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Post by Edward28 on Jan 29, 2003 15:55:26 GMT -5
-Check out the discussion attached below....
I think the Machine Dragon is probably worth about $180 , but do you all agree on my other price estimates too? They were my "best guesses".
-Ed
*******************older discussion ***********
Hi Ed,
Convoy is indeed Optimus Prime. Machine Dragon is the Diaclone version of Machine Saurer of the Magnemo line, looks like a cyborg dragon with shoulder launchers. I'm definitely going to check out that BBS, and please do share this discussion there.
Thanks for your help,
A
Hi A
Please refresh my memory on what you are calling Convoy and Machine Dragon. I probably know them under a different name or know them by picture.
Fortress X has been going for about $600 on a good day complete and boxed. Personally, I would spend up to $750 if it was perfect. I've seen an incomplete one squeak out $200.
The Devastator Gift Sets haven't come up on auction for at least 2 years (that I have seen). I can tell you what I think is a fair price, $400. That set has lost a good deal of its uniqueness (to me) with all of the reissues,
knockoffs, and simillar Transformers.
If the Convoy is the 1st Optimus Prime, it sold for $700 recently on e-bay. The Diaclone drivers and name plates do make that set unique.
I could share this discussion there and get a consensus. True TF fans will probably flame my cost estimations as being a bit low. Personally, I feel Takara made so many toys that Diaclone's are still out there for a good price.
-E
Hi Ed,
Can you tell me the rarity and price for these Diaclones:
> > Convoy
> > Fortress-X
> > Machine Dragon
> > Devastator Giftset (first and repaint version)
It seems the only pieces I see on ebay are the G1 Transformers cars, Dinobots, and the Diakron/Kronoform releases. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
A
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Post by shaxper on Jan 29, 2003 16:10:51 GMT -5
No way.
Those prices were current about a year and a half to two years ago, but they've all dropped due to the availability of new transformers (Diaclone's became sought after when there was nothing new out there but Beast Wars) and, of course, the economy.
I got my 100% complete Fortress X for $450 and it even came with a worn box. I've seen Great Robot Base go just as cheap and he's the most valuable toy from the series. I haven't seen a Battle Convoy (not just "Convoy") for sale recently, but he hasn't gone that high for a long time. Besides, the only difference between Battle Convoy and a first release pre-rub Prime with type 1A trailer is a few decals and the drivers. The Diaclone Devastator giftset would never go that high either.
It's also ALWAYS important to clarify, when buying Diaclone, what company distributed it.
Takara produced Diaclone directly in Japan. THose are the true originals and they are of the highest quality. Ceji/Joustra and Gig produced Diaclone in Europe shortly after, but the quality was highly inconsistant and rarely matched those of the originals.
In short, I wouldn't do it, unless you're unwilling to keep checking ebay until they pop up again.
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Post by rednecktex on Feb 22, 2003 7:24:54 GMT -5
;DThanks for the info shaxper. Being new to Diaclone this will help me out!  |
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Post by mattingaz on Aug 17, 2003 8:41:24 GMT -5
Diaclone rocksssssssss!
Matz
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Post by waruderos on Aug 17, 2003 13:49:58 GMT -5
[quote author=rednecktex Being new to Diaclone this will help me out! [/quote] Yes, this is good info for us. I'm finding Shaxper's predictions come true for my collecting too; because my small Diaclone collection has unexpectedly broadened my appreciation of diecasts and other robots. My wallet was 'supposed' to save for Diaclones...but the quicker fix is coming from newer toys (Micronauts, SOC, & TF's). (but Diaclone is still #1!!!) Ward |
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Post by shaxper on Aug 17, 2003 14:07:00 GMT -5
I'm absolutely amazed mattingaz went back and dug up this topic  Anyway, glad I've been able to provide some useful info to you ,Waruderos. The only thing cooler than knowing stuff is spreading the knowledge  |
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Post by mattingaz on Aug 17, 2003 14:11:19 GMT -5
Hi SHAX!
all ok?
