May Acquisitions

[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.

[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.)

[STL]

Extra Extra Small? Just how small are you?

I wear XXL too and I'm small big fella.

[JuzMel]

Extra Extra Small? Just how small are you?

shes a midget!

don't worry JuzMel , ignore the short jokes . my wife do's and she's 4 foot 8 inch's, not sure how tall you are. what some blokes seem to forget is that the shorter you are the easier it is to punch the family jewels. I don't think I could get her a transformers shirt she would wear.

You naughty naughty boys! I'ma not a midget, I'm 5ft 3 and actually considered a bit on the chubby side for an Asian. *Runs after Kev with chainsaw, muahahaha...

Hehe you can see my pic here...

Anyway, I picked these up from layby last night:

*Hint hint, waiting for the Superion upgrade kit now Kyle...

[Robzy]

Picked up a really nice condition G1 Frenzy... although I shall be calling him RUMBLE!

[Paulbot]

W-Gar was $22.99 USD plus tax. Jaydisc's description is spot on. They had two in store and the difference of the bumper's alignment was very clear.

[jaydisc]

As of April, I'm pretty sure Walmart price is the same as TRU and is USD 24.19 at Target.

Deluxes Animated/Uni at TRU were $10.99/$9.99, Walmart: $12.88, and Target, $14.19 (price hike in April for Target)

[shokwave2]

No pics yet, but a big thanks to Linthart for Animated G1 Shockwave and Animated Sunstorm. Great stuff.

[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.