Use Afterburner as a leg and Nosecone as an arm. Works much more gooderer, since you can straighten out Nosecone properly! (:
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Use Afterburner as a leg and Nosecone as an arm. Works much more gooderer, since you can straighten out Nosecone properly! (:
is the barricade from the screen battle set the same mode from the barricade deluxe figure, which one in your opinion what are the differencesbetween the two?
Same mould, different colours and you can't get Frenzy out of the Screen Battle Barricade without a screwdriver.
I can't see any colour differences in the Battle Scene Pack Barricade to the regular one. The other three packs have something different in their paint apps, but I couldn't see any on Barricade. Mind you, I haven't taken it out of packaging yet, so I might have missed something on the back somewhere.
The significant difference was as Paul mentioned - the 'modification' of the toy to prevent Frenzy from being removed (to keep the grill plate intact instead of a gaping whole in the chest).
transformerland.com any good?
by the time of Beast Wars is Cybetron in orbit around our sun? i think i saw it in The agenda pt1
No. I think the Gen1 cartoon was the only time it was ever in our star system.Quote:
Originally Posted by roller
yeah but isnt rhinox looking at our solar system and there is a black metallic looking planet around our sun?
i seem to recall that it was
someone who goes on foreign boards ask "Who voiced Pretender Jazz?"
Cybertron is definitely not orbiting around the Earth's Sun or anywhere within the Solar System or Milky Way galaxy. According to the Marvel comics, it began in Alpha Centauri, although its orbit deteriorated making it a rogue wandering world.
If Cybertron was that close, then they could've simply returned to Cybertron via a basic rocket - okay sure, Cybertron would still be ravaged by the Autobot-Decepticon war at that time, but it surely would've been better than staying on Earth... on Cybertron they would've had better chances of mustering resources in building a functioning transwarp starship (they still had surviving transwarp drives from the Axalon and Darkside/Terrorcrasher) .
I believe he was looking at an image of Cybertron orbiting around its own sun. In Beast Machines Cybertron is shown to have a fixed orbit around a star - and Cybertronian time is measured according to this orbit (stellar cycles).Quote:
Originally Posted by roller
This is were my package is right now, how much more longer? http://tracking.post.japanpost.jp/se...81JP&locale=en
Can some one reply to me please because it seems that no ones reply to me any more so why should I even post!
I think the reason why no one's responded is b/c no one knows for sure. I mean half the time I get sent tracking information I don't follow where it is. I only want tracking as a means of keeping myself safe if the buyer is dodgy.Quote:
Originally Posted by benben2142
i always try to have tracking for mine because i dont trust ebay sellers. in a way, its to protect myself ....therefore, its really up to you
more than likely tomorrow if your postcode is 4214 or nearby suburbQuote:
Originally Posted by benben2142
benben, noone here knows what's happening with your HLJ shipment. Quite a few people have offered their experiences, but noone can possibly give you specific information on your parcel.
my post code is 4214
you sir have insulted me!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by benben2142
I demand satisfaction!
oh and im being serious for once!
dude, how can that help people help you with your package if they don't know about it in the first place?Quote:
Originally Posted by benben2142
I was just asking also what the hell is AUMPQL???Quote:
Originally Posted by turtle boy
Most likely some sort of Australia Post abbreviation, benben.
At this stage, I recommend waiting a day or two, your stuff is likely at the Arundel Mail Centre, waiting for dispatch to your house.
Hey guys, did the Galaxy Force toys come with little collector cards? The reason I ask is b/c I'm trying to figure out if it's worth buying a certain figure loose or should i chase down the MISB one.
Not sure if these questions have been asked before (don't have time to read through 22 pages of text), pardon me if posted already.
I also realise there may be more than one answer depending on the continuity.
[1] Origin of triple changing ability. I read that they were a result of Shockwave's experiments (I think this was from the DW comics).
Any other information anyone can shed on this?
[2] Origin of Sixshot ?
