Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[griffin]

In the cartoon universe, Unicron's head stayed in orbit until he had Starscream (as a ghost & using Trypticon) have the head moved to the surface of Cybertron, to be attached to Cybertron as his new body. (remembering, that in the cartoon universe, Cybertron isn't Primus, and Unicron wasn't a God, so it wasn't like he was possessing his eternal rival)
Naturally Starscream betrays Unicron, and before Unicron can do anything else, the Autobots place explosives under his head, which shoots him back out into space away from Cybertron (it was only seen once again in "Grimlock's New Brain", which I can't recall if it was back in orbit). After that, it was never seen again.

[blackoptimus]

Hey guys, I'm heading to Hong Kong soon and I was hoping someone here could give me some recommendations on places where I can find Takara Tomy Products such as DOTM Striker Optimus and MP-10 Convoy and just generally good places to shop for good value. Hobby stores or departments store, anything will help

Thanks.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Originally Posted by canofwhoopass_87

Anyone here ever have Transformers stuff (valued and declared at over $1000) shipped to them from overseas?

How does the process work? Forms to fill out, taxes to pay etc?

Anyone been through this nutty process before?

I had this with some club stuff a couple of years ago. You will recieve a letter informing you of what you need to do. There is a link on the customs website which then has a load of item classifications that you need to select and then away you go. Just be aware that some of the classifications are very very similar. There is a phone number provided and the people on the end were very nice to me in helping me decide what the thing was for mine.

Luckily though it was only $50 over and I got off, other wise it would have been the 10% tax and an extra $90 admin for the pleasure. It's a bit of a pain, but not horrifyingly so.

My question, Transmetal 2 Megatron in beast mode's tail... Is his head supposed to sit behind the ball thing (very visibly) or fold away under his bumb (but then having the tail upside down).

The upside down tail makes it look more natural in regards to flow from body to tail (aside from it being upside down... ) but the head sitting on his back really annoys me.

Everyone should get theirs out now. Year of the Dragon!

[Paulbot]

Originally Posted by blackoptimus

Hey guys, I'm heading to Hong Kong soon and I was hoping someone here could give me some recommendations on places where I can find Takara Tomy Products such as DOTM Striker Optimus and MP-10 Convoy and just generally good places to shop for good value. Hobby stores or departments store, anything will help

Check out the TFs in Hong Kong thread for Heroic_decepticon's very useful maps to stores. I found them useful but shopped around for the best prices.

[Skullcruncher]

Originally Posted by griffin

He was available here as a mail-away during 1987, because I got one. I can't remember what it came with though though. Perhaps look on ebay to see if any complete ones are listed and see what they say is included in their sale. Or do a google images search for it, as often people will upload photos showing off entire contents of their mint, rarer figures.

Thanks - does anyone have a scan of the actual mail away form with the Australian address? I'm assuming it would be a Reinforcements from Cybertron brochure or similar.

[Paulbot]

Originally Posted by Skullcruncher

Thanks - does anyone have a scan of the actual mail away form with the Australian address? I'm assuming it would be a Reinforcements from Cybertron brochure or similar.

I should have several copies of the mail away form (it was a much smaller form than the Reinforcements from Cybertron one, more the size of the Decoys one if you know it) but am unsure if they have made the move to my new place yet. If they have I'll give you a scan (or a physical copy if you like).

[Verno]

Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy

My question, Transmetal 2 Megatron in beast mode's tail... Is his head supposed to sit behind the ball thing (very visibly) or fold away under his bumb (but then having the tail upside down).

The upside down tail makes it look more natural in regards to flow from body to tail (aside from it being upside down... ) but the head sitting on his back really annoys me.

Everyone should get theirs out now. Year of the Dragon!

I've always just kept the tail the right way up, figuring the transparent yellow cap was enough covering for his head for my liking. I don't think there is a right or wrong way, but who really knows for sure, as there were other features of that model that got missed out of the instructions.

Fantastic figure though.

[GoktimusPrime]

I personally love how TM2 Megatron's robot mode body looks like Bomberman!

[heroic_decepticon]

Does anyone here have any familiarity with the MC Axis model kits? MC Axis kits link at TF Wiki

These were released in 1996, but considered "vintage" by many collectors.

The Alvarez book lists them as worth US$500-600 per piece.

Any thoughts?

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Does anyone know of any TF or non-TF toy weapons that could be cannibalised to make replacement scopes for a Beast Wars Metals X-9? Whichever amateur modder had mine before me butchered the scopes and predictably enough I haven't found any sites selling just the parts.