TFW2005HisstankThundercatsTokuNationToyark

The Toyark - News - Welcome to The Toyark!

ToyGeek
  • Home
  • News
    • Marvel Toy News
    • DC Toy News
    • Star Wars Toy News
    • Video Game Toy News
    • Dragonball Z Toy News
    • MOTU Toy News
    • San Diego Comic Con
    • Toy Fair
    • All News Categories…
  • JUMP OFF!
    • SDCC Round Up
    • S.H.F Dragonball Z
    • Photo Shoots
    • Quick Shots
    • Toy Fair Round Up
    • NYCC Round Up
  • Forum
    • New Posts
    • News and Rumors
    • Action Figure GD
    • Marvel Forum
    • Customs
    • Fan Art
    • Collection Showcase
    • Buy Sell Trade
  • Companies
    • Tamashii Nations
    • McFarlane
    • Hasbro
    • NECA
    • Mezco
    • Super7
    • Mattel
    • Diamond Select Toys
    • Storm Collectibles
    • Hot Toys
    • Sideshow
  • Characters
    • Batman
    • Superman
    • Iron Man
    • Spider-Man
    • Wolverine
    • Hulk
    • Green Lantern
    • Captain America
    • Boba Fett
  • Scale
    • 3.75 Inch
    • 6 Inch
    • 7 Inch
    • 1/6
  • Sub-Lines
    • SH Figuarts
    • DC Multiverse
    • Marvel Legends
    • Black Series
    • One:12 Collective
    • Super 7 Ultimates
    • Vintage Collection
    • Masterverse
    • MOTU Origins
Premium Bandai
Go Back   The Toyark > Toyark Toy Forums > Off Topic > General Discussion
Reload this Page

Good evening

Rules Register Community Today's Posts Search
Community Links
Pictures & Albums
Members List
Search Forums
 
Tag Search
Advanced Search
Go to Page...
Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 03-03-2011, 08:35 PM   #1
doomboy536
Universe Onslaught Fanboy
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Posts: 23
Wow, apparently I joined this site almost 2 and a half years ago...this is odd.

Anyways, hello all! British by birth, Bolivian by location and toy collector by choice I have almost a hundred Transformers ranging from G1 to Movie and have just started collecting Star Wars figures. I'm specifically looking to put together an Imperial army centred around my brand new shiny AT-AT. God, that thing rocks...

Collecting for me isn't as easy as most of you, as there aren't a lot of toy shops here and the few that exist here carry old stock at expensive prices. Example - we've just started getting Transformers Animated here and a deluxe can set you back about $30 on a good day. So I do most of my collecting on holiday to the US or the UK, or when people come to visit me I get 'em to bring me stuff. My poor parents are bringing me over a boxed G1 transformer and some Scout Troopers in 2 weeks.

Looking forward to seeing you on the boards!
doomboy536 is offline   Reply With Quote
doomboy536
View Public Profile
Send a private message to doomboy536
Find More Posts by doomboy536
Old 03-03-2011, 09:11 PM   #2
ludovicotek
ludovicotek's Avatar
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,743
Welcome aboard! That new AT-AT is indeed a beauty.
ludovicotek is offline   Reply With Quote
ludovicotek
View Public Profile
Send a private message to ludovicotek
Find More Posts by ludovicotek
Old 03-04-2011, 11:06 AM   #3
Evantainment
The TFcon DVD Guy
Evantainment's Avatar
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Canada
Posts: 518
Quote:
Originally Posted by doomboy536 View Post
Wow, apparently I joined this site almost 2 and a half years ago...this is odd.
Welcome! ...or welcome back?

Sounds like you are a very dedicated collector!
Evantainment is offline   Reply With Quote
Evantainment
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Evantainment
Visit Evantainment's homepage!
Find More Posts by Evantainment
Old 03-04-2011, 12:51 PM   #4
doomboy536
Universe Onslaught Fanboy
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Posts: 23
Quote:
Originally Posted by ludovicotek View Post
Welcome aboard! That new AT-AT is indeed a beauty.
Thanks! Yes it is indeed, with all of the sound effects it's like having the Battle of Hoth on demand

Quote:
Originally Posted by Evantainment
Welcome! ...or welcome back?

Sounds like you are a very dedicated collector!
Given that I can't remember signing up to here in the first place, I think welcome is probably the most appropriate :lol And I'm probably nowhere near as dedicated as some people on this site, but I certainly do enjoy my hobby alot and I think that's what really matters.
doomboy536 is offline   Reply With Quote
doomboy536
View Public Profile
Send a private message to doomboy536
Find More Posts by doomboy536
Old 03-04-2011, 01:37 PM   #5
trebleshot
Dark Lord of the 'Ark
trebleshot's Avatar
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 8,224
Quote:
Originally Posted by doomboy536 View Post
Wow, apparently I joined this site almost 2 and a half years ago...this is odd.
If you were a member of TFW2005.com back in 2008 when we launched, then your account got mirrored over here to make it easier for you to check out the site.

But welcome to the Toyark, officially.

Quote:
Anyways, hello all! British by birth, Bolivian by location and toy collector by choice I have almost a hundred Transformers ranging from G1 to Movie and have just started collecting Star Wars figures. I'm specifically looking to put together an Imperial army centred around my brand new shiny AT-AT. God, that thing rocks...
Yes, yes it does.

Actually, it's the reason I started buying Star Wars figures again (mostly Vintage). I wanted it to be properly staffed. But now I have a dilemma: who should ride the speeder bike? A Snowtrooper or a Scout trooper?

