Posted: 05 May 2008 at 4:25pm | IP Logged

I'm after Prowl now, since it's the only BT I'm missing except Wheeljack. And it really is rarer than hen's teeth.

Nemesis Scourge wrote: I'd have thought the biggest pain in the ass Binaltech to acquire would be Black Convoy, it was a Japanese convention exclusive after all.

It may be hard to get, but is it worth it? It's probably the weakest Alt mould, and in light of the mould's shortcomings, Alt Nemesis Prime is a perfectly acceptable stand in at a fraction of the price. Plus, if it's solid diecast, you can bet that it's going to chip like mad if you take it out of the packaging and/or transform it.

Posted: 06 May 2008 at 9:14pm | IP Logged

Okay chaps, update time.  Thanks for your comments by the way...

I've secured a deal for BT Streak and White Meister (with some Reprolabels applied).  I've also got a BT Wheeljack coming too.  Not bad for a months' work...

I've also got wind of a MISB White Meister which I'm very likely to get.  It's always nice to have a spare.

I reckon I can grab Grimlock but Police Prowl is being a real bitch.  To be honest he's a lacklustre Binaltech compared to some but I still want him - damnit!

I've seen the clear BT Liger for sale on Ebay - there's no way I could spend £125 on that - yet.

Posted: 10 May 2008 at 8:55pm | IP Logged

Okay update time.  My Wheeljack came in the post today and I'm so pleased!  My Alternator version just looks so plain next to him!

Still waiting on the other two BTs - being patient isn't my strong point but I'm sure they'll come soon.

Posted: 15 May 2008 at 7:15pm | IP Logged

Magpiezz wrote: I’m in a similar position to you in that I need a Zoom-Zoom, because most of these figures are now in private collections I think we are both going to have to splash the (big) cash on Evilbay to get what we want.

I can help you out with Zoom Zoom - check out www.tfzone.co.uk  - I bought one off Duncan a month or two a go MISB.

As for an update - White Meister arrived along with Streak!  I removed the Reprolabels as I didn't think that they suited Jazz.  I must be a BT purest or something!

That leaves me with BT-1 Smokescreen, BT-6 Yellow Tracks, BT-10 Grimlock, both Prowls and the BTAs to find!

Posted: 15 May 2008 at 8:13pm | IP Logged

Searching for BTs on ebay is a depressing experience. The listings are full of KOs, and there's a real surplus of BT Skids too (surely these aren't KOs too?). And just for good measure, you get the twonks who do the "Binaltech Alternator" listing stunt, so you have to wade through lots of Alts as well.

A worldwide search for "Binaltech" gives 115 listings. Once you've told it not to include Alternators, KOs, and Skid/Skids, you're left with 32 listings.

Posted: 16 May 2008 at 1:27pm | IP Logged

I've never been a user of Ebay as I've found forums fairly good for trades.  When I have looked on Ebay.co.uk - I've only seen a few listings and the majority of those have been knockoffs.

I've been fairly lucky with my figures so far - I've managed to acquire BT Streak, Dead End, BT Blue Tracks, White Meister and BT Wheeljack within the past six weeks - with a MISB White Meister and BT Skids in the pipeline...

Iceman - thanks for the link

I'd like to get a lot of the figures MISB but so far the 2nd hand trades have been very good with hardly any chipping to the paintwork.  Ironic considering that I bought a MISB Ravage which had a huge scratch on the front panel.

Do you think that my chances of finding a C9 Police will be nil?

Posted: 17 May 2008 at 6:46pm | IP Logged

I remember having White Jazz, Police Prowl and Grimlock about a year ago and people wanting Grimlock more than the others! 

Still, I love the finding element of buying figures so it works out well. 

I've a couple of questions - what were the 2 Binaltechs after Skids  I think that the line is re-starting with BT18 - which figures were BT-17 and BT-18?