The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. IronicHide

    IronicHide MEME GO HERE

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    Hyup, gonna presume that's one mold from which we'll get Windcharger, Tailgate, Rook, the works.

    So, X-Transbots is gambling the not-BB/CJ minibots are far down the list of revamped Has-Tak masterpieces and people will want a full Ark MP line-up as soon as possible, I assume.

    Also, will get myself over to the BW watchthrough thread to be sarcastic soon enough.
     
  2. Maz

    Maz Square One TFW2005 Supporter

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    Seeing as how the 3rd Party companies usually do the repaints as well as the original figures, wouldn't it be fair to assume they'll do both Windcharger and Tailgate? Is there some reason why they would only be doing one and not the other?

    Please excuse the silly question, I'm quite new to the 3P scene.

    All the best
    Maz
     
  3. RobotoChan

    RobotoChan Nothing to see here

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    That looks lovely. I would be up for a Windcharger, Tailgate and if possible a transformers KITT car from Knight Rider ;) 
     
  4. Rodentus prime

    Rodentus prime Old Git

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    As they're doing an extensive remold of the Huffer into Pipes I'm sure they'd do an easier repaint.
     
  5. Dansproject

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    Hexatron must be coming soon. I'm so hexcited!
     
  6. stevil33

    stevil33 Army of Wastemen

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    Yet more badassery from your very talented hands!!

    Very nice fella:thumb 

    Thats immediately what I saw, forget TFs KITT is in the house!

    :lol 
     
  7. Genetic

    Genetic Morg Than Meets the Eye

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    Shipped from factories yesterday I believe.
     
  8. motorthing

    motorthing Too old for this $hit

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    My Hex from PSX is in the hands of the local sorting office and BBtS have just charged for the pre-order I thought I'd dropped when I went PSX so he's def on the way now. I've got another one with Andy so........I'm going to have an extra Hex. Can a man have too many Ninja Consultants?
     
  9. Brooticus

    Brooticus "You bred Raptors?"

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    Check your PM, dude!

    I'm glad Hexatron is on his way, as it means that Bovis is likely now in production!
     
  10. tikgnat

    tikgnat Baweepgranaweepninnybong.

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    If that's a KITT nothing will stop me owning one. Or three.
     
  11. simond

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    You're not the only one... If there isn't then I feel a quick PM to some of those people who repaint may be in order... ;) 
     
  12. incapable hulk

    incapable hulk I am the Liquor

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    Has anyone read the MTMTE preview on the news page?

    Then read some of the comments - its pretty amusing
     
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    TigerBlade Prepare for extermination

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    Just been baking all afternoon at school sportsday....got back in the car and the temp reads 34 degrees.....Ouch.
     
  14. simond

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    I really wouldn't want to go to a sports day in this weather!
     
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    Oh.. I know. The most fascinating take on a character in sometime and 'WAAAAAAAARGHHHHH!'

    I am of the opinion that
    this takes the concept of Ultra Magnus and really gives it meat. The toy was always puzzling to us as kids with the white Prime cab, then Dreamwave ran with the fanwanky Optimus brother in armour.

    IDW though..

    MTMTE has given him real character, the first in this publication since his Spotlight/Wreckers appearances.

    He's an almost unkillable hardass, made to enforce laws that both sides have to adhere to, saddled with neuroses brought about from each near death experience, neuroses that have gradually seen him being made a source of ridicule on a post war sardine can in deep space.

    Then when you think he's become a one trick pony, opening him up in front of the reader has cracked open a Pandora's box of possibilities.

    And people moan.

    Man am I sunburnt. Feel for everyone in this heat. Conwy beach all Sunday. My guns are like boiled ham.
     
  16. IronicHide

    IronicHide MEME GO HERE

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    Just bought the last desk fan in Central London.

    Prime Voyagers are £15 each in Holborn Argos - Magnus, Starscream and Thundercat Alpha Tri-Hard.
     
  17. simond

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    That reminds me, I still have a spare UM and Thundertron I really should do something with...
     
  18. Sweeny

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    Really nice job, looks awesome.

    This. Is it wrong I saw KITT first and then Windcharger? Oh, Michael.

    Ha - snap did the same yesterday, roasting......ouch.
     
  19. wasp819

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    Hot..
    That is all,
     
  20. Rotorstorm

    Rotorstorm Wreck n’ rule

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    It has a corvette vibe to it I think. Which would be daft since tracks is bound to happen in MP form at some point so Windcharger is more logical.