Transformers Thread

Optimus124 · January 15, 2010, 7:18pm

I agree. Use a car us Americans know. Broadens the world market for TFs.

Satomiblood · January 15, 2010, 7:32pm

These Alternity choices follow the same patterns as other G1-rooted lines. You clearly can’t have a line without Prime, Megatron and the obligatory BB/CJ and seeker repaints.

Cracka_J · January 15, 2010, 10:11pm

you guys didn’t like alt wheeljack?
I know it was a repaint and some people had issues with the grimlock mold, but I liked them both.

Satomiblood · January 15, 2010, 10:13pm

I think it has more to do with the lack of a mold dedicated specifically to Wheeljack. The closest thing we’ve had to that since the G1 toy was Energon Downshift.

FighterX · January 15, 2010, 10:25pm

I liked them both as well, but I think the upper body could have been a LITTLE better.

I just want a Classics Wheeljack or an Alternity Wheeljack in his Wheeljack colors.

Satomiblood · January 16, 2010, 12:41am

Spent some of the money from my Animated sales on the ROTF Superion/FP “Snowman Version” kit. Managed to get them both MISB and a little cheaper from a guy on TFW2005. This is pretty much going to be my lone TF purchase of January. Next month, I’ll see about getting that Perfect Effect Shadow Warrior or FP Springer. I think the TF of the month approach will keep my collection focused and budget friendly.

Daidoji_Kage · January 16, 2010, 1:06am

I’d skip that Shadow Warrior crap and hold out for them to do a proper Rumble and Frenzy. I mean, there’s no way they aren’t coming.

Satomiblood · January 16, 2010, 1:15am

With the way these kits and custom characters are getting repainted and reissued, it’s probably something to consider.

Daidoji_Kage · January 16, 2010, 1:28am

Dollars to donuts that FansProject is already scheming on a way to remold that Springer into a Sandstorm.

Cracka_J · January 16, 2010, 8:47pm

slipped under my radar, but seeing ads that g1 s2 v2 dropped this week.
course this doesn’t mean anything to the peeps that bought the matrix set, but I’ma go snag mine today.

Satomiblood · January 16, 2010, 9:50pm

Here’s what’s left of my Animated:

Leader Bulkhead - $28
Voyager Bulkhead - $14
Gray Shockwave - $14
Oilslick - $7
Blackarachnia - $7

Prices include shipping.

SMB · January 17, 2010, 2:42am

I was hoping to pick up that new set this weekend but the damn clutch just went out on our Toyota Matrix and we have to wait until Monday to find out what the damages are going to be.

Warpticon · January 18, 2010, 1:41am

In case anybody missed it.

Who’s planning on going to BotCon this year? I"m gonna be in the Orlando area twice this year now.

FighterX · January 18, 2010, 2:03am

CRAP that sucks! Clutches = $$$

What happened or how did that happen?

SMB · January 18, 2010, 6:31pm

Wife was driving home and she suddenly couldn’t shift into any gears but 1st or 2nd. We’ll find out today if it’s going to cost us anything. Just had a clutch job done about 6 months ago too.

Daidoji_Kage · January 18, 2010, 10:03pm

I’ll be at the convention for sure.

Lt_Col_Sanders · January 18, 2010, 11:14pm

As soon as I decide to do something that moves me out of FL the damned convention makes it’s way to my state. Oh well, maybe I can get a leave chit approved.

Satomiblood · January 20, 2010, 10:12am

Got FP Superion today. It’s a great add-on kit. The quality of the plastic is solid and doesn’t feel like it’ll fall apart in your hands. I’m definitely getting the Bruticus set when it arrives.

I don’t remember posting this, but here’s FP’s Bruticus kit. A completely new mold is included for Blastoff. I wonder if they’ll make it so that Energon Strongarm becomes Swindle.

Satomiblood · January 20, 2010, 9:57pm

A new look at the Powercore Combiners

These guys look cool and they could fit in with the Classics and 2.0 line. Loads of kitbashing potential too.

Abhi · January 20, 2010, 10:58pm

I think whoever is going from SRK, we should all have a meet up at the convention at least, I am going by the way