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News Credits: 5 · Sun Nov 30, 2014 4:20 pm

Smyth's website is showing the new RID Warriors £14.99, One-Steps £10.99 and Legions £6.99 with 'online availability' dates of 5th, 19th and 12th December respectively. I don't trust anything anymore.

News Credits: 1350 · Sun Nov 30, 2014 4:35 pm

They must be placeholders as there is no way they can be real..
What's wrong with just saying TBA.

News Credits: 15 · Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:53 am

If you are quick (7min quick) you can get a Transformers Age of Extinction Construct Bots Dinofire Grimlock and Optimus Prime Set for £19.99 (half price).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IF8DUD8/r ... =560250607

News Credits: 2 · Mon Dec 01, 2014 9:35 am

Mr O wrote:Smyth's website is showing the new RID Warriors £14.99, One-Steps £10.99 and Legions £6.99 with 'online availability' dates of 5th, 19th and 12th December respectively. I don't trust anything anymore.

Probably just placeholder listings which will keep getting the release date pushed back.

I'm curious. Assuming all deluxe/voyagers from here on out are gonna be TRU exclusives, which looks to be the trend, what actual options are there for buying online? I know Kapow which is the go to one, but they can quickly sell out of stuff unless you jump on pre orders. There's All the cool stuff and Omegalock, but anyone know of other places to buy in the UK? Particularly for older stuff, other than old ebay?

News Credits: 1350 · Mon Dec 01, 2014 9:48 am

I'm trying to set up a online option but the main focus will be on newer releases. If I get some contacts I may be able to offer old stuff.

News Credits: 5 · Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:10 pm

Insurgent wrote:I'm curious. Assuming all deluxe/voyagers from here on out are gonna be TRU exclusives, which looks to be the trend,

Generations is TRU exclusive. The AOE deluxes and voyagers come under Generations because TRU has got pictures of Hasbro doing bad stuff or something. I thought this might be a ray of hope to anyone worrying about that, maybe TRU will be too busy not stocking Combiner Wars to worry about other shops getting half decent stuff that they'll have anyway.

Tue Dec 02, 2014 11:53 am

Insurgent wrote:
Mr O wrote:Smyth's website is showing the new RID Warriors £14.99, One-Steps £10.99 and Legions £6.99 with 'online availability' dates of 5th, 19th and 12th December respectively. I don't trust anything anymore.

Probably just placeholder listings which will keep getting the release date pushed back.

I'm curious. Assuming all deluxe/voyagers from here on out are gonna be TRU exclusives, which looks to be the trend, what actual options are there for buying online? I know Kapow which is the go to one, but they can quickly sell out of stuff unless you jump on pre orders. There's All the cool stuff and Omegalock, but anyone know of other places to buy in the UK? Particularly for older stuff, other than old ebay?

Bought a few bits from Masterforce before, they do some pre-owned and G1 bits, as well as various other bits and bobs. Good customer service too.

Got an email from Omegalock today saying MP Bumblebee has been dispatched. Can't wait! :DANCE:

News Credits: 2 · Tue Dec 02, 2014 6:15 pm

Hmm. I'll poke around masterforce then, see what's around.

You'll like MP Bee. My kapow preorder turned up today. Really digging the paint they used on him and so glad they made him a proper bug, not the squished version from the toon.

Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:46 pm

My order from Masterforce literally just turned up out of the blue. Do they use a separate postal service than Royal Mail? They must do, we only got morning posts nowadays (Used to have morning AND afternoon delivery, but now just morning) and I have never received any deliveries past 5 in the evening. Happy about it nonetheless as I was all grumpy at waiting in all morning and having not received my parcel from Mr. Postman when he turned up this morning :lol:

Anyway, very excited to open up my Waspinator, he was quite a should I, shouldn't I situation as I had no need for him in my collection but was attached to the character, when they went down to £13.99 on Masterforce I bit the bullet.

2 questions for my fellow forum members:

1. Anyone know how long Reprolabels take? I ordered a set of Windblade stickers that haven't turned up yet (dispatched 24th Nov) ordered from them once a few years back and cannot remember the delivery time.

2. Heading to Birmingham tomorrow and just wondering. Transformer-wise what is their Forbidden Planet like? Will probably head on over anyway to look for Christmas presents but just wondering whether to get my hopes up. Also anyone recommend visiting Nostalgia & comics too?

EDIT: Nevermind, in my haste to rip open the box I failed to spot the big massive Royal Mail sticker stuck to the cardboard box... :HEADHURTS:

Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:51 pm

Insurgent wrote:Hmm. I'll poke around masterforce then, see what's around.

You'll like MP Bee. My kapow preorder turned up today. Really digging the paint they used on him and so glad they made him a proper bug, not the squished version from the toon.

Yeah, really enjoying Bee! Been playing around with him since I got back from work today. Nice, simple yet enjoyable transformation. I like the way the top part of the bonnet folds back into the torso, thought that was a nice design.

I was shocked how small he was in alt mode at first but when you consider how small the original bug was it makes sense. Spike is decent, I like the transformation. My only gripe is the face lacking a bit of paint, looks a bit freaky, and the arms are constantly popping out of the ball joint by the elbow. However, he's just an added bonus so I'm not too fussed!

