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ZenPrime wrote:Is it me or did they shorten his main sword? Looks a bit shorter than the promo pics.

Yeah they did. Looks like they removed the paint app on the hilt too...

Regardless, anticipation for this figure just went way up. On second thought no, I don't want it at all!! (so I don't have to fight off scalpers, amirite?). Although these TFClub pics always seem to be photoshopped or something, because they always look reeeeallly nice.

ZenPrime wrote:Is it me or did they shorten his main sword? Looks a bit shorter than the promo pics.

Looks to be the camera angle playing tricks there. I'm more concerned with his two other swords; were they supposed to be that short?

Otherwise, he's still quite nice.

Lovin' it.

So derned awesome! Love the character a LOT in IDW and the toy is just as lovely!


Will purchase on sight.

As awesome as this looks, I'm kind of more excited for the Blurr repaint than I am about this. Still picking up on sight, though.

Also, are the weapons storable in either mode? Warbot Defender seems to have spoiled me in that regard...

Nigiri wrote:As awesome as this looks, I'm kind of more excited for the Blurr repaint than I am about this. Still picking up on sight, though.

Also, are the weapons storable in either mode? Warbot Defender seems to have spoiled me in that regard...

Yes, the small ones store in scabbards inside his doors, and the long one goes on his back in bot mode. I assume it can store underneath the car or something. Pretty much all modern TFs have weapon storage in vehicle at least, and bot mode storage is becoming increasingly common.

Not bad. I can handle the kibble. Kinda adds to the "Samurai Armor" aesthetic. That expression though...looks like he's been gnawing on one of Kup's signature "cigar/bolts" from the comic series after it was dipped in lemon juice or something. His vehicle mode seems a bit long for a Japanese style racer, at least through the hood. I suppose that couldn't be helped given the overall robot design but it's not what I would consider the type of racer associated with "drift"ing. Weapon-wise, I like the inclusion of the Longsword and having the paired "Butterfly Swords" makes for nice alternate, close quarters weapons but the whole sword shtick is over-done in TF's. Tonfas that slide into the doors would have worked just as well, especially if they made them a bit oversized. Even bladed Tonfas would have been a variation from just plain swords. Still, it's a decent figure. Better than a lot of the Universe figures have turned out.

first time I saw the bot-mode design in the comics I wanted a toy of him. slightly disappointed that he's made before other designs I wanted to buy in plastic (Nova Prime and Leo Prime Cybertron mode spring to mind) but pretty glad this one at least has made it.

first pics looked good, then the 2nd time I saw pics of the toy it looked quite terrible actually, now I'm back to liking it.

Re: Blurr repaint. I see that working ok in both modes, with a new head. As far as new weapons, maybe a gun or two, but how likely is a repaint/retool of Cyclonus' Targetmaster? That'd be cool.

edit: not seeing the sculpt as Arcee at all though, sorry. If they do a Classics Arcee I want them to do it properly!

Diem wrote:The hatred mostly stems from a) a new character being prioritised over both existing popular characters or existing obscure characters who would've fit the bill and b) the fact that he seemed like a terrible fanboy wish-fufillment character what with being a badass ninja street-racer who Kup loves.

I've not read the comics myself but apparently he's better than he sounds.

Pretty much, yeah.

heltskelt wrote:

DTR69 wrote:A bit disapointed meself, I was hoping to be wowed. To be honest I'm a bit disapointed with sideswipe prowl and most of the cars from classics/universe/generations. Ratchet and Ironhide are really impressive though.

Are you sure you don't have that backwards?
If Prowl and Sideswipe disappointed you while Ratchet and Ironhide wowed you, i guess you wanted angular panel gaps along Drift's sides.
I've never read a comic with Drift in it, but this figure looks like an appropriate interpretation of the character in Earth-mode.
I'll definitely get him on aesthetics alone.

These are budget figures so the alt mode isn't gonna have the best finish, the thing that counts the most is the bot mode, and although ironhide suffers from a design flaw which needs to be rectafied at home so that his head flips up properly, he is the best rendition of the character, has a very unique transformation, with loads of kool points, and looks good as a robot, where as prowl and sideswipe, have skinny arms, akward shoulders, or knees or fee, and have not advanced or improved much since there G1 inspired figures, in fact they have created problems which didn't exist on the original figures. They ae still ok and worth having, but compared to ratchet/ironhide they are a let down.

I really dont know much about the character, but i do like his design and features, but i feel he is too kibbley to be Blurr, unless Hasbro or Takara does something with him. Other than that bought on site.

vegetacron wrote:This guy looks pretty wicked. I'd buy'm, but why is he so hated?

Three words that don't even make sense.

"Mary Sue weeaboo".

Decent figure for Drift, but not at all for Blurr. I was very disappointed when I read this mold will be used for Blurr. Bot mode is too clunky, and alt mode is way too boring and rounded for our favorite futuristic speedster. I was really hoping Blurr would get his own updated mold.

DTR69 wrote:

heltskelt wrote:

DTR69 wrote:A bit disapointed meself, I was hoping to be wowed. To be honest I'm a bit disapointed with sideswipe prowl and most of the cars from classics/universe/generations. Ratchet and Ironhide are really impressive though.

Are you sure you don't have that backwards?
If Prowl and Sideswipe disappointed you while Ratchet and Ironhide wowed you, i guess you wanted angular panel gaps along Drift's sides.
I've never read a comic with Drift in it, but this figure looks like an appropriate interpretation of the character in Earth-mode.
I'll definitely get him on aesthetics alone.

These are budget figures so the alt mode isn't gonna have the best finish, the thing that counts the most is the bot mode, and although ironhide suffers from a design flaw which needs to be rectafied at home so that his head flips up properly, he is the best rendition of the character, has a very unique transformation, with loads of kool points, and looks good as a robot, where as prowl and sideswipe, have skinny arms, akward shoulders, or knees or fee, and have not advanced or improved much since there G1 inspired figures, in fact they have created problems which didn't exist on the original figures. They ae still ok and worth having, but compared to ratchet/ironhide they are a let down.

Opinions being what they may, I must say that I really don't think the "budget figures" argument really stands up. Just because they aren't the top-of-the-line, it doesn't mean both modes don't need to be good. I will agree that the bot mode for the IH/Ratchet mold is outstanding, but the alt mode is just a repulsive piece of trash. That should not be considered acceptable in any way/shape/form. I mean, look at the Mirage mold or the Bumblebee mold......those things severely rock, and at the same price point. Oh well. Everyone has their own likes and tastes.

I got to get a first hand look at this guy and WFC Prime today. They both look pretty cool.

Gandalf wrote:Decent figure for Drift, but not at all for Blurr. I was very disappointed when I read this mold will be used for Blurr. Bot mode is too clunky, and alt mode is way too boring and rounded for our favorite futuristic speedster. I was really hoping Blurr would get his own updated mold.

IMO, this toy looks like it could work as a car version of Tigatron or Cheetor.