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Post by Bogatan on Oct 11, 2009 17:28:09 GMT
It seemed the obvious next question. In fact I don't own either of these, (the much smarter young me saw no need for the same character over and over again for the most part) so which is better?
Andy
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Post by Stomski on Oct 12, 2009 9:02:00 GMT
Neither, Actionmasters suck.
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Post by Benn on Oct 12, 2009 9:31:29 GMT
Shockwave is the better toy, cuz he looks more like Shockwave than Prowl looks like Prowl...
Does that even make sense?
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 12, 2009 10:55:00 GMT
Neither, Actionmasters suck. Then why post in an Action Master thread? -Ralph |
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Post by Stomski on Oct 12, 2009 10:59:22 GMT
Neither, Actionmasters suck. Then why post in an Action Master thread? You're not the boss of me!!! EDIT: Ok, I guess you are the boss of me. Here's some thoughts... Actionmaster Prowl does come with a motorbike. And toy motorbikes are cool. Shockwave does come with a partner robot, but that's just a blob with arms that folds out into a gun that is far too big for him to realistically use. But at least Shockwave can have chats with it. You could imagine Prowl's bike has AI like KITT, then he'd have someone to talk to. So yeah, if Shockwave could ride Prowl's bike, that would be the best of both worlds. |
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Post by primenova on Oct 12, 2009 11:51:51 GMT
This ones got them on a comparable level. But Shockwave win - just with the fact it was the first Shockwave toy we could buy in the UK. We had Prowl out in original then reissue.
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Post by Bogatan on Oct 12, 2009 12:22:37 GMT
This ones got them on a comparable level. But Shockwave win - just with the fact it was the first Shockwave toy we could buy in the UK. We had Prowl out in original then reissue. I think that is why I have always wanted Shockwave, he and Blaster were the only AM's of earlier characters I didn't get or have the other version of. Fate conspired on number of occasions to stop me. One time I went to Woolworths planning to get SW and I found MM HQ around half price. Another time I went to At Cost and came away with Powerflash instead. But as toys Prowl strikes me as a really cartoon model accurate mould, plus I can't help thinkng his Animated version was a little inspired by the Turbocycle . Shocks looks a bit wrong in AM proprtions, at least in photos not sure I've ever seen one in person let alone played with it. But I like the partners that look like they have personalities unlike the vehicles or Jazz's skateboard. Andy |
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Post by primenova on Oct 12, 2009 13:37:10 GMT
I had Soundwave & Treadshot while my firend had Shockwave.
Yes - we did pretend to have Ravage & Laserbeak with the guns - due to them being so alike to the characters. But Shockwave gave you his troops from the cartoon.
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Post by dyrl on Oct 12, 2009 15:01:51 GMT
You know, I think it's interesting that G1 Prowl had more points of articulation than "Actionmaster" Prowl...
Then again... I've been thinking... have I got it all wrong?
I always thought the "action" in Action master refered to how agile they were and poseable... but maybe it just refered to ...well.. .ACTION! like...adventure! Excitement! Action! It's just a random "exciting word."
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 15:18:46 GMT
You know, I think it's interesting that G1 Prowl had more points of articulation than "Actionmaster" Prowl... Then again... I've been thinking... have I got it all wrong? I always thought the "action" in Action master refered to how agile they were and poseable... but maybe it just refered to ...well.. .ACTION! like...adventure! Excitement! Action! It's just a random "exciting word." Pete *looks at an actionmaster* I don't feel the excitement  lol |
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Post by blueshift on Oct 12, 2009 15:52:07 GMT
Actionmaster Prowl has more useful articulation though - arms, head, legs and knees. What can original Prowl do, just stand like a brick, waving his arms about in agony?
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Post by Bogatan on Oct 12, 2009 16:00:00 GMT
Yes but a brick with wonderfully articulated arms, plus its got a kind of waist articulation and it can...... sort of bob down? Oh and he can turn his hands and look down upon people (well the minibots) with an air of superiority.
Andy
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Oct 12, 2009 16:24:45 GMT
Actionmaster Prowl has more useful articulation though - arms, head, legs and knees. What can original Prowl do, just stand like a brick, waving his arms about in agony? ...turn into a police car... I'm voting for Shockwave in this one, because I think it adds insult to injury to have someone who should be able to turn into a car riding around on a scooter. Martin |
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Post by Shockprowl on Oct 12, 2009 18:18:09 GMT
Shockwave fig was very nice indeed. But Prowl has the Motorbike! And I don't remember Fistfight doing much for me. So Prowl again, just.
I don't have any vehicles/weapons anymore, but I have the following AM figs: Prowl, Jazz, Wheeljack, Blaster, Bumblebee, Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream.
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Post by Bogatan on Oct 12, 2009 18:34:01 GMT
Did you get the figure from me? I can't remember who I sold it too, but I now have two cars and no drivers. I might give one to a spare Slicer I think I have now that I think of it.
Andy
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Post by Shockprowl on Oct 13, 2009 18:54:34 GMT
It was Wheeljack, my good man! I think it was a trade though, can't remember what for, 'tis was a while back! (In damn fine condition he is!).
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Post by grahamthomson on Oct 14, 2009 8:23:15 GMT
I'm saying Shockwave.
Because; Shockwave never really lost anything by non being able to transform and Prowl's Turbo Cycle doesn't really transform, it just comes apart and is reformed in a different position.
Also. Fistfight has spring-loaded erection powers.
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Post by Benn on Oct 15, 2009 12:28:38 GMT
Also. Fistfight has spring-loaded erection powers. You made me cry with laughter. |
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Post by Shockprowl on Oct 15, 2009 18:45:30 GMT
Also. Fistfight has spring-loaded erection powers. You made me cry with laughter. Better than making tea/beer/wine come outa ya nose. |
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Post by grahamthomson on Oct 15, 2009 20:17:46 GMT
Sorry, sorry.
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lol
