The AFA Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by jonnyshaft, Apr 13, 2013.

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  1. whoamidri, Oct 16, 2014
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    There were a staggering amount of sealed and cut tape unused transformers here. Blew my mind
     
  2. Snarl, Oct 16, 2014
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    Holy Buddha! Thanx for sharing! Any more details on this? Love to hear the story behind this one :) 

    I expect AFA is going to busy soon... Or another grader ;) 
     
  3. OmegaSuprem928, Oct 16, 2014
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    Where was that treasure hunt? We never have anything good in MA.
     
  4. gma6504, Oct 16, 2014
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    Wow!
     
  5. whoamidri, Oct 16, 2014
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    I was told (by the auctioner) it was all from the collection of one guy. Apparently, he passed away and his family auctioned everything off. But he had more than just transformers Star Wars, TMNT and all kinds of stuff. It was a once in a lifetime chance IMO. The auction was held in Western MD.
     
  6. Born 2B Alive!, Oct 16, 2014
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    I don't recognize the center one on the top row? Did he become someone else? Maybe in another toy line?
     
  7. khopson, Oct 16, 2014
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    I believe that's Powerdasher, which was only available via mail-away when it was an official Transformer. I actually had Powerdasher when I was a kid. I didn't even notice this piece until you pointed it out. It might be the coolest figure in the group.
     
  8. Kenucme, Oct 16, 2014
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    Kenucme Yes, I'd get that one too

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    It's one of the Powerdashers available by mail-away in the US with robot points. More specifically the "F-1 Dasher".

    *EDIT* ninja'd
     
  9. Swoop Dogg, Oct 16, 2014
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    This thread is so full of awesome - it never gets old!
     
  10. Born 2B Alive!, Oct 16, 2014
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    Thanks everyone for the answer.... I have not seen a Powerdasher in a long time...
     
  11. cromagnus, Oct 17, 2014
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    I'll pay whatever for a sealed AFA 85 Outback. That's a fuckin grail and a half.whenever..
    seriously.
     
  12. cromagnus, Oct 17, 2014
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    nobody in the world has one but the brothers Grimm do...that's one hell of a carded transformer spread...
     
  13. jonnyshaft, Oct 18, 2014
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    Yeah it was once in a lifetime. Incredible, and a lot of fun. Some famous faces there too. The hot dogs were terrible though. Also Iamratchet kept trying to buy my underwear. Other than that...
    I did sell them to him though.
     
  14. jonnyshaft, Oct 18, 2014
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    Heres a gem that I was not about to et outbid on. There were some tense bidding moments at the auction and that was a lot of the fun.

    This Snarl has every chance in the world to get a 90.

    [​IMG]
     
  15. Killa-B-Killed, Oct 18, 2014
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    That whole auction story was a well constructed ruse for me to sell off every item I had quadruples of!!!
     
  16. mazdaspeed7, Oct 20, 2014
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    I haven't gone online for a week due to work & all these pics happen!! Truly amazing pictures & more super mint stuff keeps popping up. Well for Jon & Chris it does anyway ;) 

    Haha, I wish!! :D 

    Ridiculous is the only word to describe that piece Jon. 85 Outback...meh...90 Snarl...GRAIL!!
     
  17. Swoop Dogg, Oct 20, 2014
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    Is he gonna get them graded?
     
  18. vespagym, Oct 20, 2014
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    Might not be worth it for a 50 grade.
     
  19. Rockmoreno, Oct 20, 2014
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    I think it should be qualified though .
     
  20. khopson, Oct 20, 2014
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    Bumblejumper

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    Jumper trio

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    Group shot of the pre-rub minis

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