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Sat Jan 05, 2019 11:59 am

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Component 4 of 5 of Magnaboss received! Now all I gotta do is await Red Swoop AKA Ptero to form a better Magnaboss!

Glad to see you finally found a Bloop! ;)^

News Credits: 1646 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 12:16 pm

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Glad to see you finally found a Bloop!

Thanks to our friendly mod Rodimus Prime! I'm doing a complete clean and arrangement shuffle of the apartment this weekend, so Bloop will probably assume his position this weekend

News Credits: 22 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 12:52 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:Glad to see you finally found a Bloop!

Thanks to our friendly mod Rodimus Prime! I'm doing a complete clean and arrangement shuffle of the apartment this weekend, so Bloop will probably assume his position this weekend

Good to see it made it without problems.

And that I'm not the only one calling him Bloop. :-D

News Credits: 101 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:13 pm

"Bloop"?

Oh. Aaaahhhhh…. :lol:

News Credits: 22 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:18 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:"Bloop"?

Oh. Aaaahhhhh….

Is it because you're Canadian, or because you're French Canadian? :???:

I kid, I kid. :-D

News Credits: 101 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 1:34 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:"Bloop"?

Oh. Aaaahhhhh….
Is it because you're Canadian, or because you're French Canadian?

I kid, I kid.

Uh? No no no. For reasons I thought Swoop was always red and blue one was the "special one". Therefore the need to call him "Blue Swoop" or "Bloop" for short.
The funniest thing is I do have him but I played with the dinobots so little and they are in the "forgotten room". So I kinda forgot broad details.

News Credits: 1646 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 2:59 pm

First ever Armada figures, thanks to Dinobot4ever!

News Credits: 101 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 3:06 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:First ever Armada figures, thanks to Dinobot4ever!

Oh nice score! You won't regret them. Tidalwave is AMAZING and Jetfire is gud.

Now you need Overload and leader Optimus Prime to build the TOWER OF DEATH. :BOWDOWN:

News Credits: 41 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 3:07 pm

COOL, D-Max!

Get ready for some big clunky chunky fun!
Don't expect more than just , BIG ROBOT TOY (emphasis on toy), and you'll have a blast. ;)^

Sat Jan 05, 2019 3:25 pm

At least unlike the average G1 brick, what the Armada toys lack in articulation they make up for with other play features. Nice scores, D-Max! I'm a bit jealous, I don't have a Jetfire yet.

Of course, now you'll need Optimus and Megatron (or Galvatron) to go with them.

News Credits: 1646 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 3:46 pm

Cobotron wrote:COOL, D-Max!

Get ready for some big clunky chunky fun!
Don't expect more than just , BIG ROBOT TOY (emphasis on toy), and you'll have a blast.

Oh, I figured I would be getting into pure toy territory instead of MP figures, but dang they are heavy and cool!

Tidal wave is cool and is gonna stand proud with my combiners. He doesn't need Megatron honestly. He's great by himself!

Jetfire, I think I will get a Prime and Overload to build the tower of death, but he's certainly a big gooby hunk of toy that I already love by himself!

News Credits: 41 · Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:08 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Jetfire, I think I will get a Prime and Overload to build the tower of death

DO yourself a favor and if you do hunt down Overload, try to land the Magnus repaint. One small regret of mine.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:big gooby hunk of toy

Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:22 pm

Someone should photograph God Ginrai/Apex Powermaster Prime, Omega Prime, Megaweapon Jet Optimus, Optimus Supreme, Cybertron Super-mode Optimus Prime (ideally in Sonic Wing Mode, Savage Claw Mode, or the both-at-once fanmode), Wingblade Optimus Prime, Jetpower Optimus Prime, Jetwing Optimus Prime, Beast Hunters Optimus Prime, and the jumbo armor Optimus Prime from TFP.

Sat Jan 05, 2019 10:42 pm

Alright, I know it’s not a toy, but I have to talk about this.

I just got a DOORSTOP called the IDW: Transformers Premier Collection Volume 2.

Seriously though, holy Moses that thing is huge.

News Credits: 7 · Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:43 am

VERY cool, D-Max.

I got my TM2 Ramulus, which is a wonderful addition to my BW collection. I just have to be real careful, because that red metallic paint is so, so brittle. RotF Gears arrives tomorrow.

And I really, really shouldn’t have, but I saw Siege Leaders Shockwave and Ultra Magnus in Target...I couldn’t help myself. I hardly ever find something I’m missing in a brick and mortar.

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Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:50 pm

Nice! I'm jealous, I must confess

Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:13 am

Just added a additional PotP Landmine. I'm planning to use his gun as substitute Bludgeon and Skullgrin whenever i feel like it.

I just found out 2 thing that saturday. The first is that squished joints visible in packaging doesnt always mean the arms are bad. This one had only had minor squashed joints on both joints but they were surprisingly stiff compared to the original replacement for Landmine back in september/october

The 2nd thing is the weapons-mode connector on the gun acessory, when used with Skullgrin it turns out is slightly too big and not quite usable for a straight angle holding compared to others designed for this gun mold. The gun can get caught on the horns.

News Credits: 131 · Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:45 pm

Went to Walmart for a quick grocery run and found a few things on clearance.

Starscream was $17. They also had two Devastators for $35 and quite a few Hot Rods for $15 each. Skipped the latter two.

News Credits: 41 · Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:48 pm

Nice! Starscream for 17 is a DEAL!

I was at a Waly last night and saw Rod for 21. Hit a different Waly today and saw him for 15. If I didn't have a vintage one I would have scooped that rod for 15.AND! If I find Dev for 35. BINGO! It's on.

I never did find that Blastwave.

Great haul! ;)^

News Credits: 131 · Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:52 pm

Cobotron wrote:I never did find that Bludgeon.

Great haul!

Thanks. Blastwave I think, been wanting him for a while because I already have a Bludgeon figure. He's way cooler than Megatronus (the figure, not user). I'm always up for another robo samurai.

News Credits: 41 · Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:54 pm

Riiiiiiiight. Blastwave. My bad. 8-}

News Credits: 131 · Tue Jan 08, 2019 5:05 pm

Cobotron wrote:Riiiiiiiight. Blastwave. My bad.

I can't say I remember seeing Bludgeon that many times myself back when RiD was a thing. I think I passed on BW at the same store many months ago for $7, got him today for $4. Seemed like a win.

News Credits: 1646 · Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:35 pm

carytheone wrote:
Cobotron wrote:Riiiiiiiight. Blastwave. My bad.
I can't say I remember seeing Bludgeon that many times myself back when RiD was a thing. I think I passed on BW at the same store many months ago for $7, got him today for $4. Seemed like a win.

I have Bludgeon, and for $4, that is a really great deal. I love that mold, it is awesome.

Fun fact, Blastwave is also the first Cybertronian ever to speak in sign language!

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:08 pm

carytheone wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Can you imagine Megatron's reaction to someone calling him and Optimus that?
Yes, yes I can!

LOL!

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:53 pm

Got a good deal on Gamestop that would have been even better if not for shipping.

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Got an email from them saying they had 50% off clearance so I did a quick search and found two Transformers.

The top one is Studio Series Crowbar. Not a bad price, he'll be standing next to my also clearanced TLK Berserker from last year. Probably wouldn't have bought it if I wasn't already getting the second item.

The second is SS ROTF Voyager Megatron! Yeah! I don't care if there's a new one, I'm always up for a $12.99 voyager that's this relatively new. They had Brawl listed, but he was sold out.

Looks like I got the last Megatron and Crowbar is back to full price. These might be available in stores for these prices, it's worth a look!

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