Help - G1 Megatron nabbed by customs

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I always thought G1 Megs was fine, just MP-05 was the problem. Guess I'm wrong...



What about Megatron's MISB Megs?

G1 megs is more like a real gun than MP. MISB Megs are fair game, as long as they are guns. It's not the toy alone, it's the form (of course) so Browning for example would be tricky as well

[1orion2many]

I so want a Browning, I think if I got it from Singapore it would come directly to W.A or am I wrong?

[GoktimusPrime]

I always thought G1 Megs was fine, just MP-05 was the problem. Guess I'm wrong...

Nope, any Transformer that transforms into a realistic gun falls under the same category, unless it's severely undersized like Reveal the Shield Legends Class Megatron and Smallest Transforming Megatron.

So this means that unless you're in SA or WA, the following toys are either prohibited or outlawed in your state/territory:
+ G1 Megatron and all variants/reissues
+ Browning
+ Microman/Micro Change Gun Robos
+ eHobby Megaplex
+ Masterpiece Megatron

What about Megatron's MISB Megs?

Ssssshhhhhh!!! Besides... it's not like we've ever seen photos or anything. She could be lying for all we know. *cough**cough**cough*

G1 megs is more like a real gun than MP. MISB Megs are fair game, as long as they are guns. It's not the toy alone, it's the form (of course) so Browning for example would be tricky as well

They all fall under the same category of being restricted or outlawed in certain regions. I know someone in NSW who has a Browning and he keeps it in safe storage along with his G1 and MP Megatrons, and it falls under the jurisdiction of his permit.

I so want a Browning, I think if I got it from Singapore it would come directly to W.A or am I wrong?

It's not that big a deal for you. If Customs intercepts it they will seize it because they're a Federal body, but all you got to do is contact them and tell them that you're a WA resident and that this toy is perfectly legal in your state. Fill in a form, pick up the toy... then off you go. You guys got it EASY!

[Bidoofdude]

Nope, any Transformer that transforms into a realistic gun falls under the same category, unless it's severely undersized like Reveal the Shield Legends Class Megatron and Smallest Transforming Megatron.

So this means that unless you're in SA or WA, the following toys are either prohibited or outlawed in your state/territory:
+ G1 Megatron and all variants/reissues
+ Browning
+ Microman/Micro Change Gun Robos
+ eHobby Megaplex
+ Masterpiece Megatron
Didn't know that. Always thought it was MP-05. Ok I know now.


Ssssshhhhhh!!! Besides... it's not like we've ever seen photos or anything. She could be lying for all we know. *cough**cough**cough*
Oh yeah. She's known to lie here. *cough cough*
Luckily there's no proof...


They all fall under the same category of being restricted or outlawed in certain regions. I know someone in NSW who has a Browning and he keeps it in safe storage along with his G1 and MP Megatrons, and it falls under the jurisdiction of his permit.

I always thought that it only counted MP-05. I thought there were quite a few VIC guys on here with Megs? Probably kidding myself.

It's not that big a deal for you. If Customs intercepts it they will seize it because they're a Federal body, but all you got to do is contact them and tell them that you're a WA resident and that this toy is perfectly legal in your state. Fill in a form, pick up the toy... then off you go. You guys got it EASY!

[griffin]

The laws cover "replica weapons" as a concept, not a specific item (or toy). Our politicians may be fairly useless with wasting resources, but they wouldn't waste time to create, and pass, a law that targeted a specific toy that was fairly limited anyway.

[Megatron]

Ssssshhhhhh!!! Besides... it's not like we've ever seen photos or anything. She could be lying for all we know. *cough**cough**cough*

Oh yeah. She's known to lie here. *cough cough*
Luckily there's no proof...

You're right... I lied.

[Cat]

Griffin covered the meaning of my earlier post, nailed it.

Incidentally, I'm not aware of ANY incidents involving Chronicles Megatron being held by Customs. I'm not sure why that is, but I think it's easily overlooked due to the prominent movie branding.

I've got a good story about Customs. I know someone who ordered Mortal Kombat 9 for Xbox360. It was banned in Australia, and Customs were on the lookout for it.

He ordered it from a UK retailer. It arrived in the mail with the dreaded 'Opened By Customs' stickers all over it.

Game over, right?

Nope.

The seller had inserted a photocopy of the DVD cover of Toy Story 3 over the MK9 cover.

Even though it was opened and inspected by Customs, they still let it through, thanks to that (rather bad and obvious) photocopy of the Toy Story insert.

Almost had a heart attack though upon seeing the Customs tape!!

[Ploughmans Lunch]

Just got my partially disassembled Chronicle Megatron just now actually! I had an Encore seized last year and being in the ACT/hilariously lazy I just surrendered it to Customs. Hope they had fun doing whatever.

[GoktimusPrime]

Hope they had fun doing whatever.

They would have destroyed it (I think via incineration).

[Ploughmans Lunch]

They would have destroyed it (I think via incineration).

...that goes without saying maybe?