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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 7, 2019 11:36:17 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 8, 2019 17:50:03 GMT
It has been pointed out to me that BotBots was missing. Fixed.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 26, 2019 7:46:57 GMT
Off we go! Nobody spotted the Spark Armour toys were missing!
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 26, 2019 9:20:25 GMT
I can only comment on the supreme magnificence that is Siege, and even then not all of it, but what I can comment on I will. Lazy start to boxing Day here, so-
Best Siege Delux-
No, it's not Prowl. I am very pleased to have the Prowl, and it's not a bad figure by any means, but he has flaws, gappy flaws.
So, the best Siege Delux- award goes to-
RATCHET!
He pips Ironhide by a whisker. At last, a decent accessable (well, if you have a Texan cyber chum) CHUG Ratchet. And in many ways the Ratchet/Ironhide mold encapsulates what I like about Siege, nice robot mode, nice detail, and a funky not Earth/not Cybertron alt mode.
Best Siege Voyager-
Trickier, because I do like the Strike Tetra jet mold. It's. It's not perfect, but a decent voyager Starscream and pals is fab. And I love Soundwave, love him. But no, the best Siege voyager is-
Optimus Prime.
Nice all-round Prime. Wish he had a Matrix chamber, and a Siegey trailer whilst we're wishing for stuff, but he's pretty darn good.
Best Siege Leader-
None. Only have one, Shockwave, and I really like him. But the price jump for a bunch of stuff is too steep. Astrotrain looks similar. At least Magnus does something decent with his stuff...
Best Figure 2019-
Only one option really. The beginning... and the end...
Omega Supreme.
He's the best Transformer figure EVER.
Long Live Siege
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 26, 2019 9:52:48 GMT
SIEGE.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 26, 2019 9:53:27 GMT
SIEGE.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 26, 2019 10:59:24 GMT
SIEGE
Battlemaster It's probably Rung. But mine hasn't turned up yet so I'll say Pteraxodon. The guns are good, but a bit samey. Lionioser needed different colours and definitely a differently coloured repaint.
Micromaster Spy Patrol. Battle or Rescue Patrols if pushed for an actual MM set
Deluxe
- Normal Deluxe Impactor Mirage & Sideswipe are rather nice too.
- Weaponiser Cog
Voyager Apeface or Springer. Not a great year for Voyagers. Megatron was OK, but not as good as TR Tank Megatron, Op was close, but not close enough.Soundwave and Starscream both had great robots but poor vehicles
Leader Ultra Magnus. The Op was good too. Astrotrain tries me and the base won't lie flat. Shockwave should have been the inner robot but bigger.
Store Exclusive Yes, there were a few!!!!! The Micromaster Box, Ratchet and G2 Sideswipe all stand out
Generations Select Zetar. Wobbly start for selects withsome bad QC on the POTP repaints and odd choices for Siege's but seems to hae found the right levellater o
STUDIO SERIES:
Voyager SS-38 Optimus, the only SS toy I bought. The 2 pack version is better
CYBERVERSE:
Scout: They were all dreadful half transforming abominations
Warrior: Shockwave, the only Cyberverse I bought. I would have bought some of w3 (Hot Rod, Prowl, Soundwave) or the Gnaw but never saw them.
Spark Armour Battle Class: Sky-Byte would have been bought if I'd seen him
Spark Armour Elite Class: Grimlock would have been bought if I'd seen him
JAPAN:
Legends: Star Convoy - unexpectedly improved nearly everything that was wrong with POTP Leader Op
Masterpiece: Didn't buy
Exclusive: Can't think of much other than Star Convoy, above, or the Big Powered set, which was a little disappointing. Lots of stuff teased for 2020
GENERAL
Worst Toy: ANY Cyberverse Scouts. Dreadful. Who wants a Transformer that only Transforms half way?
The Buyers Remorse Award For The Worst Toy You Bought: Chromia: hard to get, not as good as the POTP limb, broke Jetfire - just somehow a bit Meh in hand. Why limit the swing wings?
