Transformers Thread v69, Takara VS Hasbro VS 3rd Parties VS Wifes
Transformers Thread v69, Takara VS Hasbro VS 3rd Parties VS Wifes
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Jul 29 2013, 04:59 PM
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Jul 29 2013, 05:22 PM
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Aug 1 2013, 01:35 PM
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QUOTE(jhcj @ Aug 1 2013, 12:40 PM) just play the waiting game... somewhat agree...Thundercracker and Sunstorm is still easily found nowadays....i think Starscream is still the ultimate one, the most people collect. RM360 is an OK price for an MP equivalent item i guess...if thundercracker can still be around after so long, i think acid storm also will be the same QUOTE(alanyuppie @ Aug 1 2013, 01:10 PM) Wow the color so strong. for those who intend to sneak in at night in the dark with this toy, forget it. the wife's gonna find out coz its gonna neon glow like hell LOL! is this scenario a general thing among collectors who are married? |
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Aug 1 2013, 02:03 PM
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Aug 1 2013, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE(HxiiiK @ Aug 1 2013, 03:13 PM) 1Toy told me last time that they not bringing in Fans Toy Shockwave, but a month later they open PO for that QUOTE(HiperPanda @ Aug 1 2013, 03:32 PM) Apa yang 'cooking' tu bang? QUOTE(ijnek @ Aug 1 2013, 04:20 PM) Is that sword chrome or just glossy paint? |
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Aug 1 2013, 05:48 PM
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Aug 1 2013, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE(HiperPanda @ Aug 1 2013, 08:33 PM) I found at 89 but dint take coz i tot its normal. So tot might b looking far better. That is normal man...our postal service has that habit of just conveniently state "unable to complete delivery" even though we're home 24 hours..no big deal, they might come tomoro, or worst case they will leave a note for u to pick up at their centre.No pics yet..d delivery got delay..their reason "unable to complete delivery" Nothing too special..just a GO decepticon. |
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Aug 2 2013, 09:50 AM
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Aug 2 2013, 10:47 AM
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QUOTE(roytomas8998 @ Aug 2 2013, 10:06 AM) QUOTE(heinlein @ Aug 2 2013, 10:26 AM) Haha!! that marks are done with joss sticks poking on the plastics....anyway, i personally feel that the corrosive effect is too "well laid out"....seems to me that the maker is trying to cover every part of Acid Storm, thus look not-so-natural....i would have just concentrate on a certain part, and leave the others untouched....but that's just me lah but the colour scheme is nice...better than the original colour Edit: ok, ok, maybe my joss stick theory is very outdated This post has been edited by Pliskin: Aug 2 2013, 10:50 AM |
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Aug 3 2013, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(omichael @ Aug 3 2013, 11:52 AM) Confirm RM599.95. Including all 5 'minions', consider OK la..just curious, what do u think is the fair price? Collector's item mah, not toys per se..Edit: sumone in Garage Sales is selling MIB (opened for checking) item for RM620 This post has been edited by Pliskin: Aug 3 2013, 12:03 PM |
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Aug 3 2013, 01:39 PM
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QUOTE(omichael @ Aug 3 2013, 01:10 PM) Hehe I also noticed that rm620 sale. If item is hard to find can understand lah, but looks like a lot of stock at the moment. Hehe..stocks r everywhere man As for fair price...err... RM499 maybe? yup, cassette price is a factor..especially price for Ravage n Frenzy combo.. |
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Aug 3 2013, 02:30 PM
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QUOTE(omichael @ Aug 3 2013, 02:18 PM) Ok so this is what annoys me a little: Pricing strategy differs from market to market..cannot compare direct conversion rates ah..http://www.toysrus.com/buy/action-figures/...-a4348-19038126 Price in US is only $120. That's less than RM400! Such a big markup for Malaysia right??? QUOTE(ijnek @ Aug 3 2013, 02:26 PM) jus back from aeon tebrau city...plenty of stock there for soundwave, acid storm stock lvl seems lower... Yup, saw the Construct Bots at Empire TRU yesterday too..also, the construct bots r there too |
