War for Cybertron: Siege Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by barry, Jul 17, 2018.

  1. imfallenangel

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    The guy is having fun, but I will have to say that I tend to skip over them but I was planning to offer a PM discussion with this member.

    Doc, I can't say that I've followed your progress, but if you are open to some pointers, the first thing that you absolutely need to fix is the "shadow" thing you do. It doesn't look right at all, it's like a black smudge that overlaps the whole lower part of the robot/alt and why I've been skipping over your images as it's just too harsh for me (a bit of OCD on my part).

    What software are you using?

    You need to practice matching the softness and balance the illumination with your backgrounds more.

    If you're having too much trouble with that, then possible practice on using overlay filters that can merge the two images together better.

    Here's some guidance/decent videos that explains some basic principles.

    This site is a wonderful guide for a lot of techniques, easy to follow.
    3 Ways To Blend Two Images Together In Photoshop

    I found this one quickly that also is a good example


    And for shadows



    Consider that sometimes less is also better

    Now these tutorials are with Photoshop, which I don't use, but the same type of affect can be obtained as almost all graphic software as very similar tools.
     
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    I JUST got Astrotrain today and just opened and transformed him for the first time.

    As you said, he is a LOT heftier than how he looks in images/video, I'm quite surprised about that.

    With the weapons on the back section, the "bad" part of the shuttle is barely an issue. The box in landing pad mode is interesting, BUT the issue of it not opening flush is a drag.

    In train mode, I love it, it's a solid alt mode, and the box is great as a container that fits perfectly, BUT, of course, there's one issue... it's like it's missing wheels in the back of it, something that I'm surprise that no one mentions this in the few reviews I've watched.

    Robot mode, looks great, BUT the arms don't lock? I'm going to have to recheck some reviews but that's a big annoyance.

    All that said, I'm happy to have him as one of the last Siege figures (now I need to get Spinister).

    I am quite happy for the 20% sale on him today as it brought the price closer to what these figures should be at... (and wish that I had paid similar for the others that I paid full price on).
     
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    Fenrys Formerly Tigatron2002

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    Where was he 20% off?
     
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    Toys R Us.

    And AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH. I just figured it out, why the box section doesn't roll well.. it's missing the back wide "wheel" on the box.

    Crap.. double crap.. I have to return and get/find another now.
     
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    Got me Toyhax backdrops to have something to pose my figures in front of. Decepticon Base.jpg
     
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    Barricade working on his aim.
     
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    Refraktor!
    It's reflector.
    Ok Erector! I want you to record me shooting with a kremzeek eating my shoulder guns to get a appeal for megatron's army!
    But why?
    DO IT!
    Fine.
     
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    So is Apeface worth 23 bucks? I’ve seen mixed reviews, with some on the really good side, and some on the really bad.
     
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    I'm assuming you mean his shoulder? The purple panel that attaches the arm to the torso? It does. You have to keep pushing past the point of comfort. It'll go.

    Be careful with the peg on the shield. It's painted, translucent plastic. People recommend 1000 grit sandpaper to whittle it down some and smooth it out. Once done, should fit snug without breaking. Aside from that? Solid. Literally. The complaints came mainly from tthe!m not transforming him properly and making sure he was fully tabbed. Plus, he's kind of short as Voyagers go. (Roughly Soundwave height.) He really is a good figure and we'll worth it at $23.
     
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    Amazon has a return policy so there is literally no risk. In my expert opinion, it's a GREAT figure. 20191127_235027.jpg 20191118_141541.jpg 20191118_134434.jpg 20191116_153536.jpg IMG_20191106_032535_621.jpg IMG_20191106_032535_631.jpg IMG_20191106_032535_626.jpg unlockable-1.jpg 20191106_010616.jpg 20191106_005438.jpg 20191106_002055.jpg 20191106_001404.jpg 20191106_001325.jpg 20191105_235640.jpg 20191105_235249.jpg 20191105_234458.jpg 20191105_233659.jpg 20191105_233148.jpg 20191105_232821.jpg 20191105_232111.jpg 20191105_230819.jpg 20191105_230259.jpg
     
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    Took me a second and then I laughed really hard
     
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    Prime77 Until next time…

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    I know this is late, but I just now thought of the perfect comeback. Done in fun....ahem.....
    “It’s the Smokescreen effect!” Pretty good, huh?! Eh, eh, eh........Thank you, I’m here thru the weekend. Be sure to tip your moderator.

    Apeface is highly recommended! Definitely worth $23.
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    Was really hoping Magnus would be one of the black Friday specials on Amazon but some of you guys did warn me that it was unlikely.

    Lots of other Seagie figures did go on sale but they're bots I got.

    Springer is a good price if anyone one still needs him.
     
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    Hasbropulse.com put up their Black Friday specials. For TF Siege, $100 for Jetfire, Starscream, Storm Cloud + Visper.

    Edit:
    $30 for Hound, Hyperdrive + Blackjack, Roadhandler + Swindler

    Edit #2:
    10% coupon, 20% for premium members
     
  15. imfallenangel

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    Yup, found that out and it makes a huge difference

    Thanks,
     
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    Does the 10% work on preorders? And I thought I was a premium member since I ordered the HasLab Unicron but it won’t let me use the “FANFIRST20” code.
     
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    Backing Unicron doesn't mean you're a premium member. That's still a separate fee. 10% does work on preorders.
     
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    No. You had to make a pre-order or purchase during the first weeks of Pulse's grand opening to receive the free premium upgrade. Once that window closed, you had to pay $50.00 to get the service level. Unicron only nets you free shipping because he's well past their "free" threshold.
     
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    thank you! that is legitimately appreciated constructive criticism
     
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