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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by nevets
how come i can never find ALT shockblasts around my area :thinking:
I think this case is out and done:

Prowl
Decepticharge
Swindle
Wheeljack


I think this case (back from the dead) is replacing it:

Shockblast
Wheeljack
Battle Ravage
Windcharger


I know of a Target with 11, yes 11 Swindles on the shelf.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nevets
http://members.tripod.com/doc_hollid...kPerceptor.jpg

the original, pre-transformer, Diaclone Perceptor was black. The little guy in there is based off of the JDM "Microman".

"Microman" figures are bad ass. They cover just about anything ... for example:

Evangelion


Batman


Street FIghter


these are extremely similar to the old school GI Joes in size and shape.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by nevets
still trying to find a MISB thundercracker :happysad:

the one i have looks like the guy tried to open the package without taking the tape off.


that's not cool. I'll keep my eyes open.

The first 3 jets are getting pretty hard to find, for under $25 shipped that is.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by nevets
how young were you when you were first exposed to TF's?
about 5 years old ... when He-Man was all the rage, but I didn't like playing with "dolls" anymore.

I told my mom they were "action figures" because "dolls" were for girls ... she still called them "dolls" h:
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by nevets
the box scored a 75, the rest of the toy is mint.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by nevets
second question, what was it about TF's that got you hooked?
I <3 Hotwheels, but these were just like Hotwheels, but bigger ... and turned into robots. :run: I couldn't stop playing with them.


Now I'm re-hooked because I was a "stupid kid" for opening all the toys back then.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Epoch
I can't get that because I would open it within hours :sad: Ruining it for any collectors...
that, and the seller is a homo. :run:
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by nevets
i know a lot of you are just starting to collect or started to collect a couple months back (aside from andrew and his bro), why start now?
I saw the Binaltech Smokescreen posted here for the first time almost 2 years ago. I was in college and $50 on a toy seemed crazy. Then the Alternators version came out ... and for $22, I could handle that.

That was my gateway drug ... combo'ed with the TRU reissues of Optimus Prime, Hot Rod, and Starscream.

By the time I finished school, May of 2004, I had a few reissues (Prime, Hotrod, Starscream, Skywarp, and Prowl) ... I started to work right away, and all shit broke loose.

In March of 05, I wanted to buy a Soundblaster badly. I preordered one using a coupon, only to have "Bill" from Billstoysandgames.com screw me over and never process the order ... because he'd "lose money". By the time Soundblaster arrived in stock at the online stores, my preorder price of $57 shipped was long gone ... I was looking @ $90-ish minimum.

In August of 05, I had all the TRU reissues because I was buying them for under $9 each for the past year. I found a Soundblaster for $58 online and instantly purchased him. That was the TFC gateway ...

In October of 05, I finished the TFCs ... and stepped into the eHobby's and JDM's because of that damn $105 Predaking.


In March of 2070, I will be on my death bed, all my TF's with me ... and an exacto blade ready to go. I'm opening all my toys. :run:
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:18 AM
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the sad thing is ... before the reissue, this was a STEAL.


Now I think I want a Star Convoy, but I have way too much to buy right now. :run:
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by nevets

Man thats a great deal :awais:



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