Some of the things I have picked up in the last month
HftD Firetrap
HA Mudflap
Animated Skywarp
Generations Blurr
Generations Dirge
Ironhide TPB
Transformers Vol 2: International Incident TPB
Transformers: Nefarious TPB
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Some of the things I have picked up in the last month
HftD Firetrap
HA Mudflap
Animated Skywarp
Generations Blurr
Generations Dirge
Ironhide TPB
Transformers Vol 2: International Incident TPB
Transformers: Nefarious TPB
oh nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by christalcase
Hmm skullgrin is out then ei? might have a gander - IF I like what I see, I might buy it, if not , Id leave it be then....
Yea I saw him along with Thunderwing at Target St Marys. Was going to buy them, but thought I better not, don't have the money for them. And didn't want to have to line up at the layby (was a massive line)Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
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Originally Posted by liegeprime
I bought Skullgrin a weeks ago. It's a pretty decent toy with a totally redone head sculpt. Paint apps are well done too and is really reminiscent of G1 skullgrin. The only down side are the pointy bits of the pick axe which are painted white rather than molded in white rubber. A bit of the paint stuck to the toy's plastic when I first transformed him. Don't think this can be avoided or even visually seen if the toy is sealed.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
Oh, btw, Thunderwing is such a simplistic underwhelming toy. Yuck. Really disappointed.
Fansproject Protector armour arrived today. Going to open it up now :D
hahah yeah well Ive been able to avoid the layby for a while now since Im always working, sigh, rostered to work on the hoidays... no fun at all :(Quote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
@gdmetro: lucky you!! all my Xmas buying stuff hasnt arrived yet.... sigh.....
@ HD: aww cmooon, it was a pretender toy back in G1. Im just glad we have it simple or not. The bot mode is pretty decent albeit short.
got this loot today from my wife as a late X-mas Pressie.
oh very nice. Very resourceful of your wife to be able to find those pieces as well because many are custom and not really available through the more commonly known channels.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darthprimus
If she wasn't already your wife, I would have said "Marry her" :p I got pj's from mine :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Darthprimus
My wife didn't get me a Xmas pressie, but she normally buys me whatever I want (or let's me buy whatever I want, as the case may be), s o it's ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
By the by, I just back from the the shops, and today's acquisitions, have blown my mind. After i come to grips with it, I will post some pics...
I think I might dread seeing what you have there HD.Quote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
Bill, I'm finding it hard to pick my jaw up from the ground as well. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by valkyrie_76
So I'm on leave. Went to Central to have lunch with my wife, then decided to hit the shops again at 3pm... as I usually do anyway. Found real gems at a shop I frequent, fresh off the boat from Japan. Today's find is right up there with some of my most cherished, grail-worthy finds like G1 MIB Megatron, MI(S)B Grand Maximus, MI(S)B Victory Saber and G1 MIB Shockwave, scoring a vintage Victory series poster exclusive to Malaysia....
... today, I found not just 1, but TWO of the very rare Japanese exclusive "Goodbye" giftsets. I was just blown away. Too shocked to talk. After spending half an hour inspecting them, I bought them, not 1 but TWO!
Goodbye Convoy has seen better days and the box is around C7 and the toys around C7.5 to 8.5, missing paperworks. Goodbye Megatron is the real real gem though. I know its hard to believe, but it is just a piece of tape away from being case fresh MISB, everything is unused and fresh. It is seriously in amazing condition (even the little piece of styro holding Megatron in place, which is smaller than the piece for G1 USA Megatron, is intact. See last pic).
Here are some preliminary pictures...
http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/42...600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/20...600x600Q85.jpg http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/46...600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/18...600x600Q85.jpg http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/45...600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/16...600x600Q85.jpg http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/13...600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/61...600x600Q85.jpg http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/45...600x600Q85.jpg
we live in the wrong country
outstanding pieces there HDi am sooooo jealous
WOW HD :eek: Is the place you're living in a dumping ground for unwanted G1 relics or what :eek: :eek: WTF!! Seriously!
Dude, I know how you are about your 'high standards of collecting perfection' so to help you out, I'll take that Goodbye Convoy off your hands. It's the least I can do to help a friend ;)
I've got no interest in G1, but seeing that HD, makes me go :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
That is seriously minty fresh for a 20+ yr old toy... any mintier and it'd come with a toothbrush! :p
Good stuff mate! :)
Btw, what was the damage ($) if you don't me asking?
Lol... it'd just have to fill the niche in his collection until he finds a mintier one! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
Interesting that Goodbye Megatron comes with red bullets... until today, I'd just assumed they'd be blue like Megaplex's. Awesome haul (as always :p) HD.
