Arms Micron

[Jim]

I've put together two now (from Soundwave and BB), and I really like the microns. They've got character, nice designs, the shiny stickers make them pop and, mishaps aside, it's nice to put them together yourself.

I'm not so keen on the sticker-applying to the larger toy - there is no way most of those stickers are going to be on Soundwave in the long term, especially those on his lower legs. Bumblebee is better from that point of view, though I didn't apply the roof sticker as it goes over sculpted detail such that it's clearly not going to stay on.

In fact, I'm surprised by how much I like Bumblebee. He's simple to transform, the revealer gimmick works really well and the micron ports allow for lots of different arrangements of weapons.

[Philip Ayres]

I always liked building Zoids so an easy kit with not too many pieces should be good

[Philip Ayres]

Arms Micron Blind Boxed wave 1 is out - mine are on the way from HLJ.

In Hand pictures: tagoal.blog4.fc2.com/blog-entry-810.html

Combined Robot: apr.2chan.net/nov/y/src/1338641472774.jpg

[Jim]

Disappointed by the lack of stickers, especially on the gecko and cobra - they'll look a bit bare next to the other Arms Microns.

[Deleted]

If I can find some at AA this year I'll definitely try and get them (I love Mini-con type things )

[Philip Ayres]

Might be able to do you a deal on my spares if you're interested.

[Deleted]

well depending on how much they are, then i may be interested

[glaug]

Urgh. I also tried to post the other day trying to buy peoples' spares, but for some reason it didn't go through. Arrgh.

[Philip Ayres]

If I read right the case of 10 is 1 each of Op & BB, 2 each of each colopur of the others. so I'll have a purple & grey spare of each (non Op & BB) Micron. I also hear this case comes fully assembled.

The case is aprox £20 shipped from HLJ: www.hlj.com/product/TTA99608

Should sneak in under CUTA radar.

This is bugging me: why cast Prime in Blue? surely red would be better and paint the legs.

[Jim]

I have a case on the way too and will have spares if anyone's interested!

[glaug]

Cheers Phil, after they stopped preorders, I had assumed HLJ would just not have any more stock. Hmm...

[Philip Ayres]

Jun 6, 2012 9:06:23 GMT Philip Ayres said:

If I read right the case of 10 is 1 each of Op & BB, 2 each of each colopur of the others. so I'll have a purple & grey spare of each (non Op & BB) Micron. I also hear this case comes fully assembled.

It appears not everyone is getting the same 10!

[Jim]

Swapsies!

I can see the exchange rate between a BB and a black gecko / cobra seriously favouring the latter.

[Philip Ayres]

Really? I'd have said from the pictures ( higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1560.html ) that Op & BB were better.

[Jim]

They have painted details, I'll give them that, but I much prefer the animals and there does seem to be a feeling out there of Op / BB overload. I suspect people will value black higher as a neutral weapon colour as well.

I'll probably keep a BB to complement AM Bumblebee though.

[Philip Ayres]

There's some more nice pictures here: www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-feedback/612512-gashapon-capsule-arms-micron-wave-1-a.html

[Jim]

Nice. Still not feeling Op, but like BB more and more.

[Philip Ayres]

Tokyo toy show exclusive clear B2: tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2012/omocha_show2/index.html

[Philip Ayres]

Have my set of Arms Micron Capsules. 1 each of the black animals, 2 each of the rest.

[Jim]

Mine have arrived as well. 2 each of Op, BB and the black animals, 1 each of the pink.

[glaug]

Anyone want to part with a Prime and BB for reasonable money? I'm just not feeling sold on the animals, having seen better pics.

[Jim]

I've listed my spare Ops and BB in my sale thread:

tmukhub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=stockex&action=display&thread=6250&page=1

Still haven't decided which animal ones to part with yet.

[Philip Ayres]

Tru Exclusive Battle Shield Op: Optimus Prime + 3 of the individual Arms Microns we've not seen elsewhere

www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/613920-tru-japan-exclusive-battle-shield-optimus.html

[glaug]

Got a few of these myself now, thankyou, Kinjacono! Prime's gun mode annoys me because I want to fold the legs like G1 targetmasters, but that just covers his peg... However, I think these toys just redeemed the whole TF:Prime line for me.



Bumbleblender!

[Jim]

Finally opened some of mine, really liking the Gecko, there's a surprising amount of articulation there. One of my cobras is a bit loose at the joints - doesn't collapse when you set him down or anything, but it is noticable when handling.

[Philip Ayres]

Tokyo Toy Show Pics

tyouhen2.seesaa.net/article/275623895.html

www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.240248482744425.33520.239925686110038&type=1

[Philip Ayres]

Matrix Arms Micron with Arms Master Optimus Prime & RA www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11482&mode=retail

[Deleted]

Just won a Zad (Kneel before him!) off a seller on Ebay.

If I like him (pretty sure I will) I'll go hunting for more either at or after AA

[Jim]

The individual Arms Microns now up for preorder on HLJ, much cheaper than BBTS at about £2.40 each:

www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?SeriesID=5092&Dis=2&DisplayMode=images&Sort=std&qid=28T7QI66EV2YA&set=1&Released2=9999

Jet Vehicon too, but he managed to sell out within 2 hours of becoming available. Damn my commute and food shopping!

[Philip Ayres]

TV mag exclusive Arms Micron Optimus blaster: www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/622003-tv-magazine-exclusive-arms-micron-optimus-prime-blaster.html