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Post by Jaymz on Feb 25, 2008 22:18:06 GMT
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Post by KoshNaranek on Mar 25, 2008 20:43:43 GMT
Some new news from TFormers of another two Binaltech's to be released this year: tformers.com/transformers-bt-21-22/9202/news.htmlThe Honda S2000 is OK, if maybe a bit girly looking. But that Convoy.... YIKES! What are they thnking?! - Tony * Edited to correct link * |
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 25, 2008 21:03:47 GMT
That appears to be a South Park video, my good man!
-Ralph
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Post by KoshNaranek on Mar 25, 2008 22:44:47 GMT
Oops! Sorry about that! I've fixed it now.
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Post by kayevcee on Mar 25, 2008 23:47:11 GMT
Gad, mine eyes!
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Post by KoshNaranek on Mar 26, 2008 0:41:27 GMT
I know, I'm still seeing coloured spots.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 26, 2008 9:56:37 GMT
Urk, that's terrible, utterly terrible. What the smeg are they thinking with that colour?! On the plus side, if they're doing two more BT repaints, maybe, just maybe, they'll build up to some new molds?! Are they testieing the market? Seeing if there's still interest? Shockprowl votes for Ironhide/Ratchet BT mold!!!!!!!
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Post by elliotthopkins on Mar 26, 2008 11:10:39 GMT
They all look shit. It's all done and dusted for the BTs now.
Elliott.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Mar 27, 2008 19:25:18 GMT
Yuck. Yeah that would appear to be the final nail in the coffin for them.
Andy
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Post by legios on Mar 27, 2008 20:24:23 GMT
They aren't particularly inspiring I have to say. I don't think that they mark the death of the Binaltech line. I think that happened some time ago, and like a dinosaur it just took a long time for the message to reach all of its extremities.
Karl
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 28, 2008 7:32:22 GMT
Yeah, if Binaltech is dead, let it die. Don't crank out a loada crapy repaints. Let the line go with grace- OR GIVE US FREAKIN' NEW MOLDS!
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Post by Nigel on Mar 28, 2008 9:22:45 GMT
I quite like the pink BT; it puts me rather in mind of a pink Astromech Droid figure that was recently produced for a breast cancer charity.
As for the green one. Well, it's distinctive.
April 1st is approaching...
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Post by Stomski on Feb 26, 2008 13:58:22 GMT
According to various sources there will be BT19 and BT20 (Bluestreak, retools of the Impreza and Meister, a silver - move deco - RX8). www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=168259Not sure if anyone knows if these will be diecast or not. |
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Post by Nigel on Feb 26, 2008 17:37:41 GMT
The latest BBTS email also refers to them. Unfortunately, there appears to be a problem with Hotmail today so I can't log in to copy the text; they are up for preorder on the site. I think they were assuming they will be plastic.
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 28, 2008 15:28:10 GMT
Ohhhh, veeeeery interesting.
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Post by kayevcee on Feb 28, 2008 18:00:17 GMT
The two they've released are repaints of existing moulds, though. I suspect the future of the line will be determined by how these two do in the Japanese marketplace.
-Nick
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 28, 2008 19:28:53 GMT
Yeah, but a slim, slim, sliver of hope...
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Post by grahamthomson on Mar 1, 2008 11:51:37 GMT
No, no, NO!!!!!
I want *new* Binaltechs based on the Movie characters!
I want a die-cast 1:24 scale Solstice transforming into Jazz, a Camero as Bumblebee, a Topkick as Ironhide and a H2 as Ratchet, and a Peterbilt as Prime. I want! I WANT!!
(I also want the Deceptions, also 1:24 scale, especially a realistic-as-possible F-22 as Starscream!)
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Post by kayevcee on Mar 1, 2008 23:16:21 GMT
A 1:24 scale F-22 would be three feet long. You do realise that, right?
-Nick
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Post by legios on Mar 2, 2008 0:07:38 GMT
Perhaps Graham has a very large coffee table for use in displaying this stuff? I don't know about 1/24th, but I would happily settle for a decent F-22 alt-mode in 1/60th scale. Starscream would do nicely for that, with Thundercracker as an F-35.