Best Toy: OMEGA SUPREME
2019 Toy You're Most Looking Forward To: Sound Barrier, Ironworks, Grapple and Optimus
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 26, 2019 13:34:47 GMT
Oh yes I forgot the Siege cassettes are 'Micromasters'. Ravage is the only questionable one, the others are superb. As is Boomer. But LASERBEAK is the star of the show. Utterly superb figure. Please do a Buzzsaw in an accessible timely way, Hasbollocks!
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 26, 2019 14:43:04 GMT
*sobs*
But if Boomer is superb, you need more! More Micromasters to decorate Omega!
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 26, 2019 15:55:42 GMT
Boomer lives in Omega.
I did end up with, err, the Deception Miltary patrol? Only way to get Rumble and Ratbat? Youngest spotted them and now they are Megatron's Minions (who secretly want to be goodies, of course).
And don't forget, I have my mainly illegal 'Small Scalers'!
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Post by blueshift on Dec 26, 2019 16:12:22 GMT
If only you possessed some sort of Micromaster profile book, shockers!
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Post by Toph on Dec 26, 2019 17:26:37 GMT
WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE
Battlemaster: Smashdown
Micromaster: Laserbeak
Deluxe
- Normal Deluxe: Spinister
- Weaponiser: pass
Voyager: Springer
Leader: Shockwave
Store Exclusive
Generations Select: G2 Sideswipe
STUDIO SERIES:
Deluxe: Pass
Voyager: Bumblebee Optimus
Leader: DotM Megatron
CYBERVERSE:
Scout: n/a
One Step: n/a
Warrior: Slipstream?
Ultra: n/a
Ultimate: n/a
Spark Armour Battle Class: Skybyte
Spark Armour Elite Class: Cheetor
BOTBOTS: pass
JAPAN:
Legends: pass
Masterpiece: BW Megatron!
Exclusive: pass
GENERAL
Worst Toy: Siege Starscream
The Buyers Regret Award For The Worst Toy You Bought: three siege refraktors only for Hasbro to officially announce the proper colored set.
Best Toy: pass
2019 Toy You're Most Looking Forward To: don't you mean 2020?
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Post by blueshift on Dec 26, 2019 17:34:42 GMT
If only you possessed some sort of Micromaster profile book, shockers! Oh oh oh Shockers seriously give the kid the profile book so they can learn about the micromasters!! |
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 26, 2019 17:47:28 GMT
I will!
Although, was it suitable for an eight year old girl of sensitive disposition...? I'll have to check...
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Post by blueshift on Dec 26, 2019 18:10:57 GMT
I will! Although, was it suitable for an eight year old girl of sensitive disposition...? I'll have to check... I always ensure that all TMUK publications are suitable for a family audience as I don't want to get in trouble with any parents!!! (And I know one guy whose kids always get the fanzines first!) |
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 1, 2020 13:23:42 GMT
2019 Bests & Worsts simplified a bit:
New Big Generations Toys (Leader upwards and sets):
1. UW Superion set reissue
2. Omega Supreme
3. UW Devastator reissue
4. Jetfire
5. Big Powered
New Little Generations Toys (Voyager downwards)
1. Sideswipe
2. Ratchet
3. Blackjack/Hyperdrive
4. Megatron
5. Smokescreen
Other (older/second hand purchases)
1. G1 Superion
2. Star Convoy reissue
3. Countdown
4. TFCC Overrun/Runamuck presentation set
5. Classics Mirage
6. Ironworks
7. Rescue Patrol
Worsts (don't think I've bought anything this year I've thought was genuinely bad, not like years gone by)
1. Ravage
Buyer's Regret
1. Siege Skywarp because it'll be replaced next year with an Earthrise one
Third Party:
1. Fans Toys Maverick (Silverbolt)
2. Fans Toys Goose (Skydive)
3. Transform Element OP Leader (Prime)
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 1, 2020 14:58:41 GMT
WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE
Battlemaster Er Lioniser
Micromaster Batle Patrol
Deluxe
- Normal Deluxe Impactor
- Weaponiser Zetar
Voyager Springer
Leader Shockwave only one I got
Store ExclusiveG2 Sideswipe
Generations Select Zetar
STUDIO SERIES:
Deluxe so many...
