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fatbot
1st May 2009, 08:29 AM
Well guys, you know what to do, show me some pretty pics of new buys!

Thanatos
1st May 2009, 09:41 AM
This morning I got Universe Blades and Henkei Spy Team :D

blackie
1st May 2009, 10:22 AM
This morning I got Universe Blades and Henkei Spy Team :D

quick postage from aus post, not quick postage from me :P

orionpax1
1st May 2009, 01:43 PM
Got Encore cassettes vol1 henkai minibots 1 and 2 henkai hotshot thanks to TC :)

jaydisc
1st May 2009, 02:37 PM
Got the key to Vector Sigma from Icey. Thanks!

blackie
1st May 2009, 03:03 PM
Got the key to Vector Sigma from Icey. Thanks!

+1

kup
1st May 2009, 06:03 PM
Today's loot: Star Convoy and KT Frenzy plus Mr Hyde's accessories for Gamblor, Fungal and myself. With these latest bunch of accessories I complete my G1 Defensor :) My only incomplete Gestalt that remains is Menasor missing a chest piece, head and pistols for Deadend and Dragstrip.

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/010509.jpg

SentinelPrime
1st May 2009, 06:25 PM
Titanium Diecast War Within Thundercracker thanks to Lord_Zed
My 2nd Ultimate Bumblebee

SilverDragon
1st May 2009, 08:10 PM
Animated Blurr. Thanks to, um, K-Mart.

Golden Phoenix
1st May 2009, 08:29 PM
I got this from Linthart today
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/newstuff/01-05-09.jpg
I'd take a picture but my phone's camera ain't playing nice. So I "borrowed" a picture
Thanks Mate!

Wheel-J
1st May 2009, 08:49 PM
So delighted to see that pic! *points to the purple one*
I could've got mine too only if I was able to make it earlier..say 3hrs earlier...:o

Anyway, I nabbed another TF shirt today. Heh!

:)

liegeprime
1st May 2009, 09:52 PM
Went back to JAyjay's to exchange the hoodie to a bigger size ( made a mistake and picked an XS one instead of M) then I spotted some TF boxer undies. SO I got me a pair :D

Linthart
1st May 2009, 09:57 PM
I've never had such a massive box of transformers rock up at my house before.
it was much bigger than my fort max box which scared me a little :p

ha more toys than i've ever received at christmas

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv281/LintHart/DSC07614-2.jpg



I got this from Linthart today
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/newstuff/01-05-09.jpg
I'd take a picture but my phone's camera ain't playing nice. So I "borrowed" a picture
Thanks Mate!

iceburn
1st May 2009, 10:25 PM
linthart! what's in there???

Linthart
1st May 2009, 10:34 PM
linthart! what's in there???

5 sunstorms and 5 shockwaves (check the pic below of the animated pyramid:p)

iceburn
1st May 2009, 11:01 PM
how come no Sunstorm for me... lol. j/k

Stompy
2nd May 2009, 01:58 AM
Recent acquis (sorry bout the picture quality, flourescent light never takes good pics):

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/TFLootMay.jpg

Thanks to Paul for the Leo Prime.

1AZRAEL1
2nd May 2009, 09:21 AM
I've never had such a massive box of transformers rock up at my house before.
it was much bigger than my fort max box which scared me a little :p

ha more toys than i've ever received at christmas

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv281/LintHart/DSC07614-2.jpg

Thats nothing, I bought the entire Beast Wars Collection, plus a few others, a couple of years back, that box was so massive, it had one box for the cargo, another for the lid so 2 boxes taped together haha.

Doubledealer
2nd May 2009, 01:50 PM
how come no Sunstorm for me... lol. j/k
You want an Animated Sunny storm? I should be getting one in a week or two's time if you would like to purchase it (for $50 which inc. shipping). Let me know if you're interested, monsieur. :)

valkyrie_76
2nd May 2009, 02:03 PM
Been abit dry on the TF's for April but in May I did pick up:

Universe Inferno,
#9 and #10 of All Hail Magatron,
#2,11,13,14,17,18,19,20 and 79 of the UK Marvel TF comics (only 15 more to complete the 332 issues),
Optimus Prime t-shirt from Jay Jays

And for non-TF stuff was:

Witchblade v6 DVD,
Claymore v2 DVD,
Negima v21 manga,
Darker than Black v1/box.

Plus getting some more UK Marvel TF comics from the UK soon so it should cut my total to about less than 10 issues that I need hopefully.

Zippo
2nd May 2009, 03:25 PM
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposMay2009Haul01.jpg
Alert, Smokescreen and the Minibots.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposMay2009Haul02.jpg
Hoodie from JayJays

1AZRAEL1
2nd May 2009, 03:43 PM
Haha eveyone is getting transformers stuff from JayJays.

Though I think this jumper rules over all the ones from Jayjays

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/f112_1.jpg

gamblor916
2nd May 2009, 04:19 PM
Cassettes from TC and Inferno as a gift from a work colleague.

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4317/p5010468.jpg

GoktimusPrime
2nd May 2009, 04:33 PM
My acquisitions today:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090502.jpg
TFwise I got Computron's head and right fist (thanks to liegeprime for helping me get those) and 2 copies of the Free Comic Book Day Transformers/G.I. Joe comic book.

liegeprime
2nd May 2009, 06:17 PM
Today's Acquisitions

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2009%20Purchases/Maypurchase001.jpg

Adzma
2nd May 2009, 06:18 PM
Haha eveyone is getting transformers stuff from JayJays.

Though I think this jumper rules over all the ones from Jayjays

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/f112_1.jpg
That's a sick jumper. ;)

1AZRAEL1
3rd May 2009, 08:18 AM
Cost me US$20 :D

Gotta love ebay sometimes :p

optimus1
3rd May 2009, 10:05 AM
Got these yesterday while in a rush:

Universe Legends Bumblebee
Universe Legends Brawn

TF Free Comic book Day comic

TF Graphic Novels:

TF UK Time Wars reprint
Revelations
TF Animated: The Arrival


I'm all comiced out :p

kristofferrer
3rd May 2009, 01:22 PM
GAMBLOR, YOUR TAPES ARE AWESOME!

Seraphim Prime
3rd May 2009, 01:50 PM
Since all my local stores were sold out, it took a three hour trip down to Canberra yesterday in order to find them...

But I now have Animated Waspinator and Samurai Prowl! :D Picked up from the Toys R Us at Belconnin.

I was already down there for my God-daughter's 1st birthday party (I'll post a photo if people wish) but while my brother was looking for a friend's 18th present that afternoon, I popped in to TRU and found them!


Also finalised a lay-by at K-Mart on Friday, and I now have Universe Cheetor, Hound, and Tread Bolt

Bartrim
3rd May 2009, 02:35 PM
So far this month I've picked up...

The TF t-shirt with the four bots in one colour each from Jay Jays
The Special teams leaders legends pack from Big W Eastgardens
Spotlight 1 and 3 TPB from comicsedge on ebay.
Beast Machines season 1 volume 2 from HMV Rhodes

Then my brother in law returned from America to give me
Defiance 3
Alliance 4
AHM 9
Maximum Dinobots 3

Not a bad start.

Also got universe Cyclonus off the_damned last week but forgot to mention it earlier.

willocrew
3rd May 2009, 02:37 PM
Just got my Universe Inferno for $25 from target.

Overall, this is a very nice piece, although the joints are a little loose on mine especially the right arm possibly due to the weight of the attached cannon.
Even then, its possible to execute most bent-raised-arm poses with this guy and it'll stay.

I've decided to set his shoulder kibble up like wings to imitate the white wings on his G1 design (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fc/Inferno5.jpg)

Bigger picture available here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=91157#post91157)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3496380484_9340194820.jpg

GoktimusPrime
3rd May 2009, 03:09 PM
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090503.jpg

Tabias Prime
3rd May 2009, 04:56 PM
just picked up Inferno and Overload at Target in Perth for $25 each, they were selling the same size TF at Myer for about $50,i'm glad i didnt go there first..I think i saw one of the Perth crew there not sure who it was those but i'm glad i got the last inferno...

willocrew
3rd May 2009, 06:18 PM
just picked up Inferno and Overload at Target in Perth for $25 each, they were selling the same size TF at Myer for about $50,i'm glad i didnt go there first..I think i saw one of the Perth crew there not sure who it was those but i'm glad i got the last inferno...

