the androgyne
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Star Saber has me so excited i made a photoshop of him coloured:
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Transformers |OT| Transform and roll out...
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BattleMonkey
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MP Ultra Magnus just looks like it needs a bit more detail via some creative paint applications. Such large blank spots kinda stand out an a larger figure.
This would help a lot.
That said, I do think that some of the areas paint just won't be able to really fix. He has more then a few just large blank spots, and this sticks out pretty bad because of his size, like his shoulder stacks, those can't really be changed by color and need some etching or something. Also the seem line running right down the forearm is UGLY.
I think the most damning thing about Magnus is that he is so "toyish".
All of them are toys, but all of the Masterpiece figures gives off a very high quality vibe, something that belongs to a collector much more so then a simple toy owner.
Magnus is one of maybe three MPs who's quality just isn't up there when looking at him.
So far the only other MP I would say has felt this lacking was Hot Rod.
I will say, Ultra Magnus's Price is much cheaper then I thought he'd be, and sadly that seems to be coming through in the quality of the figure. Back when I thought he would be a MP 10 Combiner I was figuring 250-300$ Figure. So the drop all the way to 180-220 kinda makes the issues we are seeing something that should have likely been expected.
All of them are toys, but all of the Masterpiece figures gives off a very high quality vibe, something that belongs to a collector much more so then a simple toy owner.
Magnus is one of maybe three MPs who's quality just isn't up there when looking at him.
So far the only other MP I would say has felt this lacking was Hot Rod.
I will say, Ultra Magnus's Price is much cheaper then I thought he'd be, and sadly that seems to be coming through in the quality of the figure. Back when I thought he would be a MP 10 Combiner I was figuring 250-300$ Figure. So the drop all the way to 180-220 kinda makes the issues we are seeing something that should have likely been expected.
I agree, but I wonder how much of that is this particular figure and how much of it is that the simpler and cleaner lines of the movie characters just don't translate as well to a high end figure. Magnus and Rodimus look very much like their cartoon selves but are not nearly as impressive as the screen accurate Autobot cars or MP-10. The earlier show characters are feats of engineering, while the later show characters are much simplified and blockier traditional "sci-fi" robots. I think the constraints of turning into real vehicles and objects helps push the MP designs in more creative directions, as well.
You bring up a great point.
still I think there is more then that with Magnus. Like you mentioned the lower body just doesn't seem right.
also I think Rodimus and Springer can hide behind the fact they are Sci fi vehicles. Magnus the other hand is a car carrier so it sticks out much harsher on him.
I just decided to cancel Magnus for now. I'm going to grab Black Convoy instead.
still I think there is more then that with Magnus. Like you mentioned the lower body just doesn't seem right.
also I think Rodimus and Springer can hide behind the fact they are Sci fi vehicles. Magnus the other hand is a car carrier so it sticks out much harsher on him.
I just decided to cancel Magnus for now. I'm going to grab Black Convoy instead.
I don't think it's been posted yet, but the sequel to Transformers Prime has a name (Robots in Disguise) and a date now (spring 2015).
Polygon Pictures, the studio that animated TF Prime, is apparently involved in the animation of this new show.
Kurtzman and Orci would seem to be out of the picture.
Polygon Pictures, the studio that animated TF Prime, is apparently involved in the animation of this new show.
Kurtzman and Orci would seem to be out of the picture.
gutter_trash
Banned
two days late but I have to say it;
RIP Casey Kasem
RIP Casey Kasem
Eh, it's alright (Well, maybe aside from that Go-Bot looking chump with the wheels on the right). It's just a hand drawn version of the style they went with in Prime, and it's at least more restrained than Animated (And that was my favorite series ever, despite the wacky art)
Now that is the true crime here.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
The Red one...is that Knockout?
That would be interesting but from an article it sounds like it will probably be Sideswipe.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
My MP-03 Grimlock came in today! Took some beauty shots.
Me Grimlock no bozo! Me KING!
Oh, and Death's Head came in too. But he's crushed now.
Me Grimlock no bozo! Me KING!
Oh, and Death's Head came in too. But he's crushed now.
Lots of crazy news out of BotCon's Hasbro panel today, including:
An actual Arcee figure after 28 years of waiting.
Voyager Brainstorm who is an actual Headmaster.
2015 is the "year of the Combiners," teased with a silhouette of Generations Superion.
And Leader Generations Megatron is revealed at last.
He will also have an Armada Megatron redeco, and he can in fact [recent IDW spoilers]
An actual Arcee figure after 28 years of waiting.
Voyager Brainstorm who is an actual Headmaster.
2015 is the "year of the Combiners," teased with a silhouette of Generations Superion.
And Leader Generations Megatron is revealed at last.
He will also have an Armada Megatron redeco, and he can in fact [recent IDW spoilers]
switch his faction symbol from Decepticon to Autobot.
