RF Generation Message Board

So I don't know if I am allowed to start this or not, because its a web forum devoted to video games, but it occurs to me that many of my fellow RFGenner's are into toys. Many of us (myself included) like showing off what we get in our travels. Whether it be He-man, TMNT, Transformers, GI Joes,etc etc or even NERF, I figured rather than post in the small scores thread which is mostly intended for video game scores, I would start a new thread for our toys. So without further ado (this could be the beginning of a very short lived thread but) here are my latest scores:

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i don't have anything to add because i don't collect toys, but there are some people who would definitely enjoy this thread around here!

Oh no? What about that Micro Machines DHL cargo plane you got for Christmas?  ;D

There are similar threads, such as "What Books Have You Purchased Recently," and "What DVDs Have You Purchased Recently," located in the Media Room section, so it's not like there aren't any precedents around here.

Myself, if I find a non-vidya score I wanna show off, I'll bring it up and show it off at the end of my small scores post. That way, anyone who doesn't care about my latest graphing-calculator or Nerf gun hauls can skip it and scroll down to the next post.

Fair enough Zag. I just figured (after seeing those TMNT figures posted alone in the Small Scores Thread) that us toy lovers can have a separate area to post stuff. My collecting pretty much revolves around Games, Action Figures and Comic Books

i have some but i don't "collect" them ;)

Managed to bang off some more turtles for my collection today:

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Also decided, since every vehicle I drive usually has a plush co-pilot, and my current vehicle still didn't have a dash buddy, what better than my favorite Mario Bro:

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Now I have all 4 turtles and Splinter. Just need that damn elusive Rat King figure.

A new LEGO set to be part of my City:

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And I finally got my coveted Rat King:

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I've managed to resist the urge to add to my Nerf gun collection for a few months now.

My Optimus Prime collection, however, is another story; I grabbed this from a Goodwill earlier today for $0.79:

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W00t! Cyber Sword FTW! With lights, sounds, and the only true voice of the Autobots' main man!


Now when are they finally gonna put out a Nerf N-Strike dart-shooting version of G1 Optie's blaster rifle?

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What's the hold-up, Hasbro? You allergic to money? Or are you starting to feel bad for the sweat shop workers who manufacture your goods? Just tell 'em that, if they don't wanna see their weekly five-minute break get cut down to two minutes, they better get their asses in gear! Oh, and tell 'em to lighten up on the lead-based paint...


'Late

As long as they didn't put any orange on it, I would TOTALLY buy an Optimus Nerf gun!

Probably fifty-fifty that they will.

In any case, Hasbro will likely give it the same red-blue-pewter color scheme they've given their other Optie role-play weapon releases.

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And yes, I do own a Cyber Blaster and Battle Rig Blaster.

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And the voice-changer helmet. Gotta have the helmet.

My brother has been on a little spending binge since it's tax season.  I am still waiting on mine lol  But today his big package came in the mail. 

A huge Lego Fan he is for sure...but he's an even bigger Simpsons fan so put both together he just had to have it and ordered it directly from Lego because others were going for $300 or more a piece while yes it was on backorder he got it today.

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Just look at him pinning over it..he is building it now as we speak..its 2523 pieces of joy for him. He did pick up some game related stuff so check the small scores thread for that.  Nothing as fantastic as his Lego but still.

That is Legen- wait for it- DARY! I soooo need this!

It's quite an amazing set and a decent price tag from what I understand.  You can order it on lego.com :-)  Personally I'd rather have one of those Castle Greyskulls haha but the Simpson Lego is pretty sweet! Especially when my brother is both a huge Lego fan has been since the late 80's and still has all of his sets and manuals. 

Im pretty stoked for the Ghostbusters Lego coming out in June!

He told me about that I am pretty stoked as well.

I had a double of the M.O.U.S.E.R.S. so I convinced my buddy to trade me for one of these guys that I didn't have yet:

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Nice! I haven't got my hands on any of the recent turtles series stuff. I have all but Mikey in the original turtle releases new sealed...but it's going to cost a bit to get a Michaelangelo.  But I have other original series sealed..I'll post pics eventually but they are in storage among other toys :-) Keep up the awesome work!

On the subject of Lego......"Everything is Awesome!" :

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Wiley Fusebot, Panda Guy, Bad Cop, Emmett, Abraham Lincoln, Gail the Construction Worker, Taco Tuesday Guy. So far no doubles, but I have collected enough minifigs to know that, that won't last.

Didn't have too much interest in the Lego movie minifigure wave. But then I watched the movie.

I found a good candidate to sit on the throne of Castle Grayskull:

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Apocalypse reigns on Eternia!

He looks so sad.

Picked this nice little Star Trek Micro Machines set up today for $5.00 at a local store.  It's in pretty nice shape was a little dusty but cleaned it up good.  I had all of these when I was a kid except for the DS9 stuff (oh well). Also all of mine are out of the box and my Dad has all of these except the DS9 stuff still sealed in their packages, but I couldn't pass up on it. 

The other thing I got was Hawkman from the DC Super Heroes Series from the '88-'90 series I have all but the alternate version of the Flash Figure to make a complete set. 

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Do you have the Kenner Super Powers figures too ?

I don't think Apocalypse feels emotion. He probably considers it weak.

I have Superman sealed original release on big card...and Tornado just the figure..oh and Green Lantern.

Did a deal with Singlebanana and got these guys:

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SB did not disappoint. These guys were mint and complete. Also got a Zartan figure (not pictured) that I was extremely happy to finally have complete! Thanks again Singlebanana!

Picked me up a sealed boxed A-10 model for $0.99.

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Why the A-10, you ask?

Oh, only because IT'S THE MOST AWESOME MILITARY AIRCRAFT EVER! AND IF YOU THINK OTHERWISE, YOU SHOULD JUST GO BACK TO THE SOVIET UNION WHERE YOU BELONG, YOU TERRORIST-LOVING COMMIE SCUZZBUCKET! U-S-A! U-S-A! WHOOOO!!!  :guncannon:

The A-10 is definitely an awesome piece of military hardware. I have the GI Joe Rattler plane based on this design, only Gi Joe got a little fantasy-like with the tilting VTOL wings. The scene hanging in the corner of my toy room (above GI Joe HQ):

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Skystriker about to shoot down Rattler

 

Got some scores myself recently:

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Super stoked to have gotten the President Business and Where's my Pants Guy Lego minifigs. Also got a double of the hard hat Emmet figure but graciously gave him to Crabmasters appreciative little boy. Managed to find some Marvel Universe figs I didn't yet have as well. The team of Cloak and Dagger (which annoyingly, is printed as Marvel Knights on the packaging), Baron Zemo (which I passed on months ago and hadn't seen til yesterday) and a member of my countries version of the X-Men (Alpha Flight) Aurora. Say what you want about Alpha Flight, but they had interesting members. Like Aurora here, who had dual personalities, and a not-so-ambiguous gay brother (that I need to get for my collection)

Alpha Flight is the Brian Adams of the Marvel universe.......

Really? I didn't think Alpha Flight was that successful and popular.

You haven't heard Sasquatch's solo album then ;)

Glad you received the Joes sir and glad they were in acceptable condition. I am not familiar with toy grades, but they seemed to be nice to me.

Comment of the year

I am by no means an expert on toy grades, but I do know my comics and toys well enough to "roughly" determine the grades. MLC is a LOT harder to determine than MOC, but a few factors will raise or lower grades of loose figures.

Hey now,

Picked up a set of four carded TMNT mini-figures earlier today:

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The backing cards are in surprisingly good condition, seeing as how they were packed in a Savers grab bag. Sadly, Donatello's card has a couple staple holes through it around the hang-hook notch.

And, even though it's not a toy in the traditional sense, I decided to show my latest HP financial calculator pick-up just to see if a certain someone ever looks at this thread.  ;)

Those TMNT figures are interesting. They look like they came out during the 200X cartoon series, but are definitely a nod to the vintage line.

My brother picked up a few Monopoly's for his collection and Mass Effect Risk all three were purchased from Go! Calendars and Toys which is usually a seasonal place which closes today and will reopen in November.  He also picked up a Not For Resale Demo Tape of Great Mouse Detective (it's actually the full movie).  Also picked up a sealed copy of Captain America the 1992 movie on Blu-Ray and Man in the Iron Mask I got from HPB for $1.00.

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Picked up a couple of board games this week, at Goodwill.

Keys to the Kingdom
Family Ties the Board Game

Got more TMNT figures. Pretty much have the whole line now except for a few figures (The key figure I'm missing is Shredder).

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For those that don't watch the new series, Dogpound and Fishface are (kinda) the Beebop and Rocksteady of the new series, but way more rad. My friends wife picked me up April from south of the border, as I have never been able to find her locally, making her even more of a chase than Rat King.

Finally two months after paying for it I finally got my two box sets from Shout! in mail.  Guess they were waiting for Transformers to ship Beetlejuice. The litograph is offered to the first 150 customers who pre-order or purchase the Complete series.

Beetlejuice Complete Series
Transformers Armada Complete Series

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Awesome! I need to grab the 4 turtles first...but first I want to get the First release April and Mikey from the Original Series. 

Also I wonder if they will have the double mutated Dogound Figure?

Hey not really a score except for the few I showed off earlier..but they are past scores toy related but video game titled related.  Here are the board/card games we currently own video game title related..with the exception of E.T. had to post those because they are tied into probably one of the worst video game of all time.

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I want those DK and SMB board games!

There pretty sweet the Mario one is Like New don't think it's ever been played.  Keep on eye on eBay sometimes they pop up pretty cheap.. I am currently looking for a Zelda one.

Hey now,


What, no Zaxxon board game?

Poseur.

Meanwhile, I hit the hat trick while at the local Target this morning. I went in to get the exclusive Skylanders Swap Force Freeze Blade figure, and left with a couple additions to my other collections:

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- Transformers Generations Optimus Prime and Roller figures

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- Nerf N-Strike Elite Triad EX-3


Elsewhere, I picked up a Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime ball.


Oh, the fun I had with my new playthings...

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If you saw Revenge of the Fallen and Dark of the Moon, you know this is a mercy killing.

An early morning trip to the local Walmart yesterday, proved successful:

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A-Bomb, Abomination and Black Knight

Got me another Kraang

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Nice Abominations!! Uri would be jealous of that Kraang too

Actually got that one from Superstore! If I come across another Kraang, I will make sure it ends up with you.

You've surprised him with a few cool things now so he is starting to ask "Did Mike bring me anything cool today?" EVERY time he gets to the store now.

Sweet figure Raidou! I need to acquire the Persona games one of these days.

Couple more for my collection:

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Crabby's hoarding them at the store until he gets his copy of Nocturne.

Quite possible SirPsycho. Crabby can be pretty diabolical like that.

Not quite as diabolical as Lex Luthor though...

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I grabbed this the other day for my gameroom. I like the look of it, but it is quite an unbalanced piece when it comes to standing alone. I passed up on an old skool Kraang at a toy show a few weeks ago. I'm kicking myself for that move.

Was it the big Android Krang body? or just the little walker?

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Found this lego set (6006? I believe) for 2.49 at a goodwill. It is complete minus 3-4 common bricks, had the manual too. Unfortunately I dont collect legos, except for marvel/dc minifigs.

If someone wanted to trade some games or something for it I would be down.

Good score MrWunderful. That set is actually #6242. I would be interested but, A) I have no games to trade and B) I only collect Lego sets that fit into a modern day setting. I love my CITY Lego most of all. I will post a pic of my toy room eventually.

Dear toy guys,

My apologies for the fact that I'm about to bomb this thread with pics of toys I already had, so they aren't really scores but I wanted you guys to see them, let me know if I have anything good, and let me know if you want them in trade for games I want. Apologies to Mike and others as I am not interested in shipping to Canada. Truly I don't know what I want to do with this crap, just wanted to throw it all out there. Thanks for looking and thanks in advance for the info on this collection.

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Thanks. Yeah I dont really know what to do with it so I will probably just hang onto it for a while.

Carded Joes!? This Canadian is sad to not be able to have the opportunity of acquiring that sealed Swampfire or Despoiler. And MOC MOTU Orko and King Hiss? On the Ebay market, you are easily sitting on well over $1000 worth of toys there.

I'm sorry Mike, I really didn't mean to come in to your thread and then tease you with my stuff. If you want, I can PM you when they go on ebay (which may be as soon as tonight) since I do the global shipping option through ebay.

If you were me, would you do lots within each franchise or sell each piece individually?

For the joes, transformers and He-man stuff i would have listed individually. The batman stuff i would do as a lot.

Please satisfy my curiosity and send me a link ASAP when you list the Gi Joe stuff

My package from singlebanana came today. Again, I am very happy with the condition of the GI Joes and have also included another score that is not toy related, but didn't feel like starting a new thread. So without further ado:

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Here we have the Gi Joe team on the left consisting of (from top to bottom): Lt.Falcon, Doc, Dusty, Outback, Alpine and Low-Light. They are fighting a Cobra team of (from top to bottom) Scrap-Iron, Torch, Zarana, Ripper, and Buzzer. The prize in the middle is: The Uncanny X-Men #121 (May 1979) which is the first full appearance of the Marvel Canadian super-hero team, ALPHA FLIGHT!!! Alright, let the Alpha Flight jokes start.....

I thought Alpha Flight WAS the joke??

The X-men and the residents of Calgary, sure didn't think so.

Cowboys cant be taken seriously ;)

Picked these badboys up at wallmart:[img width=480 height=640]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/10/qa5u6e3u.jpg[/img]

I have 2 duplicates. I also have 10 more packets coming in the mail, so I might have more duplicates if anyone is interested!

I wonder if the new Simpsons legos will be scalped to hell and back like the old figures.

I had some of those Simpsons figures in my grubby paws the other day, but put them back. It's only a matter of time, before I start snapping these up, although I prefer "regular" type minifigs when they do a wave.

I went to a new thrift store and found this lying around for $2. 
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local stores have been slow lately, with Star Wars and TMNT figures so,

I finally broke down and bought some Simpsons Lego figures:

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Grabbed the Marvel Wasp figure at the same time.

Love the Scratchy.

Krusty and Scratchy were the two out of those 5 that I wanted.

I dont like how they did that Wasp figure

I don't care for it much either, Crabmaster. Unfortunately, that is the best 3 3/4" version so far.

Maybe they will have something better after the Antman movie.

Missing the She-Ra book, but everything else is with it. It's a Kid Stuff Masters of the Universe Book & Tape Tote from 1984. It comes with a cassette tape and comic book for 6 stories. $2.99 before discount at Goodwill.

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What kinda discount, if you don't mind me asking?

The most they ever give at any Goodwill in my parts is 20% off...

Student 10%. I'm planning on shipping this out to a forum member.

thats cool. I used to have some of those He-Man story books by Golden when I was a kid. Never knew they put out listen-and-read tapes with them. If anyone ever comes across the He-Man record player, keep me in mind!!

http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=14015.0

That set is Awesome! I had some of those as a kid wish I still did :-(

A customer commented that he liked my Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers shirt a little while ago. Popped in a few days later and said I could have all his old Power Ranger toys. I was always jealous of one of my friends that had Megazord......NO LONGER!!!!



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Funny that I asked who your favorite PR was the other day, when I saw you wearing that shirt. The same favorite, seems to be raising a fist in approval. Now you just need Rita, Goldar and Lord Zedd.

Billy, eh?

GO TOMMY! haha (he looks like shit now..and still shows up on the crappy Power Rangers crap..rumor has it they are going to reboot and start from the beginning --oh boy!)

So check out the small scores then check out this score o:-)

*Batman Beyond Comic (HPB gave it to me for free since it was originally a Free Comic Book Day Issue...wasn't going to argue)
*Cable Vol 1 Issue 3!!! - $0.15!! - one of my favorite Marvel Characters I so hope they make a movie or include him in future X-Men Movies (I mean they did include Bishop Finally..and with Apocalypse Coming who knows maybe they will). 
*Radioactive Man - $0.19!!
*1995 Collector's Choice SE - 22 packs (Originally $1.00 a piece) got them for a total of $1.00
*1998 Topps Ken Griffey Jr. - Free
*MLB Trivia Playing Cards Deck 2 - Marked at $0.99 - got it for $0.25
*Monopoly Cup - $0.10
*Wonderful World of Walt Disney Trivia Game Complete - $1.00

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/scUbi5f.jpg[/img]

Bleep bleep bleep that's all folks

Looks like I'm all set to resurrect the Third Reich after I picked up up 20 mostly sealed boxes of 1:35-scale model German WWII military figure & accessory models for a little over $82 at my fave Goodwill.

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Now I just gotta get me the right mood music. Time to crank up the Rammstein!

Not really a toy but toy related.  My grandmother (god rest her soul) had an estate sale and I saw this sucker buried under a bunch of cake pans in her garage.

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w365/adsanislo/20140608_112109_zps5b7899dd.jpg[/img]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ5LpwO-An4

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It was about three months ago that I found them at a local thrift store, but your post reminded me about them.

Snagged this guy for $0.50 on half off day at a local thrift store.

[img width=328 height=550]http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m232/Scott_Breaze/WP_20140614_017_zpse31d89a2.jpg?t=1402802876[/img]

Missing his glasses and a pipe, but for so cheap, I couldn't pass on this piece of toy history.

Those Mr. Potato Heads, have been ever evolving through the years. Is that an older one?

My buddy got this puzzle from a garage sale last weekend and gave it to me:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/390D7611-FB51-43A9-B6F2-BAB7C83F8591_zpsbsakadgd.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/390D7611-FB51-43A9-B6F2-BAB7C83F8591_zpsbsakadgd.jpg.html)

Alas! Upon sitting down to do it, I discovered its missing one piece.

@EngineerMike: So it started in the 1950's as a box of body parts you would buy and shove into actual potatoes, shortly after being released, people were complaining about finding moldy potato heads all over their homes, so Hasbro went with plastic bodies. It was at that time released as a plastic potato head with a separate plastic body, both of which you could push the limbs into. Choking hazards forced them to again re-think the toy, leading to what you see here, which was released in the early 70's if I remember correctly. For the first time, it was released as a single potato with attachable parts. The pegs on the parts were measured to prevent choking, so the eyes were given super long pegs, and the other parts were increased in size overall.

Cool piece of history, Boshamp. Actual potatoes? very amusing. I never owned a Mr. Potato Head but had friends or other kids I knew who owned them.

[img width=500 height=422]http://www.popfi.com/wp-content/uploads/original-mr-potato-head.jpg[/img]

This was the original, where you see Styrofoam in the box would be where you would use an actual potato during play. As you can see on the left, although it was marketed for use with potatoes since they were cheap and easy to obtain, you could use an onion, yam, or really any veggie sturdy enough to hold the pieces in place.

That was the kind I had as a toddler back in the late '70s. I apparently broke the pipe for it, which gave birth to a corny family in-joke that has endured to this day.

Speaking of kiddie stuff: calculators aren't the only Texas Instruments products I snap up at every opportunity:

[img width=586 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/TIscores_zps71cb620b.jpg[/img]

At the top from left to right is the Touch & Tell and Computer Fun edjamacational doohickeys, both of which set me back a little under five bucks. I'll bet Duke.Togo is particularly jealous of my Computer Fun pickup...

Aaaand below is the Super Speak & Math School Edition that I snagged last week for three bucks.

I also l picked up a couple TI calculators, but since none of you care, I'll not bother you about them.


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It's no TI-99/4a, but hell, what is?

@mumboking: Thanks for bringing that back to my attention. Now I am obliged to watch it around 10 more times.

Toys from a trade with Mr. Zagnorch!!

GO JOE!!! and Cowabunga!!

[img width=700 height=933]http://i.imgur.com/uHxypxs.jpg[/img]

No... it's better.

Though not as good as a Miracle Piano foot pedal. But fear not, I'm confident I'll stumble upon one sooner or later.




Aw crap, I was wondering where my Slurpee tote bag went. Eh, it's not like I can't get another one I suppose.

Anyhoo: I took advantage of Toy R Us's Buy-One-Get-One-Half-Off sale on most of their Transformer stock and modestly expanded my magnificent menagerie of Optimoid entities.



One of my Optimoid Entities took a liking to the new guys immediately, and decided to Nupe out-- or should I say, Opt out ::) -- with his new little buddies:

that's awesome Zag!  Looking forward to the new movie??

Wait a minute. Do I see... Optimus nipples?

Um... no, not really. After witnessing the appalling travesties that were Revenge of the Fallen and Dark of the Moon, I don't have much faith in Part 4 being all that great. Or even halfway decent for that matter. I must admit, however, that my reaction to the trailers and spots for Age of Extinction I saw on YouTube was, "Wow, this one looks like it won't be nearly as sh*tty as the last two." So maybe there's some hope after all.


Oh, didn't you know? That's a prototype tie-in toy for the fifth TransFormers movie, which will be directed by Joel Schumacher.

BTW If you think that's provocative, check out this screenshot from Autobots Gone Wild:



And here he is with another "flash":


ANYhoo, I just ordered a couple new Optimoid entities that are expected to arrive later this week.

Catch y'all then... if not sooner.


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I regret passing on that Masterpiece Optimus so many times.

WHAT'S THIS?! You had several opportunities to pick up one of those bad boys, but never did?!  :grrr: And you call yourself a TransFormers fan?! You phoney fair-weather types make me sick! How do you even sleep at night with the shame you bear every single minute of your life?!  :nono:

20th Anniversary Master Piece Optimus Prime/Convoy is only the greatest TransFormer toy ever made! Well, okay, the second-greatest behind the original G1 Optimus Prime toy! Especially the Japanese release with the longer stacks, more chromed bits, and other cool stuff like a certain super-mega-awesome Japan-exclusive accessory! You know what: as soon as I get my home internet service back up in a couple days, I'm gonna show you just what you missed out on, just to make you feel even more guilty than you do right now... and deservedly so.

Until then: hugs and kisses!

LoveUbye

Impressive debate on the defense of ownership for Masterpiece Optimus Prime. I have always defended that I need to complete my G1 collection first, before jumping into those bigger MP versions. My buddy was all psyched when I pointed out the new TransFans 3rd-party MP Dinobot Slag. He asked me if I was going to grab it. I have a really HARD time spending $200 on a non-Takara TF, especially when I don't own any of the G1 Dinobots. As for Optimus, I could have gotten a Toys R' Us version or a Walmart version. I have always held more desire to own the Masterpiece Megatron though. That way I could physically compare the scale of Megatron in P-38 mode between his G1, MP, and an actual Walther P-38.

Hello again,

I considered grabbing the MP Megatron, but I didn't really dig the thin legs in robot mode. Otherwise, he looks reasonably solid. Besides, collecting just Optimus stuff is enough of a financial burden.

It also didn't help that, due to U.S. federal law making it illegal to distribute or sell realistic-looking toy guns, had I bought it, the seller would have been forced to super-glue an orange safety tip plug into the end of the barrel.  Thanks, but no thanks...

ANYhoo, you know what time it is? It's PRIME TIME of course! Which I can now keep better track of with this clock and transformable wristwatch combo I grabbed a few days ago:

[img width=395 height=626]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/Optiscore6-24-2014_zpsfcda0d4d.jpg?t=1403740625[/img]

[img width=700 height=384]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optiwatch_zps49c62488.jpg[/img]


But that's not all; my Amazon order came in today...

[img width=700 height=468]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optipack1_zpsddfe14cf.jpg[/img]


Holy crapballs, what could be in there?!

[img width=668 height=500]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optipack2_zps3f706365.jpg[/img]

Oh, the suspense...


[img width=700 height=492]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optipack3_zpsf340c018.jpg[/img]

AW H3LLZ Y3AH!!! Got the TransFormers 4 Leader-Class Optie...


[img width=575 height=622]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optipack4_zps89c5b2fe.jpg[/img]


...aaaaand the Voyager-class "evasion mode" version that transforms into the G1-style non-flamey cab-over rig that us children-of-the-80s all know and love!

[img width=459 height=588]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optipack5_zpsa7059313.jpg[/img]


 I'm guessing the appearance of cab-over Optiumus was the result of Michael Bay finally caving to the incessant browbeating from bitchy purist fans who wanted to see more of the G1-style designs in the live-action flicks. I mean, they could've focused their collective anger at the awful scripts of the last two movies more than the robot designs, but where's the fun in that? Way to keep your priorities in order, fanbase...  ::)

On another note: I'll likely catch TransFormers 4 some time next week. Sadly, I don't have very high expectations; if it ends up not being as crappy as Revenge of the Fallen or Dark of the Moon, I'll be somewhat happy... I guess. :(

All right, enough boring nonsense; I'll leave y'all to your inadequate and inferior G.I. Joes, Masters of the Universe, and Ninja Turtles...   :P


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Optimus' grip strength is awesome

You know what else is awesome about him? Just about everything, that's what!

[img width=284 height=572]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bigopti1_zps435c3b84.jpg?t=1403840679[/img]


Hey, what's that behind Optie there? Does that look like... a trailer?

[img width=700 height=465]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bigopti2_zps54eaf26a.jpg?t=1403840783[/img]


That's right: not willing to settle for just the rig, Japan got the whole kit 'n' kaboodle!

[img width=564 height=433]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optitraileropen_zps4e4509fb.jpg?t=1403927419[/img]

[img width=375 height=596]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optiroller1_zpscf042d85.jpg?t=1403927358[/img]


You've just seen the biggest transformable Optimus Prime toy, now take a gander at the smallest one:

[img width=700 height=265]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optifamily_zps0cc05032.jpg[/img]


Say, that little guy looks familiar, doesn't he.

[img width=700 height=560]http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/naughty_95d009_1012611.jpg[/img]


Another Japan exclusive, the Smallest TransFormers toys were blind-boxed, with the trailer a rare chase piece. The box is a custom-made piece I bought on eBay.


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That trailer is truly a sight to behold. Thats MP-01? Not MP-10? Either way, a nice representation of a 1980 Freightliner COE.

I am never against spending a half hour or so, doing something I found impossible at age 5, so I grabbed these from Walmart yesterday:

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I wanted the Guardians of the Galaxy set mostly for the Groot and Rocket Raccoon minifigs.

I was more stoked to get this set though:

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Photobomb courtesy of Francine. This set rocks. I love the pink and purple Sentinel. Blackbird AKA X-Jet is pretty decent but I felt I could have been done a little better. Its lack of any kind of landing gear kinda bugs me.

Play!:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/E021B387-295F-4219-B716-409E777B3D2E_zpswemylpoq.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/E021B387-295F-4219-B716-409E777B3D2E_zpswemylpoq.jpg.html)

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Found a Jetfire Transformer NIB in my garage that I had forgotten about.  

G1 or Classics?

^Classics

It's MP-1 with a separately-packaged trailer. They did release both together as a "Perfect Convoy" set, designated MP-4. The trailer is the 2nd-edition; the 1st edition was styled after the G1 'toon as opposed to the original G1 toy. I preferred the look of the 2nd edition version, so that's the one I picked up.

Sadly, I didn't find out about the MP-10 until well after it was released, and now it's too far out of my budget. Otherwise, I'd have definitely added it to my menagerie.

Speaking of which: I picked up a new mini-Optie for the big guy to build.





'Late

I really should get my hands on an Optimus Prime of some sort, I miss my old  G1 I got so many years ago as a birthday present from my Uncle :(

I would like to upgrade my G1 Optimus at some point. I got the 25th anniversary version with original smokestacks added. Not a fan of the colors though.

These were cheap so I grabbed them, while grocery shopping at my local friendly-Canadian, Save-On foods:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/94152A17-4FF0-4068-98C2-DEC2FBD2E1A9_zpsc2fznuj2.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/94152A17-4FF0-4068-98C2-DEC2FBD2E1A9_zpsc2fznuj2.jpg.html)

They seem to re-release it every few years, particularly in Japan. The japanese rereleases, although pricier, are preferable, as they have the long smoke stacks and still have die-cast metal in 'em.


Well when you finally do upgrade... can I have your old one?

ANYway, I thought I'd show you a recent thrift pick-up:

[img width=697 height=400]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/strongarm_zpsec7ad0f9.jpg[/img]

The Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm is a worthy successor to the Maverick. They retail new for $12-$15, but it's been out long enough that you could find one at a thrift or yard sale for a couple bucks. If you do, for Eon's sake GRAB IT. Well, make sure it works first...

Oh great, now I need a G1 Optimus AND a nerf blaster.

Don't forget to pick up a Slurpee while you're at it.

BTW have you ever heard of Skylanders?

If I had a 7-11 within 100 miles of me I would...

and yes, yes I have heard of Skylanders.  A fellow by the name of "The Exalted Reverend Archbishop Zagnorch P. Welinskivich II, Esq." sent me a copy the holiest of scriptures, by Prophet Eon, to go with my Starter Kit and Empire of Ice pack I picked up.

Found these at TRU while looking for games. I figured I could get the entire set of 4 all at once for around 8 bucks, so I went for it. Even though I haven't been a part of WoW for several years, I still think these look pretty cool.

[img width=328 height=550]http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m232/Scott_Breaze/WP_20140713_007_zps9d3e4112.jpg?t=1405317568[/img]

[img width=328 height=550]http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m232/Scott_Breaze/WP_20140719_004_zps1e8312ab.jpg?t=1405754572[/img]

Found this in a Savers "Grab bag" with a couple travel board games. It has never been played with, but the mini Donatello is missing. The stickers weren't even put on the pieces. I am thinking someone bought this for the figure to play with another playset and never used this one. Who really knows what happened though?

Cool score Boshamp. Never knew of those TMNT mini-playsets.

Very awesome. Another TMNT collector! I loved those sets but I had mostly the Mighty Max ones.

I never had the smaller ones growing up either, just the larger ones.

Picked up more Lego stuff, but before that:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/25A8F0C0-CBEE-4EED-8593-89C01C64ADCF_zpsmitrjgsj.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/25A8F0C0-CBEE-4EED-8593-89C01C64ADCF_zpsmitrjgsj.jpg.html)

Forget that other guy from Boardwalk Empire that played Zod, Terence Stamp was the true version from what it still arguably, the best Superman movie of all time (Superman II).

On to the Lego stuff:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/D4939299-6C40-43C2-B7ED-64E21959C657_zpsczuhtv0v.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/D4939299-6C40-43C2-B7ED-64E21959C657_zpsczuhtv0v.jpg.html)

These Junior sets are pretty simple but I couldn't pass on the opportunity to get those versions of: Batman, Robin, and Joker. The Batcave isn't fancy by any means but affordable and still offers a couple play features.

Next up:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/8F3D6160-16BD-4ECF-8ABB-6837A0BFABCA_zpsj1lluqnn.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/8F3D6160-16BD-4ECF-8ABB-6837A0BFABCA_zpsj1lluqnn.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/2A18B89B-9637-459C-AD2A-BD3576DE41B4_zpsguccdhzd.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/2A18B89B-9637-459C-AD2A-BD3576DE41B4_zpsguccdhzd.jpg.html)

Stoked to have a decent Lego JLA now:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/6603F759-4C11-4F4E-9836-35F6862F9D55_zpsfinsk2fx.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/6603F759-4C11-4F4E-9836-35F6862F9D55_zpsfinsk2fx.jpg.html)

Hey now,


You should say away from that dude, he's a freakin' weirdo. Take it from someone who knows.





All I can say to this is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiq5tnzmLBM



Okay, now you're just trollin'.

Everybody knows that he greatest Superman movie of all time is...

[img width=700 height=1051]http://www.nerdspan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Superman-IVposter.jpg[/img]

Meanwhile: I found a Target-salvage Transformers Age of Extinction Optimus Prime Deluxe Light-and-Sound Battle sword for just $1.99.

[img width=608 height=250]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/ToyScore7-28-14_zps015f98be.jpg[/img]



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"Son of Jor-El, Kneel before Zod!"

Dear God, Please release these in America. 
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/07/29/optimus-prime-to-upgrade-from-truck-form-to-playstation-classic-form-in-2015/

Holy freakin' crap. I want that Zod figure.

I'd only want one if transforms into an actual, working PlayStation.



Your local Toys R Us might still have some on markdown.

I know one near me still has a couple of 'em.

I could get one for ya... but that would mean putting the Miracle Piano foot-pedal hunt on the back burner.

My wife passed up on a couple of those Zod figures as well in TRU.

Whelp, you finally got what you've always wanted: grounds for divorce.   :evilhappy:

Ha ha ha she has much more ammunition for divorcing me than I her. I wouldn't have many of my coolest toys, games, or collectibles without her visiting thrift stores and such while I work.

hey All...same story goes as I posted in the Small Scores thread - picked up some toys and other items too

All from Vintage Stock - Except for the Batman Book (HPB)

*Batman - $1.00 (Favorite Batman Movie)

Vintage Stock - All Star Trek Figures Brand New - $2.00 a piece

*Captain Picard - 1st Series
*Commander Riker - 1st Series
*Lt. Commander Data - 1st Series
*Lt. Commander Jordi La Forge - 1st Series
*Counselor Troi - 1st Series
*Borg - 1st Series
*Sela - 3rd Series
*Natasha Yar - 7th Season (Series)
*Captain Picard - 7th Season (Series)
*Hugh Borg - 7th Season (Series) --- I have NEVER seen this before even when I bought these growing up I have already replaced some now these replaced others --- I think I am going to go for a full series!!!

*Star Trek Blu-Ray Movies - Each set was $20 a piece
*G.I. Joe the movie - I have the movie but I needed this to go with the GI Joe complete series Trunk set
*G.I. Joe the Mini Series - I had the second release of this sold it to Engel SO i found this guy for $10.00 and Snake Eyes hasn't been touched! So this will just sit on the shelf with the other GI Joe DVD's

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/9bMtRtj.jpg[/img]

End of Line.

Nice score on those carded Star Trek figures! Pretty funny. I also need GI Joe the Movie to fill in that empty space in my complete series Footlocker.

Thanks Mike! Yeah i have been debating it for a while...I think I am going to pick up the Blu-Ray Movie so I have the Set lol...Pick it up off Amazon - last i checked they were cheap and on low stock.

ALSO I think after I complete my Saturn Set I am going to try and pick up the Star Trek TNG Figures and make a set..any thoughts?

Nearest TRU is a half-hour away. I'll check if I get in that area.

Probably an easier goal than other toylines. I would assume you want to resume the collection with more carded figures? I'm not overly familiar with the values of the ST:TNG figures, but I doubt there are many that are expensive.

Yeah carded only...I haven't come across any that are two expensive and I can get quite a few at a couple toy stores here in the area

Picked up more LEGO:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/C84179E9-E98C-4124-82F1-30385B42DAE8_zpshtiknw3f.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/C84179E9-E98C-4124-82F1-30385B42DAE8_zpshtiknw3f.jpg.html)

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[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/EF295D37-A684-435B-BBF3-CA0BBF1E1E76_zpsctvssbwg.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/EF295D37-A684-435B-BBF3-CA0BBF1E1E76_zpsctvssbwg.jpg.html)

My bestie recently went on holiday and picked up a shwack of goodies I requested he hunt down for me:

[img width=640 height=487]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/dd285186-eaef-4236-9bd9-13be68677010_zpsb7b523cd.png[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/dd285186-eaef-4236-9bd9-13be68677010_zpsb7b523cd.png.html)

- Lego Ghostbusters Ecto-1 set
- x2 Transformers Masterpiece Grimlock
- Star Wars Legacy Boba Fett's Slave 1
- Star Wars Black Bespin Luke
- TMNT Casey Jones, Kirby Bat, Rahzar, Shredder 2.0, Spider Bytez

Masterpiece Grimlock... mmm... *drools*

x2 ;-)

Yeah, I actually pre-ordered that "footlocker" set before it came out and boy, did it deliver! I really like how they incorporated all of the discs, but also how they left a jewel case tray open for The Movie since it  wasn't included.

Some more pics of the two fave's from my big score:

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[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/8A9D0013-199E-458A-910D-F1B7CDFFB40C_zpspvlmxjqh.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/8A9D0013-199E-458A-910D-F1B7CDFFB40C_zpspvlmxjqh.jpg.html)

MP Grimlock with his light-up feature in his right arm:

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Dino mode posing with (not quite to scale) G1 Bumblebee and a 3rd party toy company set of Sparkplug and Spike Witwicky figures.

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From a surprise source, the Cobra Terror Drome.  And since I don't collect G.I. Joes anymore, it's up FS/FT.  Send offers for what you think it's worth.  I'm open to cash or games.  It's big, so be prepared to pay for a large shipping box.

[img width=700 height=393]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/EldredgeJ/WP_20140901_23_19_53_Pro_zps9d4df897.jpg[/img]

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There is some discoloration and it needs to be cleaned, but most of the pieces seem to be there.  The jet looks like it became a chew toy, unfortunately.  And there are few panels that have broken hinges.  But damn!  I would have loved this thing when I was a kid.

Picked this up the other day.  One of my favorites as a kid.
[img width=700 height=525]https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10429344_10152581166749462_8494562695754405805_n.jpg?oh=dbd4d95e49b60bcc8d105a4cd3f4b9ad&oe=5477E2BB&__gda__=1417352430_8f22babb848c73702f9183ebccff1543[/img]

A childhood fave of mine as well; it was a double-whammy for a Transformers/Robotech fan such as myself. I played with that bad boy 'til he literally fell apart and the white plastic parts had yellowed. He had a pretty good amount of die-cast metal at a time when toys started the transition to all plastic. One of the most poseable TransFormers of its era, too, with solid ratcheting *click-click-click* joints in the knees, hips, and shoulders.

Same Here!!!! I still remember the Christmas I got this. :)

Wow. Nice scores! @Techie tempted to make an offer on that Terrordrome

@HungryMoose That Jetfire looks amazing. I have a loose one, but mine has a bit of yellowing , and I only have about half of his accessories.

Impulse purchase:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/AEBBC31D-C747-4D7D-8196-7A789C3D77E8_zps4lyobfph.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/AEBBC31D-C747-4D7D-8196-7A789C3D77E8_zps4lyobfph.jpg.html)

Kre-O isn't that bad, but it sure as hell does not compare to the far superior Lego.

Still kind of a cool set though, for the $25 it cost me. Has a nifty little light-up feature as well:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/A0755DB7-874F-416B-AB80-70463BB3FF78_zps03lhkblh.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/A0755DB7-874F-416B-AB80-70463BB3FF78_zps03lhkblh.jpg.html)

My brother got all of these:
[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/nhcU24v.jpg[/img]

he still has the Turtle Van, Shredder, Krang, Splinter, and Foot Soldier on Layaway.

Then picked these all up for $10.00.

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/51o8CFv.jpg[/img]

A PS3 AND a blu-ray player?  But why Jim?  Why?!?

Gotta keep the PS3's laser in good condition, eh?

I sincerely think that's a misnomer.  As each unit is different, it's lifespan is different.  If you love your console and are not rough with it I think it will last the same length of time no matter what you do with it.  Only play games or watch movies too.  I'm still using the same original PS3 I got back in 2009 with no issues and I play PS3, PS1, DVD and Blu-rays in it.

Funny the subject of Blu-Ray should be brought up, 'cuz I was thinking of buying a copy of a certain movie* after discovering this bad boy at the haunted Toys "R" Us:


[img width=341 height=576]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robofig1_zpsfbd76751.jpg[/img]
*Just the first movie. And the second one... on closeout.


[img width=320 height=240]http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsN/38485-16148.jpg[/img]
"I bought that for ($1 x 24.99)1.0875!"


Well he sure can't shoot would-be rapists in the beanbag while trapped in that plastic prison, so...


[img width=666 height=610]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robofig2_zpsd2db8f1a.jpg[/img]


Yeah, that's right: unlike some sociopathic freaks on this site I could mention, I like to free my toys from their boxes and display 'em loose, as they were meant to be displayed. And if you don't like it, then...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OYXlFJztow


Oh yeah, that's the stuff:


[img width=579 height=543]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robocopaf3_zps189461c5.jpg[/img]


Oh, and you gotta check out this awesome action feature-- just push the switch on the back of Robo's right thigh:


[img width=353 height=558]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robofig5_zps46e080a0.jpg[/img]


Aaaaand...


[img width=368 height=534]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robofig6_zps67d0cb61.jpg[/img]


So, whattaya think, Emil?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6F6u5TIUbI


If only the MacFarlane action figure had had that feature back in the day. And I'm still waiting on the removable helmet. However, the guys at NECA did a pretty good sculpt of the nostrils:


[img width=452 height=448]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robofig7_zps17d2a9e2.jpg[/img]
Look closely at the left nostril, and you'll make out a miniscule, finely detailed booger.


Now you're probably wondering what I did with the jetpack and cannon-arm attachment accessories. Well, I put 'em right where they belong:


[img width=511 height=478]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robocopaf4_zpsdd283674.jpg[/img]


I'll be damned if I'm gonna hold onto anything that reminds me of RoboCop 3.  >:(

Now when are they gonna come around to making a Clarence Boddicker action figure? Talk about a criminal act...  :(


'Late

Lol I already had to change my laser and the whole drive in my ps3 so hence the blu ray player :-) good observation.

zag you crack me up haha that action figure is awesome!  And I totally agree with the robocop 3 statement!!

I will take "sociopathic freak" as a compliment!  ;D

Seriously though, nice Murphy. The only thing that thing needs, is a nice scale ED-209.

Speaking of "sociapathic"....well actually I got nothing on that particular subject, but I do have a pretty decent toy score, due in the post this week, so stay tuned.

Anyone here interested in "Small Soldiers" figures? If so, shoot me a PM.

Last year or so, I broke a toy collecting vow I had made to myself. No Masterpiece Transformers. Don't get me wrong, I thought that these "supersized" but faithful recreations of their G1 counterparts, were simply amazing. But at anywhere from $100-200, I felt that this toyline was too costly, and also too large to display in my already bursting toy collection. Then last year Toys R us did this:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/6247E04E-F0A4-4EE3-87B4-13B1F11DFE19_zpsch0tmopx.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/6247E04E-F0A4-4EE3-87B4-13B1F11DFE19_zpsch0tmopx.jpg.html)

At $150 how could I resist? Masterpiece Soundwave and every Masterpiece  tape character from 1984? It was a no brainer purchase. Oh, and that one is sealed Zag. I regret not getting two at the time, but a guy cant always afford that.

Flash forward to this year when, my buddy who also collects, was on vacation and toy hunting for me. He found the Masterpiece Grimlock for me but when reporting that they were on sale for $80 instead of the usual $100, I splurged and got two. Which made me happy cause it meant opening one.

A couple weeks ago, I was on Toys R Us website and found another Masterpiece to splurge on. Yesterday they arrived:

PROWL!!!!!
[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/00B7C0DA-A21A-420D-83BF-A71A87DF3029_zpsanf9cgfq.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/00B7C0DA-A21A-420D-83BF-A71A87DF3029_zpsanf9cgfq.jpg.html)

Of course two, so one could be opened!

Car mode:

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'bot:

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G1 & Masterpiece at the feet of the mighty Grimlock:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/31712B5F-7FDC-46B6-84AA-02531BE53909_zpsmgzbrda7.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/31712B5F-7FDC-46B6-84AA-02531BE53909_zpsmgzbrda7.jpg.html)

Well I posted my other stuff in the Game Scores - So here is my toy scores!

-Lego City Cargo Plane
-Krang & Foot Solider TMNT
-Legend of Zelda Game Stop Exclusive Puzzle
-LEGO Star Wars Little Lego - Free for purchase of the Plane
-Some DVDS & Box Sets All New except for Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/jJg1RaJ.jpg[/img]
[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/cvGOq84.jpg[/img]
[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/8acmuJK.jpg[/img]

Nice toy scores. The TMNT figures are awesome! Would love to get the VHD for my collection. And the Zelda puzzle? Something new I want that I didn't know existed previously! The Cargo Plane is something I have passed up on in the past. I want it, and it's sweet, I have just put more focus on the rail end of Lego City.

Nothing Nearly as cool as the other day but yesterday I got some good stuff mostly at the antique store.

- Star Wars Millennium Falcon - Micro Machines - CIB
-The Jetsons Game - Milton Bradley
-1991 Donruss Set - New
-1988 Fleer Factory Set - New
-1991 Upper Deck Football - New (Brett Farve Rookie)
-1986 Topps Leaders  Wax Box - New
-The Album is full of cards from 1957 Topps to 1978 Topps Baseball

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/AzJL1ez.jpg[/img]

Picked These up at the flea market

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/ocBCmOH.jpg[/img]

I'm lovin' the Batman stuff! Nice finds.

The thing I like most there is the Hot Wheels Flintmobile.
I presume they're staying sealed?

yes all are staying sealed :-) The Flintstones Hot Wheels was an exclusive made in 1994 I can't remember where he said it was sold.

I dig the hot wheels pick ups.

I was glad that the newer TMNT figures have finally started to show up where I live:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/BF082C36-B4B7-489A-8339-C48BBC10ACE0_zpsqswabidh.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/BF082C36-B4B7-489A-8339-C48BBC10ACE0_zpsqswabidh.jpg.html)

Newtralizer is one my my favorite characters in the new series. Funny that he is voiced by Danny Trejo.

Slash is cool too, and voiced by Corey Feldman! His toy scale is wrong though, compared to the animated version.

Mutagen Man was just one I had been putting off getting for awhile.

[img width=491 height=717]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A4-uwdt2V68/VCoBAyUhAXI/AAAAAAAAAno/-fPhR_YZkfM/w491-h717-no/2014_%2B9_29_21_%2B1.jpg[/img]

That is actually a pretty sweet handheld. I like the neon green scheme.

It looks like the one I used to own... where the d-pad totally sucked balls. I really had to mash that thing to get ol' Paccy to turn corners. You'd have to go back to the 2600 to come up with a worse rendition of this all-time classic. Downright awful.

Needless to say, I sure hope it's a later and much improved version than the one I got...


'Late

Oh wow, how did I miss this? Masterpiece Prowl is reminiscent of the Alternators / Binaltech line, which came out right after the original Master Piece Optimus Prime, and were roughly to scale with the Master Piece line. Sadly, while the Japanese Binaltech versions sported die-cast metal, the Western-release Alternators were almost all plastic, save for the screws and bolts holding things together. None the less, they were a challenge to transform, even with the help of the instruction sheet.

Just kicked that handheld up myself a couple of weeks ago it's pretty sweet

Met a guy slowly moving to my city from B.C.'s lower mainland and he has a bunch of goodies for sale. Grabbed a bunch of stuff monday night:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/9E68B790-3D7E-4DDF-8877-2403AB7F77E7_zpsva1slj0b.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/9E68B790-3D7E-4DDF-8877-2403AB7F77E7_zpsva1slj0b.jpg.html)

Mattel Electonics D&D game

[img width=700 height=549]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/Mobile%20Uploads/E0619F93-3236-4E04-A40C-BF269799831E_zpsae2gikrn.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E0619F93-3236-4E04-A40C-BF269799831E_zpsae2gikrn.jpg.html)

100% Complete except for the instruction manual. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get it to power on...

What I mainly went to the guys place for was, GI Joe. He has my holy grail and I will buy it, but with these toys popping up out of the blue, I went for quantity.

First up, my CIB Killer Whale:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/863BB397-A6B5-4223-9BA1-3732523609D7_zpscuuqbxec.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/863BB397-A6B5-4223-9BA1-3732523609D7_zpscuuqbxec.jpg.html)


[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/69FBC607-B9D9-4865-8134-FCD7D71DB6BA_zpsohht446d.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/69FBC607-B9D9-4865-8134-FCD7D71DB6BA_zpsohht446d.jpg.html)

Blueprints, File card, inserts, and catalogs included. Condition upgraded my APC to a complete one:

[img width=700 height=388]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/9145194B-E553-4D0E-9842-0D5F62FD217A_zpsyuajfp0o.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/9145194B-E553-4D0E-9842-0D5F62FD217A_zpsyuajfp0o.jpg.html)

Finally grabbed a Toss 'N Cross and a Slugger (missing gun) to go with their respective drivers:


[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/83E960B6-FF30-4171-A1EA-04556879EEDD_zps0bebyty2.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/83E960B6-FF30-4171-A1EA-04556879EEDD_zps0bebyty2.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/269BB77D-7C59-454F-A8A9-8658F0542A33_zpsvuupzee1.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/269BB77D-7C59-454F-A8A9-8658F0542A33_zpsvuupzee1.jpg.html)

Slugger crossing bridge:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/D4950E52-79E2-4431-9E70-F002AB482A41_zpskrps5ygs.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/D4950E52-79E2-4431-9E70-F002AB482A41_zpskrps5ygs.jpg.html)

 A Nice complete Cobra Night Raven with TWO mint Strato Vipers:

[img width=700 height=405]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/8AA007A5-80F1-47FF-9E30-5B54DFE0E338_zpsapia3sif.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/8AA007A5-80F1-47FF-9E30-5B54DFE0E338_zpsapia3sif.jpg.html)

And the last thing I got from the guy which I was stoked about was this rare but unfortunately broken, original 1982, mail-away, Mickey-mouse logo, Cobra Commander:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/87D9AC61-FCB6-47A2-B663-962FAD0358DD_zpspjasb0xz.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/87D9AC61-FCB6-47A2-B663-962FAD0358DD_zpspjasb0xz.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=666]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/FB1A1C75-613E-4503-BACE-365FE4482DDF_zps1uqqgpzs.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/FB1A1C75-613E-4503-BACE-365FE4482DDF_zps1uqqgpzs.jpg.html)

And lastly, because I condition upgraded my APC and Hovercraft and my buddy condition upgraded to a complete Castle Grayskull, we traded our doubles and I got:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/1FE8CA43-A989-4D42-ACD6-EEE8FBC92645_zpslebnzixx.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/1FE8CA43-A989-4D42-ACD6-EEE8FBC92645_zpslebnzixx.jpg.html)

Hoping to get the pieces I need when I get the rest of the Joe stuff. I am pretty pumped though that I have a vintage to go with my Matty Grayskull:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/B46C1898-66EC-4766-8736-C5E884FD8A68_zpslhjhlufo.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/B46C1898-66EC-4766-8736-C5E884FD8A68_zpslhjhlufo.jpg.html)

Temptation struck again. Behold! MIB Masterpiece Wheeljack!


[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/66EEF2DC-8C8E-4A22-B346-C1A5703B7636_zpsf6iq8boo.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/66EEF2DC-8C8E-4A22-B346-C1A5703B7636_zpsf6iq8boo.jpg.html)

No double this time, so this guy remains trapped in a box....for now.

Finally got a Gojira that isn't completely overpriced.

[img width=700 height=933]http://i.imgur.com/odx9Lkh.jpg?1[/img]

Sweet Godzilla!

What follows is probably my greatest toy score as a collector...ever. First up (mostly complete) Masterpiece Megatron:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/BB261C03-35F9-4495-B8D5-6DD8A71AB246_zpsymca30jv.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/BB261C03-35F9-4495-B8D5-6DD8A71AB246_zpsymca30jv.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/47410AED-4D70-4E67-A3E8-71D2223A896A_zps3um6esdq.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/47410AED-4D70-4E67-A3E8-71D2223A896A_zps3um6esdq.jpg.html)

whoops! forgot the pieces on his shoulders

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/BBA6929D-F7CC-49B0-8624-667D5EBE17E9_zps8zsblwwt.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/BBA6929D-F7CC-49B0-8624-667D5EBE17E9_zps8zsblwwt.jpg.html)

scale comparison.

and been waiting years to make this scale comparison photo:

[img width=700 height=589]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/CECED4D4-337B-4B48-81B3-2AE60F155406_zpsbaizfiic.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/CECED4D4-337B-4B48-81B3-2AE60F155406_zpsbaizfiic.jpg.html)

One of these things is not like the other...

Grabbed a rare Dreadnok Ground Assault jeep from the same guy:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/B75552DE-681C-41D8-B1E8-A9606B2CC6F9_zpsidj3ogfg.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/B75552DE-681C-41D8-B1E8-A9606B2CC6F9_zpsidj3ogfg.jpg.html)

And finally, without further ado, my holy grail of Gi Joe collecting, and finally mine:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/547A9B40-63AD-45F5-9F87-CA7587F4A07D_zps90j3qmlk.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/547A9B40-63AD-45F5-9F87-CA7587F4A07D_zps90j3qmlk.jpg.html)


[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/C98FCFB3-E845-415C-A0E1-7115054F6DF1_zpstkcj7ble.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/C98FCFB3-E845-415C-A0E1-7115054F6DF1_zpstkcj7ble.jpg.html)


[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/98FE71CC-62BC-40D3-AE0E-0FAA2FD3CD05_zpsw6xmb8ns.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/98FE71CC-62BC-40D3-AE0E-0FAA2FD3CD05_zpsw6xmb8ns.jpg.html)


[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/7FF17AA6-729F-404F-8ECA-052C7E258AA0_zpssnzcev8u.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/7FF17AA6-729F-404F-8ECA-052C7E258AA0_zpssnzcev8u.jpg.html)


[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/47BFC715-B952-46F8-B756-E7448681F9F7_zps0am9tjlm.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/47BFC715-B952-46F8-B756-E7448681F9F7_zps0am9tjlm.jpg.html)


Measuring in at 7 1/2 feet long, the USS Flagg Aircraft Carrier is the biggest and probably coolest toy playset ever produced. These things usually retail on ebay (5 right now) for anywhere from $700-$3000 USD. I managed to get mine for about $700 USD.

That's badass.

WOW!!!

Baseball card hobby collector - enough said haha

Lots of Limited Sets - All of this was half off the prices marked..spent more than I wanted but got a lot of stuff that is hard to find locally.

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/JwQ722f.jpg[/img]

Mike, as you were slowly revealing that Air Craft carrier piece by piece, all I heard was this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxLacN2Dp6A

Found this sweet Sepiroth figurine Friday.

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w365/adsanislo/20141102_094109_zpsmklpzzbt.jpg[/img]

Thanks RetroRage! That gave me a chuckle. Got this lot in the mail yesterday:

[img width=700 height=700]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/9199AE37-4380-40B1-A431-948A9A8B6DBC_zpsqx0clwnh.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/9199AE37-4380-40B1-A431-948A9A8B6DBC_zpsqx0clwnh.jpg.html)

Felt that 32 figures on the flag weren't quite enough. Also recently got a second Star Wars Black Bespin Luke, and gave him a temporary home:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/3E8A316A-CA82-4739-9090-902B5D5674A5_zpsmnms2tze.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/3E8A316A-CA82-4739-9090-902B5D5674A5_zpsmnms2tze.jpg.html)

Finally broke down yesterday, and bought some Hot Wheels retro (movie cars):

[img width=700 height=639]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/357E1B8B-173B-45F7-B7D1-163847D15A89_zps28llyxbx.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/357E1B8B-173B-45F7-B7D1-163847D15A89_zps28llyxbx.jpg.html)

Got another rare Gi joe in the mail today:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/54FCC1F2-CF66-4237-B2AC-253622997DEA_zpsvdg6zv0d.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/54FCC1F2-CF66-4237-B2AC-253622997DEA_zpsvdg6zv0d.jpg.html)

For my Omaha guys, if you are interested in Funko Pop Vinyl's or Re-Action figures, Tradepost (La Vista) will be getting some in stock soon, you can still trade stuff in for store credit to use towards purchase of these. If there's interest I can post some pictures once the stock is in.

Ok Omaha people, here is the list of Reaction Figures and Funko Pop vinyls I will be getting in stock. Remember you can trade in Blu-Rays, DVDs, games and CDs towards buying this product.

REACTION:ALIEN - 5 FIGURE SET               54.99
REACTION:ALIEN - KANE WITH CHESTBURSTER         9.99
REACTION:BACK TO THE FUTURE - MARTY MCFLY         9.99
REACTION:BACK TO THE FUTURE - BIFF TANNEN         9.99
REACTION:BACK TO THE FUTURE - GEORGE MCFLY      9.99
REACTION:BACK TO THE FUTURE - DOC EMMETT BROWN      9.99
REACTION:ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - SNAKE JACKET      9.99
REACTION:ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - SNAKE PLISSKEN      9.99
REACTION:FIREFLY - KAYLEE FRYE            9.99
REACTION:FIREFLY - JAYNE COBB               9.99
REACTION:FIREFLY - HOBAN WASHBURNE            9.99
REACTION:FIREFLY - ZOE WASHBURNE            9.99
REACTION:FIREFLY - MALCOLM REYNOLDS            9.99
REACTION:GOONIES - DATA                  9.99
REACTION:GOONIES - CHUNK               9.99
REACTION:GOONIES - MOUTH               9.99
REACTION:GOONIES - MIKEY               9.99
REACTION:GOONIES - SLOTH               9.99
REACTION:HORROR - THE CROW - ERIC DRAVEN         9.99
REACTION:HORROR - TRICK'R TREAT - SAM         9.99
REACTION:HORROR - HELLRAISER - PINHEAD         9.99
REACTION:HORROR - HALLOWEEN - MICHAEL MYERS      9.99
REACTION:HORROR - FRIDAY THE 13TH - JASON VOORHEES   9.99
REACTION:HORROR - SCREAM - GHOSTFACE         9.99
REACTION:HORROR - NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET - FREDDY   9.99
REACTION:NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - BARREL      9.99
REACTION:NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - DEVIL      9.99
REACTION:NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - BEHEMOTH      9.99
REACTION:NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - MAYOR      9.99
REACTION:NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - SALLY      9.99
REACTION:NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - JACK      9.99
REACTION:PULP FICTION - MARSELLUS WALLACE         9.99
REACTION:PULP FICTION - THE WOLF            9.99
REACTION:PULP FICTION - BUTCH COOLIDGE         9.99
REACTION:PULP FICTION - THE GIMP            9.99
REACTION:PULP FICTION - JIMMIE DIMMICK         9.99
REACTION:PULP FICTION - MIA WALLACE            9.99
REACTION:PULP FICTION - JULES WINNFIELD         9.99
REACTION:PULP FICTION - VINCENT VEGA         9.99
REACTION:PREDATOR - INVISIBLE PREDATOR         9.99
REACTION:PREDATOR - CLOSED MOUTH            9.99
REACTION:PREDATOR - OPEN MOUTHED PREDATOR         9.99
REACTION:PREDATOR - MASKED PREDATOR            9.99
REACTION:ROCKETEER                  9.99
REACTION:TERMINATOR - T-800 CHROME ENDOSKELETON      9.99
REACTION:TERMINATOR - T-800 ENDOSKELETON         9.99
REACTION:TERMINATOR - T-800 TERMINATOR         9.99
REACTION:TERMINATOR - THE TERMINATOR         9.99
REACTION:TERMINATOR - KYLE REESE            9.99
REACTION:TERMINATOR - SARAH CONNER            9.99
REACTION:UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - PHANTOM OF THE OPERA   9.99
REACTION:UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - THE INVISIBLE MAN      9.99
REACTION:UNIVERSAL MONSTERS -CREATURE BLACK LAGOON   9.99
REACTION:UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - THE WOLF MAN      9.99
REACTION:UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - THE MUMMY         9.99
REACTION:UNIVERSAL MONSTERS -BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN   9.99
REACTION:UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - FRANKENSTEIN      9.99
REACTION:UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - DRACULA         9.99
POP! DISNEY: ROGER RABBIT - JESSICA RABBIT      9.99
POP! DISNEY: ROGER RABBIT - ROGER RABBIT         9.99
POP! MOVIES: BACK TO THE FUTURE - MARTY MCFLY      9.99
POP! MOVIES: BACK TO THE FUTURE - DR EMMET BROWN   9.99
POP! MOVIES: CAPTAIN SPAULDING            9.99
POP! MOVIES: EVIL DEAD - ASH               9.99
POP! MOVIES: GHOST BUSTERS - STAY PUFT MARSH      14.99
POP! MOVIES: GHOST BUSTERS - SLIMER            9.99
POP! MOVIES: GHOST BUSTERS - DR. EGON SPENGLER      9.99
POP! MOVIES: GHOST BUSTERS - DR. RAYMOND STANTZ      9.99
POP! MOVIES: GHOST BUSTERS - DR. PETER VENKMAN      9.99
POP! MOVIES: GOONIES - DATA               9.99
POP! MOVIES: GOONIES - CHUCK               9.99
POP! MOVIES: GOONIES - MOUTH               9.99
POP! MOVIES: GOONIES - MIKEY               9.99
POP! MOVIES: GOONIES - SLOTH               9.99
POP! MOVIES: SAW - BILLY               9.99
POP! MOVIES: THE BIG LEBOSKI - WALTER         9.99
POP! MOVIES: THE BIG LEBOSKI - THE DUDE         9.99
POP! MOVIES: THE CROW - THE CROW            9.99
POP! MOVIES: UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - METELUNA MUTANT   9.99
POP! MOVIES: UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - BLACK LAGOON      9.99
POP! MOVIES: UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - THE MUMMY      9.99
POP! MOVIES: UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - WOLF MAN      9.99
POP! MOVIES: UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - BRIDE OF FRANKEN   9.99
POP! MOVIES: UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - FRANKENSTEIN      9.99
POP! MOVIES: UNIVERSAL MONSTERS - DRACULA         9.99
POP! MOVIES: IT THE MOVIE - PENNYWISE         9.99
POP! MOVIES: CHILDS PLAY 2 - CHUCKY            9.99
POP! MOVIES: TRICK OR TREAT - SAM            9.99
POP! MOVIES: SCREAM - GHOST FACE            9.99
POP! MOVIES: PULP FICTION - MIA WALLACE         9.99
POP! MOVIES: PULP FICTION - JULES WINNFIELD      9.99
POP! MOVIES: PULP FICTION - VINCENT VEGA         9.99
POP! MOVIES: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS            9.99
POP! MOVIES: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE - LEATHERFACE   9.99
POP! MOVIES: HALLOWEEN - MICHAEL MYERS         9.99
POP! MOVIES: FRIDAY THE 13TH - JASON VOORHEE      9.99
POP! MOVIES: FREDDY KRUEGER               9.99
POP! RIDES: BACK TO THE FUTURE - DELOREAN         24.99
POP! RIDES: GHOSTBUSTERS - ECTO 1 AND ZEDDEMORE      24.99
POP! TV: SHARKNADO                  9.99

