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Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by orangeitis, Oct 22, 2018.

  1. Prime77

    Prime77 Until next time…

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    Series 3 finally starting to eke out in my area. Found some 8-pks at Meijer a couple days ago. Kept a dozen of the ones I like, gave a few to my daughter.
    9CF545C4-2CCC-4C3F-A95B-173656A6E130.jpeg There’s a few good new molds so far, and a bunch of repaints which is typical for this line.
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    My two favorites of this bunch are Sugar Breath and Halloween Knight. Very nice design and colors with these two. I love Knight’s shield gimmick and her face and horns look really cool. Sugar Breath is probably the cutest dragon I’ve ever seen.
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    Shushifier are Nampy are nice little surprises. Shushifier gives me kind of an angel vibe with the wings and semi-halo around his head. Nampy is a nice take on the “monster under the bed” trope. Both nice original molds.
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    Swoonberry is technically a new mold, but shares some design cues from the likes of Shredder Jack with the faceplate and the arms in how they fold-up for transformation. Still a nice new mold with good colors. Really like the berries on top.
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    Sardank is a really cool repaint of Big Cantuna. The teal and gold color scheme really pops. The fish head seems more pronounced too in these new colors.
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    This is one of my favorite molds of this line. And Excessory is an exquisite repaint of Overpack. He may technically be a complete remold. The plastic used feels totally different compared to Overpack. It feels softer, possibly to simulate being made of leather. It’s very nice, and I love the gold and brown highlights.
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    The rest of these are still good reuses of the original mold, just not as outstanding as Sardank and Excessory. But I still think they’re cool. Looking forward to finding more Series 3 soon. Really want Quackles and Sensei Spiney.

    Edit P.S.: I realize Avocando is an original mold, but not a good one. Same kinda design aspect as Sourwing, which I’m not a big fan of. Just not one of my favorites.
     
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    What could be in the Seasons Greeters?
     
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    LegoLover58 Bumblebee Gourmet

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    NemiMonkey Sad Derpfester Noises

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    $199? LOL at the scalper. I'll wait for January or so and get the case for $80 from BBTS or EE.
     
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    Oniconvoy The other black repaint

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    I just gave up and ordered Wave 3 online, only to find them finally out at retail in Canada. Because of course. Just the 5-packs at this TRU.

    Got doubles of Quackles and Cuddles, because how can you not?

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    omegafix Mechanically Insane

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    does anyone have the piece of paper that was packed in with the single release of Quackles?
     
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    Drippy Pup has the best point of articulation of any dog transformer. A head tilt.
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    Rumble02 Radicon of Obliticons

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    Hey guys! I'm looking to snag all the magic tricksters. I have the deck of cards but need the rest. Can do paypa or For trade I have
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  10. Swoop Dogg

    Swoop Dogg Hi Yukio!

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    Lol. There is probably only two or three people in the whole world who can trade with you right now.
     
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    Rumble02 Radicon of Obliticons

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    Fortnight anyone?
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    Capirus The Gray

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    Whelp. Botbots series 4 has been spotted in my home state. About an hour from me. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
     
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    Oniconvoy The other black repaint

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    Drive faster!
     
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    Rumble02 Radicon of Obliticons

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    Today's haul
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    Oniconvoy The other black repaint

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    Arch Nemesis:

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    The spoiled sibling:

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    “I think we should spring for cable”

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  16. Gneric Robot Dinosaur

    Gneric Robot Dinosaur General Issue

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    Is there a way to check Target.com or brickseek for the new series?
     
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  18. Rumble02

    Rumble02 Radicon of Obliticons

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    Binoculars and the handheld cassette player
     
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    Quite possibly, I think some of the earlier ones are very inspired by specific Shopkins etc...
    So Fortnite being a big thing in merch terms makes sense to be inspired by. I personally tend to be reminded of Viva Pinata though.
     
  20. vvvTheONEvvv

    vvvTheONEvvv \/ He Thinks He's Smart.

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    Find a way to turn it into the lama hammer, and it becomes the ultimate weapon. :D