The Energon Pub

News Credits: 10 · by **HighPrime** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:59 pm

Hello all,

I picked up Ultimate Bumbleebee from Target on Saturday. I took him out of the box, tested out his doo-dads, and gimmicks, then transformed him and put him on my shelf... After careful consideration he does not have a place in my collection.. He is brand spankin' new... nothing broken.. nothing wrong with it.. like I said.. just did the above then put him on my shelf..

I figured I'd give the commmunity at large a shot instead of paying inflated eBay prices... if there's no takers (by 8/17) he's going back to Target (and then.. sniff.. sniff.. maybe back to Hasbro to be destroyed)..not sure what Target does with these sort of returns....anyway

I also have a Leader Class Optimus Prime that's gonna go, too. (along with some other parts of my collection.. I'll be auctioning them within the next week....)

If you noticed the "*" good job.....

Here's the caveats:
Total is $87.00 (includes tax). If you want it shipped, you'll have to pay for that, too. No markup, but you have to pay shipping, just tell me how you want it shipped. Payment forms can be cash, US Postal money order or PayPal. If you choose to pay via PayPal (confirmed address only), you'll have to pay for the "convenience" of using a credit card so I don't absorb the fees. Local pickups are also welcome. I'll meet you at a public venue that's well populated. Cash only via this method. I'm in the 60103 area code.

If you're looking to trade something, please read on. I'm looking for the following and would prefer the figures be loose, complete, (box doesn't matter), near mint, including sticker condition, if applicable, and finally absolutely no yellowing:

Botcon '05 Flamewar
G1 Pipes
G1 Blast Off
G1 Swindle
G1 Brawl
G1 Vortex
G1 Sky Lynx
G1 Red Bumblebee
G1 Mirage Missile Launcher
G1 Prowl/Smokescreen/Silverstreak reissue Chrome gun
Universe Night Slash Cheetor
Robotmasters R-Blade (RM-05)
Movie Nightwatch Optimus Prime
Movie Elita One (Target Exclusive)
Movie G1 Jazz Repaint (Target Exclusive)
Movie Dropkick

If you have any questions PM or respond to the thread so that everyone can be "learned."

Check my ID on eBay "highprime"... I'm as honest as they come. PM me if you're interested... I'll look ever the responses and choose the "winner" :-)

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News Credits: 10 · by **HighPrime** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:58 am

bump.

News Credits: 10 · by **HighPrime** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:57 pm

what the...?... bump...

I guess no one wants this... 3 more days and then back to Target.......

News Credits: 5 · by **decepticonjon** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:52 pm

funny, everyone complains about not finding movie toys but when they are listed on here at price, no biters..
kinda funny.
not to ruin your thread, just had to share my discomfort

News Credits: 10 · by **HighPrime** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:56 pm

decepticonjon wrote:funny, everyone complains about not finding movie toys but when they are listed on here at price, no biters..
kinda funny.
not to ruin your thread, just had to share my discomfort

... I know, right?... I thought this would be gone on Monday... and this guy is going for over $110.00 on eBay plus an inflated shipping charge of $20.00... oh well..

Thanks for the laugh, though!

only 2 more days, people... :-?

News Credits: 10 · by **HighPrime** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:40 pm

one day left

by **DvDqNoC** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:32 pm

just return it.

News Credits: 10 · by **HighPrime** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:20 pm

DvDqNoC wrote:just return it.

Returned earlier today (before I saw your post)... Still surprised no one wanted it. oh well.

News Credits: 5 · by **bumble_bee_68** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:54 pm

Buyers remorse, I guess, Don't get me wrong, it is a cool figure, more of a display piece, but I felt bad spending almost $77 bucks... :BANG_HEAD:

but the good news, I am getting the Deluxe Class 2009 ( yes, 2009, not "08" as you see on the board ) Bumble Bee soon!! :grin:

So, there u go..... :DANCE:

News Credits: 10 · by **HighPrime** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:43 am

bumble_bee_68 wrote:Buyers remorse, I guess, Don't get me wrong, it is a cool figure, more of a display piece, but I felt bad spending almost $77 bucks... but the good news, I am getting the Deluxe Class 2009 ( yes, 2009, not "08" as you see on the board ) Bumble Bee soon!! So, there u go.....

This is the first Transformer I have ever returned.. I didn't even return Armada Sideswipe and he (IMO) is the worst TF ever... Buyer's remorse? I still have that from Buying Energon Optimus Prime (Built-to-Rule).. I think I paid $300.00 for that... and it's worth crap... my only hope is that 25 years from now I can get $50.00 for it :lol:

It just wasn't worth $80.00... I was doubtful I would buy this to begin with, but when I saw it in the store, it was a lot bigger than I thought it would be. Looked pretty cool. upon taking it out of the box, again, it is not worth $80.00. I thought this would be some kind of "masterpiece" Bumblebee. He's not.. It's clearly aimed at children (which is fine).. like a giant Go-bot... Extremely limited articulation, rather simple transformation, and cheap, flexible kid-proof plastic. I didn't think it displayed particularly well, either..

Great for kids, not so great for collectors, IMO.. The novelty of owning this wears off in about 15 minutes..