Help! What should I get ??!

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Rob3880, Sep 24, 2013.

  1. Rob3880

    Rob3880 Well-Known Member

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    What's up everyone. I would love to get your expert opinions as individuals who may own some or all of the following 3rd party pieces. I've got a good chunk of change ($500.) to spend on Transformers thanks to some Ebay sales, and I want to get some big ticket 3rd party stuff, now that I have all of the Masterpiece Transformers I've been wanting. I plan on getting all of these eventually, but I'm trying to decide what to get first. I've narrowed it down to 5 options, which I consider to be all must haves in my collection.. So what's the best of the best out of these:

    TFC Hercules $450.

    TFC Uranos $499.

    Fansproject Insecticons $200., TFC Photron $89., Fansproject Code $89., Fansproject Quadruple U $69. around $450. for the bunch

    Igear Thrust $200, Ramjet $200., and Dirge $200. probably more like $600.

    The four Fansproject Stunticons $65. each, Fansproject Assaulter $140., Fansproject Warbot Springer $100. $500. for the bunch


    So what do you guys think? Any combination that comes out to $500-600
     
  2. Hybrid Style

    Hybrid Style AKA: TheFallen

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    You are doing yourself a disservice by not having Hexatron
     
  3. Darcemeus

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    Uranos is supposedly a lower manufacture run combiner than anything else, I say supposedly because we've got full sets on sale right now with most major sellers. If he's a "must have" I'd say play it safe and get him. Otherwise I'd suggest the Igear seekers.
     
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    I would go:
    TFC Hercules
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    FP Insecticons, 4 FP Stunticons

    In fact I already did:) 

    Note: There isn't a whole lot between FP Insecticons and their KO versions.
    I have both and they are comparable.
     
  5. Rob3880

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    I actually do have Hexatron. I've got all of the MP Decepticons and Autobots released thus far, so I'm turning my attention towards combiners and Headmasters.

    And he is awesome BTW... I hope MMC makes more MP scale stuff in a hurry... For the price, the only one that compares is Quakewave.
     
  6. Rob3880

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    Have they made KO versions of all 3 Insecticons yet? I always see two of them on Ebay, but never all three.
     
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    Rob3880 Well-Known Member

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    I have a pre-order on him with BBTS, they're supposed to be doing another production run I think. I may just wait the few weeks till he comes out and pick him up then. If enough people raved about him I was considering getting him now though... But I think it would save me a few bucks to get the whole set in Ocotober.
     
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    Electro Rush Just a guy waiting for the perfect Whirl

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    Does that TFC Hercules also come with the Rage Of Hercules add-on set? Cause the TFC Perseus repaint set that BBTS has for $450 right now does come with his add-on set. Just throwing that out there.
     
  10. Rob3880

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    There's one on Ebay right now that's at $350. with a few hours left that has the Rage kit. I might bid on it. I love the way the Perseus set looks, but I need a G1 style Devastator to put in a case with my MP Decepticons. I have the Encore 20A version with my classics. I probably will get Perseus down the road... I would like to put together a SG display some day.
     
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    Zambot Pixarian Artobot

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    Get in on MMC Feral Rex and the FP stuff on your list. Skip TFC and iGear all together. Wait for a Giant rerelease if you need Devastator.

    Hell, save your money for that awesome Combaticon set coming out soon!
     
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    The IGear Coneheads.
     
  13. Rob3880

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    I have all the Feral Rex figures pre-ordered. I guess Bovis is shipping really soon. I can't wait, and will definitely be buying each piece as they come out this time. Green Giant is nice, but I like Hercules more after seeing both in person at a con. Right now, Green Giant is at least $100-$150. more than Hercules... I might get the G2 Devastator later on down the road. I will definitely get that new Bruticus set when it comes out.. No doubt about that. Got plenty of time to save for those, and when I get my tax return next year I'm going buck wild with the Gestalts.
     
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    I was just checking prices on those, and man... They are pricey... Like $230. each, or $650. for the set. Are they really worth it? I'm hoping they get a new run again sometime down the road...
     
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    Hercules says "GET ME OR ELSE!!!"
     
  16. Rob3880

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    I'm definitely leaning towards Hercules. Going to place my bid now. Wish me luck.

    I would love to get that Maketoys Nova Prime too, but Ebay prices on that thing are ridiculous... I hope it get a wide release through online retailers soon. Even if they do a repaint or something.. I love that mold.
     
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    Did MT's store sell out? 'Cause I found ordering it fairly straightforward.
     
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    halfaway Did you think you were cool?

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    Hercules is no regret , especially for the money
     
  19. Rob3880

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    No Paypal unfortunately, and I don't like paying for things with my credit card online, unless it's a big, reputable company. I've been burned too many times. Would've been about $176.00 shipped
     
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    Hercules!