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News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:04 am

Sabrblade wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:So, I decoded Apeface's UV writing and it's... Turboworm? I admit, I'm not exactly the most knowledgable when it comes to G1, but "turboworm" seems very random
You sure you read/deciphered all of the right letters?

I'll just leave this here:

G1 Apeface Tech Spec wrote:"Obnoxiousness is not a problem, it is an art."

Thoroughly obnoxious -- pounds loudly on his chest plates, insults everyone he talks to, knocks over anyone in his way, never changes his lubricant so he smells like a grease-encrusted turboworm, and spits fuel in public. Binary-bonded to the nervous, insecure Nebulan Spasma. In jet Mode, maximum speed: 3250mph, emits powerful jamming frequencies. In ape Mode, has super-agility. In robot Mode, carries electro-shield and semi-automatic sonic boomer gun.

Strength
10
Intelligence
9
Speed
9
Endurance
8
Rank
6
Courage
7
Firepower
7
Skill
7

Likewise, Mirage's is "TURBOFOX" as he likes hunting them back on Cybertron according to his Tech Specs.

News Credits: 457 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:08 am

Well I'll be a bald eagle.

News Credits: 12 · by **Sentinel_Primal** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:08 am

Huh... I just assumed it was Hasbro's attempt at a third party Snapdragon name :lol:

Well, it's cool to see them still doing old tech spec references every now and then

News Credits: 48 · by **Nemesis Primal** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 4:02 am

Ironhide's was too, right, cause he was made from Trithyllium? Pretty sure that's what Thew said. I'm just assuming all the slightly obscure ones are Tech Spec references.

Calling it right now though, Spinister's code will be Scavenger(s), Crosshairs' will be his Targetmaster's name (...Pinpointer? I can't keep track of them), and Astrotrain's will be Astroforce.

News Credits: 23 · by **aronjlove** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:55 pm

A few of us should have our Apeface in hand as I know a bunch of peeps hit that Amazon listing at the same time. Mine just showed up and this is quite the update from the original! I've yet to transform him but just look at that beauty. He feels incredibly solid, has a weight to it. Feels heavier than my Takara Legends Octane.

News Credits: 457 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:58 pm

PSA warning about Apeface: His wing shield is actually made out of clear plastic painted red, and some have already reported peg breakage.

News Credits: 2 · by **Hero Alpha** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:34 pm

Thanks everyone for the Apeface Amazon heads up. I also canceled my Pulse one and ordered Apeface at 24.99 and Mirage for 17.99. Saving me almost 10$. I have been wanting/hoping for an updated Apeface for decades. He was one of my fav figures as a kid.

by **SiegeFan** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:52 pm

Sabrblade wrote:PSA warning about Apeface: His wing shield is actually made out of clear plastic painted red, and some have already reported peg breakage.

Noted, thanks!

News Credits: 23 · by **aronjlove** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 4:41 pm

Sabrblade wrote:PSA warning about Apeface: His wing shield is actually made out of clear plastic painted red, and some have already reported peg breakage.

Sadly, this is correct. It appears to be a translucent blue plastic that was painted. Both the gun, which is solid black plastic, and the shield's posts are pretty snug in the 5mm ports.

News Credits: 12 · by **Sentinel_Primal** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 9:47 pm

aronjlove wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:PSA warning about Apeface: His wing shield is actually made out of clear plastic painted red, and some have already reported peg breakage.

Sadly, this is correct. It appears to be a translucent blue plastic that was painted. Both the gun, which is solid black plastic, and the shield's posts are pretty snug in the 5mm ports.

I must have lucked out when it comes to shield QC then because the shield's post is fairly okay, but my figure's gun only really pegs in securely to the hand. Every other port it's too loose of a connection for it to stay.

Website · by **STngAR** » Sun Nov 17, 2019 2:23 am

aronjlove wrote:

A few of us should have our Apeface in hand as I know a bunch of peeps hit that Amazon listing at the same time. Mine just showed up and this is quite the update from the original! I've yet to transform him but just look at that beauty. He feels incredibly solid, has a weight to it. Feels heavier than my Takara Legends Octane.

Yikes, that light really accentuates that hollow forearm. Would be nice if there was a hinged flap there.

:MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 457 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:52 am

STngAR wrote:Yikes, that light really accentuates that hollow forearm.

That hollowness is where his fist goes when it folds inward for the transformation.

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun Nov 17, 2019 2:17 pm

Ooh, the next wave of figures is coming?! I would love the new Ratbat.

Still havin fun with the Battle Masters....

: With PTERAXADON

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:57 pm

Nice Apeface pics! I'll be looking forward to getting him eventually!

Website · by **STngAR** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:03 am

Sabrblade wrote:
STngAR wrote:Yikes, that light really accentuates that hollow forearm.

That hollowness is where his fist goes when it folds inward for the transformation.

I guess I should have worded that different so it didn't sound like I didn't know what was going on. >:oP

Fixed

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 2:36 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:Calling it right now though, Spinister's code will be Scavenger(s), Crosshairs' will be his Targetmaster's name (...Pinpointer? I can't keep track of them), and Astrotrain's will be Astroforce.

Actually, I think it would be cheeky of Hasbro if Crosshair's secret message was "Trenchfoot," which would pretty much confirm that the Battle Master that came with the Autobot Alphastrike Counterforce set from Amazon is supposed to be G1 Pinpointer.

News Credits: 1 · by **Hairball178** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:48 pm

I got Apeface in the mail today, and as I opened him I noticed he had a complete ape head on his back, where Spasma would fit--but he already had his robot-mode head in place. Once I double-checked, I realized they packed TWO Spasma's in with Apeface. Why would he already have another Titan Master head packed into his ape head?

News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:51 pm

Hairball178 wrote:I got Apeface in the mail today, and as I opened him I noticed he had a complete ape head on his back, where Spasma would fit--but he already had his robot-mode head in place. Once I double-checked, I realized they packed TWO Spasma's in with Apeface. Why would he already have another Titan Master head packed into his ape head?

There were rumors of that happening in POTP, People bought the Pretender Shell guys with the shells occupied.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:05 am

Flashwave wrote:
Hairball178 wrote:I got Apeface in the mail today, and as I opened him I noticed he had a complete ape head on his back, where Spasma would fit--but he already had his robot-mode head in place. Once I double-checked, I realized they packed TWO Spasma's in with Apeface. Why would he already have another Titan Master head packed into his ape head?

There were rumors of that happening in POTP, People bought the Pretender Shell guys with the shells occupied.

That happened with PotP Metalhawk and Cloudburst: some had two Prime Masters with one occupying the shell. Simple factory errors, really.

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:26 am

Anybody got pics of Apeface with the Titan Return head on instead?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:55 am

Deadput wrote:Anybody got pics of Apeface with the Titan Return head on instead?

Seibs got ya covered:

Transformers War for Cybertron: SIEGE Apeface Gallery

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:57 am

Will Bluestreak be repainted as Silverstreak? :VEHI:

News Credits: 12 · by **Sentinel_Primal** » Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:00 am

Nemesis Destron wrote:Will Bluestreak be repainted as Silverstreak?

I'd love it if we saw a version painted like the Diaclone version with the blue sides. I always preferred that color scheme. Though, I have no idea if that could even happen. Silverstreak could definitely be a possibility for Generation SELECTS though

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:12 am

Sentinel_Primal wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:Will Bluestreak be repainted as Silverstreak?

I'd love it if we saw a version painted like the Diaclone version with the blue sides. I always preferred that color scheme. Though, I have no idea if that could even happen. Silverstreak could definitely be a possibility for Generation SELECTS though

News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Tue Nov 19, 2019 2:52 am

Sentinel_Primal wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:Will Bluestreak be repainted as Silverstreak?

I'd love it if we saw a version painted like the Diaclone version with the blue sides. I always preferred that color scheme. Though, I have no idea if that could even happen. Silverstreak could definitely be a possibility for Generation SELECTS though

I have been almost too afraid to ask, but I want this.