Haul-a-rama!

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 11:23 pm

Well, the credit card's been good to me lately... Over the last couple of weeks, I've added a few TFs to my collection: Alternators Dead End and Meister, Universe BIAB Ultra Magnus/Treadshot and Nemesis Prime, Energon Kicker and Highwire as well as Steamhammer, Sledge, Duststorm, and Sky Shadow. Also, TRU reissue Ricochet, Superlink Inferno Volt, Nightscream Reverse, and the Bruticus giftset. Anyone know the Japanese names for the Bruticus team members BTW? Oh, and the KMart exclusive SWAT team. And this one's not officially a TF, but the Masterpiece VFA-6Z Alpha Veritech is something I've wanted as a toy for a very long time.

And, of course, I have a nice box with the first batch of Galaxy Force toys on the way from BBTS...

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:27 am

A nice, big box from BBTS showed up today, packed full of Galaxy Force goodness! Galaxy Convoy, Master Megatron, Dreadrock, Excellion, Starscream, Jackshot, Vector Prime (who looks for all the world like Alpha Trion) and both Micron sets (and I've gotta tell ya, the little helicopter Micron looks like 7-Zark-7 from Battle of the Planets, the American bastardization of Gatchaman, but the other two are cool; the other Micron set is a recolor of the Street Speed Team with minor remolding!). These have got to be some of the finest TFs made to date! The detail is just mind-boggling, with exquisite spray ops and great features. Excellion, for example, totally channels G1 Hot Rod; when you put him in robot mode, there's three lasers/pipes sculpted on the inside of the doors that are clearly an homage to Hot Rod's forearm blasters.

If you like TFs, YOU MUST HAVE THESE TOYS!! I can't wait to see what's next in the line...

Chosen · Post by **Chosen** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:37 am

Neo Challenger wrote:Anyone know the Japanese names for the Bruticus team members BTW?

Onslaught, Swindle, Brawl, Vortex, and Blast Off.

The copters should be obvious to figure out, as would be Onslaught - the lighter-colored tank is Swindle, the darker Brawl.

KingMob · Post by **KingMob** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:38 am

'sup, Chosen.

Chosen · Post by **Chosen** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:48 am

KingMob wrote:'sup, Chosen.

Good to see a familiar face around here.

Professor Smooth · Post by **Professor Smooth** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 5:33 am

Chosen wrote:
KingMob wrote:'sup, Chosen.
Good to see a familiar face around here.

Haven't I seen you on some second rate TF site? Welcome to the big leagues.

Post by **Best First** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 5:09 pm

crap - i just cncelled all my galaxy force pre-oders as i have no space and kinda want the money for other things...

Shanti418 · Post by **Shanti418** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 6:04 pm

like what?

Post by **Best First** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 7:28 pm

going out. new stuff for my flat.

might sell some of my older TFs to make space and raise funds tho...

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 2:18 am

Added Galaxy Force 'Road Bullet' and the reissue Insecticons to the ever-growing piles of Japanese plastic today. I'm thinking about the reissue Predaking, but it still seems a bit pricey. In any case, the Galaxy Force stuff will keep me happy for a while. These newest TFs just flat-out ROCK.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 2:11 am

I normally post my hauls in the Chat box, but it's off the wack now, or something.

Last week, three of those chase Corona Sparkplugs in blue, orange and silver. This week, Energon SLugslinger and Sharkticon.

For some reason Silver Sparkplug's Minicon port is really loose and he won't remain attached to any TF, but I found that he's pretty useful for activating several live Powerlinx in succession, on different TFs if need be.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 4:54 am

New haul yesterday - Energon Deluxe-size Optimus and Mega-size Megatron join the Aaron Hong Energon family.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:44 pm

Added Alternator Swindle today- I actually found one on the shelf!! Until the next batch of Galaxy Force is ready (or, when I have money to buy/preorder the next batch) I'm gonna see about increasing my ranks of Terrorcon drones...

