Over the past year I've picked up a few Universe line Cybertron repack Scouts. Today I got my last one, Undermine. When I first found them last year, I thought it was some awesomely obscure packaging variant, but now I know just about EVERYONE is aware of them, and they feel less cool.
Here's the thing: I'm not an MISB collector. I like to collect, but keeping a ton of stuff MISB just seems like hoarding. But I bought these Scouts to be MISB because I thought they were unique. Now that they've lost their cool factor, I'm still conflicted about opening them.
Thoughts?
To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by zodconvoy Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:51 pm
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I say open them if you want. I'm not a fan of MISB and these little guys deserve a place in your collection.
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by Omega Charge Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:59 pm
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I'd open them. You said you're not a MISB collector, and those repacks are pretty common in the Family Dollar/Big Lots type stores. So unless you already have them from Cybertron or soemthing, crack em' open!
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by Valandar Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:33 pm
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Not only are they basically repacks... the packaging is meh at best. 
OPEN THOSE SUCKAS, LET THEM BE FREE! 
OPEN THOSE SUCKAS, LET THEM BE FREE!
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Posted by Mykltron Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:39 am
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Weapon: tea cup."
You answer can be found in Toy Story 2.
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by It Is Him Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:41 am
Well, that's three votes for open. You guys pretty much reaffirmed that it had to be done. Thanks. 
It's been many years since I've seen that movie (or the original, which I remember being leagues better)... so, I'm honestly not sure what you're trying to say here.
Mykltron wrote:You answer can be found in Toy Story 2.
It's been many years since I've seen that movie (or the original, which I remember being leagues better)... so, I'm honestly not sure what you're trying to say here.
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by Razorclaw0000 Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:01 am
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I am NOT he!"
I am NOT he!"
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Do you already own them? If so, don't waste your money on straight repacks. If not, open them up.
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by It Is Him Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:35 am
I didn't own them before. Initially I swore off the Cybertron line so I could focus on G1, Classics and movie toys, but I've since changed my mind. Thank you Movie Grindcore.
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by Razorclaw0000 Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:41 pm
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I am NOT he!"
I am NOT he!"
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It Is Him wrote:I didn't own them before. Initially I swore off the Cybertron line so I could focus on G1, Classics and movie toys, but I've since changed my mind. Thank you Movie Grindcore.
What is the total list of figures you've picked up? I'd be happy to give opinions on each one if you want.
Undermine is sort of 'meh', with an overly simple transformation and face hands. Having mouths for hands may be nice for the ladies, but otherwise, they look sort of silly. His key gimmick is pretty pointless, and looks like a giant erection.
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by It Is Him Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:39 pm
I knew there was a reason I bought it! I mean... he's a lizard, so that's... neat. 
Truth is, I plan on opening all of them (Ransack, Scattorshot, Undermine, Brushguard, Override, Lugnut) along with the Dollar General Spychangers (5 of the 6, I'm just missing Jazz) and maybe the 4 Legends. I really like most of the Cybertron toys I've picked up so far. They feel like an extension of the late 80s -master lines.
Truth is, I plan on opening all of them (Ransack, Scattorshot, Undermine, Brushguard, Override, Lugnut) along with the Dollar General Spychangers (5 of the 6, I'm just missing Jazz) and maybe the 4 Legends. I really like most of the Cybertron toys I've picked up so far. They feel like an extension of the late 80s -master lines.
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by SnapTrap Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:12 pm
The Cybertron line is one of the best lines Hasbro has released IMO. So open them, enjoy and take pics...
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by GuyIncognito Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:36 am
Well, they're not going to become valuable collectors items if they're made in massive quantities and sold at discount stores, so you might as well open them.
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by Mykltron Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:20 pm
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Weapon: tea cup."
Weapon: tea cup."
It Is Him wrote:Well, that's three votes for open. You guys pretty much reaffirmed that it had to be done. Thanks.Mykltron wrote:You answer can be found in Toy Story 2.
It's been many years since I've seen that movie (or the original, which I remember being leagues better)... so, I'm honestly not sure what you're trying to say here.
I mean free them from their cardboard/plastic prison!
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Re: To open or not? Discount Stores Universe Line
Posted by It Is Him Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:06 pm
Done! I've opened all but Brushguard and Undermine.
Done! My shelves are pretty unorganized at the moment though.
A closer shot of the scouts. Though you can't see Activators Cliffjumper or Soundwave, they look great next to each other since they're roughly the same size
EDIT: I don't know why photobucket has these as two different sizes.
SnapTrap wrote:The Cybertron line is one of the best lines Hasbro has released IMO. So open them, enjoy and take pics...
Done! My shelves are pretty unorganized at the moment though.
A closer shot of the scouts. Though you can't see Activators Cliffjumper or Soundwave, they look great next to each other since they're roughly the same size
EDIT: I don't know why photobucket has these as two different sizes.
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