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Yeah that's the full price, but free shipping only applies if you ship to Japan. You should be able to ship that item to Australia though. Once it's in your cart and you go through checkout, they'll show you the total cost. Pretty sure it'll show you in AUD as well.
It's all very similar to the US Amazon site, once you click the 'Click here to see in English' link near the top right of screen.
Yep, I got to the payment page, however it says credit card, coupon and Convenience Store/ ATM/ Internet Banking payment / Edy (pre-payment). Can they do paypal?Quote:
Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat
I did some research an apparently I can't use paypal. Is there some sort of way to pay by via Bank account? Instead of credit card?
Repeated in the Generations thread in the Australian News section, but is the Generations line scheduled to be released in Kmart, Target, Myer etc?
So far I have seen it only in Big W and Toyworld.
yeah, I've seen Generations toys pretty much everywhere now. :) But WA distribution may be different from NSW - I don't frequent the WA sightings thread. :p
I've seen Generations in a Toys R Us over here.
I really like the Monsterbot, Doublecross and his alt mode of a twin-headed dragon and it got me thinking, how many other double or multi-headed transformers are there?
Quickstrike from Beast Wars has two heads.
And that dog thing from the start of RiD who's name I've forgotten. Bruticus?
I wonder why there hasn't been a Hasbro version of the limited edition Henkei TC. He is a popular character and nearly all the rest of the Universe Seeker molds have been released under the Universe brand.Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
Thundercracker is my favourite Seeker, as he was my first "big" Transformer, and would like a Universe version to go with my original G1 and Masterpiece.
And Sinnertwin and Hun-grr.Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
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Originally Posted by Mecklinger
Yeah, it's Bruticus, who transforms into a Cerberus. The robot mode is also multi-headed too. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
Others include:
+ Hun-Gurrr
+ Sinnertwin
+ Doubleheader
+ Gigatron (aka RiD Megatron) / Devil Gigatron (aka RiD Galvatron)
I love the way Doubleheader talks -- sometimes his heads talk independently, yet one head talks about the other head in first person (even but in a second person context!), other times Doubleheader's speech is divided between the two heads where one finishes off the other's sentence... sometimes they both cut in and say the same thing at the same time which seems to come at a surprise to both heads! :D :cool: Beast Wars Megatron technically isn't multi-headed, but if you look closely his beast-headed hand is often portrayed as another head. e.g. it looks at Megatron's head and Megatron occasionally pets/strokes it -- even brushes its teeth at one stage! There was also one time when Megatron's talking to someone else, but his beast head is intensely watching computer monitors -- thus allowing Megatron to focus on two different things at the same time and multitask! :D
There are hundreds and hundreds of transformers with two or more heads if you really think about it. (Even if we just think about the 'US' G1 toys there are the Insecticons, Deluxe Insecticons, Hook in attack crane mode, the Dinobots, Devastator, Sky Lynx, Defensor, Hot Spot, Superion, Gnaw, Menasor, Bruticus, Predaking, the Predacons, Computron, the Headmasters, the Monsterbots, Abominus, Sixshot, the Targetmasters, the Powermasters, Quickswitch, Doubledealer, Piranacon and all the Pretenders [except for Roadgrabber and Gunnrunner.]Quote:
Originally Posted by Mecklinger
I'd start on Beast Wars, but it would do my head in. :p)
I'd assumed that Mecklinger was talking about "proper" multi-headed moded Transformers, as opposed to Transformers who happen to have heads as alt mode kibble. Then there are 'multi-headed' vehicle modes, like G1 Slugslinger and Doubleheader.
Yep, I know what he meant, I was just pointing out that the actual answer to "how many other double or multi-headed transformers are there?" is "a lot." :)Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
just a question guys i was just wondering what does mint, mosc, misb? and are there any other jargons i should know about? I might start collecting when i get back home to the philippines cos its so damn expensive here to start collecting tfs.
not too sure about mint, I think it means good condition but out of box/cardQuote:
Originally Posted by Batibot
MISB means Mint In Sealed Box, so it's never been opened (just like when you buy one from the shops), a variant is MOSC which means Mint On Sealed Card, which refers to figures sold on cardbacks (legends, scouts, deluxes etc)
I think there is also MIB, which is Mint In Box, so it's been opened but still in really good condition and it includes box
MINT - meaning still unopened or opened and/ or the condition of the item is as new, complete, no damage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Batibot
MISB - Mint in sealed box
MOSC - Mint on sealed card
Just to add to that, there is also -
MOC - Mint On Card
MIP - Mint In Pack
You'll also come across grading systems like the one below -
C10 - Mint condition
C9 - Near Mint condition
C8 - Excellent condition
C7 - Very Good to Excellent condition
C6 - Very Good Condition
C5 - Good to Very Good condition
C4 - Good condition
C3 - Fair condition
C2 - Poor to Fair condition
C1 - Poor condition
in my mind, its more like...Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
C10 - Mint condition = great
C9 - Near Mint condition = good enough to have in collection
C8 - Excellent condition = acceptable
C7 - Very Good to Excellent condition = gotta look for a C9 piece
C6 - Very Good Condition = fail
C5 - Good to Very Good condition = unaccceptable
C4 - Good condition = unaccceptable
C3 - Fair condition = no way
C2 - Poor to Fair condition = this is not a toy
C1 - Poor condition = not a snowball's chance in hell
:D
Grading systems, like any other system of classification (like counting TFs) is highly arbitrary and subjective and there is no commonly agreed standard. So I wouldn't bother memorising it too much. My advice - from most recommended to least - would be:
1/ Buy toys from stores or fairs. Buying toys new from stores ensures that they're always MISB or MOSC, and purchasing from fairs allows you to physically inspect the toy and judge its condition for yourself.
2/ If you have to buy the toy online (e.g. if the toy isn't sold here) then I would advise purchasing from online stores like HLJ, BBTS etc. That way you're still getting everything MISB/MOSC.
3/ Buying a toy second hand online is least advisable. Avoid any sales that use stock photos - online purchase from dealers who've taken their own photos of the toys they're selling. But even then, photos can lie because they can be photographed from positions which hide certain flaws that some less scrupulous sellers don't bother describing. As such I find this to be the most hazardous form of toy-shopping and it's something I very seldomly do (I don't even have an eBay account).
As others have said, any toy that's never had the sticky tape (if it's a boxed toy) or blister (if it's carded) cut/opened is MISB/MOSC. If the tape is cut but the toy has barely been handled (if at all) then it's MIB. Some Japanese carded toys can be resealed after being opened, and that would make them MOC if they're still in mint condition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Batibot
The term "loose" is used to describe any toy that's been opened, regardless of condition. So an unsealed toy in mint condition is often described as LM (loose mint) - and there's LMIB (loose mint in box) and LMOC (loose mint on card) to be more specific. What most people define as "mint" is around what most people describe as C8-C9. Strictly speaking C10 (especially sealed C10s) is often described as a condition that exists in theory because in reality every box and card suffers some minor superficial damage such as micro-scrapes, nicks, scratches, buffs etc. that just comes from being handled, packaged, shipped and shelved. Even if you buy the toy direct from a dealer who doesn't have a shop front and keeps everything case fresh until they're ordered, there's still some damage from packaging and handling. Even moreso when they're removed from the original case and repacked for the customer (unless you order an entire case - but even then, there's still the original handling and packaging from the factory and shipping from China to USA or Japan etc.). As I said, toys on store shelves take a lot more damage because they're shelved. Stores often put price stickers on them which even if you carefully remove, still leaves a residual mark (some collectors will meticulously try to remove the glue's residue, but it's nearly impossible to completely remove it because some of it soaks into the cardboard). C10 is supposed to be a totally perfect and flawless toy... and the odds of finding absolute perfection are pret-ty slim.
Agreed. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
I agree to a certain extent, however if you know what to be on the lookout for it can also be the most rewarding, especially for collectors of vintage figures. There are multiple resources available for the 'newbie' collector including (but not limited to) HIGHENDTFS and Transformers Variants. Anyone here would also be more than willing to assist in giving their advice on a particular toy.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
The best advice when shopping around on the online second-hand market is to ask for additional photos / information whenever you are in doubt. Any honest seller would be more than willing to oblige because they're interested in repeat business. Also, go with your 'gut feeling' as this is almost always right.
Only a matter of time before it is announced. They have done all the others so far. I would be suprised if it is not announced before Xmas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lordy
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Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
geez your strict:eek: some of my stuff are in the C6-7 by my assessment but Im ok with those hehehe since Ive also had C5 stuff which I only take parts of piecemeal and complete a more "acceptable" figure....
Did we ever get that universe mini-con boxset with the Taxi and dinosaur mini-cons in it?
im pretty sure we did i reckon Big W had alot of them if memory servesQuote:
Originally Posted by Gutsman Heavy
Nope we missed out the mini-con 10 packQuote:
Originally Posted by Gutsman Heavy
Big W did have them a while back and on 50% off sale for $25 too, I didn't realise how fun Minicons are at the time and missed it but managed to get a set from Icy more recently.Quote:
Originally Posted by swoop
There were some nice ones in there, though the taxi wasn't that good. I'd suggest picking it up if you can find it at a decent price.
That was the minicon 12-pack we got, which was produced the year before the 10-pack.
Toys R'us still has it, well, some branches do. But you know how pricy they are with their Tfs:(:(Quote:
Originally Posted by swoop
any inputs on which versions are better? (Maybe in deluxe version)
ROTF/Animated/Movie/HFTD/Universe/Classics/others
Are you referring to a particular character comparison e.g. movie Bumblebee vs Animated Bumblebee vs Classics Bumblebee etc. etc. etc. or just the toy lines in general?Quote:
Originally Posted by jazzcomp
It all depends on what you like e.g. you might prefer the movie athestics over the Animated toys or vice versa.
Each line has their standout figures and epic fails.
For me, I prefer the Universe / Classics deluxes as for the most part, they are G1-centric which appeals to me as a collector of G1-verse toys.