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Aug 3 2013, 03:33 PM
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QUOTE(omichael @ Aug 3 2013, 02:45 PM) Normally I'd agree with you, but there are limits to price variation in today's globalized market, and a markup of over 40% is a little ridiculous. These are toys, not cars with crazy government tax slapped on them haha. Yup, if u'r able to get one at a good price off eBay US, then plus shipping it will still be cheaper. I dunno what's the actual quality of the Hasbro version, but it can't be too far off from the Takara version. Bundling all cassettes in a package is definitely the deal breaker, unlike Optimus which is more or less similar between the two versions.Apparently it's sold out in US for now, second batch is coming late August. If at this point supply is able to catch up with demand, it could easily work out cheaper to buy Soundwave MP on eBay US, even with shipping cost factored in: RM380 for item + RM80 ~ RM150 for shipping = total cost of between RM460 ~ RM530. That's a saving of up to RM130 on the local TRU price! Will also be interesting to see if local toyshops bring him in. Either way I'm buying, but don't know if can wait so long |
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Aug 3 2013, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(Sadistic Reaper @ Aug 3 2013, 04:46 PM) I finally picked up my Metroplex in Time Machine this morning Nice pics Took me 2 hours to apply all of them 98 pieces of stickers Now i'm trying to figure out where to put this big guy » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « On where to put it, just get a 2'x2' coffee table from ikea, then custom make an acrylic display box and place the big fella inside This post has been edited by Pliskin: Aug 3 2013, 04:51 PM |
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Aug 3 2013, 05:26 PM
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Aug 3 2013, 05:34 PM
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QUOTE(ijnek @ Aug 3 2013, 05:28 PM) ya...womderin the same thing...eyes...yellow.... LOL! Where can work bro? I know what ur wife is thinking..."RM599.95 for that plastic toy?!" mine is green, green with envy now...lol sorry, somehow i didn't c the price cos soundwave was jus placed below the construct bots....i was lookin at soundwave n tryin to convince wife...but no luck there...lol the price tag is too high... btw....ems shippin from amiami is fast. delay at our custom...sigh yet to receive....mailed on 30/7, detained by custom on 1/8, only leave KL today to JB... It's just like 20 years ago, trying to convince parents to get us the toy |
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Aug 3 2013, 09:01 PM
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QUOTE(omichael @ Aug 3 2013, 07:47 PM) Haha so true! I just got mine at TRU in Hartamas. 5 or 6 units of Soundwave MP remaining there. Acid Storm got 2 or 3. And a few units of Ultra Magnus Platinum Edition. LOL! At least u got off easy bro..consider lucky if she dun give u the silent treatment or dark face Wife's response when she found out the price was "...Wow. Well it's your money, up to you if you want to spend it on a 5 year old's toys..." Heheh... women will never understand ijnek u just have to spend more by buying something for ur wife..if that works, it's worth the extra outlay |
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Aug 4 2013, 01:52 AM
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For those looking for Soundwave's cassette only, this eBay-er is selling all 5 cassettes (from TRU Soundwave package) for RM264...pretty good deal i suppose
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/TRANSFORMERS-TR...=item27d606b569 |
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Aug 5 2013, 09:32 AM
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QUOTE(ravemaster @ Aug 5 2013, 09:21 AM) Finally i caved in on TF Prime. Its all because of the Beast Hunters arc. Quit a refreshing storyline involving Predaking. Bought few of the characters Lst week. Still hunting for some others but on hold first Haha!! welcome welcome....once u start, u will surely buy more ![]() nice starting set u got there...as jhcj said, u got the best character there at bottom right...and 2nd best character at bottom left...haha!! |
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Aug 5 2013, 12:07 PM
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