Live-action Movieverse Toys Appreciation Thread! EXPLOSIONS!!!

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Zigholtul, Sep 29, 2012.

  1. Cosbydaf

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    I'd prefer they make a new mold for Longarm, because his transformation was entirely different to Ironhide and had a unique robot mode. But once they make that mold, they can do a simple repaint into Hoist, and then some slight modifications for Trailbreaker - new head, swapping the hook-gun out for a camper shell. So that's 3 characters from one mold.

    That could be fun. I would like to see Loader, they could base his robot mode on this
    Class Beta drone unit - Transformers Wiki


    Hooligan seems like an easy candidate, just reshell Crowbar. For the Twins I'm satisifed with the original toys, and not really inclined to buy them again.

    Drift: It's weird, I kinda like the Helicopter but not for Drift specifically. I would be more interested if it was a Decepticon with that mode (though I'm not impressed with Heli.Dropkick). For Drift I'm only interested in the Bugatti form.
    Dropkick: Looks really good! Looking forward to it.
    Hightower: Getting it anyway for Devastator, but I was thinking I would enjoy him more as a standalone robot if I can find some sort of gun that will fit inside the crane. So he makes up for his physical weirdness by being a living artillery cannon, with much stronger firepower than "regular shaped Transformers." Just some headcanon for fun, hur hur.


    Hot Rod - Definitely needs an entirely new mold, the original was crap. Plenty of fun things you can do with a Lambo transformer to get their money back, like Sideswipe/Sunstreaker two pack I mentioned.
    Bumblebee - Meh
    Crosshairs - I'm fine with the TLK version but there's room for improvement, better paint and adding ankle tilt. Maybe more guns.
    Optimus - Definitely, Optimus is big cash cow anyway and it's the only design that doesn't have SS representation.
    Hound - I'm satisfied with TLK version + Dr Wu upgrades, but sure why not. He's relevant enough.
    Steelbane: I think this guy would greatly benefit from a whole new mold. The Wyvern flat out sucked. Even if it's just TFP Predacon-esque "Stand up the dragon" transformation that would be better.
    Sweeks/Daytrader/others - Honestly most of these I don't think will sell enough to justify the investment.

    Megatron - I think there's justification for a new mold. 2017 figure has a small head, proportions are clunky in some places, lacking accessories, paint choices are off.
    Barricade - Definitely, 2017 figure sucked. Plus Barricade is one of the most popular Decepticons.
    Nitro: Figure hold up pretty well, but they could re-release it with DOTM Shockwave head once that figure happens.
     
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    Siege figures are quite sturdy. Their designs are a lot more simple so they're not prone to breakage. SS has some sturdy figures too but Siege has more. Siege figures are fun (I have Shockwave, Soundwave and Ironhide) but I love SS and I find them a lot more enjoyable. Their designs are also more unique than the G1 stuff we've seen for 30 years now. SS figures are great figures alone but Hasbro are making characters that we've wanted. Updates (Sideswipe, Jetfire etc...) and figures for new designs (SS38 BB Movie Optimus, BB Movie Bee etc...). I'm glad this line happened and I don't want it ending soon.
     
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    I must be the only person who would rather they kept TLK out of the line completely. Most waves already warmed shelves forever, we don't need more. Plus, it was a total shitfest of a movie that's not worth remembering.

    EDIT: Cogman I'm OK with, since his first figure had such a limited release.
     
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    Wars I ate the WHOLE plate

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    I'd like a better Hot Rod too, since he's the only thing I really liked about the film, and the current deluxe is pretty bleh

    But yeah, otherwise I agree completely. Let's look after characters from the other four, or at least the first three, movies first
     
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    I really like the overall designs, Sunbow faithfulness, and scale accuracy of Siege, but the "Everyone is Cybertronian modes" sorta kills it for me. I have the suspicion a lot of these are going to be retooled into the Earth modes later, so it's like "Why buy all those Autobots and then have to buy them all again for the Earth modes, i.e what I actually wanted." It's a big point in Studio Series' favor, with all the lovely licensed vehicle modes.

    Or if Siege-retooling doesn't happen, then I'll wait for the Movie Reboot toyline. Funnily enough, because the Bayverse designs are so drastically different, it makes buying another Ratchet/Ironhide/Jazz seem much less repetitive. I haven't bought a movie Ironhide since 2011, so it's kinda cool having a new one which is the "Ultimate Retail Version".

    So I'll enjoy Studio Series while I wait either of those things to happen. 7 figures in now, and thus far my only regret is I didn't start sooner and grab SS-04 Ratchet when he was common. Any issues with the movies aside, Studio Series is really damn fun and brings back good memories of collecting the toys as the movies were coming out - but this time they're actually in scale with each other, which was a huge nagging issue for me. It's gonna be awesome when I have the 2007 cast and Devastator completed!
     
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    Ok, yes, I did forget about him. I'd take a new Hot Rod.
     
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    Got DNA Design DK-10. It took a good figure and made him great!
    The bumper and ankle tilts are amazing! The guns are pretty sweet as well.

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    LT02 (MPM Prime) arrived today, and MPM Ironhide is on the way! Soon I will see how these guys look in hand.

    Your pics should be prohibited for trespassing the limits of awesomeness.
     
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    I'm really digging the new feet, but the guns look a little on the small side..or is it just me??
     
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    Congrats on the name change man! Those are some pretty sick pictures too! :) 
    I'm still waiting to ship this kit out, can't wait to have it as well!
     
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    Looks nice, looking forward to mine
     
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    Agreed on both accounts

    I'd love Onslaught and Dreadbot to complete the Crew, but we need Sentinel, Shockwave, DOTM Soundwave, and the Wreckers before TLK or Bumblebee characters

    Tho I can see them doing Hot Rod sooner, he was fairly major in TLK
     
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    Congratulations! Great pics too, the one with Hound mourning Ironhide broke my heart. :( 
     
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    Man, seems like everyone here is in Japan. And I'm stuck stateside for at least four more years. Y'all doing jet?
     
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