But he's so pretty.


Seems a lot of people are on a downer concerning FT dinobots.

 

I don't know if it's a downer as such, as the FT dinos are really quite nice looking, especially in Maz's photos, and they are also really well engineered. But for me, that price of one of them gets me an entire combiner figure which amounts to 5 cracking Hasbro/Takara figures instead of 1 third party figure.

 

Not me, I'm as enthusiastic about them as I ever was. They need improvements because they're not 100% perfect out of the box, but I love handling them, displaying them and I'd absolutely hate to part wth them. Every Dino that gets added to the horde just improves the display options exponentially, and that's inversely proportional to space...

All the best
Maz

 

Sigh... there's been no updates on that project for ages, I've been watching it like a space cat bird shuttle.

The g1 figure just never gelled with classics for me, I've seen a few people use him and just cant see it myself. There was an awesome re-desighn of him in the shadow commander comic, I'll try and find it.

Top left, best image I can get whilst at work

 

Totally agree on the value for money thing, I wasn't going to bother with CW but decided to take a punt on the wave 1 figures and got them all for a little over 100 wham bars, the hands and feet are a bit crap but that's what PE is for. Now I have the rest of the Stunts on order but need to find me a Motormaster and Air Raid. Still enjoy the MP figures but for now I think it'll only be the official stuff. Only 3rd party figures that still hold my interest right now is MMC Reformatted.

 

Just got Cubex Huff of OptimushedPrune. Late to the party but for all the reported issues he is a great little guy with lots a character. So glad i got him at last and big thanks to Optimushed for really helping me out and for a fast and smooth transaction.

 

So, I'm pretty happy - just managed to nab a whirl from the shepton B&M. So there's that.

However, I also managed to nab some actually-not-that-bad Ninja Turtles Knock offs from there too. And they're definitely KO's - they're pretty much falling out of the flimsy packaging! There was no price on them, so I sheepishly asked at the counter, expecting them to be a fiver. Nope. £1. £1 each. Totally worth it.

I'm not sure which toys they're a rip off of, but they share a lot of similarities with the Neca Turtles. Sadly, the articulation isn't there, with backwards/forwards arm and leg articulation, with an in/out swivel at the shoulder, but the head is ball jointed which is nice.

Raph pretty much refuses to hold his weapons properly, and they feel like knock offs, yet they're pretty solid and stable. Just need to find a mikey!

£1...

 

They do look very inspired by the Neca Turtles, I should dig mine out again at some point.

 

Agreed, I can look at the FT Dinos and see some excellent, high quality toys on my shelf bit CW has provided a big slice of perspective, that for the price of one Dino I've got two fantastically fun consumers. Just absolutely excellent toys.

So yeah it's not a matter of being down on the FT, MP or any of the high end stuff it's more that I've seen that I can have just as much fun, if not more with stuff a fraction of the cost. Seeing Superion on my shelf gives just as much pleasure as Feral Rex.

If anything I'm weighing up the purchases more now. Part of why MP Skywarp is an issue. I was totally happy with my modded Hasbro one until the wing hinge snapped the other day, and now feel that if I replace him I should do it right. But the price more than I'd pay for things which are going to be more fun for me, like the Protectobots.

It's not a matter of choosing between the two, just a matter of perspective as to what my money gets me.

 

I think they might be evil and plotting to kill me....

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It feels like they're bending me to their will.......must eat pizza must est pizza.....eh, what?

And I think downer may have been the wrong word, more of a price vs fun factor maybe.

 

Haven't got a new tf since Saturday. Having withdrawal symptoms....this isn't good as none of my recent orders have arrived.

 

BOGOHP TFs in TRU? Silverbolt and the 3 Arialbot limbs for less than £50?

Resolve...fading...rapidly!

If anyone is thinking of ordering online, use code 9908084529992 for £5 off £30 spend.

 

Same here  ,but I had a few so I've spent a couple of days opening them. Star Saber should be on his way today and hopefully in my hands tomorrow.

 

Sever looks awesome with his brethren, can't wait for that one. Hopefully not long now if Maz has his test shot.

Got Brawny and Backland waiting on me when I finish work (cheers Pruney!) should keep me going for a while.


Everyone who bought from me, your stuff shipped out this morning. I'll pm with tracking numbers later.

Sent your box too, Maz!

 

Going by what some have said, Sever has been pushed back to June/July time. I'd be very surprised to see FT' Perceptor, Reflector and Bombshell this year.

 

Caving and off to Tru later to enjoy the new bogohp offer. Got some reward card discounts to use as well and they normally stack. If the sunstorms are still in will work out at £30 each.

 

Mate, that's a absolute bloody bargain and recommend jumping on that asap.

 

As the old song says, it will be a three way race for last between any of those FT Bots, MMC Mirage or the next Ice Age.

Not a joke.

Once Sever finally lands I'm also not expecting whatever they called Sludge (Slough?Stumper?Slut?) until next year either.

But never mind, there are plenty of Phuqknuckles (C and TM Morg) in the 3P threads who think waiting another 15 years for a toy is a great thing. Who knew?

I guess that is kind of "down" on the Dinos. But to be even handed ive pretty much given up on FPs and Toyworld's too.

Smokes is in transit (you mean you EMS boys haven't got it yet?) and other Stuff is wafting through the Postal ether in this general direction. But I'm still very happy indeed with the Arealbots, Cloud Roddy and scoop all battering Menasor. And that's all that counts for now.

 

Star Saber is enroute and with a bit of luck here tomorrow.