How many Transformers have you acquired in 2023 so far?

[Benn]

1 & 2: Universe Mirage, one loose, one carded.
3-6: Buzzworth Bumblebee Creatures Collide set (Goldbug, Ransack, Skywasp and Scorponok)
7: Velocitron Scourge
8: Legacy Motormaster
9: Velocitron Override
10: Legacy Breakdown
11: Legacy Evolution Tarn
12: Buzzworthy Bumblebee Origins Autobot Jazz

MINICON

13. Micromaster Airwave & Airport (no missiles or ramp)
14. G1 Snarl (no weapons)
15. Titans Return Hot Rod

16. Micromaster Greasepit & Gas Station (no signs)
17. LG66 Targetmaster Topspin & Peaceman

[Fortmax2020]

Apr 3, 2023 7:00:44 GMT Fortmax2020 said:

1. Legacy Leo Prime.

2. Legacy Metalhawk
3. Earthspark Twitch (deluxe)

[Philip Ayres]

Apr 4, 2023 11:14:01 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Mar 31, 2023 11:33:20 GMT Philip Ayres said:

29) Retro Thunderacker

30) RiD Megabolt Megatron

My first non current range TF of the year

Yesterday:

31) ROTB Battlemasters Cheetor
32) ROTB Battlemasters Rhinox
33) ROTB Battlemasters Skullcruncher

Today

34) ROTB Deluxe Airazor
35) ROTB Deluxe Cheetor

[Cullen]

Here's the summary for this year so far:

1. G1 Big Powered set (does this count as 3? Or 6 even?)
2. ehobby Black Megatron
3. BWII God Neptune
4. C-367 Dump Shovel Team (with Micro Trailer 7)
5. Reverse Evolution Glide

Only 5 sets but 18 Transformers between them

[Jim]

Is a Scramble-City combiner giftset five Transformers? One? Six? Should it include the count of all possible combinations of its limbs and torso, or is the resultant gestalt still the same Transformer? What if it is missing a limb?

To accurately list our Transformers we need answers!

[The Doctor]

Phil is increasing his purchasing again and is breathing down my neck! Nigel remains way out in front. Can anyone catch him?

-Ralph

[Shockprowl]

Nigel has an impressive lead to be sure. You need to stay ahead of Big Phil, Doc'! Keep a nose infront!

[Pinwig]

Apr 12, 2023 14:30:00 GMT Jim said:

Is a Scramble-City combiner giftset five Transformers? One? Six? Should it include the count of all possible combinations of its limbs and torso, or is the resultant gestalt still the same Transformer? What if it is missing a limb?

To accurately list our Transformers we need answers!

I think going by previous rulings a scramble city set counts as five because the combined mode is just the same five toys in a different form.

[Nigel]

Apr 12, 2023 12:22:42 GMT Cullen said:

Here's the summary for this year so far:

1. G1 Big Powered set (does this count as 3? Or 6 even?)
2. ehobby Black Megatron
3. BWII God Neptune
4. C-367 Dump Shovel Team (with Micro Trailer 7)
5. Reverse Evolution Glide

Only 5 sets but 18 Transformers between them

That might be only 5 but it's some quality acquisitions.

[Nigel]

Apr 10, 2023 22:15:56 GMT Shockprowl said:

Ok, so who's winning here?

Nigel currently winning with 110.
Doc",firm and proud at 41.
Big Phil way back on 29.

I don't see it as a competition.

111. Speedia 500 Override
112. Covert Agent Ravage &
113. (no, not Death's Head) Decepticons Forever Ravage

[The Doctor]

"I don't see it as a competition"

Phil does!

-Ralph

[Nigel]

Does he? And there's me having quietly acquired more than him each year since 2020. I wasn't actively counting before that.

[Grand Moff Muffin]

Quality beats quantity!

Martin

[Shockprowl]

Apr 12, 2023 20:20:14 GMT Nigel said:

Apr 10, 2023 22:15:56 GMT Shockprowl said:

Ok, so who's winning here?

Nigel currently winning with 110.
Doc",firm and proud at 41.
Big Phil way back on 29.

I don't see it as a competition.

Well we do, Man!

So skin that smoke-wagon and get to work!

[Benn]

1 & 2: Universe Mirage, one loose, one carded.
3-6: Buzzworth Bumblebee Creatures Collide set (Goldbug, Ransack, Skywasp and Scorponok)
7: Velocitron Scourge
8: Legacy Motormaster
9: Velocitron Override
10: Legacy Breakdown
11: Legacy Evolution Tarn
12: Buzzworthy Bumblebee Origins Autobot Jazz

MINICON

13. Micromaster Airwave & Airport (no missiles or ramp)
14. G1 Snarl (no weapons)
15. Titans Return Hot Rod

16. Micromaster Greasepit & Gas Station (no signs)
17. LG66 Targetmaster Topspin & Peaceman
18. Skyhopper and Helicopter (no side guns)

And that completes my '89 Micromaster bases. They all still need repairs or missing parts, but its good to have them!

[The Doctor]

1: Legacy Galvatron.
2: Classics Ultimate Battle 2-Pack Megatron.
3: Armada Hot Shot & Jolt.
4: BW Bat Optimus Primal.
5: BW Alligator Megatron.
6: PCC Icepick & Chainclaw.
7: The four PCC Rallybots drones.
8: PCC Mudslinger & the four Destructicons drones.
9: Titanium Rodimus Prime.
10: Botcon Springer.
11: Pez Bumblebee.
12: Galaxy Force Runabout VS Longrack.
13: McBeast Panther.
14: McBeast Rhino.
15: McBeast Beetle.
16: McBeast Manta Ray.
17: McBeast Black Arachnia.
18: McBeast Scorponok.
19: McBeast Dinobot.
20: RID Spychanger X-Brawn.
21: Earthspark Optimus Prime one-step flip-changer.
22: Earthspark Wheeljack one-step flip-changer.
23: Legacy Evolution Needlenose & his 2 pals.
24: Legacy Evolution Metalhawk.
25: BB BW Toy Colours Terrorsaur.
26: BB BW Plucked Chicken Edition Dinobot.
27: Selects DK-3 Breaker.
28: Legacy Buzzsaw.
29: Legacy Nightprowler.
30: Legacy Predacon Inferno.
31: Velocitron Cybertron Universe Override.
32: Velocitron Diaclone Universe Clampdown.
33: Megatron HISS Tank GI Joe Crossover.
34: Selects Legacy DK-2 Guard.
35: Velocitron Roadhauler.
36: Velocitron Diaclone Universe Burn Out.
37: Legacy Evolution Armada Universe Hot Shot.
38: Legacy Armada Universe Starscream.
39: Earthspark Tacticon Optimus Prime.
40: Earthspark Tacticon Megatron.
41: Earthspark Tacticon Bumblebee.

Reacquired this set which was lost to me during the Dark Times:

42: Universe 1.0 'Battle in a Box' Smokescreen Vs Ransack.

-Ralph

[Nigel]

Those Battle in a Box sets were fun. It's a shame there weren't more.

114. Legacy Crosscut (who should look nice next to the Selects Magnificus I opened this week.)

[Philip Ayres]

There's 3 and we know two more were planned

[Philip Ayres]

Apr 12, 2023 11:59:38 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Apr 4, 2023 11:14:01 GMT Philip Ayres said:

30) RiD Megabolt Megatron

My first non current range TF of the year

Yesterday:

31) ROTB Battlemasters Cheetor
32) ROTB Battlemasters Rhinox
33) ROTB Battlemasters Skullcruncher

Today

34) ROTB Deluxe Airazor
35) ROTB Deluxe Cheetor

36) ROTB Weaponizer Optimus Prime with
37) ROTB Battlemaster Arrowstripe
38) ROTB Weaponizer Optimus Primal with
39) ROTB Battlemaster Chainclaw

[Nigel]

115 Bumblebee &
116 Swoop
(Dinobots Unite Bumbleswoop)

[The Doctor]

Apr 15, 2023 18:50:09 GMT Philip Ayres said:

There's 3 and we know two more were planned

We do?

-Ralph

[Benn]

1 & 2: Universe Mirage, one loose, one carded.
3-6: Buzzworth Bumblebee Creatures Collide set (Goldbug, Ransack, Skywasp and Scorponok)
7: Velocitron Scourge
8: Legacy Motormaster
9: Velocitron Override
10: Legacy Breakdown
11: Legacy Evolution Tarn
12: Buzzworthy Bumblebee Origins Autobot Jazz

MINICON

13. Micromaster Airwave & Airport (no missiles or ramp)
14. G1 Snarl (no weapons)
15. Titans Return Hot Rod

16. Micromaster Greasepit & Gas Station (no signs)
17. LG66 Targetmaster Topspin & Peaceman
18. Skyhopper and Helicopter (no side guns)
19. Velocitron Diaclone Clampdown

Impulse buy from Forbidden Planet Brum for effectively a tenner. Nearly picked up the Skids repaint one as well, but it's just not as fun as the Lambo.

[Philip Ayres]

Apr 16, 2023 17:16:06 GMT The Doctor said:

Apr 15, 2023 18:50:09 GMT Philip Ayres said:

There's 3 and we know two more were planned

We do?

