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General Transformers Discussion / Re: What's the best toy in your collection?

September 29, 2022, 07:02:45 AM

I agree that the Macross/Jetfire style mold got a lot of things right for its time.  It had a perfect jet mode, a near perfect robot mode and a ton of play value in between.  I think the competing Macross, Transformers Cartoon and UK Marvel Comic all helped to get imaginations moving!
Shmax, I'm totally and unapologetically living a second childhood. Maybe a bit selective, "curated", but happy to have the opportunity to catch up on the dreams of childhood.  Still its the toys from the 80's that my heart turns too.  Modern toys, outside of the transformer's refreshed designs and remakes, don't seem to do it for me.

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General Transformers Discussion / Re: What's the best toy in your collection?

September 28, 2022, 09:55:32 AM

Awesome stories!
The Tiger Mask/ Tiger Hurricane looks cool.  I have never seen that toy before and I like the concept. I love the creativity in toys and materials from the late 70's and early 80's.  Especially from Japan.  

G1 Optimus.... it was never on the shelf when I was a kid.  I think I saw the gold box G1s, but it was inaccessible to me.  Same kinda situation as you describe, it was a lot of money at the time. 
I picked up G1 Op in the Toy R Us reissues and have had epic plays with it with my nephews.  There is so much play value in that toy, just a truck and trailer combo is gold. 

Thanks for your comments!

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General Transformers Discussion / What's the best toy in your collection?

September 26, 2022, 01:15:51 PM

What toy makes you super happy in your collection?
Either its a good transformer/toy or maybe it has sentimental value.  What's your story and how does that experience keep you collecting?

For me: Its G1 Jetfire.  Its a beast of a toy, fun to transform and a gift from my parents way back when.  
More recently I picked up Velocitron Clampdown - a recolor of Sideswipe... but just so much fun. 

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Bugs? On www.shmax.com? Ha ha, you kill me... / Re: Collection download not working as expected

July 06, 2022, 11:35:12 AM

Yes!  
It looks like that!

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Bugs? On www.shmax.com? Ha ha, you kill me... / Re: Collection download not working as expected

July 05, 2022, 06:02:24 AM

I have downloaded my collection and I think it looks good. 
There is a line/subline header followed by the individual figures. 

I don't know if a tab could be added before the figure name.  So that in Excel, if a sort filter is applied, the subline header, and figure name are not in the same column.  It may not be a good idea. 

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General Transformers Discussion / Re: Collection complete!

June 29, 2022, 07:29:12 AM

Interesting.  I've never been good at thinning out my collection.  It's something I should look into. 
While the 'new stuff' looks nice, I either already have a version of the character/toy/transformation or it's pretty niche. The diaclone repaints, now the gobot repaints, shatter glass.... while all cool, and I pick up the ones I like.... but it's not 'necessary'.  I agree I have a feel of being in a good spot with my collection. 
Thanks for the comment.

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General Transformers Discussion / Collection complete!

June 27, 2022, 11:53:18 AM

Anyone else nearing completion with their Transformers collection?
I always wanted a good G1 representation of most figures and I think I'm pretty much there.  Sludge, Snarl and Swoop are the only figures that are really outstanding.  I missed Sunstreaker and the G1 Netflix Soundwave but overall pretty I'm good. 

I don't think I'll stop picking up a good bot every now and then, but I don't feel I am missing anything anymore.   Anyone else out there feel the same?

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Bugs? On www.shmax.com? Ha ha, you kill me... / Re: Jolt - loose value $9100

June 27, 2022, 11:29:27 AM

Thank you!
You've wiped out like a third of my collection value!  Ha ha! 
I appreciate the prompt fix.  

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Bugs? On www.shmax.com? Ha ha, you kill me... / Re: Jolt - loose value $9100

June 23, 2022, 10:27:09 AM

Hola!  
This still seems to be an issue. 

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Photo of the Day / Re: Revenge of the Fallen Divebomb (2/5/2022)

February 08, 2022, 08:43:34 AM

I agree, it was a wonderful design. 
I kinda am turned off by the skeletal designs from that time, but it works with these antique designs. Great pic!

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Bugs? On www.shmax.com? Ha ha, you kill me... / Re: Jolt - loose value $9100

November 05, 2021, 11:12:35 AM

Thank you Shmax!
Your computer skills are wonderful and fantastic. 

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Photo of the Day / Re: Robot Heroes Snarl (11/1/2021)

November 05, 2021, 08:30:59 AM

And also whimsically joyous; this seems to be lost to the stone-faces of the Netflix age. 

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Bugs? On www.shmax.com? Ha ha, you kill me... / Re: Jolt - loose value $9100

October 17, 2021, 06:32:38 PM

Thank you!
I always appreciate the professionalism and dedication to accuracy on this site.  The value just rubs me the wrong way. 
I appreciate the prompt reply Shmaxx!  Best regards!

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Bugs? On www.shmax.com? Ha ha, you kill me... / [RESOLVED] Jolt - loose value $9100

October 13, 2021, 12:07:39 PM

Shmax.com: Product Information - Jolt

I know the value chart is always relative and a work in progress..... but the value for Jolt is a bit high.
Maybe look at the code for the loose toy?  Otherwise I have two to sell.

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Photo of the Day / Re: Revenge of the Fallen Mindwipe (10/2/2021)

October 13, 2021, 11:21:11 AM

Its a fun and creative design.  Maybe not Mindwipe, but still a Decepticon. Who else could it be repurposed into?