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Post by Toph on Aug 14, 2023 16:20:55 GMT
After the arm stickers now being sculpted and painted details, I was hoping the knee and feet would be, too.
Particularly as the anime version bore the same knee details, only unpainted.
I am disappointed.
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 14, 2023 19:36:48 GMT
Happy that the Matrix chamber is removable though. The little cab seats are still there!
-Ralph
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Aug 14, 2023 21:09:26 GMT
Now that the fists fold away what will we put on the seats??
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 15, 2023 8:01:17 GMT
Little men.
-Ralph
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Aug 15, 2023 9:31:06 GMT
Madness.
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Post by Llama God on Aug 15, 2023 9:38:04 GMT
Okay, I'm confused. The photos clearly show that the arm and leg details that used to be stickers have been sculpted on, so what are these stickers for? I assume for completeness for collectors, but they won't apply properly if the surface isn't flat. Odd choice.
Good to see that the Matrix chamber is removable, though. I wasn't fussed about it myself, but it's good for even more original toy accuracy.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 25, 2023 6:53:06 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 25, 2023 7:08:46 GMT
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Post by blueshift on Aug 25, 2023 7:31:47 GMT
Really uh helping that whole environmental thing there Takara...
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Post by Llama God on Aug 25, 2023 7:41:22 GMT
Yeah, that's actually giving me second thoughts now...
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 25, 2023 7:54:06 GMT
We don't know what is made from. Also: this isn't aimed at folk who toss packaging.
-Ralph
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Post by Toph on Aug 25, 2023 8:19:56 GMT
We do know what it's made of, because it says so. Styrofoam.
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 25, 2023 8:59:05 GMT
I meant that we *don't know* what this packaging is made from.
-Ralph
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Aug 25, 2023 9:35:56 GMT
These days it could also easily be made from a styrofoam made from more eco-friendly start materials now as well.
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Aug 25, 2023 9:37:46 GMT
Also.. the air miles on sending this over from Japan..? If you're worried about one of piece of styrofoam you're likely to keep for decades to come, I'd also be concerned about how to ship the product over here.
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 25, 2023 10:15:46 GMT
These days it could also easily be made from a styrofoam made from more eco-friendly start materials now as well. That...is what my tired brain struggled to articulate earlier. -ralph |
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Post by Llama God on Aug 26, 2023 7:37:05 GMT
Am I going to say it? I was woken up earlier than the usual weekday alarm by the Scraplet (not his fault - he's been nowhere to tire him out since we got back from TFN), and in my still-recovering-from-Covid state I really needed that sleep, so I'm more than a little grumpy. So I'll say it.
Possible styrofoam issues aside, I'm still disappointed in Missing Link Prime. For a very annoying reason - I was hoping it would have more 5mm ports.
Now what the hell, you might well ask. Well simply I wanted a toy-accurate Prime to be able to fit in with the current Generations line, use all the accessories, and so on. As it is, this Missing Link toy is its own thing, and fits in nowhere. Which makes me feel a little bit odd about it.
I guess what I really wanted was a toy accurate Prime to replace the disappointing Earthrise Prime. (Well, it's disappointing from the point of view of its trailer - the figure's not bad.) This figure will not scratch that itch.
So what I'm saying is that I want a toy accurate G1 Prime that has Generations styling and features. In direct contradiction of everything I've said elsewhere on this site. I am, truly, a True Transformers Fan. With all that that entails.
I hate myself.
Not that I'll not be getting Missing Link Prime anyway, mind you. It's still really nice. I mean, just look at it.
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 26, 2023 7:52:53 GMT
I am with you 100%. Our minds are one.
-Ralph
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Post by Llama God on Aug 26, 2023 8:00:41 GMT
Oh no.
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Aug 26, 2023 8:48:54 GMT
What will be the product of this unplanned merger? And will it simultaneously now understand the Millimetres while being denied them??
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 26, 2023 21:30:22 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 26, 2023 22:03:04 GMT
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Post by Pinwig on Aug 26, 2023 22:46:14 GMT
I could see the chest was from the photos but I'm pleased to know the feet are too. I do think I need this one.
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Post by Llama God on Aug 27, 2023 9:09:51 GMT
Just as long as the new, flexible joints can support the weight of that much die-cast. It seems that the hip joints are die-cast also, and I don't know whether that's a good thing or not...
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 27, 2023 11:09:22 GMT
The hips being die-cast is possibly there to give that extra support.
-Ralph
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Aug 28, 2023 7:50:32 GMT
More styrofoam info
https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/1694907453161574688
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 28, 2023 8:28:58 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 28, 2023 8:29:14 GMT
That is the same info we had before.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 28, 2023 8:32:26 GMT
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Post by Toph on Aug 28, 2023 9:29:37 GMT
The cartoon crotch sticker just looks all kinds of wrong on the toy design
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