Magic Square Devastator

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Cheem The Rup, Jan 29, 2019.

  1. Phase Sixer

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    Love this pic off Weibo with him holding his big ass gun! :eek: 

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  2. blurr95

    blurr95 Team Monkey Pants

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    Well he’d have to paint his hands purple also.
     
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  3. deaculpa

    deaculpa Stand Alone Complex

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    Sounds like the joker… who I just realized has the same colors as devy….
     
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  4. Huub

    Huub G1 - Magic Square nerd

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    Always nice to see these kind of poses, plus a little bit of scale in this pic. Also the owner did the purple tracks switch for Bonecrusher, which I'm considering doing myself when the crew is complete.

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    I still can not believe I will be having this complete soon
    What a combiner team they made, FFS, MS pleeeaaaaase do the rest of the combiners !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Got set B yesterday and Terry shipped set C today.

    It's happening
     
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  7. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    If anyone still needs Set A, baba has 14 left as of this post. Listed at $77.59 and stackable with holiday discounts. The item page says "+$6 shipping" (to US) but if you add any other item then it becomes free shipping.

    As one example, if you order Sets A, B, and C, you get an automatic discount of $12 making it $224 shipped for a complete set. If you are a member you might have a $10 off $200 coupon making it $214. Just FYI.

    Magic Square MS-B37 Shovel Scrapper & MS-B38 Roller Mixmaster Set of 2 mini in stock
     
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  8. Jehsee

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    Got sets A & B today... bought for the aesthetics & they definitely don't disappoint on that aspect. However, I think these are way too complex for their size... so many tiny panels, hinges & ball joints... they're a bit nerve-wrecking to mess with. Transformed Mixmaster back & forth once... instructions were 100% useless... the sections with the back tires kept popping off... was definitely a bit of a challenge. If they just provided some nice photos of each mode from different angles, maybe some close-ups of complicated sections, like the inside of the cab, it'd be more helpful. I thought Fansproject's Menasor was fiddly, but these are worse. Overall happy with them, just wish they weren't so delicate... this kind of complexity belongs on Voyager or larger class figures in my opinion.
     
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  9. deaculpa

    deaculpa Stand Alone Complex

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    There’s consensus that MS instructions are garbage, I wouldn’t know. I always use one of 10-20 videos that are online.
     
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  10. lord ginrai

    lord ginrai D-list Decepticon

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    Once I got used to them, I found the transformations to be pretty intuitive and satisfying. The instructions definitely make things way more complex than they need to be.

    I’d recommend just watching some transformation videos instead.

    Hopefully you’ll get the hang of them and start enjoying the transformations more soon!
     
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  11. Phase Sixer

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    Yeah, use a video, MS instructions suck.
     
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    I always watch transformation videos first and never rely on instructions.

    Well, always... until now with set B. I just gave the transformations a shot without any instructions or videos just for the heck of it (because MS figures have been super durable) and it was actually pretty intuitive.
     
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  13. JJJ

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    MST's instructions are often lacking, yes.

    But no more of this "too complex" stuff please. What they did with Mixmaster is exactly why I buy MST's toys.
     
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    exactly

    the opposite results in NA’s lazy underengineered mixmaster/scrapper/long haul/hook squad
     
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    Do you guys expect there to be a yellow or multicolored version or should I buy this set now
     
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  16. deaculpa

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    Now. Might happen but aftermarket on these is insane.you could always sell these if they do.
     
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    Complexity is great... I love complex. I was able to figure out the transformation without instructions just by messing with it. However, I also like durable... and there's no denying, these guys are fragile, and that's due to the complexity vs. size. I could never trust someone else messing with them. And that's fine... they're just for me anyways. I don't mean it as an attack on something you like... overall, I like them too. It's just my initial thoughts & experience... gorgeous figures, but wish they were a little more play-friendly.
     
  18. Phase Sixer

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    No, they’re not fragile. MS uses a nylon plastic that’s flexible and very durable.
     
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  19. Motor_Master

    Motor_Master Lets the balls touch

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    Thanks for the heads up, I just ordered all three sets for $214 :thumb 
     
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    Just ordered all three sets from Terry. I've got the Newage set, which I love, but I find it very hard to resist a Devastator...
     
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