the shelves I thought someone was trying to cash in on the TF name and was horrified. 'these aren't transformers' I thought. Then they all dissappeared. Later the show came out and I got it. and loved it.

[Hursticon]

To be honest when I first saw BW toys on the shelves I thought someone was trying to cash in on the TF name and was horrified. 'these aren't transformers' I thought. Then they all dissappeared. Later the show came out and I got it. and loved it.

Dude, I was exactly the same when I first saw the toys, then one day at Toys A'hoy I noticed the little sub-heading under 'Beast Wars'...
It stated Transformers and I felt like an idiot :o

The show then came out and I was absolutely ensnared! :D:cool:

[heroic_decepticon]

No problem at all! Yeah Monday night I think he left?

ITZTRU, thanks for the Warpath! James has passed it to me. :D

[liegeprime]

ooh, mines loose so I guess I wont be trying to flogg it off for $200+

or will I...:D

Weell in ebay you could get away with it and there's always a sucker who'd go for it hehehe:D:D

[ITZTRU]

ITZTRU, thanks for the Warpath! James has passed it to me. :D

No problems! Enjoy! ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

LordCyrusOmega/Hursti: when BW first came out and the cartoon wasn't out yet, I was playing with the toys according to the fiction supplied with them - i.e. as a continuation of G2. It was really weird! The story that I made was this...

The Transformers all awaken, scattered across the Earth and have been "transplanted" (grafted) inside the bodies of animals by some unknown 3rd party. The animals themselves have no idea that there are Cybertronians inside them and the Cybertronians themselves lie dormant inside the animals. Then at some random point, the Cybertronians awaken and transform - much to the sheer terror and agony of their animal hosts as their bodies are ripped apart to reveal the Cybertronians inside. Optimus Prime, taking on the name Optimus Primal, is outraged at this and is determined to discover who has rebuilt him and his gorilla counterpart in this manner. He feels deep regret each time he transforms to robot mode, but in beast mode the Transformers have no control over their bodies - they are completely at the will of their animal hosts. The Predacons don't care about hurting their animal hosts when transforming obviously.

So this story line went on for ages, but the mystery of who done it was never solved... cos... the cartoon came out, and I just threw my old story away and suddenly they were all descendants of Autobots and Decepticons and I never looked back. :D In the back of my mind I was going to reveal the 3rd party as some highly advanced group of humans, much like say the Machination. Meh... never got to play it out though, so it's all moot. ;)

[Hursticon]

The Transformers all awaken, scattered across the Earth and have been "transplanted" (grafted) inside the bodies of animals by some unknown 3rd party. The animals themselves have no idea that there are Cybertronians inside them and the Cybertronians themselves lie dormant inside the animals. Then at some random point, the Cybertronians awaken and transform - much to the sheer terror and agony of their animal hosts as their bodies are ripped apart to reveal the Cybertronians inside. Optimus Prime, taking on the name Optimus Primal, is outraged at this and is determined to discover who has rebuilt him and his gorilla counterpart in this manner. He feels deep regret each time he transforms to robot mode, but in beast mode the Transformers have no control over their bodies - they are completely at the will of their animal hosts. The Predacons don't care about hurting their animal hosts when transforming obviously.

So this story line went on for ages, but the mystery of who done it was never solved... cos... the cartoon came out, and I just threw my old story away and suddenly they were all descendants of Autobots and Decepticons and I never looked back. :D In the back of my mind I was going to reveal the 3rd party as some highly advanced group of humans, much like say the Machination. Meh... never got to play it out though, so it's all moot. ;)

Moot, but still very Horro/Sci-Fi-esque dude! :eek;):cool:
It has a parasitical vibe to it that is akin to the likes of 'Alien' or 'Species' that I quite like. :D

[liegeprime]

It's invasion of the Transformer Body snatchers!! Oh btw sheer terror and agony as your body is ripped apart... more like DEAD as your body is ripped apart, so when the Tfs transform back to beast mode Kaplunk, a big gorilla lies on the ground motionless bleeding... why because its DEAD mwahahahahahah!!:D:D:D

ah well interesting idea Gok, but not for kids definitely.

[heroic_decepticon]

For those who need to know...

***

I have completed documenting my Osaka Trip with LOTS of pictures of the G1 stuff in each and every toy shop that has them.

You can see it here - Heroic's Osaka Transformers toy shopping guide (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2011/06/heroics-osaka-transformers-toy-shopping.html)

I have also provided links to all related Osaka posts at the end of this post, which has also been updated with pictures of my activities there. Here are the links for convenience.

