Friend is going to Japan, what should I ask her to get?

jbz · 04-23-2012, 10:37 PM

I have a friend that will be Tokyo in the next week. She knows I collect Transformers and asked if there's anything I wanted her to pick up for me. Naturally my mind is bouncing up and down thinking of all the possibilities. But I think I should have some guidelines. I don't want to make her carry around something big/bulky. She probably has limited space in the luggage to begin with. I also don't want to make her go hunt for some obscure item either.

All that being said, anyone have suggestions? I'm into the Prime stuff currently. Are there any Vehicons she could possibly find there now? I'm open to any ideas though. Something Deluxe size or smaller probably. Thanks

Cyclonus79 · 04-23-2012, 10:43 PM

FE vehicons! As many as she could fit! There equal to gold in the rest of the world

E. C. R. Former · 04-23-2012, 10:46 PM

Definitely the First Edition molds, if you don't already have them. Keep in mind that they aren't actually called "First Edition" in Japan.

wm10k · 04-23-2012, 10:46 PM

if you wanted any of the takara arms micron releases....maybe united stuff if you're into that.

revoltech prime or bumblebee....

bny888 · 04-23-2012, 10:48 PM

Takara EZ, especially the Japanese variants/exclusives.

videriant · 04-23-2012, 10:53 PM

If the rumors are true that the FE Vehicons are easy to find at TRU then I think that is the correct answer. I've been told that stuff like variants aren't all the easy to find. For AM stuff, only the items that are hard to find now or soon to be released (Skywarp, Terrorcon Cliffjumper). . .

Kaymac · 04-23-2012, 10:53 PM

AM Skywarp!

froggy124 · 04-23-2012, 10:57 PM

Im not sure where your friend will be, but I recommend that she goes to Akihabara to source out TFs. She might want to do some research as to what shops sell TFs because not all toy shops do.
As with the FE vehicon, they are gold here too. Its not impossible to find one out here but they are pretty scarce now along with every other FE.
AMs are the only figures in REGULAR stock right now along with some United and older DOTM figures. (AM Soundwave and Terracon Cliff come out this Saturday)
Revoltech Prime is available but Bee doesnt come out till next month.

Im sure other members who also live in Japan will be happy to share their advice.

Good luck to your friend hunting for TFs

jbz · 04-23-2012, 11:02 PM

Thanks froggy124, that's good advice. I haven't gotten specifics of where she will be going, only know Tokyo. I guess I'll have to do some research for her since like I said, I don't want her to be hunting too hard. What are AMs going for there?

jbz · 04-23-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaymac

AM Skywarp!

Got that already from robotkingdom

04-23-2012, 10:37 PM	#1
jbz Terrorcon Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,814	Friend is going to Japan, what should I ask her to get? I have a friend that will be Tokyo in the next week. She knows I collect Transformers and asked if there's anything I wanted her to pick up for me. Naturally my mind is bouncing up and down thinking of all the possibilities. But I think I should have some guidelines. I don't want to make her carry around something big/bulky. She probably has limited space in the luggage to begin with. I also don't want to make her go hunt for some obscure item either. All that being said, anyone have suggestions? I'm into the Prime stuff currently. Are there any Vehicons she could possibly find there now? I'm open to any ideas though. Something Deluxe size or smaller probably. Thanks

04-23-2012, 10:46 PM	#3
E. C. R. Former Is probably insane... Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,494 Location: California Collection Count: A lot...	Definitely the First Edition molds, if you don't already have them. Keep in mind that they aren't actually called "First Edition" in Japan. Webcomic updated May 16th, 2013 - Chapter 324: All That's Left

04-23-2012, 10:48 PM	#5
bny888 バグバイト Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,845 Location: Manila, Philippines Collection Count: They're mostly in bins, and I've lost track of how many I've accumulated for quite some time... News Credits: 8	Takara EZ, especially the Japanese variants/exclusives. "We’re constantly trying to honor G1 and the other shows in the ‘Transformers’ mythology, but we’re just not trying to duplicate it." - Jeff Kline

04-23-2012, 10:53 PM	#6
videriant TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,260 Location: Houston, Texas News Credits: 3	If the rumors are true that the FE Vehicons are easy to find at TRU then I think that is the correct answer. I've been told that stuff like variants aren't all the easy to find. For AM stuff, only the items that are hard to find now or soon to be released (Skywarp, Terrorcon Cliffjumper). . . Feedback Thread - Sale Thread - Email/Paypal :videriant.tf@gmail.com Unofficial TFCC FAQ Hasbro and Takara are parents that have raised the family for almost 30 years, clothed you, fed you, provided for you. 3P's are the distant relatives that you see once a year when they bring you a cool birthday present.

04-23-2012, 10:53 PM	#7
Kaymac Hyper Goldfish! Golfball! Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,104 Location: British Columbia Collection Count: Bookoo	AM Skywarp! Follow me on Tumblr! Hefty Landline Click.

04-23-2012, 10:43 PM	#2
Cyclonus79 Decepticon General Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,959 Location: New Jersey Collection Count: Enough to make a girl go crazy	FE vehicons! As many as she could fit! There equal to gold in the rest of the world

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wm10k Reanimator of Dead Things Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 799	if you wanted any of the takara arms micron releases....maybe united stuff if you're into that. revoltech prime or bumblebee....

04-23-2012, 10:57 PM	#8
froggy124 Maximal Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 308 News Credits: 1	Im not sure where your friend will be, but I recommend that she goes to Akihabara to source out TFs. She might want to do some research as to what shops sell TFs because not all toy shops do. As with the FE vehicon, they are gold here too. Its not impossible to find one out here but they are pretty scarce now along with every other FE. AMs are the only figures in REGULAR stock right now along with some United and older DOTM figures. (AM Soundwave and Terracon Cliff come out this Saturday) Revoltech Prime is available but Bee doesnt come out till next month. Im sure other members who also live in Japan will be happy to share their advice. Good luck to your friend hunting for TFs

04-23-2012, 11:02 PM	#9
jbz Terrorcon Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,814	Thanks froggy124, that's good advice. I haven't gotten specifics of where she will be going, only know Tokyo. I guess I'll have to do some research for her since like I said, I don't want her to be hunting too hard. What are AMs going for there?