If only I lived nearby to trade some things in to you... ;)

I am interested in a ton of those Reaction figures. Too bad I in the Great White North.

Yea, I wish we could do some kind of mail order trade in thing. That would be awesome!

HEY NOW!

I finally managed to snag a World of Nintendo WARIO action figure at the local Tar-Jay earlier today.


[img width=535 height=614]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/warioaf1_zps1083e84c.jpg?t=1415836442[/img]


This bad boy was so short-packed-- even more so than Link-- I'd all but given up hope of even seeing one at retail, let alone buying it. But I decided to check out the toy section on the way to the B2G1 video game specials, just in case. Needless to say, I'm glad I did.

Now you're wondering if I freed Wario from his package. Weird thing is, I didn't have to; dude's so freakin' badass, he busted himself out.


[img width=543 height=574]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/Warioaf2_zps752ff2e3.jpg?t=1415836512[/img]

Besides, only Justin Bieber fans and aspiring serial killers keep their action figures packaged. And you KNOW who you are, you degenerates!

Fortunately, Wario seems to be adjusting well to his spot on the shelf:

[img width=670 height=539]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/Warioaf3_zpse554ebe8.jpg?t=1415751312[/img]

And as you can see, he's being his usual douchy self. Yeah, just go right ahead and taunt poor derpy-Knuckles while Silver has him in a trance, you insensitive lout. Wait 'til he finds out about you and Rouge's plan to swipe the master emerald...


'Late

I stopped in my my local Wal-Mart and grabbed a couple Star Wars Black 3 3/4:

[img width=700 height=685]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/DCBC6A87-D622-4A27-BAEE-185BD8DCF962_zpsy9dp3uxw.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/DCBC6A87-D622-4A27-BAEE-185BD8DCF962_zpsy9dp3uxw.jpg.html)

Zag's comment about packaged toys amused me. Especially, after getting this guy in the mail:


[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/BF23E939-F07A-4127-8B74-2219442D88E3_zpsnpw1iw4d.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/BF23E939-F07A-4127-8B74-2219442D88E3_zpsnpw1iw4d.jpg.html)


Reissue Masterpiece Optimus Prime MP-10. Forever encased in his Carboni--plastic prison.

I did open Vector Sigma though:

[img width=700 height=683]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/A2073651-9672-46BF-B2FE-A367703D642C_zpsysovflob.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/A2073651-9672-46BF-B2FE-A367703D642C_zpsysovflob.jpg.html)

Zag, I got a similar situation on my shelfs. This is actually your fault for sending these toys to me. 

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w462/RazorKnuckles/lll007_zpse00cb417.jpg[/img] (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/RazorKnuckles/media/lll007_zpse00cb417.jpg.html)

YOU... SICK... DEPRAVED... SON OF A--

*AHEM*

Bad enough you keep your other figures imprisoned. But OPTIMUS PRIME?! That's taking it WAY too far! You're worse than Hitler, Stalin, Mao, and Pol Pot combined! Oh, so you're amused, are you? Well, you won't be so amused when you die and go to straight to hell for this unforgivable sin, where Satan has personally constructed a tenth circle for you to suffer in for all eternity! It's just for you.... just for you. No one else can burn forever in the tenth circle... NO ONE ELSE.

Hey, speaking of which:


Um... you might want to consider getting a new banana runt candy for Silver to hold. The one he's got looks a bit pale... and likely VERY stale. I'm gonna ask Santa to throw a fresh box of runts into your Christmas stocking this year. And that last sentence sounded kinda wrong, didn't it?


'Late

Uh... I have these: (They weren't on display like this though.)
[img width=700 height=393]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll222/mumboking/Photos/DSC_0321.jpg[/img]

This Sonic statue thing was a bubble bath container.  His head is the lid.
My Dad found it in (empty) a charity shop and bought it for me earlier this year. I can't be bothered to measure it, but it's actually quite tall.
[img width=256 height=455]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll222/mumboking/Photos/DSC_0318.jpg[/img][img width=256 height=455]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll222/mumboking/Photos/DSC_0319.jpg[/img][img width=256 height=455]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll222/mumboking/Photos/DSC_0320.jpg[/img]

Saw Toys R Us lowered the price of the MMPR Legacy Figures to $12.99 so I splurged and picked up Lord Zedd. I also picked up the comic turtles TMNT with the comics included. I already had Tiger Claw and Robotic Foot Soldier so I have every current main run TMNT in the package, until the next wave.

Do you have the Revoltech Turtles? My buddy loves his.

Actually no, I really only set out to collect the basic assortment playmates figures. The revoltech figures ARE AWESOME, but I just don't have that kind of disposable income (or maybe I do but I buy too much other shit!)  :leo:

Ain't that the story of all our lives?  :P

Anyway, I picked up this thing at a thrift store:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz294/Jeremy_Bosco/KIMG0081.jpg[/img]

[img width=700 height=933]http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz294/Jeremy_Bosco/KIMG0082.jpg[/img]

Despite being almost 20 years old, it looks almost brand new, though the batteries are long dead so trying it no longer works.

Playing with that Knuckles toy is one of my earliest memories.  I even remember the Mickey D's I got it from. Dissipated long ago. :,(

Another figure I won't open, until I get a second one, just because they are as rare as platinum around my parts:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/A808E7ED-128C-4A03-A1B3-4B894E0CA597_zpsm54s96r9.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/A808E7ED-128C-4A03-A1B3-4B894E0CA597_zpsm54s96r9.jpg.html)

Hasbro really messed up by releasing the very cool and hot; Han Solo and Boba Fett, in the same wave as dull peg-warmers; Greedo and Slave Leia. The end result is all local stores around me, refuse to restock with current wave figures, due to over-saturation of store shelves with Greedo and Leia. Whenever any local stores put out the wave that had the Stormtrooper, it's usually only one assortment. Meaning one Stormtrooper. Been looking on ebay lately. Might buy a lot of 4 and be done with it.

Hey now!

Found a damaged-package special on a die-cast miniature of one of the most awesomest things ever:

THE A-10 THUNDERBOLT!!!




Except for the stand and canopy, this bad boy is FULL F*CKING METAL, including the ordnance hanging off the wings!



F*ck the drone program, that's for p*ssies! Just send a few of these bad boys to take out the (alleged) terrorist scumf*cks!!!




What, you're worried about collateral damage? What are you, some sorta terrorist-loving cut-and-run defeatocrat?! Why don't you go to f*ggy-ass Franceland with the rest of the freedom-hating socialist limpwrists, you traitorous swine! KILL 'EM ALL & LET GOD SORT 'EM OUT!!! W00T!!!



U-S-A! U-S-A! WOOOOO!!!!111ONE1ONE11!!!ONE!!!!



Oh crap, Hannity's on BRB

Got a KO Masterpiece Smokescreen in the mail from China today:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/D0AF0F33-575C-4775-8E07-C0C4F9E1E1C5_zpsxmammo1t.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/D0AF0F33-575C-4775-8E07-C0C4F9E1E1C5_zpsxmammo1t.jpg.html)

First thing I noticed about the KO, is the box color seems to be more dull than a legit one.

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/AB5F4E24-3C50-4C39-BC49-01DAF8A13358_zpsxctqsg9z.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/AB5F4E24-3C50-4C39-BC49-01DAF8A13358_zpsxctqsg9z.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/C76E0E24-03B6-4277-9522-26EB5B2EBA52_zps4m5lpys8.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/C76E0E24-03B6-4277-9522-26EB5B2EBA52_zps4m5lpys8.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/D143A0D3-397E-4877-8B51-DD40BAD96B17_zpsefrbdyy9.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/D143A0D3-397E-4877-8B51-DD40BAD96B17_zpsefrbdyy9.jpg.html)

I basically bought a KO to check out the quality and make further decisions to buy more KO's based on my review. For under $40 each, I think I will buy more of these guys.

Not MY toy score, but my store's. Pretty happy with the selection and over all prettiness of it! :)

[img width=700 height=933]http://i.imgur.com/vyPQ3Ou.jpg[/img]

[img width=600 height=800]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2_9_QTIIAAJj2i.jpg[/img]

One of the few things of mine to survive my mom's house fire from a while ago. so cool

I've seen those ReAction figures at various retail stores, and I am amused by how generic and barely poseable they are, just like action figures were back in the day. Kinda makes me sad to realize how relatively lame many of the old toys were when compared to today's super-realistically-sculpted and ultra-articulated offerings. Makes me realize how revolutionary ball-joints were when they became a regular feature in action figures. Way to go to ruin my nostalgia, ReAction.  :P

My gripe aside, I hope you sell that entire wall of toys. And with the Yuletide fast approaching, you just might, who knows.

I need some help with a Christmas present for my son if some of you guys are up to it. I'm looking for a Target exclusive Hawkman Justice League 5.2" figure. They run about $9. Apparently, this one is the toughest to find in the set. I was able to grab all of the others locally. Shoot me a PM if you come across one and are willing to help. Thanks

[img width=193 height=240]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3853/14756749588_c9220acb5f_m.jpg[/img]

I like finding errors like this...
[img width=288 height=512]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6H8K9YCAAA062J.jpg:large[/img]

Picked this beauty up on craigslist for 15.  It's selling on FEEBAY for 100-140

[img width=700 height=525]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h63/railroad1/Mobile%20Uploads/20141231_095952_zpsclwbptrt.jpg[/img] (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/railroad1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141231_095952_zpsclwbptrt.jpg.html)

as someone who has a hard enough time getting laid as it is, I don't need any more things to repel pussy, sitting in my apartment.

I feel the best response, would be to say, that I feel the same as Jay-z and his 99 problems about that.

In the meantime, new Lego minifig wave:

[img width=700 height=440]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/C94A1517-AC8A-4970-8F4B-AB693F521CDE_zpsfz5vbpnm.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/C94A1517-AC8A-4970-8F4B-AB693F521CDE_zpsfz5vbpnm.jpg.html)
Fencer, Disco Diva and Alien Trooper

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/37D2F755-9964-4D54-9860-0819182B78F2_zpsrvm3z1jm.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/37D2F755-9964-4D54-9860-0819182B78F2_zpsrvm3z1jm.jpg.html)

Hey now,

Here's something odd: a complete, unassembled plastic model of an F-16 fighter jet...











...cockpit.


[img width=508 height=634]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/f16a_zps5833862c.jpg[/img]
Heh. Cockpit.

Get ready to pitch your tents, model railroad aficionados:


[img width=700 height=432]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/ToyScore1-6-2015_zpscc1f690d.jpg[/img]

LOL

Forgive my ignorance Zag, but what Train scale, is that bad boy?

You mean you can't tell just by looking at the picture? And you call yourself an engineer? Far be it for me to question your credentials, but... that seems rather suspicious.

But tell you what, I'll give you a hint: it's the same scale as your mom.  :evilhappy:

What is then? A train for ants?

Eh?

The engine above is HO, which is 1:87 scale. I was pleasantly surprised when I found it buried in the toy section of my fave Goodwill. When I lifted it out of its hiding place, I could tell from its heft that it was an actual working engine and not a dummy one. And just from the way the engine was laying in the box, I doubt it had ever been taken out of it. Judging from the shape of the cowling, the FP-45 is likely a passenger locomotive. I don't think Santa Fe has had passenger service for quite some time, though.


In case you care, here's a concise history of the FP-45: http://trainweb.org/jfuhrtrain/FP45data.htm

EngineerMike, so hot right now....

Um... is this some running in-joke or pop-culture reference I'm not picking up on? Someone help me out here, please...

Zag must not be bulimic....

Um... on second thought, I don't wanna know what's going on after all.

I'm a hot little potato right now.

Wanna talk about it over an Orange Mocha Frappuccino??!!!!

That damn EngineerMike! He's so HOT right now!

DEAR GOD PLEASE NO MORE I BEG YOU PLEASE MAKE IT STOP MOMMY MAKE IT STOP

Zagnorch, you must feel like you are taking crazy pills

I don't need no stinkin' pills.

Now somebody combo-break this thread hijacking by showing off your latest playthings.

I'm just glad your mother didnt live to see you as a mermaid!!

MER-MAN!

Obey my dog!

Uh, earth to Zag, I was making a joke

PS - This is my new favorite thread :)

DO YOU SEE ME LAUGHING, D*CKWEED?! HUH?! DO YOU?!  :grrr:

I want that Rockman packpack back...

 ;D

No take-backsies!!

This thread has provided me with untold amusement. But it's time I steer it back on topic. Grabbed these the past couple days:

[img width=700 height=491]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/5977B758-FAFB-4F67-81D6-7F2CDA5F9045_zpsepl416un.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/5977B758-FAFB-4F67-81D6-7F2CDA5F9045_zpsepl416un.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=365]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/99A8FB5B-85AD-4A36-8720-5E56A9EC3C5C_zps5jg9fqjn.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/99A8FB5B-85AD-4A36-8720-5E56A9EC3C5C_zps5jg9fqjn.jpg.html)

hey all my brother and I did a little toy shopping today - not much and my brother only spend a $1 total on all of what I am going to show -

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/198ZvZv.jpg[/img]

That is an epic puzzle!!

PS - Nice hotdog Mike!!

They sell card sets as a whole?!?! It took me three years and God knows how much cash to complete that set through card packs...

I almost grabbed those cards at Krypton...  ;)

Picked these up while out and about, don't really collect action figures but thought someone might want them on here.

I will add them to my FS list.

PM me if you are interested in them

Even better yet this set is the glossy set and includes the stickers and a bonus card set

@cody my brother had some credit there so he got them for nothing lol since he traded in some rare magic cards...and the book and puzzle were $0.50 a piece at a thrift store.

More of the new Lego Minifig wave, and Disney's biggest anthropomorphic jerk:

[img width=700 height=706]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/45C128A2-C0FB-42F7-827F-D36DD28ED34B_zpsmqibfy8j.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/45C128A2-C0FB-42F7-827F-D36DD28ED34B_zpsmqibfy8j.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8UL82uIIAATx3A.jpg:large[/img]

The future of law enforcement.

That ED-209 is awesome. It's been awhile since I was able to post in my thread, but I grabbed a bunch of stuff. First up, some vintage Masters of the Universe:

[img width=700 height=452]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/06AFC518-2260-4821-92B1-E884FC443D63_zpsf18seutp.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/06AFC518-2260-4821-92B1-E884FC443D63_zpsf18seutp.jpg.html)

The loose Teela is complete and in nice shape. Man-at-arms is only missing his mace. The Modulok is CIB but the box is opened at one end and a little crushed. The cardboard box on the left, is actually an original Screech, that came from a sealed case of them, so its a brand new toy for all intents and purposes. I watch the guy open the case up, and took one from the box.

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/086CFA52-3185-4324-8262-6431B0DD637B_zpsu87hurvm.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/086CFA52-3185-4324-8262-6431B0DD637B_zpsu87hurvm.jpg.html)

I find these Screech to be strange in their packaging. I assume they were mailed in another box with the part baggie included.

Next up some Transformers:

[img width=700 height=975]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/CF9A4C22-E03F-4F97-B896-DDA5597A3DE7_zpsynktl0pw.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/CF9A4C22-E03F-4F97-B896-DDA5597A3DE7_zpsynktl0pw.jpg.html)

Ok so the Pretender Monster bodies are not exciting to most Transformers fans other than myself, but the deluxe Insecticon, Venom, was a good score. Just missing his axe.

Lastly, I was able to acquire an instant toy collection, of a toyline that I never owned as a kid, but had the chance to play with many other kids stuff. I present, from LJN toys (yes, THAT LJN) The Advanced Dungeons & Dragons toys:

The figures:

[img width=700 height=434]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/150E9D88-DF19-4C32-B01C-65B9715B47AE_zpscp2qldzs.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/150E9D88-DF19-4C32-B01C-65B9715B47AE_zpscp2qldzs.jpg.html)

Nightmare with Warduke, Hook Horror monster, and Destrier with Strongheart:

[img width=700 height=319]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/954B3FAD-E47D-49D9-BDEC-F66F7A68660E_zpsheu3tg4x.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/954B3FAD-E47D-49D9-BDEC-F66F7A68660E_zpsheu3tg4x.jpg.html)

And lastly, the complete loose Fortress of Fangs playset:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/F04C456B-0524-4086-B145-E960F554547F_zpsbmedi7n0.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/F04C456B-0524-4086-B145-E960F554547F_zpsbmedi7n0.jpg.html)

And because I drop so much cash, the dude threw in a '79 Twiki figure from the Buck Rogers toyline.

