View Poll Results: DA-15: Jetwing Prime Buy or no Buy?

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  • Awesome. Must buy.

    12 30.77%

  • Awesome but I can wait for a sale.

    17 43.59%

  • Meh, only on sale.

    3 7.69%

  • Too pricey, can't justify that price for a glorified jetpack

    3 7.69%

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  1. 14th June 2011, 10:18 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by k.wong23 View Post
    Great review STL, I might pick one up and leave MISB as I have an impending feeling that he will get a 'premium' repaint. But honestly looks like a great figure and articulation is surprisingly good!

    Question - So no electronics in this version?
    It doesn't come with working electronics, no. I'm not sure if the electronics still work since there's a new torse. However, the clip that activated the sounds is still there so probably still there. Then again they might have reduced production costs and stripped that out. I haven't put batteries in and don't intend to at this point. May do it tonight but as noted in the review, on the Premium, the batteries change the weight distribution so certainly not my preference.
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    Excellent review dude! I missed out on the ROTF Leader and I'm not that impressed with the upcoming DOTM Ultra, this is definitely bought on sight.
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    No Lights and Sounds? Hrrm. I realise some people hate that sort of action feature but this guy NEEDS to have Jet engine/Gun fire noises to be worth the $150 asking price.
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    What are the mold differences between this and the Premium Buster Prime?

    Faceplate > mouth
    No swords
    Redone abs

    ???
    I'm really just here for the free food and open bar.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark View Post
    What are the mold differences between this and the Premium Buster Prime?

    Faceplate > mouth
    No swords
    Redone abs

    ???
    As mentioned, new molding to connect the jetpack around the back. Clips underneath forearms for the gun to clip into. Deliberately put it into pose in the first pic to see that.
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    They also retooled the sides of his arms to feature the new two-pronged elbow guards (I don't know what else to call them). So essentially, he has entirely new lower arms.

    STL, is there any indication as to what size class TakaraTomy refers to this as on the box?


    It should be noted that this has been released almost a week before its official preview in Japan at a convention, and probably a month before the Japanese release date.
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    Awesome!!!!
    Are you the first one got JETOP in the world?
    Can I mirror your pics with your name on Actoys.net?
    Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pw_sd View Post
    Awesome!!!!
    Are you the first one got JETOP in the world?
    Can I mirror your pics with your name on Actoys.net?
    Thanks.
    Go for it, you guys give us plenty of great stuff (at large sizes too) so never a problem.
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    Are the grey pieces on above the front windows (the one on the right hand side has an autobot logo) poseable like they are in the other releases of this mold? I've not seen pics that show either way.
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    Because of that head articulation, I'm so going to buy this fig.
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