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typo That should be TFC# 6

fenrir72 wrote:Or better yet, try looking for the TFC#8. It has the energon morningstaf thingie as seen in the MTMTE pilot.

fenrir72 wrote:typo That should be TFC# 6

Aha, OK, but that's the exact version It Is Him already mentions he owns

It Is Him wrote:(...) Not only do I have the TFC reissue, but I have my childhood original as well. (...)

alldarker wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Or better yet, try looking for the TFC#8. It has the energon morningstaf thingie as seen in the MTMTE pilot.

fenrir72 wrote:typo That should be TFC# 6

Aha, OK, but that's the exact version It Is Him already mentions he owns

It Is Him wrote:(...) Not only do I have the TFC reissue, but I have my childhood original as well. (...)

Even though I do already have it, fenrir is right. That reissue is pretty sweet.

Yea, I would say pass on this, you'll never get the mould out of the plastic without doing serious damage. If you buy it and put it in your home, no matter how much you clean it, that thing will very likely infect your home and the rest of your collection with mould.

If you simply want it as a restoration project, just go and search e-bay.

Dead Metal wrote:Yea, I would say pass on this, you'll never get the mould out of the plastic without doing serious damage. If you buy it and put it in your home, no matter how much you clean it, that thing will very likely infect your home and the rest of your collection with mould.

If you simply want it as a restoration project, just go and search e-bay.

What's he said.

That Megs should be PURRIFYED BY FIRE!

By the way, are you curious to know what 4chan /toy/ think of this?

http://boards.4chan.org/toy/res/2950541

HURRY BRFORE THE TREAD GO 404!

Dead Metal wrote:Yea, I would say pass on this, you'll never get the mould out of the plastic without doing serious damage. If you buy it and put it in your home, no matter how much you clean it, that thing will very likely infect your home and the rest of your collection with mould.

If you simply want it as a restoration project, just go and search e-bay.

Oh. You're totally right. Yeah, better not.

-Kanrabat- wrote:By the way, are you curious to know what 4chan /toy/ think of this?

http://boards.4chan.org/toy/res/2950541

HURRY BRFORE THE TREAD GO 404!

Though I dislike the trollishness of 4chan, that thread did make me laugh more times than I'd rather admit.

If someone really wanted to figure out where I got it from, I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to find with a little sleuthing. Or they could just ask me. Whatever.

Edit: Kanrabat did ask on page 1. Answer: Craigslist.

Dead Metal wrote:Yea, I would say pass on this, you'll never get the mould out of the plastic without doing serious damage. If you buy it and put it in your home, no matter how much you clean it, that thing will very likely infect your home and the rest of your collection with mould.

What makes you say that? You certainly can kill and clean the mold from any toy. It isn't cosmic rust for crying out loud. It's just mold. On plastic. That can be easily cleaned. You ever have moldy food in a plastic container in your fridge? That stuff cleans out just fine. If you're paranoid, by all means wash it twice. It'll come clean though. The worst part of this would probably be removing the scaling caused from sitting in water. That'd probably take some CLR or something like it. I don't know how that stuff reacts to plastic though. Honestly, I'd pass on this too. Especially because of the ones you already have. The cost is too high for the effort involved IMO. I still say a restoration is entirely doable. It looks likely to be in great condition under all the filth. It's just the getting through it that will be an adventure. Haha!

4chan................kanrabat, what the heck happened there?

Sorry, but this guy is a dipshit thinking he can get $130 for this. If someone actually buys it for anywhere near that, I have a kick in the nuts I'd like to sell them.

Kibble wrote:Sorry, but this guy is a dipshit thinking he can get $130 for this. If someone actually buys it for anywhere near that, I have a kick in the nuts I'd like to sell them.

Just keep on him for a few weeks, he'll never sell it to anyone with half a brain. But if anyone *does* buy it...they deserve that kick in the nuts.

Flux Convoy wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:Yea, I would say pass on this, you'll never get the mould out of the plastic without doing serious damage. If you buy it and put it in your home, no matter how much you clean it, that thing will very likely infect your home and the rest of your collection with mould.

