TFA/Animated Comments thread

[GoktimusPrime]

<shudders> that was an awful episode... Ultra Magnus' death in the cartoon would have to be one of the _worst_ deaths in TF history ever. (-_-)

[Golden Phoenix]

<shudders> that was an awful episode... Ultra Magnus' death in the cartoon would have to be one of the _worst_ deaths in TF history ever. (-_-)

He just couldn't deal with the writers killing him off

[SilverDragon]

I got Snarl a few days ago.

I love him. He might not be the most poseable toy, but I just really like him. His transformation especially, since it's a neat twist on 'stand up and switch heads'.

The only problem I have with him is that his robot head is a bit visible in his dinosaur mode. This is, though, minor, since it's not glaringly obvious, especially compared to others (coughEnergonIronhidecoughTFAGrimlockcough)

Incidentally, is it just me, or are the Animated deluxes more enjoyable than the voyagers? I've liked the deluxes I've gotten more than the voyagers I have (of course, those voyagers happen to be Blitzwing and Starscream, so maybe I just haven't been getting the best guys).

[Stompy]

Incidentally, is it just me, or are the Animated deluxes more enjoyable than the voyagers? I've liked the deluxes I've gotten more than the voyagers I have (of course, those voyagers happen to be Blitzwing and Starscream, so maybe I just haven't been getting the best guys).

The Deluxes have just been so exceptionally well done that they overshadow their Voyager counterparts. So far I feel that the Voyager figures are just for size scaling of particular key characters that would be way too small as a deluxe. Even the Voyager size for Bulkhead and Lugnut still is very small especially in light of large deluxe figures like Lockdown, Ratchet and Bumblebee's massive feet (which is the size of Legends Bb each).

So far Shockwave is my favorite Voyager. Very awful alt modes, not too bad Longarm robot spy mode but is totally redeemed by Shockwave robot mode. Plus the "automorph" transformation of the head from Longarm to Shockwave and back is creative. Also the insignia changing too. This sucker is as tall as a Leader and has quickly becaome my favorite Animated figure BEHIND Lockdown.

[GoktimusPrime]

The only problem I have with him is that his robot head is a bit visible in his dinosaur mode. This is, though, minor, since it's not glaringly obvious, especially compared to others (coughEnergonIronhidecoughTFAGrimlockcough)

*high-5*

The Deluxes have just been so exceptionally well done that they overshadow their Voyager counterparts. So far I feel that the Voyager figures are just for size scaling of particular key characters that would be way too small as a deluxe.

But Voyagers cost around $45-50 whereas Deluxes cost around $25-30. So considering that Voyagers cost nearly twice as much as Deluxes, one would naturally expect to get much better value for money other than just toys of the same or inferior engineering but at a bigger size. I feel that a lot of Deluxes these days offer better value for your dollar in terms of having better engineering for their size and at a substantially cheaper price point. Snarl may have the top of his robot head exposed in dino mode, but Grimlock has his entire robot head visible... considering that you pay an extra $20 (approx.) for Grimlock that's really, really poor form IMO.

Beast Machines Thrust is a better example of what they could've done - that toy is as tall as a Mega (e.g. Tankor) but was sold as a Deluxe. Basically it was a toy with Deluxe level engineering at the height of a Mega but sold at a Deluxe price point.

[JuzMel]

So far for Animated, I have opened and played with

1) Deluxe Bumblebee - The only win I had for the Transforming Contest during the meet, I've gotta say the transformation is pretty easy (for me). I'm more biased cause Bumbee is my favourite character anyway. I like the figure in general just not the stingers on the hand as they are not built properly (as other members have noticed). And his side windows also pop out easily if you're not careful when transforming. He does look better in Activator class, also more size and colour accurate.

2) Jazz - Great articulation and pretty easy to transform too. Figure is also not to flimsy and can pose pretty well too.

3) Ultra Magnus - Took some time to transform from Robot to Vehicle mode. Don't like the part at the back of the arms the plates aren't easy to fold properly and also the cannons on the front bumper (one side of mine is so hard to pull out that my finger nails almost broke and had to use a small screw driver. He looks great in robot mode though.

4) Jet Fire and Jet Storm / Safeguard - Just opened and played with them last night. Both are pretty flimsy figures and mine even has loose joints when they are so new! In Jet mode, the chest plate of Jet Fire keeps falling down and the leg of my Jet Storm is loose. In safeguard mode, my figures don't even join properly, as in the clips are pretty loose and can just come out easily. and on the back; "hands of Jet fire and jet storm" what do you do with them anyway?! They seemed out of place in safeguard mode.

[The Scream Man]

My Swoop took a tumble and his head snapped off at the neck Ill have to get another one, which is a pain.

[Bartrim]

4) Jet Fire and Jet Storm / Safeguard - Just opened and played with them last night. Both are pretty flimsy figures and mine even has loose joints when they are so new! In Jet mode, the chest plate of Jet Fire keeps falling down and the leg of my Jet Storm is loose. In safeguard mode, my figures don't even join properly, as in the clips are pretty loose and can just come out easily. and on the back; "hands of Jet fire and jet storm" what do you do with them anyway?! They seemed out of place in safeguard mode.

Does anyone else have problems with this set? I was nearly going to purchase it the other day then I decided to come here and see what people thought. If this is a recurring fault then I think I will skip it but if Mel was unlucky enough to get a bad one I may risk it.