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by **OzziePrime** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:10 am

I'm gettin sick of seeing this figure in the NEWS post. It's really not that good. ALL COLORED PLASTIC. NO PAINT. Boring.

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:21 am

Wow. Wow. Wooow. Jawdroppingly awesome. Why can't HasTak make something like this? If this were a MP transformer it would smoke everything. Pains me to say that, but its true -hah! Too bad on the price tag (80-100 for each guy?! *(%^&!!). If I ever quit Star wars collecting which I'm close to doing, i'd focus only on TF and this guy would be in my sights. But I absolutely don't have the budget for any figures right now. Wouldn't mind seein a video review of this bad boy.

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:02 am

OzziePrime wrote:I'm gettin sick of seeing this figure in the NEWS post. It's really not that good. ALL COLORED PLASTIC. NO PAINT. Boring.

There's plenty of paint on these infact. Probably just as much as official Hasbro figures. It's all in the details. Wouldn't make sense to produce figures in one colour if they're to be painted another. Pick one of them up and I think you'll be impressed.

by **acchillyaout** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:11 am

I must say, this is looking pretty cool. These images have changed my perception of this set. Waiting until the second batch has proved advantageous because all of the minor QC issues will have been corrected. I will start checking TARGET, Wal-Mart, and Toys R Us for these today! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:23 am

acchillyaout wrote:I must say, this is looking pretty cool. These images have changed my perception of this set. Waiting until the second batch has proved advantageous because all of the minor QC issues will have been corrected. I will start checking TARGET, Wal-Mart, and Toys R Us for these today!

Sweetie, they're online only. You see, these are items that are not produced by either Hasbro or Takara, so both can and will stop regular retail stores from stocking them.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:07 pm

OzziePrime wrote:I'm gettin sick of seeing this figure in the NEWS post. It's really not that good. ALL COLORED PLASTIC. NO PAINT. Boring.

You have no idea what you're talking about. These figures are loaded with detail and have plenty of paint applications.

by **OzziePrime** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:19 pm

Agreed, that it is very detailed, yes, but using the slightly opaque plastic makes it look cheap. I think the molds are outstanding, don't get me wrong. But, the paint applications are minimal, using the coloured plastic as the basis of the figures colour scheme with a few panel highlights. Just like Hasbro does. For the money you pay, it should be nothing less than 50 percent paint. With even half detailed paint, this figure would be a site to behold but, alas, more cost cutting has produced a "could-be" awesome figure. It seems Hasbro has gotten people too used to A-grade figures with B-grade plastic....

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:02 am

Forget the gripes with paint - for the money people are paying there should be a lot more METAL parts. #-o

But you know that ain't happenin

by **OzziePrime** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:59 pm

Totally! When did die-cast become so obsolete. Granted, if this thing had metal parts it would weigh a tonne, but the figures would be so much sweeter...

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:32 pm

OzziePrime wrote:Totally! When did die-cast become so obsolete. Granted, if this thing had metal parts it would weigh a tonne, but the figures would be so much sweeter...

More like too expensive. It's a lost art nowadays.

by **bfett88** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:19 pm

Why do people have so much hate for Hercules? It truly is a very sweek figure. Each bot has very nice design and detail and the transformations are fun and simple.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:47 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
OzziePrime wrote:Totally! When did die-cast become so obsolete. Granted, if this thing had metal parts it would weigh a tonne, but the figures would be so much sweeter...

More like too expensive. It's a lost art nowadays.

Obvious Primal reference is obvious

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:02 pm

El Duque wrote:
OzziePrime wrote:I'm gettin sick of seeing this figure in the NEWS post. It's really not that good. ALL COLORED PLASTIC. NO PAINT. Boring.

You have no idea what you're talking about. These figures are loaded with detail and have plenty of paint applications.

Yeah, you obviously haven't held one in hand. El Duque is right.

I've got NeckBreaker in my PoL. I'm shipping when Mad Blender hits.

News Credits: 7 · by **Geekee1** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:29 pm

Completed my Hercules today. Fantastic figure! It's everything that I wanted when I was 5 years old. He just looks right. I think regardless if you go with Herc or Giant, you're going to be very happy. Hercules just hit my aesthetic better.

And you are really overrating die cast. I grew up with it, I'm happy without it in my toys today.

by **puttster3** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:20 am

I'm sorry but I must say this.

Geekee1 wrote:And you are really overrating die cast. I grew up with it, I'm happy without it in my toys today.

TRAITOR

by **OzziePrime** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:58 am

Agreed.

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:05 am

Mother of god. I'm no 3rd party fan... But mother of god.

by **wilcosu35** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:27 am

this looks absolutely epic

on the topic of Structor: when he's in robot mode, those black pegs that end up on top of his shoulder, does anyone know what they're for?

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:23 am

puttster3 wrote:I'm sorry but I must say this.
Geekee1 wrote:And you are really overrating die cast. I grew up with it, I'm happy without it in my toys today.

TRAITOR

I For One Welcome Our New Injection-Molded Overlords.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:22 am

metaphorge wrote:
puttster3 wrote:I'm sorry but I must say this.
Geekee1 wrote:And you are really overrating die cast. I grew up with it, I'm happy without it in my toys today.

TRAITOR
I For One Welcome Our New Injection-Molded Overlords.

Indeed, die-cast sucks and should just go away.

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:17 am

1st edition MP Prime without die-cast would be so weak though. The heft, sturdiness and overall feel of the metal used in that MP is excellent. All plastic G1 Tracks, Sideswipe (and Prime for that matter)?? Yuck. Blech :SICK:

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:24 am

wilcosu35 wrote:this looks absolutely epic

on the topic of Structor: when he's in robot mode, those black pegs that end up on top of his shoulder, does anyone know what they're for?

Unless I'm mistaken they're part of how the vehicle mode pegs together; the entire black part that the shoulders attach to rotates into different positions for different modes.

News Credits: 23 · by **ZenPrime** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:18 pm

TFC Hercules: Mad Blender is in stock at BBTS! Time to ship my LOOT!

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFC10019&mode=retail

by **Brandon212** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:38 am

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how long these are going to be produced as my funds are low at the moment :BANG_HEAD:

thanks!

Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:57 pm

ZenPrime wrote:TFC Hercules: Mad Blender is in stock at BBTS! Time to ship my LOOT!

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TFC10019&mode=retail

Shipped mine as well. Man, I can't believe it's almost complete! I've got a special place for him on my Classics-style shelf.