First look of PF Studio Series Ratchet and Siege Starscream!

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Obomber, Jul 23, 2021.

  1. Shmoptimus Prime

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    Joints are good! Better than the original run, for sure. And siege starscream's mold got a trillion releases, so why should people be excited for one more to go on the pile, as opposed to a figure that only got two decos and is really hard to find?
    Yeah man, it feels bad, but at least it's not the end of the world. It was more of an impulse purchase anyways. Luckily I randomly found bee movie Arcee in target yesterday and I'm very happy with her!
    I got mine through amazon US, and they are already sending me a new one! I'll compare the two and if the new one is better I'll keep it but if not I'll be returning both.
     
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  2. lord ginrai

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    Hope you’ll have better luck the second time around!
     
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  3. Shmoptimus Prime

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    Thank you! I’m thinking the paint will at least be better. Doesn’t seem like it’s a wide-spread issue I was just unlucky.
     
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    FWIW, I’ve bought two of these and neither had any of the issues you experienced. So I’m hopeful your next copy will be better :) 
     
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    Is there orbhas there been any word on Jetfire? I really wanna see that figure come to fruition.
     
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    None yet, maybe after Prime comes out? Or is closer to? If not then we know it's status most likely.
     
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  7. mynameisxinxin

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    I am hoping Siege Jetfire gets a Premium release. Missed getting from the local store and missed the second time from BBTS restock. :( 
     
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  8. AutobotJazz1

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    Yea, maybe by the end of the year? I really hope we get it because I sold my SS because I want a PF one.

    . It won't be Siege Jetfire unfortunately. The leaks clearly stated that it would be the SS one, although I definitely wouldn't be mad if it was the Siege one since I too want that figure as well. I'm curious if he were in the PF line would he be a battle damaged version or what?
     
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    Hopefully, I could see it being revealed around when the Prime comes out.
     
  10. Thundershot

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    I got mine today. Paint looks great. He’s a bit loose like my others of this mold, but nothing future won’t fix. I haven’t transformed him yet, but so far I’m happy!

    Oddly enough, even though I got him from TCP, he has the Hasbro Pulse sleeve…
     
  11. Shmoptimus Prime

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    Luckily my SECOND Ratchet from amazon came with a perfect box and very nice paint apps. I'll be keeping this one, despite the fact that I paid more than I wanted to for it ($47).

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    Going to bump this because I bought one of these off of Amazon and it arrived today, case fresh and sealed. (Pristine in a bubble mailer, too!)

    It's so good that I have to wonder what the heck is wrong with Chefatron. While I get that each person's experience can and will be different and that nothing's perfect, I have to say he's gone off the deep end with this one. The joints are so much tighter on this version than my SS original. The paint apps are crisp and pristine! The deco is astounding. This is the figure we should've gotten in the first place. Even the panels line up nice and tight. (I had a misfired pin on my original, but it was too much hassle and cost to go and replace him. All the effort and work wouldn't have been worth it.)

    I can see where there could be serious problems with this figure, don't get me wrong, I can also see where mold degradation could really ruin the experience, but so far I've been SUPER impressed with this version of the figure. If the Premium Finish line is like this all the time, then it's absolutely worth the money. Wow.
     
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  13. Treadshot 2.0

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    What's sad is the Masterpiece version of this character has a premium MOLD but not a premium FINISH.
     
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    I just got my Ratchet form another member here, and sadly, the "doors" and roof don't peg in as well as my DotM version of the mold. It's not a huge deal, and I'll keep massaging. Regardless, it just makes me pine for more releases like this. I got this to take the place of Ratchet from the upcoming 5-pack. And I wish the others in the set could look as good. I'm sad to see the state of the subline in limbo, as I was looking forward to Jetfire—and then hopefully more?
     
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    I mean I got a lemon on the first try too, but my second one was perfect. However, Chefatron is lazy and not a good reviewer. Just look at how his SS Sideways looked! His SS Arcee triplets review made me wonder why he even did the review in the first place. He's just not that good, pay him no mind.
     
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    He's a known wanker among toy reviewers.
     
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    Chefatron talks more about the plastic than the figure. Lol
     
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    The reasons why his copies are shit is because he buys factory rejects.
     
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    I don't think his heart is in it anymore. He used to be really into this and didn't complain. He was too much the other way, admittedly, but it was pleasant. Then he started being honest about the figures and some of his calls were spot-on. Now, he's too far the other way and everything sucks. I don't understand how you get to that point, but there he is.

    I think he's sick of toys in general, though. He complains about *all* of the figures he's buying. I'll give him credit, there, as he's not picking and choosing and all are fair in his targeting scope.

    I mean, yeah. He, BSF, and Baltmatrix must have a cabal of reviewers meeting on a volcanic island somewhere, where they rub their hands together, utter things such as "I love it when a plan comes together!", and laugh like madmen.

    Fair enough, but he even complains about figures that are legit. He couldn't even let Cosmos have the win, y'know? He had to complain about his transformation like it was the worst thing ever and I'm like Khaby Lame over here. The only legitimate complaint was about the case assortment with Cosmos in it.

    I dreaded buying one of these, honestly. I saw it on Amazon (Warehouse) and saw a new one for like $.50 more, so I decided "Okay, I'll give it a shot. Can't get it cheaper, I don't think." and he surprised me. He's solid. I can shake him and none of the limbs budge. I was so impressed with that. The fact that there are no misfired pins on this one is also a plus.
     
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    That reminds me, I need to get a second copy of Ratchet so I can have one to do the backpack mod and still have a pristine one.

    I love this deco and this figure. Mine is fine with a little future.