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News Credits: 2 · by **TFBuyer** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:35 pm

Cool. A definite pick-up (no pun intended).

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:43 pm

DropKick sounds like he's a Cybertronian emo-kid

by **reanimate28** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:47 pm

1337W422102 wrote:
reanimate28 wrote:payload looks stupid with that lens head

So do Swindle and the jet, it's a 'mindless drone' thing.

I guess that means Dropkick's got some more personality than they do.

yeah I know, I wonder why they gave those drones really cool alt modes you figure if they were drones they would turn into somthing the real decepticons could better utilize like weapons . I like payloads body and we never saw an armored car/truck before that was a fresh idea and they turned him into a drone.. I think I will buy him becuz i have an extra towline and I will try and transplant his head then call him Armorhide SR.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:59 pm

Emo? Not really, I think he's more of a disgruntled working stiff than an emo kid.

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:23 pm

1337W422102 wrote:Emo? Not really, I think he's more of a disgruntled working stiff than an emo kid.

I'm gonna go with you on this one,s imply because I like that interpretation better, even if the "sitting in the dark being angry" sounds pretty emo. That said, I'm pretty sure we're gonna have to hear the "Cheer up, emo robot" jokes for a while. You know what? I'm gonna go ahead and sonsider him disgruntled in a way that makes him somewhat emo.

"Take this war and shove it!"

by **microclone** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:53 pm

dropkick looks cool.....aside from the chicken legs, in person it might look OK but overall its looks way top heavy. The repaint of barricade is pretty sweet. Barricade is one of the few movie toys i like, since buying its actually grown on me more.

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:29 pm

Update:

New pics added over at TFW2005: here

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:45 pm

Skowl wrote:Update:

New pics added over at TFW2005: here

Thanks for the update, glad to get a good look at the bed-cover weapon... Looks like it could be fun. Giant claw!

by **reanimate28** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:46 pm

wow looks like you really get your moneys worth with this one he looks great and a great head too i am impressed have to get this one for sure

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:03 pm

It's really cool, I just wish his legs and feet were a bit more fitting.

I really like the details that were put into the alt mode.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:17 pm

Woah, kibbly. Not digging the tailgate skidplate.
Still a cool figure, though.

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:24 pm

Dropkick keeps looking better and better.

Payload and Longarm look good too, its amazing that all the non-movie figures look like decent figures, which is great considering they are all only 3rd string characters.

Final Battle Jazz looks like he went to an army base to pick up some better weapons.

by **DTM** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:27 pm

Yeah Final Battle Jazz looks like he has a better weapon and he is carrying a battle damaged look too

by **kendragon** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:37 pm

Man its hard to belive that dropkick isnt coming straight from the new movie... he is really well designed and looks great in both modes... the decepticon logo paint job is awesome...

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:55 pm

kendragon wrote:Man its hard to belive that dropkick isnt coming straight from the new movie... he is really well designed and looks great in both modes... the decepticon logo paint job is awesome...

Yeah... They could have phoned this one in, and instead, they went the extra mile. I'm loving this movie line.

Recon Barricade looks nice, too. I might wind up getting him. Scratch that, I'll probably wind up getting him.

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:49 pm

Oh man! Check it out!!!

Even though his eyes are one long visor, the light-piping in the back actually highlights two "eyes" behind his visor, like some scary friggin' ninja!

That's is so cool!

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:01 pm

Skowl wrote:Oh man! Check it out!!!

Even though his eyes are one long visor, the light-piping in the back actually highlights two "eyes" behind his visor, like some scary friggin' ninja!

That's is so cool!

He's ninja-y and he sits alone in the dark being angry...

He's Batman.

by **Roboto750** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:03 pm

I think they both look great! Think I'll pick them up.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:04 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Skowl wrote:Oh man! Check it out!!!

Even though his eyes are one long visor, the light-piping in the back actually highlights two "eyes" behind his visor, like some scary friggin' ninja!

That's is so cool!

He's ninja-y and he sits alone in the dark being angry...

He's Batman.

I was thinking more like Snake-Eyes. Mute disfigured ninjas FTW!

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:35 pm

1337W422102 wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
Skowl wrote:Oh man! Check it out!!!

Even though his eyes are one long visor, the light-piping in the back actually highlights two "eyes" behind his visor, like some scary friggin' ninja!

That's is so cool!

He's ninja-y and he sits alone in the dark being angry...

He's Batman.

I was thinking more like Snake-Eyes. Mute disfigured ninjas FTW!

I dunno... With the ninja, the brooding, and the huge logo, Batman seemed like the obvious go-to joke here.

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:37 pm

(Double post. Please ignore)

News Credits: 2 · by **tacogrande** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:38 pm

This figure is shaping up to be the best of the movie line. I like him more than wreckage already. Only leader prime has the advantage still. We shall see.

by **Darth Screamer** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:43 pm

Sweet! When are these too hit the market?

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:14 pm

Yup, Dropkick is quickly becoming one of my favourite designs of recent years. I love the engine molded on his chest, there's just so much cool stuff to appreciate in this figure I don't know where to start!

Man, I hope he's a playable character in the game... I would love to see a really cool 3D render of him, and get to drive around and cause havoc with this guy!