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Post by The Doctor on Mar 8, 2015 17:38:25 GMT
*smashes up midget tea party*
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Mar 8, 2015 18:11:42 GMT
For anyone confused, Ralph is referencing a film starring Tom Baker shortly before he became The Doctor entitled - Freakmaker aka The Mutations and has Donald Pleasence feeding a rabbit to a carnivorous tree.
It's totally his Fourth Doctor audition piece none of this Sinbad pish!
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 20, 2015 13:48:21 GMT
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Post by Llama God on Mar 23, 2015 20:14:20 GMT
Thanks to this thread, and discovering my own source of Cloud-y goodness... I now have a Cloud Rodimus myself: Get to da Twittah!And much as I am cursing Turnbull right now for breaking my resolve, I also don't regret it one bit. He's fantastic. And having seen Generations Springer in person, too, I have to say that this deco works so much better. My only regret is that he doesn't have any wrist blasters - I think that's the only remolding that he could have done with, really. But other than that, he's fantastic. Even the bat-shit and incomprehensible comic... |
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Post by legios on Mar 23, 2015 21:14:17 GMT
I finally saw Cloud Rodimus in the plastic this weekend. Very, very nice toy. I'd agree that it makes a much better Rodimus than it does a Springer - as Springer the legs seem much too slender. There just doesn't seem to be room in there for the over-built servos that Springer is supposed to have. As Rodimus the thin, lean, look of the whole toy fits the bill much better.
I think of that general "platform" he may have edged into a joint first place with Sandstorm, leaving Springer to tag along behind.
Karl
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Post by Stomski on Mar 24, 2015 10:03:58 GMT
Maybe it looks different in hand, but in pics it just doesn't look pointy/sleek enough for Rodimus to me. Too many odd clunky bits sticking out and not enough smooth surfaces.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 24, 2015 13:15:17 GMT
I'd like one but the spare cash just isn't there :-(
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Post by Llama God on Mar 24, 2015 13:41:36 GMT
Maybe it looks different in hand, but in pics it just doesn't look pointy/sleek enough for Rodimus to me. Too many odd clunky bits sticking out and not enough smooth surfaces. Oh yeah, he looks Rod enough, all right. His legs are actually quite long, which gives him a sleek look, and most of the bulk is in his upper torso, which gives him a good, heroic definition. It fits really well, actually. If I remember later I'll try and take some pictures... |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Mar 25, 2015 18:50:14 GMT
I think he is a much better Rodimus than a Springer, the mould is much too slender for how I see Springer. The Botcon Springer I think has been the best to capture how I feel Springer should look. Bulky and powerful.
Andy
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Post by Llama God on Mar 31, 2015 16:24:46 GMT
Ah yeah, I said that I'd take some photos of Rodders to show off his sleekness, didn't I? And then I didn't. Maybe this'll illuminate: Get to da Twittahs!Hmmm. Maybe. He *is* fairly lean, but it seems hard to capture properly. But yeah, in hand, he definitely feels the right shape for a Rodimus... |
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 13, 2015 7:56:33 GMT
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Post by Llama God on May 13, 2015 8:55:31 GMT
Oooooooooh. Now that's a good price. I could be very tempted by that Starscream.
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Post by The Doctor on May 13, 2015 11:50:24 GMT
Agh but alas not Rodders. The one that would sell!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 13, 2015 12:01:55 GMT
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Post by Stomski on May 13, 2015 13:10:50 GMT
If so, this is great news for future eHobby exclusives.
Starscream is nice and shiny, but alas the mold is terrible!
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Post by The Doctor on May 13, 2015 13:50:06 GMT
Ralph must have Unite Warriors Grand Scourge.
-Ralph
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Post by Toph on Dec 14, 2015 21:07:23 GMT
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Post by blueshift on Dec 14, 2015 21:11:33 GMT
So I guess no-one liked that one!  |
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 14, 2015 21:16:05 GMT
It's a purple Whirl pretending to be the mightiest Decepticon of all. There is nothing to like about this blasphemy.
Except... £25 you say? How dedicated am I to my Shockwave collection...
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Post by blueshift on Dec 14, 2015 21:20:57 GMT
I always liked the idea that Whirl was Shockwave's son who was a teenage tearaway and joined the Autobots, and this made Shockwave sad and a single tear dropped down his optic and he tries to do dad stuff to get Whirl to come back to him but he's bad at it because he's an evil machine of logic.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 14, 2015 21:26:39 GMT
It is for the best that I am A: Not drunk, B: Have forgotten my HLJ log-ins, C: Can't afford CUTA, D: skint, E: skint except for overwhelming urges for Star Wars tat, F: Star Wars cheese. -Ralph |
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 14, 2015 21:34:16 GMT
Might avoid CUTA, that. I was mighty pleased to get my Adventures Prime through from them last week without vat.
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Post by Toph on Jan 4, 2016 23:28:26 GMT
So my Shockwave came in today, and he is gorgeous.
He doesn't photograph well at all, actually. In photos, he comes off a tad lavender, but he's actually a very rich, and kinda dark purple.
If this doesn't do it for you as G1 Shockwave, he can work as RiD Shockwave or SG Whirl.
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Post by blueshift on Jan 4, 2016 23:29:56 GMT
Bad Jetty, bad! To the naughty corner with you!!! |
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Post by Toph on Jan 5, 2016 1:15:24 GMT
Bad Jetty, bad! To the naughty corner with you!!!  |
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 5, 2016 20:35:58 GMT
Yeah. I kinda wish I'd been quicker about the cheap offer. Just for the Shockwave collection. Missed opportunity I think.
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Post by Toph on Jan 11, 2016 15:37:55 GMT
Having had Shockwave for a while now, I can't put him down.
It's amazing how well it becomes Shockwave, without looking anything like him.
And painting Whirl in these really dark purple tones with black accents, just really brings out something sinister in the mold. He looks cold and emotionless, but at the same time sinister and dangerous.
Definitely my favorite version of the mold.
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Post by Toph on Jan 12, 2016 4:30:34 GMT
So I got Hellwarp today, and I think I like him better than Skybyte.
He also looks like a goth metal fairy.
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Post by Toph on Jan 12, 2016 4:36:49 GMT
Don't believe me?  Goth Metal FairyLook! Look, with your special eyes! |
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Post by Llama God on Jan 12, 2016 8:32:37 GMT
Dammit. "Goth metal fairy" almost convinced me to try and find my own... But I've never been a fan of Sky-Shark or his brethren (I know, I know - my soul is dead) so I think I'm safe. Does look purdy, though. :-)
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