DX9 War in Pocket Grimlock

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Scaleface, Oct 1, 2016.

  1. Mormolyce

    Mormolyce Throbbing Member

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    It's like they're showing off. "Oh you don't like how they file down Grimlock's teeth on official versions so kids can't eviscerate themselves? Well we made a new lathe at the factory just for you!"
     
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  2. DutyBeforeAll

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    Where can I find an autobot symbol small enough for his little yellow chest square?
    Even the smallest one on the toyhax sheet is to big.
     
  3. ph4zed

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    toyhax makes a sheet of microlabels for tiny bots... I use them for legends scale, wst, headmasters, things like that.
     
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  4. Orion2703

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    Yeah that was a pretty silly error, I just cut off part of the hand guard on one side so he can hold it 'correctly'

    Ocean waterslides come with a row of tiny ones luckily, it was a pain to get it on there tho :mad: 
     
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  5. MegaDolrailer

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    Did they gave him tiny hands just so you can pull them out with a classic lever? It's 2018 wouldn't opening a forearm panel be more sufficient?
     
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    Got to collecting DX9 War in Pocket Dinobots just now. I was lucky enough to catch the last copies of Bumper, Quaker, Skyer, and Thorner in one store here in the Philippines. But they didn't have Rager. I'm checking and he seems pretty much sold out in all major online stores. Just how rare is Rager now? :confused: 
     
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    They're all getting pretty rare. Just snagged Swoop and Sludge from OhmyPrimus. I deliberately used KBB CableKing for Grimlock since he's the same size, but I prefer his alt mode to the DX9 one which is admittedly more like the cartoon but a bit too pre-Jurassic Park for me (heh). But yeah, didn't see Rager anywhere even if I had wanted one.

    I'm so glad I went DX9 dinos now that Newage is weighing everything smaller. All my MFT and Hot Soldiers are getting phased out now.

    The MFT dinos are way too big compared to standard IF and MS bots. A triceratops is probably supposed to be the size of a van, not 4 times the size of a van (if I cared overly about scale, which I don't, but I don't want the big guys SO big they don't look like the same collection)
     
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    TFSource is taking preorders for the all 5 War In Pocket legends scale dinos giftset for $120 USD plus shipping.
    DX9 Toys - War in Pocket - Dino Set of 5 Figures - Giftset

    Does anyone know if WIP dinos are cheaper to buy on Taobao.com?? If so I'm curious to know if they will have the set for under $120 shipped.
     
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  9. rubadubspawn

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    I really like this set of dinobots, especially in dino mode and picked them up on initial release at like $40ish per figure. The yellow on the dinos really evokes the toon feel and set them apart from the initial MFT OS release using the chome toy colors.

    For anyone still looking, DX9 is now releasing all 5 dinobots in a box set for a mere $115 shipped. If you ask me - that i an AWESOME deal and gives the KO's a run for their money. No word yet if any extras will be included, but considering I paid $200 for them when they first came out... $115 is a steal!
     
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    that is interesting to say the least.
     
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    I mean, yeah, that's dirt cheap. Wish they'd sell Grimmy all by himself, I'm happy with my KBB Cableking but the completionist in me still wants the last DX9 I don't have.

    The scale of the dx9 Dino's are perfect for NA/MS/IF. Never understood why you'd want the MFTs literally twice as high as your autobots, they look like they're from another line. I know the TV show had them big initially, but I was more of a Marvel comics TV kid, and Grimlock was maybe sometimes a bit taller than Prime, but not by thirty percent.
     
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  12. nemesisJon

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    Whoa! Good looking out! Thanks!
     
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    Aaaaaarrrrgggghhhhhh!

    24 may 2019 I received DX9 WiP Swoop in the mail, then got Snarl, Slag and Sludge. Grimlock can't be found for a normal price (what I think is normal). And now they are releasing them them together for less than I paid for 4.

    Someone up there really hates me!
     
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  14. lilcarus

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    i wonder if they made any tweaks
     
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    I had the set and sold it off in favor of the MFT set because the DX9 had so many mismatched grey and silver parts. DX9's scale would work better with the Magic Square guys, but I don't want it if it's the same mixed up color scheme.
     
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    Maybe you’ll get lucky and prices on Rager will plummet with this news.
     
  17. nemesisJon

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    On the same bot or between the different bots? Curious to know what you’re talking about.
     
  18. chuckcjc

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    Yeah like giving Slag the ability to stand. His loose hips are unbelievable.
     
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    Dang, $120 for all 5 is a crazy deal...
     
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    My preferred local store is actually offering this now... Yeah, it is dirt cheap... but still pricier since I already have Bumper, Quaker, Skyer, and Thorner ^_^;