Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

What happened to those lil shopkeep transformers? The science squad lil rubber ducky etc Did that line just stop?

The Bot bots? Dunno, little fellas never made it to Japan.

[griffin]

What happened to those lil shopkeep transformers? The science squad lil rubber ducky etc Did that line just stop?

They suddenly stopped after series 5. We saw some images and a catalogue for series 6, but it was never released anywhere.

Since we didn't get all of wave 4 & 5 here in Australia, the 6th series was probably unlikely to show up here anyway.

(I'm still missing 6 figures from series 5, because the single packs were never released anywhere near me, and apparently had a very limited release in Australia... and since those 6 figures are rarities, they aren't cheap on ebay.)

[DELTAprime]

I'm wanting to get rid of a bunch of Transformers. Mostly Bayverse (pre-SS) and also some superseded Generations. I'm going to do them in lots because it's about getting rid of them, not making my money back. But I would like to get as much for them as I can. How much is "reasonable" for lots of Bayverse and old Generations, assuming about 20 figures per lot?

[Dan]

My collection is still currently growing but I can envisage a time in which I will want to shrink it. There are plenty of ways to do that, and one that interests me is charity. I notice UK TF fans on YouTube talk a bit about Toy-Fu and was wondering, does Australia have anything comparable?

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Hi all, quick question. Is there some sort of trick to getting Buzzworthy Bumblebee toy-deco Blackarachnia's weapon to store under the spider mode in beast mode? I can't seem to get mine to slot in, much less stay attached. It looks like the extra paint has made it a bit too think to slot in, but I'm not 100% sure.

Thanks in advance.

[DELTAprime]

I'm considering replacing my Henkie Datsun's with WFC E Datsun's since my Henkie ones have damaged chrome. There are a few figures from that era that had chrome that would degrade over time even without play.

What are people's thoughts on the WFC E Datsun's?

[DELTAprime]

Hi all, quick question. Is there some sort of trick to getting Buzzworthy Bumblebee toy-deco Blackarachnia's weapon to store under the spider mode in beast mode? I can't seem to get mine to slot in, much less stay attached. It looks like the extra paint has made it a bit too think to slot in, but I'm not 100% sure.

Thanks in advance.

I just had a look at my standard WFC K Blackarachina now that my figures are out of storage. I can't get her weapon to store either. Maybe a bit of mould deg as I only got mine a couple of months back???

[Tober]

I'm considering replacing my Henkie Datsun's with WFC E Datsun's since my Henkie ones have damaged chrome. There are a few figures from that era that had chrome that would degrade over time even without play.

What are people's thoughts on the WFC E Datsun's?

I really like them. I have Smokescreen and Prowl. Prowl is a kinda sentimental figure for me, so I was lucky to be able to split the two-pack with a friend.

There are some paint discrepancies concerning the weapons, but they didn't really worry me.

Studio Series Jazz was also a great figure, and goes well with the Datsuns.

[Sinnertwin]

I think they look really good. I've got all versions of the moulds and they represent each character quite well- Bluestreak is probably my favourite
Speaking of which, Smokescreen & Barricade will probably be easier to acquire than the exclusive Prowl/Ironhide 2 pack and Bluestreak

[DELTAprime]

Ok great. I'll grab them over the coming weeks.

I guess I must own Prowl already since I got WFC E Ironhide, but I have no idea where he is. I must have just tossed him storage somewhere without even looking at him.

Ah, the problems of having too many Transformers to display them all.