Combiner Wars Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Shin Densetsu, Dec 12, 2014.

  1. BigSargePete

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    Here's what we came up with for FireStormer.
    Inferno, Firestar (w/ repolabels), Smolder (repolabeled Ironhide), Rook, Alpha Bravo, and Sparks (repolabeled Wreck-Gar). What do you think?
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    LMAO! Yeah he better not have a bug phobia!
     
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    Took me a sec to get what you meant. I guess he does look a little lop sided. Maybe if I switch the leg bots? Hmmm
     
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    Hell yeah! It really speaks to me.
     
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    I just picked up a bunch of combiner limbs for $4.50 each at Walmart. Got a few more of Moonnracer, Blot, Sinnertwin & Jazz. Only problem is I have a ton of custom ideas in my head but actually making them is a total PAIN IN THE ASS! I'm currently working on a custom Bluestreak but it's so much work I feel like giving up on customizing. I'm pissed at all the exclusive combiner limbs I'll never be able to own (TFCC, Botcon etc.) and feel like just giving up on my collection. Hasbro & Takara made collecting the Prime Wars Trilogy IMPOSSIBLE!
     
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    If that had just the G1 combiners on it I'd hang it in my play room, nice work.
     
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    I have a similar feeling to you. But don't give up. Break it up into smaller pieces, think about who you want to make your top priority and go from there. The limbs that were exclusives weren't that different, honestly. Bluestreak was just a repaint of Prowl. Even the BotCon exclusives weren't that unique. (I for one think the Tigatron figure looked awful)
    If you want to go for the exclusives, keeping your eyes peeled for a good deal, you never know what may show up.
     
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    My Galvatronus. Not sure if I like the chest minion seeker in the last pic or not. IMG_20190122_131447850_HDR~2.jpg IMG_20190122_130730992~2.jpg IMG_20190122_131640318~2.jpg
     
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    Me and the kids put together this Elita-Infin1te. Complete with faction switching Decepticons.
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    Here is G2 Bruticus with the TDW kit and some PE bits. The TDW head came silver instead of black. At first I wasn't sure about it but it's grown on me. IMG_20190122_132809547~2.jpg IMG_20190122_132716811~2.jpg IMG_20190122_132815599~2.jpg IMG_20190122_132916217~2.jpg
     
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    Not sure about that. The legs are configured the way TDW recommend after installing their hip rachet upgrade. Or am I missing something?
     
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    Thanks! Loving the TDW kit. Really high quality stuff. Except for the gun extensions. They just look odd to me. PE guns look perfect.
     
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    I did not know there was a ratchet upgrade. I can't say it helps Bruticus' thighs.
     
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    Yeah, if you look closely there are also some snap on "thigh upgrades", to make the thighs thicker in this config. The ratchet upgrades also make the figure about a 1/2 taller. I think it looks better in this mode but it's all personal preference.
     
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    I'm not sure but it looks like his chest mid section and lower torso are new, also the the mid section being yellow it looks like he's wearing a bikini. On an unmodified toy the upper legs are the same with as the lower legs, with this mod he looks like a toddler where his dad's combat boots, in a bikini.
     
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