Transformers Studio Series Lockdown

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  1. Shmoptimus Prime

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    Shaved some material off of Lockdown’s ankles and hook. He has about 20 degrees backwards ankle tilt which doesn’t sound like a lot but it makes a difference!

    I also shaved some material off of the hook weapon so that it can fit more flush to the arm. I think it looks better and hasn’t affected his ability to hold it at all:

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    It is, but I was curious which version, since it has the flames on the chest.
     
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    Oh boy. When you put Studio Series Lockdown next to the AOE deluxe Lockdown (in robot mode), it is a complete joke. I didn't realize how bad I had it (when I just owned the AOE deluxe). Studio Series blows it out of the water.

    In car mode, it is a lot closer, but Studio Series wins because it is larger.

    Overall, Hasbro keeps killing it with the Studio Series line. Lockdown is great. My only complaint is that the front hood and the two back tailgate panels pop off more than they should.
     
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  6. Shmoptimus Prime

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    Hehe sorry I had to.
    No it looks like the SDCC Exclusive TLK version. That one had the paint job we SHOULD have gotten in the first place.

    So Jazz and Lockdown are in stock at Ages 3+ but with shipping it ends up being the same price as the scalpers on ebay. Anyone know of a coupon code for free shipping or something like that? I only need Jazz, who they have for $25, but with shipping it's over $35 which is not worth it to me.
     
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  7. geezerman402

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    I haven't ever seen a coupon code from Ages 3+.
     
  8. Shmoptimus Prime

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    Well they have a section in checkout to add gift cards and a section for coupon codes so I assume they exist. Just can't find any myself.
     
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    This is how Lockdown’s background scene should have been:

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  10. LZSchneider

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    Does anybody know why Hasbro's toy release schedule seems like it's all over the place? It's like Hasbro release 9 toys total bi monthly and every so happen, by the natural order of physical laws, 3 of those toys fall into a wormhole after traveling through a universe where tiny children's toys are $80 a pop on eBay.
     
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    So, I fiddled around with my brother's copy of Lockdown (I'm getting mine when I return to Canada) and I have to say - I'm sort of disappointed.

    While I like how badass he looks, I wish Hasbro had reworked RotF Lockdown's engineering to make him at least similar to Prime's height. But then again, I don't see how that would be possible and I totally suck in engineering lmao so I dont know which could go where for transformation :lolol 
     
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    Because the toys are manufactured in Asia, so they tend to trickle out to Asia-adjacent regions first.

    And then on the opposite end of things, American retail is fubar because they tend to over-order on the initial waves of product, delaying distribution of new material while they slowly work their way through their backstock.

    Therefore, smaller markets that tend to order in moderation actually wind up getting in a new selection of stock fairly reliably.
     
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    Don't forget with the whole TRU shutdown that's thrown a huge wrench into distribution.
     
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    Yeah, there's certainly that to lay blame on for current distribution issues, but I was mostly referring to the perennial problems.
     
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    Sounds to me the lesson here is to be Asian if you like toys. Thanks, MX-01, that makes sense.

    (EDIT)
    Hey ya'll, does this toy have the molded, sick-ass orange brembo brake calipers on either vehicle mode or on the inside of the robot biceps and robot knees?
     
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    Nope.
     
  17. mx-01 archon

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    A lot of the recent first-sightings have actually been coming out of New Zealand as of late. That, and Singapore.
     
  18. LZSchneider

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    Tell ya' what: Ask your brother to send me his copy and then when you're in Canada you can buy hundreds of Lockdowns and sell one to your brother and the world. Everyone wins in this deal, you cannot say "No".

    World Prime, did you grab your Lockdown from eBay?
     
  19. beerising

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    Lmao as tempting as that sounds, I'd actually recommend waiting until Lockdown comes out in the North American region. The price won't hurt as much as it does in the Southeast Asian region :lolol 

    Take SS Voyagers for example:
    Indonesia - ~75 Canadian Dollar
    Singapore - ~60 Canadian Dollar
    Canada - 45 Canadian Dollar in retail, 50 Canadian Dollar in Ages 3+
     
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    Yup I'd have to wait for a special 20% off discount to get all my SS stuff. I'm located in S'pore btw..