GobotFool Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 When you get it there better be pictures and reviews!!!! Other than the 20th prime this has to have been one of the most anticipated transformer ever!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrigan Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Remy has some great shots online. tfkenkon.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDomino Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Woohoo!!! Finally... Not since I was a kid was I this anxious about getting a Transformer toy!! Smokescreen down, just MPC Prime to go (for this year's TF purchases anywayz). I like the BT line but I'm only gonna get the ones that I really like. Waiting for others that appeal to me. In Smokes case, I like the realistic rally paint scheme and real world really driver names. If tak-bro makes a velvet Skyline (my fave car from Gran Tourismo) and a GT Mustang (my car)...then these will be must gets by me. Hmmm, HLJ's account check is down, hope its cos they are processing all the preorders for shipment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifand Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Just got it today. Looks beautiful, plays terribly. Mine is the diecast version, so there's a high risk of chipping the gorgeous paint job while struggling to get the too-tight joints to budge. The shoulders/wheels are a b*tch to get out of the chest and harder still to get into position, mostly because of the protruding magnetic strut (used to connect to the steering rod). This is one toy that's definitely NOT meant for playing and much better suited to a life on a display shelf. Forget about staging TF battles with this one. By the time you get it from one mode to the other, the enemies would have been LONG GONE. I still like the balance look of both modes. Maybe I'll spring for the plastic version so I can leave the diecast one in car mode... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico0001 Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 can anyone please please post a picture of robot mode from behind??? even at tfkenkon.com they have just pics of the front. Can't wait for this thing to arrive! Tico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico0001 Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 This could be Bumblebee Alternator My Webpage Bwahahahha! That's awesome! Vostok 7 whoooaaa!!! that's freaking cooool! I'm saving that clip forever!! ~Tico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Just got it today. Looks beautiful, plays terribly.Mine is the diecast version, so there's a high risk of chipping the gorgeous paint job while struggling to get the too-tight joints to budge. The shoulders/wheels are a b*tch to get out of the chest and harder still to get into position, mostly because of the protruding magnetic strut (used to connect to the steering rod). This is one toy that's definitely NOT meant for playing and much better suited to a life on a display shelf. Forget about staging TF battles with this one. By the time you get it from one mode to the other, the enemies would have been LONG GONE. I still like the balance look of both modes. Maybe I'll spring for the plastic version so I can leave the diecast one in car mode... How do can you tell which one is the plastic vs. diecast one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 (edited) I have seen some pics of the american version, it looks a lighter blue. Hmmmmm if what you say is true drifand I may also spring for a plastic version as well, one for collector value the other for play. When is it coming out in the states? Edited September 26, 2003 by GobotFool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifand Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I donno, my local dealer brought in the diecast version and that's what I got. From the box, it shows Japanese text describing the toy, plus a big TAKARA logo of course. The Subaru logo is also shown on the side panels. I guess the plastic version will come in a box with HASBRO markings etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 (edited) well I am still very excited about the alternator line. also if the joints are so tight I may just go at it with a small screw drivers and voila! instant loose joints! Its funny usually I pull out the screwdriver to tighten my joints no lossen. Edited September 26, 2003 by GobotFool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifand Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 well I am still very excited about the alternator line. also if the joints are so tight I may just go at it with a small screw drivers and voila! instant loose joints! Its funny usually I pull out the screwdriver to tighten my joints no lossen. Ah! But first you have to get to the joints! The legs are the main culprit here. Very hard to get them to slide out into their correct positions, during which it's possible to break the rear windshield if you're not careful. Just make sure you take your time with this "masterpiece". Once you've got it right the first time, putting it back will be much eaiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 Still thanks for the heads up D, I'll just keep in mind to be uber careful. Still is there alot of parts scraping that would make paint chip inevitably? or if one is careful should one be okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I can deal with tight joints, chipping paint (always common with die cast toys) and a complex and lengthy transformation process. Actually, I love difficult transformations. That's one of the reasons I like Yamato's valkyries so much! I'm even more excited to get this guy now! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDomino Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 (edited) WOW! the Binaltech/Alternators are huge! Check out this comparison shot (BT-Armada-RID-G1-mini) edit: Aargh!! no linking code...try the URL to the image http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act139/bt_s...escreen1_19.jpg Edited September 27, 2003 by GDomino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDomino Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 well here's the image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowlus Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 as i said on the tfw2005.com boards God that is larger than i imagined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Thanks for the comparison pic. I figured Smokecreen would have to be a fairly large size in order to incorporate all that extra detail. It's still hard to believe that the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime is still going to tower over him even at this size. Well, my #7 Smokescreen is on his way via EMS...only a few more days days and I'll have my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion One Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Does anyone know which version BBTS will be receiving? I hope its not the Hasbro, I don't want to have to try and cancel my order now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePoseur Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 (edited) Having just got mine last night, yes, it is a handful. I was going take a size picture with him next to Prime and Prowl, but since we already have the shot above, there's really no reason. Drifand is right, take your time with this thing, the instructions are not as helpful as they could have been, but I made it through by going very slow. There were many "I can easily see how this could break something!" moments though, especially around the windows and getting the chassis to unlock. In fact, while I was fiddling with getting the front body to unlock from the rear, I knocked/bent the drivers side door off with my gangly hand. While it did manage to pop back on no problem I haven't been that panicked on a new toy since my 1/60 DYRL Hikaru's shoulder hinge come undone during it's first transformation. But... BUT, this new Smokescreen is so cool, I have visions of the Transformers returning into my life to drain my wallet. I'm even receptive to the new Sideswipe now. But being on these boards you know I must have some complaints, some petty nitpicks, right? Well I do, but they are small. 