Encore 23 Fort Max

[Defcon]

While the size is enough to justify the price, I view this item having a high end collectible status. Meaning its not going to be for everyone, but those who do get it wont regret it! unlikely to see an over production. But you never know, as there are lots of potential customers, as only a few people would own a complete minty original.

My greatest hurdle in deciding is not the price, but the size. Ironically his size is his greatest appeal, but also his greatest drawback !! not to mention hard to sneak this one in the door without been noticed. If price was the issue or even space Id just sell off parts of my collection to justify it.

[UltraMarginal]

That's a good idea, or how about we make it a viewing at my place? It almost didn't happen though because as it turns out, the wife was testing me by saying it would be OK to order it. When I told her I had, she exclaimed that she was hoping I would do the right thing. I can't even express in words how pi$$ed off I was last night... or maybe I'll leave that for the venting thread. She would have every right to be mad at me if I didn't seek her permission before ordering it, but I went out of my way to explain everything in detail to her and she approved. Apparently 10 years of marriage isn't worth a Fortress Maximus...

As unfortunate as it sounds, that is very true. Best intentions count for nothing.

I did send them an email to cancel the pre-order however when they emailed me back - they wanted a reason for cancellation for their records, I asked them not to cancel it. I thought to myself 'bugger this, I deserve it'. It's not like she was ever going to buy me something for our anniversary.

Yeah, we'll organise something. Or I could just walk down the road to your place

Hey 5FDP, Maybe she's worried about space,
I know Mrs UltraMarginal has expressed her concern that my collection could reach uncontrollable proportions at some point. She wonders how many more I actually need.
I use my own separate savings though, so as long as it doesn't encroach on the living area and I don't spend the "joint account" money it's cool.

the other thing is, regardless of how cool it is, this is a MASSIVE and VERY expensive toy and I know I'm going to have a hard time with my Mrs when I eventually bring one home.

Besides, maybe she'd accidentally approved, and was thinking of getting it for you herself as an anniversary gift. maybe.

and regardless of how Awesome this and so many other transformers are, they aren't worth making waves in a marriage.



Anyway, preaching aside, I've preordered this sucka at BBTS but will probably cancel that and go with Anime Export as it's looking like it'll be a lot cheaper.

[Tober]

1. Order the bugger.
2. Pick it up from the post office.
3. Hide it from your significant other.
4. Take it to the next Parra Fair.
5. Return home with it. "Hey Honey, look what I picked up from the fair for $6..!"

[Slag]

^^ problem solved (sounds like you've used that trick before)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

That's a good idea, or how about we make it a viewing at my place? It almost didn't happen though because as it turns out, the wife was testing me by saying it would be OK to order it. When I told her I had, she exclaimed that she was hoping I would do the right thing. I can't even express in words how pi$$ed off I was last night... or maybe I'll leave that for the venting thread. She would have every right to be mad at me if I didn't seek her permission before ordering it, but I went out of my way to explain everything in detail to her and she approved. Apparently 10 years of marriage isn't worth a Fortress Maximus...

Sorry, but I have to laugh so hard at this.
Seriously, that's gotta be one of the most obviously-doomed-to-fail tests ever: "Hey, sure you can do this thing that you really want to do and I just gave you permission to do...wait, what, you actually did it? What were you thinking? I was obviously lying and that was just a test!"

Coincidentally, to all our female Ozformers - if the guy you're seeing (if you're seeing a guy) comes and asks you if he can order a big expensive toy that he really wants and you don't want him to, Just Say No. If you don't then chances are we'll naively take you at face value and not understand that it's actually a lie test.

1. Order the bugger.
2. Pick it up from the post office.
3. Hide it from your significant other.
4. Take it to the next Parra Fair.
5. Return home with it. "Hey Honey, look what I picked up from the fair for $6..!"

That's brilliant.

[rocman12]

1. Order the bugger.
2. Pick it up from the post office.
3. Hide it from your significant other.
4. Take it to the next Parra Fair.
5. Return home with it. "Hey Honey, look what I picked up from the fair for $6..!"

Sounds like a plan!!!

[theshape]

1. Order the bugger.
2. Pick it up from the post office.
3. Hide it from your significant other.
4. Take it to the next Parra Fair.
5. Return home with it. "Hey Honey, look what I picked up from the fair for $6..!"

Classic!

[Tober]

^^ problem solved (sounds like you've used that trick before)

No, but I'm sure it will work out just fine until she shows up with bargain jewelery from that garage sale a few towns over...

[5FDP]

Hey 5FDP, Maybe she's worried about space,
I know Mrs UltraMarginal has expressed her concern that my collection could reach uncontrollable proportions at some point. She wonders how many more I actually need.
I use my own separate savings though, so as long as it doesn't encroach on the living area and I don't spend the "joint account" money it's cool.

Space isn't an issue, in fact it should fit in the bottom of one of my cabinets so it will be completely out of the way.

We have discussed a separate savings account before, just haven't got around to actually doing it. Maybe this is the catalyst to getting it done.

Besides, maybe she'd accidentally approved, and was thinking of getting it for you herself as an anniversary gift. maybe.

As much as I would love to believe this, it definitely would not be the case. For several years I had bought her gifts for our anniversary - flowers and a card mostly, however never received anything in return. I stopped buying anniversary gifts a couple of years ago.

1. Order the bugger.
2. Pick it up from the post office.
3. Hide it from your significant other.
4. Take it to the next Parra Fair.
5. Return home with it. "Hey Honey, look what I picked up from the fair for $6..!"

That would only work if it was a $30 deluxe. A $400 credit card statement is much harder to hide.

Sorry, but I have to laugh so hard at this.
Seriously, that's gotta be one of the most obviously-doomed-to-fail tests ever: "Hey, sure you can do this thing that you really want to do and I just gave you permission to do...wait, what, you actually did it? What were you thinking? I was obviously lying and that was just a test!"

Coincidentally, to all our female Ozformers - if the guy you're seeing (if you're seeing a guy) comes and asks you if he can order a big expensive toy that he really wants and you don't want him to, Just Say No. If you don't then chances are we'll naively take you at face value and not understand that it's actually a lie test.

No need to be sorry. When you put it like that, it actually does sound funny. What's nice to know though after reading all of the comments is that I am not the only one that has to go through this crap. This is not only a forum for toy collectors but a support group as well

[liegeprime]

As unfortunate as it sounds, that is very true. Best intentions count for nothing.



I did send them an email to cancel the pre-order however when they emailed me back - they wanted a reason for cancellation for their records, I asked them not to cancel it. I thought to myself 'bugger this, I deserve it'. It's not like she was ever going to buy me something for our anniversary.

Yeah, we'll organise something. Or I could just walk down the road to your place

Nah the idea is to have the event at YOUR place ! Of course if for some unknown reason we can always have the opening at my place as your wife might not approve of too many grown up boys getting all party mode over a giant brick hehehe

Reason for cancellation..... "uuhhhhmm, my wife wouldn't let me" would've been funny as for a reason. ;p