Osaka Day 1 - Hero Gangu, Jungle, G-One Capsule and Mandarake Shinsaibashi (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2011/05/osaka-day-1-hero-gangu-jungle-g-one.html)
Osaka Day 2 - Mandarake Umeda, redux Hero Gangu, Entertainment Zone Jungle and G-One Capsule (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2011/05/osaka-day-2-mandarake-umeda-redux-hero.html)
Osaka Day 3 - The final raid (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2011/05/osaka-day-3-final-raid.html)
Osaka acquisitions tally! (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2011/05/osaka-acquisitions-tally.html)
Market Watch - KOs in Japan (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2011/05/market-watch-kos-in-japan.html)
Pre-Transformers , Diaclone/ Car Robot No.18 "Marlboor" Wheeljack MIB, unused (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2011/05/pre-transformers-diaclone-car-robot.html)
Fight! Super Robot Life LP with poster (1985) (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2011/05/fight-super-robot-life-lp-with-poster.html)

[jazzcomp]

HD, which shop sold the henkei ratchets for Y5000? (PM sent)

[GoktimusPrime]

Wow, you found KOs in Japan! That's rare! I've never seen KOs in Japan, and I know of Japanese fans who buy KOs when they find them, simply because of the sheer novelty because it's such a rarity there! (note that in saying this I am note condoning this behaviour)

What did you think about the prices at Hero Gangu? I've never been to Osaka myself (the thought of everyone walking around speaking Kansaiben dialect amuses me but :p) - but I've seen some of their G1 prices in their magazine ads... looks super expensive to me, but then again I consider anything above RRP to be expensive (:p :p) -- how about by your standards - did you think their prices were okay?

[jazzcomp]

Anyone shopped from animetoyzone.com ?

[kaiden]

Anyone shopped from animetoyzone.com ?

no but i had a look and they didnt sell revoltechs or figmas but they do sell transformers! just mostly KO stuff (classics ultra magnus, seekers and g1 giftsets)

[jazzcomp]

no but i had a look and they didnt sell revoltechs or figmas but they do sell transformers! just mostly KO stuff (classics ultra magnus, seekers and g1 giftsets)
Thanks! Didn't see those. was just looking and the classics trailer at WST Hot Rod.
I think someone here said he thinks he bought a KO WST Hot Rod. This is probably one of those.

[jazzcomp]

how about this? http://www.gkworld.com/

[liegeprime]

how about this? http://www.gkworld.com/

NIce Find Jazzcomp! Im so loving that website! They got the Figurearts Bleach stuff for half price! So many Bleach stuff! I made an account hehehehe. Ill be prolly spending time buying from them when I get back.:D:D:D

[SkyWarp91]

Does anyone know where I can buy those special movie tickets/cardboard cards that have an admit-one to any Event Cinemas?

The card is postcard-sized and on the front has the movie poster but on the back has 'ADMIT ONE' and can be used at all sponsored cinemas EVEN in sessions with no free cards.

I'm looking to buy 2 for DOTM as a gift for one of my previous employers who's helped me get a new job.

[Krayt]

Normally they are prizes/event giveaways.... never seen one as an option by yourself to purchase

[janda the red]

forgive me if this is a really dumb question...

but i've been re watching the G1 cartoon from the beginning
( last time i watched it i would of been a child )

now in the first 4 or 5 episodes i keep seeing as a background character a purple seeker? they also show skywarp, thundercracker and starscream.... in the colours we know and love, but there is also this unnamed "lilac" seeker.

he's only in a handful of shots... but he's there.

who is he?
is he just meant to be one of the other seekers and the colourists have stuffed up?

does anyone know?

thanks a bunch

janda :)

[griffin]

No official names were given in the cartoon, but since the Decepticon cast was about a quarter the size of the Autobot cast in the first season, the animators occasionally padded out group shots with multiple Decepticon jets, Reflectors and even the odd Frenzy/Rumble clone.

For more info on the Decepticon Jets, go here (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Seekers#And_all_the_rest).

Some were later given names/toys by Hasbro, like Sunstorm (yellow) and Acidstorm (green).

[GoktimusPrime]

now in the first 4 or 5 episodes i keep seeing as a background character a purple seeker? they also show skywarp, thundercracker and starscream.... in the colours we know and love, but there is also this unnamed "lilac" seeker.

he's only in a handful of shots... but he's there.

who is he?
is he just meant to be one of the other seekers and the colourists have stuffed up?

does anyone know?

thanks a bunch

janda :)

PRINCE POSEIDAVE

ALLEGIANCE: DECEPTICON
FUNCTION: WING COMMANDER
FIRST APPEARANCE: "More Than Meets The Eye, Part 1"

"Whoever stands by a just cause cannot possibly be called evil."

PROFILE: Prince Poseidave is part of a lost dynasty of Decepticon royalty whose ancestry traces back to a Decepticon of legend known only as either "The Fallen" or "Emperor of Destruction." Brother of the mighty gestalt warrior King Poseidon, Poseidave is commands the deadly and elite special squadron of Decepticon jets known as Lavender Squadron. Poseidave has a strong need to control his environment, down to the most minor detail. He is known for his impulsive behaviour and rapid mood changes. At times he can be a nervous wreck, then a second later he is in high spirits. Poseidave is highly valued among the Decepticons as a 'bot of action, although he requires constant stimulation and finds it difficult to enjoy periods of quiet and relaxation. Owing to his royal heritage and emotional limitations, at times Poseidave finds it difficult to accept the authority of others and does not tolerate any dispute regarding his status either as Lavender Squad commander, or as a Decepticon prince. The only Decepticons he will take orders from without question are Megatron, Shockwave and King Poseidon.

Poseidave is suspicious of friends and foes alike. He does not trust anyone and his suspicions are accompanied by extreme sensitivity to any criticism. He is personally hurt by any criticism - even constructive criticism - regarding his actions as squadron leader. Similarly, Poseidave has a strong emotional need to demonstrate superiority over his followers as well as his rivals. Because of his heritage, Poseidave perceives himself as a leader of extraordinary historic stature with a strong sense of self-entitlement. His interpersonal skills are characterised by problems relating with others, stemming from his need to be manipulative, bring them closer or distancing them as he sees fit. He has no close friends nor feels the need for them. Poseidave sees himself as a physical symbol of the Decepticon empire. This is outwardly expressed in his appearance having painted himself in the royal Lavendar of the Decepticon standard. All members of his squadron are similarly coloured this way.

Abilities: Poseidave is the only Decepticon sky raider capable of undersea flight. His reinforced frame is extremely durable and able to withstand deep-sea pressures without being crushed. He displays incredible ability as wing commander, which is why fellow Decepticons are willing to not only tolerate, but also follow him without question in battle. In jet mode, Poseidave has a maximum speed of 3080km/h (Mach 2.9) in atmosphere, or 450km/h undersea. Like his brother, Poseidave is fully operational up to a depth of 9 kilometres. His range is 5150 kilometres. He is armed with mounted gravity-rod guns, which by altering the strength of the gravitational field around any object their beams hit, the guns can cause an object to either crash or float away. The larger the object, the less effective are the guns.

Weaknesses: All of Poseidave's abilities can be hampered by his volatile emotional state. If he is in an emotionally stable mood, then is a very effective fighter and leader, however this can change quickly, leading both himself and his followers into trouble.

Disclaimer: profile may not be canonically official :p

[janda the red]

thanks griffin... :D very informative link, appreciate it. ( glad i'm not seeing things )

cheers gok... you may of inspired my 1st custom :p lol

janda :)

[snaketales]

I've tried googling but I turn to the real source of TF knowledge...

what, if anything, is the DIA in DIA Powered Commander/Convoy short for?

[swoop]

I read somewhere, maybe the energon pub at seiberton that it stands for diaclone inspired armour. But that could of been a fan thing not official

[GoktimusPrime]

The armour is in the same colours as Diaclone Car Robot Powered Convoy, which is the name for the Diaclone toy that was later used for G1 Ultra Magnus. So I'd say that the name is a homage to that, but of course they can't actually use the names "Diaclone" or "Powered Convoy" since they're intellectual property of Takara, so they probably called it D.I.A. Powered Commander to get around that.

Ultra Magnus nearly came out in Transformers in his Diaclone colours too -- they even had footage of Transformers The Movie where Ultra Magnus is running around in his Diaclone colours. This footage was obviously cut and abandoned in favour of the colours that was eventually used.

Lookie!
D.I.A. Powered Commander (http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/files/126/r_powered-commander-015.jpg)
Diaclone Powered Convoy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4frjPXJL0s)
Ultra Magnus in Diaclone colours in abandoned G1 animation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSQi74GLEpc&feature=player_detailpage#t=139s)

[Vector Prime]

Can somebody explain to me the fascination of sticking an Autobot or Decepticon logo on their car?

I understand if you drive a car that is some bots' alt mode, but otherwise why? :confused:

[SkyWarp91]

Can somebody explain to me the fascination of sticking an Autobot or Decepticon logo on their car?

I understand if you drive a car that is some bots' alt mode, but otherwise why? :confused:

Because people are fans of TFs and imagine their car being a TF? I have a Decepticon badge for my car, though my car isn't based off any specific TF character I just like having one simply because that's one way I show my love for TFs. I don't even know what TF I could imagine my car to be, maybe Crowbar?

I actually used to have a Hatchback '86 RED Toyota Corolla and I used to imagine that was my own version of Cliffjumper! :) Once at a shopping car park I was on the other side of the road facing a DEcepticon Jeep (Crankcase?) and we both honked at each other :rolleyes:

[Vector Prime]

Because people are fans of TFs and imagine their car being a TF? I have a Decepticon badge for my car, though my car isn't based off any specific TF character I just like having one simply because that's one way I show my love for TFs. I don't even know what TF I could imagine my car to be, maybe Crowbar?

To each their own I suppose - I guess it's the same as wearing TF-related gear.

Whilst I'm a TF fan and drive Alternity Megatron's alt mode, I would never consider sticking a TF badge on it (nor would I wear TF-related clothing, ever).

The closest I came was thinking about putting a small subtle Alternity sticker on the rear windscreen, but that notion was dismissed after about 30 seconds. :p

Just interesting to hear people's reasons behind why they do it.

Most people I know (TF fans or not) look at cars with TF badges and snicker...

[GoktimusPrime]

Can somebody explain to me the fascination of sticking an Autobot or Decepticon logo on their car?

