Takara_destron:
Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere but does DIA stand for anything?
BraveMax: Quote:
Originally Posted by Takara_destron  Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere but does DIA stand for anything? |
Sadly, it's been asked in every. single. thread which has been created on this topic on this forum.
Takara_destron: Quote:
Originally Posted by BraveMax Sadly, it's been asked in every. single. thread which has been created on this topic on this forum. |
I apologise whole heartedly then.
Blitz.:
looks nice and I like how it has more blue on the sides.
now I just need to rob a bank to pay for one
BraveMax: Quote:
Originally Posted by Takara_destron I apologise whole heartedly then. |
I think the running "wisdom" is "Defense Intelligence Agency" Commander? Has something to do with his backstory. Dunno if it's been changed since then, though...
Obiprime:
Speak softly but carry a Big Gun!
Jarodimus: Quote:
Originally Posted by BraveMax I think the running "wisdom" is "Defense Intelligence Agency" Commander? Has something to do with his backstory. Dunno if it's been changed since then, though... |
I just assumed it was because it uses the DIAclone color scheme.
Samus_Ng:
So, can anyone spot the new weapon?
BraveMax: Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarodimus I just assumed it was because it uses the DIAclone color scheme. |
Well - there's that pun, too. But I think he was asking why it was demarcated as an acronym, and what the acronym stands for?
Takara_destron: Quote:
Originally Posted by BraveMax Well - there's that pun, too. But I think he was asking why it was demarcated as an acronym, and what the acronym stands for? |
Well I assumed it was an acronym, but I guess the Diaclone thing makes sense too.
Thank you both for answers anyway
red00wolf:
So whats this about "new" weapons?
chuckcjc:
Looks great ! Doesn't look like "standard" chrome though.
UMC:
Maybe it "Dia"clone Commander or it could be "Damn It Another" Commander haha
dragon516:
Now we just need a Botcon Diaclone convoy giftset with blue prime to make this complete.
wheeljaxx:
I have this on order, and SOOOOO glad i did.
i believe in the TFcon comic, the DIA stood for Defense Intelligence Agency, BUT this particular issue is being considered a clone.
so this one, is actually, and i believe officially referred to by it's makers as
D.I.A. clone Commander.
Randomus Prime: Quote:
Originally Posted by UMC Maybe it "Dia"clone Commander or it could be "Damn It Another" Commander haha |
Dran0n:
Cool, but I like the Ultra Magnus one better.
Infernok:
This is for the Henkei version correct?
Bgrngod:
Hrm.. I wonder if the Shadow Commander and City Commander end up getting the chrometastic treatment too? I can't imagine any other color themes they could do with this mold without "upgrading" already done releases.
Still, this thing feels like a damn steel at $120.
ekocher: Quote:
Originally Posted by Bgrngod Hrm.. I wonder if the Shadow Commander and City Commander end up getting the chrometastic treatment too? I can't imagine any other color themes they could do with this mold without "upgrading" already done releases.
Still, this thing feels like a damn steel at $120. |
they wont since the ultra magnus and nemesis prime dont have chrome on them like the henki prime does
aprim:
WHere the extra piece's?
Mospeada:
I'm torn between this or the Powered Commander for my Ultra Magnus. And yes, I want it for Magnus, not Prime, because it to make Diaclone/Movie Preview Magnus.
Bgrngod: Quote:
Originally Posted by ekocher they wont since the ultra magnus and nemesis prime dont have chrome on them like the henki prime does |
That's not really a good enough reason to stop them.
videriant: Quote:
Originally Posted by Mospeada I'm torn between this or the Powered Commander for my Ultra Magnus. And yes, I want it for Magnus, not Prime, because it to make Diaclone/Movie Preview Magnus. |
I would love the Prime mold done up in blue.
barrelks: Quote:
Originally Posted by UMC Maybe it "Dia"clone Commander or it could be "Damn It Another" Commander haha |
I was thinking "Doin It Again" to piss the people off who bought the Canadian Exclusive one even more.
PrimulArchangel: Quote:
Originally Posted by Takara_destron Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere but does DIA stand for anything? |
Yeah it stands for "
Did
It
Already " since this is like there 5th release of this mold lol
reluttr:
I would totally get this if it wasn't 100$+. I mean its a great mold and if it was 50$ then I would snap it right up XD, but 100$+ just seems to much to me
Wingsbr:
So where are the $35 worth of extra parts? All I see looks like my city commander sans missile launchers, but didn't the TFCon come with launchers? I thought the price difference was because of some differentiation or added weapons etc.
