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News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:18 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:See the MP Ultra Magnus thread for the history of Ultra Magnus's buttflap.

I'll go check, but I'd still appreciate some cliff notes.

Basically, MP Ultra Magnus has a pretty large flap that hangs off of his butt and, while somewhat show-accurate, a lot of folks disliked it.

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:53 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:I'll go check, but I'd still appreciate some cliff notes.
Basically, MP Ultra Magnus has a pretty large flap that hangs off of his butt and, while somewhat show-accurate, a lot of folks disliked it.

Thank you.

News Credits: 4 · by **ReinaHW** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:20 am

Baltmatrix has posted a review of Generations Brainstorm -

It is hard to say if the quality control issues with his will be the same for other Brainstorm's, hopefully they won't be. The figure looks great but the QC issues are a concern.

Edit by Autobot032: Fixed the embed link for you.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:32 am

ReinaHW wrote:Baltmatrix has posted a review of Generations Brainstorm -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXvOIS4symw

It is hard to say if the quality control issues with his will be the same for other Brainstorm's, hopefully they won't be. The figure looks great but the QC issues are a concern.

Next time, just past the NXvOIS4symw part between the [youtube] brackets:

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:46 am

Fellow Seibertron.com user ReinaHW has pointed us towards YouTube reviewer Baltmatrix' recently posted video of Generations Voyager Brainstorm - the first 'proper' Headmaster in the line, with close resemblance to the current IDW incarnation of the character (though no briefcase), and an unfortunate number of quality control issues for this particular figure. Check it out mirrored below!

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:11 am

Awe Man!
COME ON!!!
:BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 7 · by **Noideaforaname** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:13 am

an unfortunate number of quality control issues

*sigh* Why does it seem like this happens to every Generations figure I'm interested in?

by **Fox Thiagarajan** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:00 am

Like he said, let's wait and see if other reviewers have the same issue. I'm hoping it's going to be a one time concern. Aside from the QC stuff, Brainstorm is pretty great.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:14 am

Ok. Sorry. I had just got up.
I'll try to stay positive y'all.
He does look really good in both modes.
despite his thin plastic flimsy-ness, I do like Jetfire,
so maybe Brainstorm will surprise me.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:31 am

Drift082111 wrote:Like he said, let's wait and see if other reviewers have the same issue. I'm hoping it's going to be a one time concern. Aside from the QC stuff, Brainstorm is pretty great.

The issues with the pins, I can deal with, I doubt it's wide spread. The Headmaster though? I'd keep an eye on that with multiple reviews. Either way, caution is advised.

http://www.youtube.com/user/KirbyForce1 · by **KirbyForce1** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:36 am

Do I just not exist to you?

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:45 am

KirbyForce1 wrote:Do I just not exist to you?

I'm sorry?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:38 pm

Va'al wrote:
KirbyForce1 wrote:Do I just not exist to you?

I'm sorry?

He's been complaining that a bunch of news item's he's submitted seem to have gone unnoticed by the news staff.

Perhaps it might be an issue like the one I once had back when anything I submitted wasn't going through for some reason.

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:40 pm

looking forward to a review by someone who doesn't break their toys fairly often (granted it's usually ball joints, but still...)

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:43 pm

craggy wrote:looking forward to a review by someone who doesn't break their toys fairly often (granted it's usually ball joints, but still...)

He breaks his toys so you won't break yours

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:31 pm

mooncake623 wrote:
craggy wrote:looking forward to a review by someone who doesn't break their toys fairly often (granted it's usually ball joints, but still...)

He breaks his toys so you won't break yours

Yea... give that man a medal!

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:39 pm

I'm liking Brainstorm, sans quality control. If it seems to persist on other units, I'm certain a small amount of shaving on the back of Arcana's head will solve that.

On the subject of Brainstorm... If Hasbro is willing to produce more Headmasters, would I be the only one who would be on board for a retool of Brainstorm into Mindwipe? A new head and bat styling to the vehicle mode would make a screaming Mindwipe, if you ask me.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:49 pm

Given the thin neck joint/head of the "Headmaster" Arcana, this would really be an issue. The originals had immobile solid heads so no issue. I'll try to get the Tomy version which are all but sold out because I'm kind of curious. Have the complete 1st season Headmaster Autobots and Decepticons except for Scorponok.

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:05 pm

Mindmaster wrote:I'm liking Brainstorm, sans quality control. If it seems to persist on other units, I'm certain a small amount of shaving on the back of Arcana's head will solve that.

On the subject of Brainstorm... If Hasbro is willing to produce more Headmasters, would I be the only one who would be on board for a retool of Brainstorm into Mindwipe? A new head and bat styling to the vehicle mode would make a screaming Mindwipe, if you ask me.

I'd down for that.

News Credits: 37 · by **SlyTF1** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:02 pm

What's the best Generations figure?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:06 pm

SlyTF1 wrote:What's the best Generations figure?

That's like asking what's the best food. Everyone has different opinions.

However, Generations Voyager Springer did land the #1 spot in this fair and just, democratic, Top 30 TF toys list. And for good reason. It's a great figure.

News Credits: 37 · by **SlyTF1** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:16 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
SlyTF1 wrote:What's the best Generations figure?
That's like asking what's the best food. Everyone has different opinions.

However, Generations Voyager Springer did land the #1 spot in this fair and just, democratic, Top 30 TF toys list. And for good reason. It's a great figure.

I thought it would be Springer.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:40 pm

SlyTF1 wrote:What's the best Generations figure?

What kind of question is that? There is so many, of all shapes and sizes. "Best" as in in general consensus? Best car, best plane, best whatever?

So, I say Metroplex because it can be used as a great murder weapon. The others are too light and small to do any decent killing.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:57 pm

SlyTF1 wrote:What's the best Generations figure?

Personal preference? 30th Jetfire if not for the hollow parts. Wait! Despite the hollow parts, he's still the best for me this year. Last year, I'd say it was Metroplex.

News Credits: 37 · by **SlyTF1** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:20 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
SlyTF1 wrote:What's the best Generations figure?

What kind of question is that? There is so many, of all shapes and sizes. "Best" as in in general consensus? Best car, best plane, best whatever?

So, I say Metroplex because it can be used as a great murder weapon. The others are too light and small to do any decent killing.

Just the best one, period. How about the best Deluxe class?