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Post by escort2 on Jul 9, 2007 2:48:46 GMT -5
he looks the best in car mode tho!!
on the instructions theres a picture of him in robot form but they have titled the pic vehicle mode.
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Post by stonesunshine on Jul 10, 2007 19:56:14 GMT -5
I just got 4 leader class optimus prime, cool toy. I intend to display 2 of them mint in box. One thing keeps me from doing it, it includes batteries in it. Am still looking for ways on how to remove the batteries without moving much of its original packaging. Any clues?
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Post by boyet on Jul 11, 2007 5:03:38 GMT -5
im concerned about the batteries too. and they are the kind that leaks if not removed.
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Post by stonesunshine on Jul 13, 2007 9:54:37 GMT -5
So anyone ever tried to remove the batteries? Or should I just open the box?
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Post by Gold on Jul 13, 2007 14:20:39 GMT -5
For those who skipped the "Transformers:The Game", Shockwave is in the game as one of the bosses. He's a triple changer, changes from an artillery cannon to Army helicopter and to robot mode. Shockwave's also pretty big. He easily towers over Optimus Prime in the game. Here's the game recording of the Prime versus Shockwave battle: Hope they make a toy of Shockwave. Swindle and Dreadwing are drones in the game for Autobots to smash. BTW guys, here's another TF Movie toy boxset. This time its a 3-pack of Deluxe Jazz, Brawl and Bonecrusher. click for Ebay auctionGold
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Jul 13, 2007 22:23:15 GMT -5
BTW guys, here's another TF Movie toy boxset. This time its a 3-pack of Deluxe Jazz, Brawl and Bonecrusher. click for Ebay auctionGold The Rest In Pieces deluxe boxset ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Gold on Jul 13, 2007 23:59:18 GMT -5
BTW guys, here's another TF Movie toy boxset. This time its a 3-pack of Deluxe Jazz, Brawl and Bonecrusher. click for Ebay auctionGold The Rest In Pieces deluxe boxset ;D ;D ;D Hehehehe, you're right. It didn't dawn on me that these guys definitely won't be in the sequel. ;D BTW just a slight edit, it seems the Jazz, Brawl, Bonecrusher 3pack will be a Sam's Club Exclusive according to Bigbadtoystore. www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS13799&mode=retailAlso, Leader Class Brawl will most likely be shipped with Leader Class Megatron. Gold
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Post by Protoform-S on Aug 20, 2007 10:20:41 GMT -5
went to the chara-hobby fair the other day... here is what i got... chara hobby exclusive re-entry protoform optimus prime and protoform starscream Other than the Chara Hobby fair, you can get this from the secondary market The figures are translucent...with yellow highlights to show their re-entry burns group shot
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Post by megatroptimus on Aug 21, 2007 9:01:32 GMT -5
They look like dollar store KOs.
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Post by mpchi on Aug 21, 2007 14:49:21 GMT -5
Man, it took a lot of effort, but finally located a Leader Brawl at a Target. Haven't opened it yet as I am still at work, but he looks pretty good in the box right now. This guy apparently shows up randomly at different Targets for the past couple days. Checked a TF board with a post locating like 6 of them(as well as some other new wave 2 figures) at a specific local Target. Got there an hour later after work. NOTHING! Not even any of the smaller figures I don't care for. Not sure if scalpers are in the works, or if these Movie TFs are really that hot. (Well, I guess both, as they are all sold out local & online) But took me visiting like 6 local Targets and finally found this Leader Brawl this morning... It does feel goooood when your long search is rewarded at the very end. But I have to say I was pretty upset last night, failing to acquire it after a long drive, thinking how can they sold 6 Leader Brawls in an hour... Kudos to Hasbro for the sucky distribution. I have still yet seen a Leader Megatron in person up til this day. I'll post more comments on the toy after some play time.
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Post by mpchi on Aug 22, 2007 2:17:08 GMT -5
Spent a bit time on Leader Brawl, and now start doing a dirt wash over it. This toy turn out to be another gem. While I think Leader Prime is still the best figure Movie TFs has to offer so far, Leader Brawl would probably comes to the second best. Very solid with ratchets joints all over. Tons of joints on the arms & shoulders, almost a joint or two too many. The legs are in similar fashion of Prime, except with no ankle ball joint, but just a hinge that moves like 20-30 degree. The figure is still very stable, just ground contact not as perfect as Prime. You do feel a bit more parts dangling around, so feel slightly less solid compare to Prime, but this is more due to the robot design. The sound and light gimmick is the best on the Movie line. You can vary the sound effects by turning the small turrets at different angle or press different buttons, while the main cannon has its own sound and light as well. So while rank slightly below Prime, its still a very worthy Movie TF purchase, and pack a lot more weapons and firing power than Prime. There is a weapon on every part of Brawl's body and limb. Talk about overkill.
