Haul-a-rama!

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Sun May 01, 2005 5:47 pm

BB Shockwave wrote:The Aerialbots repaints are out in Hungary, but I won't buy repaints...
Also sold a loose weaponless Powermaster Prime for 20$.

Repaints are the Cancer of the TF toyline - only ever good for when it created Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker, Rumble, Frenzy, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw. Anything else since has been a cash-in.
Useful for getting TFs you couldn't get first time though. And Overcast is a better colour than his original Energon Jetfire paintjob.

Now go and get yourself a complete PM (not Prime Minister - if only) Prime reissue.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:02 pm

Found Alternators Battle Ravage at WalMart today.. yes, I'm weak, I bought a TF at WalMart. Alt Wheeljack was there too, but I'm not gonna get that one -- already have Grimlock, and a new head and spoiler is not enough to make me want to buy that mold again. Nice job on the head sculpt tho.

BB Shockwave · Post by **BB Shockwave** » Tue May 03, 2005 4:57 am

Autobloke wrote:
BB Shockwave wrote:The Aerialbots repaints are out in Hungary, but I won't buy repaints...
Also sold a loose weaponless Powermaster Prime for 20$.
Repaints are the Cancer of the TF toyline - only ever good for when it created Starscream, Skywarp, Thundercracker, Rumble, Frenzy, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw. Anything else since has been a cash-in.
Useful for getting TFs you couldn't get first time though. And Overcast is a better colour than his original Energon Jetfire paintjob.

Now go and get yourself a complete PM (not Prime Minister - if only) Prime reissue.

I agree completely!

But I SOLD prime... he's common as fleas here. I already have a full one with HIQ and instructions from 1988... I never liked the Godbomber parts anyhow...

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Tue May 03, 2005 7:54 pm

I just HAD to pick up a new PM Prime (a gypsy told me to). I too have the original release from the UK, but I just wanted the extra widgets and because I liked the retooling, new chroming and repaint apps and the die-cast cab (it WAS partly die-cast wasn't it? Or am I having a brain spasm?). It only cost me £20 and I just wanted to have a nice boxed one for my collection of 'still-boxed' TFs.
I also got a free G1 Starscream reissue with it. Bargainarama!

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Thu May 05, 2005 12:35 am

Got GX-01 Noisemaze and GC-14 Fangwolf today. Fangwolf definitely channels BW Tigerhawk, and Noisemaze has kind of a creepy clown vibe going on, especially with his head. He's got a complicated transformation for his size too. Nice piece tho; I'll be interested to see if Galaxy Force Soundwave's force chip is similar to Noisemaze.

BB Shockwave · Post by **BB Shockwave** » Tue May 10, 2005 8:14 pm

Let's see, this week's haul was (mostly things for trade):

Bw Armordillo
BW Megatron (croky)
G2 Flamefeather
G2 Sparkstalker
Turbomaster
Double Punch (X2)
Skyquake, complete
Skydive (Predator)
Three wrecks for a friend who can use them (Ironhide, Prowl, Sunstreaker)
Roadblock, inner armor+robot's wreck
Thunderclash
Windrazor
Afterburner (G2)
Cindersaur
Tyrannitron

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:50 pm

Got Alternators Shockblast (the license plate says SHKWAV, and Shockwave's what I'm calling him) in the mail today; ordered from Amazon. Slight changes to the mold from Meister/Jazz for car mode, and of course the laser gun left hand and a new head, which is difficult to get through the hood. I love the Alternators, but I always feel like I'm gonna break them when I transform them. Still, these are some of the best TFs IMO. My ratio of Autobot to Decepticon Alternators is now 6 to 4; hopefully that will even out a bit when 'Decepticharge' and that red Corvette repaint come around.

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Wed May 18, 2005 6:35 pm

Just picked up Flame Convoy and Lieger Jack.

Lieger Jacks looks great in lion mode, but has a turgid robot form. Transformation is weal too. A big shame, I was looking fwd to him...

Flame Convoy is awesome. Very simple and intuitive transformation but he looks utterly menacing in both forms.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:27 pm

Found a Beast Machines Tank Drone on the bargain rack at WalMart. They must've been cleaning way back in the stockroom to dig this guy up. Snagged him, of course; can't have too many Cannonfoddercons

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:04 pm

Got my TF Collector's Club exclusive in the mail today. The instructions say Terradive, but that's not his name...

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:42 pm

Picked up a Universe Blastcharge at Target today. Nicely repainted, and I've always liked the mold for some reason. Plus, I've not purchased any TFs for a while, so I needed a fix. But I can quit anytime, man. I can just say no, man.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:31 pm

Cybertron is upon us, at TRU anyway. Not sure why Jetfire comes with an Earth chip, or why whatever they renamed Jackshot comes with a Beast planet chip, but oh well. And the US version of Vector Prime looks like crap IMO; the stark white makes him look factory-fresh rather than the aged, almost 'vintage' look of the Japanese toy. But I digress; suffice it to say that I have a great appreciation for being able to import Galaxy Force stuff.

Anyway, picked up Cybertron Thundercracker today. He's ok, fairly simple transformation, good detail. Nothing remarkable IMO, but a decent addition to the Decepticon ranks.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:22 am

Got Cybertron Landmine today; it seems Cybertron TFs are only available at TRU right now, though I expect them in other stores soon. Anyway, Landmine is very nice, well detailed (as are all the Galaxy Force/Cybertron toys), with a clever yet not overly complex transformation. TORNADO CUTTAH!!

