LOST Cybertronian wrote:Decepticon Alpha Bravo has been upgraded
Va'al will be pleased
LOST Cybertronian wrote:Decepticon Alpha Bravo has been upgraded
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Microraptor wrote:I love how the background is basically an explosion.
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Shockwave7 wrote:I admit - I want these Takara Blastoff/Vortex versions. Looking forward to them!
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Hellscream9999 wrote:Shockwave7 wrote:I admit - I want these Takara Blastoff/Vortex versions. Looking forward to them!
I must admit, I am interested in a Vortex that isn't an exact clone of A/B or Blades, wonder if they might change his cockpit shells too, it's easy enough
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Shockwave7 wrote:I admit - I want these Takara Blastoff/Vortex versions. Looking forward to them!
I must admit, I am interested in a Vortex that isn't an exact clone of A/B or Blades, wonder if they might change his cockpit shells too, it's easy enough
From the silhouette it looks like the only the rotor has been changes. The back is the same, the arms may be different, but the font looks to be the same, with the nose cone becoming the arm modes' Cocktail cuff.
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Hellscream9999 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Shockwave7 wrote:I admit - I want these Takara Blastoff/Vortex versions. Looking forward to them!
I must admit, I am interested in a Vortex that isn't an exact clone of A/B or Blades, wonder if they might change his cockpit shells too, it's easy enough
From the silhouette it looks like the only the rotor has been changes. The back is the same, the arms may be different, but the font looks to be the same, with the nose cone becoming the arm modes' Cocktail cuff.
Yeah, I wasn't insinuating that they changed the transformation, rather, they mold new shells to look like a different helicopter and keep the transformation
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Shockwave7 wrote:I admit - I want these Takara Blastoff/Vortex versions. Looking forward to them!
I must admit, I am interested in a Vortex that isn't an exact clone of A/B or Blades, wonder if they might change his cockpit shells too, it's easy enough
From the silhouette it looks like the only the rotor has been changes. The back is the same, the arms may be different, but the font looks to be the same, with the nose cone becoming the arm modes' Cocktail cuff.
Yeah, I wasn't insinuating that they changed the transformation, rather, they mold new shells to look like a different helicopter and keep the transformation
I know allot about Alpha Bravo in arm mode, I was trying to argue that the silhouette, with the exception of rotor, matches those of Alpha Bravo. The standard arm mounted missiles can be seen on vortex's right arm, and it has the same rounded canopy cuffs.
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Hellscream9999 wrote:It's far enough out that they could also completely 'fix' Brawls torso too
fenrir72 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Put UW Defensor together tonight. Streetwise's hips are incredibly loose so my streak with that mold continues, and the torso suffers from some bad combiner lean when you raise the arms. At least the Hasbro version of Hot Spot lasted a day or two.
Try ratcheting up the hips one notch backwards, though that in turn gives him the backward lean syndrome.
That's what I've had to do with every single torso bot I have. Some can last a day or two before leaning forward. This version of Hot Spot was really bad.Nemesis Maximo wrote:Devastator just came. And I think I just did too.
I only have ten minutes to check him out before I go to work. Almost there, baby. Soon.
I legit just fell out of my chair laughing. Good job!
Having the set for about a week now I have some more thoughts on Devastator:
1) Scrapper, Mixmaster, and Hook KILL IT. These are the best figures of the set. Long Haul, Bonecrusher, and Scavenger are nice but there's just something missing. Bonecrusher and Scavenger are the weakest basically due to a lanky design in the legs. The G1 weapons and extra joints DO make a major difference.
2) Long Haul, Scrapper, and Mixmaster combine super tight. There's been a few times where I forget where the legs end and Long Haul begins. Hook pegs in well but there's a gap, its covered by the chest plate, but it's there.
3) I'm concerned about how Scavenger and Bonecrusher attach to Hook as arms. There's no springs or a release for the clips so it's all friction. I'm concerned over time the ports or clips breaking. Scavenger doesn't peg in as tightly as it looks in the instructions, and without the chest piece securing things droops a tad.
