The Energon Pub

Wed May 18, 2011 3:31 pm

I created this thread so I we could brag about the best deals I've we've gotten on Transformers toys.

My personal best deals:
$20 for an unopened Movie 2007 Leader Optimus Prime at a flea market
$1 for Animated Shockwave at Wal-Mart
$25 for unopened Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream at a flea market

Let the bragging begin!

News Credits: 226 · Wed May 18, 2011 3:44 pm

G1 Boxed Optimus Prime missing only a few accessories (which I already had spare) for $20AU

Back before the market was flooded with reissues and original G1 Primes were going for over $150.

News Credits: 129 · Wed May 18, 2011 3:47 pm

G1 Swoop: $15
G1 Abominus: $25
Waifu with all accessories and no issues with collecting: $priceless

News Credits: 1452 · Wed May 18, 2011 3:52 pm

-Pretty much everything I've boughten off Counterpunch
-$10 Canuckian for Uni Treadbolt
-Free on Energon Ultra Maggie (Thanks Mkall)
-Highway Robbery on United Haywire and Fracas (Thanks Mach)
-$5 Canuckian on the Air Defense/Assault/Military Mini-con Teams
-Doing good in Junior High for Armada Unicron (trololololol)

Wed May 18, 2011 4:27 pm

Blurrz wrote:-Pretty much everything I've boughten off Counterpunch
-$10 Canuckian for Uni Treadbolt
-Free on Energon Ultra Maggie (Thanks Mkall)
-Highway Robbery on United Haywire and Fracas (Thanks Mach)
-$5 Canuckian on the Air Defense/Assault/Military Mini-con Teams
-Doing good in Junior High for Armada Unicron (trololololol)

Wow! You got Unicron just for grades? Lucky.

Wed May 18, 2011 4:49 pm

I just picked up a RotF Terradive (who I will be calling Jhiaxus on my shelf) for $2.98 at Target in Totowa, NJ. In fact, anyrthing that isn't from DotM or Generations (Which if your looking for Skullgrin or Thunderwimg that is all they have) is $2.98. So if your in the area, they have a whole rack of clearance TFs.

News Credits: 1 · Wed May 18, 2011 5:00 pm

Well, these aren't really "deals", as in store purchases, but...

I had a friend at work GIVE me a complete (minus tech specs) G1 Sureshot and G1 Brainstorm. They're in MINT condition.

Also, my best friend pretty-much gave me his old G1 Crossblades. He's only 75% complete, but he's in good shape.

News Credits: 15 · Wed May 18, 2011 5:15 pm

G1 Windcharger: $11: Not a very extreme deal
G1 Ironhide MISP: $74: Do I even need to comment?
G2 Bumblebee: Free: My friend
G1 Outback: $5

News Credits: 12 · Wed May 18, 2011 5:28 pm

Lio Convoy Vs Galvatron giftset: $150

Star Convoy reissue: $50

G1 Jetfire complete with gun clip: $60

G1 Star Saber MIB: $60

Road Caesar: $200

Botcon 2008 boxset: Traded my extra 2009 set for it

TFCC Piranacon: Traded my extra Banzai-Tron and Skyquake set for it

There are amazing deals to be had, but you have to be patient and strike when they hit.

Wed May 18, 2011 10:50 pm

amazon prime for 30usd
reissue sideswipe for 7usd
city commander mib 50usd
best one was mp grimlock and magnus for my wedding (the misses was pissed :lol:

)

News Credits: 60 · Wed May 18, 2011 11:13 pm

US$65
Motormaster near mint no box but complete accessories + manual from ebay (chrome very shiny on the sword and truck)

US$35
3 loose but near mint Protectobots with complete accessories, no box + unused label sheets

US$ 73
United Rumble/Frenzy

US$ 20
Fire Convoy ( the box is a bit dinged but otherwise near mint)

US$ 40
Sixliner re-issue MISB

News Credits: 8 · Thu May 19, 2011 3:47 am

Unicron-$40 loose complete c9 from BBTS
Cybertron Primus w/unicron head MISB off ebay- $45
Fansproject CC, SC and DIAC loose part set( enough to complete a full set-$50

Oh and my goody box from a yeard sale a few weeks back( posted pics on seibs)
G1 Hoist-complete
G1 Omega supreme- complete
G1 Jetfire-complete( pearl white as well)
G1 Constructicons-COMPLETE 100%
G1 Megatron-Complete( and still shiny)
G1 Swoop and Sledge-complete

$25

I've gotten a ton more but Im sure no one wants to hear about it

News Credits: 10 · Thu May 19, 2011 3:59 am

well consodeing tfs here go for almost double of what they cost in the states, i got classics treadbolt and blades for $12 USD each at clearence (original $41 USD). Oh, and unreleased 2007 movie backtrack at $2.70 USD (original scouts - $14 USD)

News Credits: 62 · Thu May 19, 2011 8:42 am

Classics

Onslaught $10
Treadbolt $12 boxed
Blaster $12 Boxed
Powerglide $20 Boxed
Stormcloud $12 Boxed
Heavy Load $12 boxed
dropshot $12 boxed
inferno $15
Cosmos $3
Wreckgar $3
Perceptor $7
Tracks $8
Jazz $8
G2 Laser Optimus $8
Grimlock $10

Masterpiece

Takara Masterpiece Grimlock $65
20th anniversary Masterpiece optimus prime $20
Walmart Masterpiece Skywarp $30

G1

Trypticon $30
25th Optimus Prime Boxed $50
SDCC Soundwave with tapes $25

Matrix Complete DVD Series Box Set $40

I have been collecting only 3 months.