Ah so you picked up the last inferno at bullcreek target eh ;)

Tabias Prime
3rd May 2009, 06:29 PM
it was the city target store...

Tabias Prime
3rd May 2009, 06:32 PM
the bloke i saw at the store was a asian looking fellow with a slight beard, i saw him at the nexus fair a couple of weeks back...

Tabias Prime
3rd May 2009, 06:36 PM
just had a look at the next fair photos from a couple of weeks a go, his name on his tag was Kyle...

jaydisc
3rd May 2009, 06:37 PM
the bloke i saw at the store was a asian looking fellow with a slight beard, i saw him at the nexus fair a couple of weeks back...

Sounds like the guy in the 2nd pic here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=84400&postcount=79). :D

Tabias Prime
3rd May 2009, 06:43 PM
yep thats him...

TheDirtyDigger
3rd May 2009, 06:53 PM
Here's my favourite illegal immigrant and personal, swine flu free, latina housemaid, Consuela, modelling my latest from Jayjays...

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/752/ivytf.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ivytf.jpg)

jaydisc
3rd May 2009, 06:54 PM
yep thats him...

That's our OzFormer of the Year, Kyle! :D :D :D


Haha eveyone is getting transformers stuff from JayJays.

Though I think this jumper rules over all the ones from Jayjays

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/1AZRAEL1/f112_1.jpg

Where does this come from? Is it still available?

Lord_Zed
3rd May 2009, 07:56 PM
A good weekend for TF bargains.

I finally found me a cache of those discounted Universe Infero's and got me one for $25. I can't say I was a huge fan of the mould before but picking one up for a good price has improved my opinion of the toy. He's a little loose though.

And if he wasn't enough I picked up the Transformers Victory boxset for $15

Tabias Prime
3rd May 2009, 08:37 PM
i have the same problem with my inferno, the right arm seem a little dodgy.

hey where do i get one of those from DirtyDigger, the jumper i mean not the model, i already have one of those...

Krayt
3rd May 2009, 09:58 PM
this is my purchase from yesterday.....

well... one of....

the third fellow is to be my authentication mascot.... not many of him floating around :-P

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/P5030343.JPG

Wheel-J
3rd May 2009, 10:04 PM
http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/P5030343.JPG

:eek::eek::eek:

Cool! :)

Linthart
3rd May 2009, 10:08 PM
this is my purchase from yesterday.....

well... one of....

the third fellow is to be my authentication mascot.... not many of him floating around :-P

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/P5030343.JPG

Where on earth did you find a Grand Max Cog on his own?

Krayt
3rd May 2009, 11:33 PM
His not on his own.... just it's too hard to stick GM in a pic....

GM was last sighted at the Toyfair Meetup.... just so Bossbot could gaze upon his greatness...

Pic pulled from the meetup thread
http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/meet20090204.jpg

1AZRAEL1
4th May 2009, 07:59 AM
Where does this come from? Is it still available?

Sorry to say it, but you would be hard pressed to find one like this.
I bought it off a guy on ebay US.

He says it was new, so they may be selling them in stores over there now.
If you got any friends over there, they can have a look for you.
Adel INDIANA was where he was from.

GoktimusPrime
4th May 2009, 08:24 AM
My hat's off to you Krayt in extreme envy. :)

RE: Death Cobra: Aawwww! So cuuuuute! :D

Kyle
4th May 2009, 08:50 AM
yep thats him...

So that was you! :p I'm glad you picked up that last Inferno. I already have a Henkei version coming but $25 was too much of a bargain to resist. I don't have much self control... :o If you didn't pick it up I would have done something pretty silly... :p

Gouki
4th May 2009, 01:33 PM
Got Sunstorm from a mate who frequents the US, yesterday. He's awesomely coloured, and nowhere near as loose as I expected. And both his hands have really tight fingers unlike my Starscream.

And Activators Ratchet is a pretty fantastic bnonus. I can't stop transforming him.

iceburn
4th May 2009, 02:04 PM
Received an extra Leo Prime from Paulbot this morning and we spotted heaps more at FG Target!!!! when i say heaps it's heaps of the $25 Voyagers.

Also got tempted and bought myself a Universe Storm Cloud Ultra
And later at Jayjay's the Decepticon red jacket...was debating with the black Autobots one. :)

JuzMel
4th May 2009, 02:06 PM
You want an Animated Sunny storm? I should be getting one in a week or two's time if you would like to purchase it (for $50 which inc. shipping). Let me know if you're interested, monsieur. :)
Ahhh, me wanty Animated Sunstorm too! Icy's got his back in Singapore already. :p

Anyway my acquis from the last week or so:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/Tfn-86.jpghttp://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/transformers-generations-vol-1.jpg
- Henkei Thrust and Dirge (+ extra Hello Kitty mouse) thanks to my bestest Pal in Singapore who brought it over to Icy's place and nice Aunty and Uncle who brought them over to Melbourne for me.
- Target $25 Voyagers, Lithograph and Botcon shirt (finally a size that fits perfectly- Youth Size) thanks to Bro again!
- Just fresh from the postman this morning, thanks to Tropiestron for TF Generations book Vol. 1. :)

autobreadticon
4th May 2009, 02:14 PM
the Lithograph is awesome!!!!!! must have @$10 US

1AZRAEL1
4th May 2009, 03:07 PM
Received an extra Leo Prime from Paulbot this morning and we spotted heaps more at FG Target!!!! when i say heaps it's heaps of the $25 Voyagers.

Also got tempted and bought myself a Universe Storm Cloud Ultra
And later at Jayjay's the Decepticon red jacket...was debating with the black Autobots one. :)

Jayjays have the poster in the windows, I want a job there just so I can get first priority on them.
They had one with Unicron on it a while back, and the ones I have seen now are all taken for.
Anyone else seen them, and has anyone got their name on it?

Doubledealer
4th May 2009, 03:40 PM
Ahhh, me wanty Animated Sunstorm too! Icy's got his back in Singapore already. :p
$50 including shipping okay with you? Let me know if you're happy with this and he's all yours (he was shipped to me from the US on 02/05/09 to give you an indicator of how long it will take to get to me).

JuzMel
4th May 2009, 03:51 PM
$50 including shipping okay with you? Let me know if you're happy with this and he's all yours (he was shipped to me from the US on 02/05/09 to give you an indicator of how long it will take to get to me).
Sure no problems! That sounds reasonable! :) Alright we shall take this to the PMs section. :p

Doubledealer
4th May 2009, 04:35 PM
Sure no problems! That sounds reasonable! :) Alright we shall take this to the PMs section. :p
Great! I will PM bank details when he arrives (won't take money before incase disaster strikes and it never shows up!). :)

GoktimusPrime
4th May 2009, 04:55 PM
Anyone else seen them, and has anyone got their name on it?
Yeah, I got dibs on the one at Jayjays Blacktown, so don't bother asking them. ;)

I intend on using it to help me shield my window blinds to help protect my collection from UV light as discussed here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=4121). :)

Adzma
4th May 2009, 05:25 PM
First acquisition of May.

http://s400.photobucket.com/albums/pp89/Adzma/th_HenkeiIronhide.jpg (http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp89/Adzma/HenkeiIronhide.jpg)

snaketales
4th May 2009, 09:47 PM
Last month I bought a turretless G1 Blitzwing from an Ebay seller in Australia.
Today I got the turret, gun and sword from a US seller so my Blitzwing is complete!
It is missing the missiles, but I think the jet mode is good enough without them. A tank without a turret does look kind of silly...

I've also received a Classics Grimlock and Cliffjumper, and there should be some more goodies in the mail in the next few weeks. My wife is getting tired of all the deliveries but our kids love them!

Wheel-J
4th May 2009, 10:06 PM
I got the animated purple shockwave today thanks to Linthart.



I've also received a Classics Grimlock and Cliffjumper, and there should be some more goodies in the mail in the next few weeks. My wife is getting tired of all the deliveries but our kids love them!

Pretty sure your wife gets all the relief whenever she finds the children are enjoying them. ;)

Tabias Prime
4th May 2009, 10:22 PM
currently I'm waiting on my Alternity Nissan GT-R Convoy from Hong Kong, was sent today so i might have it by the end of the week, if anyone is interested in one of these try

http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Element-JoeyYamamoto_Transformers_W0QQ_fsubZ10877442QQ_sid Z86972439QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

they have 5 of the silver and 2 of the red ones, I've found this eBay store to be best on pricing for the GT-R convoy as well as postage. $55 Australian as opposed to $80 aus i've seen some stores sell them for.or $130 here in australia.

