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OK, so everytime I go into a toy shop to look at Transformers, I always see those Titanium Series 3 inch models and think "Transformers that don't transform- what's the point?" and had pretty much ignored the Titanium Series altogether, until I found out about the 6 inch models.

I bought TS Megatron today and he's definately my favourite Transformer I own. He looks awesome, has a cool alt mode (it's the War Within version) and is really fun to transform (Yay for extendo-legs!). There are only 2 problems with him: some of his joints feel a little bit delicate, and the contrast between the metal and the colouration on the plastic means that in some lights he looks like he has crome wear, even though he's brand new. But once he's up on his display stand striking a cool pose, all those problems melt away. For ages I've been looking for a TF line that's worth collecting and half way towards affordable, and I think I've found it with the Titanium Series. What do other people think of the line? Any figures that are really worth getting? I'm looking at Ultra Magnus and Soundwave as my next purchases.

TheCactus wrote:OK, so everytime I go into a toy shop to look at Transformers, I always see those Titanium Series 3 inch models and think "Transformers that don't transform- what's the point?" and had pretty much ignored the Titanium Series altogether, until I found out about the 6 inch models.

I bought TS Megatron today and he's definately my favourite Transformer I own. He looks awesome, has a cool alt mode (it's the War Within version) and is really fun to transform (Yay for extendo-legs!). There are only 2 problems with him: some of his joints feel a little bit delicate, and the contrast between the metal and the colouration on the plastic means that in some lights he looks like he has crome wear, even though he's brand new. But once he's up on his display stand striking a cool pose, all those problems melt away. For ages I've been looking for a TF line that's worth collecting and half way towards affordable, and I think I've found it with the Titanium Series. What do other people think of the line? Any figures that are really worth getting? I'm looking at Ultra Magnus and Soundwave as my next purchases.

I enjoy the Titanium line, when I can find them. The Rodimus should not be missed, as he's a vast improvement over his G1 counterpart. One of my favorite TFs. The Soundwave has some issues with the legs, but I still like mine. The seekers are pretty good, the Scourge is...liked more by other people than myself. Good luck finding the Magnus. He looks awesome, but he's rare as rain these days.

There's a War Within Prowl coming out, and a Skywarp, and supposedly a WW Grimlock, a Shockwave, an Arcee and a Cosmos, so I think you've picked a good time to get in. I think the best figs in the line are still ahead.

If they're gonna release an actual transforming Arcee then I'm definitely gonna pick it up.

I only have a Tit Rodimus and a Tit Soundwave. I love em, specially Rodmius. Soundwave isnt very poseable and his legs are a bit of a problem, but he, like Rodomus are lots of fun to transform and, well, theres always that lovely die-cast to think of!

I want to get a G1 Magnus but they are indeed very VERY heard to find.

Nujevad wrote:If they're gonna release an actual transforming Arcee then I'm definitely gonna pick it up.

As far as I know, she's still in the works. It may not be out for a good long while, but it was entered into one of the super-stores databases a couple months back.

Asderiphel wrote: Good luck finding the Magnus. He looks awesome, but he's rare as rain these days.

Funny, he was in Forbidden Planet today. I might have bought him had Argos not been selling them for a full ten pounds less.

TheCactus wrote:

Asderiphel wrote: Good luck finding the Magnus. He looks awesome, but he's rare as rain these days.

Funny, he was in Forbidden Planet today. I might have bought him had Argos not been selling them for a full ten pounds less.

Where the feck do you live? I went into argos today and they didnt even have any deluxe movie figures, just protoform screamers. No BB and no Jazz! They are useless! Im skint anyway, but thats not the point! I fecking hate argos!!!

Sonray wrote:

TheCactus wrote:

Asderiphel wrote: Good luck finding the Magnus. He looks awesome, but he's rare as rain these days.

Funny, he was in Forbidden Planet today. I might have bought him had Argos not been selling them for a full ten pounds less.

Where the feck do you live? I went into argos today and they didnt even have any deluxe movie figures, just protoform screamers. No BB and no Jazz! They are useless! Im skint anyway, but thats not the point! I fecking hate argos!!!

I live in Edinburgh. Argos is a bugger because you don't know which character you're gonna get, but at least they have some. I like Forbidden Planet, but they're certainly not shy about jacking up the prices...

Ive almost given up hope of getting G1 Magnus

Ah, feck. That is why the British are awesome.

Hmm, I must be one of the few who doesn't like the Titanium line. I was thinking about Rodimus Prime but I don't like his face. But perhaps if the Arcee looks good I'll consider her.

