The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. barry

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    I know, right? And there's that little part of you that goes "I hope the new line is crap so i can liberate myself from this living hell" before being thumped by the better part of you that goes "You love this living hell you weasel, now get back to checking the news page for rumours".
     
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  2. motorthing

    motorthing Too old for this $hit

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    Words for Life.

    Update some more Pretenders, PowerMasters, Action Masters and Micro-dudes and dudettes and I'll be on the hook for as long as they keep updating stuff I never knew I gave a shit about.

    Of course it would help if some of our shops could be bothered to start stocking it comprehensively again. Where my POTP Deluxes at?
     
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  3. incapable hulk

    incapable hulk I am the Liquor

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    Just want to say @motorthing that I am insanely jealous of your TR Metalhawk.

    Why couldn't Hasbro get their shit together!?
     
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    bcm77 Not A Proper Fan.

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    I really like all of those except Absolutely Fabulous which I never took to although I only saw Black Books & Spaced for the first time 3-4 years ago when a friend recommended them.
     
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  5. motorthing

    motorthing Too old for this $hit

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    Good buddy, I'M insanely jealous of my TR Metalhawk.
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    He and Nautica SHOULD have been mainline releases, none of this only one new figure in a Wave bollocks when you've got these molds waiting to go and homes that want them.
     
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    You all have terrible taste in comedy. Obviously as the only one who doesn’t like the shows you’ve mentioned, this means I’m right. That’s how the internet works, right?
     
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    gtf316 Nuked in the face.

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    May I ask what comedies you enjoy?

    I love most things mentioned so far, bar AbFab, but it's always nice to hear other people's favourites in case I discover something I've missed.
     
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  8. barry

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    Did you open the wishlist door? You totally opened the wishlist door. Ok. I'm wishlisting!

    Leader class Scorponok, Starsaber, Deathsaurus, Dai Atlas, Skyquake

    Voyager class Shockwave, Trailbreaker, Hoist, Stalker, Thunderclash, Rotorstorm, Pyro, Doubledealer, Soundwave, Ramjet, Dirge, Thrust, Thundercracker, Skywarp and Starscream (better than PotP plz), Rodimus Prime, Apeface, Snapdragon, Hosehead, Grapple, Inferno (like, with proper G1 stylings because I'm geewunner), Centurion (original UK version), Tyrest

    Deluxe class Nightbeat, Siren, Fangry, Squeezeplay, Horribull, Emirate Xaaron, cw style Needlenose and Spinister, Joyride, Slapdash, Landfill, Quickmix, Prowl, Bluestreak, Smokescreen, Mainframe, Rad, Kickoff, Jackpot, Skyfall, Gutcruncher, Axer, Treadshot, Leozack and Jargau that form the torso for the CW Leokaiser limbs, Pharma, Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Mirage, Hound, Ratchet, Ironhide, Tracks, proper Getaway, Green Light, Velocity

    Legends class Frenzy, Huffer, Gears, Hubcap, Cliffjumper, Rewind, Ratbat, Rung,Crankcase, Hotwheels and Flyboy who make Flywheels duh, Windsweeper, Ruckus, PROPER Firecons, better fling in sparkabots too, and Triggerbots!

    Titan Master Snapdragon, Battletrap, Snarl, Slug, Sludge, Toraizor, Hosehead

    Prime Master Longtooth, Waverider, Carnivac, Stranglehold, Stinger, Doubleheader, Carnivac, Snarler, Chainclaw, Catilla, Thunderclash, Blue Bachus, Blackshadow

    Deluxe class Constructicons forming a Devastator that stands well with the 'special team' CW combiners

    Voyager class versions of the 'special team' CW combiners that stand well with Titan class Devastator

    CW style Seacons

    Functionist Council box set featuring twelve deluxe figures that combine to form the key to vector sigma

    And then I can quit. Maybe.
     
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    I’m actually just trolling. Apart from Partridge & The Fast Show. I hate those shows. Father Ted & Spaced are 2 of my favourite shows. Red Dwarf isn’t a ‘90’s show but is my all time favourite comedy show.

    I can’t think of many UK comedy shows I like that much. I enjoyed the Game On back in the day but have never seen it again.

    Friday Night Dinner & Cuckoo are 2 I’m currently working my way through.

    US shows I love - 30 Rock, Parks & Recreation & Arrested Development & Futurama.
     
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  11. motorthing

    motorthing Too old for this $hit

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    Yes, yes, YES,yes, fuck yes, another yes, more yes and yes.

    Yes basically.
     
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    gtf316 Nuked in the face.

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    Parks, Brooklyn 99 and The Good Place have been my recent favourites.

    Rick and Morty too but that is evolving way beyond just a sitcom.

    All time faves have already been mentioned by others, plus Nighty Night and Green Wing for pure batshit insanity.

    Sketch shows though, Big Train is my personal favourite. All the gods of 90's comedy, creating Pythonesque levels of hilarity.

    Pure joy.
     
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    Very much my level.
     
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    and where in the mother-fudging zombie jesus are the Autobot 87 Targetmasters?

    (other than that, soooooooo much awesome in that list..)
     
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    MyTea Boc Do you smell that?

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    Yeah what Motorthing said!

    I'll be a pedantic weasel and point out there are actually CW Needlenose and Spinister, but as straight up repaints of Alpha Bravo and Fireflight - they may not be to your liking.

    Also good luck tracking them down. The Botcon/ TFCC CW limbs are either unobtainable or REALLY overpriced.
     
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    bcm77 Not A Proper Fan.

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    Mine is,

    Takara Masterpiece
    Beast Wars series 1 cast and Transmetal Rattrap

    MMC Reformatted Build a Bar series or done by another company in a compatible style,
    Swerve (The Make Toys one is fantastic but I'd totally buy another one if MMC did the bar and there's potential for more extras such as alternate faces and the "Crewditions" sign.)
    Rung
    Perceptor
    Whirl (MTMTE design)
    Chromedome & Rewind 2-pack
    Nautica
    Nightbeat

    Legends
    IDW Wreckers
    MTMTE cast
    Beast Wars series 1 & Transmetal Rattrap

    Flame Toys non transforming high end figures,
    Swerve with bar
    Tailgate with hoverboard
    Impactor
     
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    Ok not a sitcom but from the 90's... Mystery Science Theater 3000 is probably my favorite thing to watch on YT with DBZA and Cinema Snob (not counting musics and speedruns).
    Especially the shorts. Whatever my mood is, whatever how many times I've seen them, it always cracks me up.



     
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  18. barry

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    Shite! I knew I’d miss somebody. Not only the Targetmasters, but the Turbomasters and Predators too. That’ll teach me to get sidetracked by having a conversation about the ethics of having sex with a robot with one of the academics.

    What?

    Yeah, too rich for my blood! Also, while I think Needenose works well I think that Needlebose is a bit smelly.
     
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    Solid list, heartily approved. Bring on more wishlisting!
     
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    Oh and that.
    "Hey, it's the invisible man again..."

     
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