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Post by shaggydave76 on Nov 4, 2023 20:53:13 GMT
I DID receive my Studio Series '86 Ultra Magnus today, and I absolutely LOVE it! He has taken pride of place on my collection shelves, and my Kingdom WFC Ultra Magnus has gone into storage.
Anyone who hasn't got the Studio Series Magnus yet, you won't be disappointed. Going forward, IMHO I think he's now the standard for all Ultra Magnus figures that may come in the future.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 5, 2023 14:02:04 GMT
this weekend i received: a marvel death's head figure. i don't collect anything other than transformers but i thought a death's head was necesary. Death's Head discussion moved to that figure's thread tmukhub.proboards.com/post/507981/thread
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Hero
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Everything Rules
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Post by Hero on Nov 6, 2023 17:04:28 GMT
Finally got Core Class Snarl and Swoop on the way with some help from Phil.
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Post by Benn on Nov 6, 2023 22:00:02 GMT
Okay.
Absolutely no regrets on Frankentron.
It's just so dumb, and I adore it. The way his hands are on sideways so he can do the proper 'Arms out zombie walk' is fantastic. The tesla coil cannon thing (and bespoke blast effect) looks smart, and the robot face just looks so so sad. Fantastic.
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Post by Benn on Nov 9, 2023 12:39:57 GMT
I have not yet transformed Alpha Trion or Orion Pax. My mind doesn't like thinking of a cartoon Alpha Trion that actually transforms.
I've headcanoned the gun, but transforming? Nope.
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Post by Nigel on Nov 9, 2023 21:10:17 GMT
I just opened all my Legacy Armada together. (Hot Shot, Starscream, Megatron and Optimus Prime, in that order.) It's a nice little group and it's nice to see a selection from a range other than the usual getting updates like this. (Even if they are still the usual characters - if Hot Shot is analagous to Bumblebee - but distinctly different.) I wouldn't say I have a favourite, as they're a strong group, but if pushed I'd say the cab portion of Optimus. I didn't realise Starscream came with the Starsaber, so that was a nice surprise, but they're all definitely in need of proper Mini-Cons. Speaking of which, I was reminded of the little Mini-Con prisons that came with the Panini comics - I haven't thought about them in years! Does anyone else's Starscream have rather a loose waist swivel?
This week, I've also opened all the Core Dinobots, which I'd been saving up to open together, though I haven't combined them yet.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 9, 2023 23:19:58 GMT
I just opened all my Legacy Armada together. (Hot Shot, Starscream, Megatron and Optimus Prime, in that order.) It's a nice little group and it's nice to see a selection from a range other than the usual getting updates like this. (Even if they are still the usual characters - if Hot Shot is analagous to Bumblebee - but distinctly different.) Hot Shot feels like Hot Rod crossed with Bumblebee
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 10, 2023 9:41:05 GMT
One of the legs on my Starscream tends to pop off easily.
-Ralph
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Post by that_bluestreak on Nov 10, 2023 18:31:53 GMT
I got a Bomb-burst - the new one. And its adorable. Honestly, it is such a lovely little toy. Worth a tenner of anyone's money. So much less disappointing than the new Skullgrin!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 10, 2023 18:39:10 GMT
Have you got the Core Iguanus that goes with Bomb-burst? He's AMAZING!
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 10, 2023 20:49:40 GMT
Diddy Iguanis and Bomb-burst are fab.
-Ralph
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Post by shaggydave76 on Nov 16, 2023 16:05:55 GMT
Am YEARS late to the Masterpiece party, but I purchased an MP-29 'Shockwave' recently from eBay (Second hand, but very well looked after and in minty condition!) for a total of £69 inc. Postage. I'm still flabbergasted that I could get one for that cheap, when the (Inferior?) Siege Shockwave is going for upwards of £100. VERY happy with my purchase
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Post by that_bluestreak on Nov 16, 2023 17:21:20 GMT
Have you got the Core Iguanus that goes with Bomb-burst? He's AMAZING! i have not, so i will take this recommendation and track one down
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 17, 2023 18:43:08 GMT
I wish Iguanus and Bombburst were delux, like Skullgrin (although I understand he's not great). Because I could, could, maybe possibly be talked into getting them and getting the new Bludgeon to lead them in a Stormbringer kinda vibe way, 'cos I really liked that comic when it came out.
I probably wouldn't get them, but you know.
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Post by legios on Nov 17, 2023 21:36:13 GMT
Whereas I wish that Skullgrin was core, so that all three of them could gather at the feet of Overlord on top of the detolf like a forced perspective style shot...
Karl
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 17, 2023 23:14:25 GMT
Detol?
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 18, 2023 10:10:26 GMT
You use it to clean your pipes.
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Nov 18, 2023 10:10:28 GMT
Detolf. The glass-sided display shelves from Ikea, I have a couple in the living room for Macross stuff, and a few select Transformers stand on the top of them.
They don't stand on top of the Dettol, that lives under the sink, so there wouldn't be room for Overlord. He is too tall.
Karl
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 18, 2023 10:17:43 GMT
That's why they call him OVERlord.
-Ralph
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Jim
Thunderjet
Micromaster Backside Monitor
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Post by Jim on Nov 20, 2023 10:59:54 GMT
I have broken out the Takara VS versions of Waspinator and Cheetor. It is a proper premium paint job on both, I'll give them that, and the packaging is nicely presented with the sleeve and the retro insert.
What I'm not sure about is whether I want to go all in on this line to collect the core S1 cast. They're pretty to look at, and I'm sure they'd make a lovely display, but I've bought quite a few classic Beast Wars figures this year and the originals just feel nicer and more fun to handle. I think I'm more in the mood for those kind of toys.
Might just move these on in the new year.
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 7, 2023 19:41:50 GMT
I realised yesterday that Devcon has quietly slipped out of stock most places, so I've just ordered a new/bashed box Amazon warehouse job for £20. Good enough.
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 9, 2023 21:58:35 GMT
Amazon Warehouse bashed box Devcon has arrived, and it is indeed a very bashed box. Ripped down one side and taped up. I shall have him out forthwith. Hoping none of the accessories have fallen out.
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 9, 2023 23:30:43 GMT
Thankfully they have not. I like this one. The ship mode feels very Chris Foss to me. Robot's nice.
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Jim
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Post by Jim on Dec 12, 2023 16:31:17 GMT
Liking Legacy Pointblank more than expected, quite a neat figure overall. And the vehicle mode actually rolls on flat surfaces!
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Jim
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Post by Jim on Dec 20, 2023 23:01:02 GMT
More rolling tonight! Broke open Takara Legends Targetmaster Kup, veteran of an era where we could take rolling more for granted.
It's a lovely figure, looks amazing. I never tire of Transformers with working cockpits for their little friends, and Kup's is one of the best. Interesting transformation, the legs are a clever little bit of engineering without being frustrating, as is what happens with the front of the vehicle mode twisting into the chest compartment.
Minor flaws - doesn't peg together as well as I'd like in vehicle mode, and the Targetmaster's just a bit too loose when wielded. Haven't checked yet, but I suspect it's the fists.
Doesn't matter too much though, he's so nice.
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Post by Llama God on Dec 22, 2023 9:20:21 GMT
I do like that little twist they added to Kup's transf- conversion. They didn't need to do that, but they did, and I appreciate it.
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Jim
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Post by Jim on Dec 22, 2023 10:32:05 GMT
Titans Return was great at not-complex-but-still-interesting transformations, at least in the deluxes.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 22, 2023 10:53:12 GMT
My Legacy United Tigerhawk, Thundertron & Tazmania Kid have dispatched from Pulse this morning
Will I have them for the call tomorrow?
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 22, 2023 13:24:43 GMT
No.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 23, 2023 14:07:10 GMT
Phil has toys to open on the call.... If I last that long before releasing them!
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