Razorbeast88 wrote:Same here, Soundwave and Grimlock are most definitely my top 2 but just like Soundwave needs his cassette army, Grimlock needs his Dinobots. I'm pretty anxious for the rest, it'll be a highlight for me as well.
Exactly... I bought Classics Grimlock from ebay sometime around 2007-2008, and it was definitely a letdown that he was all we got from those 5.
Then, with PotP, the lack of scale was so disappointing to me that I never bought any of them, and even resisted buying Snarl (my favorite Dinobot) later from Amazon. Which wasn't that tough since as we've mentioned, it was marked-up big time.
Razorbeast88 wrote:And thats why I'm hoping for a good new Devastator/Predaking/Bruticus in the future to be worthy adversaries for them. I want all 3 of those though, they're pretty cool.
I'm pretty happy with the Dev and Brut I currently have, but I did skip Predaking and would like a new version for sure... Although since he got the Titan class treatment, it may be a long time.
I'll be interested to see if a new Menasor happens. I really dig that guy and even though I have both the Hasbro and UW versions (and a couple upgrade kits), if a new version looks good enough, I'd probably stay in the game for a bit longer.
Razorbeast88 wrote:Makes sense haha I know I'll feel a little empty with just the one if I get him but I've thought about just having him and alicon as last of their kind or something. They can be deserters or idk. Because I'm not getting any quontessons, as cool and important as they are they'd just kinda be chillin there. Can't really make them fight anyone except maybe smaller bots
I wasn't against having a Quintesson, just never saw them in store (along with a lot of other ER, like the Allicon), and like you, didn't feel much of a "need". If I had an Allicon, I'd probably be alright with just 1 Sharkticon, but it'll be fun to have a few.
Razorbeast88 wrote:I'm conflicted with insecticons because I own the fansproject stormbomb as my bombshell and he's not accurate but he's cool. So I'd probably get the other 2 for my insecticons but they're like $60 still so I'll be waiting on that haha
I'll be happy to wait for Astrotrain as well, Siege/ER version was too underwhelming. Too short, and the alt modes were almost there but just not quite right
If the rumors are true, Blitzwing is on the way! I'd imagine he'll be G1 designed, but I really hope he gets the 3 faces or at least there's an upgrade kit with the 3 faces. And maybe fire and ice blast effects
Agreed! It's time
Drumkit niceeeeeee. Music and art are worthy investments
My gut says Swoop. I know most are waiting for Sludge, but when this wave of ss86 figures was revealed one of them said we almost have the main 3 or something along those lines. And because of TF:A whenever I think of only 3 dinobots those are the three that come to mind. It's either that or Swoop will be last and Sludge is next. Snarl will probably be 4th or 5th but what do I know haha
I have 2 of those Fansprojects Insecticons, and regret not getting Kickback... But before I drop any money for him on the aftermarket, I'm going to wait for Hastak and see if they can deliver.
I really didn't like the look of Siege Astrotrain... That was a pretty easy pass for me.
Fingers crossed that Blitzy happens very soon, and is done really well. Excited about that guy!
Again, even though he's had a couple upgrades, I haven't liked them enough to bite.
Astrotrain is one that I'll keep an eye out for even once I'm "done collecting". I'm predicting he's 1 of the only TF I buy in 2023-24.
A couple drumkits I'm considering start around $1,300... Pretty crazy to think I've dropped close to 2K in the last year and a half on TOYS. Which I get, is 1,000% a choice; I've done a pretty good job of only buying figures I really like the look of, so yeah, the enjoyment factor is there. But as space is running low, and these prices keep going up, it's just about time to move on. At almost 45, my days of playing soccer competitively are over, so I've even considered getting a new longboard as an easier-on-the-joints-but-still-active option, although I already have a couple good ones. In other words, I have plenty of "want" type of purchases, and none are super cheap.
I'm sure someone would say the next Dinobot depends on the schedule of classes and how that all fits into the next line(s). I guess then it also depends on how they package Swoop; even if they scrap the pack-in figure, I could see him being leader class. Hopefully he's a really big voyager, with big wings, and maybe even a few blast effects.
Although it would seem a little weird if they're not all under the SS86 banner, maybe if at least 1 of them is part of the new, regular line, they'll get released sooner.
At $50-$52 each (and limited repaint options), I wonder how strategic Hastak will be; will they leave what they feel is the most popular of the remaining 3 to be released last?
My guess is Sludge, Snarl, then Swoop. But if SS96 is going to end sooner than later, I'd say Swoop, Snarl, then Sludge.
Do they consider Snarl to be included in the movie enough to put him in SS86? He had such a brief cameo and obvsly was left out of that big scene with Devastator.
Maybe he'll get released with the non-SS86 line, and then will be relieved of needing a pack-in figure!
Well that's a chapter of a post so I'll stop there. Good chatting with you!
