That box art is pants !!!!!

Actually, not close at all. I'll admit he looks nice in the colors of the cartoon/comic, but I like the colors of the diaclone version more. But more importantly, I've got a G1 Astrotrain and I'm simply not too crazy about the mold. (I always thought I owned a Mexican Astrotrain, but it does have the complete Takara stamp; but my G1 Blue/Silverstreak has this as well and I'm very sure that's a Mexican.)

 

Diaclone Astrotrain? No such thing mate :)

 

There was a robot/train planned for Diaclone, but it never saw release.

 

A few weeks ago one of those chromy versions was on e-bay. I really would like to own one of those in very minty condition, but they really go for big prices. I already have a junker original, but I've been considering getting the Diaclone reissue, and even the shiny clear yellow one. But those have also risen in price lately. And the Blotty part is, that I'm not really * that* crazy about the Powered Convoy mold: he simply looks gorgeous in his original colors (esp. the chromy one) and also in clear yellow :schin

 

The one on eBay by Vintagetf you mean? yes I won that a few months ago, he claimed it was sent out and had fake receipts to say it went to a wrong address, then as soon as an eBay claim was filed, the package miraculously turned up again and he said he'd found it. I didn't send him any more money and claimed off eBay. The guy is an awful piece of work. I wouldn't buy off him if he had a PCDX, which incidentally he offered me the loose set, but if he can't be trusted with $200, am I really going to send him $2000?

 

The worst part is, had I not filed, he would happily have kept the money until I made an issue of it. Disgusting.

 

All the best

Maz

 

Actually, not close at all. I'll admit he looks nice in the colors of the cartoon/comic, but I like the colors of the diaclone version more. But more importantly, I've got a G1 Astrotrain and I'm simply not too crazy about the mold. (I always thought I owned a Mexican Astrotrain, but it does have the complete Takara stamp; but my G1 Blue/Silverstreak has this as well and I'm very sure that's a Mexican.)

 

Diaclone Astrotrain? No such thing mate :)

 

There was a robot/train planned for Diaclone, but it never saw release.

Crap! Meant the Japanese version. Loved the absolute change in colors from shuttle to train. The shuttle also looked more realistic.

 

 

A few weeks ago one of those chromy versions was on e-bay. I really would like to own one of those in very minty condition, but they really go for big prices. I already have a junker original, but I've been considering getting the Diaclone reissue, and even the shiny clear yellow one. But those have also risen in price lately. And the Blotty part is, that I'm not really * that* crazy about the Powered Convoy mold: he simply looks gorgeous in his original colors (esp. the chromy one) and also in clear yellow :schin

 

The one on eBay by Vintagetf you mean? yes I won that a few months ago, he claimed it was sent out and had fake receipts to say it went to a wrong address, then as soon as an eBay claim was filed, the package miraculously turned up again and he said he'd found it. I didn't send him any more money and claimed off eBay. The guy is an awful piece of work. I wouldn't buy off him if he had a PCDX, which incidentally he offered me the loose set, but if he can't be trusted with $200, am I really going to send him $2000?

 

The worst part is, had I not filed, he would happily have kept the money until I made an issue of it. Disgusting.

Yep, that was the one I meant.

 

Sorry to hear about that whole situation.

 

Had a similar experience with a Grandstand Convertor Omegatron. Had won it and the seller came with nice story after nice story: claiming that he had sent it, and later that he had found out that the postoffice still had it and that he had it resend. All bull. Unfortunately, I was unable to report to e-bay at the time because my acces to internet was very limited. Cost me the money, but no Omegatron. (Managed to get another, even cheaper, but still very annoying.) Was also very disappointed with e-bay: the seller received a lot of negative feedback in a short time (like 20 in a row from different people), but was still allowed to sell.

A few weeks ago one of those chromy versions was on e-bay. I really would like to own one of those in very minty condition, but they really go for big prices. I already have a junker original, but I've been considering getting the Diaclone reissue, and even the shiny clear yellow one. But those have also risen in price lately. And the Blotty part is, that I'm not really * that* crazy about the Powered Convoy mold: he simply looks gorgeous in his original colors (esp. the chromy one) and also in clear yellow :schin

 

The one on eBay by Vintagetf you mean? yes I won that a few months ago, he claimed it was sent out and had fake receipts to say it went to a wrong address, then as soon as an eBay claim was filed, the package miraculously turned up again and he said he'd found it. I didn't send him any more money and claimed off eBay. The guy is an awful piece of work. I wouldn't buy off him if he had a PCDX, which incidentally he offered me the loose set, but if he can't be trusted with $200, am I really going to send him $2000?

 

The worst part is, had I not filed, he would happily have kept the money until I made an issue of it. Disgusting.

 

All the best

Maz

Hum... So you would advise us NOT to bid on his Blue Hoist/Grey Skids giftset :roll

The best one I've ever seen BTW... I'm curious to see what price it will end up at...

 

Other than that I WANT JOUSTRAS :)

And although I'm a long-time G1 French transfan I only have a loose Microx and a Convoy with an insert...

 

Loved your article on MBs :thumb