Hasbro TRU Masterpiece Thundercracker Pictorial Review

Valkysas · 08-24-2012, 06:36 PM

So many paint apps that I'm gonna be stripping off this thing. The reflector graphics, the tailfin picture of a seeker with soundwave with "sonicboom", the stuff around the cockpit, and the designs ontop of the intakes that are based on the old G1 stickers.

I think they all look extremely stupid.

I'll probably be painting all the silver plastic actual silver, so he matches skywarp.

Alucard77 · 08-24-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ex dtw2003

The sonic Boom app doesn't really bug me that much - actually kinda like it to be honest.

The nose cone and shoulder apps bug me way more. I'm debating just getting rid of those.

Yeah, I hear you. I think people will take off different apps. I actually like the ones you mention. The reflector is weak decal for me as well.

I am hoping the tail fin is molded in black, that would be sweet!

Valkysas · 08-24-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alucard77

Yeah, I hear you. I think people will take off different apps. I actually like the ones you mention. The reflector is weak decal for me as well.

I am hoping the tail fin is molded in black, that would be sweet!

Even if it isn't, black on black is literally the easiest thing in the world to paint. just mask off everything but the stuff you want to get rid of, and blast with spray paint.

Alucard77 · 08-24-2012, 06:51 PM

I got two other mp TC so I am not sure what I will do yet. I may just sell the Takara one and package up the custom and use this one as my main one. Not sure yet. But getting this regardless.

Not sure yet I want to paint him. Paint has it's own issues.

Omegax80 · 08-24-2012, 07:16 PM

Are the military names by the cockpit in reference to anything?

mtblanks · 08-24-2012, 07:17 PM

Maybe I'm mistaken, but shouldn't the Decepticon logos be upside down in robot mode?

Valkysas · 08-24-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Omegax80

Are the military names by the cockpit in reference to anything?

Well, Joe Kyde is a Hasbro deco artist, but I have no idea who the other name is.

Avengers · 08-24-2012, 07:23 PM

I'm buying this.

Don't like the happy face.

Don't care for the Seeker robot image on the jet fins.

bradforj · 08-24-2012, 07:30 PM

It's a crying shame that they covered this in dumbass tampographs. So much stripping to be done........

FatalT 71 · 08-24-2012, 07:34 PM

Bought upon finding it. Looks awesome.

08-24-2012, 06:36 PM	#21
Valkysas Attack Buffalo Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 18,997 Location: Lansing Michigan Collection Count: 742 News Credits: 15	So many paint apps that I'm gonna be stripping off this thing. The reflector graphics, the tailfin picture of a seeker with soundwave with "sonicboom", the stuff around the cockpit, and the designs ontop of the intakes that are based on the old G1 stickers. I think they all look extremely stupid. I'll probably be painting all the silver plastic actual silver, so he matches skywarp. I'm selling things! Fox Kids Transmetal Rhinox, Ultra Magnus, Pretenders, and more. Updated 4/18/2013

08-24-2012, 06:51 PM	#24
Alucard77 Kaon Gladiator Champion Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8,337 Location: New Jersey Collection Count: OF BODIES? I destroy ALL who oppose me! News Credits: 1	I got two other mp TC so I am not sure what I will do yet. I may just sell the Takara one and package up the custom and use this one as my main one. Not sure yet. But getting this regardless. Not sure yet I want to paint him. Paint has it's own issues. Collection / Feedback / Sales / Wants

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bradforj Looking for boxed G1 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,331 Location: TN, USSA Collection Count: Enough News Credits: 3	It's a crying shame that they covered this in dumbass tampographs. So much stripping to be done........ My FEEDBACK Thread My B/S/T Thread WANTED: Canadian G1 Optimus Prime Box

08-24-2012, 07:17 PM	#26
mtblanks River City Commander Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 196 Location: Richmond, VA Collection Count: 140	Maybe I'm mistaken, but shouldn't the Decepticon logos be upside down in robot mode?

08-24-2012, 07:23 PM	#28
Avengers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 939	I'm buying this. Don't like the happy face. Don't care for the Seeker robot image on the jet fins.