Robzy
4th May 2009, 11:02 PM
Picked up Henkei Ratchet (thanks to a tip from Gutsman) as well as Universe Brawn... awesome figure!!! :eek:

Gutsman Heavy
4th May 2009, 11:31 PM
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3854/020509d.jpg

Henkei goodies I picked up on free comic book day. And yes there was a fat Princess Leia cos-player :D

1AZRAEL1
5th May 2009, 07:47 AM
Yeah, I got dibs on the one at Jayjays Blacktown, so don't bother asking them. ;)

I intend on using it to help me shield my window blinds to help protect my collection from UV light as discussed here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=4121). :)

You lucky bastard :p

liegeprime
5th May 2009, 07:53 AM
You lucky bastard :p

Yeah well he still has to keep an eye on WHEN that will be taken down, coz it could happen like after the store is open and he'd have to ask immediately before any foolish staff chucks it away OR worse claims it for his/her own. Goodluck on that Gok. Im sure we'll see a post in the Acqui thread on that hehehe.

1AZRAEL1
5th May 2009, 08:11 AM
Yeah well he still has to keep an eye on WHEN that will be taken down, coz it could happen like after the store is open and he'd have to ask immediately before any foolish staff chucks it away OR worse claims it for his/her own. Goodluck on that Gok. Im sure we'll see a post in the Acqui thread on that hehehe.

He would have asked them before someone else got dibs on it.
I tried at Penrith, but some bastard got in before me.

Adzma
5th May 2009, 09:31 AM
Posty was early today. :)

http://s400.photobucket.com/albums/pp89/Adzma/th_HenkeiMirage.jpg (http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp89/Adzma/HenkeiMirage.jpg)

JuzMel
5th May 2009, 02:17 PM
The darling-ness was on sickie yesterday cause he's having fever and flu, but he still managed to get his ass out for a bit to Chaddy to meet Icy and he also got me this! *hugs him virtually hoping he recovers soon*

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/TF-Shirt_JayJays.jpg

Doubledealer
5th May 2009, 02:30 PM
The darling-ness was on sickie yesterday cause he's having fever and flu, but he still managed to get his ass out for a bit to Chaddy to meet Icy and he also got me this! *hugs him virtually hoping he recovers soon*

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/TF-Shirt_JayJays.jpg
Extra Extra Small? Just how small are you? :p

k.wong23
5th May 2009, 06:38 PM
Extra Extra Small? Just how small are you? :p

shes a midget!

autobreadticon
5th May 2009, 07:51 PM
shes a midget!

R.I.P Kevin.......:cool:

SilverDragon
5th May 2009, 08:21 PM
The darling-ness was on sickie yesterday cause he's having fever and flu, but he still managed to get his ass out for a bit to Chaddy to meet Icy and he also got me this! *hugs him virtually hoping he recovers soon*

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/TF-Shirt_JayJays.jpg

I've seen that shirt at JayJays. I've thought about buying it.

Tabias Prime
5th May 2009, 09:30 PM
don't worry JuzMel , ignore the short jokes . my wife do's and she's 4 foot 8 inch's, not sure how tall you are. what some blokes seem to forget is that the shorter you are the easier it is to punch the family jewels. I don't think I could get her a transformers shirt she would wear.

Rampage
5th May 2009, 09:42 PM
http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/6869/image002g.jpg

Some Tapes & an Orange Plane :)

Thanks to Girge & Dok :p

GoktimusPrime
5th May 2009, 09:56 PM
I got Universe "Classics" Legends Bumblebee today. Can't be bothered photographing it. :p

snaketales
5th May 2009, 10:54 PM
Picked up Legends G1 Bumblebee, Brawn and Beachcomber today. My second eldest son picked up Brawn. He was looking for a G1 Starscream Legends but there none in stock and for some reason he didnt want Animated Starscream.

Kinda ironic that peace-loving Beachcomber is the only one with a gun...

Paulbot
6th May 2009, 06:38 AM
Checked out an LA Target and Toys R Us. Target is more expensive which surprised me and had nothing not in Oz. From TRU i bought Smokescreen, Waspinator, Darkwind, and the non faulty Wreck-Gar (thanks to Jaydisc for telling me how to spot a dodgy one). No movie toys yet but movie books in Borders.

Linthart
6th May 2009, 08:19 AM
Checked out an LA Target and Toys R Us. Target is more expensive which surprised me and had nothing not in Oz. From TRU i bought Smokescreen, Waspinator, Darkwind, and the non faulty Wreck-Gar (thanks to Jaydisc for telling me how to spot a dodgy one). No movie toys yet but movie books in Borders.

How do you spot a dodgy one and how are they dodgy?

Just out of interest, how much did he retail for?

jaydisc
6th May 2009, 09:06 AM
In hindsight after purchasing and experiencing so many, there are 2 things to look for:

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/DSC05192.jpg

1. Note the circle. Try to find as small a gap as possible. Otherwise, it seems that when you attach the arms in alt mode, this gap is widened. If you have little to no gap here, you should have a pretty solid alt mode.

2. Note the arrow. There was quite a variance in the level of burrs I saw, so look for a small one.

The above specimen is close to the best I've seen in both regards, although the picture might not communicate that. When in a shop comparing two, the differences should be obvious.

Sky Shadow
6th May 2009, 09:10 AM
Checked out an LA Target and Toys R Us. Target is more expensive which surprised me and had nothing not in Oz. From TRU i bought Smokescreen, Waspinator, Darkwind, and the non faulty Wreck-Gar (thanks to Jaydisc for telling me how to spot a dodgy one). No movie toys yet but movie books in Borders.

Darkwind - excellent. :) (Glad you made it over there well and safely.)

STL
6th May 2009, 09:17 AM
Extra Extra Small? Just how small are you? :p

I wear XXL too and I'm small big fella. :D

JuzMel
6th May 2009, 10:35 AM
Extra Extra Small? Just how small are you? :p


shes a midget!


don't worry JuzMel , ignore the short jokes . my wife do's and she's 4 foot 8 inch's, not sure how tall you are. what some blokes seem to forget is that the shorter you are the easier it is to punch the family jewels. I don't think I could get her a transformers shirt she would wear.

You naughty naughty boys! :rolleyes: I'ma not a midget, I'm 5ft 3 and actually considered a bit on the chubby side for an Asian. :D :o *Runs after Kev with chainsaw, muahahaha...

Hehe you can see my pic here... (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=4009&page=5)

Anyway, I picked these up from layby last night:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/Tfn-86-1.jpg
*Hint hint, waiting for the Superion upgrade kit now Kyle... ;)

Robzy
6th May 2009, 10:44 AM
Picked up a really nice condition G1 Frenzy... although I shall be calling him RUMBLE! ;)

Paulbot
6th May 2009, 12:34 PM
W-Gar was $22.99 USD plus tax. Jaydisc's description is spot on. They had two in store and the difference of the bumper's alignment was very clear.

jaydisc
6th May 2009, 01:37 PM
As of April, I'm pretty sure Walmart price is the same as TRU and is USD 24.19 at Target.

Deluxes Animated/Uni at TRU were $10.99/$9.99, Walmart: $12.88, and Target, $14.19 (price hike in April for Target)

shokwave2
6th May 2009, 03:02 PM
No pics yet, but a big thanks to Linthart for Animated G1 Shockwave and Animated Sunstorm. Great stuff.

Linthart
6th May 2009, 04:26 PM
Thanks heaps for the info Jay, pitty we'll never actually get the chance to properly compare them side by side in a standard store.



In hindsight after purchasing and experiencing so many, there are 2 things to look for:

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/DSC05192.jpg

1. Note the circle. Try to find as small a gap as possible. Otherwise, it seems that when you attach the arms in alt mode, this gap is widened. If you have little to no gap here, you should have a pretty solid alt mode.

