THIRD PARTY TOYS NEWS
Better pics. Liking him more.Knightdramon wrote:Mindwipe does not look so great, but to be honest none of the other FX bots looked good at first to me, then I saw them transform and liked them a lot.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... st11218651
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... st11209213
http://i.imgur.com/4tuiBMP.jpg
Haven't seen anyone mention it yet in here so I have to ask, why on earth does this exist?
Maybe I'm stupid (highly likely and that's unrelated to this) but I just don't see the point to what is basically a $400 third party Metroplex when the recent Generations one can still be had for a lot less.
Maybe I'm stupid (highly likely and that's unrelated to this) but I just don't see the point to what is basically a $400 third party Metroplex when the recent Generations one can still be had for a lot less.
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Because it's maketoys.
They're very good [judging from what they pump out on their own] and somewhat recently released this toy catalogue which pretty much said they'll go on and do their own toyline.
Said toyline is based on characters from an official franchise, nevertheless, but they seemed adamant about going on with it
Pretty much every thread I've seen about metroplex now [hasbro] mentions very loose ratchet knees--this one is said to fix on such issues and have much better quality on the joints.
Maketoys does have a gift---if they're producing [or are very close to producing] 3 characters I don't give a damn about [Devastator, Computron, Metroplex] and making me consider dropping 300+ USD on each of them, then it means they're good
They're very good [judging from what they pump out on their own] and somewhat recently released this toy catalogue which pretty much said they'll go on and do their own toyline.
Said toyline is based on characters from an official franchise, nevertheless, but they seemed adamant about going on with it
Pretty much every thread I've seen about metroplex now [hasbro] mentions very loose ratchet knees--this one is said to fix on such issues and have much better quality on the joints.
Maketoys does have a gift---if they're producing [or are very close to producing] 3 characters I don't give a damn about [Devastator, Computron, Metroplex] and making me consider dropping 300+ USD on each of them, then it means they're good
Few stuff in the UK to trade/sell. Measly sales thread.
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Because, to be blunt, in a lot of ways that one is better. The Hasbro Metroplex has a number of issues. If it wasn't $400 I'd consider it as a replacement. Anything over about $150 and it starts really, significantly cutting into my other hobbies.Unicron wrote:Haven't seen anyone mention it yet in here so I have to ask, why on earth does this exist?
Maybe I'm stupid (highly likely and that's unrelated to this) but I just don't see the point to what is basically a $400 third party Metroplex when the recent Generations one can still be had for a lot less.
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For three times as much I should bloomin' well hope it's better. For that sort of money I'd at least expect to be felated by it.
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Consider picking up the UniqueToys head set for the Hasbro/Takara one instead, it makes a huge difference IMO. Larger, better proportions, bigger antennae. Also comes with some extra small weapons.
http://tfsource.com/uniquetoys/metropolis-kit/
http://tfsource.com/uniquetoys/metropolis-kit/
In for Quantron. And the more in-hand pics of Scoria surface the more I'm liking the red deco Canadian Slag style; it'll look fine next to a toy colours Soar.
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Correction to an earlier statement -- Omegalock aren't coming to AutoAssembly as a dealer, just as fans. They're sponsoring something at the event.
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Still weighing the options for Computron.
Giant [Devastator] seems solid altogether, and is available years later at a discount at kapow.
Maybe Computron will follow suit.
Maketoys Guardian [Defensor] though...that's pre-preordered
Giant [Devastator] seems solid altogether, and is available years later at a discount at kapow.
Maybe Computron will follow suit.
Maketoys Guardian [Defensor] though...that's pre-preordered
Few stuff in the UK to trade/sell. Measly sales thread.
I finally managed to get my Weirwolf and I'm pleased. Bought it from Kapow toys clearance (thanks for the tip).Denyer wrote:Better pics. Liking him more.
Mindwipe is definitely on my watch list now. Wouldn't mind a Fangry retool either.
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IIRC people were recommending Unique Toys Mania King (Galvatron). This new release seems to be the version to get, yes?
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/06 ... -recolour/
Both look pretty good. Mostly toned down purple and metallic orange on the cannon. If I was particularly a fan of the sculpt / character, I'd probably try to pick up a V1 whilst/if people were selling them on.
V1: http://i.imgur.com/xLLtiIh.jpg
V2: http://i.imgur.com/aG9PioG.jpg
V1: http://i.imgur.com/xLLtiIh.jpg
V2: http://i.imgur.com/aG9PioG.jpg
Have the first iteration and am happy with it. Never understood the wailing and gnashing of teeth that accompanied the first release's color set.
I will say that Unique Toys did an absolutely excellent job getting Galvatron's cartoon model to turn into his alternate mode. Didn't really consider it the best candidate to be translated into toy form, but sure enough, they did it.
I will say that Unique Toys did an absolutely excellent job getting Galvatron's cartoon model to turn into his alternate mode. Didn't really consider it the best candidate to be translated into toy form, but sure enough, they did it.
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I just remembered Generations Skullgrin (and whoever he was remolded from), though that's using the turret as the handle for a melee weapon rather than as the turret for a gun.
There's also a Generations Megatron, the one that came in a two-pack with a horrible Optimus, whose turret becomes an arm-mounted cannon (without detaching). That's not quite a hand-held weapon, but he doesn't actually have a hand on that arm. This figure has sitting on my computer as I typed this, as well as the Quake post, yet I didn't think of him until now.
There's also a Generations Megatron, the one that came in a two-pack with a horrible Optimus, whose turret becomes an arm-mounted cannon (without detaching). That's not quite a hand-held weapon, but he doesn't actually have a hand on that arm. This figure has sitting on my computer as I typed this, as well as the Quake post, yet I didn't think of him until now.
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