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News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:48 am

william-james88 wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:APPARENTLY I missed all the fun!

Awesome shots of Bruticus and Sky-Reign Cobs!! And the battle scene!! Great stuff

Speaking of KO..anybody see the review for the OS KO "MP" AoE Evasion Optimus Prime?! THAT THING IS AMAZING!
That thing is amazing, but as expensive as a 3P toy. Too much for me to pull the trigger on. That voyager lockdown with metal parts was only 15$.
It is pretty pricey, but I think it may scale with the Human Alliance figures better. Man, I missed out on picking up HA Jazz from TransformerLand with their latest update. Back in the day I actually picked up HA Jazz NEW from Walmart, then returned it for no reason other than I hadn't opened it yet.

Silly Cram
But whats the point of scaling with them when he never had that form with that group (who are all dead besides BB). Leader Prime from ROTF, or any toy using that mold, would be much more appropriate.

The point is I live in the fantasy land of G1 S1 where no one "dies". All bots, all the time, FOREVER :michaelbay:

But really, as far as paint apps and stuff goes, his peer is AoE Armor Knight Optimus Prime or DotM Buster Optimus Prime, which are far more expensive right? Buster would be the more posable out of the two. Just pointing out the options I suppose, or how I would have him in my collection.

Also having said the above, I have both Armor Knight and RotF Leader Optimus and think this guy looks tons better. Not buying him, just saying. Or maybe I AM buying him, and selling the rest!! MWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA..hahaha..ha..

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:02 am

I personally don't need anymore movie stuff, but that big EMOP looks pretty amaze-eee-crazy!

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:11 am

Cobotron wrote:I personally don't need anymore movie stuff, but that big EMOP looks pretty amaze-eee-crazy!

No one needs anymore movie stuff!! :lol:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:13 am

itscramtastic wrote:
Cobotron wrote:I personally don't need anymore movie stuff, but that big EMOP looks pretty amaze-eee-crazy!
No one needs anymore movie stuff!!

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:19 am

Cobotron wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Cobotron wrote:I personally don't need anymore movie stuff, but that big EMOP looks pretty amaze-eee-crazy!
No one needs anymore movie stuff!!

I only grab movie stuff when I find them at discount blow-out stores. And I'm always surprised how complex them lil boogers are.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:02 pm

Speaking of 3rd party toys, anyone have any opinions or know of anyone who has dealt with a KO black Terminus Hexatron? I have seen them for as low as $25 on ebay and have been very tempted to jump but never have

News Credits: 4836 · by **william-james88** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:28 pm

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Speaking of 3rd party toys, anyone have any opinions or know of anyone who has dealt with a KO black Terminus Hexatron? I have seen them for as low as $25 on ebay and have been very tempted to jump but never have

I was tempted too but I hate how he's just all black. It ruins the molded detail. I would say he's more for custom fodder but paint on black is really not easy.

But you can get all the different versions for the same price at sirtoys.com

As soon as the canadian dollar gets better, I will be getting that more toon deco one.

Other really cool stuff that looks awesome as I was perusing the site was:

Oversized 3P Superion:

Oversized G1 Soundwave with both Ravage and Lazerbeak (for 20$!)

And actual G1 sixshot KO for 25$

Oh man, I want to buy all that stuff so bad for some reason!

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:00 pm

carytheone wrote:Well keep us informed of your experience with that.

Well, it's official. Jackie done shipped, and should be here anywhere from the 25th to the 10th.

excuse the slightly southern use of "done"

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:31 pm

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:excuse the slightly southern use of "done"

Hahaha

I'm kind of a shamed that I (as a southerner) didn't even notice until you pointed it out.

william-james88 wrote:much rando KO/3P stuffs

Huh, all that looks so weird. I kinda like that Supedperion though.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:18 am

carytheone wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:excuse the slightly southern use of "done"
Hahaha I'm kind of a shamed that I (as a southerner) didn't even notice until you pointed it out.

Don't worry you two, I glossed over it as well. You learn to interpret, at least it wasn't mumbled :lol:

Also, I've checked out that SirToys site a bunch WJ. Ben's Collectibles used to do a lot of reviews on stuff from there, it's amazing what would show up. It seems they have the most G1 KOs from one reseller (not counting eBay of course). I've always wanted a KO G1 Shockwave to repair an actual OG G1 Shockwave.

News Credits: 4836 · by **william-james88** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:55 am

Hey Cobo, look what I found on sir toys:

Dont you have the non KO versions. Funny enough, these are done in AOE Dinobot colours.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:27 am

HA! Those are barely even close to the Dinozuars. I don't know what they are a knock off of. Those thing are Fu-u-u-ugly. :lol:

Dinozaurs look like this.

I don't done know much about no KOs, unless y'all talkin' 'bout Mike Tyson's. :BLACKEYE:

DS, I'll be interested to hear more about your Shmeeljack. I may consider a Prowl some day.

News Credits: 4836 · by **william-james88** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:36 am

Cobotron wrote:HA! Those are barely even close to the Dinozuars. I don't know what they are a knock off of. Those thing are Fu-u-u-ugly.

