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Why all the Megan Fox hate? I have never seen so much dislike for a typically hot chick. Her acting may not be Oscar-worthy, but let's be honest; that's not why she got the role.

Cool! I thought for sure that inspiration was from here... Guess not.

Robert Rodriguez directed the Mariachi trilogy, Spy Kids flicks, Sin City... not a bad resume.

Unless it's in my state. Any word where that K-Mart is located, Shin?

I think the ROTF Skids-like designs have there place in the wide spectrum of TF designs. He sits comfortably on the opposite end from such designs as Universe Countdown. Some of the movie designs, while to my eyes are not "real" TFs, have grown on me a bit. Enough so, at least, to make it into my collection.

Give us your thoughts on him when you can.

He's OK, by my standards. Not as good a repertoire as some characters, but still deadly if played right. It seems like Capcom is making up for the sorry joke he was in previous games. Edit: Speaking of which...Super Street Fighter IV was announced. Not sure if it's a video game blunder profit-wise, but it reportedly won't be compatible with SFIV...meaning that anybody wanting the new characters and features will have to throw down more cash. That's a blunder, IMO.

Yep. I'm really looking forward to HA Barricade.

Yamato USA

I doubt it. The toy's as solid as they come.

Hah...neat!

I've always had the feeling that he was still alive. The movie went out of its way to imply he died, but never actually showed it and Jean never says what happens.

16... Doesn't seem like that many, but alot happens in there. Jetfire, Dinobots, Insecticons and Devastator are all introduced. Chip Chase (wheelchair genius kid) assumes control of Prowl in what may have been the first step towards the whole Headmasters idea. I may be jumping pretty far ahead, but I'd like to hear you guys' take on Beast Wars. But since you still have at least 80 episodes of G1 staring you in the face, I'm gonna go with episodes 56-57 "The Key to Vector Sigma". It's the 2-parter that introduces the Aerialbots and Stunticons. Another favorite of mine is episode 21 "Traitor" starring Mirage, one of the shadiest / coolest Autobots. By the way, I'm using an episode guide for the episode numbers. Wouldn't want anybody to think I have every ep chronologically committed to memory. My wife thinks I'm too into this stuff as is. Thanks guys. Keep up the good work.

Dirty Jersey, USA

I'd go with M&M. But I'm partial to them since they were my first 1/48's.

With the exception of the Beast Wars tie-in late in season 1 (or was it early season 2?), Marvel comics was the only TF media to have actual continuity with G1. Since then, Animated, although another reboot, has been the only series to make a blip on my radar. As for the next TF show: Want A show based on the Classics line. A continuation of Animated. A modern G1 remake. A GI Joe Resolute-style TF show. Don't Want Another Japan-written TF show. (They can animate it, but please don't write it.) A movie tie-in show. (Animated Megatron was already too movie-esque for me.) CG used for the TFs.

I'm pretty sure Yamato offers replacement parts for the VF-0 as well. One way to find out. Part Request Order Form I've had success with it. The whole process took over a month. Overdrive's communication was good, but don't expect a confirmation email. I had to contact them first, a week or two after placing my order. And we went back and forth for a few days (sending photos, etc.) due to some confusion with the part's color. In the end, both Yamato and Overdrive did good by me. Post your results. I'm interested to see the outcome re: VF-zero parts.

Just listened yesterday on my commute. Pretty cool. You guys are a bit younger than me and maybe aren't as familiar with the TF universe. I found myself wanting to interject whenever you weren't sure of a particular name and what have you, being tenaciously helpful as I am. As a review by fans of robots/anime in general, I thought it was outstanding. Thoroughly entertaining and informative.

I totally agree. I meant that in an ironically-overlooking-the-important-part kind of way.

It's useless without missiles.

Looks like none of the toylines can survive long enough to produce a blondie. Probably because some potential buyers were actually holding out for Rook/Fuke. It's a catch 22...like a strange cosmic thing.

You can always pretend Robotech: New Generation was made into a live action movie with Rand being played by Eric Stoltz.

Bummer. Sorry to hear that. I'm at the point where I try not to handle my Alpha anymore.

Was it user error or lousy QC?

They probably didn't give Ryu the Shin Shoryuken because they didn't want him to steal Gouken's thunder. Not to mention, Ryu in SFIV is plenty formidable as-is.