Purchases you can't pull the trigger on

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Mr. Chaos, Jul 15, 2012.

  1. Murasame

    Murasame 村雨

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    I always wanted Henkei Convoy and Henkei Megatron, but than I thought they might be too large, because they are Voyagers and the rest are Deluxes. Then they were not available anymore. Than Henkei Convoy was re-released and there was United Megatron. But then again I thought they might be too large. Well, now looking at the new downsized Generations I think it was wise to not get them, because they would dwarf the new toys even more. But I would still like to have Optimus and Megatron in earth mode. But only if they are at least the size of their WFC reincarnations. So... maybe I will never have such things ;) 
     
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    Well, half an hour ago I'd have mentioned Generations Kup, but... hah
     
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    T4mercustomz I LIVE

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    A botcon 2012 set I want one sooooooooooo bad! But I can't find a complete one in my price range I also want the botcon 2012 kick-off SG g2 prime set too but kinda dragging my feet on getting it though
     
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    TFC Hercules. $500+ dollars? I might never get to own him :( 

    PE-11 Scouting Force Camera (Cannot justify 100 bucks for such a tiny set)

    G1 Trypticon (too expensive for one that's in good shape and complete)

    Henkei classics Astrotrain (damn inflation)

    MP-11 (expensive for what it is)
     
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    Currently it's Gutto Kuru Minerva. I absolutely love everything I've seen about her but +$100 for essentially a 5" action figure just seems like too much. Maybe I'll find one at TFCON and buy it there.
     
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    Unicron - all iterations. It has nothing to do with cost. I just find myself not buying him each time the interest strikes me. Also, BWII BB/Starscream and BBTS Piranacon for the very same reasons.
     
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    There's a set of TM Tigatron and TM2 Arcee (Blackarachnia repaint) for $150 I keep passing on. I want that Tigatron, but the Arcee... not at all.

    Also, Classics Deluxe Prime/Megatron set. It's been continuously for sale since 2006, yet I've yet to see it for less than $20. I don't want the Prime at all but I would like the Megs.
     
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    Three figures I have held in my hand, in a queue in a regular store and then decided against:

    Classics Hot Rod, Universe Onslaught, Universe Silverbolt.

    Three toys that didn't look inventive, representing characters I never cared about.

    Still only regret it for what they might be worth MISB now. Well, Hot Rod, at least.
     
  9. Quicky

    Quicky TRANSFORM and ROLL OUT!!!

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    I'm having this problem with the Cyberverse line. Last week I saw Cyberverse leader Ironhide and Skyquake?

    ...anyway, for 9 and change each or $10 bucks for what is essentially a scout,I just can't push myself enough to walk to the register with them.
     
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    Or Classics Skywarp. I have no interest in Classics Ultra Magnus and now the aftermarket prices of 60€ for Skywarp are too much...
     
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    Quicky TRANSFORM and ROLL OUT!!!

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    I want to get this just to have some show human on my shelf. Before anybody chimes in with Kicker, I have no idea where I stashed Kicker at...lol
     
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    wildfly Fermenting pork tube.

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    Henkei Thundercracker - Completionism makes me want. The fact that i prefer the Hasbro version makes me stop.

    Takara FE Arcee - See above.

    SDCC Cliffjumper - part me of wants it. Part of me considers CJs death a cheap stunt.
     
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    FOC Optimus, Jazz and Shockwave...they look so...so...small...like Happy Meal toys but without the burger, fries and the drink!
     
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    It's going to be RotF/FP Bruticus for me. The current prices are just way too much for me to allow myself to spend.
     
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    Toyworld Hegemon. I've come so close to buying it so many times, but I always stop myself. Not sure why. Guess there's always another TF I want more.
     
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    I crossed a few things off my last post.

    But now it's Knight Morpher Cyclops.


    Yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no yes no.

    Argggh.
     
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    BigRC83 I'm singing in the rain

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    FB Steelcore. I do not know why. Maybe because it is not a homage.
     
  18. Thalack

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    HAHAHAHAAHA! I've only seen Jazz in person, I bought him last week at a TRU and I love the Jazz. The figure is smaller, but it's so minimally smaller it's stupid to complain about it. The figure is great. Though, I have enjoyed the more complex transformations we were getting with some toys, he is very simple. Overall I like him A LOT, so much that my disdain for how Optimus looks has me thinking I just might grab him. Shockwave is my ultimate target though.
     
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    Currently, BW Neo Big Convoy and the Nemesis Prime repaint.

    I really like the aesthetic on both of these guys, and have been admiring them for a long time. I'm always looking at the listings on eBay, but I can never just say, "Ok, time to buy". I don't think I'd have any problem trading for them, but actually plopping down the money just gives me the weird bad vibe, like I'm doing something wrong (Where the hell was that vibe when I bought Prime Deluxe Bumblebee???). I think one the main reasons for that vibe might be that these guys have no real place in my current collection, and I'm having a hard time making up with a reason to get them a place.
     
  20. Thalack

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    I don't know if you ever saw him in stores on clearance, but it sure does make me wish I bought ever single one I ever saw on clearance.