What 3rd party TFer did you wish you didn't buy?

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by siniquezu, Jan 5, 2010.

  1. catz

    catz Well-Known Member

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    with the price attached to them, I better not make the mistake when buying one :p 
     
  2. jessecuster

    jessecuster One Goal!

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    Not sure if it counts but WST Swoop(Bombardier), one arm has already popped off, the other one won't pull out, like it is supposed to, and his chest pieces do not separate without a really wedging them apart.
     
  3. Goshjosh95

    Goshjosh95 Decepticon

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    I liked most of the 3rd party stuff I bought this year, except...

    I was also most disappointed with the TFC Gear of War set... perhaps it was just QC issues on mine, but my set was utter rubbish. Like Vangelus' video review of the set, the missiles don't really fit the launchers because they didn't take into account that the chroming is too thick. In fact, 2 out of 3 of the missile launcher sets JAMMED due to the chrome thickness AND weak spring mechanisms [Hot Shot say: "JAAM *&^%$#@!"]. And to make matters worse, not only did the front-loading missiles permanently lock into place, becoming unlaunchable/unremovable, but also the additional back cylinders are now permanently stuck on the launchers due to the same chrome thickness issue. C'mon! I'm not stupid & am pretty careful with TFs, so I'm pretty sure it's the QC, not me.

    The Autoscout is the decent part of the set, and I do use Inferno's arm blaster & ladder (though the ladder's plastic is flimsy & often catches on itself when expanding it), but the missile launchers ruin the set. It's junk and I highly do NOT recommend, unless you like to throw away money and, like Hot Shot, you like-a da JAAM.
     
  4. Ruination04

    Ruination04 8 Years Old Since 1984!

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    I only have the WST Dinobots and the 1st three Quintessons. I love them!!
     
  5. jorod74

    jorod74 Psycholagnist (Ret.)

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    i have only a few WSTs and i haven't been disappointed yet.

    I wanted that GoW set so i could have a Ladder for Inferno, but i couldn't justify the price for accessories to figs i don't own yet.
    so i feel okay with passing on it.
     
  6. steamsixliner

    steamsixliner Well-Known Member

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    Aside from the SGcollect City Commander "upgrade" (poor qulity, well-documented molding issues and overall crappy design), I have always been happy with my 3rd party stuff. Got the Igear Wrecker Leader set today and simly love it, highly recommended despite the somewhat off colors of the shoulder launchers.
     
  7. Seawing

    Seawing Lurker of the depths Moderator

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    haven't been disappointed yet.
    *knocks on wood*
     
  8. siniquezu

    siniquezu Well-Known Member

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    I totally forgot about that pile of useles crap
     
  9. Batman

    Batman The Dark Knight TFW2005 Supporter

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    The only ones I have are City Commander and WST Grimlock and both are awesome :bay 
     
  10. AutobotSkids

    AutobotSkids G1/Bay Lover

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    None.

    But that's because I don't have any.
     
  11. bny888

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    I only have WST Commander/Grimlock and I love that little guy, will prolly get the other Dinobots as well as their variant colors. :) 
     
  12. Renidragon

    Renidragon Toys on my table!

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    I've only gotten the first-run City Commander and the Fansproject Superion Upgrade. I am supremely satisfied with both, and while pricey (especially the Superion upgrade, $50 for not a whole lot of plastic), I also understand that these are fan-made kits, not exactly mass-produced, and they need to match their costs in producing them. Understanding this, I feel I definitely got what I paid for.
     
  13. kamuix

    kamuix weeeeee

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    all i have is the gears of war guns for the various primes. i don't regret buying them but i must admit they were pricy, especially since the alternity gun can't really fit in convoy's hand.