30th Anniversary MP-05G Megatron Gold version

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Originally Posted by CoRDS

i guess here is a good place to put http://www.megatron.net.au/Index.htm


if anyone wnats to know what hoops they need to jump through where available.

according to that site. i CANT have one no matter what :(

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The guy who runs that site is a member here. He has helped many a member with owning MP-05 :)

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Originally Posted by laproblematique

I haven't really noticed a huge influx of people selling MP-05, only one chinese seller.

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That's what I mean. The guy might work in the factory or have a friend that does and they lifted a heap to sell on eBay.

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Originally Posted by Jinto

Right, after the re-release of MP-01 right before MP-10, you'd have to be crazy to buy this piece of junk and not expect a better Masterpiece Megatron right around the corner.

The 3P groups have already made a bunch of superior versions. Surely someone at Hasbro has taken some inspiration and prepared an update.

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Originally Posted by leej84

Who else out of the 3p groups have made a g1 megatron? If im not mistaken, I can only think of one... hegemon is good but not mp scaled let's hope for a oversized version with shiny non swirly plastic from takara.

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Hegemon is the only 3rd Party release and it belongs in a Classics collection, not MP. I personally don't even think Hegemon is that good.

If someone wants to dip you, you possibly could still get in trouble for it.
I could have brought in 5 pieces into WA a while back but I thought about it and decided it wasn't worth the trouble even though it is legal in WA.

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Originally Posted by leej84

Who else out of the 3p groups have made a g1 megatron? If im not mistaken, I can only think of one... hegemon is good but not mp scaled let's hope for a oversized version with shiny non swirly plastic from takara.

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There were a few more announced around the time of Hegemon's release -Bold Toys, iGear Toys Mini MP05 & another i can't think of right now. I'd have to double check how many of them went past the prototype stage. But, yes, as Trent said, they're not Masterpiece scale toys.

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Originally Posted by laproblematique

Will my house get raided as the one I picked up in HK has no orange tip? :eek:

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It's not about the orange tip. MP Megs in Australia is classed as a replica firearm and in states like NSW, you actually need a permit to own it.

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Originally Posted by Sinnertwin

There were a few more announced around the time of Hegemon's release -Bold Toys, iGear Toys Mini MP05 & another i can't think of right now. I'd have to double check how many of them went past the prototype stage. But, yes, as Trent said, they're not Masterpiece scale toys.

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All except Hegemon crashed and burned. And it's something that 3rd Party companies are reluctant to tackle because of both the difficulty and the belief that Takara will announce a V2 at any time.

I'm still pissed off that customs destroyed one of my e-Hobby Megaplexes. :(

I bought this when we was first released and he really is great. Transformation is a bit tough but the end result is a really good looking figure and gun.

Sucks for you guys..there is no way around it huh. Even if he was shipped in robot mode?

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Originally Posted by VGMStudios

I bought this when we was first released and he really is great. Transformation is a bit tough but the end result is a really good looking figure and gun.

Sucks for you guys..there is no way around it huh. Even if he was shipped in robot mode?

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You can smuggle it in, like anything is your own risk and answer if you get caught.

I transformed mine and transport it with Optimus mp1 to avoid suspicions, I thought it was illegal in wa

I transformed mine for first time last week and he broke!

so is there no way to order this toy into WA because it "Looks" like a firearm?

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Originally Posted by z3r03d

so is there no way to order this toy into WA because it "Looks" like a firearm?

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Is legal here but it may be stopped at customs in vic or nsw and you might need to explain.