[3] Origin of combiner technology. According to the IDW Spotlight: Optimus Prime, it stated that Jihaxus introduced this via an experiment that resulted in Monstructor.
I am interested in finding out if there are any other origin stories.
[4] How Transformers are created / made. Primus? Vector Sigma? Matrix? Some combination of all three?
[5] Why does Alpha Trion seem to "age", whereas some other characters do not (well at least they don't seem to grow beards)?
Thanks. :)
for DW yeah, shockwave experimented on Blitzwing and triple changing resulted
2?
3. Yeah Monstructor was the first gestalt attempt, see Optimus Prime Spotlight
As for how they are created, it depends on which universe you are looking at.
G1 Cartoon, Optimus and our heroes are descendants of consumer goods robots that rebelled against their masters/creators the Quintessons. In G1 cartoon Vector sigma gives life to the Stunticons and Aerialbots, Ultramagnus even states in the Rebirth that Vector sigma is "The computer that gave us all life" Maybe the tfs used it to make more tfs after the quints left cybetron.
Marvel Comics G1 and Beast wars and the Cybertron universe want us to believe the tfs have a god who made them.
Alpha trion ages because he is one of the original 13 tfs ever built, he is more then meets the eye
[1] Yeap. It was revealed in the second G1 series IIRC. Apparently there were a few screw ups along the way and Shockwave didn't perfect it until he developed Sixshot.
From the DW MTME book (I'm reading it just now): it suggests that TFs have trouble coming to terms with the triple changing ability and that it takes a certain mindset (hence a special personality) to become a triple changer. One of the other facts I didn't know is that triple changers change between modes faster than normal transformers.
I find it really interesting how it suggests that inability to accept three modes can cause mental instability of some kind. That might explain why Blitzwing was depicted in the first WW series as being in 3 modes but in jail and unstable in WW: the Dark Ages. The issue of relapsing into a mental problem would be a first for TFs. Also the books says Springer in fact was the first Cybertronian to be problem free of the process.
[2] I don't think there was in Headmasters. He just appeared out of nowhere and became a force to be reckoned with. No origin. IDW don't have one for him either. He's just a powerhouse. Marvel comics didn't even feature him IIRC. DW offered the most information on his origin imo b/c it suggests he evolved from Shockwave's duocon technology.
[3] For IDW, as you said.
At DW, it was part of the escalation in the arms race. Megatron authorised the Constructicons to find a way to develop a process to combine 5 robots. They tested it on themselves and suffered. The technology was always unstable according to DW continuity and very hard to perfect. Even the later Autobot gestalts had trouble.
[4] ?
[5] Alpha Trion is well, Alpha Trion. Kup does technically age too b/c he gets more wrinkles as some artists have been inclined to stress. I can't explain why though.
How do you know Arundel? Also my package arrived yesterday at 1:06 pm the card was left at my home.Quote:
Originally Posted by dirge
Okay i've been using reprolabel stickers for newer rubsigns on some of my TFs whose rubsigns are either damaged or there's none at all (prev owner must've removed it). I've been using my source books to find where they usually are stuck, but I have encountered a few which don't show where they should be. I don't want to just stick them anywhere in the bot which would make it look more unauthentic in the first place. Usually I find that there is this square spot that is in the mold as an added guide of the bot but others don't. Just a little help then guys, where should the rubsigns go for these bots?
1. Sludge
2. Quickswitch
3. Jetfire
4. Sky Lynx
5. Dreadwind
6. Darkwing
7. Landfill
8. Scoop
9. Slapdash
10. Crankcase
11. Windsweeper
12. Dogfight
13. Backstreet
14. Override
15. Camshaft
16. Downshift
17. Overdrive
18. Grimlock
19. Firecons
20. sparkabots
Also another query is that do all Pretenders have no rubsigns at all? All my pretenders seem to have none..:confused:
Thanks!
Liegeprime... Of the top of my head I've got a strong feeling that none of the new 1988 toys had the rub signs. I'm certain the Pretenders didn't. That would rule out most of your list. Also if I recall correctly Sludge's should be on one of his wings.
