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Dead Metal wrote:

craggy wrote:considering the price of Classics UM and the City Commander set, plus any of the add-ons for the add-on, I've thought about a KO version before, but I'm happy with alternating between God Magnus (okay, it's just the RID Ultra Magnus, but I like his Japanese name better) and and Energon Ultra Magnus.

The Energon one is crazy money you say? I like him with my AEC cast (need to pick up a Bulkhead at some point to be my Springer) but he's not 100% there for Classics. He's a nice placeholder, but I personally could do with a better likeness to G1.

The Titanium one is sort of good. Shame he's so white, and the blue isn't really blue. That puts me off. I like how they made it all one thing though, no partsforming, is there?

Here let me put you off of that horrible toy:


If that's not enough, his knees bend the wrong way, his arms pop off just from being looked at funny.

Plus it's super rare and therefore super expensive, getting a Classics Ultra Magnus and genuine City Commander with upgrade pack is cheaper especially considering what the tits version offers compared to CC.

And the sad thing is, It's such a simple fix. Just place the head farther back, paint it a darker blue, and bring in some more red. Done. But they royally screwed up, and it's super expensive to boot!
My Vote STILL goes to RID Ultra Magnus.
oh yeah, RID Magnus lights up and says like, I think 5 phrases, 3 of wich are only unlocked if all the right tabs are pressed, I.E if he's combined with optimus plus four different firing sounds? and his carrier mode fits up to four deluxe car/truck figures. With a few acceptions, he can fit almost every deluxe car and truck in his trailer from the actual RID show, straight down to classics, even RTS figures. He's simply put, the best magnus. Giant legs and all.

craggy wrote:Forgot about Animated UM. I wouldn't mind him too much. But I don't have any other Animated bots, and they are quite distinctive in their designs, in a way that sets them apart from a lot of other styles of TF.

Oh, Dead Metal, you unsold me on Tits UM, btw, nice work.

re:RID Ultra Magnus, wasn't there a yellow and red repaint? Or am I thinking of Armada Prime and maybe Jetfire?

Armada Prime and Overload, I think they were Cosco exclusives?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:Animated UM did absolutely nothing for me so I take it the same with you? I would just consider that just a suggestion mind you and I'm surprised this one wasn't mentioned or did I miss it...? Whoa, now that I think of it HasTak didn't make an UM for Cybertron/Galaxy did they?

Technically, they did release an Ultra Magnus for Cybertron, a repaint of RiD Ultra Magnus, as a Costco exclusive. Same as Universe 2003 Ultra Magnus.

Ooooooh so that's it, well thanks for that insight!

To think, I was one of the ones who thought it was fake Here's an image of the two-pack:

Cybertron Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime on TFWiki.

I read that the plastic quality on them isn't that good.

Doesn't look that re-painted at all. In fact, it looks the same, Unless THAT'S the one I have. But I got both my OP and UM from two TOTALLY Different sources, so it's not possible I don't think. Still, comparing shots between RID UM and COSCO Cybertron UM, I don't see much difference, Unless it's just the packaging pic. Is it more Black on the legs? Less Chrome? I don't really see a difference. Still, Plastic Quality is great on mine, not so much as a single stress mark or bent point or anything like that to be found! Very sturdy. Chrome paint is another story, but Iv'e had a successful run on keeping the chrome paint ON mine, no flaking. Oh, same with OP, but he's got barely any chrome. His chest ensignia, I think anyway, and his head mounted guns (horns) And eyes, that's it. Back on topic here. RID Magnus Rocks! His BFG (Named Blue Bolts) Is also, at least I believe, the Inspiration for Ultimate OP's gun placement and features.
And regaurding Animated Magnus? Hell Frikkin Yeah! That's one badass mofo. Seriously, Great toy, Pleasing amount of firepower, Seriously awesome voice features, Surprisingly complex transformation, solid paint job, very posable, and DEF. Worth the money. RID Magnus holds my vote, but Animated isn't a bad way to go.

BeastProwl wrote:

craggy wrote:Forgot about Animated UM. I wouldn't mind him too much. But I don't have any other Animated bots, and they are quite distinctive in their designs, in a way that sets them apart from a lot of other styles of TF.

Oh, Dead Metal, you unsold me on Tits UM, btw, nice work.

re:RID Ultra Magnus, wasn't there a yellow and red repaint? Or am I thinking of Armada Prime and maybe Jetfire?

Armada Prime and Overload, I think they were Cosco exclusives?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:Animated UM did absolutely nothing for me so I take it the same with you? I would just consider that just a suggestion mind you and I'm surprised this one wasn't mentioned or did I miss it...? Whoa, now that I think of it HasTak didn't make an UM for Cybertron/Galaxy did they?

Technically, they did release an Ultra Magnus for Cybertron, a repaint of RiD Ultra Magnus, as a Costco exclusive. Same as Universe 2003 Ultra Magnus.

Ooooooh so that's it, well thanks for that insight!

To think, I was one of the ones who thought it was fake Here's an image of the two-pack:

Cybertron Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime on TFWiki.

I read that the plastic quality on them isn't that good.

Doesn't look that re-painted at all. In fact, it looks the same, Unless THAT'S the one I have. But I got both my OP and UM from two TOTALLY Different sources, so it's not possible I don't think. Still, comparing shots between RID UM and COSCO Cybertron UM, I don't see much difference, Unless it's just the packaging pic. Is it more Black on the legs? Less Chrome? I don't really see a difference. Still, Plastic Quality is great on mine, not so much as a single stress mark or bent point or anything like that to be found! Very sturdy. Chrome paint is another story, but Iv'e had a successful run on keeping the chrome paint ON mine, no flaking. Oh, same with OP, but he's got barely any chrome. His chest ensignia, I think anyway, and his head mounted guns (horns) And eyes, that's it. Back on topic here. RID Magnus Rocks! His BFG (Named Blue Bolts) Is also, at least I believe, the Inspiration for Ultimate OP's gun placement and features.
And regaurding Animated Magnus? Hell Frikkin Yeah! That's one badass mofo. Seriously, Great toy, Pleasing amount of firepower, Seriously awesome voice features, Surprisingly complex transformation, solid paint job, very posable, and DEF. Worth the money. RID Magnus holds my vote, but Animated isn't a bad way to go.

You have the black version of Ultra Magnus, lucky. That is the repaint version also sold under the Universe line. There is also a repaint of RID Prime that was repainted for Universe, it is yellow. I remember buying Prime at Sam's Club, was stupid to pass on Magnus. I don't think I've ever seen the Costco 2-pack

This is the original version, there is a big difference between the two, should be no question as to which version you have:

Nope, Iv'e got that one, the original.
I was pointing out that the one in the picture looked like it had black on it. I personally thought that was due to lighting of the photo. Still, I cannot stress how much this IS Ultra Magnus.

I like that titanium U.M. At first I thought the placement of the head from a side view was too weird and it was already said that the sad part is its such an easy fix but it grew on me rather quickly.
He is all one pard hu? No cab fitting into an exo suit to be found there? How exactly was that done I wonder?
Still if city commander is actually CHEAPER I gotta go with that.
Actually, If titanum U.M. is much closer to scale with my convoy o.p. than I guess I could choose titanum UM.M to C.C. but only if he is damn close to scale. Otherwise C.C. has it on titanum.
It has to be said that City commander is one bad ass toy fellas.

decepta-scott wrote:I like that titanium U.M. At first I thought the placement of the head from a side view was too weird and it was already said that the sad part is its such an easy fix but it grew on me rather quickly.
He is all one pard hu? No cab fitting into an exo suit to be found there? How exactly was that done I wonder?
Still if city commander is actually CHEAPER I gotta go with that.
Actually, If titanum U.M. is much closer to scale with my convoy o.p. than I guess I could choose titanum UM.M to C.C. but only if he is damn close to scale. Otherwise C.C. has it on titanum.
It has to be said that City commander is one bad ass toy fellas.

tits Ultra Magnus is smaller than Classics Prime.

Dead Metal wrote:

decepta-scott wrote:I like that titanium U.M. At first I thought the placement of the head from a side view was too weird and it was already said that the sad part is its such an easy fix but it grew on me rather quickly.
He is all one pard hu? No cab fitting into an exo suit to be found there? How exactly was that done I wonder?
Still if city commander is actually CHEAPER I gotta go with that.
Actually, If titanum U.M. is much closer to scale with my convoy o.p. than I guess I could choose titanum UM.M to C.C. but only if he is damn close to scale. Otherwise C.C. has it on titanum.
It has to be said that City commander is one bad ass toy fellas.

tits Ultra Magnus is smaller than Classics Prime.

And with my knowledge of Titanium figs, he'll probably fall apart if you so much as sneeze in his direction

BeastProwl wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:

decepta-scott wrote:I like that titanium U.M. At first I thought the placement of the head from a side view was too weird and it was already said that the sad part is its such an easy fix but it grew on me rather quickly.
He is all one pard hu? No cab fitting into an exo suit to be found there? How exactly was that done I wonder?
Still if city commander is actually CHEAPER I gotta go with that.
Actually, If titanum U.M. is much closer to scale with my convoy o.p. than I guess I could choose titanum UM.M to C.C. but only if he is damn close to scale. Otherwise C.C. has it on titanum.
It has to be said that City commander is one bad ass toy fellas.

tits Ultra Magnus is smaller than Classics Prime.

And with my knowledge of Titanium figs, he'll probably fall apart if you so much as sneeze in his direction

Soundwave was the worst offender, but one of the coolest. I don't know about Ultra(never saw him), but my experience with Titaniums is the later waves got much better in terms of holding together and not collapsing. Rodimus and Prowl are solid figures in both modes, but maybe I just got lucky.
I really hope they relaunch that line and bring us the Soundblaster and others that had prototypes.

But like Dead Metal says, tits Magnus will be smaller than Prime

DISCHARGE wrote:Soundwave was the worst offender,

Actually I think that honor goes to G.I Joe Megatron.

And yes I do own him, so I can say with first hand experience that his legs and arms would come off at the slightest of touches.

He looked awesome, he just couldn't stay together top save is life.

Overcracker wrote:

DISCHARGE wrote:Soundwave was the worst offender,

Actually I think that honor goes to G.I Joe Megatron.

And yes I do own him, so I can say with first hand experience that his legs and arms would come off at the slightest of touches.

He looked awesome, he just couldn't stay together top save is life.

That was one I stayed away from, he literally looks like a brick with a gun


It's funny how the the first pic in the gallery out of the box is him broken apart