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Post by The Doctor on Mar 4, 2018 17:00:50 GMT
I am confused. I thought this Shockwave turned into a crab type thing?
-Ralph
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Post by Toph on Mar 4, 2018 17:17:35 GMT
Different toyline
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Post by Toph on Mar 4, 2018 17:18:50 GMT
Also even in the same toyline it's not unusual for the same character to turn into different things in different price ranges.
TR Optimus, for example.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 17:26:15 GMT
I am confused. I thought this Shockwave turned into a crab type thing? -Ralph Me too! What the heck?! I AM SO CONFUSSED!!!! Two voyager sized cheaper made but decent looking Shockwaves?!?!?!!! I'm not complaining... I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND! Also- yeah, that Shockwave looks fantastic! I need the table one though for Table-flipper to flip... |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 4, 2018 17:31:39 GMT
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Post by Toph on Mar 4, 2018 17:32:22 GMT
Again, that's a different toyline.
Those are the next mainline, Transformers Cyberverse. It's replacing the aligned continuity, and specifically the nuRobots in Disguise toyline.
These here are Cyber-Battalion. Roughly voyager scale for half the price. There are about six of them, and were intended for the asian and latin markets (though Walgreens picked it up as an exclusive).
Half of them don't have articulation if it doesn't need it to transform.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 17:36:38 GMT
My 'Big Prowl' is Cyber-Battalion, right?
And the Shockwave in this thread is same line as my 'Big Prowl'?
This Shockwave is voyager?
Is Table Shockwave voyager?
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Post by Toph on Mar 4, 2018 17:49:50 GMT
The other shockwave is from the Cyberverse line, and is a Warrior, which is a less complex Deluxe. Same as Thermidor and Bisk and Thunderhooves.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 4, 2018 17:54:45 GMT
My 'Big Prowl' is Cyber-Battalion, right? Yes And the Shockwave in this thread is same line as my 'Big Prowl'? This Shockwave is voyager? This Shockwave is the same line and size as your Big Prowl. Here is your Prowl with CW Defensor:  Sideswipe is a retool of Prowl |
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 17:57:34 GMT
The other shockwave is from the Cyberverse line, and is a Warrior, which is a less complex Deluxe. Same as Thermidor and Bisk and Thunderhooves. Aaaahhhhhhh!!!! |
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 17:57:59 GMT
My 'Big Prowl' is Cyber-Battalion, right? Yes And the Shockwave in this thread is same line as my 'Big Prowl'? This Shockwave is voyager? This Shockwave is the same line and size as your Big Prowl. AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 17:59:20 GMT
Thank you, Gentleman.
Huh. Tablewave is too small for Table-flipper to flip! ...barely a footstool....
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 4, 2018 18:01:22 GMT
That was my concern about the Warrior size one, but he's a Shockwave so I'll buy him anyway.
Now we have a Voyager sized proposition I'm quite excited to see how he turns out. You've got the experience here Shockers - is your Big Prowl anywhere near Generations quality? Would he work if he was stood at the back? (given as a Prowl he's too big anyway).
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 18:13:56 GMT
Errrr... hmmmmm... They're very simple and basic in their design. But look good! So, yeah, I think a Shockwave would work. It wouldn't be as good as a 'real' CHUG update, but would be a decent stand-in.
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Post by Toph on Mar 4, 2018 18:18:07 GMT
I got prowl and jetfire.
The quality of this line is pretty solid. Prowl is really fun, but jetfire is... less so.
Prowl is fully articulated, with a fun and unique transformation. Jetfire is better than PotP Starscream, except he lacks knees.
He has knee joints sculpted in. I mean if you didn't look closely you'd think he had actual knees, they mimic the typical ratchet knees so well.
So the catch with this line is that. They'll omit articulation if it isn't necessary for transformation.
Otherwise you're getting a voyager sized toy for less than a deluxe.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 18:20:49 GMT
Yeah, a good summming-up there, CJ.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 18:21:48 GMT
And ANY figure is better than PotP Starscream...
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Post by Toph on Mar 4, 2018 18:39:14 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 4, 2018 21:11:31 GMT
Righty ho. The concurring very similar lines are confusing me somewhat of late. -Ralph |
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 4, 2018 21:13:09 GMT
Phil will tell Ralph how to get the Shockwave that is in the pictures today. The big not-crab one.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 4, 2018 21:22:50 GMT
Phil will tell Ralph when Phil knows. Cyber has been elusive at UK import and foreign exporters
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 4, 2018 21:23:15 GMT
It was hard work, but I think we sourced Shockers a Prowl via a Chinese eBay seller in the end. I'm sure that was what I found.
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Post by Toph on Mar 4, 2018 21:24:03 GMT
If it shows up at walgreens, I can attempt to stockpile for y'all.
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Post by legios on Mar 4, 2018 21:24:44 GMT
I'm glad that I wasn't the only one to think that! Both of these look like quite decent toys. To be honest, I think that they look a lot better than the three-step changers we've had in the main line recently, or the "Turbo Changers" from the movie line for that matter. That is a darned good looking Shockwave. Actually quite like the way the wings fold up on his back - as well as the fact that they might be able to fold out in a sort of "Bat-wave" kind of silhouette. Karl |
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 4, 2018 21:26:55 GMT
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Post by Toph on Mar 4, 2018 21:31:22 GMT
Zooming in on my phone, I'm starting to think he doesn't have functional knees.
That said, he's still the best G1 stand-in we have.
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Post by legios on Mar 4, 2018 21:37:13 GMT
Shockwave doesn't need knees. He kneels before no-being! :-)
Karl
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 22:16:54 GMT
Yup. That's the sucker. Genuine product. |
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 22:17:49 GMT
If it shows up at walgreens, I can attempt to stockpile for y'all. Yes please, Cyber-darling. |
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 4, 2018 22:18:28 GMT
Shockwave doesn't need knees. He kneels before no-being! :-) Karl Damn right, baby. |
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