Sam....
[3] In the G1 comics Shockwave invented the combiner technology and built the Constructicons. The Autobots had to steal the process to build Superion.
[4] Again depends on what you're watching/reading. This resource summaries the most common ways
http://www.tfrid.com/fanfics/mini/reproduc.htm
As I said to you yesterday STL you need to read the Tech Specs :)Quote:
One of the other facts I didn't know is that triple changers change between modes faster than normal transformers.
http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~s...ecs/g1-bot.txt
http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~s...ecs/g1-con.txt
Astrotrain's tells us: "As a Triple Changer, can switch from space shuttle to train to robot almost instantaneously."
I like the 'comics method' the best. In the cartoon it was a little inconsistant and opened to retroactive interpretation (EG: Did Prime use the Matrix 'off camera' to give life to the Dinobots?).
The comics method makes more sense and I like the balance of Fantasy and Sci Fi that they have:
It is possible that the "Budding" method is used in the Maximal era of the G1 continuity. The protoforms seen in Beast Wars fit the 'offspring's' description accurately:Quote:
From the comic book:
"Big Papa" method:
The holder of the Creation Matrix (who is usually the Autobot Leader) can use said Matrix to create a new Transformer mind. The body of this new life must be built independently, however. As seen with the Constructicons and Jetfire.
"Budding" method:
Any Transformer may create another, by tapping into a program built into all Transformers by Primus. Similar to a hydra budding its offspring, a new body will form somewhere on the the old one, quickly gaining sentience, and springing from the old body within (presumably) 15 minutes or so. These bodies are fairly generic, probably because the program is the same for every Transformer. After the new body has separated from the parent, Primus will imprint his designs on the new body, giving it a mind, a body form, and an alternate mode. As seen with Lord Jhiaxus.
"Bigger Papa" method:
Primus, a defender of order and the sentient core of Cybertron, can create a new Transformer from the body of the planet. This process is identical to the 'budding' process. As seen with an unknown Transformer in Generation 2 #5.
(Note: Methods 7 and 8 are no longer possible, due to the death of Primus.)
This also explains why the Maximals and Predacons have a 'lineage' that goes back to G1 Autobots and Decepticons and why Arcee is Rattrap's great aunty as well as Blackarachnia not wanting to allow BW Megatron to kill G1 Optimus Prime (chaging the time line) as she was a Maximal Protoform and therefore descended from Autobots. The part of "same programming for every Trasformer" may also explain why some recently former protoforms happen to choose sides despite the faction that they are originally descended from such as Silverbolt and Quickstrike who were not affected by Megatron's Shell program but each chose the faction they wanted to join on their own.Quote:
These bodies are fairly generic, probably because the program is the same for every Transformer.
The above may be possible as the Beast Wars cartoon borrowed heavily from both the comics (G1&G2) and the cartoon. The writers also appear to have chosen the Comic origin as the past for Beast Wars too since Primus is part of their history and believes.
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Desoto Diplomat
Thanks Paulbot! Then that simplifies things for me. I can stick em anywhere in the bot (well the ones that doesnt have rubsigns in th efirst place) now. i've found some parts of em that will look nicely with a bit of a rubsign on top :D:D.
Cheers!
Hmm I was hoping someone else would back me up on my memory since I don't have access to my toys or reference materials at the moment.... but I think it's safe to say if there's no obvious groove for the sticker they probably didn't have one.
I am waiting to get home so that I can have a look at toys such as Grimlock and check where the rub signs are.
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Voyeur sex
Yup.Quote:
Originally Posted by STL
It was never explained in G1.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam
Ditto.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam
The G1 origin is veeeeeeeeeeeeeery confusing. Megatron built the Constructicons on Earth with the ability to combine into Devastator. Then it was revealed that the Constructicons were former allies of the Autobots on Cybertron until they were reprogrammed by Megatron and rebuilt with the ability to merge into Devastator. Then it was revealed that the Constructicons created Megatron. Yeah. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Sam
As kup said, the cartoon was inconsistent... technically the Transformers were meant to be given life by Vector Sigma (which has been retconned as a "physical embodiment of Primus" - in Beast Wars Neo Vector Sigma referred to itself as the God of Transformers) but there are noteable exceptions to it - such as the Constructicons and Dinobots, created on Earth and given life by no apparent means whatsoever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam
In the comics, the Transformers were originally created and given life by their God Primus. At first they were able to reproduce on their own via a process similar to mitotic budding, but this ability was lost. Afterward Transformers were given life via the Creation Matrix, which contains a portion of Primus' life essence. Transformers like the Constructicons could also be given life with residual energies from the Matrix (extracted from Optimus Prime's head). In Beast Wars/Beast Machines the Matrix was defined as an alternate reality ("afterlife") where Transformer Sparks originated from and were destined to return to upon death - also known as the AllSpark it's similar to the idea of the cosmic mother node in Vedic religions like Hinduism and Buddhism.
And of course, in the movie and Animated we have the AllSpark Cube/key. :)
TF beards make no freakin' sense whatsoever... I don't get it either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam
Emirate Xaaron is a better example of an aged Transformer - no beard, but being incredibly old he's too frail to transform.
liegeprime: Transformers in G1 and G2 from 1988 onwards didn't have rub signs.
I don't. I just ran your postcode through a database available from Australia Post :)Quote:
Originally Posted by benben2142
Cool. I hope this means HLJ get to live :DQuote:
Also my package arrived yesterday at 1:06 pm the card was left at my home.
the closest g1 cartoon came to the orgigns of triple changers was in a toy ad
"Megatron has created trilpe changers"
Can someone please explain what the difference of KO cassette and the original.
And please tell me if they were reissued....
I hope this helps:
1. Sludge - lower back of the Apatosaurus neck
2. Quickswitch - I believe there is none
3. Jetfire - On top of the head
4. Sky Lynx - right on the front top of the segment right behind the cockpit (back neck plate in dino mode)
5. Dreadwind - I believe there is none
6. Darkwing - I believe there is none
7. Landfill- I believe there is none
8. Scoop - I believe there is none
9. Slapdash - I believe there is none
10. Crankcase - I believe there is none
11. Windsweeper - I believe there is none
12. Dogfight - I believe there is none
13. Backstreet - I believe there is none
14. Override - I believe there is none
15. Camshaft - I believe there is none but unsure
16. Downshift - I believe there is none but unsure
17. Overdrive - I believe there is none but unsure
18. Grimlock - Smooth area on side of left foot (on its side in robot mode, upright in T-Rex mode)
19. Firecons - I believe there is none
20. sparkabots - I believe there is none
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Javelin
I concur with kup's rub sign locations :) btw, Sludge is a Brontosaurus, not an Apatosaurus - yes yes, I know that there's no such thing as a Brontosaurus, but they didn't know that back then. :P So technically the cartoon origin makes more sense than the comic origin as far as Sludge is concerned really. ;)
The only cassettes to have been reissued so far have been:Quote:
Originally Posted by autobreadticon
+ Laserbeak
+ Buzzsaw
+ Ravage
+ Steeljaw
...for some weird reason, they've reused the Eject/Rewind mould twice (for Flipsides and Rosanna) but they've never reissued Eject or Rewind! Double-u-tee-eff?! We know they have the mould, why don't they reissue them?! (O_o)
roffle-lawlz! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by dirge
Thanks guys, began looking at these specific areas of the figures now, kup, and yeah apparently on Sludge that may be the reason Im not seeing any rubsigns in any of the sourcebooks, its coz they're not taking shots of the fig at that angle :).
What strikes me odd though is that crankcase and windsweeper doesnt have a rubsign but Ruckus ( whose of the same subgroup) does? talk about Hasbro cheapening on us with stickies ;D. Anyway as I said this makes my job easier, as I can now stick them rubsigns anywhere I deem looks nice heheheh. Cheers!
Anyone? :oQuote:
Originally Posted by STL
:)Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime