DX9 D12 Gabriel (not Omega Supreme)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Cheem The Rup, May 28, 2017.

  1. Blingotron

    Blingotron Too Poor For Floor Polish

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    Since I know everyone loves when I repost these lol.

    Guardian Gabriel 2.jpg Guardian Gabriel 1.jpg
     
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  2. Tanafor

    Tanafor Autobots at work

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    NA's Omega has some nice tricks under its sleeve, but I don't like some design decisions. For example, you have to break apart its legs to transform it, where Gabriel doesn't. I also don't like the overcomplicated tank transformation to give it a slightly more accurate turret. But the articulation is awesome. The electronics are nice for children's toys and dioramas, but I find them pretty useless here. Hell, I've never used the original Omega electronics again since I was ten.

    Anyway, both designs are really good. You know you also have Pangu's Toys underscaled Gabriel as a third, space friendly, option.
     
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  3. Captain Sideways

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    Thanks bud, mine has updated too so that's great. Having got shot of cangs predaking I've got a nice empty space waiting for it when it eventually gets here :D 
     
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    very much so. these extra runs definitely show that the demand is still there. now that DX9 is kind of back and running on a larger scale again. hopefully this means they will finally do the guardian colors.
     
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  5. f0cus

    f0cus You can call me Sir

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    Got my Gabriel from BBB in the UK today… he’s big! Styrofoam took a bit of a battering but the figure looks ok. Will try to get a better experience in the coming days
     
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    What did you end up paying on shipping btw?
     
  7. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    What decals are you all using on the rocket arm? Where does one get one big enough for it?
     
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    $39.68 USD by sea. i think they hit me with volumetric too. original warehouse weight was 7-8 kg but shipping weight was @ 15.4 kg. never had that happen before.. but im thinking the seller put the already large retail box into an even larger box

    it arrived in port last week, itll take like 4-10 days to get through aussie customs and to my house. i saved $100 AUD vs say ordering from showz
     
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    Mine just arrived from Show.z in the UK. The finish is slightly different to my 1st release. The red on the head is quite a lot glossier and the grey has a bit of extra shine to it. Could just be that my original has faded slighty

    For anyone wondering. It doesnt come with an alternate face
     
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  10. Redferno97

    Redferno97 I can stop collecting whenever I want...

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    Mine should be arriving in the next couple of days, it's at a sorting center in the UK now, I'm so hyped, this will be my new biggest figure!
     
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  11. lilcarus

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    can you post a picture whenever you try a chance. i would be very interested to see what you are talking about.
     
  12. Transmario

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    Just got an email from bbts saying they're expecting gabriel to arrive soon!
     
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  14. iphdtd

    iphdtd The Wolfman's Brother

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    Mine too!
     
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    iphdtd The Wolfman's Brother

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    id be interested in seeing a side by side too
     
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    My Gabriel from Showz is about to enter the country. Another week and I should have him in hand.
     
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  17. StoneCold Skywarp

    StoneCold Skywarp Best Served Chilled

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    Gabriel is in the UK chilling at... Heathrow I imagine.

    Preparing to getting kicked to **** by Evri
     
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    He's too big for Hermes Evri to kick it to fuck. Perfect for dropping it multiple times though, so don't worry!
     
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  19. StoneCold Skywarp

    StoneCold Skywarp Best Served Chilled

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    You don't realise how determined Evri delivery drivers are around here! :D :oops: 
     
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  20. f0cus

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    Mine has an alternate face
     
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