I believe it comes in all gold, so it requires silver on the handles and a little blop of electric blue in the center.
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I believe it comes in all gold, so it requires silver on the handles and a little blop of electric blue in the center.
I just transformed Apollyon for the first time and man, that is just a horrible process. He does looks good in robot mode and I guess a transformation like that might be necessary to achieve that look, but I certainly won't ever be transforming him again and if it wasn't for the fact that I need to transform all my figures at least once out of principle I would never have done it at all.
HammerOfThor
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Same here.
I broke off the gun barrel during my transformation
I need to find a right size screw so I can replace it. Also now the left leg keeps coming loose from the crotch connection. Ugh.GodParticle
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Forgot there was a transformers thread. I had been posting in the action figure one.
Got a faction symbol for not-megatron
The whole crew
Got a faction symbol for not-megatron
The whole crew
Princess Viola
Member
thanks for both these answers, my birthday is next month so i'll probaby buy some version of the mold as a gift for myself
LocknessMobster
Member
Want.
Forgot there was a transformers thread. I had been posting in the action figure one.
Got a faction symbol for not-megatron
The whole crew
Nice collection.
BattleMonkey
Member
Got my Apollyon, I am afraid to transform it.
Ovek
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I transformed mine, I had to force several areas that made very loud cracking noises to get them in to place. I didn't actually damage it, maybe internal bits of plastic sheered off but it nothing that impairs it. But damn it a scary combination of complicated design, fragile parts and a manufacture that doesn't have the best record in regards to QA.
My advice if your sticking Megs on a shelf just put him on it. Gun mode is a bit meh anyway.
BattleMonkey
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Yea transformed Apollyon, what a nightmare, and it really doesn't feel like it goes together smoothly at all, some parts just don't fit tight at all. Gun mode is also kinda silly looking with how big it is. Said it before but doubt anyone will be able to make a perfect G1 megs because of the transformation into a gun. Proper scale and megatron just is all wrong proportion wise, here they nearly doubled the size of the gun to make him scale right. It's a nice display piece in bot mode, but yea its a big disappointment otherwise.
Princess Viola
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So, not sure if anyone's heard, but the TakaraTomy release of Defensor will include a Deluxe Groove.
And also be a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive...
And also be a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive...
BattleMonkey
Member
Think he looks pretty good, I assume that's a properly built Devastator unlike some of the previous pics.
GodParticle
Member
Thanks. I've spent way too much on this plastic crack >_<
SiegfriedFM
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I just saw. And it's just after BBTS added Hot Spot to my pile of loot. Does anyone know if you can cancel items that are in the pile? I think I could wait and get a proper set instead, rather than this "Rook" thing.
Edit: Looks like I can only cancel Hot Spot+Cyclonus, the others are stuck either way. Guess I'm getting them.
Yeah, it's an SDCC promo pic. Posing him seems to make a big difference. He has some stickers/detailing the previous shots didn't have. Hopefully that's on the normal toy, too, and not just the SDCC one, because I really don't want to hack my way through the Hasbro exclusives line at that stupid convention again.
Even if you could cancel, you shouldn't, because Rook is awesome.
Weltall Zero
Member
He's rather tall.
Holy shit. I rationally know how huge it is, but every time I see him compared to other large stuff it blows my mind again. Can't wait to get my hands on it. It's the only combiner I'm getting out of the whole Combiner Wars line.
HammerOfThor
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Has anyone else been trying to register for BotCon?
This whole thing has been such a big joke. How the official TF Convenation can't get their shit together, but the fan run TFcon has registration set up already is crazy.
This is supposed to be my first convention as a vendor, and being in by own back yard is big for me. But the thought of not as many people going because not only did they choose a bizarre location but because some people are going to stop caring because of their issues really stings
This whole thing has been such a big joke. How the official TF Convenation can't get their shit together, but the fan run TFcon has registration set up already is crazy.
This is supposed to be my first convention as a vendor, and being in by own back yard is big for me. But the thought of not as many people going because not only did they choose a bizarre location but because some people are going to stop caring because of their issues really stings
Barrow Roll
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Hasbro has let a lot of 3rd party stuff slide, but that Jazz must be a punch in the gut for them. They've tried to work with Porsche before, but Porsche wouldn't grant them the license, and now these guys are going to do it anyways. I'm sure we'd have an MP Jazz by now if Porsche were more cooperative, maybe they'll change their minds like VW?
Shut up and take my money!
Something about that Jazz sculpt doesn't sit right with me. Think it's something about the legs. Every MP-style 3rd party besides the recent Dinobots have had this for me, though. No one besides Takara can nail it.
It's actually Takara that has opened up a lot of licensing deals. When they merged with Tomy, they gained a prominent model car line in Tomica. This gave them a ton of ins at car companies they didn't previously have. Also, Porsche is owned by VW. Lamborghini, who was the first big MP license, is as well. They do manage their own brand, so it's still possible they'll say no, but not licensing their brand for "war" toys was a decision that seems to have been mandated by the VW higher ups. If VW has changed that, Porsche seems like an easy next get.
It's actually Takara that has opened up a lot of licensing deals. When they merged with Tomy, they gained a prominent model car line in Tomica. This gave them a ton of ins at car companies they didn't previously have. Also, Porsche is owned by VW. Lamborghini, who was the first big MP license, is as well. They do manage their own brand, so it's still possible they'll say no, but not licensing their brand for "war" toys was a decision that seems to have been mandated by the VW higher ups. If VW has changed that, Porsche seems like an easy next get.
Barrow Roll
Member
Interesting, I didn't know that, thanks for the info! Hopefully Porsche changes their stance in the near future.
