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xOPtimUsZErOx wrote:it will probably have both die cast and plastic parts like 20th anniversary prime
xOPtimUsZErOx wrote:it will probably have both die cast and plastic parts like 20th anniversary prime
Dispensor wrote:I know that the Japanese version had a die-cast frame, but will the US version share this trait?
CyberTooth wrote:Dispensor wrote:I know that the Japanese version had a die-cast frame, but will the US version share this trait?
Realizing that this frame makes up a very small percent of the entire figure. You don't even see the frame in either mode. Think of it as more of a backbone of sorts, it just keeps you from snapping the figure in half as you transform it. Everything about the figure is Plastic, arms, legs, wings...
If you're buying the figure for its weight you'll be sadly disappointed. Any of your Alts will fall into the same weight range.
I would say that yes, the Hasbro figure will have the same piece made of die-casst. It is necessary, as I said, for keeping you from bending the figure in half. But don't expect it to have any more than the Japanese figure.
CyberTooth wrote:Dispensor wrote:I know that the Japanese version had a die-cast frame, but will the US version share this trait?
Realizing that this frame makes up a very small percent of the entire figure. You don't even see the frame in either mode. Think of it as more of a backbone of sorts, it just keeps you from snapping the figure in half as you transform it. Everything about the figure is Plastic, arms, legs, wings...
If you're buying the figure for its weight you'll be sadly disappointed. Any of your Alts will fall into the same weight range.
I would say that yes, the Hasbro figure will have the same piece made of die-casst. It is necessary, as I said, for keeping you from bending the figure in half. But don't expect it to have any more than the Japanese figure.
CyberTooth wrote:Glad I could help, I just don't like people hearing the die-cast buzz word and getting their hopes up.
There's nothing wrong with the Starscream mold, aside from the size. And given the complex transformation and rubbing parts, die-cast would only result in a more likely chance of a chipped or scratched paint job in the long run.
Now as for which to choose. I can't tell you. Starscream is certainly impressive looking from what we've seen, and he is very accurate to the G1 scheme. But Skywarp is very, very cool looking. My advice, cut back on the movie figures, save up the money and try to talk yourself into both.
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