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Flint · 01-08-2009, 07:17 PM

As far as Transformers go, the only one I own that survived my childhood was my G2 Bumblebee.

Other then that I have a few GI Joe's and a few Masters of the Universe figures. My mom threw out/gave away alot of stuff.

trebleshot · 01-08-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bigkid24

But if price and ease of purchase weren't issues then what would you pick?

I'd probably stick with Hasbro Prime. As far as I am concerned, the only real difference between the two is the chrome and that's not enough to sway me.

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Originally Posted by Flint

Now Henkei Megs is a different story.

Totally agreed. I plan on picking one of him up eventually. Maybe when there's a lull in products I want to purchase.

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Originally Posted by Ktulu

Hey, that's my motto

What can I say? Great minds think alike.

trebleshot · 01-08-2009, 09:34 PM

About half of my G1 collection is from when I was a kid.

Sadly, pretty much anything that wasn't Transformers has either been sold off via yard/garage sales or somehow lost. That includes Star Wars, GIJoe:ARAH, MOTU, MASK, Visionaires, Warlord, Megos and probably more.

A lot of it had to do with my dad being active duty Air Force throughout my childhood. Basically, every time we moved, it was like a toy store doing a floor reset.

Da_Last_2_Walk · 01-08-2009, 10:34 PM

Yes.

I own all my childhood toys except my MOTU figures. I had the whole collection, and sold them for a $1 a piece in a garage sale when I was 12 years old!

TFW2005 · 01-09-2009, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by: Infil @ TFW2005.com

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How do you display your transformer collection? With the their spring launched missiles loaded and...

Original Source: Do you leave the missiles in? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

trebleshot · 01-09-2009, 10:09 AM

It really depends on the figure. If the missiles are inobtrusive or an integral part of the mode it's displayed in, yeah I'll leave them in. If they cause issues or could be easily lost, then I'll store them in a parts container (with dividers for each character/group).

TFW2005 · 01-09-2009, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by: Bluestreak76 @ TFW2005.com

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Sorry if this has been posted before but DAMN IM EXCITED. C-20 Classics Alert - Transformers...

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TFW2005 · 01-09-2009, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by: Viper08 @ TFW2005.com

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Hey guys, i was wondering if anyone would give me a summarized list of the most trustworthy and...

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TFW2005 · 01-09-2009, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by: Razerwire @ TFW2005.com

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I decided to pick up an Onslaught today with a properly working siren and much to my surprise the...

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knook · 01-09-2009, 06:19 PM

I will probably pick up the Henkei version anyway because of the superior quality and the fact the price difference isn't that much round here

knook · 01-09-2009, 06:21 PM

I bought mine well before the US release (Argos ftw) and I have had no problems like the ones mention with the previous version. I guess I'm just lucky then

Optimus Scourge · 01-09-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

It really depends on the figure. If the missiles are inobtrusive or an integral part of the mode it's displayed in, yeah I'll leave them in. If they cause issues or could be easily lost, then I'll store them in a parts container (with dividers for each character/group).

Pretty much sums up my approach, as well.

I will add that I do have a couple G1 w/ missiles on tree, I won't take 'em off if original. Reissues? no prob, I bust out the missiles, just not on the vintage.

Ktulu · 01-10-2009, 01:53 AM

I tend to, but I do need to get a parts container going. We've all had our mishaps with missiles flying across the room.

In general, I absolutely hate launching missiles.

Ktulu · 01-10-2009, 01:54 AM

Yes, I'll buy a Red Alert

TFW2005 · 01-10-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by: Metal Chaos @ TFW2005.com

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What are some troop builders you'd like to see released as toys when Universe continues? Here's...

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TFW2005 · 01-10-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by: Viewfinder @ TFW2005.com

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I just found the 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime $48.98 at Target on clearance. There were 4 of them...

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sparkhunter · 01-10-2009, 06:40 PM

from the Gen 1 episode, the transforming "energon" cubes that megatron used. Those would rock.

