Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Krayt]

My Movie1 megatron has Megan fox and bay signed on the wings, my Car Robots Brave Max has been signed under a ramp by the US voice actor.... Both are long unboxed :-(

[GoktimusPrime]

Could someone please confirm if Madman's remastered G1 DVD (http://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/17792) is devoid of the annoying Kid Rhino added sound effects please? Cheers.

[Paulbot]

Could someone please confirm if Madman's remastered G1 DVD (http://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/17792) is devoid of the annoying Kid Rhino added sound effects please? Cheers.

I can have a look over the weekend but I never noticed (So-called "annoying") added effects on the first release so would need a few particular examples to listen out for on the remastered episodes.

Also it would only be a small sample, no time or inclination to watch all G1 to confirm changes to every ep :p

All I've watched so far has been the pilot and I didn't notice anything either way, added/missing/cut etc.

[GoktimusPrime]

I can have a look over the weekend but I never noticed (So-called "annoying") added effects on the first release so would need a few particular examples to listen out for on the remastered episodes.

Also it would only be a small sample, no time or inclination to watch all G1 to confirm changes to every ep :p

All I've watched so far has been the pilot and I didn't notice anything either way, added/missing/cut etc.
That's cool. If they don't have those over-the-top crashing and laser sounds in the opening, then I'd say it's a fair bet that they don't have those sounds for the rest of it. Cheers. :)

[Kapryiath]

other than robotkingdom and ehobbybaseshop are there any other online hong kong based e-tailers?

[Megatran]

other than robotkingdom and ehobbybaseshop are there any other online hong kong based e-tailers?

Chimungmung. The link to our forum's feedback is here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=16550).

[Paulbot]

That's cool. If they don't have those over-the-top crashing and laser sounds in the opening, then I'd say it's a fair bet that they don't have those sounds for the rest of it. Cheers. :)

Just watching Heavy Metal War from the remastered series volume 1 disc 3:
No crash sound at the first appearance of the title, no seeker blasts until they actually start firing in robot mode. No noticeable 'wrong' sound effects I can notice. (Also I don't see any of the visual errors the TFwiki lists from the Rhino version. )

Heavy Metal War on my original Madman disc has the second opening sequence instead of the original one, but that seems to have extra sound effects too. In the actual course of the episode though I'm not noticing that much else "added". One or two thing seem a bit over done

[GoktimusPrime]

Awesome. Thanks for doing that, Paulbot. :)

[autobreadticon]

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/1406l.jpg

heya can someone please tell me what the Bumblebee (hand on hip) near the bottom right (on top of the Optimus and Megatron pvc) is from , cheers






I've always wondered what this text translated too, any1 know someone who can translate this ?

mainly I want to know if a country or location is mentioned

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-toy-discussion/27477789d1415102823-mini-bot-appreciation-thread-taiwan.jpg

[Sinnertwin]

that looks like the universal studio store exclusive g1 bumblebee figure

[autobreadticon]

that looks like the universal studio store exclusive g1 bumblebee figure

ahh thanks, too bad its an exclusive and its $80+, hoping it was from the TF4 toyline

[griffin]

Yep, Universal Studios figurines. (they aren't very good though - no moving parts, silly poses, and Bumblebee is bigger instead of smaller than Optimus & Megatron, but nice detailing)

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/ua25.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/ua26.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/ua41.jpg

[Sinnertwin]

ahh thanks, too bad its an exclusive and its $80+, hoping it was from the TF4 toyline

$80? Pfft. they were only $14.95 from what i've read when they were available last year.

[DELTAprime]

Anyone know of a good looking G1 Soundwave wallpaper I can use on my X1 and PS4 now that they have support for wallpapers? Ah, more places to put Transformers stuff.

[Facepunches]

Can anyone tell me why MP-11 Starscream is so very expensive? Even with the 20% off on ebay, $170 seems like alot for a figure of that size. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

[DELTAprime]

Can anyone tell me why MP-11 Starscream is so very expensive? Even with the 20% off on ebay, $170 seems like alot for a figure of that size. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

That's not a bad price. MP's are expensive on the secondary market and really it's not too far off Hasbro HK's original price for him which I think was around $150.

[Bidoofdude]

Anyone know of a good looking G1 Soundwave wallpaper I can use on my X1 and PS4 now that they have support for wallpapers? Ah, more places to put Transformers stuff.

These aren't bad:

http://hqwallbase.com/images/big/blaster_soundwave_transformers_g1_wallpaper-926.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1EIMn5DwLZA/Trm0n9VANcI/AAAAAAAAA7s/cMR32cL1ffQ/s1600/1440x960-soundwave2.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

Can anyone tell me why MP-11 Starscream is so very expensive? Even with the 20% off on ebay, $170 seems like alot for a figure of that size. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

it's probably also because the revised mold is very popular.

[Bidoofdude]

Can anyone tell me why MP-11 Starscream is so very expensive? Even with the 20% off on ebay, $170 seems like alot for a figure of that size. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

He has the coronation gear and is a popular character. Takara MPs aren't exactly cheap.

[CaminusPrime]

So did they start producing prime RID figures again? I picked up a couple from uncle petes tonight and everything from the figure to the packaging really new

[Sinnertwin]

So did they start producing prime RID figures again? I picked up a couple from uncle petes tonight and everything from the figure to the packaging really new

Who did you pick up? Kup, Bumblebee, Rumble? They had these a while back also, must've been a deal for dead/old stock picked up by Uncle Petes

[CaminusPrime]

Who did you pick up? Kup, Bumblebee, Rumble? They had these a while back also, must've been a deal for dead/old stock picked up by Uncle Petes

Vehicon and rumble. Both packages were very clean with little to no markings. Hoping to pick up a Kup at some point.

[UltraMarginal]

So did they start producing prime RID figures again? I picked up a couple from uncle petes tonight and everything from the figure to the packaging really new

I'd suggest it's old stock that was never distributed and now Hasbro everywhere is looking for clearance houses to move it on.

[Bidoofdude]

Are United Rumble/Frenzy good enough to chase up? I already have the data discs, but they're a bit lackluster. They look good visually, but are they worth the $70 they go for?

[Trent]

Who did you pick up? Kup, Bumblebee, Rumble? They had these a while back also, must've been a deal for dead/old stock picked up by Uncle Petes

Uncle Pete's in Wollongong are renound for doing this.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Are United Rumble/Frenzy good enough to chase up? I already have the data discs, but they're a bit lackluster. They look good visually, but are they worth the $70 they go for?Depends how attached you are to the characters/having a Classics/WfC-verse set of Soundwave minions.
They are pretty fun little toys, and they look pretty good with the WfC Soundwave mold (I don't have the FoC Voyager), and the way HTT incoroprated the pile-driver gimmick is pretty clever, but personally I wouldn't pay $70 for them. The Masterpiece versions outdo them in every way IMO.

[GoktimusPrime]

Are United Rumble/Frenzy good enough to chase up? I already have the data discs, but they're a bit lackluster. They look good visually, but are they worth the $70 they go for?
No. They're great Scouts, but not $35 each great. For that price you might as well get the Masterpieces.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TAKARA-TOMY-TRANSFORMERS-MP-16-Frenzy-Buzzsaw-NEW-/121233321449?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3a11ade9
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-15-Rumble-Ravage-with-Commemorative-Coin-NEW-STOCK-/201198192079?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2ed858c5cf
i.e. buy both and sell off Buzzsaw and Ravage at 50% of what you paid -- works out to be just over $70 for Rumble and Frenzy incl. shipping.
You might be able to find cheaper, I just spent a few seconds finding those on eBay; they were just the first non-KO ones that I found (someone w/ an eBay account should really report all those KO sellers :mad:).

[griffin]

Depends how attached you are to the characters/having a Classics/WfC-verse set of Soundwave minions.

After playing Rise of the Dark Spark, which had a bit more screen time of Rumble/Frenzy, I really like the United pair now.
Because of that, I think the United pair (and the recent FunPub redecos) fit well with both the WFC/FOC toys (http://www.toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/c32s2.jpg) (better than the data disk pair in robot mode), and the Generations/Classicverse (http://www.toycollectors.com.au/collections/griffinofoz/c12s2.jpg) ones.

[DELTAprime]

Are United Rumble/Frenzy good enough to chase up? I already have the data discs, but they're a bit lackluster. They look good visually, but are they worth the $70 they go for?

I got them for $50 shipped from TW. I really like them except for the hair trigger pile drivers. I got them because they are repurposed into IDW Frenzy and Rumble in Dark Cybertron.

[Bidoofdude]

I got them for $50 shipped from TW. I really like them except for the hair trigger pile drivers. I got them because they are repurposed into IDW Frenzy and Rumble in Dark Cybertron.

Well that's a plus. Does anywhere still have them for $50?

[nsm034]

does anyone know what the plastic wrap is on the toys you get on a collectors grade from bbts and where to get it, cheers

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Alright, so super long shot here, but...
Does anyone know of anywhere I could find one of these (http://shop.brando.com/iPhone-5-5s-Transformers-Soundwave-Phone-Case-Limited-Edition-_p10615c304d4.html)? My 3-year-old iPhone 4 has been having battery issues lately - which mysteriously solved themselves today, typically enough - so I picked up a 5 yesterday.
Since the new one won't work with my old Decepticon logo case, I'd sort of like something even cooler to replace it, and Soundwave seems like a good option.

