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Title: Transformers Collecting
Post by: StayGoldPonyboy on May 02, 2019, 05:05:07 AM

(I’m still new let me know if this isn’t allowed/theres an existing non-botbots thread I missed) I was wondering if anyone else on here collects Transformers as well! I would love to discuss it with others, Hasbro seems to own most of the things I am interested in collecting haha. I will find a way to attach images of my small but growing collection soon!

What are your dream figs, whats your favorite toy series, etc?

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 02, 2019, 07:52:10 AM

Yup, there are several here who do. I do. I find that people who are fond of one Hasbro brand, are often fond of another. I enjoyed watching the original cartoon, but was told TFs were for boys and didn't own any. Though I played with my cousin's Optimus Prime. I decided to remedy that as an adult.

At present, I own:

Decepticons:
FOC Ratbat
*Generations Skywarp
*Generations? Acid Storm
*HM Soundwave
*1-Step RiD15 Thunderhoof
McDonalds Fracture
*TW Starscream
CW Blast Off
*G1 Mixmaster
*TR Astrotrain
Energon Slugslinger
*Custom RiD15 McDonalds Nemesis Prime
*TR Octane
*PotP Cutthroat
*CV Shockwave
CV Slipstream
TW Megatron

Autobots:
*Rescue Bots Optimus Prime
CW Fireflight
Rescue Bots High Tide
*Rescue Bots Boulder
*Generations Windblade
*CW Sunstreaker
*RiD15 Ratchet
Rescue Bots Blurr
RiD15 Blastwave
Rescue Bots Quickshadow
TR Cosmos
TR Seaspray
Rescue Bots Brushfire
*Movieverse TLK Steelbane
*PotP Swoop
*PotP Jazz
*PotP Moonracer
*PotP Sludge
PotP Snarl
PotP Grimlock
*Seige Sideswipe
35th repro Bumblebee

Botbots:
*Slaphappy
Cranks
*Fit Ness Monster
*Kidd Clobber
*Arctic Guzzlerush
S.A. Cheez
Poo Sham
*Remorsel
Waddle Pop
Nail Byter
Twerple Bubble

The stars indicate my favorite figs.

For Cyberverse I want Prowl
Shadowstriker
the larger Slipstream
Gnaw.

For Seige I want
Reflektor
Hound
Barricade
Thundercracker
Starscream
Skywarp
Skyfire
Greenlight.

For movieverse I want Bumblebee movie
Blitzwing
 Optimus Prime
 Shatter without that awful battlemask.

For Botbots I want
Goob Toob
Fomo
Grit Sandwood
Cuddletooth
Shredder Jack
Duderoni
Dumbeats
Pink Key Pop
The red greaser looking dude
Grampiano
Calamity Keys
Prince Perfumus
The Arcade Renegades

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Nemesis on May 02, 2019, 08:14:53 AM

I have a fairly sizable TF collection, ranging across pretty much all generations/series. :) I’ve come to love every mainline series (cartoons and comics both) in its own way, though I have soft spot for Beast Wars/Machines, since that’s what I grew up with.

Here’s a quick shot I took of my Blackarachnia army:

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...I really need to dust my shelves again, haha. I have a Starscream army as well that is, alas, largely in storage ATM.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 02, 2019, 10:41:40 AM

Nemesis, love your spidergirls!!!
I am still after a Beast Machines BA because she looks so much like an alien woman. I only have the TFA one.

So yeah, I obviously own some TFs. I stopped collecting for years. I am still getting a TF if I can find one for a reasonable price but I am no longer part of the active fandom or collector community.
I focus on female TFs and my all time faves. I used to be a TFA completionist but I sold off almost all of them (save for my ultimate faves).

I have a wild mix of generations and lines. My faves include RiD Railracer, complete with Japanese manuals. Love him to death. Although he is horrific when it comes to posing. That big rack just weighs him down.

Also have a couple of Takaras I love; especially Prime Breakdown, G1 Jetfire, G1 Chromia with the lavender accents and blue eyes- and the metallic Slipstream that was based on the Windblade mold. Love my gang!

TFs are just too expensive these days. I fondly remember TFA days when a toy like Blurr or Jazz was 10 a pop and now the same size/transformation class is 22 €  :lookround:

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Nemesis on May 02, 2019, 08:22:52 PM

Quote from: Zapper on May 02, 2019, 10:41:40 AM

Nemesis, love your spidergirls!!!
I am still after a Beast Machines BA because she looks so much like an alien woman. I only have the TFA one.

Also have a couple of Takaras I love; especially Prime Breakdown, G1 Jetfire, G1 Chromia with the lavender accents and blue eyes- and the metallic Slipstream that was based on the Windblade mold. Love my gang!

