Interesting, rare and sometimes cheap ebay items.

[spiderken17]

It only takes one big sale to drive up the price of an item. One time it sells for above average price (for whatever reason), everyone watching/bidding suddenly thinks "i need to get one of these while i can afford it", they then drive the price of the next one and so on and so forth.
Its a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy eg Someone says that a bank is going out of business (even if it is not), everyone gets worried and takes their money out of the bank resulting in the bank going out of business
Give it a bit of time and prices will normalize after the spike.

[Kazza]

Pretty cool custom MP-Redwing and Eagle Eye.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-CUSTOM-MP11-Masterpiece-Redwing-/271455730866

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-CUSTOM-MP-11-Masterpiece-Eagle-Eye-/271455728449?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f3405b341&_uhb=1

[UltraMac]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-IMPOSSIBLE-TOYS-TFCON-EXCLUSIVE-NIGHTBIRD-TRNS-EX1-MIB-/221404841005?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item338cc1c42d

[jazzcomp]

Transformers-SCF-ACT-2-CHASE-Figure-Rodimus-Prime-Convoy-Matrix (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-SCF-ACT-2-CHASE-Figure-Rodimus-Prime-Convoy-Matrix-Optimus-Takara-/171297771321?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item27e2248f39)

[janda the red]

Pretty cool custom MP-Redwing and Eagle Eye.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-CUSTOM-MP11-Masterpiece-Redwing-/271455730866

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-CUSTOM-MP-11-Masterpiece-Eagle-Eye-/271455728449?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f3405b341&_uhb=1

they both look pretty cool.... buyouts pretty cheap though considering the seller would of had to purchase the toys, paints and not to mention the time put into actually painting them.

[jazzcomp]

Transformers-SCF-ACT-2-CHASE-Figure-Rodimus-Prime-Convoy-Matrix (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-SCF-ACT-2-CHASE-Figure-Rodimus-Prime-Convoy-Matrix-Optimus-Takara-/171297771321?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item27e2248f39)
Wow! It sold for $150+

[reillyd]

Came across a strange listing for what appears to be a G1 Doubledealer KO (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TERCEL-METAMORPHS-DOUBLE-DAGGER-TRANSFORMERS-G1-DOUBLEDEALER-DOUBLECLOUDER-MISB-/141256145815?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item20e385bb97), but in garish colors that will horrify. Seems rather a random choice to me

[MayzaPrime]

Double Dagger... My eyes!!!! The goggles they do nothing!!!

[reillyd]

My favourite part is the 1 in 3, instead of three in one, lol

[griffin]

For those who've broken their JP BW Randy (gold plastic), this one is pretty cheap (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Beast-Wars-Neo-Cybertron-C-34-RANDY-Razorbeast-Takara-Japan-/111099969486?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item19de12ffce), at $20 plus only $8 shipping (from HK).

[SuspectimusPrime]

For those who've broken their JP BW Randy (gold plastic), this one is pretty cheap (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Beast-Wars-Neo-Cybertron-C-34-RANDY-Razorbeast-Takara-Japan-/111099969486?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item19de12ffce), at $20 plus only $8 shipping (from HK).

That Randy is pretty cheap, but can it beat this Randy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Tomy-Transformers-Beast-Wars-C-34-Randy-Razorbeast-Action-Figure-/141231961941?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item20e214b755)?

Same seller has got a pretty cheap Fansproject Crossfire sets (original and Snowman) for sale.

While we're on BW, is this a good price for the White Lio Convoy Junior variant (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221401945961&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en)?

[Sky Shadow]

For those who've broken their JP BW Randy (gold plastic), this one is pretty cheap (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Beast-Wars-Neo-Cybertron-C-34-RANDY-Razorbeast-Takara-Japan-/111099969486?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item19de12ffce), at $20 plus only $8 shipping (from HK).


That Randy is pretty cheap, but can it beat this Randy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Tomy-Transformers-Beast-Wars-C-34-Randy-Razorbeast-Action-Figure-/141231961941?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item20e214b755)?

Nobody should buy a Randy toy ever unless they plan on keeping him MISB. If they want a mint toy to play with, they should buy something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Razor-Razorbeast-TF-Transformers-Beast-wars-Kenner-1996-new-/310792689976?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item485cb01938


While we're on BW, is this a good price for the White Lio Convoy Junior variant (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221401945961&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en)?

It depends on how much postage is on the Dutch one, but I'm fairly sure this is a cheaper alternative if you don't need the puzzle, and you could offer a lower bid: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Takara-Transformers-BEAST-WARS-White-LIO-JUNIOR-figure-with-box-/261450522882?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3cdfaa6102

[griffin]

This American ebayer (http://www.ebay.com/sch/cgtim/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=) is NOT on the Global Shipping Program... for anyone wanting to buy more than one item at a time (the GSP doesn't combine shipping (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=17964) - each item has to be posted individually and paid as individual purchases).

They don't have a huge amount of Transformers among their items at the moment, but do have a number of cheap Built to Rule (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_osacat=0&_armrs=1&_ssn=cgtim&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xbtr&_nkw=btr&_sacat=0&_from=R40) (both TFs & GIJoe), for anyone else interested in having a sampling of that awful ancestor to Kreo, which can be very hard to find (especially the Energon ones that were only released in one US city). I just bought most of the ones I was missing, so if they haven't relisted them yet (they said they have multiples of most), just ask them what they have.

[Cassa]

So this (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2FT-Tall-Transformers-Generations-Titan-Series-Metroplex-Autobot-Scamper-New-/171138161637?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item27d8a11be5) is a complete joke of a price for Metroplex, right? Toys R Us still has him on their site for almost 1/6th that price, and though I might be mistaken, it seems like the exact same figure, with none of the Japanese extras.

[ILikeSoundwave]

So this (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2FT-Tall-Transformers-Generations-Titan-Series-Metroplex-Autobot-Scamper-New-/171138161637?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item27d8a11be5) is a complete joke of a price for Metroplex, right? Toys R Us still has him on their site for almost 1/6th that price, and though I might be mistaken, it seems like the exact same figure, with none of the Japanese extras.

WOW!, and there is 10 sold, something here is fishy.

[Hursticon]

WOW!, and there is 10 sold, something here is fishy.

Too bloody right, that's absolutely disgusting! :mad:

[Mythirax]

So this (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2FT-Tall-Transformers-Generations-Titan-Series-Metroplex-Autobot-Scamper-New-/171138161637?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item27d8a11be5) is a complete joke of a price for Metroplex, right? Toys R Us still has him on their site for almost 1/6th that price, and though I might be mistaken, it seems like the exact same figure, with none of the Japanese extras.

That's insane. Even if he purchased the first 9 himself to cover it up and make it look better. He would still need to pay ebay fees :eek: ?

[griffin]

I bet they searched ebay for rough pricing on "biggest transformer" and came across gen1 Fortmax, thinking it must be similar (which would actually be about this price).

It looks like the seller isn't someone new or fake, but the sale of 9 at that price would be fake to fool someone who doesn't know the real value, into thinking that it must be the right price. If it is fake, they will have made sure they get out of the ebay fees by claiming it was from a fake buyer (set up a "burn" account that gets booted from non-payment)... leaving the listing as "9 sold" without paying anything in fees.

Even if they did pay fees on the fake purchases, they'd probably still make a profit from a single sale.

Very fishy indeed.
I'd be cautious of buying anything from them.

[Sky Shadow]

If you look at the purchase history, the rest sold for between $139.99 and $165.99. The extra '1' at the beginning is obviously a typo.

[griffin]

I don't know...

I was trying to find the link to the sold items... and now I found it, I can see that the last one that sold was indeed the same price but without the 1 at the front.
But you can see that they've been bumping up the price as they were running out... and they are too big an ebayer to not notice that sort of typo when altering the price on a listing they've had going for four months.
If it was a typo, what were they aiming to change it to? Since it only had a 1 added at the front, if they were instead trying to change one of the digits to a 1, it would make it cheaper... when they've been bumping up the price each time. A typo would be some other number than 1, if they were once again bumping up the price to something rational.

Meh... not my problem. :p

[Sky Shadow]

Anyone speak Italian? What do you think these are? http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOTTO-3-QUADERNI-TF-TRANSFORMERS-CARTONI-ANIMATI-FONDO-DI-MAGAZZINO-NUOVI-/371047973754?pt=Collezionismo_Cartaceo&hash=item56642ec37a

[BruiseLee]

Just plugged it into google translate and the heading says this if it is of any help to anyone:

LOT 3 PAPERS TF TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED NEW STOCK FUND

[griffin]

Run it by Dirge for translating Italian.

I'm curious as to what they are as well, as that's some nice Gen1 character art on thick card (from what I can tell).
It'd be nice if there was a big set of them somewhere, to cover a wall with.

[griffin]

I see that they have some MOTU ones as well, with similar title (words), so I'm thinking that they might be mini-comics.

[Sky Shadow]

The section it's in is 'notebooks', so I'm thinking they're blank exercise books. I just thought the covers were cool images of the second wave of Autobot Pretenders.

[griffin]

A loose Japanese Grandus from 1991 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/G1-1991-TRANSFORMERS-RETURN-OF-CONVOY-C-371-GRANDUS-100-COMPLETE-SUPER-RARE-HTF-/161241178716?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item258ab9225c&nma=true&si=RW11U%252ByiWKMCqQA%252FOdvfguANmHc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557), with a yellowed Micron (Micromaster), auctioned off and getting 48 bids.... US$910 (about AU$1000). :eek:
I didn't think it was that rare. Imagine how high it would go MISB, or with a box. (another JP Gen1 toy on my list that I'll never get :( )

US$800 for some JP Headmaster Heads... they'd want to be the originals and not the 2010 KOs. (Trizer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-vintage-G1-Japanese-Traizer-Headmaster-Exclusive-MISB-Rare-/251488624630?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3a8de3dff6), Lione (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-vintage-G1-Japanese-Lione-Headmaster-Exclusive-MISB-Rare-/400685326486?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item5d4ab4e096), Rodney (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-vintage-G1-Japanese-Rodney-Headmaster-Exclusive-MISB-Rare-/400685324845?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item5d4ab4da2d))
It's interesting to see that the price-tags still on them, say that these were originally sold (in 1987) for just 250 yen (that's only about AU$2.80).
That would have to be one of the best investments I've ever seen for a TFs toy (probably even better than the Dino cassettes, which would have retailed for more). From US$2.80 to AU$880 in 17 years... that's about 32,000% profit, or about 1,800% increase in value each year. Imagine that sort of return on an investment.... buying a hundred of each in 1987, and you'd be set for life.
JUST A WARNING - I was bidding on some of this person's items, and the same shill bidder with zero feedback came along and pushed up several of their auctions in the last half hour... and then cancelled a bid on one item when they went above the maximum bid of the current winner. :mad:
The seller may well be innocent of this, but this isn't the first time it has happened to me on rare JP Gen1 items, just because the seller wasn't getting as many bidders as they had hoped (and then offer it to me at my max bid instead of what I would have won it at if they weren't in on the shill bidding scam).


