The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. 4249david

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    You know, it's a shame the B-127 mold doesn't have any convenient holes on the front that would allow an enterprising 3P accessory maker to make the vehicle mode pop up cannons he had in the Cybertron sequence :( .

    TBH, if they do an MPM fig of B-127 I'd be tempted as I love his design, especially if they gave him said cannons.
     
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    OH GAWD I WANT HIM.

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    So blitz then.... I expected to have mixed emotions on him but turned out to be even more mixed than I expected.

    The big surprise for me is the bot mode is particularly gorgeous, more posable than I expected especially if you unpop the brackets the arms are on and just has some real oomph and bruiser energy. Evreything pops into place nicely and the paint has a nice finish especially the silver.
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    The jet works better than I expected from pics, obviously it's a compromise but I think it pulls it off overall despite the massive kibble chunk. Mine can't pull off the flight stand mode due to the pin being too loose either.
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    The tank mode though, what a let down, even folding the head out doesn't help and looks out of place. Best I can do is reverse the turret but still he's going to need a box to cover the head or something and the way the back is squared off makes it unmistakably the rear, super disappointing.
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    And obviously thus stuff is just stupid, even more than that it barely fits into his hands and mostly his arm kibble friction struggles to hold it in place but does most of the work received_1803851153340559.jpeg
     
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    I think your post just pushed me slightly closer to wanting a second one, thanks to me saying "Well, yes, BUT" to most of those points...
    -Base Mode - Yes, BUT it's one of the few base modes that doesn't look like the bot just sat down/fell over. There's more of a 'proper' transformation (albeit with more of a partsformy-vibe)
    -Not as fun in both modes - Kinda relies on what you can do in each mode, like the foldy out shins and chest panels in bot, or the rocket cabin and tank carry-space
    -Colours - grey and off white... yes, BUT the red and yellow accents do a great job of breaking it up so it's not quite such a big slab of a single colour, and the orange claw looks pretty neat, too, and tonally it all kinda matches in with the Ark, or if you've got an Ironworks or two, they'd pair up nicely.
    -Size.... Yes, BUT.... erm... ok, yeah, he's a big chunky bot...
    Oh deary... I'll have to have a long hard think...
     
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    I like that bot pose. Quite the handsome thug. Not so keen on the rest, though.
    I wonder if you could fit those gloves on Menasor, maybe... Really don't get the point of them.
     
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    No-one would judge you doug if you time jumped yo the present;) 


    Vroom!

    My granny got me him for the same Xmas I got powermaster Prime, so he was already overshadowed by an all time great.

    He was my first experience of a pretender and I was a little confused and off put by the human face (I was like 4 and hadn't a clue of the lore behind it).

    But he was fun toy. And a future bike. And grew to be a favourite. And one I'd love to see get a modern figure.

    It's not controversial to say autobot pretenders have been somewhat overlooked compared to the Decepticon ones in CHUG.
     
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    I'm trying really, really hard to resist. best argument I've got is that any one of my TE primes cost me less than this, and after the upgrade kit it'd be more than 2 of them... And yet still I waver...
     
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    Hmmm you make an interesting point, I do already work almost completely remote....

    You're also right regarding purchase intent. My main reason for attending this year was to meet all you lovely lot, not buy stuff. :oops: 

    Although I probably would have ended up with a ridiculous amount of impulse purchases. :D 

    Got surprised by an unexpected Pulse delivery, not Blitzwing, but almost as good. Crocmaster and Fiona have arrived!
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    The back box art is fantastic, might have to actually save and store the back panel.
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    Last but not least, Baroness arrived from BBTS.
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    Thanks to the wonderful person who made me aware it was restocked. I think it was @Siege Fan but if not thank you kind stranger!

    Looking forward to swapping out the Baroness figure for the retro one coming up!

    Cheers all and keep those Blitzwing pics coming!
     
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    Guilty as charged :D 
     
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    Thanks for the thoughts. My post wasn't intended as reasons someone shouldn't get him, just thinking through why I don't think I will... probably. The temptation is still there:lol .
     
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    Ohh I may be interested in that when you do (assuming you sell it)...im not bothered what version of Baroness i end up with....although would that include the helmet?
     
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    I am reconsidering Omega:lol 
    I mean, if I don't end up getting on with him I doubt I'd have trouble shifting him on.
     
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    Johnny Red was a fighter ace attached to a Russian flight squadron, during this particular tale he’s piloting a bomber which the Germans are trying to shoot down.
    Actually tempted to read all the Johnny Red stuff again as I recall it was one the better tales.

    My busy day has been restocking a bookshelf, taking empty toy boxes up the loft, walking the dog and now some gardening.
     
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    Up until this, it's been selling anywhere from a bit above this to almost twice this, so there's deffo a decent amount of demand, and there'll be more if there's a repaint, I should think.
    There's only 35 left at ID now...
    Might be 34 if I waver any more. I'm much closer to wanting a second one of these than a first MPM Prime.

    On the other hand - He's too big. He's basically mud coloured with a few highlights. Big bot that just stands around or turns into a big bit of road, a tank that doesn't look like a real tank, and a glorified bit of tube.
     
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    Hmm also good points, thanks :) 
     
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    Good luck soldier!
     
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    Kapow really went hard on the Firstormers!
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    A few weeks in, the sale isn't as exciting
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  19. Xaran Alamas

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    Ok yeah, no, Siege Omega's colours aren't for me. Can't imagine the yellow especially looks kind of washed out in a lot of photos I can find too. I think I will be going with the MFT fig. Omega can pull a comic Fort Max/Scorponok in my collection and just be very big without being MASSIVE
     
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    This might help a bit as a reference against the Ark. I dont know if I'd call the yellow washed out/it's a little more vibrant than the yellow paint on the Ark, ish.
    (edit - I forgot the wings/roads and the ark side bits as I just pulled them out their boxes for the quick snap. If you want any more, I'll be playing with them for a wee bit now...)
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