The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. Decepticreeps100

    Decepticreeps100 Covered in Scorpions, all covered in Scorpions

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  2. nice sideburns

    nice sideburns Autobot Brother

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    Where does one get a SS86 rumble for not ridiculous Amazon prices or have I missed him?

    I’ve looked at all the usual e-tailers with no joy…

    Thanks
     
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  3. Lothar Hex

    Lothar Hex Perverted Sociopath™

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    Considering I'm on my third attempt with Amazon now I'd suggest against them anyway.

    Just got my invoice for tiny Trypticon from Showz. He's £25 when tge shipping adjustment is made. With my points I paid £18 all said.

    Oh @robotmel if you need a new PS3 lemme know, otherwise this is just going to CEX.
     
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  5. Rotorstorm

    Rotorstorm Wreck n’ rule

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    Well, guess who was in a road traffic collision Christmas night and had their car written off because of someone else not paying attention when pulling out onto an A road. Not hospitalised thankfully so the car was definitely a good one, kept me alive at any rate but I’m going to miss my car all the same. Definitely put a bummer on what had been a good day

    May have to do more painting next year and slim the collection down further than originally intended to go towards the replacement

    Top 10 of 2022 will likely be posted New Years Day as my girlfriend has got me one and I’m hoping for a good one
     
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    4249david Click my avatar, you won't regret it...

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    Shit news dude. At least you're okay, that's the main thing
     
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  7. Knightdramon

    Knightdramon Hasbro LIES to the US

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    Glad you got out of it in one piece and not hurt, that's the important bit.
     
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  8. Lothar Hex

    Lothar Hex Perverted Sociopath™

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    Ooofta. Sorry to hear bud. Glad you're OK.

    Your insurance company should be able to provide one, or arrange a hire vehicle that the other guys insurance will pay for. I work for a firm that provides vehicles for insurance companies in such instances so lemme know if I can provide advice.
     
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  9. barry

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    I like to think of us as more of a Fibonacci sequence.

    Hope everyone's had a splendid time, whatever you're celebrating!

    "Spiders dare invade the colony!"
    From 'Spider's Game'
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  10. Knightdramon

    Knightdramon Hasbro LIES to the US

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    Anybody else constantly refreshing the parcelforce website, checking the live tracking map and going as far as to walk out the main gate in the rain to stick a postit note with the driver's name to gently prod them to actually ring the doorbell and that they're in all day?

    No? Just me.

    Damn.

    Note to future self: Never again order from abroad in December.
     
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  11. tikgnat

    tikgnat Baweepgranaweepninnybong.

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    Just checked Amazon... EU Rumble is £18+, pppfffffhahahahahahahaaa uh no.

    Shit! Sorry to hear that, but I'm glad you're safe. There was a fatality roumd these parts on Christmas night, basically Police flagged a car down who ran (Police didn't chase apparently) and later on down the road the guy lost control of his car and crashed with a lamp post and another car (killing the other cars passenger).

    Which is fucked up quite frankly.
     
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  12. Loosecannon

    Loosecannon Cos I know I'm right...

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    Glad you are ok, that's the main thing as others have said. Just look after yourself over the next few days!
     
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    @Rotorstorm Good LORD! Glad to read you are mostly unscathed, with best wishes for a speedy recovery, also as duly noted by my Sibling's insurance run in don't be afraid to dig your heels in a bit (despite the zero fault on her part they tried to give her her Van's original sale price not it's current market value, sidenote the secondhand van market has exploded price-wise due to the B-word and supply & demand issues, but she politely informed them she was not willing to accept that, and got the current value for her wholly-justified obstinacy).
    Seems it's becoming a regular Amazon EU occurrence they did the same with Bomb-Burst, the Gougers!
     
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    @Rotorstorm ouch! Glad you are ok, sorry to hear about the car. Not ideal at any time of year but especially over Xmas. Hopefully the insurance are on the ball and get you sorted pronto!
     
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    Seen it on twitter as flagged by @CZ Hazard but the Toy Shop on Tour lot had a great interview with Jonathan Ross in his toy palace/offices here: https://t.co/LEKZtQ5SuS

    No real TF content - a sneaky Generations Metroplex squirreled away in a corner - but a few glimpses of Microman Soundwave/Blaster/Reflector and a whole heap of Diaclone (start around 37 mins for these). The whole thing is fascinating though, amazing to see the real passion he has for all these toys and the stories behind them.
     
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  16. Ottertron

    Ottertron Moon-faced assassin of joy

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    Cheap Red Cog and 2 Black Ironhides arrived from IDT just now, so I now have three of each, which should be enough to function as generic guards/troops I reckon. I'll get three Evolution Prowls to serve as Sergeants for each squad too when he comes out :D 
     
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    nice sideburns Autobot Brother

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    Sorry to hear that Sam, shitty news, no doubt but glad you are ok.
     
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    THAT'S NO MOON... more of an onion?

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    (This is the Papercraft Death Star that came with my youngest's calendar. I maaaay have got the curvature wrong.)
     
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    Rian Johnson's next Non-Trilogy SW universe-set film "Space Onion"! :lol 
    Featuring Daniel Craig as Jedi Master Ben-Wan Be-Lan!
     
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    Ottertron Moon-faced assassin of joy

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    There's a 'Convertors' box squirrelled away on a shelf too. Tell you what, though - I would do unspeakable things in order to get my hands on that Micronauts Marvel Acroyear garage kit!!!!

    So sorry to see what happened @Rotorstorm - it may be a massive and expensive inconvenience but at least you're alright! :S
     
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