treatment Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 hah! finally got Warpath from the nearest local Target ($12.49) today and he's just f*in AWESOME! They stock up on generations. Lots of Warpaths, WheelJacks, Kups and Scourges. There was also a single Thundercracker. They finally got rid of Skullgrin off their shelves! YAY! Guess I'm just missing Grapple and Windcharger. Oh, well. Hasbro should bring out a generations-class Blitzwing already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 finally I can get the ultimate optimus prime nothing cheap and although is a coolest and biggest toy I very dissapointed with the quality control of hasbro because one of the compartments hands come broken and and no note or affect in robot mode but in trailer mode is a huge problem because that are the front of the truck even I dont consider display in that mode and may seem as a minor complain but make me really considerer never bought a transformer again above all the design with the difference between these and other robot lines such as Macross and Gundam shame of you hasbro shame of you Can somebody please translate this in English? I have no idea what he's talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiotheforsaken Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Can somebody please translate this in English? I have no idea what he's talking about. I think he bought Ultimate Optimus Prime and part(s) were broken out of the box? So he is debating not buying TFs anymore, because of Hasbro qc? He may also take issue with the designs of these toys (though why buy them if you don't like the designs?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I think he bought Ultimate Optimus Prime and part(s) were broken out of the box? So he is debating not buying TFs anymore, because of Hasbro qc? He may also take issue with the designs of these toys (though why buy them if you don't like the designs?). Well, he can simply return or exchange it at the toy store he bought it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiotheforsaken Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Indeed, and Hasbro QC is usually pretty good. They'll occasionally slop paint apps a bit, but I've never had a thrashed figure from them before. I'm actually kinda surprised to see something come broken right out of the box (if that's actually what the problem was). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Indeed, and Hasbro QC is usually pretty good. They'll occasionally slop paint apps a bit, but I've never had a thrashed figure from them before. I'm actually kinda surprised to see something come broken right out of the box (if that's actually what the problem was). I've purchased more than one with physical issues. Including an Alternators Mirage with a glued hinge. You know, back when everyone was running all over the countryside looking for him, and there were simply none to be had. Yeah, that was a while ago, but it still stings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Of all the TF figures I have, the only one with a QC issue is the DOTM Deluxe Bumblebee. It took me a while to discover that mine has two left shoulder plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I never said that transformers design don´t like me I say what in comparision with yamato and bandai toys are less advanced I talk about cost-benefit maybe in USA is cheap and easy find transformers toys but here in Mexico at least the dark side of the moon line was very difficult (ignore why) and was almost impossible get the ultimate optimus and unfortunately I found it in a fleamarket where don´t make changes or returns I will post pics for clarify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I never said that transformers design don´t like me I say what in comparision with yamato and bandai toys are less advanced I talk about cost-benefit maybe in USA is cheap and easy find transformers toys but here in Mexico at least the dark side of the moon line was very difficult (ignore why) and was almost impossible get the ultimate optimus and unfortunately I found it in a fleamarket where don´t make changes or returns I will post pics for clarify Well, I wouldn't say that transformers toys, especially some of the Movieverse ones, are inferior to yamato/bandai toys, at least in terms of engineering. To be honest, I have seen some transformers that are even BETTER in engineering terms when compared to some Yamato/Bandai releases (ROTF Leader Prime, etc.). And furthermore, the real problem I see it with transformers figures are the fact that the paint apps are SEVERELY lacking, and that really reduces the quality of the toy compared to Bandai/Yamato. For example, look at Frenzy_Rumble's leader ironhide: You can clearly see that the toy has a LOT of potential, and all it takes really is some quality paint work. And lastly, you really are comparing two different beasts here. Hasbro Transformers are made for kids to buy and play around with, where as even the most mainstream releases by Bandai/Yamato are really meant for the serious collector. Bandai/Yamato put out maybe 1 - 2 new molds max each YEAR and milk the daylights out of them, where as Hasbro needs to make many new molds nearly EACH season. Its not surprising that a few may be subpar. But to me, when I see some of the new leader classes, I can't help but think that with a good paintjob, they might even be better than a Yamato/Bandai release. That all said and done, I am very sorry to hear about your damaged toy, which I understand can be VERY expensive where you live. I would be just as upset as you if I were in that same situation. My sympathies to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I never said that transformers design don´t like me I say what in comparision with yamato and bandai toys are less advanced I talk about cost-benefit maybe in USA is cheap and easy find transformers toys but here in Mexico at least the dark side of the moon line was very difficult (ignore why) and was almost impossible get the ultimate optimus and unfortunately I found it in a fleamarket where don´t make changes or returns I will post pics for clarify You do that. And while you're at it, learn to use punctuation marks so that others won't have to strain their eyes trying to decipher run-on sentences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiotheforsaken Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Just received tracking information for Sideshow's Optimus Prime maquette . Seems like I've been waiting forever for this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Just received tracking information for Sideshow's Optimus Prime maquette . Seems