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/94734C3E-CADB-4685-86D0-2C8BAAA68B2C_zpstmzosacx.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/94734C3E-CADB-4685-86D0-2C8BAAA68B2C_zpstmzosacx.jpg.html)

Wow amazing!

Hey now,

Found a couple CIB goodies in surprisingly good condition at the thrifts earlier today:

[img width=645 height=539]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/Toy%20Score%202-10-2015_zpslxw8tjcb.jpg[/img]

[img width=550 height=591]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/optimax%201_zpssqv8hkqb.jpg[/img]

That Valkyrie is pretty sweet Zag. Gotta love "Jetfire's" buddies.

Loads of old LEGO! Found in a charity shop for £10.
[img width=512 height=288]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll222/mumboking/LEGO/BulkOldLEGO/DSC_0409.jpg[/img]

For those of you that may want to see what was in there, you can click here (http://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/6355-lets-look-at-what-i-got-for-%C2%A310/)!

Looks like they're from an old train set, here's a picture:
Maybe the blue pieces with the two pins sticking out may fit in the holes, but I'm not sure.

[img width=640 height=606]https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8656/16511384332_b7f62765ff_z.jpg[/img]

Yeah. Someone over there has said that too. Interesting idea about those blue pieces... I don't think they would though.

Found these in a charity shop today :)
[img width=700 height=393]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll222/mumboking/Photos/DSC_0453.jpg[/img]

I dig that 'Vette.

Time to do a little demolition with my first Nerf gun pickup in many months:


[img width=700 height=313]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/demolisher_zpswlqqbtay.jpg[/img]


Lock 'n' load...

My recent toy grabs:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/CA3E0A61-DFB0-4DA5-A74C-C937878D2E2F_zpsnbfi3zrg.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/CA3E0A61-DFB0-4DA5-A74C-C937878D2E2F_zpsnbfi3zrg.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/858897F4-576C-4635-98C8-8BF9367C2FD1_zpssryyyp34.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/858897F4-576C-4635-98C8-8BF9367C2FD1_zpssryyyp34.jpg.html)

Going to start posting my Board Game finds in here from now on, makes more sense to keep my vidya game finds and other stuff seperate.

If you didn't know this about me, I am a big time board game collector. Especially like oddities like the Doorways series

Picked these up the past week.

[img width=700 height=524]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lTrY70lvZuo/VPUfmGbQ5DI/AAAAAAAAAHY/dwcv-jI0etY/w754-h565-no/WP_20150301_002.jpg[/img]

Picked up some more Toy scores on the weekend:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/E29DCAA6-502B-4293-B61D-B63501A4E497_zpshwqtwjyt.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/E29DCAA6-502B-4293-B61D-B63501A4E497_zpshwqtwjyt.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/1C12F33C-C3F8-47E1-96C2-2A9153AC60A4_zpsbwgmzfca.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/1C12F33C-C3F8-47E1-96C2-2A9153AC60A4_zpsbwgmzfca.jpg.html)

One LEGO figure left and I have the entire original JLA team.

Post away man. I think I will probably follow suit on the board games, as I have started to buy (and play with Crabby) a lot more lately.

Got these this week:

Got the LOTR Monopoly for trade bait. Its always awesome to find RPG stuff.  Not sure if I showed the DC Heroes United Card Game I picked up for 2.00 This thing is still sealed, as well.

[img width=700 height=524]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RvuIc2s590E/VQJ3D3-grXI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/nQPetMg75sI/w754-h565-no/WP_20150312_008.jpg[/img]

[img width=400 height=533]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CABhdMIUgAEVIGf.jpg[/img]

Got this Conan figure from Neca for 0.50$ at a thrift store <3

Nice D&D Modules!

Thanks, my sister used to have a ton of these but I think Hurricane Katrina took those away, along with all of the games and systems I had when I was younger

Got a couple scores lately. Got a 1983 plastic A-Team van by ERTL:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/7416157A-E4D2-4BFB-AD4A-143F8878CA14_zpsctsmfkoz.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/7416157A-E4D2-4BFB-AD4A-143F8878CA14_zpsctsmfkoz.jpg.html)

Also got a new table top game to try out:

[img width=700 height=667]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/7D5C9B2A-4B9F-47D2-9E12-F9759293BEDF_zpsu3cayroz.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/7D5C9B2A-4B9F-47D2-9E12-F9759293BEDF_zpsu3cayroz.jpg.html)

cool, what type of game is Sheriff of Nottingham?

Hard to describe. It's a bluffing game where you try and smuggle contraband past the sheriff. Watch Tabletop with Wil Weaton on youtube. That is what is selling me on many games these days.

Yeah, I like that series as well.  maybe I will have to pick it up

Playing with the Crabmaster tomorrow night, for our new-semi-regular-tabletop-thursday. Will know then, how much I like it. Also getting Last Night on Earth tomorrow. Coming to a small-toy score thread near you!

Never played LNoE but I hear good things.

[img width=700 height=525]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e_fYpOW61cM/VQofWq8rx1I/AAAAAAAAAMA/OUJzGOrYkgM/w753-h565-no/%5BUNSET%5D[/img]

Got this today, seems interesting as it involves scheming and keeping secrets from the other players. Maybe I will try it out soon

I really don't collect a lot of toys, I usually just pick toys if, I know they are valuable, and I can trade them for games. I will be keeping these though.  I found all these in a grab bag lot at goodwill. I also picked up a complete copy of Risk: Lord of the Rings Middle Earth Conquest Game.

[img width=700 height=525]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AQzvvo4eVk8/VQ4Jv5LCa7I/AAAAAAAAAMo/c8Wu43Ftk_I/w753-h565-no/%5BUNSET%5D[/img]

[img width=700 height=525]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jeh41BwPcaQ/VQ4KMUIhDKI/AAAAAAAAANI/1czVoiAx9UY/w753-h565-no/%5BUNSET%5D[/img]

Ah yes... MUSCLE figures and Battle Beasts were a couple of the also-rans of the 1980s toy scene. I recall Battle Beasts having the heat-sensitive rub-sign thingy that the original TransFormers had. As I recall, there were three signs-- Fire, water, and wood-- and the battle played out like rock-paper-scissors type deal.

Hey, you know what:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL4zNgZPPHw

"Collect all 84!"?! Sheesh, it's like proto-Pokemon... or even proto-Skylanders... hmmm...

ANYway, I think they've rereleased the MUSCLE figures a few times over the years. The closest I've seen to a Battle beast revival was that Gormiti thing a few years back.

Yeah, me and my brother used to collect Battle Beast, finally getting back into them, so might go for them all. I got like 20 or so already.

I got that LOTR Risk. I prefer plain Risk.

I remember getting my first batch of Millions of Unusual Small Creatures Lurking Everywhere (M.U.S.C.L.E.), that came in a silvery-looking garbage can. Never got battle beasts, but always thought they were kinda cool.

I will at some point, try and collect the entire first year or two of, Monster in my Pocket figures.

Hey now,

Got me an early b-day pressie in the form of Transformers Combiner Wars Optimus Prime, because f*ck you, you're not the boss of me:


This bad boy can combine into ULTRA PRIME with just about any other Combiner Wars arm-bot or leg-bot, be he Autobot or Decepticon.


Now you're probably asking yourself how such a thing is possible. I'll tell you how: it's 'cuz he's OPTIMUS MOTHERF*CKING PRIME, you insignificant little pissant. And if he wants to combine, he'll goddamned do it, and you're gonna like it... just like your mom does when Optimus combines with her while dad's at work, the rancid whore. So you might wanna think twice about touching that gearshift before taking your Peterbilt out for a spin.




Oh, and I grabbed this for my best bud, who is the biggest Huffer fan ever:



'Late

Picked up some awesome Avalon Hill and Victory Board Games for cheap. 

Sitting on the bottom of this pile is a very rare Art of TSR Lord' Soth's Charge Puzzle.

[img width=700 height=525]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TmzokxRvxfU/VRNkvPZ5FMI/AAAAAAAAANk/hnrF7eFjGsg/w753-h565-no/%5BUNSET%5D[/img]

[img width=700 height=525]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bImr9-O3fRg/VRNk2m2k59I/AAAAAAAAANs/LZ2CIeExss8/w753-h565-no/%5BUNSET%5D[/img]

Lord Soth? Awesome.

Do you know about that character. I just started a Ravenloft book with him in it

You looking for VG's Vietnam '64-'74 or the Avalon Hill release of Axis & Allies at all? The latter is missing a few pieces, but I can replace them with pieces from an incomplete MB version I have lying around. BTW I have several more looking for a good home, if you're game... so to speak.

Meanwhile: looks like the new Optimus didn't hit it off too well with his shelfmate:

[img width=700 height=249]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robo%20v%20opti%201_zpsj9ayhhk8.jpg[/img]


Aaaand here's a more dynamic angle of the standoff:


[img width=700 height=669]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robo%20v%20opti%202_zpsihc7pcjh.jpg[/img]
*Cue the theme to The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly*

I am always interested in board games, I don't need the Axis & Allies but the Vietnam I am interested in. Also, what else you got?

That Lord Soth Puzzle is pretty awesome. I got some nice toy scores recently:

First up, another new tabletop game:

[img width=700 height=689]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/3325875B-9419-47CD-9303-03A979B39D8D_zpsh0cwshkm.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/3325875B-9419-47CD-9303-03A979B39D8D_zpsh0cwshkm.jpg.html)

Got Drizzt from Crabby. Also got Epic Spell Wizards and the Fallout collector edition from Crabby:

[img width=700 height=592]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/B7F95CB8-AED4-4D48-8279-C2BAF1E0471B_zps2t1nwve3.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/B7F95CB8-AED4-4D48-8279-C2BAF1E0471B_zps2t1nwve3.jpg.html)

Smash Bros. Soundtrack from Club Nintendo

Next up, some 1980's toy goodness (my favorite kind), from my local toy hookup

Tiamat- from the 1983 LJN AD&D toyline:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/BE1A3F89-9119-4E04-AF5F-90D2F4B3FCA4_zpsevezhxyz.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/BE1A3F89-9119-4E04-AF5F-90D2F4B3FCA4_zpsevezhxyz.jpg.html)

Unfortunately, as the pictures show, Tiamat has a missing front foot. It sucks, but the piece is somewhat rare, and I really want to complete that toyline.

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/3B24650E-2F5D-425B-B166-C10FB879CB23_zpsqc3cwoeh.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/3B24650E-2F5D-425B-B166-C10FB879CB23_zpsqc3cwoeh.jpg.html)

I also got another rare piece for my collection. One that I couldn't pass up, and one that I am happy to have:

From Mattel, The 1981 Clash of the Titans MISB Perseus and Pegasus figure pack:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/2AA8F46A-CAAB-4D32-9B3E-B26132E554F1_zpsrrloafuq.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/2AA8F46A-CAAB-4D32-9B3E-B26132E554F1_zpsrrloafuq.jpg.html)

Box is a little beat and the front plastic (screen) is coming unglued in spots, but for all intents and purposes, this toy is sealed.

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Awesome Tiamat! I am playing a huge D&D campaign in 5e, where the big bad is Tiamat. My D&D group would be jealous of that. They made a Mini for Tiamat to use in the game, lets just say its not really that "mini". 

I have been wanting to get some of those D&D board games, they seem to be fun. It is kinda like running a short adventure but with pregen characters, right?

That's exactly what those games are like. The games come with a half dozen pregen characters that cap at level 2. There are about 12 or so pre-generated adventures as well, doing away with a DM.

And they are super freakin challenging!!

Awesome. I would guess so, because when you are level 2, everything is difficult it seems.

The basic adventure is easy (as we discovered with Drizzt) the difficulty jumps up right away after that.

Hey all here is the items we got at Downtown Disney :-)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/qLFnpyJ.jpg[/img]
[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/Nb9gJgk.jpg[/img]

Opps, wrong thread.

Those are EPIC Lego sets Nick!!! I almost grabbed myself the Darkseid set yesterday. I didn't though because I got this stuff instead, compliments of my Friendly, neighborhood, Crabmaster:

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Enjoying the heck out of my Tabletop Thursday nights. Wil Wheaton has has been VERY influential with his Tabletop series on Youtube's: Geek and Sundry channel. Crabby has been very awesome in helping me acquire every game that I want to buy, AND I get to hang out with him to try out these games. Its pretty fun and rediscovering a chapter of gaming in my life that I had always wanted to reopen, but never had much opportunity. 

Grabbed this stuff today - Found out now I have a double of Natasha Yar

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/kDIQB69.jpg[/img]

Oooohhhh!! Monster Squad! I still need to get that damn movie.

This is my second copy unfortunately I had to sell my original and it has taken me two years to track down a mint copy...they also released it on blu-ray recently and it looks terrible.

Kinda slow week for me all together, but I managed to find this at Value Village

[img width=700 height=524]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PbST9aeFxB4/VScFdwiVzNI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/hwyRua5fe0g/w751-h563-no/%5BUNSET%5D[/img]

I flashed back to Fokakis' M.U.S.C.L.E. pickup when I saw this at a local Goodwill earlier today:

[img width=561 height=617]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/cutie1_zpscxcgbu2g.jpg?t=1428901345[/img]

[img width=577 height=624]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/cutie2_zpso4ru5dos.jpg?t=1428901351[/img]


And beneath:

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- CIB Fujimi Blue Angels A-4F Skyhawk model

- Sealed Roden WWI Fokker D.VIIF model, piloted by:


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'Late

Don't think I will be collecting C.U.T.I.E., any time soon.

Don't think I will be collecting plane models either, but they are at least interesting and cool.

Hey now,

Time to literally assemble my ground forces to supplement my increasing air power:

[img width=700 height=422]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/Toy%20Score%204-15-2015_zpstjkacznl.jpg?t=1429059112[/img]

Out of all of those, I wouldn't mind driving the M41A3.

Maybe I'll letcha borrow it If I finally get that A-10 ride I've always wanted.  ;)

Well, I live close enough to a few Air Force bases... Although, I could probably arrange for a ride with the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds easier. ;)

Since there's no keep an eye out for me toy thread: If any of you US guys see a 6" World of Nintendo line Metroid figure out there for retail, I'd totally get you back plus shipping. Been hunting one down. Thanks. ;)

I take it you're referring to Samus? I'll pencil you in at #3 on my list, right behind RussLyman, who is right behind... myself.

No, I'm talking about an actual Metroid.
[img width=700 height=721]http://ep.yimg.com/ay/dragonballzcentral/world-of-nintendo-super-mario-series-2-metroid-6-figure-jakks-pacific-pre-order-ships-april-9.jpg[/img]
I already have the Samus figma so no need for a Jakks.

in that case, I'll definitely let you have the first one I find. Damn, that thing's ugly.

Oh but that's why I want it. Thank you. :D

Ugly but yet interesting to say the least I'll check toysrus for you tomorrow.

If I see one of those, I want it now!

I just got one of those. I love it!

Well no cool Metroid toy for me. It was another big day for Tabletop pickups though:

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Got these today nothing special -

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/QQ9GziQ.jpg[/img]

I remember getting those TMNT Tpb when they first came out. Still have a couple.

I just need to find the second one to have the first three haha.

I think they only ever did 4 books.

Got a few thing lately:

First up, my KO Masterpiece Bluestreak

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Then after discovering these last week, I ordered one off the FeeBay

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Last, is my newest Tabletop score, from Crabby

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Picked up a Star Mario World of Nintendo fig - looked like a chase figure, and for $4, I said why not. I think I saw a few World of Nintendo posts here - any clue if it's worth something guys? Any interest? I'll likely slowly puck up the figures from Wal-mart, but thought I'd ask since I think they have more.

Im not sure of any values or even rarity. I had heard the Fireball Peach is kinda hard to find.

I found those old building toy(1985) that seems cool and it looks like it's all there.

[img width=700 height=525]https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10532502_1079412232075975_4147719662823145795_n.jpg?oh=2b2c200c35c769a117515cb13c6fed37&oe=55D083F6[/img]

I had ROBOTIX as a kid. Wow, that takes me back. Good toys.

I got a Robotix set a few months ago. The one you have is the exact one I had as a kid. I still have a few of the pieces from that set.

Nice find!

I figured it might be cool to try mess around with for $10.

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Castle Greyskull for 20$. Could not be happier

Oh My Goodness.  You are god.

I now own an original LEGO Infomaniac minifigure! :D
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Awesome! Bet the elevator is broken or missing though...

My video game scores have been pretty minor, but I have gotten plenty of paper and plastic. No, I am not talking about bags. I am referring to:

[img width=700 height=536]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/F560BC91-0D05-49B2-8A45-10CD103AED15_zpszpabywgp.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/F560BC91-0D05-49B2-8A45-10CD103AED15_zpszpabywgp.jpg.html)

Pinhead and Jack Burton ReAction figures

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Diamond Select Back to the Future I (in BttF II box) DeLorean
A familiar Commando from '82 is at the wheel now

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So we had a first annual entertainment expo called FanCon here in our sleepy Northern B.C. town. Crabby was set up in what myself, and many others considered, the best part of the whole thing. Gamers Alley. Crabby had tons of amazing tabletop games, so after coming so close to a victory last time my group played it, I grabbed this from his vending booth:

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I went to the Con with a bunch of money, hoping for more nostalgic toys of my youth. and even older ie: Mego

They had zilch, so I decided to check out an older gentlemen gigantic comic section. His prices were very fair, so I grabbed a couple issues on the first day, a good amount the second day, and a few more on the last. These are the highlight books I grabbed (in varying grades) and why I bought them for my collection:


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(top row for left to right)
-Swamp Thing #1(1972)- While it may not be the first appearance of Alec Holland as the DC creature known as Swamp Thing, it was his first issue. I looked for House of Secrets #92 (1st app.) but alas, was denied.
-Fantastic Four Annual #6 (1968)- !st appearance of the Negative Zone villain Annihilus and, the unammed baby of Sue and Reed (later named Franklin)
- Thor #132 (1966)- 1st appearance of Ego the Living Planet. Typical Marvel first appearance. Doesn't appear until the end of the issue, and the story is to be continued....
- Thor #134 (1966)- First appearance of the High Evolutionary

(bottom row from left to right)
-Tales to Astonish #90 (1967)- First appearance of Abomination (Emil Blonsky)
-Marvel Superheroes #13(1968)- First appearance of Carol Danvers, who eventually becomes Ms. Marvel
,-Strange Tales #146 (1966)- the first appearance of A.I.M.
-Tales of Suspense #48 (1966)- first appearance of the second Agent 13 AKA Sharon Carter, and the first appearance of Batroc the Leaper.

These books were also eagerly acquired:

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Got a Masters of the Universe Classics Modulok figure, from an online toy store, a few days ago:
,
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Added this to my growing tabletop collection:

 [img width=700 height=646]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/441CE190-7263-418A-8397-EFF9C95AA771_zpsh5sv4w2v.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/441CE190-7263-418A-8397-EFF9C95AA771_zpsh5sv4w2v.jpg.html)

Snagged these tonight. Was super stoked for Chewie....

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...so that I could finally complete the duo

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And finally, for scale:

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Even though I'm the Optimizer's biggest fan, I think it's best to let Han & Chewie lead this crew. But the team won't be truly complete without...

[img width=579 height=543]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/robocopaf3_zps189461c5.jpg[/img]


And if the Millennium Falcon's not available, I have a capable transport on standby:


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[img width=550 height=563]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20score%205-17-2015b_zpsslvlcalc.jpg[/img]

^   So, I've actually flow on Air China. I wasn't lucky enough to get to ride on an extended range 777 though, it was probably some knock-off Boing 7T7-3000RE or something.

Funny thing about that, my wife and I, plus our Chinese friend/host got to sit in the emergency exit isle. I was in the window seat. The stewardess comes by and nicely tells me that this is an emergency exit isle and asks that I don't mess with the hatch to open the window. Then she turns and says something to our friend in Chinese. After she walks away our friend says to us with a bemused expression and goes, "You know what she said to me? She (the stewardess) said, quite sternly, 'You watch him! Make sure he doesn't open the window!'"

