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4th March 2010, 09:51 PM
Vector Prime

Quote:

Originally Posted by kup

Thankfully shortly after I placed the Vroom shell inside, bubbles begun to form on the surface
http://kupscigar.com/fixes/vroomjar.JPG

It's like a Transformer's house of horrors! :eek:

Kinda like when they do scientific experiments on creatures and keep them in glass vats... lol :D
4th March 2010, 10:12 PM
heroic_decepticon

Quote:

Originally Posted by kup

Yeah I am grateful that he is complete as that is really the hardest thing to accomplish with this toy.

When it comes to getting rid of his yellowing - I have put the whole shell minus his lower legs (can be removed) into a large glass container. I had to mix my new Hydrogen Peroxide solution with some older ones I had (which I felt had lost their effect) in order to fill it. Thankfully shortly after I placed the Vroom shell inside, bubbles begun to form on the surface so the chemical reaction that whitens the plastic is indeed taking place even if the new liquid is a bit diluted with some old and well used Hydrogen Peroxide.

http://kupscigar.com/fixes/vroomjar.JPG

hey, it seems to be working!

One side of the shell seems to have gotta whiter already!
4th March 2010, 10:26 PM
kup

Quote:

Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon

hey, it seems to be working!

One side of the shell seems to have gotta whiter already!

That's what I thought too but its way too soon. Must be a visual effect from the glass container unless Vroom's plastic is more susceptible to Hydgrone Peroxide. We will see tomorrow evening after it has been exposed to the sun for the full day.
4th March 2010, 10:57 PM
dirge

Body in a barrel!!!8! :D
4th March 2010, 11:33 PM
Deonasis

Grey Hulk, $28 from the Target sale. What a great figure; are the rest of the Marvel Crossovers this good?

Aveo Swerve in transit from eBay.
4th March 2010, 11:51 PM
Vector Prime

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deonasis

Aveo Swerve in transit from eBay.

Same dude I got mine from? :D
He's a sweet figure man, you'll love it!
5th March 2010, 12:11 AM
Kyle

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirge

Body in a barrel!!!8! :D

:D
5th March 2010, 12:19 AM
Sky Shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by kup

http://kupscigar.com/fixes/vroomjar.JPG

He's drowning! :eek:

(Congrats on the acquisition.)
5th March 2010, 12:38 AM
liegeprime

Congrats on Vroom Kup!! Daaayuum thats one big bottle you got kup. where'd you get it? I needs me a new batch of H2O2 as well :(
5th March 2010, 01:52 AM
kup

Quote:

Originally Posted by liegeprime

Congrats on Vroom Kup!! Daaayuum thats one big bottle you got kup. where'd you get it? I needs me a new batch of H2O2 as well :(

I got it a while ago in one of those cheap bargain stores.
5th March 2010, 08:30 AM
5FDP

I know you know what you're doing Kup but something about seeing Vroom submersed in Hydgrone Peroxide just makes me nervous. Hope it all works out well for you :)
5th March 2010, 09:20 AM
Deonasis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vector Prime

Same dude I got mine from? :D
He's a sweet figure man, you'll love it!

No, I got mine after those auctions finished but it worked out to $80 shipped as well.
5th March 2010, 06:32 PM
Hursticon

Was at Nowra Lifeline on Sunday and picked up:

G1 - Grotusque: $2.00 missing wings and weapon.
G2 - Ironfist: $1.50 missing weapon.

Also purchased City Commander upgrade kit from TFsource, Masterpiece Skywarp from eBay US and my Music Label Soundwave arrived on monday.
I'd like to thank JGon too as through 1AZRAEL1, JGon purchased ML Soundwave for me whilst in China so if you read this JGon Thank You So Very Much :D.

Last but not least I also purchased 2x City Commander and 1x Classics Soundwave Sticker sets from ReproLabels.
5th March 2010, 06:43 PM
kup

Universe Hardhead arrived.

http://kupscigar.com/2010/050310.JPG

He won't formally enter my collection just yet. I will keep him sealed until the 'Hothead' upgrade has been confirmed otherwise I will just sell him off MISB.

For an update on my progress with Vroom's restoration - Please click here
5th March 2010, 07:44 PM
OrionPax

ROTF legends Arcee from Target
5th March 2010, 08:13 PM
GoktimusPrime

Caved in and got myself a Universe Legends Hound. Man... these things just keep peg/shelfwarming. Is it really that bad a toy? :/
5th March 2010, 08:23 PM
5FDP

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Caved in and got myself a Universe Legends Hound. Man... these things just keep peg/shelfwarming. Is it really that bad a toy? :/

I'm going on record as saying I prefer it over the deluxe. I remember how excited I got when the first images came out...

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/615/runiverse102.jpg
5th March 2010, 08:40 PM
kup

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5FDP

I'm going on record as saying I prefer it over the deluxe. I remember how excited I got when the first images came out...

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/615/runiverse102.jpg

I wouldn't go that far but it is indeed a fine Legends toy. No reason for it to shelfwarm unless they are way overstocked.

I remember seeing the first few initially fly of the shelves and then after a few weeks, dozens of them reappeared and stayed.
5th March 2010, 10:37 PM
liegeprime

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Caved in and got myself a Universe Legends Hound. Man... these things just keep peg/shelfwarming. Is it really that bad a toy? :/

I believe its more of there's too much stock of it rather than it not being a cool toy. coz AFAIC it is a cool legends toy!

ROTF scout Breakdown thanks to Double D has arrived yaaaay!:D
6th March 2010, 07:39 AM
jgon2098

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hursticon

I'd like to thank JGon too as through 1AZRAEL1, JGon purchased ML Soundwave for me whilst in China so if you read this JGon Thank You So Very Much :D.

No worries, thanks for being patient.
6th March 2010, 11:09 AM
Deceptic_Optic

Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1 & 2 fro Kings Comics
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...DPP_0001-2.jpg
A complete Original RatTrap thanks to SMHFConvoy
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...DPP_0002-2.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...z/IMG_1412.jpg

...all i need is Rhinox to complete the first main maximals *hopefully they make a henkei or classics version*
6th March 2010, 12:32 PM
heroic_decepticon

hey, where did you get those 'lil Transformer cut-outs?
6th March 2010, 12:54 PM
loophole

Got Skystalker last night and he is a really cool figure
6th March 2010, 01:49 PM
Thanatos

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Is it really that bad a toy? :/

I think the fact the deluxe was an option at the time is probably more reason for its poor sales.
6th March 2010, 02:05 PM
valkyrie_76

Quote:

Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon

hey, where did you get those 'lil Transformer cut-outs?

http://www.lilformers.com/index.php/mini-standees/
6th March 2010, 02:08 PM
blackoptimus

Got ROTF Skids and ROTF Ejector!
6th March 2010, 03:32 PM
GoktimusPrime

Yeah, I opened Legends Hound before going to bed last night -- the Legends has its merits, but the Deluxe is much gooder IMO.
6th March 2010, 04:24 PM
kup

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Yeah, I opened Legends Hound before going to bed last night -- the Legends has its merits, but the Deluxe is much gooder IMO.

Of course the deluxe one is gooder but if you keep the price scale in mind, they are about the same.
6th March 2010, 04:40 PM
Vector Prime

Quote:

Originally Posted by kup

Of course the deluxe one is gooder but if you keep the price scale in mind, they are about the same.

Did you account for Ravage too? He surely is worth $10 on his own... Lol :D
6th March 2010, 07:39 PM
kup

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vector Prime

Did you account for Ravage too? He surely is worth $10 on his own... Lol :D

Legends Hound is like $5. That's how much I bought him for over a year ago - Deluxe Universe Hound is $25-$30.

toy scale still applies even with Ravage. Both toys are excellent but given the amount of engineering that goes at the different price scales, its not really fair to compare them 1 one 1 with or without Ravage.
6th March 2010, 07:51 PM
CryptiK

I picked up 3 Transformers JayJay's Tshirts 2 Transformers JayJays Boardies and I have War Within Omnibus and Beast Wars Omnibus coming in like 2 weeks :D
6th March 2010, 09:26 PM
autobreadticon

i saw Deceptic_Optics acquisition of the wreckers and was curious about the comic, i love the artwork and decided to buy issue one , good photography btw
6th March 2010, 11:13 PM
snaketales

No home pictures - my camera has died - so here is a pic courtesy of TFwiki of my latest acquisition

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/d/de/Un...arkwindToy.jpg

$50 during the TRU sale. Better than the usual $70-$80 price tag. One of the battery covers is loose. I think the screw thread isn't locking or something, so I have temporarily used stickytape.

This was the ONLY other Ultra figure there apart from rows of Predacon Bruticus.

When my camera is working I will take a pic of Darkwing next to my custom classics Dreadwind.
8th March 2010, 12:18 PM
rampagesss

Recieved BTA Sunstreaker the other day from ebay
8th March 2010, 12:49 PM
Vector Sigma 13

Legends ROTF Arcee and Jolt plus a nice voyager Mindwipe for me this week!
8th March 2010, 09:21 PM
jaina85

animated voyager optimus prime, from the target sale!

he makes me wish i hadn't skipped so many others from animated, i love their clean style and character. movie style just looks like a horrible mess of parts by comparison :(
8th March 2010, 10:44 PM
Firestorm

I got ROTF Sonar the other day, I wanted depthcharge but couldnt find it so I settled with the recolour
9th March 2010, 07:04 AM
Hursticon

Picked these guys up from the Dapto Markets on Sunday for $4:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...u/MRCH7ACQ.jpg
The guy in the middle is missing his arms, wish I had realised this at first lol.
9th March 2010, 08:23 AM
liegeprime

G1 Scrapper ( with hood, yay!) and some much needed accessories for my TFs arrived - Platform for Groundshker, MIssle for Optimal Optimus, Gun for Venom. :D:D
9th March 2010, 07:52 PM
Burn

Doubledealer's Powermaster Knok and Engine Holder.

Thus completing my Doubledealer.

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