Should I buy Chromia or Nightbird?

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Effigy, Aug 13, 2020.

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Who should I buy?

  1. Nightbird

    21 vote(s)
    61.8%
  2. Chromia (Netflix)

    5 vote(s)
    14.7%
  3. Chromia (Siege original)

    5 vote(s)
    14.7%
  4. Lancer

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Other (Please specify)

    3 vote(s)
    8.8%
  1. Effigy

    Effigy Well-Known Member

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    I don't have Chromia or any of the bots made from that mold. I was thinking about getting the Netflix version of her when I saw how cool Nightbird looks. Should I get Nightbird or Chromia? Or is there another version of the model I should get? I'm only aware of 4: Nightbird, Chromia, Netflix Chromia and Lancer.

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  2. analogue

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    I bought Nightbird. If you think Nightbird looks cool, grab her.
     
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  3. Scarlet knight

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    definitely Nightbird. She wears the mold much better then Chromia. Lacer is a different mold.
     
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  4. Electro Rush

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    Lancer is based on the PotP Moonracer mold and is a combiner limb. The Siege Chomia mold is a retool of the Moonracer mold with the combiner aspect removed.
     
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    ziltama Mods, molds, and casts. Also full of hot gas.

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    Pick whoever looks better to you. Regardless of which one you choose, try not to overpay. Nightbird and Chromia are both still plentiful and (too) easy to find.

    Chromia mold -> Chromia, Netflix Chromia, Nightbird

    Moonracer mold -> Moonracer, Lancer, Greenlight, Novastar ->-> Tentakil, Scylla
     
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  6. Effigy

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    Oh, interesting, I didn't realize that they were different molds!
     
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  7. Moos Crew

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    Nightbird in my Humble opinion.
     
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    ive got all 3 versions of this mold, so i would say nightbird, her color scheme is awesome. both versions of chromia are shelfwarming, so it may be possible you get her at discount fairly soon, if i had to pick one id say go with the Netflix version.
     
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    Nightbird in my opinion. Especially if you do the backpack mods. I'm still considering grabbing more at some point.
    *looks at the three I own*
    ... Maybe....
     
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    Backpack mods?
     
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    I say get them all. Heck get the Takara Legends versions as well.
     
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    Dude, the takara versions are the same as Hasbro.
     
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    There are mods that remove the excessive kibble and turns them into a little drone she can use. I mostly never do the leg ones tho. Personal preference. They work on Chromia as well.

    I think he's talking about the silver T30 Arcee retool that was released along with Slipstream and Blackarachnia.
    *looks at her leading the other 3 Nightbirds*
     
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    Personally I’d go Chromia considering she’s a more “essential” character. I’d say if you want a Nightbird you should track down the Legends version honestly, it represents the character far, far better.
     
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    Dirty Netflix Chromia because she looks like she really obviously just got finished planting bombs all over Cybertron like in Windblade and is therefore the funniest version of the mold.
     
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    I personally say Nightbird because she's a kick-ass ninja and therefore cooler.

    Chromia has gotten a lot of re-releases and you can probably pick her up easily afterwards.

    Lancer is...a tad harsh on the eyes. Unless you're one of those cool cats who wears their sunglasses at night...and inside...and probably in bed. ;)  :cool: 

    But really, its whoever you are feeling the strongest pull towards.
     
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    Neither. All of them are terrible.
     
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    Get nightbird, she has better qc imo
    Chromia is a floppy mess, unless you want a show accurate figure then get her otherwise youre better off getting the thrilling 30 one
     
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    That is what I was recommending, thank you. I got both the Legends Chromia and Nightbird. The Takara Chromia looks more alive than the T30 Hasbro version witch is why I skipped it. Legends Nightbird is also a good figure as well.
    I also have both the Siege Chromia and Selects Nightbird. Mostly got Chromia to customize into Velocity. I love how the Selects Nightbird came out.
     
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    I have both figures but not the chromia Netflix version. I'd say though Nightbird is pretty cool if you had to pick just 1 figure.