[millhouse]

Alright, so super long shot here, but...
Does anyone know of anywhere I could find one of these (http://shop.brando.com/iPhone-5-5s-Transformers-Soundwave-Phone-Case-Limited-Edition-_p10615c304d4.html)? My 3-year-old iPhone 4 has been having battery issues lately - which mysteriously solved themselves today, typically enough - so I picked up a 5 yesterday.
Since the new one won't work with my old Decepticon logo case, I'd sort of like something even cooler to replace it, and Soundwave seems like a good option.

http://www.redbubble.com/people/biggstankdogg/works/9094861-soundwave?p=iphone-case&SSAID=237163&utm_source=shareasale&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=banner

Try there. I would suggest its better quality than the official one.

There's also a Prime one too - looks like the side of the trailer.

[Megatran]

does anyone know what the plastic wrap is on the toys you get on a collectors grade from bbts and where to get it, cheers
There was a post some months back but I cant find it. From memory, the plastic material starts with the letter 'm'. And can be bought from art & craft / hobby shops. Some help I've been. :o

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Cheers muchly.:)
The Prime trailer doesn't quite have the same 'fittingness' for a smartphone as Soundwave...I was just going to look for another Decepticon logo, but then I thought about it and realised that my phone basically does all everything for me that Soundwave does for the Decepticons...except for shooting stuff with concussion blasters and ejecting a bunch of minions from itself.
*sigh* One day...one day...

[Sinnertwin]

There was a post some months back but I cant find it. From memory, the plastic material starts with the letter 'm'. And can be bought from art & craft / hobby shops. Some help I've been. :o

are you thinking Mylar or melinex?

[Megatran]

Mylar. That's it. :)

[nsm034]

Mylar. That's it. :)

cheers guys :)

[millhouse]

Cheers muchly.:)
The Prime trailer doesn't quite have the same 'fittingness' for a smartphone as Soundwave...

Fair enough. I like the Soundwave one on Red Bubble - great detailing and looks like a nice fit!

[spiderken17]

What is different about Hasbro MP 10 Prime and Takara MP 10?

[Sinnertwin]

What is different about Hasbro MP 10 Prime and Takara MP 10?

http://www.robot-japan.com/gallery/item/mp-10-optimus-prime-masterpiece-hasbro-tru-exclusive-review-by-gold-2.html and about $150 ;)

[autobreadticon]

Heya does anyone have the G2 UK Constructicons MOC?, just wondering if they are the same card size proportions as the G1 constructicons?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MnWWrTL4Kig/UnfjxZWBqFI/AAAAAAAABIg/TmYuEL4yU10/s1600/IMG_6590.jpg

[Paulbot]

The type you've pictured, the late G1 (g1.5) UK non-combing release, have smaller cards than the G1 constructions. Somewhere between 2/3 to 1/2 the size of the G1 cards.

[GoktimusPrime]

It's technically pure G1, not even G1.5 as those toys were never repackaged as G2. The G2 Constructicons themselves are an entirely different set; different colours, and of course, restored ability to form Devastator. :)

[Paulbot]

This 'G1.5' has too many rules. I only, begrudgingly, included reference to it because I thought if I didn't I'd be told I was wrong not to.

:p:rolleyes::)

[autobreadticon]

thanks some great information guys, yeh realized its not G2 :o, would make sense that these are smaller cards given they dont come with any accessories for the combiner mode

[griffin]

I think anything released in the UK after America axed their Gen1 line, could be referred to as either Gen1 or Gen1.5... as it is a very vague concept that isn't even an official term. It is just something some fans use to be a little more specific to a year and a half of toys released by one branch of Hasbro (which made there way here because it was before our Hasbro branch switched to Hasbro America stock in 1997).
Anything more specific is just being picky.

[TAAUBlaster]

Heya does anyone have the G2 UK Constructicons MOC?, just wondering if they are the same card size proportions as the G1 constructicons?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MnWWrTL4Kig/UnfjxZWBqFI/AAAAAAAABIg/TmYuEL4yU10/s1600/IMG_6590.jpg

Just measured my set for you man;

Card height is 20.8cm
Card width is 14.4cm
Edge of card to edge of bubble (incase of the case rail placement)is approx 1cm
Depth from back of card to front of bubble is approx 4cm

These measurements are overall on my set. So, might be a good idea to allow tolerances just in case there are some slight differences (especially regarding the bubble placement in relation to the internal case rails.) :)

Are you measuring against a AFA case you already have? I'd be interestd to know if these guys fit in the normal Construction cases also ;)

[Sinnertwin]

i just call them yellow constructicons :p

[Mythirax]

i just call them yellow constructicons :p

Damn, I thought that's what they were called :D

[BigTransformerTrev]

Where did the Gen One toys thread in the acquisition section go? Went to put on the below pic from a random lot an old mate sent me and found its gone! :eek:

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b615/BigAngryTrev/P1020413_zpsfe69e8f1.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/BigAngryTrev/media/P1020413_zpsfe69e8f1.jpg.html)

[Tober]

Where did the Gen One toys thread in the acquisition section go? Went to put on the below pic from a random lot an old mate sent me and found its gone! :eek:

This one?

Vintage Gen1 Toys and merchandise (1984-1992) (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=442185#post442185)

[BigTransformerTrev]

This one?

Vintage Gen1 Toys and merchandise (1984-1992) (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=442185#post442185)

Ah, it's been moved. Kinda odd place for it to disappear to but fair enough

[griffin]

It was moved in response to some people saying that they wouldn't post photos or acquisitions of expensive items (like some Gen1 items) on the public acquisitions section because they fear that someone might know where they live.
It doesn't make it any more difficult for members to post here or there, and if one section is perceived as safer than another for these rarities, why not use it.
Besides, it makes as much sense in the collections section as the acquisitions section.

[Megatran]

Can someone point me in the right direction to preorder Nacelle & G2 Starscream.

[Tober]

Nacelle (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=Nacelle) and G2 Starscream (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24021&mode=retail) at BBTS.

[Tober]

Does anyone know what Shogo Hasui is working on now? I know he was taken off the Masterpiece line and put on Age of Extinction, but is he back on Masterpiece again or something else?

[Bidoofdude]

Does anyone know what Shogo Hasui is working on now? I know he was taken off the Masterpiece line and put on Age of Extinction, but is he back on Masterpiece again or something else?

He could be working on new RID toys? He'll probably be put back on MP, as the movie line was short.

[BigTransformerTrev]

It was moved in response to some people saying that they wouldn't post photos or acquisitions of expensive items (like some Gen1 items) on the public acquisitions section because they fear that someone might know where they live.
It doesn't make it any more difficult for members to post here or there, and if one section is perceived as safer than another for these rarities, why not use it.
Besides, it makes as much sense in the collections section as the acquisitions section.

Yeah alright sorry. Was just askin. Don't know how the new area is more secure than the old one but I dont know how website security and stuff works - it's your site, ya can do what ya like. I just didn't know where the thread had gone as I'm on here a bit less than I used to be

[griffin]

I wasn't having a go at you. I was just answering your question or else it would look like I was ignoring a reasonable query.

[Skullcruncher]

Were g1 transformers available in Australia in 1984? Or did Australia miss the boat and get their first delivery right after Christmas '84 like New Zealand?

[GoktimusPrime]

I got Brawn (and my brother got Huffer) in late '84. My mother was dragging us along to watch some piano concerto that neither of us really wanted to watch, so on the way we stopped by HobbyCo (or Uncle Petes?) and grabbed these toys. It was definitely a small independent toy store and not one of the majors. I don't recall seeing any of them at majors until '85.

[griffin]

I have to defer to other long-timers for that answer, as I didn't see them until mid 1985 at school, as I didn't get to go to stores that had toys at that age.

[Skullcruncher]

I got Brawn (and my brother got Huffer) in late '84. My mother was dragging us along to watch some piano concerto that neither of us really wanted to watch, so on the way we stopped by HobbyCo (or Uncle Petes?) and grabbed these toys. It was definitely a small independent toy store and not one of the majors. I don't recall seeing any of them at majors until '85.

Thanks, looks like the same deal here, independents could have got their stock direct or from stores overseas. The first waves were so popular in the US they restocked first.

In fact NZ were so short stocked of Primes, a whole lot came from france. This is why you see those 'french' primes floating around.

Now if only someone had save some junk mail from back then :D

[Bidoofdude]

Do we have anything on whether there will be any more Generations 3-packs, like the Specialists Autobot and Decepticon sets? I'd love a Lambo set (Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Red Alert) and Datsun set (Prowl, Bluestreak, Smokescreen) set to round off the Autobot cars.

[UltraMarginal]

Were g1 transformers available in Australia in 1984? Or did Australia miss the boat and get their first delivery right after Christmas '84 like New Zealand?

I'm positive I got my first two, Skids and Thundercracker for Christmas 1984. but it might have been 1985

[TAAUBlaster]

Does anyone have any experience with removing rust spots from metal parts of G1 toys?
Things like wheel rims, etc. I know you can't use lighter fluid or anything like that, but is there something that won't harm the plastic?