Dragoshi1
Member
So, I haven't owned a Transformers figure since Beast Wars was a thing, so I recently have been buying some for old times sake.
I've got these so far;
(AoE) Scorn
(AoE) Slash
Target ver. Silver Knight Optimus and Grimlock
Construct Bots Grimlock, Strafe, Predaking
Gonna track down Voyager Grimlock this week, hopefully, and I'll grab Strafe and Slug. Waiting on Slog and Snarl to come out. Also for that Generations Shark Transformer; I had one just like it a decade ago.
I've got these so far;
(AoE) Scorn
(AoE) Slash
Target ver. Silver Knight Optimus and Grimlock
Construct Bots Grimlock, Strafe, Predaking
Gonna track down Voyager Grimlock this week, hopefully, and I'll grab Strafe and Slug. Waiting on Slog and Snarl to come out. Also for that Generations Shark Transformer; I had one just like it a decade ago.
SiegfriedFM
Member
Eh, there's tons of better figures you can get for your money than the AoE abominations. Look for the Generations figures, or if you want some really nice ones, Masterpieces. Sure, they cost more but they also have the benefit of not looking like ass. If you liked Beast Wars, there are current figures of Rat Trap and Rhinox that are pretty much show perfect.
I saw the regular "deluxe" Strafe in the store today and could only shake my head.
Dragoshi1
Member
I've seen Rhinox, I wish I could track down T-Rex Megatron and Dinobot.
And the AoE ones are kind of meh, but they're the most easy to acquire at the moment.
The Grimlock I have is the FoC version with a recolor that came bundled with AoE Silver Knight Optimus. If I could find Shockwave FoC, that'd be great too.
Shockwave is awesome in the games.
And the AoE ones are kind of meh, but they're the most easy to acquire at the moment.
The Grimlock I have is the FoC version with a recolor that came bundled with AoE Silver Knight Optimus. If I could find Shockwave FoC, that'd be great too.
Shockwave is awesome in the games.
BattleMonkey
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So anyone pick up the year of the horse prime and remove the gold parts? Read someone else did that, could wipe some of it off and repaint the gold parts silver. I would love a MP-10 but not at current resale values, so thinking of going to TRU and picking up one of these newer ones to just repaint as not crazy on the gold
You shouldn't, because he's actually a pretty good figure. Transformation is overly simple but he looks great in robot mode and pterosaur mode, plus his wingspan is properly huge. Easily the best of the initial five AoE Dinobots.
The only dinobots i would be interested in are the G1 deco set for sdcc. Those don't look bad. I hate their robot modes but have to admit who is going to keep them in robot mode anyways.
I've got them all in robot mode currently. They look quite nice together with the various colors and the "barbarian knight" aesthetic.
HammerOfThor
Member
Ordered YotH Prime. I've always wanted MP prime, and even though I'm not the biggest fan of the colors its much better than paying out the ass right now. It'll look good right next to my MP Grimlock.
What are some other really awesome MPs? I'm thinking of getting Soundwave and pre-ordering Bumblebee.I would LOVE Rodimus and Starscream but their lots of $$ now
Also, where should I start with Transorfmers comics(trades/omnis)
What are some other really awesome MPs? I'm thinking of getting Soundwave and pre-ordering Bumblebee.I would LOVE Rodimus and Starscream but their lots of $$ now
Also, where should I start with Transorfmers comics(trades/omnis)
Ordered YotH Prime. I've always wanted MP prime, and even though I'm not the biggest fan of the colors its much better than paying out the ass right now. It'll look good right next to my MP Grimlock.
What are some other really awesome MPs? I'm thinking of getting Soundwave and pre-ordering Bumblebee.I would LOVE Rodimus and Starscream but their lots of $$ now
Rodimus is terrible, easily the worst MP, with Megatron the second worst, so you're not missing anything there. Soundwave is a good call, but I'd say Wheeljack is the better upcoming MP (not a fan of Bumblebee's backpack). You should also pick up one of each of the other two MP car molds, as they're very cool pieces of design work (Lambo: Sideswipe & Red Alert, Nissan: Prowl, Bluestreak & Smokescreen). Prowl and Sideswipe have US releases coming up if you want to avoid import prices. Grimlock is also worth it if you can find one that isn't in scalper hands.
Start with Last Stand of the Wreckers, and from there go to More Than Meets The Eye Vol 1, which sets up the situation for the two ongoings. After that you can keep going on MTMTE or you can also delve into Robots in Disguise, which is concurrent with MTMTE with a separate story. It's not as good as MTMTE, IMO, but it's still a decent political thriller with some cool moments.
If you want more backstory before jumping in on MTMTE and RID, pick up the TPB for Chaos Theory, mainly for issues #22 and #23 contained in it. The story told in those issues will add a lot of depth to something that happens/is revealed in MTMTE.