Quote:
Collecting for me isn't as easy as most of you, as there aren't a lot of toy shops here and the few that exist here carry old stock at expensive prices. Example - we've just started getting Transformers Animated here and a deluxe can set you back about $30 on a good day. So I do most of my collecting on holiday to the US or the UK, or when people come to visit me I get 'em to bring me stuff. My poor parents are bringing me over a boxed G1 transformer and some Scout Troopers in 2 weeks.

Looking forward to seeing you on the boards!
Wow, I bet that makes collecting difficult. And to think, most of us complain about the abundance of older toys just lying around.

Who knows, maybe you can strike up a deal or two with some members in our Marketplace forums. Check them out, if you're interested.
__________________

trebleshot is offline   Reply With Quote
trebleshot
View Public Profile
Send a private message to trebleshot
Find More Posts by trebleshot
Old 03-04-2011, 05:32 PM   #6
doomboy536
Universe Onslaught Fanboy
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Posts: 23
Quote:
Originally Posted by trebleshot View Post
If you were a member of TFW2005.com back in 2008 when we launched, then your account got mirrored over here to make it easier for you to check out the site.

But welcome to the Toyark, officially.
Ah rightyo, that makes sense. I think you guys launched about 10 days after I joined, so I guess I was just in time

Quote:
Originally Posted by trebleshot
Yes, yes it does.

Actually, it's the reason I started buying Star Wars figures again (mostly Vintage). I wanted it to be properly staffed. But now I have a dilemma: who should ride the speeder bike? A Snowtrooper or a Scout trooper?
I've found an arctic Scout Trooper, so that solves the problem for me for when I get them over here, but in the meantime I have a Snowtrooper riding the bike as I'm assuming basic vehicle piloting was covered in Stormtrooper School

Quote:
Originally Posted by trebleshot
Wow, I bet that makes collecting difficult. And to think, most of us complain about the abundance of older toys just lying around.

Who knows, maybe you can strike up a deal or two with some members in our Marketplace forums. Check them out, if you're interested.
You know, you're the first peson to ever say that to me, and I most certainly agree. Everytime I see a thread complaining about how the retail shelves are either crowded with old stock, or that it takes over a week (!) for shelves to get filled again, I'm left muttering "at least you have shelves" under my breath.

I do have quite a list of stuff I'm looking for, especially as I'm looking to put together a combined arms battalion, so I will be keeping an eye on the Marketplace.

Also, Doofenschmirz Evil Incorporated forever.
doomboy536 is offline   Reply With Quote
doomboy536
View Public Profile
Send a private message to doomboy536
Find More Posts by doomboy536
Old 03-05-2011, 03:13 AM   #7
Primacron
Primacron's Avatar
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 986
Howdy!

I don't think you're missing out not living in the UK - at least you know you're not going to see any new product on the shelves!

I tend to buy most of my stuff on BBTS as you can preorder stuff without paying in advance. Gotta get in quick with some pre-orders though.
__________________
My collection thread: http://www.toyark.com/call-primative...lection-35050/
Primacron is offline   Reply With Quote
Primacron
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Primacron
Find More Posts by Primacron
Old 03-05-2011, 04:14 PM   #8
doomboy536
Universe Onslaught Fanboy
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Posts: 23
Quote:
Originally Posted by Primacron View Post
Howdy!

I don't think you're missing out not living in the UK - at least you know you're not going to see any new product on the shelves!

I tend to buy most of my stuff on BBTS as you can preorder stuff without paying in advance. Gotta get in quick with some pre-orders though.
Yeah I think I'm going to need to go online to get a lot of my stuff, especially as I'm planning on army building. Never bought from BBTS before, but I've heard plenty of great things about them.
doomboy536 is offline   Reply With Quote
doomboy536
View Public Profile
Send a private message to doomboy536
Find More Posts by doomboy536
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Show Printable Version
Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Sale ending this evening, take a look ETERNIA FOREVER Toys On Ebay 0 01-12-2011 02:40 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Rules
Forum Jump
Good evening - Toy Discussion at Toyark.com
Premium Bandai

San Diego Comic Con SH Figuarts Dragon Ball Reference Guide Extreme Sets Dioramas New York Toy Fair Beasts of the Mesozoic
Latest Toy Discussion
 
The "Look At What I Just Got!" Thread
DC Multiverse and all McFarlane DC News Reveals and Chat
Boss Fight Studio News Reveals and Chat
Mezco One:12 Collective, 5 Points & More - News Reveals and Chat
Let's See Some Cool Stuff - ToyArk Edition
Hot Toys, Mondo, Threezero and 1/6th News Reveals and Chat
Mattel Masters of the Unvierse News Reveals and Chat
Marvel Legends News Reveals and Chat
DC 3.75/4" Appreciation Thread
The NECA News Reveals and Chat Thread - Everything NECA
 
Latest Marvel Discussion
 
New Marvel Legends/6" Appreciation Thread
New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread
The Marvel Universe/3.75 Compatability Thread
 
Latest Customs and Fan Art
 
Wolfsbane
Game of death bruce lee
DC Creature Commandos The Bride 7"
XMen
Custom Avengers
 
Latest Collection Pics
 
Spastic for Plastic
My Mixed Collection
My Rotating Figure Display
My Collection/Office Display
 
Latest B/S/T
 
Green ranger helmet for trade in central California
 
ToyGeek

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:18 PM.

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS. Powered by vBulletin. Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.