[Zommael]

Thinking outside the box, have you tried using a small piece of wire wool? I Use it for removing rust on my bicycle and it is effective. With a small, targeted amount you could get at the spots without scratching the plastic.

[TAAUBlaster]

Thinking outside the box, have you tried using a small piece of wire wool? I Use it for removing rust on my bicycle and it is effective. With a small, targeted amount you could get at the spots without scratching the plastic.

Does steel wool still keep the "shine" of the metal? I always assumed steel wool would dull the shine? Maybe I'll try on a junker first ;)

[CyberiusPrime]

Hi everyone, i think i saw this answered somewhere on the forums, but can't for the life of me remember the answer or even remember where it was.

But a friend of mine purchased what he thinks is the reissue Grimlock and Reissue Hasbro Constructicon gift set, are these both knockoffs? I have a feeling that they are

[VERT]

Hi everyone, i think i saw this answered somewhere on the forums, but can't for the life of me remember the answer or even remember where it was.

But a friend of mine purchased what he thinks is the reissue Grimlock and Reissue Hasbro Constructicon gift set, are these both knockoffs? I have a feeling that they are

Yes they are.

[Bidoofdude]

Is it worth going for the Protectobot Evac Squad? I really think the Hot Spot can work great as my Classics Inferno, even though it has a different head (though it is cartoon accurate) and ladder. It doesn't look there's a release of any kind of the original in the future, so I'm highly considering it:

Pics:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24115&mode=retail

For those who already have it, is it a generally deep shade of red, or bright?

(RK or elsewhere is probably cheaper though)

[UltraMarginal]

I was going to suggest you pick up the universe inferno, but wow that's expensive on the aftermarket. the big difference being the crane instead of the water cannon.

If you're looking for protectobots I'd just wait till the combiners arrive next year. it's also possible that that hot spot will get an inferno repaint. just a thought.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Universe Inferno has a deeper red, almost maroon.

Try eBay! You might get lucky (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Universe-Voyager-Class-Inferno-/121499234612?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1c49eb3134)..

Also every now and then members seem to be selling him off.

[UltraMarginal]

Universe Inferno has a deeper red, almost maroon.

Try eBay! You might get lucky (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Universe-Voyager-Class-Inferno-/121499234612?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1c49eb3134)..

Also every now and then members seem to be selling him off.

That is an impressive price. jump on it!

[Bidoofdude]

Universe Inferno has a deeper red, almost maroon.

Try eBay! You might get lucky (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Universe-Voyager-Class-Inferno-/121499234612?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1c49eb3134)..

Also every now and then members seem to be selling him off.

Thanks. Keeping my eye on it. Hopefully I can steal this one for low.

[Megatran]

God Ginrai
God Bomber
Super Ginrai
Optimus Prime with Apex Armour

What are the differences?

[Krayt]

God Ginrai
God Bomber
Super Ginrai
Optimus Prime with Apex Armour

What are the differences?

The way you've listed that, I will take it you mean the recent reissue, so in that case, not much!

The 80's us Powermaster prime had non-retractable hands and some chrome differences compared to the Japanese release, but were basically the same. God bomber was never released in the US.

All the ginrai names are different stages of transformation, and Optimus with apex is the US reissue name for the full god ginrai from Japan, which never existed in the us in the 80s

[GoktimusPrime]

Aside from copyright stampage, the main difference between the original and reissue Ginrai toy is the colour of the eyes on the small robot. They're red on the original, just like Powermaster Optimus Prime, but blue on the reissue (like the anime).
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CjOB2WOEIeM/UEi8bntgNwI/AAAAAAAAB9s/YldKLJhs3No/s640/GinraiClose.jpg

Differences between Ginrai and Optimus Prime include:
* As Krayt said, non-retractable hands on Super OP
* Super OP's hands are red, Super Ginrai's are blue
* Super OP and Super Ginrai's arms are completely different moulds. Ginrai's arms are completely sculpted all the way around, whereas Optimus Prime's are flat and hollow on the insides (facing the body). Ginrai's arms have a faux elbow joint sculpted there, whereas Optimus Prime's doesn't.
* Ginrai (human component) has chrome on the engine backpack, whereas Hi-Q does not.
* The flat grey parts on Optimus Prime are a darker metallic grey and silver chrome on the thighs.
* Optimus Prime is completely plastic and the truck windows are just stickers. Ginrai's truck cab is die-cast metal, and the cab windows are transparent blue plastic.
http://mostlytransformersredux.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/c-310-god-ginrai-inside-differences.html

The reissue of Ginrai was released by Hasbro as "Apex Armour Optimus Prime," which was basically the Ginrai toy, but Godbomber^Apex Armour's missile has no chrome and is ridiculously long.
http://vxt.ca/album_public/Powermaster_Optimus_Prime_with_Apex_Armor/IMG_5063.jpg

[Megatran]

Thanks heaps Krayt & Gok. :)

I went ahead & bought a Japanese C-310 God Ginrai reissue several days ago. I already have the Hasbro Optimus with Apex armour and wanted to know the differences.


Some more questions on these items:
What is the 'C' designation in C-310?
Were the Japanese original sold seperately? I'm seeing C-307, C-309.

[jazzcomp]

Thanks. Keeping my eye on it. Hopefully I can steal this one for low.
Did you win it? :)

[jazzcomp]

Some more questions on these items:
What is the 'C' designation in C-310?
Were the Japanese original sold seperately? I'm seeing C-307, C-309.
C- Cybertron
D - Destron

[Krayt]

Thanks heaps Krayt & Gok. :)

I went ahead & bought a Japanese C-310 God Ginrai reissue several days ago. I already have the Hasbro Optimus with Apex armour and wanted to know the differences.


Some more questions on these items:
What is the 'C' designation in C-310?
Were the Japanese original sold seperately? I'm seeing C-307, C-309.

Glad to help....

Autobot = Cybertron = C-XXX
Decepticon = Destron = D-XXX

In japan most figures were released as singles, and also as a "Team", so combiners would have 1 to 5 in sequence, then the 6th as the combiner itself for the giftpack. This continues on for things like the Powermaster Jets, Ginrai and Godbomber, Star Sabre and Victory Leo, etc etc.

[Sky Shadow]

Were the Japanese original sold seperately? I'm seeing C-307, C-309.

Many Japanese 'combiners' were sold as individuals and as giftsets. C-307 is the Japanese equivalent of Powermaster Optimus Prime. C-309 is the Godbomber trailer. C-310 is both together.

[Bidoofdude]

Did you win it? :)

Beaten by 50c. :(

[Megatran]

C- Cybertron
D - Destron


*snip*
Autobot = Cybertron = C-XXX
Decepticon = Destron = D-XXX
*snip*
Ah dohhhhh. *slaps forehead*

[UltraMarginal]

Ah dohhhhh. *slaps forehead*

It's pretty obvious when you see it spelled out but I learned something new today too.

[Krayt]

Well if your new to this you need an extra piece of info...

the C/D system only started in the thirdyear of toys, so the 1984/85 (85/86 in japan) series are 1-50 (or so) 84 Cybertrons first, then 84 Destrons, and repeat....

EHobby reissues and exclusives have recently fleshed out 50 to 100 quite a bit...

Then for the 86 toyline, both C and D started at 50

The 200's barely exist, all the Pretenders, 300's are the Non-Pretenders from Masterforce onwards.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/List_of_Japanese_ID_numbers#Fight.21_Super_Robot_L ifeform_Transformers

[Megatran]

Well if your new to this you need an extra piece of info...

the C/D system only started in the thirdyear of toys, so the 1984/85 (85/86 in japan) series are 1-50 (or so) 84 Cybertrons first, then 84 Destrons, and repeat....

EHobby reissues and exclusives have recently fleshed out 50 to 100 quite a bit...

Then for the 86 toyline, both C and D started at 50

The 200's barely exist, all the Pretenders, 300's are the Non-Pretenders from Masterforce onwards.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/List_of_Japanese_ID_numbers#Fight.21_Super_Robot_L ifeform_Transformers

That's really handy.

I've always thought to myself why Dirge, Ironhide & Ratchet were relatively low down the numbering system (#97, 98 & 99 respectively) when they were popular G1 characters. And the way Ironhhide was killed off in the G1 movie still brings a tear to my eye.

[Sky Shadow]

That's really handy.

I've always thought to myself why Dirge, Ironhide & Ratchet were relatively low down the numbering system (#97, 98 & 99 respectively) when they were popular G1 characters. And the way Ironhhide was killed off in the G1 movie still brings a tear to my eye.

Ironhide wasn't released in Japan until 2001, and Ratchet and Dirge were only mailaways (again, until 2001. Although I guess Ratchet and Ironhide were still technically just mailaways until 2007.) Poor Gears was the most mistreated Japanese GeeWun character, never released at all until 2004.

[Megatran]

Do people find that delivery times using EMS versus registered air mail from Asia (HK or Japan) are similar?

[Sinnertwin]

Do people find that delivery times using EMS versus registered air mail from Asia (HK or Japan) are similar?

in my experience, HLJ's EMS takes roughly 3-4 days while RK's Reg. Air Mail takes just over a week.

