Nigel
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Post by Nigel on May 20, 2021 19:21:35 GMT
SS86 Product Descriptions www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/product-descriptions-for-upcoming-studio-series-slug-gnaw-grindor-and-jolt.1213990/ Transformers Toys Studio Series 86-07 Leader Class The Transformers: The Movie 1986 Dinobot Slug Action Figures, Ages 8 and Up, 8.5-inch Studio Series has always allowed fans to reach past the big screen and build the ultimate Transformers collection inspired by iconic movie scenes from the Transformers movie universe. Now, the Studio Series line is expanding to include the epic moments and characters from the classic The Transformers: The Movie, bringing fans a whole new series of screen-inspired figures to collect! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.) This Studio Series 86-07 Leader Class The Transformers: The Movie-inspired Dinobot Slug figure converts from robot to triceratops mode in 32 steps. Includes non-converting Daniel Witwicky figure that can sit on Dinobot Slug figure in both modes. Remove backdrop to showcase Dinobot Slug and Daniel Witwicky in the Mockery of Justice scene. In the Mockery of Justice scene, the Dinobots storm the Quintesson Courtroom to save Hot Rod and Kup, as Slug stomps over a crushed Quintesson prosecutor. Pose the figures out and re-create this classic movie moment! Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro. © 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd. STUDIO SERIES LEADER CLASS: Leader Class figures are 8.5-inch collectible action figures inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe, now including The Transformers: The Movie! 8.5-INCH SCALE DINOBOT SLUG: Figure features vivid, movie-inspired deco, is highly articulated for posability and comes with a blaster accessory. Includes non-converting Daniel Witwicky figure that can sit on Dinobot Slug figure in both modes BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: Figure scale reflects the characters' size in the world of The Transformers: The Movie. Figure and packaging are inspired by the iconic Mockery of Justice scene 2 ICONIC MODES: Dinobot Slug figure features classic conversion between robot and triceratops modes in 32 steps. Perfect for fans looking for a more advanced converting figure. For kids and adults ages 8 and up REMOVABLE BACKDROP: Removable backdrop displays Dinobot Slug and Daniel Witwicky figures in the Mockery of Justice scene Pedantry time! Slug wasn't in Transformers The Movie. |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on May 20, 2021 19:50:04 GMT
Pedantry time! Slug wasn't in Transformers The Movie. He will be when they do the re-dub. And Hot Rod will be French. Martin |
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Post by Pinwig on May 20, 2021 21:35:01 GMT
Slug was a poor choice really. He's not a mollusc, and that comes to mind before any connotation to do with punching. If he had to be renamed to avoid offence I can see the desire to keep as close to the original as possible, but I'd have gone with Slam or even Slay over Slug.
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Post by Toph on May 20, 2021 22:34:36 GMT
Slug is a term for a spent bullet.
I believe it's also has a similar use to slag, as a molten chunk of metal.
Not only is it phonetically close, it has a very similar meaning.
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Post by Shockprowl on May 21, 2021 5:28:37 GMT
Slug was a poor choice really. He's not a mollusc, and that comes to mind before any connotation to do with punching. If he had to be renamed to avoid offence I can see the desire to keep as close to the original as possible, but I'd have gone with Slam or even Slay over Slug. Slut? Oh no wait, that's worse than Slag.... |
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The Huff
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Post by The Huff on May 21, 2021 7:09:16 GMT
We all know Slag's real name is Snuggle.
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Post by Toph on May 21, 2021 9:49:50 GMT
Slug was a poor choice really. He's not a mollusc, and that comes to mind before any connotation to do with punching. If he had to be renamed to avoid offence I can see the desire to keep as close to the original as possible, but I'd have gone with Slam or even Slay over Slug. Slug is a term for a spent bullet. I believe it's also has a similar use to slag, as a molten chunk of metal. Not only is it phonetically close, it has a very similar meaning. Mirriam-Webster Dictionary: |
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 21, 2021 15:13:37 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 21, 2021 15:16:55 GMT
Slug is 86-07
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Post by Toph on May 21, 2021 20:51:44 GMT
 This is objectively the funniest way they could have displayed this awful little minifigure. (Granted it's so awkward, that there's very little they could do that it doesn't look stupid) |
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Post by Benn on May 21, 2021 21:11:32 GMT
I really don't like this Daniel. I mean, not for what you might think are the obvious reasons, like he's not supposed to be in this part of the movie, or that this is a shite toy.