Karl
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 29, 2008 10:14:45 GMT
Shoulder missile launchers for Alt/BT Smokescreen/ Silverstreak/ Alert, do these exist? I'm sure I've seen pics, but I may have imagined it. Anyone in the know- assistance much appreciated. Ta!
Ian.
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Post by legios on Feb 29, 2008 18:32:31 GMT
They did indeed exist. Their was one included with one of the releases of Smokescreen as I recall (can't remember which one). They were also bootlegged fairly swiftly and they could be found on ebay in bundle packs with bootlegs of beam sabres from Gundam toys at one stage
Karl
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 29, 2008 18:39:19 GMT
Oh, thanks Karlos, that's good to know, I quite fancy a pair. Of launchers. I'll get my Ebay head on!
Ian
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Post by kayevcee on Feb 29, 2008 18:56:31 GMT
I was about to dig into my bookmarks for a url, but I just remembered it was one that I lost in the Great Christmas Upgrade fiasco. They are out there, however. Just google "custom Binaltech launcher" or something and it'll turn up in short order.
-Nick
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 1, 2008 10:38:09 GMT
Brilliant, thanks Nick.
Ian
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 6, 2008 12:29:59 GMT
It is done! The BT Alert I received from the splendid Nick is now who he should be, who the mold was meant to be for! PROWL!!!! Swapped heads with my Alternator Prowl, leaving my BinalTech Prowl intact 'cos I do love this fig and he continues to have pride and place in my Prowl collection. Attached the labels to him, despite my clumsy sweaty fingers. The ones for his thighs are particularly good. I've decided that labels for his abdomen won't be enough, so I'm going to paint them. Add on the 'Police' labels etc etc, and you've got a top-notch, how he should have been, spank your arse, G1-bean stimulating Prowl! (As I said in Week 10, by the time I'd done Prowl and Alt Jazz, I was in G1ick heaven!)
Coupla questions for my bretheren:
1) I can't decided on squad car numbers for Prowl. You get two 0s, one 1, one 2 and one 3 in the pack, to go on his roof. Firstly I'm not sure if should actually have them anyway, but secondly I'd appreciate opinions on what squad number suites Prowl best.
2) When I do his abdo, I'm going to sand it, then use acryllic paint (can't spell acryllic to save my life, I know). This a correct strategum? I also can't decide on black or grey for his abdo.
3) Anyone know what the initials 'E.D.C' mean? Must be with refference to Police vehicles.
Ta in advance for any answers/opinions.
I am thrilled with this 'kit-bash' (if putting on labels constitutes a kit-bash). As I say, I do really like the original BT Prowl. But the Suberu mold, with the horizontal front, just says Prowl to me so much more than the Acura. He's currently stood with my G1 Prowl reissue and the World's Smallest I got off karlos (Free I might add!), and it looks great. Just one fig missing. Roll on Universe Classics!
(Note I managed to get through this entire post about Prowl without mentioning 6" Titani- oh balls...)
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Post by legios on Mar 6, 2008 12:38:06 GMT
Poor BT Alert, having his identity stripped away and replaced with Prowls....... :-) 3) Anyone know what the initials 'E.D.C' mean? Must be with refference to Police vehicles. Is this E.D.C on the modification stickers you have? Can't remember if Alert has the E.D.C logo. Wracking my brains here but I think it is some cartoon related nonsense. "Earth Defense Command" or somesuch. (I could easily be wrong though). Karl |
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 6, 2008 14:19:58 GMT
Yeah, E.D.C. is an option on his labels. Goes on the back doors. There's that option and a plain option.
Don't worry 'bout Alert, he lives on...
... AS A DISEMBODIED HEAD!!!! AAAAAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!
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Post by kayevcee on Mar 6, 2008 17:14:54 GMT
You twisted fiend! When you bought him off me you didn't say you were going to pull a Shockwave on him!
-Nick
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 6, 2008 17:28:44 GMT
He is now as he should be. He is happy. He is now a far superior character. And Alert is one with the Matrix.
(Sorry mate, my obsession for Prowl left me with no alternative...)
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