I guess eHobby gave Megaplex blue bullets to further differentiate him from reissue Megatron. That and it better matches Megaplex's blue highlights (whereas the red bullets match Megatron's red highlights).
Well... this kinda makes my acquisition for today pretty pale, but I got Animated Skywarp (on sale at Uncie Pete's, thanks to liegeprime for his assist). I also got HA Mudflap & Chromia yesterday just cos I want Agent Simmons, so I'll be listing those Autobots for sale soon in the sales yard. :)
My god HD that is some beautiful plastic and foam :eek:
It's 2.30am here... and I'm still sitting around trying to soak in the awesomeness of the 2 giftsets... (sad, I know). My wife came home from work late and I informed her of the acquisitions. (without looking at them cos they were in the living room), she said, I should acquire stuff at a slower rate because she would not be able to keep track of 'their names' otherwise. I assured her that these were characters she already knew. She said 'oh good, that's okay then'.
Still yet to formally 'introduce' the giftsets to my wife (she's been playing veggie samurai and angry birds), but will do so tomorrow. heh. :D
Thanks man!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharky
Like I said, fresh off the boat from Japan (literally 2-3 hours before I arrived at the scene). If I waited till tomorrow, I'm pretty sure they'd be gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
You are such a buddy, I'm going to have to take some time to seriously consider your offer... :D
The Goodbye Megs was what pushed me over the edge. I inspected that the Goodbye Convoy first but was not very impressed. Thought I can give it a miss. Then I saw Goodbye Megatron and was overwhelmed with how complete and how immaculate it is (for guys who have been hunting these giftsets or have seen enough, you'd know that its extremely difficult to find either of these 2 giftsets with a box condition that is better than C7, they are mostly very damaged and ripped in many places). This set wasn't cheap, but it wasn't horrendously expensive either - it cost about as much as my MIB Grandus. G1 Megatron being one of my all time favourite toys and characters, I thought that the set would perfectly compliment my G1 Megatron MIB. So I thought I'd buy it. Then I thought, why not get Goodbye Convoy as well (it was selling for 1/3 of the Goodbye Megatron price) - it'd be awesome to get them both at one go. I don't think many collectors would have had that experience!. :D:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Vector Prime
Also, contrary to popular belief, Goodbye Megatron actually comes with red inner arms and legs, not blue. This was being discussed at TFW at some length and the 'experts' (I'm not one of them) have concluded thus. It is almost identical to D-16: Megatron, except for molding differences and the scope/fusion cannon attachment which D-16 does not have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
To be honest, I was not very concerned with the differences, just that this is a damn nice Goodbye Megatron specimen and I would like to have it. :p
In this case, red bullets matches the red insides of a Megatron which is not Megaplex, but is Megaplex grey.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Thanks man!Quote:
Originally Posted by gamblor916
Sweet HAul HD!! Erm I dont get the "goodbye" theme in these sets though, what does it all mean? Why the goodbye? Does this mean they die or something? - well they did in the movie... kinda. Or goodbye as in , this is the last resissuing for these toys... until Encore came along:p
Correct Liege.Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
Both Goodbye sets were released to commemorate the (main) character's passing in the Movie with the Megatron pack also including Starscream who also dies in the film.
The Prime/Convoy set doesn't really make sense since it also has Red Alert and Mirage who both didn't appear in the Movie, but apparently the pack is a homage to "the similar Diaclone "Powered Convoy DX" giftset that packaged the "Powered Convoy" version of the Optimus mold with figures using the molds of Ligier and Alert" (quoted from TFWiki)
Damn HD, you must be the luckiest man alive I would think. You seem to find the most obscuree stuff on a regular basis. You must also have an inexhaustable income to buy all these. But conrgatulations matey, great finds.
Got off work early today to find these
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/100_3411.jpg
F/P War Bot
F/P Protector
F/P Side Arm
Sweet. Who did you order through?Quote:
Originally Posted by rampagesss
Robot Kingdom, there shipping is so fast!Quote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
Sniff, sniff... I wants my Defenders:(:(
Thanks for clearing that up VP
Well as for me, I didnt expect them to arrive this month. I thought the Jap TFs I bought from kelvinchang99 were my last haul for this year but the posties have resumed :)
So I got my
TFA Almanac vol1 - missed buying it before, from The Nile - free shipping to boot! Now I got the 2 volumes yay!
Regular colored BW TM Cheetor thanks to Verno
From RK...
