Weltall Zero
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Almost makes me wish I didn't have every one of them except Dark Spark (which is apparently terrible). But WFC, FOC and Devastation are all amazing, so if anyone is missing any of them, now's the time to get them.
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Transformers |OT| Transform and roll out...
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Almost makes me wish I didn't have every one of them except Dark Spark (which is apparently terrible). But WFC, FOC and Devastation are all amazing, so if anyone is missing any of them, now's the time to get them.
Weltall Zero
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I don't know. All videos I've seen of this have a ridiculously low framerate, which doesn't make sense even as a rendering cost-saving measure like it did with 90's CG (I still remember Titan AE
). I mean, current computers can render those visuals on the fly. I'm intrigued about the setting though. It's hard to say since the trailer is pretty much all action, but it seems to be a variation on the IDW ongoing? I mean, obviously it's not the exact same, with Rodimus still on Cybertron, but still.
Combiner Wars, Titans Return, and Planets Transform are considered the "Prime Wars Trilogy" apparently.
Meanwhile, the Shout! Factory SDCC panel gave us some details on the Blu-ray of the 1986 movie. It will be in 4K, there will be both 4:3 and 16:9 versions on the disc, there will be behind-the-scenes features on the restoration process, original audio with 5.1, and a new documentary on the legacy of the film 30 years on. Looks like a pretty complete package.
HammerOfThor
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Is Planets Transform actually the third part of the trilogy?
Tizoc
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bUT IS THe bluray region free? :X
It's the name of the next toy subline after Titans Return, yeah.
Almost certainly not.
Tizoc
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So it's gonna eb this week right? RIGHT? I GOTTA KNOW HOW IT ENDS
Remind me when the EU/UK release will be?
Remind me when the EU/UK release will be?
9 years ago? TF:TM has been on Blu-ray in Europe since 2007, albeit not this version of it. Shout Factory is an independent US distributor that's producing the remaster/restoration and the new features in-house, so I don't know if any kind of release outside of the US has even been discussed yet. It's most likely up to Paramount to make that decision.
Weltall Zero
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That is damn impressive, shame that I have zero emotional attachment to Beast Wars, but I'm happy for those who do.
Mechanized
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Anyone collecting Titans Return? Was looking at Skullsmasher and it seems like he has really loose ball joints on his hips, making it hard to pose him standing. Is this a ymmv scenario or flaw with the mold?
Skullsmasher is absolutely a floppy mess of a figure. Some nail polish or Pledge can solve that pretty quickly, but it doesn't solve the fact that his feet aren't deep enough to hold him up too well. At least his main issue can be rather easily fixed, as opposed to Galvatron, who is definitely the dog of the first batch.
Maximus.
Member
Paint job really takes it to the next level.
I need this asap, my goodness.
Mechanized
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Thanks for the feedback. Might go for just Blurr and Hardhead for now. Hopefully Soundwave and Astrotrain are coming relatively soon as I generally prefer Decepticons. Galvatron and Scourge seem pretty flawed. A recolor/remold of Blaster and Sentinel Prime seem like they'd be pretty solid.
Blurr and Hardhead are solid, and I do like Scourge even though he doesn't pin together 100% right in vehicle mode. Skullsmasher has a dynamite alligator mode, for what it's worth. Tons of detail on the alligator head, including a robo-tongue. Of the four deluxes so far I'd say Hardhead is the best one.
I have some serious buyer's remorse on Galvatron and to some degree Sentinel Prime. Galvatron is just garbage and while Sentinel is a fine mold, the searing orange just looks silly and I should have waited for Astrotrain, who is clearly who the mold was originally intended to be. Blaster's pretty great, so definitely grab Soundwave. And really I think I might like Powermaster Prime better than the original Ultra Magnus version of the mold.
Weltall Zero
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Guys, the croc Con doesn't smash, he only crunches. There's a difference!
I want Titans Returns deluxes to arrive to Spaaaaiiinnn... :/
I want Titans Returns deluxes to arrive to Spaaaaiiinnn... :/
Weltall Zero
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As an European that has only seen either in zoos, I could hardly tell the difference between them, let alone mechanical versions of them. Allig con doesn't have the same ring to it either.
