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[Caelus]

And making characters that literally Nobody wants or cares about in Machine Wars and Beast Machines?

Actually, I really want Obsidian and Strika, and I'd want Dreadwing if they'd painted him like MW Starscream.

[Shadowstream]

If by "Machine Wars Themed" they mean a bunch of random exclusive repaints that no one in their right mind would give a second look, then yeah that sounds about right.

[Mkall]

I will say this in The Club's defence about their Machine Wars themed set: They chose molds from different lines. Remember that the small figs were new articulated molds and the bigger figs were all G1.5 molds, so in that they're celebrating the line's diversity...

...yeah even I can't convince myself of that one.

[Seibertron]

I will say this in The Club's defence about their Machine Wars themed set: They chose molds from different lines. Remember that the small figs were new articulated molds and the bigger figs were all G1.5 molds, so in that they're celebrating the line's diversity...

...yeah even I can't convince myself of that one.

I'm right there with you. I don't think anyone actually cares about that. It was a retail exclusive line full of repaints and molds that were never used in G2 or released in the US for G1.

[Mindmaster]

And making characters that literally Nobody wants or cares about in Machine Wars and Beast Machines?

"Nobody" seems to be a bit of an exaggeration. There are a some people who are excited for this set. I've never owned a BotCon set ever, and I would love to get my hands on it, just to have 1) the thrill of owning a set and 2) Classics-ish Strika and Obsidian. Plus, Megaplex would be somewhat interesting, if it wasn't for the laziness on FunPub's part and not doing a new head for him.

Show me a chart with all the statistics, and citations, then I'll yield.

[ILL-Star]

I agree with FunPub. Even before the Machine Wars theme was revealed I thought Dreadwing's head resembled Megatron's. Plus G2 Soundwave is a clone of G1 Soundwave and he looks entirely different, including his head. Same with G2 Mirage and Bumblebee. In this Universe, being a clone doesn't mean that they look identicle. They carry over iconic traits and personalities. And remember that they're also modified by Jhiaxus. And though I feel that everything in this set makes sense, what does it matter anyway? I'd rather have characters Hasbro's not likely to release again than another stupid Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and all the other typical names.

[Rated X]

This would have worked with a new G1 styled Megatron head. But without it, it doesn't look like a clone of Megatron at all. It looks like a recolored Dreadwing. Megaplex with a new head would have sold the set alone. I thought reveals 3 through 5 were supposed to be the ones that wowed us all?



And for good measure ...



And they wonder why there's such an explosion of 3rd party products over the past 1/2 decade. These poor decisions/choices to save a buck are really frustrating. Believe in your products, do them right so that no explanations are needed, toss in a modified weapon for Hoist so he's got a tow hook, a new head for Megatron Megaplex, and charge us 20 to 50 bucks more for the set.

So if Dr. Wu makes a Megatron head that installs easy without damaging the figure, are you in ?

Of course not ... just saying they should do it right the first time.

I agree they should get it right the first time. But seeing as how the Funpub heads arent original to the Hasbro mold anyways, Im suprised you wouldnt support someone righting this wrong. Wasnt the Longarm 2012 custom class Shockwave head and cannon not made by the Hasbro factory ? Werent they 3rd party parts added to the kit by Funpub ? Maybe if we create a buzz on these fansites we can get them to do something like that. 4 months is enough time for any resin artist if the money is right...

[Manterax Prime]

Welp.....there's $400 I won't be shelling out....yet....

Maybe the souvenir and attendee exclusive figs will win me over.
I'd really like to go this year as I've never been to Botcon, but something has to catch me......

[Seibertron]

I agree they should get it right the first time. But seeing as how the Funpub heads arent original to the Hasbro mold anyways, Im suprised you wouldnt support someone righting this wrong. Wasnt the Longarm 2012 custom class Shockwave head and cannon not made by the Hasbro factory ? Werent they 3rd party parts added to the kit by Funpub ? Maybe if we create a buzz on these fansites we can get them to do something like that. 4 months is enough time for any resin artist if the money is right...

My resin accessories are not with my Longarm figure. I just want them to do this set right. Frustrating to see poor or bad decisions being made.

[Rated X]

I agree they should get it right the first time. But seeing as how the Funpub heads arent original to the Hasbro mold anyways, Im suprised you wouldnt support someone righting this wrong. Wasnt the Longarm 2012 custom class Shockwave head and cannon not made by the Hasbro factory ? Werent they 3rd party parts added to the kit by Funpub ? Maybe if we create a buzz on these fansites we can get them to do something like that. 4 months is enough time for any resin artist if the money is right...

My resin accessories are not with my Longarm figure. I just want them to do this set right. Frustrating to see poor or bad decisions being made.

So Im guessing one of these two things...

A. You disapprove of Funpub adding the resin Shockwave head to the kit behind Hasbro's back ?

OR

B. You just prefer the Longarm Jazz head ? (I know you dont like SG purple Autobots)