If you guys don't mind online shopping, G1 Ultra Magnus is at http://www.forbiddenplanet.com for about £20

like i posted in another thread.
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsBy ... 6&ID=18768

g1 magnus in stock as of 6pm 6/6/07 doesn't seem like that works for the guys overseas though. =(

Rodimus, Thundercracker, and Scourge are bar none the best figs in the line, with hefty competition for the best coming from the new releases. Hasbro is really starting to do this line right.

I even bought 4 Scourges for my own little Sweep army to add to my G1 shelf.

TheCactus wrote:If you guys don't mind online shopping, G1 Ultra Magnus is at http://www.forbiddenplanet.com for about £20

Is that with shipping?

Sonray wrote:

TheCactus wrote:If you guys don't mind online shopping, G1 Ultra Magnus is at http://www.forbiddenplanet.com for about £20

Is that with shipping?

No, the shipping would be extra, but it'd probably work out as only a bit more than their instore price anyway. I wish Argos would give you a chance to choose which character you get, they're only £7.99 on the website at the moment!

Damn, I almost forgot about Arcee coming up. Sweet. And Shockwave´s a must.

TheCactus wrote:If you guys don't mind online shopping, G1 Ultra Magnus is at http://www.forbiddenplanet.com for about £20

The cheapest I've seen him online is £18.60 shipped from toyzandgamez.com - not sure if he's in shock there yet though. I wish my Argos has him.

TheCactus wrote:

Sonray wrote:

TheCactus wrote:

Asderiphel wrote: Good luck finding the Magnus. He looks awesome, but he's rare as rain these days.

Funny, he was in Forbidden Planet today. I might have bought him had Argos not been selling them for a full ten pounds less.

Where the feck do you live? I went into argos today and they didnt even have any deluxe movie figures, just protoform screamers. No BB and no Jazz! They are useless! Im skint anyway, but thats not the point! I fecking hate argos!!!

I live in Edinburgh. Argos is a bugger because you don't know which character you're gonna get, but at least they have some. I like Forbidden Planet, but they're certainly not shy about jacking up the prices...

Just tell the chashir to send in all the variations they have in stock and chows the one you want, that's wat I do.
But forget magnus, my brother got him and I must say he's crap, not worth €25 they charge in Germany. Get him on sale like 50% of normal price otherwise forget him.

TheCactus wrote:

Sonray wrote:

TheCactus wrote:If you guys don't mind online shopping, G1 Ultra Magnus is at http://www.forbiddenplanet.com for about £20

Is that with shipping?

No, the shipping would be extra, but it'd probably work out as only a bit more than their instore price anyway. I wish Argos would give you a chance to choose which character you get, they're only £7.99 on the website at the moment!

I went to argos yesterday in hopes of getting the movie bumblebee that they have listed in their catalogues, they said they had 5 in stock but all they had were freaking protoform screamers! Idiots! Its like, why the feck dotn they ever have anything listed in their book actually IN STOCK!?!?

I really like these toys. I'm excited about WWI Skywarp, because I love the Seekers in all their forms.

Sonray wrote:

TheCactus wrote:

Sonray wrote:

TheCactus wrote:If you guys don't mind online shopping, G1 Ultra Magnus is at http://www.forbiddenplanet.com for about £20

Is that with shipping?

No, the shipping would be extra, but it'd probably work out as only a bit more than their instore price anyway. I wish Argos would give you a chance to choose which character you get, they're only £7.99 on the website at the moment!

I went to argos yesterday in hopes of getting the movie bumblebee that they have listed in their catalogues, they said they had 5 in stock but all they had were freaking protoform screamers! Idiots! Its like, why the feck dotn they ever have anything listed in their book actually IN STOCK!?!?

It's probeble listed as Deluxe and says Stiles and colors may wary. The protos are deluxes, but you'r right the ones you realy whant are never avalible.

Ah, I'd forgotten about the wonders of ebay...

G1 Ultra Magnus for £15 (inc. shipping!)

Sunstorm for 99p! I officially love ebay!

TheCactus wrote:Ah, I'd forgotten about the wonders of ebay...

G1 Ultra Magnus for £15 (inc. shipping!)

Sunstorm for 99p! I officially love ebay!

If i hadnt of just spent a fortune on a binaltech jazz and my kitbash project i would have bid!

Yeah, I got a lot less excited when I realised I don't have any money left. Still, at least I know it's possible to get some of the beter characters cheap!

avoid this line.

go to youtube and watch all the reviews before you
spend money on these nightmares!