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Post by The Doctor on Aug 29, 2024 22:16:58 GMT
I've only had one cube so far (bundled in with Ultra Magnus). It was a nice surprise. -Ralph The cube with Ultra Magnus was pink. Three clear cubes with dino mode Grimlock. -Ralph |
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 31, 2024 18:53:22 GMT
I've only had one cube so far (bundled in with Ultra Magnus). It was a nice surprise. -Ralph The cube with Ultra Magnus was pink. Three clear cubes with dino mode Grimlock. -Ralph Cliffjumper came with two clear cubes. -Ralph |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 1, 2024 10:35:43 GMT
The cube with Ultra Magnus was pink. Three clear cubes with dino mode Grimlock. -Ralph Cliffjumper came with two clear cubes. -Ralph Pink cube with Bumblebee. -Ralph |
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Post by Benn on Sept 3, 2024 16:58:01 GMT
On the Hub call an opinion was held that they would prefer Ultra Magnus with red thighs. The thigh pieces are universal in the building system so I moved the red thighs of Bluestreak over to Magnus. It was very satisfying. -Ralph Upon consideration, I think swapping Red Alerts thighs makes more sense. He has white thighs in the cartoon anyway. |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 3, 2024 18:14:39 GMT
I just built Red Alert last night. I shall do this.
-Raph
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Post by Llama God on Sept 4, 2024 7:17:02 GMT
Thankfully, having not been to TFN this year we were not infected by the Blokees craze. This remains true, and we absolutely do not have a sealed crate from AliExpress on its way to us. Definitely not.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 4, 2024 7:26:39 GMT
Is that in addition to the ones Mrs Llama bought earlier this year?
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 4, 2024 7:46:14 GMT
Disturbing news and pictures have been sent to me. The joints on the Golden Lagoon wave are made of gold plastic and easily shatter.  -Ralph |
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Post by Benn on Sept 4, 2024 8:23:46 GMT
A quick google search shows me examples of paint-chipping but no shattering?
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 4, 2024 9:09:19 GMT
I know someone who get the set yesterday and sent me a picture of the shattered joints. Apparently the main robot parts are painted gold but the joint pieces you assemble are actually made from the dreaded gold plastic. So building them is very tricky without the joints exploding. Or moving the arms and legs when built.
I have a set on the way. If I can build them without exploding they were forever remain as non-moving statues!!!
-Ralph
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Post by Benn on Sept 4, 2024 10:49:22 GMT
Ooh, nervous times. I wasn't going to bother with them anyway because I don't particularly want to have doubles. (I already feel a little meh about robot and dino modes) But if they are prone to explosions, then that's even more reason to stay away.
In related news, boxes of series 2 and 4 have just cleared customs.
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Post by Llama God on Sept 5, 2024 6:59:23 GMT
Is that in addition to the ones Mrs Llama bought earlier this year? Oh in addition. One of those still remains to be built, and will I fear be forever destined to remain in her pile of "things to be done later". The new incoming sets will be built on arrival. |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 5, 2024 8:17:35 GMT
I have finished building all of Galaxy waves 1-4 and am now in withdrawal.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 5, 2024 8:31:19 GMT
Do you need some light up ones?
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 5, 2024 9:01:36 GMT
They are on their way...
-Ralph
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Post by Benn on Sept 6, 2024 8:39:13 GMT
Series 2 and 4 have arrived. I try and limit myself to one kit a day, so I should be set for a couple of weeks. Haven't decided if the light up sets are of interest yet.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 6, 2024 11:27:25 GMT
I built 1-2 a day and found that to be a nice pace.
-Ralph
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Post by Llama God on Sept 7, 2024 7:48:32 GMT
Thankfully, having not been to TFN this year we were not infected by the Blokees craze. This remains true, and we absolutely do not have a sealed crate from AliExpress on its way to us. Definitely not. Our Blokees set is actually not on the way to us now, as the seller cancelled due to "shipping issues". The issues being that they're starting to notice that demand has increased, and so are raising prices to match. So if you want 'em, grab 'em now. |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 7, 2024 8:23:20 GMT
"Shipping issues". Are they Ticketmaster?
-Ralph
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Post by Benn on Sept 7, 2024 11:24:46 GMT
On-demand Blokee pricing? That's awful.
I must confess, I'm a little sad that yesterdays Blokee (Grapple) doesn't have the option for a rocket instead of a hand.
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Post by duffism1981 on Sept 7, 2024 17:29:19 GMT
And that he is very, very yellow instead of being orangey.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 8, 2024 11:41:48 GMT
I can confirm that the joints on the Golden Lagoon wave do indeed shatter quickly during construction even when being gentle. Prowl is armless, for example.
Er, nice stands.
Avoid this set.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Sept 8, 2024 13:17:57 GMT
How did that not get picked up during development!?
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 8, 2024 13:30:19 GMT
It's a complete mystery to me as one of the things about Blokees is that they feel like a high-quality durable product. I have emailed Blokees (politely).
Thankfully, Shining Wave 2 also arrived (I have yet to secure wave 1) and so far they are of the usual great quality. This version of Sideswipe has a rocket pack!!! Different leg, chest and abs decals. Shiny silver face instead of grey and nicer base. Not just a light-up difference. This is the usual Blokees quality! Yay!
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 8, 2024 22:13:00 GMT
I can confirm that the joints on the Golden Lagoon wave do indeed shatter quickly during construction even when being gentle. Prowl is armless, for example. -Ralph What?!?! |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 17, 2024 9:15:38 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 17, 2024 9:23:01 GMT
FUUUUUCK. GPS alert on Sentinel Prime!
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 17, 2024 9:23:44 GMT
I can confirm that the joints on the Golden Lagoon wave do indeed shatter quickly during construction even when being gentle. Prowl is armless, for example. Er, nice stands. Avoid this set. -Ralph I did ask Blokees about this and was told to GTF, essentially. -Ralph |
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Post by Nigel on Sept 19, 2024 10:12:15 GMT
Blokees shipped from Diamond this week. Galaxy 01 and Classic. Check your local comic shops!
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Post by Benn on Sept 23, 2024 22:28:31 GMT
My very last Blokee (for now).
Shiny, shiny Shockwave. Very happy, made up a tad for a very difficult day.
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