And now for something completely different. On the creepy end of the Transformers scale... I'm guessing that a comic book featuring the holographic girl from Car Robots/RID in a really wrong pose (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Japanese-doujinshi-TF2000-Ai-Chan-RID-Otaku-magazine-Comic-/251511999403?pt=US_Action_Figures&autorefresh=true&hash=item3a8f488bab&nma=true&si=RW11U%252ByiWKMCqQA%252FOdvfguANmHc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557), with "ages 18 up", I don't think this is your ordinary IDW type of Transformers comic. The lack of Transformers or Takara branding, suggests that this is a fan-produced "3rd party" project (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C5%8Djinshi), meeting the needs of the Japanese guys whom Kissplay was aimed at. ;)

[ILikeSoundwave]

I didn't know they made a KO Abominus, tempted to get one but it's quite expensive http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151285941666

[Sinnertwin]

I didn't know they made a KO Abominus, tempted to get one but it's quite expensive http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151285941666

That's an easy one
He was never released in a giftset outside of the D84 Japanese & D84 GiG Italian 'Tundertron' :) ;)

It's loose figures which'll be the concern now

[griffin]

JUST A WARNING - I was bidding on some of this person's items, and the same shill bidder with zero feedback came along and pushed up several of their auctions in the last half hour... and then cancelled a bid on one item when they went above the maximum bid of the current winner. :mad:
The seller may well be innocent of this, but this isn't the first time it has happened to me on rare JP Gen1 items, just because the seller wasn't getting as many bidders as they had hoped (and then offer it to me at my max bid instead of what I would have won it at if they weren't in on the shill bidding scam).

They just sent a second-chance offer at the final (shill) bid price, instead of what I would have won it at... suggesting that they are in league with the shill bidder by not ignoring the fake bid (and profiting from the extra money that those fake bids brought in). :mad:
It probably doesn't cost them anything to relist, so they won't care if I reject it on principle... but I could see if ebay would bother to investigate them for shill bidding.

[griffin]

After saying that I was going to report the shill bidder to ebay, the guy dropped it down to what I would have won it at. (I didn't threaten them at all, or demand they change it to my winning amount, but while we were haggling a couple of his other items that didn't sell, the suggestion that it was suspicious that so many of his items benefited from the one shill bidder, may have had him worried)
It's only $10 difference, but it is the principle of it... and why throw away money that is rightfully yours?

In the end it probably didn't matter, as I was able to talk him down $200 on a couple of other JP Gen1 boxed mint figures... that still ended up costing me nearly AU$3000. :eek:
Mint Boxed Sixknight ($400), Metrotitan ($820), Dai Atlas ($700), Road Fire ($700), plus $50 shipping.
Metrotitan and Sixknight had the shill bidder, but I won Metrotitan without the shill bidder affecting the final price. Dai Atlas didn't get any bids at $800, and Road Fire was just listed at $800. Both looked to be mint and white (and Dai Atlas was NOT the KO C888-version)... which is hard to find with these ones. I wasn't too keen to spend $800 on Road Fire though, as it is about half the size of Dai Atlas.
Offering $600 each plus postage, he came back with $700 each including postage. (postage wasn't going to be much since I was already paying $50 for the Metrotitan... but seeing the current selling rates of these in worse condition, and getting combined shipping, I figured, what the hell)

Now to see if they show up, and if they arrive in one piece.

JP Gen1 toys are way too expensive now... I don't think I've spent this much at once on TFs toys since Grand Maximus. :(
That should be my expensive JP purchase for the year.

[Skullcruncher]

JUST A WARNING - I was bidding on some of this person's items, and the same shill bidder with zero feedback came along and pushed up several of their auctions in the last half hour... and then cancelled a bid on one item when they went above the maximum bid of the current winner. :mad:


The same thing had happened to me with the same seller...but I have purchased another item from him without worry. Go figure :confused:

[Dangermot]

Was just looking at eBay and saw this listing for Metroplex:eek:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2FT-Tall-Transformers-Generations-Titan-Series-Metroplex-Autobot-Scamper-New-/171138161637?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item27d8a11be5&_uhb=1

[Skullcruncher]

Just a little sus - http://offer.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=251511236666&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565 seller also ended several other auctions early claiming there were no bids on them but there was.:confused:

[griffin]

Just a little sus - http://offer.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=251511236666&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565 seller also ended several other auctions early claiming there were no bids on them but there was.:confused:

Looking at their past auctions, it is really suspicious that a lot of them have 2 or 3 shill bidders, probably to make it look less suspicious (a bidding war between shill bidders just might convince someone that the item is actually worth that much and bid again).
Or they are being targeted by someone else who doesn't like them, and are just wanting to vandalise/sabotage their auctions.


(if you're ever offered a second chance after you lose to a shill bidder, haggle the price to something closer to what you would have won it at if there was no shill bidder... if the seller refuses to budge on price, then you know that they were in league with the shill bidder to squeeze more money out of you and report it to ebay)

[MayzaPrime]

Was just looking at eBay and saw this listing for Metroplex:eek:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2FT-Tall-Transformers-Generations-Titan-Series-Metroplex-Autobot-Scamper-New-/171138161637?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item27d8a11be5&_uhb=1

:eek: Man thats really bad!

[reillyd]

Just because I was curious, I did a search for transformers doujinshi on ebay, and was amazed at the amount. Are they all sex comics like the one Griffin posted, or are some doujinshi clean?

[reillyd]

Just spotted an odd item. It's clearly ko, but I don't know if it's a custom color, or a knock off of a lucky draw Lamborghini?

Gold Lamborgini (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Reissue-MISB-MP-12J-Gold-Lamborghini-Robot-TR1026-/151290462144?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item23399d3fc0)

[yoshi594]

Just spotted an odd item. It's clearly ko, but I don't know if it's a custom color, or a knock off of a lucky draw Lamborghini?

Gold Lamborgini (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Reissue-MISB-MP-12J-Gold-Lamborghini-Robot-TR1026-/151290462144?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item23399d3fc0)

it's a ko. In robot mode, he isn't fully gold.

he looks like this:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/27408973d1387543548-ko-mp-sideswipe-ew.jpg

[Sinnertwin]

MP1 (Gold Convoy) was the only Masterpiece that was a lucky draw prize so far

The J in MP12J, from what i've read stands for jin, which means gold.

[theshape]

After saying that I was going to report the shill bidder to ebay, the guy dropped it down to what I would have won it at. (I didn't threaten them at all, or demand they change it to my winning amount, but while we were haggling a couple of his other items that didn't sell, the suggestion that it was suspicious that so many of his items benefited from the one shill bidder, may have had him worried)
It's only $10 difference, but it is the principle of it... and why throw away money that is rightfully yours?

In the end it probably didn't matter, as I was able to talk him down $200 on a couple of other JP Gen1 boxed mint figures... that still ended up costing me nearly AU$3000. :eek:
Mint Boxed Sixknight ($400), Metrotitan ($820), Dai Atlas ($700), Road Fire ($700), plus $50 shipping.
Metrotitan and Sixknight had the shill bidder, but I won Metrotitan without the shill bidder affecting the final price. Dai Atlas didn't get any bids at $800, and Road Fire was just listed at $800. Both looked to be mint and white (and Dai Atlas was NOT the KO C888-version)... which is hard to find with these ones. I wasn't too keen to spend $800 on Road Fire though, as it is about half the size of Dai Atlas.
Offering $600 each plus postage, he came back with $700 each including postage. (postage wasn't going to be much since I was already paying $50 for the Metrotitan... but seeing the current selling rates of these in worse condition, and getting combined shipping, I figured, what the hell)

Now to see if they show up, and if they arrive in one piece.

JP Gen1 toys are way too expensive now... I don't think I've spent this much at once on TFs toys since Grand Maximus. :(
That should be my expensive JP purchase for the year.

wow Congrats on this. That is a big purchase in one lot but its worth it! I got lucky with my Grandus - actually found one on Gumtree. He was yellowed as all hell but 100% Complete unused ( with all paperwork ). Managed to grab him for $400. Got the H202 on him now hes a $1000 toy (i reckon) :o

Whenever i buy an expensive Japanese toy , im always expecting to see a news listing the next day for "Encore G1 XXXX announced"

[Megatran]

^ That's it, I need a sugar mummy. :p

[Slag]

This lot looks alright. early days yet though
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Headmasters-and-Targetmaster-Lot-/131179047981?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item1e8ae16c2d&_uhb=1

Targetmaster scourge too.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-1987-G1-TRANSFORMERS-SCOURGE-TARGETMASTER-WITH-WEAPON-/221431339637?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item338e561a75&_uhb=1

[tootz_05]

Hey guys Im still building up ky collection & instead of buyin internationally id prefer to buy from members who are selling theirs. Cant seem to access that area so any suggestions? Be nice Im still new here... Hahahaha!

[Slag]

Hey guys Im still building up ky collection & instead of buyin internationally id prefer to buy from members who are selling theirs. Cant seem to access that area so any suggestions? Be nice Im still new here... Hahahaha!

Just do an intro ( top of the info and activity section).. you'll be upgraded soon enough:). what are you looking for?

[tootz_05]

I was after optimus mp10 takara & rodimus blck & normal one... Masterpiece series only. I gotta ghost starscream but would mind another one... I brought hasbro thundercracker & skywrap coz the asking price for takara ones were well over priced... Love the forum & thanks for replying!

[reillyd]

^ That's it, I need a sugar mummy. :p

Let me know if she has a sister :P

[ILikeSoundwave]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141279039638

$200!!, is this guy insane?

[groovyguy]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141279039638

$200!!, is this guy insane?

