The UK Toy Discussion

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Boardwise, Feb 23, 2011.

  1. Maniac23

    Maniac23 resident Tim

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    RUN!
     
  2. wasp819

    wasp819 L-I-V-I-N

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    Yeah run,
    Run fast
    Run hard
    Run long,
    But the key word here is run:) 
    It is amazing how we can justify the price of certain things,
    Females have no probs dropping 30-100bones on things like handbag, boots, hair straightners,
    They can justify them because they serve a purpose and would be used in the general duties of daily life, and not many people would bat an eye lid at the prices,

    But when i try to justify slapping 70 on phantom (considering he's just an arm) or 150 on Soundwave i just can't justify it other then my own selfish greed
    But boy does it make me happy,
    Job done i say:) 
     
  3. CyberShadow

    CyberShadow Wheeljacks Lab

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    Yeah. I just cant spend almost-Voyager-cash on a Deluxe right now. It wont kill me if I miss out on him. Its just another frustrating episode in the life of a UK collector.

    If you saw the same review as me (Kal El), the 'review' annoyed the hell out of me! 20 minutes of 'red bits here, blue over here' and fiddling with Laserbeak with very little actual information. I am similarly not sold at all on Soundwave. The gimmick needing a huge plunger out the back was a deal breaker for Movie Deluxes, and its also a waste here. You cant actually do anything with it, and its not even spring loaded. The alt mode looks loose and like nothing tabs in, and it sounds like a cheap kids toy and very hollow. The only positive for me is the fact that he is a huge Voyager, dwarfing even Classics Prime, and comes with a minion too, so if you do like him, he is great value. But, I will stick with the far superior (in my mind) WfC version.

    How about 'I will take the sofa tonight'?

    EDIT - Got to say, though, the Soundwave minions look really quite cool.
     
  4. nellie131

    nellie131 Well-Known Member

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    Depends what you want done with a scalpel!

    Pm me and I'll see what I can do
     
  5. Ironhide4

    Ironhide4 Banned

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    some women are harder to distract than others, luckily if the woman you are speaking of is there in front of you, distraction is easier, if you are texting said person, harder to do.
     
  6. Erector

    Erector I ruined the Hall of Fame

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    It's actually not too bad if you do persevere. I've just got a lovely set of Dinobots completed after upgrading them - the most I paid was £50 for a complete and boxed Grimlock. The rest were £30 and under (actually I lie, Swoop was $65 at Botcon) - so it IS possible.

    Also I have a Slag on eBay at the moment :lol 
     
  7. Brooticus

    Brooticus "You bred Raptors?"

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    I did watch that one, but fxfranz's is much better, really sold me on it. Transformers Generations FOC Voyager Soundwave with Laserbeak - YouTube

    You only need the plunger out if you permanently store his minions in his chest, otherwise it sits quite nicely against his back.
     
  8. stevil33

    stevil33 Army of Wastemen

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    If anyone's interested voyager hotspot is available again on TRU.com
    $23+p&p and tax. I'm gonna order one in for myself but if anyone's interested in me adding one in for them let me know sharpish!
     
  9. RedAlert Rescue

    RedAlert Rescue Banned

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    I was just having a clear out and found an Unopened Primal Prime I forgot I had and no longer need (as I've since got a loose ones else where) so off I trot to Ebay to look up what he's and frankly i'm confused someone bought one for over £100.00 and another was ninety and then another £25.00 -

    So what on earth do I list him for ?

    Any suggestions ?
     
  10. Skywarp SCS

    Skywarp SCS AKA "Pretender Skywarp"

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    A buy it now with a best offer usually works for me on those occasions, letting the listing run for 30 days :) 
     
  11. Sweeny

    Sweeny Electric Monk

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    :D  oh yes....never fast enought though!

    You speak the truth, it's the serves a purpose bit that catches me out. The 'look over there - George Clooney!!!' routine sometimes works but run is the only answer.


    Thanks for the advice & I'd be over your Slag like a rash (that sounds sooooo wrong) but still got an original from childhood. :)  Maybe its impatience so will take your wise words. Having said that just spent £70+ on a Canadian Snarl (boxed) which is bloody gorgeous with all accessories but can't keep this up to complete them.
     
  12. Boardwise

    Boardwise There are no strings on me Veteran

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    That's not a bad price for Dinobots.
     
  13. siccoyote

    siccoyote Worst side of the fandom

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    Beast Wars / Machines is a tough one in the UK I've no idea what price to Recommend, I still have my complete boxed Optimal Optimus and Primal Prime. Along with most of the rest.
     
  14. Sweeny

    Sweeny Electric Monk

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    Swoop at that price is a really nice catch. :thumbs2: 
     
  15. Erector

    Erector I ruined the Hall of Fame

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    I know, that was at Megamus' parts party. Only missing 1 missile. Seriously, if you ever hit up Botcon, make sure you go to the parts party... so many good deals there.
     
  16. CZ Hazard

    CZ Hazard @DiabraveSid

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    Seconded, parts parties are ace. I will get them to catch on. Even though our AA 2012 parts party wasn't widely known, we had a full room, met some decent people and we had drink in the room so we didn't have to pay bar prices! haha.
    Oh, and we had MMC testshots and unreleased Igear toys.
     
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    Might be a good idea to plan ahead for those irritating 'I have two right arm' issues - that happened a lot on Machine wars jets for example you can change parts with people for that - and that would be a real service.

    I'm still vexed my Machine Wars Megatron has two arms the same.
     
  18. Erector

    Erector I ruined the Hall of Fame

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    It was fun mate. Just need to get more people to know next time. And a bigger room lol
     
  19. deathsheadII

    deathsheadII Not a Bounty Hunter yes?

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    used the money my sister gave me for mp10 on maketoys mobaine today.. whats the betting now i have done that mp10 is put out on the shelves before christmas :lol 
     
  20. doomboy536

    doomboy536 Universe Onslaught fanboy

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    In that case you'll be taking one for the team and quite a few people here will be happy :lol