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Post by Llama God on Feb 17, 2017 22:37:22 GMT
No.
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Yes.
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Post by Llama God on Feb 17, 2017 22:49:00 GMT
Swiping this from TFW2005 (although I'm doing Interwebs news wrong by stating where I stole it from):  Allspark cube knows which mode you are in! When you insert it into your chest! Allspark mode will also kill you! When you insert it into your chest! I've just realised my mistake. I've been paying attention. I wasn't meant to be doing that. |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 17, 2017 23:27:26 GMT
Ha! I had not clicked that the gimmick is what killed Megatron in 2007. They look shit though. I will buy at least three.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 17, 2017 23:27:51 GMT
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Post by Llama God on Feb 17, 2017 23:51:55 GMT
They look shit though. I will buy at least three. Exactly my own thoughts. |
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Post by legios on Feb 18, 2017 16:56:26 GMT
By 'as popular as BB-8', do you mean 'obviously a crap attempt to cash in on BB-8s popularity'? Looks more to me like a "ok, the leg-humping, D/S fetishist tiny robot didn't work, but everyone will have forgotten that. Lets try "tiny comedy relief robot" again and see what happens". Karl |
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Post by Benn on Feb 18, 2017 17:19:34 GMT
Micheal Bay: "BB-8 was cool. Wall.E was cool. What if... right... I kinda... mash them together?"
Hasbro Exec: "GENIUS!" *Gives Bay millions more dollars*
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 18, 2017 19:08:47 GMT
Three headed dragon called Dragonstorm with Cyberfire light feature that interacts with other toys.
Allspark Tech uses small allspark cube to power up toy. Unlocks lights and sounds and features.
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Feb 18, 2017 19:26:25 GMT
Being fair, that Allspark Tech does sounds like a fun gimmick. I hope it's not just the same/similar sound and light function for every toy.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 18, 2017 20:05:32 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 18, 2017 20:05:53 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 18, 2017 20:07:01 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 18, 2017 20:28:55 GMT
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Post by Llama God on Feb 18, 2017 20:31:05 GMT
Being fair, that Allspark Tech does sounds like a fun gimmick. I hope it's not just the same/similar sound and light function for every toy. Aye, it does look like fun. I'll definitely have to pick up at least a couple. Just to have a play around with. And that Megatron... that's THE SEX. It may not scream "Megatron", but that is a GORGEOUS jet mode. I don't think I'll be able to refuse that. |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 18, 2017 20:31:22 GMT
Now that is an action feature I can see being deployed in pub meets. Turnbull must never be allowed to handle one.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 18, 2017 20:33:52 GMT
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Feb 18, 2017 20:40:27 GMT
Squeeks makes me feel a bit sad. His stupid gormless face. His crap looking alt-mode. The blatant attempt to cash in on another franchises successful character. That infuriatingly deliberate misspelled name.
Megatron looks very very good though. Looking forward to seeing him in bot mode. And Scorn in Voyager scale is just fine by me, even in Crayola red.
I like the look of Dragonstorm and his gimmick, figure could maybe do with a dab of colour to lift it but I can see it's probably done to enhance the effect of the light effects.
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Post by blueshift on Feb 18, 2017 20:43:23 GMT
eh I don't think Squeeks is cute enough to be a BB8 cash in. He's more like another Movie Wheelie
Bet you all blocked him from your minds!!!
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 18, 2017 20:43:54 GMT
I am shocked how good Megatron looks.
-Ralph
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Feb 18, 2017 20:45:44 GMT
Squeeks makes me feel a bit sad. His stupid gormless face. His crap looking alt-mode. The blatant attempt to cash in on another franchises successful character. That infuriatingly deliberate misspelled name. Megatron looks very very good though. Looking forward to seeing him in bot mode. And Scorn in Voyager scale is just fine by me, even in Crayola red. I like the look of Dragonstorm and his gimmick, figure could maybe do with a dab of colour to lift it but I can see it's probably done to enhance the effect of the light effects. eh I don't think Squeeks is cute enough to be a BB8 cash in. He's more like another Movie Wheelie Bet you all blocked him from your minds!!! He's like a cross between ROTF Wheelie, Wall-E and BB-8. I think someone said that already though. I quite like Wheelies toy. He was an annoying wee naff in the movie though. |
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Feb 18, 2017 20:58:44 GMT
The BB-8 reference isn't just about being a small cutesy robot. Have you seen him in action? There was a clip on one of the trailers and all he seemingly does is roll about making unintelligible squeaks and whistles.
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Post by Llama God on Feb 18, 2017 21:08:13 GMT
I'm still liking the appeal of the Allspark figures, but that is some SHOCKINGLY wasteful packaging for that starter pack.
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 18, 2017 21:10:00 GMT
Pfff! McDonalds was doing interactive allspark cubes back in Energon.
Damn though. Megatron looks good. And we might finally have a half decent movie Hound.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 18, 2017 21:23:20 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 18, 2017 21:24:43 GMT
Voyager and Leader Megs both look good!
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 18, 2017 21:32:13 GMT
There is definitely something in this premium range lark. These are the first movie figures I've ever been impressed by. The premium paint jobs on the older moulds are bringing them up to scratch and these new figures are a real surprise. That leader Megs will probably cost a bomb, but he looks fantastic. Compare that to the leader Prime from AoE. There is a huge shift in aesthetic and quality going on here. If that means an extra fiver on the price points it's probably worth it.
Let's just hope they're as good in hand and aren't a big let down.
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Post by Bogatan on Feb 18, 2017 21:35:33 GMT
It looks to me that Hasbro have
a) realised they dumbed way too far down last time
b) discovered simply having a movie out wasnt enough to sell toys, even the goodish ones
c) embraced the older collectors, Gen, 30th, CW and TR seem to have convinced them its worth the effort.
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Post by blueshift on Feb 18, 2017 22:30:26 GMT
The BB-8 reference isn't just about being a small cutesy robot. Have you seen him in action? There was a clip on one of the trailers and all he seemingly does is roll about making unintelligible squeaks and whistles. Oh!!! No, I'd not! I assumed he would be like that guy from Return to Oz that he reminds me of! |
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Feb 18, 2017 23:26:37 GMT
The BB-8 reference isn't just about being a small cutesy robot. Have you seen him in action? There was a clip on one of the trailers and all he seemingly does is roll about making unintelligible squeaks and whistles. Oh!!! No, I'd not! I assumed he would be like that guy from Return to Oz that he reminds me of! who it is. I knew it looked like someone other than Wall-E but couldn't place who. It's Tik-Tok. |
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 18, 2017 23:51:40 GMT
Funny that we've already seen Premier Slash and Grimlock, yet they weren't in tonight's reveals.
Am I really going to go for a third set of the AoE Dinobots just because these repaints make those moulds sing?
I think so. I reckon Dinobots vs that leader Megatron would be a good display. My restrained 2017 spending is going to be seriously challenged.
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