I understand if you drive a car that is some bots' alt mode, but otherwise why? :confused:
For the same reason why people have bumper stickers for sports teams, national flags, political parties, religions and that car badge in the shape of a fish sprouting legs with "Darwin" written inside it etc. - because they're proud and passionate about their team, country/cultural heritage, political beliefs, religious beliefs, scientific beliefs etc.


Because people are fans of TFs and imagine their car being a TF?
I do that too!! :D I sometimes like to imagine that my car is an Autobot, and I'm just his mass-shrunken Pretender shell (a la Masterforce) driving inside - scouting for Decepticons! :) Last week I was driving on a road that ran parallel to a train track, and this train was overtaking me, so I "detected" Decepticon energy signatures coming from the train -- a new Decepticon had arrived on Earth! I radioed back to Autobot HQ then when the train stopped at the station, and as I was driving by, I "blasted" that train with an invisible EMP shot - immobilising it! (and thus forcing passengers to disembark :p) Wahahahahahahaha!! Sometimes if I see a car with a Decepticon logo, I pretend that I got weapons popping out and I imagine shooting at it -- pew pew pew pew pew pew!!

Sure breaks up the boredom of being stuck in rush hour. :)

But other times, because I only listen to Transformers music - sometimes I crank the volume up and people see me dancing and singing along to TF tunes in my TF-badged car with TF dog tags hanging off my rear vision mirror with Robot Heroes Optimus Prime on the dashboard and of course, I'm decked out in TF apparel... YEEAAAHH!!


To each their own I suppose - I guess it's the same as wearing TF-related gear.

Whilst I'm a TF fan and drive Alternity Megatron's alt mode, I would never consider sticking a TF badge on it (nor would I wear TF-related clothing, ever).
Well I'm very proud and passionate to be a Transformers enthusiast, and I would hate to be confused for being a Mundaner. ;)


Most people I know (TF fans or not) look at cars with TF badges and snicker...
If people are going to be shallow enough to do that, then I don't really don't give a hoot what they think. They can kiss my Astrotrain.

I see all kinds of stickers and badges on cars that I find disagreeable and even objectionable... like those mudflaps with the silhouette of naked women or urinating Calvin or a hand giving you the finger or bumper stickers with swear words on them... yeah, real charming... (-_-) Even if some people^heathens may not agree with Transformers, it's a relatively inoffensive image. So they can build themselves a freakin' Space Bridge and either get over it or jump off it! :p

[5FDP]

I have a Decepticon badge on the side of my car. Why... because I can ;) If people have an issue with it, I don't give a shi....

[loophole]

Can somebody explain to me the fascination of sticking an Autobot or Decepticon logo on their car?

I understand if you drive a car that is some bots' alt mode, but otherwise why? :confused:

i do it to pledge my allegiance, Decepticon of course :D

[Bartrim]

I have a Decepticon badge on the side of my car. Why... because I can ;) If people have an issue with it, I don't give a shi....

Don't let Gok see your car! He imaginary blast it to smithereens:eek::p

[5FDP]

Don't let Gok see your car! He imaginary blast it to smithereens:eek::p

Not to worry; I have seen his car - it's a Pretender i.e. a shell with not much going on inside :p

[optimus1]

I've always avoided putting a badge on my car for fear of having it stolen or defaced. To counter this I have a more subtle way - a Personalised Plate Number :)

Most people who are fans/sort of fans will be able to know I am a TF fan :)

[jazzcomp]

I see badges on cars and makes me glad to see a fellow fan. :)

[Prowl]

I see badges on cars and makes me glad to see a fellow fan. :)

I had a Decepticon badge on the back of my old car. My new one is only a couple of months old so I don't think I will be putting anything on that

[LordCyrusOmega]

I wear transformer clothes because I hate clothes shopping and it makes it easier. I guess also to let others know that I'm a fan. I have TF stickers on my PS3 but no badges on car.
I'm always curious as to whether people with badges on their cars are actual fans.

[janda the red]

I see badges on cars and makes me glad to see a fellow fan. :)

me too... :D

mmm.... tribalism

janda :)

[GoktimusPrime]

mmm.... tribalism


I find it interesting that when people exhibit tribalism over say, sports - it's accepted. How often do we see people going around with their favourite football or rugby team's logos etc. plastered all over their car or apparel? People are allowed to be proud and passionate about their sport teams (as well as other stuff) -- I don't see why we can't be proud and passionate about Transformers. :)

[gamblor916]

I find it interesting that when people exhibit tribalism over say, sports - it's accepted. How often do we see people going around with their favourite football or rugby team's logos etc. plastered all over their car or apparel? People are allowed to be proud and passionate about their sport teams (as well as other stuff) -- I don't see why we can't be proud and passionate about Transformers. :)

True but we don't have say a [insert favourite team] supporter going up to you and preaching or waving flyers and cards about.

[5FDP]

Most people I know (TF fans or not) look at cars with TF badges and snicker...

I was thinking about this some more and was wondering, do these people you know also know that you collect Transformers and if so, what was their initial reaction?

