Chogokin Superalloy Wheelie Reviews

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Reviews' started by MegaMoonMan, Sep 13, 2011.

  1. Armoredrah

    Armoredrah Junkion

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    My two cents so far (based on the pics and info from MegaMoonMan)-

    Wheelie is larger than I expected, so this does bother me a bit as far as who he will display well with, since I don't have an MP Grimlock yet and he's too big for Chug..
    THe amount of diecast is my big issue. I've NEVER been a fan of diecast, due to the paint chipping and weight issues. My MP Prime which has only been transformed a few times, has horrible paint chips and in some places, it's even went so far as to flake, so I'm now gonna be scared to touch Wheelie when he arrives. I am sorry I ordered one? Nope, I'm still extremely happy to be getting him. For $53 (and he was shipped by EMS), you can't beat that deal! Will he be the one and only Wheelie I get? Nope, I'll be waiting for a smaller version from iGear or someone. Overall, I'm still excited for mine to get here. Maybe when I have it in hand it will change my mind about the size issue and the diecast.
     
  2. Jaicen

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    Hmm, anybody wish he was all plastic? I suspect he may be about 10% too tall, but I think I can live with it.
    Can somebody please post comparison pics with MP Grimlock in bot and Dino mode?
     
  3. Armoredrah

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    Yeah, all plastic and about 2/3 his current size would have made him perfect.
     
  4. grandizerGo

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    hes gonna fit in perfect with my masterpiece,alternator and binaltech collection..nice figure...its a soul of chogokin WHEELIE!!!!!
     
  5. Alucard77

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    Humm, I know everyone is loving this guy. I just canot get into it. It looks more like an articulated G1 toy. I would put this with a G1 set, but not sure if I would do this with MP line or Classics line at all. Just something about it is off.
     
  6. Rewind

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    I was just thinking that even though I plan to display him riding MP Grimlock, I can't help but think how cool he might look with MP Rodimus as they both have the same sort of smooth contours and surfaces. Looks like the colors would complement each other nicely, too.
     
  7. Cadbane

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    I feel bad for Jizai's design being stolen but the quality of the toy is really tempting.
     
  8. jasonmako

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    Bastard!!! You got yours before me and I ordered first :D 

    I'm very happy for you and thanks for the new photos!
     
  9. Robogeek28

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    Not bad, but I'm gonna wait for a smaller version so he can fit in with my CHUG figs.
     
  10. 46+2

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    Ugh.. I wanna get this but I'm unable to set up an ioffer account. :(  help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  11. MegaMoonMan

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    Sorry to tell you all this but the Wheelie rides Grimlock thing doesn't really work out. He's too big and his legs won't go around his neck.
     

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    Wait ... This isn't transbots?
     
  13. theestampede

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    Really love the aesthetic on this figure.

    What are the joints like on this guy? Nothing loose?

    Since his hands are die cast ball joints do they feel as if they will loosen quickly?

    Really wishing this guy were all plastic, he looks fantastic, but the die cast worries me.
     
  14. cobra zartan

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    No, transbots will be a 1:1 copy of jizaitoys. Whoever made the thread in the news section got the information incorrect. The personw ho made the original thread used the boxs from the person on ioffer and transbots pictures of their wheelie.
     
  15. MegaMoonMan

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    So who DID make this? I'll get the thread title changed.
     
  16. sodawilly

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    I think this will look good with my United/Henkei and other 3rd party related figures. He looks to be deluxe sized based on what I measured from the dollar bill photo. Mine should be arriving either tomorrow or Thursday. =)

    - Gregg
     
  17. cobra zartan

    cobra zartan Think's He's a Detective.

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    He doesnt have a company name, He goes by the name Headmaster 1987 and thats it. Thanks for taking the time MMM to pop up these pictures. I will let him know about this feedback thread so he can read up on all of the comments.
     
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    This looks really cool. I don't even like Wheelie and I want one :lol .
     
  19. megatroptimus

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    You don't really need one apparently.
     
  20. supervir2

    supervir2 Feels like the kid in Big everyday.

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    Received mine today as well. Joints are great, heft is shocking, and overall size is just a bit more than I'd like. Paint apps are a little sparse and arm articulation is limited at the shoulder, but danged if he doesn't look like wheelie should.