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:36 pm

My import shop had loads of Cybertron in today. Picked up Vector Prime, but was disappointed with Hasbro's version.
I also got the reissue of Perceptor, but I haven't got around to checking him out properly yet.
I could have got Cybertron 'Emperor Starscream' for £55. Good price? Bad price?

dexom · Post by **dexom** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 9:23 pm

i'm still working on my energon want list. i got another wideload to complete my constructicon maximus. i wanted him all green and now he is. but i still have my dustorm and i'll be picking up a bonecrusher this weekend. tis way i can choose how i want him to look.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 1:23 am

Yeah, the Cybertron version of Vector Prime looks disappointing. Glad I have the Galaxy Force version...

Picked up one of those Energon basic two-packs at WalMart today; I actually found one that had two Terrorcons! Brings my Terrorcon drone count up to 23: three Battle Ravage, two Command Ravage, four Cruellock, three Doomlock, four Insecticon and seven Divebomb. If Hasbro was smart they'd package any leftovers into troop builder packs, maybe three in a box. Yeah, like that'll happen.

Autobloke · Post by **Autobloke** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 5:22 pm

Neo Challenger wrote:Yeah, the Cybertron version of Vector Prime looks disappointing

Check out the 'Difference between Cybertron and Galaxy Force Vector Prime' thread - I posted a huge wedge of differences and faults with the figure there. I think I should have posted it somewhere else in the forum, 'cos no-one seems to have read it where it is.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 3:14 am

Picked up Cybertron Clocker and the G1 reissue Dirge; Dirge was on sale at TRU, got him for only $10. Oh, and I got the Galaxy Force Phase Ignition book about a week ago.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:48 pm

Picked up one of the Energon Galvatron figs that was warming the shelves at my local KMart. IMO E Galvy is far and away one of the best repaints that's ever been done, not to mention the level of detail in the mold is more obvious on E Galvy than E Megs. Definitely a sweet piece.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 2:52 am

Got Cybertron 'Hardtop' today. Not too crazy about the powder blue, but he's pretty cool. His transformation is not complex but not what you'd expect in a TF this size. Nice little piece.

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 6:39 pm

Has anyone got the Vanguard team yet? They look stunning. I'm really looking fwd to getting Backguild as Backpack is one of my fave GF toys.

Recently picked up GF Demolisher. I was initially disapointed but he has grown on me, the problem is, he just looks very very plain.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:08 pm

GC-10 Nitro Convoy came today. I thought about waiting for the Cybertron version, but I'd just rather have the Japanese stuff, ya know? Anyway, he's a bit top-heavy, and I could do without the 'auto-transformation' feature, but overall a nice TF.

Now I just need Live Convoy and Megalo Convoy for their gold Force Chips...

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:27 am

Got GC-15 Saidos, GD-12 Roadstorm, and SC-24 Roadbuster Wild today. Saidos is fonky, for some reason makes me think of a chicken nugget but I think he's cool. Roadstorm is schweeeet, and very complex for a TF his size; he could have worked very well as a deluxe. And the Roadbuster Wild is to replace the Energon Ironhide I had that fell apart. Prolly still gonna get another one; pix I've seen of both Ironhides/Roadbusters powerlinxed don't look too bad IMO.

And the Star Convoy reissue is soon approaching release.. droooooool...

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:48 pm

Visited my local TRU today, found Alternators Swerve (I think I'm gonna make his ass a Decepticon tho) and a two-for-one pack of Energon Battle Ravage and Divebomb, which brings my Terrorcon total up to 25.

Post by **Best First** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:27 am

so... am i reserving things i shouldn't be?

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 3:36 pm

Best First wrote:so... am i reserving things i shouldn't be?

Nope! Just taking advantage of the two-pack to bolster my Terrorcon ranks. I'll be emailing later this week to discuss payment on the stuff you're holding (which I really appreciate BTW!).

Post by **Best First** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:05 am

no worries. Terrorcon army, eh? I like it.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 3:24 am

Snagged Energon Overcast and Landquake at my local KB today (see related KB sale topic); I wasn't planning on getting them but the price was too good to pass up. Plus, with that symbol on him like what they slapped upside Cybertron 'Brushguard', I think ol' Landquake's gonna defect to the Decepticons...

Star Convoy coming soon. Aaarrgh, I hate waiting!!

BB Shockwave · Post by **BB Shockwave** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:59 am

Pretty good weekend on the flea market, not much TF stuff, but!

Got New Adventures of Batman Mr. Freeze, Batman TAS Joker, KIller CRoc, Bruce Wayne

PLus, a M.A.S.K. Wildcat, almost complete... MASK toys are nearly unheard of here in HUngary.

And the top of the crown, G1 HUbcap for a measly 2,5$, in excellent condition - 1986 toys are also quite rare here, except for those who were re-released as 'Classics' like the Special Teams.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:44 pm

Woo-hoo!! Got my Star Convoy reissue yesterday; he's sitting on my desk now in all his bricktacular glory. Haven't put batteries in yet tho. And the micro Hot Rod is schweet, very schweet. Now I need that Grandus thing to go with Star Convoy...