2. Note the arrow. There was quite a variance in the level of burrs I saw, so look for a small one.

The above specimen is close to the best I've seen in both regards, although the picture might not communicate that. When in a shop comparing two, the differences should be obvious.

hotaru_oz
6th May 2009, 06:33 PM
My brother needed a new mobile so we traded. I gave him my old Sony ericsson for these guys Classics Mirage, Universe Prowl, Classics Bumblebee (still need to get his jet pack), Classics Astro train, Barricade and a little jet I have no idea who he is.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/Hotaru_oz/SANY1291.jpg
Plus mum found my collection of "My Little Ponies" out of the 40 odd I had these 5 were the only ones that weren't Knock offs

Also can someone help me identify this little dude, my brother can't remember his name
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/Hotaru_oz/SANY1292.jpg

jaydisc
6th May 2009, 06:36 PM
That's Air Raid. Great trade. What kind of phone?

TheDirtyDigger
6th May 2009, 06:39 PM
Well today I acquired this beautiful MISB MP Skywarp from my all time favourite grandson and new bestie, canofwhoopass.

From Jd, a personal delivery of these very, very sexy Henkei Coneheads. So tempted to rip them open but I will hold off until such time as they can be put in a display worthy of their je ne sais quoi.

Thanks Jay and Blackie. :):cool:

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6923/whoopsoep.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=whoopsoep.jpg)

blackie
6th May 2009, 06:48 PM
Well today I acquired this beautiful MISB MP Skywarp from my all time favourite grandson and new bestie, canofwhoopass.

From Jd, a personal delivery of these very, very sexy Henkei Coneheads. So tempted to rip them open but I will hold off until such time as they can be put in a display worthy of their je ne sais quoi.

Thanks Jay and Blackie. :):cool:

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6923/whoopsoep.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=whoopsoep.jpg)

no probs mate
i picked up the other half of that deal a MP thundercracker and revoltech starscream

k.wong23
6th May 2009, 08:30 PM
no probs mate
i picked up the other half of that deal a MP thundercracker and revoltech starscream

haha was so tempted to ask for both them conehead MP's and that revoltech!!

But i resisted.

Now i am going to cirque de solais, i hope its worth it. LOL


and mel i am just joking :D

i am envious of all your acquisitions guys, keep it up!

hotaru_oz
6th May 2009, 10:48 PM
That's Air Raid. Great trade. What kind of phone?

Ah so that's his name.
The phone was old cheap Sony Ericcson flip phone. Telstra sell it prepaid for $200 and it comes in silver and purple. Not sure on the model number though, I can't remember it lol.

Tetsuwan Convoy
7th May 2009, 07:33 AM
Bagged Overload and Leo Prime for $25 thanks to target. Couldn't resist such heap voaygers and I don't have either moulds, so bonus and bonus.

Also nabbed another Animated Magnus to keep in box. Again, $39 too good to pass really...:rolleyes:

i_amtrunks
7th May 2009, 08:02 AM
Nabbed Animated Bulkhead for $39.

Went in to grab Blurr, decided that $30 for a Deluxe was silly when I could get a Leader for $39.

Doubledealer
7th May 2009, 08:58 AM
Went in to grab Blurr, decided that $30 for a Deluxe was silly when I could get a Leader for $39.
But Blurr is 10X cooler than Leader Bulkhead so he wins. :D

liegeprime
7th May 2009, 09:06 AM
Weeeee. Thanks Zippo! Also finally completed my G1 tapes yay!, but still need an extra raindance to display on his own and not in combined mode.:D

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2009%20Purchases/Maypurchase002.jpg

jaydisc
7th May 2009, 11:14 AM
BARGAIN!

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/DSC05209.jpg

Krayt
7th May 2009, 02:19 PM
Shadow commander and the 4 new universe basics today.... plus a couple extra wild boys of Quintesson for others...

valkyrie_76
7th May 2009, 05:15 PM
Picked up USA MP Starscream from Mandurah Toyworld today for $80.

shokwave2
7th May 2009, 05:56 PM
Animated Wreck-Gar arrived today thanks to Zippo! Cheers again buddy.

optimus1
7th May 2009, 07:38 PM
Animated Shockwave/Activator Bumblebee arrived yesterday thanks to Linthart.

Thanks mate!

Got to properly transform Shockwave today and am liking his Autobot/Decepticon bot modes

bruticus
7th May 2009, 07:52 PM
Picked up USA MP Starscream from Mandurah Toyworld today for $80.
Are there any left?

Tiby
7th May 2009, 09:09 PM
Nabbed these guys today:

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z204/Tiby1/photo-16.jpg

willocrew
7th May 2009, 10:39 PM
Nabbed these guys today:




ROTF has already hit the shelves??

Tiby
7th May 2009, 10:42 PM
ROTF has already hit the shelves??

Thanks to the embargo-breaking pirates at Target!

griffin
7th May 2009, 11:13 PM
I don't think there was an embargo for the preview toys. They were supposed to come out a few weeks earlier, and now would be about the right time for them.

griffin
7th May 2009, 11:19 PM
I just checked the Toyfair report, and it says they are out from May 15th, but I'm pretty sure that the main movie line is the only one with an embargo (May 30th).

valkyrie_76
8th May 2009, 10:14 AM
Are there any left?

Sorry nabbed the last one yesterday.

Doubledealer
8th May 2009, 03:13 PM
TFA Wreck-Gar thanks to the wonderful person that is Zippo. :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v106/AE_King/TFAWreck-gar.jpg

JuzMel
8th May 2009, 04:06 PM
Hehe I like this Wreck-gar photo, Doubledealer, shows such a clear nice shot of him!

Doubledealer
8th May 2009, 04:12 PM
Hehe I like this Wreck-gar photo, Doubledealer, shows such a clear nice shot of him!
Thanks, Mel. I love my girlfriends camera! :D

Wheel-J
8th May 2009, 04:25 PM
I also like how the forks are well hidden in the photo.

And I just noticed only right now that his head/helmet has the shape of an obsolete telly with the two look-e-a-like mole things on his left face being the channel and volume tuners. lol! I very love wreck-gar! :D

SilverDragon
8th May 2009, 07:12 PM
Apparently today is the birthday of the Transformers, as the first issue of the Marvel comic came out on this day in 1984, and the toys followed suit.

I celebrated by buying Universe G1 Legends Starscream. He's quite nice-I especially like the colour choices.

TheDirtyDigger
8th May 2009, 07:36 PM
A double of G2 Air Raid and a triple of G1 Air Raid as well as a Quickswitch gun with thanks to Lord Zed. Thanks Lord Zed.

jaydisc
8th May 2009, 07:41 PM
Henkei Alert

Sky Shadow
8th May 2009, 07:41 PM
Apparently today is the birthday of the Transformers, as the first issue of the Marvel comic came out on this day in 1984, and the toys followed suit.

Ah... this day twenty-five years ago. Rumble was red, Frenzy was blue, everyone else was whatever colour Nel Yomtov thought they should be at that particular time, Ratchet and Ironhide had mobile bases and their heads behind their windscreens, the characters all actually had the abilities in their tech-spec bios, everyone spoke with ridiculous amounts of exposition and all was as it should be.

Transformers was all downhill from there.

:D

GoktimusPrime
8th May 2009, 07:46 PM
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090508.jpg

Bartrim
8th May 2009, 08:54 PM
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/Bartrim/05052009002.jpg

Universe Hot Shot. Sorry for the bad pic but i had to use my phone.

Tiby
8th May 2009, 08:59 PM
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/Bartrim/05052009002.jpg

Universe Hot Shot. Sorry for the bad pic but i had to use my phone.

Where did you find him?

Tabias Prime
8th May 2009, 10:59 PM
Henkei optimus prime for $40 off ebay. bargain:p:p:p, seen going for much as $70 to $90..

orionpax1
9th May 2009, 06:57 AM
Been away for a few days my wife gave birth to our first child on thursday (so a new transformer fan joins the world) and so excited and also picked up leader class animated Megatron for $39 (wish there was some primes there) while i was shopping for a gift for the wife and no i did not buy anything from kmart for her in case you were thinking i was a tight arse, it was actualy jewerly.

Tiby
9th May 2009, 07:03 AM
Been away for a few days my wife gave birth to our first child on thursday (so a new transformer fan joins the world) and so excited and also picked up leader class animated Megatron for $39 (wish there was some primes there) while i was shopping for a gift for the wife and no i did not buy anything from kmart for her in case you were thinking i was a tight arse, it was actualy jewerly.

