Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Sinnertwin]

Which version of the Matrix and opening are you referring to exactly?

[millhouse]

Which version of the Matrix and opening are you referring to exactly?

If that was directed at me, I'm referring to the MP-10 mould. Although the MP-1 mould was similar (in the sense that the two sides had different "amounts" of the matrix showing), it was just articulated as well (to open).

[Krayt]

The original matrix in the movie has a small opening in the back of the matrix. So the large gem side filling most of the opening is the front.

Some of the shots show a near fully enclosed backing, others like there is a little port/window in the back, but nothing shows it to be solid.

The definitive need for a clear through matrix probably came from MP-01 needing to shine his light through it

[GoktimusPrime]

All of my Matrices (is that correct???)

Yes, that is the correct plural for "Matrix." <thumbs.up>

[UltraMarginal]

I always thought of it as a front vs. back thing.

[GoktimusPrime]

Not a question, but a pre-emptive answer to a potential question...

Seibertron have posted this rumour speculating that there might be a reissue Pretender Starscream coming soon. I find this highly unlikely. First of all, the Japanese text with the image says "Please take a commemorative photo." You'll notice that face on Starscream's Pretender shell is blank, so it looks more like the template for a standee where you can stick your face through and pretend to be Pretender Starscream's shell and have someone else take a photo of it. Secondly, Pretender Starscream was never released in Japan (only the robot on its own), and Takara(TOMY) rarely reissues G1 toys that weren't originally part of its market; rare exceptions include Gears, Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx; but these were characters who appeared in the G1 cartoon, so Japanese fans would already be familiar w/ them. Pretender Starscream has never appeared in the Japanese G1 cartoon or manga series.

If TakTOM were going to reissue a Pretender, I'd love to see them reissue Metalhawk (as it'd be the only way I'd get one ).

[BigTransformerTrev]

Does anyone know how you put in a complaint on Amazon? I received my Protectobots Emergency Response Unit but the back of the box was damaged .

I can only find stuff relating to returns or refunds and I don't want either, the damage is quite noticeable but not enough I want to return it, its just annoying there is a tear right through the blurb on the back. I did leave pretty poor shipping feedback and included a pic of the damage but was wondering if there is a place on the site you can email them about such things without having to fully apply for a refund/return/exchange.

[Ultra Mackness]

I usually get an email from Amazon after the transaction asking me to leave a rating of my experience but it's been a while since I got anything from Amazon.

[Sinnertwin]

That's actually pretty clever, your face with a robot inside. It'd be a neat little momento. And as for a 'reissue' lol Americans, you'd probably have more luck wth a G1 Jetfire.


Trev, as UM pointed out, Amazon will send a 'rate your experience' email which from memory should have extra links, been a while for me too though

[Paulbot]

I got one yesterday, ahead of my Slog order actually arriving and it says:

If you have any trouble with the link above, you can rate your shipment's packaging by completing these steps:

Go to http://www.amazon.com/packaging
After logging in, you'll see a list of all of the shipments that need feedback.
Find the shipment on the list and click the "Leave Packaging Feedback" button on the right.