Voyager ROTF Starscream
Leader Optimus Prime
CYBERVERSE:
Scout: Scraplet
One Step:n/a
Warrior: Gnaw
Ultra:n/a
Ultimate: n/a
Spark Armour Battle Class: n/a
Spark Armour Elite Class: n/a
BOTBOTS:
Single pack: Cant remember which I bought as single packs Sippy Slurps (or Brain Freeze as I call him) probably
5 pack:Shed Heads - purely for Love Struck
8 pack: Dont think I bought any
Special pack: ditto
JAPAN:
Legends: Did we get any legends other than Big Powered?
Masterpiece: Black Arachnia as shes the only one I got
Exclusive: Big Powered
GENERAL
Worst Toy: Some of the botbots are questionable, but at the price not gonna complain too much
The Buyers Regret Award For The Worst Toy You Bought: hmmmmmmmm....... dont think Ive regretted anything this year
Best Toy: Really liking the Powerdashers, Ratchet. Jetfire was nice too. Omega is good. But honestly the two Ive had the most fun with this year are Love Struck and Sippy Slurpy.
2020 Toy You're Most Looking Forward To: Nothing stands out. I am looking forward to completing my Studio Series Devastator
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 1, 2020 16:54:45 GMT
Worst thing: no stores selling Siege Skywarp. Can't buy a set no one sells!
Buyer's regret: Bumblebee Movie Soundwave Energon Igniter. My only toy from that range. Utter trash. Feels cheap and nasty. Been a long time since I chucked a toy straight in the bin. Not even Poundland quality. £8!
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 1, 2020 18:33:42 GMT
The Siege Skywarp situation is a gaping wound in my soul! Amazon UK you BASTARDS!!!
Pinwig, I will happily buy yours from you when you get Earthrise Skywarp. I don't even want the Micromaster/Battlemasters!
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 1, 2020 18:38:02 GMT
Your name is already on it, chum. Soon as we get any indication that there's a Skywarp coming (how can there not be?) this one will be in the post to you.
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 1, 2020 19:05:10 GMT
Your name is already on it, chum. Soon as we get any indication that there's a Skywarp coming (how can there not be?) this one will be in the post to you. Thank you pal, I really appreciate it. TOGETHER WE SHALL DESTROY AMAZON UK!!! |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 1, 2020 20:35:11 GMT
I don't think they're to blame, level the retribution further up the supply chain
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 1, 2020 20:57:06 GMT
I'LL DESTROY THEM AAALLLLLLL!!!!!!!
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 1, 2020 21:56:09 GMT
I don't think they're to blame, level the retribution further up the supply chain Yes, but NO UK SUPPLIER had it. I couldn't even buy it an inflated prices! I had money for it but nowhere sold it. Really pissed me off. -Ralph |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 1, 2020 22:58:09 GMT
Like I said, blame it further up the chain. Hasbro UK, actually probably Hasbro Europe, failed to deliver it to Amazon in the UK and Europe while Amazon's exclusivity on the set was asserted by them and Hasbro worldwide.
The exclusives this year have not been fun. Too many and nowhere near as easy to obtain. For the last 10 or so years everything has been relatively easy to get from UK suppliers via Hong Kong. Now..... If you want to make something an exclusive, fine, but make sure everything has a channel to reach fans in all markets and make sure those channels are supplied. Skywarp had a home, it just didn't get supplies there, the MM 10 pack and Rainmakers 3 pack didn't even have that here and couldn't be got. Ratchet was in the same boat, but got bought in off the shelves.
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Post by Llama God on Jan 3, 2020 11:16:14 GMT
Right then. Now I'm finally back home, let's give this a shot.
WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE
Battlemaster - Pteraxadon. Just because I found him on holiday and got him before most other people. A first! I am an awful person, yes.
Micromaster - Laserbeak. Always a soft spot for a Laserbeak. A soft, fleshy spot for him to dig those talons into. I'll talk! I'll talk!
Deluxe
- Normal Deluxe - A close second for me would be Impactor, for reasons of Impactor. But it'll have to go to Skytread because he's such a solid figure in-hand, and very well executed.
- Weaponiser - Another close one for me between Sixgun and Brunt, because they're both great designs. But I'll have to go with Sixgun for the overal design, colour-scheme and the fact that he basically turns into a decent-looking jet pack for figures.
Voyager - Starscream. Despite his chest-piece issues it's still a gorgeous-looking rendition of the character. And he turns into a Viper from BSG! Fantastic.
Leader - A close one this, between Shockwave and Ultra Magnus, because both of the smaller robots are so very well done. But Shockwave's "leader upgrade" parts are obviously not as coherent as Magnus', so this one goes to Magnus. Also because I had no intention of buying this Ultra Magnus, on account of how much I like the Combiner Wars version, until I played with it in hand and saw how good the smaller, "White Prime" robot was.
Store Exclusive - Ratchet. There's no other answer. (Although G2 Sideswipe does look very nice.)
Generations Select - Don't actually own any, but since I have the original Shockwave and just because of the dumb concept it would probably be Galactic Man!
STUDIO SERIES:
Deluxe - Hightower. Scrapmetal would also be close, since he's a good, solid figure, but I have a soft spot for figures that have a non-humanoid robot mode.
Voyager - Bumblebee Optimus Prime. A near-perfect update of the original Optimus Prime, but with updated engineering and detailing for now - blows Siege Prime and its Sunbow-accuracy clear out of the water.
Leader - Dark of the Moon Megatron. So much character. He's gone on so many journeys with me just because of how good he is to photograph.
CYBERVERSE:
Scout: - Windblade. A really good, solid version of the character, and you can even get an almost-jet-mode form out of her, too. And yes, Scraplet is of course a very close second.
One Step: - Hot Rod. Because it's just better than the warrior class.
Warrior: - Breast attack Soundwave!
Ultra: - Shockwave. Just such a good execution of the character. With a surprise fifth leg! (Not a euphemism.)
Ultimate: - I'd say Optimus Prime, but I'm also fairly sure he was from 2018..? Unless I can put the Ark Power Prime in this category, purely because it comes with an Ark.
Spark Armour Battle Class: - Sky-Byte. As is well-documented, I have my issues with Car Robots/old-RiD, but his shark mode is joyous.
Spark Armour Elite Class: - Optimus Prime. Spinny plane backpack!
BOTBOTS:
Oh gods, why did I bring this up. I've got to choose from about TWO HUNDRED now...
Single pack: - Hamurai. It's a leg of meat, and when transforming the bone pulls out to become a sword. I mean.
5 pack: - Series 2 Music Mob, because of Grampiano. FINALLY a Transformer that can turn into a piano to recreate one of the greatest scenes from Target: 2006!
8 pack: - Series 2 Spoiled Rottens - it's got Big Cantuna. It's a can of rotting Tuna. And if you've not seen Gav's sexy (and Kei Zama -approved) interpretation of this you've not lived.
Special pack: - SDCC pack. Just a great little concept. And we finally get a Botbot Optimus Prime! Well, someone cosplaying as Optimus Prime. Which is even better.
JAPAN:
Legends: - No idea.
Masterpiece: - MP-36+. I dunno if that counts, but I got it in 2019. A horrifying transformation, but the chrome and toy-accurate face sculpt is SO GOOD.
Exclusive: - Star Convoy. Wasn't sure why I was bothering given how much I liked (and indeed still like) my Reprolabelled PottoP Prime, but this works just so well. And the smaller robot head sculpt is perfection.
