The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. Siege Fan

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    Not, or very selective and minimal! Every review has said the crest/crown sticker pretty much means you can't transform him without damaging it, just FYI.

    I think it's telling that a lot of video reviews don't see them deployed tbh.
     
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  2. rikkomba

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    Thanks.
    No sticker will ever violate such perfection.
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    For the Marvel Legends fans, just saw a rumour for that livestream backpack tease. It prompted a 'reveal' of the suggestion Spiderverse Penny Parker and SP/DR are happening alongside Homecoming Peter and his mate I can never remember the name of :oops: 
     
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  4. AcidStormReflux

    AcidStormReflux Somewhere, a village is missing an idiot.

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    I'm waiting for Toyhax to take it up (another) level !
     
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  5. Decepticreeps100

    Decepticreeps100 Covered in Scorpions, all covered in Scorpions

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    What do you guys think about having bits of Warhammer broken city pieces in there ad a bit of background scenery/stuff to interact with (just slung bits in for now with no real plan yet bear in mind please just got them)
     
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    Decepticreeps100 Covered in Scorpions, all covered in Scorpions

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    Yeah really thick lumps of plastic
     
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    Lothar Hex Perverted Sociopath™

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    More a case of "I can't remember what I bought and when I bought it" rather than what came out. I twern't clear.
     
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    Awesome.
     
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    Napalm Drinking About Robots TFW2005 Supporter

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    This pair tho.

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  10. G1 Mirage Owner

    G1 Mirage Owner My alt. mode is an Antikythera Device.

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    Come on Hasbro, give us a Transformers Tuesday to end the year. I want my blue Bluestreak dammit.
     
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    Zarak invoice paid, and a third of the cost came from compensation from delayed trains which I’d let build up for two weeks…

    Really excited by this figure, Skorponok was a awesome childhood toy for me, and this version looks amazing and of the two titans I currently own I think this upcoming one seems the most complete as a figure. Somewhat shitty few months so toys are a welcome distraction
     
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    Lothar Hex Perverted Sociopath™

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    Yeah that tracks.
     
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    I got my second Slammer. It seems I didn't preorder five Slammers, but six. Oh well.
    Is there a good reason to own a second Slammer?
     
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    Dual wielding chainswords?
     
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    "I think I already got this one'

    Micron Legend Rampage

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    "'Don't drop it, Hardhead!' 'Don't open it, Hardhead!' 'Don't accidentally use it to tear apart the fabric of space and time, Hardhead!' What do they think I am, some kinda stupid?"

    - The Transformers S04E19: 'Hard Science' (2/5)

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    I loooove that figure in all its weird only one articulated wrist oddness, such a great figure even if it’s picture in the Argos catalogue made me rage…..
     
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  18. bcm77

    bcm77 Not A Proper Fan.

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    Magic Square Long Haul & Hook now paid for so they'll ship as soon as they're in stock. First 2 sets still showing as in transit to the UK so Devastator's gradually making his way to my Legends collection :) 

    Also ordered MOTU Origins Buzzsaw Hordak.

    @Imperator,
    I think if I were likely to be tempted by anything vintage it'd be one of the MASK vehicles I always wanted especially Jackhammer but by now it'd be on the pricey side to acquire one in decent condition so I'd have to sell something else to raise the funds.

    With Transformers a complete set of Dinobots would be nice as I could display them with the WST's. I'd be fine with an Encore type set of reissues but Takara don't seem to want to do them. I know the original moulds are lost/damaged/whatever but aside from the obvious what's stopping them reverse engineering new ones using intact originals?

    Are the Dinobots just not popular enough in their main market that it'd be worth the outlay in making new moulds?
     
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    I'll fetch the hairdryer.

    Looks ace. The shelf with Elita-1 and Bluestreak looks particularly good.

    Man, that'd be nice.

    So I recall IDT saying that Pipes would be arriving on the 17th and going on shortly after. Do we think they're too busy to blow the bugle on his arrival or do we think he's not turning up until the new year? I was definitely looking forward to getting a 'bot to open on Christmas Day (Warpath, Cheetor, and Blackarachnia turned up on xmas eve last year, so hope springs eternal?)

    In at number 8, it's the breakout character of the years...CYBERBEE and his accessory Scorponok.
    I had zero expectations for this guy, but found him to be so much fun in hand I could barely put him down. Brimming full of wonderfully weird character and easily my favourite of the BW Kingdom Deluxes.
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  20. Imperator

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    They have a small amount of MASK stuff, but it's pricey. I think their preferred method for taking stock is to trade it directly for other stuff, rather than cash. I'll probably be bringing them a few bits at some point next year when I force myself to have a proper clearout, so I'll find out for sure.

    As for Dinobots, there's still a Swoop on their shelf. Super-expensive and rather scuffed, but it is there.
     
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