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Stormrider wrote:May be it's time for Hasbro to create a Classics version of Omega Supreme.

That and/or a TF Animated Omega Supreme! He was badass in Animated!

I wouldn't mind it if Hasbro just re-released Energon Omega Supreme with better colors. There's a few Energon molds which are still good and just need better colors to work.

necr0blivion wrote:

Rated X wrote:Can somebody please explain how an upside down horseshoe indicates Omega Supreme ??? I only have G1 cartoon knowledge and this sign does not ring a bell in the1 cartoon.

That is the Greek alphabet for Omega, not an upside down horseshoe.

And we all took Greek in high school, didnt we ???

Gauntlet101010 wrote:I wouldn't mind it if Hasbro just re-released Energon Omega Supreme with better colors. There's a few Energon molds which are still good and just need better colors to work.

Me too. I missed out on the original and hate myself for it. In any case, though, we could use a new Omega. People have said that Hasbro won't because it will be a shelf warmer, but if that's the case, then what about the overabundance or leader and ultimate class Bumblebees?

Rated X wrote:

necr0blivion wrote:

Rated X wrote:Can somebody please explain how an upside down horseshoe indicates Omega Supreme ??? I only have G1 cartoon knowledge and this sign does not ring a bell in the1 cartoon.

That is the Greek alphabet for Omega, not an upside down horseshoe.

And we all took Greek in high school, didnt we ???

I assume you've taken physics before? It's also used as the symbol for ohm. At least, most teachers tend to know and explain what the Greek letters seen in their classes are.

Omega is probably the most well known Greek letter: It's been used in Star Trek, it's the logo for the God of War games, there's a watch company named Omega that uses it as a logo, symbol of the resistance movement in the Vietnam era, it's a fairly common symbol. It's even used on the patches of the last space shuttle flight since one of its meanings is "end".

It's actually a pretty good assumption on CrazyDevy's part that the majority of its customers will know the symbol.

Midnight_Fox wrote:

Rated X wrote:

necr0blivion wrote:

Rated X wrote:Can somebody please explain how an upside down horseshoe indicates Omega Supreme ??? I only have G1 cartoon knowledge and this sign does not ring a bell in the1 cartoon.

That is the Greek alphabet for Omega, not an upside down horseshoe.

And we all took Greek in high school, didnt we ???

I assume you've taken physics before? It's also used as the symbol for ohm. At least, most teachers tend to know and explain what the Greek letters seen in their classes are.

Omega is probably the most well known Greek letter: It's been used in Star Trek, it's the logo for the God of War games, there's a watch company named Omega that uses it as a logo, symbol of the resistance movement in the Vietnam era, it's a fairly common symbol. It's even used on the patches of the last space shuttle flight since one of its meanings is "end".

It's actually a pretty good assumption on CrazyDevy's part that the majority of its customers will know the symbol.

Im from the streets of Miami. High school grad, but no college. Skipped class, hung out with the wrong crowd and eventually changed my life for the better. But I think it's a pretty bad assumption on Crazy Devys part to assume that all Transformers collectors are highly educated in foreign languages or physics. I dont do star trek, or video games. I do know "omega" means "the end" from rap music metaphors, but never seen the symbol in my life.

I think the assumption is fine. It's a very common symbol. You don`t have to be highly educated to know about it. And it got it`s point across.

Even if you didn`t know about it before you quickly found out through the course of this thread. So it`s fine,

Rated X wrote:

Midnight_Fox wrote:

Rated X wrote:

necr0blivion wrote:

Rated X wrote:Can somebody please explain how an upside down horseshoe indicates Omega Supreme ??? I only have G1 cartoon knowledge and this sign does not ring a bell in the1 cartoon.

That is the Greek alphabet for Omega, not an upside down horseshoe.

And we all took Greek in high school, didnt we ???

I assume you've taken physics before? It's also used as the symbol for ohm. At least, most teachers tend to know and explain what the Greek letters seen in their classes are.

Omega is probably the most well known Greek letter: It's been used in Star Trek, it's the logo for the God of War games, there's a watch company named Omega that uses it as a logo, symbol of the resistance movement in the Vietnam era, it's a fairly common symbol. It's even used on the patches of the last space shuttle flight since one of its meanings is "end".

It's actually a pretty good assumption on CrazyDevy's part that the majority of its customers will know the symbol.

Im from the streets of Miami. High school grad, but no college. Skipped class, hung out with the wrong crowd and eventually changed my life for the better. But I think it's a pretty bad assumption on Crazy Devys part to assume that all Transformers collectors are highly educated in foreign languages or physics. I dont do star trek, or video games. I do know "omega" means "the end" from rap music metaphors, but never seen the symbol in my life.

