Stryker055 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 It kinda bugs me that the Generations line so far is about 50% repaints/retools, so I think I'm limiting myself to only one figure per mold at full retail (minus the Combaticons and Starscream's inevitable Seekers). Oh, and Fireflight, because he looks nothing like Shockwave and looks great. Point is I'll be skipping Optimus and Jazz in favor of Magnus and Sideswipe.No, I'm not counting the Asia-exclusives... there are too many of those that I want... Quote Check out Brown Box Reviews, where I review toys... and that's about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrash Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I kinda had a feeling that that was what was going to happen when they announced the "forty new Generations toys!" a while back. Hopefully that's not counting the former Asia-exclusives and maybe we can get a nice triple-changing voyager Blitzwing? Quote plop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krayzikk Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It kinda bugs me that the Generations line so far is about 50% repaints/retools, so I think I'm limiting myself to only one figure per mold at full retail (minus the Combaticons and Starscream's inevitable Seekers). Oh, and Fireflight, because he looks nothing like Shockwave and looks great. Point is I'll be skipping Optimus and Jazz in favor of Magnus and Sideswipe.No, I'm not counting the Asia-exclusives... there are too many of those that I want...Honestly, there aren't many of the FoC figures I want. I've already got a Cybertronian Prime, who I prefer. I mean, he's capable of being outfitted with so many weapons. I don't like the Jazz. So far, I'm really just going to get Magnus, Shockwave, the Combaticons, the Wreckers, Fireflight and the Seekers. And Kickback. Oh, and Grimlock.I'm rather bummed that the figures are mostly FoC. I mean, it wouldn't bug me so much if they weren't rather lackluster. And with prices rising, and quality falling.....I kinda had a feeling that that was what was going to happen when they announced the "forty new Generations toys!" a while back. Hopefully that's not counting the former Asia-exclusives and maybe we can get a nice triple-changing voyager Blitzwing?I expected a lot of repaints too. What I didn't expect was mostly FoC toys. ANd honestly, I gave up looking for a good, Classics, Blitzwing. I don't think they're gonna do it.I find I'm buying fewer and fewer of the new figures. Partly because they don't reach me, but I'm just not interested in a lot of them. I'm collecting Prime, but the figures have horrible distribution in my area. Actually, I predict that in the future, most of my money will be going to third party groups like Fansproject. Quote On this eve, the thirtieth anniversary of that first colony, many are left to wonder; is the world fast approaching a breaking point? Breaking Point: An OTC Mecha RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrash Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 TFC has most of my interest as far as third party products go - as Hercules/Devastator looks amazing, and they seem to be doing a nice job with Uranus/Superion. I'm really hoping for a Menasor or Predaking from them, though. Quote plop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krayzikk Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I really like Herc, but he's just too expensive for me. I also really dig Giant, who is actually something I might be able to afford.Insider information says FP is working on Menasor, though. Quote On this eve, the thirtieth anniversary of that first colony, many are left to wonder; is the world fast approaching a breaking point? Breaking Point: An OTC Mecha RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Golden Knight- Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It took me a few minutes to realize that Sideswipe was a retool of Jazz. I think it works better on him but I'm kinda miffed that we're not getting a Sunstreaker to go along with him. Quote -Where there is light, shadows lurk and fear reigns- -Yet by the blade of Knights, mankind was given hope- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 you know what i think Hasbro should do? release a case with just vehicons and ratchets. (maybe arcees, but i don't think those are very sought after. just friggin impossible to find.) and just ruin the scalpers. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axilus Prime Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I saw a mention of G2. G1 was cool. G2 is unwatchable. Anyone agree? XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker055 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 G2 was never actually a series... unless that's your joke, in which case I lol'd.Speaking of which, I hope we get a break from G2 after this Bruticus. Between LSOTW, Botcon 2010, and several repaints, I'm kinda sick of G2 popping up everywhere. Quote Check out Brown Box Reviews, where I review toys... and that's about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krayzikk Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yeah, G2 never got its own series.They just took a few G1 episodes, added a few effects to the commercial breaks etc, and aired them. Quote On this eve, the thirtieth anniversary of that first colony, many are left to wonder; is the world fast approaching a breaking point? Breaking Point: An OTC Mecha RPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Don't forget the neon repaints. though the cyberjets looked alright. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axilus Prime Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yeah, G2 never got its own series.They just took a few G1 episodes, added a few effects to the commercial breaks etc, and aired them.That's why it was unwatchable. The scene changes were jarring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajad_Prime Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Today has been such a wonderful day in the Transformers world. I had no idea Hasbro was putting the SDCC Bruticus and Rust In Peace Cliffjumper in the store today and now they are all sold out! Then I go to Target and manage to grab the last FoC Jazz to come home and transform him into car mode to find his tire missing! And I had already destroyed the box Quote Pokemon Black Friend Code: 0389 8396 7500 OT: Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Today has been such a wonderful day in the Transformers world. I had no idea Hasbro was putting the SDCC Bruticus and Rust In Peace Cliffjumper in the store today and now they are all sold out! Then I go to Target and manage to grab the last FoC Jazz to come home and transform him into car mode to find his tire missing! And I had already destroyed the box ouch. though i believe bruticus was sold out before he was in the shop.talk to hasbro about your jazz, i did the same thing for my generations jackie, and got him replaced. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajad_Prime Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Well I heard he was sold out at the event and read elsewhere they had him in stock cause people ordered him, and for real? I sent in a message thinking it wouldn't work but you just have made me happy with that, hope they do for me as well! Quote Pokemon Black Friend Code: 0389 8396 7500 OT: Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 i hope it works out! they where pretty good about it with me. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Bruticus was put up and sold out within 3-4 minutes at 12:07 PM.During what should have been lunch hour on the east coast... Where the guys putting it up were based. (They've been known to shut off phones during then even.)I was having my lunch break. My dad distracted me long enough to stop refreshing on my phone.I stalked HTS for three days and got nothing.Probably never getting a Bruticus now since retail and G2 just do not appeal to me in the least.~|ET|~ Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 that sucks. horribly. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajad_Prime Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 See I want G2 colors just cause its exclusive and only 60 bucks but I was so set on SDCC >.< someone tell me why they release the PROPER colored Bruticus as an exclusive?! Quote Pokemon Black Friend Code: 0389 8396 7500 OT: Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 its Hasbro, they also aren't releasing the unicron or breakdown figures. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) They thought the bright colors would attract young kids more.My experience shows they really care about their toys looking like their source as well. "I want the Optimus from _____!"I don't understand their logic. Yes, it makes sense a little bit. But not when you add in the fact that it's a toy based on something else.But seriously G2 should've been the SDCC exclusive.~|ET|~ Edited July 19, 2012 by Electric Turahk Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker055 Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 To be fair, retail Bruticus is a homage to Energon Bruticus Maximus. And yes, that did warm me up to it a little...From a business standpoint, it was the best choice. The in-game colors are dark and drab, which has been proven to not attract kids and generally not sell well (brown sets in Bionicle, anyone?), so they take a relevant yet much brighter color scheme for the retail version because it's the one they need to sell the most of. They'll sell the game-accurate version at a higher price at Comic-Con, because selling it there in lower numbers caters directly to collectors. The G2 repaint is an interesting case, as it also appears to be directed entirely at collectors, what with the blatant G2-throwback box.It doesn't make it any less dumb Hasblow, though. Quote Check out Brown Box Reviews, where I review toys... and that's about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) how? that guy is neon. *looks at top of bookcase*but for some reason i just can't not love him.i loved him before. but now...IMAG0004.jpg by bumblecade, on Flickrhe's just stupifyingly amazing! Edited July 19, 2012 by Wheeljack Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker055 Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Whoa, even just the silver wheels makes it look so much better.You know, why did we never get a Swindle out of that mold? With the right head and deco, I think it'd look great. Quote Check out Brown Box Reviews, where I review toys... and that's about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Whoa, even just the silver wheels makes it look so much better.You know, why did we never get a Swindle out of that mold? With the right head and deco, I think it'd look great.yeah, but the reprolabels add... i don't know what to call it really.and i theink i'm going a bit ballistic with my silver sharpie. i chromed his wheels his front guard his seats and the stuff on the bottom of each side, and ravages missiles. and barricades rims. and ratchets rims... and some stuff on ha bbi saw someone somewhere convert it into something that could charitably be called a robot that might look a little bit like swindle if you where blind. i, dont know why the guy destroyed a perfectly good mold.that's awesome. i did a google image search for hound and found a modded one that looked like a halo warthog that transforms into a halo spartan. Edited July 19, 2012 by Wheeljack Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrash Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hey, so I'm currently in a deal where I'm getting an SDCC Bruticus, but I don't quite have enough right now on my PayPal account. I just need ten dollars or so to cover the shipping. Can anyone here help me out? I'll pay you back, of course; it's just a matter of doing a transfer, which takes time, which I don't exactly have. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help. Quote plop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!I still completley stand by my stance that making the accurate deco exclusive is stupid... But...WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!I happened to keep looking around forums and HTS today after making it a habit for three days. And managed to be on just as everything - literally every exclusive (even Derpy lasted a while!) - was restocked. So I got me a Bruticus! :DAnd I got the seller of one on eBay where I was the highest bidder to cancel my bid lol. So no extra charges.Now how to explain to my parents why I'll be getting such a giant box. XD~|ET|~ Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Golden Knight- Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Gratz man. So you got the game-accurate version? The only complaints I have against the mold are the awkward arm modes of Brawl and Vortex. Unless you enjoy KUNG-FU CHOP action hands. Quote -Where there is light, shadows lurk and fear reigns- -Yet by the blade of Knights, mankind was given hope- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalhiki Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 My brother was lucky enough to snag a SDCC Bruticus. One per household, so none for me. Like I said, retail for me.Plus, purple Blastoff is glorious. I'm a sucker for purple.Kalhiki Quote You're Doomed, Rayman!Boy! I just love it when my computer doesn't tell me when my battery is getting low!(that's sarcasm, by the way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDPsi HAN Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Anyone know where I can buy FE TF:Prime figures, such as FE Deluxe Bumblebee and FE Voyager Optimus Prime? Quote AΨ 94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Golden Knight- Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 They'll be getting released in the US. Just wait a little. Quote -Where there is light, shadows lurk and fear reigns- -Yet by the blade of Knights, mankind was given hope- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajad_Prime Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 FE Bumblebee is on HasboToyShop Space Marine! Quote Pokemon Black Friend Code: 0389 8396 7500 OT: Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 question! is the top of prime ratchets vehicle mode red? on the show? Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Golden Knight- Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 The cab's roof is red, but the part where patients are loaded up is white. Quote -Where there is light, shadows lurk and fear reigns- -Yet by the blade of Knights, mankind was given hope- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 then let me get to work. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrash Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Anyone know where I can buy FE TF:Prime figures, such as FE Deluxe Bumblebee and FE Voyager Optimus Prime?They'll be returning to TRUs during the fall and winter seasons, though places like BigBadToyStore and Amazon probably still have some FE 'Bees left for about retail price. Quote plop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker055 Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Anyone know where I can buy FE TF:Prime figures, such as FE Deluxe Bumblebee and FE Voyager Optimus Prime?Don't bother hunting them down now, because you'll just end up overpaying. Just wait until they hit US retail this fall. Quote Check out Brown Box Reviews, where I review toys... and that's about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shockwave~ Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 serves all those scalpers right if you ask me. Quote 3DS Freind Code: 1693-0634-1082 Name: Joey I also have Mario Kart 7, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon Y and Kid Icarus: Uprising PM me to add me. Steam profile Click here for the BZP Destiny Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalhiki Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Found Prime and Jazz at TRU! I'm actually liking Prime a lot more than Jazz, actually. Just loving that vehicle mode for some reason.No Shockwave, sadly.Kalhiki Quote You're Doomed, Rayman!Boy! I just love it when my computer doesn't tell me when my battery is getting low!(that's sarcasm, by the way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Golden Knight- Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I finally found out what Retail!Bruticus was based off of. The Energon!Bruticus had the same neon colors when he got released. Quote -Where there is light, shadows lurk and fear reigns- -Yet by the blade of Knights, mankind was given hope- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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