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Post by Pinwig on Jun 1, 2016 21:28:44 GMT
Blimey if they are the same that's Arcee/Chromia levels of remoulding. They look different to me, but either way the new one is a vast improvement I think.
It's interesting that warriors and deluxes sell for the same price in the US. They're definitely different here. Warriors started at £15 and CW deluxes at £16. But if the TR ones are $20 then they're going to be at least £20 here aren't they...
So with TFS Express selling the Takara ones for £21 they could even end up cheaper than the Hasbro ones in Asda!
What is going on!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 1, 2016 21:29:21 GMT
I'm still not convinced but will be happy to admit I'm wrong when I have it in hand.
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Post by legios on Jun 1, 2016 21:39:00 GMT
It's interesting that warriors and deluxes sell for the same price in the US. They're definitely different here. Warriors started at £15 and CW deluxes at £16. But if the TR ones are $20 then they're going to be at least £20 here aren't they... It does seem to generally be the case that it is a matter of "Take the US price, ignore the exchange rate, remove USD sign and replace with GBP sign. Job done."... Mind you, round here they aren't going to show up anywhere other than Smyths and Argos anyway, so the question is less what the RRP is and what Smyths decide they are going to charge for them so far as Falkirk is concerned. Karl |
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Jun 1, 2016 21:40:20 GMT
Isnt Nurid Windblade warrior class? I'm sure I read it'll be the same mold for Titan Windblade. I could be wrong, I know a lot less about this stuff than you guys.
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Post by Toph on Jun 1, 2016 21:44:42 GMT
Same fan, same sword, same sheath (both attach the same way to both modes), same biceps, same hip pieces, same thighs, same feet, and I believe it's the same stomach.
that's just what I can see.
Edit: I was wrong about the hips and thighs. Got wires crossed with Slipstream.
It does also look like they took out some moving parts. Looks like her hands are one piece with the new forearms.
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Post by Toph on Jun 1, 2016 21:52:40 GMT
It's interesting that warriors and deluxes sell for the same price in the US. They're definitely different here. Warriors started at £15 and CW deluxes at £16. But if the TR ones are $20 then they're going to be at least £20 here aren't they... It depends on where you go, honestly. Most places sell them both for $15.99. Though both range anywhere between $14 and $16. |
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Jun 1, 2016 22:04:26 GMT
Same fan, same sword, same sheath (both attach the same way to both modes), same biceps, same hip pieces, same thighs, same feet, and I believe it's the same stomach. that's just what I can see. Edit: I was wrong about the hips and thighs. Got wires crossed with Slipstream. It does also look like they took out some moving parts. Looks like her hands are one piece with the new forearms. The fans definitely different (at least retooled) to Gen Windblade. Gen Windblade has a cross that quarters off the fan blades whereas Warrior Windblade is one continuous circle. It also looks set closer to the end of the wing than Gen Windblade. |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 1, 2016 23:06:17 GMT
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Post by Toph on Jun 2, 2016 1:00:55 GMT
Same fan, same sword, same sheath (both attach the same way to both modes), same biceps, same hip pieces, same thighs, same feet, and I believe it's the same stomach. that's just what I can see. Edit: I was wrong about the hips and thighs. Got wires crossed with Slipstream. It does also look like they took out some moving parts. Looks like her hands are one piece with the new forearms. The fans definitely different (at least retooled) to Gen Windblade. Gen Windblade has a cross that quarters off the fan blades whereas Warrior Windblade is one continuous circle. It also looks set closer to the end of the wing than Gen Windblade. Her FAN. Not he vtol blades. I'm not that stupid.  |
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Post by Llama God on Jun 2, 2016 4:41:58 GMT
I am. I immediately thought of the VTOL blades instead. Dammit. ;-)
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Jun 2, 2016 7:52:48 GMT
The fans definitely different (at least retooled) to Gen Windblade. Gen Windblade has a cross that quarters off the fan blades whereas Warrior Windblade is one continuous circle. It also looks set closer to the end of the wing than Gen Windblade. Her FAN. Not he vtol blades. I'm not that stupid. Ahhhhh, that makes more sense.  |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 2, 2016 8:34:32 GMT
Jetty, I've mirrored the pictures you linked to and added them to your post on the previous page. Same fan, same sword, same sheath (both attach the same way to both modes), same biceps, same hip pieces, same thighs, same feet, and I believe it's the same stomach. that's just what I can see. Edit: I was wrong about the hips and thighs. Got wires crossed with Slipstream. It does also look like they took out some moving parts. Looks like her hands are one piece with the new forearms. Meanwhile here's the ones I mentioned Robot Modes    Vehicle modes   |
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Post by Toph on Jun 2, 2016 13:04:27 GMT
Thank you
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Post by Pinwig on Jun 2, 2016 19:45:03 GMT
I must be losing the plot. I can't see any shared parts there at all. That doesn't look like a remould to me. But then as said, there have been some pretty extreme remoulds recently. Interesting!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 15, 2016 17:06:22 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 20, 2016 9:05:23 GMT
In hand Scorponok. Big Transmetal Tarantulas vibe going on here |
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Post by Llama God on Jun 20, 2016 9:14:11 GMT
Nice looking figure. I may have to get that. Or wait for the inevitable G1 homage repaint from Takara...
