Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[GoktimusPrime]

Have you tried all the usual suspects?

I'm an online shopping noob of noobs. Please tell me what the "usual suspects" are.

[Trent]

I did check RK last week but they were sold out.


I'm an online shopping noob of noobs. Please tell me what the "usual suspects" are.

I use BBTS and Chimungmung regularly with no problems. Just that BBTS takes a few days to actually ship your item.

TFSource is another.

[GoktimusPrime]

Cheers dude, will check. The quest for cheapest option continues!
PS: looks like RK is the cheapest, but they only have Waspy and Rhinox. If anyone in Sydney is planning on getting a Skids could they please drop me a PM and maybe we can do a combined order? I'd like to keep the combined price of the toy + shipping to be as close to AU RRP as possible (i.e. approx. AU$30).
Man I wish I had more faith in Hasbro Australia...
PPS: What the--?! RK doesn't accept credit card payment and only PayPal?!? Since when??? (I ordered my Generations Triple Changers from RK earlier this year and I paid w/ credit card)
Man this is why I hate online shopping...

[Golden Phoenix]

You could buy a case or half a case and sell the spares at cost. Should be cheaper than getting singles.

[DELTAprime]

Just wondering which version of the new Waspinator mold (Hasbro's or Takara's) you guys would say is more show accurate?

[Destructicon]

Hey guys I was browsing TFsource.com and noticed G1 transformers for sale. They had both US and JAP ones boxed for sale and I was wondering if there are any real differences between the two in regards to the actual final product ? also is one make more desirable than the other or are they much of a muchness ? And any real information regarding the purchase of g1 transformers, hints and tips, things to look out for when buying.Thank you

[DELTAprime]

Hey guys I was browsing TFsource.com and noticed G1 transformers for sale. They had both US and JAP ones boxed for sale and I was wondering if there are any real differences between the two in regards to the actual final product ? also is one make more desirable than the other or are they much of a muchness ? And any real information regarding the purchase of g1 transformers, hints and tips, things to look out for when buying.Thank you

Takara boxed TFs almost always seem to be listed for higher prices for most series compared to it's Hasbro counterpart. I always keep my Takara boxes because of that. I'm not sure why on G1 as there wasn't many changes made between the Hasbro and Takara versions, tho some do exist. In modern toys almost every last Takara release has differences from Hasbro's.

[Bidoofdude]

Takara boxed TFs almost always seem to be listed for higher prices for most series compared to it's Hasbro counterpart. I always keep my Takara boxes because of that. I'm not sure why on G1 as there wasn't many changes made between the Hasbro and Takara versions, tho some do exist. In modern toys almost every last Takara release has differences from Hasbro's.

There also seem to be quite a lot more Takara ones actually in box. Only seen a few Hasbro G1 figs in a good-condition box.

[Verno]

Just wondering which version of the new Waspinator mold (Hasbro's or Takara's) you guys would say is more show accurate?

I'm getting both :P But I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the Takara version will be more accurate.

[Trent]

I'm getting both :P But I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the Takara version will be more accurate.

Takara Rhinox and Hasbro Waspy for me