1) The hood needs a way to be locked down, especially as it's metal. It's just making all these flip-flop noises all the time. Just hope there are a lot of bumps in the road! 2) Arm articulation is missing a forearm rotation point. All in all the articulation on this baby rocks, especially the legs and head, but even as good as the arm's are, I really found myself missing some forearm rotational ability, then he'd be next to perfect. 3) That gun! First off, the good news, they did what I can't believe Yamato didn't do for the 1/48 -- they have the gun attach to the hand with a securing peg. Yamato! You already had a hole in the gun, why not a peg in the hand?? OK anyway, also some mad props for making it part of the car, and it looks cool as the engine, but as a gun it looks a little dorky. While I can't fix much about it, I will have to find a kibble bit I can slip into the bottom to cover-up the hole. 4) The NAMES! I know this is petty, but I can't help my deep-rooted childhood memories. This car screams to be Bluestreak instead of Smokescreen, as the upcoming Sideswipe fits my image of Tracks rather than who it is, but I sure I'll get over this little bit of reprogramming my brain needs. All in all though, awesome. I'm looking forward to the upcoming Sideswipe and Masterpiece Prime just as much as my wallet will be reeling from them. But what's more, I can't wait to see the next designs... that's how I know I'm hooked. Edited September 28, 2003 by LePoseur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 well since the instructions are so bad, how bout some one post their own pictoral guide on how to transform this beuty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 4) The NAMES! I know this is petty, but I can't help my deep-rooted childhood memories. This car screams to be Bluestreak instead of Smokescreen, as the upcoming Sideswipe fits my image of Tracks rather than who it is, but I sure I'll get over this little bit of reprogramming my brain needs. While I can't say their reasoning behind the sideswipe, this one is called smokescreen cause like the old smokescreen this is based off of a real world race car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted September 28, 2003 Author Share Posted September 28, 2003 I think Bluestreak/silver steak should be a silver beamer if they make an alternator for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 This is what I envision a new line of Transformers to include: Bluestreak/Silverstreak/Prowl as a Nissan 350 Z Hound as a Humvee H2 Jazz as a Porsche Boxster Sideswipe as an Enzo Ferrari Sunstreaker as a Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT Bumblebee as a VW New Beetle Tracks as a Dodge Viper GTR-S Ironhide as an Escalade I'd still like to see new characters using these cars: Mazada RX-8 Mazda RX-7 Ford Mustang 2005 Concept Toyota Supra Mitsubishi Eclipse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRED THE FRENCH Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Just ordered mine on HLJ. Hope it will be the diecast one. Like on the picture on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 T'inquiètes Fred C'est la version japonaise de Takara que t'as commandé chez hlj donc plein de métal : yeah For those who don't understand French, I just confirmed Fred that he ordered the diecast version of Smokescreen not the plastic one by Hasbro which is anyway not available yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smut Peddler Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Does anyone know which version BBTS will be receiving? I hope its not the Hasbro, I don't want to have to try and cancel my order now. BBTS is getting both versions most likely, but they have had the Takara diecast ones up for pre-order for some time. They have both the #7, and the #8 versions available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omni Existence Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 ahhhhhh....all of this sounds tempting! Unfortunately, not my priority. I still have a bunch of SOC's and Yamato Valks to get, AND, I am saving up for the Optimus Prime instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 I donno, my local dealer brought in the diecast version and that's what I got. From the box, it shows Japanese text describing the toy, plus a big TAKARA logo of course. The Subaru logo is also shown on the side panels.I guess the plastic version will come in a box with HASBRO markings etc. Hey drifand, Shucks i missed out on the release of the Smokescreen, have to wait till the next shipment in 2 weeks time. How much did you pay for it in singapore, which dealer did you got yours? Any photos to show? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Wow, I see all of these "I have it!" and "I just got it!" and all these reviews, but no pictures! Come on people, share the wealth! Show me some pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Mine should be shipping from HLJ soon (probably tomorrow)... And I have no idea which version I'm going to get... I'll see when it gets here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePoseur Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Here's some pictures as per request, but one warning, I am the worst cameraman in the world. Anyhow, here you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePoseur Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Size shots... Prime never looked so small... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePoseur Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 (edited) Of course, the upcoming Masterpiece will fix Prime... but Prowl is a flipping mini-rig now... Edited September 29, 2003 by LePoseur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePoseur Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 And Starscream?! Well, he'd better find some autobots more his size to pick on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Sama Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 (edited) And Starscream?! Well, he'd better find some autobots more his size to pick on. i see a yf 21 in th ebg. coudl you pose themtogether in robot form and plane? ali ty for the photos btw Edited September 29, 2003 by Ali Sama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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