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leakin' lubricant wrote:

Lord Nightmare wrote:

leakin' lubricant wrote:

Lord Nightmare wrote:Got more of a plan now for what order I want to collect items in.

Plan for collection so far is:

Thundercracker & Skywarp
Magnus
HotRod
Wheeljack
BumbleBee
Streak
Starscream (MP11)
Tracks\Quakewave on pre-order.

Just seen MP09 on sale lose but with all accessories.

Should I change me plan and get hotrod whilst I can or is it best to stay the course and collect in an order so I dont run out of cash for items I really want?

That list looks great, pretty much identical to my pecking order upon starting out. With regards to MP-09, I assume your talking about the TF-Direct loose version? If so I would recommend it, beware though he often comes miss-assembled, I had to re-assemble the roof/canopy section and modify the ankle tilts. Although I haven't had the Hasbro version but many have told me he's a POS and pretty much falls apart mearly by existing.

I personally would snag Screamer, Bee and Magnus and go for Roddy (if you don't mind having to fix him up a bit) from TF-Direct. The rest are all gravy, bare in mind that's just my opinion.

The MP09 is on tf-express on sale/discount as no box for it.

Will need to wait to order a mp11sw or mp11t until I've sold some of my generations stuff (hopefully get them online to night).

Will wait and see if screamer comes on reissue as rumoured. Think I will wait until after my bday on the 21st to order MP09.

Got wardog the other day looks great next to prowl and sideswipe

The TF Express ones are the same as the TF Direct ones, however TF Express are asking that the factory fix any issues prior to shipping, if I were you I would defiantly get one from them, my versions been great. I'd wait for the TrU Screamer if I were you, that's if we ever get it over here, we usually get screwed when it come to MP's in the UK.

Took the plunge and pre-ordered an MP09 from TF-Express looking forward to that guy, will be displayed as Hotrod (only one prime for me).

Well things moved on a lots since my last post.

Sold the majority of my figures. Still stuggling to sell an MISB Transmetal 2 Megatron.

Made about £300 so far and already seen my 1st target http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171883879852?euid=17146f3f698d4c05bc478faaf2194407&cp=1

Checked with the Seller and its 100% Genuine figure, so should I take the plunge as its retailing at £40 below what I normally see them up for or should I stay away?

Seems like a good deal to me! I don't think they've KOed Magnus yet so there's no worries there. I may need to pick him up at that price!!

Yeah searched for kos and could not find any so went ahead and ordered one. Not need despatched yet to probably will be in a day or two.

The MP skywarp on there is a ko so stayed clear of that.

I don't mind the KOs being out there as long as they are marked KO. I know they've KOed MP Bumblebee now too.

itscramtastic wrote:I don't mind the KOs being out there as long as they are marked KO. I know they've KOed MP Bumblebee now too.

And if they're not of poor quality

My MP11-SW and MP09 have been despatched from TF Express,

Also MP22 on its was, gonna be a bumper Masterpiece weekend I think

Lord Nightmare wrote:My MP11-SW and MP09 have been despatched from TF Express,

Also MP22 on its was, gonna be a bumper Masterpiece weekend I think

Great haul there mate, Magnus and Roddy look great together, post an update on Roddy once you get him, I'd be interested to se how the factory fixes went.

leakin' lubricant wrote:

Lord Nightmare wrote:My MP11-SW and MP09 have been despatched from TF Express,

Also MP22 on its was, gonna be a bumper Masterpiece weekend I think

Great haul there mate, Magnus and Roddy look great together, post an update on Roddy once you get him, I'd be interested to se how the factory fixes went.

He's actually just turned up at work, which is lucky as I am off all next week (probably means MP11 has gone to my home and I'm out

Will have a look at MP09 later and update on factory fixed (from what I sore looks Mint!!!!)

Go easy on the first transformation with Roddy, he's a complicated bugger, however once you get the transformation down he's a lot of fun.

Lord Nightmare wrote:Yeah searched for kos and could not find any so went ahead and ordered one. Not need despatched yet to probably will be in a day or two.

The MP skywarp on there is a ko so stayed clear of that.

Are you sure that Warpy is a KO? I wasn't aware of the MP-11 mold being KO'd.

leakin' lubricant wrote:Go easy on the first transformation with Roddy, he's a complicated bugger, however once you get the transformation down he's a lot of fun.

Lord Nightmare wrote:Yeah searched for kos and could not find any so went ahead and ordered one. Not need despatched yet to probably will be in a day or two.

The MP skywarp on there is a ko so stayed clear of that.

Are you sure that Warpy is a KO? I wasn't aware of the MP-11 mold being KO'd.

Yeah the Sellar advised it was a KO version so decided to leave it.

Just had a play around with MP09, some items have been fixed others well not so much.

Don't see any of stress marks on the face but the plastic mould on the weapons is really jagged needs going over lightly with a craft knife just to smooth it off.

Back clip issue has been sorted that stays on well.

Elbow joints are awful there really really lose when straight out which is disappointing.

