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Got this from Mr Toys Toyworld from the Bogan dome (Logan Hyperdome) for $30 :D:D
Now I have to find HA Barricade :(
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Got this from Mr Toys Toyworld from the Bogan dome (Logan Hyperdome) for $30 :D:D
Now I have to find HA Barricade :(
RTS Legends Prime, Generations Megatron and RTS Perceptor at $18 a piece :)
If you're referring to RTS (not HFTD), then they've actually been selling quite well - they're just on clearance because the local retailers are making way for DOTM toys.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMagnus
As for HK, of course they wouldn't move and would need to be marked down - who the hell would buy a Hasbro toy when you can get the TakTomy version quite as easily and for not much more money?
$18 for RTS Legends Prime? You got ripped! Lol :DQuote:
Originally Posted by k.wong23
Yeah but in HK most regular retail stores (e.g. dept. stores) primarily stock Hasbro toys, which is what most kids would get and are much easier to find. Hasbro toys are a LOT easier to find in HK than TakaraTOMY ones -- I don't know where people are finding TakaraTOMY toys in HK, cos when I go shopping there I mostly find Hasbro toys. Are they specialist toy stores? Cos regular dept stores like Jusco typically stock Hasbro stuff -- you get a few Takara toys in (e.g. Pepsi Convoy), but I suspect that might be a special import done through Hasbro HK.
Last time I was at HK I found Tak-Tom toys in TRU :D
There are tons of specialist toy shops here. Tons. Off the top of my head, I can think of at least 3 buildings where every single floor and every single shop is a specialist toy shop.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Collectors hardly shop at retail and it used to be the case that for Hasbro stuff, you can actually get it cheaper at specialist stores (1999 - 2009 thereabouts). Now there is a trend reversal where retail is actually cheaper, so the locals only go to retail stores like SOGO, Justco, TRU etc to scalp and resell at higher prices in the specialist stores.
As promised here :D, I give you:
HFTD - Banzaitron :p
(Thank you to whoever pointed out this spelling error ;))
HFTD - Seaspray
HFTD - Breacher
Picked up Armada Unicron (completing my unicron collection)
and Universe 2.0 Smokescreen from Eazy D. What an awesome guy!
Finally after 3 days search, got RTS Legends Megatron!
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Thanks to Krayt i got
DOTM Preview Prime
PCC Skyhammer
PCC Heavy Tread
United Rumble/Frenzy and a buncha Sereis 4 minifigs
Thanks Mate!
I got Generations Scourge, Wheeljack, Sergeant Kup and Thundercracker from TFSource. Good deal too! :)
I have to say, Wheeljack is such a convincing retool that I didn't actually realise until I opened the package that he even was a retool of Turbo Tracks!
Wow your photos are really good Hursty the colors are so crisp and bright!!
Just got home and saw this on my table- just had to take a photo.
Igear Kup head on United Kup.
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Bad lighting once again... I realized the lights in my room aren't bright enough- must take pictures during day time.
@ Hursticon: nice pics!!
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:eek: I concur - Hursty, those pics loose awesome dude!Quote:
Originally Posted by gdmetro
The colours really pop out from the screen.
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Cheers guys! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Vector Prime
3 key factors with my approach to photos now:
- Daytime lighting from behind the subject. :)
- Miniature tripod to reduce handling for more stable shots. ;)
- Time-delays to also avoid handling the camera during the snap. :cool:
These have certainly helped, especially since acquiring a better camera isn't on the table as of now. :)
The pointers from Deceptic really have helped too. :cool:
I feel I will cope alot of "complaints" and "awards" for what you are about to see...HD you will be proud of me :)
I have landed in Australia after several months, and during the week I do my odd bit of shopping on line (besides the massive hauls HD and I occasionally do), so today I went to Bunnings and bought some storage to put all these toys
In no order.....
Henkei's
Optimus Prime, Inferno, Hound, Red Alert, Ratchet, Ironhide, Sunstreaker, Astrotrain, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Thrust, Dirge, Bumblebee, Grimlock (cause HD loves him),
Reveal the Shield
Wreck-Gar, Jazz, Tracks, Windcharger, Perceptor, HotRod/Cyclonus set
Classic Universe
Ironhide, Ratchet. Nemesis Prime, Silverbolt, Powerglide (red version), Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Silverstreak, Bruticus Maximus (plus Fansproject Armor), Superion (plus Fansproject Armor)
Generations
Scourge, Blurr, Kup, Thundercracker, Warpath (FINALLY!), Wheeljack,
United
UN1-22 (all of them)
Classics
Cliffjumper, Mirage, Astrotrain, Bumblebee, Hot Rod, Ramjet, Starscream, Grimlock
Fansproject
Shadow Commander, Protector, Warbot, G3 Trailer
What I realised is I have too many of these items so I will be selling some of them excess ones to members for what I paid for them. I will be in Melbourne for the next month so would be good to catch up and do exchanges.
