Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Sinnertwin]

I just got a second Encore Convoy and unlike the first one I've actually opened this one.

I found that the gun and fist are different from my original 90's "Classics" Optimus Prime. Are these parts new or remoulds or the original parts?

The bloated gun & fists were variants found on the original release.
These were then reintroduced in the 2003, #00 Transformers Collection OP, which the Encore release is based on.

[jazzcomp]

HoCs have light piped eyes, SCF don't.

Finally figured it out - HOC back of the head is translucent/not solid plastic to achieve the light piping effect.

This is being sold as a chase dirge but it's actually HOC see the second picture back of the head. And of course SCF dirge has a pointed head not rounded.

I was always looking at the front of the figure. Didn't notice the back.

[Senor_2]

A question for the G1 experts on the board, I've come across a boxed G1 Megatron in good condition that I'm looking to purchase. It looks to be a "pre-rub" version and the stamp only says "MADE IN JAPAN TAKARA" on it, no dates or mention of Hasbro.
The box looks like a US one with the small Hasbro logo on the front, bottom left.
Any alarm bells going off with any of the above or does it all sound good?

Edit: looks exactly like this one
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=3211

[gamblor916]

A question for the G1 experts on the board, I've come across a boxed G1 Megatron in good condition that I'm looking to purchase. It looks to be a "pre-rub" version and the stamp only says "MADE IN JAPAN TAKARA" on it, no dates or mention of Hasbro.
The box looks like a US one with the small Hasbro logo on the front, bottom left.
Any alarm bells going off with any of the above or does it all sound good?

Edit: looks exactly like this one
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=3211

If it's complete and in good condition I'd say go for it. There are far fewer KOs of Megatron around plus he's been reissued countless times.

[DELTAprime]

A question for the G1 experts on the board, I've come across a boxed G1 Megatron in good condition that I'm looking to purchase. It looks to be a "pre-rub" version and the stamp only says "MADE IN JAPAN TAKARA" on it, no dates or mention of Hasbro.
The box looks like a US one with the small Hasbro logo on the front, bottom left.
Any alarm bells going off with any of the above or does it all sound good?

Edit: looks exactly like this one
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=3211

One alarm bell goes off for me, if it's not in Australia. Unless your a WA resident getting a G1 Megatron, Browning or MP Megatron into the country is a problem. Do your research by looking up the discussions we have had in the past on these boards about getting a Megatron.

[DELTAprime]

Since Blaster hasn't gotten any Classicsverse love I'm thinking about getting a SDCC Blaster to use in my Classicsverse collection. How does he go scaled with the modern toys? I remember him being really big as a child, but then again G1 Optimus Prime also seemed big at the time.

[Sinnertwin]

Since Blaster hasn't gotten any Classicsverse love I'm thinking about getting a SDCC Blaster to use in my Classicsverse collection. How does he go scaled with the modern toys? I remember him being really big as a child, but then again G1 Optimus Prime also seemed big at the time.

He'll dwarf most of the Classicverse figures.
To give you an idea, he's about the same height as MP Soundwave.

[DELTAprime]

He'll dwarf most of the Classicverse figures.
To give you an idea, he's about the same height as MP Soundwave.

OK using MP Soundwave as a ruler that would make Blaster about the same size as Ultra Sliverbolt and Onslught, I can deal with that for one of my favourites from the show.

[Firestorm]

if I pre-order the generations skids/waspy wave and a generations rhinox from Big Bad Toy Store and rhinox arrives at their warehouse (or whatever) at a different time than the deluxes will they combine them all and ship all 5 figures together or will they charge me a small fortune and charge me separately to ship rhinox?
I'm trying to get Rhinox Skids and Waspinator but can't figure out the cheapest way to get them.

[Paulbot]

OK using MP Soundwave as a ruler that would make Blaster about the same size as Ultra Sliverbolt and Onslught, I can deal with that for one of my favourites from the show.

FOC BLaster fits in well with the Classics, just the wrong alt mode. Device Label Blaster is another option. Modern forms but again wrong alt mode.

if I pre-order the generations skids/waspy wave and a generations rhinox from Big Bad Toy Store and rhinox arrives at their warehouse (or whatever) at a different time than the deluxes will they combine them all and ship all 5 figures together or will they charge me a small fortune and charge me separately to ship rhinox?
I'm trying to get Rhinox Skids and Waspinator but can't figure out the cheapest way to get them.

Set up/turn on their Pile of Loot option. Nothing will be sent to you until you want (or six months from the first item being available whichever comes first) and you can keep adding other new toys to the "pile" and save on postage when you go to the checkout.