Quote Originally Posted by griffin
Since the Straxus toy isn't a Gen1 toy, why not use another non-Gen1 toy (which is closer chronologically to Gen1) than Darkmount is anyway...
I prefer to use chronologically correct toys where possible. Since there's no such thing as a G1 Straxus, Darkmount will suffice.

I've made similar substitutions before such as:
+ Using Cybertron Unicron as "Unicron Acolytes"
+ Using Crossovers Iron Man as Avengers vs Transformers Iron Man
+ Using Armada Unicron as G1 Unicron
+ Cybertron Primus as G1 Primus (and a LOTR Nazgūl as the Keeper ;p)

Quote Originally Posted by kup
I debated if I should bring that point up but I didn't want to disrupt Gok's way of playing by adding logic
It makes about as much sense as using Armada Unicron as G1 Unicron, or Cybertron Primus as G1 Primus.



Besides, you and griffin have already posted Darkmount vs. Device Label and Action Master Blaster pics so not as much fun doing it again.

Quote Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
Should I wait until I'm in the mood or should I dash off to liberate it from its packaging now?
I say open. It's a pretty fun figure and he actually holds the axe surprisingly well considering he has finger articulation. The main drawback is, as Paulbot pointed out, the small guns which can get in the way - but they can be removed or repositioned to different locations. Another slight bummer during play is the "backpack" which is prone to disconnecting during rigorous handling. But I think it's a pretty awesome toy despite these fairly minor drawbacks (but it could be my G1 fanboy bias kicking in there ).