Robot Paradise RP-01/01B Acoustic Wave (Formerly FansToys FT-02) G1 Soundwave & Cassette

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Seth Sunthay, Jul 13, 2019.

  1. the oaf

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    Probably quite a lot... not mine, though. I prefer the more detailed look as well.

    I was very tempted to get the tapes, though, as they're mostly a huge upgrade from the MP; however, the only 3 I keep in 'bot mode are the 2 birds (which I don't think FT have surpassed) and Ratbat, with the other 3 kept as tapes in Soundwaves chest. I've got the MMC versions for display, and as good as the FT ones are for their size, they can't compete with those. It's not worth the money to me to upgrade figures that won't actually go on display.
     
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    Well Tick-Tock is what a clock does. You obviously still need to do more research on the internet.
     
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  3. Marcelo Antunes

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    I keep seeing these comparisons between MP-13 and RP-01 and, man, I can't get myself to justify paying the price of MP-13, no way. It still seems like a good product, but the old mold, too many details, weird colors, and I am not even going to describe how awful the tapes are...I will keep RP-01 only, thanks.
     
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  4. the oaf

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    Weird colours?

    And given your tagline, how is any of what you said a surprise?
     
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    I think it's more people that already own and have invested in MP-13 and cassettes already. Aesthetically, AW is better looking BUT of you have already dropped $150+ on a MP Soundwave and tapes is the differences really enough for them the replace it for even more money? Some won't, some will, and I'm glad we have options. I guess it also could depend on how much you care about the character too. I won't get Zetas Bruticon because swindle is DEAD wrong not to mention Vortex and MMC's is too small, for me. I know I'll probably pay out the nose but hopefully someone does an entirely correct and toon accurate bruticus in the scale I desire ... Where was I going with this exactly again...
     
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  6. Marcelo Antunes

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    Probably in the same way of the dozens of people that come to this thread only to say why they WON'T buy RP-01 :p 

    (at least the numbers seems to be less than the same type of people in the Facebook groups :p )
     
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  7. XXLMagnus

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    anyone here get their BBB order shipped yet?
     
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  8. nomolos

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    I've got Hasbro Soundwave and THF. MMC Rumble, Frenzy, and Ravage V1 and V2. I'm also getting this. And I will love them all.
     
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    But you only collect FT anyway, or Do you have figures from another companies?
     
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  10. Marcelo Antunes

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    I was debating putting the comment on blue color, but in fact it's a true comment (including the sarcastic jab).

    But no, I don't have figures from another company.
     
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  11. the oaf

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    In that case, how can anyone take your comments regarding comparisons with anything other than a pinch of salt? You can't possibly be impartial, so your opinions are worthless.
     
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  12. Marcelo Antunes

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    I could say the same of all people coming here only to say why whey won't get RP-01, but maybe that's a stretch?

    And no, all opinions are worthwhile, but some are better kept to themselves.
     
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    Seems like BBB is sending their RP-01s...
     
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  14. the oaf

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    Only if they are 100% FansToys objectors and refuse to buy anything they produce.

    No, not all opinions are worthwhile. If someone, like yourself, admits that they only collect from, and has loyalty to, one particular brand, and tries to convince people that they were considering another product when that was never the case, then yes, that persons opinion is laughable. Without any experience of any other brands, or even willingness to experience them, then you can't possibly have an objective and unbiased opinion. Those opinions CAN be ignored.
     
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    Holy shit, FedEx actually delivered it. Very happy with it, it's the second FT figure I've handled. Feels very solid, and we'll built. Finish is nice, no cosmetic flaws on it.
     
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    Just got my notice about 30 second ago

    Really glad to read you're happy with it!
     
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  17. Marcelo Antunes

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    I think there's something you may be misunderstanding (in particular, the reason of my post :p , but I am against explaining jokes, sorry).

    But anyway, I am not trying to convince anyone of anything.
     
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  18. Fortynickel

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    Isn’t that a little harsh telling someone that their opinion is worthless? Because the reality is that his opinion is worth exactly the same as yours. I don’t understand how words about a toy hurt your feelings so much that you feel the need to denigrate another person, especially when he stated that he thought that MP-13 is a good product. He has a right to state his views, you have a right to disagree and state yours. You also have the right to roll your eyes and move on.

    And also to expand on your narrow view, a person can prefer one thing and still offer an objective view about another product. The two are not mutually exclusive.
     
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    Anyone know what's going on with the acoustic wave listing on bombusbee? When I click buy now the full price option isn't selectable...
     
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  20. Marcelo Antunes

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    Well, this was debated in the last 50+ pages of comments, but to help you - they don't have stock.

    Also, DON'T use the balance option unless you have POed earlier.
     
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