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Post by The Doctor on Jun 16, 2013 22:15:00 GMT
Due to the greyness of the tires, etc. I took that to be an image of a prototype - it'd be weird to go that far and then not do the deco right! Either way, I need G2 Sideswipe! It's existance surprises me since it's obviously targeting western audiences. Here's hoping it won't ebd up some limited exclusive. I approve of G2 Sideswipe. I may not spring for it due to space issues and I did keep my original G2 Sideswipe when I had to clear TF's out for the afore mentioned space reasons. I like that it exists though. Very nice indeed. -Ralph |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 6, 2013 10:55:47 GMT
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Post by Benn on Sept 6, 2013 11:16:10 GMT
I will have it.
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 6, 2013 12:48:50 GMT
Lookatit!Lookatit!Lookatit!Lookatit!Lookatit!
Argh! Must have.
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Post by kayevcee on Sept 6, 2013 13:57:16 GMT
Very nice, but I still don't see the green highlights. I know they won't be to everyone's tastes but I like them and feel like it isn't G2 Sideswipe without them. I hope it comes with a sticker sheet!
-Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 6, 2013 18:05:55 GMT
I agree. It should have the green highlights to be Proper G2 Sideswipe.
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 6, 2013 18:13:00 GMT
I think I read something about stickers on TFW, but not sure if it was fact or wishful thinking.
The photo does show the car mode with the Green lightlights, which would make sense of the sticker talk.
They have it looking so perfect I'd be amazed if there wasnt an option for that look.
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Post by Toph on Sept 6, 2013 20:34:45 GMT
I think it has to have a decal sheet, as some photoes he's a smooth black with a normal autobot symbol, and others he has all his G2 detailing and a G2 autobot symbol.
If not, I can't imagine Reprolabels not correcting this.
Either way this is the hottest thing I've seen for a long time. I'm so glad I preordered.
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Post by kayevcee on Sept 6, 2013 22:00:40 GMT
The photo does show the car mode with the Green lightlights, which would make sense of the sticker talk. Looking closely (at the original Autobot symbol on the bonnet) it looks like the one with the green is a photo-reference of the original figure. My fingers remain crossed. Which makes it quite hard to type. -Nick |
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 6, 2013 22:12:56 GMT
I don't know, the stickers dont quite match the photo on TFU. The sticker between the headlights and under the autobot symbol is tiny on the MP photo. Also it looks like the windows are translucent red rather than clear, that could be a illusion.
Still stickers make sense. The total G2 package may not be to everyones taste. Crazy I know.
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Post by Toph on Sept 8, 2013 2:45:52 GMT
I agree. Making all the G2 stuff stickers makes sense, because as I mentioned before, G2 appeals to western audiences, but is mostly unknown to the asian market. While they did have some limited G2, it was quite different than any version we've been exposed to. And seems to have been much more sensable (And thus, not as much fun).
So while the G2 stuff is aimed at us, they still have to sell it to their audience first. So yeah, it makes sense to make optional G1 stickers.
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 12, 2013 14:12:22 GMT
Sideswipe has Angry face and more weapons than I dared to dream of. And stickers, definitely stickers. |
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 12, 2013 15:13:15 GMT
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Post by kayevcee on Sept 12, 2013 15:40:17 GMT
Oh my Primus it has the STICKERS!
-WOOOOOOOO!
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 12, 2013 16:32:49 GMT
Kapow currently have it for £58.50 posted with no risk of cuta it seems like a good deal even having to pay the full amount now.
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 12, 2013 16:44:54 GMT
HLJ has it for £33.09. Postage would be about £5. If it escape customs thats a lot cheaper if it doesnt a bit more than Kapow. Maybe should have risked them instead.
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Post by Bogatan on Sept 12, 2013 16:45:24 GMT
But HLJ always get caught with me.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 12, 2013 21:26:05 GMT
Stickers? On a Masterpiece toy? They can feck off with that! I shall stick with my original G2 Sidewipe.
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Sept 13, 2013 0:22:57 GMT
Tragically not every TF fan or petrolhead shares our love of dayglo green decals on their classic supercars!
-Nick
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Post by Toph on Sept 13, 2013 1:02:00 GMT
How is it that They can so perfectly capture G2... a company from a country that pretty much skipped that era in any way we understand it...
When americans who supossedly grew up with it (FunPub) absolutely fall flat on their faces when they try their hand at it? (G2 Redux)
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 13, 2013 6:17:55 GMT
How is it that They can so perfectly capture G2... a company from a country that pretty much skipped that era in any way we understand it... Actually this came up on the Twitter last night. Someone wanted a MP G2 Megatron, and someone else said yeah and an Archfprce repaint. I pointed put that purple is the default colour for Tank Megs in Japan as they didn't get the green big tank. Japan's G2 consists of the Combat Heroes, Cyberjets, Laser Rods, Tanker Op, The Bikes, Spychangers and the ATB. That's it. No freaky G1 recolours. tfwiki.net/wiki/Japanese_ID_number_list#Generation_2 |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 6, 2013 9:17:52 GMT
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Post by Jim on Dec 6, 2013 10:15:40 GMT
Looking good, but where's the bandolier?
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Post by kayevcee on Feb 20, 2014 22:51:59 GMT
He's out!He has the luminous green stickers. Life is good. -Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 21, 2014 10:19:04 GMT
Future Ralph goes to Past Ralph in this thread and tells him that he got shot of G2 Sideswipe after all. There are tears all round.
-Ralph
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Feb 21, 2014 10:53:57 GMT
He's out!He has the luminous green stickers. Life is good. -Nick Can he still be ordered anywhere? |
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 21, 2014 11:17:41 GMT
Still seems to be available most places. Kapow has it for £55 still, Robot Kingdom for $60.
As stupid as it is I am having to resist the urge to buy two so I can have a comic and toy version.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 21, 2014 16:51:55 GMT
What happened to the bandoliers we saw when this was first announced? Did that feature get cut? It's the defining feature of the comic version (for me) so would be a shame if it is missed.
-Ralph
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Post by duffism1981 on Feb 21, 2014 18:20:37 GMT
He's out!He has the luminous green stickers. Life is good. -Nick Can he still be ordered anywhere? He is available from Toyspark on ebay for £42.75. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221377755471?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649This is the same seller whom I purchased MP Prowl and Smokescreen from, and if I was not currently unemployed would be ordering this Sideswipe from. Coming from Hong Kong the parcels were both marked as gits as well as having a value of between $15-$20, meaning they weren't valued enough to receive customs tax. |
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Feb 21, 2014 22:41:58 GMT
I might well go for that come pay day next week.
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