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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 7, 2009 10:03:59 GMT
That's a pretty poor paint job for a commercial release.
Andy
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Post by blueshift on Jul 7, 2009 10:12:12 GMT
I imagine it is a paint-it-yourself model kit.
No excuse for the showpiece toy being done so badly!
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Post by blueshift on Jul 11, 2009 22:24:21 GMT
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Post by Dark Stranger on Jul 30, 2009 16:46:03 GMT
Impossible Toys - Quint-01
Just got this guy off ebay today, and he's pretty cool, lovely electronic lights and very well made (if you don't count the very brittle spikes on his head).
Only thing is, mine leans very much to one side due to the way the stand is constructed. Annoyingly so. I've tried pulling the stand out at an angle from the base so it corrects, but no joy.
Has anyone else had this problem?
P.S. He's on sale at $20 now at TFSource.
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Post by Hero on Nov 10, 2009 23:34:46 GMT
TF Source Stocking StufferI have to say I am dissapointed with this years offering. A small individual toy alone like with the previous years exclusives would have been much better than a few gestault parts. I don't own a Superion and certainly would not pay £40 for extra bits. It does look cool though and has made me curious as to how good Superion is as a toy. The Christmas Dinobots after 3 years in a row have definitley had thier run (despite Slag being left out), but I was hoping TFSource would have come up with something fun again. I guess I'll stick a Santa hat on ROTF Prime and be done with it  ===KEN
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 10, 2009 23:54:53 GMT
They might as well have finished the christmas dino set. I thought it was Snarl that hadn't been done though. No Snarl and Slag. 2 Grimlocks and swoop and Sludge last year wasn't it?
Shame Blaster and Shockwave weren't ready. A Christmas deco Shockwave would have been great. We'll probably get it next year.
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Post by Hero on Nov 11, 2009 10:56:40 GMT
Snarl G2 and Clear Sludge were last years set. I gave TFsource the idea a couple of years ago to do a reindeer Slag and they liked it. It can't have been that hard to do. Instead they re-used Grimlock and gave him the antlers. Festive Jukebox Blaster would have been decent ===KEN |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 12, 2009 11:10:23 GMT
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Post by blueshift on Dec 13, 2009 1:53:19 GMT
Arise NOVA PRIME! Sadly not an official figure, but one made by a fan group. Also it is unlikely to be available in larger numbers. But c'mon, how awesome is this! Vehicle Mode  Robot Mode  Combined Mode  More Pics and a Q&A on their website: mastercollectors.blogspot.com/ |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 13, 2009 7:36:02 GMT
V. small torso and head.
If I were a Decepticon, I reckon that teeny waist would be a fatal weak point to target.
Martin
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2009 11:41:26 GMT
One slice with an Energon sword and he would be history!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2009 12:03:09 GMT
I ust hope Hasbro steal this design and make him legitimately so I can buy him for a reasonable price
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Post by blueshift on Dec 13, 2009 12:45:40 GMT
I ust hope Hasbro steal this design and make him legitimately so I can buy him for a reasonable price Sadly I doubt it would pass even the most basic child safety tests  |
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Post by legios on Dec 13, 2009 22:18:34 GMT
It looks like they have a potential to produce a fairly good version of the Nova Prime design. Which, from my point of view is a plus and a minus. One the one hand it is always nice to see a good rendition of something. On the other it would be a good rendition of a design I don't really like that much...
Karl
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 9, 2010 21:42:29 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 9, 2010 22:21:24 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 9, 2010 22:21:56 GMT
The sky is falling.
-Ralph
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Post by KnightBeat on Feb 6, 2010 12:43:32 GMT
Fan-made Cobra mini robot for your headless headmaster. I have to admit that I can't see the appeal, though I'm sure that some people, like Catherine Howard, will buy it to replace their missing head.
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Post by blueshift on Feb 6, 2010 14:34:12 GMT
Wow, on the one hand I love Headmasters, I love the idea of there being more heads for them, and I think it is a fantastic and brilliant endevour. On the other hand, damn, that is one ugly looking robot head |
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Post by Benn on Feb 6, 2010 16:55:47 GMT
There was a shed load of these designs in The Ark II. Off the top of my head I can't remember whether they were mail away toys or unused designs...
This was one of them though. If I ever see one in the flesh, I may buy.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 7, 2010 20:13:51 GMT
Fan-made Cobra mini robot for your headless headmaster. I have to admit that I can't see the appeal, though I'm sure that some people, like Catherine Howard, will buy it to replace their missing head. I can see myself picking up one of those if it gets good reviews for decent plastic quality. -Ralph |
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 7, 2010 20:15:52 GMT
It seems to be pretty cheap too. $15 I think.
Andy
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Post by legios on Feb 7, 2010 20:17:36 GMT
They have done a decent job with that. Not something I would be bothered about picking up - not owning any compatible Transtectors for it to merge with and all - but I do appreciate the work that has gone into realising it.
Karl
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 7, 2010 20:25:53 GMT
I have a few headless bots but I've got to agree with Blueshift, not the greatest looking head. If I see it in person it's in the impulse buy price range, but I don't think I'd order it online.
Andy
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Post by blueshift on Apr 17, 2010 21:21:11 GMT
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Post by Bogatan on Apr 17, 2010 21:48:41 GMT
Yesss! Thats not the most clever thing I've ever seen. I am really tempted by these two though and $50 each isn't bad at all.
Andy
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Post by blueshift on Jul 16, 2010 20:31:06 GMT
www.tfcon.ca/gallery/TFcon-2010-Night-birdHere's some shots of the Nightbird toy, A repainted Arcee, boy oh boy. An interesting fan-mod, that's no doubt, But for me, Sunbow homages don't hold much clout. Insanely expensive (£100!), and I must say, I don't like toys that are so grey.
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Post by Benn on Jul 16, 2010 22:10:53 GMT
Damn thats ugly
I'd rather have Bugly.
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Post by blueshift on Jul 26, 2010 15:52:36 GMT
Headmasters seem to be getting a surge of love at the moment, so I think Headrobots deserves a thread. www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/universe-classics-20-29/headrobots-hothead-blood-and-gyro-updates-170272/New pics are out of their offerings. Firstly 'Hothead' who is a headmaster for Universe Hardhead. It would be a must-buy for me if I could find a Universe Hardhead They're going for mad prices on ebay at the ment Also are non-transforming replacement heads for the Movie Whirl / Bludgeon set to make them into G1 Bludgeon / Whirl. Less sold on these guys, HOWEVER most Home Bargains stores have a ton of the Whirl/Bludgeon sets for a tenner if anyone needs one! |
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 26, 2010 16:02:36 GMT
I could be most tempted on the heads for Whirl/Bludgeon, dependant on price. My efforts to get Universe Hardhead have not been successful. -Ralph |
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