Australian Customs Seizes 50 MP-05s

Phorpus · 05-10-2007, 09:51 PM

[Links are hidden for guests. Please Register.] 50 MP-05 Masterpiece Megatrons (Megatron? Masterpieces? Megatrons?) were seized by Australian customs.

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A new collectable toy which transforms into a replica weapon has been seized by Customs in Sydney because it can be mistaken for a real weapon.

Australian Customs seized more than 50 MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron Transformers while inspecting international mail packages at Australia Post's Sydney Gateway Facility at Clyde over the past four weeks.

Bought online for more than $100, the Japanese-made robot figurines can convert into replica Walther P-38 semi-automatic pistols.

The toys have recently gone on sale in various parts of the world ahead of the movie, Transformers, set for release in Australia on June 28.

Such replica weapons are a breach of Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 if imported without the approval of state or territory police, Customs' Acting National Manager Trade Policy and Regulation Jon Potter said.

"It is important that collectors obtain permission before purchasing the Megatron Transformer as failure to do so could result in seizure and people could lose their money," Mr Potter said in a statement.

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bugmenot · 05-10-2007, 09:57 PM

A replica Walther P38? WTF, the original Megatron was 1:1 scale. Last time I checked 38 caliber pistols aren't as big as MP05.

Boo · 05-10-2007, 10:40 PM

Original Megatron was smaller than 1:1 scale. Maybe about 2/3 or 3/4 scale.

But yes... MP-05 is comically large.

Scraggin · 05-10-2007, 10:43 PM

Replica my arse.

Triformis · 05-10-2007, 11:05 PM

So....how would collectors go about getting "permission" to import? Just silly, IMO.

Dark_Convoy · 05-10-2007, 11:08 PM

Does this mean this guy was for real?

MP-05 Megatron WARNING for Australia!!!

LoC Soundwave · 05-10-2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Triformis

So....how would collectors go about getting "permission" to import? Just silly, IMO.

Well if theyare so silly that they do things like this I suppose that one would have to bribe the "local/ territory police"

jestermon · 05-11-2007, 01:01 AM

Ah, I am sure, if you filled out all the proper forms and paid a healthy tariff fee to the government they would dance that Megatron straight to your house.

godsenddeath · 05-11-2007, 01:17 AM

Some states in Australia have more strict laws than others. It may not necessarily apply to every territory. IIRC, the original Megatron was prohibited in some areas of Australia as far back as '85.

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Originally Posted by Scraggin

Replica my arse.

Thanks for that.

llamatron · 05-11-2007, 04:15 AM

Whoops, didn't see that you had already posted this in the Toyark.

Yeah different states have different laws. I believe that in Queensland and Western Australia you can get a free permit that'll let you import it with no trouble.

05-10-2007, 10:40 PM	#3
Boo Addicted to candy canes. Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 7,254 Location: Nashville, TN Collection Count: Not sure. I thnk I have one or two stashed around here somewhere.	Original Megatron was smaller than 1:1 scale. Maybe about 2/3 or 3/4 scale. But yes... MP-05 is comically large. April 5, 2008 ... the best day of my life!

05-10-2007, 11:05 PM	#5
Triformis Insecticon Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,191 Location: Orlando!!! (near UCF) Collection Count: A lot less than before... News Credits: 1	So....how would collectors go about getting "permission" to import? Just silly, IMO. Many thanks to kjeevahh for the sweet sig.!! My Feedback: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/junkion-exchange-feedback/90873-triformis.html

05-10-2007, 11:08 PM	#6
Dark_Convoy The Ratbastard Kickback is abusing his powers Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 17,198 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Collection Count: About 10, mostly Classics 2.0	Does this mean this guy was for real? MP-05 Megatron WARNING for Australia!!! My blog (will probably piss you off) Follow me on Twitter! Dark_Convoy on facebook

05-11-2007, 01:01 AM	#8
jestermon Herald of Unicron Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,743	tariff Ah, I am sure, if you filled out all the proper forms and paid a healthy tariff fee to the government they would dance that Megatron straight to your house.

05-11-2007, 04:15 AM	#10
llamatron @robitparty Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 8,491 Location: East of Lyra and northwest of Pegasus Collection Count: 400 News Credits: 6	Whoops, didn't see that you had already posted this in the Toyark. Yeah different states have different laws. I believe that in Queensland and Western Australia you can get a free permit that'll let you import it with no trouble. Buy my unicron.com Golden Disk set on eBay

05-10-2007, 09:57 PM	#2
bugmenot Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,252	A replica Walther P38? WTF, the original Megatron was 1:1 scale. Last time I checked 38 caliber pistols aren't as big as MP05.

05-10-2007, 10:43 PM	#4
Scraggin Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 517	Replica my arse.