NO, I'm not insane, I just know what prices they go for, plus there is an auction option too :D

[ILikeSoundwave]

NO, I'm not insane, I just know what prices they go for, plus there is an auction option too :D

:o, I just did a quick search and Wow!, prices have sure risen since I last checked a couple months ago, I remember seeing them for around a $100 Brand new. Your $75 auction price is fair, but I'm not too thrilled with the Bin price since it's a loose figure. :o:p

[reillyd]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141279039638

$200!!, is this guy insane?

Yeah, that $75 starting bid is pretty fair. There are BIN for $300.

[groovyguy]

Thanks guys :)

I do my research before I list my auctions :cool:

[llamatron]

As a general point for everyone, if you're researching the value of a TF (or any item) on eBay you need to be searching for completed auctions - anyone can list an incomplete G1 Twin Twist with a starting price of $500, but it's the finishing price that's important. Most high-price BIN auctions never actually sell and are just eternally relisted.

In this case: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=animated+blackout&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc (Red means the auction didn't sell, green means it did sell)

I will leave it as an exercise for the reader to determine an appropriate value...

[theshape]

pretty cool http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Pretender-Monstructor-Custom-Giftset-110-Cmpt-C9-Figures-Wow-/161295316676?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item258df336c4

[Sky Shadow]

pretty cool http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Pretender-Monstructor-Custom-Giftset-110-Cmpt-C9-Figures-Wow-/161295316676?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item258df336c4

Very cool indeed.

[davieanix]

That's awesome. I loved Monstructor as a kid!

[reillyd]

pretty cool http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Pretender-Monstructor-Custom-Giftset-110-Cmpt-C9-Figures-Wow-/161295316676?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item258df336c4

Wouldn't these just be the KO Monstructor with some custom printed box? Its really not worth that much if it is.

[Trent]

Wouldn't these just be the KO Monstructor with some custom printed box? Its really not worth that much if it is.

Why wouldn't it be genuine?

[Sinnertwin]

Wouldn't these just be the KO Monstructor with some custom printed box? Its really not worth that much if it is.

There was an oversized KO (it stands about the same height as the other gestalts) with a different paint scheme, but to the best of my knowledge, Monstructor hasn't been KO'd yet

[SuspectimusPrime]

Custom Classicsverse Hauler (http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261468466409?item=261468466409&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466).

[reillyd]

There was an oversized KO (it stands about the same height as the other gestalts) with a different paint scheme, but to the best of my knowledge, Monstructor hasn't been KO'd yet

You're right, I stand corrected. It was Abominus I was thinking of.

Now how's this for a custom : G1 Cookie Crisp Jazz (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Cookie-Crisp-Jazz-With-Custom-Box-100-Complete-/321398849034?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4ad4dd3e0a)

[griffin]

Unreleased prototype Energon Leaders (http://www.ebay.com/itm/transformers-energon-prototype-unreleased-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-/181397582147?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a3c237143) (both were planned as Universe 2003 redecos (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Unreleased_toy#Universe_.282003.29_2), each packed with a Worlds Smallest Transformers toy). The pair of incomplete prototypes are likely to be one-offs, with a starting bid of US$995 (no bids yet, and just 15 hours to go).
It's actually their third time listing it in the last month (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=181397582147&pt=US_Action_Figures&_osacat=0&LH_Complete=1&hash=item2a3c237143&_ssn=another_buy&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xtrans formers&_nkw=transformers&_sacat=0&_from=R40), dropping the price by about $100 each time. They have so many prototypes, they'd have had to have been a Hasbro employee, or someone really close to one. (many of them are selling for less than $100 though, because there isn't much demand for prototypes of released items... and there are so many KOs out there that could easily replicate a prototype's colours)


Recent discussion about purple Autobots had me looking for the JP purple redeco of Elita-1 from 2010 (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Elita-One_%28Movie%29#Transformers_.282010.29), and I found this listing of a large quantity (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Tomy-TRANSFORMERS-AA-08-Elita-1-ONE-Figure-/171158426257?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item27d9d65291) for US$39 with free shipping. The packaging didn't have any Japanese on it, but apparently that's how it was released in Japan in 2010 (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/extensive-look-at-autobot-alliance-aa08-elita1/20235/).
(the seller is from China, and on ebay for 10 years - they have a lot of other Transformers, some that are pretty cheap that have free shipping)

[ChlorHex]

Are the Energon leaders truly classed as prototypes?
They are redecos of figures already produced... albeit in different shades.
He's got quite a few test shots there.
The Energon ones don't look very appealing and the thing about Hasbro is that they may very well release these guys in these colors in the future or as official Botcon toys... Then that $995 would seriously not be worth it.

[MayzaPrime]

Those are cool repaints, but not $1000 cool.

I agree with ChlorHex, and we have already seen YOTS Optimus from this mold

[SuspectimusPrime]

That set of 3 prototype Energon Hotshots are a pretty good price. I really dig the all-link Energon Shockblast - makes him look like a giant decoy!

[Slag]

I don't know if this is worth a look. Isn't that fruity action master Scorponok some kind of thing?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-HEADMASTERS-POWER-MASTERS-PRETENDERS-TARGETMASTERS-LOT-USED-/151299750268?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item233a2af97c&_uhb=1

[Sky Shadow]

I don't know if this is worth a look. Isn't that fruity action master Scorponok some kind of thing?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-HEADMASTERS-POWER-MASTERS-PRETENDERS-TARGETMASTERS-LOT-USED-/151299750268?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item233a2af97c&_uhb=1

It's Action Master Elite Double Punch. He's missing his scorpion legs/robot feather fandance fans. Charger next to him is also rarish. As is the very sad Diaclone Blitzwing junker, unless it's a knockoff. I'm not a person who would pay $160 (shipped) for that lot. But maybe someone else is. :)

[theshape]

Even as a g1 collector is struggle to justify buying those exclusive action masters.

[griffin]

Dayam... MP-08X Grimlock (comic box version) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Transformers-Masterpiece-Generation-1-MP-08X-King-Grimlock-Robots-/201085899716?nma=true&si=RW11U%252ByiWKMCqQA%252FOdvfguANmHc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557) selling at Auction for US$770 with no shill bidding.
Definitely one I'm never going to own if that's the "buyer" value. No seller is going to sell it for much less than that.

[Sinnertwin]

Dayam... MP-08X Grimlock (comic box version) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Transformers-Masterpiece-Generation-1-MP-08X-King-Grimlock-Robots-/201085899716?nma=true&si=RW11U%252ByiWKMCqQA%252FOdvfguANmHc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557) selling at Auction for US$770 with no shill bidding.
Definitely one I'm never going to own if that's the "buyer" value. No seller is going to sell it for much less than that.

Megatran has an MiB MP8X. May be able to work something out ?

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=18104

[griffin]

Being just a minor recolour of something I already have two of, it's not something I'd pay more than a couple hundred for... and since it is now an investment figure, I wouldn't be comfortable trying to haggle with people who can get a lot more than that for it on ebay.

[theshape]

Dayam... MP-08X Grimlock (comic box version) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Transformers-Masterpiece-Generation-1-MP-08X-King-Grimlock-Robots-/201085899716?nma=true&si=RW11U%252ByiWKMCqQA%252FOdvfguANmHc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557) selling at Auction for US$770 with no shill bidding.
Definitely one I'm never going to own if that's the "buyer" value. No seller is going to sell it for much less than that.

This is nuts. How many did they make?

[BruiseLee]

Dayam... MP-08X Grimlock (comic box version) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Transformers-Masterpiece-Generation-1-MP-08X-King-Grimlock-Robots-/201085899716?nma=true&si=RW11U%252ByiWKMCqQA%252FOdvfguANmHc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557) selling at Auction for US$770 with no shill bidding.
Definitely one I'm never going to own if that's the "buyer" value. No seller is going to sell it for much less than that.

Given that the other ones on sale on ebay are around $1K (and I think have been sitting there for at least a year) this prob boosted the price. Looking at the bidding activity, there were a few bidders who took multiple stabs at this after losing their initial max bids. Some bidder called a***n has been taking multiple punts on this guys auctions. Dropped over 350 bids in the last month. 21% bidding activity on the bloke with the MP8x. Also bidding on quite a few other masterpieces from the same seller. I'd like to think he's a legit fan with cash to burn.

As others have mentioned there is a pristine MP8x for sale on these boards. If anyone has the cash for this, support local, support the Australian economy and buy Megatran's!! :)

[Bidoofdude]

I think Kazza was looking for MP-08X. I'll shoot him a PM.

[Dangermot]

Another realistic eBay listing :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Fans-Toys-FT-03-Quakewave-in-stock-/161087942386?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item258196eef2&_uhb=1

[Deonasis]

Unreleased prototype Energon Leaders (http://www.ebay.com/itm/transformers-energon-prototype-unreleased-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-/181397582147?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a3c237143) (both were planned as Universe 2003 redecos (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Unreleased_toy#Universe_.282003.29_2), each packed with a Worlds Smallest Transformers toy). The pair of incomplete prototypes are likely to be one-offs, with a starting bid of US$995 (no bids yet, and just 15 hours to go).
It's actually their third time listing it in the last month (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=181397582147&pt=US_Action_Figures&_osacat=0&LH_Complete=1&hash=item2a3c237143&_ssn=another_buy&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xtrans formers&_nkw=transformers&_sacat=0&_from=R40)...[/URL].
(the seller is from China, and on ebay for 10 years - they have a lot of other Transformers, some that are pretty cheap that have free shipping)
I would love to get my hands on that grey/green Energon Megatron. Just look at my long suffering avatar :cool:

[Bidoofdude]

Another realistic eBay listing :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Fans-Toys-FT-03-Quakewave-in-stock-/161087942386?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item258196eef2&_uhb=1

The 13 sold is the best part. :p

[BruiseLee]

The 13 sold is the best part. :p

Must have been because of the free postage... :p

[Trent]

The 13 sold is the best part. :p

Can you fake how many have been sold? Or are there really 13 rich idiots out there?

[Skullcruncher]

Can you fake how many have been sold? Or are there really 13 rich idiots out there?

Looks like they have had the same listing for an age but they have boosted the price. So the 13 that sold were likely quite some time ago.

[theshape]

Probably the best deal anyone has gotten on ebay for the last few years


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1980-Takara-Diaclone-No-18-Lancia-Stratos-Pre-Transformers-Wheeljack-/201084441871?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2ed191150f


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Takara-Diaclone-No-5-Dinosaur-Robo-Swoop-Pteranodon-Pre-Transformers-/201084454547?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2ed1914693

And yes, those are the prices they went for.one dude off tfw got the swoop

[Slag]

Probably the best deal anyone has gotten on ebay for the last few years


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1980-Takara-Diaclone-No-18-Lancia-Stratos-Pre-Transformers-Wheeljack-/201084441871?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2ed191150f


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Takara-Diaclone-No-5-Dinosaur-Robo-Swoop-Pteranodon-Pre-Transformers-/201084454547?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2ed1914693

And yes, those are the prices they went for.one dude off tfw got the swoop

I'm slapping myself in the face right now... why didn't i see that:mad::mad::(

[Skullcruncher]

I'm slapping myself in the face right now... why didn't i see that:mad::mad::(

They would only have lasted a few minutes for sure! Its interesting to check the sold items in the transformers category now and again to see what sells - no bargains on that level though!

[Megatran]

Dayam... MP-08X Grimlock (comic box version) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Transformers-Masterpiece-Generation-1-MP-08X-King-Grimlock-Robots-/201085899716?nma=true&si=RW11U%252ByiWKMCqQA%252FOdvfguANmHc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557) selling at Auction for US$770 with no shill bidding.
Definitely one I'm never going to own if that's the "buyer" value. No seller is going to sell it for much less than that.

:eek: If that's the case I'll be willing to sell my MISB & keep my MIB one. ;)

[tinyJazz]

Looking like the puffy pink man in a blue onsie that he is, a prototype (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171330235426&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1120)of hero-mashers Bulkhead has appear.

Digging that animated-style head.

[1AZRAEL1]

Dayam... MP-08X Grimlock (comic box version) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takara-Transformers-Masterpiece-Generation-1-MP-08X-King-Grimlock-Robots-/201085899716?nma=true&si=RW11U%252ByiWKMCqQA%252FOdvfguANmHc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557) selling at Auction for US$770 with no shill bidding.
Definitely one I'm never going to own if that's the "buyer" value. No seller is going to sell it for much less than that.

With a second production run just announced via BBTS, I would expect his price to drop dramatically. I wonder if they saw the price and demand for him and decided to do another run.

[griffin]

That's going to annoy a lot of people... especially the person who just spent $770 on that Ebay auction.
It's also like the reissue of Ehobby Sunstorm and other limited edition figures, in that people valued the figure, expecting that it would remain valuable, never to be more than the (1000) original units.
I'm wondering if someone at TakaraTomy has seen the secondary price of this item, and is cashing in (by charging over $200 for a toy that will be about $100 in America at the same time - the MP3 Grimlock).

[Skullcruncher]

That's going to annoy a lot of people... especially the person who just spent $770 on that Ebay auction.
It's also like the reissue of Ehobby Sunstorm and other limited edition figures, in that people valued the figure, expecting that it would remain valuable, never to be more than the (1000) original units.
I'm wondering if someone at TakaraTomy has seen the secondary price of this item, and is cashing in (by charging over $200 for a toy that will be about $100 in America at the same time - the MP3 Grimlock).

Its the same issue with any reissue :rolleyes: - encores included - personally I would like them just to make so many masterpieces ie in GI Joe numbers, that there would be zero profit or reason for people to make or want KO's.

[SuspectimusPrime]

With a second production run just announced via BBTS, I would expect his price to drop dramatically. I wonder if they saw the price and demand for him and decided to do another run.

BBTS' quantity levels for that pre-order is only 24 right now (minus one for me).


The 13 sold is the best part. :p

If that scalper guy really did make $13K from 13 MP-08X's, he's got the funds to lap up all the pre-orders from BBTS (which would cost him just $5k+) and maybe scalp again at similar scalper-rates 6 months later.

[griffin]

If that scalper guy really did make $13K from 13 MP-08X's, he's got the funds to lap up all the pre-orders from BBTS (which would cost him just $5k+) and maybe scalp again at similar scalper-rates 6 months later.

That was a different figure... some third party thing.

[griffin]

One of those random unreleased items that had at least a few packaged samples made... so it would be interesting to know if the toys inside are hand-painted samples, because they never went into mass-production.
This is the TF2 movie multipack from 2012 called "Sideways Sneak Attack" (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Sideways-Sneak-Attack-Arcee-Elita-1-Chromia-exclusive-/310952265705?nma=true&si=RW11U%252ByiWKMCqQA%252FOdvfguANmHc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557), which had three Legends motorbikes (Arcee, Chromia, Elita-1) and a Sideways toy with a paint deco looking like it had been cut in half (by Sideswipe at the start of the Movie).
It was supposed to be a Target exclusive in America... but the drop off of interest in the TF2 Movie toys by 2010 meant cutting back on a number of planned items. (which occurred again for the TF3 movie)

The auction has ended, but looks to have gone over AU$600!
(the link is worth checking for some nice big photos of the two sides of the box)

Doing a search, I found that one had hit ebay in October 2010 from a Chinese seller (which could have been for the Factory to use as a template), so this one could be that Chinese one still floating around... or a sample produced for the American (Hasbro) office.
Either way, it's probably bittersweet for the new owner, as it is probably rarer than the Gen2 Protectobots, but would attract a lot less attention by other fans as it is a Movie-verse toy.
Definitely an investment piece, so I wonder if they'll open it to get the short-lived news attention by fansites of what the actual toys look like, or leave it sealed to keep the value intact.

Now, if only the "Megatron Rising" set showed up as well... as it was the other TF2 multi-pack to get cancelled. (it had Voyager Megatron with barnacles decoed onto it, and 4 of the Constructicons)

[UltraMarginal]

Wow, those prices for the diaclones were amazingly cheap. I'd keep them, but someone could easily flip them within a week.




BBTS' quantity levels for that pre-order is only 24 right now (minus one for me).


I've heard that that's a thing with them now, stock always shows up limited to 24.

[jazzcomp]

Yellow Windcharger (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-Transformers-Yellow-Windcharger-/121338405625?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1c405522f9)

G1 Devastor in box (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-1980s-G1-Devastator-MIB-/251530076010?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item3a905c5f6a)

[Skullcruncher]

G1 Vinyl with cyclonus getting it right in the face :eek:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/BO-serie-TV-TRANSFORMERS-La-guerre-des-robots-CBS-6507737-/131069575771?pt=FR_VC_Vinyle&hash=item1e845b025b

[Sinnertwin]

G1 Vinyl with cyclonus getting it right in the face :eek:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/BO-serie-TV-TRANSFORMERS-La-guerre-des-robots-CBS-6507737-/131069575771?pt=FR_VC_Vinyle&hash=item1e845b025b

:D
IN
THE
FACE!

That's awesome if not for the artwork alone

[Verno]

Is it just me or does this auction (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Beast-Wars-Megatron-Optimus-Primal-G1-Action-Figure-Toy-/321421789831?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4ad63b4a87) look like the Takara versions of Optimus Primal and Megatron? It's an Australian auction, too.

[Hursticon]

Is it just me or does this auction (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Beast-Wars-Megatron-Optimus-Primal-G1-Action-Figure-Toy-/321421789831?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4ad63b4a87) look like the Takara versions of Optimus Primal and Megatron? It's an Australian auction, too.

They do indeed appear to be the Takara releases eh? - Someone needs to jump on these in which case at that price!, especially if you're after a Transmetal Megatron that wont shatter in your hands. ;)

[Trent]

Is it just me or does this auction (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Beast-Wars-Megatron-Optimus-Primal-G1-Action-Figure-Toy-/321421789831?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4ad63b4a87) look like the Takara versions of Optimus Primal and Megatron? It's an Australian auction, too.


They do indeed appear to be the Takara releases eh? - Someone needs to jump on these in which case at that price!, especially if you're after a Transmetal Megatron that wont shatter in your hands. ;)

Yep. Looks exactly like mine. Grab 'em if you're after them cause they are great toys and fantastically screen accurate.

[Verno]

I've asked the seller for some more pics and have added the listing to my watch list, not that I intend to bid on them. I like to watch auctions to see what the prices are like these days.

[SuspectimusPrime]

For those with a spare $16k lying around..

Unreleased G2 Grey Hero Megatron (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-1995-Transformers-Prototype-Decepticon-Megatron-Figure-MOC-/351081709269?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item51be19bed5&_uhb=1)
Unreleased G2 Blue Hero Optimus Prime (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-1995-Transformers-Prototype-Autobot-Optimus-Prime-Figure-MOC-/351081708090?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item51be19ba3a&_uhb=1)

Seibertron article from December 2010 (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/unreleased-g2-figures-on-ebay-grey-hero-megatron-blue-hero-optimus-prime-laser-cycle-soundwave/20415/).

[Skullcruncher]

For those with a spare $16k lying around..

Unreleased G2 Grey Hero Megatron (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-1995-Transformers-Prototype-Decepticon-Megatron-Figure-MOC-/351081709269?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item51be19bed5&_uhb=1)
Unreleased G2 Blue Hero Optimus Prime (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-1995-Transformers-Prototype-Autobot-Optimus-Prime-Figure-MOC-/351081708090?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item51be19ba3a&_uhb=1)

Seibertron article from December 2010 (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/unreleased-g2-figures-on-ebay-grey-hero-megatron-blue-hero-optimus-prime-laser-cycle-soundwave/20415/).

Hey its Steve from Toy Hunter show :rolleyes: You'd think with it being an unreleased toy they would have kept it in a protective case or something!

[ChlorHex]

Now that's awesome!
Man, I love these unreleased pieces.
So cool.
Way too expensive for me tho :(


For those with a spare $16k lying around..

Unreleased G2 Grey Hero Megatron (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-1995-Transformers-Prototype-Decepticon-Megatron-Figure-MOC-/351081709269?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item51be19bed5&_uhb=1)
Unreleased G2 Blue Hero Optimus Prime (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-1995-Transformers-Prototype-Autobot-Optimus-Prime-Figure-MOC-/351081708090?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item51be19ba3a&_uhb=1)

Seibertron article from December 2010 (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/unreleased-g2-figures-on-ebay-grey-hero-megatron-blue-hero-optimus-prime-laser-cycle-soundwave/20415/).

[griffin]

Noting that they are from an ex-employee of Hasbro... and with the "great purge" a couple years ago, we are certainly seeing a number of these unreleased items being sold lately.