Didn't take Greek in high school, but picked it up based on other experiences in life (such as other people previously mentioning video game references and some Physics). The "assumption" of CrazyDevy is on YOUR behalf. CD only does a teaser, and they can be vague on purpose which is usually their intent. In August, we should get product images which will show beyond a doubt what the project will be for. It just happened that a lot of us have a pretty damn good idea that it will be related to Omega Supreme since there is an Omega symbol on the picture.

You asked originally how the symbol indicates Omega Supreme, and I answered you. I took no assumptions in your lack of education or experience towards the symbol. Your response indicates that you now take offense to having your question answered. Next time, maybe you shouldn't bother to ask questions you don't know the answer to.

necr0blivion wrote:

Rated X wrote:

Midnight_Fox wrote:

Rated X wrote:

necr0blivion wrote:

Rated X wrote:Can somebody please explain how an upside down horseshoe indicates Omega Supreme ??? I only have G1 cartoon knowledge and this sign does not ring a bell in the1 cartoon.

That is the Greek alphabet for Omega, not an upside down horseshoe.

And we all took Greek in high school, didnt we ???

I assume you've taken physics before? It's also used as the symbol for ohm. At least, most teachers tend to know and explain what the Greek letters seen in their classes are.

Omega is probably the most well known Greek letter: It's been used in Star Trek, it's the logo for the God of War games, there's a watch company named Omega that uses it as a logo, symbol of the resistance movement in the Vietnam era, it's a fairly common symbol. It's even used on the patches of the last space shuttle flight since one of its meanings is "end".

It's actually a pretty good assumption on CrazyDevy's part that the majority of its customers will know the symbol.

Im from the streets of Miami. High school grad, but no college. Skipped class, hung out with the wrong crowd and eventually changed my life for the better. But I think it's a pretty bad assumption on Crazy Devys part to assume that all Transformers collectors are highly educated in foreign languages or physics. I dont do star trek, or video games. I do know "omega" means "the end" from rap music metaphors, but never seen the symbol in my life.

Didn't take Greek in high school, but picked it up based on other experiences in life (such as other people previously mentioning video game references and some Physics). The "assumption" of CrazyDevy is on YOUR behalf. CD only does a teaser, and they can be vague on purpose which is usually their intent. In August, we should get product images which will show beyond a doubt what the project will be for. It just happened that a lot of us have a pretty damn good idea that it will be related to Omega Supreme since there is an Omega symbol on the picture.

You asked originally how the symbol indicates Omega Supreme, and I answered you. I took no assumptions in your lack of education or experience towards the symbol. Your response indicates that you now take offense to having your question answered. Next time, maybe you shouldn't bother to ask questions you don't know the answer to.

I wasn’t offended by anything you said.

But this statement made by Midnight Fox did irk me a little bit:

I assume you've taken physics before? It's also used as the symbol for ohm. At least, most teachers tend to know and explain what the Greek letters seen in their classes are.

You know what they say about the word “assume” right? He assumed that I had been in a physics class before which I have not. I’m not really upset with him. Its just time too get away from what society has deemed the stereotypical Transformers to be.

Rated X wrote:
You know what they say about the word “assume” right? He assumed that I had been in a physics class before which I have not. I’m not really upset with him. Its just time too get away from what society has deemed the stereotypical Transformers to be.

I apologize for that, then. I took physics in high school, so had presumed that you probably had as well. Some times I forget that schools and states have different requirements and curricula.

Midnight_Fox wrote:I apologize for that, then. I took physics in high school, so had presumed that you probably had as well. Some times I forget that schools and states have different requirements and curricula.

I knew immediately what the implication was. Omega watches are the only wrist watch my wife wears. I took one physics class and don't remember much about it. It is the Ohm's symbol on my multimeter though. Aside from the symbol, I'm more concerned about this product being a significant or necessary upgrade. I hope it is NOT. CD stuff is VERY expensive and I pray it's something I can pass up.

Rated X wrote:I wasn’t offended by anything you said.

But this statement made by Midnight Fox did irk me a little bit:

I assume you've taken physics before? It's also used as the symbol for ohm. At least, most teachers tend to know and explain what the Greek letters seen in their classes are.

You know what they say about the word “assume” right? He assumed that I had been in a physics class before which I have not. I’m not really upset with him. Its just time too get away from what society has deemed the stereotypical Transformers to be.

Cheers to both you and Midnight Fox, then.

Just by reading some of the posts on this very board, you can tell there's not a "stereotypical Transformers" fan. Even though we all come from different backgrounds, it's nice to be able to share in at least this one passion.

Okay, back to bitching about high prices...

For a teaser... how about posting a pic of the part. THEN for a reveal, post pics from all sides of the completed figure with ALL parts shown.

As it stands, I'm still wondering which of the Devy upgrades I have are finished, or still underway.

