How to get MP Megatron shipped to Oz?

[laproblematique]

Just buy one in HK and take it through HK and Australia customs like I did back in '09.

[griffin]

This was an interesting article I came across today. It actually refers to this Customs document here.

[drifand]

This was an interesting article I came across today. It actually refers to this Customs document here.

Basically is your responsibility to comply the State Laws.

Is a bit sad that we became over the top. I do NOT know how Singapore classify Megatron but Airsoft guns are illegal in Singapore whereas Magetrons are allowed.

The sad part of life is, anyone can respray a gun to look realistic, I have seen some toy guns in Toy World, though not as bad but it does do the job if you really want to rob a bank.

[snkeyz]

Hi guys first post, Ive just read the thread about importing mp05 megatron into Australia and the procedures to get him here, would this also apply to other megatron figures or just specifically to mp05??

Does it matter if megatron is shipped in transformed as a gun? I think the hegemon comes in robot form so will this matter??

[xlojnr]

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

An imitation firearm does not include anything that is produced and identified as a children's toy ... A child's toy would be distinguished from an imitation firearm by the packaging, targeted sale market (ie sold in a toy
store, marked for ages 3+ etc), the materials the toy is made from, the general appearance or the functioning of the toy
(for example, a water pistol).

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.

[snkeyz]

fair enough I just found an aussie seller online who has pre orders for this figure so i just placed an order with them, i tihkn i will place alot more orders with these guys tfidownunder, saving a crap load on shipping

[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

[Raider]

This site might also help http://www.megatron.net.au/.

Thanks to Tiby I was able to get my Megs back from the nasty customs office a couple years back. Such a shame that Customs decided to hack the box with the box cutters when they opened it...