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News Credits: 12 · Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:51 pm

I'll call him "George".

News Credits: 1 · Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:54 pm

BeastProwl wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
I still say the blades look like snake fangs.

That's a pretty weak connection; hardly an "homage".

are you really supposed to pronounce it AN HOMAGE? Iv'e always had issues with that...

That's always how I've pronounced it. It feels so wrong saying the H.

Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:03 pm

BeastProwl wrote:Anyway, Giant snakescorpion thingy doesnt translate well into modern day stealth disguises,

Maybe they should've remolded movie Scorpinok into the homage.

Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:30 pm

Seriously, what's the debate here? Who cares what the designer was trying to homage? If it looks good to you, then get it. If it doesn't, then don't. Lol.

I, for one, really like this. Very cool, IMO. And there is a SERIOUS lack of deluxe-sized Decepticons in the DOTM line, so having another cool-looking 'Con in the line is a great idea, in my opinion.

I'm actually gonna try to get 2. One to be Quickstrike, and one to put a new head on and call Motorhead. Yeah, the colors are basically opposite for Darksteel and G1 Motorhead, but it is close enough for me. ANYTHING to beef up the Decepticon ranks! lol

Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:49 am

It looks good!

News Credits: 5749 · Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:27 am

Takara Tomy has updated their website with an official product page for Dark Steel. The figure, which pays tribute to Beast Wars Quickstrike, will be exclusive to Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera and Yamada Denki, and is scheduled for release in September for a price of 3150 yen.

This figure will also see a domestic general release in DOTM Deluxe wave 5 with Air Raid and Armor Topspin.

Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:34 am

Optimus1138 wrote:
BeastProwl wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
I still say the blades look like snake fangs.

That's a pretty weak connection; hardly an "homage".

are you really supposed to pronounce it AN HOMAGE? Iv'e always had issues with that...

That's always how I've pronounced it. It feels so wrong saying the H.

i thought thats how everyone said it, it is a French loan word after all.

what do you say? home-age?

on closer inspection, the face looks a bit derpy. kind of kills the rest of its sinister attitude with the Owen Wilson nose

News Credits: 25 · Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:38 am

Wow that honestly looks amazing (Although i'm biased about beast wars)I hope domestic isn't an outrageously priced (aftermarket) retail exclusive like Spacecase

Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:17 am

I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

News Credits: 25 · Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:30 am

itMFtis wrote:I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

I didn't either i wonder if that can be done with the original :-?

Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:59 am

itMFtis wrote:I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

I totally agree. I already liked what I saw, but this just makes it even better! :grin:

News Credits: 4 · Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:31 am

SW's SilverHammer wrote:
itMFtis wrote:I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

I didn't either i wonder if that can be done with the original

Yea you can, I just did that with my Sideswipe and starscream mechtech.

Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:55 am

Looks like a modified starscream head placed on sideswipes body.

News Credits: 4 · Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:03 pm

I don't dislike it. If he's on sale, or there's an offer on that I can get him a bit cheap when I'm getting Armour Topspin, I will possibly pick him up.

News Credits: 25 · Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:02 pm

freaky777 wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:
itMFtis wrote:I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

I didn't either i wonder if that can be done with the original

Yea you can, I just did that with my Sideswipe and starscream mechtech.

That IS awesome. (looks at starscream)Huh Damn it where's my wallet. #-o

News Credits: 1452 · Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:55 pm

Well the closer look at the head makes this figure even better!

Thu Aug 04, 2011 1:37 pm

I can't wait till he hits the states ,as long as he keeps the same paint job .He is coming right . :???:

News Credits: 25 · Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:46 pm

michael alex kawa wrote:I can't wait till he hits the states ,as long as he keeps the same paint job .He is coming right .

I sure hope so or after market prices will spike again :BANG_HEAD:

. And i don't feel like dropping 50+ on the sideswipe mold i just Pa- well actully actually i got sideswipe buy 1 get 1 free but i still payed 10$ for a dread. 8-}

News Credits: 2 · Sat Aug 27, 2011 2:11 am

I just found a listing for a case assortment on a site called "Urban-Collector.com":

http://www.urban-collector.com/transfor ... 11685.html

The image shows Dark Steel (the Hasbro version) along with the new plane TF:

Transformers 3 Mech Tech Deluxe Action Figure Asst 201105 is an Urban Collector pre-order. The Transformers Mech Tech Deluxe figures convert from vehicle to robot and offer a wide breadth of Autobot and Decepticon characters. The new Mech Tech comes weapons system features an assortment of new key Transformers: Dark of the Moon characters. Includes new deployable Mech Tech weapons system that works with other Mech Tech assortments. They change from vehicle-mode to battle-ready robot mode. As the battle rages on, keep converting them back and forth, so they're ready to face whatever their enemies throw at them! Figures include Nitro Bumblebee, Mudflap, Cyberfire Bumblebee, Specialist Ratchet, Jet, Sponsored Car #2, and Sideswipe.

Certainly not worth buying a whole case over, but they list its availability as November, so at least we know when to start looking for them

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News Credits: 241 · Sat Aug 27, 2011 12:29 pm

The two unidentified ones are Armor Topspin and Air Raid, and "Sideswipe" is the aforementioned Darksteel.

So November huh? Great, just in time before my State-side visit ends. And two different kinds of Bumblebees in the same case?! Hasbro, wake up, this is overkill! :BANG_HEAD: