August Acquisitions

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21st August 2009, 01:27 AM
Autocon

dark sideways, dead end
21st August 2009, 06:39 PM
kup

Today's Loot:

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/210809.jpg

This completes my Micromaster stations.
21st August 2009, 07:24 PM
Tabias Prime

just got my Shadow Commander today.thanks to all who led me in the right direction.:D:D

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...10809_1657.jpg

I have to admit,i am very impressed the quality of these.someone put a lot of time and effort in making the molds for these.the quality is certainly there.
Just one question though, there is a bag of bits that came with it but it doesn't tell you where to put them? i understand the faceplate but the other bits don't make sense..
21st August 2009, 07:29 PM
Sky Shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by kup

Today's Loot:

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/210809.jpg

This completes my Micromaster stations.

Congratulations! Conversely, these two were the very first Micromaster stations I ever owned (back in 1989). :)
21st August 2009, 08:55 PM
Kyle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tabias Prime

Just one question though, there is a bag of bits that came with it but it doesn't tell you where to put them? i understand the faceplate but the other bits don't make sense..

They are for covering up the screw holes.
21st August 2009, 09:35 PM
Tabias Prime

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle

They are for covering up the screw holes.

Thanks Kyle i would never of known, the instructions are a little vague on what to do with them....:confused::confused:
21st August 2009, 09:46 PM
kurdt_the_goat

Quote:

Originally Posted by kup

Today's Loot:

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/210809.jpg

This completes my Micromaster stations.

That is a pretty blatant mispelling of Microtransformers on the face of the box!
21st August 2009, 09:55 PM
Tabias Prime

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat

That is a pretty blatant mispelling of Microtransformers on the face of the box!

i think they must of run out of space on the front of the box..:p:p:p
21st August 2009, 09:55 PM
TheDirtyDigger

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat

That is a pretty blatant mispelling of Microtransformers on the face of the box!

It's because they're foreign isn't it?
21st August 2009, 09:59 PM
kurdt_the_goat

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDirtyDigger

It's because they're foreign isn't it?

I thought that might be the case but on the flap it's spelled correctly?
21st August 2009, 10:51 PM
Sky Shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat

I thought that might be the case but on the flap it's spelled correctly?

Yeah, GiG originally called their Transformers 'Trasformers' in the '80s and had both Transformers and Trasformer logos on their boxes until 1988. 'Microtrasformer' is an anachronistic fallback to the old name even though they generally just had the 'Transformers' logo in 1989.
21st August 2009, 10:58 PM
Doubledealer

For those who don't look in the G1 acqui thread. :D

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/u...ockwaveMIB.jpg

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/u...1Shockwave.jpg
21st August 2009, 11:51 PM
dirge

Consonant clusters, while common in English, don't work in Italian, hence the dropping of the "n" in Trasformer.
22nd August 2009, 12:57 AM
kup

Yeah Dirge is correct - They are Italian and they came in MISB! It's been decades since I opened a brand new G1 toy :eek:

Its pretty nifty as erverything within is written only in Italian including the techspecs but I can read it so no probs :D
22nd August 2009, 09:59 AM
GoktimusPrime

Also, "MicroTransformers" is a term never officially used in Anglophone Transformers marketing. Hasbro just had "Micromaster" + whatever kind of Micromaster it was. In this case the top line would've read "Micromaster" and the line underneath it would've read "Station." It would then read "Micromaster Station" before the character's name on the front of the box.

Here's a pic of my English-language G1 Blackout & Spaceshot w/ box - you can see the format that was used:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...n_20090720.jpg

I suspect that "MicroTransformer" is just some kind of pseudo-English used by GiG for some exotic appeal.
22nd August 2009, 02:54 PM
Sky Shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by kup

It's been decades since I opened a brand new G1 toy

Really? Wow, that surprises me, considering your collection. I enjoy devaluing MOSC and MISB G1 toys. I currently have a backlog of carded and boxed collectibles that I open one by one when I feel the inspiration. :D
22nd August 2009, 04:20 PM
kup

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky Shadow

Really? Wow, that surprises me, considering your collection. I enjoy devaluing MOSC and MISB G1 toys. I currently have a backlog of carded and boxed collectibles that I open one by one when I feel the inspiration. :D

Despite my ever closer to be complete G1 collection - I have only come across 80s MISB specimens in the last couple of months which are carded Micromasters that I got from Jgon.

I have not opened those Micromasters as vintage carded figures to me are kind of like centuries old wine - It's been sealed and undisturbed for so many years - Who em I to open it? It's something that could be shown just as it was on store shelves back in the 80s to future generations :)

I don't have such issues with vintage boxed figures since opening them does not ruin the package in any way and the figure can be placed back. Those Mircomaster stations were the first I had come across.
22nd August 2009, 04:35 PM
SentinelPrime

Recieved FansProject items... Superion upgrade kit and D.I.A Commander from Kyle, cheers buddy.

for those of you who havent already got the G3 trailer, GET ONE! dont make the same mistake I did and pass on it. Totally worth it... even the box is out of this world.
22nd August 2009, 04:41 PM
Lint

Quote:

Originally Posted by SentinelPrime

Recieved FansProject items... Superion upgrade kit and D.I.A Commander from Kyle, cheers buddy.

for those of you who havent already got the G3 trailer, GET ONE! dont make the same mistake I did and pass on it. Totally worth it... even the box is out of this world.

I dont brag often, but Sentinel is right :D

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...P2319Large.jpg
22nd August 2009, 05:20 PM
Tabias Prime

Quote:

Originally Posted by SentinelPrime

Recieved FansProject items... Superion upgrade kit and D.I.A Commander from Kyle, cheers buddy.

for those of you who havent already got the G3 trailer, GET ONE! dont make the same mistake I did and pass on it. Totally worth it... even the box is out of this world.