[griffin]

JP Super GT Safety Prime (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japan-Exclusive-Transformers-GT-Safety-Prime-campaign-toy-Super-GT-/161326381051?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item258fcd37fb) - I finally found one on ebay, and the guy knows how rare it is... US$250 BIN for a Legion class toy! :eek:

[Sinnertwin]

Ouch. I'd hate to be a Prime completionist

[reillyd]

JP Super GT Safety Prime (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japan-Exclusive-Transformers-GT-Safety-Prime-campaign-toy-Super-GT-/161326381051?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item258fcd37fb) - I finally found one on ebay, and the guy knows how rare it is... US$250 BIN for a Legion class toy! :eek:

I've been trying to find one and am very tempted to place the min bid..... But ridiculous for a legion class.

I've bought from them before and they stock the uber rare

[Kazza]

This seller has heaps of TF's for fair prices.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/londonaccount/m.html?item=121358399070&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Mythirax]

This seller has heaps of TF's for fair prices.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/londonaccount/m.html?item=121358399070&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

There is some pretty good stuff for sale.

[Bidoofdude]

This seller has heaps of TF's for fair prices.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/londonaccount/m.html?item=121358399070&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Henkei Sunstreaker and Hound look good, but I don't know if I want to go to the effort to bid.

[CBratron]

I'm watching that Unicron.

[Bidoofdude]

A preorder on eBay for the supposed 2015 reissue: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TakaraTomy-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP10-Convoy-Optimus-Prime-Figure-/131210260627?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item1e8cbdb093&_uhb=1

[Sky Shadow]

I hope someone here won this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIB-Masterforce-Godmaster-OVERLORD-Complete-/191201768253

[theshape]

wow thats a bargain

[griffin]

The seller is Hydra/Andrew Hall... who will be hosting a panel at BotCon this year.

He just sold a lot of JP figures it seems... probably to cover BotCon expenses. (he always has a dealer table there as well, so I'm surprised he didn't just bring most of them with him)

Even a broken Galaxy Shuttle went for over US$300... :eek:

But a poor original (loose) Stepper only went for about $20, thanks to the reissue. (does that to most original figures that are not sealed)

[Skullcruncher]

Casefind!!!G1 MOSC's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Hasbro-Transformers-Birthday-Cards-1986-Job-Lot-Over-400-cards-/131212383533?pt=UK_Collectables_Memorabila_RL&hash=item1e8cde152d) :D:D

[Mythirax]

Casefind!!!G1 MOSC's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Hasbro-Transformers-Birthday-Cards-1986-Job-Lot-Over-400-cards-/131212383533?pt=UK_Collectables_Memorabila_RL&hash=item1e8cde152d) :D:D

Kinda want them :D

[griffin]

Must be from 1986, as the characters are from that year, and they called Hubcap "Bumblebee".
Yeah... it's close enough. :p

[Skullcruncher]

Kinda want them :D

Same here :o


Must be from 1986, as the characters are from that year, and they called Hubcap "Bumblebee".
Yeah... it's close enough. :p

Huh I didn't even notice that! yeah they are from 1986...

[Trent]

That's awesome. Would be great if we all chipped in to buy them and Griffin could send us birthday cards every year ;):p

[Sinnertwin]

That's awesome. Would be great if we all chipped in to buy them and Griffin could send us birthday cards every year ;):p

Hell yeah!

Have a Happy Birthday Grandson
Lots of love, Griffin

Gold :D

[SuspectimusPrime]

Casefind!!!G1 MOSC's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Hasbro-Transformers-Birthday-Cards-1986-Job-Lot-Over-400-cards-/131212383533?pt=UK_Collectables_Memorabila_RL&hash=item1e8cde152d) :D:D

If I received a Superion card at the age of 6, I'd be pretty disappointed to receive Hubcap when I turn 12 :p

[Mythirax]

If I received a Superion card at the age of 6, I'd be pretty disappointed to receive Hubcap when I turn 12 :p

Hahaha, big time.

[Ravagecat]

Hell yeah!

Have a Happy Birthday Grandson
Lots of love, Griffin

Gold :D


@ Sinnertwin: Bwah ha ha ha :D or even "Happy Birthday Dear son" wait, what your my father! No! No! No! :D:p

Pretty sure I have one of those badges in my stash :cool:

Why doesnt the seller list them as one of those auctions where you get the drop down and select what you want :confused: Who would want 30 or 40 of the same damb card. I'd pay a few bucks each if I could get one of each design :confused:

[Skullcruncher]

Crack up :D


Why doesnt the seller list them as one of those auctions where you get the drop down and select what you want :confused: Who would want 30 or 40 of the same damb card. I'd pay a few bucks each if I could get one of each design :confused:

Uh the point would be to keep them all together and not separate them. All original packing etc But it seems to be missing the cyclonus card...

[jazzcomp]

Removed from ebay ;)
G1 Sunstreaker (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1984-G1-Sunstreaker-transformer-/221463124075)

but kept the re-issue :rolleyes: dinobots :eek:
Complete-G1-Reissue-Dinobots-MISB (?http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Complete-G1-Reissue-Dinobots-MISB-/221461027510)

[Megatran]

I'm interested in some items from this eBay Seller although very expensive. But no Feedback history even though an eBay member since 2007. Is the Seller legit?

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/yamie_23/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

[Ravagecat]

Removed from ebay ;)
G1 Sunstreaker (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1984-G1-Sunstreaker-transformer-/221463124075)

but kept the re-issue :rolleyes: dinobots :eek:
Complete-G1-Reissue-Dinobots-MISB (?http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Complete-G1-Reissue-Dinobots-MISB-/221461027510)

Nice...damn counterfeits :mad:

Interesting he seems to have some legit G1 items too Prowl and Bluestreak :confused: Guess he thought he could slip the Sunstreaker in there and no one would notice?? :rolleyes:

[reillyd]

I'm interested in some items from this eBay Seller although very expensive. But no Feedback history even though an eBay member since 2007. Is the Seller legit?

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/yamie_23/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

They have extensive feedback, but what it's showing is none in the last 12 months. The photos look original, at least, with some uber rare takara items

[Skullcruncher]

Interesting he seems to have some legit G1 items too Prowl and Bluestreak :confused:

That Bluestreak has a repo bubble.

[jazzcomp]

Nice...damn counterfeits :mad:

Interesting he seems to have some legit G1 items too Prowl and Bluestreak :confused: Guess he thought he could slip the Sunstreaker in there and no one would notice?? :rolleyes:
Relisted them as re-issues - Sunstreaker, Sideswipe and Mirage

[M-bot]

I'm guessing the "0" key on this guy's computer is stuck...:rolleyes:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Original-G1-AFA-80-Seacon-Piranacon-Gift-Set-MISB-80-85-90-/121360347262?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item1c41a3f07e&_uhb=1

[M-bot]

...and an "Oh my goodness! My eyes! I'm blind!" custom G2 MP Grimlock with is kinda cool in a psychedelic G2 sort of way.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-TRANSFORMERS-Unreleased-G2-DINO-STRIPE-Masterpiece-GRIMLOCK-/141320642069?

Encline do some very good work, so this should fetch reasonable money.

[ChlorHex]

...and an "Oh my goodness! My eyes! I'm blind!" custom G2 MP Grimlock with is kinda cool in a psychedelic G2 sort of way.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-TRANSFORMERS-Unreleased-G2-DINO-STRIPE-Masterpiece-GRIMLOCK-/141320642069?

Encline do some very good work, so this should fetch reasonable money.

I think that color scheme is best suited for the G1 toy...
On a masterpiece though, that seriously looks wrong.

[Mythirax]

I think that color scheme is best suited for the G1 toy...
On a masterpiece though, that seriously looks wrong.

I totally agree. For what it is, it's done really well. Just not on an MP :p

[Deonasis]

I think that color scheme is best suited for the G1 toy...
On a masterpiece though, that seriously looks wrong.If the mold was tweaked to match the g2 art and the colours were a better match also it would totally put me in a buying mood.

Basically this extremely robotic looking MP does not suit that awesome beach holiday Grimlock art.

[Sky Shadow]

Holy cow - that's insanely amazing. I'm glad I clicked the link.

[Bidoofdude]

...and an "Oh my goodness! My eyes! I'm blind!" custom G2 MP Grimlock with is kinda cool in a psychedelic G2 sort of way.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-TRANSFORMERS-Unreleased-G2-DINO-STRIPE-Masterpiece-GRIMLOCK-/141320642069?

Encline do some very good work, so this should fetch reasonable money.

He actually looks kind of fun. His current price isn't bad either, though I suspect it to go way up.

[SuspectimusPrime]

...and an "Oh my goodness! My eyes! I'm blind!" custom G2 MP Grimlock with is kinda cool in a psychedelic G2 sort of way.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-TRANSFORMERS-Unreleased-G2-DINO-STRIPE-Masterpiece-GRIMLOCK-/141320642069?

Encline do some very good work, so this should fetch reasonable money.

I love it. Too bad it's not displayed in dino mode as that would help increase interest and bids. Despite the damage the seller has mentioned, I'm interested to see the finishing price.

[M-bot]

I love it. Too bad it's not displayed in dino mode as that would help increase interest and bids. Despite the damage the seller has mentioned, I'm interested to see the finishing price.

Encline Designs mentioned on Facebook that he was giving the paint extra time to cure before he transformed him into dino mode, but put him up on eBay straight away, hence the lack of dino shots. I would really like to see them too - hopefully he'll add them later on.

[Sky Shadow]

The original pencils of Goktimus's favourite artwork: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121368282686&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 :p

Also, if you don't want to be back here in about a month's time to have a cry about how you were scammed, please don't bid on any of these: http://www.ebay.com/sch/xiao_1796/m.html

[Sky Shadow]

Does anyone want an instant Prime and Magnus collection? http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-Transformers-lot-Optimus-Prime-and-more-/281367482305

It's actually an excellent deal - even at BIN price for $2000 with shipping and taxes, that's about $20 a toy. Plus if you buy it from eBay Australia today you get $100 off.

[Mythirax]

Does anyone want an instant Prime and Magnus collection? http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-Transformers-lot-Optimus-Prime-and-more-/281367482305

It's actually an excellent deal - even at BIN price for $2000 with shipping and taxes, that's about $20 a toy. Plus if you buy it from eBay Australia today you get $100 off.

