Transformers

[Blade Raider]

I know there are TF collectors out there. Where are ya? :P

I would say half of my toy collection (in space at least) is made up of Transformers. Now, I'm a Beast Wars fan, so I've never been big on cars and jet transforms (though I far from hate them). Eitherway, it's a good time for TF fans right now. There's the movie and it's sequel (first trailer will be shown during the superbowl :D) and Animated, which is a great show. Plus, it's the 25th anniversary, which is something Hasbro does greatly.

[joe-eyeball]

I am a HUGE Starscream fan. He is the MAN. I also love the new Transformers Animated show.

I forgot to mention that I only have about 40 G1 Transformers in my collection but I do have almost every movie transformer that has been made.

[Blade Raider]

I am a HUGE Starscream fan. He is the MAN. I also love the new Transformers Animated show.
I normally don't liked Starscream, but he's awesome in Animated. He also has one of the best figures of Animated (also a first for Screamer, imo).

I forgot to mention that I only have about 40 G1 Transformers in my collection
You have more than me. I have maybe 15 G1 figures if you don't count Micro Masters or World's Smallest TFs. I rarely can bring myself to get figures with so little articulation.

but I do have almost every movie transformer that has been made.
Even the horde of repaints? I got one of every character in the movie. Sadly, I'm kind of sick of the movie line from all the "look at the new tiny diffence" repaints...and they're doing the same for TF2.

[Hero]

I've seriously lost count on all the TFs I own.

My recent acquisitions are the Henkei versions of Hound w/Ravage and Cyclonus w/Nightstick. Both are incredibly awesome. Hound review up on Figured Out this Friday and hopefully Cyclonus this weekend.

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[Sarah]

hey Hero, did you ever get back into collecting the convention exclusives again? I know you sold your Antagony and Vicegrip a while back, but do you still have any others?

[Hero]

I have OFTCC Sideswipe, The Glyph and Tapout keychains from Botcon 2001(?), amd The Rook Keychain from Botcon Europe 2002.

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[joe-eyeball]

No, you got me there. I don't have very many of the repaints. I have always despised repaints, its kind of like when a production company releases 5 different versions of one film. It just plain sucks and I choose not to double dip.

[Hero]

Like with Alternators Smokescreen *cringe*

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[Hero]

Sorry for the double-post. Just thought I'd share some toy reviews of Transformers I have been mucking about with making.

Metroplex Jnr:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smZz-dgSNpQ

[Venom]

I was pretty big into TF before the Turtles and continued a little after they hit. Anyway I've got quite a big collection spanning several iterations, mostly Gen 1 & 2. I have lots of the micromaster figs, even the Rocket Launcher base, Pretenders (wasn't that their name?), the big plastic human shell that hid a robot inside, Headmasters, some weird line that were different monsters (vulture, goblin, green alien monster, etc) that had a minibot inside and they would all combine into a bigger figure, the TF action figures that didn't transform but were poseable....anyway, I can't possibly list them all but those are just a few of what all I do have.

They brought me great joy as a kid and I had good times battling it out alongside the Autobots and Decepticons! I have toyed with the idea of selling them, though. If I had to choose between TMNT or TF, the TF would go lol!

[Blade Raider]

I was pretty big into TF before the Turtles and continued a little after they hit. Anyway I've got quite a big collection spanning several iterations, mostly Gen 1 & 2. I have lots of the micromaster figs, even the Rocket Launcher base, Pretenders (wasn't that their name?), the big plastic human shell that hid a robot inside, Headmasters, some weird line that were different monsters (vulture, goblin, green alien monster, etc) that had a minibot inside and they would all combine into a bigger figure, the TF action figures that didn't transform but were poseable....anyway, I can't possibly list them all but those are just a few of what all I do have.
Action Masters are the non-transforming ones. I assume you mean the awesome Countdown Rocket base. That thing is great. Speaking of, Countdown is about to get a new toy. It's a repaint of Cybertron Defence Red Alert. What makes it neat is the alt mode is painted to look like the folded Rocket Base (Which fits because Red Alert carries a huge nuke) and all the bot parts are painted to look like Countdown. It looks better than it sounds.

They brought me great joy as a kid and I had good times battling it out alongside the Autobots and Decepticons! I have toyed with the idea of selling them, though. If I had to choose between TMNT or TF, the TF would go lol!
You'd proabably get a lot more money that way to.

[Hero]

Oh wow... I almost forgot about the new Countdown toy. I hope that thing is released soon.

BTW. Just updated Figured Out with a review of Transformers: Henkei Hound w/Ravage --> Click Me (http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2009/02/review-hound-transformers-henkei.html)

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[Hero]

Just wondering... Is anyone here trying to avoid potential spoilers for the upcoming Revenge of the Fallen film?

If yes I put this tidbit under a spoilers banner and also because I've never used it before ;). Some of the toys do leak certain stuff about the film that some might not want to see (I've had to tread on eggshells elsewhere see).

There are two versions of the Constructicons toys. One set that combines, but are just the vehicles, and the other set are separate non-combining but with robot modes.

[Wes]

Just wondering... Is anyone here trying to avoid potential spoilers for the upcoming Revenge of the Fallen film?
No. That first film made me want to KO everyone in the theater (http://www.scary-crayon.com/spectare/tfbay/), so I have absolutely no interest in seeing this film -- and with the price hike on deluxe TFs, I now have no interest in owning any of the movie toys either. So please, spoil away. ;)

[Blade Raider]

and with the price hike on deluxe TFs, I now have no interest in owning any of the movie toys either. So please, spoil away. ;)
The only good thing from the price increase is that TMNT figures start looking cheap again. The price increase makes me so mad too. Deluxes have been $10 (give or take on cents) for 13 years.

On a side note, I'd rather get more Animated figures than most of the TF2 figures shown.

[Hero]

I want that Keytar Ratbat!

I'll certainly make the most out of Animated this year since CN are pulling the plug at the end of season 3.

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[Blade Raider]

I want that Keytar Ratbat!
I want him to...just wish he didn't come with a crummy repaint (Yes, I know it's Soundblaster, but that doesn't make it any less crummy).

I'll certainly make the most out of Animated this year since CN are pulling the plug at the end of season 3.
I'm igorning that rumor until season 3 actually starts. So, let's look at the good news, season 3 starts next month!:thyper:

[Wes]

I want him to...just wish he didn't come with a crummy repaint (Yes, I know it's Soundblaster, but that doesn't make it any less crummy).
I thought that repaint looked pretty sick, personally! Not $13 sick, but if it were $7-10 I could see picking it up -- even though I'm not the hugest fan of the original mold. I do like Soundwave's ankles, though.

[Hero]

I'd probably get it mainly for the Ratbat. Ratbat (G1) was never released in the UK.

BTW gang, Universe Ironhide is naff. Avoid!

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[GK Punk]

I want that Keytar Ratbat!


That is the most rad thing they've done in the TFA line.

[Wes]

BTW gang, Universe Ironhide is naff. Avoid!
Naff! LOL -- you and your British slang. ;)

But yeah, Universe Ironhide isn't the greatest. For the $7.77 I paid for him back during the holidays he's okay, and in robot mode he does pose quite well, but at the current prices I wouldn't even bother. Nor will I be bothering to pick up a Universe Ratchet (I kinda wish I'd waited for that one instead, though I wouldn't pay $13 for it either). Really, you only need one version of this mold at the absolute most.

[Hero]

I agree that Ironhide does pose well. Shame he keeps unclipping in half at the waist and the vehicle mode is a mess. I'm glad I didn't get the Henkei version now.

The best part of the figure is the head.

Henkei Cyclonus and Hound remain my two favourite toys of 2009 thus far.

===HERO

[sdp]

Anyone want to give me some advice?

I'm thinking of getting Voyager Grimlock.

I found him and thought coo but passed on it, it was $14. But then over at /toy/ they highly recommended him to me and said he was a $22 figure.


I am not really a transformers fan though, I was too old for the original series, though I really liked Beast Wars as a kid but haven't watched it since. I did catch a few episodes of Animated and thought they were alright, nothing special.


The thing that has me thinking about it though is I bought a cybertron Beast Wars Megatron figure on sale for $4 about a year ago. I was so excited and I hated it, transforming him was a huge pain and he didn't really look that good. I was very disappointed and I ended up selling him for the same 4 dollars I payed. I do regret selling him now though especially if I buy grimlock. But yeah I don't want to spend $14 and to be just disappointed again though maybe this could be the figure that makes me get into transformers....

Oh yeah and Voyager Grimlock is better than activator Grimlock right?



Hope I didn't go overboard with my dilemma over buying a toy :lol:

[Hero]

I'd say Voyager Grimlock is the best. Grab him!

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[Blade Raider]

Anyone want to give me some advice?

I'm thinking of getting Voyager Grimlock.

I found him and thought coo but passed on it, it was $14. But then over at /toy/ they highly recommended him to me and said he was a $22 figure.


I am not really a transformers fan though, I was too old for the original series, though I really liked Beast Wars as a kid but haven't watched it since. I did catch a few episodes of Animated and thought they were alright, nothing special.


The thing that has me thinking about it though is I bought a cybertron Beast Wars Megatron figure on sale for $4 about a year ago. I was so excited and I hated it, transforming him was a huge pain and he didn't really look that good. I was very disappointed and I ended up selling him for the same 4 dollars I payed. I do regret selling him now though especially if I buy grimlock. But yeah I don't want to spend $14 and to be just disappointed again though maybe this could be the figure that makes me get into transformers....

Oh yeah and Voyager Grimlock is better than activator Grimlock right?



Hope I didn't go overboard with my dilemma over buying a toy :lol:
If you liked Beast Wars, I recommend getting the 25th Dinobot instead. He's the Dinobot that fans have been wanting for years for. He's as show accurate as you can get without going up to a Leader Class or higher. The only things wrong with the US release is the colors are very off and the sword is werid (due to being a missile). The Henkei (Japanese) fixes the colors so they are show accurate too.

Here he is in the US colors (which are very off, but I assume you don't want to import).
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=496&SBR=695&ST=SO&ID=23898&PG=1

And here's the Henkei (just to show how accurate it is):
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/Dinobot.JPG

Anyways, I thought Animated Grimlock was one of the most disappointing Animated figures (along with Snarl/Slag). He ain't bad by any means, just simple and nothing great. If you want an Animated toy and you want a beast alt mode, I think he's the best though. If alt mode doesn't matter, try Soundwave, Jazz, Shockwave or Starscream (something I rarely say about Starscream). All of them are great. Soundwave comes with Laserbeak and Laserbeak is a guitor. He's made to be able to play it. Jazz is super poseable and has nunchucks. Shockwave is a quad-changer and disguise himself as and Autobot. Starscream is just a good figure.

Let's see, I have pictures of two of them...
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/KungFuFighting.JPG
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/Public/ShockwaveReading.JPG

[Wes]

I actually like Snarl/Slag. He looks beefy and tough! Swoop's not bad either.

That Dinobot looks kinda crappy to me, but maybe that really is how he looked on the show. I never watched Beast Wars.

I'm waiting for the purple Shockwave. :)

[Blade Raider]

I actually like Snarl/Slag. He looks beefy and tough! Swoop's not bad either.
Slag just can't take many good poses. The style is cool looking, but he's nothing special. Swoop is the best of the 3. I'm impressed by his beast mode, but like Grimlock, his bot mode is to simple. Still, I like them, I just think Hasbro phoned in on these 3 because they knew they'd sell from just being the Dinobots.

That Dinobot looks kinda crappy to me, but maybe that really is how he looked on the show. I never watched Beast Wars.
First, watch Beast Wars. It is one of the best animated shows of the 90's. Right up there with Batman and X-Men. The last 5 episodes of Season 2 (I like calling them the Toonami) are arguebly the best Transformers have ever had. Watch it. It's worth it.

Beast Machines (the direct sequel to BW) is also very well made. However, TF fans hate it because it's like the Fast Forward of Transformers. The characters change without warning and it ruins some fan favorites (including mine). Still, it is a good show, just needed some tweaking.

Here's the best full body shot I could find (From "Code of Hero." Again, watch BW :P):
http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/4/40/BWDinobot_decision.jpg

Here's the original toy:
http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/f/f8/BeastWars_Dinobot_1996_toy.jpg
Not bad, but far from what it should be.

Here's a non-photoshoped picture of the US version (Damn Hasbro and their photoshoped pictures).
http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/8/81/Dinobotuniversedeluxe.jpg
It's not perfect, but it'd have to be a Masterpeice to be even close seeing as the CGI model from the show defies physics and he needs to cheat on some parts (this one even does it) like MP Prime cheats with an extra grill.

I'm waiting for the purple Shockwave. :)
I'm sure a lot are and I like the colors. If it wasn't so much, I'd get him and use my other one as Longarms. Eitherway, I like Animated and I go for the in show colors.

[Hero]

OK... That Dinobot image has sold the figure to me :D



Shame that Animated Goldfire Grimlock was cancelled. :(

[Blade Raider]

OK... That Dinobot image has sold the figure to me :D
Which, the Henkei or the 25th? I bet the Henkei for color and the 25th for being a clear shot. I can't wait to have him :D

Shame that Animated Goldfire Grimlock was cancelled. :(
I don't think it the figure has been caneled, just the assortment. Arcee and Soundblaster were reassorted into different wave, thus looking caneled for a bit until they said otherwise.

Also, I've never been a fan of repaints. They clog the shelves far to much. The only thing I hate is when they make tiny changes and call it a day. That said, Gold Paint Syndrome Grimlock is different enough to be cool, but I'm sure it will be a clogger since everyone wants what's in the show.

Anyways, I just got Animated Jetfire and Jetstorm. Definitely not the best figures they're made, but not the worst (Then again, I like every Animated figure. Even Slag, whom I'm not the biggest fan of). Their pretty much the same, but I like Jetstorm better. The head is smaller and doesn't get in the way as much. I'm still not sure what they transform into. All I know is I never want to say their combined jet mode again (It's wrong sooooo many levels). Their Bot combined mode is cool and probably the best combiner we're getting this year. Came with a comic and unlike other TF comic tie-ins, this is easily canon. Very nice comic at intros the characters and sets them up for next season. If Animated continues like it should, I see Flame On and Ice Up variants in their future.

[NightwatchersOnlygirl]

I need some help here I've got a Transformer shaped like a tape can anyone tell me what it's
called

Thanks

[Blade Raider]

There's at least 25 cassettes tape TFs including repaints, just that it's a tape doesn't help much. Here's a list of all the cassettes made (Though the new Ravage isn't on the list, he is on the site linked from the old Ravage)
http://www.tfu.info/subgroup/cassettes.htm

The most common are Ravage (http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm), Laserbeak (http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Laserbeak/laserbeak.htm), Rumble (http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Rumble/rumble.htm), and Frenzy (http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Frenzy/frenzy.htm)

[Hero]

Which, the Henkei or the 25th? I bet the Henkei for color and the 25th for being a clear shot. I can't wait to have him :D

Henkei :). So far I've been really happy with the Henkei versions of the figures to buy the 25th Universe ones, although Cyclonus I will gladly own both versions of.

Also, I've never been a fan of repaints. They clog the shelves far to much. The only thing I hate is when they make tiny changes and call it a day. That said, Gold Paint Syndrome Grimlock is different enough to be cool, but I'm sure it will be a clogger since everyone wants what's in the show.

It's a shame that. We have Roadbuster Ultra Magnus toys here shelf warming. We're not getting a UK release of the original apparentley.

Anyways, I just got Animated Jetfire and Jetstorm. Definitely not the best figures they're made, but not the worst (Then again, I like every Animated figure. Even Slag, whom I'm not the biggest fan of). Their pretty much the same, but I like Jetstorm better. The head is smaller and doesn't get in the way as much. I'm still not sure what they transform into. All I know is I never want to say their combined jet mode again (It's wrong sooooo many levels). Their Bot combined mode is cool and probably the best combiner we're getting this year. Came with a comic and unlike other TF comic tie-ins, this is easily canon. Very nice comic at intros the characters and sets them up for next season. If Animated continues like it should, I see Flame On and Ice Up variants in their future.

I like every Animated figure too, despite some quality issues I've had in the past with loose joints, broken limbs (see the Shockwave entry on Figured Out) and parts that stick. Some super-glue, a small file and patience can make the difference though.

What keeps me interested is the concept. There is a whole back catalogue of different Transformers types that can be brought under one umbrella with one remediating style that blends it all in nicely. I'm also happy to hear that Blackout will likely still be going ahead as a toy.

