Botcon 2013 "Machine Wars: Termination" Obsidian Production Sample
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Comment by Rated X
Jun 8, 2013
Probably the best figure in the set. Although a new Megaplex head would surly change my mind...
Does the term "production sample" mean that they still don't have the actual sets in hand only 18 days before Botcon ?
Does the term "production sample" mean that they still don't have the actual sets in hand only 18 days before Botcon ?
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Comment by Henry921
Jun 9, 2013
Don't like him quite as much now... his gray is a bit too light, and there are more yellow highlights than I anticipated.
Still, easily the best figure in the set.
Still, easily the best figure in the set.
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Comment by xyl360
Jun 9, 2013
Hmm, he seems a lot more gray and a lot less blue than I was hoping for/expecting. I may not be quite so determined to pick him and Strika up after all.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 9, 2013
But the gray is show-accurate. That's the closest color any Obsidian toy has ever been to his cartoon colors.xyl360 wrote:Hmm, he seems a lot more gray and a lot less blue than I was hoping for/expecting. I may not be quite so determined to pick him and Strika up after all.
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Yeah, that's true, I think the blue just looked nicer to me and the gray more bland (even though show accurate). It would be nice if they'd re-release he and Strika in fully show-accurate colors though (the original toys, not these) but I don't think that will ever happen.
Comment by xyl360
Jun 10, 2013
Sabrblade wrote:But the gray is show-accurate. That's the closest color any Obsidian toy has ever been to his cartoon colors.xyl360 wrote:Hmm, he seems a lot more gray and a lot less blue than I was hoping for/expecting. I may not be quite so determined to pick him and Strika up after all.
Yeah, that's true, I think the blue just looked nicer to me and the gray more bland (even though show accurate). It would be nice if they'd re-release he and Strika in fully show-accurate colors though (the original toys, not these) but I don't think that will ever happen.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 10, 2013
For now, thought, the BWR toys are the closest options.xyl360 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:But the gray is show-accurate. That's the closest color any Obsidian toy has ever been to his cartoon colors.xyl360 wrote:Hmm, he seems a lot more gray and a lot less blue than I was hoping for/expecting. I may not be quite so determined to pick him and Strika up after all.
Yeah, that's true, I think the blue just looked nicer to me and the gray more bland (even though show accurate). It would be nice if they'd re-release he and Strika in fully show-accurate colors though (the original toys, not these) but I don't think that will ever happen.
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For Strika (which I have), yeah. I also have one that I custom painted along with 3 Universe Obsidians (which were a nice shade of dark blue).
Comment by xyl360
Jun 10, 2013
Sabrblade wrote:For now, thought, the BWR toys are the closest options.xyl360 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:But the gray is show-accurate. That's the closest color any Obsidian toy has ever been to his cartoon colors.xyl360 wrote:Hmm, he seems a lot more gray and a lot less blue than I was hoping for/expecting. I may not be quite so determined to pick him and Strika up after all.
Yeah, that's true, I think the blue just looked nicer to me and the gray more bland (even though show accurate). It would be nice if they'd re-release he and Strika in fully show-accurate colors though (the original toys, not these) but I don't think that will ever happen.
For Strika (which I have), yeah. I also have one that I custom painted along with 3 Universe Obsidians (which were a nice shade of dark blue).
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Comment by gothsaurus
Jun 10, 2013
hey xyl360.... pics or it never happened. 
Seriously, would love to see a pic of the customs you did. It's... well... KINDA pertinent.
Seriously, would love to see a pic of the customs you did. It's... well... KINDA pertinent.
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Comment by El Duque
Jun 10, 2013
BotCon has tweeted production sample images of Megaplex from this year's convention exclusive Machine Wars: Termination box set. The figure is a straight repaint of the Skyquake/Dreadwing Voyager mold from the Transformers Prime Robots in Disguise line. Check him out in the mirrored images below.
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Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 10, 2013
Looking at this newer image of Megaplex, I actually like it much more than I previously had.
So far, Skywarp is the only one I don't like out of this set.
So far, Skywarp is the only one I don't like out of this set.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Jun 10, 2013
Yeah, Skywarp seems like a good homage to the original Machine Wars one... but didn't really stand out. That makes me really glad the added the gimmick of the warp to it. Seemed like it needed a cherry-on-top to make it fun. Glad they added that lagniappe. (look it up! It's a great word.)
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 10, 2013
Knowing that he isn't going to be the exact same guy as the 1997 Megaplex helps me get passed the lack of a Megatron head.
Regardless, still looks really good as a figure.
Regardless, still looks really good as a figure.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 10, 2013
Also, this particular Tweet seems very mysterious - https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/344110441900953600
We know one of those is Thundercracker, but the other one is new.Megaplex and his clone army will look very sharp displayed together. Megaplex, Skywarp, XXXX and XXXX all will be revealed at #BotCon2013
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Has to be (based on) BWII Dirge. Or maybe RiD Skyfire?
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 10, 2013
Sabrblade wrote:Also, this particular Tweet seems very mysterious - https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/344110441900953600We know one of those is Thundercracker, but the other one is new.Megaplex and his clone army will look very sharp displayed together. Megaplex, Skywarp, XXXX and XXXX all will be revealed at #BotCon2013
Has to be (based on) BWII Dirge. Or maybe RiD Skyfire?
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 10, 2013
Unless it's a different body-type since both Megaplex and Skywarp/Thundercracker are clones yet have different body-types.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Also, this particular Tweet seems very mysterious - https://twitter.com/BotCon/status/344110441900953600We know one of those is Thundercracker, but the other one is new.Megaplex and his clone army will look very sharp displayed together. Megaplex, Skywarp, XXXX and XXXX all will be revealed at #BotCon2013
Has to be (based on) BWII Dirge. Or maybe RiD Skyfire?
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Comment by Superwheeljack
Jun 10, 2013
I'm getting Megaplex because I didn't get Dreadwing nor his bro.
I swear, no store withing 50-70 miles from my house had him.
The paint looks blah on this figure. Time for customizing
I swear, no store withing 50-70 miles from my house had him.
The paint looks blah on this figure. Time for customizing
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Comment by Windsweeper
Jun 10, 2013
Anyone else think this would look good repainted as G1 Thunderwing?
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Ehhh, maybe. But we already have a Classics Thunderwing in the form of Generations Thunderwing.
Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 10, 2013
Windsweeper wrote:Anyone else think this would look good repainted as G1 Thunderwing?
Ehhh, maybe. But we already have a Classics Thunderwing in the form of Generations Thunderwing.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Jun 10, 2013
We do have a deluxe Thunderwing. (read "deluxe" as "deal-breaker size class")
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 10, 2013
NOTE: This is NOT from the comic, just a fun pic I found:
