+1
yep. i love that little guy.
and Titanium Megs is still sealed. he's the car one, Cybertron megatron i think.
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For me, it's the thought that counts. Wish they have a gift receipt so that you can exchange if you already have it.
Do you mean this guy:
http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/17/58/39/32/megatr17.jpg
I have him, though Cybertron Megs is a jet...
I'm just really happy when someone wants to give me something as a gift. As jazzcomp said, it's really the thought that counts - regardless of whether I have it or not. If I already have the toy, then I simply keep the double sealed and it goes toward my little MISB/MOSC collection. :) That way I have a few doubles that I'm keeping sealed, but I didn't pay for them, and I'm keeping the gift that my friends/relos gave me -- everyone's happy. :D
I personally don't find receiving a double as a sign that the person hasn't "gotten to know me," because quite frankly... my collection is just that big that it's not easy for people to remember/know what I have and don't have. They just get the toy and hope that I don't already have it -- and I'm perfectly fine with that. Cos I'd do exactly the same in their shoes. But my friends/relos seldomly get me Transformers because of that reason. :p
But honestly... when I receive a Transformer as a gift, I'm just so grateful to get something. I'd never complain about getting a double.
Could always hint them towards something you dont have already and may want, i personally have no problem telling people intending to buy me a TF what i want in particular as a gift as i would be even more thankful and grateful when i received something i really wanted.
I always give people a list so they know what I'm after, usually something I can't justify the price or just can't afford. Though I usually buy my own gifts these days, it's easier for more reason then the obvious.
I learnt my lesson last christmas though. Threw a monumental hissy fit cause I thought people were going to get me what they thought I wanted without listening to me (which is what usually happens). Christmas day and I ate humble pie cause my partner had brought me HotToys Beserker Predator. Best. Gift. Ever.
I know it's the thought that counts. I'd just like someone to put the thought into it. Barring last christmas of course.
I sound ungrateful..don't I?
I just receive money nowadays. Gone are the days when I get a toy. Also they know Ive got an extensive collection and most have seen my toyroom so they won't bother coz they know it might be a figure I already have. Frankly I like getting money instead. As I can buy something else from it :D:D. I usually end up buying something else really. Like for my Bday this year I got me some clothing, I treated myself to eating out in a nice little Jap resto and got myself a massage :):)