TF Prime Deluxe Airachnid Pictorial Review

GreednGluttony · 05-31-2012, 12:11 AM

me no want

Anguirus · 05-31-2012, 01:09 AM

'Sa maybe. That's all she gets from me.

I normally snap up Prime Decepticons and fembots without much thought. I don't even mind that they couldn't pull off a triple-change. But she looks like she's wearing a hoodie, and the designers essentially seem to have abandoned model accuracy AND posability. I know that these character models are tough to do justice to, but sheeeesh.

Shin Densetsu · 05-31-2012, 01:09 AM

This is one case where I definitely think this character ought to be a voyager to take the spider legs into account. The hindered mobility is a huge disappointment for me.

Can a human alliance human fit in the cockpit?

Ultrawave · 05-31-2012, 04:11 AM

I hope the Cyberverse version just turns into a spider, that way we get the spider mode.

Feralstorm · 05-31-2012, 05:34 AM

This poor toy seems to be begging for a do-over. Shame it seems unlikely to ever get one.

I do kinda like it in a limited way. Head sculpt looks pretty, and the little sculpted 'con symbols are nice too.

TrueNomadSkies · 05-31-2012, 05:42 AM

Haters gonna hate, but this figure's giving me some nice boners, and she'll easily be a must buy for me. Like, I still think the hands look retarded, and its by far from a "perfect" representation, but the 3 issues I have (spider legs, hands, backpack behind her head) will probably be relatively easy fixes, and everything else looks great to me.

TCracker · 05-31-2012, 05:46 AM

Underwhelming to say at least. But ~sigh~, I will still get her for the sake of completing the cast.

barrelks · 05-31-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TCracker

Underwhelming to say at least. But ~sigh~, I will still get her for the sake of completing the cast.

My thoughts as well. I'll get her, but it does look pretty plain compared to some of the rest.

Thanks for the pics OP.

TrueNomadSkies · 05-31-2012, 05:54 AM

Oh for sure. Major props to Pingth for the early look, especially with pics as nice as those.

Also, how much would something like this be to get to a Canadian nerd? I have pretty much no knowledge as to prices in that area or how much shipping crap this way costs, so hopefully someone does.

StarLurker · 05-31-2012, 06:00 AM

It's toys like this and Knockout and the fact that I'll probably never get FE Prime or Bulkhead or a silver Voyager Megatron that make me want to quit this series. In fact, I do quit. At least on deluxe and Voyager scale.

If this figure were Cyberverse scale, it would be fine. But there's no excuse of any of this as a deluxe. The backback could have been used to make better limbs. The arms look like Animated Activator Bumlebee's. And there's no articulation. Where is the salvation? Well it's got good colors and copter mode is decent, but that's not what you are here for.

I've already spent approx 100 on deluxes including FE stuff. And with the future looking like this, where the figures look like they were designed to be on a smaller scale or by some first-timer who hates his job... I feel stupid for getting involved in it. Somehow surrounding a bunch of decent toys with this crap makes the whole thing feel like a waste to me.

Here's to hoping they release a decent Cyberverse figure for this character.

05-31-2012, 01:09 AM	#12
Anguirus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,272 Collection Count: Pleading the fifth. News Credits: 5	'Sa maybe. That's all she gets from me. I normally snap up Prime Decepticons and fembots without much thought. I don't even mind that they couldn't pull off a triple-change. But she looks like she's wearing a hoodie, and the designers essentially seem to have abandoned model accuracy AND posability. I know that these character models are tough to do justice to, but sheeeesh. Dammit, just shot a Voyager Predaking missile whoknowswhere. Can anyone spare one? NEW Sale and Trade Thread,Feedback Thread,Wanted Thread

05-31-2012, 01:09 AM	#13
Shin Densetsu I WILL DESTROY YOU Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,652 Location: OUTER SPACE Collection Count: I have no idea News Credits: 5	This is one case where I definitely think this character ought to be a voyager to take the spider legs into account. The hindered mobility is a huge disappointment for me. Can a human alliance human fit in the cockpit? All things TOKUsatsu! Thundercats HO! GI JOE! Ark Of Toys! CHECK OUT OUR RESOURCES!: Transformers Database GI Joe Database

05-31-2012, 05:34 AM	#15
Feralstorm Yer Bulky Buddy Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 14,670 Location: Birthplace of Aviation Collection Count: More than a few by a bunch News Credits: 2	This poor toy seems to be begging for a do-over. Shame it seems unlikely to ever get one. I do kinda like it in a limited way. Head sculpt looks pretty, and the little sculpted 'con symbols are nice too. Visit the Happy Robot Funtime shop! Last edited by Feralstorm; 05-31-2012 at 05:36 AM..

05-31-2012, 06:00 AM	#20
StarLurker Rar. Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 865 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Collection Count: Exactly one bajillion	It's toys like this and Knockout and the fact that I'll probably never get FE Prime or Bulkhead or a silver Voyager Megatron that make me want to quit this series. In fact, I do quit. At least on deluxe and Voyager scale. If this figure were Cyberverse scale, it would be fine. But there's no excuse of any of this as a deluxe. The backback could have been used to make better limbs. The arms look like Animated Activator Bumlebee's. And there's no articulation. Where is the salvation? Well it's got good colors and copter mode is decent, but that's not what you are here for. I've already spent approx 100 on deluxes including FE stuff. And with the future looking like this, where the figures look like they were designed to be on a smaller scale or by some first-timer who hates his job... I feel stupid for getting involved in it. Somehow surrounding a bunch of decent toys with this crap makes the whole thing feel like a waste to me. Here's to hoping they release a decent Cyberverse figure for this character. My Stuff for sale Kre-O, CHUG, Alternators, Boxes, TFP, BH, G1! Offers considered! My Wants My TFW feedback Pics of some of my stuff

05-31-2012, 12:11 AM	#11
GreednGluttony grumpy smurf Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,736 Location: west senaca new york Collection Count: i don't have time to count them all	me no want

05-31-2012, 04:11 AM	#14
Ultrawave Hey look, I have a title Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,555 Location: Washington News Credits: 3	I hope the Cyberverse version just turns into a spider, that way we get the spider mode.

05-31-2012, 05:46 AM	#17
TCracker 最後に、私は勝つ Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,454 News Credits: 7	Underwhelming to say at least. But ~sigh~, I will still get her for the sake of completing the cast.