As an European that has only seen either in zoos, I could hardly tell the difference between them, let alone mechanical versions of them. Allig con doesn't have the same ring to it either.
The main way to tell is the snout. An alligator has a rounded snout and only its upper teeth protrude from its mouth when its mouth is closed. A crocodile has a longer v-shaped snout and teeth from both the top and bottom protrude when its mouth is closed. There are other differences, but that's the easiest and fastest way to ID them visually. G1 Skullcruncher has an alligator's head with only the top teeth visible, while Titans Return Skullsmasher has a v-shaped snout and top and bottom teeth visible.
I prefer alligators, myself, but crocs are way more aggressive so they kind of make more sense as a Decepticon alt mode.
So many awesome Megatron's coming out (and some already released) via our wonderful Third-Party friends.
The figures I am aware of;
I'm sure there are others but these are the ones I think are getting the most attention, and are designed to in most cases be a homage to their G1 toys/designs.
The figures I am aware of;
DX9 D08 - SUPREME LEADER - MIGHTRON - Masterpiece Scale
MakeToys MTRM-08 DESPOTRON - Masterpiece Scale
X-TRANSBOTS MX-I APOLLYON - Masterpiece Scale
TOYWORLD TW-01 HEGEMON - Classics/Henkei! Henkei! Scale
BOLD FORMS BF-01 GLADIUS THE DARK EMPEROR - Masterpiece Scale
I'm sure there are others but these are the ones I think are getting the most attention, and are designed to in most cases be a homage to their G1 toys/designs.
aparisi2274
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I own this one
MX-I APOLLYON
And it destroys the official MP release from Takara.
MX-I APOLLYON
And it destroys the official MP release from Takara.
That's what I coming to understand. The Robot mode is almost perfect.
Yea, same here. That one is a must for me for the ALT mode alone. It being a triple changer is a bonus.
BattleMonkey
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Apollyon is gorgeous in robot mode, but the transformation is extremely annoying and the gun mode is way out of scale.
DX9 while not as nice in robot mode does look good still, and the gun mode looks smaller, maybe scaled better?
DX9 while not as nice in robot mode does look good still, and the gun mode looks smaller, maybe scaled better?
The robot mode is really good with Apollyon. However there is something off about the length of his legs, particularly the shins that are off too me. Too short?
A few years ago there were proto shots of a couple of scaled down MP Megs. I think one for sure was cancelled. I hope one surfaces, though. I'd get that.
Barrow Roll
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That's the first time I've seen a good close-up of Apollyon's face...and I hate it. The MakeToys one looks the best to me.
The MakeToys one looks like it will be the best representation of a modern artist's interpretation of the original G1 design as seen on screen. Both in design and proportion. I honestly don't see anything wrong with it. The DX9 looks good too, as it seems to be a "fixed" Masterpiece interpretation. Mostly in the legs. Good to also see I am not the only one who doesn't like the legs on Apollyon. Wonderful figure despite that.
MakeToys' and Bold Forms' are more than likely both getting bought for me.
Mechanized
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The official MP Megatron is straight up trash. The worst MP ever made. Mightron and Apollyon look amazing though. Don't even need an official anymore.
Update on Bold Forms' and MakeToys' Not Megatron.
Both look soo good. I don't think I've seen the alt mode for MakeToys' figure but just on that robot mode I am sold. Definitely the best out of all of them IMO.
And a bonus figure which I have no clue where it came from. No company info or anything. It's an interesting concept that never became anything. I would love to share others like this if anyone is interested.
EDIT - Just as I said that I found an image of his alt mode. Looks good!!
Both look soo good. I don't think I've seen the alt mode for MakeToys' figure but just on that robot mode I am sold. Definitely the best out of all of them IMO.
And a bonus figure which I have no clue where it came from. No company info or anything. It's an interesting concept that never became anything. I would love to share others like this if anyone is interested.
EDIT - Just as I said that I found an image of his alt mode. Looks good!!
I feel like this MP Inferno accessory is going to be repurposed for more unsavory photos than anything since "laughing face" Woody.