[Skullcruncher]

Did this actually exist (Goodbye Forever Wheelie) or just someones piece of artwork?

http://thumbnails34.imagebam.com/13638/fc6c26136375725.jpg (http://www.imagebam.com/image/fc6c26136375725)

[Golden Phoenix]

Did this actually exist (Goodbye Forever Wheelie) or just someones piece of artwork?

http://thumbnails34.imagebam.com/13638/fc6c26136375725.jpg (http://www.imagebam.com/image/fc6c26136375725)

Most one sided fight EVER

[Skullcruncher]

Most one sided fight EVER

Heh maybe trypticon and predaking need to fight to see who gets to eat wheelie :D

[5FDP]

Did this actually exist (Goodbye Forever Wheelie) or just someones piece of artwork?

http://thumbnails34.imagebam.com/13638/fc6c26136375725.jpg (http://www.imagebam.com/image/fc6c26136375725)

It's a fake (http://www.autorobot.it/gallery/main.php/Collezione+Toys/Puffmarko/goodbye-wheelie+gig+definitivo+copy.jpg.html).

[Skullcruncher]

It's a fake (http://www.autorobot.it/gallery/main.php/Collezione+Toys/Puffmarko/goodbye-wheelie+gig+definitivo+copy.jpg.html).

heh should have saved it for april fools :D

[1AZRAEL1]

I don't think it needs it's own topic, but has anyone else seen a little LCD display attached to the Transformers toy shelves at Target that when you press the button plays the trailer for DOTM?

I noticed it at Target St Marys on Saturday, thought it was kinda cool. It was about kids height (because of course, it's kids that buy these things right? :p)

[5FDP]

I don't think it needs it's own topic, but has anyone else seen a little LCD display attached to the Transformers toy shelves at Target that when you press the button plays the trailer for DOTM?

Yeah, I saw one at Blacktown Target yesterday. Thought it was a barcode scanner :o

[liegeprime]

Whoa 5FDP new avatar.... that would mean....?!?! erm :eek::eek::D:p

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah, saw the one at Blacktown Target last Thursday. Also saw one at Target Rhodes on Saturday.

[griffin]

It's certainly one way of promoting the movie...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tgdotm4.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

Whoa 5FDP new avatar.... that would mean....?!?! erm :eek::eek::D:p

I remember that as well lmao (I wasn't going to say anything) :p

[1AZRAEL1]

It's certainly one way of promoting the movie..

Hey why not, it could work for those kids who haven't see the trailer (or even adults who have to kneel down to see it :p)

I see one other line do this once before, but for the life of me can't remember.

[Golden Phoenix]

It's certainly one way of promoting the movie...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tgdotm4.jpg

Saw one of these todays. I think it works because there were a couple of kids watching it. I would think the next thing would be the kids pestering the parents......

[kup]

I wear transformer clothes because I hate clothes shopping and it makes it easier. I guess also to let others know that I'm a fan. I have TF stickers on my PS3 but no badges on car.
I'm always curious as to whether people with badges on their cars are actual fans.

I am in a similar boat. I absolutely detest clothes shopping to the point that I start to feel angry and frustrated while doing so. Most of the my clothing is from ordering from the internet or 'quick grabs' from Jay Jays and whatnot. So since I moved out of home, several of my T-shirts have become TF t-shirts as they have been the more prominent 'quick grabs'.

[5FDP]

Whoa 5FDP new avatar.... that would mean....?!?! erm :eek::eek::D:p


I remember that as well lmao (I wasn't going to say anything) :p

;)

[Hursticon]

I am in a similar boat. I absolutely detest clothes shopping to the point that I start to feel angry and frustrated while doing so.

I'm exactly the same, I hate clothes shopping as I can never find a thing that I like, my kingdom for plain colours with no hippy/surfy/emo designs!, which is why my wardrobe consists of 99% Black clothing - Ranging from Metal to Occult designs and almost all are sourced from the Internet. ;):)


;)

Oh Anubis! :p:D

[SkyWarp91]

Is it possible to buy every series of Transformers in local retail stores (like are there DVDs that have been released with every single episode in box-sets)?

I know right now you can get G1, Japanese G1, Beast Wars and Beast Machines but what about Amarda? Energon? Cybertron? Animated?

[Gutsman Heavy]

Is not sure of your question... Can't say I've seen many Beast Machines in stores recently...

[SkyWarp91]

Is not sure of your question... Can't say I've seen many Beast Machines in stores recently...

Yeah they used to have all 4 in JB-Hi Fis for $40 total. Should've got them then instead of buying more toys...

[Gutsman Heavy]

oh yeah, hell I even own that, selective memory.

Armada, Energon & Cybertron have boxsets but were never released locally, get them off Amazon or eBay.

Animated Season 1&2 Have been released in boxsets, no season 3 DVD. Unsure of local release status. Again Amazon will serve you well.

Beast Machines was released locally in 4 volumes, no boxset that I know of.

[Fonecrusher]

Was the Unicron Trilogy really never released locally? Because although I've never seen a boxset, I have seen a couple of volumes of Energon/Cybertron at my local Blockbuster, which would suggest we got some sort of local release at one point?

