April Acquisitions

[gdmetro]

Thanks odelay

Very nice Fatbot! Very jealous right now

These guys arrived today. I have to say United Wheeljack is very nice.

Very nice indeed!- Couldn't resist opening up both of em' ? I can't put this fig down... it's too amazing.

A huge thanks to Zippo for aiding me in the acquisition of these but also to all those who offered to help too as the guys are painfully hard to find.

Very nice pics/haul Hursty!

Well, I picked up another RtS Jazz and a RtS Grappel (for Fungal) on the way to work this morning, but didn't get the Drift.

Man, where are you guys finding these RTS Jazz/Grapple? I'm on the lookout for em' for my brother in law.

[Hursticon]

hursty!!! WOW! your photos are getting better every time, man i really realy like it keep it up man you be producing awesome photos in no time

Cheers Deceptic!
I still have a bit to go, but I've definitely been working on a few kinks I've had in the past and I am quite pleased with the results so far.

Picked up rts bumblebee and pcc steam hammer today and shadow scyther arrived from gdmetro.
Not a bad way to start april

Ooh...!
Shadow Scyther? - Nice Swoop, very nice!

These guys arrived today. I have to say United Wheeljack is very nice.

*snip*

Congrats on the Wheeljack Gamblor, I can't wait for my own!

I concur! Beautiful photo's, Hursty. Great toys too!

Cheers DD!
I've been trying to better my photo taking, one step at a time and I agree Grapple is cool but Lugnut is Glorious!

*snip*

not many to go now...

Congratulations Sharky, I imagine they're remaining MISB?

I bought a new Transformer yesterday. He is white, has a bit of red...You get the drift

Ratchet? Skyfire? oooh wait! Red Alert?!

Nah, it's Blades isn't it?

Hursticon: jaydisc posted his acquisition post on the morning of April 1.

Congrats on getting Grappel btw. That toy is damn nigh-impossible to find! Mebbe next time we meet up I can take comparison photos of RtS and United Grappel/le? (and remind to actually TAKE the photos next time, unlike last time when you brought Hasbro Magmatron over and I totally forgot to take comparison pics with Takara Magmie... )

Anyway, my first TF acquisition of the month:
1: Transformers drinking bottle
2: Transformers Energizer batteries. They're just normal Energizer batteries but it has moofie Bumblebee on the card.

...can you tell I'm desperate for Transformers stuff after days of endless findings of KO toys?

Oh you've got to be...



Cheers for bringing that to my attention Goki.

Oh I know what you mean dude with these RTS Voyagers, it's ridiculous how bloody sporadic and sparse these figures are!
If you'd like Goki?, I'd be more than happy to bring Grapple and Magmatron up to the next Parra fair and I'll definitely remind you to take photos.

Wow, things must really be dire if you're having to result to purchasing based on Backing Card alone dude, I'll have my fingers crossed for when you arrive in Taiwan mate.

Very nice pics/haul Hursty!

Man, where are you guys finding these RTS Jazz/Grapple? I'm on the lookout for em' for my brother in law.

Cheers GD!
Hopefully the pictures will continue to improve, but if it weren't for Zippo I'd have nothing to photograph.

These later wave figures of Generations and Reveal The Shield are stupidly rare or hard to secure - My advice mate would to be to keep your eyes on the Sightings threads and if someone spots anything you're after?, just drop them a PM and see if they can help.
Both Jazzcomp and UltraMarginal have been on the look out for the RTS Voyagers for others, including my self - Cheers again guys, so maybe get in contact with them dude.

[Thanatos]

RtS Jazz & Tracks.

No pics as I'm currently opening them. Too excited.

[Tallestblue]

I..I uh, I purchased ummmm.....waves 1 and 2 of Powercore combiners Commander figures. (Scout &Minicon.)They were 11.99 each at Toyland in the Robina Town Centre.

I feel...dirty.

[Zippo]

The rest of all the stuff I purchased in Australia arrived.




Another view

Now to sort this out and show how many of these items actually ended up in my hands.

[valkyrie_76]

^-------------- This is why there are no Grappels in Australia

[Zippo]

Sorted out my Australia trip haul, and this is what I brought back for myself


Buster Prime/Jetfire 2 Pack (Loose Complete as the box was too large to bring back)
Battle in Space 2 Pack (Loose Complete)
RtS Perceptor
RtS Grappel
RtS Lugnut
Last of the Wreckers TPB (Australian version)

[gdmetro]

That's a very impressive haul zippo!!

Shows that we cannot complain about Aussie retail selection.

Did you get to grab windcharger aswell?

Sorted out my Australia trip haul, and this is what I brought back for myself
*SNIP*
Buster Prime/Jetfire 2 Pack (Loose Complete as the box was too large to bring back)
Battle in Space 2 Pack (Loose Complete)
RtS Perceptor
RtS Grappel
RtS Lugnut
Last of the Wreckers TPB (Australian version)

[GoktimusPrime]

I got a free McDonalds Transformer (these toys were marketed as Transformers in this region) from a friend here. I got excited as it's my first Transformer toy acquisition not just for this month, but also during my current China trip!

Since I'm overseas without my regular acquisition mascot (The Collector), I'm using Beachcomber instead


And just when I'd nearly given up hope of finding any more legit TFs here, I finally found legit Transformers (that I don't have)! It was in this little collectable toy store... I was directed to this main shopping mall, which had nothing but KOs... then I just wandered around until my "toy store homing sense" led me to this place! And guess what? They have Solar Storm Grappel!! I could never find this toy in Sydney -- had to purchase United Grapple, then I finally find Grappel on the other side of the freakin' planet!! (typical)

But anyway, I picked up from this place:

+ Universe Overcharge, 20RMB (2.94AUD)
+ Timelines Flareup, 45RMB (6.62AUD)
+ DOTM Deluxe Skids, 120 RMB (17.65AUD)

Not bad for 180RMB (AU$26) IMO... though I've been told that I paid too much and that I could've gotten a better deal if I'd haggled better. I did haggle for Flareup and Skids though cos both are loose w/ no backing card and no instructions and Flareup has no weapons. Evidently my haggling needs more practice.

They had other DOTM Deluxes there too - Starscream, Sideswipe, Ironhide... and some car I didn't recognise (Jolt???). But the guy was asking for AU$30 for it (and I was unsuccessful in haggling him down) -- so that was an instant pass. I might as well wait for the toy to come out in Australia and if I still want him - even if I still pay thirty bucks, at least it'll be MOSC w/ paperwork.

[Mechbiter]

Dispite having a horrible weekend, I finally got roung to picking up a (Classics) Dirge.