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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 10, 2012 12:23:32 GMT -5
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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 10, 2012 4:00:06 GMT -5
Glad I was patient. Dr. Crank is restocking again at RK.
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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 8, 2012 13:48:07 GMT -5
Well, if I wanted Ultra Magnus then I should have Skywarp as well since they were released together.
I did find some loose figures to buy, but they are still pricey. I also was able to find a site that sells KO loose Magnus and some boxed KO Henkei Seekers ((There's no way a legit Henkei is available at $23)). I heard a lot of issues with the KO releases, but all options are considered. I do like the blue torso of KO Magnus.
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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 7, 2012 14:50:57 GMT -5
I'm well aware that never opened doesn't really mean it's newly manufactured, I just meant it's unused.
But, do I really have to pay extra cash for a box that I may throw away? I know for vintage and adult collectibles, the boxes are necessary and part of the figures. But what about the packages that once opened you can't seal the toy in it again?
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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 7, 2012 13:23:13 GMT -5
I'm having a problem between buying loose figures or mint in their boxes.
Mint in the box to me means it's unopened, brand new, and I guarantee that everything is included. However, they are more expensive. Especially for rare figures.
Loose figures are cheaper, and if the boxes are not for storage it goes to the trash can. But they are used, and may not come with everything it came originally.
The figures I specifically refer to are Transformers Classics Ultra Magnus and Skywarp. They are too pricey as mint in the box, but cheaper (yet still overpriced) as loose figures.
What do you guys think? Which one do you think it's better?
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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 3, 2012 13:14:00 GMT -5
Not really breaking new, but Robot Kingdom sent their latest newsletter. According to them, they are getting restock for both Exgraver and Heavy Labor. However, the restock of HL will no longer include the free replaecment Exgraver shovel. They don't say but I think this means they are assuming the original run for exgraver with the weak shovel is al gone and the restock run will now have the new shovels. Any mention for Dr. Crank? I planned to buy both Dr. Crank and Structor to save on the shipping costs, only to find out that Cr. Crank is out of stock!
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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 1, 2012 14:35:42 GMT -5
Anybody knows how to contact "Fans Want It"? I want to send them my ideas for weapons and accessories.
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 30, 2011 16:27:09 GMT -5
I don't care that much of the boxes unless I can store my figures in it when needed. I don't go all the way to get a refund if there was a dent or a scratch on it. Plus I'm not the type that sells his stuff. If I wanted to buy a figure and not open the package at all, then I better print a picture of the box and hang it on the wall. If I'm not gonna enjoy the figure itself on my desk, then what's the difference?
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 26, 2011 6:17:12 GMT -5
I got my Battle Tanker today and I thought it was awesome. However, the tanker transformations were a bit complicated and couldn't figure out how to transform the two halves properly. My set came with the extra Drift sword, and I also decided to keep the original head since I think it looks better than the new one. The new one looked too G1ish to me.
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 26, 2011 4:00:57 GMT -5
I just got my Maketoys Battle Tanker set. I'm gonna open it at the moment.
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 23, 2011 8:19:36 GMT -5
For some reason, I get recurrent dreams of getting into shops and find rare or old Transformers figures, only to wake up disappointed that it was just a dream.
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 19, 2011 3:38:02 GMT -5
Has anybody watched it? It aired yesterday. For those who haven't or don't receive the HUB:
Episode 1: Family of Heroes
Episode 2: Under Pressure
Yeah I know it's for the younger generation, but I think it's not bad. It might be a good way to introduce the franchise to little kids, better than than the darker, more serious movies or Prime
At least it'll fill my Transformers needs till the second season of Prime.
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 10, 2011 6:16:28 GMT -5
Structor will get restocked next week at Robot Kingdom.
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 8, 2011 6:22:38 GMT -5
It's still early December. I don't have a final list. But this will do for now:
01- TFC Hercules Exgraver 02- Robot Damashii Awakened Eva Unit 01 03- TFC Hercules Heavy Labor 04- Takara DOTM Voyager Optimus Prime
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 7, 2011 15:08:06 GMT -5
I just bought the tanker from Kapow Toys. Now I hope I'll be able to buy Structor and Dr. Crank next month.
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 3, 2011 10:29:06 GMT -5
Nope. No screw behind it at all. But it's ok just be patient with it & everything will be fine (Insha'allah) Insha'allah... although I'm alright with the current head and don't have plans to replace it.
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 3, 2011 10:18:16 GMT -5
Kinda insane of the reviewer to dip the head into warm water to expand the plastic a bit before forcing it into the ball joint. I know I won't be doing that. Placed my order, hopefully, we will get this before christmas. The reviewer speaks the truth & did the right thing by boiling the head. There's a mini pamphlet that's included along w/the instruction sheet that advise us to boil the head for 30 seconds prior to putting it on the ball-joint. There've alrdy been several documented cases of collectors who disregarded the advice on the mini pamphlet at their own peril (on HK TF forums & TFW2005). The ball jointed piece on their RTS Prime just snapped right off when they try forcing the head on the ball-joint! As for me, I got mine yesterday, quickly boiled the head & it didn't work the first time round. After the 3rd attempt, it worked like a charm! Even tho the instruction says to boil it for 30 seconds but not everyone will get it right the first time round. I boiled mine three times (at least) & only after that the head popped right in. Btw no need to use too much force, a gentle one will suffice. So don't be too paranoid abt it. A little patience & perseverance is all it takes. Wait, so the alternate head does not have a screw like iGear's Kup head?
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 3, 2011 10:04:38 GMT -5
It looks smaller than MP-10. From what I saw, MP-10 is on scale with ROTF Leader Optimus, and this thing isn't.
I do wonder if it's on scale with iGear Masterpiece Optimus since it's a tad taller than a standard Voyager.
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 3, 2011 7:13:12 GMT -5
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Post by shinobi03 on Dec 2, 2011 2:23:45 GMT -5
RK isnt out of stuck on either of those figures? i just checked! Nope, they're still in stock.
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