Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Bladestorm]

I have nothing but good things to say about the Masterpieces I have (or have experienced).

Optimus is fabulous. Grimlock is fun.
My 8 YO son got Ultra Magnus for Christmas and LOVES him. He now wants a MP car (or 4!) for his birthday to fill UM's trailer with (at the moment he is using CW cars). UM is really nicely detailed and surprisingly my son had no problems transforming him whatsoever.

I think Gok's idea of meeting with someone who has some of the MP's you are interested in so you can check the real thing out is a really good idea. Not all MP's are created equally and at the end of the day I think rather than focussing on bad reviews, unless the vehicle you want has a critical flaw, you shouldn't write it off without seeing the real thing first.

so I'm teetering on joining the Masterpiece Collectors...

I currently have one, G2 Bumblebee, and am really impressed by the little guy, however, based on the reviews, it seems I may be disappointed by any of the other Masterpiece Cars - am I correct in this assumption, or are people out there a little too critical?

[GoktimusPrime]

Also, we all have different tastes. What I might think is awesome or bad might not hold true for someone else. So IMO if you're really unsure about a toy, I think it's best to try before you buy and just decide for yourself.

[UltraMarginal]

Which part of Exhaust doesn't fit quite well?

the vehicle mode feels like the robot is just a bit big to fit inside. the windscreen pops out as it has to stretch slightly to fit, the sides of the vehicle are the same. I am yet to get it to sit nicely in vehicle mode without applying significant force to get it there. which I hate doing. it is not a KO either.

Wheeljack seems to fit together much nicer.

[prjkt]

Thanks for the advice everyone, big help.

Had a $50 ToysRUs voucher given to me to help get stuff for the nursery, but that was all supplied second hand by friends/family and we didn't need anything else from there, and there was one MP Lambor left at the Moorabbin store on sale from $150 down to $105

I'll post pics in the acquisitions thread later

[Sinnertwin]

Sideswipe's a wonderful figure

[Handsprime]

My mum is going to hong Kong in a few weeks and she gave me a budget of $100. What good transformers could I get there that you can't normally find here or are cheaper there? Is quickslinger also available there?

[prjkt]

check out what's listed on Robotkingdom maybe?

I mean there's the current MP range that's probably still in shops, Red Bumblebee, Tracks and Roadrage.

Some Takara TAV stuff maybe? Or any CW figures you're missing?

[Paulbot]

My mum is going to hong Kong in a few weeks and she gave me a budget of $100. What good transformers could I get there that you can't normally find here or are cheaper there? Is quickslinger also available there?

check out what's listed on Robotkingdom maybe?

I mean there's the current MP range that's probably still in shops, Red Bumblebee, Tracks and Roadrage.

Some Takara TAV stuff maybe? Or any CW figures you're missing?

Would also consider looking at what's in mainstream shops, like the TRU HK website as a start and other department stores. There's lots of toy sellers but your mum might not want to venture into the small market-style arcades for the rarer bits and pieces. (I found it fun and amazing how much collectible a stuff there is in those places but they are geek havens)

[UltraMarginal]

My mum is going to hong Kong in a few weeks and she gave me a budget of $100. What good transformers could I get there that you can't normally find here or are cheaper there? Is quickslinger also available there?

check out what's listed on Robotkingdom maybe?

I mean there's the current MP range that's probably still in shops, Red Bumblebee, Tracks and Roadrage.

Some Takara TAV stuff maybe? Or any CW figures you're missing?

Would also consider looking at what's in mainstream shops, like the TRU HK website as a start and other department stores. There's lots of toy sellers but your mum might not want to venture into the small market-style arcades for the rarer bits and pieces. (I found it fun and amazing how much collectible a stuff there is in those places but they are geek havens)

I think you've got all the advice you need there mate.

[Handsprime]

That's some pretty good advice. Other than Toys R Us the only other toy store I can mention is wonderland. I'll see if I can see that they have in stock there