skywarp-2 wrote:Alternators are way better.. sold cheaper, and no diecast, so no worries on rust issues.. which means the alts will outlast the Binals..
Victory!
some plastics (under the right circumstances) will last for 5 thousand years before they begin to break down..
Convotron wrote:I really like Sideswipe too but the Alt/BT incarnation just doesn't do it for me. However, the changes in colour and mold in Sunstreaker/Dead End are enough for me to want one of those two in my collection.
Convotron wrote:Yeah, the handling experience of a Transformer that is largely die cast in construction is one thing I put on the pro list for BTs and Alternity figures for that matter.
I really like Sideswipe too but the Alt/BT incarnation just doesn't do it for me. However, the changes in colour and mold in Sunstreaker/Dead End are enough for me to want one of those two in my collection.
I love the Decepticharge repaint/retooling of Windcharger/Overdrive. I'm trying to find a good deal on it.skywarp-2 wrote:Alternators are way better.. sold cheaper, and no diecast, so no worries on rust issues.. which means the alts will outlast the Binals..
Victory!
some plastics (under the right circumstances) will last for 5 thousand years before they begin to break down..
Yeah, this is something I've been thinking of. Down the road, how will my metal figures hold up? Especially if the paint gets chipped and the coating is compromised, exposing the die cast metal to ambient humidity. I also have that concern for my Alternity Convoy and Megatron.
Kibble wrote:Convotron wrote:I really like Sideswipe too but the Alt/BT incarnation just doesn't do it for me. However, the changes in colour and mold in Sunstreaker/Dead End are enough for me to want one of those two in my collection.
I actually find Sideswipe to be the better fig between him and Sunstreaker. Don't yet have Dead End so I can't say for certain, but I believe his mold is identical to Sunstreaker's whereas Sideswipe had a handful of differences...the convertible, back end of the car, head mold. The alt mode seems more solid for Swipe, too...the panels and pegs hold tighter and looks more like a model car. That may just be due to my Streaker, but I got it MISB and take care with my figs, so I dunno.
tigertracks 24 wrote:From the mold, I think Dead End's color scheme does him the most justice. However, I find this to be more than adequate for Sunstreaker as well. As happened with this came out, it may be my feelings about the color red that they used, or something, but I feel this is not the version of SS that it could have been.
Convotron wrote:There's also a charm and character to plastic Transformers. Plastic has its own benefits for tactile experience!
Convotron wrote:My brother has Alt Rodimus and it's such a cool figure. I love the alt mode. The joints are all nice and tight and even though its hefty for a plastic figure, the poseability is just fine. I can't imagine how the the ball joint ankles would hold up under the BT version's weight.
Kibble wrote:Convotron wrote:My brother has Alt Rodimus and it's such a cool figure. I love the alt mode. The joints are all nice and tight and even though its hefty for a plastic figure, the poseability is just fine. I can't imagine how the the ball joint ankles would hold up under the BT version's weight.
There actually isn't a true BT die-cast version. There's the kiss version, but that too is plastic.
Kibble wrote:Convotron wrote:My brother has Alt Rodimus and it's such a cool figure. I love the alt mode. The joints are all nice and tight and even though its hefty for a plastic figure, the poseability is just fine. I can't imagine how the the ball joint ankles would hold up under the BT version's weight.
There actually isn't a true BT die-cast version. There's the kiss version, but that too is plastic.
Kibble wrote:Convotron wrote:My brother has Alt Rodimus and it's such a cool figure. I love the alt mode. The joints are all nice and tight and even though its hefty for a plastic figure, the poseability is just fine. I can't imagine how the the ball joint ankles would hold up under the BT version's weight.
There actually isn't a true BT die-cast version. There's the kiss version, but that too is plastic.
Convotron wrote:I think the Autorooper figure is cool! It doesn't hurt that I really dig the Meister mold. I like the Japanese police/Prowl colour scheme and the head sculpt is nifty. The gallery of it shows a traffic cone blaster...so quirky and odd. I dig it, haha.
tigertracks 24 wrote:Convotron wrote:I think the Autorooper figure is cool! It doesn't hurt that I really dig the Meister mold. I like the Japanese police/Prowl colour scheme and the head sculpt is nifty. The gallery of it shows a traffic cone blaster...so quirky and odd. I dig it, haha.
Plus he comes with a kremzeek 'bullet'...
Convotron wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:Convotron wrote:I think the Autorooper figure is cool! It doesn't hurt that I really dig the Meister mold. I like the Japanese police/Prowl colour scheme and the head sculpt is nifty. The gallery of it shows a traffic cone blaster...so quirky and odd. I dig it, haha.
Plus he comes with a kremzeek 'bullet'...
Really? Wow, you know, that's the kind of odd quirky detail that makes something like this figure go from a novelty figure I put on my list of "odd things to look for if I can remember to" to the "must get at some point" list. Seriouly, a Kremzeek bullet...that's so crazy cool.
tigertracks 24 wrote:Convotron wrote:I think the Autorooper figure is cool! It doesn't hurt that I really dig the Meister mold. I like the Japanese police/Prowl colour scheme and the head sculpt is nifty. The gallery of it shows a traffic cone blaster...so quirky and odd. I dig it, haha.
Plus he comes with a kremzeek 'bullet'...
Counterpunch wrote:By the way...Arcee? Way less crappy than I initially expected. She's quite striking to see in person. Recommended, especially since BBTS has them priced crazy low right now.
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