I did pay up for a Jetfire/Jetstorm through an Australian friend months ago when they first surfaced in TRU Oz. Sadly, it seems that friend took my paypal money and ran for the hills. I hope to get a Safegaurd set at somepoint though, as the 2 pack looks like a real blast to own. Maybe it will be bargain bucket stock later on.

Is it true that the Headmaster head from Leader-Class Bulkhead is usable with Sentinel Prime too?

[Wes]

I think the Headmaster is usable with all of the leaders, but I think the sound/light features only work with Bulkhead. Don't quote me on that, though!

[Blade Raider]

Headmaster plugs into all Leaders (Bulkhead, Megs, and Magnus), but as Wes said, only has sound on Bulkhead (The other 2 have their normal effects).

Sentinel Prime is sadly very tiny. In fact, he's one of the smallest TFA figures. You can put Headmaster on him, but it's really loose and little oversized. I pulled out Sentinel to pose with the twins, so I took this picture:
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/HeadmasterPrime.JPG

While on the subject of Sentinel Prime... (Forgive the language. If mods have a problem with it, I'll censer it)
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/TAOWAR/FillerFunny/TAOWAR-FF26.JPG

[Hero]

Haha. Brilliant!

===HERO

[Protoman]

If you live in Canada, or on the border in the States or just want the best TF convention EVER. Go to TFcon 2009. They just revealed out con exclusive.

Powered Commander

Only 500 made, new and exclusive to this version. 2 shoulder cannons and a case of Energon cubes. Done up in Diaclone colors. Perfect for your Universe/Henkei Optimus Prime, or better yet, a future kitbash into a blue repaint.

For more info, check out: http://www.tfcon.ca/

Prototype photo, not the final product

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/cons/poweredcommander.jpg

Art (showing shoulder cannons and Energon case)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/cons/pc.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v148/protomanx/cons/powered01.jpg

[Hero]

I hope they do a non-attendee package.

Am looking into this considering the Botcon pre-reg non-attendee packages all sold out within a few nano-clicks. I want my Leozack darn it! :D

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[Blade Raider]

Am looking into this considering the Botcon pre-reg non-attendee packages all sold out within a few nano-clicks. I want my Leozack darn it! :D
Wouldn't have mattered, Leozack and Skyquake are at con figures.

To be honest, I hate all the Botcon figures we've seen so far. Kup's mold doesn't even fit him. Scourge would have made a better Cyclonus. The new heads terrorable (well, Kup's is okay if you keep in mind that this is a young Kup, but still...). Then Leozack and Skyquake use a mold I just plain hate. I'm glad I can't go this year.

I love my Classics Magnus and wish I could get his armor, but it's to much for my wallet.

[Hero]

http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2009/03/little-red-sports-car.html :)

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[Wes]

And how much did that cost you, Hero? :| I'm almost afraid to find out!

[Hero]

It didn't set me back a lot actually. I got more than I bargained for in fact, and in a good way too.

Doing a writeup about this figure soon.

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[Blade Raider]

Got TFA Blurr today. Good figure, not the best Deluxe, but way better than the brick Blurrs we've gotten in recent years. I dig the Mach 5-ish look and the flip out saw makes the homage even more apparent. His transformation is different and neat. His arms and legs sort of fold over each other.

Also, my Elite Guard is now complete! Yay!

[Hero]

I got G1 Warpath yesterday. After tightening some of the screws up on this figure, he is good as new.

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[Wes]

Why get G1 Warpath when the upcoming (or already out, to some...) Universe Legends version blows it away in every respect?

By the way, Hero, you still did not share precisely how much that Dead End cost you! I need to either gasp in awe or be impressed by your bargaining skills. :)

[Blade Raider]

Why get G1 Warpath when the upcoming (or already out, to some...) Universe Legends version blows it away in every respect?
Because not everyone (in fact, almost no one) likes H-tanks? I'll be getting him once find him for sure, but I really wish they'd stop with H-tanks.

Besides, the G1 Warpath is cheap, why not? I love my G1 Warpath and I'm not a fan of G1 toys. He's also in scale with WSTFs, which is awesome.

[Hero]

Why get G1 Warpath when the upcoming (or already out, to some...) Universe Legends version blows it away in every respect?

By the way, Hero, you still did not share precisely how much that Dead End cost you! I need to either gasp in awe or be impressed by your bargaining skills. :)

I needed Warpath for a peice I am working on with other Mini Autobots.

Dead End cost me £15 GBP as did Rollbar.

===HERO

[Wes]

Okay, I'm impressed. That's like normal price for you guys, isn't it? And you got them however many months in advance!

[Hero]

3 I think.

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[Hero]

ROTF Dead End reviewed at Figured Out (http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2009/03/review-transformers-revenge-of-fallen.html)

[Wes]

Fun review, Hero! That little guy does look a bit hawkish in nature... though I think he looks more like a gremlin or a munchie. I guess he's on his wa

I saw the new Target exclusive 2-packs today -- simply had to grab the one with Shockwave. PURPLE SHOCKWAVE AT LAST!

[Blade Raider]

Neat, I'm looking forward to the Scouts more than the main movie figures. However, I'm loving the Wheelie and Jetfire. Their hilarious looking. Wheelie's an R/C car that looks like Johnny 5 on crack and Jetfire is a senile old man complete with cane and an awesome Blackbird mode. Back on Scouts, I'm getting most of them for alt modes alone. Fork lift? Heck yeah! Bi-plane? Why hasn't this been made before? Some sort of battle boat named Depth Charge? Give me now!

Anyways, I just got TFA Waspinator and love 'em! Oh, and because I'm on a DBZ kick (that has nothing to do with that godforsaken movie), I made this:

http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/Wasp02.JPG

I'm still working on it...

[Hero]

Waspinator, Blurr and 'purple' Shockwave are on my wants list :D with money permitting.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Waspinator pic finished, Blade. :D

Wes, I agree that Dead-End looks hawkish in nature. It certainly explains the earlier reports of him being a Laserbeak toy.

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[Wes]

My purple Shockwave is defective -- he's missing his Transformation hood. :cry:

[Hero]

My grey Shockwave was defective too. :(
http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-christmas-with-animated-shockwave.html

[Wes]

I remember that, Hero! That seems like a really weird break.

I went to the local Target (I got these at another, less convenient location) to see if I could replace Shocky with another version, but no dice -- our store either didn't have any or was already sold out. Sucks! I'll hang onto this one until I can exchange it... or, if I can't find a replacement, I'll decide whether I want to return it or just keep it.

I'm not even all that keen on the toy itself -- even before I notied the missing piece, I was kinda offput by the flimsy, spindly legs (they seem to be begging for a break) -- but it's freaking purple Shockwave. Must have. :(

[Wes]

So I lucked out, found some purple Shockwaves at the local Target, and was able to exchange my defective one for a new one... which, owing to one of its elbows being pinned backwards, is also defective. Why universe hate Wespinator?

[Blade Raider]

I'm looking forward to seeing the Waspinator pic finished, Blade. :D
Oh, you might as well call it done, since I'll probably never open it again.

So I lucked out, found some purple Shockwaves at the local Target, and was able to exchange my defective one for a new one... which, owing to one of its elbows being pinned backwards, is also defective. Why universe hate Wespinator?
I'm going to start calling you Defect Wes. :P

But seriously, if the defect is a problem (I'm not sure what you mean by the backwards oin, it could be nothing to ruins the figure), take it back today and get another one while they still have some. Then look at all of them BEFORE you buy it. You owned this figure twice now, so you should be able to check the Con mode for defects before you buy it. While the head flap may be hard to see, just about everything else that can go wrong can be seen with ease.

Whatever the case, loosen the screws next to the bot hands (con thumbs). They made those ball joints out of soft plastic (at least on the grey ones) and the factories tightened those screws so much that they risk tearing the hand. It's the only major design flaw of the figure.

[Wes]

But seriously, if the defect is a problem (I'm not sure what you mean by the backwards oin, it could be nothing to ruins the figure), take it back today and get another one while they still have some. Then look at all of them BEFORE you buy it. You owned this figure twice now, so you should be able to check the Con mode for defects before you buy it. While the head flap may be hard to see, just about everything else that can go wrong can be seen with ease.

Well, the head flap was easy enough to see once I knew I should be looking for it -- but since I didn't expect that I'd need to inspect the entire figure for flaws, I wasn't looking for anything else except paint issues.

The problem is that the elbow piece is pinned backwards -- or he might just have two left arms (with right and left Longarm hands). Whatever it is, the right arm only bends backwards at the elbow, which is a problem for posing as well as transformation since the arm piece sticks out farther in one direction than the other.

In any case, I don't have time to be running back and forth to Target every night -- the earliest I'll be able to get back there is next week, when I'm pretty sure they won't have any more. Here's hoping I'm wrong, but if not... well, that's $26 I'll get to keep.

[Blade Raider]

If it makes you feel better, my brother is out of a Samurai Prowl because of bad QC. The point is, QC is getting bad all around, it's not just your crappy luck. Also, but store exclusives tend to have worse QC for Transformers. I'm not sure why that is though.


Anyways, Samurai Prowl is awesome!

http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/Public/IndyProwl.JPG

http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/Public/SamuraiProwl.JPG

So is Wreck-Gar, but I haven't taken pictures of him yet.

[Blade Raider]

It was only a matter of time...

http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/IamWreckGar/IamWreck-Gar01.JPG

I have like 5-10 more in mind too, but not today :P

[Hero]

Haha. These are great, Blade Raider.

What does the traffic lights with Prowl actually do? I never got that the first time around.

===HERO

[Blade Raider]

Haha. These are great, Blade Raider.
Thanks :D

What does the traffic lights with Prowl actually do? I never got that the first time around.
The traffic light is a flail weapon. I think it's going on the idea of ninjas (and Jackie Chan :P) can make weapons out of anything. I think it's neat and just one of those little cool things that isn't ruined by Hasbro trying to hard (i.e. they didn't shove a missile launcher in it). Anyways, Samurai Prowl does not come with the traffic light and the Mecha Stars he comes with don't open, so those are from the first release.

[Blade Raider]

Posted some more pictures here:
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?p=683101#post683101

Also put my Botcon Seeker set on eBay:
Botcon 2007 Games of Deception Seeker Set 100% Complete - eBay (item 170316678327 end time Apr-04-09 16:57:30 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170316678327)
http://i.ebayimg.com/06/!BPlk+yg!2k~$(KGrHgoH-DsEjlLl)w!eBJ0Uk3M)fg~~_1.JPG

EDIT:
Just added Huffer and Weirdwolf and put them at a rather low price and even free shipping.

Botcon 2007 Souvenir Timelines Huffer - eBay (item 170316938660 end time Apr-05-09 13:02:48 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170316938660)
http://i.ebayimg.com/10/!BPo+ohgB2k~$(KGrHgoOKiwEjlLmVWD3BJ0nLLf-Iw~~_1.JPG

Botcon 2007 Souvenir Timelines Weirdwolf - eBay (item 170316940147 end time Apr-05-09 13:07:07 PDT) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=170316940147)
http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!BPpGL4g!mk~$(KGrHgoOKi0EjlLmV1mnBJ0nepEIRQ~~_1.JP G




So, all of the Botcon set figures have been unveiled here:
http://www.botcon.com/BotCon09/figurePRE09.cfm

I'm not impressed by any of them. They've really dropped the ball since the Beast Wars set (Btw, I don't care for Seekers, hence why I say the BW set was the best). The ones with new heads look bad or off and the others are from trying to hard (i.e. Landshark) to who the hell is that (i.e. obscure characters, though those I welcome those most of the time). Landshark could have been so cool, but he's just a Roadbuster with another name.

EDIT: Oh, BBTS has Dinobot in stock now!

[Wes]

You don't care for SEEKERS?!?!? Man! I'm a bit sad that the TFA ones don't have any coneheads among them, since I would have been all about those. Ramjet is lonely.

I finally got a non-defective Shockwave... woo. You know, I really wasn't that enamored with the first figure even before I discovered his missing hood, but after this ordeal I find that I really like him! Especially since I'm digging the hybrid G1-esque robot mode that is Longarm with Shockwave's head/arms. I wish I had some kind of blaster on a balljoint -- I'd replace the left hand with a smaller, more appropriate blaster and he'd be perfection itself. :)

[Blade Raider]

Glad to hear you like him. Btw, those colors may show up in the show soon...Derrick Wyatt's been screwing with fans today with a picture that has "some" characters that show up in the show and the rest or unused/fake designs. Purple Shockwave is in the picture.

http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/2009/03/april-fools.html

Super Huffer Bros. are AWESOME!

You don't care for SEEKERS?!?!? Man! I'm a bit sad that the TFA ones don't have any coneheads among them, since I would have been all about those. Ramjet is lonely.
I miss spoke. I meant to say I don't care for the CLASSICS Seekers. By that I mean two things. 1) I hate the Classics mold. I really do. Great alt mode, but the bot mode sucks. The Coneheads are better, but I only wanted Thrust...who they made wrong. 2) Aside from Starscream, The G1 Seekers have absolutely no personalty whatsoever. They're nobodies.

Anyways, I like the idea of Seekers and love the Animated ones, you know the ones with personalties (Okay, their all Starscream, but still more than the G1 versions have!). I also love the Starscream mold (A first for me). However, anything over $10 is not a troop builder in my book. I will not get anymore Seekers unless their Activators or smaller. These are the only "in show" figures I currently refuse to get.

Oh, and while on TFA, I got the accessory pack coming along with Henkei Dinobot :D

If you've seen the Season 3 opener, Transwarped...
The Yellow Jungle Fury Ranger would be a great Sari base! Man, it sucks that she's so hard to find...<_<

[Wes]

I miss spoke. I meant to say I don't care for the CLASSICS Seekers. By that I mean two things. 1) I hate the Classics mold. I really do. Great alt mode, but the bot mode sucks. The Coneheads are better, but I only wanted Thrust...who they made wrong. 2) Aside from Starscream, The G1 Seekers have absolutely no personalty whatsoever. They're nobodies.

I disagree with that! Of course, it could be that I hung around the Seibertron forums for too long and ended up reading some of the Dreamwave (I think?) comics (as well as the fan comics that routinely appeared over there), but I ended up convinced that the Seekers have quite a bit of personality to go around. And I do like the classics mold quite a bit. I didn't like that my Starscream lost a piece of plastic around one of his foot-wing hinges (I've since taken to using Energon Energon Starscream as my default SS), but I love Skywarp. I'd have loved Thundercracker too, I'm sure, but since they didn't make him a non-exclusive I've taken to using the gargantuan movie version in my display. I do like the variety, though.

If you've seen the Season 3 opener, Transwarped...
The Yellow Jungle Fury Ranger would be a great Sari base! Man, it sucks that she's so hard to find...<_<
Given how much trouble mine has standing (even after I used superglue to give her ankles more support) and how the skirt limits the leg articulation, I wouldn't use that figure as a base for anything! And she's not that hard to find if you grab her in a 4-pack -- I've seen quite a few of those at TRU in recent weeks.

Anyway, regarding Shocky, it turns out that initially getting a defective one turned out to be lucky -- whereas I got that first Shockwave over two weeks ago, the replacements were well within the 14-day window that Target has for sale price adjustments. And lo, those 2-packs are on sale for freaking $4.99 this week! So I got $21 back and snagged an extra set (as well as Sunstorm, who suddenly became more appealing to me) for $5 each. Sweeeeeet.

[Blade Raider]

I disagree with that! Of course, it could be that I hung around the Seibertron forums for too long and ended up reading some of the Dreamwave (I think?) comics (as well as the fan comics that routinely appeared over there), but I ended up convinced that the Seekers have quite a bit of personality to go around. And I do like the classics mold quite a bit. I didn't like that my Starscream lost a piece of plastic around one of his foot-wing hinges (I've since taken to using Energon Energon Starscream as my default SS), but I love Skywarp. I'd have loved Thundercracker too, I'm sure, but since they didn't make him a non-exclusive I've taken to using the gargantuan movie version in my display. I do like the variety, though.
I've read the DW run and they aren't much in regards to the Seekers unless you count Sunstorm (who I hate and is retcon and not a Classic character). I think you're thinking of the IDW run. The Seekers there have more character, but nothing that really stands out (aside from maybe Ramjet). That said, I'm sick of Furman and I pretty much quit reading after Spotlight Arcee.

Anyway, regarding Shocky, it turns out that initially getting a defective one turned out to be lucky -- whereas I got that first Shockwave over two weeks ago, the replacements were well within the 14-day window that Target has for sale price adjustments. And lo, those 2-packs are on sale for freaking $4.99 this week! So I got $21 back and snagged an extra set (as well as Sunstorm, who suddenly became more appealing to me) for $5 each. Sweeeeeet.
Yeah, Target screwed up. They were surppose to take $5 off, not make it $5. Huge difference. Still, nice while it lasted, just wish my Targets didn't sell out before I got there.