Still, it must be frustrating to have to jump through all those legal hoops while a bunch of no-namers get away with making the toy I'm sure the designers at TakaraTomy have been dreaming up for some time now.
Weltall Zero
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Just got the best version of Windblade...
A bit too tiny for my tastes. Does anyone in here paint their figures? I'm currently painting a Hasbro Windblade, mostly adding a lot of red to the wings (much like that version or the Takara version) to better hide the legs and such. I also painted her lips and it's a marked improvement; I'm considering repainting her entire face, but I'm not sure of that yet...
It's amazing how a few well-placed details can liven up a figure immensely. I just painted Animated Arcee's lips red and her fingers light gray and it makes a world of difference.
Tizoc
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She's the medic.
artorias the abysswalker
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in the last few days/week I've managed to increase my TF trades library, and I'm very happy about it!!
I now own:
Phase 1 omnibus
MTMTE vol 1-6
Dark Cybertron vol 1, 2
UK Classic 3-5
Classic 3-8
only a few more volumes of the classics, UK to go until I'm all caught up!
FYI I'm not collecting RiD in trade...I just haven't enjoyed the series like I've enjoyed all the others. I'll probably start wokring on older IDW stuff in trade, like where the omnibus leaves off until the death of OP and the creation of RiD and MTMTE.
I now own:
Phase 1 omnibus
MTMTE vol 1-6
Dark Cybertron vol 1, 2
UK Classic 3-5
Classic 3-8
only a few more volumes of the classics, UK to go until I'm all caught up!
FYI I'm not collecting RiD in trade...I just haven't enjoyed the series like I've enjoyed all the others. I'll probably start wokring on older IDW stuff in trade, like where the omnibus leaves off until the death of OP and the creation of RiD and MTMTE.
BattleMonkey
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Got my 3rd party Fort max finally, was held up in my preorder stack for something else. Overall really solid piece, wish it came with the master sword though.
All the joints are very tough, which kinda scares me when posing and moving anything. I love that the joins are tight, but they seem overly tight on this that it causes worry.
All the joints are very tough, which kinda scares me when posing and moving anything. I love that the joins are tight, but they seem overly tight on this that it causes worry.
A city/base and a... Boat/tank "Lay him down on his face mode" thing.
BattleMonkey
Member
It's more of a battleship, as it hovers and can fly through space. But yea it has two different city/base modes, and it's battleship mode
Bloodember
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Who makes this?Got my 3rd party Fort max finally, was held up in my preorder stack for something else. Overall really solid piece, wish it came with the master sword though.
All the joints are very tough, which kinda scares me when posing and moving anything. I love that the joins are tight, but they seem overly tight on this that it causes worry.
BattleMonkey
Member
Finally got last part for Warbotron bruticus. Pretty solid quality all around for Warbotron, but it's odd my main problem I have with it, is that you can't turn Bruticus' head..... what a bummer
Toyworld. They also have alternate colors if you like Grand Maximus instead.
Toyworld. They also have alternate colors if you like Grand Maximus instead.
Unfortunately, the anti-war toy stance was very much Porsche's own. VW had a similar policy, but they have no say over what Porsche does with their brand. Hopefully the fact that numerous car manufacturers have been involved with the TF movies and nobody has accused them of being warmongers will help nudge Porsche into doing the right thing.
He most certainly can turn his head. He'd be giving you such the stink-eye if you could see his eyes.
BattleMonkey
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Ok I had to put a lot of pressure on mine to get it to turn, thing is on real tight geez. Was afraid to break it
artorias the abysswalker
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just ordered an MP grimlock off amazon....one more down! Hoping to grab an MP-11 Skywarp soon from BBTS!
BattleMonkey
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He most certainly can turn his head. He'd be giving you such the stink-eye if you could see his eyes.
Reminds me, what are all the extra pieces that come with Fierce Attack? Why is there an extra Blast Off torso?
ohhthegore
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ughhhh I want one but soooo much money
artorias the abysswalker
Member
worse for me, I already have an MP original skywarp...hate that older mold and now I'll have two...would be happy to sell/trade to a gaffer if anyone is interested!
Because the original release of Blast Off had defective landing gear in the chest and non-ratcheting hip joints. Without the ratchets, the joints are too weak to hold up the gigantic gun in arm mode. So the extra torso fixes those issues. You have to take the figure apart and swap everything over to the new torso, but it is a much better figure as a result. The little yellow pieces are replacement ratchets for the Bruticus ankle tilts, which can snap if they're not seated properly. The missile parts just go on the side of Onslaught. There are also anti-skid pads included that you can stick onto the bottom of Bruticus' feet so he won't slide around on a slick surface.
Delta Assault
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Aw darn. Just learned that the retailer that I preordered Apollyon from went out of business and might not give me a refund. And paypal might not either, since they only cover 180 days and I preordered it back on October 30 2014.
Life just sucks. I think I'm gonna stick to ordering stuff from BigBadToyStore from now on.
Life just sucks. I think I'm gonna stick to ordering stuff from BigBadToyStore from now on.
BattleMonkey
Member
Hmm gonna have to look at videos. Did they fix Blast off in later runs of the fig by chance? Got mine not to long ago and don't notice it having problems like that, so wonder if it was fixed eventually?
There was a second run of Blast Off that fixed it, yes. If your Blast Off has clicking hip joints and little tabs on the chest to pull the landing gear out, you have a fixed one. If your Blast Off makes no clicking sound when you move the legs at the hips and has smooth panels on the chest landing gear pieces, you have a defective one.
If you do need to replace the torso, I suggest this video as a visual aid.
