The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. Napalm

    Napalm Drinking About Robots TFW2005 Supporter

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    I was ambivalent to this figure in pics and vids. One to complete a classic 'con lineup and hope for not the worst. But dammit Siege, if ever a toy changed an opinion once in hand, this is the one.

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    Fucking knocked it out of the park.

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    So much fun, so poseable, neat transformation and one I think that needs the in hand experience above relying on pics and vids. Whoever sacked off not pinning the chest wants to give their head a fucking wobble like, and I got shut of them Bayverse insignias. But otherwise sublime.

    @CZ Hazard - Rev is a different colour?
     
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  2. DaftRaider

    DaftRaider Sir Not-a-Decepticon

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    I think ol' Screamer here is my No. 1 figure from Siege so far. I have zero problems with him except the omnipresent chest flap, but even that isn't too much of a bother. He looks great, poses great, transforms great... he's just great, period.
     
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  3. Napalm

    Napalm Drinking About Robots TFW2005 Supporter

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    I think mine is still Sideswipe. Or Shockwave. Maybe Magnus? I opened Sixgun today as well and he's tremendous. Umm..

    I did (and still do) have misgivings about the Wave 2 Deluxes. Prowl is just okay. Ironhide is really growing on me - he absolutely oozes character - but I feel that both lack the build quality that defined the first lot. Thankfully Sixgun is cut from the same cloth as the good stuff, as is Starscream.
     
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  4. DaftRaider

    DaftRaider Sir Not-a-Decepticon

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    I know the feeling. After the so-so quality of Power of the Primes, Siege has just been so damn good that it's hard to pick favourites. For me the stand outs are for Deluxes it's definitely Sideswipe, Voyagers is Starscream, Leaders is Ultra Magnus, and just to represent the smaller sizes, Pteraxodon.

    There's not a figure I absolutely hate, the only things I'm ambivalent to are the Micro Masters who aren't Ravage or Laserbeak. The whole line has been a joy so far.
     
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  5. Collectotron

    Collectotron Pretender Defender

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    Anyone know where I can get a physical issue of Lost Light #12? Want to get one signed at TFN but I can't find one anywhere
     
  6. Knightdramon

    Knightdramon Hasbro LIES to the US

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    That'd be Doubledealer, a japanese repaint of the Rhinoceros titan master [name eludes me atm]
     
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    Collectotron Pretender Defender

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    Ramhorn?
     
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    tikgnat Baweepgranaweepninnybong.

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    The PM engines are all the wrong colours? Why is that?
     
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  9. Seeaich

    Seeaich Inaction Master

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    Today I shall mostly be furiously playing with toys so that I don't end up wandering the streets raving at 44% of the Yorkshire & Humber area like...

    *Sigh* Think positive thoughts, Chris, positive thoughts.
     
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  10. Skjalddis

    Skjalddis Generations Strongarm when?

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    I'm trying to do the same thing. This weekend has been bloody rough, since Hull City Council is apparently the only local authority I know of that doesn't pay housing benefit early on bank holidays. I also may have just spontaneously burst into tears because my gf sent me a text to say that they have a job interview tomorrow and a bit of good news was enough to set me off.
     
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  11. Seeaich

    Seeaich Inaction Master

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    I'll take any good news I can, that's great. Good luck to 'em!
    Also keeping in mind that there's been a continent-wide Eco consciousness surge to boot, and overall a rejection of certain ideologies.
    I may have decided to say, "Sod it," and take a run at some custom Metroplex stickers because, yeah, sod it, why not? (The damned LG set are too shiney silver and missing some key details, so i may as well fix something I can effectively change, dangit!)
     
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    Zetca - Transformers Wiki

    They’re the repaints of the Powermasters that were individually released as part of the Masterforce line.
     
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    Skjalddis Generations Strongarm when?

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    Very frustrating that Smyths is the only place around here with a decent Siege selection and also the only toy shop that is hard to get to for a disabled couple with no car.
     
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    Insurgent The Amazing Tango Mysterio

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    Good luck to your other half!

    Got Avenger finished. The Captain Marvel scheme works awesomely well for the triggerhappy mould. I will paint the head red with a gold stripe for her helmet look, if i decide to keep this head. Still unsure, but it's the best i have. Also realised she has a Goose too.
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    And because I'm still incapable of only doing one at a time, classics barricade is coming along nicely and I've popped the chest iff my r0dimus and given him heels. It does mean his boots aren't as compact, so i may remove them. We'll see how it goes.
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  15. we_are_forest

    we_are_forest I blame Powerglide

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    Bought my first TF in a while - a KO MP-40, which I didnt know existed up until last week.

    Yes, it's a filthy KO but I'm going to hell anyway.
     
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  16. motorthing

    motorthing Too old for this $hit

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    I've found ignoring the TV, ignoring my neighbours, cutting up some hefty bits of deadwood with an Axe and pretending it's that Gurning Nazi Fucking Wanker, and thinking about an ice-cold cider and a mess around with the Siege-Bots this afternoon is working wonders. I suppose it helps living in a part of the Country that DIDN'T vote for the Gurning Nazi Fucking Wanker also.

    Fuck that and them. That's positive for you.

    I can't bloody wait for Thundercracker and Wave 3. It's been a while since the Mainline has had me anticipating like this. I approve of that.
     
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  17. Decepticreeps100

    Decepticreeps100 Covered in Scorpions, all covered in Scorpions

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    Clouder?
     
  18. Seeaich

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    Excellent advice, Motorpope, I think I'll be doing a bit of a Gaiman and channelling frustration into some creation!
     
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  20. Azrail

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    @CZ Hazard maybe able to help as he deals in comics.
    I was thinking of doing something similar this year. Get the comics guys to sign something they all worked on maybe but can't think of a good idea.
     
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