Maketoys

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Originally Posted by Trent

I know what your talking about with TPB pages sticking together, but this is definately some sort of water damage. It's not too bad, though I might contact RK too see if they'll replace the book.

Curious to know how it happened.

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Sounds like it would've happened at the factory where they printed the instructions, and before it was sealed in a plastic bag? :confused:

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

Sounds like it would've happened at the factory where they printed the instructions, and before it was sealed in a plastic bag? :confused:

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Yeah but was it an automated process that someone spilled their drink in? Or was it manual process and the new guy was putting them in a puddle accidently and didn't notice until he'd done 100 or so, and thought no one would notice?

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Originally Posted by Trent

I know what your talking about with TPB pages sticking together, but this is definately some sort of water damage. It's not too bad, though I might contact RK too see if they'll replace the book.

Curious to know how it happened.

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Yeah it is super strange as if it was an accident, why just the instructions?

It's comparison time!

Devastators!

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant01.JPG

Hasbro's aberration :p

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant14.JPG

Scavenger

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant02.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant08.JPG

Bonecrusher

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant03.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant09.JPG

Hook

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant04.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant12.JPG

Scrapper

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant05.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant10.JPG

Mixmaster

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant06.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant11.JPG

Long Haul

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant07.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/Giant/g1giant13.JPG

I'm really hoping that it's a different QC issue that's caused the delay, something that actually affects the toy, because I really couldn't care less if the book is soggy - plenty of online resources that show how to transform these guys.

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Originally Posted by kup

It's comparison time!

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Those are some really nice pics, Predacon. Er, I mean, Kup. :o

I love what they've done with Long Haul.

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Originally Posted by Sky Shadow

I love what they've done with Long Haul.

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Yep. It's exactly half G1 / half Bayverse. The truckbed legs would have been impossible to update and make cool. Big strong arms for carrying stuff, and doesn't look like the sharpest tool on the rack - which he isn't.

Hmmm Well not all are happy in liegeverse with Giant's arrival. He managed to tick off a few already.....

Give me your lunch money!!!:p
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...e/DSC02102.jpg

Give me your dinner cash!!
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...e/DSC02076.jpg:p

Finally GREEN GIANT is in my Pile of Loot! BBTS must have got a new shipment. Now just waiting in a couple of figures that are supposed to be in this month and I'll be able to ship it. WooHoo!

Bloody awesome photos Kup & Liege, I've bought and paid for my own Green Giant from RobotKingdom but am still awaiting them to actually receive their stock... Which I thought they had but it turns out wasn't the case, it was just a PreOrder for the 2nd batch... :rolleyes::p

Up yours waiting game! :D

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Originally Posted by Hursticon

Bloody awesome photos Kup & Liege, I've bought and paid for my own Green Giant from RobotKingdom but am still awaiting them to actually receive their stock... Which I thought they had but it turns out wasn't the case, it was just a PreOrder for the 2nd batch... :rolleyes::p

Up yours waiting game! :D

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Argh, me too! Just got an update email from their customer service saying no updates so far :p They also mentioned that there's some unknown delay with the producer so no ETA. Hopefully it comes in before Xmas :o

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

Argh, me too! Just got an update email from their customer service saying no updates so far :p They also mentioned that there's some unknown delay with the producer so no ETA. Hopefully it comes in before Xmas :o

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And here is TFsource stating over twitter that they should have their shipment in by the end of the month... Bloody hel, it took me forever to save up for that bloody set. :(

I find it odd that you guys can't get your orders. I literally ordered mine from BBTS last minute and mine is just waiting for me to press 'ship now' so I can't see why I can have mine but your still waiting. Doesn't seem fair.

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Originally Posted by theheretic

I find it odd that you guys can't get your orders. I literally ordered mine from BBTS last minute and mine is just waiting for me to press 'ship now' so I can't see why I can have mine but your still waiting. Doesn't seem fair.

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Before selling out RK and some other HK-based resellers were the first ones to receive shipment, so perhaps the producer is aiming at satisfying all the websites before going back to RK again. It would have been good/fair for RK to put up a notice indicating that they only had pre-orders for their second batch - I might have just ordered from eHobbyBaseShop instead.

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

Before selling out RK and some other HK-based resellers were the first ones to receive shipment, so perhaps the producer is aiming at satisfying all the websites before going back to RK again. It would have been good/fair for RK to put up a notice indicating that they only had pre-orders for their second batch - I might have just ordered from eHobbyBaseShop instead.

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I agree with you here, as when I paid for my set it was under the impression that I was purchasing something that was actually in-stock - A couple of days or a week later, I find out that I had apparently placed a Pre-Order for a set drawn from a future 2nd batch. :(

I put it down to a site maintenance issue, but I'm finding myself increasingly drawn to the camp calling for RK to update their Website infrastructure; Sure, what they have currently works better than FunPub's ever did but I'm certain that RK could benefit greatly from a more contemporary website. :o

As it stands now, it looks like I wont get my own set until late October... Seems most of my big purchases this year will be arriving in the last 3 months of the year & I don't know whether I'm happy or not with this. :confused:

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Originally Posted by Hursticon

I agree with you here, as when I paid for my set it was under the impression that I was purchasing something that was actually in-stock - A couple of days or a week later, I find out that I had apparently placed a Pre-Order for a set drawn from a future 2nd batch. :(

I put it down to a site maintenance issue, but I'm finding myself increasingly drawn to the camp calling for RK to update their Website infrastructure; Sure, what they have currently works better than FunPub's ever did but I'm certain that RK could benefit greatly from a more contemporary website. :o

As it stands now, it looks like I wont get my own set until late October... Seems most of my big purchases this year will be arriving in the last 3 months of the year & I don't know whether I'm happy or not with this. :confused:

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I put my order in with TFS on 26/04 and I'm still waiting, despite 2 shipments coming and going at BBTS. Not that I blame TFS, it's really MT's fault for not shipping in a fair and orderly way.