Congrats on the new addition!

blackie
9th May 2009, 07:04 AM
Been away for a few days my wife gave birth to our first child on thursday (so a new transformer fan joins the world) and so excited and also picked up leader class animated Megatron for $39 (wish there was some primes there) while i was shopping for a gift for the wife and no i did not buy anything from kmart for her in case you were thinking i was a tight arse, it was actualy jewerly.

congratulations mate

Trailer Park Ninja
9th May 2009, 07:41 AM
Congratulations orionpax1 :D

jaydisc
9th May 2009, 07:48 AM
Just in time for Mother's Day. Congrats!

Bartrim
9th May 2009, 08:00 AM
Where did you find him?

US Ebay. Picked him up for $29 delivered. Just a completetly lucky auction.

Congrats orionpax1... You do realise that nowyou have to buy the missus a Mothers Day present:p:D:D

shokwave2
9th May 2009, 09:26 AM
Congrats on the bub!

Picked up ROTF Soundwave. I'm gonna have to tell my wife that the next 3 months wages will be going on ROTF figures.

Trailer Park Ninja
9th May 2009, 12:41 PM
Congrats on the bub!

Picked up ROTF Soundwave. I'm gonna have to tell my wife that the next 3 months wages will be going on ROTF figures.

Good luck with that!!! :D Ahhhh.... shokwave2, alas we knew him well :D

gamblor916
9th May 2009, 02:42 PM
Henkei and Sunstorm from last week.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7945/p5080477.jpg

blackie
9th May 2009, 04:16 PM
2 cases of henkei alert and smokescrean :)

GoktimusPrime
9th May 2009, 07:43 PM
Animated Shockwave from Singapore. Thanks to dirge for his assistance.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090509.jpg

k.wong23
10th May 2009, 06:23 PM
Inferno for $25 hurrah :)

swoop
10th May 2009, 08:59 PM
On friday I picked up rotf soundwave and bumblebee, universe secial editions overkill, dragstrip, megatron and optimus prime. And wreck-gar came in the mail from Zippo, thanks mate

STL
10th May 2009, 11:02 PM
Congrats on the new addition to the collection, orionpax1! :p

Ode to a Grasshopper
11th May 2009, 12:54 AM
Wreck-Gar thanks to Zippo (and cheers to Bruticus for taking delivery).

iceburn
11th May 2009, 05:36 AM
Congrats on the new addition to the collection, orionpax1! :p

+1

JuzMel
11th May 2009, 11:39 AM
Congrats orionpax1, so is it a fembot or malebot? heehee :D

And guys, I have a card to pickup a parcel from the post, I'm guessing it's our Animated Wreck-gars, will pick it up 2moro. ;)

My acquis over the weekend:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/Tfn-87.jpg

shokwave2
11th May 2009, 03:59 PM
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b42/wet_wookiee/Shokwaves.jpg

Animated G1 Shockwave thanks to Linthart and Action Master Shockwave from eBay. That completes my Shockwave collection for now. Gives me time to save until the ROTF line.

GoktimusPrime
11th May 2009, 04:51 PM
Noice! :) How much did you end up paying for Action Master Shockwave?
No Energon Shockblast (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Shockblast_(Energon))?

shokwave2
11th May 2009, 06:12 PM
Noice! :) How much did you end up paying for Action Master Shockwave?
No Energon Shockblast (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Shockblast_(Energon))?

$18AU from the US, which included Action Master Snarl and Mainframe, which i will be selling. Only bought them coz Shockwave was in the lot.

As for Energon Shockblast, i owned him a few years ago and sold him due to the fact that:

a) i don't like the Energon series,
b) he's not really Shockwave (although some will argue the same for Alternator/Binaltech Shockblast, although the number plate and head mould says different, and so do the legal issues with the name), and
c) i didn't like the head mould or figure itself. To me it ventured too far from the G1 counterpart which i love.

kup
11th May 2009, 07:14 PM
Today's loot:

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/110509.jpg

A big thanks to Jgon for the Micros and the doubles are Lord Zed's

Doubledealer
11th May 2009, 07:19 PM
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b42/wet_wookiee/Shokwaves.jpg

Animated G1 Shockwave thanks to Linthart and Action Master Shockwave from eBay. That completes my Shockwave collection for now. Gives me time to save until the ROTF line.

That is a 'shocking' collection you have there. :D

TheDirtyDigger
11th May 2009, 07:31 PM
From G1 seller extraordinaire, Jgon, a double of Hubcap, Goldbug, Blurr, Runamuck and Runabout, a fresh, minty triple of Bumblebee and firsts for Grand Slam, Squeezeplay, Fangry, Flamefeather and Backstreet.
The MOSC G2 Autorollers in the background be mine except maybe until Demonac tells me he wants them.

Thanks Jgon...you are a true credit to the community.
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/337/realstuff.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=realstuff.jpg)



Got this from jgon through Uncle Digger (or as he likes to be called....just Dirty.

G1 Hosehead.
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/2238/hosehead.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hosehead.jpg)



Oh cool blackie!!:cool:

Gutsman Heavy
11th May 2009, 11:51 PM
As for Energon Shockblast, i owned him a few years ago and sold him due to the fact that:

a) i don't like the Energon series,
b) he's not really Shockwave (although some will argue the same for Alternator/Binaltech Shockblast, although the number plate and head mould says different, and so do the legal issues with the name), and
c) i didn't like the head mould or figure itself. To me it ventured too far from the G1 counterpart which i love.

better get yourself a SL Laserwave then!

Autocon
12th May 2009, 12:41 AM
beast wars transmetal 2 blackarachnia

going from having none to both blackies:cool:

orionpax1
12th May 2009, 07:25 AM
Just want to say thanks for the congrats from you guys and he is a "malebot" as mel had asked.

GoktimusPrime
12th May 2009, 10:11 AM
b) he's not really Shockwave (although some will argue the same for Alternator/Binaltech Shockblast, although the number plate and head mould says different, and so do the legal issues with the name),
Next time someone tries to tell you that Binaltech/Alt Shockwave isn't G1 Shockwave, refer them to Binaltech chapters 10, 12, 14, 15 and 18. ;)

rampagesss
12th May 2009, 10:54 AM
Not really a transformer but he is a combiner, any way received my vehicle force voltron today

The boxes were sealed
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t152/Rampage_017/Transformers/100_3172.jpg

But not anymore
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t152/Rampage_017/Transformers/100_3176.jpg

With all my other Voltron stuff
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t152/Rampage_017/Transformers/100_3185.jpg

Krayt
12th May 2009, 11:12 AM
How much and where from?

And can I pretty please see him next to a REAL combiner?? They are my one vice and i'm extreamly tempted to track this guy down.....

rampagesss
12th May 2009, 12:26 PM
How much and where from?

And can I pretty please see him next to a REAL combiner?? They are my one vice and i'm extreamly tempted to track this guy down.....

He was around $300 and from the US keep in mind the figure is dead mint! first time its ever been opened and his is around 14" - 15" tall, a lot bigger than i was thinking :o

Any combiner you have in mind? or just anyone?
There is a MISB on ebay now but i would never open that one, its just to good to open!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CHOGOKIN-POPY-DAIRUGGER-XV-VOLTRON-XV_W0QQitemZ370197457985QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Acti on_Figures?hash=item370197457985&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C 301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Edit: Heres another one is Aus
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Original-VEHICLE-VOLTRON-Complete-Set-Dairuggar-XV_W0QQitemZ150343950793QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Acti on_Figures?hash=item150343950793&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C 301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Ode to a Grasshopper
12th May 2009, 12:49 PM
Henkei Cyclonus at last!:D

Krayt
12th May 2009, 01:33 PM
any will do..... i have 99% of them so should be able to get the idea...

shokwave2
12th May 2009, 02:49 PM
better get yourself a SL Laserwave then!

Sorry if this is a stupid question but what's SL Laserwave? Do you mean Binaltech Laserwave or is there something i've missed over the years?

valkyrie_76
12th May 2009, 02:53 PM
Picked up a KT figure AI and 11 UK Marvel comics so now I only need 6 more issues to complete the collection.

Gutsman Heavy
12th May 2009, 03:10 PM
Sorry if this is a stupid question but what's SL Laserwave? Do you mean Binaltech Laserwave or is there something i've missed over the years?

its just the Superlink realease of Shockblast. Who is techinically a Shockwave as opposed to Shockblast who is a "new" character. Sorta...

liegeprime
12th May 2009, 03:51 PM
Yay. My ebay pruchase arrived from HK. Universe Ratchet and Hotshot (jAAM) with Jolt and Henkei mini spies team ( Wartpath et al...) Also got another Steeljaw (gold weapons), minicon and AMpartner tyranitron (so hard to find a complete bugger)... pics later.

optimus1
12th May 2009, 04:24 PM
Finally managed to find Legends G1 Beachcomber at Coles today during my lunchbreak

Krayt
12th May 2009, 05:18 PM
Got the Robotmasters Richochet & Predaking pack....

