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News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:30 pm

Bonecrusher is made of win, damnit.

Swindle is indeed pure ass (as mentioned earlier).

In fact, he actually sucks so much that it hurts to look at him.

News Credits: 70 · by **Sideshow Sideswipe** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:49 pm

never expected much from the toys, so not dissapointed.

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:58 pm

Holy crap Bonecrusher kicks ass! :shock:

Seriously. The toy is suprisingly faithful to the movie design, much better than I expected. And they kept the shoulder spikes, which were an absolute MUST for me. Only wish he was bigger...

Swindle looks awful though. As a drone I guess he's okay, but not worthy of the name "Swindle"

News Credits: 1 · by **Asderiphel** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:11 pm

Bonecrusher looks pretty ok. I'm not 100% sold on the movie-bot aesthetic just yet, but he'll probably find a home on my shelf.

The only thing I like about Swindle is "Intelligence: 1, Skill: 3, Fireblast: 9", which makes me think he's fired that ugly chest cannon at least once before remembering to extend it, and blown himself to bits in the process. Hope it works like that in the videogame.

News Credits: 2 · by **Basketball Jones** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:20 pm

I can understand altering the appearances of the bots to a significant extent to appease the crowds at the cinemas, but do they really have to alter their personalities to such a significant extent?

Swindle is a war profiteer with ulterior motives, not a brainless lackey.

by **Ultra Markus** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:39 pm

swindle reminds me of those super gobots lol

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:47 pm

What's with non-movie movie-line figures and laser-shooting bellybuttons? Between Swindle and Wreckage....

News Credits: 38 · by **TheMuffin** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:51 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:What's with non-movie movie-line figures and laser-shooting bellybuttons? Between Swindle and Wreckage....

Probably something to do with the fights in game. Since they seem to be drones, maybe that's there power core or something.

by **jonusjaxon** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:13 pm

Bonecrusher is a'ight but Swindle is poo.

by **Roboto750** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:17 pm

Eh, could be worse, but certainly not the best. I can't believe that they picture Scorponok in his "bot mode" on the packagng to try to sell him. Not gonna work, at least for me.

News Credits: 6 · by **Dr. Caelus** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:17 pm

Nightwatcher wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:What's with non-movie movie-line figures and laser-shooting bellybuttons? Between Swindle and Wreckage....

Probably something to do with the fights in game. Since they seem to be drones, maybe that's there power core or something.

Going by the tech spec it sounds like that's just the source of their decently powerful but poorly aimed ranged attacks in the game. One of those game enemies that will only kill you if you're unlucky or thunderingly incompetent.

by **UFO** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:18 pm

Bonecrusher is amazing.

Swindle....not so much.

News Credits: 1 · by **D-340** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:19 pm

Bonecrusher rules ass and guts, must own.

Swindle on the other hand..... :SICK:

by **Predaprince** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:24 pm

Bonecrusher looks pretty good; reminds me of Blastcharge.

"Swindle" looks like an rebuilt Armada Laserbeak. WTF???

News Credits: 3 · by **Canned Pasta** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:28 pm

1337W422102 wrote:
homelessjunkeon wrote:
Canned Pasta wrote:
1337W422102 wrote:Does that surprise you, Red? It's a MOVIE design.
Actually, it's a Game design, as Swindle is not in the movie.

Different brush, same tar/**** mixture.

QFT, homelessjunkeon. And by 'movie design,' I meant 'design inspired/in the same style as the characters of the movie,' AKA 'Bayformers.' Sorry if you misunderstood me.

Didn't misunderstand, just me bein a smartass

News Credits: 6 · by **Dr. Caelus** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:29 pm

Predaprince wrote:"Swindle" looks like an rebuilt Armada Laserbeak.

It hadn't ocurred to me before but now I don't think I'll be able to see him any other way. :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **ShGarland_1383** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:31 pm

Predaprince wrote:"Swindle" looks like an rebuilt Armada Laserbeak. WTF???

Car reminds me of Armada Sideswipe, robot looks like Armada Laserbeak's head stacked on top of a mech built on Junkion.

News Credits: 337 · by **Air Commander Starscream** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:43 am

I like Bonecrsuher a lot, but Swindle is a little on the meh side. I will be getting both, but Swindle isnt going to be too impressive.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:02 am

They should have named Swindle as Runamuck.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:49 am

Not a big fan of either, but I'll probably get them to try to be.

by **dj_funk_gut** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:21 am

i like both.. i wish bone crusher was bigger.. and swindle is different but it looks posable thou which puts it all above g1 bricks.

News Credits: 104 · by **Cyber Bishop** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:47 am

IMHO swindle looks like ass.. I like Bonecrusher though (I wish he were bigger though).

News Credits: 3 · by **Archanubis** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:50 am

Swindle's 'bot mode reminds me of the Decepticons in the first prequel comic.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:57 am

Ok, I was concerned at the beginning that Bonecrusher was gonna suckass, but after i have seen him in recent movie shots, and his toy.. I am now totally a fan of him. considering he's been in the g-1 line as a constructicon, and a buffalo in beast wars.. its not bad..he's historic as a character and not a new one made up just for the movie..

I agree with all earlier posts, he should have been done in Leader class, in fact the majority of the Decepticons and Autobots should have been done in Leader class..just the main guys Optimus And Megatron are done, which I suppose is why they call it Leader class and not just for size, but it shows that in Leader class there is more attention to detail in the moldings, the bots are sturdier and the colors and paint applications look better..

So I am disappointed in the way Bonecrusher was produced, simply because he will never be made into Leader class, and there by i cannot pose him correctly with optimus Prime as they battle on the freeway in the movie..and i simply refuse to Purchase Voyager Prime.. I hate super soaker guns and the cheap plastic coloring..

As far as Swindle, meh.... he's ok I guess, he looks better in the in game screens then he does in toy form.. but what a surprise there, i mean these are Hasbro releases and not from Japan..

Curse you Alternators and Masterpiece toy lines!!! Doth hath Spoiled me for the cheaper lines from Hasbnro!!!

Bottom line of what I think???

MAKE BONECRUSHER, BUMBLEBEE, STARSCREAM, BLACKOUT, BARRICADE (WITHOUT FRENZY) IRONHIDE, IN LEADER CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :PRAY: