FT Iron Dibots

[DaptoDog]

So I'm looking to make my first 3P purchase (heaven help me). I'm looking to collect all 5 of FT's Dinobots. I just don't know if Takara is ever going to do MP versions and if they do I can just display the FT ones in Dino mode.

I've seen Trent's X Versions in hand and they are amazing. However, FT-07X Stomp is impossible to find anywhere and I understand the X versions don't get a re-run. So I can either buy the other 4 X versions or pay just a little more and get all 5 standard versions today. I actually still quite like the standard versions but haven't seen them in hand. Though if I got the X versions I could just wait out for someone to sell their X Stomp.

What do people who have these think?

[Sinnertwin]

The metallic finish on the x's destroy the regular finish.
If I was inclined to do so, I'd buy the x bots while I can & jist bide my time until I see Stomp. Someone somewhere is always selling.

[drifand]

I like the regular versions. After having Grinder, I am wtf have I been with my Hasbro one.

I don't see anything I dislike about the x versions, But it is a bit too chrome for my taste. However, it isn't bad at all. The swoop however has transparent wings which was the only thing I complain about.

I am waiting on my server. Same boat I am missing swoop blue and need to wait for reissue. Wasn't planning to buy all but the quality amazes me.
I dont see regular blue swoop anymore.

[DarkHyren]

I like the regular versions. After having Grinder, I am wtf have I been with my Hasbro one.

I don't see anything I dislike about the x versions, But it is a bit too chrome for my taste. However, it isn't bad at all. The swoop however has transparent wings which was the only thing I complain about

I have the regular versions as well and agree that they are perfectly fine. There is too much chrome for my tastes on the X's as well and I think it doesnt go well with other MP's. It's a personal thing though and I'm not knocking them, just saying they arent for me.
I actually don't have Grinder yet and am undecided, does it make that much of a difference?

As for Scoria vs Caesium I don't see much majorly different that would make me swap my Scoria for a Caesium or even prefer Caesium over Scoria if I didnt have either, but again personal taste I suppose.

Dapto: I found looking at the different comparison pictures people posted online (as well as the price difference and supply levels between the standard and the X) helped make up my mind before ordering, since you've seen the X versions you should have a good idea about what the standards are like in hand when looking at those comparisons.
Regardless of which versions you get I think you will be happy with them, just be aware that since the X's arent getting reissued it would be better to get them asap as prices will only go up.

[UltraMarginal]

I don't think there is any extra chrome, it's just a metallic paint, a super sexy metallic paint. If it was chrome all over it would be aweful.

[Trent]

I don't think there is any extra chrome, it's just a metallic paint, a super sexy metallic paint. If it was chrome all over it would be aweful.

Correct. No extra chrome, just replace the grey plastic with painted silver.

[Raider]

I haven't seen the X versions in hand but I love my regular ones. Just waiting on not-Grimlock to show up and the set is complete. I don't think you would be disappointed just getting the regular set. If you are up my way mate you are always welcome to check them out first hand.

[drifand]

anyone wants to change their regular ones can give me a pm for soar and scoria. I mostly need a regular soar.

I heard the new Grinder head is ready as well.

[DaptoDog]

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I agree with you that there is not a bad choice to be made here.

Was starting to talk myself into going the X route but then realised Scoria (not Slag) has a black head but I feel he looks far more distinguished from the rest with a red head. Also, if I go the standard ones I can get Stomp (not Sludge) straight away and he is very clearly my favourite dinobot. Doh!

[CoRDS]

Scoria has both red and black, comes with both heads