[griffin]

This week's BigW catalogue (which doesn't have any Transformers toys, so I didn't bother with a news posting to ask this), has a kids pyjama set in Transformers theme, but the artwork is unknown but familiar.
On page 35 (https://www.bigw.com.au/bigw-catalogues.html#view=catalogue&saleId=7714&page=35), it is called "Transformers Heroes" and has three robot faces - Bumblebee, Optimus and Grimlock... but each is done in such an animated way, that Grimlock looks rather cutesy.
Does anyone have a link to where this art comes from, or seen it before?
I feel like I've seen it somewhere, especially the Grimlock... but can't find it to put my mind at ease.

[UltraMarginal]

I think it's just kidified cartoon versions of the movie designs. I think there are more complete versions of that artwork on other merch. can't be sure though.

[Megatran]

My parcel finally arrived today. It took 10 business days once shipped using EMS service from Japan. Nine business days to land in Oz. EMS is quoted as 3-5 business days.

Q: Can I recoup some of the money I plashed out to use EMS? (when regular SAL would have been delivered in the same time frame).

[GoktimusPrime]

MP Bumblebee's instructions refer to the front panel of the vehicle as the bonnet, but as we all know, the front section of a VW Beetle is for stowage, whereas the rear section houses the engine. But ever since I was a kid, I've always referred to Beetles as having the boot in front and bonnet in the back.

But is this actually correct or is it actually a case of the VW Beetle having its engine in the boot and stowage under the bonnet? :confused:

[Sinnertwin]

Stowage? Aww, that's adowable :p
Anyhoo, in this particular case engine in the boot, stowage under the bonnet.

[DELTAprime]

My parcel finally arrived today. It took 10 business days once shipped using EMS service from Japan. Nine business days to land in Oz. EMS is quoted as 3-5 business days.

Q: Can I recoup some of the money I plashed out to use EMS? (when regular SAL would have been delivered in the same time frame).

Normally a package will say it is in the origin country till Australia Post gets their hands on it. In between those two points is something called Australian Customs. If your tracking says it was in Japan for days chances are really good that it actually got stuck in Australian Customs as packages will randomly stay in Customs hands for long periods of time. Shipping companies and stores that ship internationally take no responsibility for time in Customs and don't refund as it happens all over the world.

[Krayt]

Stowage? Aww, that's adowable :p
Anyhoo, in this particular case engine in the boot, stowage under the bonnet.

Yup, bonnet is front of a car, not engine cover

[DELTAprime]

Yup, bonnet is front of a car, not engine cover

Man I don't know what your talking about I have a hood on my car.:p

[GoktimusPrime]

Thanks for clearing that up, guys. :)

Sinnertwin: Yeah, stowage is a real word (as in to stow something), but technically I should have said 'storage.' It's late. :o


Man I don't know what your talking about I have a hood on my car.:p
♪"O'er the truuunk of storage, and the hood, on my caaaaaaaaaar!♭ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKp29Luryc#t=62)

[DELTAprime]

♪"O'er the truuunk of storage, and the hood, on my caaaaaaaaaar!♭ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKp29Luryc#t=62)

lol. As I said in the language thread I use some American terms and some Aussie so I just couldn't resist.:p

[Sinnertwin]

Thanks for clearing that up, guys. :)

Sinnertwin: Yeah, stowage is a real word (as in to stow something), but technically I should have said 'storage.' It's late. :o

:D :cool:

[Verno]

Does anyone have a copy of Dreamwave's 20th Anniversary Transformers Summer Special Comic Book released in 2004?

Does anyone know where I could acquire a copy? (eBay has a single copy but I'm put off by paying over $20 in postage...)

Or could someone with a copy provide me with scans of the pages containing the Ain't No Rat story? (EDIT: The story also appears in the hardcover Transformers: The Best of Don Figueroa book)

[Krayt]

I have it, and a spare, but that one on eBay is less than I paid for it....

If I can find it I'll photo it for you

[lancalot]

Does anyone have a copy of Dreamwave's 20th Anniversary Transformers Summer Special Comic Book released in 2004?

Does anyone know where I could acquire a copy? (eBay has a single copy but I'm put off by paying over $20 in postage...)

Or could someone with a copy provide me with scans of the pages containing the Ain't No Rat story? (EDIT: The story also appears in the hardcover Transformers: The Best of Don Figueroa book)

Pm you about it .. :)

[Verno]

I have it, and a spare, but that one on eBay is less than I paid for it....

If I can find it I'll photo it for you

Cheers mate, I appreciate it.

[Verno]

Lancalot came to the rescue of this damsel :cool:

[davieanix]

Just checking out some MP's on eBay, and there's a lot of cars on there ranging between $35 and $55 from Hong Kong and China. These are knock offs right?

[rodent]

Just checking out some MP's on eBay, and there's a lot of cars on there ranging between $35 and $55 from Hong Kong and China. These are knock offs right?

Yeah they would be. There are some who would argue they are quite obviously KOs due to the price, but it's still blatantly dishonest of the seller if they aren't mentioning it in their listing though.

[davieanix]

Cheers. I feel really bad for anyone who may be buying them as a present and not being aware that the product isn't genuine. The first one I saw was a Tigertrack, which is what threw me, as I wasn't familiar with his going price range.

[GoktimusPrime]

Also illegal. And a violation of eBay's Terms of Service.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/replica-counterfeit.html

[rodent]

I agree. Go ahead and report those listings.

[GoktimusPrime]

I agree. Go ahead and report those listings.
I don't have an eBay account.

[Skullcruncher]

I don't have an eBay account.

If only I had a dollar for every time you told us that. :D

[Megatran]

If only I had a dollar for every time you told us that. :D
You're a millionaire? :eek:

[Skullcruncher]

You're a millionaire? :eek:

The post counter must be broken :p

[Megatran]

I own a Binaltech BT-06 Blue Tracks thanks to a member on this forum. I'm intrigued that the box art has a yellow tracks. Can someone please inform me why this is the case?

A link of a pic from the internet. Click here. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/34816680@N08/3486213571/in/set-72157615833898063)

[Sinnertwin]

I own a Binaltech BT-06 Blue Tracks thanks to a member on this forum. I'm intrigued that the box art has a yellow tracks. Can someone please inform me why this is the case?

A link of a pic from the internet. Click here. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/34816680@N08/3486213571/in/set-72157615833898063)

yellow was the first version released, then came blue, the box art they've used, has just carried through

[griffin]

Yellow version was released first, because of licensing (from what I remember, I think the blue colour was not a real colour to that model Corvette, so Chevrolet wouldn't allow it). Later they were allowed to do a blue version, but left the packaging unchanged (saves money... and it still had the same BT number, just with a sticker on the box to say that it was the "Gen1 coloured version").
(By the time Hasbro did their version of Tracks a bit over a year later, the blue version was possible.)

Later they would produce different packaging for different decos released at the same time (Jazz/Meister & Prowl), but the early ones (Smokescreen, Tracks, Smokescreen GT) they used the same packaging probably as a cost-cutting measure.

[Trent]

Does anyone have, or know where I can get at a reasonable price, combiner wars Bombshell? I only found out he existed yesterday and my usual haunts are sold out.

[Ultra Mackness]

I found myself in your situation Trent so I gave this a shot:

http://www.j2oztoys.com/index.php?page=items-details&id=24099&itemname=Bombshell

I've not bought from him before so I'm a bit fingers crossed. You could also wait for the.little.toy.company on ebay to get some stock in.

[jazzcomp]

Where did you guys get the aerialbots?

[Ultra Mackness]

Bbts for me

[Sinnertwin]

Bbts for me

same.

[davieanix]

Remember back with the ROTF line, some figures had running changes or variants? Mudflap with the two different license plates, dark and light Sideways, dark and light Breakaway, Thrust and his 2 different con symbols, etc.

Are any of these considered more rare or sought after?

[Sky Shadow]

Back at the toy expo a couple of months ago, they showed 'Classics' Glyph and Detritus as cancelled toys. Remember four years ago, when the leaked Glyphs started to appear and we weren't sure if they were Lucky Draw, Gentei, Henkei or knockoffs? I'm pretty sure some people (like Peaugh (http://youtu.be/iTND3tAqTdo)) paid big money at the time. Any guesses as to how much one might sell for now? (I don't want one, just the expo reminded me about her, and that we had the chance to buy her back then.)

http://s2.postimg.org/i9q8epdq1/Glyph_Detritus.png

[griffin]

Does anyone who collects JP Gen1 toys, know what the "W" stands for on the 1991 Combiner Micromaster teams group-names (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Fight!_Super_Robot_Lifeform_Transformers:_Return_o f_Convoy_%28toyline%29)?.
The names of the teams actually has a letter W in the middle of their katakana characters... and I'm just not seeing why (if it is something obvious).
(tfwiki didn't appear to have a note on it either)

[GoktimusPrime]

It means "double," because in Japanese "W" is often pronounced as "dabburu" (double). So the "W" teams are the "Double Teams," since each comes with two teams of Micromaster Combiners.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Back at the toy expo a couple of months ago, they showed 'Classics' Glyph and Detritus as cancelled toys. Remember four years ago, when the leaked Glyphs started to appear and we weren't sure if they were Lucky Draw, Gentei, Henkei or knockoffs? I'm pretty sure some people (like Peaugh (http://youtu.be/iTND3tAqTdo)) paid big money at the time. Any guesses as to how much one might sell for now? (I don't want one, just the expo reminded me about her, and that we had the chance to buy her back then.)

http://s2.postimg.org/i9q8epdq1/Glyph_Detritus.png

Which toy expo was this? Sounds pretty cool to feature cancelled toys!

KOToys.com (website has been now taken down and were the people behind the CHMS line of knock-off variants such as the chrome seekers and glow-in-the-dark rainmakers) had it listed on their website for USD$250 at one stage. I think because it was listed by an infamous KO-er, people were more skeptical about the toy's legitimacy. However I recall seeing it sell on eBay for USD$500 towards the end of that crazy phase.

[Sky Shadow]

Which toy expo was this? Sounds pretty cool to feature cancelled toys!

Thanks Suspectimus. It was the Yokohama Transformers Expo. And yes, it had some amazing stuff.

[griffin]

It means "double," because in Japanese "W" is often pronounced as "dabburu" (double). So the "W" teams are the "Double Teams," since each comes with two teams of Micromaster Combiners.

Ah, an odd mash-up of English and Japanese...
Thanks.
Now I know... ;)

[M-bot]

Can someone point me to the review thread for Voyager Brainstorm? I'm sure there must be one but for the life of me I can't see it...

(Unless of course there isn't one, in which case I might start one...)

[Bidoofdude]

Can someone point me to the review thread for Voyager Brainstorm? I'm sure there must be one but for the life of me I can't see it...

(Unless of course there isn't one, in which case I might start one...)

Looking through a search with 'Generations Brainstorm,' I got no review thread. I'd start your own.

[GoktimusPrime]

Can someone point me to the review thread for Voyager Brainstorm? I'm sure there must be one but for the life of me I can't see it...

(Unless of course there isn't one, in which case I might start one...)

Looking through a search with 'Generations Brainstorm,' I got no review thread. I'd start your own.
I don't recall seeing one either. And worse case scenario, board staff can always merge the threads if one already exists. :o

P.S.: I'm not advocating/encouraging people to make duplicate topic threads on purpose, but obviously if a topic is unintentionally duplicated, then staff have the option to merge the threads. :)

[M-bot]

I don't recall seeing one either. And worse case scenario, board staff can always merge the threads if one already exists. :o

P.S.: I'm not advocating/encouraging people to make duplicate topic threads on purpose, but obviously if a topic is unintentionally duplicated, then staff have the option to merge the threads. :)

Yeah, that's why I asked. I was kinda faced with the choice of creating a duplicate thread and looking a bit stupid or asking "where's the thread?" and looking a bit stupid. I chose the latter type of stupid.;):p

Creating one now...:)

[CyberiusPrime]

Is the leader 2 pack from Myer with Grimmy and Prime worth getting? I'm tempted to as I've recieved Myer vouchers and 60% off seems fair

[Krayt]

It's my favourite grimlock

[Trent]

How do the human alliance toys look beside Binaltech/Alternators? Do the figures fit in them? Do the cars scale well together?

I don't want any, I'm just curious if anyone has some pics :)

[Bidoofdude]

Does anyone have a really high-res scan or image of RID 16? I'm thinking of getting it printed on a poster.

[CaminusPrime]

How do the human alliance toys look beside Binaltech/Alternators? Do the figures fit in them? Do the cars scale well together?

I don't want any, I'm just curious if anyone has some pics :)

as far as i know/heard, the humans figures can fit both

[Mythirax]

Does anyone have a really high-res scan or image of RID 16? I'm thinking of getting it printed on a poster.

Which cover? :)

EDIT: Is it either of these? [Cover 1 (http://i.imgur.com/t8YRM5K.jpg)] [Cover 2 (http://i.imgur.com/o4zspOn.jpg)]

[Kapryiath]

is there a concrete release date for mp-11sw?

[DELTAprime]

is there a concrete release date for mp-11sw?

It's a Hasbro HK release not Takara so it doesn't have a specific date.

[DELTAprime]

Anyone know the original price of G26 Optimus EX Prime? I'm thinking of picking him up just because he's odd.

[Megatran]

Why does JP packaging tend to be monchrome colours? Is it for cost efficiency? Or is there some other explanation?

[GoktimusPrime]

Why does JP packaging tend to be monchrome colours? Is it for cost efficiency? Or is there some other explanation?
:confused: The only monochrome Japanese packaging I have are for some limited exclusive items. I imagine it would be for cost efficiency, since those toys are produced in more limited numbers, reducing the cost of packaging would help to keep the price down (re: economies of scale).

[DELTAprime]

:confused: The only monochrome Japanese packaging I have are for some limited exclusive items. I imagine it would be for cost efficiency, since those toys are produced in more limited numbers, reducing the cost of packaging would help to keep the price down (re: economies of scale).

I noticed on my Gentei Gentei figures the packaging was the Henkei Henkei except monochrome. That way they could reuse Starscreams packaging for Thundercracker and Skywarp and Cyclonus' packaging for Strafe. I think Ghost Starscream was a new package tho, but I'm not sure.

[Megatran]

Q: There is a Sunstorm packed in a Hasbro Commemorative Starscream packaging. Can anyone shed light on this item? Was it packed by mistake or perhaps a limited edition release? Thanks in advance.

[Sky Shadow]

Q: There is a Sunstorm packed in a Hasbro Commemorative Starscream packaging. Can anyone shed light on this item? Was it packed by mistake or perhaps a limited edition release? Thanks in advance.

Basically it's the first run of eHobby Sunstorm in European packaging. If they weren't 'lunchtime specials' snuck out of a factory, they were either accidents or mockups for the market. There aren't too many in existence, but likewise there's not much demand for them - it's a nice quaint display piece to have. Linthart has one - he'd know as much as anyone:


http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv281/LintHart/DSC08098.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

Wow. I never knew that. And I would've sworn that they were fakes if I didn't know better. But now I know! :D

[davieanix]

And knowing is half the battle! ;)

[Megatran]

So knowledgeable as always good sir. That pic was the origin for my question. ;)

Another question :o: What's that boxed clear Starscream on the top right hand corner of the same pic? (above boxed Soundwave & Starscream).


Basically it's the first run of eHobby Sunstorm in European packaging. If they weren't 'lunchtime specials' snuck out of a factory, they were either accidents or mockups for the market. There aren't too many in existence, but likewise there's not much demand for them - it's a nice quaint display piece to have. Linthart has one - he'd know as much as anyone:

[DELTAprime]

On the "My account" screen at BBTS is the total of the order including shipping or just the value of the items? Does customs count shipping in the $1000 total?

[Golden Phoenix]

On the "My account" screen at BBTS is the total of the order including shipping or just the value of the items? Does customs count shipping in the $1000 total?

The total on the BBTS My Account screen includes shipping.

The $1000 threshold is only on the goods and does not apply to the shipping costs.

[DELTAprime]

The total on the BBTS My Account screen includes shipping.

The $1000 threshold is only on the goods and does not apply to the shipping costs.

Thats a relief. I thought I went over with the falling Aussie dollar. I better ship soon.

[Sky Shadow]

So knowledgeable as always good sir. That pic was the origin for my question. ;)

Another question :o: What's that boxed clear Starscream on the top right hand corner of the same pic? (above boxed Soundwave & Starscream).

Thanks! The box is definitely customised, but I'm thinking the toy itself is probably the 'Classics' Starscream mailaway from the 2009 Generations book. It's hard to tell what the scale is, but if it's not that then I'm guessing it would be a knockoff, maybe of Smallest Transforming Starscream or the KO by 'King'.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Anyone know of any 2015 TF calanders? Need to replace my 2014 FOC one :)

[Mythirax]

Anyone know of any 2015 TF calanders? Need to replace my 2014 FOC one :)

Woah what? There was a FoC calander :eek: ?

[BigTransformerTrev]

Woah what? There was a FoC calander :eek: ?

Yeah, thru amazon - t'was beautiful! :D http://www.amazon.com/2014-Transformers-Fall-Cybertron-Calendar/dp/1423822838



All I can find for 2015 is a RescueBots one and two different AOE ones (naturally the cheaper one is the uglier one, but I cant find the better one for less than $30 shipped so may wait until they flog them off cheaper in a few weeks ;))

[Mythirax]

Yeah, thru amazon - t'was beautiful! :D http://www.amazon.com/2014-Transformers-Fall-Cybertron-Calendar/dp/1423822838



All I can find for 2015 is a RescueBots one and two different AOE ones (naturally the cheaper one is the uglier one, but I cant find the better one for less than $30 shipped so may wait until they flog them off cheaper in a few weeks ;))

Hot damn, that is beautiful. Lets hope they make some more like it :D Let me know if you find anything of the likes.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Hot damn, that is beautiful. Lets hope they make some more like it :D Let me know if you find anything of the likes.

No worries mate ;)

Next question: Anyone know if AOE one-step Prowl is going to be hitting our shores?