Clearly I looked like the kind of guy who would decide mid-flight to get up and go for a walk....outside. We still laugh about this, and it's one of my favorite stories to tell of going to China.



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I love that Robocop figure.

Damn, Modulok and the Delorean!  AWESOME!

Awesome, Big Trouble in Little China Action Figures, that made my day.

@nupoile, thats hilarious, but really you shouldn't open that door :)

[img width=700 height=524]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-itudz8bRAyc/VVvIJKOlrwI/AAAAAAAAAR0/9t6-8EkeC70/w751-h563-no/%255BUNSET%255D[/img]

I have had these games on layaway for a few weeks from our very own Zag. Finally forked over the last of the money, and got em in a few days. I have been wanting Twilight Imperium for some time now. Fortress America has got to be one of the most patriotic board games, I have seen. (Just think of Red Dawn in Board Game form) Anyways, I think I now have the perfect game for July 4th.

Battle Masters is incomplete, but I think I can remedy that. That Battle Mat it has may have second use as a D&D board

Thanks Zag for the CUTIES, they are awesome, and they fit right at home with my M.U.S.C.L.E. collection.

Hey all..again lol The He-Man story goes like this...short - my friend Scott bought two copies by accident and sent me this copy! But I also have the digital download of this as well.  SO this one which is sealed will be staying sealed lol!  So there's my He-Man score :-)

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/PsBvLSP.jpg[/img]

Hey now,


Glad to see it got to you safe & sound.

Hey, speaking of games, check out what I picked up a few days ago, still sealed and everything:

[img width=694 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/catan_zpsavreiu8k.jpg[/img]

Now I want you to be honest: d'ya think I got a good deal on it?

On another note: those ReAction figures are so awful, they're awesome.

$5 for a sealed Catan. Good deal.

And I agree about the Reaction figures. Pretty horrible but that's part of the appeal.

Man, that is an awesome deal and a GREAT game!  I don't know how you do it, Zag.

I picked up these board games today.

Shogun for 8.00
Beowulf for 4.00
Last Night on Earth for 4.00

[img width=700 height=524]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o1GCpBIvZ_I/VWacagE5MoI/AAAAAAAAASc/89ZDg5qMrrg/w751-h563-no/%255BUNSET%255D[/img]

Last Night on Earth for $4, wow!  That's a fairly new and decent game. Good deal

Ditto on that.

Hopefully will get to play it soon, getting some d&d buddies together for board game night soon.

I found a Hot Wheels super treasure hunt! ;D
[img width=512 height=910]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll222/mumboking/Photos/DSC_0560.jpg[/img]
I also noticed blister variations between them...

I think I paid like $60 for my copy of Last night on Earth. Haven't played it yet, but I look forward to doing so. I like the idea of one player as the zombies Vs. the other players.

Yeah, very cool feature.

Got this stuff this week at some thrifts:

[img width=490 height=653]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gSVnyoggIYaiG8P_BKgl3hvJ9cwGW_QqDxgnodtNhkY=w490-h653-no[/img]

Star Wars Minis game was 7.00.
2nd ed. Dungeon Masters Guide was 2.00

Hey now,

Been finding model trains all over the place lately:

[img width=700 height=468]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20score%206-6-2015a_zpskgg50bka.jpg[/img]

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[img width=675 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20score%206-6-2015c_zpstqjai9ld.jpg[/img]

Sweet game scores Fokakis!

Awesome train set Zag!

I got one of these:

[img width=700 height=361]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/3973495D-1E3D-49A5-A06A-624CF158AB07_zpsd6duvawa.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/3973495D-1E3D-49A5-A06A-624CF158AB07_zpsd6duvawa.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/A810DDDE-DB63-4A1C-BA9E-F2E67EC91276_zpsoqh2mamt.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/A810DDDE-DB63-4A1C-BA9E-F2E67EC91276_zpsoqh2mamt.jpg.html)

Also got these:

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[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/8E2B11BA-CA58-49FB-90BD-0154FA86DE96_zpsftntbksv.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/8E2B11BA-CA58-49FB-90BD-0154FA86DE96_zpsftntbksv.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=488]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/F480787F-3264-4E96-8D48-E1EE7206D1AA_zps0fs12auw.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/F480787F-3264-4E96-8D48-E1EE7206D1AA_zps0fs12auw.jpg.html)

Hey All! While these aren't really toys they are still cool -

-From Amazon my Mom got a gift card at work and she doesn't use Amazon so she gave it to me to use -
SO I got
-David The Gnome Complete Series
-New Adventures of Superman
-Two Star Wars Books

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/sJ7NpuZ.jpg[/img]

Then! I spent the rest on these two awesome items - both a blast from the past and sold new only on Amazon

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/oVe0NV8.jpg[/img]

again while not toys they are still pretty cool!

I was obsessed with Gnomes as a kid. All started in Grade 2 when I signed out Gnomes by Wil Huygen, from my public library. Then subsequently caused the book to be removed from the library, when my teacher caught wind of the fact, that there was a topless gnome woman illustration in the book. Huh. Maybe I was obsessed with boobs not Gnomes. Either way, I really like both as an adult. lol

They are awesome....Boobs, I mean 😃

(virtual high fives Fokakis79) after all, any dude that like boobs and has Lo Pan as an Avatar, is good people in my books.

Hey anyone that likes board games, is cool in my book

Picked this up at work the other day.
[img width=688 height=1024]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/13/05b83538631953bf713ce768e0992350.jpg[/img]

Hope to get his sword and claw at some point.


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Rad score Russ. I remember Lion-O being my "reward" for getting my tonsils taken out. I was so pumped until I saw the kid in the bed next to me playing with Construx.

Yeah I had a few thunder cats growing up. Might try to get a few more.


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Hey now,

More electronic chess action:

[img width=550 height=592]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20score%206-17-2015_zpshvsuqodv.jpg?t=1434511420[/img]

I immediately thought of Bil when I discovered this:

[img width=550 height=621]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/nhl%20game%201_zpsvs6kejgv.jpg[/img]

[img width=576 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/nhl%20game%202_zpsl9gtpczs.jpg[/img]

Hey now,

Picked up my first non-electronic Epoch game:

[img width=615 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/score%207-23-2015a_zpsfignz8ht.jpg?t=1437593635[/img]

[img width=601 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/score%207-23-2015b_zpscvsneps6.jpg?t=1437593637[/img]


But wait, there's more:


[img width=641 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%207-23-2015b_zpsffbcwd32.jpg?t=1437593637[/img]

[img width=700 height=505]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%207-23-2015c_zpsf9i4zove.jpg?t=1437593637[/img]


Although the box is a bit beat up, it's still sealed. Not a bad pickup for six bucks, wouldn't you agree?

Hello again,

Before getting relegated to red-headed-stepchild status by the TransFormers-- and rightfully so-- the GoBots were the first to bring the joy and sorta-coolness of robots-changing-to-cars-and-back to western shores. And boy, did this bad boy bring back some nostalgia:


[img width=700 height=375]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/gbcc%201_zps7ckwtp65.jpg[/img]


Wow, what an original, inspired design!


[img width=700 height=525]http://www.modelosaescala.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/starwarsatat.01.jpg[/img]


Although the box is fairly beat up, the playset itself is brandy-new-- it's not even assembled yet, and the decal sheet's still intact:


[img width=617 height=500]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/gbcc%204_zpssazu7df8.jpg?t=1437769710[/img]


It even still has the old price tag on it:


[img width=484 height=521]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/gbcc%205_zpsdpsfjorb.jpg?t=1437769714[/img]


And don't get me started on the commercial, which I still recall because of the kid on the left doing the hair-blowing thing at the 23-second mark:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YGIef0OTJ0


- 'Late

I had that Command Center as a kid! Awesome!

So you were a social pariah as a kid too, huh? With all the adolescent TransFormers fans lording it over you all the time, right? I can relate...

ANYway, I found yet another oddball model kit:


[img width=700 height=496]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/scoot%201_zpsycxt6syw.jpg[/img]

[img width=601 height=552]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/scoot%205_zpsu1qs2jic.jpg?t=1437877522[/img]


No, you're not imagining things; it's a freakin' scooter.

Gonna put this one right next to my moped model...

Me too! Must have been '87, when I got it.

I haven't posted a toy score in awhile, but here is some of my recent acquisitions:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/E94EE9F7-BD69-4ACD-880D-D0B139B838FA_zpsqe2227bv.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/E94EE9F7-BD69-4ACD-880D-D0B139B838FA_zpsqe2227bv.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/46E96B2F-E561-489C-96FD-717A1096681D_zpsqnpx1ujj.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/46E96B2F-E561-489C-96FD-717A1096681D_zpsqnpx1ujj.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=994]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/FC1F9590-FE5D-4BAE-B761-A2E9B99F686D_zpsdlbdyftq.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/FC1F9590-FE5D-4BAE-B761-A2E9B99F686D_zpsdlbdyftq.jpg.html)

And my new insane obsessions, Heroclix and X-wing Miniatures:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/2CE3D411-2FD0-4C7B-998E-9560619E9425_zps5pvchi8o.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/2CE3D411-2FD0-4C7B-998E-9560619E9425_zps5pvchi8o.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=436]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/9A123FA7-B2E5-4C7F-96AF-B13B67221D7B_zpsvilyzmke.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/9A123FA7-B2E5-4C7F-96AF-B13B67221D7B_zpsvilyzmke.jpg.html)

X-Wing is a very awesome and fun game. I play it all the time with my best friend.

I bought like $100 worth of X-wing stuff off Crabby, months ago. Finally got to play, on Saturday. Now I am hooked.

My brothers pick ups from thrift store. Got a little gift from parents for getting a raise haha - Mad Max & 101 Dalmatians.  The rest my brother picked up for $1.00 a piece.

[img width=700 height=526]http://i.imgur.com/B62MIlu.jpg[/img]

I dig the Batman puzzles. 500 pieces and mostly black? yikes!

^yup! Haha once I buy a house it's going to be put together glued and framed!

[img width=700 height=933]http://i.imgur.com/gCYqoLQh.jpg[/img]
This sucker eluded me but I got em. In fact any Kaiju that isn't Godzilla 1954 refused to show up at TRU. Hoping for another to pop up next. Maybe a Mothra or Mechagodzilla.

... Still can't find a 6" Metroid.

⠀

I want those!

⠀

If they are/become rare up north, shoot me a PM instead of hitting up feebay.

Welcome all to part three of the Magical-Skylanders-Tote-Bag saga!

(Part 1: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=15918.msg228444#msg228444 )
(Part 2: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=14483.msg228445#msg228445 )

Whoah, it's a BIG one!

[img width=635 height=500]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/score%209-2-2015q_zpskgkoaq8w.jpg?t=1441154247[/img]

[img width=700 height=261]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/score%209-2-2015r_zps1rpvuozj.jpg?t=1441154247[/img]

[img width=681 height=500]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bis2_zpsprefx0nn.jpg?t=1441154240[/img]

Yikes-ah!

So, are ya ready for the home stretch? Well then, just head on over to...

http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=7392.msg228447#msg228447

...for the conclusion!


See you there!

some stuff I have grabbed lately:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/B062C8F8-ECA0-4E9F-A055-ACC47AE03A6B_zpspb2zwlkl.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/B062C8F8-ECA0-4E9F-A055-ACC47AE03A6B_zpspb2zwlkl.jpg.html)

Nice Zaxcon, board game. I have been wanting to pick up that game for awhile now. I am flirting with the idea of trying to pick up video game related board games.

God, I hate you. Been looking to get the Zaxxon board game for some time now.

Hey, wait a minute... is that a lightsaber-wielding prequel-Yoda Infinity figure? Okay, now you're dead to me. I dunno what it is, but Yoda actually using a lightsaber just seems wrong to me. Yeah, I know, it's the standard armament for Jedi knights and masters, but... it just doesn't sit well with me in ol' greenie's case.

My attitude about this likely stems from the scene in Empire where Luke heads into the cave:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/infZSKB5L9I?start=133

I recently fdropped eight bucks on this interesting Japanese toy robot thingy:

[img width=700 height=491]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/gai1_zpsv5hqzlr7.jpg?t=1443803930[/img]

[img width=700 height=496]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/gai2_zps1coyclrw.jpg?t=1443803930[/img]


A not-quite-complete boxed BanDai Soul of Chogokin MX-27 GaiKing robot action figure with display stand. It's one of those highly customizable deals with quite a few Revoltech-like ball joints for great poseability, and possesses a surprisingly high degree of die-cast metal. The 'bot itself looks like a transitional model between Gigantor and Mazinger-Z, don'cha think? He's kinda Satanic-looking, too...


[img width=700 height=323]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/gai3_zpsbp2xbj6p.jpg?t=1443803930[/img]


Although the box isn't in top condition, all the robot parts are nearly perfect. The only thing it's missing is part of the display stand... which, considering its asking price being up to $200 brand-new, probably isn't worth crying over.


'Late

Hey now,

More model train stuff, this time N gauge:

[img width=567 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/nscale1_zpsacryj3b7.jpg[/img]


Here's the obligatory using-a-U.S.-quarter-as-a-size-reference pic:

[img width=700 height=489]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/nscale2_zpsnqn29r6l.jpg[/img]


- 'Late

^Love the N-gauge stuff

As does Patrick Stewart.

[img width=354 height=263]http://media.giphy.com/media/VLoN2iW8ii3wA/giphy.gif[/img]


No wait, that's not-- hold on a moment...


[img width=320 height=240]http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs4/3144263_o.gif[/img]


Aw, son of a-- just hang on a sec...

[img width=245 height=180]http://archive.4plebs.org/boards/x/image/1373/50/1373503170400.gif[/img]


D'aaawww, isn't that beautiful? I'm gettin' a little misty over here.

Ah, here we go:


[img width=288 height=216]http://i.imgur.com/Yr4SRDc.gif[/img]


Finally!

N-Gage?
[img width=599 height=323]http://www.rfgeneration.com/images/hardware/U-078/hw/U-078-H-00020-A_00.png[/img]
:P

Make it so, Number One.

RPG Pickups!!!! A bunch of D&D sourcebooks, modules, and a stack of Dragon Magazine Issues

Anybody ever heard of an early-90s toy line called Snailiens? Yeah, me neither. None the less, I decided to pick up this "supersonic shell fighter:"


[img width=500 height=520]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%2011-11-15_zpsxbzphe9n.jpg?t=1447222611[/img]


'Late

Picked up a nearly brand-new Battleground War Chest starter set and Tower Attack expansion set. While the boxes sport a little wear, the items inside are still wrapped.

[img width=550 height=615]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bground%201_zpsis2de0pa.jpg[/img]

[img width=542 height=500]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bground%202_zpsonkgy5lu.jpg[/img]

[img width=700 height=451]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bground%203_zpsc0c5faia.jpg[/img]

[img width=652 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bground%204_zpsv6wqavgj.jpg[/img]

Pretty sweet games. I want a vintage set of Crossbows & Catapults, as I remember playing with my cousin's set, as a kid.

Hey now,

Picked up a little something-something earlier today:

[img width=700 height=432]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%2011-24-15a_zpsxlewj6vp.jpg[/img]


I'm not big on buying from Wally World, but the deal I got on it was too good to pass up.

What is "it," you ask? Allow me to show you:

[img width=700 height=521]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%2011-24-15b_zpskoyblrtv.jpg[/img]

[img width=700 height=457]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%2011-24-15c_zpscaa8li22.jpg[/img]

Hellz yeah.

Now it's time to do something that most of you consider heresy, but I consider my sacred duty:

[img width=700 height=391]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%2011-24-15d_zpsjzhoebtl.jpg?t=1448328932[/img]
EngineerMike is currently issuing a fatwah against me...

[img width=700 height=546]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%2011-24-15e_zpsqobcq6i6.jpg[/img]
...Flee is readying me for a rigorous exorcism/waterboarding session...

[img width=700 height=467]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%2011-24-15f_zpsqjstynvq.jpg[/img]
(http://)
...and MumboKing is completely indifferent to the entire affair.


Howzabout a closer look at these bad boys:



And now, the moment you've all been waiting for! BUT, before I do that, I better free up the special parts:



And now... THE MAIN EVENT:


You're lookin' at 18 solid inches (45 solid centimeters) of pure devastation! But don't take my word for it; just ask your mom. OH!!!


...'Late

I had the original set as a kid. I guess my parents got rid of it. Fun game!

Happy UnitedStatesian Thanksgiving, everybody!

I thought I'd celebrate with an amazing thrift find I encountered a little while back. If you thought the Taiwanese Jesus Board Game (TM) was out there, wait'll you take a gander at K-pop sensation Psy on a happy small horse:

[img width=648 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/psy1_zpsurvczw2o.jpg[/img]
Heeeey, sexy filly!

[img width=627 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/psy2_zpsdsmorrbm.jpg[/img]

[img width=550 height=556]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/psy3_zpskqjtkrg9.jpg[/img]


You know you want one of these, don't lie...


- 'Late

The text is the best part. "What make baby fall in love with it."

There are no words...

Oh yeah? Well, what about...

- Dancing in (Jiangnan Style) with me, children!

...or...

- Electric universal driving


But my favorite bit of text is the most ironic:

- Counterfeits must investigate

Hmmm... guilty conscience?

ANYway, I gotta hit the hay so I can be up bright and early for "Blue Friday." With any luck, I'll find even more weird stuff to display for your amusement...


...'Late

I have grabbed a few things lately. First off, my D&D 5e books:

[img width=700 height=458]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/B960C0C8-71D5-4402-A398-F6EF3B72378A_zps4nqq56ak.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/B960C0C8-71D5-4402-A398-F6EF3B72378A_zps4nqq56ak.jpg.html)

All from Game Quest, as was this:

[img width=700 height=719]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/8E16FAB1-E936-45F7-B553-CC3916F9DC14_zpshmhw9397.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/8E16FAB1-E936-45F7-B553-CC3916F9DC14_zpshmhw9397.jpg.html)

My newest Star Wars Black figures:

[img width=700 height=693]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/EACCC5D5-CA16-4EFA-AE55-E5401610D0A0_zpsxmazlvak.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/EACCC5D5-CA16-4EFA-AE55-E5401610D0A0_zpsxmazlvak.jpg.html)

Luke Vs. Palpatine

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/5BC853F1-6C65-4E87-A538-181629C632CD_zpsrgwyw3hy.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/5BC853F1-6C65-4E87-A538-181629C632CD_zpsrgwyw3hy.jpg.html)

Got some TMNT stuff lately (Merlin was from GQ):

[img width=700 height=819]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/0B5CACEE-C487-494A-ABFC-707A2627DD84_zps2w5fw8ps.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/0B5CACEE-C487-494A-ABFC-707A2627DD84_zps2w5fw8ps.jpg.html)

And last but not least is my MOTUC Point Dread (temporarily sealed):

[img width=700 height=303]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/175AFBAD-4DA2-467A-BFB5-92A4EA38A7B2_zpslzx3esef.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/175AFBAD-4DA2-467A-BFB5-92A4EA38A7B2_zpslzx3esef.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/2546ACBC-2837-4D2A-A6F3-7A1C5DCA458E_zpst9kesowy.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/2546ACBC-2837-4D2A-A6F3-7A1C5DCA458E_zpst9kesowy.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/15938EFF-A40A-4250-876F-2522A015EFB7_zpsvcoolww8.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/15938EFF-A40A-4250-876F-2522A015EFB7_zpsvcoolww8.jpg.html)

.50 thrift find. 1989 Ninja Turtle Puzzle. Didn't even bother to count it in the store but it was complete!

