The Energon Pub

Hello, new guy here, and new to the collecting of Transformers!
After alot of looking around id figured id start with the MP-10, G1 based, probably the version 2 KO, as i guess thats the cheapest of them, and replacing to the articulated hands eventually
Im a bit stuck on where to buy and what to search/look for, as they vary alot in price, and figured it was best starting here and hopefully not waste money on something that looks like a cheap ko!

Any tips for a new collector on what to look for, and maybe some god ebay sellers?

Not really looking for the trailer, and loose is fine, what price are they usually going for?
This one seems to be too cheap? I get even more sceptic when the trailer is included, as the KO only comes with weapons, and not in a square box?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151897320528?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

Does this seem legit?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161901191501?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

Happy for suggestions for Soundwave&Quakewave as well

According to the auction info that is not a KO- top one I am unsure about but the bottom one,price is inline with this:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12029&mode=retail

when you take shipping into account- that said, MP10 is one of my all time favorite figures, and you could do worse to start a collection

Mp-10 is one of my absolute favorites. He's the centerpiece of my collection.

Unless you plan to NEVER ever transform him... I HIGHLY recommend splurging and getting that trailer. Cab Prime without his trailer just looks... off. Prime WITH his trailer... Looks AWESOME. Roller and Spike are just icing the cake.

A new version from Bigbadtoystore.com costs about $160. If you can find it cheaper.... jump on it. If you find one that's only a LITTLE cheaper? I'd probably get a new one.

Articulated hands? I don't see the necessity. Skipped that upgrade for mine. honestly the articulated hands on my Appolyon (3P Megatron)are more trouble then their worth. Since your new, you may want to check out Reprolabel.com. They sell extra stickers for most figures that can customize up looks. Either the ones that are a bit too plain... or not G1 toy enough.... Honestly, I love them. I'm as excited bout getting new stickers as I am for getting the figure itself ;P