Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[GoktimusPrime]

Most of the boxed Armada toys aren't that fun to play with. Their articulation is often hindered by being loaded with gimmicks. Superpants Prime is a block... nearly as bricky as Powermaster Optimus Prime, which by 2003 standards is atrocious. The automatic transforming trailer gimmick gets old quick. (-_-) Some of the Deluxes are okay (but not astounding). I actually find the most interesting toys from Armada were the Mini-Cons! They're like Micromasters but with better more contemporary engineering.

I think it's best to check out someone else's Armada toys before deciding on whether or not you want to collect them yourself. Try before you buy as they say.

[liegeprime]

Most of the boxed Armada toys aren't that fun to play with.
I think it's best to check out someone else's Armada toys before deciding on whether or not you want to collect them yourself. Try before you buy as they say.

+++++27 on the first sentence. +3 on the second one.. Armada IS all about minicons, and those little buggers are the only things going for the line.. as such buy minicons only instead

[klystron]

I'm thinking about trying to get some Armada toys when I eventually end up on eBay. They just look so darn fun to play with. I'm curious about what are considered to be the better toys from that era.

I'm contemplating Jetfire, Starscream, and possible Superpants Prime at the moment, mainly for design-related reasons.

I've got an Armada Wheeljack for sale if you're interested.

[GoktimusPrime]

From the August Acquisitions thread:

No affiance, just wondering why everybody is out for the encore cassettes? Why not the originals, also why are people buying encore bruticus and not the originals? (Curious to know others personal opinions)

Convenience factor. Reissues are easier and cheaper to get. Easy as that. And in most cases the quality is fairly good. Bruticus would be exceptional because that mould's been overused since CR/RiD. For me, I already _have_ the original Combaticons, but I'm missing accessories and gestalt parts. Getting reissues is a LOT cheaper than if I tried to get all those individual accessories as originals. Also far less effort and time consuming too (hunting down little parts and accessories is a pain).

[Gutsman Heavy]

I'm thinking about trying to get some Armada toys when I eventually end up on eBay. They just look so darn fun to play with. I'm curious about what are considered to be the better toys from that era.

I'm contemplating Jetfire, Starscream, and possible Superpants Prime at the moment, mainly for design-related reasons.

I like armada, might be the only one here who does

I'd recommend
Wheeljack
Demolishor
Hoist (or cyb Longrack)
Deluxe Prime
Tidalwave

I also like Scavenger (STOMP STOMP STOMP), but am probably the only one who does.

[dirge]

I like armada, might be the only one here who does

I'd recommend
Wheeljack
Demolishor
Hoist (or cyb Longrack)
Deluxe Prime
Tidalwave

I also like Scavenger (STOMP STOMP STOMP), but am probably the only one who does.

It did produce some good toys - I'm a fan of Wheeljack, Demolishor, Dx Prime and Longrack (once they got rid of the abysmal Minicon) myself. The cartoon, IMO, was dreadful - the comics were okay but I've never been much a comic person.

And yeah, you're probably the only one who likes Scavenger. I love his MiniCon (and nabbed one 2nd hand!).

[canofwhoopass_87]

I've found HK post to be top grade stuff. Their website online tracking is spot on and updates frequently

Thanks for the tips. I've had to use RK's Hong Kong Post tracking. It's now "in transit" but my post office box closed at 930am so I will have to wait until Monday to pick them up, assuming they will get there today.

[SilverDragon]

+++++27 on the first sentence. +3 on the second one.. Armada IS all about minicons, and those little buggers are the only things going for the line.. as such buy minicons only instead

So, what are considered to be the best Armada Mini-cons?

[liegeprime]

So, what are considered to be the best Armada Mini-cons?

Well there's quite a lot actually - since minicons started in Armada but have been incorporated in other lines (Universe 1.0, Energon, Cybertron and Classics)
I just get all hehehe. but to start with you might wanna try... oh if you get the chance to get X dimension version ( basically recolours - same mold - Japanese versions - better paint jobs)

Air defense team - 2 planes and shuttle (like) which have the combined form of the Star Sabre
- X Dimension version has em in red and orange hues - combined form Fire Sabre
- Energon version has em with added stylings and in clear yellow color - Energon sabre

Air military Team - 3 planes which are 3ple changers - they each have a weapon alt mode besides plane and can be equipped to bigger bots as blades, guns, bladed shield...
- X dimension has em in mostly black stealth colours

Emergency team - Fire engine, police car and a double rotor copter - same as the Air military team have a 3rd mode which transforms them into weapons the other bigbots can use.

Overload - he's not sold as a minicon but he is. This guy has a big trailer which forms his armoured body. The minicon truck becomes the head and serves as the cab truck pulling the trailer - which also has a minirobot mode. This trailer can combine to Armada Prime to provide extra armour /firepower.

There's heaps of em but start with these guys and see if youll enjoy em. I have 93 of em almost a tenth of my collection population and I like em a lot....

[SilverDragon]

I like the look of the air defence team, particularly the orbital plane one (Sonar?).

Thinking of which, of the recent Transformers with fist holes, can they hold the Star Sabre?