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 20, 2016 20:35:38 GMT
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Post by Bogatan on Jun 20, 2016 20:38:33 GMT
For the record im saying completely new mould. Or at least no more than 10% reuse.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 26, 2016 9:17:41 GMT
Jonathan got Quilfire this week.
There's something very Blot about his robot mode....
The head can also, be folded out the front of the car in vehicle mode too!
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Post by Pinwig on Jul 10, 2016 21:03:42 GMT
So having bought RiD Windblade yesterday I can't say I can see anything shared with the Generations one. They're completely different. RiD one has different proportions - shorter body and longer legs. No parts are the same.
I think the RiD one is much better. Bolder design and simpler. The head has fantastic detail for this line. If they'd done the RiD figures like this from the start, the line might have got more attention from the hardcore fans.
If they don't do a blizzard camo repaint I may be forced to try and custom one.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jul 10, 2016 21:06:32 GMT
Sword & sheath were the two we were unsure about from photos. Sheath looked modified, but similar.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 10, 2016 21:07:00 GMT
Big Thunderclash Prime is listed in Smyths website as an in store only.
Awaiting it hitting a store in Burger/Falkirk and then it will be snapped up.
Andy
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Post by Pinwig on Jul 10, 2016 21:53:26 GMT
Very VERY similar, but they aren't the same. At least the sheaths aren't. My Gen Windblade is not opened. The RiD sheath is the same length but wider, and has different detailing on it. It's like they used the CAD model from the Generations one and stretched it a bit to widen it, but it's not the same mould. The hilts of the sword do look identical, although the RiD one is unpainted matt black plastic, unlike the Gen one which is gloss black on transparent plastic to make the fan in the pommel see through.
Actually, I think I'm wrong about the body proportions. They are the same shape, but different pieces. The RiD one has thigh swivels for a start.
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Post by legios on Jul 10, 2016 22:08:19 GMT
Big Thunderclash Prime is listed in Smyths website as an in store only. Awaiting it hitting a store in Burger/Falkirk and then it will be snapped up. Andy I shall keep an eye on the Falkirk store for you. Not sure what the odds are - they haven't had an RiD re-stock for quite a while. (Rescue Bots seems to be the main seller around here) Karl |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 10, 2016 22:10:23 GMT
Big Thunderclash Prime is listed in Smyths website as an in store only. Awaiting it hitting a store in Burger/Falkirk and then it will be snapped up. Andy I shall keep an eye on the Falkirk store for you. Not sure what the odds are - they haven't had an RiD re-stock for quite a while. (Rescue Bots seems to be the main seller around here) Karl Cheers Kaptain. I will liase with you as and when. Andy |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jul 14, 2016 7:05:50 GMT
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Post by Llama God on Jul 14, 2016 7:24:17 GMT
Godsdammit! Where were our leaks? Our spoilers?!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jul 14, 2016 7:56:04 GMT
The first two were apparently previously seen in the RiD app.
The third is a big surprise and may itself be a spoiler!
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Post by Stomski on Jul 14, 2016 11:21:05 GMT
Yay, new Starscream!
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