News Credits: 15 · Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:02 am

Lockdown91 wrote:
1. Anyone know how long Reprolabels take? I ordered a set of Windblade stickers that haven't turned up yet (dispatched 24th Nov) ordered from them once a few years back and cannot remember the delivery time.

Yeah, they can take a while. I got an order delivered 2 days ago and ordered them 2 weeks back. I think they print to order on some stuff so can take a while. Generations Jetfire, MP G2 Sideswipe and MP Bluestreak look a little snazzier than they did and Wheeljack and Smokescreen will get their stickers over the next couple of days.

News Credits: 2 · Thu Dec 04, 2014 7:58 am

Reprolabels usually take about 2 weeks, give or take a day. I've ordered a few things from them over the years and they've never been more than that. They do print to order, which is why sets can't be broken up (I asked them once about their license plate sets).

Birmingham, I wouldn't get hopes up for tf's. Nostalgia and FP are worth visiting as they have some nice things in, but not for tf's. Was in there back in September, not worth it if tf's are the only thing you're looking for. At least, end of September that was true.

I was most impressed with Bee's back bumper folding in the way it does. Didn't need to happen, but just a sign of how much attention goes into these MP's. I also love the feel of his paintjob. Exosuit is a fun extra, but at least it's not just mine that keeps popping off the elbow. Question is, is it Spike or Daniel? The screenshot is of Daniel in the instructions.

Thu Dec 04, 2014 4:27 pm

Thanks guys, should expect my Reprolabels by the end of next week at the latest then hopefully.

Went to Birmingham today, nice Christmas spirit around. Did indeed visit Nostalgia, had literally no Transformers in terms of figures at all, but did find some presents for other people. Did visit Forbidden Planet, they had quite a few Generations toys I hadn't seen in store yet. Would have been very giddy if not for already having most of them already. They had multiple Crosscut's, Jhiaxus's, Nightbeat's, Scoops and a couple of Springers, had all except Nighbeat and Scoop, bought Scoop as I had no interest in Nightbeat, but was still good to see the rest on the shelves.

Most of Combiner wars Pre-orders have gone now on Kapow, I ordered the Armada Megatron though. But now that we're getting more and more in hand images of the first wave deluxes I'm really hoping they make it to brick and mortar stores! :-?

News Credits: 1350 · Thu Dec 04, 2014 4:41 pm

We could get very lucky with the first wave but it's toys r us only.

Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:31 am

Hey there, been a loooooooong time sine ive been around, life has been beyond hectic so TF's have been on the back burner for far too long.

Just thought id pop in and say hey to all the other brits around now.

Look forward to getting to know people again

News Credits: 14 · Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:49 am

Just taken a quick look at Toys R Us UK website and found a couple of price reductions.

Masterpiece Sunstorm is down to a very reasonable £49.99

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Action-Figures-and-Playsets/Transformers-Masterpiece-Sunstorm%280129428%29

Masterpiece Grimlock is down to £69.99

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Action-Figures-and-Playsets/Transformers-Masterpiece-Grimlock%280125822%29

Masterpiece Optimus Prime (Paltinum Edition) is down to £79.99

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Action-Figures-and-Playsets/Transformers-Platinum-Edition-Optimus-Prime%280115657%29

and Supreme Starscream (Paltinum Edition) is also down to £79.99

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Action-Figures-and-Playsets/Transformers-Platinum-Edition-Supreme-Starscream%280110208%29

Oh and it seems the recent Movie Deluxe figures are down to a tenner if you fancy one!

News Credits: 15 · Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:06 am

Sunstorm and Platimus will be mine. Thanks for the info.

Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:09 am

Have wave 3 of the Movie deluxes even landed on our fair shores yet? I'm only really interested in picking up Snarl.

News Credits: 5 · Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:10 am

Boo, I got Sunstorm the other day and now they knock another tenner off it? Poor show. He is wonderful though.

News Credits: 1350 · Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:40 am

Hmm that sunstorm is tempting at that price. .which version of the mold is it? MP 3 or 11.

Out of the first wave (2nd wave haven't come anywhere near me) I still want Scorn and Strafe.

News Credits: 15 · Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:44 am

ZeroWolf wrote:Hmm that sunstorm is tempting at that price. .which version of the mold is it? MP 3 or 11.

Out of the first wave (2nd wave haven't come anywhere near me) I still want Scorn and Strafe.

Its MP-11, like Acid Storm.

News Credits: 1350 · Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:46 am

Ah thanks

next question is; how does he handle and any QC issues I should be aware of?

News Credits: 15 · Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:47 am

Acid Storm's wings are a little floppy in robot mode. Have to wait and see how Sunstorm compares.

News Credits: 5 · Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:03 am

Ravage XK wrote:Acid Storm's wings are a little floppy in robot mode. Have to wait and see how Sunstorm compares.

They're fine once you find the little tabs they don't want you to know about.

News Credits: 15 · Wed Dec 10, 2014 10:07 am

Mr O wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:Acid Storm's wings are a little floppy in robot mode. Have to wait and see how Sunstorm compares.

They're fine once you find the little tabs they don't want you to know about.

Secret tabs? Do tell.