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Post by blueshift on Nov 6, 2012 20:27:45 GMT
Just remember that these are promo shots which always make the figures look shiny and metallic. In real life they will probably be dull, flat plastic (not a problem most of the time but really hurts figures which are grey)
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 6, 2012 20:56:47 GMT
Might be worth seeing what Takara do with Grimlock, if they go metallic paint it could look very good.
Wreckers still baffle me, the colours are so disjointed, I can still only think it's because Impactor done right would look too similar to G2 Onslaught which resulted in the overly orange scheme.That still doesnt explain Roadbusters green when it seems like the obvious one to take advantage of the orange scheme.
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Post by Jim on Nov 7, 2012 10:41:12 GMT
I don't like Grimlock at all; MP Grimlock just about makes all others superfluous. Though if Encore Dinobots were to happen, I would be all over them.
I'm also not really feeling the Wreckers. I might get Impactor because I've waited so, so long for one, but he isn't really screaming either Impactor or "good toy" at me.
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Post by Jim on Nov 7, 2012 10:44:06 GMT
I've cancelled my G2 Bruticus order, as I remain completely unconvinced about these moulds despite Hasbro doing a great job of the G2-ness of it all.
I have a United Tank Master on pre-order and he looks much more the part than FOC Brawl and the Heavytread mould is a good one to boot, so that'll do me. Just a shame they didn't go for a Manta-Ray homage for Marine Master (though he still looks great).
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Post by Toph on Nov 7, 2012 23:31:19 GMT
I *really* want that boat PCC for Manta Ray. Been wanting it since the first time I ever saw pictures of that mold. It would be perfect with Leadfoot. Heck, I'm surprised that Hasbbro didn't do it to complement Leadfoot.
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Post by Hero on Nov 8, 2012 8:03:39 GMT
Not feeling any of the Wreckers either. Just does not seem right.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 8, 2012 8:09:40 GMT
Did you not get one? I'll keep an eye out as they still pop up in TRUs here.
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 8, 2012 15:34:17 GMT
No, the Wreckers aren't doing much for me either, sadly.
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Post by Toph on Nov 8, 2012 18:23:21 GMT
Oh, I ment I've been wanting a manta ray repaint of the pcc boat. Sorry for the confusion.
Also want an Octopunch repaint, too.
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Post by Hero on Nov 8, 2012 21:02:33 GMT
I am sure another Wreckers offering is on the cards later down the line.
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 8, 2012 21:07:29 GMT
If nothing else they are all getting what look like very good head sculpts which can be transferred to more suitable moulds. Roadbuster onto the Universe (Cybertron Hotshot) mould springs to mind and Whirl onto Skyhammer or Tomahawk
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 8, 2012 22:34:17 GMT
I am satisfied with my MP Grimlock and AM Grimlock flavours. So much so that they will survive the current very savage downscaling of my collection. I have no need for more Grimlocks. -Ralph Bad past Ralph! Bad past Ralph! Future Ralph has remembered he is keeping his small collection of Pretenders and so Pretender Grimlock will be retained also! There...are...three...Grimlocks! -Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 8, 2012 22:46:04 GMT
<Picard>FOUR Grimlocks. There are FOUR Grimlocks!</Picard>
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Post by Hero on Nov 9, 2012 7:59:02 GMT
I have a horrible hunch I missed the boat on MP Grimlock. Counting the Christmas WS versions and Robot Heroes, that would have been my 9th Grimlock. Perhaps a G2 MP Grimlock one day is a possibility? I am not into those Wreckers quite simply because it does not seem right having them as repaints of the Combaticons. It feels cheap and feels like its taken thunder away from the original offering. Its like Alternators Smokescreen again . I have no issue with Bruticus repaints, so long as it stays Bruticus like the G1 versions have in the past. Repainting the original team as a bunch of Autobots would feel like sacrilege.
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Post by Stomski on Nov 9, 2012 11:46:38 GMT
G2 MP Grimlock...? All that blue at that size would look horrible!
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Post by Jim on Nov 9, 2012 12:02:59 GMT
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Post by Hero on Nov 9, 2012 15:15:44 GMT
I am thinking Santa Commander here.
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Post by Benn on Nov 9, 2012 16:40:34 GMT
I'm waiting for G2 MP Sideswipe. I must wait for him.
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 14, 2012 19:08:12 GMT
G2 Bruticus is shipping. Its shipping.
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Post by Nigel on Nov 14, 2012 20:00:41 GMT
My card was charged today, but I haven't had a shipping notice yet.
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Post by Marc Graham on Nov 15, 2012 12:41:52 GMT
Got an email today - shippity doo dah day!
He is in Indiana supposedly right now! COME TO ME BRUTICUS!
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Post by Jim on Nov 15, 2012 14:51:54 GMT
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Post by Hero on Nov 15, 2012 15:08:28 GMT
I like the look of Sideswipe .
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Post by Bogatan on Nov 15, 2012 15:48:03 GMT
Loving the boxart, full of character. The best Hasbro have done for ages.
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 15, 2012 20:24:18 GMT
I think it's because of the magnificent Masterpiece that's out soon, that I've hardly given any thought to the upcoming voyager Fall of Cybertron Soundwave that's also out soon. It's unprecedented that there will also be available all of his principle minions! This hasn't happened since G1! So in a few short months, we could very well have two Soundwaves both with a complete set of his main minion dudes! How exciting! My only concern is, I'm not a big fan of the FOC Soundwave's styling. I don't like his arms or legs, and I'm really not convinced about the round minions (he looks to be a decent size though).
I invite a GodMod who isn't a computer numbnut to post some pics.
I also invite discussion and wisdom.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 15, 2012 22:31:05 GMT
Sorry I'm an idiot who moved the original version of this post thinking it was about mp sound wave.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 15, 2012 22:34:28 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 15, 2012 22:36:04 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 15, 2012 22:38:08 GMT
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