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Post by coldiron on Dec 6, 2010 16:53:21 GMT -5
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Post by emerje on Dec 6, 2010 17:09:45 GMT -5
Man, someone couldn't wait to sneak that one out of the factory, couldn't even wait to finish painting it!
I've come up with a theory as to why the figure isn't all black and is half blue. The new rub signs are all black, they don't have the white/silver boarder of the old ones. If you placed one on an all black figure you'd certainly have a hard time finding it. Someone must have realized this and decided to mold the cab in a different color. Thing is, they could have just as easily painted a white square on the door and stuck the symbol on that, would have been much easier.
Emerje
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Post by Cyrano on Dec 6, 2010 23:45:02 GMT -5
Laser's proportions look a lot better in that video.
I found Jazz and Tracks at Kohls on Saturday. My depressing never-gets-new-stock-and-still-has-'07-movie-toys Kmart also had 2 Mindsets, so these must really be coming out with some force. I haven't had a lot of time with the figures yet, but so far I'm very pleased. I'll try to get some more thoughts and a few shots up in the next couple of days.
Anyone know when the Voyagers are due?
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Post by chachipower on Dec 11, 2010 0:52:49 GMT -5
I found Jazz and Tracks at Walgreens along with the other 2 I dont care about but they want $14.99 for em. They dont even ring up at the register
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Post by Falconhood on Dec 11, 2010 7:36:10 GMT -5
wow, Laser Prime is actually very cool.
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Post by Kyoko_Iwase_RX7 on Dec 11, 2010 23:00:49 GMT -5
ill wait for the TF UNITED versions instead. looks better and much worth...
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Post by Falconhood on Dec 12, 2010 5:32:11 GMT -5
United/Generations...what's the difference? I can't find any differences from the google. in this picture, the Generations is just not fully transformed (see tires) but i can't detect any significant differences to demand $33 vs $10
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Post by emerje on Dec 12, 2010 8:14:28 GMT -5
I wouldn't go by that picture if I were you. Takara was using Hasbro prototypes in their pictures (there's a big difference between what Takara was showing for Tracks and what they show now) so their final products may be significantly different. Hasbro used that same truck mode figure for their own pictures (at a slightly different angle), but they've since removed the Autobot symbol, probably in favor of a rubsign. I still believe Takara will go all black with their Prime's cab, but we'll have to wait and see.
Emerje
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Post by Falconhood on Dec 12, 2010 14:16:31 GMT -5
so, the only difference is black vs blue? or a level of quality? or actual electronic laser effect?
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Post by emerje on Dec 12, 2010 15:47:48 GMT -5
There won't be electronics for sure. One thing I have noticed is that the United figures all seem to have a nice polished shine to them rather than the bare plastic of Hasbro's figures. Go look at some pictures of Kup and you'll see what I mean. Emerje
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Post by speedy on Dec 14, 2010 6:15:53 GMT -5
There won't be electronics for sure. One thing I have noticed is that the United figures all seem to have a nice polished shine to them rather than the bare plastic of Hasbro's figures. Go look at some pictures of Kup and you'll see what I mean. Emerje I don't see any "shine" in that Kup The only models I have noticed significant differences are WOC Prime Bumble and Cliffjumper wich have metallic colors. But I will wait to see a review "in hand" because in the photos of the exclusive Dreadwing/Smokejumper you can notice the metallic color... 1.bp.blogspot.com/_FvueQPVq1Kw/TCQFp3XTsbI/AAAAAAAAIdk/XAtqZ7yemCQ/s640/Dreadwing02.jpg...but actually they have a plastic blue color cybertron.nuevadominion.com/imagenes/usuarios/CIMG1997.JPGThey are faking photos like Hasbro
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Post by emerje on Dec 14, 2010 21:53:39 GMT -5
I don't see any "shine" in that Kup [...] But I will wait to see a review "in hand"( Really? He definitely looks shinier than the other figures in those pics, the truck mode looks polished and glossy, it's a different kind of shine from bare plastic like on the other figures in those shots. And these aren't official pics, they're from KO Toys. Anyway, spotted RtS series one at Kmart tonight. I'm going to wait in hopes of seeing them at Walmart or Target while they're still on sale. BTW, Reprolabels did a great Tracks upgrade set for those that like the G1 look and want something closer to the classics flames. I really love that stylized Autobot symbol flames design. Emerje
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Post by coldiron on Dec 14, 2010 21:59:46 GMT -5
Anyone run across Lug Nut yet? Its looking good in the pics, but I have not seen it on shelves yet.
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Post by emerje on Dec 14, 2010 22:28:16 GMT -5
Entertainment Earth says he's a January release along with Grapple and Strafe (later Strafe gets replaced with Deep Dive who you can look forward to warming the shelves). Emerje
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Post by Cyrano on Dec 15, 2010 3:25:02 GMT -5
BTW, Reprolabels did a great Tracks upgrade set for those that like the G1 look and want something closer to the classics flames. I really love that stylized Autobot symbol flames design. Emerje Wow, outstanding. This is going to be hard to resist. I'd say the RtS Tracks with this set easily beats the Generations version, and most likely at lower cost (depending on where you're buying from).
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Post by Kyoko_Iwase_RX7 on Dec 15, 2010 11:51:01 GMT -5
ill wait for TF Uniteds! much worth than hasbro!
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Post by supergetterv on Dec 18, 2010 22:06:48 GMT -5
Able to spot these at Kohl store over at bay fair mall in San Leandro CA. Also at the same mall, they have a target store that has some. So far, all generations and RTS are available except for Blurr. He remains the hardest to find.
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Post by mpchi on Dec 18, 2010 22:47:13 GMT -5
The RTS Legend class Megatron is pretty awesome. I never collect Legend class figures, but might need to pick up this one. I can totally see the same design being detailed up with more articulation as a Voyager figure, and that would be the Classics Megatron figure that everyone was hoping for. I'll take it even with a orange tip! Sigh... Wonder when this will hit the stores. The Legend Prime & Starscream looks great too.
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Post by emerje on Dec 19, 2010 6:35:31 GMT -5
Found wave one of deluxe RTS at Target last night. Picked up Tracks. He's a VERY cool figure, flying car mode aside. I love that his "backpack" has a cover so that it doesn't look like a big empty bucket on his back. The weapons are all great, too. They really out did themselves on this figure. Only complaint I have is that the feet are very loose, but don't seem to effect his balance. Can't wait to get Jazz!
Emerje
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Post by chachipower on Dec 20, 2010 0:08:50 GMT -5
Found wave one of deluxe RTS at Target last night. Picked up Tracks. He's a VERY cool figure, flying car mode aside. I love that his "backpack" has a cover so that it doesn't look like a big empty bucket on his back. The weapons are all great, too. They really out did themselves on this figure. Only complaint I have is that the feet are very loose, but don't seem to effect his balance. Can't wait to get Jazz! Emerje I may be a bit biased, but my favorite is Jazz, Ive already started customizing mine. Added standard Autobot logos, painted the rims silver and panel lined it. Thinking about Clear coating it for high gloss. Went to Kohls, they had all the RTS Deluxe there on sale for 9.99 (orig. $14.99) on top of that I had a 30% off coupon they always send in the mail. Walked out with Tracks and Jazz for $14 together. Quite a steal if you ask me. Too bad I didnt have the $10 cash coupon. it would have been $4. I agree with Tracks' feet. Kinda loose but he stands fine anyways. I noticed the roofs on the Tracks figures always has some kind of defect, bad paint, dust particles in paint, fingerprints etc. Weird.
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