Powermaster Optimus Prime
OK, so I've *always* had a soft spot for Optimus Prime, and this G1-era figure is no exception! I had the first Optimus Prime figure, but never had one of the Powermaster variety, but have drooled over them over the last decade or so... I've always loved the concept of Prime joining with the trailer (ala Ultra Magnus), and when I saw this guy for the first time as a youngin'... Well, I fell in love!
-And now that I finally have one, I can say that I really *do* love this figure! The version of the figure that I got was the recent Toys'R'Us Commemorative reissue from early 2001-2, which I believe has actually *IMPROVED* upon the orignal figure, what with it's extendable trailer fists on the trailer & die-cast cab. The fact that I got to apply the stickers to the 8 year old figure really takes the cake though! There is nothing cooler than taking a figure out of the box and spending a half hour to an hour painstakingly applying each individual sticker to a toy! I'm currently displaying the figure on my shelves combined with his trailer, but the Apex Armor is sitting in the box in the closet... It's nice, but not the reason I wanted the figure.
The Walmart-exclusive Masterpiece Starscream
When the option to work a trade into one of my recent Transformer sales popped up a little while back, I was initially wary. At the time, the money from the sale was top priority, but we ended up working the deal so not only did I get the figure (plus a couple clips for my G1 Jetfire), but the much needed funds as well!
What can I say about this guy? Besides the reports of stress fractures on the wing hinges; I gotta say that this figure is a marvel of modern engineering! He's a near-perfect rendition G1 Starscream, and a WONDERFUL addition to my collection. Now all I need is the Grimlock figure and I'm good to go!
My sale threads on TFW are doing well, although at the moment it's been a bit quiet lately... I've had a few people who've had to either put off or back out of a sale... I've shipped out that one package destined for Northern Ireland though! I'm happy to have finally gotten that deal over with! That one was just a pain in the butt to get everything *just* right... -Now, if I can just get The Big Cheese to answer his emails regarding the stuff he's interested in!
In other news, I've passed the behind the wheel test for my school bus endorsement! Once again a licensed driver of school buses in the state of Minnesota, I'm looking forward to the start of this year's school year! -On the Big Blue Box-front, I've already put in my two weeks' notice; with my last day being on the 16th of this month (a week from today now). It'll be sad to leave some of the people I've been working with for the last 5 years, but what am I to do? I need to make sure I'm doing what's best for Smurfette & I; and being at a job where I'm working more hours and getting better pay is what's best for the two of us! :D
My sister, Fuzzy Bear; came up from Florida to visit this weekend. She brought up her fiance, finally giving most of us a chance to meet him. All-in-all, I liked him! He definitely seemed like a good guy, and seemed to fit in with the family up here in Minnesota!
So, the last week has been rather hectic, but a ton of fun! I can't wait to see what comes this fall behind the wheel again!
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