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Dark Ramjet · 11-21-2008, 11:00 PM

Does the temperature stay pretty much the same in that closet all year round? I live in an old house that temps differ all over and have stored TF's all over this place. I stored a few in a dry warm not hot closet, ruined the stickers on the boxed ones right off the sheet and ruined the stickers on the loose ones. The best place I store them is in a closet downstairs that stays about 62 degrees all year round.

Optimus Scourge · 11-21-2008, 11:06 PM

Yeah, heat and humidity are not good. I leave the closet open to that room, so it stays cool and more importantly dry.

60 degrees should be ok, as long as it isn't damp.

TFW2005 · 11-22-2008, 12:21 AM

Originally posted by: NeoZeRo35 @ TFW2005.com

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I can't decide which one to get, the Botcon or 2-pack w/Ratbat? Which do you prefer and which do...

Original Source: Which Springer do you prefer? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 11-22-2008, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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All voyagers, including the Classics Prime/Megs 2 pack that originally came with a DVD but now does...

Original Source: Black Friday - KB Toys - Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 11-22-2008, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by: Bluestreak76 @ TFW2005.com

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I was in Wal-Mart tonight and it appears they were having a sale on TF. They had Animated Ultra...

Original Source: Wal-Mart Sale? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

Smokescreen GT · 11-22-2008, 07:38 AM

I would go with the Universe one since it's cheaper. But, personally, I would prefer if Hasbro did a new, triplechanger mold for Springer. However, I'm not holding my breath on that one.

Robogeek28 · 11-22-2008, 08:14 AM

A new mold would be nice, but between the Botcon and Universe versions I much prefer the Botcon one.

Shin Densetsu · 11-22-2008, 01:15 PM

I'd get the helicopter one from the Universe set. Not only is it cheaper, but it's likeness to Springer moldwise is more accurate, at least it is to me. Not to mention I've always seen the helicopter as Springer's main alt mode. Also with the Universe set, you also get another figure, and the Springer in that set is significantly bigger than the Botcon version.

TFW2005 · 11-22-2008, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by: Paploo @ TFW2005.com

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I'm normally a lurker, but had to post to note this news- Transformers Deluxes are on sale for...

Original Source: Transformers Canada Walmart Deluxe sale- 6.97! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

SPLIT LIP · 11-22-2008, 01:31 PM

*jumps back through window*

Forgot my money.

*jumps out window again*

Venksta · 11-22-2008, 02:49 PM

Most of the Walmarts I visited yesterday were cleaned out of the Universe Deluxes. Luckily I scored Galvatron and AcidStorm last week during the rollback.

TFW2005 · 11-22-2008, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by: Pikatron @ TFW2005.com

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I just finished unpacking and setting up 25th Anniversary Prime. OMG the stickers were a pain to...

Original Source: Just got 25th Anniv Prime and have question @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

MegaPrime33 · 11-22-2008, 03:51 PM

I actually saw this at TRU today. It was fairly impressive, but the price tag was out of my range. Especially for a reissue that I already have 3 of.

TFW2005 · 11-22-2008, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Gadep @ TFW2005.com

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I won this on ebay recently...have not received the TF yet to inspect and verify this picture: ...

Original Source: Transformers takara version of cryotek (variant Question) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

trebleshot · 11-22-2008, 10:22 PM

I vote for Universe as well. It just seems more accurate to the character, at least until Hasbro ever makes a new mold version. I really hope they do to help counter Astrotrain and Octane (Tankor).

TFW2005 · 11-22-2008, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by: MushroomPrime @ TFW2005.com

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What do you think the best toy after the G1 movie is?

Original Source: Best Post-Movie Toy? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

trebleshot · 11-22-2008, 10:39 PM

It's called a "Spark Driver", which was a concept that Takara had with the larger Transmetals like Dragon Megs. They were to have drivers who were the embodiment of their sparks. Hasbro, of course, didn't use the concept. But Cryotek ended up with one anyway, at least for the Takara "USA edition".

Optimus Scourge · 11-22-2008, 10:40 PM

I've always seen the helicopter as Springer's main alt mode, myself, I never got Cybertron Evac, and then knowing about this Target set from the Hasbro panel at Botcon, I skipped Blades.

I eagerly await to get Universe Springer, and I have heard nothing but good things about the mold.

Ratbay is icing in in the cake.

trebleshot · 11-22-2008, 11:01 PM

Yeah, I've seen it a couple of times now. And as much as I'd like to have another version to apply stickers to, I can't justify the price at the moment. Too many other goodies on the list right now.

trebleshot · 11-22-2008, 11:19 PM

Now there's a tough question. I'm assuming since it's post-Movie that it excludes figures from that line. I guess it would depend on the size class and whether you like the Animated or Universe style.

In a pinch, I'd have to say Shockwave is my favorite right now, but I hazard a guess that once I pick up Ultra Magnus, he'll take the top spot.

trebleshot · 11-22-2008, 11:58 PM

Great news for Canadian fans. I wonder if, given the exchange rate, that puts it on par with the $7.77 sale we've been experiencing here in the States.

TFW2005 · 11-23-2008, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by: shortround @ TFW2005.com

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need some help desideing who to get blaster blades or treadbolt i can only get 1

Original Source: help me deside @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 11-23-2008, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by: salmonman78 @ TFW2005.com

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Ok, I am planning on buying something today off HTS and it says with Priority it will arrive by...

Original Source: HTS Shipping @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

TFW2005 · 11-23-2008, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by: Pravus Prime @ TFW2005.com

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Hey guys, I just picked up the Springer/Ratbat twopack, and I noticed something a bit distressing. ...

Original Source: Universe Ratbat Shoulders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

Smokescreen GT · 11-23-2008, 07:13 AM

If I could only one, Treadbolt would be my pick. It's a good mold and looks the best of the three IMO.

11-21-2008, 11:06 PM	#77
Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	Yeah, heat and humidity are not good. I leave the closet open to that room, so it stays cool and more importantly dry. 60 degrees should be ok, as long as it isn't damp. __________________

11-22-2008, 02:49 PM	#86
Venksta Its in the details Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 64	Most of the Walmarts I visited yesterday were cleaned out of the Universe Deluxes. Luckily I scored Galvatron and AcidStorm last week during the rollback. __________________ Venksta's 3d Artworks

11-22-2008, 10:22 PM	#90
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	I vote for Universe as well. It just seems more accurate to the character, at least until Hasbro ever makes a new mold version. I really hope they do to help counter Astrotrain and Octane (Tankor). __________________

11-22-2008, 10:39 PM	#92
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	It's called a "Spark Driver", which was a concept that Takara had with the larger Transmetals like Dragon Megs. They were to have drivers who were the embodiment of their sparks. Hasbro, of course, didn't use the concept. But Cryotek ended up with one anyway, at least for the Takara "USA edition". __________________

11-22-2008, 11:01 PM	#94
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Yeah, I've seen it a couple of times now. And as much as I'd like to have another version to apply stickers to, I can't justify the price at the moment. Too many other goodies on the list right now. __________________