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Post by dyrl on Sept 11, 2008 7:43:16 GMT
My TFA Grimlock arrived yesterday. Today he is already stomping on Optimus Prime and taking Black Arachnia away from him  I love TFA Grimlock by the by - best Grimlock toy ever Much better than classics (Pretender based) Grimlock Pete |
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Post by kayevcee on Sept 11, 2008 17:29:39 GMT
I was rather underwhelmed by Grimlock, to be honest. The proportions seem off in both modes and the robot head CLEARLY visible right on the front of dinosaur mode bugs me no end. The gimmicks are pretty good, though. I've picked up all the wave 2 and 3 deluxes apart from Oil Slick in the last couple of weeks. Not a stinker in the bunch. Each one is beautifully designed and packed with character. Whoever designed Snarl should just do all the TFs from now on -Nick |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 12, 2008 16:16:23 GMT
I've yet to have a shot of an Animated Deluxe that hasn't impressed me. It's a great line for that size class. My mileage varies on the larger toys (as tends to be the case for larger TF toys) but generally the range is a noticeable improvement on the last few main lines. Only Grimlock has made me exclaim: "This is shite!"
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 13, 2008 15:41:04 GMT
Animated Leader Bulkhead, Megatron, deluxes Soundwave, Jazz, Snarl and Cybertron Leader Prime for birthday. TRU 3 for 2's rule.
Bulkhead is awesome though Im not sure about the design aesthetic, its a bit to tech. Its got sharp edges all over the vehicle mode parts while the robot parts are smooth and curvy as its meant to be. The arms are the worst example of it, the big round forearms of the animated cartoon then giant large tech detailed panels with rockets attached. I prefer the the voyagers compromise using tear drop shaped arms that actually form the van sides. That aside its awesome. Oh plus I expected Bulkheads head to come off for the headmaster to attach, bit disappointed it didnt.
If I ever get my hands on a second one Im repainting it as Impactor. Oh yeah!
I put my whole line up together this morning and it looks awesome just need to find Grimlock, Oilslick and Ratchet and Swoop.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 13, 2008 17:08:47 GMT
Swoop ain't out yet, Ratchet should start to disapear now wave 3 has hit.
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Post by Hero on Sept 13, 2008 21:08:02 GMT
 I got Swoop. I am sure he's out in the states though. Hope you get him soon Phil. These 3 Dinobots look great together. |
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Post by dyrl on Sept 14, 2008 10:35:36 GMT
Personally, I don't like Swoop and Slagnarl's robot modes that much. Well - swoop is bearable, albeit the G1 Swoop wasn't anorexic and yet still retained a sleek dino mode (because of the loooong wings!)... but I do love Grimlock for being so purely G1.
As for the Grimlock head - it doesn't show - if you pose the dino correctly, the head is underneath - it's like Bumblebee... Bumblebee's big head is also "visible" in car mode - if you turn the car upside down.
Pete
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Post by Nigel on Sept 14, 2008 11:55:23 GMT
I drove up to Cardiff's Toys R Us yesterday to partake of the 3 for 2. (As mentioned over in the sightings thread, I wanted to because my own stock shows no sign of arriving.)
Finding an Animated end cap, I was impressed with their display, with pretty much the full range available (by class if not by character). Except for Deluxe! There were four or fives Primes on the shelf but no others.
Moving off to the main Transformers display, I was again impressed as it was the best Movie display I've seen since last summer, as well as some other odds and ends. But no Animated!
After a while I managed to find a member of staff who went to scout the stockroom for me. Luckily he came back with a full case. I am now the happy owner of Cybertron Mode Optimus, Oil Slick, Soundwave, Snarl and Jazz. Of these, Jazz is my favourite Autobot and Oil Slick my favourite Decepticon, with Oil Slick my favourite overall. As I already had the DVD Optimus, I was expecting much the same from the new one, but was pleasantly surprised to find I preferred the Cybertron Mode version. I was a little disappointed to find that Ssnlaargl's club can't fit into his mouth as firebreath, which looks like it was originally intended, but otherwise a nice toy. Overall, I'm very impressed with all of them.
I'm so pleased to have these. It's so much more satisfying to go into a shop and buy toys than have them delivered, whether from an online retailer or from a wholesaler.
I have my purple Galvatron on display at the moment (an AA purchase). I was looking at him alongside the Animated toys last night, thinking how far the toys have come, but then realised that there are actually a lot of design similarities between him and Oil Slick. The more things change, etc.
You might have noticed that I named five Transformers above. A shame there weren't six different available for the 3 for 2, but it does mean I have an extra Soundwave. I was going to offer him here for the £6.66 plus p+p, but by the time that's added on (plus a bit for Paypal costs if relevant), it's not going to be any real saving over the normal shop price. However, if anyone wants to claim him before I put him on eBay this afternoon, they are welcome to him.
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Post by kayevcee on Sept 14, 2008 18:52:19 GMT
If it was Oil Slick you were offering I'd be in like a shot!
-Nick
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Post by legios on Sept 14, 2008 19:46:05 GMT
If it was Oil Slick you were offering I'd be in like a shot! -Nick Are you needing an Oil Slick Nick? Because they had them in the Asda in Falkirk last time I was in past. I can swing by and see if they still have one if you want? Karl |
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Post by Nigel on Sept 14, 2008 20:38:12 GMT
Oil Slick was the one of the five that I couldn't get another of. Soundwave actually sold within an hour and a half of me putting him on eBay, maybe less.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 14, 2008 21:22:09 GMT
Blow me. Nick, might be able to help you out. Drop me a PM or email.
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Post by kayevcee on Sept 14, 2008 21:54:43 GMT
I can get Oil Slicks at TRU any time I fancy one. I just wanted to get one in a special offer. Unfortunately all the Scots crew put in their orders in multiples of 3 so I couldn't get one as part of it -Nick |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 15, 2008 7:05:01 GMT
I can get Oil Slicks at TRU any time I fancy one. I just wanted to get one in a special offer. Unfortunately all the Scots crew put in their orders in multiples of 3 so I couldn't get one as part of it -Nick I've got one of each of the new wave that isn't Snarl that I don't think I'm going to keep so could pass it on cheap .... If anyone else wants one of Jazz, Soundwave or Ratchet loose for 6.50 inc postage get in touch ! |
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 16, 2008 10:20:25 GMT
I've had a busy week! Titanium Prowl arrived to the joy of all humankind! See thread! Classics Huffer arrived of the splendid Bogatan. He's such a brill addition to my Classics collection. I got a Tantrum and a Predaking head of a nice American on Ebay. Predaking only missing hands and feet now! Looks awesome! He's massive! After Prowl, best of the bunch though is Transmetal 2 Tripredacus Agent Ravage! What a absoluetly fantastic figure! Need to stop spending now. I'm so gunna get divorced... |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 16, 2008 10:27:50 GMT
You are out of control!
-Mrs Shockprowl
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 16, 2008 10:31:42 GMT
Oh my God, Doc's my wife?!
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 16, 2008 10:32:08 GMT
That'd involve a major lifestyle change...
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 16, 2008 10:34:34 GMT
Astounding and amazing things are commonplace on...
...the Hub!
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Sept 16, 2008 19:02:00 GMT
Shockprowl, I'll let you know if I come across any Predaking bits on my travels.
-Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 16, 2008 19:57:07 GMT
Must resist innuendo...but...so...difficult.
-Ralph
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Post by Nigel on Sept 17, 2008 9:01:01 GMT
Are you finding it hard, Ralph?
My FAB Barricade arrived this morning, courtesy of hasbrotoyshop. I wanted to buy something from there to enter the draw they were promoting at Auto Assembly. The parcel included a flyer telling me I'd been entered into the draw, so that's a nice little surprise to add to my ephemera collection.
I chose Barricade because it was the only thing available at a reduced price that I didn't already have (and that I couldn't get wholesale). Of course, I then had to spend over £25 total to get free shipping! There is logic there somewhere, honest. I bought some McQuarrie Concept Star Wars that were also reduced, getting a surprise free Legacy poster into the bargain.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 17, 2008 10:37:55 GMT
The Agent of TRU picked up Animated Snarl, Soundwave and Ratchet for me in the 3 for 2. I'm not opening them until I've paid for them. He knows where I live.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 17, 2008 15:44:36 GMT
The post office tri8ed to bring me a special delivery while I was reviewing Razorclaw this morning and I heard them not
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 19, 2008 10:15:26 GMT
Shockprowl, I'll let you know if I come across any Predaking bits on my travels. -Nick Thanks matey!!!! |
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Post by Nigel on Sept 23, 2008 9:05:32 GMT
My Scalextric just arrived! At last, my most wanted movie tat! (Down to £24.99 at The Entertainer.)
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 24, 2008 15:33:57 GMT
Received Classics Onslaught yesterday, aka GRIMLOCK!!!!!! That's right folkes, he's now officially Grimlock in the world and mind of Shockprowl. Loose the Decep' insignia (gunna replace it with an auto one eventually), and he looks mint. Think I'm gunna try and turn his eyes red, instead of the current orange. And he needs a sword from somewhere. So, together with Cyb Defense Scattershot as Slag, Energon Slugslinger as Swoop (still needs some Autoboting up though), and Cyb Def Red Alert as Sludge my vehicle form Dynobots are (almost) complete! Huzzzah!!!!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 24, 2008 15:42:21 GMT
Hmm, something odd going on here - can' see Ian's reply !
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 24, 2008 15:42:55 GMT
Can now - how weird. Was only displaying p1 of the thread !
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 24, 2008 15:44:04 GMT
So who is going to play Snarl and Slapper then ?
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