MMC Sphinx - Mirage

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by daimchoc, Oct 25, 2014.

  1. zfarsh

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    May be on the lookout for the red version if still available at TFCon.
     
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    Either eBay is slow to react or giving them the heads up was a waste of my 5 min...
     
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    I thjjtits the first. They surely have a procedure in place and each step takes time and on step involves the request being buried in peat for 3 months.

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    I'm back in the game on Sphinx and have a chance to get a used (like new) Dark Blue w/ parachute for the same price as the lighter Alternative version (Brand new). Any advice? I personally like the dark blue a little better, but I've heard the light blue (owned it before) has some slight improvements. I'd love to hear which way you guys would go on this one. Thanks!
     
  5. CigarJackal

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    My personal preference would be to stick with the newer, lighter blue option. This is because they fixed the front end collapsing issue that plagued the original.

    Things like wheel issues really annoy me (which is why the MMC Trailbreaker is a no go for me). So that would be my reason to avoid the original release.
     
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    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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    I'm quite happy with my dark blue original but it's true. The light blue version does improve on the QC shortcomings of the dark blue original... Now that you bumped this thread, I'm reminded to add the shifting Sphinx to the list of TF's to buy.
     
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    Hey Guys

    Sorry to bump an old thread. Anyone have any idea where a guy can buy PS-01A Sphinx???
    Been looking at most of the common stores and no luck. Should of bought him last month when he was found everywhere
     
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    I wish they'd rerelease the chromed spoiler version with the parachute.
     
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    Never feel sorry.
     
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    Kapow has him:
    Perfection Series PS-01A Sphinx Alternative - Kapow Toys
     
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  11. whodathunk328

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    ^ thanks

    Works out a little pricey with exchange rate and shipping, but this may be my only option this late in the game
     
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    pre-ordered one at ToyDojo few weeks ago, kind of surprised that he is already not available
    however, PS-01 with parachute can be ordered directly from MMC PS-01 Sphinx with PS plus parachute
    if anybody interested
     
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    Yeah, I got mine for 79.99 with them. They're planning a sale in the upcoming days, but I'm not sure whether he will be discounted.
     
  14. whodathunk328

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    just bought him from planet steel express.
    When I was there 2 weeks ago, they didn't have any.

    Would of been nice because I would of combined the shipping with him and the jaguar I bought a few weeks ago.
    Bloody shipping

    thanks for the heads up
     
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    I'd get it, but I sadly don't have cash for the shipping cost only the cost of the toy itself. lame, right? :( 
     
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    very interested
     
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    did the first run of Sphinx have some qc issues that later runs fixed?
     
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    The only issue I'm aware of is the front axles sagging under their weight. Others have said subsequent releases didn't sag as bad. I do have a v1 with parachute available in my sales thread.
     
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    I’m looking for this guy(second release, V2 )please let me know if somebody is willing to sell it.
    Thanks.
     
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    I picked of the red version, PS-02 Liger, during yesterday's Ebay flash sale.
     
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