I don't usually gush over a figure, or even bring attention to one, but, I wanted to throw this out to you guys who may be on the fence between getting United Kup vs. Generations. The paint on United Kup is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I realize that Kup is the old guy and wouldn't typically be thought of as nice and shiny, but you really are doing a disservice to yourself if you don't check this guy out. The metallic doesn't show up in pictures as well as in person, and when you hold it, it just feels special.
The same goes for Tracks, but I think most people can justify that one better.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Mkall Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:43 am
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I was pondering the United version, but in the end, decided I'll stick with the Generations one for the short term, then use the damaged one from the e-Hobby pack as kup to signify his old age.
With the cygar head from iGear of course
With the cygar head from iGear of course
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Tigertrack Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:23 pm
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Right now, I can't afford much from United, but if I could, I would pick this up, and others that have only slight variations that aren't a huge upgrade from the HASBRO version.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Geekee1 Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:24 pm
Don't get me wrong, the Hasbro version is still great, but the paint on United is something special.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by GuyIncognito Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:44 pm
It's sweet, but not worth the extra cost of importing.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Prime Evil Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:55 pm
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I probably would if I wasn't going to get the eHobby set. I'm just happy I'm not at your crib to be persuaded to buy something...AGAIN!
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Geekee1 Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:19 pm
Prime Evil wrote:I probably would if I wasn't going to get the eHobby set. I'm just happy I'm not at your crib to be persuaded to buy something...AGAIN!
Come on over
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Razorclaw0000 Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:25 pm
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I am NOT he!"
I am NOT he!"
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Geekee1 wrote:Don't get me wrong, the Hasbro version is still great, but the paint on United is something special.
I solved this problem the way I usually do: Buy 'em all.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:56 pm
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GuyIncognito wrote:It's sweet, but not worth the extra cost of importing.
This. Generations Kup is fine and dandy for me. No need to drop so much extra for essentially the same toy.
Not caring about scale since 1984. Just like Hasbro.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by JokerFC Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:10 pm
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GuyIncognito wrote:It's sweet, but not worth the extra cost of importing.
agreed.I like this too but the honestly excellent Hasbro version does me just fine
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Kibble Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:42 pm
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I'm sure the paint does look great as I have both versions of Tracks and the United one kicks the RTS one's ass even without the proper hood action, but it's still hard to justify the cost here. I'm contemplating just taking the silver sharpie to his rims and calling him good, but I'm still debating if I want to permanently alter my Classics figs, even if it's a MAJOR improvement. I took the sharpie to the rims of the Sidearm Sideswipe I grabbed on sale from TRU over the weekend and I absolutely loved the results!
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Geekee1 Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:46 pm
To each their own, but I personally find the difference is worth the cost.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Diem Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:38 pm
If it were one of my favourite characters or I was still living in Japan I would buy the swankier Takara version. But it's only Kup.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Hal7300 Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:28 pm
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Diem wrote:But it's only Kup.
I agree.
Personally speaking, filling out the Autobot cast of seasons 1 & 2 is top priority.
Kup is, at best, an Ironhide wannabe
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by bvzxa Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:56 pm
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I prefer Generations version. Why? I got to hold in my hands. I liked the paint job,and I do have the other Kup for preorder with the battle damage. Plus I only have two Cy-gar heads to go around so.....and Kup is at home waiting to be opened.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Geekee1 Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:12 pm
I am very disappointed in you guys. You are all very irresponsible collectors 
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:41 pm
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I'll be buying United Kup, only because the Hasbro version is long sold out in my neck of the woods.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by sancho's revenge Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:26 am
Picked up united: kup, wfc prime and megs, voyager megs, WG, blurr, SW and jazz. Don't regret it and all of them worth it.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Jazz-1982 Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:59 am
Geekee1 wrote:I don't usually gush over a figure, or even bring attention to one, but, I wanted to throw this out to you guys who may be on the fence between getting United Kup vs. Generations. The paint on United Kup is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I realize that Kup is the old guy and wouldn't typically be thought of as nice and shiny, but you really are doing a disservice to yourself if you don't check this guy out. The metallic doesn't show up in pictures as well as in person, and when you hold it, it just feels special.
The same goes for Tracks, but I think most people can justify that one better.
I strongly agree with you. TT have gone a bit crazy with the metallic paint and used it a few times when it hasn't improved the figures but actually detracted from them. BUT in Kup's case it absolutely makes the figure, the mold is superb and the metallic paint is like the cherry on the cake. Ditto Tracks.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Sid Burn Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:02 am
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on the packaging for united Kup, he is shown with his Cygar! igear should do big business with their replacement head.
Perceptor is also amazing in person, that shiny red and silver really pops.
really they all are. The differences might seem small in pics, but these figures really look different in person. Kicks hasbro's versions down a flight of stairs.
Perceptor is also amazing in person, that shiny red and silver really pops.
really they all are. The differences might seem small in pics, but these figures really look different in person. Kicks hasbro's versions down a flight of stairs.
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Jazz-1982 Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:04 am
Sid Burn wrote:The coolest part is on the packaging for united Kup, he is shown with his Cygar!
Perceptor is also amazing in person, that shiny red and silver really pops.
Yeah, I thought he got unfairly savaged by quite a few people in other threads. Loving the metallic paint. He rocks!
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Tigertrack Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:04 am
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Weapon:
Sniper Rifle
Jazz-1982 wrote:Sid Burn wrote:The coolest part is on the packaging for united Kup, he is shown with his Cygar!
Perceptor is also amazing in person, that shiny red and silver really pops.
Yeah, I thought he got unfairly savaged by quite a few people in other threads. Loving the metallic paint. He rocks!
Stop! I don't want to have to pick these up too!
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Jazz-1982 Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:38 am
tigertracks 24 wrote:Jazz-1982 wrote:Sid Burn wrote:The coolest part is on the packaging for united Kup, he is shown with his Cygar!
Perceptor is also amazing in person, that shiny red and silver really pops.
Yeah, I thought he got unfairly savaged by quite a few people in other threads. Loving the metallic paint. He rocks!
Stop! I don't want to have to pick these up too!
Better to get them now than when the price inevitably goes up later.....
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:14 am
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I'm waiting for UPS to drop off a big box of Transformers Goodness that contains United Kup. Hurry up UPS!!!
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Re: Go United Kup or go home
Posted by Cyber Bishop Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:33 am
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JokerFC wrote:GuyIncognito wrote:It's sweet, but not worth the extra cost of importing.
agreed.I like this too but the honestly excellent Hasbro version does me just fine
I agree totally.
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Think for yourself, don't let the magic TV box and social media do the thinking for you.
Question EVERYTHING!!
Just because you have a youtube review channel doesn't make you special.
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