Overloaded wrote:Thank you any idea who is the best site to use
shajaki wrote:Overloaded! Welcome back to Seibertron!
Your query is perfect for this thread, so I took the liberty of merging
I can help too. But need a moment to compose myself
So! I thought I's answered this question recently with someone else, and kinda, but not thoroughly. But first, you have a lot in consideration there... what's the actual goal? Total completionist? Character completionist? Mold completionist?Overloaded wrote:Thank you I try to keep up to date
shajaki wrote:So! I thought I's answered this question recently with someone else, and kinda, but not thoroughly. But first, you have a lot in consideration there... what's the actual goal? Total completionist? Character completionist? Mold completionist?Overloaded wrote:Thank you I try to keep up to date
Firstly:
You said you had Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Starscream? Can I assume these are MP-1, MP-2, and MP-3 respectively?
Secondly, where to acquire new:
Keep a close eye on all outlets. Keep up on new releases, and TakaraTomy is reissuing things all the time. Watch import stores like Amiami and HLJ. Normally they are the cheapest option (especially with pre-orders, they are cheaper than when they physically come in stock). Then there's always Hasbro and TRU. They have proven to be difficult to find, expensive, and far and fewer between when compared to their Japanese counterparts. But still, it's a resource. And lastly, if you're uncomfortable with importing then there's always BBTS. Prices are slightly inflated to compensate for them importing stuff themselves, but their POL feature and customer service are top notch.
Where/how to acquire old:
What local resources do you have? For example, I'm a part of a local Facebook group (for the city I live in) that I have gotten some amazing deals from. There's also Kijiji, which is basically a not-shifty version of Craigslist. I just search "transformers" and check it daily. There's some fantastic Used TF sites out there these days too. TransformerLand is a great American one, and Mandarake is an equally great Japanese one. And finally, eBay. I have a list of saved searches, probably 60-80 different Transformers toys and lines, that I check a minimum of twice a day. You really need to be careful though, what with the MP KO's all over the place. And with eBay, you can get steals if you got the patience.
If you can get specific about which MP's you're hunting first, I can help narrow down your search
No worriesOverloaded wrote:Thank you
Burn wrote:Agamemnon wrote:Let's get back to talking about Burn's mammoth snout flopping...
Well I am Australian. It's kinda what we're known for.
Delta Magnus wrote:This is because you are a hamhanded idiot.
Maybe it hasn't been homaged as much because it's such a morbid, depressing redeco that's based on one of the biggest black marks in the brand's history? I mean, Hasbro practically shot themselves in the foot with the cinematic death of Optimus Prime, in their failing to realize just how much he meant to all those kids who were traumatized by the ordeal. It's not exactly a deco that has a whole lot of marketing appeal.shajaki wrote:LMP-10S (Sleep Mode)
Out of all MP-10's on this list (and that have already been made), this is the one I want the most. Prime has always been subject to being repaint fodder, and I always thought that after Black Convoy and Cab-Magnus, this should be the go-to. And yet, MP-1S is the only one of his kind. For such an iconic moment in the TF franchise, you'd think they'd homage it more.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Think of it from a corporate perspective. Would you want to immortalize one of your most regretful business mistakes, and then flood the market with the physical representation of that constant reminder?Burn wrote:All those "traumatised kids" are now grown adults and it would be an ideal coping mechanism as we can use him to rise from the grave and kick Hot Rod in the head.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Burn wrote:All those "traumatised kids" are now grown adults and it would be an ideal coping mechanism as we can use him to rise from the grave and kick Hot Rod in the head.
I'd rather that than all the BAPE'sKurona wrote:CRAYOLA PRIME
Your dilemna sounds similar to someone else. See how he overcameBurn wrote:hmmm ... so I went ahead and pre-ordered him.
Of course you wouldCobotron wrote:I know there's a KO, and I've ogled it many times, but I'd be down for an official translucent MP-10.
I'm not familiar with that... any pics for reference?EmirateXaaron wrote:If we're talking obscure character repaints, I would love to see a repaint "Action Master" Prime from the last issue of the US Marvel comics run.
steals_your_goats wrote:...sleep mode because in my head he's a zombie version of prime.
Sabrblade wrote:Think of it from a corporate perspective. Would you want to immortalize one of your most regretful business mistakes, and then flood the market with the physical representation of that constant reminder?
Kurona wrote:Grown adults physically, sure, but in terms of maturity...
shajaki wrote:Your dilemna sounds similar to someone else. See how he overcame
"Buy this toy of your childhood hero on his deathbed, kids! Recreate this most depressing moment as your hero's life fades to a weathered corpse! It's bleak, macabre, and only yours for $99.99! Recommended for Age 8 and Up!"shajaki wrote:There's controversy over the Sleep Mode? Seriously?
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Sabrblade wrote:"Buy this toy of your childhood hero on his deathbed, kids! Recreate this most depressing moment as your hero's life fades to a weathered corpse! It's bleak, macabre, and only yours for $99.99! Recommended for Age 8 and Up!"shajaki wrote:There's controversy over the Sleep Mode? Seriously?
Marvel Zombies is a whole different (and glorious) animal.shajaki wrote:Sabrblade wrote:"Buy this toy of your childhood hero on his deathbed, kids! Recreate this most depressing moment as your hero's life fades to a weathered corpse! It's bleak, macabre, and only yours for $99.99! Recommended for Age 8 and Up!"shajaki wrote:There's controversy over the Sleep Mode? Seriously?
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
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