Also does anyone know any retailers who still carry the G1 set (like the Autobot and Decepticon edition ones) ? I missed out on it at JB Hi-Fi awhile back and only have the 2nd season. I know I can order it off the Madman website but I would prefer not to be online.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Energon & cybertron both had a dvd or two released here, but never a full series.

[5FDP]

^ Yeah, what Gutsman said. I have the two volumes of Energon. There was also a one disc Cybertron release called 'A New Beginning' (also pictured).

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/764/49998747.jpg

[autobreadticon]

hi, what is the best way to get my hands on one of those giant TF3 posters , the one they used as displays at cinemas (you know what i mean)

[GoktimusPrime]

Ask the cinema manager if you can put your name down for the poster after the promotion's finished? <shrug>

[LordCyrusOmega]

In Transformers the movie who did Unicron reformat as scourge and cyclonus?

[jazzcomp]

In Transformers the movie who did Unicron reformat as scourge and cyclonus?
skywarp and thundercracker

[5FDP]

In Transformers the movie who did Unicron reformat as scourge and cyclonus?

Thundercracker became Scourge and either Skywarp or Bombshell (unclear in the ‘86 movie) was reformatted as Cyclonus.

EDIT: ^ What jazzcomp said too :p

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

In Transformers the movie who did Unicron reformat as scourge and cyclonus?Scourge is definitely Thundercracker, Cyclonus is debatable (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Cyclonus_%28G1%29#Who_is_Cyclonus.3F).

[LordCyrusOmega]

Thanks peoples. I was 95% certain Thundercracker becomes Scourge but never really sure who became Cyclonus. Probably during the reformating scene there were 2 Cyclonus but only ever 1 afterwards.

[blackie]

hi, what is the best way to get my hands on one of those giant TF3 posters , the one they used as displays at cinemas (you know what i mean)

seduce a cinema worker :P

[Autocon]

with the HA figures there is only the 3 nascars and soundwave? no other ha figures besides recolours?

[Autocon]

why do the legends playsets only fire from one side? cheap hasbro!!!

[Autocon]

is leader ironhide meant to not say anything and just have a gun noise?:rolleyes:

[kaiden]

is leader ironhide meant to not say anything and just have a gun noise?:rolleyes:

no, he says 'Ironhide here' and 'Weapons ready'

I can't tell if mine is meant to be gun noise...

[Autocon]

no, he says 'Ironhide here' and 'Weapons ready'

I can't tell if mine is meant to be gun noise...

Is it the voyager one? I tried one in toyRus and all it did was push the gun barrel out of his stomach

[heroic_decepticon]

In Transformers the movie who did Unicron reformat as scourge and cyclonus?

Shameless plug, but this is my analysis from back in 2007 (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2007/10/which-decepticon-reformatted-into_07.html) and so is correct in my mind... :D


PRINCE POSEIDAVE

ALLEGIANCE: DECEPTICON
FUNCTION: WING COMMANDER
FIRST APPEARANCE: "More Than Meets The Eye, Part 1"

"Whoever stands by a just cause cannot possibly be called evil."

PROFILE: Prince Poseidave is part of a lost dynasty of Decepticon royalty whose ancestry traces back to a Decepticon of legend known only as either "The Fallen" or "Emperor of Destruction." Brother of the mighty gestalt warrior King Poseidon, Poseidave is commands the deadly and elite special squadron of Decepticon jets known as Lavender Squadron. Poseidave has a strong need to control his environment, down to the most minor detail. He is known for his impulsive behaviour and rapid mood changes. At times he can be a nervous wreck, then a second later he is in high spirits. Poseidave is highly valued among the Decepticons as a 'bot of action, although he requires constant stimulation and finds it difficult to enjoy periods of quiet and relaxation. Owing to his royal heritage and emotional limitations, at times Poseidave finds it difficult to accept the authority of others and does not tolerate any dispute regarding his status either as Lavender Squad commander, or as a Decepticon prince. The only Decepticons he will take orders from without question are Megatron, Shockwave and King Poseidon.

Poseidave is suspicious of friends and foes alike. He does not trust anyone and his suspicions are accompanied by extreme sensitivity to any criticism. He is personally hurt by any criticism - even constructive criticism - regarding his actions as squadron leader. Similarly, Poseidave has a strong emotional need to demonstrate superiority over his followers as well as his rivals. Because of his heritage, Poseidave perceives himself as a leader of extraordinary historic stature with a strong sense of self-entitlement. His interpersonal skills are characterised by problems relating with others, stemming from his need to be manipulative, bring them closer or distancing them as he sees fit. He has no close friends nor feels the need for them. Poseidave sees himself as a physical symbol of the Decepticon empire. This is outwardly expressed in his appearance having painted himself in the royal Lavendar of the Decepticon standard. All members of his squadron are similarly coloured this way.

