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What toy makes you super happy in your collection?
Either its a good transformer/toy or maybe it has sentimental value.  What's your story and how does that experience keep you collecting?

For me: Its G1 Jetfire.  Its a beast of a toy, fun to transform and a gift from my parents way back when.  
More recently I picked up Velocitron Clampdown - a recolor of Sideswipe... but just so much fun. 
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Anyone else nearing completion with their Transformers collection?
I always wanted a good G1 representation of most figures and I think I'm pretty much there.  Sludge, Snarl and Swoop are the only figures that are really outstanding.  I missed Sunstreaker and the G1 Netflix Soundwave but overall pretty I'm good. 

I don't think I'll stop picking up a good bot every now and then, but I don't feel I am missing anything anymore.   Anyone else out there feel the same?
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Shmax.com: Product Information - Jolt

I know the value chart is always relative and a work in progress..... but the value for Jolt is a bit high.
Maybe look at the code for the loose toy?  Otherwise I have two to sell.
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Hi Shmax!

When I look at my profile statistics, the page isn't running and nothing is displayed.  This carries over to my signature flash animation that scrolls through my collected toys. 
https://www.shmax.com/tusko/collection
https://www.shmax.com/tusko/statistics
Could just be me.  Thought I'd post. 
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General Transformers Discussion / G1 Reissues
July 26, 2018, 04:19:40 AM
Hi!
I can't find the 2018 Walmart G1 reissues in the database.  I'm referring to Swerve, Tailgate, Bumblebee and Outback.  Can someone please point me to the right spot.  My quick searches lead me down the wrong rabbit hole. 
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General Transformers Discussion / GIJoe Stuff
January 25, 2015, 03:50:27 PM
Is SHMAX expanding to GI JOEs?
I see the entry there.
I don't have very much, but I took a couple of pics.... any use?





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Hi SHMAX!

When I view profile, nothing loads and I can't see my collection or stats.
It is just me?

Thanks!

http://www.shmax.com/tusko
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Feature Requests/Announcements / Release comparisons
August 15, 2014, 10:38:33 AM
So I like looking at figure review threads and comparison threads as new toys come out.

Could a feature like that be included in SHMAX.COM to, for example, pick two items and compare them pictorially (as well as some of the details).

So for example:
I click on Takara's Masterpiece Grimlock and the latest Hasbro Grimlock and get a side-by-side of the robot and dinomodes and some details underneath about when its released, and how many are collected in the SHMAXian uber-base?

Or maybe for mold parts comparisons of the G1 and Re-issue weapons for the Diaclone mold cars and jets.

I think it would be unique feature to use the archival features already built into SHMAX and add some more interactivity to the stie.
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While browsing, the regional areas are adding an extra "S" to the end of the region.

So Canada becomes "Canadas" for example.

http://www.shmax.com/products?q%5Bfilters%5D%5Btoyline%5D=2397&q%5Bfilters%5D%5Bcountry%5D=120
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http://shmax.com/part_details/345/overbite
On this page, the formatting is off for me.
FYI
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Can the all mighty SHMAX.COM use pictures hosted from photobucket?

I find it straight forward to upload my pics there, but find it a pain to load onto Shmax.  I know there are resolution differences, but the auto resize feature is nice.

So I guess alternatively can the SHMAX uploader resize or adjust the resolution of the images being put on the site to speed up loading reduce editing?  I want my 10Mg image to load without wait or edits regarding size even if it means its a lower quality on the actual site.
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General Transformers Discussion / AOE Trailer
March 05, 2014, 05:38:12 AM
http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2014/03/04/first-full-transformers-age-of-extinction-trailer-arrives-we-dont-need-you-anymore/

We at least need a link to the new AOE trailer.  I dunno how to embed it.

Looks good to me.  Finally, the classic battle of robot vs robot dinosaur is realized on film, without me ever knowing it was a classic battle.  Duh-da-da Da-Dunt!

Optimus looks like he should.   Duh-da-da Da-Dunt!

There is a human element to feel empathy for and to ground the movie!   Duh-da-da Da-Dunt!

Music is epic in nature!   Duh-da-da Da-Dunt!

Comment liberally and profusely about your view of this trailer HERE!!
(  Duh-da-da Da-Dunt!  )
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http://shmax.com/collectors?q%5Bfilters%5D%5BskuId%5D=13603

I was looking up who added the "year of the horse Optimus Prime" to their collection.
The list showed the "completion rank" graphic on the right side but it didn't line up with the list nicely.

Minor, but thought you should know.
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http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/hasbro-website-updates-part-1-new-generations-and-constructbots-listings-178695/

TFw2005 has some speculation on the upcoming slate of TF toys from Hasbro.
Looking foward to the Skyfire and Jetfire releases.
These may or may not be true.
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There are pictures here of the new Optimus design.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/transformers-4-age-of-extinction-generations-leader-class-optimus-prime-official-images-178572/

I like the chrome and paint on this figure.  The truck is a neat update, and they are going for an obvious samurai melee feel to the style of the figure. 

Unfortunately there is a lot of back kibble.  I get a Fast Action Battler feel from it.

What do you think?
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Any thought of adding a two fold rating system:
1) a toy condition rating -> poor, good, excellent, mint (one star, two star ..etc)
2) how much I like the toy? -> Regret buying, dislike, like, Love (again a 4 star system)

Then stats would emerge on which toys were the best and which stay in what condition with time.  It could even become a toy recommendation system for that wishlist we never knew we wanted.

Alternatively, a system for tracking breakage.  Date, part that broke, extenuating circumstance?  Kinda like on car websites where milage, model and repair history are shared.
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Shutterbug Club / Roll of side light diffusers
July 29, 2013, 10:55:01 AM
I see many light tents filter/diffuse the light on the sides.
How important is this inclosure?  Do the lights fit through a hole in the sidewall, or do you filter the light through the membrane?

Could I see pictures with and without these side features to understand their effect?

Secondly, does anyone use a polarizing lens?  Would that make a crisper image in a lightbox?

Thank you!
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Transformers News / TF Con in Toronto
July 18, 2013, 10:25:48 AM
Is anyone here going to TFCON?
http://www.tfcon.ca/tfcon-2013-event-schedule

I may hit the show on Saturday.  Looking forward to some of the stories and artist in attendance.

edit: sorry I put this in the wrong section. 
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General Transformers Discussion / SDCC Whirl
July 18, 2013, 08:35:00 AM
Wow, the new pictures from SDCC of Whirl really make me not want to get the Ruination Wreckers now.

What is the wisdom of the Shmax unimind?  Wait for the Rotorstorm repaint?
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When I look at the new organization of the series, regional releases and what-knots... I notice that the Japanese Encore series is in with the G1 section.  This is cool.  I like seeing all the G1 molds together in my collection.
However the Hasbro Commemorative Series is not under G1. 

What's the rational for not merging these? The minor molding variation?
Thanks