Vermillion21

Thanks for the feedback. I always liked the A-wing fighter design. I'm trying to decide if I want the green colour scheme or the classic ROTJ scheme ...

Some of the Energon molds like Deluxe Starscream, Arcee, & Rodimus were decent IMO. And the individual limb molds of the Energon combiners were cool. It's just that the 'combined robot modes" were kinda lame.

yeah, she looks cute

FYI: Energon Combaticons Re-released For 25th Anniversary http://tformers.com/transformers-energon-c...10309/news.html Don't get too excited, the Energon Bruticus was ok. Great individual molds, but there were only 3 different ones, Hasbro re-used 2 limbs.

Does anyone own an A-Wing fighter for the 3 3/4 figures? Good? Bad? I checked out the one at Wal-Mart again today and am thinking about buying it ...

Another angle to consider: if collectors slow down on their toy purchases, thus reducing profits, then toy companies may produce fewer toys to retail ...

FYI: Amazon.com has a sale, 3 selected TFs for $50 + possibly free shipping: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=..._rd_i=668401011 Some good ones in there ...

Why didn't they make the Alternity Nissan Fairlady Z into Silverstreak?? That's his alt mode ...

Awesome pics/story VF1A-FAN ... guess you have a lot of 12 inch SW figures eh?

My Universe Acid Storm was fine. A nice repaint of a good mold IMO.

FYI: he's shortpacked in the wave, 1 Ironhide for every 2 Sideswipes and Silverstreaks ... Good luck.

Nice SW collection Black Valkyrie!! Thanks for posting pics ...

I have never seen one and have only seen gold Destro ...

Saw the new Wal-Mart exclusive A-Wing fighter for the 3 3/4 figures. Looked very cool, comes with the Green wing leader. It has a new cockpit design and the Return of the Jedi paint scheme with some battle damage. I was considering buying it, but it was $29.99 ...

Yep. I am looking for the Firebat, SHARC tooth, Fang/Claw, and desert AWE ...

Has anyone seen wave 10, wave 2 DVD battle packs, or the wave 3 vehicles in so cal??

Finally found Animated Sentinel Prime & Swoop at TRU today ...

This is not meant to be a political discussion on the economy. I just wanted to ask my fellow MW members if the recent seemingly downward spiraling/crisis/panic of the global financial stock markets have affected/will affect your your toy purchases?? Are you cutting back on what you're buying in upcoming months? Do you think that the economic slowdown will hopefully make/force retailers lower their prices?? Or just make toy companies produce less variety of products?? Lately, I really haven't been too much into Macross toys. Last item I bought was the YF-21. So I don't have to worry about dropping $130+ on a single toy item. I have been heavily into Transformers and the 25th GI Joe lines. While these 2 lines are cheaper than Macross toys on an individual basis - collecting them add up after awhile. I love the fact that Wal-Mart sells TF Deluxes for $7.77, but single carded Joes cost frakking $7 apiece!! I've always been selective with the TFs, but have been a completionist with the 25th Joes (up to wave 9). Now, with the economy the way it is (in the proverbial crapper), I am going to be selective with the Joes as well. I'll probably just continue to collect these 2 toy lines and forget the rest (e.g., Revoltech, BGC, etc.) unless things get better. My toy budget has definitely gotten smaller in light of the downward economic times. Comments?

Can you post some pics?? I got my CC upgrade kit too - but my wife is keeping it from me, since it will be a Christmas present. So I have to wait a few more months before I get a chance to play with it.

Great pics!! I'm still on the hunt for this guy & Swoop. Thanks for posting ...

Agreed mate.

Wow, very impressive customs!!! Tie Bomber TF looks cool ... I am getting him when I see him at retail.

Sorry to hear about the bad QC ... I had planned on buying one of these. Now I dunno ....

Ditto!!! She was hawt!

Looks cool, I may pick up a couple. How is their articulation compared to the 25th line Joes?? Can you post comparison pics??