In terms of engineering and craftsmanship, overall I'd go for Classics/Universe. The engineering with movie and Animated figures are sometimes hindered/compromised by the fact that a lot of the characters were originally conceived as screen designs first, toys second. Whereas Classics/Universe is more like most Transformers and designed as toys first. A _few_ Classicverse characters are compromised a bit because they're trying to mimic G1 Marvel/Sunbow designs, most noteably Universe/Henkei Ironhide and Ratchet who carry a lot of folded up alt mode kibble in robot mode. But it's easily forgivable considering what they're trying to achieve.
thanks, just the toys in general.
like there are TF movie version, TF ROTF, TF HTFD. But yeah, I agree the classics/Universe are better.
But I didn't like the Bruticus/Superion for Universe. They changed the whole composition. Like Swindle was a jeep, but not in that version and others.
It depends what you're looking for in a toy.
The movie toys generally have the most realistic alt modes of all three styles, and the most complex transformations. The robot modes generally look distinctly alien and pointy. This style is my preference for the whole package - I love transformers that have realistic alt modes, the general complexity, and alien aesthetic of the line. Some of the highlights are especially the non movie characters.
The animated toys are on the whole quite screen accurate to their designs. They're quite poseable and have bags of character due to the small touches on their robot mode (Swindle for example having a bolo tie and formal shoes/boots). Something that they share with the movie toys, that I find somewhat annoying, is the use of fake vehicle mode parts on the robot mode. Also somewhat of a weakness is that there are no non show character molds (Oil Slick is the only one that was designed as a non show character, but was then incorporated into the show).
The Classics and Universe figures are the best if you're trying to recapture G1. The alt modes sometimes aren't the best (Cyclonus, Dinobot) but they're generally good homages.
Any source of 25th anniversary TFs? online or toy store in nsw :)
That's because they're just repaints of toys from Transformers EnergonQuote:
Originally Posted by jazzcomp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zHq1yS8iM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iobXHT7287o
Those moulds were never intended to be G1.
I think the Classics/Universe alt modes are - by and large - realistic enough. But the movie alt modes are more real-life looking because they're based on actual licensed vehicles. For example Classics Bumblebee is a generic looking hatchback whereas Movie Bumblebee is a Camaro and so forth. But Classics Bumblebee is a really nice looking no-brand hatchback. And Sideswipe is a really nice looking almost-but-not-quite-Lamborghibi Gallardo. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
It depends on your personal tastes. If you really like real-life licensed vehicle modes then yeah, the movie line would have an appeal for you. If you like licensed vehicles, but you don't like the alien robot modes of the movie, then you might consider:
+ Alternity (only sold in Japan)
+ Alternators/Binaltech (no longer available in stores)
+ Car Robot/Robots In Disguise (no longer available in stores)
... and well, G1. :p
I agree. And again, I think this is because most of them were designed as most Transformers are - as toys first. Thus allowing designers to be unrestricted by making the toys "screen accurate." :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
Yeah but to be fair I think the Animated toys were easier to engineer than the movie toys because they're trying to create toys based on relatively simple 2-dimensional sketches vs. the movie toys which were based on highly detailed and complex 3D models (e.g. movie Optimus Prime's CG model has 10,108 different parts - that's really hard to scale down and translate into even a Leader Class toy). Also, the cartoon and toys were both designed in-house by HasTak (i.e. Hasbro designed the cartoon models and TakaraTOMY designed the toys - both companies worked in tandem); whereas Paramount was allowed to design the movie models with relatively minimal input from Hasbro.Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
This is something I find that happens more frequently with lines like the movie franchise and Animated where characters are designed as screen models first. Toy engineers are forced to "cheat" with faux alt mode kibble in order to try and make the toys look more screen accurate.Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
Bah... this is why I hate the whole concept of screen-accuracy in the first place. Toy accuracy FTW damnit!
Well, the line is called Transformers Animated. ;) Also - such is the advantage of cel animation. But yeah... again... show-oriented line < toy-oriented line IMO. (-_-)Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
I like Cyclonus! But I must admit it's my G1 bias that's speaking there, hehehehehe.Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
Erm... I don't think "25th Anniversary" was the name of any specific line of Transformers. There were just some Transformers that came out last year that got hit with the 25th Anniversary tag since 2009 was the Transformers' 25th year. So umm... you can check out your local stores for any leftover stock from last year, otherwise you'll need to check alternative sources. The Parramatta Collectors Fair is coming up next month (Aug 22) - but ya gotta be there early (most of us are already in the queue before 8am ;)).Quote:
Originally Posted by jazzcomp
Question: Why do so many people hate G1 Thundercracker?? (o_O)
In both of Tommy K's Transformer Games I've tried to save the poor guy, but in both games a plethora of people just turned on him... so before he bites it in the second game, I'd just like to know WHY so many people are hating on him. I already asked this question when he was killed the first time, but I don't think anyone really answered me.
Click here to read about why I've been trying to save him. And before the rest of you kill him again... I'd just like to know why (that way perhaps he can die (again) with some semblance of dignity).
Poor Thundie... (-_-)
Sh-t colours.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
I got a set off ebay mainly for the taxi. Sure he wasn't the best figure but still he was a taxi and he was called Overcharge. Now if only they made a deluxe version of him:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ode to a Grasshopper