Is that the first sighting of this wave?

kup
12th May 2009, 05:31 PM
This arrived today and its a bit of a mini grail for me:

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/120509.jpg

Finally got Catilla and I got him at half his typical ebay cost! So two for the price of one, making Chainclaw a bit of a bonus. yay! :D

This completes my Pretender Beasts which I see as a bit of a precursor to BW beast modes. Unlike other Pretenders these guys transform into a robotic version of their shells. Beast Wars refines the concept by making the shell break up and attached as a sort of armor around the robot mode instead of being a shell but it is still very similar as if you remove the 'skin' off a Beast Wars alt mode, you end up with a robotic animal as seen by the exposed metal when they take damage in the cartoon.

GoktimusPrime
12th May 2009, 06:15 PM
CATILLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so jealous!

TheDirtyDigger
12th May 2009, 06:20 PM
Excellent toys Kup. Great score. Are they sealed and if they are will you open them?

Tabias Prime
12th May 2009, 06:24 PM
New arrival today,Alternity Optimus Prime/Convoy....

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/Tabias_Prime/P120509_1227.jpg

kup
12th May 2009, 06:32 PM
Excellent toys Kup. Great score. Are they sealed and if they are will you open them?

Thank You. They are not sealed but they were always going to be opened :)

Ace
12th May 2009, 06:51 PM
Recieved my animated Blurr from FFN yesterday. Thanks mate! Also picked up an inferno from target for $25

SentinelPrime
12th May 2009, 09:20 PM
This arrived today and its a bit of a mini grail for me:

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/120509.jpg

Finally got Catilla and I got him at half his typical ebay cost! So two for the price of one, making Chainclaw a bit of a bonus. yay! :D

This completes my Pretender Beasts which I see as a bit of a precursor to BW beast modes. Unlike other Pretenders these guys transform into a robotic version of their shells. Beast Wars refines the concept by making the shell break up and attached as a sort of armor around the robot mode instead of being a shell but it is still very similar as if you remove the 'skin' off a Beast Wars alt mode, you end up with a robotic animal as seen by the exposed metal when they take damage in the cartoon.

They are totally awesome! I am super jealous. Congrats on completing your Pretender Beasts line, I can only wish.

STL
12th May 2009, 10:56 PM
Got the Robotmasters Richochet & Predaking pack....

Is that the first sighting of this wave?

Yup. I saw them last week on my travels for Universe Voyagers and grabbed Perceptor/Bombshell. Would've grabbed them all but $12 bucks seemed pretty stiff.

TheDirtyDigger
13th May 2009, 06:28 AM
Got the Robotmasters Richochet & Predaking pack....

Is that the first sighting of this wave?

Do you mean Robot Heroes? I'm (easily) confused here....:confused:

Krayt
13th May 2009, 07:05 AM
That's the little fellow.... i don't get them, just Predaking is an all time fav...

GoktimusPrime
13th May 2009, 08:55 AM
I think TheDirtyDigger is right - I think you mean you meant to say Robot Heroes (specifically Robot Heroes Ricochet vs Predaking (http://www.parrygamepreserve.com/images/transformers/robotHeroes/press/20081205/ricochetPredaking1_M.jpg)) as opposed to Robot Masters (http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/robotmasters/) which is an entirely different line. :)

Krayt
13th May 2009, 09:02 AM
And the point of your post was what exactly Gok? I said i mixed the name up...

Tiby
13th May 2009, 09:06 AM
Got the Robotmasters Richochet & Predaking pack....

Is that the first sighting of this wave?

Uncle Pete's had them a little while back (they tend to get things pretty early and then nothing for a while), so yours may be the first mainstream sighting.

GoktimusPrime
13th May 2009, 10:49 AM
I said i mixed the name up...
Sorry I must've missed that. No worries. :)

jgon2098
13th May 2009, 11:30 AM
After having to submit a million documents to paypal I am proud to present Artfire and Ranger! Paypal sucks!

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5049/dsc02986.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02986.jpg)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4848/dsc02987k.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02987k.jpg)

loophole
13th May 2009, 11:36 AM
I am proud to present Artfire and Ranger!

very very nice jgon especially the Artfire!!

liegeprime
13th May 2009, 02:31 PM
After having to submit a million documents to paypal I am proud to present Artfire and Ranger! Paypal sucks!


WOW!! how's the wallet lately jgon? heheheh :D:D

jgon2098
13th May 2009, 03:21 PM
WOW!! how's the wallet lately jgon? heheheh :D:D

looks rather empty... on the contrary all the other parties did well...

paypal with their shitty exchange rate fees
local net cafe with their $1.50/fax page
and the seller overcharging an extra 40 usd for shipping

kup
13th May 2009, 06:23 PM
After having to submit a million documents to paypal I am proud to present Artfire and Ranger! Paypal sucks!

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5049/dsc02986.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02986.jpg)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4848/dsc02987k.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02987k.jpg)

Awesome! Congratulations

SGB
13th May 2009, 07:46 PM
Not really a transformer but he is a combiner, any way received my vehicle force voltron today

The boxes were sealed
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t152/Rampage_017/Transformers/100_3172.jpg

But not anymore
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t152/Rampage_017/Transformers/100_3176.jpg
Congrats on the catch. ;)

I've got those sets as well, although the box art design is different on my Air and Land Team boxes.

I've also got a loose Vehicle Voltron as well, so I have two of him. :p

GoktimusPrime
13th May 2009, 09:56 PM
Hey guys, don't forget there's a thread for non-Transformers acquisitions here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=27). :)

Anyway, I scored a free giant TF poster from Jayjay's today and I caved in and got RotF Preview Bumblebee which is five flavours of crap.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090513.jpg

And I also found a place to keep my new 1.2mx2.1m poster! ;)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/jayjaysposter_shelves.jpg

kup
13th May 2009, 10:02 PM
Hey guys, don't forget there's a thread for non-Transformers acquisitions here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=27). :)

Anyway, I scored a free giant TF poster from Jayjay's today and I caved in and got RotF Preview Bumblebee which is five flavours of crap.

And I also found a place to keep my new 1.2mx2.1m poster! ;)

lucky you on that poster!

bruticus
13th May 2009, 10:22 PM
Anyway, I scored a free giant TF poster from Jayjay's today and I caved in and got RotF Preview Bumblebee which is five flavours of crap.

And I also found a place to keep my new 1.2mx2.1m poster! ;)


Awesome work in acquiring the poster from jayjays dude, but where you have it hanged right now is just wasteful....thats cringe worthy having it all covered up.....what happened to your plan of hanging over the windows for all to see? or is it really susceptible to fading and sun damage??

Omega Supreme
14th May 2009, 06:09 AM
Awesome work in acquiring the poster from jayjays dude, but where you have it hanged right now is just wasteful....thats cringe worthy having it all covered up.....what happened to your plan of hanging over the windows for all to see? or is it really susceptible to fading and sun damage??


Have to agree with bruticus here, that is an excellent poster and should be on proud display :) Nice score Goktimus!

i_amtrunks
14th May 2009, 08:20 AM
So who'd you have to sweet talk/annoy till they caved to get the poster Gok? :p

Usually the JayJays staff take your number to get rid of you then just throw the things out!

TheDirtyDigger
14th May 2009, 10:32 AM
Usually the JayJays staff take your number to get rid of you then just throw the things out!

I was going to look at the name and phone number of who has claimed the poster at my local Jayjays. Go in on the weekend when junior staff are on and say, "Hi I'm 'so and so'. The manager called me to come and collect my Tf poster."

God I'm brilliant!:cool:

GoktimusPrime
14th May 2009, 11:55 AM
what happened to your plan of hanging over the windows for all to see? or is it really susceptible to fading and sun damage??
Yeah, I did try that at first but some problems arose...

