ROTF Deluxe Dead End

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by all are dead, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. Ravenxl7

    Ravenxl7 W.A.F.F.L.E.O.

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    The more I look at this figure, the more I like the colors on this mold, but at the same time, I still can't stand the head. If I could get ahold of a Sideways head to replace it with, I would get this guy, but as-is, the head just ruins it for me. This is one repaint I wish they would have kept the original head for.
     
  2. jetrex

    jetrex Transform and Roll Out!

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    Not really into repaints or anything but this review definitely changed my mind on behind this guy!
     
  3. Foster

    Foster Haslab Victory Saber Backer #3 Veteran

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    Do you have Universe Drag Strip by any chance? I'd love to see the two together.
     
  4. microclone

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    i much prefer his original colours and head. I really like sideways but deadend looks quite bad overall. amazing how a colour scheme can affect a mould so much.
     
  5. all are dead

    all are dead Being a nerd is my game.

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    aucually i do i will work on a pic of them
     
  6. Deceptigtar

    Deceptigtar Sworn Decepticon Assassin

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    just got him today and much better in person! the colors are great and the head reminds me alot of kickback and with the way the windows come up like wings its so kickback, so iam calling him that!!!
     
  7. SAF7

    SAF7 LOVE this game!

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    Man, those colors look fantastic on this mold! I probably won't get him, as I usually don't buy repaints without reason, but it's pretty tempting.
     
  8. all are dead

    all are dead Being a nerd is my game.

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    sorry about the wait but here it is.

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  9. Foster

    Foster Haslab Victory Saber Backer #3 Veteran

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    Sweet, thanks dude!
     
  10. NeoGutsman

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    Same here! He looked great in all the previews online, but he is even better in person. I love the color scheme in both modes. I wish there were a few more silver paint apps in both modes, but not a big deal.

    In some stores in my area, the Sideways toy has been among the shelfwarmers nestled between Rampage and Wheelie. It's too bad, because I consider him on par with Sidewipe with regard to innovative transformations and overall terrific design. If any of you are on the fence regarding whether to get one of these molds but haven't yet, know that either way you're getting a totally GREAT Transformer.
     
  11. KingGrimlock

    KingGrimlock Assuming Direct Control

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    couldnt be more pleased with this guy agree with the review
     
  12. Feralstorm

    Feralstorm Good Morning, Weather Hackers! TFW2005 Supporter

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    There's definitely some inspiration for the G1 cartoon Dead End in that head remold.
     
  13. all are dead

    all are dead Being a nerd is my game.

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    Thanks :thumbs2: 
     
  14. Cheebs

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    Vehicle mode looks killer! I only wish they kept the red-tint windows.

    'Bot mode colors... not so much. Nothing an afternoon with paint couldn't help!
     
  15. b.winn1

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    im not big on repaints but he is cool
     
  16. Grimlock_13

    Grimlock_13 Currently facepalming at your post

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    It's a great repaint. I was on board with this toy since it was announced and I really enjoy it not that its on my shelf. I totally dig the G1-inspired head and colors!
     
  17. Alexander Quinn

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    I haven't bought a repaint in a while, but this one just looks so great. I'm digging the "Knight Rider from Hell' colors on the alt mode, and I love my Sideways so it's an easy persuasion. Not too keen on the head though. The bits on the side of his glasses look like extra eyes, and from a certain angle give him a creepy robo "Admiral Ackbar" kinda vibe. I can live with creepy robo-Ackbar though.

    Thanks for the review! It's great to see him side by side with Sideways.
     
  18. myhobby

    myhobby Back From Outer Space

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    "it's a twap!"

    pretty cool looking toy.
    i can't help but feel that we are one step closer to a movie/classics motormaster
     
  19. Optimatron

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    Man I cannot get into this retool. The head looks like an Accordian. The paint job, and powder-coated rims/red lip, make the Alt mode look like a Nopi reject.

    I honestly prefer Sideways in every way.
     
  20. RedAlert Rescue

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    I notice in a lot of photos of Sideways and Dead End that people have not noticed that you can push the little triangles on the back of his chest/shoulders up from the underside this then allows the "wings" to sit closer to his centerline for the back of his car to butt up to the front of the car giving a more unified look and indeed for him to have his back pack pegged in place... in the two little groove slots provided.

    If you swivel his light clusters a bit you can also get them touching his neck ruff and the raise triangle pieces and it makes for a more CGI look to him.

    If you look at CGI images of Sideways you can see the little triangle on his shoulder on the model.

    Also his "wings" sit nicely up agains the tabs on the triangle on his shoulders too - so just raising those little pieces allows the whole toy to just fit together and 'jell' all the better.

    It even brings more of his weight in towards the centerline and make him stand better too.