My guess for Omega, SMALLER fake tracks on his back. The ones on him look really unnaturally huge. That's been most of Devy's upgrades thus far... size fixes. (width of the head, size of blasters, etc.)

gothsaurus wrote:For a teaser... how about posting a pic of the part. THEN for a reveal, post pics from all sides of the completed figure with ALL parts shown.

Well, considering this is the "official announcement" (or declaration, who knows) for the figure - and you know they'll be trying to make multiple pieces - I think the pic is appropriate.

gothsaurus wrote:As it stands, I'm still wondering which of the Devy upgrades I have are finished, or still underway.

I think we're all in that boat. I really don't think CD has ever come out and announced all of their intended products for a certain figure. Even Devastator, who we haven't seen a new add-on piece in quite some time, could still be "in progress" in their mind. I remember a looooong time ago, CD posted a shadow teaser of Predaking, and that gave us some ideas as to what pieces were being made. But never an official statement from them.

gothsaurus wrote:My guess for Omega, SMALLER fake tracks on his back. The ones on him look really unnaturally huge. That's been most of Devy's upgrades thus far... size fixes. (width of the head, size of blasters, etc.)

I would agree with your guess. Now I need to make purchasing an Encore Reissue a priority...

Yeah my real point was that it's not cool to keep everyone in the dark about how many parts/scope of each project. (not really worried about the teaser pic.)

And again, for the record, i've been very happy with the quality and sculpt of these pieces... just bummed about the pricing and vague-ness of each. I think by keeping each set "ongoing", it's a way for him to mask/hide the total price. As soon as he say's a figure is finished, that will mean we can actually put a total price tag on any given figure. Hmmmmmm.

I'm tempted to write him again requesting a complete (and discounted) full set for each figure... just to say I did.

Can you imagine a FansProject project where you bought a fist, toe, knife, hip of Bruticus? Or where you didn't see a full set of photos from every angle and transformation?

Incredibly great points, Gothsaurus.

Someone mentioned in another thread (very hopeful) that we could get a "complete" CD set for Devastator in preparation of the Encore Reissue later this year. I just don't see this happening from CD, but I would glad if they did and hope for a decrease in the overall price.

CD's ads annoy the **** out of me. I think most of the CD hate would disappear if they advertised the same way normal 3rd parties advertise.

I don't know if CD would make a full set for Encore Devestator .... but I can see them re-releasing their individual sets for it. Why not?

All things considered... if you total up the cost of ALL the CD Devastator upgrades, it would probably cost more than the actual reissue box set. Guessing we won't ever see Devy selling the parts in a set for this reason.

All things considered... if you total up the cost of ALL the CD Devastator upgrades, it would probably cost more than the actual reissue box set. Guessing we won't ever see Devy selling the parts in a set for this reason.

gothsaurus wrote:All things considered... if you total up the cost of ALL the CD Devastator upgrades, it would probably cost more than the actual reissue box set. Guessing we won't ever see Devy selling the parts in a set for this reason.

I've got my preorder in for Encore - $119.95.

If I were able to purchase all issued and correct (some pieces have a * next to the name because it's for a different color Devy, fits the KO-only, or has a silver repaint) pieces directly from Crazy Devy, I would pay $137.83 without including shipping. $9 for initial item + $5 for each extra item (4) brings that total to $162.83. Yep, more expensive than purchasing the figure itself. Other online distributors mark-up these pieces individually, so it would probably be even more expensive to get a set elsewheres. The other issue is, last I checked, not one site (not even CD) have all pieces available for sale.

*shrugs* Guess it goes to how comfortable people are spending that kind of money.

necr0blivion... you're 10 shades of awesome for doing that research. Thanks for the trouble!

Yeah, I don't think anybody trying to assemble a set has likely been able to complete set without having to use a re-seller (He often sells out quickly.) That inflates the price even more... plus the delay in between orders has required paying full shipping multiple times. I'd warrant most people spent more like $180+ for a full set.

That's insane.

But yeah. Thinking of getting it as a full set... It would be a benefit just not having to use multiple resellers to complete a figure.

I look at my encore Omega... and honestly, I don't really think he needs much/any upgrading. I mean, he can walk. He looks great and menacing and has some great arm articulation.

Yeah, the encore head looks great. Smaller tracks on his back might be nice... but I CAN'T see his entire legs being redone to add knees without costing... an arm and a leg. (no pun intended) (okay, pun intended.)

It's a good pun, too. Sad, but true as well.

It's like the Predaking wings for me. The ones he has now are perfect scale for him-and can barely stay on as is.

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:It's a good pun, too. Sad, but true as well.

It's like the Predaking wings for me. The ones he has now are perfect scale for him-and can barely stay on as is.

I disagree, I got the wings and other predaking add-ons....they rock, the wings stay on great and are f-ing epic! although he has to stay ontop of my display cabinet, since he no longer fits inside...I dont own a omega supreme so its an easy pass when it comes around, I'd like them to finish the sets they have out first though!