TFW2005 Staff Picks Their Favorites From 2008

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  1. 0R10N P4X

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    If I had the choice between Supreme and Guardian, I would get Guardian, but are the alternate colors worth an extra $100+ to me? I doubt it.
     
  2. Backscatter

    Backscatter Autobot Brainmaster TFW2005 Supporter

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    I can't pick FAVS!!! I love TRANSFORMERS!!! Ah, ah, well. . . . Universe Cheetor was sort of a let down. Better than the chrome faced one though. :lol 
     
  3. Seth Buzzard

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    There is a good chance Cyclonus and or Hound would have made my list but I haven't gotten them yet and it wouldn't have been right to pick stuff I don't have yet.
     
  4. Cax6ton

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    I would have to agree with a majority of the picks, this was a good year for TFs and it's hard to narrow the list down.

    My picks: Universe Onslaught, Sunstreaker/Sideswipe, definitely Hound and Cyclonus, and two that no one else mentioned:

    Animated Lockdown: Come on, a deluxe engineered to be taller than most voyagers, no kibble in bot mode, terrific alt mode....OK, so the hands are annoying, but still....

    Animated Prowl: Hasbro finally pulled off a great motorcycle mold, and not only did they pull it off, but it's one of the most articulated, proportioned, and show accurate figures they have ever done.
     
  5. DieMaus

    DieMaus is blawesome

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    Dude, of course he does. All the rest of us have three testicles. What, are you saying you don't?

    But yeah, very interesting reads, thanks fellas. :)  Y'all are really twisting my arm as far as Universe Cyclonus goes now...
     
  6. Buzzer-Bot

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    My fave would be a tie between TFU Onslaught,TFA Ultra Magnus,City Commander upgrade and TFA Prime.
     
  7. Automorpher

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    I'm with Razerwire! Custom Magnus Trailer's my pick & easily 1 of my faves of '08. Getting both my :thumbs2:  + er..big toes up?

    Anyway, an advance Happy New Year for all! :lol 
     
  8. Rodimus Mike

    Rodimus Mike MP & TF Collector

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    I have to agree with most that Universe Sunstreaker/Sideswipe is the best 2008 TF,and
    runners up are G1 Uni. Legends Brawn & Bumblebee simply cause they are my two fave
    g1 minispies,and to have great homages of them is awesome.Also I agree that
    Animated Grimlock is also wonderful,but after MP Grimmy is released in march he will
    probably get bumped as MP Grimlock is so perfect in every way possible he will likely
    become my most fave TF of all time.
     
  9. Rockdown

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    Best transformers of the year:

    1. Grimlock (animated).
    2. Sideswipe (universe).
    3. Cyclonus (universe).
    4.Silverbolt (USA edition).
    5. Megatron (animated, leader).
     
  10. T-Logicon

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    I really like TFA Soundwave. He's a really fun toy. I also like the Sunstreaker/Sideswipe mold as well. I'm not that big on the universe 2.0 line as a whole, but the articulation is awesome. Animated Jazz as well as most of the animated line share this uber-articulation too. I havent opened my TFA Magnus or Shockwave yet, so I cant say for sure how sweet these 2 are. I'm very pleased with the animated line for its fun factor. I also believe that the animated line is the new g1 for the younger generations just coming into the fold.
     
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    Tenebrouser Craft...or is it crap?

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    My picks:

    Universe Silverbolt
    City Commander set, though I wish the legs portion was a bit better thought out where excessive force isn't necessary to clip the pieces together.
    Animated Prowl
     
  12. Optimus Layne

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    i like animated prime and grimlock, binaltech prime and 25th anniversary prime
     
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    Great picks, guys. I like how there's a very well-rounded selection there.

    I'd have to agree most strongly with the Japanese version of Premium Movie Ops, as well as the recent Universe figures (Hound and Onslaught in particular for me).
     
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    Lack of appreciation for Animated Jazz, Lockdown, Starscream and Prowl make me sad.

    :( 

    Have we all forgotten how cool these guys are?




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    Don't feel bad Glitch, my favorite transformer of 08 is Lockdown (and that's saying alot since I really liked all of the animated dinobots!). Runners up, animated dinobots, universe sideswipe and sunstreaker.
     
  16. Glitch

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    It's all good, but it is a little shocking considering how excited people were when these hit. I'm also a little surprised no one mentioned Animated Bumblebee either, but that fact that Starscream didn't get a single mention is the real shocker.

    Oh well, at least that Universe Ironhide isn't getting any play - huge disappointment.

    P.S. Anyone here that loves the Universe Sunstreaker piece NEEDS to get the Henkei version. It takes everything that was wrong with the domestic release (cheap light yellow plastic and poorly matching paint) and corrects it along with the addition of the proper G1 chrome. I'm sure all/most of you are well aware of this, but I can't stress how much better it is.

    Have a GREAT New Year, everyone!

    :) 


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    Here's my short list,

    Animated
    Swindle
    Jazz

    Universe
    Smokescreen/Silverstreak
    Streaker/Swipe
    Hound
     
  18. Zaraxion1021

    Zaraxion1021 Cybertronian Monarch

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    Best Transformers of the year in my collection are:

    (Animated) Grimlock
    (Animated) Jazz
    (Animated Shockwave
    (Encore) Omega Supreme
    (Universe) Sunstreaker
    (Universe) Sideswipe
    (Animated) Megatron

    Happy New Years TF Fans!! :scalper 
     
  19. AniProwl

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    Here are my top six. Why top six?- Ask the Nostalgia Critic
    6. Animated Grimlock
    5. Universe Acid Storm
    4. Animated Voyager Bulkhead
    3. Animated Lugnut
    2. Crossovers Wolverine
    1. Animated Shockwave

    Honorable mentions include Animated Jazz and Animated Deluxe Optimus.
     
  20. microclone

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    animated BB isnt my favourite based on absolute looks BUT hes in my 'top 5 for fun transformation'.