Is there any figure that you constantly look at on the toy shelf or online and debate whether or not to buy it, either because it's too expensive or it doesn't quite fit in with your collection, or some other reason entirely?
I want to get the Hercules and Casualty Insecticons so bad but their cost keeps pushing me away. Metroplex is another both for cost and because he's so damn big.
Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat Sat Nov 09, 2013 2:36 pm
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"The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance."
*raises her hand* Me being a tightwad combined with high prices has made me a window shopper extraordinaire 
From the current brick-and-mortar offerings it's quite a bit:
- Beast Hunters Arcee
- Beast Hunters Vertebreak
- Beast Hunters Grimwing
- Beast Hunters Ultra Magnus
- Beast Hunters Beast Fire Predaking
And online, well... it makes me a sad bunny. Both the Samurai and Shinobi teams, several Arms Micron releases, the list goes on and on. And it's not limited to Transformers...
From the current brick-and-mortar offerings it's quite a bit:
- Beast Hunters Arcee
- Beast Hunters Vertebreak
- Beast Hunters Grimwing
- Beast Hunters Ultra Magnus
- Beast Hunters Beast Fire Predaking
And online, well... it makes me a sad bunny. Both the Samurai and Shinobi teams, several Arms Micron releases, the list goes on and on. And it's not limited to Transformers...
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- TR Furos (Hardhead's head) and Crashbash (lost him
)- PotP Punch head
- TR Galvatron right arm (the gun one)
- CW Brake-Neck/UW Wildrider, CW Offroad
- TR Twinferno & Grotusque
- Greenlight, Lancer and PotP Elita-1
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by fenrir72 Sat Nov 09, 2013 9:07 pm
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What's keeping me from getting the MP Autobot cars? TG-23..........thanks to that guy, I'm broke for the next 2 months
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by thedistinctroom Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:21 pm
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Acid Rays
Megatron or Shockwave. I'm just way too afraid to pull the triggers on them.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Mkall Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:51 pm
Weapon:
Twin Sonic Cannons
Not so much a specific figure, but I've been holding off on getting into Minicons due to the numerous repaints, rarities, and the cost involved in getting most of them that catch my eye.
I suspect I'll finally cave in and clear out the Botcon dealer room.
I suspect I'll finally cave in and clear out the Botcon dealer room.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Slashercon Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:06 am
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Weapon:
Dual Bladed Sword
Beast Hunters Skystalker & Laserback. I already have Grimwing and Ripclaw and I plan on getting the Ultimate Predaking, but I have teh strong urge to complete the predacon team. (I don't care for the Predacon repaints, unless Hasbro made a Serket figure.)
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 Sun Nov 10, 2013 1:58 am
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Null-Ray Rifle
MP retools, namely Streak, Alert and Smokescreen.
They're great figs and all, and I like that TT bothered to make them different enough from the original mold so as not to be lazy repaints. But...none of them are as prolific as the more popular characters; at least, not enough for me to put the cash on the counter.
I honestly would have bought them anyway if they were sold at deluxe class prices, though.
They're great figs and all, and I like that TT bothered to make them different enough from the original mold so as not to be lazy repaints. But...none of them are as prolific as the more popular characters; at least, not enough for me to put the cash on the counter.
I honestly would have bought them anyway if they were sold at deluxe class prices, though.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Arctorro Sun Nov 10, 2013 2:24 am
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""A beast form is the right of all sentient beings.""
Weapon:
Battle Blades
I would strongly encourage you to get HercRiddlerJ wrote:I want to get the Hercules and Casualty Insecticons so bad but their cost keeps pushing me away. Metroplex is another both for cost and because he's so damn big.
The Set of 6 on BBTS is expensive but $100 less than what those of us (me included) who got them individually paid.As for what I'm afraid to pull the trigger on, the Fort Max reissue. Been wanting him since seeing PE-DX03 - Warden (trying to ignore the last 25 years of wanting him), but don't want to spend that money only to have Hasbro or a 3rd Party do it better in the future. Very tempting though.
william-james88 wrote:So that would also be the case for Predaking, who is also six members.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by RhA Sun Nov 10, 2013 2:25 am
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"BRING ME DANGER!"
Metroplex is the guy I'm reluctant on buying. For that money I usually go for vintage stuff.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:49 am
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"The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance."
I should add another:
- Prime RiD Optimus Prime
My local toy store has him, slightly discounted (not as much as I'd have liked) but I still have yet to decide which version I want: First Edition, PRiD, Arms Micron or Battle Shield.
- Prime RiD Optimus Prime
My local toy store has him, slightly discounted (not as much as I'd have liked) but I still have yet to decide which version I want: First Edition, PRiD, Arms Micron or Battle Shield.
The resident Rewind... well, half of one
- Jelze Bunnycat =:3
Looking for:
- TR Furos (Hardhead's head) and Crashbash (lost him)
- PotP Punch head
- TR Galvatron right arm (the gun one)
- CW Brake-Neck/UW Wildrider, CW Offroad
- TR Twinferno & Grotusque
- Greenlight, Lancer and PotP Elita-1
- Legacy Core Slug, Sludge & Snarl
- Jelze Bunnycat =:3
Looking for:
- TR Furos (Hardhead's head) and Crashbash (lost him
)- PotP Punch head
- TR Galvatron right arm (the gun one)
- CW Brake-Neck/UW Wildrider, CW Offroad
- TR Twinferno & Grotusque
- Greenlight, Lancer and PotP Elita-1
- Legacy Core Slug, Sludge & Snarl
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by RhA Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:06 am
Motto:
"BRING ME DANGER!"
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I should add another:
- Prime RiD Optimus Prime
My local toy store has him, slightly discounted (not as much as I'd have liked) but I still have yet to decide which version I want: First Edition, PRiD, Arms Micron or Battle Shield.
