The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. Seeaich

    Seeaich Inaction Master

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    It's most likely from one of the many Jumpstarter KOs.
     
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    ok, completely non-robot related, but i need a group consensus/advice - it's pretty clear that my Director doesn't like me - he barely ever speaks to me (or anyone else below management grade), and has now started reassigning projects that i have initiated and developed to managers to "complete" - all without my knowledge ( until said managers ring me to ask for background on the project) - now our HR functionality is beyond a joke - it's largely there to protect management from staff, so raising a grievance will just get brushed under the carpet.

    i'm actively looking to get out of the company, but need to finish some study before i can make a leap - the question is, what do i do about the director? - my manager has been kept appraised of everything and acknowledges that there's something weird going on - do i just come out and ask him what the hell i've done wrong to deserve being ostracised? it's fucking infuriating...
     
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    Are you part of a union? If not, are you able to join one? A union can be incredibly helpful in advising and representing you in this sort of situation.

    Appropriate post for May 1st. Happy international workers day all.
     
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    god i wish - we are non-union - running joke among staff is that there would be a permanent picket line out the front of the office if we ever did..
     
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    Seeaich Inaction Master

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    In your particular situation it might be worth reaching out to ACAS for advice and/or arbitration if it comes to it, AFAIK they represent folks on working conditions as a government body, whether unified or not.
     
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    No, you're a hideously deformed monster.
    Big Motorvator, everyone. The thing that should not be.
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    Astro-Furby Life is strange

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    Very nice, I have fallen in love with my KO version...but to nitpick (possibly) should the human have a reflection as well?
     
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    There was a series of very cheap double sized Jumpstarter KOs back in the day - I had a couple - and it's from them. There were also a pair that combined the Jumpstarter body with Zoid heads and tails. You can see them all towards the bottom of this page - FredsWorkshop.com
     
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    "The trousers have gone wrong Gromit!"
     
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    Optimistic Prime Active now and then

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    I buy things from them (Kapow, ID etc...) but a lot of the time I use Amazon. They also have cheap prices for many figures.
     
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    Nope, he's a vampire ;) 
     
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    Sorry to be that guy, but has anyone whose Kapow order was waiting on Starscream had their shipment email yet? (I pre-ordered Starscream, Soundwave and Ironhide in February, so I'm probably not at the front of the queue...)
     
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    Yikes!

    Triple yikes!!!

    It still really irks me that MP Sunstreaker is THE BUTTAFACE of all time in this hobby. Anyone that tries to tell me that's how they always saw the VAINEST, most self-absorbed Carbot with a superiority complex as Wayne Rooney's inbred cousin, when this Line kicked off is lying out of their arse. They just are.

    As to Kapow dispatches for Screamer & Co.......it's a negatory here Good Neighbours. But then my Fillum Prime ALSO hasn't left the room yet either, and I'm aware others have had theirs for almost two weeks.

    They may be crazy, crazy busy, but I know recently I've been at the back of whatever the queue is.
     
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    Ah, he makes Build Thing look pretty!

    Nope. I'm not expecting to see them this week, to be honest.

    In other news, I actually quite like Siege Prowl, thin thighs aside. Great headsculpt, fun, intuitive transformation and a nice alt mode make for a good toy. The lightbar combining with the gun is surprisingly good too! I think Sideswipe being so good made me less excited about Prowl, but he's one of those toys that's much better in hand.

    Also, I continue to like the new comic.
     
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    Not yet, but they did say they expect to get them all out by Friday. They probably have a load to sort out among their other stock. I'd say tomorrow at the earliest for them to be sent. So expect 'em after the bank holiday.
     
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    Andy emailed me today saying Siege Wave 2 ships this week. Select Swoop and Ricochet ship next week.
     
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    Aha, that explains it :eek: 
     
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    My £90 greatshot arrived....gorgeous.

    Only thing now is I need a junker sixshot to replace the nosecone sections. But still he’s bloody gorgeous! One handsome boi
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    Endgame tomorrow morning! Excite.

    Afterward I won't have to worry about spoilers anymore. Well, except for Game of Thrones. And Discovery. But y'know! That's a whole third!
     
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