List of reputable sites to buy 3rd party TFs from

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by A Good Noodle, Jul 9, 2020.

  1. A Good Noodle, Jul 9, 2020
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    I couldn't find a thread that has a list of all the known sites to buy 3rd and 4th party TFs from so I decided to make one. If there is another thread like this already then I'll delete this.

    Not counting seller based websites like Amazon, Ebay, Aliexpress etc. The ones I know of right now are:

    Actionrobo
    Agabyss
    Agesthreeandup
    Bababobo00712
    Bigbadtoystore
    HeatToys
    Ohmyprimus
    Robotkingdom
    Robotoybase
    ShowZ
    Sirtoys
    Terrytfsclub
    TF Express
    TF-Direct
    TF-Safari
    TFsource
    Thechosenprime
    ToyDojo
    Unclebillyshop (Site seems to be down)

    Please add any other reputable sites you know! :) 

    Added links to each site directing to 3rd and 4th partys
     
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  2. Kevin Iaquinto, Jul 9, 2020
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    Chosen Prime is my go to for everything. The customer service, same day shipping, rewards points, and $0 preorders put them above other e-tailers for me.

    ShowZ has been good to me, and I found a few known Good Aliexpress sellers.

    TF-Safari is a really good site as well. I paid for the express shipping and a package from China will arrive in 8 days. Quick email responses too.
     
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  3. hthrun, Jul 10, 2020
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    this thread should be pinned
     
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  4. Dutchy79, Jul 10, 2020
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    Ordered from Terry's TF and great service but all these sites ask more then Aliexpress + Transformers site are the worst sites to visite.
    Pages filled with items they do not even have anymore.
     
  5. eyescovered, Jul 10, 2020
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    Action Robo
    Agabyss
    bababobo00712
    Planet Steel Express
    Sir Toys

    you have a few in your list twice. might wanna alphabetize it, too.
     
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  6. A Good Noodle, Jul 10, 2020
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    Thanks for the reminder. Got it alphabetized.
     
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  7. Strike Creamsicle, Jul 10, 2020
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    Bababobo is an eBay seller, unless he has opened up a storefront?

    unclebilly is an aliexpress seller, again, unless he has opened his own shop.

    a list of reputable sellers on those types of sites would be nice but probably worth listing only the ones that people have known as good for years. Lots of sellers pop up and are reliable for a couple months, then they go scammy and disappear.
     
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  8. eyescovered, Jul 11, 2020
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    yup, bababobo00712.com
     
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  9. PowderedToastMansButtocks, Jul 11, 2020
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    This should do:

    Is there anything like a comprehensive list of e-tailers that sell 3rd party stuff?
     
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  10. A Good Noodle, Jul 21, 2020
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    Added HeatToys.com
     
  11. ThatGuyCalledBlaster, Jul 21, 2020
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    I usually go with BBTS for my 3P releases, with TCP and ShowZ as my fallbacks.

    Should I be able to use my quick fingers on a surprise FT pre-order/pre-order a more expensive piece? That'll usually go to TCP.

    For the SUPER early deposits? ShowZ.

    Post-release pickups? BBTS.
     
  12. Novascreamer, Jul 21, 2020
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    tfs-express.com has been good to me.
     
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  13. Lester316, Jul 21, 2020
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    For UK folks I've found TFS Express/Omegalock really great for 3rd party masterpiece and Kapow Toys has been awesome for stuff that's more chug style.
     
  14. A Good Noodle, Jul 21, 2020
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    Added TF Express
     
  15. ziltama, Jul 21, 2020
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    Jungle sells used and new 3rd party stuff but can’t ship out due to japan post restrictions.

    Mandarake will but s&h is extremely high due to being forced to use DHL at this time.
     
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    Anyone ever used kawabliis.com?
     
  17. Mykltron, Nov 13, 2020
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    I haven’t ordered from them in a while so I can’t speak for their current status, but Lunar Toy Store sells some 3rd Party TFs.

    Lunar Toy Store