Ministry of Toys?

Discussion in 'Transformers On Ebay' started by DethPike, Dec 5, 2010.

  1. DethPike

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    Ive heard of that retrobright stuff but I thought it only worked on white or grey plastics? The white and grey on Overlord is good, it's just the blue ramps that are turning that nasty green color.

    Darkov? I talked to him about black zarak parts previously, he seems real cool - thanks for the tip, I'll shoot him a pm. And thanks for the looking out for parts, I appreciate it. It would just be the 3 ramps - the tower I can deal with whenever. Bidding on a center ramp now on eBay so we'll see.
     
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    ^Hmm, seems A-OK to me!

    ^Good luck, man! :thumb :
    Also, big congratz on receiving your Overlord! ;) 


    ^When life gives you lemons...you make sweet lemonades..or summin like that. :/
     
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    Sorry to hear about your troubles, guys. Live n learn, i guess.
     
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    [Wing_Saber-X] Takara Fanboy Collector

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    Got my Overlord today! Looks in decent condition! :D 
    Mods, maybe this thread should be locked? :confused: 
     
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    Congrats!

    Is your version with yellowing/bending/hole in the box too?

    Just wonder why many pieaces does he have
     
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    [Wing_Saber-X] Takara Fanboy Collector

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    Hi bro! Nope, mine has no hole in the box, styro is still crisp, no broken or yellowing parts. :D 
    He had two Overlords, I believe..
     
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    Good to hear dude

    I think only thread starter can request thread lock
     
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    How much you pay for if I may ask?
     
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    I think is USD 392
     
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    nice buy!
     
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    Nice buy but keep in mind generally euro overlord goes for cheaper than jpn overlord. Funny enough i personally find the euro version the rarer one.
     
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    Yup, I realise the TAKARA is more expensive but I already got one, just need another european one as spare. And it is not easy to find a MINT set from ebay at low price and from a seller that is honest.
     
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    I've been eyeing a euro overlord MIB on ebay all complete v nice styro and box C8+ but the toys have a bit of yellowing and he's selling for 450+. On the other hand I'm also eyeing a japan overlord mib complete with toy in perfect condition but there's no manual and box is only C7 asking for around 550. Which one to go for?
     
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    actually, yellowing is not an issue. I just managed to use hydrogen peroxide 3% to remove all the yellowing on my toy and that saved me a lot of money.

    My advice to you:
    1. Always buy from the seller who can provide you with a lot of pictures and answer every single questions you ask.
    2. It really depends on you if you really care for the box or not. I have an idea which seller you are referring to. I think the european one box is excellent but with little yellowing. That is the seller who warned me about the fake UK Grand Max listing and he always replied to every of my questions.
    3. A few things to check
    a. Any rusty screw/metal pin?
    b. Any stressmark/crack esp on those powermaster gimmick areas such as inner tank clips/hook, the two hooks at the back of the opening door of jet, the 2 pegs/clips on the waist
    c. Check if the mechanical arm on the tanks are having crack, is it tight enough?
    d. Check if Powermaster figures limbs are tight. Ask seller will it move around when shake it in the air.
    e. Check if there is any crack on the cockpit cover on jet and tank, and also the parts where it holds all the wings, cone..
    f. Check if the clips on the chest plates are intact. I remember there are these back clips that will hold the chest plate.
     
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    Thanks for the advice. I actually found another overlord set on ioffer and got a deal for $540 shipped. Looks in v nice condition 100% complete with 3 missiles just missing manual but don't mind. Only problem is his english looks pretty bad and I might have some problems...
     
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    ^Id say to be cautious, but if your gut feeling tells you that its legit and worth the trouble, then go for it. :D 
     
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    What he said.

    Euro Overlords doesn't go beyond USD $400 mark. (Or at least for those that gotten sold in Junkion/Items For Sale thread)

    So anything nearing that said amount is market rate really. :p 
     
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    So, are you suggesting maybe I should hunt one down this year (loose, and ready to display?!) :ev: