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News Credits: 2 · by **Sideswipe 00** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:16 pm

Don't you hate it when you get a new transformer in vehicle mode and it is transformed and placed in it perfectly? Well love to hate it lol. I picked myself up Drift at my local Target during work today. I chose carefully among the 3 drifts that were there. I am very picky about my transformers

After I got home and opened the package, I noticed that this particular Drift is practically a perfect mold vehicle mode. What I mean by this is that everything on it fits perfectly and it really does seem like a regular toy car. The windows are crystal clear, the wheels turn very quietly, the paint matches on the sides and even the windshield is perfectly aligned on all sides. I just cant bring myself to transform it. He rolls quite effortlessly across my desk, and feels really solid.

I am afraid I might have to get a second drift. (oh no what a horrible fate that has befallen me! xD) I know if I try to transform him to robot then back to car it is not going to look as good as it does now. :-(

Anyone else ever get a Transformer that you couldn't bring yourself to transform and had to get another?

I will post better pictures when there is more favorable lighting (tomorrow morning-ish

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News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:20 pm

I've never been reluctant to transform a TF, they're just too much fun!

News Credits: 2 · by **Sideswipe 00** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:26 pm

yeah, neither am I unless its quite a rare one. The problem is that I get OCD if I can't transform them back to the way they were or what they are supposed to look like x( So it sucks

by **Prime Riblet** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:02 am

I have transformed mine back and forth a couple times now, and he seems to have no fit issues at all. I wouldn't worry too much.

News Credits: 10 · by **Lapse Of Reason** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:13 am

I'm in a similar situation with the FansProject Bruticus add-ons. I want the combined mode for Bruticus, but I also want Swindle and Blast-off in bot mode. So I pre-ordered two sets.

by **Tyrannotaur** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:41 am

Hey man, I see you have Soul Silver. Let me know if you want to battle some time

I felt the same way when I opened my Drift. I eventually transformed him and now I like the robot mode too much. I can't decide how to display him.. Battle Blade Bumblebee I have the same problem.

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:07 am

Tyrannotaur wrote:double post sorry. Can a mod delete this?

Not seen it happen. You'll have to think of something interesting to edit in!

Sideswipe00, I've never had your problem because I know I'll manage to fit it back together one day! Some figures take a lot of practise to get them fitting together in alt mode (Alternators Wheeljack is notorious).

by **Valandar** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:01 am

I'm actually not a huge fan, mostly because Drift th character is a bit of a Gary Stu (and thus annoys me), and the toy isn't articulated as it could be.

Arms straight out to the sides? Can't do it.

News Credits: 2 · by **Sideswipe 00** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:48 am

Lapse Of Reason wrote:I'm in a similar situation with the FansProject Bruticus add-ons. I want the combined mode for Bruticus, but I also want Swindle and Blast-off in bot mode. So I pre-ordered two sets.

ACK! no! now you got me thinking about that xD lol, I could only afford one blast off atm actually; considering I also ordered comic con blaster, mighty muggs prowl, masterpiece grimlock, Classics Hot Rod and I bought myself Drift, TFU Insecticons (found them at TRU on 110 in NY!) and Cybertronian Optimus Prime. So kinda low on TF funds atm XD

News Credits: 1 · by **adamassc** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:14 am

no worries really, Drift has a suprisingly tight transformation. Nearly every part clicks into place quite satisfyingly(is that a word?)

I've transformed mine several times and he changes modes beautifully. Be warned though-his legs are held very tightly together.

News Credits: 2 · by **paul053** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:26 am

Isn't that the reason some people buy two sets? One for display, never open and never want to touch it and another one for play/transforming? Go ahead to buy another one if you fell like it (since Target has pretty good price now), or just don't bother transform him. He is nice to play around in both mode.

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:56 pm

adamassc wrote:no worries really, Drift has a suprisingly tight transformation. Nearly every part clicks into place quite satisfyingly(is that a word?)

I've transformed mine several times and he changes modes beautifully. Be warned though-his legs are held very tightly together.

I just opened mine a few hours ago and I have to say: Sideswipe00, if you aren't transforming it you're missing out! I tranformed him a few times then utterly failed suddenly. It turns out the knee spikes go inside the calf plate where it had happened naturally before I started having to do it manually. No that's sorted the transformation is quite simple and satisfying.

by **Shadowstream** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:11 pm

Tiny warning, I'm in a bad mood so what I'm about to say may come off as a little bit rude. With that out of the way, anyone who buys a Transformer and doesn't transform it needs to see a shrink.

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:31 pm

I honestly feel like Drift is one of the best molds hasbro has ever created. I mean everything about this guy is awesome..I have 2 and keep one in robot mode and the other in alt. Much like how universe Cyclonus felt. I mean if there is such a thing as perfection I think Drift is damn close to it...

News Credits: 104 · by **Cyber Bishop** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:05 pm

Mykltron wrote:
Tyrannotaur wrote:double post sorry. Can a mod delete this?

Not seen it happen. You'll have to think of something interesting to edit in!

Sideswipe00, I've never had your problem because I know I'll manage to fit it back together one day! Some figures take a lot of practise to get them fitting together in alt mode (Alternators Wheeljack is notorious).

