Valkyrie Hunter D

That trailer looks better than the one that comes with MP-04. Could you add a pic that shows the taillights?

Mmmmm...Star Cream

Might not have to. I reckon they're two different heads.

It's a huge gun with legs, what's not to like? It also makes the biggest explosion of all the destroids when blown up. My vote goes to to Macross 2's Metal Siren. I never liked how that valk looked. And to a lesser degree, the Stampede Valkyrie.

Whoa, not bad for 1/15 scale-I'm in!

Does anyone wanna trade? I have an extra Beachhead that I could trade for Firefly, Zartan, or Flint. Hit me up with a PM to work something out.

I dunno, for some reason, I'm used to seeing Starscream's cone being the same color as his body. By the way, he hasn't shown up at any Wal-Mart around here yet. It's a good thing they're all so close to my commute, otherwise I'd be rather steamed.

Now how to get that nosecone paint off...

If not Gung-Ho, how about Dr. Mindbender? While we're at it, how aboot:

Hmmm... If both appear in the same movie, the risk to the integrity of the space-time continuum would be tremendous! But yeah, I'd watch it.

Nice, that mix doesn't look bad at all - I'll have to try it if I can find the parts. Wow, over $300 to get the pair...bah, who needs new clothes and food when you can have killer looking man-dolls!

Y'know, things are getting really sad when the WalMart stock people start recognizing you from previous visits. Still no Starscream, but I came just in time when they were restocking the toy shelves, so I had first pick from the unopened TF cases. Picked up Arcee (this was my first time to see it, not too shabby!), and finally, FINALLY, that yellow bastard '08 Bumblebee. Neee-ha! I didn't want to be greedy so I left everything else alone. Oh well, like one of the employees said: "See ya tomorrow!"

Damn! Thanks, UNS - please keep looking as I'm not having much luck over here.

Bri looks hot, but as good looking as Deunan's figure is, I would prefer a Shirow-esque head on her.

Yeah, ain’t that crazy? But if things get real dire in terms of finding this thing (especially for places without a WalMart), a shop like this might be the only choice. I’m thinking of waiting to see what the Japanese release looks like, but I’m sure it won’t cost $50. I’ve swung by two WalMarts up here, but found no Starscreams. Although I did find a whole slew of Classic Devastators, Rumbles and Ravages. I’ll try again later in the week.

Here's an alternative route if you wanna avoid the hunt: http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Masterp...n/dp/B000XZMKYQ

It's bad enough for my woman to see me buy action figures, now she could see me examining their crotches?!

By the way the game looks, this seems to be true. This version looks stunning compared to the Saturn version. There are two options for frame rate; 57.5 and 60 fps with accommodations for wide screen. The sounds effects are just like they were 10 yrs ago with choices for arcade or "consumer" BGM. There's no loading time in between bouts, but I don't know what the speed is like with online play. The only thing needed to complete the experience is to find some way to use the Dreamcast twinsticks with the PS2, which is unfortunately impossible.

Any Virtual On freaks in here? The latest volume of the Sega Ages series featuring the first VO arcade game (Operation Moongate) just arrived at my porch, and it is sweeeet. Even with the absence of the twin-sticks controller, the game seems to be as frantic and smooth as I remembered. Extras include several new color schemes (Prototype Temjin or Raiden anyone?) two art galleries, and a new “chibi” mode with SD renditions of all the virtuaroids. There are also options for online vs. matches, but I’ll have to play around with them to get it working. Definitely one of my better import purchases.

Yep, loser scalpers are a pain, but hopefully all your fears are for naught. Speaking of WalMart, since when did they start carrying the Encore stuff online? I tried to see of they had MP Starscream on their site-they didn't, but they did have the Optimus and Starscream Encore reissues.

Fo sho. I go down to the bay quite often, so if everything works out one of us could save on shipping charges.

I held off on the original MP Starscream for the inevitable G1 repaint, so I'll be giving the two Wal Marts around my area a couple of run-throughs this week. I'll let you guys know if I find anything here in NorCal. I'll be willing to buy two (If I'm that lucky) to provide one to an unlucky MWer, if they'd be willing to do the same for me. Like everyone here, I would hate to pay up the arse for this thing to a scalper. BTW, those add-on parts to the MP trailer are quite kewl - I really dig the raised emblem.

Yeah, I remember hearing stories of those joint covers eroding the plastic joints on the old Bandai kits. Fortunately, I haven't seen this happen to my Labors. That's too bad about the aqua Griffon, though.

Those joint covers, are they made of gray velvet?

If there is, I could see it being a "secret" figure. This wave of gashapon is awesome. The number of toys that could potentially be churned out from this line is staggering. Maybe I could finally get a whole slew of Thunderforce fighters...