Megatron MP-05 Petition

[Tiby]

Mel, the approval process for importing MP05 is the one set out on www.megatron.net.au. You need a permit from the state police commissioner / and or the appropriate release permit for customs (usually B709A).

[Tiby]

Here is the Customs report:

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4232&c=8854

[JuzMel]

Mel, the approval process for importing MP05 is the one set out on www.megatron.net.au. You need a permit from the state police commissioner / and or the appropriate release permit for customs (usually B709A).

I have read that Tiby, I even downloaded the checklist, but it's all for NSW only. What about Victoria? where do I send the documents too and will it even be approved?

[springah]

Btw when did you get your 2 Springah? Before of after the period where Griffin mentioned(sorry when was it again? April 2007?) that customs people started to get really smart at lookin out for MP-05 in robot mode?

Nope. Got my first one about 3 weeks ago now. Latest one came on Friday.. i think..

Was sent to me by a friend who bought it at a toy store.. if that helps..

[griffin]

Mel, think of the importing process as being a double border crossing check - you have 'Federal Customs restrictions' applicable to every Australian and 'State Importing restrictions' which is different in each state and only affects those people in that state. Tiby has on his website what needs to be done to get the toy legally in NSW, but you will need to contact your own Police Dept (search for Vic police website) and see if ownership of replica gun toys is allowed, or what you need to do if a permit is required. If they tell you that it is totally illegal to own one, and no permits currently exist, you may just have to do what Tiby did and ask them how you can get a permit process created for fans like yourself in Victoria.

[Paulbot]

See here for the thread I started for setting up a Permit Process for Victoria:
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=519

[Tiby]

I'm happy to assist where I can, including registering the Club in other States to comply. I'm happy for people to use the NSW model and information from the site to convince the authorities in other States. I am also happy to talk to these authorities if they wish.

[reillyd]

That all sounds like a lot of trouble to go to for Vic residents. Why not just buy from within Australia? Collectoybles has it in stock, at http://www.collectoybles.com.au/cata...oducts_id=2805

Admittedly, the price is pretty high, but I suspect it would be cheaper than investing in locked cases.

[dirge]

Online stores may be breaking the law if they sell to residents of states which prohibit the ownership (or non permit holders in NSW). They could always refuse to move the thing across state borders. They have a disclaimer on their website, but I think you'd probably find they could still be in trouble if they're supplying replica weapons with a "don't ask, don't tell" disclaimer like that. At the moment SA & WA allow ownership, but Victoria does not. This store is in WA, so they have no issues with selling within WA (and can import into WA), legally.

Ownership is still illegal in Victoria at the moment. So if you own an MP-05 and - for whatever reason - it comes to light that you have it, you could be in hot water.

[Tiby]

I don't know about others, but avoiding 7-14 years prison is worth a bit of extra care...