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Anyone have Cubex's Engineer Huff? How is it?
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Has anyone seen the insane new artwork for the upcoming Transformers v. G.I. Joe Free Comic Book Day issue? The best way I can describe it is "indie," like if this was coming out from a small press publisher like Fantagraphics. It's very '80s retro, almost Kirby-esque, and a far cry from the slick art and coloring we've seen on Transformers comics since the Dreamwave era. http://comicsalliance.com/tom-scioli-john-barber-transformers-vs-g-i-joe-interview/
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Mar 7, 2014 20:26
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therealjon_ posted:Usually about $10 usd, you are still saving a solid amount from BBTS. Hate the paying up front stuff, and I'll pay an extra premium for BBTS' level of customer service should things go defective on me.
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Mar 7, 2014 20:52
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Big Bad Voodoo Lou posted:Kirby-esque I was gonna say, "what, because of the dots in the explosion?" but it goes a lot further than that. I shoulda recognized the name of the artist. Tom Scioli is, like, The Guy Who Draws Like Kirby.
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Mar 7, 2014 21:17
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Has anyone ordered from these guys before? Are they legit? The description for Bumblebee doesn't scream "professionalism" to me in particular.
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Mar 7, 2014 22:44
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Captain Invictus posted:Has anyone ordered from these guys before? Are they legit? The description for Bumblebee doesn't scream "professionalism" to me in particular. They're trying for witty wordplay but literally failed.
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Mar 7, 2014 22:46
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Captain Invictus posted:Has anyone ordered from these guys before? Are they legit? The description for Bumblebee doesn't scream "professionalism" to me in particular. I have, they are legit and have always shipped quick once the figure is released.
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Mar 7, 2014 22:53
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Thanks for this! I've never ordered from here before...but, what the hey. At least I can use Paypal. I got Whirl. I like him. The gaps in his alt-mode don't bother too much at all, though it is odd how un-spinny his copter blade is (Springer's is way, way better). I really love his coloring--that pale blue just looks so nice--and I think it's pretty wonderful how his cockpit opens up. I can't even think of the last Transformer that's come out and had that sort of feature. If you're on the fence, I'd say get him. I can understand if you're a bit put-off by his whole "straddling the fence" business, but honestly that didn't bother me that much. Also: I passed on a DoubleDealer. If I thought Blitzwing was kind of crap, that's a good decision, right? Did they fix any of his issues with DoubleDealer?
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Mar 7, 2014 22:54
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Captain Magic posted:Thanks for this! I've never ordered from here before...but, what the hey. At least I can use Paypal. A lot of transformers have an issue known as "lacking a purple/blue/black color scheme" and they fixed the gently caress out of that. Still not enough pink, though. edit for actual content: His shoulders are just as bad, but the nosecone seems better.
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Mar 7, 2014 23:09
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Why cookie Rocket posted:Still not enough pink, though. Be careful what you wish for, because Arcee is going to be pink as anything, and Chromina is probably going to be baby blue with pastel pink. We're also getting Brainstorm, Nightbeat, and Hardhead as generations figures. While none of them may be pink the fact that they're now releasing a good amount of headmaster guys means it's only a matter of time before we get the Decepticons, which are all some shade of purple/pink/pinkish purple. That and there's Voyager Beast Wars Megatron still set to come out which will be purple and pink probably. The Taint Reaper fucked around with this message at 23:52 on Mar 7, 2014 |
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Mar 7, 2014 23:44
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I really like the decepticon color schemes that smash barbie pink together with teal. Mix a little black and purple in there, and I'm the happiest guy in the world. I finally got a Submarauder today. 
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Mar 8, 2014 00:03
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I got Year of the Horse Optimus Prime, and god drat I love this thing. I would have preferred a non-clear trailer, but considering the whole package, I'm still very happy with it. I love the color-scheme with the gold chrome, the transformation isn't really complex, and is fun to do, and he's just an excellent figure overall.
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Mar 8, 2014 01:06
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The_Doctor posted:So my KO MP Sideswipe arrived! Two MP guys for £28 ($50), not bad! Now I can compare him to Red Alert, Sideswipe is slightly lower in quality. His chest doesn't want to clip into place (and I don't want to force it too much). His leg joints are slightly loose, and his head will not stay together. It will flip open when he's just standing there! It's like there's a little spring in there constantly opening it. I've applied a little blu-tak to hold it together. How's your Red Alert crotch flap in Vehicle mode? Mine, unless I'm missing something obvious means it raises up so the wheels don't sit on the floor, but hey he was £21. In other news Kapow have PE Warden for £98 or thereabouts, I couldn't resist it this time around seeing as I've heard nothing but great things. Even my (drunken) fiancee approved it!
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Mar 8, 2014 01:07
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Why cookie Rocket posted:I really like the decepticon color schemes that smash barbie pink together with teal. Mix a little black and purple in there, and I'm the happiest guy in the world. I finally got a Submarauder today. Yeah me too, which was why I bought the Universe 2.0 Silverbolt mold multiple times. His two repaints were all classic decepticon colors. I'm still hoping that we get Deluxe Ratbat because he's like the most purple figure next to Skywarp.
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Mar 8, 2014 02:17
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The Taint Reaper posted:I'm still hoping that we get Deluxe Ratbat because he's like the most purple figure next to Skywarp. Oh you better believe I pre-ordered and have had it for months. It rules.
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Mar 8, 2014 02:19
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I got a TFCon room reservation, vendor booth, and two convention passes - I need one or two brave goons to share the room, pizzas, my dew, etc.
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Mar 8, 2014 02:58
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strangehamster posted:I got a TFCon room reservation, vendor booth, and two convention passes - I need one or two brave goons to share the room, pizzas, my dew, etc. Chicago, right? I sent an email to my boss for both Chicago and Toronto and he hasn't confirmed it yet, but it shouldn't be a problem. Hopefully.
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Mar 8, 2014 05:08
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strangehamster posted:I got a TFCon room reservation, vendor booth, and two convention passes - I need one or two brave goons to share the room, pizzas, my dew, etc. You got my more detailed email, but if I do end up getting to go, I'll probably come begging you for splitting it an extra way for crash space.
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Mar 8, 2014 06:04
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The_Doctor posted:The downside is that you're paying now, not when it ships. I actually prefer it that way, it beats forgetting when something's due.
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Mar 8, 2014 06:34
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Captain Invictus posted:Has anyone ordered from these guys before? Are they legit? The description for Bumblebee doesn't scream "professionalism" to me in particular. Yeah they're legit. A couple of years ago I ordered something from them and when it turned out they didn't actually have one they apologized profusely and spent over a week searching for one to fulfill my order despite it being discontinued for 3 years at that point and upgraded my shipping to EMS for free when they finally found one.
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Mar 8, 2014 14:11
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The art one the "dead universe" sections is pretty poopy but this made me chuckle anyways:
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Mar 8, 2014 16:38
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Blackheart posted:The art one the "dead universe" sections is pretty poopy but this made me chuckle anyways: Is Kup going to join the Lost Light? 
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Mar 8, 2014 17:39
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Comixology is giving away a bunch of free comics here: http://comixology.tumblr.com/geekstagegiveaway One of them is the collected edition of Transformers: Autocracy.
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Mar 9, 2014 04:24
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Bought BH Dreadwing and am kinda disappointed with it. I was gonna just return it but I don't know if he's one of the rarer BH figures so just checkin to see if anyone wants this guy or not ($10 + shipping). He came with the wrong directions, so no directions unless you want the directions for BH Starscream.
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Mar 10, 2014 00:55
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The other day I bought Rhinox and Whirl of HTS thinking I wouldn't see either in the wild. Went to Target today looking for Marvel Legends and found 3 loving Whirls.
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The same thing happened to me (although it was only two Whirls)! If they hadn't already shipped my Rhinox, I would have nabbed the Whirl and canceled the order. I got my Rhinox this weekend and, yeah, his legs are awful and won't support his weight at all.
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Mar 10, 2014 01:28
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Take some thin wire and wrap it around the pin in his joints. Doesn't entirely fix them, but it helps.
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Someone posted this in the TFW2005 Rhinox thread:neospark1 posted:The actual problem as to why Rhinox's legs are so loose is that they are misassembled. I don't have Rhinox so no idea if it works or not. That and I've never tried removing a pin.
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That doesn't help with the other joints that are also floppy.
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Mar 10, 2014 02:28
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Blackheart posted:Someone posted this in the TFW2005 Rhinox thread: I've never taken one out of a toy before, but they're pretty easy to get out of guns... you need a pair of wood blocks to prop it up on, and you can get a set of steel punches in common sizes in the walmart tool section for about $6.
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Endless Mike posted:That doesn't help with the other joints that are also floppy. Yeah the one I saw had super floppy hips.
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Do not attempt that fix. The ratchet joint he's pointing out doesn't have any corresponding teeth, he doesn't know what he's talking about. Plus putting in a new pin would require drilling a new hole. Rei_ fucked around with this message at 03:40 on Mar 10, 2014 |
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Mar 10, 2014 03:30
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Huh, he was talking outta his rear end then.
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Mar 10, 2014 04:12
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 My Rhinox was also a floppy mess. Future solved that right quick. If you collect Transformers and don't have a bottle of this stuff you're doing yourself a disservice.
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Mar 10, 2014 04:27
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To combine the two most recent topics I also found a Whirl and he's beyond fantastic as long as you read the TFW2005 review thread, which is full of incredibly helpful tips and customization advice. It feels so weird to be utterly gaga over a toy when I don't give much of a poo poo about the character.
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Why cookie Rocket posted:To combine the two most recent topics I also found a Whirl and he's beyond fantastic as long as you read the TFW2005 review thread, which is full of incredibly helpful tips and customization advice. It feels so weird to be utterly gaga over a toy when I don't give much of a poo poo about the character. Can you link it so I'm ready when mine arrives?
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Mar 10, 2014 05:51
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Here ya go. Make sure to skim all the way through. There are a lot of hidden features on him.
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Mar 10, 2014 06:11
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Peter Bazooka posted:
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Endless Mike posted:Now explain what I am supposed to do with this stuff. If you collect Transformers and try to drink a bottle of this stuff you're doing yourself a disservice.
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Endless Mike posted:Now explain what I am supposed to do with this stuff. Disassemble joint. Apply light coats to all joint surfaces. Allow a few hours to dry. Reassemble joints. Test joint. If unsatisfactory, repeat.
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