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Post by Llama God on Mar 12, 2021 7:59:17 GMT
I just opened my Kingdom beast Megatron. He looked great as I took the robot out of the box; I particularly liked the weapons details that nod to the original: the cannons in the mouth and hips. But transforming him, he soon proved to be the biggest disappointment in the line so far - not what I want in what's also the highest priced! So many big gaps; hips that pop out when the legs are moved; and what can only be described as an odd ruff around his neck. I know exactly what you mean, but I don't mind that too much, actually. Yes, he doesn't end up with a solid skin in beast mode, but on the other hand it's very poseable. There would always have to be a compromise to allow for poseability in beast mode, so I'm okay with that myself. Although I can see that it does also look a bit awkward.
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 12, 2021 22:54:53 GMT
You will and you'll like it young man or there'll be no Jaffa cakes for tea. I've been analysing the situation and it may not be as bad as it seems. It had been bothering me that certain Mini-Autobots were looking a bit small. Brawn, Huffer to give examples. Many still work though. And obviously I want Jaffa cakes. It's just another long road.... Just when I think I'm out, THEY PULL ME BACK IN...!Pleased to hear it. I imagine the new Huffer might solve the height problem.
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Jim
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Micromaster Backside Monitor
Now in glorious Ultra HD 4K
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Post by Jim on Mar 15, 2021 13:20:19 GMT
Quite happy with SS86 Jazz - definitely better in-hand than in the photos. Possibly just pips United Jazz to the post - I prefer the classic-looking car mode, transformation is quicker and less frustrating (the abs that twist around the torso so the arms have space to fit in car mode is a clever little touch), robot mode is maybe just a matter of taste; I like both, but this one fits in with WFC better.
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The Huff
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Hufferlover
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Post by The Huff on Mar 17, 2021 22:08:03 GMT
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Post by Llama God on Mar 18, 2021 9:15:26 GMT
Botbots are indeed the best.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 19, 2021 14:00:38 GMT
IDToys have shipped my Kingdom deluxe w2 :-)
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Post by Benn on Mar 19, 2021 14:29:50 GMT
I have heard... nothing.
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Post by jonathan85 on Mar 19, 2021 19:38:30 GMT
Thanks to the joys of Facebook Marketplace I've picked a set of POTP Dinobots and a set of G1 Technobots. I'd heard some flak about the Dinos and wouldn't have gone for them if it hadn't been a nice price, but they're a good lineup.
Not looked at the Technos yet.
Jonathan
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Post by browny87 on Mar 20, 2021 10:21:36 GMT
i STILL need POTP snarl but at a decent price thats super tough!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 22, 2021 9:00:09 GMT
My Kingdom Leader Ultra Magnus has shipped: I can't deal with this!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Mar 22, 2021 10:06:36 GMT
Studio Series order from Star will be delivered today. Picked up Action Master Optimus Prime and Action Master Megatron on the Zoom call on Saturday night.
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Dezzeh
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Wait, what?
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Post by Dezzeh on Mar 22, 2021 15:30:45 GMT
Wave 2 is here, opened all except the core class and Magnus. Some very fantastic bots here!
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Post by Benn on Mar 22, 2021 15:39:03 GMT
Dispatch notes for three orders containing four bots, from ID.
So that'll be Wednesday they'll be here if past deliveries are any indication.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 22, 2021 17:12:36 GMT
My Kingdom Leader Ultra Magnus has shipped: I can't deal with this! BIG PHIL'S REACHED HIS TF SATURATION POINT!!!
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 22, 2021 18:11:29 GMT
He should give his Kingdom Magnus to Ralph then.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 22, 2021 21:55:48 GMT
I think you're right! Quickly! Everyone! Take many of Philip's toys! BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!
AS HUB MEDICAL OFFICER I COMMAND IT!
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 22, 2021 21:58:09 GMT
GRAND GALVATRON TO RALPH'S HOUSE.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 22, 2021 22:13:04 GMT
HURRY, DOCTOR, HURRY!!!
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Post by Benn on Mar 24, 2021 13:08:23 GMT
I know I'm a bit behind the curve here, but wow, WfC Arcee's car mode is trash. Given how much of a shell former it is, the could have at least made it look good. Shame, because I can at least say that to me, this is the best proportioned animation model based Arcee.
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Post by Benn on Mar 24, 2021 14:58:17 GMT
Huffer is the first of the new Minibots that I'm thinking "Oh no, he's too big. The others really don't work now." So new Brawn, Gears and Windcharger please Mr. Hasbro?
He is excellent though, isn't he?
<edit> Of course that means that aside from the permanently unavailable Ratchet, I have all the '84 Ark-worthy Autobots in one shape or another. Wow.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 24, 2021 17:08:46 GMT
'84 is where it's at, baby.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 24, 2021 17:33:18 GMT
Not '85?
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 24, 2021 18:04:04 GMT
Spotted at the weekend that Kapow had all of the W2 figures I want in stock at the same time, so I decided to do that rather than make Smyths trips as I'd intended. Hopefully the box found in the bin today contains Magnus, Inferno, Huffer & Ractonite and I'm done with W2. Still just about managing to hold off the Core class but I know I'm going to regret that the minute the Ark's base mode is shown.
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Post by Benn on Mar 24, 2021 18:19:24 GMT
I'm missing Dinobots and Tracks.
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 24, 2021 18:23:11 GMT
Turbo Tracks is great. Even better if you turn his legs round to give him firey flares. He's da man.
Well, until the Kingdom one comes out.
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Post by Benn on Mar 24, 2021 18:25:59 GMT
Turbo Tracks was always too squat for my tastes.
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 24, 2021 18:26:36 GMT
Turn his legs round. He's funkeh!
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Post by Benn on Mar 24, 2021 18:32:35 GMT
The only squat funkeh thing I need in my life is me!
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 24, 2021 18:36:20 GMT
Why does all your toy mail go in the bin?
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 24, 2021 18:42:42 GMT
Parcel Farce seem to like doing it that way. I think they like to make 'find the parcel' games for me. They're thoughtful like that. Either that or the delivery driver is very shy.
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