[Thurmus]

Anyone know of any 2015 TF calanders? Need to replace my 2014 FOC one :)

I got my son a TF calendar from one of those island calendar shops at the shopping centers.

It is from AOE but has drawn pictures of a different TF for each month. They were 40% off. Really nice pictures.

[Trent]

No worries mate ;)

Next question: Anyone know if AOE one-step Prowl is going to be hitting our shores?

Positive I saw it in Big W a few days ago. They had _a_ Prowl in AOE packaging. Are there any others I could be mistaking it for?

[Paulbot]

That was it. I've seen it at Big W too

[BigTransformerTrev]

Positive I saw it in Big W a few days ago. They had _a_ Prowl in AOE packaging. Are there any others I could be mistaking it for?


That was it. I've seen it at Big W too

Heh - I shoulda checked this thread again as I forgot I asked and just ordered him online :o:p

I hope he wasn't under $10 at Big W - I just managed to get him for $10 including shipping by popping him in with my Amazon order of the Protectobots Emergency Response 3-pack. Now though I will have to wait a couple of weeks rather than getting him on Monday when we visit Big W in Mildura :rolleyes:

[davieanix]

Pretty sure they are like 19 bucks or so at Big W man

[BigTransformerTrev]

Pretty sure they are like 19 bucks or so at Big W man

Yeah, that's what they usually go for. Says a lot for how much stuff gets marked up here that even including postage you can get'em half that price from the States online :rolleyes:

[Starscream77]

No worries mate ;)

Next question: Anyone know if AOE one-step Prowl is going to be hitting our shores?

Been and gone around my parts mate. Think it was KMart that had them

[griffin]

Bigw have them as well.

[Seraphim Prime]

Does Amazon JP ship toys to Australia?

I know I've been able to order books from them, but not sure about some of the MP figures.

[Trent]

Does Amazon JP ship toys to Australia?

I know I've been able to order books from them, but not sure about some of the MP figures.

No, unfortunately.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Speaking of Amazon JP, I just placed an order (pre-ordered a bunch of TFs coming out over the next few months, missed out on Legends Arcee by an hour or two thanks to doing housework first :( ) with them for the first time today, and haven't gotten a Payment ID email yet. Is this normal, and does anyone have a rough timeframe on how long it usually takes before you can actually pay for your order?

[Mythirax]

So I've not read the new IDW comics since Dark Cybertron Finale (chapter 12?) (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/...And_the_Damage_Done:_Dark_Cybertron_Finale). Now I've got what I think is everything up to date at the moment. But I don't want to read anything in the wrong order and spoil it for myself :D

So my question is, is this the order I should be reading it in:


First Windblade 1 - 4
Then More than Meets the Eye #28 to #36~ OR
Robots in Disguise #28 to #36~ (with 35 and 36 being the onyx interface)
And lasty the Drift Mini Series, which I gather can be read at any stage?


Does MTMTE and RID cross over at any stage or can I read them freely without spoiling anything? I don't want to read the wiki pages of them, as I'm afraid I'll spoil something for myself like last time :D

[Trent]

So I've not read the new IDW comics since Dark Cybertron Finale (chapter 12?) (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/...And_the_Damage_Done:_Dark_Cybertron_Finale). Now I've got what I think is everything up to date at the moment. But I don't want to read anything in the wrong order and spoil it for myself :D

So my question is, is this the order I should be reading it in:


First Windblade 1 - 4
Then More than Meets the Eye #28 to #36~ OR
Robots in Disguise #28 to #36~ (with 35 and 36 being the onyx interface)
And lasty the Drift Mini Series, which I gather can be read at any stage?


Does MTMTE and RID cross over at any stage or can I read them freely without spoiling anything? I don't want to read the wiki pages of them, as I'm afraid I'll spoil something for myself like last time :D

I just did that. I hadn't read anything since Dark Cybertron until last week. Now I'm all caught up. I read them in step (ie, RID #29 then MTMTE #29. RID #30 then MTMTE #30 and so forth). Windblade is kinda a stand alone that I read first but haven't read Drift yet. They don't cross over much but the references about Megatron will be better understood if you're reading them in step.

[Paulbot]

That order should be fine. One of the RID issues is a sequel of sorts to the Windblade series so as long as you read that series first you're fine.

The first issue of all three post Dark Cybertron cover some of the same setting up the new status quo events but otherwise nothing crosses over between the two main books.

MTMTE has flashbacks that preceed RID but they are flashbacks so can be read later.

We don't know yet exactly when Drift will fit into continuity. No obvious point yet.

[Mythirax]

Perfect, thanks guys. I'll read them side by side and see how I go. Hope they're as good, if not better, then what I've already read :D

[DELTAprime]

I've been looking at a lot of Matrix's lately for some reason.:p

All of my Matrices (is that correct???) have small opening on one side of the Matrix housing and a larger opening on the other side. What is that meant to represent?

G1 Spoilers

I can't remember a specific point in G1 where the glowing part of the Matrix shrunk. (But I do remember it being completely empty)

[millhouse]

I've been looking at a lot of Matrix's lately for some reason.:p

All of my Matrices (is that correct???) have small opening on one side of the Matrix housing and a larger opening on the other side. What is that meant to represent?

G1 Spoilers

I can't remember a specific point in G1 where the glowing part of the Matrix shrunk. (But I do remember it being completely empty)

I think it's to represent it opening?

[Trent]

Or perhaps how brightly it is glowing?

That's what I always assumed anyway.

[Sinnertwin]

Which version of the Matrix and opening are you referring to exactly?

[millhouse]

Which version of the Matrix and opening are you referring to exactly?

If that was directed at me, I'm referring to the MP-10 mould. Although the MP-1 mould was similar (in the sense that the two sides had different "amounts" of the matrix showing), it was just articulated as well (to open).

[Krayt]

The original matrix in the movie has a small opening in the back of the matrix. So the large gem side filling most of the opening is the front.

Some of the shots show a near fully enclosed backing, others like there is a little port/window in the back, but nothing shows it to be solid.

The definitive need for a clear through matrix probably came from MP-01 needing to shine his light through it

[GoktimusPrime]

All of my Matrices (is that correct???)
Yes, that is the correct plural for "Matrix." :D :) <thumbs.up>

[UltraMarginal]

I always thought of it as a front vs. back thing.

[GoktimusPrime]

Not a question, but a pre-emptive answer to a potential question...

Seibertron have posted this rumour (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/pictures-from-super-festival-67-possible-pretender-starscream-reissue/31968/) speculating that there might be a reissue Pretender Starscream coming soon. I find this highly unlikely. First of all, the Japanese text with the image says "Please take a commemorative photo." You'll notice that face on Starscream's Pretender shell is blank, so it looks more like the template for a standee where you can stick your face through and pretend to be Pretender Starscream's shell and have someone else take a photo of it. Secondly, Pretender Starscream was never released in Japan (only the robot on its own), and Takara(TOMY) rarely reissues G1 toys that weren't originally part of its market; rare exceptions include Gears, Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx; but these were characters who appeared in the G1 cartoon, so Japanese fans would already be familiar w/ them. Pretender Starscream has never appeared in the Japanese G1 cartoon or manga series.

If TakTOM were going to reissue a Pretender, I'd love to see them reissue Metalhawk (as it'd be the only way I'd get one :p).

[BigTransformerTrev]

Does anyone know how you put in a complaint on Amazon? :confused: I received my Protectobots Emergency Response Unit but the back of the box was damaged :(.

I can only find stuff relating to returns or refunds and I don't want either, the damage is quite noticeable but not enough I want to return it, its just annoying there is a tear right through the blurb on the back. I did leave pretty poor shipping feedback and included a pic of the damage but was wondering if there is a place on the site you can email them about such things without having to fully apply for a refund/return/exchange.

[Ultra Mackness]

I usually get an email from Amazon after the transaction asking me to leave a rating of my experience but it's been a while since I got anything from Amazon.

[Sinnertwin]

That's actually pretty clever, your face with a robot inside. It'd be a neat little momento. And as for a 'reissue' lol Americans, you'd probably have more luck wth a G1 Jetfire.


Trev, as UM pointed out, Amazon will send a 'rate your experience' email which from memory should have extra links, been a while for me too though:)

[Paulbot]

I got one yesterday, ahead of my Slog order actually arriving and it says:



If you have any trouble with the link above, you can rate your shipment's packaging by completing these steps:

Go to http://www.amazon.com/packaging
After logging in, you'll see a list of all of the shipments that need feedback.
Find the shipment on the list and click the "Leave Packaging Feedback" button on the right.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I usually get an email from Amazon after the transaction asking me to leave a rating of my experience but it's been a while since I got anything from Amazon.




Trev, as UM pointed out, Amazon will send a 'rate your experience' email which from memory should have extra links, been a while for me too though:)
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I got one yesterday, ahead of my Slog order actually arriving and it says:

Yeah, that's the one I got and left feedback with, I was hoping there was somewhere else I could contact them more directly and ask for maybe a partial refund but it was very cheap anyway so I'll get over it ;)

[griffin]

There is a contact page, which you can access when logged in, that can open up three options of contact - live chat, email, or a phone-back (probably limited to within America).
The live chat is one I've used several times, and you can have the conversation emailed to you when completed for future record.

[christalcase]

Yeah, that's the one I got and left feedback with, I was hoping there was somewhere else I could contact them more directly and ask for maybe a partial refund but it was very cheap anyway so I'll get over it ;)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_gt_prob?nodeId=557204

On the left hand side under the heading "Quick Solutions", there is a link called "Contact Us".

Then on the form that comes up, choose the order you want to complain about and you can type some commentary. I've used it before to complain about excessive shipping and they replied promptly (and refunded the shipping costs!).

[Mythirax]

Does anyone know how you put in a complaint on Amazon? :confused: I received my Protectobots Emergency Response Unit but the back of the box was damaged :(.

I can only find stuff relating to returns or refunds and I don't want either, the damage is quite noticeable but not enough I want to return it, its just annoying there is a tear right through the blurb on the back. I did leave pretty poor shipping feedback and included a pic of the damage but was wondering if there is a place on the site you can email them about such things without having to fully apply for a refund/return/exchange.

I buy from amazon all the time, but only when I'm getting things that I know I won't be to worried about the box/packaging. I find it's 50/50, nearly every second order my packaging is ruined in someway. So I just expect it now, as they do nothing to compensate. Well at least not so far, and I've ordered a lot. You should of seen my leader jetfire box, it looked like a pyramid somehow. Should of taken a photo of that one. But jetfire was fine, so no complaints in the end :D

[GoktimusPrime]

I thought Amazon stopped selling to buyers outside of the U.S. :confused: I just tried placing and order just now and got rejected. :o

[griffin]

I thought Amazon stopped selling to buyers outside of the U.S. :confused: I just tried placing and order just now and got rejected. :o

The last few pages of the Amazon topic (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=15048) detail the issue... and also list items that are okay.

[SuspectimusPrime]

If TakTOM were going to reissue a Pretender, I'd love to see them reissue Metalhawk (as it'd be the only way I'd get one :p).

I doubt TakTOM or Hasbro will be thinking about Pretenders (or Double Pretenders) anytime soon. The only chance of seeing modernised Pretenders would probably be with Rik Alvarez and his team (http://playwiththistoo.com/meet-the-band/) which includes Aaron Archer and Simon Furman.

[GoktimusPrime]

Licensed?

[Megatran]

Has the e-Hobby Megatron black version (dark chrome & brown grip) been KOed?

[SuspectimusPrime]

Licensed?

Nope ;) They're looking to crowd fund next month.

[GoktimusPrime]

Nope ;) They're looking to crowd fund next month.
Do you know if they'e planning on using some of those funds to purchase a licence from Hasbro? I was curious because I noticed that one of the people on their team is apparently in charge of intellectual property, which led me to wonder if these toys are legitimately licensed or not. Perhaps that person's job so to ensure that these toys only approximate Hasbro's intellectual property without being blatant knock offs of the characters themselves. :o

P.S.: my comments are not intended to be a criticism of the project or products, just asking out of curiosity. :)

[davieanix]

Question about G2 Prime (the G1 repaint with the black trailer). I had it as a kid, and it was bought new from the store, but mine never had the soundbox or the two big missile things for the trailer.

Was this an error, or a variant, or did the Aus release not include these bits?

[GoktimusPrime]

Does anyone remember where I can find those posts w/ pics of Hasbro's MP Bumblebee's instructions?

[millhouse]

Does anyone remember where I can find those posts w/ pics of Hasbro's MP Bumblebee's instructions?

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=451467&postcount=155

[SuspectimusPrime]

Do you know if they'e planning on using some of those funds to purchase a licence from Hasbro? I was curious because I noticed that one of the people on their team is apparently in charge of intellectual property, which led me to wonder if these toys are legitimately licensed or not. Perhaps that person's job so to ensure that these toys only approximate Hasbro's intellectual property without being blatant knock offs of the characters themselves. :o

P.S.: my comments are not intended to be a criticism of the project or products, just asking out of curiosity. :)

Not sure how reliable this source (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/other-14/play-with-this-too-company-launch-and-upcoming-kickstarter-campaign-13317/) is, but it appears like it's something they will aim for. From the sounds of things, it appears like they will be going ahead whether that acknowledgement from Hasbro occurs or not:


In 2015, Play With This Too will continue to engage with potential licensors to bring official products based on existing brands to market. Later that same year, Play With This Too will begin to offer full service design and manufacturing, as well as intellectual property development for delivery over Transmedia networks.

Still, even if they believe the chances of successfully obtaining the licence will be slim, it's a good step forward and may set a precedence - both for other third party producers to attempt to gain licencing, and for Hasbro to consider in an attempt to re-capture a broader market.

Angry Archer did state in this interview with Vangelus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0mxP_ykuro) that Hasbro's design team does not consider or keep track of offerings by third party producers. Whether or not that message is just old corporate-speak because he's got a fiduciary duty to convey will be impossible to verify.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Question about G2 Prime (the G1 repaint with the black trailer). I had it as a kid, and it was bought new from the store, but mine never had the soundbox or the two big missile things for the trailer.

Was this an error, or a variant, or did the Aus release not include these bits?

Sounds like an error! Return it! Get your money back! :p

[GoktimusPrime]

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=451467&postcount=155
gratias tibi ago. :)
"Thank you."

[DELTAprime]

I haven't seen Beast Machines but I plan to when the DVD's get released later this year.

I'm just wondering about the Tankor from BM. I've heard people say he is a troop builder character, so since I have a Hasbro and a Takara version of the new Deluxe mould I can justify having both on show. But what type of troop builder character is he? Is there a set number of Tankor's in the show like G1 Seekers and Cyclonus? Or are there an infinite number like The Sweeps from G1 and TFP's Vehicons?

[Paulbot]

It's like Scourge and the sweeps. One Tankor, unlimited identical Tankor drones.

[griffin]

It's like Scourge and the sweeps. One Tankor, unlimited identical Tankor drones.

More like Insecticons... endless cannon-fodder for the five-ish Maximals to somehow keep overcoming/destroying, along with the Jet drones and the Cycle drones (in the first half of the series).

Scourge's Sweeps were on most occasions just two or three.

[GoktimusPrime]

On the top of G1 Octane's box, when Octane is in mid-transformation between tanker truck and jet mode, you can see a Kodak 35mm film box supporting the toy (https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s526x395/10940574_416572081853240_6194810085378428594_n.jpg ?oh=860b210712cec859c709d00a749ddd75&oe=552FCC5F)! :eek:

[griffin]

On the top of G1 Octane's box, when Octane is in mid-transformation between tanker truck and jet mode, you can see a Kodak 35mm film box supporting the toy (https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s526x395/10940574_416572081853240_6194810085378428594_n.jpg ?oh=860b210712cec859c709d00a749ddd75&oe=552FCC5F)! :eek:

I remember that one circulating among fans online in the mid 90s... apparently because it was in a letters page in the UK Marvel comics (http://www.b3ta.com/board/10321591).

[DELTAprime]

Should I open or sell Generations Windblade, I have the Legends version on preorder?

[griffin]

Wait till you get both and see which looks better in-hand.

[reillyd]

Is anyone having trouble transforming their RiD Legion class Strongarm (and to a lesser extent, Bumblebee with arms)? The legs on mine keeps popping off during transformation, as if it's QC issues? Mine was first batch from Amazon, and if most others are fine I'll just buy some new ones.

[GoktimusPrime]

I remember that one circulating among fans online in the mid 90s... apparently because it was in a letters page in the UK Marvel comics (http://www.b3ta.com/board/10321591).
Just checked #92 and it's not there... I'm missing the other #90s, so it must be in one of those issues. Just noticed that one of the letters is from a guy in Cardiff. Made me think of a transformers torchwood cross over. :p

Is anyone having trouble transforming their RiD Legion class Strongarm (and to a lesser extent, Bumblebee with arms)? The legs on mine keeps popping off during transformation, as if it's QC issues? Mine was first batch from Amazon, and if most others are fine I'll just buy some new ones.
mine are fine. Purchased locally.

[Paulbot]

Just checked #92 and it's not there... I'm missing the other #90s, so it must be in one of those issues. Just noticed that one of the letters is from a guy in Cardiff. Made me think of a transformers torchwood cross over. :p

Just checked my issues and it was in issue 93's letter page (http://paulbot.tumblr.com/post/108821147907). I remember learning about the kodak box from the comic way back when and then checking out an Octane at Target and seeing it was true.

(Also was this meant to be in the 'things you never realised about TFs thread?)

And PS just because Optimus Prime is a 4 million year old robot from Cybertron, it wouldn't stop Captain Jack flirting with him. ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

(Also was this meant to be in the 'things you never realised about TFs thread?)
Oops wrong thread. My computer's been in for repairs so I'm using my phone... everything's so tiny, and my phone keeps auto correcting gestalt as "genitals." :rolleyes:


And PS just because Optimus Prime is a 4 million year old robot from Cybertron, it wouldn't stop Captain Jack flirting with him. ;)
Lol :D

[DELTAprime]

Anyone ever get a Transformer that smells bad? My Legends Whirl I got on Wednesday smells terrible, its some sort of plastic, chemical or paint smell. Really strange. I hope that like a new car smell it will fade, but I'm thinking of emailing BBTS to let them know incase I have to return it.:(

[griffin]

Some can have a residual chemical smell, depending on how sealed they are and how much paint is on them.