GENERAL
Worst Toy: Ectotron. Which is a shame. Really nice vehicle mode, but such a boring transformation and robot mode. Very disappointing.
The Buyers Regret Award For The Worst Toy You Bought: - Cyberverse Warrior Class Hot Rod. Actually not my fault, it was the conjunx that wanted this one. But the car mode is boxy and shite and the "flame attack" is so poorly implemented that he shrugs slightly and plastic bits limply drop out the top of his arms. Disappointing.
Best Toy: I actually can't decide. I've basically had a lot of fun with all the toys I mentioned above, and they're all good in their own ways. I know it's a cop-out, but if I had to pick only one to have forever... I couldn't. So I won't. Although Omega Supreme's pretty damned good.
2020 Toy You're Most Looking Forward To: Scorponok. I mean. Come on. But the final figures to make up Studio Series Devastator are a close second - I've always loved that movie design.
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Post by Kingoji on Jan 6, 2020 13:21:18 GMT
WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE
Battlemaster: SMASHDOWN
Micromaster: HYPERDRIVE
Deluxe
- Normal Deluxe: SKYTREAD
- Weaponiser: SIXGUN
Voyager: APEFACE
Leader: GALAXY OPTIMUS PRIME
Store Exclusive: N/A
Generations Select: REDWING
STUDIO SERIES:
Deluxe: BARRICADE
Voyager: BB OPTIMUS PRIME
Leader: N/A
CYBERVERSE:
Scout: N/A
One Step: WHIRL
Warrior: N/A
Ultra: N/A
Ultimate: N/A
Spark Armour Battle Class: N/A
Spark Armour Elite Class: N/A
BOTBOTS:
Single pack: N/A
5 pack: N/A
8 pack: N/A
Special pack: N/A
JAPAN:
Legends: STAR CONVOY
Masterpiece: OPTIMUS PRIME
Exclusive: N/A
GENERAL
Worst Toy: SS LONG HAUL. Not bad per se, just too stiff competition.
The Buyers Regret Award For The Worst Toy You Bought: SIEGE OPTIMUS PRIME. Not because he's bad, but because they revealed better so soon.
Best Toy: MP BLACKARACHNIA
2020 Toy You're Most Looking Forward To: MP RATTRAP. Let me dream.
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Post by Jim on Jan 6, 2020 22:34:33 GMT
WAR FOR CYBERTRON: SIEGE
Battlemaster
Aimless. The only one I bought, apparently
Micromaster
High Jump
Deluxe
- Normal Deluxe
Sideswipe, by a whisker over Ironhide Ironhide. Just realised Sideswipe came out in 2018...
- Weaponiser
Six Gun from the point of view of the play pattern, but Brunt is a better robot
Voyager
Springer. Bit fiddly, but okay when you're used to it, and pushes the right nostalgia buttons
Leader
n/a (but see Generations Select)
Commander
Jetfire. He's the only candidate, but oh my he deserves a mention
Titan
Omega Supreme. See previous entry
Store Exclusive
n/a
Generations Select
Galactic Man Shockwave! They really committed to that, not just a dark grey Shockwave but with Galactic Man actually written there on his chest. Beautiful.
STUDIO SERIES:
Deluxe
Dropkick. By default, but he's also pretty interesting
Voyager
BB Optimus. Lovely robot mode. Don't fancy transforming him too often though.
Leader
n/a
CYBERVERSE:
n/a
BOTBOTS:
n/a
JAPAN:
n/a
GENERAL
Worst Toy:
The Buyers Regret Award For The Worst Toy You Bought:
Select Swoop is a huge disappointment after the greatness of POTP Swoop, mostly down to quality control issues, but to give POTP Swoop his due the blue and darker grey work really well after all
Best Toy:
Siege Sideswipe. Would never have guessed it this time last year Omega Supreme. Wow.
2020 Toy You're Most Looking Forward To:
From what we've seen properly so far, Ironworks. But I have a good feeling about Scorponok and will we see that Armada Op in 2020?
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