Unpopular toy opinions

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by NotRamjet97, Mar 28, 2015.

  1. pokemonsdoom

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    Heck yeah! Look at super megatron he trades mobility from tank mode for more power in space artillery mode. He looks like a folded up robot in both
     
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    Ok, that added paint on the train mode really does improve him a lot. I've seen him going for pretty cheap on the secondhand market so I'm honestly feeling tempted to pick him up and paint him like that now, seeing as the Takara Legends one is the only other version of him that has the right colors and scales well with mainline figures and it's generally a lot more expensive.
     
  3. QuintusTheExaltedOne

    QuintusTheExaltedOne Creator of the Quintessons and ex-Prime

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    I don’t think cybertronians would have a universal aesthetic. I think different regions of cybertron have different styles, bots could even modify themselves too. It’s why I have no issues with different design styles coexisting. C0F5049D-8898-4172-9347-A5EDC852BB97.jpeg
     
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  4. grindcore138

    grindcore138 TIME TO DELIVER A PIZZA BALL!

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    Some of the alternate faces on the recent G1 MPs are baaad. Bumblebee V2's open mouthed smile is like something out of a nightmare and I don't know what the hell emotion Starscream V3's poggers face is supposed to convey.
     
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    Poggers, obviously.
     
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    Not only is that NOT unpopular, its not an opinion.
     
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    Scarlet knight Emergency Food Connoisseur

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    I was tempted to say the same thing.
     
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  8. Mister D

    Mister D Bloosh Compatible

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    I don't know about the coneheads. Sure, they were up for pre-order for two or three months, but there were those who pre-ordered who had their sets cancelled on them. That turns acquisition into something of a crap shoot even when you do things as you should.
     
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  9. M Alex

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    I'll start with a disclaimer. This is just an opinion. If you disagree - fine. I have no problem with that. If you get the figure, and pose it in similar ways - your toy, do whatever you want with this. Hell, I'll even like the picture if I consider it appropriate.

    BUT:

    I don't like how Arcee, a badass character, is sexualized in the MP release, including the promotional materials. It just doesn't suit the character IMO. The reason I find it particularly jarring its because its done by Takara. The photos that we had with FT's Rouge - 3P, not the official gatekeepers of a character.
    Nicee - not my cup of tea, so i just didn't buy it. Takara? I really thought that they would capitalize on an awesome character - I like Arcee because she awesome, tough, relatable, not because she can strike a pinup pose. Its just... well, to be honest, boring and stupid.
    I don't find it offensive, nor do I think that it compromises the figure, but I think dumb.
     
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    I fully agree. Not to mention, she's a robot. I just don't get it.
     
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  11. Kaynowa

    Kaynowa #MakeTransformersStupidAgain

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    If I recall, Arcee in the JG1 series was characterized very differently than S3/S4 of G1. She was basically the stereotypical secretary in Headmasters, so Takara advertising her in this way isn't.. surprising, I suppose? I will not say if it's good or bad, nor will I say you're wrong for disliking it, just trying to give context
     
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  12. Pixelmaster

    Pixelmaster >implying toys are good

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    This is the same company behind Kiss Players, drew Minerva showering, the infamous Megatronia illustration and don't get me started on how horny LG Blackarachnia's manga was. I wouldn't say their history with female characters have a great track record.
     
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    I still need eye bleach from seeing that Megatronia illustration.
     
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    Yeah... Thew’s reaction to that in his Megatronia review was priceless.
     
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    I should probably go watch that.
     
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    oh god, how did I ever live without watching this review. It's the best TF review I have ever seen.
     
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    These are some of my favorite moments in transformers. Still disappointed the most recent manga have given this a appeal downgrade.
     
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    Who is not a fan of ecchi? The more Japanese my transformers the better.