Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[dirge]

Snookums where is G1 transforming Snarls copyright stamps?

Inner right thigh sweetie

You two gunna get a room or what?

[Golden Phoenix]

Q: Is there any significant reason - e.g. back story/history- as to why the Alternity Megs and Op comes in 3 variant colors? oh and is it just colors that varied - same vehicle type/class/model?

From what I remember: The Red Prime is G1 Prime (or a G1 like prime), the Silver one is an Alternate Universe Prime, who comes to make Prime an Alternity.
The Black one is a Nemisis Prime who reforms and becomes a good guy again, although he is a whole lot more aggressive.

Not sure about Megs though

[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

[bruticus]

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

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.

120AUD is a big rip off IMO...I should have bought more if i knew it was gonna blow out to be that much in such a short period of time...
Its also pewny compared to the alternators/binatech scale and doesnt have as much die cast parts as you would think...

but meh, what do i know about current market values on ebay...

[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.