I will sell for what I bought them for.
In all fairneess this is 6 months of postage items I have finally been able to open (hence why there is so much).... its christmas on steriods....
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UltraMagnus - utter jealousy! I'll be interested to see what you have for sale :)
*sigh* why can't China have decent TF stock like Hong Kong... (-_-)
No pics, but so far this month I've received Wheeljack & Scourge from HLJ. Nice army of Sweeps there, Optics.
I'm kinda jealous of all these RTS Lugnuts. I was hoping to find him during the current clearances everywhere - but I've not seen him in store at all (and seen Grapple only once).
very nice dude im really lovin the photos. try having your back drop with low glare by having your lighting from both sides of your actual subject or have it in an angle where you get less glareQuote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Wow! :) Can't wait for the sale. :D ;)Quote:
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How much fun is breacher!!Quote:
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Two of my new acquisitions... and they're awesome. Mild potential DOTM spoilers:
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showth...952#post233952
picked up generations Warpath, Wheeljack and Thundercracker from Doubledealer today - what a guy!
Now I just have to figure out what to do with my ko Thundercracker.... ahhhh karma
Only recent stuff for me are RtS Legends Optimus Prime and Megatron.
April has been the biggest acquisition month for me for ages!
RTS: Jazz, Tracks, Wreck gar, Perceptor, BiS Cyclonus & Rodimus, Solar storm Grappel, Lugnut
Generations: Scourge & Kup (finally in from tfsource after an 8 month preorder wait!), Thundercracker (gotta love the seeker mold) and my fave, Wheeljack.
TFUnited: Wheeljack(like I said, my fave!)
Finally, heart warming good luck story: calling at my local woolworths one night, found a former student of mine stocking a peg of RTS legends. Checking through all of them found 4 starscreams, one of which was that hens tooth rare unpainted face screamer!
Whoa, sir, whoa, you are reaching Master Jedi level in a flash! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by UltraMagnus
Very excellent items but for the record, Grimlock is far from my favourite Henkei (although I did a few days ago consider buying him just for the heck of it).
Would be greatly appreciated if you can find me a Bruticus Maximus (either Universe of Classics version) in all of that. Gimme a tinker when you are back and let the rollin' good times start again!
Cheers man, I'll definitely keep that in mind next time as it's a very good point. ;):cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptic_Optic
He is indeed a pretty cool little figure, quite technical for a Scout class figure I must say but my only gripe with him would have to be his lack of a proper rotating waist, aside from that he works really well with Seaspray. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
Augh man... I love reading these but I don't want to Spoil the movie for myself - Hence I wont be able to see what you've got dude. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
Is there a chance of a Spoiler Free version at all? :o
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todays pick up from kmarts clearance...
Judging from your posts here: http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpo...7&postcount=13Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
And here: http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpo...3&postcount=15
There should be nothing you don't already know - basically the only spoiler is that the two new characters are DOTM toys, but I'm pretty sure you already know the toys exist, so there should be no problems. :)
Ah ok - Sweet! :cool:Quote:
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I'm indeed not worried about seeing the toys but it's more so plot points and the like that I try to avoid like the plague, hence I've not entered the Film News section of the board in almost a year. :p
Now, off I go to see what contancorous adventure Lugnut gets himself into next! ;):D
Picked up a Wreck-Gar yesterday from Toyworld. It's sole purpose is to be my first Wreck-Gar's ride. I was going to wait for a repaint but at their so-cheap price I thought why not? From all the pics shown on here, Wreck-Gar looks best posted on the bike.
I also picked up a spare Tracks today from Kmart's clearance, just in case there's something wrong with my unopened one I don't want to run the risk of not being able to find a replacement.
a little amendment to todays grabbing, my parents came home with it today after taking the nephew to his first easter show
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A Transformers show bag the nephew got a thomas the tank one.
Sounds like the time I bought Injector. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
Anyway, picked these up today:
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+ Go-Bots Billy (Japanese version of wasp Buzzer-Bot) - for myself
+ Go-Bots motorbike Buzzer-Bot - for fatbot
+ Universe Mini-Con Overcharge - for dirge
Beachcomber's just there as a stand-in acquisition mascot. ;)
Decided to grab ROTF Bludgeon for $29.99 and Generations Skullgrin @ $18 :)
Yaaay! it's finally here, scratch one off my list of to-get G1s
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Actionmaster Bombshell with partner Needler
Sharky: I see they got the same TF showbags as last year then...
Oh wow Liege! :eek: - Congratulations mate, he looks to be in very nice condition man! ;):cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
Sswwwweeeeeeetttttttt!!! Wow very cool indeed. :cool:Quote:
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That's a fine speicimen there mate, glad you finally managed to track it down. Patience and time is always a good thing :)Quote:
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