BotCon 2013 "Machine Wars: Termination" Strika Production Sample
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Jun 6, 2013 at 12:27pm CDT
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Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 6, 2013
Much better head design than the first one we saw when she was first teased.
If this set had been available at regular retail, I would pick this up with out a doubt, along with Obsidian, to start building a neo-Beast Wars/Machines shelf, if we get some figures that homage Beast Wars characters in the Thrilling 30 subline.
If this set had been available at regular retail, I would pick this up with out a doubt, along with Obsidian, to start building a neo-Beast Wars/Machines shelf, if we get some figures that homage Beast Wars characters in the Thrilling 30 subline.
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Comment by MGrotusque
Jun 6, 2013
Great head sculpt. As ugly as it is.
Seriously though......that's a face only a mother could love.
Great choice of molds as well. I'm particularly fond of that sparkly blue plastic in the shoulders and hands.
Seriously though......that's a face only a mother could love.
Great choice of molds as well. I'm particularly fond of that sparkly blue plastic in the shoulders and hands.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 6, 2013
I wouldn't get my hopes up, since the Thrilling 30 toys are themed around IDW G1 characters. Waspinator's toy made sense since he appeared in "Spotlight: Thundercracker".Mindmaster wrote:if we get some figures that homage Beast Wars characters in the Thrilling 30 subline.
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Comment by YoungPrime
Jun 6, 2013
This figure is the only saving grace to an otherwise corny Botcon lineup.
It's still a pass but Hasbro would've been wise to sell this figure at retail.
The rest I think are crap.
It's still a pass but Hasbro would've been wise to sell this figure at retail.
The rest I think are crap.
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True.
But I kinda wanted a bigger Waspinator though...
Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 6, 2013
Sabrblade wrote:I wouldn't get my hopes up, since the Thrilling 30 toys are themed around IDW G1 characters. Waspinator's toy made sense since he appeared in "Spotlight: Thundercracker".Mindmaster wrote:if we get some figures that homage Beast Wars characters in the Thrilling 30 subline.
True.
But I kinda wanted a bigger Waspinator though...
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 6, 2013
Good thing the Waspy that appeared in the comic was basically in his BW 10th Anniversary toy body.Mindmaster wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I wouldn't get my hopes up, since the Thrilling 30 toys are themed around IDW G1 characters. Waspinator's toy made sense since he appeared in "Spotlight: Thundercracker".Mindmaster wrote:if we get some figures that homage Beast Wars characters in the Thrilling 30 subline.
True.
But I kinda wanted a bigger Waspinator though...
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Which, on the life of me, I cannot find anywhere at a reasonable price.
Plus, I've got other priorities, so until those are fulfilled, Waspinator, like many past figures I'd like to get, isn't on my list.
Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 6, 2013
Sabrblade wrote:Good thing the Waspy that appeared in the comic was basically in his BW 10th Anniversary toy body.Mindmaster wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I wouldn't get my hopes up, since the Thrilling 30 toys are themed around IDW G1 characters. Waspinator's toy made sense since he appeared in "Spotlight: Thundercracker".Mindmaster wrote:if we get some figures that homage Beast Wars characters in the Thrilling 30 subline.
True.
But I kinda wanted a bigger Waspinator though...
Which, on the life of me, I cannot find anywhere at a reasonable price.
Plus, I've got other priorities, so until those are fulfilled, Waspinator, like many past figures I'd like to get, isn't on my list.
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Oh, agreed. I like her much more than before.
This set's really grown on me. I'm still disappointed overall, but I hate it slightly less each time.
Damn it, I might have to get her too. I was going to be happy with just Obsidian and the two Seekers...
Comment by Henry921
Jun 6, 2013
Mindmaster wrote:Much better head design than the first one we saw when she was first teased.
Oh, agreed. I like her much more than before.
This set's really grown on me. I'm still disappointed overall, but I hate it slightly less each time.
Damn it, I might have to get her too. I was going to be happy with just Obsidian and the two Seekers...
