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News Credits: 372 · Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:33 am

It's actually pretty spectacular the way that they sandwiched his torso.

Had too much fun, forgot to pose his ankle in some of the Sideswipe pix.

News Credits: 10 · Mon Mar 21, 2016 8:58 am

Dancing like Chris Tucker in Rush Hour? Thanks for the great pics, Cyberpath! I am glad I got him. He's sitting in my POL at BBTS just waiting for Shockwave...

News Credits: 372 · Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:55 am

Heh, never seen it. :) And thanks!

News Credits: 3 · Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:25 pm

Wow Cyberpath! I never knew you were that good at doing figure photos! May I request a comparison? I'd love to see this guy in a group shot with CW UM, and Gen Springer and Arcee. :saint:

I have seen some comparison shots with these guys individually, but not all together yet.

News Credits: 372 · Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:06 pm

SillySpringer wrote:Wow Cyberpath! I never knew you were that good at doing figure photos! May I request a comparison? I'd love to see this guy in a group shot with CW UM, and Gen Springer and Arcee. I have seen some comparison shots with these guys individually, but not all together yet.

Thanks! Unfortunately I don't have Springer and CW Magnus..

News Credits: 4877 · Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:10 pm

Cyberpath wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:Wow Cyberpath! I never knew you were that good at doing figure photos! May I request a comparison? I'd love to see this guy in a group shot with CW UM, and Gen Springer and Arcee. I have seen some comparison shots with these guys individually, but not all together yet.

Thanks! Unfortunately I don't have Springer and CW Magnus..

But you have arcee

News Credits: 3 · Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:19 pm

Cyberpath wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:Wow Cyberpath! I never knew you were that good at doing figure photos! May I request a comparison? I'd love to see this guy in a group shot with CW UM, and Gen Springer and Arcee. I have seen some comparison shots with these guys individually, but not all together yet.

Thanks! Unfortunately I don't have Springer and CW Magnus..

I HIGHLY recommend Springer. He's in stock on BBTS. https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/pro ... ode=retail He is probably one of the top five Transformers voyagers period. He is extremely posable, and if you use the leg spoilers as heels, he's also extremely sturdy. He is perfect for photo-shoots. I can't say anything about UM since I don't have him yet either, but I am hoping to get him soon.

News Credits: 372 · Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:37 pm

SillySpringer wrote:I HIGHLY recommend Springer. He's in stock on BBTS. https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/pro ... ode=retail He is probably one of the top five Transformers voyagers period. He is extremely posable, and if you use the leg spoilers as heels, he's also extremely sturdy. He is perfect for photo-shoots. I can't say anything about UM since I don't have him yet either, but I am hoping to get him soon.

He's also still available on HLJ. But I'm trying to pace myself. I already feel like I'm getting carried away. :lol:

And the style doesn't really go with anything I have except maybe Brainstorm. I figure if I'll ever get a Springer it would be a Masterpiece.

william-james88 wrote:But you have arcee

True, he wants a group shot though.

There's this image by Alfes2010, with MP Magnus instead of CW if it helps, SS --

More pix.

News Credits: 3 · Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:42 pm

Cyberpath wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:I HIGHLY recommend Springer. He's in stock on BBTS. https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/pro ... ode=retail He is probably one of the top five Transformers voyagers period. He is extremely posable, and if you use the leg spoilers as heels, he's also extremely sturdy. He is perfect for photo-shoots. I can't say anything about UM since I don't have him yet either, but I am hoping to get him soon.

He's also still available on HLJ. But I'm trying to pace myself. I already feel like I'm getting carried away. And the style doesn't really go with anything I have except maybe Brainstorm. I figure if I'll ever get a Springer it would be a Masterpiece.

william-james88 wrote:But you have arcee
True, he wants a group shot though.

There's this image by Alfes2010, with MP Magnus instead of CW if it helps, SS --

More pix.

This Springer is pretty damn close to Masterpiece. I didn't really like it either until I got it. I am so happy I did. He also looks amazing with CW Ultra Magnus and Gen Arcee.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:33 am

Man wtf?? This morning I look at myHot Rod and his metallic finish in his pipes are fading...badly. Anyone else have this issue?

News Credits: 25 · Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:56 am

Not to get too personal, but do you have sweaty hands? I've found chrome not to last very long against that.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:25 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:Not to get too personal, but do you have sweaty hands? I've found chrome not to last very long against that.

Nope but after going to another site forum I see that this is very common. Someone even disassembled theirs and repainted them. And by looking at it now I see the paint is very thin. So it's a QC issue for sure. I'd probably do the same to mine at work.

News Credits: 3 · Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:13 pm

*TOUGH QUESTION*

MP-28 Hot Rodimus, or MP-20 Wheeljack?

News Credits: 4877 · Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:47 pm

SillySpringer wrote:*TOUGH QUESTION*

MP-28 Hot Rodimus, or MP-20 Wheeljack?

Easiest question ever, MP 20 Wheeljack. No one can say that for a transforming toy, MP Rodimus is better.

News Credits: 372 · Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:49 pm

SillySpringer wrote:*TOUGH QUESTION*

MP-28 Hot Rodimus, or MP-20 Wheeljack?

They're both fantastic figures, so if you have to choose one go with whichever character you like more in the fiction, I think.

News Credits: 4 · Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:23 pm

Don't know if this has been done before, since I remember somebody noting that the window/windshield looks like it was meant to be articulated.

I pushed out the window with great force and used a nailclipper on the window's tabs. Also clipped a fair bit near the hinge, but it still holds the shoulder pads nicely.

His ankles are particularly loose on my unit, causing him to fall forwards or backwards most of the time, so I dabbed a little nail polish to tighten things up.

News Credits: 372 · Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:35 am

News Credits: 22 · Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:33 pm

MP-28. Not even close.

News Credits: 656 · Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:42 pm

bigcee66 wrote:Man wtf?? This morning I look at myHot Rod and his metallic finish in his pipes are fading...badly. Anyone else have this issue?

Yep, mine had inconsistent chrome coating right out of the box. My guess is when the factory applied it they didn't bother to check the humidity levels (this has happened before - remember the first run of MP-12?)

One quick, lazy coat of good 'ol TS-13 top coat and it's sealed away real nicely.

News Credits: 3 · Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:07 pm

If I am going to be able to get Grimlock, I either want Wheeljack to go with him, or to get Hot Rodimus to go with my Generations season 3 characters I am trying to complete. I guess I need Hot Rodimus more, but Wheeljack looks too damn awesome also. :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 41 · Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:13 pm

ScottyP wrote:One quick, lazy coat of good 'ol TS-13 top coat and it's sealed away real nicely.

Scotty, is that something you spray on, or brush? Mine is pretty consistent, but it wouldn't hurt to protect it.

News Credits: 656 · Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:15 pm

SillySpringer wrote:If I am going to be able to get Grimlock, I either want Wheeljack to go with him, or to get Hot Rodimus to go with my Generations season 3 characters I am trying to complete. I guess I need Hot Rodimus more, but Wheeljack looks too damn awesome also.

I've been messing with Hot Rod a bit today, and I really enjoy it. That being said, if presented with a choice between Hot Rod and Wheeljack, I'd get Wheeljack ten times out of ten. Wheeljack is just on another higher level of greatness.

Cobotron wrote:
ScottyP wrote:One quick, lazy coat of good 'ol TS-13 top coat and it's sealed away real nicely.

Scotty, is that something you spray on, or brush? Mine is pretty consistent, but it wouldn't hurt to protect it.

It's a spray can, available here but your local hobby shop may carry it as well. Not cheap and can be very tricky to use, but I think it's one of the best top coats out there. Of course, all top coating should be done carefully, as there are certainly times where it's better to avoid this particular type. Anyway, I'd run a search to find other posts about the stuff, as the peculiarities of it have been explained better elsewhere.

It also gives me a +1 Snobbery stat each time I go through a half dozen cans. Suck it, SC Johnson corporation :lol:

News Credits: 5 · Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:37 pm

Although I haven't obtained MP28, the easily chrome wears do concern me. Overall, I think he's look good but he will have to wait after I get the one eye Shockwave and Ratchet.

News Credits: 25 · Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:42 pm

SillySpringer wrote:*TOUGH QUESTION*

MP-28 Hot Rodimus, or MP-20 Wheeljack?

Bumblebee.

News Credits: 60 · Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:31 pm

SillySpringer wrote:*TOUGH QUESTION*

MP-28 Hot Rodimus, or MP-20 Wheeljack?

Each has their own charm. For a realtype vehicles, the Lancia Stratos give me the goosebumps just by looking at it.

Hotrod's concept design (supposedly from the Dome Zero) is also a sight to behold. If you can get passed the clearance issues of his right leg in car mode, also a worthy choice.