July Jackpots (and Junk).

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Originally Posted by theshape

Ahh nice! Wish I knew about the markets when I was there

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I would have not had a chance without the HD directions.(thanks again mate:)) Even with them some were hard to find and most didn't open till 12 o'clock (or 3 or not at all:p)
they did have most things but some of the prices weren't right. mib scorponok, dezarus and trypticon all 1200 each. (admittedly the exchange rate makes it sounds worse than it is, maybe 1k aud each..) victory leo and star sabre 600 each or 1k for both. got mine for just under 300, not great but it was the first old tf i saw that i needed so jumped on it:o

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Originally Posted by Skullcruncher

Give us the full low down! :D More pics?

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i'll get some up when i get back. flights tomorrow. Here's my packing effort.
i think i got my priorities right.
1. drink duty free booze quota.
2. buy robots...
Or vise versa

That is some sweet luggage contents Geiger! :D

Needed some sunlight for my recent purchases

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2012Haul15.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...012Haul15a.jpg
Cost a small fortune!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...012Haul15b.jpg
Drat!! Need to find another for the sealed collection now!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2012Haul16.jpg
Sealed Set

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...012Haul16a.jpg
Open Set

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2012Haul17.jpg
Japanese Arms Micron

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Originally Posted by Zippo

Needed some sunlight for my recent purchases

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2012Haul15.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...012Haul15a.jpg
Cost a small fortune!

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holy mother!!:eek: that box art is great.. i want one...

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Originally Posted by Geigerrock-2

I would have not had a chance without the HD directions. Even with them some were hard to find and most didn't open till 12 o'clock (or 3 or not at all:p)
they did have most things but some of the prices weren't right. mib scorponok, dezarus and trypticon all 1200 each. (admittedly the exchange rate makes it sounds worse than it is, maybe 1k aud each..) victory leo and star sabre 600 each or 1k for both. got mine for just under 300, not great but it was the first old tf i saw that i needed so jumped on it:o



i'll get some up when i get back. flights tomorrow. Here's my packing effort.
i think i got my priorities right.
1. drink duty free booze quota.
2. buy robots...
Or vise versa

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Yeah sounds like the prices they had at the Cybertroncon. Just waaaaay overpriced and they were not even in MIB condition.

And packing the stuff, its a pain isnt it? Trying to make sure it safe and wont be squashed :D

That's a sweet way to pack Geiger! Soooo, no clothes then, hmmmmm:p


As for my hauls

Some TF prime figures Thanks to Jinto

Arcee and Knockout

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...s/DSC02009.jpg

and picked up MTMTE #7 and Autocracy (havent read it yet... later after dinner)

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...s/DSC02019.jpg

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Originally Posted by jazzcomp

Gen springer, wheelie kreo cliff jumper & vehicons ;)

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Originally Posted by jazzcomp

FOC shockwave & jazz

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Just adding pic :)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...f/IMG_0444.jpg

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Originally Posted by Zippo

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...012Haul15b.jpg
Drat!! Need to find another for the sealed collection now!

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Considering how hard those sets are to come by, not to mention pricey, I would be completely bummed-out about that :(

over the weekend i got Autocracy TPB and BOTSHOTS Lockdown and clear megatron

Autocracy TPB's out in stores now?? Ooh, better try and see if I can swing by a comic book store on the way home. ;)

First wave of FOC Generations (BBTS).

I also got three tpb's that came out last week: Autocracy, RID vol 1, UK Classics 3.

Generations Wheeljack courtesy of Kaiden.

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Originally Posted by Tallestblue

Wave one of the Generations FOC toys. They're neat, but...Tiny. My favourite would be Shockwave, he fits nicely with my Prime Decepticons if a little short.
I'm honestly not plussed by Optimus or Jazz. WFC Prime is a better toy for collectors but I can easily see younger kids enjoying this Prime. Jazz actually disappointed me a little. he's very small and the plastic feels flimsy. But something tells me I'd love a Wheelie repaint of THIS Jazz mold. No pics, my laptop is on the fritz and I'm borrowing housemate's Laptop to bring you this post.

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How and where'd ya get em?

