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>be me, back in 2011
>my collection doesn't have any focus in particular but I do have a really soft spot for historical figures, especially pre-Transformers
>always scout Ebay for Diaclones, constantly look for easy grabs and junked figures that can be restored with G1 spare parts
>was able to collect a few car robots and a mostly complete Train Robo / pre-Raiden, but not much else beyond that
>had a particular obsession for finding a Powered Convoy, but even then a mildly decent one would cost at the very least 2k
>one day, roatripping through Portugal, staying in Tomar with some friends for a few days
>find a neat little antique store near my hotel with a surprising amount of toys
>lots of die cast cars and model kits but no Transformers at first sight, most of their stuff seemed to be seventies oriented
>suddenly notice a colorful box with a Joustra logo and some kind of wacky familiar-looking robot drawn on it on top of a shelf
>pull out the box
>it's pic related
>jaw drops to the floor, point it out to the cashier in a mildly baffled state and ask for the price
>said he'd give it for 10 euros, probably having no idea of what he has selling
>promptly gave him the money and took it back to the hotel
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