News Credits: 10 · Thu May 19, 2011 9:01 am

Primeultimus wrote:Classics

Onslaught $10
Treadbolt $12 boxed
Blaster $12 Boxed
Powerglide $20 Boxed
Stormcloud $12 Boxed
Heavy Load $12 boxed
dropshot $12 boxed
inferno $15
Cosmos $3
Wreckgar $3
Perceptor $7
Tracks $8
Jazz $8
G2 Laser Optimus $8
Grimlock $10

Masterpiece

Takara Masterpiece Grimlock $65
20th anniversary Masterpiece optimus prime $20
Walmart Masterpiece Skywarp $30

G1

Trypticon $30
25th Optimus Prime Boxed $50
SDCC Soundwave with tapes $25

Matrix Complete DVD Series Box Set $40

I have been collecting only 3 months.

3 months? Well damn you have alot of cash ;D

News Credits: 62 · Thu May 19, 2011 9:13 am

gavinfuzzy wrote:
Primeultimus wrote:Classics

Onslaught $10
Treadbolt $12 boxed
Blaster $12 Boxed
Powerglide $20 Boxed
Stormcloud $12 Boxed
Heavy Load $12 boxed
dropshot $12 boxed
inferno $15
Cosmos $3
Wreckgar $3
Perceptor $7
Tracks $8
Jazz $8
G2 Laser Optimus $8
Grimlock $10

Masterpiece

Takara Masterpiece Grimlock $65
20th anniversary Masterpiece optimus prime $20
Walmart Masterpiece Skywarp $30

G1

Trypticon $30
25th Optimus Prime Boxed $50
SDCC Soundwave with tapes $25

Matrix Complete DVD Series Box Set $40

I have been collecting only 3 months.

3 months? Well damn you have alot of cash ;D

Not really I am unemployed and cannot find a job. I just am very lucky I guess. Right place at the right time.

News Credits: 62 · Thu May 19, 2011 9:17 am

Also I scored

Dark Unicron
Primus
Cybertron Leader Optimus
Ovveride
Megatron T Rex
Unicron Deluxe
Cybertron Megatron Leader
Titanium Megatron
Energon Scorponok

All for $50 in a lot on craigslist

News Credits: 10 · Thu May 19, 2011 9:18 am

Primeultimus wrote:
gavinfuzzy wrote:
Primeultimus wrote:Classics

Onslaught $10
Treadbolt $12 boxed
Blaster $12 Boxed
Powerglide $20 Boxed
Stormcloud $12 Boxed
Heavy Load $12 boxed
dropshot $12 boxed
inferno $15
Cosmos $3
Wreckgar $3
Perceptor $7
Tracks $8
Jazz $8
G2 Laser Optimus $8
Grimlock $10

Masterpiece

Takara Masterpiece Grimlock $65
20th anniversary Masterpiece optimus prime $20
Walmart Masterpiece Skywarp $30

G1

Trypticon $30
25th Optimus Prime Boxed $50
SDCC Soundwave with tapes $25

Matrix Complete DVD Series Box Set $40

I have been collecting only 3 months.

3 months? Well damn you have alot of cash ;D

Not really I am unemployed and cannot find a job. I just am very lucky I guess. Right place at the right time.

lols ;D

News Credits: 62 · Thu May 19, 2011 9:21 am

And 1 more score.
Energon

Roadblock
Inferno
Sharkticon
Steamhammer
Commander Ravage
Slyblast
Strongarm

All complete for $20

News Credits: 10 · Thu May 19, 2011 9:24 am

Primeultimus wrote:And 1 more score.
Energon

Roadblock
Inferno
Sharkticon
Steamhammer
Commander Ravage
Slyblast
Strongarm

All complete for $20

craigslist? apparently in my country (singapore) the only transformers listed there are the disney label. micky + donald (monochrome + regular) $40 SGD for all 4. Now who wants THAT CRAP? they were giving away free donalds with every $200 spent on DOTM toys...

News Credits: 62 · Thu May 19, 2011 9:53 am

I scored alot of stuff from craigslist so far.

Seems to be the only place to find figures locally although few and far in between.

News Credits: 33 · Thu May 19, 2011 10:43 am

I've very rarely paid for than £50 for a figure (in fact, I think Swoop, G1 Prime and Reflector may be the only ones I have paid more). The stars over the last few years -

- G1 Megatron, mint, no accessories - £4
- G2 Megatron, mint, no accessories - £1
- G1 Scourge, mint, no accessories - £4
- G1 Bruticus, mint, all accessories - £15 (approx)
- G1 Ultra Magnus, mint, boxed, all accessories - £20
- G1 Wheeljack (mint, no accessories), G1 Huffer, G1 Warpath + Pretender Starscream (inner bot) - £30
- G1 PM Prime, boxed, mint, all accessories, £30
- G1 Defensor, near mint, all accessories - £20
- G1 Downshift, still bagged, unused, mint - £12
- G1 Mirage, no accessories, v.nice - £1.50
- G1 Grimlock, no accessories, v.nice - £1
- G1 Snarl, no accessories, v.nice - £4

There are bargains out there - you just need to keep looking.

News Credits: 62 · Thu May 19, 2011 10:58 am

Also now that I think of it

KO Defensor $7
KO Devastator $7

Tuesday Morning!

News Credits: 2 · Thu May 19, 2011 1:19 pm

Trying to complete my TFC Takara series I just scored yesterday with a MISB #16 Insecticons for $100 and after seeing how much an opened one goes for on ebay I know I scored! :KREMZEEK:

Fri May 20, 2011 9:11 am

G1 Metroplex complete for under $30

G1 Trypiticon for under $40

G1 Predaking (Die cast version) complete for Animated Ultra Magnus (bought on clearance for $20) and $40.