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..with the addition of..
http://www.shapeways.com/model/1129958/impactor-update-kit-ver-1-w-head-update.html?li=productBox-search
..equals =
Comment by robotmel
Jun 7, 2013
El Duque wrote:
..with the addition of..
http://www.shapeways.com/model/1129958/impactor-update-kit-ver-1-w-head-update.html?li=productBox-search
..equals =
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SCHWEET
Comment by Banjo-Tron
Jun 7, 2013
robotmel wrote:
SCHWEET
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Jun 7, 2013
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Comment by El Duque
Jun 7, 2013
The official BotCon facebook page has shared production sample images of Machine Wars Skywarp from this year's convention exclusive Machine Wars: Termination box set. As you can see the figure sports a brand new head mold and a nice teleporting translucent effect on the it's wings in jet mode.
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Comment by megatronus
Jun 7, 2013
The effects & new head sculpt, although very cool, are not nearly enough to save this terrible, terrible mold.
Props for trying, though.
Props for trying, though.
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Comment by SW's SilverHammer
Jun 7, 2013
Oh god, the white plastic is so bland and unpainted that most of the details become flat, bland, unnoticeable. Although, the new headsculpt's quite nice. 
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Comment by DevastaTTor
Jun 7, 2013
Thank goodness for the drop shadow effect! If not for that, I'd swear this was a photo of some missiles and blobs of paint.
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Comment by GuyIncognito
Jun 7, 2013
So is this the worst figure in the set?
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Pretty much.
I have the original Revenge of the Fallen NEST Dirge version; I think it's okay, but only as that specific character in that specific line. Using it as anyone else just doesn't look right. In my opinion, the mold they should have used for this specific character should have been Prime FE Starscream.
Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 7, 2013
GuyIncognito wrote:So is this the worst figure in the set?
Pretty much.
I have the original Revenge of the Fallen NEST Dirge version; I think it's okay, but only as that specific character in that specific line. Using it as anyone else just doesn't look right. In my opinion, the mold they should have used for this specific character should have been Prime FE Starscream.
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Depends. I personally like it better than Hoist, but he's still far from being my favorite.
This one looks really bland. Should've guessed the white plastic would go largely unpainted...
Comment by Henry921
Jun 7, 2013
GuyIncognito wrote:So is this the worst figure in the set?
Depends. I personally like it better than Hoist, but he's still far from being my favorite.
This one looks really bland. Should've guessed the white plastic would go largely unpainted...
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Comment by gothsaurus
Jun 7, 2013
Okay, while I have mixed emotions about the set... and mold choices... I do really like the teleporting effect. Since I don't have this mold — or any movie molds — it may be fun to mess with.
Mind you, I hope they can avoid movie molds in the future... especially MIXING them. They don't fit with the aesthetics of the other figures, and I'd much prefer some Classics for Botcon.
Mind you, I hope they can avoid movie molds in the future... especially MIXING them. They don't fit with the aesthetics of the other figures, and I'd much prefer some Classics for Botcon.
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I wouldn't get my hopes up. From my experiences with this particular mold, I'd give it a 7-7.5 out of 10. The fact he has two visible canopies (one of which is the faux part you see on the chest) is one of my main issues. You can always take it off - in fact, I've actually lost that piece - but even then, it's still meh. Especially the "shield" arm, as I call it.
I'm with you there. If they opt for a movie theme, I'd have no problem, 'cuz you know, movie
. Maybe even add a couple molds from lines past here and there into said theme (they've done it before, and it didn't look too bad). But mixing movie molds in with fictions such as this aesthetically doesn't look good on the toys in my opinion. Same goes for Prime figures.
They really should have retooled Megaplex with a Megatron-esque head, but the damn budget only allows for four retoolings.
Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 7, 2013
gothsaurus wrote:Since I don't have this mold — or any movie molds — it may be fun to mess with.
I wouldn't get my hopes up. From my experiences with this particular mold, I'd give it a 7-7.5 out of 10. The fact he has two visible canopies (one of which is the faux part you see on the chest) is one of my main issues. You can always take it off - in fact, I've actually lost that piece - but even then, it's still meh. Especially the "shield" arm, as I call it.
Mind you, I hope they can avoid movie molds in the future... especially MIXING them. They don't fit with the aesthetics of the other figures, and I'd much prefer some Classics for Botcon.
I'm with you there. If they opt for a movie theme, I'd have no problem, 'cuz you know, movie
. Maybe even add a couple molds from lines past here and there into said theme (they've done it before, and it didn't look too bad). But mixing movie molds in with fictions such as this aesthetically doesn't look good on the toys in my opinion. Same goes for Prime figures.They really should have retooled Megaplex with a Megatron-esque head, but the damn budget only allows for four retoolings.
