Owning G1 and MP05 Megatron in Victoria

[Ultra Mackness]

For a long time these figures have stood as sentinels without which no transformers collection is complete (IMO), however owning them legally in Victoria appears to by ridiculously complicated or simply a no-no. That said I would like to have them but like Gok would like to do so legally, I just don't know how, or even where to really get started. I've looked on the police Victoria website and after a few re-directions to gov websites it looks like I need to become a member of a gun club and compete regularly (only I don't particularly want to discharge real firearms!).

Does anyone know what I need to do in Victoria specifically, it seems to be different to NSW, SA etc.?

Also occured to me, what if I'd owned G1 Megs from back in the 80's. If itwas bought and paid for at kmart/target/toyworld etc. In a then legal transaction, when did it become illegal to keep this item? (I'm thinking of the 2 kids at my primary school lucky enough to have had him. Still envious)

[Krayt]

Just looked around, and it turns out Victorian law changed on 01/07/2011...

All you need now is the cheif commissioners approval.

http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content...ument_ID=25560

details on changes

http://www.police.vic.gov.au/retriev...&status=active

[5FDP]

(I'm thinking of the 2 kids at my primary school lucky enough to have had him. Still envious)

You didn't happen to go to St Luke's in Wantirna did you? One of those kids might have been me

[Ultra Mackness]

@Krayt: Thanks I'll check that out properly tonight

@5FDP: No I didn't, but bloody close - St. Leonards in Glen Waverley!

[iceburn]

Just looked around, and it turns out Victorian law changed on 01/07/2011...

All you need now is the cheif commissioners approval.

http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content...ument_ID=25560

details on changes

http://www.police.vic.gov.au/retriev...&status=active

does that mean you guys can form up a club like tiby's in order to get authorisation to have gun replicas

[Krayt]

I read it as even easier than that.....

1. a) A copy of a current membership card to a recognised Collector’s Organisation; or
b) Evidence that you are a bona-fide collector by attaching including a list and/or
photographs of the Prohibited Weapons you currently possess or propose to collect
to demonstrate;and
2. A dated and signed letter recording each prohibited weapon type you propose to
collect and detailing the theme of each type of weapon in your collection. Themes may
be of a commemorative, investment, historical or thematic nature, or of a particular
range or era. You should provide as much detail as possible (e.g. valuation
certificates, collector club endorsement etc) to demonstrate that your collection is/will
be of obvious and significant investment, commemorative, historical or thematic value.

So you say your a transformer collector, have all figures from 1984, and one of those is an imitation firearm. include a catalouge scan and you should be done.... likewise same for MP Megs

[iceburn]

beware.. haha, they might reject MP05 and come confiscate it :P

[Ultra Mackness]

I've just had a bit of a read Krayt and it does sound like it is that simple. No need for membership to a club, but need to provide evidence that you are a collector. This is sensational news for anyone in VIC who has been after these two. I'll have another read tonight, but I wonder what regs will need to be adhered to to import them from overseas. And a big thankyou for pointing me in the direction of this info!!

[1AZRAEL1]

beware.. haha, they might reject MP05 and come confiscate it :P

Just don't mention him, say you "want" to obtain him

[Prowl]

What are they gonna do put you in jail? Seriously any 1/2 decent brief could get you off with a fine. Look at how others are treated down here for possession of a real gun. It would be helpful if you are a minority as well.

Hell you can kick a old lady to death & you get a medal for it down here.