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Yonic Symbolism posted:90's cgi probably. I would also say The Spark is a key Season 1 episode, both because it introduced the spark/soul concept to the brand and because it establishes Rhinox firmly as the spiritual leader of the Maximals, which is key to understanding what he's doing in the opening eps of Season 2. Also Spider's Game, because Inferno rules.
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Spiderdrake posted:There's no reason to ever read Spotlight: Arcee*, You guys can rag on it all you want but as a big fan of body horror I find the concept of having gender forced upon a genderless alien to be compelling as hell. Jhiaxus's actions are consistent with his portrayal in the IDW-verse. People being offended at the story seems like an old school "sensitiver than thou" slapfight. Though in fairness I'm only a lifelong proponent of LGBT rights, not an actual transgendered (the allegedly offended persons) human, so maybe I need some help being brought around on this one.
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I pretty much write off the first season of any TF show, except G1 of course in which it was actually by far the best written and drawn. Also I wish anyone had the balls to actually delve into gender issues with stories about Arcee and maybe even other female Autobots, but Hasbro wouldn't touch that with a cis pole
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Pics of the rest of the botcon exclusives got leaked. More CHUG seeker repaints, but Sandstorm comes with a repaint of the CHUG kup mold as Electro which is pretty cool.
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gently caress, after seeing the Rainmakers now I want a set.
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How has that mold not desintegrated yet, is it made of platinum.
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Why cookie Rocket posted:You guys can rag on it all you want but as a big fan of body horror I find the concept of having gender forced upon a genderless alien to be compelling as hell. Jhiaxus's actions are consistent with his portrayal in the IDW-verse. People being offended at the story seems like an old school "sensitiver than thou" slapfight. Though in fairness I'm only a lifelong proponent of LGBT rights, not an actual transgendered (the allegedly offended persons) human, so maybe I need some help being brought around on this one. The concept is interesting but what's done with it is brainless and silly. What you describe would indeed be a really fascinating exploration of gender in Transformerdom, but Furman doesn't seem like he was up to the task or even considering it on the level you're talking about. The Rage posted:gently caress, after seeing the Rainmakers now I want a set. Same. I am a tremendous shill for that mold, and Seekers in general. Rumor is Metroplex will be for sale on the floor tomorrow, which is good for attendees since apparently he has come and gone at Amazon already. Keldroc fucked around with this message at 05:17 on Jun 28, 2013 |
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I've gotta say I kinda wish I made the drive down to San Diego now to get an early Metroplex. Here's pics of the rest of the exclusives. I like the Starscream, Mirage, and Sandstorm decos, I might pick them up if I can find them (comparatively) cheap. The Rainmakers are pretty cool too, though the blue one looks too much like Thundercracker. http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2013-exclusive-souveniers-confirmed-update-pictures-added-177847/
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So I grabbed Takara 30th Grimlock today. First time with the figure. And, well..... It looked nice in the packaging. 
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Jun 28, 2013 10:58
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4 Metroplexes (Metroplexi?) in stock on Amazon I couldn't do it at 185 bucks
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Ka0 posted:How has that mold not desintegrated yet, is it made of platinum. Fun "We can't re-use molds we've already done for a BotCon before!" Pub
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Jun 28, 2013 12:58
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Metroplex is going up for pre-order at BBTS on Monday. $110.
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I would have loved to have seen the Rainmakers done up in the Terradive mold. Bleh.
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The would not reuse the seeker mold so much if people would stop buying them. There will always be another color scheme used in some obscure place they can apply that's interesting to someone enough that they'll buy yet another of the same mold. Like action master starscream, or the g2 seekers, or the unreleased g2 seekers (actually,why weren't starscream and ramjet's g2 getups part of the g2 set?), or some miscoloring from a panel of the comic or frame of the cartoon, etc
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I once got some people really angry at me for suggesting that, maybe, they could make an updated generations seeker mold. Think of all the repaint potential and people having to replace all their old seekers! Then again I'm pretty weird in that I only have one version of the mold, and it's... Acid Storm. (I do love the little fucker though)
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The MP Acid Storm looks awesome. Wish I hadn't got Thundercracker now.
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Supposedly, BBTS is going to be putting metroplex up on Monday for delivery in August at $110. They're the one that have the pallets at botcon and those are $150 at the show. Edit: oops. Missed a post a few above SpikeMcclane fucked around with this message at 15:23 on Jun 28, 2013 |
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Do any of you guys collect those Kabaya combiner figures? I'm wondering what the quality is like there.
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Keldroc posted:The concept is interesting but what's done with it is brainless and silly. What you describe would indeed be a really fascinating exploration of gender in Transformerdom, but Furman doesn't seem like he was up to the task or even considering it on the level you're talking about. Hmm you know I think I'll concede that point. I like the idea so much that I was probably letting my imagination do a lot of the heavy lifting that Furman (probably? I should re-read it again) didn't do.
