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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Wow, the little one has steelies on it.
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Wow, the little one has steelies on it.
Hey Jeff!

Yup, kind of a nice change from all that Bling on the other ones!

BTW, you were post #500 on the thread!

Robert
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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awesome find!

do I send you a money order, i dont have paypal
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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^^ Sorry, PM now sent!

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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Thank You Robert! got my pkg today.
Old Jan 22, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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Steve, Kenwood and Bud Light...are those customs or retail releases?

Terry, glad they arrived safely! Enjoy!

Robert
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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^^^Hey Robert, those are customs! Nice customs at that...
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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^^^Hey Robert, those are customs! Nice customs at that...
Thanks, that was my first thought!

Did not remember seeing those anywhere before. Kinda glad, don't have to go hunting one down!

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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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^^^Trust me! When it comes to MB and HWs xB diecast, I pretty much have them all!
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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lots of first gens. WHEN IS SOMEONE GONNA MAKE A 2nd GEN?!!!!!!!!!
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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Hey Gen2 Brother!
Yeah, when it comes to the diecast, Gen1 is the King!
I had hoped that someone would do a killer Gen2 casting when they first came out.

A lot of these are just repaints trying to recoup some costs I guess! But they are cool!

Hey Metro...how about a couple of pics?

Robert
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can't wait to find one. Found a 2nd gen xb transformer at Bi-mart a few weeks ago. should of bought it. I went back, but they were gone.
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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Buy it when you see it!

I have left stuff and regretted it! You can always return it, but 9/10 times you'll be glad you got it!

Robert
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 02:48 AM
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whats bi-mart?
Old Jan 23, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tanakasan

Steve, Kenwood and Bud Light...are those customs or retail releases?

Terry, glad they arrived safely! Enjoy!

Robert
Those are retail releases, I asked the original pic poster they were some of the first to come out. he still has them sealed in blisters.
I remember seeing them on a display shortly after buying my SRP {before the addiction} and passed because I was not a bud fan.
Robert,
forward a pic to the collector you got the prototype from and ask if he knows anything.
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^^^Dude! Those 2 xB HWs are NOT regular releases. Some people know how to remove the blister(plastic) from the cardboard and reseal it like it was untouched. Anyone can customize any diecast and reseal back up in it's original package.

I bet if you were to remove the 2 xBs from the package, flip the small lever under the xB and remove it from the base, it'll be either blue or red on the inside...guaranteed!

Go over the HWC.com and just browse a bit, especially under "Customs" and there is proof that this can be done.

I'm just trying to educate some of you before you drop cash on something "rare" or "limited"...
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Originally Posted by Metro273
^^^Dude! Those 2 xB HWs are NOT regular releases. Some people know how to remove the blister(plastic) from the cardboard and reseal it like it was untouched.
That's where I'm leaning also! Only because of the prohibitive licensing fees that would need to be paid! And resealing a blister is not hard at all. Plus, if it were a Mattel release, it should be on STDC.

On another note, I got permission to post these pics! What a tough bunch here! I need the orange one next!

Enjoy! Robert

Blue Wheel Barbie prototype xB!


Group Shot!
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by tanakasan
Originally Posted by Metro273
^^^Dude! Those 2 xB HWs are NOT regular releases. Some people know how to remove the blister(plastic) from the cardboard and reseal it like it was untouched.
That's where I'm leaning also! Only because of the prohibitive licensing fees that would need to be paid! And resealing a blister is not hard at all. Plus, if it were a Mattel release, it should be on STDC.

On another note, I got permission to post these pics! What a tough bunch here! I need the orange one next!

Enjoy! Robert

Blue Wheel Barbie prototype xB!


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Thanks for the heads up, the original poster is a good guy so maybe he doesn't know

Nice shots Robert

I found (2) extra Disney Pixar DJ & Wingo packages (6 diff stores) today if you guys cant find any I have extra's for ya
Still having trouble locating the new All stars Elite Transport xB
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by sdsnybny
Still having trouble locating the new All stars Elite Transport xB
If I find another, YOU are it Steve!

Robert



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