I find the blank dome for a head really unsettling. You know there's supposed to be a face there, a human face. but instead it's just a blank dome. Emotionless. Cold. Dead.
This is a toy of a dead Daniel.
I do not like it. If they'd sculpted a head and the but a clear plastic dome over it, fine. But then, why go to that effort and not just add knees? Heck, its not like the exosuit would have been a complicated toy to make transform anyway, even at this scale. But instead we get a toy that reminds me of the grave.
Wheelie can stay with Grimlock. Daniel will be stored. Far away from prying eyes.
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Post by Pinwig on May 21, 2021 21:30:19 GMT
I agree. The action shots make Daniel look decidedly disturbing. It reminds me of something but I can't remember what. Would it have been better if it was painted shiny grey?
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Post by Toph on May 21, 2021 21:30:22 GMT
Core class wheelie, with a smaller transforming exosuit figure bundled together in the deluxe pricepoint is how they should have handled both of these.
But at the very least both of these should have had basic ball jointed articulation at the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, with a swivle neck and waist.
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Post by Benn on May 21, 2021 22:14:53 GMT
I agree. The action shots make Daniel look decidedly disturbing. It reminds me of something but I can't remember what. Would it have been better if it was painted shiny grey? That works for the Headmaster version, and it would probably translate better to this size than white. Maybe you're thinking of those classic '50's robots like Robbie with his glass dome. And if you made a toy of him, you'd know that you should be able to see into it, and if you couldn't that would be just as wrong. They'd have been best served by making the headsculpt and then not doing the dome at all. Can't disagree that Daniel is awful. So I won't. |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 22, 2021 15:57:00 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 22, 2021 15:58:25 GMT
How much more would it have cost them to put a ball joint in Wheelie & Daniel's knees?
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 22, 2021 18:55:51 GMT
I like them. They're ridiculous.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Jun 22, 2021 21:06:02 GMT
Shamefully ridiculous.
NO SWORDS!!!!!!! #@£@&£#!!!!!!!
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 22, 2021 21:15:11 GMT
I don't mind them not having swords as these are based on their Movie appearance.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Jun 22, 2021 21:17:50 GMT
You make me sick.
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 22, 2021 21:18:54 GMT
'Sick' means 'cool' these days.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Jun 22, 2021 21:20:02 GMT
Only to teenagers.
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 22, 2021 21:21:46 GMT
Get down with the kids, grandad.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Jun 22, 2021 21:25:47 GMT
I'm casting so much shade on you right now.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 22, 2021 22:46:02 GMT
Wheelie & Daniel..... little minifigs that sit on larger Transformer toys shoulders: Remind you of anything? Where have we seen that before?? Don't have nightmares. Night all! |
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Post by Bogatan on Jun 22, 2021 23:01:05 GMT
Opened Grimlock this week. I honestly didnt mind Wheelie that much, yes its crazy that the couldnt stretch to 2 extra parts, but the feet brigade show they are cutting corners/pushing the budget to its absolute limits at the moment.
What did bug me was that thers not a decent position for him to sit when riding on Grimlocks back. Theres pegs and holes that look like they should give Wheelie a firm grip, but every combination Ive tried either looks rubbish or is really unstable.
As for Ralph, not liking dare to be Stupid, thats okay (it isnt) but thinking Weird Al is a bad singer!! thats completely blown my mind.
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 23, 2021 9:18:39 GMT
THE FEET BRIGADE.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Jun 23, 2021 18:14:40 GMT
Fiendish.
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Post by Toph on Jun 23, 2021 19:56:43 GMT
What is the feet brigade?
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Post by Shockprowl on Jun 23, 2021 21:35:30 GMT
Don't wait for the translation, answer him now!
What *is* the Feet Brigade?!
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