This showed up on BBTS: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11799&mode=retail
I've been collecting MP autobots for a while now, that's kinda where I draw the line, and I've avoided things like the black repaint of Sideswipe and instead focused on getting the core individual characters, because if you buy *every* single repaint you go down a dark and costly road.
I find myself tempted by this Silverstreak, though, in part because Bluestreak was always a character I loved as a kid, and it just looks too cool. I think I'l stay strong, though, after all I have to get Wheeljack in August.
I've been collecting MP autobots for a while now, that's kinda where I draw the line, and I've avoided things like the black repaint of Sideswipe and instead focused on getting the core individual characters, because if you buy *every* single repaint you go down a dark and costly road.
I find myself tempted by this Silverstreak, though, in part because Bluestreak was always a character I loved as a kid, and it just looks too cool. I think I'l stay strong, though, after all I have to get Wheeljack in August.
BattleMonkey
Member
The reissue of Grimlock has driven down prices a bit, still cheaper than what is used to be to get a Grimlock, but I'm sure this wont last. Got one for 119 from a TRU scalper
Bayformers robot modes are just so...ugh...and they are DINObots. The Snarl one in G1 deco in that SDCC set looks really really good in chrome.
found a pic
I miss Sludge
BattleMonkey
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HammerOfThor
Member
Awesome thanks!
How much do you think the US releases of Prowl and Sideswipe will be?
Looks like a cross of Dinozaurs and Dino Riders.But he's coming back, though his name is now Slog.
Whimsical Phil
Ninja School will help you
Bayformers robot modes are just so...ugh...and they are DINObots. The Snarl one in G1 deco in that SDCC set looks really really good in chrome.
found a pic
I miss Sludge
At Botcon, one of the Hasbro gents said that they are looking into avenues to release a SDCC-ish G1 deco Sludge (er...Slog).
Several Bayformers robot modes are great, and in fact one of the few good parts of AoE was the Dinobots standing together in their robot modes like ancient mech sentinels of some Miyazaki movie that was never made. And my G1 Dinobots are all in robot mode on the shelf, too. As are MP Grimlock and FoC Grimlock. They are dinoBOTS.
I would hope not more than $50, although some rumors put them at $60.
BattleMonkey
Member
Need more Deception MP's, that aren't recolored jets. Too many autobots
SiegfriedFM
Member
Fixed. Good thing I'm not a completionist since those things get really expensive.
A complete set of the Generation 2 Stunticons has popped up on eBay. Only about a dozen of these are known to exist, and this one has stickers and missile launchers for Motormaster, which have never been seen before. It's at $7100 right now but I wouldn't be surprised to see it hit five figures.
Tizoc
Member
The latest issue of More than meets the eye is nothing short of brilliant, I feel bad for the poor saps who endure Bayformers movies to get their TF fix, when they could indulge in some of the best story and characterization in a medium with this series.
Everyone trying to give Rodimus options to prevent his future death was hilarious, ESPECIALLY WHEN MEGATRON WEIGHED IN HIS OPINION
Rrongfield
Member
In this issue the new status quo has finally been revealed and we are now ready for some real Lost Light adventures.
I love the interactions between the new co-captains. I can't wait for the next issue.
The first issue is still free for everyone interested.
HammerOfThor
Member
So I ordered Smokescreen, then I found out there are KO versions that look just like the originals.
Although Amazon clearly has "KO" in the title and their $40, how do I know if the Smokescreen I got is a KO? Any give-aways on the box?
Although Amazon clearly has "KO" in the title and their $40, how do I know if the Smokescreen I got is a KO? Any give-aways on the box?
BattleMonkey
Member
Easiest way to know is the price you paid for it. A KO will usually go for about 35-40$ for those, while the official ones around 60+
Also if you bought from a Chinese vendor for a low price, higher chance of KO. KO quality can be not bad really, biggest differences are usually in the paint.
Also if you bought from a Chinese vendor for a low price, higher chance of KO. KO quality can be not bad really, biggest differences are usually in the paint.
HammerOfThor
Member
Cool thanks. I paid $70 for it, and everything looks good TBH, so I'll just put my mind at ease that its official
BattleMonkey
Member
Yea for $70 it should be the real thing.
The KO stuff is apparently not awful either, but for the price I would hope I got the real thing.
The KO stuff is apparently not awful either, but for the price I would hope I got the real thing.
HammerOfThor
Member
Yeah I'm thinking I may pick up a KO just for the kids to play with so I don't feel like a jerk telling them to get away from my figures lol.
BattleMonkey
Member
How big are these kind of bots? http://tfsource.com/warbotron/wb01b/ I so want a Bruticus and the individual figs look fantastic so far. But the individual prices.... eek.