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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 15, 2009 21:11:52 GMT
Dear Toy-Fu;
I did write to Santa but he's fucking useless. Too busy.
Can you help me? I am looking for a MISB Japanese Micromaster Sports Car Patrol with MicroTrailer #12. Are you able to source one or know where best to look?
Thank you kindly in advance.
Graham, aged 31 and a quarter.
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Post by kayevcee on Jan 15, 2009 21:45:56 GMT
They sometimes crop up on Yahoo Japan (here's the Battle Patrol for example), but they tend to start at around 4000 yen- which used to be 20 quid but is now about 33. Add in proxy fees and shipping and the costs quickly start to mount. If you don't mind spending the money I could probably source one for you within a month or so. This would then be followed by the ugly scene of you having to pry it out of my clutches with a crowbar, but sacrifices must sometimes be made when there's Micromasters at stake. -Nick |
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 15, 2009 21:55:10 GMT
I don't mind spending the money (within reason!) if you don't mind trying to find a set for me! But you'll have to remain all detached and businessmanlike and make sure, as a customer, my needs are met!  (I already have the Microtrailer/Battle Patrol set and like the look of the Sports Car Patrol's new colours.) I am also looking for Landshaker and Skyhyper... but I reckon they'd be very expensive. |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 16, 2009 0:43:39 GMT
I find Toy-Fu to be much more reliable than Santa.
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Jan 16, 2009 1:27:37 GMT
Landshaker and Skyhyper don't crop up often- I've been after a Skyhyper for myself for a couple of years now. If I spot any, I'll let you know.
-Nick
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Post by Hero on Jan 16, 2009 8:57:16 GMT
... ... Toy Fu RULES.
Is Transformers your main specialty? Aside from some Victory Dinocons, I'm looking for a TMNT Mystic Fury Donatello.
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Post by chrisl on Jan 16, 2009 13:43:52 GMT
Dear Toy-Fu
Do you also act as an agent for selling items? In the event I need to flog my MIB roadceasar (I don't but may if I have something else to purchase) could you guarantee a buyer at a decent price?
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 17, 2009 20:22:09 GMT
Landshaker and Skyhyper don't crop up often- I've been after a Skyhyper for myself for a couple of years now. If I spot any, I'll let you know. -Nick I've seen a couple of Landshakers and Skyhyper on eBay... but they're £300 a pop. Yes, £300. |
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 17, 2009 20:42:05 GMT
Do they sell for that much or is it greedy sellers asking for that much?
Andy
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 17, 2009 20:49:54 GMT
Probably a bit of both. I've not seen either of those ever before on eBay.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 17, 2009 21:01:41 GMT
Can you help me? I am looking for a MISB Japanese Micromaster Sports Car Patrol with MicroTrailer #12. Are you able to source one or know where best to look? I've been after those packs with the trailers for years! They look so nice. -Ralph |
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 17, 2009 21:24:23 GMT
The trailers themselves are rubbish, but do exude a certain "Thunderbirds" charm, especially with the interaction with Sky Garry. But mostly, I was keen to own the recoloured Micromasters themselves.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 17, 2009 21:25:33 GMT
Oh yes, the recoloured Micromasters look top. The trailers are fun, I think. I almost kept the Star Convoy reissue for the trailer!
Ah well, one day! No rush.
-Ralph
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Post by Jaymz on Jan 17, 2009 23:24:22 GMT
But mostly, I was keen to own the recoloured Micromasters themselves. Yeah, they're great. I got most of them in a loose lot from yahoo japan. I also have both the yellow and gray variants of the Battle Patrol, Micromasters are marvelous! |
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Post by grahamthomson on Jan 17, 2009 23:38:05 GMT
Now I heard the yellow variant of the Battle Patrol is superduper rare, is that true? I only have the grey/blue recoloured ones.
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Post by Jaymz on Jan 17, 2009 23:42:45 GMT
Now I heard the yellow variant of the Battle Patrol is superduper rare, is that true? I only have the grey/blue recoloured ones. No idea how rare it is, but I think it's only the first release on card, rather than the later release in the box with the trailer. |
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Post by kayevcee on Jan 22, 2009 16:25:30 GMT
Dear Toy-Fu Do you also act as an agent for selling items? In the event I need to flog my MIB roadceasar (I don't but may if I have something else to purchase) could you guarantee a buyer at a decent price? Honestly? No. I'm just a dude with an overactive eBay account. I don't have any buyers or sellers at all, although Ralph has been enthusiastically rifling through my action master selection. Sorry! -Nick |
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 24, 2009 22:27:18 GMT
I fully endorse Nick's Action Master selection. I like turning up once a fortnight with a few pennies for Action Master fun.
-Ralph
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Post by Hero on Feb 9, 2009 20:35:57 GMT
Dear Toy Fu.
Would you welcome a banner in my decoupage style?
===KEN
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Post by kayevcee on Feb 10, 2009 23:30:33 GMT
I suspect Andy and Gav will be upset if I bring in someone else to do my banner, but a bit of promotional artwork certainly never went amiss!
-Nick
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Post by Hero on Feb 11, 2009 11:11:19 GMT
If anything comes to mind let us know, and I could in my own weird way commision something.
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Post by grahamthomson on Aug 26, 2009 17:41:03 GMT
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Post by kayevcee on Aug 26, 2009 23:49:48 GMT
Haven't forgotten! Haven't frigging seen one since you asked, either! My patrols of YJ are fairly regular now that I'm trying to rebuild. I'm not sure what my online presence will be like, but Mr Turnbull seems to have more of a plan on that front than I do.
-Nick
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Post by grahamthomson on Aug 27, 2009 6:57:34 GMT
Thanks for keeping an eye out for me.
Metaphorically, of course.
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2009 11:40:56 GMT
An online presence would be cool, but posting stuff out all the time is a real pain. I might be able to help out with advice if you guys need it, I've tried various methods over the years.
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 27, 2009 16:42:07 GMT
I have used Toy-Fu's services many times (even In The Before Time, when it was just 'Nick'), but then he doesn't have to charge me P&P!
-Ralph
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Post by Dezzeh on Aug 27, 2009 16:56:19 GMT
Graham raises a fine point, some form of list we can peruse would be awsome!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Aug 27, 2009 17:20:52 GMT
I will indeed be providing Nick some online space in the near future. www.pixel-cel.com/toy-fu will be where it is so bookmark it now. Andy |
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 29, 2009 8:38:45 GMT
Dear Toy-fu:
If you come across any complete Powermasters, Headmasters, Targetmasters (and the Action Masters and Micro Masters I don't have) please let me know. And the moon on a stick.
Er, not right now. When I have money again.
Mainly, though, I'd love a complete Hardhead and Chromedome.
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Aug 29, 2009 10:16:43 GMT
I dunno Ralph, maybe all the headmasters should be saved up for AA, so there is the greatest ever army ever to walk the face of Nebulos there.
If you ever want just one of those, Hardhead is far far better. If it would help stave off your desires to spend money I have a Hardhead body you can have, but it has no cannon or anything.
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