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

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

  1. Lazerwave

    Lazerwave My Most Prized Treasure

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    Welcome to the Board!
     
  2. SG_DJ_Vaporwave

    SG_DJ_Vaporwave Macaroni and Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Enthusiast

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    I’m jumping on the MPM train since I’m getting money from my girlfriend since I helped her with buying a computer this past month. I’m thinking of getting NewAge Soundwave, MPM Jazz, MPM Barricade, MPM Ironhide, MPM Megatron, and I’m not sure what to do for Prime. I’m either going for LegendaryToys or one of the premium repaints of the ROTF Leader mold.
     
  3. Goldlock

    Goldlock and don't call me Shirley

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    That alt mode though! :cool: 

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  4. ziltama

    ziltama Mods, molds, and casts. Also full of hot gas.

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    If you want to get Devastator fairly low to the ground and keep his head up, one trick I use is to use Scavenger's red flaps to hold the cab piece of Mixmaster in an 'illegal' connection. There's a certain position where they actually hold together pretty well. Mixmaster is not connected in any other way. Devastator has been stable overnight like this.

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  5. DCPTCN Soundwave

    DCPTCN Soundwave Soundwave superior, Autobots inferior.

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  6. AutobotJazz1

    AutobotJazz1 Well-Known Member

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    It is only logical you all like these logically awesome photos. In all seriousness this shit is a masterpiece. I just passed my shelf and thought goddamn this mofo looks amazing lol

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  7. CamaroBee

    CamaroBee for Fletcher

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    Here's my finished SS Shockwave!

    This one was kind of challenging since there's a lot more weathering than detail work, but I'm really happy with the final result! I started off with a base coat of gunmetal on some sections and a blue/purple mix on others. From there I used a couple different dry brushes, and then a sponge brush technique to get the weathering down. I used a gloss red for the eye and fusion cores, and gold detailing scattered throughout. The only details specifically for vehicle mode are the extra red optics I put on the face guards, which I thought looked cool.
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    More pics (Robot, Vehicle modes):
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    I painted Wheelie and Brains, too!
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    And one last picture:
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  8. ObakaChanTachi

    ObakaChanTachi woke among sussy soyjak

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    He looks amazing, but I can't bring myself to buy him at the price he goes for in my country :cry 
     
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  9. TFXProtector

    TFXProtector TFW2005 Supporter

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    So, I've had a few days to tinker with SS Devastator after finally getting Overload, and I won't complain too much because I'm glad I have it rather than go without, but I will say the transformation is unfun and borders on a chore. Flipping this, tabbing that, twisting all of the thingamabobs, etc. Just...tiring. Getting everything just right so he locks together solidly is just...time consuming. My first combination was well over two hours because the instructions suck and I couldn't get Scavenger transformed to save my life due to forgetting how to transform his ridiculousness.

    It's impressive looking and imposing, but the scale is quite bad. *sigh*
     
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  10. ApocalypseThruster

    ApocalypseThruster Local “Why aren’t they here?!” Poster

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    I'll admit, tabbing Mixmaster into Scavenger, and hell, transforming Scavenger himself into the upper torso is a pain. Don't have Overload yet, but hopefully once I get him, tabbing everything will be less of a pain.
     
  11. AutobotJazz1

    AutobotJazz1 Well-Known Member

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    Has it ever went on sale?
     
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    TFXProtector TFW2005 Supporter

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    Overload's the easy part. You slide Scavenger down onto him, forming the spine/torso, and then you slide his arms (which are now thighs) onto Rampage/Skipjack and Long Haul. He's quite possibly the easiest component of the set. Everyone else has a level of f*ckery that makes you cry at your own reflection in the mirror because you went to yell at yourself in the bathroom for attempting this in the first place.

    (Subsequent combinations get easier, and quicker, it's still chore-ish though.)
     
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  13. zark225

    zark225 Talon Productions on YouTube

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    Snapped some quick pictures of this guy. He is impressive, although I need to find a way to tighten up the ankle joints. The extra wrecking balls are on too!
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  14. ziltama

    ziltama Mods, molds, and casts. Also full of hot gas.

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  15. ApocalypseThruster

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    I dealt with the Combiner Wars transformations, so plugging in the arms ain't an issue. Plugging Scrapmetal into Hightower is sometimes an issue, though it's mostly because I don't see how the peg goes into the socket half the time.

    Hardly ever transformed Long Haul into his leg mode, so that'll be a pain.
     
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  16. HunterGreen2005

    HunterGreen2005 In-Stock

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    Yay! Just completed/combined Studio Series Devastator! :) 
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    Imo Devastator is kind of a mixed bag but it’s still cool nonetheless that it exists
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  18. Veleno

    Veleno Solar Plexus Clown Gliders

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    In space, no one can hear you scream.

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    Is there a wrecking ball kit out for this guy already?
     
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  20. Scarlet knight

    Scarlet knight Emergency Food Connoisseur

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    Why do so many people want Devastator's balls?
     
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