There certainly could be worse things to need an intervention for. Love the Soundwaves Kevin! I need to find myself one now.

 

Thanks, Cordy. I suppose you're right. There could be worse obsessions/addictions.  

 

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Thanks, Jon. There's a good chance I'll be adding a Soundblaster. I just have to find the right one.

 

I got an amazing haul today from Chris, who I can't thank enough for the quality pieces and service. The upgraded TM box for my unused pre-rub Soundwave makes it look like it just came off the shelf.



Here is a very rare Kabaya blue Ratbat. These original toy/gum kits were sold in the 80's, and Ratbat was part of a smaller (less expensive) line that only ran until 1986. Because of this, they are very scarce and it's difficult to find information and pictures of them.



Rare prototype Laserbeak.





Rare Radio AM Robot. This was an officially licensed Hasbro (Transformers) release in Argentina back in 1987 through Comando Toys. Though the figure has no symbol, it's believed that it is an Autobot because Decepticon figures weren't sold in Argentina until later years. This figure is bigger than I thought. It's 9+ inches in height (robot mode). It's unopened/unused and is basically a mold combination of Megatron (head), Omega Supreme (arms) and Blaster and Soundwave (legs and chest).

 

That's a beauty of a TM box there Kevin.

 

Thanks, Cordy. I lucked out there. I knew Chris had one, but I didn't expect it to be in such beautiful shape. It ended up looking even better than the pictures.

 

Thar franken radio bot is so strange! Ive never seen that before. Very cool.

 

It's quickly become one of my favorite pieces, Jon. You don't see it unless you open the box, but it also comes with a big-ass sword, which is nearly identical to the one issued with Japanese G1 Megs.

 

I like Big-Ass swords   Awesome stuff Kevin!

 

Thanks, Bert. Swords are definitely cool.  

 

Btw, I have never seen this one before. Can you tell something about the background?

 

I didn't know much about it until I looked online. The link here provides some information.

 

Interesting read, thanx  

 

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Good news bad news mail day. Good news my hardhead scored an 85 with subs of 85-85-90.

Bad news my Thundercracker was touched up with pen on one little tiny spot on the side flap.

So no grade. It seems like a pretty small blemish. I've said it before but I think the flaw should weigh in the grading just like anything else.

 

Sweet Hardhead. Yeah, I don't get why they won't just take that into account with the grade. I'd case it up on my own instead. Any idea if they've graded pieces with numbers or names written on them? I'm guessing not if they can't even get past a little touch up.

 

I'm not sure about names etc.
Here's some 85 masters love. I just need a Skullcruncher now. Anyone out there have one they'd consider trading. Hit me up!

 

I might be getting a Skullcruncher myself.