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Post by mpchi on Aug 26, 2007 3:11:32 GMT -5
Anyway, while I went in vain of recovering a 08 Bumblebee, I did find out that Kohl's in Bay Area CA did get their shipment of deluxe just recently. Unfortunately, right after my last visit, and therefore all the Bumblebees are gone by now. But they do have a bunch of Arcee, as well as Bonecrushers, Wreckage, Scorpionok, and a couple oterh deluxes that never showed up in the movie. Not the latest stuff though. They don't seem to carry Voyagers or Leader class however. TRUs had some new shipment of Voyager Prime and Megatrons, but most of the Primes are flying out fast. Not much else. I did find a Ironhide at one TRU couple days ago. Lucky!
Surprisingly, I also got lucky and found a Leader Megatron at one Target today, sitting on a pile of discounted paper towel LOL. So weird, but I snatched it without a doubt. For a moment, I thought it was a defect (which I did ran into on my Leader Brawl hunt, thinking I was lucky enough to find the last Brawl, but turned out with faulty electronics). But checked the sound, checked the paint job, then the box. Perfectly fine. And as I carry Megatron to the actual toy section, nothing there...except a lone Leader Prime. So weird that there is a pair of the leaders, and nothing else. For a moment, I want to pick up Prime as well even though I already got him, just to sell it to my collector friends, or put on ebay. But then, I better not be a scalper myself, and left Prime on the shelf, hoping it will fall into good hands. Funny though, just a minute later, a young lady said to her friend that she feel like getting a transformer toy, and picked up the Prime. Then she murmured "...but I want Bumblebee..." and put Prime back down. I was thinking, "Lady, you have no idea what a great gem you just put down that many of us had been driving store over store to hunt down..." Then after that, on my way out, a guy and his son saw me holding a Megatron walking by, and said to his kid: "Wow! They got Transformers here, lets go see!" Really wish these toys are not as hard to find as they are now. There would have been a whole lot more happy faces, be they collectors like us, or just random kids & parents that just want to have a nice TF Movie toy to play with. Sigh...
And for the last part, Leader Megatron didn't turn out as bad as I thought. I was planning to see if there will be a better repaint. But now that its so rare, I better not hesitate. Its definitely inferior to Prime and Brawl no doubt. But its not to the point its horrible like a lot of people said. A couple major issue of it in robot mode is the lack of head articulation (can't even turn), sucky feet construction (no ankle joint and soft front toe joints that can't support weight due to the automorph), and the heavy backpack. All these add up and hurts its balance greatly, and can only stand properly with the hips at a certain angle or pose, when Prime and Brawl stand like a brick with no toppling in almost all poses. Overall though, the figure still feel very solid with good construction. The jet mode I thought look weird at first, actually not bad in person. Its a UFO basically, but given the context of the movie story, can't complain its not an aircraft we know. The legs are confusing to transform, but once you got it, the whole thing is pretty solid. Very big too! And look menacing. With the spring swap, you can totally fix the functionality on both arms' gimmick. And there is even a hidden slider that you can center the fusion cannon nicely, that wasn't even mentioned in the instructions. So while it barely makes its worth for the $40 (while Prime & Brawl I wouldn't complain if I pay $60), it does has some cool bits. Now I just need to figure out how to fix its horrible paint job, while keeping it playable and not so worry about scratches. Whoever decided that Megatron needs some pink and blue needs a couple slaps on the face.
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Post by coldiron on Aug 26, 2007 17:59:40 GMT -5
Just picked up the repaint startscream. Looks good so far. I also picked up skyblast. Hes a good design for a smaller bot.
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Post by mpchi on Aug 31, 2007 23:01:38 GMT -5
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Post by OJA on Sept 1, 2007 11:36:17 GMT -5
Just a little closer look at Autobot Jazz... G-1 Repaint!!! Target Packaging Vehicle Mode Robot Mode Posterior Side Power Pose The Shield Close Up Look With My Son Thats all folks!!! Now get yours while supply last... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Protoform-S on Sept 3, 2007 8:47:07 GMT -5
got two lawson exclusive gold Bumblebees here in Tokyo
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Post by cyborgbushcricket on Sept 7, 2007 22:41:44 GMT -5
well as i started this meagre thread i better update my movie toy list. I got jazz, barricade, real gear cell phone and camera, then i managed to find BB 08 in a kohls! and then recently got a repaint gen 1 jazz, he is easily my favourite of the regular movie toys (ignoring real gear here for now) I like the mould and this bright (and most movie toys are so dull) repaint really works well. I saw the latest real gear watch which i may get on the strenngth of its micomanesque (and hence sticking to its roots) looks.
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Post by zman on Sept 12, 2007 12:11:30 GMT -5
I was able to snag a Voyager Ironhide yesterday at my local Target. It looks like Target has raised their Voyager pricing to $21.73 (or close to that) which used to be $19.99. Edit: Yup. Target is capitalizing on the TF fever. A friend from the Bay area told me yesterday that the Leader Brawl he saw was around $44 b4 taxes (up from $39.99)
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Post by zman on Sept 13, 2007 11:27:41 GMT -5
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Post by escort2 on Oct 5, 2007 0:07:09 GMT -5
i don't like the new release ones much like payload and the other plane and the tow truck and the ute they all look very poorly designed. very much chucked together compared to the others.
just my 2 cents
yay bathurst this weekend.
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