-Ralph

Yup

Actually there's 3 unreleased:

tfwiki.net/wiki/Battle_in_a_Box

Smokescreen (Armada Hot Shot) tfwiki.net/wiki/Smokescreen_(Cybertron) vs Drench (Armada Wheeljack) tfwiki.net/wiki/Drench_(Universe)#Toys

tfwiki.net/wiki/Horrorcon_(Universe)

Nightprowler (Cheetor) tfwiki.net/wiki/Nightprowler vs Waspinator (TM) tfwiki.net/wiki/Waspinator_(BW)/toys#Universe_.282003.29

Blackarachnia (BW) tfwiki.net/wiki/Blackarachnia_(BW) vs Leatherhide (Mutant Soundwave) tfwiki.net/wiki/Leatherhide_(Universe)

The other one released was Crystal Widow (BM Blackarachnia) tfwiki.net/wiki/Crystal_Widow vs Oilslick (Armada Sideswipe)
tfwiki.net/wiki/Oil_Slick_(Universe)

[The Doctor]

1: Legacy Galvatron.
2: Classics Ultimate Battle 2-Pack Megatron.
3: Armada Hot Shot & Jolt.
4: BW Bat Optimus Primal.
5: BW Alligator Megatron.
6: PCC Icepick & Chainclaw.
7: The four PCC Rallybots drones.
8: PCC Mudslinger & the four Destructicons drones.
9: Titanium Rodimus Prime.
10: Botcon Springer.
11: Pez Bumblebee.
12: Galaxy Force Runabout VS Longrack.
13: McBeast Panther.
14: McBeast Rhino.
15: McBeast Beetle.
16: McBeast Manta Ray.
17: McBeast Black Arachnia.
18: McBeast Scorponok.
19: McBeast Dinobot.
20: RID Spychanger X-Brawn.
21: Earthspark Optimus Prime one-step flip-changer.
22: Earthspark Wheeljack one-step flip-changer.
23: Legacy Evolution Needlenose & his 2 pals.
24: Legacy Evolution Metalhawk.
25: BB BW Toy Colours Terrorsaur.
26: BB BW Plucked Chicken Edition Dinobot.
27: Selects DK-3 Breaker.
28: Legacy Buzzsaw.
29: Legacy Nightprowler.
30: Legacy Predacon Inferno.
31: Velocitron Cybertron Universe Override.
32: Velocitron Diaclone Universe Clampdown.
33: Megatron HISS Tank GI Joe Crossover.
34: Selects Legacy DK-2 Guard.
35: Velocitron Roadhauler.
36: Velocitron Diaclone Universe Burn Out.
37: Legacy Evolution Armada Universe Hot Shot.
38: Legacy Armada Universe Starscream.
39: Earthspark Tacticon Optimus Prime.
40: Earthspark Tacticon Megatron.
41: Earthspark Tacticon Bumblebee.
42: Universe 1.0 'Battle in a Box' Smokescreen Vs Ransack.

43: Universe 1.0 Machine Robot Rescue Autobot Ratchet.
44: Legacy Predacon Sandstorm.

-Ralph

[Fortmax2020]

1. Legacy Leo Prime.
2. Legacy Metalhawk
3. Earthspark Twitch (deluxe)

4. RotB Battlemaster Rhinox
5. RotB Battlemaster Skullcruncher
6. RotB Optimus Primal and Arrowstripe
7. RotB Battle Changers Rhinox

[Jim]

1. G1 Sandstorm (~€35.08)
2. G1 Dead End (~€22.63)
3. MPG Shouki (~€140.00)
4. MPG Getsuei (€144.99)
5. Superlink Sprung (€46.42)
6. Superlink Inferno (€24.13)
7. Superlink Inferno-Volt (€24.13)
8. Metals Terrorsaur (€32.90)
9. Superlink Landmine (€40.22)
10. Superlink Laser Wave (€29.25)
11. Superlink Blast Arm (€11.70)
12. Legends LG-20 Skids (€36.56)
13. Beast Wars Torca (€35)
14. Beast Wars Injector (€50)
15. Beast Machine Deluxe Optimus Primal (~€10)
16. Beast Machine Skydive (~€10)
17. Retro Hot Rod (€32.90)
18. MP Diaburnout (€89.99)
19. POTP Optimal Optimus (€49.99)

POTP Optimal Optimus has been hanging round in the TF Robots sale section for literally about 5 years. It didn't look like much of a bargain back then but at current prices, and given how much you could pay for a new one now, I finally pounced.

MP Diaburnout irresistible given how nice MP Skids is and in those colours with scooter and little "hologram" figure.

[Nigel]

117. TAAAARRRRNN!!

[Philip Ayres]

Apr 15, 2023 19:40:13 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Apr 12, 2023 11:59:38 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Yesterday:

31) ROTB Battlemasters Cheetor
32) ROTB Battlemasters Rhinox
33) ROTB Battlemasters Skullcruncher

Today

34) ROTB Deluxe Airazor
35) ROTB Deluxe Cheetor

36) ROTB Weaponizer Optimus Prime with
37) ROTB Battlemaster Arrowstripe
38) ROTB Weaponizer Optimus Primal with
39) ROTB Battlemaster Chainclaw

40) Energon Omega Supreme

The lot I bought for the Cyberton Metroplex axe had an Omega Supreme missing many of the usual suspects. It forced me to buy a complete one.

[Shockprowl]

Look out, Doc'! He's right on your ass!

[The Doctor]

It's ok. We count differently. I count a set as one item whereas Phil counts the toys within as seperate items.

My total would be higher if I used Phil's method.

Nigel would still be way in front though!

-Ralph