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MGrotusque wrote:

My photos didn't turn out so well. I have a shot of the backside but it's all fuzzy. I took the pics quick so their not so **** hot. I'll go back tomorrow and get some real decent ones for you guys. I'll take a little more time and get clearer more defined ones. Not so blurry.

This picture is awesome not only for the sword, but also for all the MMC product in the background.

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He truly looks awesome. While Im not a huge fan of oversized anime swords, Im happy with my decision to go with MMC. Maybe I might buy the crazy devy sword in the future for him.

The back is nice and tidy and the sword pic is great the gaps don't look
bad at all i'm looking forward to images of a full colour sword.

Colored test shot of Leo Dux. Not final colors

Final colors or not, I'll take five. That is a sexy beast. The colors are already pretty great and I know they will only improve on the final product, even without paint apps.

Also, Bovis drops tomorrow! Hopefully. I haven't heard anything to the contrary.

From Retro and Relevant event in Canada...

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Okay, this gives us a clearer look at their weapons. Razorclaw's cleavers split into two parts each, and the blade can attach to the handle either on the locks and clips for personal use or on the pegs at the top for use when combining into Predaking's sword. Divebomb's small katana form the next part down, Tantrum's knuckle-daggers go outside of them and form the big spikey protrusions above the hilt. Rampage's little daggers become the guard of the sword, sticking way out. Headstrong's blades become the protrusions on the broad side of the sword. And since several weapons are partially combined here, it looks like there's going to be several possible ways to combine their weapons to make bigger swords for the individual bots without making the full Predaking sword. I haven't got a feel for how their guns combine yet, though. I need better shots of the big gun on Predaking's arm to do that.

I haven't been charged for Bovis yet, maybe because it's the weekend. We'll see if I get any notifications tomorrow.

A couple things. First of all, here is Bovis's packaging and spec card.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... ic-178388/

Secondly, regarding shipping, MMC said this on TFW

MMC wrote:We are happy to announce that the first member of our Feral Rex team, Bovis, is on the way to our resellers! Due to the number of orders and limited manpower, it may take up to a week to ship every last order, but we expect to have at least 50% shipped by this weekend. This weekend is the Full Moon festival in China, so we're trying to avoid having anything get stuck because of the holiday.

We hope once these find their way into your hands you'll see why we've taken the time to get them just right!

Later, they followed it up with this post on Facebook:

Mastermind Creations Facebook wrote:We've just been informed that there will unfortunately be a minor delay in the Bovis shipments. Our shipping company is on holiday from the 18th-21st, but did not notify us that they would stop accepting shipments a day earlier than that. As such, the bulk of our shipments to our resellers are delayed for a couple of days. Some resellers arranged separate shipment methods, so some may still start showing up soon, but this slight delay will affect most outlets.

It IS simply a small delay over the holiday weekend, so we thank you for your patience.

Big Bad Toy Store, TFSource, and CapturedPrey all list Bovis as still in Preorder, so it's safe to assume they have not received their shipments yet. We can be strong, however. We've waited over a year for this to start releasing, we can wait another week or two. Bovis is almost here!

That Bot wrote:A couple things. First of all, here is Bovis's packaging and spec card.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... ic-178388/

Secondly, regarding shipping, MMC said this on TFW

MMC wrote:We are happy to announce that the first member of our Feral Rex team, Bovis, is on the way to our resellers! Due to the number of orders and limited manpower, it may take up to a week to ship every last order, but we expect to have at least 50% shipped by this weekend. This weekend is the Full Moon festival in China, so we're trying to avoid having anything get stuck because of the holiday.

We hope once these find their way into your hands you'll see why we've taken the time to get them just right!

Later, they followed it up with this post on Facebook:

Mastermind Creations Facebook wrote:We've just been informed that there will unfortunately be a minor delay in the Bovis shipments. Our shipping company is on holiday from the 18th-21st, but did not notify us that they would stop accepting shipments a day earlier than that. As such, the bulk of our shipments to our resellers are delayed for a couple of days. Some resellers arranged separate shipment methods, so some may still start showing up soon, but this slight delay will affect most outlets.

It IS simply a small delay over the holiday weekend, so we thank you for your patience.

Big Bad Toy Store, TFSource, and CapturedPrey all list Bovis as still in Preorder, so it's safe to assume they have not received their shipments yet. We can be strong, however. We've waited over a year for this to start releasing, we can wait another week or two. Bovis is almost here!

I hope it's no more than two weeks i just want my figure now and i hope the rest drop fast after bovis i'll be sick as f..k waitin months down the line for them.

Not acceptable. Instant gratification! Where's our matter transportation devices that we were promised by now?

Oh, wait, those were flying cars that were promised...

Oh, all right, I guess I can wait a little bit longer for what I am sure is going to be pure awesomeness!

Not worried. Definitely appreciate the communication on MMC's part.

Way to be a class act!

Appreciate the communications. But not too worry about this either, he will eventually be in my POL until probably December. Just bring on the pre-orders for the rest two members.

Autobot Genocide wrote:I hope it's no more than two weeks i just want my figure now and i hope the rest drop fast after bovis i'll be sick as f..k waitin months down the line for them.

MMC's release schedule lists the exact release dates for Leo Dux, Fortis, and Talon at October 30, November 30, and December 15, respectively. Tigris and Felisaber are given more generic Q1 2014 releases at the moment.

Argh! If I have to wait any longer I'm going to bust a gasket!

Seriously though, I'm just happy to know we've finally got something shipping. I'm not really fussed what it is or where it's going, just that it is.

That Bot wrote:A couple things. First of all, here is Bovis's packaging and spec card.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... ic-178388/

Secondly, regarding shipping, MMC said this on TFW

MMC wrote:We are happy to announce that the first member of our Feral Rex team, Bovis, is on the way to our resellers! Due to the number of orders and limited manpower, it may take up to a week to ship every last order, but we expect to have at least 50% shipped by this weekend. This weekend is the Full Moon festival in China, so we're trying to avoid having anything get stuck because of the holiday.

We hope once these find their way into your hands you'll see why we've taken the time to get them just right!

Later, they followed it up with this post on Facebook:

Mastermind Creations Facebook wrote:We've just been informed that there will unfortunately be a minor delay in the Bovis shipments. Our shipping company is on holiday from the 18th-21st, but did not notify us that they would stop accepting shipments a day earlier than that. As such, the bulk of our shipments to our resellers are delayed for a couple of days. Some resellers arranged separate shipment methods, so some may still start showing up soon, but this slight delay will affect most outlets.

It IS simply a small delay over the holiday weekend, so we thank you for your patience.

Big Bad Toy Store, TFSource, and CapturedPrey all list Bovis as still in Preorder, so it's safe to assume they have not received their shipments yet. We can be strong, however. We've waited over a year for this to start releasing, we can wait another week or two. Bovis is almost here!

I wish we had more official holidays in the U.S.

Stormrider wrote:I wish we had more official holidays in the U.S.

Indeed. Full moon holiday? Is that monthly, except once in a blue moon there's two holidays in a month? I'm game.

Unless that is in lieu of weekends...

Also, go Bovis!! Shipping my POL when you get in!

Looks like someone got theirs already...



c/o Deno Sunny from Facebook. Ordered from PlanetSteelExpress.

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Well, good. At least we know it is shipping out.

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Well, good. At least we know it is shipping out.

Even if we are green with jealousy...

I'm still playing with hexatron and my newly-arrived Quadruple-U and Aranea. I can wait.

c/o Deno Sunny

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