1/ It's really heavy and I'm afraid that hanging it loosely in front of the blinds would make it fall. Because it's in front of the blinds With wall posters I stick blu-tac and other adhesives all around the edges and even in certain points along the centre on the back. But with window hangings I can only attach it from the top and I don't feel like drilling holes in my ceiling to attach hooks. All my other walls are covered with shelves and other posters so yeah, it was the most uncluttered available wall space I could find!

2/ Unlike the other hangings I have, this poster is also really thick so it doesn't let any light in - which is a good thing, but can also be a bad thing because sometimes when I'm in the room during the day time I do like to open the blind and let some light in. I also open the window to let some air in which helps keep dust down. On really windy days my Dinobots hanging waves about quite crazily - but with a really solid poster like that I'm afraid that a strong wind would just rip if off sending it crashing down and, in the right direction, possibly taking some toys down along the way.

I personally really like the look of it as "wallpaper" :)

As for the sun-fading protection issue, I have an Optimus Prime towel somewhere... I guess I'm gonna have to whip that out and use it as a drape. Either that or get some fabric and iron on some TF images to it.

JuzMel
14th May 2009, 12:25 PM
Picked up the Empire Magazine featuring TF2 - ROTF. Man it's freakin $9 and only had like 3-4 pages worth of TF2 information. Ah well, the things we buy for being a TF fan... :rolleyes: And animated Wreck-gar promoting the mag.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/Transformers/Tfn-88.jpg

shokwave2
14th May 2009, 12:31 PM
ROTF preview Bumblebee for me.

Zippo
14th May 2009, 04:20 PM
From the Netherlands
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposMay2009Haul03.jpg
Complete AM Prime and Wheeljack, Fizzle, Aquafend and Super Link Command Jaguar

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/nz-kiwiman/Hauls/ZipposMay2009Haul04.jpg
Henkei Thurst

enforcer888
14th May 2009, 04:57 PM
Nothing too fancy - an Animated Ultra Magnus from Target. I looked at a few because of the patchy paint on their chest, before deciding on one. However in my rush to get out of the store I didn't notice one of his antenna had been snapped off somehow. Too lazy to take it back now too. Oh well, "battle damage" it is. :D

loophole
14th May 2009, 04:58 PM
@Gok i want to know how much of a pain it was to put that poster there and how long it would of taken to move all the toys out the way first? :P

The Scream Man
14th May 2009, 05:31 PM
Yamato VF-11B Thunderbolt and VF-1A Max TV Type.

Assuming we're only listing Transfrming collectibles.

GoktimusPrime
14th May 2009, 08:50 PM
@Gok i want to know how much of a pain it was to put that poster there and how long it would of taken to move all the toys out the way first? :P
Haha, it wasn't easy - but I had help from my wife. I removed some of the toys from the back rows that were in close contact to the wall and then I got the wife to stand behind me helping to hold the poster, then I "fed" it through into the gap between the shelves and the wall. It worked surprisingly well with only 3 toys knocked over.

loophole
14th May 2009, 08:58 PM
Haha, it wasn't easy - but I had help from my wife. I removed some of the toys from the back rows that were in close contact to the wall and then I got the wife to stand behind me helping to hold the poster, then I "fed" it through into the gap between the shelves and the wall. It worked surprisingly well with only 3 toys knocked over.

HA!! well done

iceburn
14th May 2009, 09:34 PM
From blackie the side-kick of his "lady-boss" Liz:

- Henkei Red Alert and Smokescreen

Also collected the pairs for Demonac, hanprimus and JuzMel. come and get them before i start drooling on them.

Wheel-J
14th May 2009, 09:46 PM
Henkei lollies I got today courtesy of STL and blackie. :)

Henkei Red Alert
Henkei Smokescreen
Henkei Thundercracker
Henkei Skywarp

Tetsuwan Convoy
15th May 2009, 02:09 AM
Too lazy to take it back now too. Oh well, "battle damage" it is. :D

Say its a limited "Post Shockwave Attack Magnus";):D:p

Linthart
15th May 2009, 02:25 PM
Yay i finally scored a $39 Animated Leader Megatron from Golden Phoenix.
First Animated leader that i've cracked open (bought him as a second).
Definitely a sweet figure IMO

dirge
15th May 2009, 04:43 PM
Congrats on the Pretenders, kup. Congrats on the Voltron set, rampagesss (I have that set, it's awesome).

I picked up ROTF Dead End, Dirt Boss, Knock Out & Payload today from Target Chadstone. No photos, unfortunately.

GoktimusPrime
15th May 2009, 08:32 PM
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/acquisitions/acquisition_20090515.jpg

Golden Phoenix
15th May 2009, 08:41 PM
Picked up Universe Onslaught and a second Universe Prowl from K.Wong (thanks mate)

Thinking of having a shot of customising Prowl. Just not sure into who.

Tiby
15th May 2009, 08:42 PM
Yay! Shockwave and Skywarp!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z204/Tiby1/photo-20.jpg

jaydisc
15th May 2009, 08:49 PM
Yay! Shockwave and Skywarp!

Locally?

Tiby
15th May 2009, 08:56 PM
Locally?

'Fraid not. Gave up on Local and went to RK.

Abominus
15th May 2009, 09:19 PM
Few of the movie figures and other random goodness

Gutsman Heavy
15th May 2009, 09:45 PM
Few of the movie figures and other random goodness

cool, what are your thoughts on Demolishor? I like non biped/unconventional bot modes but am wondering if he justifies a voyager price tag/playability factor. Assuming you've opened him or are at all :)

Abominus
15th May 2009, 09:52 PM
Not overly poseable and rather hard to stand up, i have to say im not a big fan of him and prob wouldn't have shelled out for him, if he weren't part of the constructions.

Gutsman Heavy
15th May 2009, 10:06 PM
Not overly poseable and rather hard to stand up, i have to say im not a big fan of him and prob wouldn't have shelled out for him, if he weren't part of the constructions.

daaaaamn, thx for the thoughts

GoktimusPrime
16th May 2009, 09:43 AM
Abominus: Where did you find Demolishor?!

Tabias Prime
16th May 2009, 11:46 AM
picked up a 2007 San Diego Comic Con TITANIUM BLACK RODIMUS / MENASOR .i like this one, its my first titanium transformer I've bought and its the first time i've seen it...

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/Tabias_Prime/P160509_1036.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/Tabias_Prime/P160509_1032.jpg

SentinelPrime
16th May 2009, 01:26 PM
Animated Shockwave & Bumblebee thanks Linthart
Animated Sunstorm & Ratchet thanks Linthart
Animated Wreck-Gar thanks Zippo

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss29/SentinelPrime2009/DSCF0276.jpg

Abominus
16th May 2009, 03:01 PM
quote "Abominus: Where did you find Demolishor?!"


I found demolisher and the rest at target at East Gardens shopping center.

gamblor916
16th May 2009, 03:04 PM
My pair of Henkei Alerts.

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/5526/p1010485.jpg

TheDirtyDigger
16th May 2009, 03:45 PM
Yesterday's haul from the post office. (Mostly all from FFN)
MW Starscream, Dirt Boss, Cyclonus, Hot Shot, Classics Red Alert.
Scoop and Twin Twist were apology items from an ebay seller that sent me a KO part. He did send the correct, genuine part as well.
Most impressed with Dirt Boss in this lot although I do like MW SS and the chopper Cyclonus as well. Mean mofos!

Fort Max is in the background coz he got some new parts.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/9426/tfs.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tfs.jpg)


And the most awesomest items of all were these beautifully hand drawn representations of the characters I bought from FFN.

Observe...

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2535/ffn.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ffn.jpg)

Gutsman Heavy
16th May 2009, 08:17 PM
I gotta buy somthing from FFN just so I get a hand drawn pic! :D

roller
16th May 2009, 09:07 PM
Nemesis Roller bought these for me

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa210/Rollerforce/DSCN2728.jpg

I like the Argentinan Windcharger, he must be hell rare!

lcz128
16th May 2009, 10:31 PM
On display this month:
Henkei Thrust and Dirge:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09003_S.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09001_S.jpg
They join the other seekers awesomely :D


Also on display:
Henkei Alert!!!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09008_S.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09013_S.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09028_S.jpg
Reason why Loopy's customs are also on display is the new modifications!!!(A no-prize for the one who guesses what! :D)

Linthart
17th May 2009, 12:09 AM
Just won it, what do you think :D
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120418163075

Omega Supreme
17th May 2009, 05:56 AM
Picked up a G1 Scorponok from a friend here in Canberra, very happy to have saved on posting this guy :D

GoktimusPrime
17th May 2009, 07:38 AM
Nice photography, lcz! :D

Kyle
17th May 2009, 08:36 AM
On display this month:
Henkei Thrust and Dirge:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09003_S.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09001_S.jpg
They join the other seekers awesomely :D

Where is Acidstorm haha?



