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  2. Mog
    Some more comparison pics: So obviously if you have to choose between the Sentinel or the Toynami, go with the Sentinel. . . . because the Toynami Alpha is just that awful. However, there are a few things that the Toynami Beta still does better than the Sentinel Tread: - Head turns - the Toynami head may lack and up/down tilt. But its head turns so much better. - Chest - the Sentinel clearly has the better missile layout. But I wished the missile bay doors could drop just a smidge more. It looks like the bay doors block the path of the bottom row of missiles. - Chest Size - the Toynami chest is definitely bigger and wider. The proportions on the Sentinel aren’t bad necessarily. But it kinda looks like the Sentinel Tread never skips legs and forearm day. But doesn’t exactly put in the work on chest day. - Legs - The Sentinel can do a solid A stance, but it’s not as wide as the Toynami’s. Further, the knee articulation in soldier mode is a little more limiting on the Sentinel. Neither will be able to do the Black Widow hero pose, but the Toynami has slightly better leg articulation.
  3. jenius
    I thought this one didn't transform and you had to buy the other modes separately?
  4. treatment
    maybe a bug? somehow, gundam@efsf's pics are showing up on my post in All Activity mode even though I did not quote them:
  5. Mog
    What’s lying on my workbench? A Gatling gun, missiles, sand paper, paints, and pretty soon, some stickers.
  6. treatment
    @Gundam@EFSF seem to have forgotten to post pics of it in Fighter and Gerwalk modes...
  7. sh9000
    I think my prior post disappeared. Happy Belated Birthday Peter Cullen.
  8. sh9000
    Ordered 2 sets with my voucher.
  9. M'Kyuun
    That had the Touch and the Power- very cool.
  10. sh9000
    I skipped the Cold Slither set during this morning's window but then it was available again later in the day for Pulse Premium members so I decided to just order it.
  11. sh9000
    Spider-Man Web-Slinging Showdown.
  12. sh9000
    1/6 Spider-Man. 1/10 Spider-Man. 1/10 Ghost-Spider.
  13. sh9000
    This is awesome. And Happy Belated Birthday Peter Cullen.
  14. sh9000
    Spin Master Superman Retro.
  15. Today
  16. M'Kyuun
    The HoS line doesn't interest me, but I'd like this as an alternative Grimlock figure: That Mark V inspired tank mode is lovely.
  17. Hiriyu

    1/55's revisited

    Hiriyu replied to kanata67's topic in Toys

    You can tell because they weigh the same as a duck, or a very small rock 🤪
  18. spanner
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  20. Gundam@EFSF
    【Finally, a VF-1 That Moves Like It Should】 Most transformable VF models aim for tight fighter-mode silhouettes. Perfect panel lines. Zero gaps. But the tradeoff? You can barely move the damn thing in Battroid mode. This new manufacturer flipped the script. I remember seeing the prototype two years ago at a local convention — people were… lukewarm. But now? The real thing hits different. ✅ Transformation is solid ✅ Battroid mode is actually poseable ✅ Feels like a machine, not a fragile shelf queen You’re not just transforming it. You’re playing it. Finally — a VF-1 that's not just for photos. It stands. It poses. It fights. And you don’t have to worry about breaking it every time you twist a joint.
  21. Gundam@EFSF
    【Finally, a VF-1 That Moves Like It Should】 Most transformable VF models aim for tight fighter-mode silhouettes. Perfect panel lines. Zero gaps. But the tradeoff? You can barely move the damn thing in Battroid mode. This new manufacturer flipped the script. I remember seeing the prototype two years ago at a local convention — people were… lukewarm. But now? The real thing hits different. ✅ Transformation is solid ✅ Battroid mode is actually poseable ✅ Feels like a machine, not a fragile shelf queen You’re not just transforming it. You’re playing it. Finally — a VF-1 that's not just for photos. It stands. It poses. It fights. And you don’t have to worry about breaking it every time you twist a joint.
  22. Radioguy
    Damn.
  23. Shawn

    1/55's revisited

    Shawn replied to kanata67's topic in Toys

    Picked up a Takatoku catalog (the standard one from 1983) recently and was looking at the items inside-saw the VF-1A and took a closer look, and it's definitely a pre-production item (left from catalog, right is the takatoku prod version) Neat! At the bottom of the cover page they mention some of the items in the catalog are made of wood, and may not reflect the actual production items.
  24. Radioguy
    If they ever get to an official HoS Shockwave, I'd be all over that.
  25. Seto Kaiba
    It really is. It's even harder to believe Strange New Worlds is literally a spinoff of Discovery. If Starfleet Academy follows on from Discovery's tone and themes, it'll be nigh unwatchable. If it takes after Strange New Worlds it might actually be worth giving a look. The "good vibes" and optimistic outlook are essential for it to feel like Star Trek.
  26. M'Kyuun
    Seems I hit the nail on the head. If you like what Takara's dishing out and subpar aircraft alt modes don't bother you, you win. Takara, and Hasbro by extension, are there for you. FWIW, I own my share of Transformers with egregious jet modes as well; however, I'm neither shy nor apologetic about calling out their fallacies. Moreover, I make no assertions as to what constitutes a "good Transformers toy", as, like beauty, it's in the eye of the beholder. My complaint is nearly always with aircraft or spacecraft alt modes, the inaccuracies thereof and my wish that Takara would exercise greater discipline in capturing said alt modes more faithfully. I like aircraft, I spent my military career working on and around them, my standards and expectations are high accordingly, and I would like to see them executed with greater fidelity so as to make one of my favorite hobbies more enjoyable for me and other aircraft fans. I'm not asking for any more or less consideration than they give to the vast majority of their ground alt-moded bots, which are generally far closer to their RW counterparts aesthetically than those with aircraft alts. In the meantime, thank goodness for Macross and for companies like Touch Toys who fill the void with realistic-looking transforming aircraft. All things being equal, my bias isn't just aircraft related; I also enjoy construction vehicles and one of my greatest peeves with most TFs toys with said alts is that the alt modes in question do not enjoy the full functionality of their RW inspirations. Nonfunctional treads, while a bit of a bummer, is an acceptable concession. However, with new Constructicons on the forefront, the limitations of their vehicle modes is a little disheartening: Long Haul's dumper bed can't dump without taking his back wheels for the ride; while Scrapper's shovel has articulation at the base, the actual bucket is molded in place and cannot rotate; Mixmaster's drum can't rotate (part of Devastator's transformation); While Bonecrusher's shovel technically can tip up, it doesn't articulate realistically, but it's better than nothing; Scavenger's cab/boom section doesn't appear to be able to rotate, a capability the G1 toy has; Hook's boom section cannot rotate, a capability his G1 toy has. I think there's a dimension of playability lost when Transformers, or any transforming toy with a utilitarian alt mode, doesn't enjoy the functionality whereof, treads notwithstanding, although functional treads is the rare treat that completes those toys. I bought the Toyworld Constructicons specifically b/c their Bonecrusher and Scavenger had rolling treads when no other option did. Sadly, their Long Haul disappointed by connecting the back wheels to the dumper. Can't win 'em all. Shrug.
  27. pengbuzz
    To SNW's credit: they portray a much more optimistic and brighter universe; hard to believe SNW and DISC inhabited the same continuity. O.o
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