Don't tell me that i just got my Shadow commander the other day.
22nd August 2009, 05:28 PM
Tabias Prime

just picked up Universe Onslaught today.also for anyone interested Jay Jays are selling their Transformers jumper for $29.95 now.not sure if its been mentioned any where else.
22nd August 2009, 05:29 PM
Autocon

scapel, dune runner
jetfire FINALLY!!!

dune runner has both arms!!!

cant find my new scapel....:(:o
22nd August 2009, 05:38 PM
cygnus

PRIMUS with UNICORN HEAD and ALL KEYS :D
thanks to fellow member.
:cool:
22nd August 2009, 05:58 PM
Autocon

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

found scapel and guess what!!!! the lil arm stays on but the lil circle is broken the top seems sheared off WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:sooooooooooooooooo pissed off you wouldnt believe!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

RRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA GGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
22nd August 2009, 06:35 PM
Lord_Zed

I frinally found Wheelie, but no luck on Skids. Seems like that wave got missed most stores.
22nd August 2009, 09:26 PM
Vector Sigma 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord_Zed

I frinally found Wheelie, but no luck on Skids. Seems like that wave got missed most stores.

He seemed to be around for a brief time in quite a few places but ive not seen him around here for awhile now.

Picked up ROTF Mixmaster today.
22nd August 2009, 10:48 PM
Kyle

Today from the Perth fan meet I got the following:
- 2007 Botcon Classic-verse Litho signed by Don Figueroa. Thanks SentinelPrime!
- another HABB for modding and customising. Thanks SentinelPrime!
- another Henkei Convoy for the new fan made trailers. Thanks Tets!
23rd August 2009, 12:38 PM
fatbot

G1 Powerglide from Skyshadow
G1 Slapdash from Kelvinchang99
25th litho from gamblor
Alternity Convoy - super black from Gamblor
mezco cinema of fear three pack vol 2
23rd August 2009, 01:36 PM
1AZRAEL1

The stuff I posted in the G1 Aquisition thread

Plus
A whole bunch of robot heroes from Fatbot
Universe Galvatron and Die Cast Ark from I Am Trunks
Universe Starscream from Jamie
Kiss Play Sundor and Ehobby Howlback from Sky Shadow
My Roadbuster upgrade kit from Kup (Finally :p) Now I just need him lol.
23rd August 2009, 04:07 PM
Paulbot

Purchased Legends Mudflap, Enforcer Ironhide and Grindor from Myer today with their buy two get a third toy free offer.

Also in the last few days got the latest Club Magazine and the second volume of the IDW Premiere Edition hardcover series (thanks to STL).
23rd August 2009, 04:13 PM
liegeprime

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...sitions010.jpg

My haul from the fair and from fellow members

ROTF Skids thanks to Deceptic Optics
MISC Rid Armorhide thanks to Goktimus
Door Hanger thanks to Kyle via roller
AM Skyfall and Savage/Noble ty to llamatron via roller
G2 combaticons, junker G2 screamer body - thanks to roller
Cyb Hotshot ty to fatbot
3x micromasters ty to kup
En. Ultra Magnus + 3 minicons ty to dirge
Red TM Cheetor - ty to Kelvinchang99

From the fair

my 2nd Unicron herald En. Terrorsaur with minicon
Optimal Optimus - finally got one with the robot head!!
a whole lot of G2 missles and hand guns
Energon Insecticon
Energon Steamhammer
BW Ironhide /Santon
23rd August 2009, 04:17 PM
1AZRAEL1

Wheres my thanks? :D:p

Nice haul, jealous you got a Skids, I still cant find him, and its annoying me to no end.
23rd August 2009, 04:35 PM
TF76

Finally got a ROTF Soundwave.
23rd August 2009, 04:39 PM
blackoptimus

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF76

Finally got a ROTF Soundwave.

Nice, whatda ya reckon of him?
23rd August 2009, 04:48 PM
TF76

Haven't had a chance to open him yet, was going to skip him but he is
Soundwave and slowly they are drying up locally (at least at the shops I scout).
23rd August 2009, 06:06 PM
Zippo

Picked up a Blazemaster today
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...2009Haul12.jpg
23rd August 2009, 06:35 PM
kup

Today's loot from the fair and fellow Ozformers - It was a great and fan meet!

Thanks to Fatbot, Dirge, LiegePrime, Jgon, Gamblor and Jamie for all these toys.

http://www.geocities.com/wow_frostwolf/loot/230809.jpg
23rd August 2009, 08:03 PM
Vector Prime

Picked up the following from the toy fair today at Parra:

BM Jetstorm - loose (thanks Dirge!)
Classics Optimus Prime/Ultra Magnus two pack - MISB
Movie Jetstorm - MISB
Movie Wingblade - MISB
23rd August 2009, 09:55 PM
GoktimusPrime

Photos from today's Parramatta Fair meet can be seen here. :)

My acquisitions for today:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...n_20090823.jpg

From the fair:
+ Countdown from Sky Shadow
+ OTFCC magazine/comics from Sky Shadow
+ Slumblebee from another dealer (Wayne)

From outside the fair:
+ All Hail Megatron from Phantom Zone
+ SDCC exclusive G1 Animated Megatron bust; a free gift from a friend of mine who attended the con! :D
24th August 2009, 12:42 AM
dirge

Today's Parra Fair haul:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/230809.jpg

ROTF Rampage (thanks SkyShadow, I owe you one!), G1 Prime's arc welder & Big Hauler.

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