Anyways, I got fun stuff today!

Henkei Dinobot
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/Dinobot01.JPG
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/Dinobot02.JPG

unicron.com accessory pack #6 TFA
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/TFAPack01.JPG
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/TFAPack02.JPG
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/TFAPack03.JPG
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/TFAPack04.JPG
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/TFAPack05.JPG

Filler Funny XXXI (http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/TAOWAR/FillerFunny/TAOWAR-FF31.JPG)
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/TAOWAR/FillerFunny/TAOWAR-FF31.JPG

[Hero]

I got my Stocking Stuffer 2008 Dinobots from TF Source and Universe Silverstreak.

The Dinobots this time round don't have a lot of Christmas kibble on them aside from some snow flakes on the box illustration. The clear (ice sculpture) Sludge and Red G2 Snarl are both pretty decent.

===HERO

[Hero]

I want some Animorphs.

===HERO

[Blade Raider]

I want some Animorphs.

===HERO
Haven't seen them sense the last Botcon I went to. You should've have much problem finding some.

ROTF stuff hit. It's a mixed bag.
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/ROTF01.JPG

Soundwave's made of so many panels that I came up with this...
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/ROTF02.JPG

http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/ROTF03.JPG

Dirt Boss. Awesome, love the fork tonfas. I got him mostly for the forklift mode (a mode not seen sence GoBots), but he's a great little figure and fun to play with. I'm not a fan of the colors though. The neon greenish-yellow is just a little to much like late G1 for my taste.
4.5 out of 5

Depth Charge (not picture, not sure why...). Great figure. Has a great design that's unique and is an alt mode that you don't see often. Nice blue colors. Plus, I like the idea of this character (somewhat like Prowl from G1) and it's a good name.
5 out of 5

Sideswipe. Very nice. Nice colors, but nothing that "wows." What does "wow" is the legs. They have a look to them that's very robotic and car like with piston details all over. At first glance the hip appears to have a limited range of movement, but the pistons around the hip are rubber and made to move anyway needed. The knees have a more normal piston design, but they will also move the knee caps when bent. It's a great effect. Aside from that, the head looks awesome and new. Kind of has a geled backed spiky hair look to it (think anime here)...just as a robot. He has some great weapons, swords, and the range of movement lets you get some good poses. In fact, it kind of forces you to. That's the only downside to the figure, he has tiny feet. This makes him hard to balance but once you get the hang of it, it's only a minor problem.
4.9 out of 5

I might mini-review the others later, but Soundwave's at least a 4 and Leader Prime...well, let's just say I want to know what 4th dimension Hasbro think it's in.

[BigApple3AM]

I'm a pretty big Transformers fan but I haven't had my heart in it for a while now. I stopped buying Animated but I've been picking up most of the classics. I passed on Dinobot and Cheetor even though I love Beast Wars because they looked awful, but Henkei Dinobot looks great!

I really enjoyed the first TF movie line, I think for the most part it's one of the most solid overall TF lines ever. Sure there were a couple non fan favorites, but I don't think there was really one awful figure. So far the TF2 line has half a dozen, and that's just the first wave. Arcee/Chromia are beyond awful. The constructicons look pretty bad too. And wheelie?! Agggh.

Blade Raider, I didn't understand your comment about Leader Prime. Does that mean you like him? He looks far better than the first movie's Leader Prime which I still think is one of the best figures I've ever bought, so I'm excited to get him eventually. Leader Megs looks much better this time around too.

So far I've only picked up one figure though, Skids. Skids and Mudflap seem like they'll be the comic relief for the movie, but I love their heads -- they remind me of Gremlins or something. I can't wait to get their combiner ice cream truck mode too.

[Blade Raider]

I'm a pretty big Transformers fan but I haven't had my heart in it for a while now. I stopped buying Animated but I've been picking up most of the classics. I passed on Dinobot and Cheetor even though I love Beast Wars because they looked awful, but Henkei Dinobot looks great!
Animated is awesome and the best line since BW/BW Neo, imo. I can understand why you passed on Cheetor. That bot mode really does ruin a lot. I recommend Dinobot even if you can only get the US version, but the Henkei is far better looking.

I really enjoyed the first TF movie line, I think for the most part it's one of the most solid overall TF lines ever. Sure there were a couple non fan favorites, but I don't think there was really one awful figure. So far the TF2 line has half a dozen, and that's just the first wave. Arcee/Chromia are beyond awful. The constructicons look pretty bad too. And wheelie?! Agggh.
Really? I thought the first movie was one of the biggest mixs of good and bad figures they've made. Honestly, aside from Landmine and maybe Ironhide or Wreckage, not a one of the figures would make my top 100 TF list. Half of them don't have very good locking in one mode or the other and the automorphing can easily get out of wack on some (I practically had to take my Blackout apart because of this). Do note that I didn't bother with the Leader Class because a sequel was insured by the time I could get them (plus, I had been turned off by past experiences). The only one I regret not getting is Leader Brawl. I don't hate the line, but it ain't high on my best toyline list. It's above Armada, Beast Machines, and maybe Energon.

Blade Raider, I didn't understand your comment about Leader Prime. Does that mean you like him? He looks far better than the first movie's Leader Prime which I still think is one of the best figures I've ever bought, so I'm excited to get him eventually. Leader Megs looks much better this time around too.
I didn't get Leader Prime because he look to chucky and my already stated knowledge of a sequel.

Anyways, see the blue shoulder panels? They get in the way every second. It needs an extra hinged or ball joint so it can more out of the damn way. It's not just in bot mode either. Those panels are the front doors to the truck and those gray cylinders go right in front of the doors where the hood (on the forarms in bot mode) meets the cab. The red parts below the windshield on the chest in bot mode lock into an area between the elbow and forarms (I'll call this part "windshield"). This sounds all good, right? Well, to lock the windshield in the arm, you must lock the doors and cylinders inplace as well. However, the hood can not be locked in order to lock the windshield as the connection point is right under it. At this point, the hood parts are just hanging off the arms while everything else is locked in. The problem with that is the hood is on the wrong side and would have to pass through the cylinders in order to lock into place behind them. Hence, working in a 4th dimension. There's a way to get him to work, but I do not believe it's good for the toy as it puts strain on the joints that hold the windshield parts to the chest in bot mode.

To add insult to injury, Hasbro left out a few important steps (mostly that the hood peices slide foward on the pins to get them ready for the above mesh and how to disconnect the windshield from the torso), the swords are huge and on hair triggers and their trying to flip out the whole time you're meshing with the 4th dimension, and the voice box will trigger like 20 times before you're done.

Aside from all this, he looks glorious. There's very little that can be done to make him better looking. Aside from the door panels getting in the way, he has a good range of movement in bot mode, though some will be mad that he lost the finger joints from the prototype. Alt mode is great to look at too. The details on this mold are great too. If you look closely, there's parts on the inside of the upper arms that move with the lower arm (think of the movie Scorponok). Also, ignoning the problem, the transformation rivals that of a Masterpeice. The legs alone are 2/3 of the alt mode and it look impressive mid transformation when Prime's doubled in height. He transforms almost exactly like the CGI model with only a few tiny cheats. Everything does lock very well into place in both mode except the sword (of course). He has 3 sounds. "I am Optimus Prime" (no duh, wish he had more lines), a "racing truck" sound (that's hidden by Hasbro), and the old transforming sound when you disconnect/connect the waist.

Overall though, he's not worth the price of a Leader. The problems are far to big to ignone and most all of them could have (and should have been) fixed with one more part (and maybe one more pin) that would have gotten the damn part out of the way when transforming and posing. He's better than my Mega class one, so I'll keep him (and his box) and see if they do a fix or better one within the year. If you can get it on sell, clearence, or a gift card (like I did :P), then he's worth around $25-30.

3-4 out of 5 (I'm still am mixed on the score).

So far I've only picked up one figure though, Skids. Skids and Mudflap seem like they'll be the comic relief for the movie, but I love their heads -- they remind me of Gremlins or something. I can't wait to get their combiner ice cream truck mode too.
Their making a Human Alliance Skids, Arcee, and Mikaela 3-pack, so I'm skipping both of those Deluxes. The ice cream truck is one of the many "had me at alt mode" that this line has. On it are Forklift (got), Sleath Boat (got), Bi-plane (got), ice cream truck, microscope, R/C car, and finally a toaster. God, I want that toaster. Think I forgot one or two.


