How to get MP Megatron shipped to Oz?

[DELTAprime]

You can always get someone in Qld to order it for you and you pick it up, if you were worried about shipping I guess haha. I know for a fact that replicas are are 100% legal in Qld without a license. I know because I did my gun license course about 3 months ago roughly and that question was a top priority for me. The instructor stated that all replicas are allowed in QLD - so long as they are toys. No license required and we read about it during the lesson. He then showed us a heap of them that he gave to his kids. So mp megs and I guess that Hegemon or what ever 3p megs from Toyworld are allowed here.

Maybe you can answer this question of mine then. How do we in Qld go about getting a gun TF released from customs if they seize it.

[griffin]

Maybe you can answer this question of mine then. How do we in Qld go about getting a gun TF released from customs if they seize it.

Ask them what "red tape" is require for its release, as you are in a legal state. They will probably have you fill out a form or sign something before they forward it on to you, since that's what people were saying when Masterpiece Megatron was being seized.
But you have a limited amount of time though, as they don't hold them forever.

[Tfiguy]

Maybe you can answer this question of mine then. How do we in Qld go about getting a gun TF released from customs if they seize it.

erm...By saying pretty please? haha I can't tell you mate. But it was written in one of the QLD Gun Liscence books that we had to study, that we can have replicas so long as it's a toy and only a toy. I tell you what, I'll give the instructor a call and find out some info this week and let you know if I don't forget Did you get poor old Megs locked up?

[Defcon]

Someone has already mentioned this already... if items are legal and/or legally obtained, a person still needs to take personal responsibility for possessing a replica, as its misuse is illegal

Need to also consider if you own one and plan to sell in the future, it could be problematic to do, have to consider the risk, the person you sell it to might misuse it. In which case from my way of looking at it, you can still share part of the responsibility even though its no longer in your possession.

I'm not directing this comment to anyone in particular, its just how I feel about this topic.

[GoktimusPrime]

But anything can be misused for illegal purposes. If someone sold a car and the buyer then used that vehicle in a crime, should that seller be held responsible for the actions of the new owner? However I think that you do bring up an interesting point about what the legalities of selling replica firearms may be in Australia. It's something I've never thought of, because I personally have no intention of ever selling my Gunformers, but I'd be curious to know.

[DELTAprime]

Did you get poor old Megs locked up?

No I'm just wondering because I may have to deal with it if MP Megatron 2.0 ever happens. If I could buy direct from Japan instead of WA it would save a lot of cash.

[Tfiguy]

No I'm just wondering because I may have to deal with it if MP Megatron 2.0 ever happens. If I could buy direct from Japan instead of WA it would save a lot of cash.

Yes, well, if they ever do there's no doubt I will get that in stock. I doubt there would be any complications, as I've ordered a few OG MP Megatrons in and never been hassled. But I'll let everyone know if any issues raise their ugly heads.

[GoktimusPrime]

Bear in mind that Customs is a Federal body, not State. So even if you are a permit holder, or if the toy is completely unrestricted in your state, it can still be seized by Customs. However, once they send you the seizure notification, you then contact Customs and either produce your permit or inform them that you live in a state where the toy is unrestricted, and arrange a time to go in and personally pick up the toy.

[Tiby]

Hey everyone, I'm "the guy who visits here sometimes". I'm afraid I haven't updated the Megatron Club Inc site for a while, but still address it when I am contacted directly. Hopefully I'll get around to contacting the relevant bodies again to get an update soon.

Please note the following:
1. MP05 is definitely the same size as a real gun. I was shown very similar guns when I visited the NSW Commissioner of Police to negotiate the NSW process. In fact, of all the pistols they had on the table for me, MP05 was one of the smaller ones.

2. The fact that it is a toy, or that you can buy a toy gun for $2 in the Reject shop means nothing. If it is a replica, imitation or can be confused as a real firearms, there are problems.

3. The fact that it is shipped in robot mode means nothing because it can turn into a replica. Original MP05 was pinged by Customs in robot mode.

4. Arguing with Customs is pointless. They will just refer you to the relent State authority. The good thing they have done is not automatically charged everyone who imported MP05 with importing a prohibited item. They gave us a chance to resolve this.

5. Moving the figure across State lines is not a solution. Importation and possession are separate crimes. If you happen to have a visit from the friendly boys and girls in blue, and they find MP05 in your home without a permit (where required), it will be simply another charge that they will slap on you to make sure something sticks.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any specific questions and I will do my best to answer them.

[drifand]

Though I would like to debate about some points especially anyone who knows how to transform this guy to a gun without instructions is beyond me.

But the law is the law. I think the above post basically sums it up.

Thanks.