Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[ITZTRU]

Hi all...

I'd search, but as a newbie, I don't think I have access to that function yet, nor so I have access to a lot of the other threads and sections...so...

Just wondering if anyone knew where I could find a Palisades Shockwave Statue and a Wheeljack one also?

Thanks in advance!

[blackoptimus]

Not sure if this has been asked before ... I got a question about Japanese cartoon series of Transformers.

I know that for the US cartoon, the Headmasters portion only lasted a few episodes but the Japanese version went on for much longer.

Before Japanese had their Headmasters portion ... was the G1 cartoon exactly the same as the US version?

Main reason I am asking is because I am curious about how the Autobots (of the Japanese version) got their "Athenia" base. Hope I'm making sense.... thanks!

Japanese
Season 1
Season 2
Transformers Scramble City EP
Transformers 2010(The same as Season 3 but with the name Transformers 2010)
Transformers Headmasters
Transformers Super God Masterforce
Transformers Victory
Transformers Zone

U.S
Season 1
Season 2
The Movie
Season 3
Season 4

I'm not sure if Jap even had the movie????

[Sam]

RIRFIB = Rumble is red frenzy is blue

I must be the only one here who doesn't know these acronyms! Someone do a list of TF related acronyms and sticky-it please?

Japanese
Season 1
Season 2
Transformers Scramble City EP
Transformers 2010(The same as Season 3 but with the name Transformers 2010)
Transformers Headmasters
Transformers Super God Masterforce
Transformers Victory
Transformers Zone

U.S
Season 1
Season 2
The Movie
Season 3
Season 4

I'm not sure if Jap even had the movie????

I checked: http://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Transformers_%28cartoon%29

and it says that the Animated Movie was released in Japan in 1989.

[Jaisun]

Hello all =o)

Well, I have been a member here for over a week now, and I have gathered a list of questions that have been sitting in my brain for some time that I hope you guys would feel kind enough to help me with =o)

Well, here goes:

-Going by Wave order, RotF Arcee, Thrust etc have not yet arrived in my local area (latest stock I've seen is Blaze Master/Ice Cream Twins/Dead End etc), yet I have seen reports of Aussies having bought them at their local stores already. So would it be wise to just be patient for the new stock to come in, or should I be scouting eBay for them because I may have already missed them? The release date on the schedule says October 1st, but department stores are lousy for doing anything by the book.

-When/how do I qualify to be made a member to view the private pages? I would very much like to use the trade pages to possibly trade out some figures I have for some new ones, and also to see what others have for sale to extend my collection.

-Do we have any members here that are a source of 'reasonable' imports? By this, I mean someone who regularly orders direct from Hasbro and/or TakaraTomy that you can place an order with, but doesn't hide costs in the postage like so many do on eBay (e.g. $24.95 for deluxe figure, $55.00 postage... -.-).

-Do we have any members here that are good with pricing? As I am a collector on a tight-ish budget, I would like to know that what I may possibly spend on an import/rareity on eBay is a decent deal, if that makes any sense (e.g. Alternity Convoy (Red) on eBay for $AU90.00+$AU30.00 postage = good deal or way too much?)

-Is this a fair community in general when it comes to trades? Say, for example, do people gladly trade something they want for something you want (of similar value ofcourse), or do they ask for overheads etc? Dunno if that makes sense sorry, I'm hell tired, but basically, is it all in the name of Transformers fun and fairness, or in the name of profit?

Thanks in advance everyone =o)

[TheDirtyDigger]

Hello all =o)

Well, I have been a member here for over a week now, and I have gathered a list of questions that have been sitting in my brain for some time that I hope you guys would feel kind enough to help me with =o)

Welcome.

Well, here goes:

-Going by Wave order, RotF Arcee, Thrust etc have not yet arrived in my local area (latest stock I've seen is Blaze Master/Ice Cream Twins/Dead End etc), yet I have seen reports of Aussies having bought them at their local stores already. So would it be wise to just be patient for the new stock to come in, or should I be scouting eBay for them because I may have already missed them? The release date on the schedule says October 1st, but department stores are lousy for doing anything by the book.

Wait. You should see them in store soon enough.

-When/how do I qualify to be made a member to view the private pages? I would very much like to use the trade pages to possibly trade out some figures I have for some new ones, and also to see what others have for sale to extend my collection.

Patience grasshopper. All in good time.

-Do we have any members here that are a source of 'reasonable' imports? By this, I mean someone who regularly orders direct from Hasbro and/or TakaraTomy that you can place an order with, but doesn't hide costs in the postage like so many do on eBay (e.g. $24.95 for deluxe figure, $55.00 postage... -.-).

We do group orders from retailers and wholesalers on a regular basis to cut costs but no one buys from Hasbro or Takara directly.

-Do we have any members here that are good with pricing? As I am a collector on a tight-ish budget, I would like to know that what I may possibly spend on an import/rareity on eBay is a decent deal, if that makes any sense (e.g. Alternity Convoy (Red) on eBay for $AU90.00+$AU30.00 postage = good deal or way too much?)

Just ask the question regarding each individual item when you are looking at it. Many, many members know what a bargain and what a rip is.

-Is this a fair community in general when it comes to trades? Say, for example, do people gladly trade something they want for something you want (of similar value ofcourse), or do they ask for overheads etc? Dunno if that makes sense sorry, I'm hell tired, but basically, is it all in the name of Transformers fun and fairness, or in the name of profit?

In general, yes. Many people sell here at an excellent price from time to time. Some people try to sell but not make a loss and hardly anyone here tries to sell at an exorbitant profit.

[Gutsman Heavy]

(e.g. Alternity Convoy (Red) on eBay for $AU90.00+$AU30.00 postage = good deal or way too much?)

I'm not sure if its a good deal or not, but Shin Tokyo has the Alternity's for $90 members price. That way you can pick them up yourself without the hassle of postage driving up the cost.

[jaydisc]

IMO, if you can find the red Convoy for under $100, you're doing well. As for the rest of the line, up to $60 and you're doing well.

EDIT: These prices included shipping

[Jaisun]

@TheDirtyDigger

Thank you for your answers, very appreciated =o) Sorry if I came across as impatient, it was merely a curiosity.

I'm not sure if its a good deal or not, but Shin Tokyo has the Alternity's for $90 members price. That way you can pick them up yourself without the hassle of postage driving up the cost.

Wow, good to know, ty =o) I doubt they'll have a red Convoy, but worth a try. Should at least score a silver Megs =o)

wat the? My friends and i each bought MISB red alternity convoy for 66AUD shipped, back in march-ish with a group order.... and i thought that $66 was expensive at the time. LOL.

Hehe, I'd gladly shell out 66 clams for one of those, but because I've been collecting 'out of the loop' until now, I had no idea on new releases, release dates etc.

Thanks to all =o)

[autobreadticon]

Can someone with attatik catalogue please tell me the rairty ratio for Energon Starscream (Vehicle mode)?

Also verify the differences of HOC Starscream from Boss Coffee promotions and Botcon

Can someone verify that IDW energon TPB page picture quality is worse than the original DW release?

Is there a comic frame or some reference to show Atari being prosessed by Starscream in the Kissplayer comics?

Any details on Botcon 2006 Megatron availability?

thanks

[snaketales]

One of my sons asked me this...

Are there more Autobots in total than Decepticons?

I'm inclined to say yes but if anyone has a qualitative answer I'd love to hear it.