We have a lot of shared favorites! :D You can see my Prime Slipstream (Starscream mold) peeking out from behind TFA Blackarachnia in my photo, haha. You’re so lucky to have a Prime Breakdown! I never managed to get my hands on one. T_T

I think Beast Machines BA can still be found for a pretty reasonable price. :) I agree that she has a very striking design; in fact, her design was what first got my attention as a kid, seeing a commercial for the show. So really, I have her to thank for my entire TF obsession, lol.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on May 03, 2019, 10:30:56 AM

I collect Transformers Animated!

and lots of Combiner Wars because i love that gimmick.

I like a lot of TF Prime but mostly just Wheeljack.

I’ve preordered Omega Supreme... he’s going to be the largest toy i’ve Ever..Owned!

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on May 03, 2019, 12:07:00 PM

Quote from: gabumon on May 03, 2019, 10:30:56 AM

I collect Transformers Animated!

and lots of Combiner Wars because i love that gimmick.

I like a lot of TF Prime but mostly just Wheeljack.

I’ve preordered Omega Supreme... he’s going to be the largest toy i’ve Ever..Owned!

Hoooo Omega Supreme is a big lad.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 03, 2019, 01:17:38 PM

Quote from: Nemesis on May 02, 2019, 08:22:52 PM

We have a lot of shared favorites! :D You can see my Prime Slipstream (Starscream mold) peeking out from behind TFA Blackarachnia in my photo, haha. You’re so lucky to have a Prime Breakdown! I never managed to get my hands on one. T_T

I think Beast Machines BA can still be found for a pretty reasonable price. :) I agree that she has a very striking design; in fact, her design was what first got my attention as a kid, seeing a commercial for the show. So really, I have her to thank for my entire TF obsession, lol.

I would have gotten the TFP Slipstream but she was hard to get and then the Windblade one came out and I pre-ordered right away. She is one of my favorite characters and also favorite figures. I love the smirk on her face!

Beast Machines seems kinda hated but I got into Transformers via Beast Wars as a kid in the 90s so I will always enjoy beastly TFs. The translucent BA with green speckles on her legs is the one I want most :blush:

I was just super lucky to get Breakdown back in the day because an online store stocked him. I did not dare to put on the stickers. He became sought after real quick, especially when the character left the show, and I got scared to even transform him anymore :lol:

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Gator on May 05, 2019, 02:49:43 PM

I'm a transformer collector too!  Currently making payments on my Gamestop Ghostbusters Transformer due out in June or July.
I'm mainly a G1 fan though Animated won me over too, and I fell in love with it.  From the Prime series I like Knock Out, the decepticon medic/scientist.  Would love for him to become a regular.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 06, 2019, 10:14:26 AM

Quote from: Gator on May 05, 2019, 02:49:43 PM

From the Prime series I like Knock Out, the decepticon medic/scientist.  Would love for him to become a regular.

KO was such an ugly toy. I was surprised because he was so popular amongst the fans I thought they'd do a better job with him. I wanted to get him originally to accompany my Breakdown but he was just too weird looking.
I ended up getting Airachnid because she was cheap and since the toy can't pose well I sat her on his shoulder and they match perfectly size-wise.

I feel like Prime figures looked really cool and screen accurate except for that Knock Out :lol:

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Nemesis on May 06, 2019, 12:00:28 PM

Quote from: Zapper on May 06, 2019, 10:14:26 AM

I feel like Prime figures looked really cool and screen accurate except for that Knock Out :lol:

Part of the issue with Knock Out is that the instructions included with the toy actually have no idea what they’re talking about. :facepalm: There are some videos floating around the net that show how to finish transforming him CORRECTLY, which makes the figure look way better, IMO.

That said, I’m a huge Knock Out fangirl, so I might be biased... Love is blind. :P

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 07, 2019, 11:34:16 AM

Quote from: Nemesis on May 06, 2019, 12:00:28 PM

Quote from: Zapper on May 06, 2019, 10:14:26 AM

I feel like Prime figures looked really cool and screen accurate except for that Knock Out :lol:

Part of the issue with Knock Out is that the instructions included with the toy actually have no idea what they’re talking about. :facepalm: There are some videos floating around the net that show how to finish transforming him CORRECTLY, which makes the figure look way better, IMO.

That said, I’m a huge Knock Out fangirl, so I might be biased... Love is blind. :P

Lol, so they basically made the toy look weird on purpose? Granted, I don't think the proper transformation can give him better thighs :P The fig is top heavy in a bad way to me (Breakdown in a good way because he does not look like he skipped leg day) . I do like the Bloody Knockout color scheme, tho!

I am very shallow when it comes to TFs, I guess. If I don't like the robot design I won't get it. Even if it's my favorite character or has a cool alt.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Stellaluna on May 07, 2019, 12:46:06 PM

I don't actively collect anymore but I used to collect a ton! Eventually it became too much for me and I sold most of my collection to some guy at a comic-con for $50. Selling online was too much of a pain and at least I made someone pretty happy that day. After that I decided I'd only collect female robots because that narrows it down quite a bit.

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My Arcee's get their own shelf.
Left to right: Generations, Iron Factory, Binaltech, Q-formers, TFP 1st edition, Energon, Takara TFA

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Here's the rest.
Left to right: TFCC Airazor, Beast Wars Airazor, Quickshadow, Minerva figure, Chromia, Override, Rosanna, Solus Prime, Gliph, Slash, Road Rage, Slipsteam, Strongarm

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: brightberry on May 07, 2019, 03:39:03 PM

Wow Stellaluna, I love your girls!

I have a handful G1 transformers. I keep them for the memories.  I recently bought a masterpiece Prowl and would love more masterpiece transformers.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: StayGoldPonyboy on May 07, 2019, 10:18:21 PM

Quote from: Leave a Whisper on May 02, 2019, 07:52:10 AM

Yup, there are several here who do. I do. I find that people who are fond of one Hasbro brand, are often fond of another. I enjoyed watching the original cartoon, but was told TFs were for boys and didn't own any. Though I played with my cousin's Optimus Prime. I decided to remedy that as an adult.

At present, I own:

Decepticons:
FOC Ratbat
*Generations Skywarp
*Generations? Acid Storm
*HM Soundwave
*1-Step RiD15 Thunderhoof
McDonalds Fracture
*TW Starscream
CW Blast Off
*G1 Mixmaster
*TR Astrotrain
Energon Slugslinger
*Custom RiD15 McDonalds Nemesis Prime
*TR Octane
*PotP Cutthroat
*CV Shockwave
CV Slipstream
TW Megatron

Autobots:
*Rescue Bots Optimus Prime
CW Fireflight
Rescue Bots High Tide
*Rescue Bots Boulder
*Generations Windblade
*CW Sunstreaker
*RiD15 Ratchet
Rescue Bots Blurr
RiD15 Blastwave
Rescue Bots Quickshadow
TR Cosmos
TR Seaspray
Rescue Bots Brushfire
*Movieverse TLK Steelbane
*PotP Swoop
*PotP Jazz
*PotP Moonracer
*PotP Sludge
PotP Snarl
PotP Grimlock
*Seige Sideswipe
35th repro Bumblebee

Botbots:
*Slaphappy
Cranks
*Fit Ness Monster
*Kidd Clobber
*Arctic Guzzlerush
S.A. Cheez
Poo Sham
*Remorsel
Waddle Pop
Nail Byter
Twerple Bubble

The stars indicate my favorite figs.

For Cyberverse I want Prowl
Shadowstriker
the larger Slipstream
Gnaw.

For Seige I want
Reflektor
Hound
Barricade
Thundercracker
Starscream
Skywarp
Skyfire
Greenlight.

For movieverse I want Bumblebee movie
Blitzwing
 Optimus Prime
 Shatter without that awful battlemask.

For Botbots I want
Goob Toob
Fomo
Grit Sandwood
Cuddletooth
Shredder Jack
Duderoni
Dumbeats
Pink Key Pop
The red greaser looking dude
Grampiano
Calamity Keys
Prince Perfumus
The Arcade Renegades

Quite the impressive collection my dude! That’s awesome

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Quote from: Stellaluna on May 07, 2019, 12:46:06 PM

I don't actively collect anymore but I used to collect a ton! Eventually it became too much for me and I sold most of my collection to some guy at a comic-con for $50. Selling online was too much of a pain and at least I made someone pretty happy that day. After that I decided I'd only collect female robots because that narrows it down quite a bit.

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My Arcee's get their own shelf.
Left to right: Generations, Iron Factory, Binaltech, Q-formers, TFP 1st edition, Energon, Takara TFA

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Here's the rest.
Left to right: TFCC Airazor, Beast Wars Airazor, Quickshadow, Minerva figure, Chromia, Override, Rosanna, Solus Prime, Gliph, Slash, Road Rage, Slipsteam, Strongarm

Forgive me if I missed them in the image, but are you planning on obtaining Windblade and Nautica as well? I LOVE your collection :D

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 08, 2019, 08:24:58 AM

Quote from: Stellaluna on May 07, 2019, 12:46:06 PM

I don't actively collect anymore but I used to collect a ton! Eventually it became too much for me and I sold most of my collection to some guy at a comic-con for $50. Selling online was too much of a pain and at least I made someone pretty happy that day. After that I decided I'd only collect female robots because that narrows it down quite a bit.

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My Arcee's get their own shelf.
Left to right: Generations, Iron Factory, Binaltech, Q-formers, TFP 1st edition, Energon, Takara TFA

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Here's the rest.
Left to right: TFCC Airazor, Beast Wars Airazor, Quickshadow, Minerva figure, Chromia, Override, Rosanna, Solus Prime, Gliph, Slash, Road Rage, Slipsteam, Strongarm

Love that Solus Prime! I am with you, Stellaluna,  "it narrows it down" xD
Plus, fembots need support. No pun intended.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Stellaluna on May 09, 2019, 07:06:25 PM

Thanks guys!

StayGoldPonyboy, (love that name!) I actually do plan on getting Nautica and Windblade, but so far I'm kinda unimpressed with the ones that currently exist. Windblade started off ugly as heck in the Generations line, but she's steadily getting better as they come out with more versions of her. So far the Cyberverse one is pretty ok. Hasbro's pretty lazy with paint applications ever since Generations ended, so if there's a Takara version I might get that.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 10, 2019, 10:43:42 AM

One thing that always bothers me is how lazy Hasbro can get not only with paint apps but also with design accuracy. How hard must it be to switch out two colors? That's why I used to pre-order the Takaras, because the Hasbro ones just had the plastic colors switched for no reason.

I was honestly mad they released the insecticon Kickback twice, both times with yellow tinted wings... so my trio is still incomplete unless I find the Takara one. Kickback's wings are not supposed to be piss colored :lol:

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: StayGoldPonyboy on May 10, 2019, 06:06:07 PM

Quote from: Zapper on May 10, 2019, 10:43:42 AM

One thing that always bothers me is how lazy Hasbro can get not only with paint apps but also with design accuracy. How hard must it be to switch out two colors? That's why I used to pre-order the Takaras, because the Hasbro ones just had the plastic colors switched for no reason.

I was honestly mad they released the insecticon Kickback twice, both times with yellow tinted wings... so my trio is still incomplete unless I find the Takara one. Kickback's wings are not supposed to be piss colored :lol:

Yeah most of the ones on my want list are third party haha, hasbro just doesn’t make quality tf figures anymore  -_-

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Stellaluna on May 11, 2019, 06:18:44 PM

Quote from: StayGoldPonyboy on May 10, 2019, 06:06:07 PM

Yeah most of the ones on my want list are third party haha, hasbro just doesn’t make quality tf figures anymore  -_-

Unless ya count the masterpiece Beast Wars throwbacks they came out with lately. I only know of Cheetor and Dinobot but they're niiiiice. Still, quite pricey.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 12, 2019, 01:14:45 PM

I am shocked we have a TF thread and even discussed Knock Out and yet Lady Moondancer did not receive the signal.
I imagine her having 20 Starscreams :lol:

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: LadyMoondancer on May 16, 2019, 08:03:13 AM

Quote from: Zapper on May 12, 2019, 01:14:45 PM

I am shocked we have a TF thread and even discussed Knock Out and yet Lady Moondancer did not receive the signal.
I imagine her having 20 Starscreams :lol:

YOU CALLED?  :lol:

I have soooo many Starscreams!  The latest one I got is a tiny keychain G1 Starscream, he is my small angry son.  :P

My favorite Transformers is KNOCK OUT and I dream of the day a third party manufacturer does him justice . . .

SO, funny story!   I went to TF Con and Daran Norris was there (Knock Out's voice actor).  Of course I was going to get his autograph.  Two autographs, actually.

First I gave him my MOC Dark Energon Knock Out (the neon green one) to sign.  He said, "Wow, I haven't seen this one before" and I said "It's the version that's on drugs . . . can you sign something about drugs?" and he wrote "Aim high." :P

Second, I gave him a birthday card one of my friends had made me, that had Knock Out on the front . . . kind of . . .

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So I hand this to Daran Norris and he starts laughing, takes out his phone, takes a picture of it, signs it, and takes a picture of it AGAIN.  Also I want everyone to know that "Big Love" was his idea.  :P

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 16, 2019, 09:40:13 AM

L M A O  :lol:

I sometimes miss the TF fandom's shenanigans. But then I remind myself how horrid the other side of fandom can be and I just recoil again and sit in my room alone with my Jetfire and Starscream like so (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_v34VVBkOsM).

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Nemesis on May 16, 2019, 10:39:47 AM

LadyMoondancer: I think I have found a kindred spirit! :tackleglomp: *Points to stacks of boxes containing Starscreams that wouldn’t fit on the Starscream shelf.* Yes, of course I have a Starscream shelf. Doesn’t everyone? :blink: I would also have a Knock Out shelf, but they really haven’t given him enough merch yet. T_T Come on, Hasbro!

That birthday card (and the attached story) is... just the best. XD

Quote from: Zapper on May 16, 2019, 09:40:13 AM

L M A O  :lol:

I sometimes miss the TF fandom's shenanigans. But then I remind myself how horrid the other side of fandom can be and I just recoil again and sit in my room alone with my Jetfire and Starscream like so (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_v34VVBkOsM).

...And apparently another kindred spirit! :haha:

Yeah, I do that too.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 16, 2019, 10:50:35 AM

I just wanted to post a collection photo but my TFs are all stored in various boxes, in various houses. So I'll share a bunch of my photography:

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Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Nemesis on May 16, 2019, 11:00:20 AM

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Those are great shots! How did you make Skyfire look so “frosty” in that first pic? I’m probably going to feel really dense when you tell me, lol.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on May 16, 2019, 11:02:22 AM

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Those are great shots! How did you make Skyfire look so “frosty” in that first pic? I’m probably going to feel really dense when you tell me, lol.

Thanks :)
I put a plastic bag for frozen food over him. Crumpled it up a little for effect.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Nemesis on May 16, 2019, 11:11:51 AM

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Those are great shots! How did you make Skyfire look so “frosty” in that first pic? I’m probably going to feel really dense when you tell me, lol.

Thanks :)
I put a plastic bag for frozen food over him. Crumpled it up a little for effect.

Wow, that’s all? I thought there was a fogging/frosting effect going on in the upper left corner, but I guess that’s the light reflecting off of the plastic. Great effect, in any case!

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 17, 2019, 06:59:17 PM

Clever photo effect Zapper!

I got a botbots pack with Pink Key Pop, Sprinkleberry D'uhball, Clixx, Steve From Accounting and Bottocorrect. My daughter got most of them, I kept the Keytar.

I also snagged Seige Thundercracker! I can't wait for him to get here!



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Quote from: LadyMoondancer on May 16, 2019, 08:03:13 AM

Quote from: Zapper on May 12, 2019, 01:14:45 PM

I am shocked we have a TF thread and even discussed Knock Out and yet Lady Moondancer did not receive the signal.
I imagine her having 20 Starscreams :lol:

YOU CALLED?  :lol:

I have soooo many Starscreams!  The latest one I got is a tiny keychain G1 Starscream, he is my small angry son.  :P

My favorite Transformers is KNOCK OUT and I dream of the day a third party manufacturer does him justice . . .

SO, funny story!   I went to TF Con and Daran Norris was there (Knock Out's voice actor).  Of course I was going to get his autograph.  Two autographs, actually.

First I gave him my MOC Dark Energon Knock Out (the neon green one) to sign.  He said, "Wow, I haven't seen this one before" and I said "It's the version that's on drugs . . . can you sign something about drugs?" and he wrote "Aim high." :P

Second, I gave him a birthday card one of my friends had made me, that had Knock Out on the front . . . kind of . . .

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So I hand this to Daran Norris and he starts laughing, takes out his phone, takes a picture of it, signs it, and takes a picture of it AGAIN.  Also I want everyone to know that "Big Love" was his idea.  :P

That conversation between you two is priceless! :lmao: Glad he has a sense of humor.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 07:31:23 AM

Did you guys see the Boxed Set of WFC Reflector in G1 colors!?!!?
I had the preorder in my cart—— but i JUST got 3 of the plain ones... so i couldn’t do it

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Nemesis on July 19, 2019, 07:40:11 AM

I’m drooling over this: https://hasbropulse.com/collections/haslab/products/transformers-war-for-cybertron-unicron

I keep trying to convince myself I don’t need a 27-inch Unicron. But I can’t. :P

Quote from: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 07:31:23 AM

Did you guys see the Boxed Set of WFC Reflector in G1 colors!?!!?
I had the preorder in my cart—— but i JUST got 3 of the plain ones... so i couldn’t do it

The whole WFC line has been torturing me with all the awesome releases... I wish I had more space for TF honestly, but I barely have shelf room for my favorites as it is. DX

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 19, 2019, 07:42:04 AM

Quote from: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 07:31:23 AM

Did you guys see the Boxed Set of WFC Reflector in G1 colors!?!!?
I had the preorder in my cart—— but i JUST got 3 of the plain ones... so i couldn’t do it

Where did you find Reflector?

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 07:45:45 AM

Found 2 at a local walmart but  only bought one (i wanted to give someone else a chance).  then bought my other 2 online at entertainment earth.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 19, 2019, 07:48:32 AM

Quote from: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 07:45:45 AM

Found 2 at a local walmart but  only bought one (i wanted to give someone else a chance).  then bought my other 2 online at entertainment earth.

Lucky. Must start looking at Wal-Mart for him.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 08:43:13 AM

well luck, or this nasty habit of visiting local stores too often 😜

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 19, 2019, 08:44:34 AM

Quote from: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 08:43:13 AM

well luck, or this nasty habit of visiting local stores too often 😜

OTOH, my Walmart sucks. I may just pick him up on Hasbro Pulse.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on July 19, 2019, 11:07:25 AM

I want Masterpiece Hound so badly but I have no money. I think the Masterpieces are getting better and better. He even comes with tiny Spike for some back massage action  :lol:

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 19, 2019, 12:24:58 PM

Quote from: Zapper on July 19, 2019, 11:07:25 AM

I want Masterpiece Hound so badly but I have no money. I think the Masterpieces are getting better and better. He even comes with tiny Spike for some back massage action  :lol:

:snicker: Dr. Hound, Chiropractic Practitioner and Weekend Life Guard at your service.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on July 19, 2019, 03:46:37 PM

Quote from: Leave a Whisper on July 19, 2019, 12:24:58 PM

Quote from: Zapper on July 19, 2019, 11:07:25 AM

I want Masterpiece Hound so badly but I have no money. I think the Masterpieces are getting better and better. He even comes with tiny Spike for some back massage action  :lol:

:snicker: Dr. Hound, Chiropractic Practitioner and Weekend Life Guard at your service.

Is that from your fanfic? :shifty: :lol:

I noticed a lot of ebay sellers have Masterpieces that go for low prices. I guess these are fakes but they look really good? I wonder when they'll fake Hound :lookround:

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 19, 2019, 04:08:21 PM

Quote from: Zapper on July 19, 2019, 03:46:37 PM

Quote from: Leave a Whisper on July 19, 2019, 12:24:58 PM

Quote from: Zapper on July 19, 2019, 11:07:25 AM

I want Masterpiece Hound so badly but I have no money. I think the Masterpieces are getting better and better. He even comes with tiny Spike for some back massage action  :lol:

:snicker: Dr. Hound, Chiropractic Practitioner and Weekend Life Guard at your service.

Is that from your fanfic? :shifty: :lol:

I noticed a lot of ebay sellers have Masterpieces that go for low prices. I guess these are fakes but they look really good? I wonder when they'll fake Hound :lookround:

No. I was just being silly.

 Seige Hound looks amazing if you want affordable.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Zapper on July 19, 2019, 04:38:17 PM

Quote from: Leave a Whisper on July 19, 2019, 04:08:21 PM

Seige Hound looks amazing if you want affordable.

Oh I already have one. The Henkei mold, I believe.
Seige Hound is not cute :( He needs to be smiley and a little rounded, like the one I have and like MP Hound. I don't like when they play up the military aspect. Hound is a military vehicle but I go by the G1cartoon characterization and there he was a reject Bumblebee who loves nature :lol:

My only MP is Rumble and it would be so funny to have him drive Hound.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 04:49:58 PM

WGC Unicron is definitely impressive.  Too big too much for me.  Call me pessimistic but i don’t think they’ll get 8000 backers at that price.

Siege bots I have so far
Hound
Prowl
That Red and White weaponizer because he has a Unicorn mode!

Siege wish list
Ratchet  💕💕💕
Refraktor x 3
Barricade (maybe)

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Gator on July 19, 2019, 06:21:39 PM

I have one Refraktor on preorder with BBTS, but I've been finding them everywhere I wish I could cancel.  That Unicron looks nice, but too much for me.  I'm already going to be hurting after I pay for Omega Supreme when he comes out later this year.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 19, 2019, 07:38:56 PM

Quote from: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 04:49:58 PM

WGC Unicron is definitely impressive.  Too big too much for me.  Call me pessimistic but i don’t think they’ll get 8000 backers at that price.

Siege bots I have so far
Hound
Prowl
That Red and White weaponizer because he has a Unicorn mode!

Siege wish list
Ratchet  💕💕💕
Refraktor x 3
Barricade (maybe)

Backers? Why does a big, longtime  company like Hasbro need backers of all things?

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on July 19, 2019, 09:12:14 PM

they’re big yellow bellies cowards that’s why.
no really they wanna make huge transformers and charge $600 bucks but because no retailer will pick that up they have to be able
to presell them  all.  i guess.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Nemesis on July 19, 2019, 10:44:09 PM

Yeah, I’m not optimistic about them getting 8000 backers, either. :shrug: It’s odd in a way, because people pay through the nose for MPs all the time... Anyway, my current TF budget is used up on Omega Supreme and MP Blackarachnia. XD Hasbro should pace their awesome, expensive Transformers better, lol.

My MP collection to date is:
Starscream
Thundercracker
Skywarp
Soundwave
Blackarachnia (on pre-order)

I wanted Dinobot (BW), but I heard he’s sort of brittle and fragile. :/

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on July 20, 2019, 09:29:26 AM

Seige Ratchet being a Walgreens exclusive makes me sad. Mine is far away, overpriced and barely stocks any toys.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: LightheartRose on August 06, 2019, 06:03:47 AM

Ah, memories! I used to love TF growing up. I have a very small, but well loved collection of my own. Transmetal Airrazor, Universe Blackarachnia, Energon Arcee, and TFA Blackarachnia (To save confusion, I call her Elita). Some of my little treasures, though some would be appalled by the state of my Universe BA... she's all scuffed up. She might not be minty but she's mine, and one of my old favorite toys.

I gotta say, Nemesis, I love your little army. Watch out, boys, they're taking over!

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 06, 2019, 07:19:36 AM

Edited: I finally got a notice from Amazon that they shipped my Seige Thundercracker.

 I also bought 3 packs of repro G1 Cassetticons for my daughter and I. As she was looking for Laserbeak. Unfortunately, they didn't fit in her Soundwave's chest, hopefully Seige will make a Ratbat so she has one and can complete her team.

I'm debating on whether I want a Buzzsaw or not. I'm not too fussed about Team Completions.

I'm also debating on whether I keep repro Ravage and go for the cute Hero version? A toy that can barely stand on its own feet leaves much to be desired, and his shape is weird. Great altmode though, and he feels good in hand. G1 Rav isn't supposed to be growing on me.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Nemesis on August 06, 2019, 08:35:43 AM

Quote from: LightheartRose on August 06, 2019, 06:03:47 AM

Ah, memories! I used to love TF growing up. I have a very small, but well loved collection of my own. Transmetal Airrazor, Universe Blackarachnia, Energon Arcee, and TFA Blackarachnia (To save confusion, I call her Elita). Some of my little treasures, though some would be appalled by the state of my Universe BA... she's all scuffed up. She might not be minty but she's mine, and one of my old favorite toys.

I gotta say, Nemesis, I love your little army. Watch out, boys, they're taking over!

Well-loved toys are the best toys. ^_^ Speaking of Airazor, I wish they would make a Generations release of her, like they did with some of the other BW characters! She’s so under-appreciated.

And thank you! I’ve spent years getting them all together. :) Blackarachnia was my favorite TF character as a kid (and still is). ^_^

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Gator on August 06, 2019, 09:43:11 AM

I hate that everybody beat me to the Target 3-pack exclusive Rainmakers!  None left anywhere near me!  And one Target would not hold one for me, and then when I got to the store, employee told me that it was not located in the store where he could find it according to his little gadget.  So they had it, but he wasn't going to try to find it for me.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 06, 2019, 11:23:28 AM

Quote from: Gator on August 06, 2019, 09:43:11 AM

I hate that everybody beat me to the Target 3-pack exclusive Rainmakers!  None left anywhere near me!  And one Target would not hold one for me, and then when I got to the store, employee told me that it was not located in the store where he could find it according to his little gadget.  So they had it, but he wasn't going to try to find it for me.

Ugh. That sucks Gator. :/ I wish they'd sold separately as well.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on August 08, 2019, 08:42:34 AM

https://www.deviantart.com/littlekunai/art/Seige-Thundercracker-808798762

I am loving this guy.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 09, 2019, 06:11:44 PM

Snagged 2 CV Seekers for custom fodder
Snagged CV Angry Shockwave for daughter dearest
Snagged 2 CV Gnaws for my daughter and I
Snagged a Generation Select Nightbird

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on September 09, 2019, 07:49:39 PM

I’m on the lookout for car Dropkick, but I’ve heard he’s only been at targets.  and we don’t have any here.  maybe WM will pick him up?

Also looking for Walgreens Ratchet - hopefully he’s show up soon.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: StayGoldPonyboy on September 11, 2019, 06:46:45 PM

Quote from: gabumon on September 09, 2019, 07:49:39 PM

I’m on the lookout for car Dropkick, but I’ve heard he’s only been at targets.  and we don’t have any here.  maybe WM will pick him up?

Also looking for Walgreens Ratchet - hopefully he’s show up soon.

Ratchet isn’t out till November in the US if i remember correctly, I eargerly await him as well, he’s my favorite character, I’m so glad he’s finally getting a toy again!

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 16, 2019, 09:07:03 PM

My Nightbird came today. She's real cool looking, unfortunately her joints were loose right outta the box..
 Plus her weapon hit me in the eye when I popped it outta the package.XD

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on September 17, 2019, 04:52:15 AM

feisty one !!

you know about the nail-polish joint fixing trick right?

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 17, 2019, 06:17:51 AM

Quote from: gabumon on September 17, 2019, 04:52:15 AM

feisty one !!
you know about the nail-polish joint fixing trick right?

I'll say!  :lol:
I've got that floor polish stuff.  Here she is.

https://www.deviantart.com/littlekunai/art/Enter-the-Nightbird-813542003

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Gator on September 17, 2019, 07:38:17 AM

I, too, am eagerly awaiting Ratchet.  He's a favorite of mine, and I never found his Generations toy when it came out, so I need this one badly.

I did find the Rainmakers by the way!!!

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 17, 2019, 10:19:51 AM

Quote from: Gator on September 17, 2019, 07:38:17 AM

I, too, am eagerly awaiting Ratchet.  He's a favorite of mine, and I never found his Generations toy when it came out, so I need this one badly.

I did find the Rainmakers by the way!!!

Awesome!! I'd love to have them but they're too expensive for me. Show pictures please?

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Galactica on September 24, 2019, 10:48:27 AM

Attention Transformers collector nerds-  HLJ posted their big Autumn sale and there are a lot of Transformers models with serious discounts.  https://hlj.com/search/go?filter=itemgroup%3aAUTUMNSALE2019&filter=itemgroup%3aAUTUMNSALE2019&w=*&af=selectseries%3atransformerslegends%20selectseries%3atransformersclassic%20selectseries%3atransformersmasterpiece%20selectseries%3atransformersadventures%20selectseries%3atransformersthemovie%20selectseries%3atransformers

(One large figure from HLJ usually runs me about $12 in shipping for first class)

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: LadyMoondancer on September 24, 2019, 11:55:23 AM

I like how Cyberverse started out as this pretty low-key, goofy show AND THEN (Season 2 spoiler)

Spoiler

we get an episode with Megatron straight up beating Starscream to death after chasing him down like it's a horror movie.

I feel like with Season 2 it's almost like a speed-run of the average TF series, which I guess is due to the writers not being used to the fifteen minute formula and just skimming over anything they don't consider too vital.  Like we don't even get

Spoiler

any explanation of how Bumblebee's voice box got fixed, it just suddenly is.  Also the whole info-dump of "oh, so anyway the humans know about Transformers now and Optimus Prime is giving speeches on the news."

I am enjoying the series and I feel like the voice acting has gotten significantly better with the new season.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on September 25, 2019, 05:43:02 AM

wow i forgot the new show is in tiny burst time slots now.  I think that’s why I’m waiting for dvd.  though i can’t remember if I even picked up all of RID 15.  ack.

RID15 toys were actually quite good.  anyone else collect them? 

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on September 25, 2019, 07:42:59 AM

Yeah I saw that, I was kinda surprised.

@Gabumon
've got a few.
Thunderhoof
McD Fracture
Ratchet
Blastwave
custom McD Nemesis Prime

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 03, 2019, 10:28:24 PM

The good news is, is that Cyberverse is making a Maccadam's figure. The bad news is, he's relegated to a Build a Figure. Ugh.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: gabumon on October 04, 2019, 06:16:12 PM

but those Cyberverse deluxes look. soo. good.

nothing really interests me about their new Earthrise lineup.  i mean it’s all very nice looking but .... all i want is my Dr Ratchet from walgreens... and maybe since they’ve moved to earth modes they won’t do a mass release :/

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 05, 2019, 07:22:42 PM

Snagged Cyberverse Skyfire

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 03, 2019, 09:56:36 AM

Found my 3rd Reflektor! Finally they're reunited. If anyone is looking for the 35th Seige, they're in the Christmas toy section of Walmart, not the regular section.

35th Prime, Megatron and Bluestreak were there as well as Thundercracker, Starscream and Springer. Barricade was the only one I didn't see. Still looking for him.

Title: Re: Transformers Collecting
Post by: StayGoldPonyboy on November 21, 2019, 03:10:35 PM

Update: I have a ridiculous amount of transformers now OOPS pictures coming eventually