What makes you say that? You certainly can kill and clean the mold from any toy. It isn't cosmic rust for crying out loud. It's just mold. On plastic. That can be easily cleaned. You ever have moldy food in a plastic container in your fridge? That stuff cleans out just fine. If you're paranoid, by all means wash it twice. It'll come clean though. The worst part of this would probably be removing the scaling caused from sitting in water. That'd probably take some CLR or something like it. I don't know how that stuff reacts to plastic though. Honestly, I'd pass on this too. Especially because of the ones you already have. The cost is too high for the effort involved IMO. I still say a restoration is entirely doable. It looks likely to be in great condition under all the filth. It's just the getting through it that will be an adventure. Haha!

Oh you can remove the growth on top just fine, the thing with mould and fungus in general, is that the real threat lies beneath. When you see the mould, it's too late, the stuff is already in the plastic, which is why when you have it in your house you generally remove the infected object.
It doesn't have to sprout out immediately but the danger is always there.

Dead Metal wrote:Oh you can remove the growth on top just fine, the thing with mould and fungus in general, is that the real threat lies beneath. When you see the mould, it's too late, the stuff is already in the plastic, which is why when you have it in your house you generally remove the infected object.
It doesn't have to sprout out immediately but the danger is always there.

Wood, drywall and anything porous, yes. You'd need to get rid of those. Plastic, especially more solid plastic and metal like old Megs, is extremely resistant to mold and having it seep in for lack of a better term. We both agree that he should pass on this. I simply think saving the figure is completely manageable.

Flux Convoy wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:Oh you can remove the growth on top just fine, the thing with mould and fungus in general, is that the real threat lies beneath. When you see the mould, it's too late, the stuff is already in the plastic, which is why when you have it in your house you generally remove the infected object.
It doesn't have to sprout out immediately but the danger is always there.

Wood, drywall and anything porous, yes. You'd need to get rid of those. Plastic, especially more solid plastic and metal like old Megs, is extremely resistant to mold and having it seep in for lack of a better term. We both agree that he should pass on this. I simply think saving the figure is completely manageable.

I trust you're right, Flux, but either way, I'd rather not bring this into my home.

I assume your going to pass on him now then?

Yes. It's all yours.

It Is Him wrote:Yes. It's all yours.

Thanks

-Kanrabat- wrote:
By the way, are you curious to know what 4chan /toy/ think of this?

http://boards.4chan.org/toy/res/2950541

HURRY BRFORE THE TREAD GO 404!

Okay, I think the 4chan thread is pretty much over. Here's the highlights of that thread that was on topic:

Anonymous wrote:that's disgusting

Anonymous wrote:christ, was it in a flood? more pics. right now, $40 tops

Anon wrote:...I...I don't know, even if it's 100%, it's discusting.

Anon wrote:I'll give you $200. Sorry no bargaining

Anon wrote:How much would it take to get you to put it in your butt?

Anon wrote:EEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww............................

Anon wrote:Two words: Mold Spores.

Anon wrote:so I have to pay YOU 100 dollars to expose my home to these mold spores?

You should be paying someone to properly dispose of this bio-hazard. Also, see a doctor, and treat your home. Because you might die.

I'm not **** joking, this could be nothing, but it could also **** kill you.

ShadyStation !hjeX5VxSgg wrote:I'll clean it. I ain't afraid of no spores.

optimus2575 wrote:in a heart beat
i wouldn't want the box or foam, but cleaner pics before purchase to see how much mold/deterioration it has

Anon wrote:two words:

Cosmic Rust

Anon wrote:>some shelf wear
>some

Anon wrote:rare 100% authentic cosmic rust editon

ShadyStation !hjeX5VxSgg wrote:I've gotten a few dirty old G1 toys in the mail that I enjoyed restoring. My Blaster came with dirt in his seams, pretty grimy, and he looks great now.

Honestly, I look at that and think it's not only G1 megatron with all his **** included, but a project to do. My only concern with the price is if the mold caused irreversible damage and that he might not be worth what I paid after cleaning.

Anon wrote:How much for the mold only? I already have a G1 Megatron, but those veggies look delicious. I want to lick that styrofoam.

There you have it folks! Now you know where everyone stand. Whennever you buy it or not is now up to you.

Heh, 4chan, there are always a few amusing comments amongst the garbage.

Bury it underground: Cosmic Rust edition. Nice.

ditto!