That's pretty cool :D

[Bidoofdude]

MP-11 for $185 at Toy Story World: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-11-Starscream-Asia-Exclusive-Free-Shipping-AU-/321329538900?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4ad0bba754&_uhb=1

[spiderken17]

MP-11 for $185 at Toy Story World: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-11-Starscream-Asia-Exclusive-Free-Shipping-AU-/321329538900?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4ad0bba754&_uhb=1

Anyone bought from them before? I need a MP11 for a mates 30th.

[Skullcruncher]

Interesting Soundwave Box - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-Bradley-G1-Soundwave-box-and-inserts-VHTF-Rare-Transformers-Variant-/221475956372?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3390fee694

[Bidoofdude]

Anyone bought from them before? I need a MP11 for a mates 30th.

I got Generations Skids, Waspinator and Goldfire from there. They packed well, no damage.

[reillyd]

Interesting Soundwave Box - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-Bradley-G1-Soundwave-box-and-inserts-VHTF-Rare-Transformers-Variant-/221475956372?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3390fee694

Is that the Chinese reissue, or is it a dodgy KO?

[Skullcruncher]

Is that the Chinese reissue, or is it a dodgy KO?

I think its legit, greek release or something. The blocky letters make it look like a KO for sure.

[Ultra Mackness]

Wasn't the Soundwave re-released here in about 1990 also released in China? This reminds me of that.

[Slag]

This g1 scourge looks ok with box http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-G1-VINTAGE-TRANSFORMER-SCOURGE-COMPLETE-WITH-BOX-AND-WEAPONS/191217270386?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D791823439476605128 8%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D3%2 6rkt%3D4%26sd%3D221475956372

[Skullcruncher]

G2 Stunticons - http://www.ebay.com/itm/171371133142?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649

[Sky Shadow]

G2 Stunticons - http://www.ebay.com/itm/171371133142?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649

Wow. Bagged and including Motormaster. I wonder how high this will go. :cool:

[Skullcruncher]

Wow. Bagged and including Motormaster. I wonder how high this will go. :cool:

Wow, only five hours in and already $2800. I'm not too impressed with the sticker on motor master though! :D

[SuspectimusPrime]

Wow, only five hours in and already $2800. I'm not too impressed with the sticker on motor master though! :D

$3k now, I wonder what that reserve is!

[nexusnixx]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-and-Masterpiece-Collection-lot-HUGE-/111393912417?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

interesting

[llamatron]

Keep in mind a loose G2 Motormaster went for ~7K on eBay in 2008.

[Mythirax]

G2 Stunticons - http://www.ebay.com/itm/171371133142?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649

Holy...

[janda the red]

Keep in mind a loose G2 Motormaster went for ~7K on eBay in 2008.

It's at just over 7k now... Reserve still not met.

Be a hell of a cool piece to own!

I'll throw my hat in the ring.... I'm gonna say it'll go for 13k

Anyone else care to hazard a guess?

:)

[Skullcruncher]

It's at just over 7k now... Reserve still not met.

Be a hell of a cool piece to own!

I'll throw my hat in the ring.... I'm gonna say it'll go for 13k

Anyone else care to hazard a guess?

:)

Yikes, I'll guess $17,500.59 :D

[Sinnertwin]

It's at just over 7k now... Reserve still not met.

Be a hell of a cool piece to own!

I'll throw my hat in the ring.... I'm gonna say it'll go for 13k

Anyone else care to hazard a guess?

:)

$11,682.49
Come on down!

[Bidoofdude]

It's currently at $8900, with over 9 days to go. This will be a thriller. I wish I had that kind of money. That's a holy grail right there, all the stickers on MM and everything.

[Trent]

It's currently at $8900, with over 9 days to go. This will be a thriller. I wish I had that kind of money. That's a holy grail right there, all the stickers on MM and everything.

Reserve has been met. It on the market! I wonder if, because of this auction, we'll see a KO version soon...

[Bidoofdude]

Reserve has been met. It on the market! I wonder if, because of this auction, we'll see a KO version soon...

I hope not. It would really suck if the winning bid resells it.

[Sinnertwin]

Reserve has been met. It on the market! I wonder if, because of this auction, we'll see a KO version soon...

Probably. Everything is fair game in KOLand.

[Bidoofdude]

http://offer.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=301225538994&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565

Some shill bidding going on there. Otherwise a good price.

[Skullcruncher]

http://offer.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=301225538994&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565

Some shill bidding going on there. Otherwise a good price.

yeah, I reported it. Not that ebay will do anything!

[UltraMarginal]

G2 Stunticons - http://www.ebay.com/itm/171371133142?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649


It's currently at $8900, with over 9 days to go. This will be a thriller. I wish I had that kind of money. That's a holy grail right there, all the stickers on MM and everything.

Wow, I just saw this today, according to Seibertron or TFW, I can't remember who, this is the first example of a stickered motormaster, Serious collectors only please.!!!!


I'm guessing over $15000.

[Bidoofdude]

Currently at $10,600. Exciting. This must be a nail biter for the bidders.

[griffin]

No matter what it goes for, it would be an investment piece if kept sealed.
I'm thinking it will go over $25,000.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Wow, I just saw this today, according to Seibertron or TFW, I can't remember who, this is the first example of a stickered motormaster, Serious collectors only please.!!!!


I'm guessing over $15000.


No matter what it goes for, it would be an investment piece if kept sealed.
I'm thinking it will go over $25,000.

$21k for me ;)

[Trent]

No matter what it goes for, it would be an investment piece if kept sealed.
I'm thinking it will go over $25,000.

Pfft. I'd open and play ;)

[MayzaPrime]

We should get a pool going :p

[Starscream77]

I will take $24,215

[Trent]

We should get a pool going :p

Yes, I can picture it now (http://youtu.be/9OyEzrLzHQM)...

[CBratron]

$20K

[BruiseLee]

$19,986.89

[Sky Shadow]

We should get a pool going :p

Bonus points if someone here buys the toys just to win the pool. :cool:

[spiderken17]

I offer I button and some pocket lint.

[Mythirax]

No matter what it goes for, it would be an investment piece if kept sealed.
I'm thinking it will go over $25,000.

Be insane if it went for that :eek:

[canofwhoopass_87]

That is phenomenal. I've never seen the G2 Stunticons with stickers before (or even sealed for that matter). Motormaster's stickers look so wacky!

If I were a super rich, high end collector I'd base my bid on individual value. I'd break it down to $5k for each of the cars and $9k for Motormaster.

I agree with Griff; this set will exceed $25k

[Sinnertwin]

I wonder where the other Motormaster/Stunticons are?
The document supplied lists Motormaster as the counter sample & having two pieces shipped

[llamatron]

I recommend following the TFW thread about this G2 Menasor auction, it has collecting heavyweights Karl Hartman and Pete Sinclair adding in some info, along with the seller of the item answering some questions.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/991687-complete-g2-menasor-ebay.html

[Slag]

1 million dollars!! mwahahaha.

amazing stuff. I never thought i'd see them for sale.

Even his packaged Botcon Breakdown is over $800 atm

Last time i saw one sell (a few months ago) it went $500ish. it was a 95 version though

[Skullcruncher]

Hopefully it doesn't get bought by a KO maker who opens it and starts production.

[griffin]

I recommend following the TFW thread about this G2 Menasor auction, it has collecting heavyweights Karl Hartman and Pete Sinclair adding in some info, along with the seller of the item answering some questions.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/991687-complete-g2-menasor-ebay.html

At about page 25 (or 250 posts) the seller has posted up more photos of the toys in their bags, plus the two unreleased Auto-rollers (which ended up getting done in Japan during the Beast Wars era in different colours).
They are likely to be on ebay soon as well.

TFW is likely to archive the images somewhere, but the seller said that they'd remove them after the auction is over... so go copy them while they are there (if you can).

Also listed by that seller on ebay is a carded Laser-Cycle Jazz (http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNRELEASED-Transformers-Generation-2-JAZZ-Laser-Cycle-/181451812203?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a3f5eed6b) (also unreleased Gen2 toy), plus a carded Gen2 Breakdown (http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNRELEASED-Botcon-1994-Transformers-Generation-2-BREAKDOWN-S3-Stunticons-/181451804701?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a3f5ed01d) (which could be one of the 600 produced in 1994 for BotCon and AFXcon). It doesn't make it any cheaper though, as the bidding shows that there is more demand for the Breakdown (which we know 600 exist) than the Lasercycle Jazz (which there is likely to only be 5 or 6). :confused:

[tinyJazz]

Too early for a bidding war. Check it again in four days. The last one finished at around $2k I believe.
I think it had a sticker over the artwork instead of the instruction manual though.

Although it seems odd that breakdown is going so high already.:confused:

[llamatron]

Hopefully it doesn't get bought by a KO maker who opens it and starts production.

Why wouldn't a KO maker just use a G1 Menasor and figure out the colours and stickers based on photos? :confused: ;)

[Skullcruncher]

Why wouldn't a KO maker just use a G1 Menasor and figure out the colours and stickers based on photos? :confused: ;)

The exact colors? :confused:

[CBratron]

Probably couldn't do much better with faded (custom faded?) 20 year old plastic.

[Mythirax]

Probably couldn't do much better with faded (custom faded?) 20 year old plastic.

I see what you did thar.

[JuzMel]

Hi guys,

Not sure if this is the right thread, but it is eBay. Been meaning to ask you all this for a few days now. I just bought Encore #20A Devastator from eBay a few days ago and here's the listing: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111393824295

Can someone verify that this item is authentic Takara? I just found that the box colours and the back of the box looks different from my other Encore boxes and the seller is of no help at all. I wouldn't want to pay so much for some high class knock-off item.

Thanks for the help.

[Sinnertwin]

Hi guys,

Not sure if this is the right thread, but it is eBay. Been meaning to ask you all this for a few days now. I just bought Encore #20A Devastator from eBay a few days ago and here's the listing: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111393824295

Can someone verify that this item is authentic Takara? I just found that the box colours and the back of the box looks different from my other Encore boxes and the seller is of no help at all. I wouldn't want to pay so much for some high class knock-off item.

Thanks for the help.

It's legitimate.
The 20A is to differentiate it from the regular release of Encore 20 Devastator. Differences include paint schemes closer to the cartoon, a new head sculpt for their combined mode & only one file card of Devastator.

[JuzMel]

It's legitimate.
The 20A is to differentiate it from the regular release of Encore 20 Devastator. Differences include paint schemes closer to the cartoon, a new head sculpt for their combined mode & only one file card of Devastator.
Thanks heaps Sinnertwin. Your help was very much appreciated.
I can set my heart at ease now. :)

[speros]

The M&M prime 7 of 40 would be better if it was a g1 prime though

http://www.ebay.com/itm/G1-Generation-1-Transformers-M-M-Promotional-Optimus-Prime-Movie-RARE-7-of-40/181114551025?_trksid=p0.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D23346%26meid%3D8061542359572980012%26pid%3D 100204%26prg%3D9919%26rk%3D19%26rkt%3D20%26sd%3D26 1518508166

[SkyLINX]

Selling MP05 Masterpiece Megatron.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171378846379?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[UltraMarginal]

Hi guys,

Not sure if this is the right thread, but it is eBay. Been meaning to ask you all this for a few days now. I just bought Encore #20A Devastator from eBay a few days ago and here's the listing: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111393824295

Can someone verify that this item is authentic Takara? I just found that the box colours and the back of the box looks different from my other Encore boxes and the seller is of no help at all. I wouldn't want to pay so much for some high class knock-off item.

Thanks for the help.


It's legitimate.
The 20A is to differentiate it from the regular release of Encore 20 Devastator. Differences include paint schemes closer to the cartoon, a new head sculpt for their combined mode & only one file card of Devastator.

I'm pretty sure Sinnertwin is correct, I have the 20A Devastator and I'm confident my box looks the same, if you like I can try to remember to dig mine out tonight or tomorrow night and take a photo for you. I don't remember quite as much text with exclamation marks but to be honest I wasn't looking at the box..:D

[griffin]

(Moved discussion posts about the Gen2 Stunticons over to the News topic (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=18900), as it was getting long enough to be a discussion topic on its own)

[Skullcruncher]

Scammer getting owned (Scroll down listing...) :D

http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNRELEASED-Transformers-Generation-2-MEGATRON-ATB-Advanced-Tactical-Bomber-MIB-/281387878798?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item418406498e

[jazzcomp]

Good for laughs :)

[Sky Shadow]

Scammer getting owned (Scroll down listing...) :D

http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNRELEASED-Transformers-Generation-2-MEGATRON-ATB-Advanced-Tactical-Bomber-MIB-/281387878798?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item418406498e

That is great. Typically there are still geniuses bidding on his other auctions. :rolleyes:

[theshape]

Oh man this is gold. You think he would at least right clicked and saved the pics he was going to steal. Dumbass

[griffin]

Talk about lazy... they just copied whole auctions and claimed them as their own, and ebay still hasn't shut them down yet (assuming someone has reported them by now).

It's so sad that it is that easy to scam people on ebay.

[jazzcomp]

Oh man this is gold. You think he would at least right clicked and saved the pics he was going to steal. Dumbass
He used the other seller's image links so if they've been edited, he wouldn't know unless he monitors his sales :D

[SuspectimusPrime]

Twisted seller with a horrific collection of Botcon exclusives undergoing Empurata (head removal...) (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Empurata)...

Botcon SG Ultra Magnus (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Botcon-2012-Shattered-Glass-Ultra-Magnus-NO-HEAD-Hand-/400733788048?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item5d4d985790&_uhb=1)
Botcon Spinister (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Botcon-2012-Spinister-No-HEAD-Action-Figure-/380954741579?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item58b2ac0b4b)
Botcon TFCC Dion (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Botcon-TFCC-Dion-NO-HEAD-Action-Figure-/380939846067?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item58b1c8c1b3)
TFCC FSS Jackpot (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Botcon-TFCC-Jackpot-NO-HEAD-Jack-Pot-Action-Figure-/380939845599?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item58b1c8bfdf)
TFCC Runamuck (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Botcon-TFCC-Runmauck-NO-HEAD-Action-Figure-/400738328792?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item5d4ddda0d8&_uhb=1)

[llamatron]

Ha, I know that seller, he's often a dealer at Botcon and probably bought these from the club "make a deal" section where they let people offer on TFCC factory seconds and junkers.

[Mythirax]

Twisted seller with a horrific collection of Botcon exclusives undergoing Empurata (head removal...) (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Empurata)...

This makes me sad :(

[Sinnertwin]

I wonder if the seller has those plastic cases with dividers filled with little robot heads hung up on their walls?

[Sky Shadow]

"Item is in good condition and played with condition is some chrome wear"

Um...

G1 Transformers vintage Brawn (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-transformers-vintage-Brawn-/271565331394?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f3a8e1bc2&_uhb=1).

[Bidoofdude]

"Item is in good condition and played with condition is some chrome wear"

Um...

G1 Transformers vintage Brawn (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-transformers-vintage-Brawn-/271565331394?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f3a8e1bc2&_uhb=1).

It's a pretty accurate (though a bit exaggerated) representation of the condition most people list for broken toys or in worn condition.

I see a lot of people saying mint complete with all accessories with half the stickers gone and the ones that are there in the wrong place.

[M-bot]

"Item is in good condition and played with condition is some chrome wear"

Um...

G1 Transformers vintage Brawn (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-transformers-vintage-Brawn-/271565331394?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f3a8e1bc2&_uhb=1).

They should've really milked it and said "hand in perfect working condition!";)

[Slag]

I had a good laugh at that one.^.:D

I'm looking for this guys mates if anyone knows of any around.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Transformer-REXTRON-T-REX-Dinosaur-10cm-RARE-/141350952927?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item20e92c5fdf&_uhb=1
I think there are Snarl and Sludge styled ones out there somewhere.

[Mythirax]

I had a good laugh at that one.^.:D

I'm looking for this guys mates if anyone knows of any around.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Transformer-REXTRON-T-REX-Dinosaur-10cm-RARE-/141350952927?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item20e92c5fdf&_uhb=1
I think there are Snarl and Sludge styled ones out there somewhere.

I feel like I use to have this, and I don't know why? What's the actual name of it and where did you use to get them?

[Joshy]

I had a good laugh at that one.^.:D

I'm looking for this guys mates if anyone knows of any around.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Transformer-REXTRON-T-REX-Dinosaur-10cm-RARE-/141350952927?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item20e92c5fdf&_uhb=1
I think there are Snarl and Sludge styled ones out there somewhere.

I think I can help with snarl. I'll send you a pm when I get a chance.

[Slag]

I feel like I use to have this, and I don't know why? What's the actual name of it and where did you use to get them?

I had/have no idea but recently found some black and white pics of a 3 pack called robotron or dinotron? or robodinotron. Before that , i'd heard they were Wendy's toys or Hungry Jacks/Burger King toys. i think there are at least a couple of colour variants. i'm not 100% sure


I think I can help with snarl. I'll send you a pm when I get a chance.
Please do . Much appreciated:)

[Mythirax]

I had/have no idea but recently found some black and white pics of a 3 pack called robotron or dinotron? or robodinotron. Before that , i'd heard they were Wendy's toys or Hungry Jacks/Burger King toys. i think there are at least a couple of colour variants. i'm not 100% sure

I look forward to seeing what they were, as I'm 100% sure I had this :D

[SuspectimusPrime]

This seller has some interesting bundles on sale.

Generations Red Alert, Movie Crasher and Botcon Treadshot
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-lot-G1-Prime-sdcc-botcon-classic-red-alert-gobot-crasher-treadshot-/321481098207?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4ad9c443df&_uhb=1

Shackwave, Crosscut and Red Mirage
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-lot-G1-Prime-ehobby-diaclone-shock-shackwave-red-mirage-crosscut-/221515022709?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3393530175&_uhb=1

[MayzaPrime]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251608002857?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I don't have any words for this :eek:

[UltraMarginal]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251608002857?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I don't have any words for this :eek:

That's incredible! there might be $15 worth of actual Hasbro product in that lot. I hope no one gets sucked into buying this mess.

[Sinnertwin]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251608002857?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I don't have any words for this :eek:

I can think of a few
.
.
.

[Skullcruncher]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251608002857?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I don't have any words for this :eek:

Must be the custom throttlebot. :cool:

[CBratron]

Fatimus doesn't even look good in kid friendly colours.

[Bidoofdude]

Must be the custom throttlebot. :cool:

The ULTIMATE custom throttlebot.

[griffin]

For fans of Attacktix, or prototypes... this seller from Hong Kong is selling off a heap of Attacktix prototypes (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=390906881639&pt=US_Action_Figures&_osacat=0&hash=item5b03dda667&_ssn=ssushop&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtransform ers&_nkw=transformers&_sacat=0) that appear to be of the unreleased second series figures.
Plus, some small Titanium prototypes as well.

But get in fast, as most have less than a day, and most are going cheap.

(I get the feeling that it is an ex-employee of Hasbro as well, as his completed listings had some other prototype/test-shot figures in the last couple months)

[Sinnertwin]

Some sealed and AFA'd G1 pieces including the Cassettebots Noizu, Gurafi and Zauru from seller Specimen-17.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?item=111437894490&hash=item19f237535a&pt=US_Action_Figures&_ssn=specimen-17&_sop=15

[heroic_decepticon]

Some sealed and AFA'd G1 pieces including the Cassettebots Noizu, Gurafi and Zauru from seller Specimen-17.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?item=111437894490&hash=item19f237535a&pt=US_Action_Figures&_ssn=specimen-17&_sop=15

For those in the know, Specimen-17 is actually on-site facilitating the sale of the collection of a long-time OZ Formers member who at around the same time as me moved back to Asia.

Those active back in 2005-2009 would (almost) instantly recognise his items :D

[swoop]

It's not jgon's collection is it?

[heroic_decepticon]

It's not jgon's collection is it?

sharp eyes, Swoop!

[Deonasis]

For those in the know, Specimen-17 is actually on-site facilitating the sale of the collection of a long-time OZ Formers member who at around the same time as me moved back to Asia.

Those active back in 2005-2009 would (almost) instantly recognise his items :D

Many beautiful pieces and if it is a ozformers member i wish him all the best! Still no MOC Guzzle for DoubleDealer (some peoples wanted items stick in my head).

[jazzcomp]

For those in the know, Specimen-17 is actually on-site facilitating the sale of the collection of a long-time OZ Formers member who at around the same time as me moved back to Asia.

Those active back in 2005-2009 would (almost) instantly recognise his items :D
Are these in china or in Oz? Just a little confused.

