How to get MP Megatron shipped to Oz?

[snkeyz]

from what I've read about the NSW situation;

Customs: Shipping in Robot mode would improve the chances of it getting through customs, as it does not resemble a replica weapon at that time - but even though you may receive your package you still have to consider the consequences of owning one without a permit.
Ownership: If it can change into a form which resembles a firearm then you could be in trouble (so it doesn't matter if its shipped in robot or gun mode when it comes to legality of ownership).

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/..._2013_V1.4.pdf

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/service...mits/imitation

are links to all the information for NSW.

Having said that, the link to the fact sheet states that


So if the apollyon packaging states an age range on it, and its shipped in robot mode, I'd think that you could argue that it should be classified as a children's toy.

Hey man thanx a million for the effort and help much appreciated

[xlojnr]

no worries.

let us know how you like the apollyon when you get it!! (in the 3rd party toys forum)

[snkeyz]

no worries.

let us know how you like the apollyon when you get it!! (in the 3rd party toys forum)

no worries sure will

[griffin]

Ongoing topic here about replica gun toys.
(this topic will be merged with it later)

[DELTAprime]

Don't risk importing it at all if you don't have the legal right to own one. If Customs sees it no matter what state you are in they will seize it and you can be prosecuted. All MP Megatron's ship in robot mode, it makes no difference. If you are in a state that allows ownership of toy guns or you have permits then Megatron will still be seized, but you have legal procedures you can follow to get it forwarded to you by customs. Sometimes a gun Transformer slips through customs, that does not make it legal.

[GoktimusPrime]

...or ya know... you could just get the permit and stress less? Many of us here are permit holders.

The law covers any toy that can be considered a replica firearm (i.e. transforms into a gun mode based on an actual gun and can be held like one). So this includes:
+ Microman Gun Robos
+ G1 Megatron (and all reissues)
+ G1 Browning
+ eHobby Megaplex
+ Masterpiece Megatron

Transforming it to robot mode doesn't matter. Since 2007 Australian Customs started intercepting Masterpiece Megatron, despite being packaged in robot mode. They've figured out how to detect these toys in robot mode. Also be aware that Customs can seize parcels across state borders too (AFAIK).

On the plus side, the following Gunformers are perfectly legal in NSW:
+ G1 Shockwave, G1 Galvatron & Classics Megatron (fictitious non-realistic looking gun modes)
+ Smallest Transforming and Reveal the Shield Megatron (too small to be realistically held like a gun)

[snkeyz]

thanks for the info and help guys,so does it usually take long to get this permit in nsw??