The UK Toy Discussion

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

  1. Rotorstorm

    Rotorstorm Wreck n’ rule

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    Zoomed in using ctrl +. but it's all too big. Shame, I liked TFW. At least Full metal hero still looks the same, time to emigrate I think.

    Zooming out actually narrows the sidebar down into one column but still takes up half the page. Less offensive though.
     
  2. incapable hulk

    incapable hulk I am the Liquor

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    Yes.

    Would love it if they were producing some of the obscure characters who are unlikely to get Masterpiece toys (Fixit, Holi the guys from Victory to go with Star Saber, or the G1 Targetmasters etc), but no it is the same characters as usual.

    Sigh.

    Does anyone know if the Jada toys Jurassic World die cast cars are out in the UK? I really want the JP Jeep Wrangler, but can't find it online in the UK or shipped here for a reasonableish price.
     
  3. RobotoChan

    RobotoChan Nothing to see here

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    Wtf has happened here?

    Argh... It hurts my eyes. The font is awful. It's like a designer's nightmare. And its still not responsive :( 

    No no it kind of is... They problem is my alcohol content lol

    Eugh.

    Still... My local pub once again had the magic the gathering crowd in. I actually feel less nerdy than normal.

    I actually like the new look. It's pretty fresh. We just need some background dubstep to complete the makeover.
     
  4. Dead Rider

    Dead Rider Failed Stunticon

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    I understand people are not happy with the 3rd party focus at the moment but lets be honest hastak are going at a snails pace and we arent guaranteed to get everyone we want anyway. I myself would like to have a full s1-2 cast even some from s3 sooner rather than later and if the 3rd party transformers are good and fit what i want all the better. Fantoys seem to be on a mission to finish my collection themselves.

    A bit of variety for others though probably wouldnt hurt.
     
  5. incapable hulk

    incapable hulk I am the Liquor

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    I don't collect Transformers purely to get them all as soon as possible though. I just like collecting the line, and the pace is fine for me. They feel more special as each one comes out, rather than the rocket pace of the 3rd party products that are more expensive, don't quite hit the mark entirely and are not actually part of the line I am collecting.
    There is a certain feel with Masterpiece figures, that comes from the packaging, booklets and all that stuff that do really lend a sense of history to the character and toy - which 3rd parties don't have (does not make them an inferior product, just they are not Masterpiece).

    Each to their own, but all of these 3rd party efforts are taking away a bit of the shine of what makes the Masterpiece line its own thing.

    I don't really understand the Gold rush to get all of the characters just in some form or other, rather than in the actual style you want them to emulate.

    Lets face it, if Takara do an MP Hound next year, many will replace their 3rd party efforts with it anyway.

    S'all about individual preferences and tastes though :) 
     
  6. nemisispringer

    nemisispringer Well-Known Member

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    Mines showing same, I'm sure they will end up winding quite a few people up by changing the style but I'm not finding it too intrusive

    Also am I the only one childish enough to lough at the name of fanstoys new effort? Willy? Seriously?

    Not seen anyone mention gravity builder? I think he looks nice and would probably be a good option if I was up for mp scale constructions.

    As it stands I'm out for both and a whole lot of stuff still
     
  7. OptimushedPrune

    OptimushedPrune Impressive Member

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    Pretty much what I've been thinking, only 3rd party figure I have with my MP's now is Wardog and considering moving him on.

    I also though the Willy's thing was funny.

    Gravity Builder, looks very Warbotron to me. Name change already :lol 
     
  8. simond

    simond Well-Known Member

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    Wonder when Andy will have Willy in stock... :) 
     
  9. OptimushedPrune

    OptimushedPrune Impressive Member

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    Plenty of Willy's in places like Ann Summers, FT reckon it'll be out November......so, sometime around July next year, around the same time we see MMC Overlord :lol 
     
  10. Boardwise

    Boardwise There are no strings on me Veteran

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    No, it's the same for Supporters and Staff.

    Smaller screens will relocate the sidebar to the bottom.
     
  11. banjoted

    banjoted Timelord

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    I really don't think the new design is that bad, certainly not enough to jump ship to another forum. Give it a few days and it'll be like nothing's changed.
     
  12. RobotoChan

    RobotoChan Nothing to see here

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    It's not bad but like lots of sites, if you are on a phone, you can't seem to get back to the desktop view of the site. It's a massive problem that people don't seem to understand. If I want to view the site like a desktop browser would then let me do so.
     
  13. DogFriedRice

    DogFriedRice Well-Known Member

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    NP. Glad they got to their new home safely.

    It's just the add bar that's too big. It's kinda uncomfortable reading now. May as well go to bed.
     
  14. Loosecannon

    Loosecannon Cos I know I'm right...

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    New devy isn't warbotron. Head sculpts are not right in my opinion, it is what warbotron are really good at.

    Reminds me to pay for warbotron. Will get that sorted tomorrow!

    Also need to order a fair few figures. I was waiting for in hand feedback but they seem to be sold out or pre order prices have gone already. The dangers of third party!
     
  15. Cha Chi

    Cha Chi Minimondomayhem

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    Yeah i got no sidebar on ipad mini. Its nice and clean. I think its fine even if had a bigger screen because it saves reading right across it... I always the first to complain after an upgrade, either im getting soft or yall are terrible. Ok im soft.

    On titan devy, i would never get over the arms not having treads included on either side of combined, that would be my first add on buy... Otherwise he looks like a plank in combined mode. Come to think of it not seen him posed much in combined mode. Maybe he is a total plank hmmm.

    The individual bots is what has impressed me most and still does. Despite the terribly hollow nature of mixmasters arms and his terrible, like he's half pooping, back kibble(there has got to be a mod that lets you rotate it up so it is not such) you cant get more g1 looking individual constructicons than that. Even Long haul doesn't look too horribly out of scale all of sudden(ok maybe he is)

    Liked this picture from sigapore collectors.
     

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    Maz Square One TFW2005 Supporter

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  17. craftsmith

    craftsmith Flying Spanner

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    Looks awesome mate, got any scale reference pics?
     
  18. stevil33

    stevil33 Army of Wastemen

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    Is this just a test? Are the ads defo staying this big?
    I like the update, but the ads really are too invasive, went from nothing to a third of the screen.

    Good work on the rest though.

    QFT! this, this and thrice this.
     
  19. OptimushedPrune

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    Meant be about 37cm tall, so around Warbruticus size.
     
  20. podleian

    podleian Wreck and...have a kip

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    I can appreciate that ad bar annoying people, but, on an iPad, this is pretty damned good! Much clearer and easier to read, and the ads are at the bottom, so they can be seen when quick replying, but otherwise, they aren't in the way. I

    can imagine that the moving ads must be maddening when they take up a third of a screen, though.