[1AZRAEL1]

It's not jgon's collection is it?

Was about to say the same thing. Sad to see him selling it all off. If you speak to him heroic, tell him I say hi.

[Skullcruncher]

Yeah it is a bit sad when you see big collections up for sale, all the time the owner has put into it, purchasing the items, finding missing parts, completing sets, upgrading boxes etc etc.

I'm bidding on a couple of items but with more to come maybe I should save and see what else gets listed.

[griffin]

Do a search for the word "error" on the main Transformers ebay page, and it is amazing what sort of factory/production errors and legitimate packaging variants are out there.

[Paulbot]

For those in the know, Specimen-17 is actually on-site facilitating the sale of the collection of a long-time OZ Formers member who at around the same time as me moved back to Asia.

Those active back in 2005-2009 would (almost) instantly recognise his items :D

And ebay user Specimen-17 is a former OTCA member too. He has reported on facebook that there's some issues with his listings appearing on the mobile app

[heroic_decepticon]

Was about to say the same thing. Sad to see him selling it all off. If you speak to him heroic, tell him I say hi.

Sure thing will do Brendan.


Yeah it is a bit sad when you see big collections up for sale, all the time the owner has put into it, purchasing the items, finding missing parts, completing sets, upgrading boxes etc etc.

I'm bidding on a couple of items but with more to come maybe I should save and see what else gets listed.

He's put a lot of blood and sweat into it. His AFA stuff is done by himself (ie: he did not buy it already in the AFA state). That is why he has so much MOSC / MISB stuff... he will have a few of them and then chose the best to AFA. Lots of dedication.

I've bought a few less rare pieces off him privately, but has urged that he just list the stuff. I'm also bidding on a few pieces too. See how it goes.

(Matt, btw, the Smokey got here and i was floored to find out its a box variant compared to the one i have!!)


And ebay user Specimen-17 is a former OTCA member too. He has reported on facebook that there's some issues with his listings appearing on the mobile app

The listings just dont show up on eBay mobile. I have been talking to Specimen-17 over the course of last week and it seems that eBay either can't or won't fix it.

[Skullcruncher]

He's put a lot of blood and sweat into it. His AFA stuff is done by himself (ie: he did not buy it already in the AFA state). That is why he has so much MOSC / MISB stuff... he will have a few of them and then chose the best to AFA. Lots of dedication.

I've bought a few less rare pieces off him privately, but has urged that he just list the stuff. I'm also bidding on a few pieces too. See how it goes.

(Matt, btw, the Smokey got here and i was floored to find out its a box variant compared to the one i have!!)



Cool, looking forward to a write up on them!

[llamatron]

But in a bunch of best offers, they were all ignored to expiration, and now some of the listings have been taken down because "item no longer available.":rolleyes:

Boo-urns.

[Sinnertwin]

Looks like Lena81822 has received a shipment of Classics OPtimus Prime from the Then and Now pack, Rollbar from the Breakout Battle pack and Generations Crosscut & Orion Pax. (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_osacat=0&_armrs=1&_ssn=lena81822&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtransform ers+&_nkw=transformers+&_sacat=0&_from=R40)

[crankcase76]

Looks like Lena81822 has received a shipment of Classics OPtimus Prime from the Then and Now pack, Rollbar from the Breakout Battle pack and Generations Crosscut & Orion Pax. (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_osacat=0&_armrs=1&_ssn=lena81822&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtransform ers+&_nkw=transformers+&_sacat=0&_from=R40)

Be careful if you order from them as i have been waiting for ages for a 30yr minicon exclusive to arrive, also bought a Rollbar from the breakout pack and the left shoulder is superglued in. Also have ordered a boltflash minicon twice and after questioning why it had not arrived they replied that they had sold out and only refunded one of them. It seems they post multiple picuters for items and only have one of that particular item. So i have not had a good experience ordering TF's from them .

[llamatron]

Interesting to hear. I've bought a fair few items from them but never had problems. Shall proceed with caution...

[SuspectimusPrime]

Be careful if you order from them as i have been waiting for ages for a 30yr minicon exclusive to arrive, also bought a Rollbar from the breakout pack and the left shoulder is superglued in. Also have ordered a boltflash minicon twice and after questioning why it had not arrived they replied that they had sold out and only refunded one of them. It seems they post multiple picuters for items and only have one of that particular item. So i have not had a good experience ordering TF's from them .

My previous items from them have had no issues.

I did pick up a Roll Bar and received it last Thursday (in 4 business days). Everything looked good except for the right side-mirror which was bent in. Appears to be a manufacturing error as opposed to damage, since there is no fatigue on the part.

[5FDP]

Sad to see jgon selling off his collection. Hopefully they all go to a good home.

[1AZRAEL1]

Sad to see jgon selling off his collection. Hopefully they all go to a good home.

They certainly will. Alot of the pieces in my collection came from him.

[philby]

just curious about a couple of things. I've seen this 'lena81822' mentioned a couple of times. having just bought mp-13 I need the casettes and saw these:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Tomy-Not-KO-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-16-Frenzy-Buzzsaw-NEW-IN-BOX-/231316521308?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item35db8a015c&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Tomy-Not-KO-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-15-Rumble-Ravage-NEW-IN-BOX-/331301499190?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4d231bb136&_uhb=1

Extremely cheap..and seller is saying definitely not KO. Thoughts?

[Facepunches]

I was looking through ebay for some FOC figures and this post for the 30th Anniversary figures popped up:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lot-30-Transformers-30th-Anniversary-Figure-OPTIMUS-PRIME-BUMBLEBEE-2014-W64W65-/351133482988?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item51c12fbfec

I have purchased from this seller in the past, however I am unsure of the quality of these particular figures. Note, it is the figure and the stands only (no cards). I myself have the G1 set from TRU, however those of you who are interested might find it worth a look. Not a bad deal considering the figs are normally $4/5 each (if you can find the ones you are chasing).

Good luck!

[philby]

That's incredible! there might be $15 worth of actual Hasbro product in that lot. I hope no one gets sucked into buying this mess.

looks like someone got sucked in for 590, then item was relisted and someone else got sucked in for 490..?

[BruiseLee]

I was looking through ebay for some FOC figures and this post for the 30th Anniversary figures popped up:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lot-30-Transformers-30th-Anniversary-Figure-OPTIMUS-PRIME-BUMBLEBEE-2014-W64W65-/351133482988?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item51c12fbfec

I have purchased from this seller in the past, however I am unsure of the quality of these particular figures. Note, it is the figure and the stands only (no cards). I myself have the G1 set from TRU, however those of you who are interested might find it worth a look. Not a bad deal considering the figs are normally $4/5 each (if you can find the ones you are chasing).

Good luck!

They are KOs though. Haven't looked closely at the figs but the alpha numerical code on the bases are missing.

[Holdobot]

Just stumbled on a loose SDCC Knights of Unicron Jazz. It doesn't appear to have any of the soft goods

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Limited-Edition-Jazz-Repaint-Cybertron-Generations-/231314492894?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item35db6b0dde&_uhb=1

[griffin]

just curious about a couple of things. I've seen this 'lena81822' mentioned a couple of times. having just bought mp-13 I need the casettes and saw these:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Tomy-Not-KO-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-16-Frenzy-Buzzsaw-NEW-IN-BOX-/231316521308?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item35db8a015c&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Tomy-Not-KO-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-15-Rumble-Ravage-NEW-IN-BOX-/331301499190?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4d231bb136&_uhb=1

Extremely cheap..and seller is saying definitely not KO. Thoughts?

Very very bad english translation there... but it looks like he's trying to assure people that it is the real thing. Based on their history of items, I'd imagine that these are legit.

This person appears to work at the factory (or scavenges their trash), as they often have pre-packaged figures that are either excess (the factory produces a dozen or so more than they have packaging for) or failed Quality-Control checks (missing or damaged parts).
They are not KOs... but it is still a lucky dip as to the quality and inclusion of all accessories & parts.

I don't enthusiastically advocate buying his items, but he has been the source of some cancelled items, that the factory must have done a test-run of about 10-20 units, but then didn't go into full production. (like - Animated Activator Soundwave, DOTM Soundblaster)

[SuspectimusPrime]

Very very bad english translation there... but it looks like he's trying to assure people that it is the real thing. Based on their history of items, I'd imagine that these are legit.

This person appears to work at the factory (or scavenges their trash), as they often have pre-packaged figures that are either excess (the factory produces a dozen or so more than they have packaging for) or failed Quality-Control checks (missing or damaged parts).
They are not KOs... but it is still a lucky dip as to the quality and inclusion of all accessories & parts.

I don't enthusiastically advocate buying his items, but he has been the source of some cancelled items, that the factory must have done a test-run of about 10-20 units, but then didn't go into full production. (like - Animated Activator Soundwave, DOTM Soundblaster)

Two weeks ago he listed some pretty interesting finds - Unreleased Movie Gunbarrel (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Gunbarrel_(Movie)) (without packaging, and pretty sure it was missing its Energon star). Sorry, can't find his specific completed listing as he used a generic name - doubt he realised how elusive the figure is. He had about 3 of them and they sold for roughly $17 :eek: The full set along with Reverb (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Reverb_(Movie)) and Backtrack (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Backtrack_(Movie)) cost me $150 to hunt down.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/4/2/8/4/5/4577_1_1213117307.jpg


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Anyways, for my cool find - Prototype Beast Wars Dinobot $700USD (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROTOTYPE-Transformers-Beast-Wars-DINOBOT-MINT-in-bag-/171431101003). So beautiful :o

Same seller also has:
Prototype Beast Wars Tarantulas (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROTOTYPE-Transformers-Beast-Wars-TARANTULAS-1995-MINT-BAG-/181503686838?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a427678b6)
Prototype Beast Wars Waspinator (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROTOTYPE-Transformers-Beast-Wars-WASPINATOR-1995-MINT-BAG-/171431069476?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item27ea168724)
Prototype Beast Wars Optimal Optimus (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROTOTYPE-Transformers-Beast-Wars-OPTIMAL-OPTIMUS-electronic-PERFECT-MINT-/171430719377?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item27ea112f91)

[Metallikato]

Gahhhhh. Anyone want to give me $1000?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400599915659?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[UltraMarginal]

Gahhhhh. Anyone want to give me $1000?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400599915659?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

No!

If I had a spare grand I'd buy it for myself:D