Passing on a toy and the inevitable regret

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Phoenix Blaze, Aug 14, 2009.

  1. Phoenix Blaze

    Phoenix Blaze Brain Waster

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    So, what was the last thing you passed up and still regret to this day.

    A few years ago, I saw a set of Stunticons in a second hand type store, no accessories but a great price, but I wasn't too into my TF collecting at that point so I passed. I've been kicking myself ever since. It was more the idea of "sweet! G1 toys in a store for cheap!" as I'm sure I can get them online. But still, I wished I'd gotten it then......
     
  2. Ironhide2005

    Ironhide2005 PS3tag=DeaDPooLTFW

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    I missed out on classics sideswipe,ironhide,and hound and deeply regret it but I am currently hunting for hound and maybe sideswipe. Ironhide probly not cause of his animated toy
     
  3. M3GATRON

    M3GATRON Well-Known Member

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    Should have bought Universe Rodimus, Galvatron, Silverstreak, Sideswipe. I feel like i fail because i didnt grab these.
     
  4. newguy

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    I should have boughten all the universe figures i wanted instead of saving for a car. I ended up spending the money on new clothes anyways.

    I really wish i got hound, inferno, and powerglide. Or even the mp3 player soundwave.
     
  5. General Magnus

    General Magnus Da Custodes of the Emprah

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    Passing a G1 Overlord for a good price.
     
  6. grimlock1972

    grimlock1972 Optimus, serving up the primest of ribs since 1984

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    I passed on far too many to list XD and regret them all
     
  7. Foster

    Foster Haslab Victory Saber Backer #3 Veteran

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    I passed on most of the repainted G1 molds released over the last decade and now there are several I still want. I've picked up many of them in the last month but Road Rage, Crosscut and Fire Guts God Ginrai still top my want list.
     
  8. TheFallen

    TheFallen Megatronus

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    Not getting more BW toys when they were in stores.
     
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    bumblebot98 Banned

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    passing on animated cybertronian optimus prime deluxe.
     
  10. process

    process Hanlon's razor Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    I passed on MP-01 when it was released back in.. 2003? 2004? I managed to finally get my hands on it last year with a 50% markup over MSRP, but it was a great deal for the time so I can't complain. I just wish I had gotten it sooner.
     
  11. *Soundwave*

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    Every day I am haunted by that one day we wandered into Target, saw Ultra Manus/Skywarp set on sale for $5 for some weird reason....didn't get it. I wasn't really aware of who Magnus was at that point, just thinking it was a white Prime. ='[
     
  12. Covenant

    Covenant Mr. Roboto in Disguise

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    So many. And I don't mean the ones passed up due to lack of funds, I'm talking the ones left on the shelf just because of a mental "Naaaah".

    I eventually got damn near them all in the end (in truth it sounds like a lot, but its not when compared to most people methinks), but the big regret for the longest time was Universe Nemesis Prime, before Universe ended and Classics began before it became Universe itself, talkin' 'bout the Big Convoy repaint.

    I walked by him at Super Target every time without picking him up, eventually he was gone. I eventually got him, for a lesser price than retail (w00t!), but I did regret not getting him in the first place.
     
  13. Matty

    Matty @StayingInTheBox Veteran

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    I second this.
     
  14. Powersa

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    I once passed a BFC for $720. Maybe I had a little bit regret.
     
  15. deliciouspeter

    deliciouspeter Back in Black TFW2005 Supporter

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    All of Classics 1.0 that I skipped....Astrotrain, Rodimus, Ramjet, Mirage. Cybertron Scourge, Nemesis Breaker.
     
  16. Bulletbill

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    Back when Universe 1.0 was out I saw the Nemesis Prime mammoth at Target. Now I can't even find one on ebay.
     
  17. Phoenix Blaze

    Phoenix Blaze Brain Waster

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    BFC? And for $750? what is this thing.

    I wish I even had the opportunity to buy deluxe two packs, or even a deluxe for a mere $5, well, £5 for me. Skywarp = Awesome, Magnus = Awesome. Actually, I don't think I've ever even seen it around here....
     
  18. deltaprime

    deltaprime The Christian Transfan

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    The original classics line. I really wish I would've gotten Prime/BB/Megatron/Astrotrain/Hot Rod!
     
  19. autobotguy

    autobotguy Well-Known Member

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    I passed up on Primus when it was on clearance for $20. To this day, I still look at poor lonely Unicron and sigh. :( 
     
  20. big hank

    big hank Resident Slacker-Basher

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    I passed on a couple WalMart MP Starscreams that were reduced in price, but not by much. Never saw 'em again! AAArgghhh!:banghead: