Do you like Translucent Transformers?

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Blasterpwns, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. Blasterpwns

    Blasterpwns Regretting my username...

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    I do. True, translucent plastic is weaker than what plastics are mostly used in today's Transformers, but I've always dug see-through.

    Now, the most recent translucent Transformer we got was Stealth Lockdown, and I want to see more.

    Why, you may ask? It's the one thing you can't paint or kitbash without major part casting.

    So, does anyone else like these?
     
  2. brr-icy

    brr-icy MP Collector

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    you want to see more because you can't kitbash them?
     
  3. bny888

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    i love translucent toys (not just tf figures), one of my "holy grails":
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  4. ninety

    ninety NERDS!!

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  5. Rodimus_Prime

    Rodimus_Prime Until all are one!

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    I love the colored translucent one, crystal hotrod and the upcoming Igear Crystal Prime. I can't to get this along with the Fansproject Protector next year. Those are on my to get a couple list.

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  6. CowColor

    CowColor Get Money™

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    they do have a nice appeal.
     
  7. barrelks

    barrelks Captain Funtastic

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    I don't because I missed the boat on the two that I really want, Botcon Mirage and Binaltech Mirage and havent been able to budget for them yet. Not to mention the two Henkei/Genti(sp?) ones, Mirage and Starscream that I have had to budget for.

    Other than that, I love them, but like everything else they are too damn addictive.
     
  8. joebot.

    joebot. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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    I've always loved transparent toys. I wish they made more. I can't wait for Henkei Ghost Starscream!
     
  9. Pimpimus Prime

    Pimpimus Prime (┌∩┐(◣_◢)┌∩┐) TFW2005 Supporter

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    The only ones I have are Optimus Primal and Lockdown. I like em both.
     
  10. Rhapsody_Prime

    Rhapsody_Prime ...such Heroic Nonsence.

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    I don't have any translucent TF's, but I do have all of the Tron figures and a large chunk of Crystar solely for the novelty of clear plastic!!

    So, yes.

    End of Line
     
  11. heshanj

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    the only one i own right now is stealth lockdown.. but i like the look of these figures.. i also cant wait for ghost starscream.. n thinking of picking up henkei clear convoy some time, once i can afford :D 
     
  12. ersico

    ersico Well-Known Member

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    love love love love love
    clear plastic makes a mold even more spectacular
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  13. ersico

    ersico Well-Known Member

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  14. theestampede

    theestampede Wandering Artist

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    personally im not a big fan, though others seem to like them
     
  15. shibamura_prime

    shibamura_prime Food Truck or BMW Moderator

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    I can't get enough of them. One of my favorite pieces is the TRU Japan Sonic Convoy giftset. I don't think there's a day that goes by where I don't scour Ebay for the chase transparent Rodimus with the Matrix PVC.
     
  16. ComicGuy89

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    I like translucent parts, but not really for the entire figure itself. But it really all depends. For example, those bots in ersico's posts are wicked awesome!
     
  17. QmTablit

    QmTablit BotBot in the what, I said BotBot in the what

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    I don't own any, and that may be the one reason I don't like translucent figures- because of how much they end up costing. I wouldn't mind owning a few, BotCon or Henkei Mirage and Ghost Starscream namely, though my collection can do without. I see them mostly as novelty items, not exactly must-haves.
     
  18. Seawing

    Seawing Lurker of the depths Moderator

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    Generally I don't go for a completely transparent figure. I do like transparent plastic if it makes sense (eye light piping; windows/lights in vehicle mode; etc) over painted plastic details though.
     
  19. Dran0n

    Dran0n miss me w/ that

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    I think they're cool.
     
  20. Kaymac

    Kaymac I'M REALLY FEELIN' IT!

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    I don't have any (Unless Fuzor Quikstrike, who has a lot of tranluscent plastic counts), but they do have a sort of appeal to them.