The UK Toy Discussion

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Boardwise, Feb 23, 2011.

  1. Brum Bot

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    Since the Great Divergence with the Holofoil/Hex pattern debacle, and the course correction of the amendment set I've come back around, though the majority of TR releases I have found eminently skippable I still have a pretty full basket right now (I haven't taken the plunge yet as I was hoping I might be in among the Voucher receivers but, as yet, sadly not). There's still the odd set that catches my eye (not always the full set but the ol' library of spares has been a customising boon for me YMMV).
     
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    There's been a noticeable change where they've gone from improving figures by adding detail, to being a bit overbearing with so much added stuff that's almost too detailed for the toys they are on.
     
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    I think they're going a bit overboard too. The whole point with stickers on G1 figures was because there wasn't much in the way of sculpted detail and even the mass market stuff has plenty of that these days so there's far less need for stickers.
     
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    yeah, my policy on Reprolabels is pretty much just to replace thoroughly knackered stickers on g1's (praying that they eventually do a g1 Rollbar set as the window stickers on mine are absolutely trashed) and maybe ones that add cool accents to figs - had a small shipment yesterday - Evil Lord and G1 Chromedome. Really hope they do a set for TR Broadside as his runway stickers are really badly applied on my copy
     
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    That's a nice shirt.

    I really like this thread ;) 
     
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    Great pic man. He was one of my favorites.
     
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    I don't think I need to say it do I?

    FUCK OFF!!!!
     
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    Folks, have a few new bits up for sale (and some reductions). Will highlight the good stuff here but plenty more over on my sales thread:

    Perfect Effect Leonidas - £150
    (boxed, complete, no breakages, all joints are fine, lion head can sometimes pop off the ball joint during transformation as the socket is a little stretched but it holds completely firm in both modes)
    + I'll knock it down to £140 if you let me keep one of his two guns!

    Spark Toys Alpha Pack - £90
    (boxed, complete, excellent condition, one shoulder panel is a little loose as is common, can easily be tightened with Future/polish)

    Generation Toy GT-01H Megasorry - £18
    (new, unassembled, does not include Gravity Builder spare parts or cards)

    MMC Feral Rex - £275
    (boxed set of 5 figures, complete including bonus unreleased head and assorted spares)

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    It's so pretty.
     
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    doucoo U're an idiot Starscream!

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    I see stargazing (on tonight) is looking for a planet orbiting our solar system. Whoever finds it has input to it's name.............Cybertron anyone.

    Or planet Maz, where we will send him for enabling us on toys we have never wanted until he uploads the photos! (Most photographers on here could also be sent there as your pics are fantastic.)
     
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    Old phone is no good for quality but this is so satisfying.

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    Just to imagine the day when they'll all be there... Words will fail.
     
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    Great pic! :thumb 

    Assuming that everyone isn't yet bored of hearing other people gush on about Contact Shot, then my review of him is live! If you fancy having a read then the link is in my sig below... under the pics! :D 

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    You know the drill by now......
     
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    A Decepticon strike team for Tuesday...

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    Cannot tell you how many times I had to re-shoot this because certain aspects wouldn't come out right...I gave up in the end :p 

    All the best
    Maz
     
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    WHERE'S... no I won't do it. :lol  :wink: 

    FANTASTIC photo. :thumb 
     
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    Oh yes I'm really like this thread.

    Amazing shot man. As always.
     
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    Oh mate!