The UK Toy Discussion

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Boardwise, Feb 23, 2011.

  1. Gumblor Gimbles

    Gumblor Gimbles Norn' Ironhide

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    I have one myself, sans the sword. Bought it from Home Bargains around 2015, knowing fully well that that they wouldn't be there the next time I was in (I was right)
     
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  2. G1 Mirage Owner

    G1 Mirage Owner My alt. mode is an Antikythera Device.

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    My upgrade kits and occasional NewAge/MFT figure from TFSafari have all stealthed past customs unseen and uncommented on.
     
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  3. Bips

    Bips Well-Known Member

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    I've never had a shipping issue with Tfsafari.

    HOWEVER, I was meant to receive the Kingdom Ultra Magnus matrix holder/shoulder gap filler set yesterday, and they sent me the wrong kit (magnus feet replacement).

    Tfsafari, show your face and we'll go 3 rounds fam
     
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  4. Siege Fan

    Siege Fan Well-Known Member

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    Ha! So true.
     
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  5. Neo-Primus

    Neo-Primus Well-Known Member

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    Really love how her recolour matches Fort Max.

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  6. Lothar Hex

    Lothar Hex Perverted Sociopath™

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    Same. Potential a couple of titanmasters but nothing I have to leap on.
     
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  7. kgorman79

    kgorman79 WAVE POUNDER

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    Love those little touches!

    Hopefully i'll have the shop sorted by the weekend *crosses fingers*
     
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  8. Lothar Hex

    Lothar Hex Perverted Sociopath™

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    Same. Potential a couple of titanmasters but nothing I have to leap on.
     
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  9. MyTea Boc

    MyTea Boc Do you smell that?

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    Ebay:
    "press one for the smooth sounds of Sir Cliff. Press two for Cannibal Corpse"

    I agree Brendan, choice is an important thing!

    Yus.

    I'll keep em peeled good sir


    With greatest respect to @rikkomba and his undying love for Kingdom magnus
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  10. bcm77

    bcm77 Not A Proper Fan.

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    @Ottertron,
    Cheers for the info, my nearest Asda's slightly out of the way but not overly so as it'd be about 15 minutes on a bus or I could probably walk there in an hour or so by which point I'd probably need something sugary to eat :D 

    @MyTea Boc,
    "Press 3 for guinea pigs making cute squeaking noises, 4 for the sound that emanates from humans when a ferret tucks into an uncovered foot" :D 
     
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  11. Genodectes

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    4FDDC2D1-2761-4E1D-A518-5251BA8C7856.jpeg £25 this does not look awful, the paint apps are actually pretty solid, but the box is massive. There’s some remoulding visible on the weapons, the swords on vortex have a weird handle but unless they are shampoo bottle plastic quality £25 looks pretty great.
     
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    kgorman79 WAVE POUNDER

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    Here's a few more off the beaten track recomendations.

    Zeal & Ardor are currently kicking my ass at the moment. They're metal, along with about 5 other genres and all together it's absolutely brilliant.

    Heard this which blew me away:


    Then found this complete live show and was hooked.


    Also loving the new Melvins acoustic album



    And you can't go wrong with Igorrr





    Even if anyone here doesn't like heavy music, they should watch the Very Noise Video above just purely for the experience.
     
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  13. rikkomba

    rikkomba Hunger

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    I didn't know you had a fetish for blue nipples
     
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  14. Xaran Alamas

    Xaran Alamas The Snow Guard

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    Wait... they gave Megatron that line in the comic? Or are they listening in? :eek: 

    What did you do? Try to buy a toy? :rolleyes: 

    Two guns are ALWAYS better on Transformers!

    Huh, neat! The brown/copperly look made me think 'Steampunk Megatron!'

    Out of curiosity, how big are those old Prime Cyberverse figs compared to say their Deluxe brethren? Is Commander like Legends sized?

    You're trying to wear me down on this guy. I'm cautiously optimistic for some of the other decos like a Skywarpy deco or one of the more distinct from Screamer's colourscheme from the Seeker Swarm.

    Maybe @Red leader could help?

    "Press 1 for Classical, Press 2 for Smooth Jazz, Press 3 for Pop, Press 5 for Rap, Press 666 for DEATH METAL :music :rock !!!!"

    Like Prime RiD Bumblebee...

    Grats on the Ark! Sounds like they might have sent it in the shipping box. I think @Genetic said they come two a box from Hasbro?
    Mine on the other hand came in an Air Purifier box from @Apollux :D  Thanks again! <3

    Speaking of Arks, I think I am leaning more to calling the Titan 'Vanguard' after the class of ship the Ark is, and 'Mainframe' being Teletraan-1. The Ark is the name of Vanguard's alt mode ;) 

    THAT'S A BIG LETTERBOX! :jawdropper: 

    That explains some of the mysterious packages I've had which I haven't ordered yet...

    Wow, those don't look bad for third party figs! I'm amused by it seemingly suggesting forming the combiner is not defending the planet :lolol 

    Speaking of non TF TFs, I really am tempted to give some of those Miniforce transforming figures from China a look sometime...
     
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  15. Lothar Hex

    Lothar Hex Perverted Sociopath™

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    @Xaran Alamas yeah Commader is roughly legends. However does not have the same artculation. Megs can't move his head. They're roughly analogous to RiD2015's Legion guys. Small and cheap. They retailed for about £5-£8 IIRC.
     
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  16. Siege Fan

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    Smyths board meeting about their online sales:


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  17. Ottertron

    Ottertron Moon-faced assassin of joy

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    Well, TFS-Express are getting FT Soundwave in a week tomorrow and the tapes are due a month later, so, I'm guessing Kapow's will be here a week or so after that. Expensive month!!!

    @Lothar Hex - if you haven't already, get onto Yob. Incredible band.

     
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  18. Danforth

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    Based on recent experiences, how likely is it that preorders for Legacy wave 1 will open just after the panel? (I'm not a Pulse member, so I'm thinking Kapow/IDT/C&C/etc.)

    I see there's an Avalon Hill panel later at the same con - hoping for a Heroquest shipping update!

    Still back and forth on whether I'll play Heroquest or just sell it to fund more Transformers. I was genuinely caught up in the reboot enthusiasm this time last year, but now I'm starting to think selfish, mercenary, ebay-flipper-bastard thoughts. Even though they've confimed they'll throw the final stretch goal in despite the funding not quite getting there!
     
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    @Genetic big applause for having the NHS discount on Gear 4 Geeks!
     
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  20. Knightdramon

    Knightdramon Hasbro LIES to the US

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    If prev events are anything to go by it'll be just after the event.

    BUT, if any of the previous 6 or so years are anything to go by, you'll likely be seeing wave 1s on clearance a few months down the line, so IMO not worth losing sleep over those preorders.
     
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