Video Review - Transformers Cloud Voyager Shockwave
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Posted by william-james88 on January 26th, 2015 @ 8:50pm CST
Here are the mirrored pictures:
Posted by shajaki on January 26th, 2015 @ 9:55pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 26th, 2015 @ 9:58pm CST
shajaki wrote:with your love of the mold, i bet youre going for a hellwarp eh?
Oh hell yeah. I am waiting it out for the first week though. From experience, he gets about 50 or so, so I will wait for the prices to quiet down and hopefully snatch him for 30$ or less. The odd thing about this one is that the shipping isnt free.
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on January 27th, 2015 @ 8:00am CST
Posted by Rated X on January 27th, 2015 @ 9:11am CST
Posted by shockblast2 on January 27th, 2015 @ 9:29am CST
Nothing good about it whatsoever. I would rather have a broken head on my Brainstorm than this mold in its "perfected" form.
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2015 @ 9:54am CST
shockblast2 wrote:This mold is TERRIBLE. They should have buried the thing before it even made it to production, let alone releasing a grossly overpriced repaint of it. Silly knee joints that barely made the thing posable, ankle joints that try to buckle under the weight, arms that are too short and can barely bend, and the fact that the thing is nothing more than a shellformer.
Nothing good about it whatsoever. I would rather have a broken head on my Brainstorm than this mold in its "perfected" form.
I disagree, I think its a fantastic mold and great improvement since it actually uses the shark head as the chest without using fake kibble like the original. The legs are super stable if you tab in the knees properly and I am impressed with how well he balances. This toy has flaws, sure (the Hasbro deco doesn’t help), but I dont get the complaint about its shell. It's a great improvement in terms of the shell over its original toy. What used to look like an amazon canopy in the back is now reduced to two small wings that can be rearranged any way that suits you.
Posted by shockblast2 on January 27th, 2015 @ 10:09am CST
william-james88 wrote:shockblast2 wrote:This mold is TERRIBLE. They should have buried the thing before it even made it to production, let alone releasing a grossly overpriced repaint of it. Silly knee joints that barely made the thing posable, ankle joints that try to buckle under the weight, arms that are too short and can barely bend, and the fact that the thing is nothing more than a shellformer.
Nothing good about it whatsoever. I would rather have a broken head on my Brainstorm than this mold in its "perfected" form.
I disagree, I think its a fantastic mold and great improvement since it actually uses the shark head as the chest without using fake kibble like the original. The legs are super stable if you tab in the knees properly and I am impressed with how well he balances. This toy has flaws, sure (the Hasbro deco doesn’t help), but I dont get the complaint about its shell. It's a great improvement in terms of the shell over its original toy. What used to look like an amazon canopy in the back is now reduced to two small wings that can be rearranged any way that suits you.
I never cared for the original, but I bought the Generations one just because I am a completest. It might be an improvement on the older one, but if so, in my opinion that is like saying a fart is an improvement over raw sewage. I wanted to like it, but in the end I could not based on the ankle, knee, and arm joints. The shell might be an improvement, but its still a shell. So many other figures they could have chose from......like a Voyager Shockwave. FOC Shockwave works because that was its look in the comics, but why we haven't had a generations or even a classics style Shockwave is beyond me. Let alone four other dinobots.
I don't even remember this character from IDW. Is Skybyte even in the comics?
Posted by Sabrblade on January 27th, 2015 @ 10:14am CST
shockblast2 wrote:I don't even remember this character from IDW. Is Skybyte even in the comics?
Posted by shockblast2 on January 27th, 2015 @ 10:53am CST
Sabrblade wrote:shockblast2 wrote:I don't even remember this character from IDW. Is Skybyte even in the comics?
Was it in the storyline that covers the giveaways in the comics? Sorry, when I said that I refer to the comics given with any of the Generations figures. I haven't read any outside of that. I see Ironhide is sporting his WFC/FOC look. Is that his most current look? Since we suspect he will be a redeco of Offroad in the CW subline I would have thought they updated it? I see Starscream has his G1 colors rather than the newer red deco, so I assume this issue is at least a year old?
Posted by Dead Metal on January 27th, 2015 @ 11:29am CST
shockblast2 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:shockblast2 wrote:I don't even remember this character from IDW. Is Skybyte even in the comics?
Was it in the storyline that covers the giveaways in the comics? Sorry, when I said that I refer to the comics given with any of the Generations figures. I haven't read any outside of that. I see Ironhide is sporting his WFC/FOC look. Is that his most current look? Since we suspect he will be a redeco of Offroad in the CW subline I would have thought they updated it? I see Starscream has his G1 colors rather than the newer red deco, so I assume this issue is at least a year old?
From 2012, RID #5. The Generations toy uses a few design ques from this incarnation but isn't a direct match.
