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Post by Bogatan on Jan 14, 2012 13:36:56 GMT
Oh as a diaclone it failed the moment I saw the lack of grey. The head though might make the Shattered Glass character work.
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Post by blueshift on Jan 17, 2012 22:11:39 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 17, 2012 22:24:44 GMT
I can see the penguins!
-Ralph
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Post by Benn on Jan 18, 2012 7:34:08 GMT
Oh. Oh my yes. I CAN SEE THEM.
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Post by Nigel on Jan 18, 2012 10:04:54 GMT
Having seen the penguins, it wiped out all memory of what it was supposed to be. I had to look very closely to discover the tentacles again.
Those pictures show the colour better, but the green is way off. Now it looks like a melding of Octopunch and Quickswitch.
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Post by kayevcee on Jan 18, 2012 13:47:59 GMT
I don't know about penguins- they look more like cartoon ducks to me.
-Nick
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 18, 2012 15:20:15 GMT
Darker green would have helped sell it a little more, not that it really needs its, but I got a feeling the Octopunch green wouldn't have looked so great in hovercraft mode.
Head looks fine but I still want to find a helmet for it, maybe the original Octopunch one can be modified.
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Post by blueshift on Jan 18, 2012 15:24:36 GMT
Oh wow you're right, it does rather feel like Quickswitch doesn't it!
The earlier test shot that came out, with the red head, was even more like him!
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 18, 2012 18:27:05 GMT
I don't know about penguins- they look more like cartoon ducks to me. -Nick People have said they see ducks. They are my favourite animal, but I just can't see them here no matter how much I squint. All I can see are penguins! -Ralph |
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Post by legios on Jan 18, 2012 20:31:41 GMT
Now that people have mentioned the penguins that is all I can see when I look at him as well.
But that is fine, because penguins are awesome.
Karl
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 18, 2012 21:48:15 GMT
I've seen the penguins, I can't unsee them!
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Post by Jim on Jan 19, 2012 23:58:38 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 20, 2012 8:08:29 GMT
No headband or penguins?
EPIC FAIL.
-Ralph
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Post by Jim on Jan 20, 2012 8:12:55 GMT
Well, the main thing people (who like it) seem to be complaining about is the lack of a headcrest - so the headwear theme continues!
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Post by blueshift on Jan 20, 2012 10:18:14 GMT
Oh. Hmm.
Now I do love Metalhawk and I love the idea, but hmm, it looks nothing like his head/helmet. And that's a LOT of blue!
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 20, 2012 11:44:12 GMT
I think what was needed was gold. They could have applied it to the drone and parts of the wings so in jet mode the inner bot jet mode colours came through and in robot mode the gold would have broken up all the jet mode blue which almost hides just how good a match the robot mode is to the original.
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Post by Nigel on Jan 20, 2012 12:15:58 GMT
Ah, now that one, I like. There's a bit too much blue as a jet but the robot's nice. The ridge on the helmet should be red for the crest and more of a manga face rather than a western style would have been nice, if less realistic. But yes, those things aside, that's the only one that's really grabbed me so far.
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Post by blueshift on Jan 20, 2012 17:33:22 GMT
From the pictures at least, it looks like the head is in a hood or balaclava rather than a helmet. I'm a fan of big chunky helmets rather than lighter form-fitting things
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 21, 2012 10:56:24 GMT
From the pictures at least, it looks like the head is in a hood or balaclava Metalhawk will come to your house and steal your TV! -Ralph |
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Post by legios on Jan 21, 2012 11:22:18 GMT
Don't understimate Metalhawk - down in the Projects he has some serious rep, dawg.
Karl
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Post by Nigel on Jan 26, 2012 16:36:14 GMT
The ridge on the helmet should be red for the crest I just noticed this on their Facebook page: "A big thank you to Paul Hutchison for pointing out the red crest from the original Metalhawk is missing on the BotCon sample we showed today. We are checking on this to see what happened. Thanks!" |
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Post by Hero on Feb 9, 2012 7:32:47 GMT
Maybe the chances are good for the Drift mould to be used for Motorvators/Brainmaster elites. That gummy sword needs sorting out still.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 9, 2012 8:34:48 GMT
Lots of chatter online about folk's CC details being comprised after ordering. The club responds in a most unprofessional way: yfrog.com/z/o0t8mspReally, it's better just to buy from the secondary market. -Ralph |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 9, 2012 9:03:46 GMT
Oh dear. "We take these allegations very seriously, will look into them and get back to you asap" would have been a much better response!
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 9, 2012 10:03:20 GMT
It may just be a coincidence but so far TFW have around 30 people with a problem. The club probably had 2000-4000 orders so its only around 1%, but thats got to be enough to be a concern.
Are they really so scared of a loss of business they cant send out an email thats says there MIGHT be a problem and to keep an eye on statements for anything unusual.
If people arent checking now they can lose thousand before a statement comes in the post.
I'm ready to cancel my card already, but there a few things I need to buy with it first so have to gamble on waiting a little while.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 9, 2012 18:02:34 GMT
I become increasingly amazed they stay in business, but then we are a fandom who complains about things then buys them anyway.
-Ralph
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 9, 2012 18:21:01 GMT
The problem is that the product is good. Until now the problems have all been nuisances or inconveniences not serious issues.
A lot of people myself included should be renewing in the next month. This time their stupidity might affect them financially.
And i it isn't related to them, their poor communication with members may finally catch up with them anyway.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 9, 2012 18:31:56 GMT
I put my money where my mouth is. I gave them a go. Bought a year's sub and bought one club figure. I've found the way they talk to their customers to be often insulting, shipping costs are ridiculous, the magazines are poorly produced and not packed well for shipping and the member's section of the website is barely used (updated once in the 11 months I have been a member) which is a valid criticism as that is part of what the sub pays for.
I will not be renewing and look forward to my membership expiring next month. I'm not happy with their service so don't see the point of giving them any more cash. I compare them to audio play producer Big Finish (the other company I buy subs from). Product is on time, well spaced out, communication to customers is polite, regular and well worded (and you get nice extras for buying direct). They also use their website and don't depend on customers having to search through social networks for updates. They appear to understand how to stay in business when they supply products to a small niche audience, which is what the TFCC also does so a valid comparison. Niche businesses will often have to charge higher prices due to small customer base so treating them well is the key to them staying afloat, especially when their products can sometimes be found cheaper elsewhere.
I used to buy from other sources but now buy direct from Big Finish due to the good customer service and extra benefits they offer.
I've bought TFCC product from sources other than them and received much better service.
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Feb 9, 2012 20:02:16 GMT
I own some fanclub stuff, but it has all been obtained through the secondary market, because everything I hear about actually being a member just makes me shake my head in disbelief.
I'm not exactly enamoured of some of their product either. Their magazine is just painfully terrible for one thing.
I've not had a membership, and nothing that I've heard recently makes for much likelihood that this will change. If I'm going to do business online I prefer to do so with folk in whom I have more confidence.
Karl
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 9, 2012 20:24:20 GMT
I can not disagree with any thing Ralph said, The more I have to deal with FP the more fed up I become.
I renew because of Botcon, this year I have already registered so dont need to renew. I would like runamuck though. Frankly I didn't want to pay $79 (Im convinced they have to be pocketing some of the shipping money) for it after the last week or two I'm even less keen.
I think I might see if a friend in the US can accept my membership for me if I decide to do it, I'll givem $40 for the toy.
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