The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. Ottertron

    Ottertron Moon-faced assassin of joy

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    Ingram Mac 10 was always my preferred weapon in military RPGs
     
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  2. Siege Fan

    Siege Fan Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for these!

    Keep me in mind if you decide to sell the Centurion set please!
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    That Robin is the super rare one if anybody needs it, £10 delivered!

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  3. Ottertron

    Ottertron Moon-faced assassin of joy

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    WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

    I'll be on the lookout for more Centurion drones when they turn up and there's plenty of folks who only want the accessories. Worth keeping the preorder.

    Thanks for looking @Siege Fan , I won't cry about not having the UNIT lads too much as I've got a Brigadier in the Daemons set with Mr Magister and the chap with the wings.

    Still waiting on an MFT Iron Sky that was ordered from eBay last month but has a potential delivery date of September 22nd (!!) - reliable seller though. so I'm not too worried - but the UT Dragoon I ordered just over a week ago from ShowZ arrived today...

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    He's a hell of a thing but the instructions are absolutely bobbins so I had to watch a Benscollectables video to figure out his complicated leg transformation. Broke a wee bit during it too -

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    Looks like the back half of the lower hinge on his side gun was deformed and sheared off against the ridge when being unfolded. No big deal, though, as it doesn't affect anything and isn't at much risk from further wear and tear.

    Argy-bargy aside, he's quite the step-up from Rendsora and no mistake!!

    He came with a spare head for UT Challenger with a spring-loaded twirling two-face gimmick -

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    Anyone need this?
     
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  4. bcm77

    bcm77 Not A Proper Fan.

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    @Siege Fan,
    Nice one!, just sent the cash a couple of minutes ago! :) 

    Watched Thew's Sky Lynx review a little while ago and had a good chuckle at his names for the various modes...I particularly liked "travel slab" as a description for the carrier section :D 
     
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  5. CZ Hazard

    CZ Hazard @DiabraveSid

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    Were you just trying to play it run and gun style where you just hold down the fire button constantly? Because that just makes it harder. If you play it the "hard" way and pick and choose your shots and concentrate on getting your multiples of 3 you'll be much better.

    I recommend you learn each level by: playing through without firing and avoid everything, then play through just shooting white enemies without any flak, then play through again shooting black enemies to learn attack patterns, then just play the level without firing but bullet eat as you go to learn to switch. Once you've gotten proficient at each of those techniques, it's time to string them together, and you should find it easier than just holding down fire and getting loads of flak on screen. Minimising flak is key in later levels.

    Never forget you can complete the game without firing a single shot.
     
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  6. Convoy

    Convoy 90's Robot

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    Oh, yes so you know my style? Tbh I got rid of it long ago. I did just check it out, and it turns out it's hella expensive now! Quick get it for free!

    Edit. It's only £7 on steam though. I think it's time to sell the gamecube!
     
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  7. Kohakuriko

    Kohakuriko Well-Known Member

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    I think that sums up my experience with schumps in general, I like them but I'll always be terrible at them. :lol  Randomly remember turning an old CRT TV on its side to replicate TATE mode when I last played Ikaruga a few years back.
     
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  8. Seeaich

    Seeaich Inaction Master

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    Ah, of course! The ol' blunderbuss approach to "GET DIS AMAZON CREDIT CARD!" and a cursory flick through some more random listings it appears the listings it isn't on are probably not direct from Amazon offerings which makes sense!
     
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  9. robotmel

    robotmel *All must transform*

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    Evening all!

    If Rodentus hasn't sorted you out then I have a few Alternators left including a lovely Shockwave available in my sales thread!
    Drop me a PM if you're still looking? ;) 
    Robotmel's UK Junkyard: Transformers Masterpiece, CHUG & more!
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  10. Convoy

    Convoy 90's Robot

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    Unfortunately I ended up wasting Rodentus Time, I had hoping alternators were deluxe but I think they're more voyager. So my search for a deluxe shockwave continues
     
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  11. Loosecannon

    Loosecannon Cos I know I'm right...

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    War for cybertron Shockwave... though it might still be a bit small.
     
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  12. Convoy

    Convoy 90's Robot

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    I remember when I had it before I felt it was a little skinny in the legs. But now that you've mentioned it I'm thinking it might work. Anyone selling?
     
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  13. Siege Fan

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    Can I recommend a Deep Pro? Sturdy with a see-through top, perfectly proportioned and holding a lot in, you can buy one at S&M. Er, B&M. Pug not included but make me an offer, those farts would see off you know what.

    All joking aside, I use one of these for all the Marvel Legends/Transformers bits and pieces, and the latest one here is storing the ridiculous amount of stands I need for those most dramatic of poses. Can't recommend these enough!

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  14. Brum Bot

    Brum Bot "Give them Victory... or Give them Death"

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    I hope this isn’t too much of a distraction but just wanted to show some progress on the fantastic generosity from @IrnBro , who kindly sent me an old WWF ring for nowt bar postage as a little refurb project :

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    So tonight I got the turnbuckles and ropes off....
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    Got scrubbing , give it some welly with the elbow grease, the water was this colour ....
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    But the end result was all worth it!
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    Big shout out to @we_are_forest for the tip for restoration, I’ve got a kit incoming!!
     
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  15. saucesmithco

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    Any of the Cyberverse Shockwaves fit the bill? There was the recent Deluxe or the similarly sized Warrior class version?
     
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  16. Rodentus prime

    Rodentus prime Old Git

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    Damn, I've just learned a guy I knew from late school/early college days has recently died, and another went last year... just 44 - makes you think....
     
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    Can anybody who has secured orders for the ER Wave 2 Battle and Micromasters PM me if they arent collecting the map? Much appreciated!
     
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  18. RoboW4rrior298

    RoboW4rrior298 Maximum blast!

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    If I can find mine and dig him out of wherever he’s been hiding for the last two years, we can work something out? He’s complete to my knowledge just remember him being very dusty :) 
     
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  19. Rotorstorm

    Rotorstorm Wreck n’ rule

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    I think I can help you out, mine will likely end up in the bin otherwise, I’ll remember for when the micros and Primus &Slitherfang arrive

    I actually use one of these when doing custom transformers, it is really helpful for keeping left arms and screws and pins all together so they can be sorted, masking tape labels above each section and reassembly becomes much easier
     
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  20. Convoy

    Convoy 90's Robot

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    I think that one won't go as well as I'd like with my other bots. But you have reminded me, Siege Shockwave without God mode is a small voyager right?
     
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