Jimmy christmas, that took forever.

[BigApple3AM]

Really? I thought the first movie was one of the biggest mixs of good and bad figures they've made. Honestly, aside from Landmine and maybe Ironhide or Wreckage, not a one of the figures would make my top 100 TF list. Half of them don't have very good locking in one mode or the other and the automorphing can easily get out of wack on some (I practically had to take my Blackout apart because of this). Do note that I didn't bother with the Leader Class because a sequel was insured by the time I could get them (plus, I had been turned off by past experiences). The only one I regret not getting is Leader Brawl. I don't hate the line, but it ain't high on my best toyline list. It's above Armada, Beast Machines, and maybe Energon.


What I meant to say is that the first movie line's worst figures are still better than average figures from other lines. A figure like Swindle may not be a fan favorite but he's got a realistic and cool alt mode and his robot mode is highly articulated and has cool new features (gut gun). Concept Bumblebee is definitely in my top 5 favorite Transformers, and he looks far better than the new (though more movie accurate) RotF Bumblebee. I can think of plenty of all around stinkers in some of the lines that are considered better like Cybertron (Backstop just blows chunks!). The first movie line isn't my favorite, I just think it's the most solid. It may not have all the best figures but it doesn't come close to having the worst.

And I guess I just realized how great the first movie line was when I saw these new RotF movie figures in person. For example compare the first movie Arcee (who wasn't even in the movie) to the new Arcee. It's like night and day. So far the only figures from the new movie line that look better than the original are Leader Prime and Megatron.

I'm not a fan of BW Neo at all. Shell formers and tons of kibble aren't really my thing. Some of the alt modes were cool but that's usually where it ended for me. I dropped Animated mostly due to financial reasons, but while it had some neat figures there was nothing that blew my mind. I prefer the cartoon to the toys any day. I'd say my favorite lines are Alternators, Masterpiece, and Classics - not necessarily in that order.

Thanks for the low down on RotF Leader Prime but some people on some TF forums totally sold me on him. Hopefully I'll be able to fix some of those problems you brought up.

[Hero]

I got me ROTF Scalpel. Nifty figure, but by eck he's bloody brittle in the legs.

http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-scalpel-transformers-revenge-of.html

===HERO

[Dom]

Just picked up all the first wave of ROTF. Have to say Demolisher really sucks, but the others are all good. Just want ROTF hype to be done so they can get back to Uni and TFA:D

[Hero]

Demolishor looks really overrated to me. I don't see what all the fuss is about regarding his original robot mode. I mean Gizmoduck was much cooler as a unicycle.

===HERO

[Hero]

I posted a review of ROTF Wheelie here:
http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-transformers-rotf-autobot.html

[Blade Raider]

I posted a review of ROTF Wheelie here:
http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-transformers-rotf-autobot.html
I just got him yesterday. He has Alternator like problems (Like the Leader Prime, but far less as bad). I like him. He's huge though so I might get a Legends Wheelie if they make him.

Also recently got Ravage, Stratosphere, TFA Purple Shockwave, TFA Sunstorm, and TFA Cliffjumper (FINALLY!).

Stratospere. This guy is awesome just form the sence of scale. If you put this guy on Micro Machine scale (the closest scale he fits into), then he's huge. The Prime is tiny, smaller than WST Prime. Stratospere's a blast to pose to. He looks like he'd have balancing problem, but the way the legs are made makes it easy. I just wish he had the shuttle gun he was surppose to have. Oh well, I guess Energon Starscream's sword/gun has a new owner. Legends Devestator will go great with him.

Ravage. I want him in blue with black, white, and gold detailing. He reminds me so much of the Blade Liger from Zoids (with the booster upgrade). Anyways, he's awesome. I'm liking the alt. mode more than I thought I would. I've gotten almost every Ravage and he's one of the best. The 2nd Alternator is still my favorite.

The TFA figures leave me only needing 1 figure (Skywarp). Yay!

First pic is Ravage in "Blade Panther AB Mode" and the 2nd is just for fun.

[Hero]

Re: an earlier post. Sideswipe is hugely let down by his standing issues. I hope something comes out to help this or an improved mould is released.

I'm curious about Stratosphere :D He looks pretty decent. I may get him possibly. My next figure is likely going to be Ransack as I've heard a lot of positive stuff about this toy despite the fragility issues with the scout-class toys.

I also have a spare Energon Starscream gun and missiles if you want them.

And speaking of which, I'm looking into advertising all my spare parts and peices that may help those looking to complete loose figures or making customs. I mean weapons and limbs basically. I think a trading station of somekind will save collectors spending an arm and a leg for an arm and a leg :P.

[Blade Raider]

I'm curious about Stratosphere :D He looks pretty decent. I may get him possibly. My next figure is likely going to be Ransack as I've heard a lot of positive stuff about this toy despite the fragility issues with the scout-class toys.
Both good figures. Stratosphere doubles in awesome if you like MicroMasters/Minicons/WSTFs/Mirco Machines/Mini Mutants/etc. Now, if money is no object, I suggest getting the Japanese version because he comes with a gun that transforms into a space shuttle. Hasbro sadly cut it and I can't aford to import this time. Ransack's a lot of fun if you like alt modes you don't see everyday. I think this is where the ROTF line is it's best.

Speaking of Mini Mutants, I have a Don driving Dirt Boss while carrying some Indy crates. It's awesome.

I also have a spare Energon Starscream gun and missiles if you want them.
It's not like my Screamer is using them (you see, I hate Energon Starscream, it's a trend with me :P). Besides, Stratosphere doesn't hold them as well as I thought.

And speaking of which, I'm looking into advertising all my spare parts and peices that may help those looking to complete loose figures or making customs. I mean weapons and limbs basically. I think a trading station of somekind will save collectors spending an arm and a leg for an arm and a leg :P.
Might be interested if ya have any BW parts (Some of mine never restoring).

Anywho, I got Legends -KAPOW!- Warpath -KABLAM!- today. Huzzah. Fun little guy and one of my favorite G1 characters. Was a bitch to find though...

[Mutated Turtle]

anyone have a pic of ravage fighting undermine?

[Hero]

Figure Out Review of ROTF Rampage. (http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-rampage-transformers-revenge-of.html)

Excellent figure.

===HERO

[Blade Raider]

anyone have a pic of ravage fighting that one green dinosaur transformer (forgot his name) that came with an allspark key??:ohwell:
Only green "dino" I know that comes with anything close to an "allspark key" is Cruellock from Energon and he comes with an Energon Star/Chip. Also, there's a crap load of Ravages.

Figure Out Review of ROTF Rampage. (http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2009/06/review-rampage-transformers-revenge-of.html)

Excellent figure.

===HERO
He's one of the many figures of this line I'm skipping because he's plain ugly :P

[Hero]

Both good figures. Stratosphere doubles in awesome if you like MicroMasters/Minicons/WSTFs/Mirco Machines/Mini Mutants/etc. Now, if money is no object, I suggest getting the Japanese version because he comes with a gun that transforms into a space shuttle. Hasbro sadly cut it and I can't aford to import this time. Ransack's a lot of fun if you like alt modes you don't see everyday. I think this is where the ROTF line is it's best.

Is there any pics of that Stratosphere doing the rounds? I had a feeling the Japanese figures were no different judging from my Rampage and Sideswipe.

Speaking of Mini Mutants, I have a Don driving Dirt Boss while carrying some Indy crates. It's awesome.

A pic of this must be witnessed too :D


Might be interested if ya have any BW parts (Some of mine never restoring).

Anywho, I got Legends -KAPOW!- Warpath -KABLAM!- today. Huzzah. Fun little guy and one of my favorite G1 characters. Was a bitch to find though...

Which figures need restoring. I have so many toys in a 'junker' collection that could be used for limb donation.

Cant find Warpath yet. I have found Beachcomber but put off buying him at the moment.

===HERO

[Samhain]

Loved the movie. Still need to get SOUNDWAVE!! HES AWESOME..

[Hero]

Soundwave is a great figure, although I think the paint scheme could be better. The Ravage missile looks a little like something from Soho 'retail outlet', but don't let it put you off.

Soundwave's robot mode kind of looks a bit Shredder-like too. I predict some fan customs down the line.