It's clearly them, the ribs and transformations are dead giveaways. But I figured out precisely what they are. There were initial KOs of the Dinozaurs:

And these are redecos of that to sell in China for the AOE movie.

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:45 am

Cobotron wrote:DS, I'll be interested to hear more about your Shmeeljack. I may consider a Prowl some day.

Bababobo00712, the guy I bought 'em from (and was also stated as pretty reliable on a board on TFW), also has a Prowl available for about the same price ($30 US). Don't know about the quality on it, though. If Wheeljack turns out good, I might look at getting Exhaust, Smokescreen, and Red Alert.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:53 am

Got some fun stuff over the last couple of weeks. Check it ooooooouuuuut!

Now Cram and I had discussed this transaction.

FoC Kickback

I think that completes oC molds for me. I think the only thing I don't have is Starscream, and that's O.K.

Now what me and the fantastic Cramtastic DIDN'T discuss was this...

Me and everyone else discussed it though. When Cramburger heard I had no condors in my life he decided to share this official one.
Cram, you are champion among men, and I thank you from the bottom of my old cob web encrusted heart. :-D

Will facilitated the acquisition of this law enforcement agent from the Great White North. Man they have cool police cars in Canada.

Beast Hunters, Deluxe Prowl complete with Repro Labels.

Thanks Billy! Oh yeah, he also helped me get a second Rook at regular price, so the White Knight can be a permanent feature. ;)^

Yesterday I went to Target to pick up some night diapers for the Littletron, and stumbled on these blokes.

Luv'n 'em! They had the whole wave, but I'm trying to pace myself. I'm not worried about not finding the other two in the near future.

Smokescreen decided it was time to give back to the community, so he volunteered for Big Brothers of Cybertron. That lucky kid has one cool mentor.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:55 am

Crazy, the day after I learn about sirtoys; baltmatrix does a review for sir toys ko star saber.

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:55 am

Nice stuff!

News Credits: 4836 · by **william-james88** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:58 am

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote: If Wheeljack turns out good, I might look at getting Exhaust, Smokescreen, and Red Alert.

Sir toys has some of em!

News Credits: 4836 · by **william-james88** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:59 am

carytheone wrote:Crazy, the day after I learn about sirtoys; baltmatrix does a review for sir toys ko star saber.

Emgo has some good reviews of KOs too, like the oversized AOE Strafe!

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:01 am

Cool hauls, cool acquisition stories and cool pics. I'm still wondering what that background is.

Also Kickback looks a little mistransformed. I think those chesticle plates are supposed to be moved up a bit towards the shoulders.

And what do you mean you don't need FoC Starscream?!?

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:06 am

The back ground is a roll of blue craft paper I grabbed at Michael's. It's nice because I can finally shoot really big guys. It's ajustable!

I still haven't really looked at the instructions for Kickback. :oops:

I have Warp and Cracker, and that's good enough for me. ;)^

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:14 am

william-james88 wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote: If Wheeljack turns out good, I might look at getting Exhaust, Smokescreen, and Red Alert.

Sir toys has some of em!

What is Sir Toys anyway?

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:21 am

Cobotron wrote:I have Warp and Cracker, and that's good enough for me.

they feel nicer in hand as well. SS feels weird; that light kinda rough plastic. TC is tops!

News Credits: 4836 · by **william-james88** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:32 am

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote: If Wheeljack turns out good, I might look at getting Exhaust, Smokescreen, and Red Alert.

Sir toys has some of em!

What is Sir Toys anyway?

The Web's number one seller of interesting KOs. Good shipping, good service and good prices. Its fun how you can get all the KOs you want under one roof and thus save on the shipping.

carytheone wrote:
And what do you mean you don't need FoC Starscream?!?

No one needs FOC starscream. Unless they are huge fans of the game. But as a toy, he doesnt really fill any void. He's super small so doesnt really fit with other toys aside from the ones of the game (like Megatron). And as for being a pre earth form, you are better off with the Galaxy Force take on the tetro jet. Also, he isn't a good toy or have a satisfying transformation (it copies G1 Smokescreen and makes it worse) and is from the era of the worst plastic Hasbro has used so far (even compared to Sky Warp which uses the same mold). I like his head though, I just wish I didnt see it right there front and center in alt mode.

Sorry for being mean towards this toy but that is one of the few figures I have never ever understood the appeal to.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:47 am

william-james88 wrote:Sorry for being mean towards this toy but that is one of the few figures I have never ever understood the appeal to.

Ya big meanie :-P

It's cool, I still like ya. I'll give you the plastic though.

He's a fun mold for a fun game. He hangs with the rest of the WfC/FoC figures, so scale isn't an issue for me. As far as the head goes, I just turn it around backwards and pretend it's some sort of engine or other cybertron stuff; you know, like a robot head or something. I wish they could have hit it better but what can you do. It's a phenomenal sculpt.

It's one of my favorite seeker molds. Scratch that; is my fav. Its posable and easy to transform. The gun gimmick is fun and gives quite a few play options in both bot and alt mode. And that light piping is glorious!

And I just plain think the FoC seekers look cool.

And now you know; blue and red lasers ;)^