Do not, I repeat, do noy buy the PRID version. It is bad.
Love thy pretenders.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:27 am
Motto:
"The only good is knowledge, and the only evil is ignorance."
RhA wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I should add another:
- Prime RiD Optimus Prime
My local toy store has him, slightly discounted (not as much as I'd have liked) but I still have yet to decide which version I want: First Edition, PRiD, Arms Micron or Battle Shield.
Do not, I repeat, do noy buy the PRID version. It is bad.
Does the mold itself have major problems, excluding loose joints?
The resident Rewind... well, half of one
- Jelze Bunnycat =:3
Looking for:
- TR Furos (Hardhead's head) and Crashbash (lost him)
- PotP Punch head
- TR Galvatron right arm (the gun one)
- CW Brake-Neck/UW Wildrider, CW Offroad
- TR Twinferno & Grotusque
- Greenlight, Lancer and PotP Elita-1
- Legacy Core Slug, Sludge & Snarl
- Jelze Bunnycat =:3
Looking for:
- TR Furos (Hardhead's head) and Crashbash (lost him
)- PotP Punch head
- TR Galvatron right arm (the gun one)
- CW Brake-Neck/UW Wildrider, CW Offroad
- TR Twinferno & Grotusque
- Greenlight, Lancer and PotP Elita-1
- Legacy Core Slug, Sludge & Snarl
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Midnight_Fox Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:33 am
Motto:
"The Midnight Fox comes in the night,
always in shadow, never in sight."
always in shadow, never in sight."
Weapon:
Switch Blade Tail
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:RhA wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I should add another:
- Prime RiD Optimus Prime
My local toy store has him, slightly discounted (not as much as I'd have liked) but I still have yet to decide which version I want: First Edition, PRiD, Arms Micron or Battle Shield.
Do not, I repeat, do noy buy the PRID version. It is bad.
Does the mold itself have major problems, excluding loose joints?
I'm interested in why too. I've got the AM Nemesis Prime version, it's not as bad as people say, I think most problems stem from the fact that it's not FE OP.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by RhA Sun Nov 10, 2013 4:03 pm
Motto:
"BRING ME DANGER!"
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:RhA wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I should add another:
- Prime RiD Optimus Prime
My local toy store has him, slightly discounted (not as much as I'd have liked) but I still have yet to decide which version I want: First Edition, PRiD, Arms Micron or Battle Shield.
Do not, I repeat, do noy buy the PRID version. It is bad.
Does the mold itself have major problems, excluding loose joints?
Mine does not have loose joints, but the mold is just not a good fit for the character. I don't like balljointed hips on this sizeclass and his weapon is horrible (all of the weaponizers are guilty of that crime). The FE looks superior, 'though I don't own one.
It amazed me how good the Magnus version of the PRID mold was.
Love thy pretenders.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Vile MK III Sun Nov 10, 2013 5:45 pm
thedistinctroom wrote:Megatron or Shockwave. I'm just way too afraid to pull the triggers on them.
On topic; I was always afaid to pull the trigger on Robot Masters Lio Convoy. I always debated since it was released back in 2004 whether to get the metallic version or the regular. . . Finally pulled the trigger last week and got the regular version, very much worth the wait.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Mindmaster Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:14 pm
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"For I have dipped my hands in muddied waters, and, withdrawing them, find 'tis better to be a commander than a common man!"
Weapon:
Dark Saber Sword
Usually it's because of the price tag. Figure looks awesome in my eyes, but when I take a look at the price, I'm either instantly turned off or I'm left squirming because I'll probably never own it.
In any case, any of the Masterpiece figures, and any third party figures.
In any case, any of the Masterpiece figures, and any third party figures.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by PrymeStriker Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:08 pm
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Weapon:
Thrust Gun
The most recent figure I've been afraid to pull the trigger on is Thrilling 30 Thundercracker. The mold's good, but FoC is out and I don't have as much hype for him or Skywarp anymore. Besides, I'm getting the upcoming Armada Starscream as the ideal representation for Starscream in my collection and two other seekers that look nothing like him just don't belong anymore.
Also, Thrilling 30 Voyager Sandstorm. I've already got Springer and I don't feel up to buying the mold again for some reason.
Also, Thrilling 30 Voyager Sandstorm. I've already got Springer and I don't feel up to buying the mold again for some reason.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by FortMacs Mon Nov 11, 2013 1:48 am
Weapon:
Gatling Cannon
For me its hard to find G1 Japanese figures due to the prices.
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by Shadowstream Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:11 am
Weapon:
No Weapon
Metroplex is a bother to me because I want a decent representation of Autobot City in my collection, but the Generations one's city mode looks ridiculous and is just too big for what you get out of it for me to dole out the cash for him... but then I don't see any alternatives...
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by mooncake623 Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:47 am
Weapon:
Concussion Rifle
It would be Encore Fortress Maximus for me. So close to pulling the trigger when it was $100 off. Still considering it now but I will not get it unless it is $100 off again. If it is I will most likely pick it up.
For not TFs it would be S.H. Figuarts Dragonball stuff. I do not want to collect anything besides TFs and buying one will draw me into the whole line. but they look amazing! =/
For not TFs it would be S.H. Figuarts Dragonball stuff. I do not want to collect anything besides TFs and buying one will draw me into the whole line. but they look amazing! =/
Looking for:
Botcon Redux Spark (Pyro)
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Botcon Redux Spark (Pyro)
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Re: Figure you're afraid to pull the trigger on
Posted by SJ21 Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:27 am
Motto:
"You don't know because you can't see me. Then you are dead."
Weapon:
Sniper Rifle
3rd party stuff.
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