Posted by jogunwarrior on January 27th, 2015 @ 12:37pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2015 @ 1:34pm CST
jogunwarrior wrote:I rather like these colors. I do hope to get the Skybyte figure at some point in the near future, if the price is right.
Oh prices are right. The same guy selling hellwarp on e-bay is usually the lowest price you'll find. He also has the hasbro sky-byte right now and he should be going away for very little I recon.
Posted by Flashwave on January 27th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2015 @ 2:49pm CST
Flashwave wrote:Whoo, this means the crosshairs repaint of the energon roadbuster repaint of roadbuster ought to be out soon too.
Which one is that, is that the homage to energon hound?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 27th, 2015 @ 2:57pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Flashwave wrote:Whoo, this means the crosshairs repaint of the energon roadbuster repaint of roadbuster ought to be out soon too.
Which one is that, is that the homage to energon hound?
That would be that red and blue Gen. Roadbuster, homaging Energon Ironhide (who was called Roadbuster in Japan). Some see him more as the G1 Targetmaster Crosshairs.
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2015 @ 3:02pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:Flashwave wrote:Whoo, this means the crosshairs repaint of the energon roadbuster repaint of roadbuster ought to be out soon too.
Which one is that, is that the homage to energon hound?
That would be that red and blue Gen. Roadbuster, homaging Energon Ironhide (who was called Roadbuster in Japan). Some see him more as the G1 Targetmaster Crosshairs.
Ah, but was Energon Ironhide homaging G1 crosshairs? Because the other Energon Irohnide deco was homagin G1 Hound. So there could have been a bunch of homage double dipping.
Like one thing I am curious of is generations corsscut. Is it a modernising of the exclusive G1 crosscut that was released way after the facts or an homage to the Honda diaclone model that was not chosen for the Transformers line back in the day? Or both at the same time?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 27th, 2015 @ 3:09pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Like one thing I am curious of is generations corsscut. Is it a modernising of the exclusive G1 crosscut that was released way after the facts or an homage to the Honda diaclone model that was not chosen for the Transformers line back in the day? Or both at the same time?
I'd say both at the same time, as he along with Road Rage are based on Diaclone-original decos. And there are still more to be potentially had, as there are red and black versions of the Honda City Turbo mold as well.
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2015 @ 3:18pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:Like one thing I am curious of is generations corsscut. Is it a modernising of the exclusive G1 crosscut that was released way after the facts or an homage to the Honda diaclone model that was not chosen for the Transformers line back in the day? Or both at the same time?
I'd say both at the same time, as he along with Road Rage are based on Diaclone-original decos. And there are still more to be potentially had, as there are red and black versions of the Honda City Turbo mold as well.
Oh yeah, there were a bunch initially
You know, for those diaclones, I really wish there were rereleases of the actual diaclone toy rather than a transformers encore. Like ratchet and ironhide. They have redone those a few times but it would be really cool for one set to come with the little guys so that it could be "played with" properly. And Wheeljack's cockpit is so detailed I wish I had a little diaclone guy to man it.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 27th, 2015 @ 4:15pm CST
No.william-james88 wrote:Ah, but was Energon Ironhide homaging G1 crosshairs?
People just prefer to think of the Cloud Roadbuster toy as a stand in for a CHUG Crosshairs since it has close-enough colors to G1 Crosshairs.
Posted by robotmel on January 28th, 2015 @ 5:16am CST
Sabrblade wrote:No.william-james88 wrote:Ah, but was Energon Ironhide homaging G1 crosshairs?
People just prefer to think of the Cloud Roadbuster toy as a stand in for a CHUG Crosshairs since it has close-enough colors to G1 Crosshairs.
Transformers Cloud Roadbuster would sooo fit in well as my Neo-Classics Targetmaster Crosshairs!
If a certain China based Ebay has any of these go up at discount I would be so happy!
Posted by william-james88 on January 28th, 2015 @ 7:25pm CST
Right off the heels of the Cloud Hellwarp images, E-bay seller lena81822 has posted images of upcoming Transformers Cloud TFC-A04 Autobot Roadbuster to go with the toy's listings. Cloud Roadbuster uses the Generations Roadbuster mold with deco homaging Energon Ironhide.
Here are the mirrored pictures:
Posted by Samsonator on January 28th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 28th, 2015 @ 8:10pm CST
Speaking of those colors, I always did prefer the deco of Super Link Roadbuster over Energon Ironhide. It's just too bad that the latter was the more show-accurate version.Samsonator wrote:I must admit, the Roadbuster mold does look fantastic in those colours.
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on January 28th, 2015 @ 8:46pm CST
Posted by robotmel on January 29th, 2015 @ 4:30am CST
william-james88 wrote:Good news for you Robotmetal:
Thanks for the heads up, just need to remember to get my Ebay on this weekend
Posted by RhA on January 29th, 2015 @ 4:38am CST
Posted by Arctorro on January 29th, 2015 @ 7:09am CST
RhA wrote:If you would tell me 11 years ago people would post positive things about Energon Ironhide, I would have never believed you. Twilight Zone stuff, man.
