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How to Find Original Transformers Action Figures

If you are a man between the ages of 25 and 35, you may have spent a lot of after-school time watching the adventures of the Transformers. This '80s cartoon about robots who transform into everyday items was a favorite for many kids. In addition to the show, there was a popular line of action figures. These items have become highly sought after and can be hard to find.

Instructions

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  Seek out your treasure on eBay. Since eBay is the Internet's top site for locating hard-to-find items (such as 20-year-old action figures) you'll have the best luck there. Type "Transformers" into the search field and review the results. Be cautious because a new line of action figures was released in 2007 in conjunction with the Transformers movie. Bid on only original Transformers.
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  Scour antique stores for your treasures. Toys from the '80s are slowly being considered antiques by many collectors and a trip to an antique shop will show this. The prices at an antique store may be a lot less than the auction on eBay.
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  Find a specialty toy store in your area. Many large cities contain toy stores that specialize in older toys, and in many cases they focus on the '70s and '80s, when action figures were at their most popular.
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  Look in your area for garage sales. It is possible to find amazing deals on Transformers action figures from someone who is cleaning out his attic. This is a place where you may find an entire collection for pennies. The catch is that you have to be at the right place at the right time.
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  Visit toy websites dedicated to the '80s like '80s Toy Sale. These sites can help you locate toys from this era, including original Transformers action figures.

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