Is chimungmung still operational? I almost order something from them but heard the recent news about them and didn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by VERT
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Is chimungmung still operational? I almost order something from them but heard the recent news about them and didn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by VERT
Still going. I order from them every few weeks
Cool Thanks VERT, that is reassuring! I once sent a message to them checking on their status and never got a reply so assumed that they went under.Quote:
Originally Posted by VERT
Chimungmung is a one-man operation :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bugs
Even though Tony orders in much lower quantities than the big players, I am still surprised that he is able to keep his prices at a competitive level.
Received this today:
http://kupscigar.com/collection/wfcomega1.jpg
http://kupscigar.com/collection/wfcomega2.jpg
It is great, Planet X has done a great job with their rendition of WFC Omega Supreme. He even has a very G1 like base mode!
Congrats! He is a solid figure and I love that base mode, not so much the giant flying pitchfork mode.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
Also, those sockets where you supposed to attach the LEDs, are mini turrets, just reverse them and they are 8 of them I think.
Thanks I already worked it out, I already had a full play :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bugs
In regards to the space ship mode, I like it a lot. It is nice and solid and very close to the actual game model which makes the engineering of this toy so good. It is also really good that the base and rocket mode pretty much comes out of the space ship configuration making it an easy transition.
he look good kup.... but how big is he?.. can you put a pic with another figure for scale please.. and he got LEDs?
Head to toe he is 35cm tall - 40cm if you include the back wings. Yes, he comes with 5 lights.
Here is a pic I googled to give you an idea of scale - Too late to be taking photos:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attach...s-genesis2.jpg
cool...wow he massive ... heap better then yots omega
Damn you! There was only the 1 for sale. I only want Chip and maybe the buggy thingo. If anyone wants a Goldbug but not the rest, let me know and we can sort something out. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
what? when I bought him yesterday there was still stock. more than 1. I guess everyone wants to own Chip victim, erm Chip.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
All good. I got 1. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
Small 3rd party BBTS haul today
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...pscf426605.jpg
Perfect Effect Motobot Aranea, Fansproject Quadruple-U and Fanstoys Quakewave/
I've only had the chance to open Quakewave, but he's amazing. It's definitely Masterpiece quality and the led features are so cool I really don't want to swap out the laser for the show accurate underslung tube arm.
Couldn't agree with you more about Quakewave. Boy is he heavy, unlike MP-10 Prime which feels super light.
Finally got around to taking some Bot mode shots of these 4 after having them for about a month! :o
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXUOIUsCMAEbj5w.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXUPLtbCMAEuXcX.jpg:large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXUQ-8MCMAAtvmv.jpg:large
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXURpYRCEAA49eb.jpg:large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXUS4g-CUAAztAq.jpg:large
Those are some epic poses and shots!
Yeah those are awesome shots Hursti! Really makes me excited for Diesel and super annoyed at the delays at the same time.
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Originally Posted by Mythirax
Cheers guys! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by kup
I cannot wait for Diesel's emanate release either, especially out of annoyance of the constant delays, but if these 4 are anything to gauge him by? - he'll certainly be worth the wait. :)
These guys are fantastic in either Bot or Alt mode; with the former being incredibly articulate, capable of pulling-off their Box art poses (Which my shots are actually based on :cool:), and the later being super-clean, free rolling vehicles of child & adult dreams alike! :eek:
Where they disappoint me though is in their transformations; they are comprised of extremely tight, difficult & fragile manipulations that, after having being spoiled by the utter brilliance & ease of MP's Sideswipe & Prowl, feel almost completely off-putting and this saddens me. :(
The thing is, however, these finicky transformations are 100% essential in achieving the amazing Bot & Alt modes that FansProject have realised at this form-scale/size; it's this factor that I find redeems them in my eyes as the engineering challenges presented by these Causality-Stunticons are immense, being aimed at adult collectors, but means that when it comes to forming Intimidator he is going to be an incredibly sturdy Gestalt - Much like his cousin Giant. ;)
Got Quakewave and Dr. Wu's partners
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps32a6cbb2.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps639585ad.jpg
How I would love to own a Quakewave:o.....one day.....one day. Nice score liege:D, seen him in-hand and he's great!
How do those Spike and Sparkplug scale with the Spike that came with MP-10?Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
And Quakewave is awesome. I was playing with mine today :D
Great pictures. He looks awesome.
Thanks ILS, well he's still available at Chimungmung for $130 plus 20+ shipping and it arrived in just 1 week.Quote:
Originally Posted by ILikeSoundwave
Thanks Jinto! it's an impressive figure Can't believe the light up gimmick on this one really works, prolly the nostalgia thing that makes it more awesome for me heheh - oh and the die cast parts - he's heavier than MP 10.
@Trent: heres a pic comparison of all the victims... erm I mean human allies.. I think Ill just add eyes to the official Spike (with my shitty shaky hands Im likely to ruin it ahah) coz the 3PP one is too tall even taller than "Saprkplug"... from now on that one will be random victim # 1:D:p Im planning now on getting more while these are still in production, also in case I break em, they're of good plastic but I feel like Im gonna break or loosen them up real quick on play.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...psd5126af9.jpg
Anyone here who has painted well those tiny 40,000 something something figures ( I forgot what they're called) who can help paint eyes on my Spike properly and is coming to Parra Fair? Help me out please. :D:o
just use a fine tip marker ...easier :D
UBER jealous Liege, nice acquisitions - I think Quakewave is now solely relegated to eBay, with regards to availability, sadly however. :o
(Should've bit sooner but just couldn't swing the doh at the time :()
Urr, actually you can get him from BBTS... Haven't checked other sellers but I'm guessing that won't be the only place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
NO, not true Hursty. It's still available! I got this from Chimungmung - $130 plus 20+ shipping. Of course combined with other stuff that you can buy from them, postage cost goes down. They've got MP Bluestreak already as well. But Im getting mine from BBTS to add to my POL so I held back. There's still a chance to get one Hursty... This is the 3rd production run apparently and it came with the extra hands (opaque) and arm set so you can put the hose underneath ( I didn't bother with mine), & a set of symbol stickers - also the batteries are already installed so no need to look for it in the shops (apparently of the small button variety)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Got this kit a few months ago and was wanting to post pics but only got round to it now! I think it's a very nice little upgrade kit, and for $16 from RK is rather reasonable.
ROTF Voyager Bludgeon is one of those special figures that come along occasionally... a burst of fresh creativity and passion that almost palpably infuses a TF toy. What this kit does is address two of the obvious weaknesses in an otherwise very good toy - the ugly head that doesn't look like G1 or anything else, and those bendy plastic swords that have a tendency to be anything but straight.
Ah, the magic of chrome... the swords are a massive improvement, and for me they are very nicely reminiscent of the Gundam Astray Red Frame model (one of the most popular and coolest of all time).
We even get a choice of faces, but I think this full skull look is definitely the better compared with the jawless look of the alternative face. I took a Gundam marker to mine, filling in the recesses and then rubbing it mostly off with a cotton bud to get the increased contrast which I think enhances the look. The helmet is also an improvement over the original, but it's loose, so is guaranteed to fall off in transformation, and is also difficult to keep in place in the recess where the head sits in tank mode. Additionally, the color of the brown doesn't quite match the original. These, so far, are the only weaknesses of the kit I have to complain about.
Overall, I'd give this Headrobots kit 8/10.
Nice little review, you should of lens flared his teeth in the second photo though :P
Thanks goodness the SXS AO3 add on works!! now I can play with Generations blitzwing without the annoying shoulder problem!! :):D
Im showing here the left one coz that's the problem shoulder for my figure.
So easy to install, just slide it in... same for the head, I don't really miss the triple head gimmick, coz now he has really cool light piping and even though the color scheme of the add on does not match the figure, I ain't too fussed honestly. For me it works like highlights. I also like that they've given him a bigger gun and it's purple too!
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps97334874.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps4bc6ede6.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps2d8a1ba4.jpg
TW-02 Orion arrived today.Very nice toy. a bit fiddly and lacking in accessories compared to other Toyworld offerings but still a damn fine not-Optimus.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6cfbcef0.jpg
I popped a spare Autobot sticker on him to add some authenticity.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...ps78115131.jpg
And he turns into a Truck! Who knew?
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...pse78c693b.jpg
"One shall stand......Uhhh...Line!?"
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8d2bb003.jpg
oh I knew I forgot to post my new 3rd party stuff :p
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...psebc61529.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...psd7591490.jpg
What scale is he and how much does he go for? I would like an Optimus for my CHUG collection and don't really like any of the official stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallestblue
He's larger than Voyager, definitely larger than Classics OP, so it's sorta Ultra class. Can't seem to find him at the usual stores ATM, iirc he went for around the $120 mark???Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderken17
Hmmm... Does CHUG get updated to CHUUG or CHUGU with the latest series United? :confused:
Here's a side-by-side with classics Optimus for scale. He's definitely Ultra class.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3da77863.jpg
FYI I got mine off Ebay from a Hong Kong seller for $99 US which was about $110 Australian with free shipping.
I have no Idea why TFsource and BBTS never carried this guy. I
m assuming because they didn't want to make Hasbro angry?
Toy World Orion is just a little bit taller than their Hegemon toy, and a fair bit beefier.
I got mine from Acetoystore. I like mine except for the fact it was freaking miss-assembled, seeking a replacement part from them so I'll let you know whether or not I recommend Acetoystrore when that situation is resolved. Still I would recommend Orion for anyone who feels that Classic Prime is starting to look a little too weedy on their display shelf. Now that TFC Orion is on mine Classic Springer and Igear Weapons Specialist can no longer push the other short guys around. ;)
That's a good comparison photo that's unfortunately swayed me to get this figure now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallestblue
Like the fact that Prime's a lot larger in size and way beefier than expected compared to the official product pictures.
How are the joints and does it easily acquire stress marks when you transform it?
Thanks.
My early x mas present just arrived. Yes it arrived on a sat. Cant say how amazing this is. Its just so so very good :D
http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...123_092855.jpg
That he is VERT, theres plenty of play value on that figure and surprises as well. :)