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Post by The Doctor on May 7, 2021 15:09:16 GMT
It's just like wearing a name badge at a conference or a lanyard at work! But you don't do that if you're supposed to be a Conference Delegate or Worker in Disguise!!! Martin Are you a worker in disguise? Is that why all your clothing does not say 'MARTIN' on it? -Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 7, 2021 16:57:25 GMT
Martin is a nameless body, he's a civil servant
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 7, 2021 17:04:41 GMT
My vote goes without hesitation to the Decepticon. I can't stand Autobot lorry trailers with words like 'OPTIMUS' or 'TRANSFORMERS' on the side. Totally spoils an otherwise lovely toy. Yes it is a bit OTT isn't it: But wait, what else is that I see written on the trailer Octane ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? If it's an attempt to disguise himself as the Decepticon fuel tanker, it's a poor one as the Optimus Prime is much bigger and more prominent. Or could it be that the word octane is itself something to do with fuel tankers and fuel? What do you think Ralph?
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Post by The Doctor on May 7, 2021 17:52:02 GMT
I think it's just 90's EXTREEEEEME-type madness.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on May 7, 2021 17:52:43 GMT
Martin is a nameless body, he's a civil servant Martin is not a nameless body! He is...MARTIN!!! MARTIN OCTANE! -Ralph
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Post by The Huff on May 7, 2021 19:22:16 GMT
'Optimus Prime Octane?'
Imagine if there was an evil Decepticon version of this:
'MEGATRON OCTANE'
Or perhaps just 'Mega Octane' for short.
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Post by The Doctor on May 7, 2021 19:48:57 GMT
Don't give Phil ideas!!!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 7, 2021 20:33:53 GMT
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on May 7, 2021 21:27:29 GMT
Martin is a nameless body, he's a civil servant Quite right. Martin
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Post by Pinwig on May 7, 2021 22:28:21 GMT
Ooh. Difficult.
Ooh.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 7, 2021 22:52:54 GMT
I did say it might be.
Tomorrow I will explain why it's astonishingly simple for me though!
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on May 8, 2021 6:18:13 GMT
What is the difference between a Stealth Attack Specialist (UK) and a Sneak Attack Specialist (US)?
STEALTH ASSAULT Function: Stealth Attack Specialist
"You won't see me coming, but you'll know when I've arrived!"
Silent and undetectable, Stealth Assault swoops down on the Autobots as a Stealth Bomber, separating into a jet fighter and armoured tank to deliver the ultimate attack. His Gatling gun bombards the enemy while the jet fighter enters dog fights with wing mounted launchers. Stealth Assault's armour makes him a formidable force.
DREADWING Function: Sneak Attack Specialist
"When you least expect it, expect me!"
Streaks in from excessive altitudes while cloaked in stealth armour. Bombs Autobot strongholds without ever being detected. Separates into Smokescreen jet fighter and armoured tank to enhance destructive capabilities. As robot - or plane - the giant Gatling gun blasts a multitude of missiles at enemy forces while jet fighter enters dogfights with wing-mounted launchers. Impossible to shoot down; you can't hit what you can't see!
Strength 8 Intelligence 6 Speed 8 Endurance 7 Rank 7 Courage 9 Firepower 10 Skill 6
OPTIMUS PRIME Function: Leader
"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings!"
Showdown with Megatron in sector 17 of the Mirtonian constellation left Optimus severely damaged. Entire structural integrity and logistical circuitry processors were programmed into a sleeker, stronger, combat-ready configuration! Now this ultimate super hero has an arsenal of weaponry ready to repel an attack and immobilize Megatron once and for all! With Optimus' giant, laser-targeting rocket launcher, ripple-fire missile blaster and armour-piercing discs, Megatron had better think twice before firing the next shot... or it could prove to be his last!
Strength 10 Intelligence 9 Speed 10 Endurance 10 Rank 10 Courage 10 Firepower 10 Skill 10
Laser Optimus Prime really loves exclamation marks!!
Martin
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Post by The Doctor on May 8, 2021 10:57:12 GMT
Vote correctly or the inevitable 5th anniversay Class special will be yours. -Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on May 8, 2021 11:26:11 GMT
How are we defining 'correct' here?
This is interesting because these are both moulds I've experienced for the first time this year, so they're new to me, but both paint jobs in this poll are inferior to the ones I have.
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Post by The Doctor on May 8, 2021 11:35:43 GMT
Search your heart.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 8, 2021 11:42:30 GMT
Search your soul And when you find me there You'll search no more
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 8, 2021 11:44:09 GMT
How are we defining 'correct' here? One of these toys is an all time Ralph favourite which he loves with a passion.
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Post by Pinwig on May 8, 2021 11:47:53 GMT
Yes it is a bit OTT isn't it: Geoff Senior's homage was nice:
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 8, 2021 12:12:35 GMT
This is interesting because these are both moulds I've experienced for the first time this year, so they're new to me, but both paint jobs in this poll are inferior to the ones I have. Well..... The Stealth Bomber is perhaps the not most appropriate colours for the toy: they get closer with the BWII repaint (and intended G2 repaint) but even that's not perfect. The RiD Version is drab, and while militaristic doesn't really yell Stealth Bomber. Robotmasters is a different sort of mad altogether and, as we discussed previously, a homage in colours and name to one of Skyscorchers
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 8, 2021 12:31:40 GMT
Optimus..... https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys I think if the robot was redder, especially on the chest and shoulder - far too much grey and blue is too light, and the trailer lost the stickers for Op's trailer stripes this would sit a lot better than me. It looks more like an alternate Optimus Prime deco rather than an Optimus Prime deco. The Scourge deco looks better and covers a multitude of the mould's sins: Scourge's Spychanger version is painted in something closer to the G1 Op colours and looks fab. The Titan's Return tanker Op, a very similar shape, somehow misses slightly colourwise.
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on May 8, 2021 12:53:33 GMT
Search your soul And when you find me there You'll search no more This can only be a reference to one chart-topping song...
Inside your soul...
Martin
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Post by The Doctor on May 8, 2021 15:21:35 GMT
Once again, Phil disparages the greatest Optimus Prime mould (and one of the best ever Transformers toys) of all time. I throw down my glove at him!
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on May 8, 2021 16:08:00 GMT
Probably better than throwing down your face plate.
I see, so that's the way the 'correct' vote goes.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 8, 2021 16:17:10 GMT
I've only been rude about the colours so far, I've not got going on the mould itself!
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Post by The Doctor on May 8, 2021 16:28:00 GMT
To quote Phil: "the mould's sins."
-Ralph
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Post by Benn on May 8, 2021 17:01:56 GMT
Maybe it's just the picture, but that Scourge doesn't look as good to me.
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Post by Pinwig on May 8, 2021 20:39:27 GMT
I don't have a Prime to compare, but the Scourge is fabulous. Definitely an all time top ten.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 12, 2021 19:56:54 GMT
Laser Op's base mode....
Packed with weapons/action features, yes, but which toys are meant to be used with it? There's no real compatibility with other toys, no Micromaster ramp attachments, no platforms for small toys to stand on - there's not even a flat surface behind the walls for a small toy to stand o
Op himself is far too big, much to tall to stand behind using either the disc launcher or missile bank.
About the only thing you can do is stand a Gobot on the top of the tower behind the dual cannon and then you're wondering where to put the rest of them.
A+ for the features, but C- for being able to crew it!
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Post by The Doctor on May 12, 2021 20:01:31 GMT
PHIL!!!!
IT IS THE GREATEST BASE MODE IN TRANSFORMERS HISTORY!!!
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on May 12, 2021 20:02:06 GMT
YOUR GRAND GALVATRON IS NOW FORFEIT!!!
-Ralph
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