My Local TRU (Whitby) - 05/08/14

Ive been going back and forth since I first saw the posting about the soon to be released version of Generations Leader Class Jetfire, but after humming and hawing about whether or not it fits into the direction that I'm taking my collection in, I think that from what I have

They have consolidated what was once a split up TF display back into one section.
That's my little guy checking things out in front….he's not for sale.

seen overall in the pictures makes it worthwhile for me to get.  So off to check out my TRU to see what's doin'.

80's Toy Show - 05/04/14

I was at the 80's Toy Show this past Sunday and I actually took my point and shoot camera this time because I always find it interesting when other sites post pics of conventions that they go to and I thought I would return the favour for those not from the Toronto area.

There is no specific order to the display of these pictures, but since this is not strictly

Latest Acquisitions

I'm at a time in my collecting when I'm in a reorganizing shift by getting rid of a number of my newer figures, but for some reason I couldn't help but pick these guys up at my local Walmart.

Optimus Prime & Autobot Roller

 The only reason I picked Prime up was because "Autobot Roller" was included and

Transformers - Robots In Disguise #27

I finally managed to get down to reading the latest issue of Transformers - Robots In Disguise #27. For those following the series,  this is a continuation of where Transformers - More Than Meets the Eye #27 Chapter 10 left off.

Again, this is just a little tease for those of you yet to read this issue…or for some reason

Gee….I wonder if an Autobot dies

 have yet to even read this comic run......seriously though, get your asses in gear.

Are eBay Shipping Costs A Transformer Killer?

No, I don't mean literally.  I just needed a catchy title.

The problem that I am actually referring to seems to be the ever growing costs of shipping Transformers bought off of eBay.

How much in shipping is this worth to you?

I came up with writing about this quite accidentally, though the the general idea crosses my mind anytime I surf eBay for TF's. 

Lately, I've been trying to catalogue all of my figures on a spreadsheet, and I am

Big Bad Toy Store & Warbotron - A Seller's Story

I was surfing one of our Canadian TF fan boards the other day and came across this rather interesting post that seems to have affected a number of retailers.  I thought that I would share it with those of you that follow my blog and maybe see what your thoughts were.

Here it is quoted word for word (again by another individual).  The actual link posting can be seen HERE if you wanted to get into all the different replies to it.

"Folks at Cybertron.ca

Please let me enlighten everyone as to what has happened with the first Warbotron figure. No one in North America has it – except for Big Bad Toy Store. For whatever

e-Hobby Megaplex (Exclusive) MISB

Here is the latest addition to my collection .  I picked this beautiful piece up from eBay, even though when I saw it I wasn't really looking to purchase anything at the moment due to all the money Maz (joking) has me tied up with in my Masterpiece figures either purchased or pre-ordered from TF Source.

e-Hobby Exclusive Megaplex (MISB) 

It was hard to pass up on this guy after what my friend "M" recently did, along

Powermaster Ultra Magnus

Introducing the super rare Powermaster Ultra Magnus.  This is one of those extremely hard finds that

should you come across in your searches, don't hesitate it and grab it immediately .    I can see you asking yourself, "What?  I didn't even know about this particular figure!  Where can I

New Package Arrival

A new bundle of joy arrived today…..and by that I mean a sweet package from eBay.  Stay tuned for a unveiling sometime this week.

JustiToys WST Bliztwing (Ground Air Commander)

Just a quick picture post for a new figure that recently came out.  Here we have another excellent creation from JustiToys……Ground Air Commander, or for those of you that don't 

care about copyright infringement and all that crap, WST Bliztwing.  Believe me, they have done it once again.  "M" sent me these pictures because I have not yet pulled

iPhone Photo of the Week : Megaplex

Just a quick iPhoto of a recent acquisition from "M". 

 Top : G1 Canadian Megatron
Bottom : e-Hobby Megaplex, e-Hobby Megatron Black Version

Megaplex was the recent purchase.

More to follow on this in a little bit. Stay tuned.

G1 Canadian Scourge

One of these guys first appeared a few posts ago when I talked about the "C-309 Godbomber" that my buddy "M" had bought.  Also included was a G1 Canadian Scourge.

Definitely a classic G1 piece, though not one of my favourites.  I think that goes back to how traumatizing the movie was to me in the way that they killed off so many

iPhone Photo of the Day

"M" sent me a pic of his top shelf before he rotates these guys away with some fresh stock.

G1 Bruticus, ROTF Bruticus w/ FansProject additions, G2 Bruticus
Side Note : When I was getting back into collecting in 2009/10, "M" had told me about the Revenge of the Fallen Bruticus that he had been given by his wife.  He came across another one at Zellers and told me to pick it up since it was so cheap for $24.99…….well, I didn't because of how bad it looked. (sigh)  I didn't know about the FansProject additions that were just coming out as well.
This figure is my "White Whale".

My Local Toys R Us

Just a quick post since I haven't had the time to put on up in the last week…..I'll explain that in a bit.  I was picking up some things at my TRU and thought I would take a look at what

they had come in since I had pretty much given up on seeing what was new for

C-307X Nucleon Quest Super Convoy

This was a figure from a two-part purchase that me and my friend "M" did I about 2-3 years ago.  "M actually came across this guy with a number of other TF figures in a Kijiji ad, and

Nucleon Quest Super Convoy (2001)Japanese ID number: C-307X

while we couldn't talk the seller down from his listed prices, we still went ahead