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I'm not not much of a sports person Gouki. But I do like watching it. Netball, figure skating, beach volleyball, mud wrestling, rhythmic gymnastics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gouki
Save the planet... one poncho at a time ...Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
did it melt to your skin in the rain?
I remember the biodegradable bags that target used to use would get sticky in your hands if you held onto them for too long.
I was wearing a jacket & beanie under the poncho so didn't get the chance to cling on my skin. It was flapping hopelessly in the wind though.
Worst $7 bucks I've spent in a while. That's scalper territory.
...Back to Transformers...
Anywhere have CW Brawl and Vortex for half decent prices?
Are there any other major toy shows where Takara makes a prominent appearance besides the Wonderfests and Tokyo Toy Show?
There's a certain common theme in your sports viewing....:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Galvatran
They had a reasonably big section at the Tokyo Comic Convention, but no presentation as far as I am aware.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
Ok, thanks. Six months until Winter Wonderfest seems like a long time for announcements, but I know they announce through hobby mags too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy
Anyone know a place with low-priced TR Scourge figures? I was gonna pad out with some sweeps but I can't find anywhere that's super cheap.
TLTC has them for $24 each.
https://www.thelittletoycompany.com....luxe-scourge-1
What mode does MP Dinobot come packaged in? If it's Beast Mode can I get him into Robot Mode without breaking him?
Beast mode without the tail attached. And yes you can get him into bot mode. It’s not that hard a transformation. Involved, but not hard. Essentially you’re turning him inside out.Quote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
Shoulders are a non-issue for me.
Ok, good to know. I still have an intact MP3, MP5 and MP9. I'd hate for Dinobot to be the first one with fragility issues to break.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
In the next couple of weeks my house will be on the market with the usual home open. I'm thinking it would be wise to lock up my display cabinet in case there may be some unscrupulous scumbags who may be tempted to nick something.
I have one of these display cabinets ( https://www.fantasticfurniture.com.a...TI4SHOOOGLAWHI ) which doesn't come with a lock.
Does anyone have any suggestions on ad-hoc solutions for locking up a glass cabinet?
^No idea, but the idea of selling my place scares the shit out of me because of my Transformers collection. I think the best solution would probably be to pack them away though.
I’d be packing away too, and if not adults (who you’d hope would be better) it’s the kids too who come with the parents on open for inspections.
Zipties? They fix bumber bars on cars and everything
I'd be packing them away as much as possible too.
It sounds like you're trying to live in the place while selling, but I would imagine a large collection as well as any associated large pieces of furniture could be a little off-putting to potential buyers.
I'd pack away, think of it as a warm up to packing to move when you sell. trust me, it takes a long time to pack up a collection.. I just did it over the last 2 months.
Thanks for the feedback everyone. Packing things away is looking likely, I was already thinking of moving the cabinet to make more room but a complete disassemble and storage looks the go.
I packed away all my toys and put them in a storage unit when I had an open home. Sure, it cost money to rent the storage space, but it was peace of mind over random strangers walking in.
Bad enough that I've already had an eHobby toy pinched by a visiting collector. :( I certainly wouldn't trust total strangers.
:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
That's beyond ridiculous.
:mad:
Before the lynch mob gathers pace, do we know that as fact. Or is it just conjecture.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetfire in the sky
Someone post a pic of the Quintessons here. Feeling lazy right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galvatran
Most likely/probably.Quote:
Originally Posted by Galvatran
Nobody goes into my TF room except for family members and other collectors. These days I'm less likely to invite people over, but there was a time when I was more generous especially after the Parramatta Fair Meets where there might be a bunch of in the room at one time. Not that I watch my guests like a hawk.
I initially thought that the toy might've dropped behind a bookcase or somewhere else that I couldn't see. But after moving where I literally cleared out everything in that room and our entire home, the toy still didn't show up. And I'm the kind of person who meticulously displays and catalogues my toys. It's not as if I would just put it somewhere carelessly and have it go missing -- I've been carefully keeping track of my figures since the 1980s. It's the reason why I still have all of my childhood figures save ones that were stolen, and I haven't had any break-ins at my previous address so the most likely scenario is that someone who was invited over has probably helped themselves with a 5 finger discount. I can actually look back and past photos of my collection and see where it disappeared - it was some time after July 2011 and before July 2012. Because I can see Bad Boy sitting on my shelf in my 2011 photo but not from 2012 onwards. Like I said, I just assumed that it had fallen somewhere that I couldn't see or access. I was puzzled when I couldn't find it when I moved in 2016.
There may be other reasons, but I'd say that theft is the most likely or probable cause. But as I've mentioned before, I'm willing to accept an amnesty. If whoever has taken this toy is reading this, I'll take it back no questions asked. And if you don't want me to know who you are, please PM one of the admins and they can handle it discreetly and get the toy back to me. I don't necessarily want to know who did it, I just want the toy back.
You convinced me Goki. NSW TF collectors can't be trusted.
Guilty or innocent?
Innocent.
Feed them to the Sharkticons.
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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Sorry to hear. This is a real jerk move. A bit hard to believe that collectors would behave like primary school kids. Seems like the thief is quite the connoisseur to pick out a fairly rare exclusive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetfire in the sky
^ This :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Galvatran
Had this running on repeat in my head.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime
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Bad boy, Bad boy
Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do
When they come for you
Hi there I was wondering if anyone here would know of the chances of the Bumblebee movie rerelease of Titan's Return Soundwave or the cassette bundle coming to Australia?
Apparently we aren't getting them here.
Oh well that's disappointing but thanks anyway.
So dumb question from experienced Transformers collector...
Is Punch the Autobot or is Counterpunch the Autobot?
I think Counterpunch is the Decepticon?Quote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
From the TF Wiki:Quote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
Punch (aka Nightbeat[1]) possesses a unique transformation ability that allows him to adopt a second robot mode—posing as a Decepticon named Counterpunch to spy on the 'Cons as a double agent.
So, it's safe to assume Punch is the Autobot.
Any ideas how HasTak could possibly do a modern CHUG version of Browning?
The best I can come up with is use a Megatron tank mould, put a new head on him, paint it to look like Browning's Masterforce appearance and give him a new name if released outside of Japan.
I was thinking about that yesterday too. Yeah, got a few ideas:Quote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
- A brown repaint (or retool) of RtS Legends Megatron
- A brown Battlemaster (like Blowpipe) as an accessory for a CHUG Squeezeplay
Has Takara Tomy ever explained why, even though the Masterpiece line is aimed primarily at the Japanese market, Masterpiece boxes all use the English logo instead of トランスフォーマー? Furthermore, even the character names are in Roman script despite the Japanese name for the said character being used (e.g. 'Lambor' instead of ランボル or even 'Sideswipe').
From my (not super reliable) knowledge, English is pretty popular ornamentally in Japan. English words are often thrown onto packaging or advertising and stuff like that, which catch the eyes, even if a lot of people can't understand them.Quote:
Originally Posted by High_Q
Would probably make sense on Masterpiece figures, as they are supposed to be a kind of royal collectable tier of Transformers toy. You'd probably see similar stuff on high end expensive Pokemon merchandise or other stuff.
Again, I have little authority, just going on what I've seen in Japan. I think we've been seeing a little of it in the west lately. Many brands and T-shirts and stuff like that have the Japanese word or whatever to attract buyers, even if they don't speak it, because it looks cool/exotic/authentic.
Bidoofdude is correct. Just expanding on his point...
Hasbro and Takara(TOMY) have an agreement not to interfere with each other's markets without permission. Thus TakaraTOMY will always market their toys at their market unless there's a previous agreement with Hasbro on joint collaborations, but even then each company is responsible for distributing and servicing their toys in their own respective market.
e.g. TakaraTOMY will not service a POTP or Studio Series toy purchased in a Hasbro market.
English is a foreign and exotic language to people in Japan, much like Latin and other Romance languages are to people in Anglophone countries. For example, how many English speakers care that the name Ultra Magnus is nonsensical, since "Ultra" is FEMININE? "Volcanicus" is a completely rubbish and made-up word, the word "volcano" comes from the Latin word "Volcanus," which means "Vulcan," the Roman god of forging weapons (known as Hephaestos to the Greeks). The Romans had no word for "volcano." One of the reasons why Pompeii wasn't evacuated in the days leading to Vesuvius' eruption was because the Romans had never seen an eruption before. And by the time it happened, it was too late to evacuate and the Pompeiians perished. A Roman fleet commanded by Pliny the Elder was even lost as they attempted a rescue by sailing into the ash cloud, which would have instantly killed them... cos ya know, volcano ash is freaking hot (but apparently Chris Pratt can survive going through it in Jurassic World The Fallen Kingdom! :p).
So yeah, the presence of English text on Japanese packaging is completely irrelevant to the idea that it's also intended for overseas release. It's purely there to make it look more exotic. Hasbro once did the same thing with their release of Beast Machines Magmatron. This packaging has Japanese text on it despite being targeted towards the Anglophone market, not the Japanese market. But the Japanese text makes it look more exotic! Same with Hasbro MP boxes which prominently feature the word 傑作 (kessaku) on their boxes, which is the Japanese word for "masterpiece," but NOT the Japanese word for "Masterpiece." The Japanese use the word 傑作 in describing things like a piece of art - a literal masterpiece. As far as the Japanese product line is concerned, it is only ever called マスターピース (Masutaapiisu), which is the Japanese approximation of the word "masterpiece." And 傑作 even appeared on toys that were never released in Japan, like Masterpiece Acid Storm.
https://image.ibb.co/jmfsaf/hasbro-p...g-JAPANESE.jpg
And if you think this sounds weird, remember that the very fact that 50% of words in Modern English are of Latin-French origin is pretty much because people living in Norman-England just wanted to make their English sound more cool and exotic but mixing in French words. Yeah. English already had existing words, but even peasants started using French words because it just sounded cooler.
Wanna eat some cow? Nah, let's call it "beef."
Sheep? Veal.
Care for a drink? Let's say "beverage."
Want to see our list? We'll call it a "menu."
Have a seat on this stool? Let's call it a "chair."
Did you get jumped this morning? Let's call it "assault."
Is he friend or foe? Or shall we say "ally" or "enemy"?
Shall we eat? Why not "consume"?
Learning knowledge, or studying science?
Will Prince Harry be giving a warm welcome or a "cordial reception"?
Are we Shapeshifter Gatherers? Let's say, "Transformers Collectors." :)
And we still use straight out French and Latin words/terms for all sorts of things.
e.g.
and so on = et cetera (etc)
good thing = bonus
already seen = déjà vu
of fact = de facto
for this = ad hoc
under oath = affidavit
elsewhere = alibi
agreement = consensus
above, beyond = super
before midday = ante meridiem (a.m.)
after midday = post meridiem (p.m.)
after writing = post script (p.s.)
rest in peace = resquiescat in pace (R.I.P.)
please answer = répondez s'il vous plait (R.S.V.P.)
already seen = déjà vu
etc.
Languages are often borrowing words from each other for stylistic reasons. Heck, even the Japanese word for Masterpiece, "Kessaku," is originally Chinese. And the English word "Masterpiece" is Franco-Latin. If we wanted to use Pure English, then "Masterpiece" would be LORDBIT. And I suppose if you wanted to use Pure Japanese it would be 傑れたの作り物 (Suguretanotsukurimono). :p
TL;DR = the reason why Japanese use English words is for the same reason why English speakers use French and Latin words. Cos it looks/sounds cool.
Here's what "Transformers Masterpiece" would be called if we translated it from Franco-Latin to Pure English ;)
https://image.ibb.co/ibLm1L/temp.jpg
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Originally Posted by Bidoofdude
So it's basically the same thing that draws my attention and makes me think something is cool when I see Japanese text on a toy, collectable or game.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime