Seems like the latest Encore is suffering from mold degradation:
Linky
And it also contains NO metal!! :mad:
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Seems like the latest Encore is suffering from mold degradation:
Linky
And it also contains NO metal!! :mad:
The no metal is the most disappointing part but the mold degradation seems rather minor - I think most of the issues are arising from a choice to use lower quality plastic than the original and a silly choice to force G1 cartoon colors.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fungal Infection
I have no issues with it so far.
My brawl (Classics reissue) looks pretty much the same, all toys look crap in close ups to me anyway. I hope it is as good as it seems, I think if it's up to standard with the club Seacons, ill be happy.
I did expect metal but most of it is covered with stickers, it chips and stuff, whatever. That said I don't see much difference between it and an other plastic version I have seen.
Seems typical encore quality to me, I agree with Kup it think it is more to do with materials choice (not even being poor quality) and manufacturing rather than just the mold.
Ew, mould degradation. And on this oh-so-rarely-used mould? <Gasp!> I'm astonished! :p;)
No metal, but it looks like it does contain a working launcher for Onslaught, however. I'm thankful for small mercies.
What launcher?
lol i know its amazing isnt it lol:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
The launcher for his base mode that can fire... say... Swindle down his ramp.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
ah, I know what you mean now. For a moment I thought of missiles or something.:oQuote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
I still want an original metal version, so being different is good for me anyway.
Jazz is the only encore I didn't like, just didnt feel like jazz.
Im not liking the mold wear, but I can live with it.
What I am not liking however is the fact that Takara have failed to place a WINDOW in the box.
Mould degradation is expected considering how damn overused this mould has been - but from those pictures it really looks negligible for me. The lack of metal doesn't concern me at all -- when I got reissue Predaking I was like, "oh okay - it's metal" -- it was neat, but I would've also happily accepted it in plastic too (Headstrong would be easier to stand - the metal version is way too back heavy).
I don't think it's a silly choice. Don't get me wrong - I hate these cartoon colours... but considering how many collectors out there PINE for "show accuracy", I don't blame TakaraTOMY for doing it. I hope all the fans of "show accuracy" are happy with this... another reissue whose colours have been ruined for the sake of show likeness where toy-accurate colours would've been so much nicer (oh Encore Trailbreaker... how you should've been reissued with beautiful toy-accurate red eyes - I weep for you)Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
I prefer the original over the reissue anyway. I'll probably pass this one up.
Yeah, it's not unheard of for the Encore line - Optimus and Soundwave had slightly different shades and Starscream had the tinted canopy all in the interest of more cartoon accuracy.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
The mould degradation is to be expected, as Skyshadow pointed out. But yeah, metal would have been nice. No matter - I have an original set anyway and didn't order this lot.
On the upside, the purple chest on Swindle will please many (the plastic chest of the original was grey, only the metal chested version had purple).
For that pricepoint, I'm not surprised no metal. He's cheaper than Predaking at least.
the lack of diecast is disappointing but I can happily live without it. New colours look pretty good.
It would be interesting if Swindle's chest was purple, but on these photos it's still grey, isn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by dirge
Looks purple to me. We'll find out soon enough, I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
hahaha.....
from the title of the thread, i actually thought that the encore bruticus was suffering from mold/mould (due to fungus etc) which can actually happen in high humidity countries...
-degradation of the cast molds was expected for this encore.
-No die cast parts was also expected for the price they are charging.
-But that thing that looks like a working launcher for onslaught is a pleasant surprise....
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...chmentid=22015
I already have all the original Combaticons. But I'm missing some Bruticus parts. I spent close to $100 hunting down and buying parts for Computron, so I figured that for a bit more, I might as well get a whole reissue of Bruticus. This way I get all the gestalt parts and all weapons (which would also cost me quite a bit to obtain separately). The Combaticons themselves are a bonus for me. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDirtyDigger
I think those different shades are more coincidental. New Year Convoy had blue eyes (blue windows too - but that's more coincidental as he's a basically reissue of Goodbye Convoy which had blue windows), which was obviously done for show-likeness; TFC Starscream has the most show-accurate colours.Quote:
Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat
New Year Convoy & TFC Starscream
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...c_tftm0005.jpg
It doesn't look too bad.
In fact Swindle isn't too far from my G1 plastic chest one.
good
they got the colours right
any idea of Aust. price?
Aus Price? Do you mean a local retailer? If you do then expect to pay like $300 for one as most local sellers inflate the prices to ridiculous levels.Quote:
Originally Posted by roller
I paid $85AU before postage - it was about $100AU shipped.Quote:
Originally Posted by roller
May we ask where from?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky Shadow
It's about $100+shipping from BBTS. I will be buying one just not sure where from and when (depending on sales, exchange rate etc)
Lack of metal is a little bit disappointing but it's not enough for me to pass up on this one. Let us remember, if this shelf warms, chances are there will be no more combiner reissues.
Thank god Im dont need to collect this guy anymore....
Glad to hear they changed the colours to better reflect those seen in the cartoon. While the lack of metal doesn't really bother me the effects of the overused/unclean mould do. :/ I think the new colours coupled with the fact that it's half the price of an original will win over eventually...I'll bide my time.
I may be wrong, since my wife isn't here to read it for me - but you can right?Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
I thought the individual pages on TT's site for Convoy, Soundwave and Starscream all say the colours are on purpose.
Mine was pre-ordered from Hobbylink Japan, Digger. But they're currently out of stuck and (it seems) unlikely to get more in the near future: http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT34288Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDirtyDigger
Convoy and Soundwave's pages say that they have more show-like blues, whereas Starscream's page does say that his canopy is a more show-like shade of brown (beige). But TFC Starscream is still comparatively more show-accurate than Encore Starscream (his cockpit window is more orange like the show and he has light sky-blue like the cartoon too instead of dark blue). I much prefer the original G1 toy colours mind you. And get your wife to start speaking to you in Japanese 24/7 (it's the best way to learn IMO :)).Quote:
Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat
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Originally Posted by roller
It cost me $106 for mine including postage.
I love the more show accurate repaints/redecos... :p
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...w/DSC00290.jpg
Niice display there Kyle with the add-on heads for Ironhide and Ratchet. Very cool photo!
Agreed! They're a nice contrast to the originals. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyle
WOW, no metal=waste of money unless you intend to keep it MISB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fungal Infection
That G1 Starscream cost a dam fortune!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyle
I wouldn't say that. I paid roughly the same price just for Computron's gestalt parts and rifle alone. Considering that for about the same price I can get:Quote:
Originally Posted by blackoptimus
+ All of Bruticus' gestalt parts and weapon
+ All of the Combaticons' individual weapons
+ All the Combaticons
...I think it's a reasonably good deal.
I'm not a fan of the show colours, but I already have the G1 Combaticons, so I'm not that bothered by it. I'm getting this set in order to:
1/ Get all the accessories that I would otherwise pay _more_ for
2/ Support TakaraTOMY and encourage them to do more gestalt reissues. If this toy shelf warms it will discourage TakaraTOMY from considering future gestalt reissues.
I paid 3500JPY ($45) for mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackoptimus
I find it absurd that we should be supporting TakTom by buying this reissue in the slim hope that TakTom will reissue other gestalts. I dont have a problem with them reissuing Bruticus even though I have no interest in it, but to ask someone to buy it just to show we want more special teams is really a bit rich. And considering the amount of times this has been reissued, it would not surprise me if this shelf warmed (even though I'd love to see it succeed for the sake of rest of the fandom).