[img width=700 height=483]http://i.imgur.com/aEH6Dl0.jpg[/img]

Just got a little something from overseas that I ordered last month.




Let's pop this bad boy open...




Aaaand...





And we all know what happens next, right? Nothing less than the right of all sentient beings: FREEDOM!




Don't worry, it's not broken; it just popped off, and popped back in place without incident. Fortunately, this won't be a problem for long; you'll see what I mean soon enough.

Until then...


...'Late

Nice Mp-10. I have the Hasbro version. Been wanting the Takara release to open.

Hey now,


As nice as he is, I'm looking to upgrade him with some third-party aftermarket parts. I just ordered a new set of hands, now I'm looking at an upgrade of the arms as well:

http://tfsource.com/shadow-fisher/sf-m01b/


There's even a light-up set for Optie's optics and matrix, but I think I'll wait on that one:

http://tfsource.com/shadow-fisher/sf-m01a/


ANYway, I got an early Xmas present in the form of even more Transformer toys:


[img width=700 height=442]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20xmas_zpsp52f0nuw.jpg[/img]


Diggin' the Combiner Wars Megatron so far:


[img width=461 height=768]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/megs2_zpsubm4ic0t.jpg?t=1450755282[/img]

[img width=700 height=471]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/megs3_zpsy7spmoil.jpg[/img]


Personally, I think he matches up quite well with MP-10 Optie:

[img width=700 height=505]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/opimeg2_zpsrfzuwe2w.jpg?t=1450755282[/img]


CW Megs also has a few third-party upgrade kits:


http://tfsource.com/x2toys/megatron-kit/

http://tfsource.com/dx9toys/al01-megatron-upgrade-kit/


-'Late

Just when I thought my TransFormers fever had broken, I went into full-blown relapse when I discovered these at the local Savers for about nine bucks all told:

[img width=550 height=635]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20010816a_zpsyscje3yo.jpg?t=1452221045[/img]

- Energon Lugnutz and Overhaul

- TF Animated Jazz

- Kre-O Micro Changers Combiner Menasor



I found a few non-TF goodies as well:

[img width=573 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20010816b_zps2qgvucvb.jpg?t=1452221049[/img]

- Carrera GT Contest slot car racing set, $10.24

- Games Workshop Lord of the Rings miniatures set, $2.99 $2.09

I will have a Transformers post in the near future, but for now, check out this Giant Skeletor I got:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/79AACC49-C4D9-4F85-B03F-3D13D23D88CD_zpsnhtnuiqh.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/79AACC49-C4D9-4F85-B03F-3D13D23D88CD_zpsnhtnuiqh.jpg.html)

Seriously. This thing is huge. Here is a scale comparison:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/E7FABF4E-7277-452B-AA65-A29DEA374069_zps0tuklgzo.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/E7FABF4E-7277-452B-AA65-A29DEA374069_zps0tuklgzo.jpg.html)

 Awesome!  MOTU rules!

I feel the same. It is a hard fought spot for No.2, in my all-time favourite toy top 5, but MOTU slightly edges out Transformers.

What the hell is wrong with you?

Kain! Kain is what's bugging me!

Anyways....

Like I mentioned on the last page, I do have a Transformers score I was waiting on in the mail. It arrived today. Pretty happy overall with it.




















[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/3A368D70-E169-463C-8A3C-12E83BCAC902_zpscuzthbkq.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/3A368D70-E169-463C-8A3C-12E83BCAC902_zpscuzthbkq.jpg.html)

TRYPTICON!!!!! It is a nice reissue of the vhtf G1 toy.

[img width=700 height=680]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/4AA9F379-164A-4723-B167-4F479DB68C1B_zpsfqebivrr.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/4AA9F379-164A-4723-B167-4F479DB68C1B_zpsfqebivrr.jpg.html)


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Hmm hard to see the toy very well....









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Oh but wait, whats happening here!?!

Thats right Zag, I opened the bastard










[img width=700 height=916]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/B3876D33-3544-49D9-B0FD-6295F83E862E_zpsscwoeysx.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/B3876D33-3544-49D9-B0FD-6295F83E862E_zpsscwoeysx.jpg.html)


Two reasons why I freed this guy, from his cardboard and plastic prison. 1) I like to have my Vintage toys (or repro/reissue versions of) loose and 2) It is only right that Trypticon here, should be free to fight his Autobot Arch-nemesis














[img width=700 height=537]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/EE2C36CD-C74C-43AE-8793-0217DA07CC86_zpswobp5vsq.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/EE2C36CD-C74C-43AE-8793-0217DA07CC86_zpswobp5vsq.jpg.html)

Trypticon Vs. Metroplex ROUND 1!

Broke down and bought one of those Funco mystery ponies, I got Luna so I didn't do to bad.

[img width=700 height=393]http://i.imgur.com/LLj8KIu.jpg[/img]

Mike, those Transformers toys bring back so many memories. I used to have both Trypticon and Metroplex as a kid. Really fun toys, and I'm sure they still are!

Was never big on Trypticon, myself. But I definitely would've dug having Metroplex back in the day.

Speaking of which: I know they did a pretty cool redux of Metroplex a few years back. Dude transforms into a 2-foot-tall robot for goodness sakes. I'm surprised they didn't do the same for Trypticon instead of rereleasing the original G1 toy.

In any case, I'm still waiting for a few third-party upgrades to ship out. I can't wait to show 'em off to y'all...

I was never big on Trypticon or Fortress Maximus as a kid for two reasons. 1) They were never in the cartoon. Trypticon showed up for like, two episodes? and 2) Nobody had them, So I never knew of their existence, until much later.

Metroplex, however, I have memories of the seething jealousy I had, over the neighbor kid getting one.

Just got in the first third-party upgrade for my Combiner Wars Constructicons:


[img width=450 height=601]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/conarms1_zpsdfzsrdc1.jpg?t=1454307730[/img]


The replacement forearms for Hook, Long Haul, Scrapper, and Mixmaster were marginally better than the originals...


[img width=700 height=404]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/conarms2_zpsqkvtibb8.jpg?t=1454307734[/img]


...but I bought this more for the individual weapons, which weren't included in the Hasbro release.


[img width=700 height=505]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/conarms3_zpsfxsxkk30.jpg?t=1454308356[/img]


Finally, Long Haul was given his very own special "upgrade," courtesy of this Constructicon compatriots:


[img width=610 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/wideload1_zpshgxqdjhy.jpg?t=1454308359[/img]


More 'bots and third-party upgrades to come...


- 'Late

I switched away from 'bots for a bit, to focus on my true love once again. I warn you all, for the image you are about to see, is truly shocking and horrifying if not prepared. You have been warned.


[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/3855EF23-7E0D-4EBB-A135-22C76A68784F_zpspgnqmfmp.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/3855EF23-7E0D-4EBB-A135-22C76A68784F_zpspgnqmfmp.jpg.html)

For those that don't know me personally, I am semi-bonkers. my face in the pic proves it!

Anyways, this is the new Gentle Giant 12"Snake-Eyes. Its faithful to the '82 straight-arm, in every way...except size of course!

Here's a scale shot, with an original Snake-Eyes

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/993930E0-BAF1-469E-827B-EFBACA834A93_zpsnrbdalir.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/993930E0-BAF1-469E-827B-EFBACA834A93_zpsnrbdalir.jpg.html)

I picked this up for £2 in a charity shop because I saw it goes for more on eBay... I probably won't sell it though.
I removed the top of the box for the photo.
[img width=512 height=288]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll222/mumboking/Photos/DSC_0829.jpg[/img]

Goodies

Found the comic in a box so some of them will be up for grabs.

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/ConffGE.jpg[/img]
[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/ydhC0hV.jpg[/img]
[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/6UmQbnG.jpg[/img]

So I did something, that I have never done, as a toy collector. Mattycollector, which is the website for all of Mattel's exclusive fancy stuff, offers a subscription service for certain toylines. The Master of the Universe Classics, have offered a subscription based service, since the beginning of the MOTUC toyline (2009) I finally decided to subscribe. This years subscription, offers He-man toys, that are designed/styled to look like the characters did, in the 82-83 Filmation cartoon. Without further ado, the first figure in the Grayskull Classics sub:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/CC77EDA0-4FC2-4929-A04F-45397633B2DE_zpssz6rmo1o.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/CC77EDA0-4FC2-4929-A04F-45397633B2DE_zpssz6rmo1o.jpg.html)

the package comes with a removable slip cover. once removed:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/E54E8565-55B4-403C-94CA-E5D69D8CCF55_zpsgo7ko7ls.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/E54E8565-55B4-403C-94CA-E5D69D8CCF55_zpsgo7ko7ls.jpg.html)

Super jealous.  He-Man was my idol when I was a kid.

Stay tuned. I ordered a second one to open. More pics to follow when it arrives.

Omy wow! Love it!

[img width=531 height=555]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r534/Blood-Spattered_Angel/Figurines/yukikorise-small.jpg[/img]
Left: Yukiko Amagi in a Gekkoukan Uniform (Persona 4 Golden the Animation) - Sega Prize 2014.
Right: Rise Kujikawa (Persona 4 Dancing All Night) - Sega Prize 2016.

The awesome non-video game related score :-)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/eZSKus9.jpg[/img]

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/Qt245rJ.jpg[/img]

Lots of good stuff there!

Yeah I was shocked to see how cheap the TMNT toys were down in kanasas city at a store here they are 2x-3x the amount I spent...I'm still trying to find a sealed Michealangelo original release.

*SCOFF* MOTU and TMNT?! Those are, like, only the most BOOOOORING '80s toys EVAR! They don't even even change into planes or tanks and back!

Speaking of which: I picked up a TransFormers Generations Blitzwing a little while ago...

[img width=508 height=572]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl01_zpsp824vih4.jpg[/img]



...and my third-party bitz upgrade set just got in from Malaysia the other day:

[img width=508 height=500]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl02_zpst1jbnwou.jpg[/img]

[img width=508 height=248]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl03_zps1gerqeub.jpg[/img]



First up: the clips to keep Blitzy's shoulders from comin' apart when I try to raise his arms.

[img width=508 height=586]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl04_zpsvsrvxsrl.jpg[/img]

[img width=508 height=372]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl05_zpsl5np7p4v.jpg[/img]



Up next: a bigger and purpler hand-cannon.

[img width=508 height=403]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl06_zpsqpmxg4rr.jpg?1456035245224&1456035246748&1456035254938[/img]

[img width=508 height=409]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl07_zpsiedrbanw.jpg?1456035245224&1456035246748&1456035254938&1456035266962&1456035285485[/img]
It's not like he's compensating for certain inadequacies or anything--

[img width=508 height=381]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl08_zpsgxff9odk.jpg?1456035425782&1456035427017&1456035433859&1456035435324[/img]
Okay, now he's compensating.



Aaaand finally, a brandy-new noggin that's more faithful to the G1 original.

[img width=500 height=519]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl09_zpskop9gbmr.jpg?1456035425782&1456035427017&1456035433860&1456035435324&1456035455113[/img]



While I'm gonna miss the original head's triple-change tribute to the TransFormers Animated series...

[img width=500 height=433]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl12_zpsiapjyyiy.jpg?1456035425782&1456035427017&1456035433860&1456035435324&1456035455113[/img]

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...the replacement head's got an extra face of its own:

[img width=500 height=359]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/bl10_zpsfzgan8v0.jpg[/img]


Tune in next time when I show off a third-party accessory to complement Blitzy's Mesoamerican skull-visage.

Until then...

...'Late

TMNT!!!  Nice pickups, Nick.  My brother has those from back in the day.  $15, though, is a bit much for me. 

^thanks! I have a few more on the way from a buddy of mine.

Cool Blitzwing, Zag. I like how closely he resembles the G1.

I'm considering making him look even more G1-accurate with a special label set from ToyHax.com's ReproLabels section.

http://toyhax.com/for-classics/993-labels-for-gen-blitzwing.html?search_query=blitzwing&results=3

BTW if you're looking to replace any worn and torn decals on your G1 toys, you may just find them here.

If any of you toy collectors come across any Gen1 Dinobots, let me know. I'd like to have a few to display in my gameroom. Accessories/weapons not as important as completeness of actual figure; condition should be decent, but I don't care if it's perfect. Especially interested in a Grimlock, but would like to have all 5 at some point.

Hey all - More Turtles stuff - got some extras with them that I wasn't expecting!

-Original Mikey 1988 Mint on Card its the Hard Plastic Head Version
-Original Mikey 1988 Good Overall - Has the soft head - these were I believe Fan Club Exclusives
-Original April O'Neil 1988 Mint on Card - This is the Blue Stripe Variant
-1994 April O'Neil

The Extras were - Two Collectible Art Cells & A lunch bag

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/YnLL9ER.jpg[/img]

Oh and Gamer kitty had to investigate. 

You will get no help from me, sir!! lol I actually still need all 5 of the Dino's from '85, myself.

[img width=597 height=601]http://i.imgur.com/fo9TJYe.jpg[/img]

Finally found a couple Metroids! And got my Comic Con Samus variant.

The extra Metroid is up for trade. Looking for World of Nintendo Samus 1-2, 8 Bit Luigi 2.5 inch, and or any Amiibos I don't have yet...

Wii Fit Trainer, Kirby, Pit, Rosalina, Meta Knight, Robin, Lucina, Ness, Palutena, or Gold Mario.... Anyone interested just DM me.

Edit: I'd be interested in the Walgreens Exclusive 2.5 inch figures as well...

Some odds and ends

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/iccZnlE.jpg[/img]

Those are really cool! I'd love to add a few Persona figures to my game room too!

Its time, once again, to put more pics of my beloved toys up. First off, wanted to show pics of my Filmation He-Man, seeing as how I got a second one. Heeeeeeerrrrreeeee's HE-MAN:

[img width=639 height=1024]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/27724541-6885-45BE-A316-FE10B7A6D7C0_zps5rnudy2e.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/27724541-6885-45BE-A316-FE10B7A6D7C0_zps5rnudy2e.jpg.html)

Had to get the shot of him posing in front of Grayskull.

Here's a couple more:

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[img width=580 height=1024]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/3E858F8E-CD86-4003-B90F-5CFD6EE285AA_zpsvvztvzqy.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/3E858F8E-CD86-4003-B90F-5CFD6EE285AA_zpsvvztvzqy.jpg.html)


Next up, is LEGO! I like to collect the LEgo minifigures whenever a new set comes out. This is the first time, that I have completed the set:


[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/1E0AA364-0645-456B-8C11-D1758A37EEDD_zpszjmuir9l.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/1E0AA364-0645-456B-8C11-D1758A37EEDD_zpszjmuir9l.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/C6B5481F-E0C5-4870-B2A5-B1AFE4344B3B_zpseynu4dr6.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/C6B5481F-E0C5-4870-B2A5-B1AFE4344B3B_zpseynu4dr6.jpg.html)

I was stoked they released a Queen, to go with the King they did a few waves back:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/380FADC2-0F6F-4461-8D57-7DF1D5D48917_zpsebdk5kh6.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/380FADC2-0F6F-4461-8D57-7DF1D5D48917_zpsebdk5kh6.jpg.html)

Also, these golden warriors are apparently the guards of the Battle Goddess (also released a few waves back)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/178538C4-CE09-4BF6-A253-6727E4423A57_zpsy3cbo01n.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/178538C4-CE09-4BF6-A253-6727E4423A57_zpsy3cbo01n.jpg.html)


My fave this wave, has to be this guy though:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/8FE10866-35D5-422A-97D8-83025B95FD1D_zpsfl5ir7gp.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/8FE10866-35D5-422A-97D8-83025B95FD1D_zpsfl5ir7gp.jpg.html)

I can only think of one thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ5LpwO-An4&ab_channel=ProtoOfSnagem

I love reminding my buddy about that video. He takes his He-man, much more seriously than I do.

Few grabs - picked up a couple more STNG Figures I needed for about $1.50 each.

[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/prkF6sU.jpg[/img]

Hey now,


That guy's WAAAYYY too poseable to be a proper MotU figure. back in my day, all the articulation MotU figures had were rotating squishy heads, rotating shoulders and waists, and a big rubber band holding the legs in place... and we liked it just fine! Why mess with perfection?

ANYway, I grabbed a stack of Lego Star Wars building manuals:

[img width=599 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20040116b_zpsd8tsnhgi.jpg[/img]

[img width=550 height=565]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20040116a_zps0fqyypdk.jpg[/img]

I was planning to flip these... but if somebody here is interested in any of them, perhaps some deal could be struck...

SPAM ATTACK

[img width=110 height=96]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/RF%20Gen%20gifs%20and%20avas/WorryBilGif_zps68a15de2.gif[/img]


ANYway, yesterday I grabbed a half-dozen carded Ultimate M.US.C.L.E. action figures:

[img width=591 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/ultmus_zpsz82ycqof.jpg[/img]

Nice score Zag! I love me some Kinnikuman!

Also found this ironic: That guy's WAAAYYY too poseable to be a proper MotU figure. back in my day, all the articulation MotU figures had were rotating squishy heads, rotating shoulders and waists, and a big rubber band holding the legs in place... and we liked it just fine! Why mess with perfection?

So its bad to change toy lines unless its Transformers? They shouldn't have made a big super poseable devastator either then?

Hey now...


You shouldn't be so busy with your concerns about my alleged inconsistencies. What you should be busy doing is packing up and sending your TransFormers collection to The_8_Bit_Donald, chop-chop! Um, unless you actually want to share CrabMaster2000's fate when he comes to power...  :P

Well they will have to get through Crabby first. I know Crabby personally. To see the guy at first glance, he seems very unimposing and non-treatening, but then you see the guys bicep and its almost as big around as my head, it changes the game. Do not disturb the sleeping giant, as it were.

Hey! Less talky, and more packy-uppy! BTW you can send it in care of my address; I'll PM it to you later.  :evilhappy:

Great find from Goodwill, its boxed and complete for 8.00. I think its the toy line based on the cartoon. Never watched the cartoon myself, but I liked the movies, and the Live-Action TV show was okay.

That is awesome!!

Yeah, its pretty damn cool. Gotta find room to display it

That Swamp Thing set is cool. I am a little late posting this, but I got my second Club Grayskull subscription figure in the mail, last month:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/A6798D61-C575-4348-8096-FC6E60872D8C_zpsvzmlhx1s.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/A6798D61-C575-4348-8096-FC6E60872D8C_zpsvzmlhx1s.jpg.html)

This one stays sealed.

Never seen that before but it is cool.

⠀

I know what you mean about kaiju figures

I don't collect Kaiju, but what guy, can't appreciate giant monsters?

Not sure, are they worth knowing?

Tokusatsu is a bit of an acquired taste. But if you're already into geeky stuff then it's easy.

I just nabbed this for a buck today. It's so awesome.
[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/yTN2Ll6.jpg[/img]

Of course, I was joking 😊. Nice Alien vs. Predator figures. I have the one where its a diorama of Predator vs. The Queen.

Hey now...

Several third-party TransFormers upgrade sets I preordered last Christmas Eve are finally available off backorder, and will be heading my way fairly soon. Naturally, I'll be more than happy to show 'em off when they arrive.

In the meantime, last weekend I grabbed a couple complete open-box G1 TransFormers rereleases, both for $5, at a local Goodwill:

[img width=700 height=458]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/tfjazz1_zps8syoyefw.jpg[/img]

[img width=550 height=676]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/d5907d8d-fcc7-4d0e-b5f3-272efee3f23f_zpsexreswuu.jpg[/img]

[img width=500 height=617]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/tfjazz3_zpsnuchxmeg.jpg[/img]

[img width=622 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/tfthun3_zpsr4kblzpc.jpg[/img]

[img width=700 height=495]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/tfthun4_zps1hgihsum.jpg[/img]

[img width=579 height=550]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/tfthun5_zpsr81aymw5.jpg[/img]


...'Late

most of my G1 stuff, is those awesome encores. The only thing that kinda sucks, is changed missiles and decals. Good score for $5.