A few things waiting at the PO today:

Universe Overkill & United Wreck-gar courtesy of Tropisetron :)
United Fracas + Haywire courtesy of this guy - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271011274...84.m1497.l2649
(Fairly reasonably priced IMHO)

http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_5190-3.jpg

finally get to add to my posts for this month as it has been kind of slow in the cash dept, but first of this from one of our members Defcon. thanks mate totally stoked with this acquisition.:cool::D

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...4/DSC04690.jpg

next, i found this in a pop-up store in penrith today for $11.00.:D:D

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC04687.jpg

and lastly my favorite one for today which came in the post from the U.S.:D:D:D

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...E/DSC04692.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...E/DSC04693.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...E/DSC04696.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...E/DSC04699.jpg

:eek::cool::p

^^ that cliffjumper!!!! nice,,, I'd buy that just for the packaging

these were by the door when i got back:)
Astrotrain thanks to Higsy:)
swapped Unicron for a coffee table.

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Originally Posted by Geigerrock-2

^^ that cliffjumper!!!! nice,,, I'd buy that just for the packaging

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thanks G-rock, still don't know if i should open him. only took it out for pics and then back in box.:confused:

nice haul their buddy, like the apeface you picked up.:cool:

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Originally Posted by Geigerrock-2

swapped Unicron for a coffee table.

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What an awesome barter!!

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Originally Posted by crankcase76

thanks G-rock, still don't know if i should open him. only took it out for pics and then back in box.:confused:

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The zombie features are best shown off in robot mode, so I don't think its absolutely necessary to open it in order to enjoy it :) So I guess your next dilemma is whether to display the robot in packaging or just have that awesome tin-zombie face sharing back at you from somewhere prominent :p

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Originally Posted by Geigerrock-2

^^ that cliffjumper!!!! nice,,, I'd buy that just for the packaging

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My thoughts exactly, definitely a top score there for el Cranko. I'd prob keep him in the box myself, but only because I've got Takara Zomjumper patrolling the glass cabinet already.

Camera has gone AWOL so no pics but I did receive Hasbro Prime Deluxe Airachnid and Vehicon s'arvy. So...I can absolutely see why people won't like this toy but for me Airachnid is well worth having, and not just for completions sake.

The thing I love about this Airachnid toy is just how genuinely creepy she looks! The arms and huge holes in the hands are truly bizarre but they add a kind of freaky element which just appeals to me for some reason! :p I like my Decepticons to be dark and menacing, and from this point of view Airachnid bests even the incredibly sinister looking Soundwave. I also really dig the tiny moulded Decepticon faction logos - wicked! Just hope Reprolabels brings out the iconic chrome/mirror stickers for her shoulders, that would really tie everything together nicely.

Well I think my dillema is solved, will definately be staying in the box. Like you guys said it would be better to display in his zombie mask. Thanks guys, good to have some trust worthy advise. Even thou I would love to crack him out :).

@Cranky: That's an awesome haul mate & that SDCC Zombie Cliffjumper's packaging looks absolutely amazing - Hasbro really out did themselves this year on their Exclusives packaging. :eek::cool:
@Geiger: You swapped a MIB Unicron for a coffee table, that made me laugh so much dude, lol! :p:D

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

The zombie features are best shown off in robot mode, so I don't think its absolutely necessary to open it in order to enjoy it :)

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Kinda hard to play with a toy when it's in box though. :o

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

So I guess your next dilemma is whether to display the robot in packaging or just have that awesome tin-zombie face sharing back at you from somewhere prominent :p

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Or have the box with the zombie-face looking out, and display the toy out of box next to or in front of the box. crankcase76 says that he's already opened it before, so it's technically no longer sealed and you can't really "reseal" a toy that's already been unsealed. So whether you display this toy in or out of box, it won't change the condition of the toy (which would be loose mint w/ box). So might as well display the toy out of box and have the best of both worlds displaywise (plus it makes it easier to access when you want to play with it :)).

Takara Jet Vehicon, the 3 Musketeers and the green version of Cliffjumper's Micron arrived today. :)

I only opened the box,I did not take the actual toy out of it's packet.He was not taken out of the mask part. I physically have not touched it or transformed the toy. So does this mean it is not mint in box?:eek: Only opened it to put the pics up in a post.:mad:

It's still MIB, it's just not MISB if you had to cut through tape to get the head out.

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Originally Posted by Doubledealer

It's still MIB, it's just not MISB if you had to cut through tape to get the head out.

