Where do you normally buy your Transformers from?

[snazzbot 101]

In terms of quantity - which this poll deals with - I have to say local stores.

I don't go on the Hunt as such - I'm more of an opportunist predator (plus I take public transport and I live in Melbourne: I may as well take my sleeping bag to the platform) but there is something more satisfying about making a physical purchase and having to wait until being home to open it. I regularly buy online and while there is that buzz of making a purchase and getting something I want, the impact doesn't seem to last as long.

[optimus1]

Interesting on how the results are pretty much even!

I get my Tfs from local shops, fairs and online (including the OTCA boards)

[GoktimusPrime]

I've been looking and looking and looking for nearly a month now and I cannot find Generations Soundwave or Dirge anywhere! This is giving me bad flashbacks to 1999 when Transmetal 2 Megatron and Tigerhawk were released here, but rare as hen's teeth. I remember hearing people sighting the toys, but I personally never found them myself! Fortunately Hasbro USA decided to give me both Ultra TM2s after I had a bit of a whinge... but I don't think I'll luck out a second time. As much as I much prefer buying toys from local stores, after what feels like an eternity of fruitless searching, I feel like I'm just getting really frustrated and I'm seriously tempted to just order these toys online.

[SkyWarp91]

I've been looking and looking and looking for nearly a month now and I cannot find Generations Soundwave or Dirge anywhere! This is giving me bad flashbacks to 1999 when Transmetal 2 Megatron and Tigerhawk were released here, but rare as hen's teeth. I remember hearing people sighting the toys, but I personally never found them myself! Fortunately Hasbro USA decided to give me both Ultra TM2s after I had a bit of a whinge... but I don't think I'll luck out a second time. As much as I much prefer buying toys from local stores, after what feels like an eternity of fruitless searching, I feel like I'm just getting really frustrated and I'm seriously tempted to just order these toys online.

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I will automatically shop in person over online as I know what I'm buying then and there. Only when I am buying older toys I will use the boards but I've never bought online before as A) I find the payment methods inconvenient for online shopping, B) Purchasing internationally causes unwarranted stress

I too can't find a Dirge and Blurr locally, though I've noticed that many of the stores I frequent are having their TF shelves clearing off toys at a fast rate and are yet to be restocked with newer toys. Fingers crossed the new toys will appear otherwise I'll end up having to use sites like RK.

[5FDP]

As much as I much prefer buying toys from local stores, after what feels like an eternity of fruitless searching, I feel like I'm just getting really frustrated and I'm seriously tempted to just order these toys online.
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Couldn't agree more with you Gok. That's why I bought both Soundwave and Dirge online before they even became available here.

I have made the mistake of waiting for a mass local release too many times only to end up paying inflated prices down the track due to limited availability.

[Ryathalas]

Usually from the local shops,but online ebay and forums have worked in the past ,But when I see them at the shops I always buy them immediatley as I know now that in a couple of weeks there not going to be there.

[1AZRAEL1]

I've been looking and looking and looking for nearly a month now and I cannot find Generations Soundwave or Dirge anywhere! This is giving me bad flashbacks to 1999 when Transmetal 2 Megatron and Tigerhawk were released here, but rare as hen's teeth. I remember hearing people sighting the toys, but I personally never found them myself! Fortunately Hasbro USA decided to give me both Ultra TM2s after I had a bit of a whinge... but I don't think I'll luck out a second time. As much as I much prefer buying toys from local stores, after what feels like an eternity of fruitless searching, I feel like I'm just getting really frustrated and I'm seriously tempted to just order these toys online.

Gok, I will have a spare Soundwave at the fair, I will put him aside for you if you want.