Kyle Chow:
Newer updates from Red leader:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transf...pon-added.html
Update #1:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Red leader Got news this morning that the Fans Project DIA Commander is ready for release towards the end of this week / beginning of next.
On the wholesale side there has been a price increase of $35 which is to cover an as yet unidentified free gift and additional weapon for the armour.
I'm trying for pics and further details, as soon as I get them I'll post up
Best
Andy  to clear it up on the price increase it is just wholesale so whoever you've ordered from should not charge you more if you have already paid, lack of ethics going on there if it is the case.
As for the free gift it is free, the increase is to pay for a new package design and the new weapons which were a result of the uber thread which was posted here some time back, I dont think its fair to rag on them as it is just a case of trying to keep people happy and not make more money, the retailers will be the ones to blame if they pass the cost on. |
Update #2:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Red leader just wanted to add that we're not getting powered commander direct from FP and after digging around appears we may be getting the shaft from our wholesaler, we'll keep you posted. |
RedAlert Rescue:
What does DIA stand for in "Diaclone" anyway ?
process:
Just got my shipping confirmation from Toy-wave. Soon, my precious.
aprim:
Me too! Toy-wave rules
grayman:
Does he bring the interchangeable face like shadow commander or just the Ultra Magnus face like the original release?
Poho:
Do Want. i like the silveryness.
PoweredConvoy: Quote:
Originally Posted by grayman Does he bring the interchangeable face like shadow commander or just the Ultra Magnus face like the original release? |
I'm fairly certain that face will be forever exclusive to Shadow Commander.
Randy
Batman:
IMO the TFCon version looks much better. I already have city commander and have no desire to pick this up. This upgrade has really lost its appeal to me after so many variants being put out in the course of a year.
Bgrngod: Quote:
Originally Posted by RedAlert Rescue What does DIA stand for in "Diaclone" anyway ? |
I'm sensing that this is becoming the new running joke anytime a thread about this figure comes up.
optibotimus316:
they could have at least given him a more prime looking face...
pass
DrillBIT: Quote:
Originally Posted by optibotimus316 they could have at least given him a more prime looking face...
pass |
and the prime looking face will definately lead them to trouble.
Hasbro, fans, and/or even their own designers.
Venksta: Quote:
Originally Posted by optibotimus316 they could have at least given him a more prime looking face...
pass |
The only thing they could of done is supply the Shadow Commander face plate. Painting the helmet blue would defeat the purpose of this repaint.
primal-convoy:
I've read this thread and still noone has answered the main question:
"WHAT IS THE "FREE" EXTRA GIFT/WEAPON/S".
Get jiggy with the answers, someone, please.
Bgrngod: Quote:
Originally Posted by primal-convoy I've read this thread and still noone has answered the main question:
"WHAT IS THE "FREE" EXTRA GIFT/WEAPON/S".
Get jiggy with the answers, someone, please. |
Nobody has answered yet because nobody yet knows. The makers have just said there is a free gift, but not what it is.
DrillBIT:
more like the wholesaler says there will be new weapon and gift. No announcement from the maker.
Toy reviews from Hong Kong only shows the regular trailer with missles on the shoulders. Either the new weapon is only for that particular wholesaler or shops in Hong Kong sell that weapon seperately.
Kyle Chow: Quote:
Originally Posted by DrillBIT more like the wholesaler says there will be new weapon and gift. No announcement from the maker.
Toy reviews from Hong Kong only shows the regular trailer with missles on the shoulders. Either the new weapon is only for that particular wholesaler or shops in Hong Kong sell that weapon seperately. |
Seems to be the case:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Red leader just wanted to add that we're not getting powered commander direct from FP and after digging around appears we may be getting the shaft from our wholesaler, we'll keep you posted. |
(From:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transf...pon-added.html )
I feel sorry they're getting the shaft from their wholesaler.
kenm2474: Quote:
Originally Posted by reluttr I would totally get this if it wasn't 100$+. I mean its a great mold and if it was 50$ then I would snap it right up XD, but 100$+ just seems to much to me |
Its alot cheaper than the canadian one. None of these molds have ever been below $70.00. $50.00 is a Fantasy.