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:33 pm

KB was having a buy one get one 1/2 off sale, so I grabbed four more Terrorcons, bringing my total of various types up to 16. And Alternator Grimlock, GD-05 Gasket, and reissue Blitzwing are on the way from BBTS!

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:54 pm

damnit BC/Kzoo sucks.. Maybe Jackson will have some cool stuff

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:31 pm

Was at my local Kroger (grocery store) today buying lettuce and on my way out passed the toy aisle. What did I see but Energon Terrorcons at $4.50, marked almost $3 off!! So, I have another Divebomb and Insecticon to add to the horde (I think that's 18 Terrorcons now). Ya never know where deals will turn up!

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 3:58 am

Got my BBTS order with Alternator Grimlock today. Man, he's sweet, but I practically had to disassemble the frikkin' thing to transform it! I'd love to know how these toy designers take a car plus a rubic's cube and come up with a Transformer...

fort_max · Post by **fort_max** » Sun Feb 13, 2005 3:33 pm

Neo Challenger wrote:Man, he's sweet, but I practically had to disassemble the frikkin' thing to transform it!

He gets easier the more you do it, but not by too much.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 8:40 pm

Latest add: Energon Bulkhead. I wanted Quickstrike, but decided to go ahead and get Bulkhead as a) I like the design, and b) seeing as how many of the line-end TFs are really hard to find, I didn't want to miss out on this mold. Bulkhead is pretty cool IMO, nicely detailed and poseable. Oddly, though, he's got no Powerlinx points. Sound FX on his 'accessory pack' are decent too; a machine gun sound as well as two Transforming sounds, like on the cartoon; best way I can think to describe is 'transforming up' and 'transforming down'.

Now, if the UPS guy would only show up with my latest Galaxy Force purchase...

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:02 pm

And UPS has come and gone, leaving me with GC-05 Backpack! Great detail for a TF his size, and the little monkey's packing heat too; two big missiles, twin barrelled handgun, gatling cannon on the shoulders, and the force chip reveals another rack of missiles. Limited leg articulation, but a nice little TF.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 4:55 am

got Ultimate Guide today

and G1 Autobot logo tat

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 2:42 am

Found (and snagged) Alpha Quintesson today; also picked up Universe Cheetor. IMO the Universe version is one of the best of Cheetor.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 12:06 am

Got another Divebomb and Cruellock today, as KB was having a two for $10 sale! Brings my Terrorcon drone count up to 20 or so.

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 7:52 am

Ive seen Alpha Q and I think it is a horrible toy. 20 bucks for a transformer toy that doesnt transform? No thank you.

Still waiting on my Beast Machines Megatron to come in.. Im about to get angry.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 10:25 pm

Aaaaanndd.. one more Insecticon, bringing the Terrorcon count to 21. I swear I won't buy any more, until/unless I can get them for less than two bucks. Also got Treadshot (Energon), but only as an addition to the Omnicon ranks, since I'm not planning on getting all the parts for "Superion Maximus".

Chosen · Post by **Chosen** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 11:48 pm

I just happened to get Treadshot yesterday as well. It makes a bad, goofy limb, but does its job as a weapon hand well enough and is one of the best designed basic figures out there. He and/or his repaint are must-haves for any Energon collection.

Neo Challenger · Post by **Neo Challenger** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 4:04 pm

I agree, Chosen. The Energon "Aerialbots" are nicely designed figures by themselves, but their gestalt leaves a lot to be desired.

Snowcat · Post by **Snowcat** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 4:13 pm

Ok, over the last week I`ve got...

Universe (packaged as Energon in the UK) Defensor
E-Bulkhead - very nice toy - is Springer in Japan
E-Towline
E-Demolishor
E-Signal Flare (my new fav Omnicon)

Optimus Prime Rib · Post by **Optimus Prime Rib** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:40 pm

got BM Megatron in finally. Now I just have to decide whether or not to break the seal on the box.

Snowcat · Post by **Snowcat** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:40 pm

Break it. You know you want to.

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