The RID Tiny Titans had a strong smell to them, and being in sealed bags didn't help.

[DELTAprime]

Question for our resident Japanese readers. This is the box for Legends Rattrap and clearly names the character as Rattrap not Rattle in English. Does it refer to him as Rattle or Rattrap in the Japanese text?

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7555/16158764338_1e3e53785e_b.jpg

[kurdt_the_goat]

It says Rattle, at least in the big text!

[DELTAprime]

Ah, so they haven't completely abandoned Japanese continuity names yet.

[prjkt]

From what I've read, English names are western versions, Japanese are the Japanese names.

The katakana there clearly says Rattoru, the closest thing they have to saying Rattle. I think all of their Legends line are like that.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yup. Also, the English "Transformers" logo is in a G1 style font, whereas the Japanese "Transformers Legends" font is using the Japanese Beast Wars font (http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/8tnu010000002v2h-img/8tnu010000002v4g.jpg). ;)

[reillyd]

Does anyone know where I can find a translation of the manga in Generations 2014 Volume 1 - Shouki s manga? I just got my Shouki toy and book, and would like to understand why he has an autobot logo in train mode but a Decepticon logo in shuttle form. Similarly for the Masterpiece Controverse story at the end of the book.

I tried the Google translate app, but it doesn't support Japanese :(

[Paulbot]

Does anyone know where I can find a translation of the manga in Generations 2014 Volume 1 - Shouki s manga? I just got my Shouki toy and book, and would like to understand why he has an autobot logo in train mode but a Decepticon logo in shuttle form. Similarly for the Masterpiece Controverse story at the end of the book.

I tried the Google translate app, but it doesn't support Japanese :(

I've not seen a full translation, but I can answer your main question. Shouki has a Decepticon symbol in shuttle mode because he (an Autobot Trainbot) and Daniel are in disguise as the Decepticon Skystalker and his shuttle (http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Skystalker/skystalker.htm) (well the Japanese version called Thunder Arrow technically).

[prjkt]

Anyone ever get a Transformer that smells bad? My Legends Whirl I got on Wednesday smells terrible, its some sort of plastic, chemical or paint smell. Really strange. I hope that like a new car smell it will fade, but I'm thinking of emailing BBTS to let them know incase I have to return it.:(

One member of another forum (I think he's posted here too under the name Burn) had the same issue with his Whirl, not sure if it was the Legends or Hasbro version though

[reillyd]

I've not seen a full translation, but I can answer your main question. Shouki has a Decepticon symbol in shuttle mode because he (an Autobot Trainbot) and Daniel are in disguise as the Decepticon Skystalker and his shuttle (http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Skystalker/skystalker.htm) (well the Japanese version called Thunder Arrow technically).

Ahh, that makes so much sense now Paulbot. I had a vague feeling of recognition looking at the toy, but couldn't place it. Never thought to compare it with Micromaster Skystalker. It actually makes sense now :)

[griffin]

There were discussions about Shouki's dual homages in the News topic (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=18474&highlight=shouki). Not sure about a translation of the story yet, but someone at Allspark or SydneyY on TFW are the likely ones to do it.

[DELTAprime]

This just for my collection record keeping. Is the first wave of CW from 2015 or 2014?

[GoktimusPrime]

2015

[Demonac]

Did FOC Thundercracker get a local release?

[prjkt]

I don't think we saw any Generations releases between waves 1 and 3 of FOC (I've seen Optimus, Shockwave and Starscream I stores, no one else from the FOC series) and Combiner Wars

[griffin]

Did FOC Thundercracker get a local release?

Thundercracker was in the second wave of "comic book" Deluxes at the end of 2013, and we didn't get any of the Comic book Deluxes here.

[DELTAprime]

The RID cartoon today has sold me on getting the toys even tho they don't fit my collecting rules. (rules are made to broken, right?)

What are the differences between TAV and RID paint wise and is the TAV all Warrior class (+ figures from other lines) or do they have some smaller figures?

[Paulbot]

TAV and RID toys look pretty much the same from the promo pics. They have Fixit in the TAV line that's a one step changer in the Hasbro releases, otherwise all warriors (or Deluxes from other lines).

The RID toys are begging for some more paint apps, little highlights and such, but haven't seen pics to show TAV does that.

[crankcase76]

Has anyone bought the official stickers for their MP's? Have the soundwave set and there are a few that i don't know where they go. Searched for placement of them but can't find anything. :(

[Krayt]

Has anyone bought the official stickers for their MP's? Have the soundwave set and there are a few that i don't know where they go. Searched for placement of them but can't find anything. :(

What official stickers are you referring too? I wasn't aware that there were any.... Only reproabels...

[crankcase76]

The ones that are done by Ocean Designs, they have been selling them online for a while now. Might not be official as they say, but have the hasbro logo on them. This is a pic of them.

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd430/megatron84/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscb56f15d.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/megatron84/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscb56f15d.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd430/megatron84/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8f2a0742.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/megatron84/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8f2a0742.jpg.html)

[DELTAprime]

According to Ryan the owner of Seibertron they are not official and are using Hasbro's logo, etc without permission. It was said on a recent Seibertron podcast (sorry I don't know which number it was). If I recall right he spoke with Joel from BBTS who refused to go on record that they are official. Hasbro has said nothing about them being official.

[crankcase76]

I thought they might not have been released by Hasbro as there is no imstructions for the placement of the stickers, have check multiple sources to find something on these and have found nothing for them. So it looks like you have to guess where they go.:(

[drahsrebu]

Is it safe to say that the IDWverse and aligned continuity are separate to the Multiverse? What are my fellow members thoughts on this?

[Paulbot]

They are all part of the Transformers Multiverse.

IDWverse has recently been pulling (bad) stuff in from the Aligned-verse, and both are alternate versions of the original G1 group of alternate realities.

[UltraMarginal]

Has anyone bought the official stickers for their MP's? Have the soundwave set and there are a few that i don't know where they go. Searched for placement of them but can't find anything. :(

I don't but I've nearly purchased them several times, what are your thoughts on their quality and how well they improve the figures appearance?


According to Ryan the owner of Seibertron they are not official and are using Hasbro's logo, etc without permission. It was said on a recent Seibertron podcast (sorry I don't know which number it was). If I recall right he spoke with Joel from BBTS who refused to go on record that they are official. Hasbro has said nothing about them being official.

that's interesting, as the listings on BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=OCD10007&mode=retail)specifically call them out as official.

[drahsrebu]

I am sure i read somewhere that hasbro does not consider the aligned continuity part of the multiverse?
I will ask google to see where i read that.

Also doesn't the multiverse take into consideration of singularities? :confused:

edit: http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Multiverse see notes down the bottom

[griffin]

I think the original point of the "multiverse" when it was developed by Simon Furman, was just the most plausible way of linking to ANY universe of Transformers that was needed to justify the use of conflicting toy characters or plot concepts in a particular story... EVEN if some entity like an unnamed/uncredited Hasbro employee says that a particular story universe is NOT part of the multiverse at that particular time.
(meaning, if someone says their story doesn't apply from the perspective of their new story universe, it can still work from the perspective of whoever is writing about the multiverse... in case those other authorised/licensed writers ever need to tap into that story, its concepts or its characters later - so that from one story universe (the multiverse) you can see and access the other, but not from the other direction... like a one-way mirror)


As for the stickers - I think asking Hasbro HK would be the only way to find out for sure if they are legit. There are just too many "reliable" sources that are saying yes AND no, to know for sure... and we've seen how good knockoffs can be with their packaging, so what's stopping a non-toy item from having counterfeit fineprint on their packaging.

[crankcase76]

I don't but I've nearly purchased them several times, what are your thoughts on their quality and how well they improve the figures appearance?.

They do look good on the MP's, but they are like water transfers which i found are very delicate. They are on a white backing with the clear sticker on top, which you have to cut out, place and then pull off the clear sticker. But they do improve the look of the MP's a great deal with the soundwave stickers they are the mainly the printing on the sides with the volume control and output jacks, ect. When in robot mode they are on the bottom of the feet so you really don't see them. Overall if you have the patience they do look good.

[Verno]

Has anyone seen or heard from Sky Shadow recently?

[UltraMarginal]

They do look good on the MP's, but they are like water transfers which i found are very delicate. They are on a white backing with the clear sticker on top, which you have to cut out, place and then pull off the clear sticker. But they do improve the look of the MP's a great deal with the soundwave stickers they are the mainly the printing on the sides with the volume control and output jacks, ect. When in robot mode they are on the bottom of the feet so you really don't see them. Overall if you have the patience they do look good.

Great feedback, thank you. I feel that prowls robot mode could handle a few extra decals.


Anyone here have all of the Club's Animated figures? I can't afford the full set so I'm wondering if there are any standouts of the 11 released so far I absolutely should try and get?

I do, I'm probably not a great reference though since they hold great nostalgia for me, it was my first Botcon. :o

What other animated figures do you have?
What animated figures do you prefer?
How do you feel about doubles of a mold?
Have you read the convention comic? that will probably effect how you feel about them.