^_*
Matzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Post by shaxper on Aug 17, 2003 17:29:17 GMT -5
Yo, Mattingaz! All be good here. Howz by you?
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Post by mattingaz on Aug 18, 2003 12:47:36 GMT -5
Yo yo yo!
All ok...in this period i'm very busy with my work...but i came here every time i can!
Damn Yahoo Japan...all those Japanese Diaclone....they wait only my bids....
I need cashhhhhhh!
the poor Matz
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Post by shaxper on Aug 20, 2003 5:59:25 GMT -5
I feel your pain, Mattz  |
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Post by waruderos on Aug 21, 2003 10:24:31 GMT -5
[quote author=mattingaz
Damn Yahoo Japan...all those Japanese Diaclone....they wait only my bids....^_*[/quote]
Fellas, any search tips for Diaclone on Yahoo Japan?
I've tried everything I can think of, even went through all of the Takara listings...zip. The various key words: Diaclone, Inchman..etc. produce nothing. I'm trying this via Rinkya, should I try something else?
Thanks, Ward
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Post by shaxper on Aug 21, 2003 17:45:19 GMT -5
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Post by mattingaz on Aug 22, 2003 10:32:55 GMT -5
Hi Ward!
^____________^
I usually use diaclone, microman...or diaclone!
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Post by waruderos on Aug 23, 2003 16:55:02 GMT -5
Ed's link from that previous thread you gave me worked great Shaxper. It brought me into a solid group of Diaclone auctions. Now I just have to figure out how to get Rinkya involved, because the search doesn't come from them.
Do the YahooJapan sellers have trouble with international shipping? Wouldn't they get more $$$ on eBay?
Ward
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Post by rednecktex on Aug 23, 2003 17:13:23 GMT -5
Just give rinka the item number and they should get it for you no problem. ;D
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Post by waruderos on Aug 23, 2003 17:28:23 GMT -5
Just give rinka the item number and they should get it for you no problem. ;D Thanks Redneck! That's nice & simple. |
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Post by waruderos on Aug 25, 2003 1:23:00 GMT -5
There's a complete 'Great Robot Base' on Yahoo Japan now...with four days left, its already at $118,000 Yen... = $1004.48 USD ..... before Rinkya fees.  A Fortress X is climbing fast at $408 US which seems to be MIB (so I understand $500 would be normal for this.) I'll think of it as a test of my collecting interest; if I still have the Diaclone passion after a few years of saving up to swim out this deep. Luckily, I don't have that cash now, or I'd do something crazy. Ward |
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Post by shaxper on Aug 25, 2003 6:58:19 GMT -5
One thing I learned from surfing Yahoo Japan quite a bit is that there is no such thing as a rare Diaclone over there. If you're not sure about spending too much on a certain item, it'll come around again. I wanted to buy the first GRB, Skybase, and Big Powered I saw, but learned to restrain myself.
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Post by waruderos on Aug 25, 2003 11:07:00 GMT -5
[quote author=shaxper One thing I learned from surfing Yahoo Japan quite a bit is that there is no such thing as a rare Diaclone over there. If you're not sure about spending too much on a certain item, it'll come around again. I wanted to buy the first GRB, Skybase, and Big Powered I saw, but learned to restrain myself.[/quote] Good advice Shaxper, thanks. It was a shocker to use Ed's link to Yahoo Japan for the first time a couple of days ago, and immediately see original boxed Waruderos, DiaBattles, GRB, & Fortress X, among others I was floored, but now it makes sense with what you say; so I'll not worry about a second mortgage...yet  Hey, with so much of that great original stuff over there, why don't we see more of these sales coming to eBay? Wouldn't they do better in our 'hungry' market? Ward |
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Post by shaxper on Aug 26, 2003 6:12:43 GMT -5
Well, by the same token, why aren't we going through our closets and selling vintage American clothing on Yahoo Japan? It's partially the language barrier, partially the inconveniece, and partially that folks just don't realize it. |
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