Wrist joint pins are also bad cant hold the weapons straight (but plan to display with exhaust guns) mushroom pegs are missformed so turning them is a no no.

Bottom leg panels on the left leg don't clip together fully.

All in all its not a bad figure, can tell it was factory rejected and then fixes applied. TBH gonna contact TF Express to advise them of the QC issues but I guess that's why its £94.

Nothing major from me of late, however did pick up the 3rd Party gun and shoulder upgrades for MP-22:

image by Danny Campbell, on Flickr

image by Danny Campbell, on Flickr

image by Danny Campbell, on Flickr

Adds so much to the figure, it's amazing how a couple of extra clicks of articulation can make so much difference.

leakin' lubricant wrote:Nothing major from me of late, however did pick up the 3rd Party gun and shoulder upgrades for MP-22:

image by Danny Campbell, on Flickr

image by Danny Campbell, on Flickr

image by Danny Campbell, on Flickr

Adds so much to the figure, it's amazing how a couple of extra clicks of articulation can make so much difference.

Nice upgrade may pick that up when I get mp22 delivered.

Just got mp11 sw and I love amazing upgrade to the mould can't prasie it enough!!

Well made a decision and decided MP09 is going back to retailer.

I can accept some problems with figures but not as many I have on this figure which make it unposable.

Going to look for the hasbro version of the mold instead as I like the idea of getting a target master with Hot Rod.

Been a few additions to the collection since last post.

Got another MP09 (hasbro edition) thats great just looking for a 2nd hand trailer now to complete the set.

Got MP10 for my birthday love the figure can't put it down.

Also have MP21 and took the plunge on MX1 Apollyon on order and put a pre order in for DX9 Tyrant.

So the collections growing fast defiantly happy I made the switch over to Masterpiece figures love the designs and engineering.

Received MP21, little Bee is great nice to have a Masterpiece thats easy to tinker with like my CHUG's where.

Apollyon is pretty cool does look imposing and matches MP10 well. Did apply the old nail varnish fix for the shoulder (only cannon arm needed doing shoulder on the left side is nice and tight).

Don't understand some of the criticism for Apollyon its a hard design to tackle and think they have done a good job on it.

Still waiting for Magnus to be delivered, deliveries from China do take some time...

Nothing new so far, here's a little Bumblebee love, why you say? Because he's freakin' awesome that's why!

image by Danny Campbell, on Flickr

leakin' lubricant wrote:Nothing new so far, here's a little Bumblebee love, why you say? Because he's freakin' awesome that's why!

image by Danny Campbell, on Flickr

Thats an awsome shot need to get my gf to take some photos of the collection I have (she has a degree on animation so a wizard with a camera).

Bad news on my front found the seller on ebay for my ultramagnus was a con ing people but got a full refund so in the market for another one now.

Lord Nightmare wrote:

leakin' lubricant wrote:Nothing new so far, here's a little Bumblebee love, why you say? Because he's freakin' awesome that's why!

image by Danny Campbell, on Flickr

Thats an awsome shot need to get my gf to take some photos of the collection I have (she has a degree on animation so a wizard with a camera).

Bad news on my front found the seller on ebay for my ultramagnus was a con ing people but got a full refund so in the market for another one now.

Thanks mate. I was just about to ask you about that Magnus, I had a bad feeling about that seller when you told me the he had said MP Warpy was a KO despite that mold not being KO'd yet. (I very nearly bought one too) at least you got your money back. I got Magnus from Chimungmung for £140, he's a great seller, everything I've bought from him has arrived at my door within a week and he marks down the value on the customs form to avoid heavy customs fees, check him out.

Thanks mate. I was just about to ask you about that Magnus, I had a bad feeling about that seller when you told me the he had said MP Warpy was a KO despite that mold not being KO'd yet. (I very nearly bought one too) at least you got your money back. I got Magnus from Chimungmung for £140, he's a great seller, everything I've bought from him has arrived at my door within a week and he marks down the value on the customs form to avoid heavy customs fees, check him out.

Yeah guess its just a case of live and learn, through this learnt have to be very careful with MP Listings and ebay as there are so many KO figures on there and bad sellers.

I've ordered one instead from Amazon Marketplace for £180 its a bit more than I thought I would have to pay but looked on ebay that with delivery and import fees would have been more than £180 so decided to go for that.

Not an MP figure but gave Apollyon a transform at the weekend as first was difficult but able to complete from memory now love the figure works well with MP10.

Got a pre order in for MP11-T from Kapow to try and increase the seeker collection. After that just not sure what to get but having a bit of trouble selling my MISB Megaton and CW Superion so funds starting to run out

Lord Nightmare wrote:

Thanks mate. I was just about to ask you about that Magnus, I had a bad feeling about that seller when you told me the he had said MP Warpy was a KO despite that mold not being KO'd yet. (I very nearly bought one too) at least you got your money back. I got Magnus from Chimungmung for £140, he's a great seller, everything I've bought from him has arrived at my door within a week and he marks down the value on the customs form to avoid heavy customs fees, check him out.