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Thanks DDealer for clearing that up for me. Your right I only cut the tape on the box to take some pics. I'm glad it is still MIB.:) Guess next time I won't open it at all.:rolleyes:

So after all the fuss about my Terracon CJ, i got home today and found these on my doorstep:D. and yes they will be opened!!!:rolleyes:

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC04701.jpg
Wheelie. Pic not to good as son bumped into me as i took this.:)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC04706.jpg
Swerve.

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC04705.jpg
Springer.

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC04707.jpg
Motorbreath.

2 days in a row, finally getting the hauls in.:D:D:D

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Originally Posted by crankcase76

So after all the fuss about my Terracon CJ, i got home today and found these on my doorstep:D. and yes they will be opened!!!:rolleyes:

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Wheelie. Pic not to good as son bumped into me as i took this.:)

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Swerve.

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Springer.

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Motorbreath.

2 days in a row, finally getting the hauls in.:D:D:D

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Ooh! - Very nice, the hauls are coming in strong it seems dude! :cool:
Do let us know if you see someone selling the "Not-So" Asian Exclusive Voyager Powerdive wont you? ;):D

thanks Hursti,:cool: been spending up big on the old Credit Card for these ones. but like all good things that come with it i do have to pay it off,:eek: so it'll dry up again soon.:(

will keep on checking round the web for that Powerdive as i wouldn't mind picking up one myself, if i find one I'll grab one for you.:D:D

crankcase76: as Doubledealer confirmed, because you've cut the seal (tape), it's no longer mint sealed, but loose mint. You can still transform and play with this toy, as long as it doesn't suffer from any damage or noticeable play wear, it will still remain loose mint. Playing with it once in a while really isn't going to affect its condition now. You're toy's not sealed no more -- so you might as well enjoy it! :D

Anyway, today I got 2 things:
+ Latest issue of MTMTE
+ A Transformers ball (for my daughter) :)

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

crankcase76: as Doubledealer confirmed, because you've cut the seal (tape), it's no longer mint sealed, but loose mint. You can still transform and play with this toy, as long as it doesn't suffer from any damage or noticeable play wear, it will still remain loose mint. Playing with it once in a while really isn't going to affect its condition now. You're toy's not sealed no more -- so you might as well enjoy it.:D

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Thanks Goki,

Probably will just leave him in the packet, even thou I have cut the seal it is the only SDCC toy I own. So will keep him locked up I think, anyway I have a CJ on display and plus I need more shelf room as well.:D

heres my contribution

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/z...0/b8ff3e61.jpg

Oldie but a goodie. Takara TFC #18 reissue Soundblaster.

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Originally Posted by Hursticon

Ooh! - Very nice, the hauls are coming in strong it seems dude! :cool:
Do let us know if you see someone selling the "Not-So" Asian Exclusive Voyager Powerdive wont you? ;):D

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It does seem like Powerdive's pre-order is up already and stated to expect arrival in 2 days :)

It's the completionist in me Gok :) I'm currently on the TFC wagon and am only missing a few items from the line. Also I already have Enemy - he was attached to the AM radio made by Nasta. Only two problems: first, Enemy is permanently attached to the radio and second..it's AM radio only!!

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Enemy

Oops, I'd deleted that initial post that Ultra Mackness responded too -- so for anyone that didn't catch it (and may not understand what Ultra Mackness is responding to), I was wondering why Ultra Mackness didn't go for Encore Soundblaster instead of TFC since the former comes w/ exclusive cassettes. :)

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Originally Posted by Ultra Mackness

Also I already have Enemy - he was attached to the AM radio made by Nasta. Only two problems: first, Enemy is permanently attached to the radio and second..it's AM radio only!!

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Enemy of Ross Greenwood! :p

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Originally Posted by Deceptic_Optic

heres my contribution
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Oh wow! :eek: - The beginnings of an entire Air force? :D
Congrats Deceptic, how'd they turn out? :)

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

It does seem like Powerdive's pre-order is up already and stated to expect arrival in 2 days :)

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Cheers for the heads up dude, Cranky has been on the case & has helped us out most generously! :D

Someone going to post up an August topic?

(someone who hasn't done one for a while, or at all)

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Originally Posted by Senor_2

Ohh where did you pick up these guys from and for how much if you don't mind me asking? I'm after both as well to complete my G1 Combaticons set
Looking like I may need to resort to ebay

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The Combaticons cost about $30 each(delivered from overseas)...some are easier to find than others...as far as the metal versions;i asked questions if the listing was unclear and (eventually) found them all! Good luck in your Search!