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Sabrblade wrote:

Flashwave wrote:

Really? "Winged Transforming Lion" And we get "That looks like a Zord" and Cyb Snarl... Ya'll should be asahmed,you're about to get punked by a kid who wasn't even born for Vicorty series...

What wings? You mean those big spikes on his hind leg thighs? wouldn't it make more sense for wings to protrude from behind the shoulders instead?

Well, yes, they are more of a skirt I guess, but "wing" is a reletive term. Rear spoilers on Dragsters are sometimes referred to as a wing, as well, though they aren't there for flying. It would be much better if they could pivot up and flop over, even like the wing of an F14 folded back, but it seemed a better thing to call it than a skirt or a tribal dress. I still think he's the closest thing we'll get to a Vicorty Leo figure though,and he looks closer to him than does the Cyb Leobreaker mold. Now, if only someone could look like Saber... Or give the E Wingsaber actual legs...

Flashwave wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Flashwave wrote:

Really? "Winged Transforming Lion" And we get "That looks like a Zord" and Cyb Snarl... Ya'll should be asahmed,you're about to get punked by a kid who wasn't even born for Vicorty series...

What wings? You mean those big spikes on his hind leg thighs? wouldn't it make more sense for wings to protrude from behind the shoulders instead?

Well, yes, they are more of a skirt I guess, but "wing" is a reletive term. Rear spoilers on Dragsters are sometimes referred to as a wing, as well, though they aren't there for flying. It would be much better if they could pivot up and flop over, even like the wing of an F14 folded back, but it seemed a better thing to call it than a skirt or a tribal dress. I still think he's the closest thing we'll get to a Vicorty Leo figure though,and he looks closer to him than does the Cyb Leobreaker mold. Now, if only someone could look like Saber... Or give the E Wingsaber actual legs...

It's more supposed to be the tails of a long pirate's coat than a skirt.

Though, most are saying his beast mode looks like a Liger from Zoids. Like a Liger Zero Scheider colored blue and white.

The HKGTF facebook page has shared more images of the Transformers Prime Wave 4 Voyagers Thundertron and Ultra Magnus. Enjoy the images mirrored below, hopefully these two will show up a domestic retail sooner than later.

With all those balljoints and heavy weapons, combined with the overall quality these days I see a floppy, floppy future for these.

Pass-a-roni!

Total pass on Thundertron, an awesome name for a lame-ass looking TF. They should change his name to "Old-Man-Winter" with that mug. So with all the blue paint found on UM especially in bot mode he screams to be made an example of by our friends at "Reprolabels". I think even for a character (correct if wrong) that's not in the show they can no doubt help this TF fav look much better. As usual I'm very curious to see what the Takara version will look like with variations and stickers to apply.

RhA wrote:With all those balljoints and heavy weapons, combined with the overall quality these days I see a floppy, floppy future for these.

Exactly! This widespread use of balljoints with thinner (cheaper?) plastic even in voyager figures is the main reason that is keeping me away from this line... I usually don't have nostalgia, but these days only old lines are grabbing my attention...

The first thing that came to mind when I saw Thundertron's face was the Flying Dutchman from the Pirates movies.

Che wrote:

RhA wrote:With all those balljoints and heavy weapons, combined with the overall quality these days I see a floppy, floppy future for these.

Exactly! This widespread use of balljoints with thinner (cheaper?) plastic even in voyager figures is the main reason that is keeping me away from this line... I usually don't have nostalgia, but these days only old lines are grabbing my attention...

It's not that bad, you guys. I have Voyager Megatron, who has ball joints in the shoulders and hips, and both sets are tight.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Che wrote:

RhA wrote:With all those balljoints and heavy weapons, combined with the overall quality these days I see a floppy, floppy future for these.

Exactly! This widespread use of balljoints with thinner (cheaper?) plastic even in voyager figures is the main reason that is keeping me away from this line... I usually don't have nostalgia, but these days only old lines are grabbing my attention...

