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News Credits: 349 · by **Bed Bugs** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:42 am

As we previously reported here , there are new Nike-formers being developed. However, Starscream will not be the only one in Wave 2. Ultra Magnus now joins the ranks of the Transforming Shoe phenomenon as the typical white and blue repaint of Optimus Prime.

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News Credits: 5 · by **emeraldbeacon** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:21 am

This is entirely too different for my tastes. Interesting, and well-executed for what it is... but I'll have to respectfully pass.

by **Bonger** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:31 am

Sweetness. I love these!

So when does Hi-Q get reinvented as a sock to go in OP?

News Credits: 1 · by **D-340** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:39 am

Wow, those suck. Horrible repaints of horrible figure. Bleh, LAME :SICK:

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:52 am

Wow. What pointless figures these are.

Incredible.

News Credits: 337 · by **Air Commander Starscream** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:20 am

I need to get these... I happen to like the Shoeformers, it's such a new refreshing idea. I just wish the both could have been changed a bit more like new head sculpts at least. I might not be able to get Magnus cause hes sold out but I will definetly pounce on Starscream when he comes up for sale.

by **Bonger** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:25 am

Same here. I procrastinated on Magnus and am kicking myself for it. These felows sell out faster than anything else I've seen in a while. I believe this is due to the limited numbers of each.

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:28 am

Bonger wrote:Same here. I procrastinated on Magnus and am kicking myself for it. These felows sell out faster than anything else I've seen in a while. I believe this is due to the limited numbers of each.

me three

by **FortMacs** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:35 am

passed on prime and megs and ill pass on these to. just pointless IMO

by **Toyotus Superion** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:01 am

WHAT NO WAY!? Who would have thought they would just repaint prime to make ultra magnus?! Thats.......THATS.........dammnit Takara/Hasbro! Make a new mold sh!T!!!! Enough with the repaints!

by **Bonger** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:12 am

Toyotus Superion wrote:WHAT NO WAY!? Who would have thought they would just repaint prime to make ultra magnus?! Thats.......THATS.........dammnit Takara/Hasbro! Make a new mold sh!T!!!! Enough with the repaints!

I agree, but, how do you make armor for a shoe? :???:

+

However, a new heald sculpt would have been great.

by **demarcusgd** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:30 am

Man,

I think Ultra Magnus will forever be stuck in Optimus Repaint Hell. Gotta pass on this...

News Credits: 49 · by **Scaleface** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:44 am

I just don't get the idea of Transformers shoes. I wouldn't buy them for the price of a basic.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kayevcee** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:15 am

Demarcus, do you not remember the statement from the Botcon Hasbro panel that Ultra Magnus in TF:Animated will be a unique mould?

These shoe-chappies aren't my thing, but I'm glad those that are into them get to continue to develop their collection.

-Nick

by **Supercollider** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:22 am

Well they're distinctly different so I can see why they are dividing opinion but I guess I fall into the "kinda like the look but still gonna pass on them" category.

News Credits: 3 · by **Archanubis** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:53 am

Still can't see much with Starscream's robot mode that picture's so blurry.

by **Khaotika** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:23 am

Had Prime and Megs, sold Prime and Megs. They just weren't interesting enough to keep, and neither are these two. Pass.

by **Supercollider** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:25 am

Thunderscream wrote:Still can't see much with Starscream's robot mode that picture's so blurry.

Yeah despite passing on them I'd still love to see if they attempted to get a decent remolded head that looks "Starscream"

News Credits: 42 · by **Psychout** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:33 am

What a load of shite.

Honestly, that the hell were they thinking?

Its a SHOE!

by **WarHorse** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:41 am

Psychout wrote:What a load of shite.

Honestly, that the hell were they thinking?

Its a SHOE!

Yes but in bot mode they have their very own hang gliders! 8-}

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:03 am

ACS, TFSouce still has pre-orders for magnus, albeit at inflated prices.

Naysayers, like what you want, a few years down the line when these are in super high demand you'll want them for the sheer collectability.

I like 'em. Love NIKE brand stuff, Love TFs, it's a match made in heaven for me. Although I'm not sure why Starscream is black and red, but it must be the closest color NIKE makes to red and blue that was not used.

News Credits: 2 · by **HollyW00d** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:31 am

I didn't like the idea at first, but at Botcon I held them in my hands and had to get them. They are both cool looking bots, and the Nike replica box is awesome. I'm a big Nike fan, so this was right up my alley. My fiance ended up buying them for me as a surprise.

by **sparkofchaos** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:36 am

i can't quite figure out what starscream's face looks like....looks like a maybe problem with the photo or is it just me?

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:41 am

sparkofchaos wrote:i can't quite figure out what starscream's face looks like....looks like a maybe problem with the photo or is it just me?

It kinda looks like a Megatron head repait!

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:56 am

tigertracks 24 wrote:Naysayers, like what you want, a few years down the line when these are in super high demand you'll want them for the sheer collectability.

Not this consumer whore.

Unless they are a part of a new series called Shoe Wars, where time traveling bots from the future go back in time to stop the dastardly plot of...

no, I can't... I don't even have the heart to go through with it.

All I know is that someone is going to be pissed that they have a collection of all left or right shoes one day. :grin: