I really like the Hound idea but I haven't been able to find the Classics one yet! I hope they get it in down here over the w/e!
Just to clarify, they have already filmed the collection at my house but just want some for the studio too.
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I really like the Hound idea but I haven't been able to find the Classics one yet! I hope they get it in down here over the w/e!
Just to clarify, they have already filmed the collection at my house but just want some for the studio too.
Just my opinion, but I think Hound is quite a poor choice to show progression. He was a jeep, and then a jeep and finally... a jeep. Not sure an unfamiliar source would see any progression.
I still vote for Bumblebee, or at least someone that's gotten the Animated and Movie treatments.
I have to agree with that, Hound is great example for those of us in the know, but I think we need more bling for Joe Average.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
I am happy to lend you my Henkei Hound. I can even mail it to you if its more convenient.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tiby
I disagree, I think that since it keeps the same alt mode and 'feel' of the character intact in all the toys, it makes it for a great reference on how toy evolution has progressed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord_Zed
From a little green block guy with tiny arms to a fully articulated transforming robot and when it comes to the BT, a great realistic scale model.
Joe Average will be able to notice the design progression more if he sees consistency in 'each step of the evolutionary ladder'.
If we show him stuff like G1 Onslaught next to Universe Ultra Onslaught, Joe Average will just seem them as two different toys not a progression of the same character or design engineering due to the considerably different robot and and alt modes. The same goes for Powerglide, particularly if the Universe (gray) version is used.
Megatron would possibly be the best in term of showing what they have done with him in 20 years.
G1 Gun
G2 Tank
BW T-Rex
CR/RID- Lots of things
A/E/C- Tank/jet/batmobile
Classics- Gun
MP-Gun
Movie- a mess
Aniamted-Helicopter
LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by i_amtrunks
maybe take along both the largest and smallest tf ever (a max, and WST ravage :) )
George
Thanks everyone for the great ideas!
Here is my preliminary list. Please let me know what you think:
• Bumblebee: G1, Pretender, AM, Movie, Classics, Animated, Slumblebee
• Soundwave: G1, MP3, WST (incl Ravage)
• Optimus Prime: G1, Masterpiece, Nike, Movie (maybe)
• Metalhawk in box
• BW Snarl, Outback
• BW Optimus Primal and Megatron
• Bruticus (Combaticons)
• Alt: Ravage & Smokescreen
• Hound: G1, Alt & Classics (if I can find him!)
• Masterpiece Megatron (depending on the legal issues)
I think all of that is fantastic except the Hounds - I don't think they're necessary since you already have the far-more-varied-and-interesting evolutions of Bumblebee and Optimus. If you did find Classics Hound I'd personally leave him behind but maybe take his Classics Ravage if you wanted him to go along with WST and Alternators Ravage. Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tiby
Yeah if you can show the progression through Bumblebee that's good too. The Bumblebee toys (particularly movie) are more varied than Hound as they are not exactly portraying the same type/style of alt mode but its uniform enough to be clear on progression to the non initiated. You will have limited studio time so its likely that you will only be able to show and verbally present less than half of that list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
I think much of it will be to fill their table and bright colours!
Coming to MY State hey. You better bring atleast one Beast with you then :p
Definitely put in some combiners.
:confused: Tiby has G1 Bruticus there in the list. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverDragon
But will he bring Blackout and Spaceshot?? ;) Seriously though, it might be good to bring some Micromaster Combiners, GoBots/Spychangers etc. to show periods when TFs were made with features to compete with other rival boys toys (e.g.: Connectables, Hot Wheels). Music Label Soundwave might be another cool one to show.
how does one get selected to do a TV spot?
If tiby is anything like me (most people are, but they deny it) Slumblebee will go everywhere with him...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by SofaMan
TIBY REPRESENTS (again...)
1. They want Masterpiece Megatron! We are working through the legalities of this one...
I have a boxed/loose MP-5 If you need a second one.
2. Varied colours.
The MP Seekers? including the Hasbro edition? I have all 4 of these boxed and 2 Hasbro Starscreams both boxed.
3. Figures that show off the engineering and puzzle factor (which I suspect I will need to transform on set, so not too complicated please!)
Masterpiece Seekers are good again. Binaltech Smokescreen, Alternators Ravage (Jaguar). Movie Concept Bumblebee 'cos of the automorph and makes it fast to transform into a good looking figure.
4. Older ones and newer ones to show the difference.
Seekers again as above with classics and G1 seekers. MP3 Soundwave and Frenzy and Rumble headphones (DO NOT REPRESENT US BY WEARING THEM!). G1, Classics and Binaltech/ Alternators Mirage. There's got to be a huge amount of Primes from all series to spotlight the differences too - Nenesis and Magnus versions...?
5. Both 'Bots and 'Cons.
6. Boxed items if possible (I am a TF Emancipator but I have a few boxed ones)
I have all of the above boxed (some MISB tho) I can help you with. I don't have any of the G1s tho.
7. I need to be able to carry them to Tassie.
Join a gym.
Haha :p Or see Dr. Octopus about revolutionary new multi-arm technology :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tober
Mwahahahahahahah!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
See post #23 (;-_-)Quote:
Originally Posted by autobreadticon
It's why Tiby's a great pick, that could be any one of us :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
Have you thought about bringing your wife and kids along for the holiday? You could use them as pack-mules. ;)
No Animated Soundwave/Prime?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tiby
We want to impress people Golden Phoenix!! :p ;) :D
Just tuned in... love the suggestions!
Updates: the plane is happy for MP Megatron to travel in steerage... in robot mode of course!
No Animated Soundwave/Prime?
I thought Animated Soundwave will be lost on the casual viewer, and Animated Prime (who I personally love) is just too similar to the untrained eye.
Have you thought about bringing your wife and kids along for the holiday? You could use them as pack-mules.
I will be travelling solo and just going there for the day. I thought about making a bigger trip of it, and maybe visit the TF contingent of OzFormers, but the planets they refuse to align!
[ps - sorry about the clumsy quoting - I still can't work out how to do it!]
<quote=Tiby>[ps - sorry about the clumsy quoting - I still can't work out how to do it!]</quote>
Like that, only replace the <> with [] :)
Tiby i dont think you needed a thread, you is very clever enough to decide what to take
7.44 am and I am waiting at the Sydney Jetstar boarding gate after a pleasant taxi ride from home.
That can't have been cheap! :eek: EEK!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tiby
Jetstar... I hope you're insured ;)
All paid for by ABC Collectors! Let's just say the stuff I checked in can be replaced. The rest is with me.
About to board! Next post from the Apple Isle!
Bah! Jetstar made a liar of me! The plane is delayed! At least a half hour delay. Let's hope this is the only problem on this trip.
it happens always to budget airline! bah....glad that it's only 1/2 hr.
was it the last flight out?
Left the mainland at 9.35am and landed in Hobart at 11am. Tassie is nice! Just waiting now in the studio.
Still waiting. Lunch with the crew at their expense.
Just released my babies to the set dresser!
goodluck
:)I'll be waiting for this on T.V, I hope you have your best smile on:D
Just returned from the studio. They are really nice people! I hope I gave all my facts accurately!
Air date is 3 April 2009!
It's on my calendar now. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Tiby
Awesome, I'll set the VCR now, I'm up to date with modern technology, see