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I think I'm going to need help with series 2 micro changers. Anyone up for "middle-manning" to a messed up faraway land?
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SDCC exclusives: 6 inch figs: not very good Shockwave G1 deco/playset: pretty nice, although all I'd want is Shockwave SDCC Metroplex: oh yeah, well worth the premium
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Just picked up Sandstorm, he's basically perfect in every way (except for his gun, which just looks kind of goofy). He's just so solid and chunky and orange, I can't stop swooshing him around in VTOL mode 
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GD_American posted:no finer character to break tables with METROPLEX HEEDS THE CALL OF THE WARM SHELF Press 'ÿ' to get sold to anyone who isn't a speculator
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GD_American posted:SDCC Metroplex: oh yeah, well worth the premium Is this thing going to have an exclusive deco or some poo poo? I might just have to get one... or two.
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Sire Oblivion posted:Is this thing going to have an exclusive deco or some poo poo? I might just have to get one... or two. SDCC version description indicates it's basically the Takara deco. quote:Transformers Generations Titan Class Metroplex SDCC Edition Very curious about the "12 miniature Autobot and Decepticon figures" mentioned at the end there.
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Keldroc posted:SDCC version description indicates it's basically the Takara deco. Upside at $149.99 it shouldn't sell out immediately on HTS after the Con. Also Acid Storm gallery, and confirmation that he's MP-01 on the new numbering system, due out in July. http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/masterpiece-acid-storm-botcon-2013-images-177877/
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So I've been continuing my headlong dive into the world of Transformers because I have  Not to worry though, I have a Springer on the way because it just looks so gosh darn purdy! At some point I'd love to grab an Astrotrain and as I've had the pleasure of meeting Paul Eiding I feel compelled to get a Perceptor. Outside of that, though, I have to admit that the range of figures available at the moment where I am is leaving me cold. I seem to have missed out on a lot of the Generations/FOC line which is a shame because I think I prefer them aesthetically to the Beast Hunters stuff. Another consideration is that being in Australia means some of this plastic is too pricy for the impulse purchases that I thrive on. The Beast Hunters Ultra Magnus does tempt me a little as MTMTE is rapidly making him my favourite. And Rodimus. And Whirl. And all of them. Roberts writes good characters. After reading RID as well and not being overly familiar with the comics history I do have a question though - has Prowl always been such a colossal tool?
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Sodomy Non Sapiens posted:After reading RID as well and not being overly familiar with the comics history I do have a question though - has Prowl always been such a colossal tool? Pretty much, yes. Furman played up his tool status in the G1 comics, especially near the end, but the IDW comics have really broken new ground on Prowl's tooldom.
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Metroplex available for preorder on Amazon. $125 plus free shipping with Prime is probably as good as it's gonna get. Plus it ships on August 1st, which gives you some time to save and/or see if you manage to snag an SDCC version.
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Keldroc posted:Metroplex available for preorder on Amazon. gently caress it, ordered one. Even if I don't want him I can easily flip it in a year for double the price right?
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Rhyno posted:gently caress it, ordered one. Even if I don't want him I can easily flip it in a year for double the price right? I would not be at all surprised. This one's going to be in demand for a while, I think.
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Keldroc posted:I would not be at all surprised. This one's going to be in demand for a while, I think. I figure if it's anything like MP-10 (got offered $400 for mine) it will be worth buying.
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Rhyno posted:I figure if it's anything like MP-10 (got offered $400 for mine) it will be worth buying. Between the time I ordered one about 30 minutes ago and now, it jumped from something like toys and games bestseller rank 5,800 to rank 4,380. So uh...probably best to grab one now, yeah. edit: lol, Cards Against Humanity is the number one bestseller on Amazon.com's toys and games list, as well as all of its expansions. I wonder if any parents are buying that thinking it'll be a fun game for their kids to play. Captain Invictus fucked around with this message at 03:53 on Jun 29, 2013 |
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Rhyno posted:I figure if it's anything like MP-10 (got offered $400 for mine) it will be worth buying.
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Xenomrph posted:I'm still kinda pissed that I never saw an MP-10 at retail, at all. I saw three of them. Bought one, went back the next day and bought another. Two weeks later I felt stupid and returned one which ended up being incredibly stupid.
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Another Bayformers truck.
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The MSJ posted:Another Bayformers truck. MOTORMASTER!
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Rhyno posted:MOTORMASTER! For some reason everyone thinks this is Ultra Magnus, but a silver and black truck plus an overload of supercars = Stunticons in my book. Of course, for all the logic Bay uses in his films they might well end up being the Predacons, but still, I think that's Motormaster, not Magnus.
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