Latest Modern Acquisitions

[Snaketibe]

Yes, it's recyclable thankfully, but it's still a horrible waste. I'm sure the main reason it's as large as it is, is to add perceived value and try to justify the price point! It's a nice set, but it's not good value

 

[monkey_roo]

Yeah - the figures look nice - but 90 is a lot for what you get - I normally love these sorts of sets and a display set with background/setting etc. is lovely - but I haven't pulled the trigger on this one yet and given it hasn't sold out in seconds I am guess a few folks thinking the same - I am tracking it however....

 

[lejackal]

90 quid

 

[Snaketibe]

It's £76.99 on Hasbro Pulse, but that's still an awful lot for what little you get!

 

[monkey_roo]

76 makes it a bit better - but just seen the pre-order for the next retro bounty hunter two-pack will go up tomorrow so that will be this weeks purchase (Who am I kidding - tomorrows purchase - I give up counting how much I buy a week at the moment - I have a POTF2 A-Wing and 5 More Freeze Frame carded figs on the way - and that's since Sunday...)

 

[monkey_roo]

Closing in on the home stretch now.
Waiting for the last few freeze frame figures and then after that just some of the oddities, deluxe probe droid, binoculars, maybe the galaxy things and some Mail away bits - OK more than a few it's maybe…
But these came today - A-Wing is sealed.

 

[monkey_roo]

Second post arrived.
Bubbles a bit bashed due to very poor shipping….

 

[monkey_roo]

But this is what was inside

 

[monkey_roo]

And then these two arrived
So only one figure to go now….

 

[MrGudz]

Picked up the TVC Antoc Merrick X-Wing from Zavvi for £55. Far more palatable than the original retail price!?

 

[monkey_roo]

And as the bunny said - that's all folks… actually now I think on that it might have been the pig that said that? And of course it's not true… a few more bits to snaffle up. But… this is the last of the single figures needed for a full run.

 

[Mini99]

Great additions to your collection, I've just re-jigged my display and pretty much boxed up all my modern Vintage Collection MOCs and boxed vehicle's.
If I ever decide to sell I'll definitely give you a shout

If you have a MIMSB POTF2 A Wing for sale please let me know. Thank you.

 

[Mini99]

And as the bunny said - that's all folks… actually now I think on that it might have been the pig that said that? And of course it's not true… a few more bits to snaffle up. But… this is the last of the single figures needed for a full run.

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Congratulations on completing the FF run. Lovely A Wing, I'm still looking for one at a sensible price, they have gone up of late.

 

[monkey_roo]

Yeah - everything is going up... That A-wing was 55 including shipping - so maybe not cheep, but not majorly over priced either.
The two worse are the diorama's I've tracked down - they should come later in the week - but man they have sky rocketed - I remember paying 10 for each back in the 00's but not today ...

 

[db94]

If you have a MIMSB POTF2 A Wing for sale please let me know. Thank you.

Sorry mate, do have one but it's been opened displayed then put back in the box.
If I see one I'll let you know though

 

[Mini99]

Sorry mate, do have one but it's been opened displayed then put back in the box.
If I see one I'll let you know though

Thanks, that would be very much appreciated.

 

[Mini99]

Yeah - everything is going up... That A-wing was 55 including shipping - so maybe not cheep, but not majorly over priced either.
The two worse are the diorama's I've tracked down - they should come later in the week - but man they have sky rocketed - I remember paying 10 for each back in the 00's but not today ...

£55 posted would be what I'd be happy to pay. So I think you got a great deal.

What Weequay FF did you manage to pick up, US or Canadain?

 

[monkey_roo]

No Weequay FF I'm afraid - in the POTF2 line he first appeared on a Green Card, so I just have a standard one - I tried to only get figures on the first card they appeared in this run. I think I ended up having to get a few on green card rather than red (Jawa's, maybe the sand trooper) but for the most part it is a debut appearance run.

I have spotted just how expensive he is on FF though - so glad I am not compelled to go after one

 

[monkey_roo]

Back on the super modern trail - this is a lovely looking set.

 

[lejackal]

I managed to snag this on Facebook for an absolute steal this week

 

[monkey_roo]

Postal issues aside I surrendered to impulse and a slew of bits arriving to round off the POTT2 collection - plus a few other bits…

 

[lejackal]

Postal issues aside I surrendered to impulse and a slew of bits arriving to round off the POTT2 collection - plus a few other bits…

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Are the transformers vintage style?

 

[monkey_roo]

The Transformers are G1 Reissues in the 1986 colours - so Hotrod is actual more pink than red, which he was in the film. It is a shame you can't see them, but the art work on the boxes are great. I also go for the Studio 86 series - I really wish back in 86 they had done these figures and made a deal out of the release rather than not. but hey 35 years later is better than never

 

[lejackal]

It would seem that I've missed the boat on Starscream - might go for a Hot Rod though

 

[monkey_roo]

The Reissues are well worth it - all the vintage loveliness with none of the silly prices.
There are some leaks knocking about online that hint that a G1 Hound will be released next year in the same packaging - that would be great as it's been 20 years since we had a Hound. Basically every reissue wave begins with Hotrod and Starscream - very annoying - so a Hound would be amazing.

https://tformers.com/leaked-2023-transformers-g1-hound-reissue-images/48202/news.html

 

[monkey_roo]

Two more galaxy sets - I forgot how big these are…

 

[monkey_roo]

Obi-Wan…

 

[monkey_roo]

And now the full set…

 

[monkey_roo]

Last one for the day and a while I think

 

[grinchy]

very nice pickups everyone, particularly like the globes with figures, a nice idea, i have the yoda one, loose, i'd love a vader one, see what happens,