Haven't gotten to merging Devastar yet. About the gap, compared to the 3rd party Devs (do you also own one?) might they also have that gap (feedback appreciated if you own a 3rd party to compare as I don't own any of them)?
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Not a new Vortex, but he has 4 rotors now.
Hellscream9999 wrote:LOST Cybertronian wrote:Decepticon Alpha Bravo has been upgraded
Va'al will be pleased
william-james88 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! New vortex and blast off!!!!
So glad I waited for the Takara version.
But now we wait to see if its exclusive or not.
Rated X wrote:william-james88 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! New vortex and blast off!!!!
So glad I waited for the Takara version.
But now we wait to see if its exclusive or not.
Exclusive in what way ? Unite Warriors Defensor is in stock everywhere. I dont think there is a collector alive who wanted this set but couldnt obtain it. The only thing "exclusive" thing about the Defensor set was the higher price. Just cause they slap a "Takara Mall" monkier on it doesnt mean a thing. Its a mass release intended for those who dont mind spending an extra 30 bucks for a real Groove.
Ill be all over this takara bruticus no matter what monkier they slap on it. On a side note, the "work in progress" slapped on his chest leads me to believe they might be shooting for a cartoon accurate chest shield transformation that intergrates with blast offs shuttle wings. That would be so freaking awesome !
william-james88 wrote:Rated X wrote:william-james88 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! New vortex and blast off!!!!
So glad I waited for the Takara version.
But now we wait to see if its exclusive or not.
Exclusive in what way ? Unite Warriors Defensor is in stock everywhere. I dont think there is a collector alive who wanted this set but couldnt obtain it. The only thing "exclusive" thing about the Defensor set was the higher price. Just cause they slap a "Takara Mall" monkier on it doesnt mean a thing. Its a mass release intended for those who dont mind spending an extra 30 bucks for a real Groove.
Ill be all over this takara bruticus no matter what monkier they slap on it. On a side note, the "work in progress" slapped on his chest leads me to believe they might be shooting for a cartoon accurate chest shield transformation that intergrates with blast offs shuttle wings. That would be so freaking awesome !
Exclusive meaning it would cost more to obtain it since we<d have to go through another party than a direct takara seller.
Exclusive these days doesnt mean we cant get, just that it would end up costing more. And of course, we<d always preffer for it to cost less. So more like UW Superion and less like UW Defensor.
And its not an extra 30$ for everyone.
UW Superion cost me 116$ US shipped (from Japan to canada)
UW Defensor would cost me 212$US shipped (from BBTS to canada)
So It being TTMall exclusive ends up costing me 100$ more US. I would VERY MUCH want to avoid that since I cant afford spending 100$ extra for this.
fenrir72 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rated X wrote:william-james88 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! New vortex and blast off!!!!
So glad I waited for the Takara version.
But now we wait to see if its exclusive or not.
Exclusive in what way ? Unite Warriors Defensor is in stock everywhere. I dont think there is a collector alive who wanted this set but couldnt obtain it. The only thing "exclusive" thing about the Defensor set was the higher price. Just cause they slap a "Takara Mall" monkier on it doesnt mean a thing. Its a mass release intended for those who dont mind spending an extra 30 bucks for a real Groove.
Ill be all over this takara bruticus no matter what monkier they slap on it. On a side note, the "work in progress" slapped on his chest leads me to believe they might be shooting for a cartoon accurate chest shield transformation that intergrates with blast offs shuttle wings. That would be so freaking awesome !
Exclusive meaning it would cost more to obtain it since we<d have to go through another party than a direct takara seller.
Exclusive these days doesnt mean we cant get, just that it would end up costing more. And of course, we<d always preffer for it to cost less. So more like UW Superion and less like UW Defensor.
And its not an extra 30$ for everyone.
UW Superion cost me 116$ US shipped (from Japan to canada)
UW Defensor would cost me 212$US shipped (from BBTS to canada)
So It being TTMall exclusive ends up costing me 100$ more US. I would VERY MUCH want to avoid that since I cant afford spending 100$ extra for this.
It's that time of the year again.........
william-james88 wrote:Also be weary of hope in this hobby. Hope is just undiscovered disappointment.
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