The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. Master Blaster

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    :lol  Most definitely
     
  2. stevil33

    stevil33 Army of Wastemen

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    Sorry mate I don't own MP-10.....yet!! i'm waiting for my pre-order from Amazon to show up.......oh wait hang on:cry 
     
  3. Master Blaster

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    *sigh* oh yeah....we would've received MP10 by now had that been successful :(  I really hope he starts showing up in stores soon. I know it's £100, and I know I probably shouldn't be spending that much on a toy...but god damn it I want him!
     
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    It's funny, I've always been very positive about MP Megatron, but haven't had mine out for a year or two after redecorating. Then a few days ago I saw some pics amongst all the MP comparison shots and was shocked that I was deeply unimpressed which confused me. Then I saw these and remembered that I had gone with the short leg from the first time I transformed it back from gun mode.

    I think for a while I didnt realise it wasn't the official arrangement. It is so much better in every respect. Now I have to find where I'm storing Megatron. I wonder if RID Megatron is holding him.
     
  5. Killamarshan

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    MP Megatron is one of the great enigmas of TF toys. I can go from one day to loving it to the next hating it. I can’t think of any other TF that I can’t reach a personal consensus on.

    I was more of a Shockwave kinda guy and I’ve just watched Optibotimus’ review of the new Quake Wave figure. Wow that looks good! I know I’ve missed the first batch but what’s the cheapest I can get the figure on it's second run, or is just ordering from Kapow the best bet?
     
  6. scubaboy31

    scubaboy31 Digital Gypsy

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    Yeah, I'm RK too. Shining example of how efficiant our postal system is. You can get something round the world in a day, but can't shift it out of a depot in 5.

    Glad you're liking the MP Megs leg mode. It was weird moment of inspiration. It make him so much better in my opinion, and he gets to hang out with the other masterpieces as a result. Just wish i had MP10 now...
     
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    You could call not-Weird Wolf George. as in George 'Double U' then you'd have George and Robin !

    Two of the least Transformerish sounding names this side of the Takara (Playskool) Gobots line.
     
  8. TigerBlade

    TigerBlade Prepare for extermination

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    Kapow still has first batch available AFAIK and they are on the way as we speak!

    I shall name this day.....MP Soundwave day. I am ready.

    EDIT - paperwork energon cube cut out ready and waiting :D 
     
  9. tikgnat

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    Where's the link for this cutout energon cube?

    Hopefully today will also be... 'Soundwave day'. But it might be 'The wife and sprog go to Matalan in the morning missing the postman thus shattering tikgnats hopes and dreams day' instead...

    Godammit only one more day to go before I can order MP tapes from Kapow. I haven't checked, I hope they're still in stock...
     
  10. wildfly

    wildfly Fermenting pork tube.

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    My MP Soundwave has as of 2:50 am this morning arrived at the local depot, just waiting to see how much blood they want now or maybe my first born.
     
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    Yeah I thought that was odd, I've just cut the pinky/purple one out.
     
  14. baggzey23

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    If i order anythink from overseas whats the max i get charged from customs?
    Also got a bit of a dilemma tomorrow ill have £200 in bank so i can either preorder quakewave or get mp13 if they have him in stock (never had a takara masterpiece before) which would you recommened?
     
  15. OptimushedPrune

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    Tough one as there's the rumour of a tru release of Soundwave and Quakwave is getting a 2nd run in march and those tak mp boxes are very very nice so you could get soundwave now, kapow are supposed to be getting some more in soon and save for the 2nd run of quakewave or you could get quakewave now and save for the tru release or Soundwave and I'm originally a stokie too.
     
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    siccoyote Worst side of the fandom

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    The maxmum you should get charged by customs should be 20% of the total amount you paid to the seller plus upto £13.50 to royal mail
     
  17. baggzey23

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    Thanks guys just remembered might be interested in maketoys the fallen aswell
    Things have gotten a bit better in stoke (finally have a smyths when the closest one before was in blackpool) new hanley bus station (why?) Looks like a rollercoaster and meir isnt a cesspit anymore but toy distribution is still lacking
     
  18. CyberShadow

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    There is no upper limit on customs charges. However, expect to have to pay about £30-£40 all in, including the £13.50 'admin fee' on either of these.

    Just a heads up to everyone that it appears that the pre-order for FP Breakdown may go live on 1st Feb, with the others coming up similarly quickly.
     
  19. Erector

    Erector I ruined the Hall of Fame

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    I know man. Especially when you compare the relative civility that the old Animated forum used to have (well, if you ignored the trolls...)

    Touche! I occasionally click in, realise what I've done and back out slowly, attempting not to scare the natives.

    CS - Business - HSB002 - How do I make a complaint? - 3rd DC | Royal Mail Ltd

    http://www.royalmail.com/sites/default/files/CHP_Flowchart_020412_e.pdf

    Good luck. Their customer services are fudging useless. You might get a "we're sorry"... then it'll happen again.

    That's happened to me once or twice when our regular postie's been off on hols, but fortunately our depot staff know us pretty well these days so keep hold of it for a while longer than they should, bless them!

    I can't sig myself, that's uncouth. If it were someone else, I would. As long as it weren't against the rules (Al, care to comment?).

    Drive down the depot. They'll let you pay there and then - you don't need to wait for the random letter.

    Order both. Just rob your mum or something.

    Day 2 of Operation: Wait For Soundwave is continuing...
     
  20. Creaky

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    Right, spent the afternoon yesterday doing a nice, detailed spreadsheet.

    Then the "Shockwave, Topspin and Twintwist are coming in" notice threw my nice list of prices and dates to hell. Now with the imminent Fansproject offerings I'm looking into skipping Quakewave (Either Takara will do one, or I'll grab the second run) and the Mech Ideas lads. Which is a pity, but again - Fansproject takes priority over untested companies.

    Now I've deleted those from my list, hopefully I can whether the plastic storm that's about to hit Port Creaky. Their sacrifices will be remembered (at least until MP Soundwave arrives. I have Kissplay Cassettes, Universe Ravage and a papercraft energon cube sat here, ready to go.)