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[Sabrblade]

On another note, just found out that the names of these Arms Micron are "Jida" (TC Cliffjumper's Micron) and "Zori" (Soundwave's Micron).

[Blurrz]

It's giving me a headache to see that we're being way too critical of figures that are essentially different from our mainline of thinking, and figures that we have yet to own ourselves.

[JelZe GoldRabbit]

On another note, just found out that the names of these Arms Micron are "Jida" (TC Cliffjumper's Micron) and "Zori" (Soundwave's Micron).

... which are explained as follows:

- Jida is a play on "Cheetah", as he's feline
- Zori is a play on the Japanese word for scorpion, "Sasori".

[SW's SilverHammer]

It's giving me a headache to see that we're being way too critical of figures that are essentially different from our mainline of thinking, and figures that we have yet to own ourselves.

This

Anyhow I suppose i'am one of the few who actually likes Soundwave. However, he looks more Blue-ish though or is that just me? I don't really see any of those horrid "Tumors" on him, like on the other figures........Well you know accept for the huge ass pods on the wings/shoulders....

[craggy]

Why are you so annoyed about this?

It's because, over the years, Hasbro and Takara have come so far in the toy designing and engineering processes that they've gone and made some excellent figures with ingenious and innovative designs. They've come a long way from the days of yesteryears that it seems like there are no limits what they make, mold, and paint on the Transformers toys of today. It's a remarkable and impressive feat.

no limit, except apparently, this one, which has your panties in a bunch.

I don't entirely disagree with you, it is bad that the original accessories are removed and more paint apps are always welcome, and, yes, it is a shame these aren't compatible with AEC Mini-con ports. BUT, there are some really cool little designs in this line, that scorpion being a prime example. More good TFs are always welcome.

[kirbenvost]

Anyhow I suppose i'am one of the few who actually likes Soundwave. However, he looks more Blue-ish though or is that just me? I don't really see any of those horrid "Tumors" on him, like on the other figures........Well you know accept for the huge ass pods on the wings/shoulders....

I'm a big fan of Soundwave. But other than the Minicon there doesn't seem to be much difference from the Hasbro version, so I suppose there's not much to comment on.

CJ is GLOWING with DARK ENERGON. Pass for me, but it does look pretty cool. Nice to see they did indeed include the remolded head.

[Downbeat]

oh dear lord I want this Cliffjumper


whyyyy didn't i think about pre-ordering him when he was first announced? i mean, i'm only interested now thanks to the colors, but bluuuugh.

Cheapest I can find him for is 35 bucks.

[kirbenvost]

oh dear lord I want this Cliffjumper


whyyyy didn't i think about pre-ordering him when he was first announced? i mean, i'm only interested now thanks to the colors, but bluuuugh.

Cheapest I can find him for is 35 bucks.

That's standard price for a Takara deluxe nowadays. That's about as cheap as it's gonna get, I suggest you get it while you still can.

[Requiem Prime]

oh dear lord I want this Cliffjumper


whyyyy didn't i think about pre-ordering him when he was first announced? i mean, i'm only interested now thanks to the colors, but bluuuugh.

Cheapest I can find him for is 35 bucks.

That's standard price for a Takara deluxe nowadays. That's about as cheap as it's gonna get, I suggest you get it while you still can.

Do you mean for us or does that really equate to what they'd be in Japan? I just assumed it was a markup for importing.

[JelZe GoldRabbit]

oh dear lord I want this Cliffjumper


whyyyy didn't i think about pre-ordering him when he was first announced? i mean, i'm only interested now thanks to the colors, but bluuuugh.

Cheapest I can find him for is 35 bucks.

That's standard price for a Takara deluxe nowadays. That's about as cheap as it's gonna get, I suggest you get it while you still can.

Do you mean for us or does that really equate to what they'd be in Japan? I just assumed it was a markup for importing.

It is, but you also need to take the exchange rate into account. Currently the Yen is very weak against the US Dollar.