May Acquisitions

[GoktimusPrime]

I got Universe "Classics" Legends Bumblebee today. Can't be bothered photographing it.

[snaketales]

Picked up Legends G1 Bumblebee, Brawn and Beachcomber today. My second eldest son picked up Brawn. He was looking for a G1 Starscream Legends but there none in stock and for some reason he didnt want Animated Starscream.

Kinda ironic that peace-loving Beachcomber is the only one with a gun...

[Paulbot]

Checked out an LA Target and Toys R Us. Target is more expensive which surprised me and had nothing not in Oz. From TRU i bought Smokescreen, Waspinator, Darkwind, and the non faulty Wreck-Gar (thanks to Jaydisc for telling me how to spot a dodgy one). No movie toys yet but movie books in Borders.

[Linthart]

Checked out an LA Target and Toys R Us. Target is more expensive which surprised me and had nothing not in Oz. From TRU i bought Smokescreen, Waspinator, Darkwind, and the non faulty Wreck-Gar (thanks to Jaydisc for telling me how to spot a dodgy one). No movie toys yet but movie books in Borders.

How do you spot a dodgy one and how are they dodgy?

Just out of interest, how much did he retail for?

[jaydisc]

In hindsight after purchasing and experiencing so many, there are 2 things to look for:



1. Note the circle. Try to find as small a gap as possible. Otherwise, it seems that when you attach the arms in alt mode, this gap is widened. If you have little to no gap here, you should have a pretty solid alt mode.

2. Note the arrow. There was quite a variance in the level of burrs I saw, so look for a small one.

The above specimen is close to the best I've seen in both regards, although the picture might not communicate that. When in a shop comparing two, the differences should be obvious.

[Linthart]

Thanks heaps for the info Jay, pitty we'll never actually get the chance to properly compare them side by side in a standard store.

In hindsight after purchasing and experiencing so many, there are 2 things to look for:



1. Note the circle. Try to find as small a gap as possible. Otherwise, it seems that when you attach the arms in alt mode, this gap is widened. If you have little to no gap here, you should have a pretty solid alt mode.

2. Note the arrow. There was quite a variance in the level of burrs I saw, so look for a small one.

The above specimen is close to the best I've seen in both regards, although the picture might not communicate that. When in a shop comparing two, the differences should be obvious.

[hotaru_oz]

My brother needed a new mobile so we traded. I gave him my old Sony ericsson for these guys Classics Mirage, Universe Prowl, Classics Bumblebee (still need to get his jet pack), Classics Astro train, Barricade and a little jet I have no idea who he is.

Plus mum found my collection of "My Little Ponies" out of the 40 odd I had these 5 were the only ones that weren't Knock offs

Also can someone help me identify this little dude, my brother can't remember his name

[TheDirtyDigger]

Well today I acquired this beautiful MISB MP Skywarp from my all time favourite grandson and new bestie, canofwhoopass.

From Jd, a personal delivery of these very, very sexy Henkei Coneheads. So tempted to rip them open but I will hold off until such time as they can be put in a display worthy of their je ne sais quoi.

Thanks Jay and Blackie.

[Sky Shadow]

Checked out an LA Target and Toys R Us. Target is more expensive which surprised me and had nothing not in Oz. From TRU i bought Smokescreen, Waspinator, Darkwind, and the non faulty Wreck-Gar (thanks to Jaydisc for telling me how to spot a dodgy one). No movie toys yet but movie books in Borders.

Darkwind - excellent. (Glad you made it over there well and safely.)

[SilverDragon]

Apparently today is the birthday of the Transformers, as the first issue of the Marvel comic came out on this day in 1984, and the toys followed suit.

I celebrated by buying Universe G1 Legends Starscream. He's quite nice-I especially like the colour choices.