Also on display:
Henkei Alert!!!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09008_S.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09013_S.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09028_S.jpg
Reason why Loopy's customs are also on display is the new modifications!!!(A no-prize for the one who guesses what! :D)

I'm now tempted to get an extra Sunstreaker and turn his body around. Put Sideswipe's head on him and he'll be instant Tigertrack! :D

jaydisc
17th May 2009, 08:56 AM
Reason why Loopy's customs are also on display is the new modifications!!!(A no-prize for the one who guesses what! :D)

Hands!!!

TheDirtyDigger
17th May 2009, 09:20 AM
That is one awesome looking Classics Megs up the back there Albie!!!



http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09001_S.jpg

lcz128
17th May 2009, 11:04 AM
That is one awesome looking Classics Megs up the back there Albie!!!

(it's yours, idiot!!! XD)

TheDirtyDigger
17th May 2009, 01:17 PM
(it's yours, idiot!!! XD)

Yeah I know.

liegeprime
17th May 2009, 02:22 PM
Are those Gundam hands? :)

blackie
17th May 2009, 05:55 PM
Universe Heavy load and treadbolt on sale at TK
might go back tomorrow and get the stormcloud too...

Linthart
17th May 2009, 06:16 PM
Hey what do we think about a vintage complete rubber tires Ultra Magnus with a decent box and styro for $69USD plus shipping. won him last night and the only bidder.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120418163075

seller says the figure, chrome and stickers are all great as he only transformed it 2 -3 times and then put him away.

cant wait for him to arrive. i've never had a G1 UM and i figured this was a pretty decent price?

I figured a potential encore would cost something similar.

damnit now i want the powered convoy and Shining 'urine' magnus' re-issues. this could get expensive

lcz128
17th May 2009, 08:05 PM
Liege: You're right! But they're casted by ptitvite from tfw2005! :) Just received my shipment the other day - and had to crack em out! :D

And new 'Acquisition' - still WIP - just need to add the detail for the rear end and headlights - but I had to put him together before my trip! Cause it'll be another five days before I can get back to it!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/Transformers/Transformers_May09029_S.jpg

Krayt
17th May 2009, 08:44 PM
Today got me a nice surprise.... and a "freebie" at that!!!!

2008 Shattered Glass Box Set!!! Finally Richochet has some friends!!!!

And all it took was giving some crappy reissue i didn't want in the first place off to someone.... LONG LIVE THE ORIGINALS!!!

jaydisc
17th May 2009, 09:10 PM
Today was quite the unplanned acquisition today. It was supposed to just be two friends dropping off a Legend each.

The first brought me a Universe Legends Bumblebee (Classics) and a last minute Encore Prime (the last Encore on my want list!)

The second visit was Krayt who brought me Universe Wheelie (imported, other wheelies for comparison) & Animated Starscream, and then we got talking about Botcon boxsets and shortly thereafter, we arranged a swap for my Botcon 08 box set for his Takara Reissue Predaking, which has been somewhat of a grail for me! Thank you!

http://lindalane.com/temporary/tf/DSC05234.jpg

I really prefer the colors of Hasbro's Universe Wheelie as opposed to the Henkei version. It's much closer to the iconic (to me) colors of the G1 toy. I've gone nearly 100% Henkei for Classics 2.0 (Sunstreaker and newer), but I've found that Hasbro has 2 superior standouts, this guy and Inferno.

lcz128
17th May 2009, 09:28 PM
Awesome, Jay! daaamn - that's a great acquisition!

I still need me a bumblebee and wheelie! And yeah - the hasbro colours are way more iconic to me too, considering that I had the g1 toy too ^_^

What more are u missing, mate?

Krayt
17th May 2009, 09:34 PM
I get a botcon set and Jay gets the congrats????

am i missing something??

:p

lcz128
17th May 2009, 09:45 PM
I get a botcon set and Jay gets the congrats????

am i missing something??

:p

Lol - if it was the 07 botcon set, I'd be all gushy - the 08 set - not my cup of tea ! The comic was pretty cool though - but they just don't fit in with classics/henkei :(

XD Congrats all the same tho :D Both of yaz got what you preferred more! No losers there!

griffin
17th May 2009, 11:48 PM
Hey what do we think about a vintage complete rubber tires Ultra Magnus with a decent box and styro for $69USD plus shipping. won him last night and the only bidder.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=120418163075

seller says the figure, chrome and stickers are all great as he only transformed it 2 -3 times and then put him away.

cant wait for him to arrive. i've never had a G1 UM and i figured this was a pretty decent price?

I figured a potential encore would cost something similar.

damnit now i want the powered convoy and Shining 'urine' magnus' re-issues. this could get expensive


Yes, very nicely won. Would make you a bit worried that there was something wrong that everyone else could see and avoided it, but you were missing.

dirge
18th May 2009, 12:42 AM
Haul from my trip to Melbourne on Friday:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/150509.jpg

liegeprime
18th May 2009, 08:41 AM
YAy, Henkei Red Alert from STL ( thanks!) arrived today, reaaaallly faaaast delivery!

Erm dirge is Knock Out a femmebot?

Sweet LCZ

JuzMel
18th May 2009, 09:44 AM
Haha nice exchange Krayt and Jay... it's good to be able to exchange TFs with TFs for the set / figure that is more of interest to either parties at no cost with fellow fans. :)

But me too would prefer Predaking anytime though... :p Long live G1! heehee :D

Anyway got Henkei Red Alert and Smokescreen thanks to bro over the weekend. GP and Wheel-J, your Wreck-gars are now in the "safe" hands of Icy.

Defcon
18th May 2009, 03:46 PM
Just arrived today

Henkei Ratchet
Henkei Hotshot
Henkei Smokescreen
Henkei Red Alert

I think Smokescreen is near perfect. Very impressed.

Krayt
18th May 2009, 04:40 PM
ROTF Figure count = 16 :D

Got the Legends, Basics, and Voyagers today... 4 of each size, fill in the names yourselves.

Legend Prime is just that.... a LEGEND!!!! It's what the first movies should be!!!

Voy Starscream is great.... wonderful.... just needs better legs, but the changes to the underside in jet mode are fantastic.... and this bloody rear wings i hated on the first version have become useful for once!!!

Loving the colour of prime.... Instead of silver on arms and legs it's almost SS's colour.... makes him look worn and dirty not super shiny.


But Hasbro is lucky i'm a completist.... otherwise the $50 for demolishor would still be on my credit card.... not one redeeming feature...

Bartrim
18th May 2009, 05:28 PM
Henkei Smokescreen and Red Alert thanks to Blackie:D

dirge
18th May 2009, 07:17 PM
Erm dirge is Knock Out a femmebot?


He is not.

Doubledealer
18th May 2009, 07:42 PM
ROTF Figure count = 16 :D

Got the Legends, Basics, and Voyagers today... 4 of each size, fill in the names yourselves.

Legend Prime is just that.... a LEGEND!!!! It's what the first movies should be!!!

Voy Starscream is great.... wonderful.... just needs better legs, but the changes to the underside in jet mode are fantastic.... and this bloody rear wings i hated on the first version have become useful for once!!!

Loving the colour of prime.... Instead of silver on arms and legs it's almost SS's colour.... makes him look worn and dirty not super shiny.


But Hasbro is lucky i'm a completist.... otherwise the $50 for demolishor would still be on my credit card.... not one redeeming feature...
Where da pictures at?

Krayt
18th May 2009, 11:13 PM
As requested....

Took great joy in boxing up my Animated display to make room for ROTF.... now to find the others to put with them

Stompy
18th May 2009, 11:55 PM
From FFN. Of course the best part is the unique art. Thanks FFN!!!

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

STL, your WW OP is here too. Let me know what you want to do. Or I can bring it down to a meet.

Thanatos
19th May 2009, 01:00 PM
I got Henkei Ratchet yesterday.

SilverDragon
19th May 2009, 06:32 PM
TFA Ultra Magnus. I decided he looked cool. Plus, on clearence. I wouldn't have gotten him otherwise.

HE IS AWESOME.