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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 23, 2023 17:10:33 GMT
I know that feeling.
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Post by Llama God on Dec 26, 2023 9:42:38 GMT
Not a completely robot-free Christmas for this household, yesterday. The Conjunx got the Core class Swoop (which I might have known about). The Scraplet got the one-step changer Earthspark Megatron (which Santa might have told me about prior to the day). And I got the Legacy Core Class Optimus Prime and Bumblebee gift set thing.
The gift set's a nice, fun idea. Whilst I normally dislike cartoon-themed repaints of figures, the brighter paint job on Optimus Prime actually works really nicely, and makes it more interesting than the more muted colours of the original. The trailer's a nice accessory, with all the bits you'd want. And that Bumblebee is a curious little mold - not my favourite, but still fun, although I do still have to wonder which line it was originally created for. The downside though is the price - I wouldn't have paid full RRP for this, fun as the individual toys are. Luckily I didn't have to though, since it was a gift, so... I guess that's okay then.
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 26, 2023 12:41:06 GMT
My splurge in the ID Toys Black Friday sale arrived in a big box just at the point Mrs P said she needed present ideas for me because my family were asking. I never get robots for Christmas because 'You buy them all the time anyway', but on this occasion I just gave her the unopened ID toys box and the prices for the discounted figures within, and my relatives paid her. So for once I did get toys for Christmas, even if I had a to cheat a bit to do it!
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Post by legios on Dec 26, 2023 13:19:37 GMT
Excellent! Sounds like a win-win situation!
Karl
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 26, 2023 13:44:30 GMT
I wasn't quite sure about the ethics, but it seemed to make sense.
Anyway, I will savour opening these. So far I've really enjoyed messing with Armada Megatron. Of course it's hard not to simply think it's not a patch on the original, but it's a nicely posable alternative of one of my favourite toys.
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Post by jonathan85 on Dec 27, 2023 15:14:35 GMT
I had a very Transformers heavy Christmas. I unexpectedly treated myself to Tonkanator after finding him in GAME last weekend. Had I realised the amount of stickers he had, I might not have bothered...
I also got the Creatures Collide set from my parents, and Twincast that I got in Smyths for £12. Also got Tarn for the same price but I'll keep him till later this year.
Lastly, I got a Transformers Monopoly set my folks had spotted in a charity shop for a fiver.
Jonathan
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Post by Nigel on Dec 29, 2023 18:08:33 GMT
I had a mix of Transformers stuff for Christmas from the other half: the Jurassic Park set, Rescue Bots Academy Command Center Wedge and Earthspark Deluxe Grimlock; Hallmark ornaments, namely Evergreen Bumblebee and Funko Optimus Prime; toiletries in the form of bubble bath, bath fizzers and face masks (two of each, one to use and one to keep); Rise of the Beasts 1000 piece jigsaw and calendar; and the Optimus Prime flying toy. I had the transforming Optimus Prime RC from her dad (the big, blocky one, not the super-priced animatronic thing) and a nice Optimus T-shirt from her mum.
Yesterday, I acquired someone else's present: the plush Tubz Optimus, an unwanted gift that was donated to a charity shop.
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 4, 2024 11:05:17 GMT
I had a mix of Transformers stuff for Christmas from the other half: ... Your other half BUYS YOU TOYS?!?! I've encountered this phenomenon before on The Hub. WHO ARE THESE WOMEN?!?!?! And why can't I have one... Mine does buy me Die Hard 2 jumpers though after exhaustively researching the issue.
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Post by Hero on Jan 9, 2024 11:29:42 GMT
I finally completed my Core class Dinobots set. Also got G1 Perceptor reissue.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 9, 2024 12:36:23 GMT
I still don't own any Core Dinobots. I remain strong.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 9, 2024 12:44:28 GMT
I make up for Ralph. I have two sets.
And 3 of the POTP ones (indivuiduals, combined, Takara boxset)
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Post by Jim on Jan 10, 2024 16:00:34 GMT
Legacy G2 Core Megatron - I took this to open when we went away for Christmas as something quite portable that I could fiddle with. It's really fun! I completely ignored this mould when it first appeared, but I'm glad I caught up. Nicely engineered so you get a proper turret, and is neat to fiddle with in both modes. Wears the G2 colours well even if it isn't quite the G2 design. Is the core class Shockwave up to the standards of the others? I might have to pop back to where they were on sale and pick one up if so.
Cyberverse Cheetor - impulse purchase in December that I regretted a bit at the time, but I now really like it. Lots of character. The cheetah mode is maybe a bit weak but the robot mode is great - with the level of articulation it has it's a really good swordplay poser.
Legacy Thundertron - sort-of-mistaken purchase but I'm owning it. He's quite nice actually. Imposing robot mode with a lot of character. The optional missing leg is a nice touch, but it does limit how you can stand him up, and the limited wrist articulation means he's not even in Cheetor's swordplay league, but I see him as more the one commanding than fighting. The part of the transformation where you fold his arms in to the cat mode torso took a bit of figuring out to get it in the right place, even with the instructions, but now I know how it's fairly easy. The cat mode is very nice, though would be nicer with more articulation. Lovely colours, and has more heft than I expected. Quite happy with him, though would probably be happier if I'd waited for a sale!
