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by **prowlstreak** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:35 pm

^^^
praise the lord i agree with those guys :lol:

i have so many g1 homages that it seems i can have
all the original autobots in modern molds

by **PrimeFan** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:54 pm

Mine is pretty simple really. It must be G1(my definition of G1 is between 1984-1986).

If not, then I'm passing. If it is, then I'll buy it if:

1. I like the way the toy looks or
2. I like the character or
3. It is an iconic character.

Nostalgia plays a huge factor, as well as the size of the toy(the bigger the better).

by **olokin** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:18 am

Once, my major consideration is buying TFs is the die cast content. Any exceptions would be if its sturdy plastic.

by **DorkimusPrime** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:30 am

First of all, it has to be a character that in some form I actually care about. That's why recycling character names from other shows helps; I see "Prowl" and "Smokescreen" and I remember them from G1, so I'll pick up their Cybertron versions.

Once I spot a character that matters to me, I generally have gone by how it looks in the package and the box art. I've gotten burned on that a couple if times, though...Cybertron Skywarp has a fantastic alt mode but the bot is kinda...meh. The lack of hands and the fact that the top of the plane is attached to the one arm as a shield is kinda poor, IMO.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:42 am

I use my ability to form an opinion on what I'm looking at and go from there. The rest falls into place. Everyone should try it.

News Credits: 128 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:54 am

Flux Convoy wrote:I use my ability to form an opinion on what I'm looking at and go from there. The rest falls into place. Everyone should try it.

Failing that, try my opinion.

It's delicious.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:59 am

^ What flavor? :-?

News Credits: 4 · by **ReinaHW** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:25 pm

When it comes to choosing a TF to buy, it's a case of "WOW! An actual Transformer up here! It's a miracle!" that kind of thing since TF's are very rare up here.

Tony.

by **DorkimusPrime** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:30 pm

Flux Convoy wrote:I use my ability to form an opinion on what I'm looking at and go from there. The rest falls into place. Everyone should try it.

I think the point of the thread was more of the procedure you use to create an opinion, though it's awful hard to do from the heights of Mount Better Than You. :lol:

News Credits: 128 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:36 pm

kirbenvost wrote:^ What flavor?

Grape soda.

My opinions taste like grape soda.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:41 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:^ What flavor?

Grape soda.

My opinions taste like grape soda.

Fascinating. Do you ever enjoy them frozen on a hot day?

News Credits: 128 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:45 pm

kirbenvost wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:^ What flavor?

Grape soda.

My opinions taste like grape soda.

Fascinating. Do you ever enjoy them frozen on a hot day?

(what a set up! :grin:

)

There isn't a single day that I don't enjoy my own opinions.

:grin:

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:49 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:^ What flavor?

Grape soda.

My opinions taste like grape soda.

Fascinating. Do you ever enjoy them frozen on a hot day?

(what a set up! )

There isn't a single day that I don't enjoy my own opinions.

But frozen. Frozen is what I wanted to know. Because, on a hot day, I quite enjoy a frozen soda. Your opinions only matter to me in the months of June through August!! [-(

News Credits: 1 · by **Sherade** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:51 pm

Um...ignoring that...
Before I but a figure, I just check the photogalleries here, and decide if it's worth it.
But, if I have no way of knowing what I'm looking for (i.e flea markets) I but whatever I see.

by **Valandar** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:51 pm

Sorry, Counterpunch, I'll have to pass on your opinions, Grape Soda makes me nauseous. I'll stick with my own, they're Cola flavored.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:53 pm

Valandar wrote:Sorry, Counterpunch, I'll have to pass on your opinions, Grape Soda makes me nauseous. I'll stick with my own, they're Cola flavored.

I might actually prefer your opinions to Counterpunch's.

But really, nothing beats Dr Pepper.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:33 am

DorkimusPrime wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:I use my ability to form an opinion on what I'm looking at and go from there. The rest falls into place. Everyone should try it.

I think the point of the thread was more of the procedure you use to create an opinion, though it's awful hard to do from the heights of Mount Better Than You.

That IS the procedure! Besides, it's always sunny up here on Mount Better Than You. You should visit. We could throw rocks at newbs and enjoy frozen grape sodas with CP. :grin:

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumbled** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:04 am

I pick them by their price and looks and quality.

by **olokin** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:17 am

Seibertron.com has been a big help in letting me evaluate future purchases from the photo gallery

News Credits: 3 · by **MagnusPrimal** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:42 pm

G1 reissues get a higher priority. Then well-done homages. But the figures have to be good. Other than the reissues, they have to have at least decent articulation, and be of some character I care about from at least one of the various TF fictions.
Or if it's a really good clearance deal. I paid about $6 for a Cybertron Menasor!

by **Raymond101** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:47 pm

Reviews helped me a lot. I don't just walk into a store and buy whatever looks good. I actually consider getting which toys for ages before I make a special trip to buy it.

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