Eh. MP Megatron was A) About as good as could be done at the time and B) Still better than MP Rodimus, who couldn't even hold together in robot mode or turn into the Future RV Camper mode without scraping paint off the spoiler. Those two are the only MPs I would really classify as bad toys today, though. It's a shockingly good line overall.
Eh. MP Megatron was A) About as good as could be done at the time and B) Still better than MP Rodimus, who couldn't even hold together in robot mode or turn into the Future RV Camper mode without scraping paint off the spoiler. Those two are the only MPs I would really classify as bad toys today, though. It's a shockingly good line overall.
aparisi2274
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Was never really a fan of Beast Wars, but I do like what they did with the MP box, adorning it with the Beastwars font, and the proper insignia at the bottom.
aparisi2274
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So does anyone own the DX-9 D07 Tyrant (aka Galvatron) 3rd Party Masterpiece figure? I was looking to add to my MP collection because the decepticon section of my case is pretty light, and I came across this figure, and almost all reviews say its an amazing piece...
HammerOfThor
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So does anyone own the DX-9 D07 Tyrant (aka Galvatron) 3rd Party Masterpiece figure? I was looking to add to my MP collection because the decepticon section of my case is pretty light, and I came across this figure, and almost all reviews say its an amazing piece...
Yup, I own one. The transformation is kind hard and confusing when it comes to the chest area, and the instructions suck, but both modes are glorious, in my opinion.
Although I am curious to see how Fans Toys' turns out.
aparisi2274
Member
Any word on when the FT version hits?
GuyKazama
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So does anyone own the DX-9 D07 Tyrant (aka Galvatron) 3rd Party Masterpiece figure? I was looking to add to my MP collection because the decepticon section of my case is pretty light, and I came across this figure, and almost all reviews say its an amazing piece...
I have it and love it. I had the FT version on preorder, but cancelled after the most recent updates. FT releases lately have kept their looks, but are not fun to transform. That is not an issue with Tyrant.
The FT one is scheduled for the end of the year, but they are always late. After they send review samples to Youtubers (which hasn't happened yet), you can expect about a 2-3 month wait before delivery.
I'm also in for that DX9 Megatron.
Tizoc
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Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
MTMTE 55
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I kinda liked it?
EDIT:
Goddamnit Roberts
https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/758999616347967492
MTMTE 55
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I kinda liked it?
EDIT:
Goddamnit Roberts
https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/758999616347967492
I really like the idea of the scaled down Masterpiece Figures. I only know of one that actually released so far. It is a scaled down Optimus Prime MP-10.
At one point there were a couple Megs figures being worked on but they were both camceled it appears. I would love both a MP scale Despotron and a Voyager scaled one.
This scale for his alt mode is perfect.
At one point there were a couple Megs figures being worked on but they were both camceled it appears. I would love both a MP scale Despotron and a Voyager scaled one.
This scale for his alt mode is perfect.
Tizoc
Member
Oh didn't know about those, will def. track one down, thanks mate.
Weltall Zero
Member
Issue 55 spoilers:
SON OF A BITCH. Take a look at this innocent panel from way back in issue 11, particularly the second text box.
"From a distance" indeed; apparently he got around that "non-sentient" restriction, too. Reading through issue 55 I wasn't sure if Tarn was indeed supposed to be Roller at first and he changed it when it became too obvious for fans, but after rediscovering that panel I wouldn't put it past Roberts to have milimetrically calculated everything from day one to mislead readers without making it too obvious it was a mislead.
"From a distance" indeed; apparently he got around that "non-sentient" restriction, too. Reading through issue 55 I wasn't sure if Tarn was indeed supposed to be Roller at first and he changed it when it became too obvious for fans, but after rediscovering that panel I wouldn't put it past Roberts to have milimetrically calculated everything from day one to mislead readers without making it too obvious it was a mislead.
It's getting a region B release in December through Manga Entertainment.
Amazon UK Link: www.amazon.co.uk/Transformers-Limited-Anniversary-Steelbook-2-Blu-ray/dp/B01J69KVOK/
http://www.mangauk.com/post.php?p=the-transformers-the-movie-30th-anniversary-edition