Yeah guess its just a case of live and learn, through this learnt have to be very careful with MP Listings and ebay as there are so many KO figures on there and bad sellers.

I've ordered one instead from Amazon Marketplace for £180 its a bit more than I thought I would have to pay but looked on ebay that with delivery and import fees would have been more than £180 so decided to go for that.

Not an MP figure but gave Apollyon a transform at the weekend as first was difficult but able to complete from memory now love the figure works well with MP10.

Got a pre order in for MP11-T from Kapow to try and increase the seeker collection. After that just not sure what to get but having a bit of trouble selling my MISB Megaton and CW Superion so funds starting to run out

I see you sent back Roddy, sorry that didn't work out for you I love mine, check out a site called TF Direct, they were selling MP-09 trailers recently. I've decided to skip MP-11T and snag the Hasbro version instead, I've also managed to snag a Custom MP Skywarp off eBay for a great price, looking forward to that arriving.

leakin' lubricant wrote:

Lord Nightmare wrote:

Thanks mate. I was just about to ask you about that Magnus, I had a bad feeling about that seller when you told me the he had said MP Warpy was a KO despite that mold not being KO'd yet. (I very nearly bought one too) at least you got your money back. I got Magnus from Chimungmung for £140, he's a great seller, everything I've bought from him has arrived at my door within a week and he marks down the value on the customs form to avoid heavy customs fees, check him out.

Yeah guess its just a case of live and learn, through this learnt have to be very careful with MP Listings and ebay as there are so many KO figures on there and bad sellers.

I've ordered one instead from Amazon Marketplace for £180 its a bit more than I thought I would have to pay but looked on ebay that with delivery and import fees would have been more than £180 so decided to go for that.

Not an MP figure but gave Apollyon a transform at the weekend as first was difficult but able to complete from memory now love the figure works well with MP10.

Got a pre order in for MP11-T from Kapow to try and increase the seeker collection. After that just not sure what to get but having a bit of trouble selling my MISB Megaton and CW Superion so funds starting to run out

I see you sent back Roddy, sorry that didn't work out for you I love mine, check out a site called TF Direct, they were selling MP-09 trailers recently. I've decided to skip MP-11T and snag the Hasbro version instead, I've also managed to snag a Custom MP Skywarp off eBay for a great price, looking forward to that arriving.

Yeah just the quality wasn't right happy with the Hasbro version I picked up instead. I've seen the TF Direct one's but been speaking to a chap in Italy who is selling one and if I can get that will be cheaper so waiting to see if I can win that before going to TF Direct.

Where did you get the Hasbro version from?

Love Skywarp no problems with the chest opening

Lord Nightmare wrote:

leakin' lubricant wrote:

Lord Nightmare wrote:

Thanks mate. I was just about to ask you about that Magnus, I had a bad feeling about that seller when you told me the he had said MP Warpy was a KO despite that mold not being KO'd yet. (I very nearly bought one too) at least you got your money back. I got Magnus from Chimungmung for £140, he's a great seller, everything I've bought from him has arrived at my door within a week and he marks down the value on the customs form to avoid heavy customs fees, check him out.

Yeah guess its just a case of live and learn, through this learnt have to be very careful with MP Listings and ebay as there are so many KO figures on there and bad sellers.

I've ordered one instead from Amazon Marketplace for £180 its a bit more than I thought I would have to pay but looked on ebay that with delivery and import fees would have been more than £180 so decided to go for that.

Not an MP figure but gave Apollyon a transform at the weekend as first was difficult but able to complete from memory now love the figure works well with MP10.

Got a pre order in for MP11-T from Kapow to try and increase the seeker collection. After that just not sure what to get but having a bit of trouble selling my MISB Megaton and CW Superion so funds starting to run out

I see you sent back Roddy, sorry that didn't work out for you I love mine, check out a site called TF Direct, they were selling MP-09 trailers recently. I've decided to skip MP-11T and snag the Hasbro version instead, I've also managed to snag a Custom MP Skywarp off eBay for a great price, looking forward to that arriving.

Yeah just the quality wasn't right happy with the Hasbro version I picked up instead. I've seen the TF Direct one's but been speaking to a chap in Italy who is selling one and if I can get that will be cheaper so waiting to see if I can win that before going to TF Direct.

Where did you get the Hasbro version from?

Love Skywarp no problems with the chest opening

I've not got Cracker yet, but I have a feeling there'll be quite a few on eBay soon at a good price. I had MP-11SW and was pretty disappointed with him TBH, his torso was just as bad a Screamers, he had glue smudges all over his nosecone and his fingers were miss assembled, I sold him shortly afterwards, since then I've decided not to spend that much on a seeker again, I snagged the custom Warpy for just over £40 and hope to get Hasbros Cracker for around £80, that'll be me done with seekers I think.

Welcome to the fold! You got a good collection going there, especially for someone who wasn't collecting them