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Post by Benn on Jan 10, 2024 16:59:46 GMT
How come everyone but me can find a Cyberverse Cheetor?!
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Post by Jim on Jan 10, 2024 17:02:21 GMT
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Post by that_bluestreak on Jan 10, 2024 17:14:42 GMT
Yeah, the G2 Core Megatron is a fun little guy. It feels just right.
I have never owned a Needlenose before, this one is pretty battered and is missing his tailfin but I already have his nebulans. If anyone has a tailfin to sell or trade let me know. The transformation is really fun, I love the way the legs swing out and the way the arms come out and up. Both of these movements were pretty new to Transformers at the time. The head action isn't so great though.
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Post by legios on Jan 10, 2024 19:19:40 GMT
Cloudcover has arrived. They are a rather nice redeco - although I'm not entirely sure what makes them "Toxitron" adjacent though. The checkerboarding in the air intakes is a bit odd (and not likely to stay that pristine very long I would have thought) but the rest of it is just a blue-on-blue digital camo - basically the same as used in a lot of Eastern European airforces, and JASDF, USAF and USN "aggressor" aircraft used in tactical training programs. A long way from the radioactive picallili colours of the Laser Prime repaint or anything!
Karl
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 10, 2024 20:01:21 GMT
It's "Toxitron" as it is based off of an unused G2 deco from back in the day, like the other toys in this sub-line.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 11, 2024 10:36:39 GMT
Unexpected dispatch on United Windblade. I had her down as next week
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 11, 2024 11:18:37 GMT
About time. I was getting concerned about the lack of robots for Phil in 2024.
-Ralph
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Post by Jaymz on Jan 14, 2024 23:04:51 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 14, 2024 23:26:47 GMT
Those are AMAZING!
Has anyone posted a G2 Megapath picture here yet? I know the embargo on talking about it has passed.
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 15, 2024 21:18:20 GMT
Tremendous! How cool are those!
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Jan 15, 2024 22:05:30 GMT
Those are AMAZING! Has anyone posted a G2 Megapath picture here yet? I know the embargo on talking about it has passed. Spence had one on TRDQ a couple weeks ago. It looked good.
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Post by that_bluestreak on Jan 16, 2024 17:54:42 GMT
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Post by that_bluestreak on Jan 23, 2024 17:31:38 GMT
I have sold lots of toys recently so I have been splurging a bit. Kabaya Dai Atlas - I have no experience of Kabaya kits at all, but I do like building Warhammer models, so hopefully it should be fun. If it is fun I will get some more. TFC Hot Rod... bit of an impulse buy, but its a great toy. 40th Blaster and Soundwave... I think these are kind of marmite. I really like them, I think they both look great in their cartoon colours. I don't really care for the cartoon really, my world is Marvel UK G1, I never watched it much as a kid and I liked the world of the marvel comics more than the world of the cartoons. BUT! the cartoon colour toys are a real pleasure, even if they kind of cheap due to the colour swatch being more limited. Like, look at Hound, get a nice shiny TFC Hound and compare it to the cartoon Hound, and cartoon Hound just looks cheaper somehow.Perhaps the lack of chrome?
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Post by Benn on Jan 26, 2024 14:25:07 GMT
Dispatch notice for Scrapheap. Odd that I'll buy this big bike lad, but not the ones Legacy have been pumping out.
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Post by duffism1981 on Jan 26, 2024 16:01:02 GMT
I just had my first robot purchase of 2024. Legacy Minerva for £11 in Game.
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Post by that_bluestreak on Jan 26, 2024 17:01:13 GMT
Metamorphs Gas Station is a interesting thing. My one turned out to have a KO Sunrunner rather than Greasepit. The Sunrunner is even more flimsy than the original, didn't bode well for the Gas Station, but in general its a pretty good toy. The red plastic feels a bit brittle but the blue is good. The stickers were different to the original but that's good because it helps to differentiate. Gas Station is a lot more fun than I thought it would be, with two weapons turrets. I've never had any of the MM Stations in hand before to do a direct comparison but I was very pleased with it, both as a toy and as a KO. Looking forward to getting into Metamorphs Fire Station!
I've also received a KO of a grail item, which is going to bring me great pleasure...
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Post by that_bluestreak on Jan 29, 2024 18:11:06 GMT
Metamorphs Fire Station not as good. I heard a small plastic part rattling around inside the box, which never bodes well. It wasn't too bad though, as it was a wheel from the KO Flak that was packaged instead of Hothouse. Like the Sunrunner Flak is low quality. The Fire Station is a cool toy, but the red plastic is brittle and feels cheap. It is also not molded properly so the front dozer blade doesn't lock into place in tank mode. Like Gas Station, it contained a sticker sheet that had new illustrations on the stickers and an extra pair of stickers that don't fit anywhere and don't seem to have an analogue on the original. Having never had a go on the original this was a fun toy, but mostly lacking the weirdness factor of great KOs. Would definitely like to get an original Fire Station.
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Post by Benn on Jan 31, 2024 14:20:25 GMT
Funny thing is, I have no interest in Legacy Junkions. But the Studio Series bike boys? Love 'em. Can't decide if I want more though.
I probably do.
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