Help - G1 Megatron nabbed by customs

[Cat]

I remember when a whole pallet of MP Megs got held by Customs.

The dealer was ready to write the whole thing off, but they eventually got released.

I'd simply say that while I would appeal, you may have a hard time claiming ignorance when the toy was not allowed to be sold here originally anyway.

It may be a write-off, and you may be very lucky that confiscation is all that happens.

[Trent]

Hey I'm not saying it's good that people may use replica's to hold someone up, if you knew my background then you would know I am more than well aware of the mental anguish of the threat of death perceived or real from any means.
I'm more pointing out the fact that customs are great at stopping toys and/or replicas which honest people will post through the mail, but not so good when it comes to stopping the real thing that is constantly used in Sydney, Gold Coast and Melbourne to kill people. God relax guys. Megatron was available all around Australia over the counter for years.

That's probably because the toys we buy are packed and shipped in a normal and honest fashion, thus making them easy to detect by customs. Where as people who smuggle firearms into the country go to extreme lengths to hide their efforts and products, coming up with new and clever ways which make it very difficult for customs to detect and keep on top of.

I can't see where I have typed that.

That was the impression I got from your post. Apologies if I misinterpreted it.

[Trent]

I remember when a whole pallet of MP Megs got held by Customs.

The dealer was ready to write the whole thing off, but they eventually got released.

I'd simply say that while I would appeal, you may have a hard time claiming ignorance when the toy was not allowed to be sold here originally anyway.

It may be a write-off, and you may be very lucky that confiscation is all that happens.

OP is talking about a G1 Meg's. not a MP.

[griffin]

OP is talking about a G1 Meg's. not a MP.

It still counts. Both are classed as replica weapons, and are equally illegal. He was just showing an example of the recent gun-former, to let Oilspill know what he's in for with his gun-former.

In other words, he needs to contact Customs to see if they still have possession of the toy, and see how long he has before they destroy it.