Masterpiece Shockwave

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Shatterpoint, Sep 24, 2015.

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  1. Uniclonus

    Uniclonus Well-Known Member

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    I don't have anywhere near the appropriate talent or skill for it, but I'm tempted to try to whip up a backdrop to match the old 'Are All Dead' cover to pose Shockwave in front of.
     
  2. Dean ML

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    Lots of great display ideas but this one might be my favorite :) 

    If I don't get Sunstorm I may just say "screw it" and display him with Soundwave, the cassettes, and the jets as if they're all on Cybertron. When I do action scenes I'll probably just tell myself that whoever he's with, they're on Cybertron for that scene. Oh, if my wife only knew how stressed my brain can be at times being a nerd!
     
  3. GizmoTron

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    There's a bit of misconception here: a 3rd party version of the same character does not actually hurt the sales of the official version. If you buy a 3rd party toy, TakaraTomy isn't going to lose any sleep over an unsold unit. It's a fairly large production run, and if you didn't buy one someone else certainly will.

    But in reality an official version can ultimately hurt the sales of a 3rd Party version by cutting down on the demand on what is already a much smaller production run.

    Cloud9 for instance doesn't ever need to worry about hurting the official line (because they can't), they really only need to worry about their own self interests before taking a risk on directly competing with TakaraTomy.
     
  4. peaces

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    lots of hypocrites on soap boxes in here. people can buy whatever the fuck they want.
     
  5. BAD187

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    But qw looks like shit compared to MP and qb. People will buy what they like.
     
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    I have Quakewave and quality wise he is very good. He has been a great fill in and like I said. If his legs were more curvy, I would probably keep him. But to my eyes this official Shockwave looks better. And of course it looks more g1 accurate to me. I will proudly display his box also.
     
  7. OptimusTimelord

    OptimusTimelord Masterpiece Reanimator

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    I guess for me it just feels like a slap in the face to Takara, albeit perhaps not much of an actual financial hit. It's hard to judge the actual impact, but I agree it is also risky for the 3rd parties in question. Seems better all round if they concentrate on lesser characters we may never get officially, but that's just my :2c: 
     
  8. Dachande

    Dachande MULTI-QUOTE- USE IT. Super Mod TFW2005 Supporter

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    I sculpted one of these a long time ago for a Shockwave custom I did, and it's currently waiting for it's new MP inhabitant.
     
  9. Orion Type61

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    Not sure if it's been remarked either, but I definitely think it is.
     
  10. turbobluestreak

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    Guys what do you think, will the gun muzzle for Shockwave be fully integrated like the case with the cab on MP Magnus or simply store in his back like MP 10s gun?


    Tbs
     
  11. ex dtw2003

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    TT Sunstorm is an absolutely beautiful piece background filler character or not. Plus he comes with the coronation set if you need one for your TRU Screamer.
     
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    well that is kind of a rude way to express a subjective opinion
     
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    if he thinks it looks like shit, why can't he say so? would saying it looks really bad appease your sensetive ears?
     
  15. Friendross

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    i think the takara one looks like shit with its hinged legs, oversized backpack and and spindly toes


    now how mature of a conversation are we having right now?
     
  16. Predakwon

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    I'd be totally happy with partsforming.

    If Takara does make another MP Megatron, I'd be totally ok with that being partsforming too. Better than the panel flipping and bar sliding of Mp5 or Apollyon.
     
  17. Dean ML

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    It's definitely in there in his backpack. The hinge for the armature to extend it is right behind his head.
     
  18. peaces

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    i didn't know people come to toy forums to have mature conversations.
     
  19. Friendross

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    you know what. if you dont understand the difference between adult conversations and acting like a child... im not sure what to tell you


    my kids combiner wars figures... those are toys

    my mp style figures... those are collector items and are not intended to be used the same way as a cheap $20 hasbro figure


    just like my Kotobukiya statues are not that same as $12 non articulated figurenes
     
  20. RustyBarnacles

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    Guy just likes to troll. Check his post history. Best to not pay him any mind.
     
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