War for Cybertron: Siege Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by barry, Jul 17, 2018.

  1. TFXProtector

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    I'm assuming you mean his shoulder? The purple panel that attaches the arm to the torso? It does. You have to keep pushing past the point of comfort. It'll go.

    Be careful with the peg on the shield. It's painted, translucent plastic. People recommend 1000 grit sandpaper to whittle it down some and smooth it out. Once done, should fit snug without breaking. Aside from that? Solid. Literally. The complaints came mainly from tthe!m not transforming him properly and making sure he was fully tabbed. Plus, he's kind of short as Voyagers go. (Roughly Soundwave height.) He really is a good figure and we'll worth it at $23.
     
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    Amazon has a return policy so there is literally no risk. In my expert opinion, it's a GREAT figure. 20191127_235027.jpg 20191118_141541.jpg 20191118_134434.jpg 20191116_153536.jpg IMG_20191106_032535_621.jpg IMG_20191106_032535_631.jpg IMG_20191106_032535_626.jpg unlockable-1.jpg 20191106_010616.jpg 20191106_005438.jpg 20191106_002055.jpg 20191106_001404.jpg 20191106_001325.jpg 20191105_235640.jpg 20191105_235249.jpg 20191105_234458.jpg 20191105_233659.jpg 20191105_233148.jpg 20191105_232821.jpg 20191105_232111.jpg 20191105_230819.jpg 20191105_230259.jpg
     
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    Took me a second and then I laughed really hard
     
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    Prime77 Until next time…

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    I know this is late, but I just now thought of the perfect comeback. Done in fun....ahem.....
    “It’s the Smokescreen effect!” Pretty good, huh?! Eh, eh, eh........Thank you, I’m here thru the weekend. Be sure to tip your moderator.

    Apeface is highly recommended! Definitely worth $23.
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    Was really hoping Magnus would be one of the black Friday specials on Amazon but some of you guys did warn me that it was unlikely.

    Lots of other Seagie figures did go on sale but they're bots I got.

    Springer is a good price if anyone one still needs him.
     
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    ziltama Mods, molds, and casts. Also full of hot gas.

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    Hasbropulse.com put up their Black Friday specials. For TF Siege, $100 for Jetfire, Starscream, Storm Cloud + Visper.

    Edit:
    $30 for Hound, Hyperdrive + Blackjack, Roadhandler + Swindler

    Edit #2:
    10% coupon, 20% for premium members
     
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    Yup, found that out and it makes a huge difference

    Thanks,
     
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    Does the 10% work on preorders? And I thought I was a premium member since I ordered the HasLab Unicron but it won’t let me use the “FANFIRST20” code.
     
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    ziltama Mods, molds, and casts. Also full of hot gas.

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    Backing Unicron doesn't mean you're a premium member. That's still a separate fee. 10% does work on preorders.
     
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    No. You had to make a pre-order or purchase during the first weeks of Pulse's grand opening to receive the free premium upgrade. Once that window closed, you had to pay $50.00 to get the service level. Unicron only nets you free shipping because he's well past their "free" threshold.
     
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    thank you! that is legitimately appreciated constructive criticism
     
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    Got myself a Siege Spinister from a nearby TRU with a 33% year-end TRU discount:

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    What an vibrant-looking toy; I'm not even joking when I say that its eye-catching 90's style color scheme is the main reason I bought this fella.
     
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    No problem.

    I really DO appreciate your images and what you're doing, and would love to see your potential grow.

    I don't know how long you've been playing with photoshopping images, but it is a skill that can take time to develop so I do encourage you to have fun with it.
     
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    I wasn't sure if I would want this guy when announced, but I've been looking really forward to getting him once he was revealed... and these pictures are really not helping me with the wait.... argh!
     
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    Consider that some of us has already got Spinister, I don't think it would be that long until more people can get one on their own.

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    Transformed my Spinister for the first time into the helicopter mode and I'm not sure what to think of it. The transformation is indeed fun to do and there are some neat ideas, but I'm not really sure if the use of a fake cockpit canopy for one of the leg was really necessary and the fists kinda just exposed outside in the alt mode in plain view. The main rotor does spins well, however which is nice.

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    What does this mean?
     
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    1. The user does not have Siege Omega Supreme
    2. He wants to find it on sale
    3. He wants you to enjoy Thanksgiving
    4. Laserbeak is a tin plated turkey
     
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    I gotta agree with the other posters and say Apeface is worth it. It’s a very ‘devisive’ figure IMO though and it’s because of the funky alt modes and some design choices.

    Jet mode is blocky and Ape mode works but is not super appealing. You also gotta be comfortable with the jet’s nosecone sticking out when not in jet mode. The waxy white plastic looks fine though, people freaked out too much over that.

    I’m really glad he got made even though he’s so untraditional. He’s a lovable weirdo with his ‘Oreo’ painted legs and crunky alt modes.
     
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