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Update 03/17/2001.

Alright! Finally, did an update. Check out this awesome pic of Fortress Robot-X!

Update 11/11/2000.

Just purchased God Magnus. Here are pics of it combined with Superfire Convoy to form God Convoy!

Update 05/01/2000.

Just picked up the all new Superfire Convoy from Japan. Here he is introducing himself to Lioconvoy.

Update 12/21/99.

Finished work on my new toy site dealing in incomplete toys and accessories. Interested in completing your collection. Go to the TOY EMPORIUM.

Update 12/03/99.

Check out this month's PIC OF THE MONTH care of Jetfire134. It's an awesome front and back shot of the box to a Kingdam 05 Robogun. "Unlike the transformer Megatron this toy actually shoots plastic bullets."

Update 11/03/99.

Just redid the layout again. Took out the background. Changed some stuff. Anyways here's this month's PIC OF THE MONTH.

Update 10/25/99.

Just beefed up those HINTs FOR DEALING ON THE NET. Take a look!

Update 10/15/99.

Yeah buddy. Just redid the layout, and added this sound byte of Prime as he confronts Megatron in TFTM courtesy of the TRANSFORMERS ARCHIVE.

Update 10/10/99.

I didn't want to make it seem that this site was solely devoted to the Transformers so I added this clip of the opening credits to Robotech. And you will need to Download RealPlayer now if you don't already have it. Besides it's free of charge.

Update 10/09/99.

Alright. Alex is getting rid of a lot of his collection to make room for new stuff. So do yourself a favor and check out DIACLONE CITY for items such as Beetras, Dorvack, Gai Gao Gar, Zoids and much more.

Update 10/06/99.

I've added a new feature called the "Pic of the Month" to showcase some of the great work you guys have put out, as well as some interesting pics I've seen. So why don't you check out this month's PIC OF THE MONTH provided to us by Zenith.

Update 09/29/99.

Just modified my background using a pic from the new Beastmachines T.V. show on FOX. Tell me if you like it, and click here to check out other Beastmachines pics courtesy of Christopher Boivin.

Update 09/26/99.

This guys got a house full of Transformers on display. Click here for a peak at SPENCER'S COLLECTION.

THE TRANSFORMERS, ETC.

Back in the 80's. I remember as a kid being a huge fan of cartoons like the Thundercats, He-Man, Mask, Voltron, Robotech, and especially the Transformers. I remember coming home from school anxiously awaiting for the cartoon shows to start. Then doing my homework in between the commercials. I remember wanting Optimus Prime, Metroplex, and a bunch of the others but not being able to afford them. As the years passed on, I eventually forgot about the toys. Not until my third year in college and a chance encounter with a local dealer did things change. There on display beside some other toys, was an Optimus Prime, just like when I was little. It brought back memories.

I bought Old Optimus that day in addition to a Prowl. Fairly cheap too compared to how much it would cost to buy them now. After that day, there grew a mad desire within me to go back and collect all those toys I so much wanted when I was younger. Soon I would be either down at the local thrift shops sifting through the bins for any new finds, or at garage sales, or attending the occasional collectors' fair. The highlight of which was the 1998 Botcon in Anaheim, Ca. Wish I could have got my picture taken with that guy who dressed up as an Autobot......or was he a Decepticon? It has been almost four years since I got that very first Optimus Prime. And I am happy to say that I've been able to build a really nice collection of toys. (heh heh)

Though I've been a collector for a good many years. I have only recently begun dealing on the Internet. Still. From my own experiences and that of others, I've been able to build a sort of philosophy for dealing on the Net.

1st and foremost. Play it smart. Be cautious in your dealings. Try to deal with those that have been in the business for a long time and have built up good reputations. If you're dealing with a newcomer, have them send first. Wait until you receive their package before you send yours. I know this might sound unfair. But my feeling is that if they're not willing to do this, you're better off not dealing with the person unless you can stand to lose your stuff.

2nd. Take the time to find out more about the person you're dealing with. Ask others what they know about him or her. In any case, always make sure you get plenty of personal references.

3rd. I know there are alot of fanatics out there willing to sell their soul for some of these toys. But you gotta remember. THEY'RE ONLY TOYS. No matter what the voices in your head say.

The 4th is somewhat a continuation of the 3rd. For me, one of the most enjoyable parts about collecting are those occasions when you get your hands on that rare find. You've heard of them. "My friend Joe picked up a complete Fort Max for only $20 at the local flea market!" Stuff like that. My advice is to have patience and wait for those good deals to come along. No matter what they say about this stuff being rare and hard to find.

Well. That's it folks! Hopefully, you won't get screwed. Hopefully.

Listen as Prime confronts Megatron.

View the opening credits to the Robotech Series.

Check out DIACLONE CITY for Beetras, Dorvack, Gai Gao Gar, Zoids and much more.

Visit the Transformers Archive for a variety of Transformers-related material from images to sound files.

Check out Dan's Robot Art for some of the best quality Transformers artwork out there.

Check out my selection of toys.

Check out the Unofficial Voltron Force Homepage for cool pics and info on the Series.

LINKS

For more Transformers-related material, check out the TRANSFORMERS ARCHIVE where I got most of my pics, BIGBOT.COM, the #1 place for all things Transformer from newsgroups to chatrooms, and The Complete History Of The Transformers.

For some of the best quality Transformers artwork out there, check out Dan's Robot Art.

For those fans of Robotech/Macross, check out the VALKYRIE MUSEUM and the VALKYRIE FACTORY. Both are very good sites for pics of Takatoku and Bandai toys.

For you classic Voltron fans, there's Lloyd's Completely Voltron Page!!! A very good site for pics of the early toys.

You can also check out THE UNOFFICIAL VOLTRON FORCE HOMEPAGE for pics and info on the Series.

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