Interesting, rare and sometimes cheap ebay items.

[UltraMarginal]

the soundwave says unbranded specifically,
the spotter set, not so sure. the listing details specify fans toys. there is nothing like it in their sales history though.

It's a bit fishy.

[OptimusNerd]

I found this cute.

This auction is for a: 1980's Prehistory Animal "PRONTOSAURUS" aka Dinobot "SLUDGE"

Note: Most collectors considered this line a knock off, remold of the Diaclone Dinobots. However my personal theory is that they were licensed since they were sold by large retail chains (like Toys 'R Us) and are of higher quality than most knock offs during that period. This figure was made in Taiwan (even though there are no markings on the actual figure) and came out in the mid '80's. It is actually well designed and the materials used are only slightly inferior to the Hasbro toys. This line is extremely rare to find, especially unbroken.

If you would like to read a little more about this toy here is a good site I found on the internet that has information on it:

http://www.toyarchive.com/Transforme...s/Sludge1.html

Joints: Solid for this figure

Paint/Chrome: Has quite a bit of chrome wear but still look pretty good. There's also some gunk on his head and face but I think it could clean off

Weapons/Accessories: This comes as is with what you see in the pictures and nothing more.

Overall condition: In my opinion the toy is in overall C7.5 shape due to the chrome wear but is still nice otherwise and makes a great display piece as you can see from the pictures. But please keep in mind that while the materials used and construction of the figure are superior to most ko's, they still aren't as nice as Hasbro Dinobots. So they do wear and break easier than Hasbro Dinobots, which also makes them very hard to find in this good of shape.

[UltraMarginal]

These could not possibly be real.... could they?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Tr...cAAOSwXJNZabRh

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FansToys-...EAAOSwEUVZaavH

I asked the seller about the FT spotter and he confirmed they were a good quality KO. I thanked him for being forward with information.

I'm not keen enough right now but if they are comparable in quality it's a good price. for some reason I don't have the same problems with KO of third party product as I do with KO of official product.

[Initial_G]

I asked the seller about the FT spotter and he confirmed they were a good quality KO. I thanked him for being forward with information.

I'm not keen enough right now but if they are comparable in quality it's a good price. for some reason I don't have the same problems with KO of third party product as I do with KO of official product.

wow, didn't know they were KO'd ... oh well I'm not in the market for them atm

[BruiseLee]

for some reason I don't have the same problems with KO of third party product as I do with KO of official product.

Yup, i feel the same way about this too. Maybe because the item is already unlicensed, it just makes it another bit of gray in an already gray area.

[UltraMarginal]

Yup, i feel the same way about this too. Maybe because the item is already unlicensed, it just makes it another bit of gray in an already gray area.

I think that's it.

[Borgeman]

MP04 Masterpiece Optimus Prime for sale on the cheap:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mp04-Mast...-/172789318748

[BruiseLee]

MP04 Masterpiece Optimus Prime for sale on the cheap:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mp04-Mast...-/172789318748

Bargain!!

Don't know what people are talking about when they say the alt mode is naff for mp04. Look at those pics. It's a perfect cab!

[Jetfire in the sky]

MP04 Masterpiece Optimus Prime for sale on the cheap:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mp04-Mast...-/172789318748

[Skullcruncher]

Well beauty is in the eye of the beholder -
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sculpture.../202000477330?