Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[UltraMarginal]

Does anyone know whether the Encore series of G1 reissues has been discontinued? I was hoping for reissues of the deluxe Headmasters after Fort Max, but there has been no Encore reissues since then.

I'm not sure the line is dead, but don't hold your breath for more. They may revive it in lieu of more platinum sets or in parallel. I'd love to see the entire headmasters and target masters line from G1 reissued.

Is the 3rd party trns Tetra squadron set of 7 worth getting?

answered here

[philby]

what is 'AFA' and why is it important? it seems to be a way to just put a bigger price on something you want to sell...

[TAAUBlaster]

what is 'AFA' and why is it important? it seems to be a way to just put a bigger price on something you want to sell...

AFA (Action Figure Authority) is an independent grading service for toys (much like comics)

I don't really agree with the prices of AFA graded stuff (even though I do own a few) but the idea of having things graded does have merit I feel. AFA's cases are always top notch and very good quality which are custom made to suit each specific item - whether is still sealed, or a loose figure.

With the acrylic cases being sealed, it stops dust and any further storage damage happening to boxes and pretty much keeps them in the exact condition they were submitted in. I think that's important from a preservation viewpoint.

Personally, I don't collect graded figures to sell at a high price in the future. I do it because I like having the best example I can find of my favourite childhood figures - which luckily is mostly less popular/later released figures. And I like the way they display in the AFA cases.

[Batfan007]

I'm not sure the line is dead, but don't hold your breath for more. They may revive it in lieu of more platinum sets or in parallel. I'd love to see the entire headmasters and target masters line from G1 reissued.




answered here

Personally I don't see it happening. Especially with the high quality KO's floating around ebay of G1 toys.

[DELTAprime]

Is the 3rd party trns Tetra squadron set of 7 worth getting?

Just FYI, we keep all third party discussion to the Unauthorised Transformers Product section of the forum.

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=46

If you look through that section you might get some find some previous post about them.

[DELTAprime]

Just got LG Hardhead, Galvatron and what's his name. Is anyone else concerned that the Headmaster's heads will pop off in the Transector's socket? Seems like a rather tight fit.

[morg176]

Has anyone bought anything from 'the little toy company' .com.au ?
They dont appear to have shipping costs in austraila.
Titan master heads figures are $10, just wondering

[Trent]

Has anyone bought anything from 'the little toy company' .com.au ?
They dont appear to have shipping costs in austraila.
Titan master heads figures are $10, just wondering

I have once or twice. No problems.

[Ozgardian]

Thanks SuspectimusPrime & Ultramarginal for the responses. Will keep that in mind DeltaPrime, thankyou kindly for the info.

[Batfan007]

Has anyone bought anything from 'the little toy company' .com.au ?
They dont appear to have shipping costs in austraila.
Titan master heads figures are $10, just wondering

Yeah I just bought my T.R. apeface from there.
Arrived fine, legit seller, yadda yadda yadda.

Edit: little toy company is based in Vic, Australia.