Highlights and Lowlights of 2012

[kup]

Hmm... I should have qualified that by "2012" I meant things that have actually "occured" in 2012 and not stuff like announcements or pre-orders/purchases for stuff that will come out in 2013 (like MP Soundwave and Encore Fort Max). Ah well, the Catilla's already out of the Pretender Shell now I guess.

I think that an announcement of a much desired figure/reissue qualifies as a 'high' as it can command every bit as much excitement (sometimes more) than the toy itself.

[GoktimusPrime]

I think that an announcement of a much desired figure/reissue qualifies as a 'high' as it can comment every bit as much excitement (sometimes more) than the toy itself.

Not for me. Am I excited about the announcement of Encore Fortress Maximus? You bet your asteroid. But I can tell you now that actually having the toy will be, for me, a gazillion times more exhilarating than the announcement itself. This is entirely my own personal subjective standard, and I've no intention of imposing it on anyone else now.

[kup]

Not for me. Am I excited about the announcement of Encore Fortress Maximus? You bet your asteroid. But I can tell you now that actually having the toy will be, for me, a gazillion times more exhilarating than the announcement itself. This is entirely my own personal subjective standard, and I've no intention of imposing it on anyone else now.

But isn't this thread about highlights of 2012? The announcement is a highlight

[GoktimusPrime]

But isn't this thread about highlights of 2012? The announcement is a highlight

That's why I said...

^just my personal subjective opinion

This is entirely my own personal subjective standard, and I've no intention of imposing it on anyone else now.

I'm not prescribing any change... it's just my own admittedly biased opinion.

Moving along now...

[5FDP]

^ You're wrong (sorry, couldn't help myself )

Anyway... my highlights for this year would include -

The Sydney Ozformers Xmas BBQ
And... that's about it. Sad huh?!

I haven't really bought anything of note, TF:Prime doesn't float my boat, and I'm still yet to play FOC.

Disappointments include -

Lack of Transformers available at local retail
Quality of Transformers available at local retail
TF:Prime although I will admit it's growing on me since watching the last couple of eps (haven't finished season 2 yet )
FOC Bruticus (BIG disappointment considering how pumped I was when I saw the initial pics)

If I were to include announcements in my 'highs' for this year, Fort Max and MP Soundwave would definitely feature and I have both on preorder

[theshape]

Hey I was going to start a thread saying "post your top 3 acquisitions of 2012" would this thread do the same thing? If not, I wasn't sure if it was OK to post it now or after the new year. Thanks!

[Starscream77]

Highlights for the year
1. Discovering and joining this board and meeting some good people
2. MP Sideswipe (probably not a popular highlight but i love him)
3. G1 Trypticon, Scorponok and Metroplex all in one year

Lowlights
1. As with everyone else the lack of availability in Oz retail stores
2. FOC combaticons
3. Having to download TF Prime, it should be on normal tv

[GoktimusPrime]

Hey I was going to start a thread saying "post your top 3 acquisitions of 2012" would this thread do the same thing? If not, I wasn't sure if it was OK to post it now or after the new year. Thanks!

I'm cool with you using this thread for that purpose if you like.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Hey I was going to start a thread saying "post your top 3 acquisitions of 2012" would this thread do the same thing? If not, I wasn't sure if it was OK to post it now or after the new year. Thanks!

I reckon you should still post it at the new year - would be interested to see what everybody got