adamassc wrote:More than likely, they give them unique names because they're meant to homage, not replace.
My point.
Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
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Re: Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
by PrimeGestalt » Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:00 pm
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My point.
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Re: Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
by ninoslow » Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:01 am
i liked this figures also i cant wait to got mine
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Re: Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
by Jelze Bunnycat » Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:05 am
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Noideaforaname wrote:Heaven forbid if Hasbro doesn't check all the world's slang for 'offensive' terms while trying to name every one of their products. Hell, given how easily people can make anything sound dirty ("I'll Waterlog her Undertow, HUR HUR HUR" ...eww), it's a wonder ANY name is suitable for a kid's toy.
It's been proven Hasbro always Googles names... with Safe Mode on
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Re: Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
by Elita One » Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:58 pm
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It's only a word get over it.Words can be offensive depending on the context that they are used in. In this case a name of a robot to me is not offensive. Damn PC Brigade. To quote this bloke:
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Re: Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
by PrimeGestalt » Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:03 am
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This incident does not deter me from liking Power Core Combiners to the fullest extent of Cybertronian and Earthican law and beyond! The only reason I don't have any wave 2 figures yet is because I can't afford any TFs right now, what with the Christmas season and all that.
BTW, still hoping for my Technobots, Terrorcons, Maximals, Predacons, Buildbots, Insecticons and Omnibots!
BTW, still hoping for my Technobots, Terrorcons, Maximals, Predacons, Buildbots, Insecticons and Omnibots!
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Re: Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
by Turbobungle » Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:52 pm
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My goodness...... I thought Backwind was a ridiculous name, but Spastic?!? Really!? Possibly the most widely used offensive playground insult in the UK... well, back in my day anyway. These aren't getting released without a rename, no way, Hasbro will be all over the news.
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Re: Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
by PrimeGestalt » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:15 pm
- Motto: ""United, I stand. Divided, we stand. That is the way of the combiner.""
- Weapon: Twin Concussion Blasters
Turbobungle wrote:These aren't getting released without a rename, no way, Hasbro will be all over the news.
Just look at all the Transformers fan sites and Google - Hasbro already is all over the news!
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Members: Bombshock (Leader), Smolder (Tag-Team), Chopster (Mini-Con)
Gestalt Modes: Bruticus (Bombshock + drones), Onslaught (Smolder + drones)
Motto: Nobody can match our strength. If anybody does, we'll blast 'em!
They're battle-hardened and ready to defend their turf!
Members: Bombshock (Leader), Smolder (Tag-Team), Chopster (Mini-Con)
Gestalt Modes: Bruticus (Bombshock + drones), Onslaught (Smolder + drones)
Motto: Nobody can match our strength. If anybody does, we'll blast 'em!
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Re: Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
by kirbenvost » Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:04 am
PrimeGestalt wrote:Earthican law and beyond!
Is that the official term? I like it.
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Re: Official/In-Package Images of PCC Spastic w/ Stunticons, Salvage w/ Bombburst, Undertow w/ Waterlog
by Skillex » Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:59 pm
This truly is one of the most short-sighted and offensive things I have ever seen a company do, albeit through ignorance rather than genuine bad intent.
As it points out on that Wikipedia entry, the word "spastic" truly is "one of the most offensive words ever to British ears". This is not simply "political correctness", nor is is anywhere near in the same league as Slag or Slapper!
An equivalent I can think of would be if a TF toy were named the n-word or the c-word. That genuinely is how bad this is.
Renamed in the UK or not, Hasbro will find itself crucified in the UK press over this. Just imagine how a disabled child would feel, finding from the news or the internet that one of his favourite toylines has named a character after one of the cruellest and most offensive words which may be used against him.
Truly, truly appalling.
As it points out on that Wikipedia entry, the word "spastic" truly is "one of the most offensive words ever to British ears". This is not simply "political correctness", nor is is anywhere near in the same league as Slag or Slapper!
An equivalent I can think of would be if a TF toy were named the n-word or the c-word. That genuinely is how bad this is.
Renamed in the UK or not, Hasbro will find itself crucified in the UK press over this. Just imagine how a disabled child would feel, finding from the news or the internet that one of his favourite toylines has named a character after one of the cruellest and most offensive words which may be used against him.
Truly, truly appalling.
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