|
Kurui Reiten posted:Looking at that combined Motormaster, one of my complaints is the same as it has been for a lot of these; those cars on his legs are useless. They' don't turn into legs or something, they're just sort of extensions between the foot and the knee. I would much rather have the car turn into a leg, then the car just slam in there like loving shin armor. I don't care about G1 accuracy myself, I just want cool combiners. To each his own, but I really dig the fact that it's just basically Motormaster wearing a suit of car-armor. I do like the aesthetic you're talking about as well, though. I think the recent 3rd party devastators have done a good job of it.
|
#
?
Sep 17, 2013 23:42
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 14, 2024 02:33 |
|
|
Thing is, the look isn't consistent on the Stunticons; the arms are definitely made of cars, but they're transformed cars. The cars became the arms, they're not just solid cars jammed on some shoulders or something. The legs are the opposite. That's what gets me. One or the other.
Kurui Reiten fucked around with this message at 00:02 on Sep 18, 2013 |
|
#
?
Sep 17, 2013 23:51
|
|
|
I don't understand what anyone's problem is, Diesel AKA Motormaster looks loving awesome and I've been wanting to buy the FP Stunticons since they were announced, but I don't have £350 spare. I have the original G1 Menasor and I'd love to have the full combiner to go side by side.
|
|
#
?
Sep 17, 2013 23:59
|
|
|
Kurui Reiten posted:Thing is, the look isn't consistent on the Stunticons; the arms are definitely made of cars, but they're transformed cars. The cars became the arms, they're not just solid cars jammed on some shoulders or something. The legs are the opposite. That's what gets me. One or the other. Both is a more interesting choice. Besides, what's the difference? Instead of goofy looking cars as legs, he has actual legs with goofy looking cars as shinguards, and this way you don't have to disrupt the car modes with holes or hookups for the feet to peg into. In addition, I'm impressed that FansProject of all companies opted for the more unusual configuration.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 00:18
|
|
|
Perhaps the cars should be his feet, and it can roll around on them like roller skates. Do the combiner fists and feet on not-Menasor come from parts of not-Motormaster's trailer or are they separate pieces?
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 01:29
|
|
|
While I don't have confirmation on this, I remember reading that the FP Stunticons were designed to be Scramble City style. I figure that's the reason that the cars that go on the shins just stick there with minimal transformation. If Car Crash and T-Bone transformed into legs, the Scramble style wouldn't be possible. The MSJ posted:Perhaps the cars should be his feet, and it can roll around on them like roller skates. Pretty sure the combiner parts are in the trailer.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 01:34
|
|
|
While we're on the subject of the Stunticons, I decided to pick up Down Force \ Drag Strip and noticed that his winshield is severely cracked, almost to the point of breaking off. Oh noooooooooooooo.  I haven't touched him since I transformed him a few times since he came out and I don't remember breaking him, and you'd think I would. Ohhhhhhhhh drat it. I got him right before TFCon so it's probably too late to return him to BBTS and I don't even know if he's defective or if it's my fault.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 01:43
|
|
|
Gammatron 64 posted:While we're on the subject of the Stunticons, I decided to pick up Down Force \ Drag Strip and noticed that his winshield is severely cracked, almost to the point of breaking off. Oh noooooooooooooo. I realize it's not much consolation but if you want to sell him cheap I'd be down. It's the only one of the group I really like.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 02:28
|
|
|
Gammatron 64 posted:While we're on the subject of the Stunticons, I decided to pick up Down Force \ Drag Strip and noticed that his winshield is severely cracked, almost to the point of breaking off. Oh noooooooooooooo. I've always thought that it never hurts to ask. Send them an e-mail; if that fails, try to send a message directly to FP.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 02:39
|
|
|
Why cookie Rocket posted:I realize it's not much consolation but if you want to sell him cheap I'd be down. It's the only one of the group I really like. I'll see if I can't get him swapped out. If not, I might take you up on that. Captain Magic posted:Anybody have any thoughts on Hexatron? He's huge, posable, looks good, turns into 6 modes. Recommended.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 02:56
|
|
|
Blackheart posted:I... try to like these, but the weird heads and thin arms are just too much. But like you, there are a lot of people who seem to like them so good for iGear I guess? I'll be the last to judge other TF fans' tastes since I like things like PCC and most Beast Hunters. Kurui Reiten posted:Looking at that combined Motormaster, one of my complaints is the same as it has been for a lot of these; those cars on his legs are useless. They' don't turn into legs or something, they're just sort of extensions between the foot and the knee. I would much rather have the car turn into a leg, then the car just slam in there like loving shin armor. I don't care about G1 accuracy myself, I just want cool combiners.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 03:16
|
|
|
Knormal posted:Back to the F-22 Seekers, they're coming with a second head now. The first one was so absurdly bad and universally hated I figured they'd be pressured into changing it. The render of the new head's on the top of the page here, it's honestly not great either but it's a lot better. And yeah the thin arms and huge boots aren't ideal, but I can live with them. Still weird, but yeah, much better than the original. Anyone here have the Armored Battalion set? Are they worth the price?