Took care of it.

by **Valandar** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:30 pm

LiKwid wrote:I honestly feel like Drift is one of the best molds hasbro has ever created. I mean everything about this guy is awesome..I have 2 and keep one in robot mode and the other in alt. Much like how universe Cyclonus felt. I mean if there is such a thing as perfection I think Drift is damn close to it...

This post... disturbs me a little.

Yes, he's got a nice looking bot mode. But his vehicle mode, while its seams are hard to spot thanks to the overall white color, isn't perfect - it feels too "heavy" to be a good sports car, and too "riced out" to be a good muscle car.

And tell me this... can it hold its arms straight out to the side? Nope. Those shoulders hinder articulation more than I would like.

Good mold? Definitely. Absolutely yes.

Best ever created? Absolutely NOT.

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:20 pm

Valandar wrote:I'm actually not a huge fan, mostly because Drift th character is a bit of a Gary Stu (and thus annoys me), and the toy isn't articulated as it could be.

Arms straight out to the sides? Can't do it.

How many transformers do you pose with the arms straight out to the sides?

News Credits: 2 · by **Sideswipe 00** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:53 pm

Just to let everyone know, I did transform him a few days ago when I got bored lol. I do quite love his robot mode as well

ARG! Well i do love to hate transformers that i can never choose which mode to put in but I believe thats every transformers owner young and old lol. Oh I set up my growing collection really well and took some pics with my sisters camera, be sure to check my thread to see all the new ones I got!

Oh my newest one that i am having problems choose which mode to use is Classics Hot Rod, just got 'em off ebay. :grin:

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:47 pm

Valandar wrote:
LiKwid wrote:I honestly feel like Drift is one of the best molds hasbro has ever created. I mean everything about this guy is awesome..I have 2 and keep one in robot mode and the other in alt. Much like how universe Cyclonus felt. I mean if there is such a thing as perfection I think Drift is damn close to it...

This post... disturbs me a little.

Yes, he's got a nice looking bot mode. But his vehicle mode, while its seams are hard to spot thanks to the overall white color, isn't perfect - it feels too "heavy" to be a good sports car, and too "riced out" to be a good muscle car.

And tell me this... can it hold its arms straight out to the side? Nope. Those shoulders hinder articulation more than I would like.

Good mold? Definitely. Absolutely yes.

Best ever created? Absolutely NOT.

That's why I said

Drift is one of the best molds hasbro has ever created

I think it's safe to say that there isn't a single "Greatest mold of all time". Or at least not one a majority would agree on because let's face it, Not all transformer fans think alike...

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:38 am

Sideswipe 00 wrote:Just to let everyone know, I did transform him a few days ago when I got bored lol. I do quite love his robot mode as well ARG! Well i do love to hate transformers that i can never choose which mode to put in but I believe thats every transformers owner young and old lol. Oh I set up my growing collection really well and took some pics with my sisters camera, be sure to check my thread to see all the new ones I got!

Oh my newest one that i am having problems choose which mode to use is Classics Hot Rod, just got 'em off ebay.

If you can't decided how to display it, do this:
Display it in alt mode.
Next time you pass it, transform it and display in bot mode.

Next time you pass it, transform it and display in car mode.

Next time you pass it, transform it and display in bot mode.

Next time you pass it, transform it and display in car mode.
Next time you pass it, transform it and display in bot mode.
Next time you pass it, transform it and display in car mode.
Next time you pass it, transform it and display in bot mode.
Next time you pass it, transform it and display in car mode.
Next time you pass it, transform it and display in bot mode.
Next time you pass it, transform it and display in car mode.Next time you pass it, transform it and display in bot mode.
Next time you pass it, transform it and display in car mode.Next time you pass it, transform it and display in bot mode.
Next time you pass it, transform it and display in car mode.

Get the idea? :grin:

Have fun transforming it!!!

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 6:42 am

UnknownTrans4mingBot wrote:
Valandar wrote:I'm actually not a huge fan, mostly because Drift th character is a bit of a Gary Stu (and thus annoys me), and the toy isn't articulated as it could be.

Arms straight out to the sides? Can't do it.

How many transformers do you pose with the arms straight out to the sides?

A lot. MP Prime and Seekers. Classics Primes. ROTF Leader Megatron and Brawl. RiD Prime and Megatron. I'm not going to name any more but there are a lot!

by **Nightscreech** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:05 am

never had this problem

by **Valandar** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:45 am

Nightscreech wrote:never had this problem

Had WHAT problem?

by **Nightscreech** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:52 am

Valandar wrote:
Nightscreech wrote:never had this problem

Had WHAT problem?

liking both modes of a figure so much i wanted grab another so i could display then in both configurations.

News Credits: 2 · by **Frostic_Prime** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:39 pm

I totally know what you mean! I bought an extra Henkei! Megatron.

Let's just say I have 8 Classics/Uni Primes...
oh and extra Drift ofcourse. I was thinking of painting/removing the paint apps- to make it less Ricer but I can't get myself to do anything non official to him. I can't wait for Blurr!