Holy grail

I've got to admit, while they're not quite 'Grails' in terms of sheer want-y-ness, Earthrise Skywarp.Thundercracker, the Siege Rainmakers, and ER Runabout are pieces I want quite a lot that are freaking hard to find for not-ridiculous prices.

I've recently decided that I want a reissue G1 Ultra Magnus too, I loved that toy as a kid but never bothered picking one up in Japan. There were a LOT of reissue Magnuses there though, so it's not super-elusive/rare/expensive like a Grail is supposed to be IMO.

I think some people don't know what a "holy grail" means.

A holy grail is something that you've been hunting for, for a very very long time, because it is really rare, or hasn't been released for a long while... like the "real" grail.

Something that is currently in release, especially a regular release item, is just an item on your current shopping listing when out shopping or browsing online stores.
Posting up currently-released items cheapens it for the other people who are excitedly posting up their long-sought-after rare items that they spent a lot of time (years) hunting down.

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Originally Posted by griffin

I think some people don't know what a "holy grail" means.

A holy grail is something that you've been hunting for, for a very very long time, because it is really rare, or hasn't been released for a long while... like the "real" grail.

Something that is currently in release, especially a regular release item, is just an item on your current shopping listing when out shopping or browsing online stores.
Posting up currently-released items cheapens it for the other people who are excitedly posting up their long-sought-after rare items that they spent a lot of time (years) hunting down.

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I agree with the above.

Also, there seems to be two different holy grail threads. Can they possibly be merged or is that too hard by this point?
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showth...ose-Ends/page8

Studio Series Jazz is proving quite elusive. Since yesterday I have driven 99.2km searching various Kmarts for this toy with no result.

The quest continues...

Holy Grail stuff for me is pretty much all Soundwave stuff like the G1 Juniors and design centre and cassette player. Also the funky coloured 2003 Universe tank, and the Machine Wars one too.

Also, Robot Heroes Sharkticon, the only one I don't have.

Recently acquired Action Master Megatron.
So now my Anglophone G1 collection is 94.3% complete (430/456).

I don't aim to have a 100% Anglo G1 collection, but there are now only 3 other G1 toys that I would like to have.
Finback ← just bought one; awaiting postage
Action Master Inferno
Kick-Off

I also wouldn't mind a Targetmaster Scourge (he's the only G1 Targetmaster that I don't have); but I don't fancy my chances of ever coming across one. :p
I'm a very passive and opportunistic collector of second hand toys; these aren't things that I actively hunt out but will grab if the chance to buy one at a relatively low price crosses my path. ;)

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Recently acquired Action Master Megatron.
So now my Anglophone G1 collection is 94.3% complete (430/456).

I don't aim to have a 100% Anglo G1 collection, but there are now only 3 other G1 toys that I would like to have.

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Nice work!

Out of interest, what are the 26 figures left for 100%?

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Originally Posted by Seraphim Prime

Nice work!

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Merci beaucoup, monsieur!

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Originally Posted by Seraphim Prime

Out of interest, what are the 26 figures left for 100%?

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1985 Mini Spy (Toyota Type)
1987 Scourge (Targetmaster)
1989 Crossblades
1989 Vroom
1989 Skyhammer
1989 Roadblock
1990 Inferno (Action Master)
1990 Kick-Off
1990 Sprocket
1990 Retro
1990 Surge
1990 Full-Barrel
1990 Overflow
1990 Gutcruncher
1990 Cement-Head
1990 Terror-Tread
1991 Circuit
1991 Rumbler
1991 Omega Spreem
1991 Windmill
1991 Double Punch
1991 Take Off
1991 Turbo Master
1991 Overlord
1992 Rescue Force Jet

The biggest wants from this list would be Targetmaster Scourge, AM Inferno and Kick-Off. I don't care if I get the AMs as just bare bots with no partners or accessories. I don't fancy my chances of ever having a TM Scourge. I wouldn't mind an Overlord either, but again, don't rate my chances. :p As ever I am very much an opportunistic passive collector of G1 rather than a more active collector. If the chance to get these toys at relatively cheap prices comes my way then I'll bite, but I'm not inclined to actively hunt them down and throw boatloads of cash for them. As you can see, with the exception of Overlord, none of the toys on my "wants" list are anything to write home about. :p Bunch of Action Masters and Micromasters, GPS-ridden Ultra Pretenders, underwhelming Mega Pretenders etc.

Cos let's face it, when it comes to Action Masters, if you've played with one you've played with them all (unless the weapon/vehicle particularly excites you). ;)

I've paid for my MP Skyfire and its shipping in full. Just waiting for it to arrive. :)

a modern Masterpiece Grimlock is what I want the most, not for $500-$1,000 though I could never afford it.

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Originally Posted by Choos

I am kinda thinking I can't live without acquiring a TE-01 Op Leader clear, I have the money put away for one but can't stand the thought of postage again.

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Where have you been shopping with
expensive shipping for what looks like a 3rd party item? Does ShowZ have it? They're fantastic, cheap and shipping is literally just a couple of bucks add-on.

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Originally Posted by Choos

I am kinda thinking I can't live without acquiring a TE-01 Op Leader clear, I have the money put away for one but can't stand the thought of postage again.

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Hey, I see you're new here. Please keep all discussions of third-party items in the third-party section of the forum in order to make life easier for our moderators if Hasbro ever enforces their copyright against third-parties.

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

I've paid for my MP Skyfire and its shipping in full. Just waiting for it to arrive. :)

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I know it's been discussed in this thread before, however this is a real stretch at it being a grail in any sense of the word.

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Originally Posted by DELTAprime

Hey, I see you're new here. Please keep all discussions of third-party items in the third-party section of the forum in order to make life easier for our moderators if Hasbro ever enforces their copyright against third-parties.

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Apology will do, amended now.

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Originally Posted by Cat

Where have you been shopping with
expensive shipping for what looks like a 3rd party item? Does ShowZ have it? They're fantastic, cheap and shipping is literally just a couple of bucks add-on.

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Thank you, wasn't as worried about the price of the shipping I was really concerned about shipping damage or the item not being correct and then not being able to return it. Anyway all worked out from Saviers Toys :)

Why do I have a very bad feeling that Legacy Galaxy Shuttle is going to be a holy grail for me?

MP-20+ Anime Wheeljack, don't exactly need him but would be nice just out of my financial reach.