welcometothedarksyde wrote:I like the basic idea of GT transformers but they're missing great character opportunities. Who are they missing? Oh yeah, the STUNTICONS! I wish they would stop making characters who don't really make sense as cars like Starscream or Optimus and give us Bluestreak, Breakdown, Dead End etc. There are even tons of Autobot characters who are supposed to be race cars. Mirage, Wheeljack, Smokescreen, Jazz. Plus there are tons of characters who's personality would fit a race car. Hot Rod, Blurr, the aforementioned Stunticons. I personally would be interested in a second Alternity size class that is comparable to an alternator size. In a larger size class you could have Optimus Prime as an actual racing truck. I'm also personally hoping for a tuner Scion XB that turns into Rumble or Frenzy.
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:How can they be missing opportunities when the series is not even out yet?
Kibble wrote:Because they just did 4 Optimus Prime repaints out of a racecar mold. Nearly $500 in passes for many of us... Had these been more appropriate characters for what they are, a lot of us would probably then be interested. Hence missed opportunity.
Kibble wrote:But FWIW, it's an appreciated missed opportunity as far as I'm concerned. I've already grown tired of the Alternity line and molds. So by all means, I ask that they keep doing what they're doing as they stretch the line and its offshoots thinner and thinner. Keep the passes easy, I say!
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:So you are telling me that despite the fact that they need to license these GT racers individually (which can be costly), the fact they have yet to debut the pieces in an event that I have just mentioned in a previous response today , and the fact we know absolutely nothing about this line and what TOMY has in store for it... A photo that shows four GT racers using the same mold means that we should ignore every other fact in the process? Think about that while I drink this hot cocoa very slowly, while hoping to finish writing a review on the first chapter of the new Transformers: All Spark manga.
The Alternity line is nothing more than the remnants of the Binaltech line. As in the fact that if that line was to be successful, we may have seen these molds be part of that. But it was not, and we ended up seeing three pieces for Binaltech Asterisk and the remnants be recycled for Alternity. In other words... Transformers GT is more Binaltech than Alternity, which means that as long as it sells, we will see new molds for new characters be put out.
RodimalToyota wrote:It'd be great to have a line of super realistic GT related product.
Hell How about Magnus as a Race hauler!
RodimalToyota wrote:So many great designs and unique variations, but that also means expensive licensing, every logo on those toys will have to have permission to be used, and so on.
RodimalToyota wrote:Also, BBTS is selling them at basically MSRP, the Yen Translation is like $112.78 USD. I don't even see Japanese stores selling these cheaper yet.
Kibble wrote:Unless they're 1:24 scale, they're not closer to BT. As for the rest, whatev. I'm usually game for a good debate, but I honestly don't give a **** enough about this to put forth the effort. I disagree, most others disagree, but I'm happy for ya that they tickle you right.
Kibble wrote:From the little I've read of you, you like to argue and be long winded about it. I honestly didn't read half of what you just wrote. Not because I'm trying to be a dick or have a flippant reply, I'm just not that interested. Sorry.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
-Kanrabat- wrote:YEah, too many Transformers are in a serious need of a good rim job.
Blast Cannon wrote:This thread is brilliant. Duragrip you are a gloriously weird sexual deviant and I love it.
President-prime wrote:@robro: in case you missed the cue of my comment. I'm being sarcastic. I love Optimus prime but not that one percent you insinuated. Your lack of humor amazes me.
Sabrblade wrote:Sutaa Seibaa!!!!
And Fort Max too!
RodimalToyota wrote:Damn it damn it damn it!
Just when I thought I was basically done with new items.
Damn you Takara and your GT inspired product that melts my wallet.
I wish someone there would ask if they were planning any other molds.
The GTR is my least favorite of the GTs... But... can't resist...
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