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 03:56
|
|
|
Gammatron 64 posted:I'll see if I can't get him swapped out. If not, I might take you up on that. Good luck and godspeed. It's not like I need to spend any more money, but I am a sucker for robots with crazy-color faces (shout out to my bro cindersaur) and I feel for you.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 04:25
|
|
|
To those complaining about Menasor's legs, at least they're accurate to the way combiners were presented in G1: ie big leg with a vestigial car or airplane on it as an afterthought. In other news, Regeneration has now rocketed to the top of my favourite Transformers comics list by dint of the last page: Rodimus loving Prime! It's about goddamn time too
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 09:06
|
|
|
For anyone still looking: MP Soundwave has been available on the TRU website since last night.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 13:52
|
|
|
SpikeMcclane posted:For anyone still looking: MP Soundwave has been available on the TRU website since last night. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=19038126 As of this posting, the "Ship to Home" option is available.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 14:12
|
|
|
TheDK posted:Here is a link: I...ordered one? That can't be right. How soon until I get my cancellation email? Or should I expect to receive an Acid Storm?
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 15:12
|
|
|
Oh joyous days! Thank you sir you are awesome.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 17:14
|
|
|
poo poo. I want to order one for my buddy but he still owes me money.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 17:22
|
|
|
TheDK posted:Here is a link:  It... worked. It worked! What madness is this?
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 17:27
|
|
|
Of course now when I'm absolutely broke. gently caress you TRU
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 17:44
|
|
|
I knew I should've stopped coming to this thread. Well, I didn't need that $100 anyway...
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 19:59
|
|
|
Been doing some comic re-reading (why the hell is Robots In Disguise Volume 4 available for Kindle, but Volume 3 isn't?) Are there any comics out there that cover the exploits of The Scavangers and Grimlock? Because I'll be damned if that rag tag band of misfits havn't found a place in my heart. Also, silly question, why the gently caress did they rebuild Overlord with drill fingers?
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 20:05
|
|
|
Algae Magnet posted:Are there any comics out there that cover the exploits of The Scavangers and Grimlock? Because I'll be damned if that rag tag band of misfits havn't found a place in my heart. quote:Also, silly question, why the gently caress did they rebuild Overlord with drill fingers?
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 20:43
|
|
|
Algae Magnet posted:Are there any comics out there that cover the exploits of The Scavangers and Grimlock? Because I'll be damned if that rag tag band of misfits havn't found a place in my heart. They show up briefly in a later MTMTE issue as a "hey, we're still alive, here's what we're up to" sort of deal, but I imagine they'll be important later. Same goes for the DJD.
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 22:24
|
|
|
"Please, someone help him."  
|
|
#
?
Sep 18, 2013 23:40
|
|
|
drat it. I don't get my paycheck until the Friday after this one. I'm never gonna get a Soundwave.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 00:35
|
|
|
RaspberryCommie posted:I'm never gonna get a Soundwave.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 00:43
|
|
|
FYI Metroplex is coming to Costco @ $79.99 item #994294. Guess it's arriving in the next couple weeks.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 05:58
|
|
|
The Rage posted:FYI Metroplex is coming to Costco @ $79.99 item #994294. Guess it's arriving in the next couple weeks. That is absolute bullshit.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 06:47
|
|
|
Rhyno posted:That is absolute bullshit. Eh. I got bit by the price drop, but I don't care. He's 2+ feet of awesome, and I'd have paid more than original MSRP if I had to. I think it's cool that he's gonna be looming on Costco shelves.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 07:43
|
|
|
Rhyno posted:That is absolute bullshit. Costco did the same thing a few years ago with that MP movie Bumblebee. What fascinates me about this is that the figure has had prices all over the map. $79.99, $109.99, $129.99, all for the same deco. I wonder what the production cost on this really was. However I will buy another at this price as I have the SDCC version.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 07:52
|
|
|
What's the time limit on amazon returns? Might as well return the two I bought there and go to costco and buy three(plus save ten bucks!) and just shove a couple in the closet for a few years down the line.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 08:05
|
|
|
Is that going to be international Costcos, or just US-based ones?
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 08:34
|
|
|
Captain Invictus posted:What's the time limit on amazon returns? Might as well return the two I bought there and go to costco and buy three(plus save ten bucks!) and just shove a couple in the closet for a few years down the line. You're sounding like a TFW2005 user. Guess what? Toys get cheaper months after release. Thats retail. Metroplex will get heaps more releases too.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 11:39
|
|
|
They're not releasing preview pages of MTMTE #21 as apparently there are BIG THINGS happening right off the bat. A couple of quotes from the issue have been revealed, however: "I'm sorry." "Thank you for trying." "Welcome aboard." Tailgate's not gonna make it after all, is he?  As for the second one, Getaway or Star Saber?
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 12:25
|
|
|
Veg posted:You're sounding like a TFW2005 user. You don't need to act nasty just because I fund my Transformers habit entirely by buying one or two extras to sock away for selling later so that I break even on the money front while getting some neat toys to futz around with. It makes you come across as extremely bitter.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 12:42
|
|
|
I feel like the time limit on returns is about a month, or at least it was a few months ago when I returned a mouse.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 14:51
|
|
|
Captain Invictus posted:You don't need to act nasty just because I fund my Transformers habit entirely by buying one or two extras to sock away for selling later so that I break even on the money front while getting some neat toys to futz around with. It makes you come across as extremely bitter. Seriously. They're hardly hard to come by, it's not like you're robbing someone of a chance of buying one at retail. I see nothing wrong with hanging onto a few extras to sell to Johnny-come-lately's who are trying to buy one after it's gone from retail.
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 15:56
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 14, 2024 02:33 |
|
|
If you really want to sound like an TFW2005 user just read some Alucard77 threads and immerse yourself in the Sorry for repeating myself, but this question got skipped before: if anyone has the FP Armored Battalion, could you share some opinions on them, and if you personally think they're worth the price?
|
|
#
?
Sep 19, 2013 16:43
|
|