The Huff
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Post by The Huff on Jan 30, 2016 16:50:30 GMT
The way he seems to transform is that the robot head, back and arms come out of the space where the sled would have been. It's a shame there isn't an option to have this part removable and then have the separate sled fold up and replace this as an alternative. The remaining piece looks like it could almost become the windscreen faced robot (the legs are already there - it would just need some arms from somewhere.)
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kayevcee
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Post by kayevcee on Feb 1, 2016 14:45:13 GMT
Ironhide was showing on Kapow as being out of stock, which I believe is due to all their expected stock being sold on pre-orders. When an "out of stock" item actually comes in, a few pre-orders are always cancelled or cards are declined or somesuch, so an item that appeared sold out can sometimes leap back into availability. So it has been with Ironhide! Get 'em while they're hot, I guess!-Nick |
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Post by Kingoji on Feb 1, 2016 14:48:56 GMT
Damn you, Nick. I was determined to wait for Ratchet.
Order placed.
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 1, 2016 15:01:58 GMT
No, no no. I'll wait for Ratchet, if I dont like the mould I dont want two of it and I will be getting Ratchet.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 1, 2016 20:58:39 GMT
Mine's enroute from TFSExpress. They have stock too. It may look dubious, but it's still a new Masterpiece...
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Stomski
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Post by Stomski on Feb 2, 2016 8:58:14 GMT
I think I need to wait for mine to dispatch as I put in an order for 27-29 all at once to save on shipping.
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Dezzeh
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Post by Dezzeh on Feb 2, 2016 9:40:32 GMT
If it was Kapow, than yeah they will all ship together
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Stomski
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Post by Stomski on Feb 2, 2016 9:53:29 GMT
Nah, tfs-express. Assume they have the same policy.
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Post by Kingoji on Feb 2, 2016 11:09:50 GMT
He is beautiful.
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 2, 2016 11:55:01 GMT
You have him? He's BEAUTIFUL?!?! Full report! Full report!
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Post by Kingoji on Feb 2, 2016 13:43:57 GMT
I'll let Phil kiss and tell. He enjoys reporting more than I do.
All I'll say is the conversion is fiendishly clever, the hip panels don't cause any issues, and he's, well, just so handsome.
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 2, 2016 16:52:43 GMT
Really?
REALLY?!?!?!?!!!!
PHHHIIILLLLLL!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 2, 2016 17:06:25 GMT
Not getting one, sorry!
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Dezzeh
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Post by Dezzeh on Feb 2, 2016 17:06:48 GMT
How long until you cave though?
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 2, 2016 17:18:56 GMT
NNNNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DECIDE WITHOUT A BIG PHIL REVIEW?!?!?!?!!!! |
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Post by kayevcee on Feb 2, 2016 20:00:19 GMT
Got home from work to find a box waiting for me on the couch. Ironhide is here.
Sideswipe/Red Alert are fun.
Prowl/Bluestreak/Smokescreen are really good, but the transformation is a bit tricky and unintuitive in places.
Wheeljack is really good.
Bumblebee is small but elegant and has a really clever transformation.
Tracks is a wee bit fiddly, gappy and disappointing, but nowhere near as bad as some fans have said.
Ironhide is sublime. I suspect this was designed by the same person who did Bumblebee.
Vehicle mode is just flawless. It looks exactly like the one I briefly had as a kid (borrowed from a friend), and is the size I remember it being- the same strategy employed by Hasbro in their gigantified Star Wars vehicles. Comes with a ridiculous assortment of weaponry in his pseudo-MARB- the only disappointment is that it doesn't have the original's tank treads. Transformation is fantastic- intuitive and incredibly clever. You can mount his weapons all over the shop in both modes.
While the design has worked incredibly hard to get the Sunbow animation model out of the classic van mode, Takara have also bent over backwards to homage the original toy as much as possible. The vehicle mode is an oversized copy of the original in a way the other cars aren't quite with their subtly different proportions. The original toy seat/face sticker is present and correct as moulded details behind the windscreen so those who are so inclined can transform to his proper toy/Ladybird book appearance as well. MP Ironhide is a labour of love, and I love it.
Does that help, Ian?
-Nick
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Post by Kingoji on Feb 2, 2016 20:34:55 GMT
I will say for the sake of balance... Folks have expressed concern over his proportions from stock photos. IMO, the head, torso, and arms all scale to each other perfectly... if *anything*, and I really am reaching here, the legs might be a tad too long.
But I'm in full agreement with Nick; best since Bumblebee.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 2, 2016 21:34:02 GMT
The original toy seat/face sticker is present and correct as moulded details behind the windscreen so those who are so inclined can transform to his proper toy/Ladybird book appearance as well. wait, what? I knew about the face, but you can get the toy accurate robot from it too? I have a tracking number, should be here tomorrow. And that great list - are those all MPs you've just bought?! |
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 2, 2016 22:02:30 GMT
Wow. Yes, Nickos, darling, yes that helps a lot. Yike-a-rama.... I may have to take a shot at this.... Can it be the Ironhide (& Ratchet) of my dreams....?
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 2, 2016 23:15:13 GMT
The original toy seat/face sticker is present and correct as moulded details behind the windscreen so those who are so inclined can transform to his proper toy/Ladybird book appearance as well. wait, what? I knew about the face, but you can get the toy accurate robot from it too? |
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 2, 2016 23:28:46 GMT
Good Lord! I had no idea. Is that a fan mode or intentional? This puts an entirely different perspective on things. I must buy this! Oh wait, I already did. Hurry up Royal Mail!
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Post by Llama God on Feb 3, 2016 0:05:55 GMT
Ha. That's mildly amusing.
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Post by kayevcee on Feb 3, 2016 0:23:48 GMT
It's not in the instructions, but the original toy's "face sticker" is sculpted detail on a piece that winds up behind the windscreen in vehicle/'84 toy homage mode. Genius.
-Nick
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Post by Shockprowl on Feb 3, 2016 17:29:05 GMT
Oh my..... That's amaze-balls....
If 3P add-on treads were to appear....
This changes everything....
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Dezzeh
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Post by Dezzeh on Feb 3, 2016 19:39:46 GMT
Well, Ironhide is a bit good, eh?
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 3, 2016 23:12:51 GMT
Crumbled and ordered one from Kapow...
Andy
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Dezzeh
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Post by Dezzeh on Feb 4, 2016 7:35:16 GMT
You will not regret your moment of weakness
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 4, 2016 19:20:46 GMT
Oooooo I think I might get -
£60? Er, never mind.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 6, 2016 23:52:35 GMT
Arrived today.
Gorgeous figure, very pleased with him and now looking forward even more to Ratchet!
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 8, 2016 11:37:27 GMT
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