RK unfortunately has always had 'Instock' for items that are opened for Pre-order rather than readily available. It is something that has long been an issue and yet to be rectified although it would be very easy to do so.

It appears as though TFSource has Green Giant in stock now.

http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4328/

Thought I posted this earlier but it hasn't seemed to work
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/...CE2D89646C.jpg

^Isn't he just the swellest!:cool:

TFsource have finally shipped my Giant. The next stage of waiting begins! It was supposed to be a birthday present to myself back in August... at least I chose express postage so it shouldn't be too long now.

Lol Yes, Green Giant will be my birthday present to myself... from May! Let's hope RK gets an update soon...

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

Lol Yes, Green Giant will be my birthday present to myself... from May! Let's hope RK gets an update soon...

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Hehe, same for me but for June. :o
Congrats for receiving yours though @TheHeretic! ;):cool:

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Originally Posted by Hursticon

Hehe, same for me but for June. :o
Congrats for receiving yours though @TheHeretic! ;):cool:

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Thanks mate. Funnily enough it is also part of my birthday present from August :-) Along with a new glass display cabinet

Oh F*** Yeah!!! :D:D:D

Just got a postage notification from RobotKingdom Re: Maketoys Green Giant! - That mean green team is on its way, so check your inboxes boys; hopefully you'll find some similarly good news! ;):cool:

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Originally Posted by Hursticon

Oh F*** Yeah!!! :D:D:D

Just got a postage notification from RobotKingdom Re: Maketoys Green Giant! - That mean green team is on its way, so check your inboxes boys; hopefully you'll find some similarly good news! ;):cool:

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Great news mate! Your gonna love those mean 'cons!

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Originally Posted by Hursticon

Oh F*** Yeah!!! :D:D:D

Just got a postage notification from RobotKingdom Re: Maketoys Green Giant! - That mean green team is on its way, so check your inboxes boys; hopefully you'll find some similarly good news! ;):cool:

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Awesome news Hursty!! You will be impressed with these guys.

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Originally Posted by Hursticon

Oh F*** Yeah!!! :D:D:D

Just got a postage notification from RobotKingdom Re: Maketoys Green Giant! - That mean green team is on its way, so check your inboxes boys; hopefully you'll find some similarly good news! ;):cool:

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A much belated birthday present indeed :D:p

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Originally Posted by theheretic

Great news mate! Your gonna love those mean 'cons!

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Originally Posted by Trent

Awesome news Hursty!! You will be impressed with these guys.

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Hehe, cheers guys - Expect a plethora of photos once they arrive... and once I've finished mucking around with them. :D

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

A much belated birthday present indeed :D:p

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Too true, too true - I hope you've received your notice man, we can celebrate delayed B'day gifts together! :p

New Battle Tanker for SG Ultra Magnus and SG Optimus Prime.

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Originally Posted by Ode to a Grasshopper

New Battle Tanker for SG Ultra Magnus and SG Optimus Prime.

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I've got SG Ultra Magnus but have been waiting around for a decent priced SG Optimus Prime - guess that's totally out of the window now :rolleyes::p

Since they've done one for these two, does that mean they're going to do one for TFCC Scourge?

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

Since they've done one for these two, does that mean they're going to do one for TFCC Scourge?

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I'd be willing to guarantee you that they are going to release one, I'd go so far to say that the kit was always intended to be used for Scourge but said Scourge just took too long to eventuate. ;):cool:

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Originally Posted by Hursticon

I'd be willing to guarantee you that they are going to release one, I'd go so far to say that the kit was always intended to be used for Scourge but said Scourge just took too long to eventuate. ;):cool:

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If not scourge, then they really should cash in on Combat Hero Prime ;)

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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime

If not scourge, then they really should cash in on Combat Hero Prime ;)

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Well, I guess he's a suitable substitute for a SG Magnus if anyone wanted to get that version of the kit anyway. ;):cool:

Wow that mt-02b is very very pretty! Can't wait till he is released.

Vgm out...

Here's a sloppy photoshop I made to illustrate what the Magnus set should look like on United Prime:

http://i46.tinypic.com/2dhzalv.jpg

I actually prefer it.

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Originally Posted by nofacej

Here's a sloppy photoshop I made to illustrate what the Magnus set should look like on United Prime:

I actually prefer it.

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I do not understand how you would consider this effort sloppy? :)

First set of reprolabels for green giant is up at TFW. It's for Wheel Loader and Mixer. Looks like they have the sticker to make the windows purple like so many have wished for. And also is a few big ones to make the agitator on Mixer almost completely purple. Don't know what I think of that. Can't say I'm a fan now but it may grow on me once I see the whole lot in combined mode.

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Originally Posted by Sam

I do not understand how you would consider this effort sloppy? :)

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I didn't change colour of the back kibble, the colours in general could be more accurate, the legs are only approximately correct in scale/rotation with his left leg being particularly poorly done (should have found a better source image), and the kneecaps should be solid red instead of the lazy hue shift I did on the patterned Botcon kneecaps.

It gives the general idea though.