Time for a post. So I collect MOTU among other toys. Many of you are familiar with the ever iconic Castle Grayskull. Many though, don't know about the toy accesory that came out to accompany Castle Grayskull. Enter the Point Dread playset. In the He-man mini-comics, Point Dread was a location that was like the bad guys castle in Krull. It could teleport around, but unlike Krull, it had a bird-looking aircraft called the Talon Fighter, that had a Aerie like mount. The toy version, was cool in the sense, that the whole playset/vehicle actually went on top of the Castle. I recently got a second MOTUC Point Dread, so I could open it. I did a video review but I wont subject you all to that. Here's a couple shots of Point Dread w/ Talon Fighter, attached to the top of the Classics Grayskull:


[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/52D7C99D-D25E-419B-BB4B-DEE6817BBC74_zpsxr2znzlb.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/52D7C99D-D25E-419B-BB4B-DEE6817BBC74_zpsxr2znzlb.jpg.html)

And another of the playset, where it resides, in my toy room:


[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/63423E9C-666D-4207-A499-A844217FF116_zpst3gavtsz.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/63423E9C-666D-4207-A499-A844217FF116_zpst3gavtsz.jpg.html)

Looks awesome!

Decided to snag the last one of these guys Walmart had on the shelf (My buddy got the other one):

[img width=700 height=991]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/F855F6DF-43DF-4FAB-90EC-8D01FB2D8A9A_zpsnckfhorr.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/F855F6DF-43DF-4FAB-90EC-8D01FB2D8A9A_zpsnckfhorr.jpg.html)

Got lucky this morning, and the package from MattyCollector showed up (before Canada post has a lockout and goes on strike).


[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/22E1A00D-C41C-4332-B904-9856AE94EF39_zpshmewrvlm.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/22E1A00D-C41C-4332-B904-9856AE94EF39_zpshmewrvlm.jpg.html)


and....


[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/DF4A977F-2438-41CF-8CB4-DF36EDB18666_zpsibj7dato.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/DF4A977F-2438-41CF-8CB4-DF36EDB18666_zpsibj7dato.jpg.html)


 I already had a Skeletor from my Club Grayskull subcription, but when they released the figure for sale to the public, I felt greedy and decided to buy 2 more (limit was 3). These sold out in 4 minutes. I now have two sealed, so I could crack this open and enjoy!

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/87C85CA6-CA24-464B-9E53-BECADC58FE7C_zpspqtncvul.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/87C85CA6-CA24-464B-9E53-BECADC58FE7C_zpspqtncvul.jpg.html)


Shameless box art pose:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/2701C235-2F81-4E00-AE20-9BD47D666A42_zpszcy8tlu4.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/2701C235-2F81-4E00-AE20-9BD47D666A42_zpszcy8tlu4.jpg.html)

The flag on Grayskull has now been turned, symbolizing that evil, has truly triumphed:


[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/4131C976-6A63-4EEA-B8A1-E531A56EBEE0_zpsytsdaips.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/4131C976-6A63-4EEA-B8A1-E531A56EBEE0_zpsytsdaips.jpg.html)

*YAWN*

You want a REAL staff of power, check this bad-boy out:

[img width=550 height=626]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20071116a_zpsjpdiszdo.jpg[/img]

[img width=700 height=303]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20071116b_zpscfuvtz3l.jpg[/img]



A little third-party accessory to go with Generations Blitzwing... though I have no idea which TransFormers show, comic, or other story this particular weapon first appeared, or was ever actually used.


[img width=479 height=768]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20071116d_zpshvxj5ttk.jpg?t=1468187516[/img]




Serves him right, that third-rate watered-down Conan wanna-be paint-mascot.

BTW give thanks to Skelly for being such a great inspiration to grim-reaper Blitzie, willya?

[img width=550 height=662]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy%20071116e_zpsjuq5qlyj.jpg?t=1468187643[/img]


Don't feel too bad for Combiner-Wars Optimus; for every one in my collection that falls, another one takes his place... as you'll soon see.

Until then...


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Well, I was told on another thread, to get back to my toy thread, so here I am! Anyways recently grabbed more scores.

First up is a Matchbox truck I ordered from the ebay:


[img width=700 height=280]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/C5B721E3-383A-4B8C-857D-E31E50AD5AD7_zpsm5b9jjei.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/C5B721E3-383A-4B8C-857D-E31E50AD5AD7_zpsm5b9jjei.jpg.html)

Box is a little beat up, but overall happy with the price and condition.

Stopped by my local Walmart the other day and grabbed this stuff:


[img width=700 height=1016]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/C69EF1B8-E060-4221-8E09-894F93426AB6_zpsbnwn3jcd.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/C69EF1B8-E060-4221-8E09-894F93426AB6_zpsbnwn3jcd.jpg.html)

I heard the Gold Mario is a bit tricky to get, so I grabbed him when I saw him on the pegs.

Hey, um... you think you could build that Lego airplane, then take it and throw it right into a wall, causing it to violently shatter into a zillion pieces? Oh, and could you film it, and PM me the video? I'd really appreciate it if you could pack as many of the "fun in the park" people in the plane as possible for max casualties. Maybe even voice a few of the people screaming in terror and yelling, "OH MY GOD WE'RE ALL GONNA FREAKING DIE" while you're at it. I know my request is pretty morbid and downright disturbing, but... the latest season of Air Crash Investigation concluded last month, and I'm going through withdrawal. It's just a little something to take the edge off, you know?

On a more serious note: a few long-awaited goodies are due to arrive some time tomorrow, and I can hardly wait to show 'em to y'all.

Until then...

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Oh hey! I have that forklift!

Well... There are 364 pieces in the whole set. Probably about half of those are the plane, with some of those being large specialised pieces.
The crash wouldn't be that spectacular. :-\
You can look at the instructions for the plane here though: Instructions (http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/6162757.pdf)

On my next days off, I will try and make that video Zag. I think (other than potentially losing pieces) the end result would bring me momentary satisfaction.

"Momentary satisfaction," eh? I can just imagine the immediate aftermath: there you are, chilling on the nearby couch, basking in the afterglow of your destructive act. Your gaze hits the floor, and slowly your eyes go to the spot near the wall to the debris field of the Lego plane and its occupants. You pull a Marlboro out of the hard pack, light it, take a deep drag, turn your attention to the scene of destruction again, and say almost under your breath, "was it good for you, too?"


Speaking of momentary satisfaction: a few long-awaited purchases finally hit my doorstep Saturday.



Well, well, well... what do we have here?


More additions to my Magnificent Menagerie of Optimoid Entities, including a special-release Kre-O figure, and TransFormers Generations' redux of Powermaster Optimus Prime! ANYway, we all know what's coming next... so let's just get it over with.



But wait... what's this?


Why, it's none other than Orion Pax, the wimpy worker-'bot who would be rebuilt into the benevolent badass we all know and love today.

But that's hardly the only tribute to the Gen-1 show/toy line:


Yep, that's right-- this PowerMaster is also a HeadMaster! Say hello to Apex, named in honor of the trailer/armor that came with the original PowerMaster Optie.

All righty, time to check out vehicle mode.



Now just who's driving this thing, anyway?



On to the second box...



Yay, my third-party upgrade kits finally came in! Dang things have been on pre-order/backorder since Christmas Eve of last year. Let's start with the replacement boom for Combiner Wars Hook:




Whelp, time to call it a day. I'll show off the results of the other upgrade kits some other time.

Until then...


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I was never a fan of G1 Powermasters, but I must say, they did a good job on recreating the G1 Powermaster Optimus. Devastator upgrades are almost required. They add so much to the toy. Did you get the replacement "Mixer" for Mixmaster?

Hey now,


I wasn't the biggest fan of original PM Optie either, mainly 'cuz he wasn't very poseable. I did dig his look, though, and some time back I bought the Japanese re-release of the God Ginrai/Godbomber set that eventually came to western shores as PM Optie... minus the second trailer and most of the chromed parts.

I'm hoping they'll do a redux of Laser Optie some day. That's the one with the tanker-trailer that opens up into a badass battle base that shoots loads of missiles and discs.


Needless to say, I have a Japanese re-release of that one, too...




Tell me about it. As much as I dig the original, the enhancements make him even more badass.

 


After doing some digging, it's amazing how many cool upgrade kits, accessories, and third-party original-design toys are out there now. There are even a few knockoffs that are reportedly better than the originals in design, build, and detail. And don't get me started on the repro decal sets... which I might get to in the weeks to come.



I assume you're talking about this guy:

http://tfsource.com/dr-wu/dw-mixer/


Although the "upgrade" has a dead-on resemblance to the G1 original, I found the asking price a bit steep. Sadly, it appears to have been cancelled by the manufacturer.

Speaking of CW Mixie: check out his cab upgrade!




Long Haul's enhancements were minimal.



Check out these guns:



Then it's on to the head, which can be switched from two-eyes to visor-eyes...



...just like he can apparently do in the original show.




He also sports an interchangeable "extremely constipated" face...



...and did I mention that his eyes light up?





And now, the final result of this extreme makeover will be revealed! First the Before pic...





...and the After:





Damn, new Devastator is freakin' pumped!

More upgrades to come...


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Hello once again, everyone. Although I promised last time to show off more of my TransFormers upgrade pickups, this time 'round I'm gonna show off a little something that hit my doorstep this morning.





Now I know what a few of you are thinking: What's the big deal about a knock-off of MP-10 Optimus Prime? Well, it IS a big deal... figuratively and literally:





Not only is MPP-10 Optie bigger, he also possesses several extra sculpting and painting details that the MP-10 lacks, as well as some die-cast metal components. The producers of this knock-off didn't go for the quick buck, and actually aimed to make a superior product to really wow the collectors. And boy, did they really hit the bulls-eye here. They even included not one, but TWO Shia LaBeoufs-- one regular, and one emo:





Oh, and did I mention MPP-10 Optie is actually a little larger than MP-1:





Whelp, that's it for now. But before I go, I'll leave you with a little taste of what's to come:




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And fans yet again will argue which Optimus, is the "Best scale" for other third party masterpieces. I like the scale of most everything that Hasbro/Takara has done for Masterpiece, but I have a buddy that hates that Grimlock isn't much bigger in robot mode. He has bought all of the FansToys Dinobots, and others. I am being picky. If it isn't Hasbro/Takara, I wont touch it.

Also, it saddens me that you refer to Spike as Shia Labouf. I couldn't bring myself to watch any of those godawful Bay movies, after the first one. I would rather wather G1 Season 3, before watching a Bay movie.

Hey now,


I'm not hung up on scale too much; if I find an Optimus Prime figure that I really like the look of, no matter if it's a high-quality knock-off or third-party fan-designed "original," I'll put it on my watch list, regardless of scale. The big concerns with me are (1.) the toy's quality, and (2.) if it is worth the asking price. Fortunately, there are usually a zillion YouTube reviews for just about every KO and fan-toy you can imagine, and I'll check out a couple dozen of 'em before I go on to the next step of wondering if it's worth the asking price. In the instance of the MPP-10, I got a good vibe from just about every review I watched, and it was within my discretionary-spending budget.

Now I'm saving up for the trailer...




Well, if that's the kinda attitude you're gonna have, then prepare to be disappointed by my next few acquisitions. I have a fan-designed "original," a KO, and more MP-10 upgrade kits on their way.




Blame that on the black-clad driver figure that came with the MPP-10 toy. His sorta-emo look got me thinking about the band Linkin Park, who had a song in the soundtrack of each of the first three BayFormers flicks. And who played the character that Spike was loosely based on in those movies? None other than Shia LaBeouf of course. BTW I'm surprised you still remember him, seeing as how he's not famous anymore...




I watched each sequel once, and that was all she wrote for me. Kinda sad when the most memorable scene from the sequels was-- *SPOILER ALERT*-- in Age of Extinction, when Optimus killed Frasier before he could shoot Dirk Diggler. I was like, "Holy crap, Optimus just killed Frasier! In front of Dirk Diggler!"

Real exciting shit, you know?

ANYway... if you have the stomach to watch, the confrontation starts at the 1:15 mark:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C_429woeJ0


Looks like Cliff and Norm will hafta go into hiding now...

Ha! Take that Fraser! No one messes with Marky Mark!

Breaking small-toy-score news: I picked up a Savers grab-bag with a loose Takara G1 Jazz and a Boba Fett/Slave 1 in it.

Jazz is awesome RIP Scatman Crothers.

Hey now...

Yet another toy-score teaser to keep you on the edge of your seats! Just got my repro-label order in from Canadastan:




- All the label sheets on the left are for the Combiner Wars Devastator

- Upper-right label sheet for Generations Blitzwing

- Label sheets on lower-right are for Combiner Wars Megatron

- Two sheets of embossed Autobot logo labels were a bonus with my order

- StickerFixer adhesive pen


I also hit the local Harbor Freight and bought a set of tweezers and needle files to help me with these projects.


Coming soon: EXTREAM MEGATRON MAKEOVER!!!



Until next time...


...'Late

Hey now yet again, fellow RFGentlemen.

Time to show off the results of the EXTREAM MEGATRON MAKEOVER...




...along with BlitzWing's label enhancements.




Aaaaand voila!




And while you're here, take a gander at my latest pickup:




It's a knock-off of the Optie tractor/trailer combo from Takara's Japan-only Smallest TransFormers line, and features a few enhancements that the original lacks, including...



...two rifles and a Roller accessory with peg-hole to hold a rifle. And, as you might have noticed, one rifle is thicker (more "bloated") than the other... a tribute to the two different versions of the original G1 toy.




Speaking of peg holes: KO-Optie's hands feature fist-holes to wield the rifles, as opposed to the original's clip-on dealie.




Aaaand finally: the trailer!




Unlike the original, which has a non-functional molded-on repair pod, the knock-off features one that is fully-functional, and features an opening canopy and articulated grappling arm:




Whelp, that's about it for now. And you know what? I've become a bit weary of TransFormers. I'm actually looking forward to Michael-of-Engineering-Fame's latest MOTU and G.I. Joe pick-ups to break up the monotony a bit. But before I go, I'll tease my next project:



PSYCH!  :evilhappy:

Hey now yet again...



So... whattaya think?

Hey, while you're still here, why not check out my latest 3rd-party original acquisition: An Optimus Headmaster dealie!




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Hey now once again,

Now I know what you're thinking: "Oh great, here's Zagnorch with yet another Transformers score."

Well, sorry to disappoint you, but...




...you're looking at a complete boxed Power Suits Spaceship, AKA the GoBots' sad, pathetic attempt to keep up with the TransFormers in the combiner arms race. The ship and accessories are in excellent condition, and likely have never been played with. Which isn't too surprising-- it is a GoBots toy, after all...  ;D


- 'Late

This toy-score post is dedicated a really nice guy.  ;)

Although this isn't a TransFormers score, it is indeed more than meets the eye. just scroll down, and you'll see what I mean.




Let's pop this bad boy open and see what's inside.




Sheesh, look at all this stuff.










Ewww, what the hell are these doing in there?!  :yuck:




Aaaaand now, the main event;







Aaaaand there you have it. Not bad for ten seven bucks, eh? Still, there seems to be something missing here-- oh, of course! An imminent deadly plane crash!





This is what happens when you drag your feet on filming that Lego plane crash for me, Michael-of-Engineering-Fame. How does it feel having the blood of innocents on your hands, hmmm?


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Speaking of LEGO plane crashes...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeKXvINnk04

Damn, that was so hot... in more ways than one.

Love the moment starting at 4:53 where you see the pilot mini-figure somersaulting into the pit of flaming jet-fuel.

What can I say Zag? I'm just too scared to break my toys (even if they are completely rebuild-able like LEGO) anyways..

So Zagnorch keeps killing it in this thread with all his awesome toy pickups, but every now and then, I feel I need to show off some of my stuff, as well.

So first up, is another Masters of The Universe Classics Filmation sub figures, and the sub bonus figure for subscribing in the first place. I present, Beast-man and Evil Seed:

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/D8340FEC-FE84-4B63-BD4E-F30DF3BD6C43_zpsoa2hd7oc.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/D8340FEC-FE84-4B63-BD4E-F30DF3BD6C43_zpsoa2hd7oc.jpg.html)

[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/770025B9-C845-4CA6-91A2-28066986804A_zpsalnvfnbr.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/770025B9-C845-4CA6-91A2-28066986804A_zpsalnvfnbr.jpg.html)

Sorry about the pics of toys in packaging. I should have doubles of each figure soon, to show off better. Next up, LEGO!

I have spent a ton lately, with all the cool new sets coming out:

[img width=700 height=733]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/F78ABACE-B22D-4B03-BB66-011C67B4F2C9_zps4ehuj5k5.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/F78ABACE-B22D-4B03-BB66-011C67B4F2C9_zps4ehuj5k5.jpg.html)

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[img width=700 height=525]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/52D6D889-F3AE-4253-9A70-A6F609E1BB68_zpsstaebszh.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/52D6D889-F3AE-4253-9A70-A6F609E1BB68_zpsstaebszh.jpg.html)

That's all for now

Hey now,

'Bout time ya came back 'round with some new MOTU & Lego stuff, Mikey. Even I was getting a little weary of all the TransFormers scores I was showin' off, and was looking for a change of pace. That having been said, take a gander at what I picked up  last  night:


[img width=550 height=585]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/toy20090316_zpsz9vq0ixo.jpg[/img]


Introducing thalidomide-baby Optimus Prime!


What do you mean, "too soon"?!

Chibi Optimus

Formerly "Super-Deformed." Guess that term was too PC...

Another day, another TransFormers score-- this time Blurr from the Titans Return series, which pays tribute to the Headmasters/Powermasters/Targetmasters lines:




I didn't have Blurr out of his package for five minutes before he dove into the Micro Machines playsets I picked up a few weeks ago:





What's that, Blurr? No, I don't think FedEx ships to Cybertron. Why do you ask?

Can't say that someone will ever see any version of Blurr in my collection, but I do have a G1 Wheelie, so its all downhill from there. Anyways, wish I could post some G1 goodness, but alas, it wasnt meant to be. In the meantime, I will post the Wave 1, of the MOTU Super 7/Reaction figures:

[img width=700 height=933]http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag478/michaelrancourt/05CBD816-7072-4E22-901A-86DB43FF8B29_zps1r9l76dl.jpg[/img] (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/michaelrancourt/media/05CBD816-7072-4E22-901A-86DB43FF8B29_zps1r9l76dl.jpg.html)

These things are so ridiculous, I just had to have them.

Hey now,


Wait... you're not big on having Blurr in your collection, but you already have a G1 Wheelie?! AKA The Orko/Snarf/T-BOB/Scrappy-Doo of the TransFormersVerse?! Are you intentionally trying to get me to have no respect for you whatsoever? Good lord, where did your parents go wrong?




That's all right, I have that angle covered.  I've a big G1-inspired score heading my way some time next month. To quote The_8-Bit_Donald, it's gonna be YUUUUUGE. It's true! It's true...



Wow, they pulled off the impossible and made MOTU action figures that are slightly less poseable than the originals. And they probably don't have any action features or squishy heads, either. Color me impressed!

On the upside, at least they have more realistic builds, and aren't all 'roided out. That's the most Dolph Lundgren-looking He-Man figure I've ever seen... and it probably has better acting skills to boot. Not that it's a major feat to out-act Dolph Lundgren or anything. Just, ummm, don't tell him I said so, 'kay? Pretty please, buddy? Pal? You know I love ya, right? I was only kidding about Wheelie, you know...


[img width=110 height=96]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y409/Zagnorch/RF%20Gen%20gifs%20and%20avas/WorryBilGif_zps68a15de2.gif[/img]


...'Late