Tell me about it! I thought I was miss reading posts.
Posted by jogunwarrior on January 29th, 2015 @ 2:02pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 29th, 2015 @ 2:05pm CST
jogunwarrior wrote:Ironhide was one of the first Transformer figures I got back during the Energon line. I dig the colors here, but wish it had a new head. Doesn't look like the kind of figure I's pay Cloud Prices for.
So pay Lena prices for it instead (about 40-50$)
Posted by Tresob on January 29th, 2015 @ 8:28pm CST
Posted by shajaki on January 30th, 2015 @ 1:59pm CST
Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...
Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99
Posted by Arctorro on January 31st, 2015 @ 7:05am CST
TBH I'd be hesitant to suggest those. I've bought quite a few and about a third of them have had far to tight ball joints and when you try to move the limb the piss poor plastic breaks before you even realise there is a problemshajaki wrote:Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...
Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99
Posted by shajaki on January 31st, 2015 @ 12:11pm CST
sorry to hear that. i just bought the recent re-releases and have had no issues with them.Arctorro wrote:TBH I'd be hesitant to suggest those. I've bought quite a few and about a third of them have had far to tight ball joints and when you try to move the limb the piss poor plastic breaks before you even realise there is a problemshajaki wrote:Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...
Posted by Rated X on January 31st, 2015 @ 12:27pm CST
shajaki wrote:sorry to hear that. i just bought the recent re-releases and have had no issues with them.Arctorro wrote:TBH I'd be hesitant to suggest those. I've bought quite a few and about a third of them have had far to tight ball joints and when you try to move the limb the piss poor plastic breaks before you even realise there is a problemshajaki wrote:Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...
Same here. I got them and have no issues. Granted I am very careful with them and dont transform them on a regular basis like some collectors who fiddle with their toys all the time. I contemplated buying this roadbuster to be crosshairs, but then I figured somebody eventually will do all the targetmasters in a more proper fashion. Then I would be stuck with yet another high priced repaint to join my pile of funpub exclusives that ended up getting an original figure down the line. Instead, I opted to buy cloud rodimus. I think its time to start displaying protector in vehicle mode for a while.
Posted by Arctorro on February 1st, 2015 @ 12:36am CST
Be VERY careful. The last one that broke for me had be transformed a few times, then suddenly the join seized up, and snap!shajaki wrote:sorry to hear that. i just bought the recent re-releases and have had no issues with them.Arctorro wrote:TBH I'd be hesitant to suggest those. I've bought quite a few and about a third of them have had far to tight ball joints and when you try to move the limb the piss poor plastic breaks before you even realise there is a problemshajaki wrote:Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots (Crusaders) @ BBTS for $32.99Tresob wrote:If you gave him a targetmaster he might make an even better Crosshairs...
Posted by ScottyP on February 1st, 2015 @ 3:34pm CST
Posted by megatronus on February 5th, 2015 @ 6:48pm CST
ScottyP wrote:Wasn't the club going to reduce prices on their in-stock cloud stuff once a week or something as part of their sale going on? Or did I totally mis-read that email?
The Cloud stuff was already on sale for $72, and as of last week they're remaining stock is at $68... I'm still waiting for this week's, though. I've got my eye on that Starscream.
Posted by Va'al on March 7th, 2015 @ 8:03am CST
Posted by triKlops on March 7th, 2015 @ 9:54am CST
Would love to get my hands on one but i doubt i will be shelling out for one of the figs anytime soon.
Hopefully some pop up on Ebay down the line.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 7th, 2015 @ 10:55am CST
Posted by shajaki on March 15th, 2015 @ 1:13pm CDT
Posted by Syn_13 on March 15th, 2015 @ 1:30pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
I have just realised that, with a different head, this would make a pretty good custom IDW Roller. I might have to look into that.
Posted by megatronus on March 15th, 2015 @ 1:32pm CDT
So much want. Just need Hellwarp and the trifecta will be complete!
Posted by shajaki on March 15th, 2015 @ 1:52pm CDT
Sure are! Originally I didn't clue in, but the back wings really call back to the seeker homage Hellwarp is portraying!megatronus wrote:Are those sharks... all yours??
So much want. Just need Hellwarp and the trifecta will be complete!
Posted by Mindmaster on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:48pm CDT
Don't tell me that Cloud made aspects of the Movie Universe leak into other Universes, that's FunPub's job
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:10pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:41am CDT
I bought Cloud Roadbuster to use as G1 Crosshairs and Cloud Rodimus to give FP Protector a much needed chance to display his awesome alt mode. I dont need any of the other Cloud figures. They missed a tremendous oppurtunity to do Cybershark.
Posted by shajaki on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:22am CDT