It's not that bad, you guys. I have Voyager Megatron, who has ball joints in the shoulders and hips, and both sets are tight.

My Megs can't hold a pose with any limb. He can stand op. With effort.

i wonder when they will repaint him as leo prime

griftimus prime wrote:i wonder when they will repaint him as leo prime

TakaraTomy will, for their Arms Micron line.

Don't worry about the ball joints guys, the voyagers are getting so small that it wont matter.
And this is me hiding a concern behind a joke

Also, am I the only one? Every time I see Thundertron, all I can hear is "DIGIMON, DIGITAL MONSTERS"

BeastProwl wrote:Don't worry about the ball joints guys, the voyagers are getting so small that it wont matter.
And this is me hiding a concern behind a joke

Also, am I the only one? Every time I see Thundertron, all I can hear is "DIGIMON, DIGITAL MONSTERS"

While I see where you're coming from, it still just makes me think of Liger Zero.
Imperialdramon, yes?

really like Thundertron. Going to have to find a better weapon for him though, and possibly lose that one in a box somewhere.

RAcast wrote:Imperialdramon, yes?

Dear Kitbashers, make my dreams come true.

RAcast wrote:

BeastProwl wrote:Don't worry about the ball joints guys, the voyagers are getting so small that it wont matter.
And this is me hiding a concern behind a joke

Also, am I the only one? Every time I see Thundertron, all I can hear is "DIGIMON, DIGITAL MONSTERS"

While I see where you're coming from, it still just makes me think of Liger Zero.
Imperialdramon, yes?

He's even got Paladin Mode's colors.

BTW, that series' thread has been updated.

So we have full confirmation that Ultra Magnus' hammer locks. I find it funny that out of all the Voyagers thus far he got the nod to have a locking weapon. I wonder why he was chosen like that.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:So we have full confirmation that Ultra Magnus' hammer locks. I find it funny that out of all the Voyagers thus far he got the nod to have a locking weapon. I wonder why he was chosen like that.

Looks like Thundertron's sword locks into place too.

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:So we have full confirmation that Ultra Magnus' hammer locks. I find it funny that out of all the Voyagers thus far he got the nod to have a locking weapon. I wonder why he was chosen like that.

Looks like Thundertron's sword locks into place too.

Because they were too stupid to think of doing this sooner.

And suddenly Ultra Magnus looks better than Thundertron. I'm liking the way his gun looks when not in hammer mode. Might just pass on Thundertron, he looks kind of boring, and lacking in the fun poses in beast mode. Awaiting the video reviews...

No One in Particular wrote:The first thing that came to mind when I saw Thundertron's face was the Flying Dutchman from the Pirates movies.

Yep, same here. Sweet claw-fists, too. But I'll likely pass, Beastformers don't normally do much for me.

Ultra Magnus, yes! I'm loving the hammer gun too.

Thought i'd be more excited over Thundertron. Nice detailing on him though.

That's a decent Magnus i have to admit but it's a pass for me.

He is...BAT-TRUCK!

PrymeStriker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:So we have full confirmation that Ultra Magnus' hammer locks. I find it funny that out of all the Voyagers thus far he got the nod to have a locking weapon. I wonder why he was chosen like that.

Looks like Thundertron's sword locks into place too.

Because they were too stupid to think of doing this sooner.

1) I'm not sure about Thundertron's sword since it was being held while deployed. Although it's hard to tell since the blade is so long.

2) Let's not call Hasbro stupid, they couldn't include locks due to cost restrictions, perhaps going forward melee based weapons will lock open.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

PrymeStriker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:So we have full confirmation that Ultra Magnus' hammer locks. I find it funny that out of all the Voyagers thus far he got the nod to have a locking weapon. I wonder why he was chosen like that.

Looks like Thundertron's sword locks into place too.

Because they were too stupid to think of doing this sooner.

2) Let's not call Hasbro stupid, they couldn't include locks due to cost restrictions, perhaps going forward melee based weapons will lock open.

Gee, I wonder why they have cost restrictions.