The UK Toy Discussion

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Boardwise, Feb 23, 2011.

  1. DogFriedRice

    DogFriedRice Well-Known Member

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    Agree.
    I actually use classics BB with my MPs. He's the right size.
    However, I think the mold better represents Cliffjumper.


    Did I poison the the Scoria thread?
    Unintentional but I got a feeling it all started off with my comment.
    Such a fragile place outside this thread.
     
  2. simond

    simond Well-Known Member

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    On the plus side, an easily replaced face means it'll be easy for 3P versions to be made...
     
  3. TigerBlade

    TigerBlade Prepare for extermination

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    Nope, assholes poisoned it. You gave an honest opinion with legitimate concerns.
     
  4. DogFriedRice

    DogFriedRice Well-Known Member

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    Damn...I really needed to hear that. I was feeling a bit guilty.
    Thanks man.

    That thread is now seriously toxic.


    Quick question...
    Anyone travelled to the US lately?
    Do I need a visa or something to go there now?
     
  5. Rodentus prime

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    Also people forget how small his face will be - it may look a bit doofy in super macro photos but won't be nearly as noticable on the teeny toy head.

    *Throws Jacket potato at DogFriedRice* :throw  ;) 

    It's the normal cycle of new toys -
    Proto pics - 'Oh my god It's the best thing ever'
    2 weeks later - 'Wow this sucks - it's not quite the right shade of orange - I'm out'
    'It just arrived - Oh my god it's the best thing ever!!'
     
  6. IronicHide

    IronicHide MEME GO HERE

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    Ooh, that's a good sub-topic: Best BB face?

    Action Master < Classics < WFC < Kreo.

    IMHO.
     
  7. Brooticus

    Brooticus "You bred Raptors?"

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    Chances are, the MP version won't be far off the classics size anyway!

    Think how guilty I feel being the one who first raised the infamous "elbow" issue with MMC's Bovis!
     
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    Sorry mate. I went back and read my post again. I am way less defensive about this than I sounded there. I guess Dinobots just push my buttons and they are one of the groups that I want done right.

    Is that Drossel twerking? Now I have seen it all. That's the Bandai version? Such an awesome figure!
     
  9. Optimist Prime

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    Kreo is the best version of most things, IMVHO.

    Worst Bee face must be this guy:
    [​IMG]
     
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    Yeah, thats the Chogokin Drossel, great figure.
     
  11. Chopper1

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    Can anyone tell me which of the 'Pledge polish's with future shine' anyone uses on here to tighten any joints, as i've looked on google & Amazon & people say it changed over here in the UK or soemthing a few years ago & isn't the same.
     
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    Try clear nail varnish :thumb 
     
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    Irish Carnage Instrument of Destruction

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    You could also try super glue for tightening joints, get the bottle that has the brush applicator so you can put an even coat. Let it dry for at least 45 minutes. Works every time for me or you could use clear nail polish like TB said too.
     
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    Won't that stick some joints? especially if you put a few drops down a pin joint.
     
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    The quantity over quality collectors love filling their collections with "big" toys, even if it's a crap mold.
    I actually like the mold, I just preferred the Voyager size version.

    To be fair though, not only could you use him as Underbase Starscream, he was massive for a while in the Unicron trilogy, and the Supreme size release was intended to reflect that, so it was just a stupidly large toy as with Beast Machines Cheetor, it was canonical at least.
     
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    Not really digging the battle mask on bumblebee. I love the art feather headsculpt, kreo small builds head is ok too, classics is ok once you shave off the goatie. It would of made more sense for the mask to be a rendition of goldbugs face.
     
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    I go a bit for work. in addition to a passport(!) you need a valid ESTA before you go (they're valid for two years) and cost 14USD.Work usually sort mine, but then didn't once....

    https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
     
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    Dries absolutely solid. Quick too.
     
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    Bored with work today, so figured I'd try my hand at colouring a couple of the BB prototype pics (I cleaned off what I assume is a paint scratch on his chin too):

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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    Looks much better in yellow, great job.