Abilities: Poseidave is the only Decepticon sky raider capable of undersea flight. His reinforced frame is extremely durable and able to withstand deep-sea pressures without being crushed. He displays incredible ability as wing commander, which is why fellow Decepticons are willing to not only tolerate, but also follow him without question in battle. In jet mode, Poseidave has a maximum speed of 3080km/h (Mach 2.9) in atmosphere, or 450km/h undersea. Like his brother, Poseidave is fully operational up to a depth of 9 kilometres. His range is 5150 kilometres. He is armed with mounted gravity-rod guns, which by altering the strength of the gravitational field around any object their beams hit, the guns can cause an object to either crash or float away. The larger the object, the less effective are the guns.

Weaknesses: All of Poseidave's abilities can be hampered by his volatile emotional state. If he is in an emotionally stable mood, then is a very effective fighter and leader, however this can change quickly, leading both himself and his followers into trouble.

Disclaimer: profile may not be canonically official :p

Gok, that's bloody brilliant!

[Skullcruncher]

What colour are the pellets that came with G1 Takara 16 Megatron? And how many?
Thanks

[heroic_decepticon]

What colour are the pellets that came with G1 Takara 16 Megatron? And how many?
Thanks

Same blue as the inner arms and legs. 2 sprues full.

[KillinSpoon]

In Transformers the movie who did Unicron reformat as scourge and cyclonus?

God dammit. Next someone will ask about Frenzy and Rumble :P


seduce a cinema worker :P

Ask VP on this topic :P

[Skullcruncher]

Same blue as the inner arms and legs. 2 sprues full.

Ah the old same colour as the arms and legs trick. :D Cheers

[GoktimusPrime]

IIRC one sprue holds 12 bullets?

[Sky Shadow]

IIRC one sprue holds 12 bullets?

Ten. So the toys come with a ridiculous 20 bullets each. I can't think of any other Transformers that approach the Megatron mould's level of overkill when it comes to projectiles.

[LordCyrusOmega]

God dammit. Next someone will ask about Frenzy and Rumble :P
P

What colour is Frenzy and what colour is Rumble :D

[GoktimusPrime]

The hot one is blue and the sexy one is red. ;)

[LordCyrusOmega]

The hot one is blue and the sexy one is red. ;)

I would of thought it would be the oter way around. Because, you know, red is generally hot.

[heroic_decepticon]

What colour is Frenzy and what colour is Rumble :D

I'd say Rumble is blue and Frenzy is red and I'd say that Don Figuroa thinks so too... :D (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2007/11/rumble-is-blue-frenzy-is-red-don.html)

[GoktimusPrime]

I would of thought it would be the oter way around. Because, you know, red is generally hot.

I didn't mean temperature hot, I meant Chris Hemsworth as Thor with his shirt off hot. Rumble is that kind of hawt! ;)

[kaiden]

I didn't mean temperature hot, I meant Chris Hemsworth as Thor with his shirt off hot. Rumble is that kind of hawt! ;)


I didn't mean temperature hot, I meant Chris Hemsworth as Thor with his shirt off hot. Rumble is that kind of hawt! ;)

Too much information. Literally.

[GoktimusPrime]

Aaah crap in a hat! Aside from accidentally posting twice, the whole running joke I was trying to go with is intentionally NOT identifying Rumble or Frenzy as being red or blue and only ambiguously referring to them as "the red one" or "the blue one" -- so I was meant to say "The Red One is that kind of hawt!" ... but of course, I didn't now did I??

Good going, Goki!!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/th_ngsmoov_facepalmmegatron.jpg

[kaiden]

the whole running joke I was trying to go with

i didn't really care that you double posted, just that you mentioned thor with his shirt off twice *eww*

when i think of thor - i think 'HAMMER TIME!'

[Gutsman Heavy]

i didn't really care that you double posted, just that you mentioned thor with his shirt off twice *eww*

Yeah, He's no Bruce Campbell for sure. *swoon*

[LordCyrusOmega]

You guys know I wasn't being serious, right?
Anyway, I know that Frenzy is the grey one!!

[kup]

While going through my comics I have just realized that I have two Megatron Origins TPBs. I have no idea why I have two so my question is:

Did I borrow one from somebody here and forgot to give it back? I honestly don't know where it came from. I must of had it for at least a couple of years.

[kaiden]

I was just looking at the in hand pics of tfcc g2 ramjet and its missing the clear teal err tailfin? bits and is instead normal painted plastic which just looks cheap and nasty.

anyone knows what gives?

also im having trouble finding the original pictures with the clear parts in the forums - does anyone know which section its in?

[Hursticon]

Hey guys, what Takara figures have been released in the last 3-5 years at Aussie Retail, not including Independents?