like I've been waiting forever for this thing. Tracking info is just evil. *refresh* Aww, still no change. *refresh* Aww, still no change. *refresh* Aww, still no change. *refresh* Aww, still no change. *refresh* Aww, still *puts fist through screen* Deliver already, damn you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Just received tracking information for Sideshow's Optimus Prime maquette . Seems like I've been waiting forever for this thing. nice, I demand pics as soon as it arrives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Got my Amacron today. As a person who has never owned this mold before, I'm amazed at the size of this toy! Also happy to report QC seems pretty good on mine, tight joints, clean paint, and nothing is missing. The colors look pretty good in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Got my Amacron today. As a person who has never owned this mold before, I'm amazed at the size of this toy! Also happy to report QC seems pretty good on mine, tight joints, clean paint, and nothing is missing. The colors look pretty good in person. who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiotheforsaken Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Amazon exclusive Unicron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Behold Amacron! Amazon Exclusive Unicron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'd say if you don't have a Unicron, the Amazon one is the one to get. I'm tempted, but I can't justify spending the money when I've already got the Universe Armada reissue Unicron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiotheforsaken Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 The scalpers are going to town on this Unicron release. Thankfully robotkingdom had a reletively small markup on theirs. So I just bit the bullet. I learned the hard way (re: Buster Prime) that waiting for highly desirable Transformers often leads to paying through the nose. Those pics look great though, I saw him at comic con as well, and I'm really looking forward to having this in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Does his chest open up? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Does his chest open up? Chris I'm pretty sure it does. The Armada one, and the Universe reissue, do. I don't think this one is a remold, just a repaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiotheforsaken Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 It does: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZKT4KI/ref=ox_ya_os_product Iirc, they also had him displayed with his chest open at comic con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 so, been reboxing some stuff and noticed that my Decepticons badly need more familiar members to go against my Autobots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Picked up Skyhammer from the Mechtech line. I think it's one of the best helicopter transformers (with exception to the whole mechtech thing). Neat thing is, is that when he's in bot mode he doesn't look too much like a helicopter, except for the rotor across his chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoted Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Picked up Skyhammer from the Mechtech line. I think it's one of the best helicopter transformers (with exception to the whole mechtech thing). Neat thing is, is that when he's in bot mode he doesn't look too much like a helicopter, except for the rotor across his chest. Funny...how some people like a TF which' altmode resonates into its robotmode versus the ones who'll like a TF robotmode for having only few hints about its altmode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negotiator Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 the great thing about skyhammer is that every part of his alt is his actual body. So no real kibble floating around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Well, the wings could be considered kibble, but they fold up so neatly onto his back, so I'm not sure if it qualifies as kibble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Finally found MP Rodimus today, and I have to say he's better than I expected. Even the targetmaster has character, and the articulation on the main figure allows for a lot of creative poses. I chose this display for him, and have titled it "You Big Bozo." Does using the little packaging ties count as a kitbash, since they're technically an accessory too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That's awesome. Were I a wealthy man, I would give you money just for thinking of it. ... I have Classics Grimlock in T. Rex mode opening MP Prime's Matrix in front of Generations Unicron. Him Grimlock have touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 so, been reboxing some stuff and noticed that my Decepticons badly need more familiar members to go against my Autobots... Hey, TREATMENT, where's the Cybertronian Bumblebee ? Nice collection though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hey, TREATMENT, where's the Cybertronian Bumblebee ? Nice collection though. Thanx, dude. Wasn't really keen on the cybertronian version since I already have classics Bumblebee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanx, dude. Wasn't really keen on the cybertronian version since I already have classics Bumblebee. I guess not a lot of people warmed up to that particular Bumblebee mold (Cybertronian). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD Blade Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I guess not a lot of people warmed up to that particular Bumblebee mold (Cybertronian). Bumblebee with his stingray-shaped alt mode would've sold like hotcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiotheforsaken Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Had to make special arrangement with UPS to get Prime here, as they like to deliver when no ones home. Hopefully glorious images will grace this thread soon though. Saw some posts above about Skyhammer, and I gotta agree with the favorable views. He is probably one of my favorite recent voyagers and certainly my favorite DotM voyager. Imo the only downside is the white head. Edited September 7, 2011 by kaiotheforsaken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I really want one. This guy NEEDS to send this in to Hasbro/Takara. It even looks so official that seibertron.com mistook it for a potential hasbro/3rd party releease: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/458410-dotm-leaderclass-optimus-prime-trailer-ring-like-weapon-cache.html Pretty Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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