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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 16, 2010 11:55:57 GMT
There were quite a few things muddled up: the Jumpstarters, Scorponok (though I think it was corrected). And, Ian, can you explain what happened to Cyclonus's, Hot Rod's, et al's powers when they became Targetmasters? WELL, CAN YOU?! HA HA HA!!! That's bonkers, isn't it! What happened to them? Scourge has lost the ability to fly! And Pretender Jazz?! What did he get demoted for? Pretender Grimlock's intelligence has plummeted! Bonkers. And Scorponok's 'wrong' techspecs is hilarious! Strength 3! Speed 9! Rank 3! What were they thinking?! |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 24, 2011 20:05:27 GMT
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Post by grahamthomson on Feb 24, 2011 23:00:47 GMT
Yikes! This could turn out to be expensive if the rest of the range is done.
Nice idea, though.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 23, 2011 14:36:34 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 24, 2011 22:27:33 GMT
Splendid!
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 24, 2012 22:24:04 GMT
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Aug 24, 2012 22:25:26 GMT
Tis indeed very entertaining.
Andy
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Post by legios on Aug 25, 2012 10:40:07 GMT
Indeed, t'is rather good.
Karl
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Post by Shockprowl on Aug 25, 2012 19:17:31 GMT
Excellent site! Who is Dreadwind?
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 25, 2012 21:59:05 GMT
Glenn Jakeman, co-host of the Back to the 80's podcast. I've met him at the last few AA's. Very pleasant chap.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Aug 28, 2012 8:13:35 GMT
I like his writing style.
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 16, 2012 20:52:56 GMT
I've read most of the reviews on this site now, it really is a good read.
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 28, 2014 19:46:12 GMT
I love Love LOVE the great Bob's original G1 Tech Specs. As a child, they were one of the reasons I became as obsessed with Transformers as I did. I think we should have a separate thread to discuss Tech Specs, of all eras.
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 28, 2014 19:52:31 GMT
To begin with. I'd like to discuss a couple of snippets from a couple of Tech Specs that popped into the old brain recently.
Firstly, Cyclonus's claim to, I think I've worded it correctly, "summon strength in direct proportion to his need". I've never had the foggiest what that actually means!
Secondly, why did Skids, a scientist, have so much weaponry? I have my theories.
Thirdly and finally, Megatron's remarkable ability to "inter-dimensionally link up to a Blackhole in space and draw anti-matter from it to use as a weapon". I love that ability! Quite awe inspiring, but little used or seen, sadly (has it been used recently?). I'd like the Hub scientist contingent to comment on that one. Would a Blackhole have anti-matter in it?
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Post by blueshift on Nov 28, 2014 20:14:50 GMT
Thirdly and finally, Megatron's remarkable ability to "inter-dimensionally link up to a Blackhole in space and draw anti-matter from it to use as a weapon". I love that ability! Quite awe inspiring, but little used or seen, sadly (has it been used recently?). I'd like the Hub scientist contingent to comment on that one. Would a Blackhole have anti-matter in it? He used it in the uk comics when he went a bit crazy with Straxus, I think that is the only time. Black holes only have antimatter in it in dr who  |
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 28, 2014 21:26:10 GMT
Oh yes! To defeat Ultra Magnus and Prime. He hasn't used it since?
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 28, 2014 21:56:26 GMT
Thirdly and finally, Megatron's remarkable ability to "inter-dimensionally link up to a Blackhole in space and draw anti-matter from it to use as a weapon". I love that ability! Quite awe inspiring, but little used or seen, sadly (has it been used recently?). I'd like the Hub scientist contingent to comment on that one. Would a Blackhole have anti-matter in it? He used it in the uk comics when he went a bit crazy with Straxus, I think that is the only time. Black holes only have antimatter in it in dr who Megatron used the black hole first in Raiders of the Last Ark. Andy |
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 28, 2014 22:11:32 GMT
Did he?! Why don't I remember that?!
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Post by Pinwig on Nov 28, 2014 23:11:57 GMT
Megatron used the black hole first in Raiders of the Last Ark. Andy Ooooh I knew it. I just didn't want to stick my neck out without checking for sure. It was on a cover for that story too. Black swirls around him. |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 4, 2014 0:26:30 GMT
Yup, it was always an interesting idea, and sadly one that wasn't played with nearly enough.
When he was caught in the Space Bridge at the end of Issue 108 it was a shame they didn't try something with it then, or when he and Ratchet were bonded in that interdimensional portal...
Andy
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Post by Llama God on Dec 4, 2014 9:36:16 GMT
It's like they were just trying to get rid of Megatron so that they could feature new and more interesting toys instead... ;-)
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 4, 2014 13:07:37 GMT
It's like they were just trying to get rid of Megatron so that they could feature new and more interesting toys instead... ;-) You mean these comics were not works of art in their own right, but promotional material for a toyline?! My entire world is in ruins... |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 6, 2014 20:11:59 GMT
Lies!!!
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 14, 2014 20:14:28 GMT
Just reading Bumblebee's in Issue 7 of the UK comic. I don't think I ever knew that it specifically states he is the go to guy in the Autobot ranks for underwater salvage operations.
I've also just noticed that Ratchet is apparently a party animal and that having a good time can interfere with his effectiveness! er? Jazz maybe, but Ratchet?! when did that ever get used in the fictions?
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 14, 2014 20:48:44 GMT
That's always been a question in my mind too! Ratchet's partying! I find it odd, almost just stuck in there. Never seen it feature in any TF fiction I've read. Oh, and what the heck is a "Tool and Die man"?
Bumblebee's a good techspecs. "Goes where others can't, or wont", always sticks in my mind, as well as "Idolises the larger Autobots, especially Optimus Prime and Prowl". Never saw him idolise Prowl specifically. I found it interesting they picked Prowl out.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 14, 2014 21:21:09 GMT
We never saw Ratchet party sadly. Though, you can imagine his tenure on earth would see him overworked quite a bit. There's a few tales to be told I'm sure. You get the feeling if The Ark had a bar, he'd be running it. Ratchet's tool and die skills - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool_and_die_makerAndy |
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 14, 2014 21:24:27 GMT
Would that be because Prowl was second in command? So it's the leaders that Bumblebee idolised? The thinkers, strategists? Wise ones so to speak?
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 14, 2014 21:40:48 GMT
Would that be because Prowl was second in command? So it's the leaders that Bumblebee idolised? The thinkers, strategists? Wise ones so to speak? I think so, given the way it is suggested he is not as confident and assured, he would likely see those in command positions as role models. Andy |
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 14, 2014 22:34:21 GMT
Yes that's a good call chaps. Makes sense.
Mirage. I found the "unsure of Autobot cause. Can't be fully trusted" to be highly fascinating and thrilling. But I don't think ever been explored.
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 18, 2015 22:14:11 GMT
"Would rather read about jets than be one..."
My favorite Special Teams tech-specs quote (Skdive).
I also loved the fact Motor Master is obsessed with destroying Optimus Prime, and Dead End being sullen, fatalistic- yet vain.
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