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I don't think that's an Australian ad, I don't have any old toy catalogue ads from Aus that use a drawing instead of a photo.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
So double the US price and around $20-$30 AUD was what the cars/jets/targetmasters sold for here in the 80s. Comparable to a deluxe today really.
Yeah, the question was about US retail, (presumably since we didn't get Targetmaster Cyclonus and Scourge here anyway.) I do remember the Chinese reissues of the Decepticon Planes being about that bargain price in Aussie dollars, but from memory I think the Targetmasters were about $29.99-$35.00 at full price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulbot
Yeah, I remember buying the reissue Ramjet at Toys R Us Liverpool for $16.99Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
I got the re-release of Cyclonus for $2! :D The funny thing was, I already had an original Cyclonus at the time -- but when I saw the toy again for two bucks, I picked it up because my original had sticker wear. And also so he could be Cyclonus' "Armada." :p My first foray into army building! :D Never did it for Scourge though (probably because I never found that toy at such a cheap price)
My mum bought about a dozen Kups when Grace Bros reduced the price to $5 each. They became 'gift fodder' for the next 2 years (i.e. all of my friends and cousins got a Kup!). :pQuote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
Remember the old saying. "The price of stamps shall climb ever higher":p
Can I have some more info on this reissue?? Was it still released in the official hasbro box or was there some way to determine it was Chinese (Chinese writing)? Do you still have the toy ST? If it's opened can I see a picture of the box and the manufacturer/date stamp on the toy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
Of course *forehead slap*Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
The last part of that just sounds dirty :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Official Hasbro box and all, RCQuote:
Originally Posted by Ravagecat
There were no stickers to on it indicate that it was a Chinese reissue or anything like that. The asst. number is different, i'm pretty sure of that
I still have it & it is opened, but from memory the copyright on the Seekers was printed on the inside of their legs, so a photo may be difficult, but i can always supply the text.
Leave it with me for a few, i've got to dig the box up, but it shouldn't be too hard to find
That reminds me, i also bought sealed versions of G1 Inferno, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Mirage & Sunstreaker among others while i was overseas... in 1993 ;)
Sorry to contradict you but there were. I have quite a few and they all have a small black sticker with Chinese writing on them. The copyright information below the Tech Specs was also shorter when compared to their western original release.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
I'll have to double check then. i don't remember there being one, but it's something to look out for. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP