Transformers Discussion Thread

[Gandoor]

So, I just ordered my first third-party Transformers figures.

I'll be honest, I dislike a lot of what third-parties do these days. I have no interest in faux-Masterpiece figures with fiddly and complex transformations that cost waaaay too much, in my opinion.

However - there is one thing I really have always loved when it comes to Transformers - small Transformers. As a kid, most Transformers I owned were Minicons, I mean yeah, I had some larger figures, but I probably had like six or seven larger figures and probably a good thirty minicons and other small figures as a kid.

Basically what I'm trying to say is - I just ordered Iron Factory's Legends-sized not-Windblade and not-Arcee and I am so looking forward to getting them because 1) Small Transformers are love and 2) I don't read the comics, but they're both just so cute.

[Tekania]

So, I just ordered my first third-party Transformers figures.

I'll be honest, I dislike a lot of what third-parties do these days. I have no interest in faux-Masterpiece figures with fiddly and complex transformations that cost waaaay too much, in my opinion.

However - there is one thing I really have always loved when it comes to Transformers - small Transformers. As a kid, most Transformers I owned were Minicons, I mean yeah, I had some larger figures, but I probably had like six or seven larger figures and probably a good thirty minicons and other small figures as a kid.

Basically what I'm trying to say is - I just ordered Iron Factory's Legends-sized not-Windblade and not-Arcee and I am so looking forward to getting them because 1) Small Transformers are love and 2) I don't read the comics, but they're both just so cute.

Yes, I've been hearing a lot of good things about Tom and Jerry, which is a 3rd party take on Chromedome and Weirdwolf who are at about legends scale but with a working headmaster gimmick..... I believe they are by Unique Toys.

[Revanchism]

So, I just ordered my first third-party Transformers figures.

I'll be honest, I dislike a lot of what third-parties do these days. I have no interest in faux-Masterpiece figures with fiddly and complex transformations that cost waaaay too much, in my opinion.

However - there is one thing I really have always loved when it comes to Transformers - small Transformers. As a kid, most Transformers I owned were Minicons, I mean yeah, I had some larger figures, but I probably had like six or seven larger figures and probably a good thirty minicons and other small figures as a kid.

Basically what I'm trying to say is - I just ordered Iron Factory's Legends-sized not-Windblade and not-Arcee and I am so looking forward to getting them because 1) Small Transformers are love and 2) I don't read the comics, but they're both just so cute.

I'll probably get Iron Factory's not-Scorponok when it rolls around, because, hey, I like the Marvel comics. And I also need him because my collection setup is pretty much a Decepticon civil war.

[Gandoor]

Yeah, Lordscorpion looks really nice. Although for some reason, the antenna on the sides of the head look really long to me, but they're not.

[Revanchism]

I managed to find Brainstorm. The sticker-style markings are a really nice touch.

[Tekania]

I managed to find Brainstorm. The sticker-style markings are a really nice touch.

Yep, got mine as well... so now have the Rebirth Autobot Headmasters together in TR version.

[Gandoor]

Oh yeah, got these two about a month ago, they're really cute.


And hey, my Pink Assassin came with the translucent Windsaber sword too.

[Hurdergaryp]

It's been a while since I last visited this thread. Look at all the brightly coloured Transformers! It might be interesting to copy those colour schemes on a few of my BattleMech miniatures.

[Hespero-Belkia]

I managed to find Brainstorm. The sticker-style markings are a really nice touch.

Yep, got mine as well... so now have the Rebirth Autobot Headmasters together in TR version.

Only one I'm still missing is Chromedome. I'm hoping I find him soon. I have Hot Rod and Triggerhappy in my BBTS Pile of Loot right now and I think it'd be hilarious if I get those two before I find a Chromedome.

Also, what do you guys think of MP-36 Megatron?



I'm super hyped. Can't wait to get him and the Starscream reissue next year.

[Revanchism]

He's nice but horrifically overpriced imo. Same with Thrust, really.

[Hespero-Belkia]

He's nice but horrifically overpriced imo. Same with Thrust, really.

Well he's only really overpriced if you buy him from US-based retailers, if you import him from Japan he's about the same price as MP-10. The Japanese price tag of $150-$170 depending on the retailer seems pretty reasonable to me given the accessory count and the fact that he's got electronics, and the Yen-to-USD exchange rate is starting to get better too.

[Revanchism]

He's nice but horrifically overpriced imo. Same with Thrust, really.

Well he's only really overpriced if you buy him from US-based retailers, if you import him from Japan he's about the same price as MP-10. The Japanese price tag of $150-$170 depending on the retailer seems pretty reasonable to me given the accessory count and the fact that he's got electronics, and the Yen-to-USD exchange rate is starting to get better too.

Yeah, but then there's the shipping and the fact that if customs finds him without a barrel plug you're SOL.

[Hespero-Belkia]

Well he's only really overpriced if you buy him from US-based retailers, if you import him from Japan he's about the same price as MP-10. The Japanese price tag of $150-$170 depending on the retailer seems pretty reasonable to me given the accessory count and the fact that he's got electronics, and the Yen-to-USD exchange rate is starting to get better too.

Yeah, but then there's the shipping and the fact that if customs finds him without a barrel plug you're SOL.

According to the estimates Nippon Yassan provides EMS shipping for Megatron will be like $40, so yeah... Still will be cheaper than buying domestic. And the figure's probably going to be packaged in robot mode so customs amd the plug shouldn't really be an issue.

[The Sotoan Union]

Is this thread still alive?

What is everyone's favorite mold of all time, and why is it Armada Red Alert?

[Revanchism]

Is this thread still alive?

What is everyone's favorite mold of all time, and why is it Armada Red Alert?

I've been collecting for less than a year, so I can't say.

[Tekania]

Is this thread still alive?

What is everyone's favorite mold of all time, and why is it Armada Red Alert?

I've been a fan since it premiered in 84, and I've been collecting now for about 14 years.... I do not think I could peg one specific "favorite mold". I did not collect any unicron trilogy stuff, or anything from RID 1.0, Beast Wars/Machines or Animated. My collection is all G1, G2, Alternator/Binaltech, Prime, Movieverse, Masterpiece and CHUG line.

Some top ones on my list (are all MPs as well) would be, MP-13(B)Soundwave and Soundblaster, MP-11 Starscream, and MP-10 Optimus Prime.

I love MPs..... And on that note, My MP-33 Inferno is supposed to be delivered tomorrow.

[Gandoor]

Best Transformers mold is God Ginrai and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise.

[Hurdergaryp]

Best Transformers mold is God Ginrai and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise.

[The Sotoan Union]

The mold is great though.

1. He looks like robocop

2. He's got a big gun that shoots a missile, and it deploys automatically in vehicle mode. Despite that it also discretely hides in vehicle mode when you're not using it.

3. As if having a giant gun wasn't enough he has a gun hand. You'll never be unarmed with a gun hand.

4. He shoots a disc out of his chest.

5. RED UH-LERT WOO WOO WOO WOO

[Hurdergaryp]

The mold is great though.

1. He looks like robocop

2. He's got a big gun that shoots a missile, and it deploys automatically in vehicle mode. Despite that it also discretely hides in vehicle mode when you're not using it.

3. As if having a giant gun wasn't enough he has a gun hand. You'll never be unarmed with a gun hand.

4. He shoots a disc out of his chest.

5. RED UH-LERT WOO WOO WOO WOO

You forgot the sword and the additional guns mounted on the feet.

[Tekania]

Newest addition to my Masterpiece Collection, MP-33 Inferno.

Robot mode with more toy/real parts:


Vehicle mode with more animation parts:


Ladder completely folds and collapses away leaving no back kibble:


Size comparison with MP-14 Red Alert, MP-30 Ratchet, MP-10 Optimus Prime and MP-22 Ultra Magnus.

[Gandoor]

So Takara announced a Godbomber for their Super Ginrai.

You know what that means?

(It means Takara stays winning)

[Hespero-Belkia]

So Takara announced a Godbomber for their Super Ginrai.

You know what that means?

(It means Takara stays winning)

Eh... It looks ok, but that's about it. It looks ok. I kinda feel like for everything their Ginrai and Godbomber do right, they also do one or two things wrong.

Also who are you voting for Prime and why is it Star Saber?

[Tekania]

And yet another addition to my collection....

Ocular Max Perfection Series PS-06 Terraegis, their take on a MP Style Trailbreaker.

Robot mode.


Robot mode comparison with MP-27 Ironhide.


Vehicle mode.

[Gandoor]

So I picked up my first Titans Return figure at TRU today. Triggerhappy to be exact.

He is good, he is damn good. Like I'm not saying that he's perfect or that he's suddenly shot up to being my favorite figure EVERRRR, but he perfectly encapsulates what I think makes a good Transformers figure.

He's got a great robot mode with no extraneous kibble and really good articulation, his transformation is fun and enjoyable, and his alt mode looks nice and doesn't have any obvious robot bits.

He's just an all-around great figure.