I few gen 1 sytle seekers, the flying pyrimids (sp)

Optimus Scourge · 01-10-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ktulu

In general, I absolutely hate launching missiles.

Unless you were launching real ones, right? haha

Optimus Scourge · 01-10-2009, 07:05 PM

Yeah, I saw 3 of them, pretty beat boxes, maybe from being tossed into the cart for clearance, but considering how many they had, which I want to say about ten or twelve, so I doubt they will be around much longer

Optimus Scourge · 01-10-2009, 07:18 PM

generic seekers would be cool, green or purple maybe?

Don't really troop build... well, not TF's anyway

MegaPrime33 · 01-10-2009, 07:53 PM

50 bucks is still too high. If they dropped the price down to 30 I'd consider it.

Optimus Scourge · 01-10-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MegaPrime33

50 bucks is still too high. If they dropped the price down to 30 I'd consider it.

Agreed. I like the presentation of the package better than the toy. I don't care for the bland look of it, the dull color of the trailer, and a more dull red, it seems lazy, when it could have been specatacular with glossy paint...

And since I have the New Year Japanese Prime with the blue windows and Matrix, I can't justify much on this.

I do know lots of guys want it and need it, so it is good for the fandom

Flint · 01-10-2009, 09:49 PM

I would get it to leave sealed to go with my other primes, but it's not a priority. However my Birthday is comming up, so maybe someone will get one for me then.

Sol Fury · 01-11-2009, 04:21 AM

I'm preordering the Henkei version, purely because I like the way the G1 deco works on the mold. Hasbro will more likely go with an updated look, which might be good, or might not be.

Either way, I'm aiming at the Henkei and can always cancel if the Hasbro one looks cooler.

TFW2005 · 01-11-2009, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by: Bathawk @ TFW2005.com

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Hey all I remember a few months ago when the previous wave started coming out of Sideswipe,...

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01-08-2009, 07:17 PM	#601
Flint Turd Ferguson Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pit, Staten Island, NY Posts: 800	As far as Transformers go, the only one I own that survived my childhood was my G2 Bumblebee. Other then that I have a few GI Joe's and a few Masters of the Universe figures. My mom threw out/gave away alot of stuff. __________________ Help a brotha out.. buy my stuff Last edited by Flint; 01-08-2009 at 07:21 PM..

01-08-2009, 09:20 PM	#602
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by bigkid24 But if price and ease of purchase weren't issues then what would you pick? I'd probably stick with Hasbro Prime. As far as I am concerned, the only real difference between the two is the chrome and that's not enough to sway me. Quote: Originally Posted by Flint Now Henkei Megs is a different story. Totally agreed. I plan on picking one of him up eventually. Maybe when there's a lull in products I want to purchase. Quote: Originally Posted by Ktulu Hey, that's my motto What can I say? Great minds think alike. __________________

01-08-2009, 09:34 PM	#603
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	About half of my G1 collection is from when I was a kid. Sadly, pretty much anything that wasn't Transformers has either been sold off via yard/garage sales or somehow lost. That includes Star Wars, GIJoe:ARAH, MOTU, MASK, Visionaires, Warlord, Megos and probably more. A lot of it had to do with my dad being active duty Air Force throughout my childhood. Basically, every time we moved, it was like a toy store doing a floor reset. __________________

01-08-2009, 10:34 PM	#604
Da_Last_2_Walk Da King Of Pre Rubs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Da Liquor Store Posts: 1,853	Yes. I own all my childhood toys except my MOTU figures. I had the whole collection, and sold them for a $1 a piece in a garage sale when I was 12 years old! __________________

01-09-2009, 10:09 AM	#606
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	It really depends on the figure. If the missiles are inobtrusive or an integral part of the mode it's displayed in, yeah I'll leave them in. If they cause issues or could be easily lost, then I'll store them in a parts container (with dividers for each character/group). __________________