[GoktimusPrime]

* Masterpiece Ultra Magnus
* Masterpiece Convoy w/ trailer
* DotM Jetwing Optimus Prime

For more information about what Australia got and didn't get, check the Australian TF listing page (http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm) (it hasn't been updated for Jetwing Prime yet though ;))

[Hursticon]

* Masterpiece Ultra Magnus
* Masterpiece Convoy w/ trailer
* DotM Jetwing Optimus Prime

For more information about what Australia got and didn't get, check the Australian TF listing page (http://www.cliffbee.com/aussietf.htm) (it hasn't been updated for Jetwing Prime yet though ;))

Yeah, the only things you've missed there dude was MP Ghost Starscream and the Jetfire/Buster Prime 2 pack - I thought MP Prime and Magnus were the only 2 I hadn't thought of, cheers Goki. ;):cool:

[griffin]

If I recall, the Jetfire/Buster Prime wasn't a JP release, it was a HK release.

[blackoptimus]

Will there be a higher class DOTM Megatron than the voyager? Is the Voyager worth getting?

Also why is the DOTM Chronicle two pack costing $125? What a rip, it should be $70.

[Hursticon]

If I recall, the Jetfire/Buster Prime wasn't a JP release, it was a HK release.

I remember the pack having the TakaraTomy logo on the box - would that make any difference?

[STL]

Where is the best list online for figures available across everyline that has a filter on size class?

[Paulbot]

Where is the best list online for figures available across everyline that has a filter on size class?

If you want something with a filter, then probably iTFdb.com (or your own monster collection spreadsheet!)

Did Jaydisc ask you to ask this question? :p;)

[STL]

If you want something with a filter, then probably iTFdb.com (or your own monster collection spreadsheet!)

Did Jaydisc ask you to ask this question? :p;)

Nah, mine won't help. Mine doesn't segment on more market stuff. It's more relevant to my own collection values.

And Jaydisc will hate me for forgetting iTFDB. Or will he (http://itfdb.com/)? :P

[autobreadticon]

Hi, TFwiki states e-hobby scourge is based on him being reformatted by Unicron, is this the TF community presumption or is this based on the comic provided in the e-hobby sets???, thanks

[GoktimusPrime]

I don't have eHobby Scourge, but is there any text on the box or comic book which states it?

[autobreadticon]

You can view the comic online but my net is too slow to find the link :(




How rare is g2 Firecons? what is a good price to pay for them?, thanks

[blackoptimus]

I bought the Autobot Ark and I can't seem to find where the 2x missiles are nor the repair arm for the bay thing. Has anyone had the same issue or is it hidden in the box somewhere.

[Demonac]

They are hidden with Roller.
I had the same problem.

[GoktimusPrime]

Dark of the Moon Spoiler... (tagged)

I don't recall Shockwave transforming. Did he?

[1AZRAEL1]

Nope.

[blackoptimus]

Yeah I just noticed, the clear bag lol. Had me scared for a second.:rolleyes:

They are hidden with Roller.
I had the same problem.

[tinyJazz]

Is Henkei Beachcomber a darker blue than Universe Beachcomber, or the other way around? :confused: I have totally forgot.

[griffin]

Hasbro one is darker. (if I haven't had them mixed up in my collection)

[tinyJazz]

Alright! Thanks grif. :) I'll try and remember it this time!

[janda the red]

hey everyone...

can i bother anybody with a bit more experience than me, do you think these are legit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mixmaster-MOSC-Transformers-G1-Sealed-Card-Devastator-/300570588545?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb673581

http://cgi.ebay.com/Scavenger-MOSC-Transformers-G1-Sealed-Card-Devastator-/250843355700?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a676dda34

thanks a bunch

janda :)

[Sky Shadow]

hey everyone...

can i bother anybody with a bit more experience than me, do you think these are legit?

Yes. :) (Those were my first two Transformers, incidentally, wrapped back-to-back as a birthday present from my uncle and aunt.)

Oddly that seller also seems to be selling a genuine Seaspray and saying it's a knockoff. Weird: http://cgi.ebay.com/Seaspray-Knock-Off-MOSC-Transformers-G1-Sealed-Card-/300570584748?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb6726ac

[kaiden]

not being a G1 collector - why not go for encore devastator?

[janda the red]

thanks heaps sky... appreciate it :)

kaiden: i dunno, i just really want a G1 moc devvy.... might get the encore to open and play with.

janda :)

[Prime_217]

Where can you buy the dual model optimus prime kit besides BBTS? They are sold out and I am really desperate to get it!

[KillinSpoon]

Where can you buy the dual model optimus prime kit besides BBTS? They are sold out and I am really desperate to get it!

Honestly, after seeing what happened to Peaugh's during his review I'm just waiting for the revoltech!

[1AZRAEL1]

Honestly, after seeing what happened to Peaugh's during his review I'm just waiting for the revoltech!

What happened in his review? I don't wanna go look for it :p

[KillinSpoon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3s2h7YpfIc

When he was swapping out the hand for the sword, the ball joint snapped off inside of the arm. Also, he mentions little pieces which pop off all the time.
It doesn't really appeal to me anymore :/ apart from the build.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Skids & Mudflap, do they appear in the DotM comic adaptation at all?

[GoktimusPrime]

Yep (http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/c/c5/DOTM3_mudflap_dies.jpg) and yep (http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/c/c5/DOTM3_skids_dies.jpg) (image links contain comic spoilers)

[Gutsman Heavy]

hmm not in their DoTM Bodies eh?