FP Sidearm
FP Protector trailer aka BingZa You!!:p;) - they also put in some extras - a Tf lanyard, A dvd Tf Cybermissions episodes, TF HfTD booklet type catalogue and a foldabot TFA puzzle.
and non TF Chrome chested variant DC Steel figure... it got here even before the other two DC figs I was waiting (and bought earlier, hmmmm), name Zatanna and HawkGirl
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...sitions003.jpg
RK ay? And yet we were having problems earlier. Good that they actually showed up quick though.
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...rise-kitty.jpg http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...d20explode.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
Heroic, you've managed to do it once again dude! :eek::eek::eek:
Those are some unbelievable finds! Absolutely ridiculous condition on Goodbye Megs but even though Goodbye Opy is in a little worse condition, the fact that you found a pair is friggin' insane! :eek::cool:
A huge congratulations dude, rounds off a pretty good year eh? ;):D
Congrats Rampagesss, all 3 of those FansProject items kick major skid-plate! ;):DQuote:
Originally Posted by rampagesss
That is one damn impressive haul there Liege, congrats mate! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
It looks like we'll both get to share in the bounty from both RobotKingdom and Verno! :p:cool:
Seems to be the day of 3rd Party awesomeness!
My acquisitions today include...
FansProject - Protector (Not-Rodimus Prime): Courtesy of RobotKingdom
Fansproject - Sidearm (Not-Targetmaster Firebolt): Courtesy of RobotKingdom
Transformers - Hunt For The Decepticons Webisodes DVD - Courtesy of RobotKingdom
Transformers - ID Case and Neckband: Courtesy of RobotKingdom
Transformers - Papercraft Animated Optimus Prime: Courtesy of RobotKingdom
Transformers - Hunt For The Decepticons/Generations/Autobot Alliance Catalogue :confused:: Courtesy of RobotKingdom
Beast Wars - Optimal Optimus Instructions: Courtesy of Verno
Beast Wars - Magnaboss Instructions: Courtesy of Verno
Beast Wars - Optimal Optimus, TM Optimus, TM Rattrap, Rampage, TM2 Ramulus, Spittor, Cybershark, Retrax, Fuzor Quickstrike & TM Tarantulas Techspecs: Courtesy of Verno
Beast Wars - Cybershark, TM2 Ramulus, Spittor, TM Rattrap & Retrax Instructions: Courtesy of Verno
A Huge thanks to Verno for all the Beast Wars items, especially the instructions to Optimal Optimus as I now have him 100% complete including Box, Paperwork & Figure! :D:D:D
(Including the ties courtesy of Goki! :p)
A huge thanks to RobotKingdom too, their service is really exceptional with great pricing and swift shipping! :cool:
(Wasn't expecting the bonus TF stuff either! :D)
Oh, and for the HasTakTom purists...
Only 2 more characters/figures to complete this scene! :D:D:D
*sniff sniff* where's my defender?Quote:
Originally Posted by rampagesss
Got my RTS Tracks today :D Have to say looks alot better than in pictures. But I have to do something about the flames
Sorry :D, robot kingdom still has 29 leftQuote:
Originally Posted by fatbot
Today from RK
Protector
Sidearm
Teabat Vs Ninja
Woot, parcel day (probably the last for the year)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2010Haul18.jpg
From Paulbot. Worked out cheaper than the local price even with the very bad exchange rate between NZ and AU and arrived before local Kmart had stocked
And a big parcel from BBTS
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2010Haul22.jpg
Universe Storm Cloud
picked up Best of Grimlock and Best of Starscream from Kinokuniya today. Yay, now I finally have a copy of the Enemy Within. :) I also saw Best of Megatron there (it's been there for quite some time now), but I think I have either all or most of those issues printed there. :/ Actually, even with BO Grimlock and BO Starscream I have most of the stories printed in them too -- there's usually 3 stories per book that I don't have. Gah... kinda sucks picking up these graphic novels where 60% of the book is reprints of issues I already have. :/ It's good for those who don't have the original issues though.
Kup and MP Grimy left heheheeh.... oh add a couple of quints why dont yah hehehehe:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Same place as mine, limbo :pQuote:
Originally Posted by fatbot
aaah the first circle of Hell..... long way to go then:(Quote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
Most likely my last acquisition for the year:
http://kupscigar.com/2010/301210.JPG
FansProject's Protector & Sidearm!
Not a bad way to end the year ;)
Oh, and that official Hasbro thing was a bonus from RK - It's been half a dozen orders already and no problem at all from them.
Congrats Kup! Now go open up and play. It's another impressive release by FansProject.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
I got the bonus keychain in my package too!Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
And ditto about RK- other than the xmas delay every order has been smooth.