Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

As a little kid, I remember collecting TF cards that came in a pack of 3 or 4 cards and bumble gum? My brothers & I Spent every spare coin at the local Milkbar and managed to complete the collection (through trading), though can't remember the total number of cards. Had 'em in an album but lost 'em when moved houses. :( Is there a thread that covers this topic? Do people still have these cards?

Yes to all those questions. Here's the thread :)
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showth...?t=2315&page=8

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Originally Posted by Destructicon

I just recently purchased Acid Storm from Toys r Us and was wondering if anyone could help me or give me some information relating to the other seeker variants in the master piece collection. I have browsed transformer wiki and noticed Sunstorm and almost fell off my chair... :) so cool. :) what did they retail for when sold here and what are their going prices now to acquire ? I really am after the whole set/ones that have been released thus far. If anyone has one to sell in the Sydney area send me a message. :) Thanks guys :)

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Masterpiece Sunstorm Toy Review thread :cool:

To go with the various posted lists above, here's a pic...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/b102.jpg

Back - JP Thundercracker, first JP Starscream, JP Skywarp
Next - Hasbro Thundercracker*, Hasbro Skywarp
Next - Hasbro Acidstorm*, JP Sunstorm*
Front - Hasbro Starscream, JP Ghost Starscream, second JP Starscream*

(as noted in the posts above, the ones with * are the second version, which had some minor changes to the mould & transformation)

Thanks for the help guys.. also found this to clear up my confusion as well (from the wiki link lancalot linked)

Notes

Like many e-HOBBY exclusives, Tigertrack's coloration is based on a pre-Transformers Diaclone variation of the mold.

According to early Transformers media and his bio, Sunstreaker (originally called Spin-Out) should look like Tigertrack. This is presumably owing to confusion between the Diaclone colors and the switched final coloring of Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.

This is also the source of Tigertrack's "Electron Pulse Gun" weapon, as that was to be Spin-Out's signature weapon.

cheers lads :)

This is a great site for all things Diaclone:
http://www.diaclone.net (although the site is in Japanese, it does have lots of interesting photos of various Diaclone toys :))
And for anyone interested in Microman I'd recommend this:
http://microforever.com/ (the dude who runs this site's a Kiwi, so it's in English ;))

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Has anyone ever ordered from Hasbro Toy Shop? Thoughts?

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Has anyone ever ordered from Hasbro Toy Shop? Thoughts?

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Yes. Just be sure you get someone reliable or a cheap shipping agent to order for you... as you can't even place an order with HTS to post to an American address if you don't have a Credit Card that has an American Billing Address.

PriceUSA is a good one, with lots of communication, but can be difficult to order big amounts with, as they seem to prefer to do small items.

Eep. Anyone know of any decent online sources for Generations Rhinox, Skids and Waspinator? (other than eBay of course)

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Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Eep. Anyone know of any decent online sources for Generations Rhinox, Skids and Waspinator? (other than eBay of course)

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I've seen a few members with hauls from RK.
Have you tried all the usual suspects?