Looks like I will need Overdrive's help again. :)
http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/cgi-bin/omc...&code=tf_er_01
http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/cgi-bin/omc...&code=tf_er_02
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Looks like I will need Overdrive's help again. :)
http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/cgi-bin/omc...&code=tf_er_01
http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/cgi-bin/omc...&code=tf_er_02
Man i hope i can afford Sunstorm.
Great news! :)
HAHAHAHAHA! I was watching a Sunstorm on eBay and going to have a dip at it. Now I don't even have to bother. Absolutely. Great. News. :D :D :D :D :D :D
I want black megatron! Will need some help ;)
I almost bought a black Megatron a few months ago (it is still on my list to complete my TFs replica gun set), but this would make it a lot cheaper (if I could get it through customs).
I think there will be a lot of annoyed collectors who paid a fortune on limited edition Sunstorms (probably no more than 5000 made) and Black Megatrons (only 1000 made), to see a reissue of those limited edition toys.
I would have to think that there would be some difference between them, other than the packaging, so that collectors don't lose too much value in their 'rare' items.
I would have been more upset if I had bought that Black Megatron a few months ago, at the current price of about AU$280 (this reissue is listed at about AU$90).
I'm more concerned about the direction this is going. Black Megatron is on the really rare end of the limited edition scale, so it means TT could reissue any limited edition figure in the future (which I guess they already did with some of the 2001 ehobby Gen1 reissues that were also limited to 1000), just to make a sale. There aren't many limited edition figures that had smaller production runs than Black Megatron.
http://www.tfarchive.com/toys/checkl...a_reissues.php
http://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/japanesereissues.html
I may just hold off on the last few limited edition recolours in case Ehobby reissue more of them (I just bought Fire Guts God Ginrai, and am still after Black Hot Rod, Black Megatron, Black Starscream - yes, black recolours aren't my favourite, but still want them eventually).
:)Does this mean you are willing to get some of these figures in Kyle:o. I definitely want Sunstorm.:D
Awesome news!! :D I would love to get that black Megatron!
Already have Sunstorm, but I'm missing one of his stickers (it fell off). If anyone is interested in getting Sunstorm but have no intention of applying the stickers, please LMK and I'll be happy to buy the sticker sheet off you for a reasonable price. :)
Black Megatron does interest me though I must admit... hrmm... *rubs chin*
Oh yes this is great news.
So who here is going to do a group buy...?
We might be able to work something out :)Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
assuming I get one...
is anyone able to ask Overdrive if he (they) are happy to make another order?
ordering of black megatron will be difficult for some states so probably cater to Sunstorm first an settle the Meg privately?
Ooooh, but do I really want Sunstorm? :rolleyes:
Might add to collection.. Never bothered with the orginal reissues as they didn't appeal to me. These don't either
Definately interested in Sunstorm.
Definately not interested in Black G1 Megatron.
I would have been happier with a Classics mold Sunstorm, but then again thinking of what happened to Thundercracker, maybe not. I just hope they don't mess this one up as well as the molds might have had a good workout from th G1 Thundercracker and Skywarp Encores. :rolleyes:
I will ask Overdrive when I email them tonight. I doubt it will be me doing a group order this time tho, depends on the numbers.
I am very interested in Sunstorm.
I am also interested in Black Megatron but he is not a 'must have' figure and I know how risky he would be to import.
I totally agree, there seems to have been some major mold deterioration with the 'Classics Seeker' mold. Its been too over used I think but I am sure that they must have more than one since Takara and Hasbro are producing figures of the mold simultaneously in their own markets. The Starscream mold however seems a bit more sturdy or they have a few of them since its been through lots and lots of reissues in the past 8 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
hmmm.... i m very interest in black megatron....
I'm wondering, can we say with any certainty that Hasbro and Takara use different companies to manufacture? I always assumed it was the same place (would make sense), just that Takara might insist upon higher QC (in some cases!).
hopefully the nose cones on Sunstorm will be better than the Encores compared to the original seekers as they are pretty shithouse (poorly cut):(Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
maybe a Westie might be our best bet on getting Black Megs???
want sunstorm
George
wouldnt mind both, but not sure if im allowed to own a megs anymore :'(
Thank goodness I own Sunstorm ( c/o Skyshadow) already, pass on Black Megsy. Wouldnt it be hard to get it shipped in Aus though as its a gun?
Wish they'd reissue Astrotrain in G1 colors, then we wont have to deal with $500-700 pricing in ebay for it.
Mmm i smell group order
I suspect others cannot be far off either. :D Patience my friend, patience.Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
Not when you have one of these babies...Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...tronpermit.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...ronpermitt.jpg
:D \(^O^)/
P.S.: that only applies for NSW. Laws vary in other states and territories.
liege is right, Gok. Sure, you can legally own it... but that doesn't mean customs wont make you jump through hoops to actually _get_ it.
Son of a b--
(I already jumped through hoops just to get that freakin' permit. :()
hey gok now that you have that you know the cops can come into your house any time they want, without a warrent, and search your premisis, for the reasons of checking your 'weapons'.... :S
And they would find my gun Megatrons in legally compliant safe storage.
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...ection000a.jpg
A Perth group order for Sunstorm is more likely. Even though getting a Megatron through Perth Customs *seems* to be relatively safe, it might also depend on whether the parcel will land directly in Perth from the particular country of origin. Some countries don't have direct flight to Perth, and the parcel might land in Melbourne first. In the past a few of my parcels from Japan did land in Melbourne first and had to go through Customs there.
i bought a mp05 megatron on ebay b4, and it arrived to perth safely. however they did over the box and check it.
Can they impose Victorian Customs laws on toys that are sent to Western Australia? That doesn't seem right to me... :/
it doesnt seem fair they impose those laws on me either :'(Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Customs regulations are federal. It doesn't matter which state you're in, Customs have a list of items which are contraband without a permit.
For those in NSW with a permit, it is possible to bring the item in - but if (federal) Customs hold the item, you need to demonstrate that you are legally entitled to posses the item. This requires presenting yourself to a site in Waterloo - by appointment.
For those in WA it might be a little trickier... how do you prove to Victorian customs that you're entitled to own one when there are no permits issued in WA... and you're not in Melbourne to collect it.
Got a bar window in that room? If not, then you're stuffed.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Actually, that's a requirement for street level windows. That room is on the second floor.Quote:
Originally Posted by MV75
It'll be funny when a box of 10 - 20 e-Hobby Black Megatron (in gun mode) pass through Customs' X-ray scanner... :o
Whether you have him yet or not, Sunstorm would be a good purchase to buy for MISB, as they tend to go up in value. I'll be buying one for play, one for display.
Meh. If I wanted to make an investment I'd purchase stock market shares. Just not in Lehman Brothers. :p ;)
I feel sorry for this guy:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=200259473404