It is a shame that Soundwave stayed in his alt-mode during the movie, considering he was a Triple changer - a gimmick that should have been shown off more in the film.

===HERO

[Samhain]

Soundwave is a great figure, although I think the paint scheme could be better. The Ravage missile looks a little like something from Soho 'retail outlet', but don't let it put you off.

Soundwave's robot mode kind of looks a bit Shredder-like too. I predict some fan customs down the line.

It is a shame that Soundwave stayed in his alt-mode during the movie, considering he was a Triple changer - a gimmick that should have been shown off more in the film.

===HERO

Yeah, i wished Soundwave could have been featured more. But i guess he pretty much did what he normally does,spy and report. lol. Hopefully he will get more screen time in the 3rd movie.

[Blade Raider]

A pic of this must be witnessed too :D
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/DirtBoss01.JPG
Changed it to Bebop. Makes more sence.

Also trying to teach an Ewok to fly!
http://vault.error-403.net/files/3/ToyCollection/Ransack01.JPG

Which figures need restoring. I have so many toys in a 'junker' collection that could be used for limb donation.
Mostly need BW stuff. Off the top of my head, parts of TM2 Cheetor, TM2 Megs, Inferno, Quickstrike. Other than that, many of my TMs have bad chrome.

Cant find Warpath yet. I have found Beachcomber but put off buying him at the moment.
Also got Cosmos and Wheelie recently. Wheelie's the Henkei version and I only got him because the guy wanted US retail for him ($5). Warpath and Cosmos are great little figures. Wheelie, not so much (but still nice at the right price).

[IamtheKnight]

I just got into transformers. I have 5 figures from the ROTF line, they are voyager optimus, voyager megatron, voyager starscream, voyager the fallen and leader class optimus. They are very good figures. My faveorites are voager megatron, voyager optimus and leader optimus. I plan on getting most of the voyagers and leader class megatron for my birthday. Are there any other rotf figures that I should get?

[Hero]

I have Leader Class Prime myself.

He is decent! Although the later 'Buster' repaint coming out may have the edge.

===HERO

[IamtheKnight]

where did you get the info on the repaint?

[Blade Raider]

where did you get the info on the repaint?
It's been offical in Japan for some time. It has a new gun made out of the cylinders on his bac (while is where they come from in the movie, fyi) and a head with a mouth. Hasbro hasn't yet made the US release offical, but give it time and they will double dip. I personally am peeved because I don't want a mouth and I flat out refuse to buy more than one of such and expensive toy. If I buy it, I'm returning my old one first.

Look up Buster Prime on Tormers or TFW2005 and scans of Japanese magizines should show up.

[Hero]

Personally, I am content with Leader Prime myself. The 'Buster' repaint with nobs on sounds nice, but since the first edition of the figure has been readily available I took that instead.

I also prefer my Primes without a mouth too.

===HERO

[IamtheKnight]

How tall is the 25th anniversary optimus prime in robot mode?

[Hordak]

Transformers is one of my favorite series! I am mainly a G1 man & I collect loose. Mostly my collection consist of Decepticons. My favorite being Soundwave. I also like Shockwave, Devastator, Bruticus, Reflector, & of course Megatron! Here at my house we loved ROTF! Even better than the first just hope Soundwave has a bigger role in the 3rd film! I also loved the new animated series that ended. I help my son collect those & some of the ROTF toys.

[Samhain]

Anybody into the Animated series? I love it its probably one of the reasons I even like Transformers. I know alot of people dont like it, but I actually prefer it over the original toon. Love the animated toys as well. Just picked up Voyager Grimlock, Wreck Gar, regular and Atomic Lugnut. Took me forevor to find WRECK GAR! Pretty awesome.

[Machias Banshee]

I just recently got into the Animated series (watched the whole show on Youtube). I loved it enough that I've been looking at the transformer fandom quite a bit, actually.. I try to watch the original show, but I really like TFA more. Between the movie and this stuff, I've gotten the inspiration up to do a drawing for my brother of his old '69 fury. Which is nice, considering I've been a dry well for ideas as of late.

[Hordak]

Love the Animated hated it ended! I get the toys for my son. All caught up. We just don't get the repaints. Still waiting on them to release the Arcee, Blackout, Thundercracker & Rodimus.

[Machias Banshee]

There's a possibility of season four coming out in comic book form... something regarding the recent transformers almanac?

It's on the TFA website...

[Hordak]

i heard about that! Still need to pick up that TF Animated Almanac! Any word on when the last season will hit DVD? Some good TF sites in case any are interested:
http://www.tfw2005.com/
http://www.seibertron.com/
And this was a really good site to use when Animated was out (still some updates from time to time)
http://www.transformersanimated.com/

[Hero]

Love the Animated hated it ended! I get the toys for my son. All caught up. We just don't get the repaints. Still waiting on them to release the Arcee, Blackout, Thundercracker & Rodimus.

I know what you mean. It felt like Animated came and went in under a year.

===HERO

[Hordak]

Exactly! They debuted all those cool characters on Rodimus' team & Team Char & then they got no play! What a let down!

[Hero]

Recentley acquired Mudflap this week whilst unsuccesfully trying to find Ejector and Jolt. I guess I am obligated to buy Skids now :)

===HERO

[Candy Kappa]

bought a couple of weeks back in a japanese import store, mini figures of G1.
it's a random figure package thingie but i got megatron and Optimus Prime.

They're a bit smaller than the universe line (optimus reach animated bumblebee to his shouldres)

[Brodie]

DO you have a picture/link to what they look like?

[Candy Kappa]

just took some:

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs50/f/2009/277/0/a/TF_figure_by_TendoKiwamu.jpg
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs50/f/2009/277/6/7/Prime_and_Megatron_by_TendoKiwamu.jpg
http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs50/f/2009/277/7/1/bumblebee_are_huge_by_TendoKiwamu.jpg
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs50/f/2009/277/5/1/transform_mode_by_TendoKiwamu.jpg

I don't have any pf the packages, but it featured megatron's G1 artwork and some Japanese scribbles and on the sides the showed who you could get in the set.

They also had an other set of the movie figures in same scale

[Hero]

Looks like wave 2 of Worlds Smallest Transformers (WST). I have those figures and indeed Megatron was illustrated on the box.

===HERO

[Candy Kappa]

they're pretty cool, thought a bit expensive. Just got prowl and a second Prime (my girlfriend got prime since she wanted it)

Edit: Got Thrust as well. since I'm not that good with transformer characters I had to look up who he was. transformerland had some info about WST (http://www.transformerland.com/worlds-smallest-transformers.html)

I really hope the guy at the store can get wave 1 or something. Soundwave looked awesome

[Hero]

I got Thrust and Jazz too. Very cool line although a little shortlived.

I'm looking for some help in possibly obtaining some reissue Insecticons and/or the Perceptor that are exclusive to Toys R Us. Can anyone help out?

===HERO

[Protoman]

I guess I should have posted sooner........ cause outside of TMNT....... TFs are my true home boys.

http://www.junkmails.org/funny/transformers-toy-collector.jpg

Me and about......... I dunno....... 30% of my Transformers collection. It spans 2 rooms. My TMNT get their own wall in another part of the house.

[Hordak]

Dude! Bad ass! Love the set up! Nice collection!

[Samhain]

Great pic dude!

[Hero]

Been getting these UK Exclusives.

http://figuredouthq.blogspot.com/2010/10/transformers-universe-mystery-packs.html

===HERO

[TheCanadiandrome]

just took some:

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs50/f/2009/277/6/7/Prime_and_Megatron_by_TendoKiwamu.jpg
http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs50/f/2009/277/5/1/transform_mode_by_TendoKiwamu.jpg



i like these

[Candy Kappa]

yeah, they are awesome. tried to find a decent priced WST Soundwave from wave 2.5.
But he's extremely expensive for being such a small figure

[Hero]

I have these too and the Soundwave. The Ravage he has is sooooo tiny!

===HERO

[TheCanadiandrome]

are they like really rare, or are they easy to track down?

[Hero]

I'd say either.

I bought my WSTFs around the time of thier release from Action HQ.

===HERO

[Brodie]

I got my Revoltech Hot Rodimus in the mail recently. Pretty awesome. Now I kinda want the White Optimus repaint Ultra Magnus Revoltech.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'd say either.

I bought my WSTFs around the time of thier release from Action HQ.

===HERO

cool! going to look for some

[matas420]

WOW. that WST Transformers are so small. never seen them in person. My favorite would be MP Grimlock. Awesome toy!

[Hero]

Scout-class Windchargers have been spotted my end of the globe. They are apparentley shortpacked and rare to find...

===HERO

[Hero]

Has anyone seen the new upcoming Deluxe-class Warpath?

===HERO

[Hero]

Wahey!

This news is soooo big ;) .

Such an amazing find!!!!! I am sure if you look, you will agree.

Ark Playset with Bumblebee!!! (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e198/Ken_Flatt2/bb_ark1_med.jpg)

[deadpoolRKO]

Wahey!

This news is soooo big ;) .

Such an amazing find!!!!! I am sure if you look, you will agree.

Ark Playset with Bumblebee!!! (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e198/Ken_Flatt2/bb_ark1_med.jpg)



LOL that is awesome

[Hero]

I got these guys:
http://cdn1.iofferphoto.com/img/item/187/685/786/transformers-ex-004-targetroids-optimus-prime-megatron-35b20.jpg

[Brodie]

What are those?!?!?!

[Cure]

Does Optimus become like, a viewfinder? Cuz it kinda...OPTICMax...and the thing at the end. And such.

[Hero]

Targetmaster guns. There is a Hot Rod and Starscream set too.

[TheCanadiandrome]

those are cool

[Hero]

They are indeed. I want to get the Hot Rod and Starscream ones at somepoint.

===HERO

[LincolnHawk]

I find it amusing that all the 'backdoor' transformers from china are starting to hit ebay now

[Hero]

What do you mean by backdoor, mate?

===HERO

[LincolnHawk]

What do you mean by backdoor, mate?

===HERO

figures taken from the factory, thats why you will see some that are w/out the packaging

[IamtheKnight]

Here's my Dark of the Moon collection.

[Canadian Turtle]

Gotta say I actually liked that new movie... I know I know I am opening myself up for all kinda hatin, but I enjoyed that film! Not sure if this is the correct thread to say this in, just thought I'd stir it up a bit.

Also new Captain America trailer.... WOW! 46 and 2!! That is an amazing song, and its rare for my fave band of all time to get a song in a trailer!!

[Brodie]

New movie was pretty decent.

I got a weird urge to snag some Generations figures (mostly War for Cybertron based), and tracked down a Soundwave. Took a while, but it happened. And I got a clearance Reveal the Shield Bumblebee (since I can't track down a WFC Bumblebee).

I think the closest I'll get to WFC Bee will be a Cliffjumper. Fine by me, I suppose.

I'd rather have more lines like the Generations/Reveal The Shield/etc than any movie figures. Digging on way more stylized figures that look aesthetically pleasing in both forms, rather than grey matte plastic scrap metal piles. But considering the influx of movie toys, I think my hopes of snagging these figures is falling to the way side.

Though, the Shockwave from DOTM looks pretty stellar.

[Slap-Happy]

Saw DOTM yesterday, made me want a toy of the Ferrari autobot Dino.

The Leader Bumblebee that's out right now looks pretty cool also. Kind of disappointed that there aren't leader versions of the new Megs or Optimus yet.

[IamtheKnight]

Saw DOTM yesterday, made me want a toy of the Ferrari autobot Dino.

The Leader Bumblebee that's out right now looks pretty cool also. Kind of disappointed that there aren't leader versions of the new Megs or Optimus yet.

There's a ultimate Optimus Prime toy with the trailer. I've heard that it's bigger than the leader class figures. I also want a leader Megatron.

[Candy Kappa]

And I got a clearance Reveal the Shield Bumblebee

Got that one myself, really dig it. But man, I wish I wasn't so stupid passing off the WFC version when I saw him.

[Brodie]

I totally agree. I've been looking into Transformers databases, and I had been under the impression that Cliffjumper was just a repaint of Bee, but there's a different head sculpt.

I'll get Cliffjumper, and have him chill with my WFC Soundwave & Prime and RTS Bee.

Anyone else know if more lines like Generations or Reveal the Shield will be coming in the relatively near future? I know the movie line will be flooding shelves for a long time, but I'm curious. (Walmarts near me still have Revenge of the Fallen figures).

[Slap-Happy]

Well, those lines came out in the time between the movie releases, so I'd think we'd get a new non-movie by next the end of next year

Anybody a bit underwhelmed by the Dark of the Moon toys? I wanted to get the new Sideswipe, but it doesn't even look as good as the Revenge of the Fallen one.

[Brodie]

Does anyone know why they called Mirage "Dino" in the movie?

Stryker and I had been playing the DOTM game, where you play a level as Mirage. You're clearly the same car as the one in the film that they refer to as Dino.

Is the toy called Mirage or Dino?

I'm always underwhelmed by the movie toys. If anything, I'd get a Mirage, Shockwave and possibly Soundwave. but most likely just Shockwave.

[Slap-Happy]

I believe they gave him that name because one of the sons of the founder of Ferrari was nicknamed Dino. But yeah, it's obviously Mirage. It looks like the toys are called Mirage. Bay's name choices are pretty confusing. For example, the Einstein bot is named Que in the movie, but Wheeljack elsewhere.

How's the game by the way? I heard it's the best of the movie games, but not a good game in general.

[Brodie]

Well, it wasn't a painful game by any means. High Moon, the studio behind War for Cybertron, handled it, and you can tell.

Its really a decent movie game, especially by Transformers standards. It plays almost exactly like WFC, which is great. The multiplayer, though fairly shallow, is pretty fun. (Though Stryker and I were able to get ALL the multi-achievements in less than 2 hours) It obviously lacks the aesthetics of the more classic looking Transformers in lieu of having the Bay-formers. And as much as I bitch about them, they look pretty good here, just grey, obviously. Bumblebee, Mirage and Soundwave look the best, while everything else isn't very impressive, but isn't offensive to the eyes either.

Its missing the Horde-Mode, and the co-op mode that was a fantastic part of WFC.

I redboxed it for $2, and got 33 of the 36 achievements (if I wanted to keep it another night, I could have knocked out the final 3 achievements in a few hours, but it wasn't worth it). So I wouldn't suggest buying it, its an easy one night rental.

Overall? Enjoyable. Decent movie game, thanks to high moon, but it did exactly what I thought it would do and made me want to play WFC again (which I will).

[IamtheKnight]

Does anybody know if they are going to make a DOTM Soundwave? I so want one!

[Slap-Happy]

Well, apparently Transformers 4 has been greenlit with Jason Statham in talks to replace Shia. That sounds a bit bad ass to me.

[Brodie]

That sounds insane....but awesome. How would that work? Just have him be some NEST agent or something?

Also, I want credit for "Trans4mers"

[Slap-Happy]

They should take it even farther and make it "TR4NS4MERS".

[deadpoolRKO]

Also, I want credit for "Trans4mers"

lol i really hope they use that

[Brodie]

Has anyone seen the 3rd party Soundwave inspired figure, Sonicron? Its released through BigBadToyStore, and looks very much like an early gen Soundwave, the alt mode is a tape deck/audio recorder (kind of like a Talkboy). With two interchangable heads (classic G1 Soundwave and the Sonicron head).

I guess its designed by the guy who illustrated the All Hail Megatron comic series.

If anyone got it, I'm curious on any thoughts towards it.

[AllTheDVDsWillBeMine!]

Has anyone seen the 3rd party Soundwave inspired figure, Sonicron? Its released through BigBadToyStore, and looks very much like an early gen Soundwave, the alt mode is a tape deck/audio recorder (kind of like a Talkboy). With two interchangable heads (classic G1 Soundwave and the Sonicron head).

I guess its designed by the guy who illustrated the All Hail Megatron comic series.

If anyone got it, I'm curious on any thoughts towards it.

I've seen pics of Sonicron, and I'm not impressed. The proportions are ridiculously wonky and even the base design isn't that impressive.

The third-party Masterpiece-style Soundwave, however.... (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/434916-prototype-g1-cartoon-soundwave.html)

As for the latest toys I've bought, those would be the WFC Megatron and Soundwave, both of whom I love. Both of them for their sculpts and articulation, Soundwave for his transformation, which I find rather fun, and Megatron for how DEAD SOLID he feels.

I also got the DOTM repaint of voyager Starscream. His posability is a bit disappointing, but the way he looks in both modes and the sheer involved-ness of his transformation make him satisfying for me.

Also, I must express how ridiculously excited I am for the Prime toys. I caught Peaugh's review of the Starscream... damn, that toy is sexy.