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by **Nemesis Maximo** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:13 pm

Okay, that Reflector is craptastic. Seriously, that camera mode is crap, but passes for a camera I guess; the robot modes are awesome.

If anyone wants to part with Reflector, keep ol' Nemmyin mind.

News Credits: 2 · by **Insurgent** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:16 pm

I see. Thanks for the info. Bit.... random a choice but hey ho. I still want that Airrazor. More than that Megatron.

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:19 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Insurgent wrote:No idea who Unit 3 is meant to be

You're gonna hate, yesssssssss...

Transformers Beast Wars Under-3 (Lionhead) Gallery
Unit-3 may be the shining light in the set because of his source material.

This is why it's the figure I most need from this set. Well that and it actually looks quite good on its own merits.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:27 pm

Va'al got to play a bit.

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:34 pm

Dr Va'al wrote:Magnaboss stickered set.

****, now I want a second Silverbolt and all the limbs so I can make this. DAMN YOU HASBRO!

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:42 pm

Could anyone kindly grab a shot of Unit 3's bio?

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:43 pm

Nemesis Maximo wrote:Okay, that Reflector is craptastic. Seriously, that camera mode is crap, but passes for a camera I guess; the robot modes are awesome.

If anyone wants to part with Reflector, keep ol' Nemmyin mind.

And me, the guy whose abbreviation could be mistaken for candy-coated chocolate, too! I'll happily take it off someone's hands!

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:48 pm

I had high hopes for that Tigertron. #-o

Hey FunPub, why does a tiger have no stripes? I was so hoping for a tiger striped Lamborghini.

...and that head sculpt looks like the dried shriveled up foreskin of a botched circumcision.

Oh well. Live and learn.

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:50 pm

I assume we can expect Seibertron galleries for the Botcon toys yes?

So damn jealous of you Va'al you lucky duck lol have fun with them.

by **Robogeek1973** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:08 pm

I need that Megatron at non-sclaper prices.

NEED I say!!

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:16 pm

Cobotron wrote:I had high hopes for that Tigertron.
Hey FunPub, why does a tiger have no stripes? I was so hoping for a tiger striped Lamborghini.

The light blue indicates he's actually based on this guy:

Transformers BotCon Exclusives Tigatron Gallery

... quite fittingly so.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:18 pm

Firstly: it may be the angle, but what the hell is up with those stickers on Magnabosses face? They look funny as all get out.

Second: So Va'al, if you buy a Megatron by chance with no intention to keep, do news crew members get a discount if we are interested??? :-P

by **YoungPrime** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:27 pm

Wow.....Reflector sucks.

Not just the camera either. Those head sculpts and colors suck to.

I have 3 Legends Soundwaves but I doubt I'll even bother trying that "camera" mode.

by **Robogeek1973** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:42 pm

Would anyone at the show be willing to pick a Megatron up for me?

*bats eyelashes* :lol:

News Credits: 7 · by **Noideaforaname** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:48 pm

Those new head sculpts are universally lousy...

I'm gonna save those Reflector Camera pics just in case I ever buy a couple of repaints of that mold.

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:53 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Insurgent wrote:No idea who Unit 3 is meant to be

You're gonna hate, yesssssssss...

Transformers Beast Wars Under-3 (Lionhead) Gallery

Somehow, the Souvenirs... I don't know, don't make me so enthusiastic. Maybe because most are more of the same (Airazor, Tigatron). Unit-3 may be the shining light in the set because of his source material.

That Unit 3 is amazing. I am actually considering waiting for it to be discounted on the club website and asking a friend to get it for me then. I know the guy who chose to make it this figure and he is just so glad that this infamous toy actually has a decent toy out there now. I think its a great and fun homage and very well done. I think it looks even better than that Megatron. I mean just look at the inspiration above and the toy that came out of that:

by **pjn5311** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:54 pm

I actually really like the Reflector figures, being that it is a souvenir figure can it be purchased there or is it just included in the package bundles, and does anyone know the chance you could get them just by attending general admission on Saturday? Never been to a Botcon and none of the stuff really made me want to go this year but after seeing this and since it is close by is starting to change my mind.

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:01 pm

pjn5311 wrote:I actually really like the Reflector figures, being that it is a souvenir figure can it be purchased there or is it just included in the package bundles, and does anyone know the chance you could get them just by attending general admission on Saturday? Never been to a Botcon and none of the stuff really made me want to go this year but after seeing this and since it is close by is starting to change my mind.

The souvenir sets get sold at a Hasbro booth there until they run out of stock. If they still have stock after that it typically gets sold on the club site (and sometimes goes for a discount, like 2013's very unpopular set). Even if a figure gets sold out you can still likely get it in the dealer room, or by trading with other attendees, but you'll likely have to pay a markup for that.

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:04 pm

The leftovers end up on the Club's site right? Do the souvenirs end up being teamed in a double pack or could you buy them individually?

And Noideaforaname, do you find the Megatron headsculpt bad too? You arent the only one who does but I find it interesting how thats the only one people are having different opinions on.

by **Umbra** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:22 pm

Not part of the club, so all these will likely remain terribly out of my reach

. That being said I'm defintiely impressed with this years offerings. My favorite of all is actually Terrorsaur though/ SO yeah, if anyone wants to get rid of theirs for some reason ... >_>

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:25 pm

william-james88 wrote:The leftovers end up on the Club's site right? Do the souvenirs end up being teamed in a double pack or could you buy them individually?

Since they're being sold individually to begin with this year I'm sure that overstock would be sold individually too. They broke up the 2013 toys, but they also HUGELY discounted them so I think it's just because that stuff wasn't selling.

Also, to anyone who is at BotCon or who will be going and it's their first time, the Club often ends up starting a stand in the dealer room where they sell exclusives that have been returned by attendees. Some of it is actually junk, with broken or missing parts, but if you get in there quickly you'll often be able to find figures that have maybe a minuscule paint scratch, or a joint that isn't PERFECTLY firm and haggle the Club down to an amazing price for them. You might even be able to piecemeal together a perfect figure from multiple returned figures.

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:26 pm

Ugh.... I am SO worried that this is what they will do to Abominus and the Terrorcons...

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:42 pm

DeathReviews wrote:Ugh.... I am SO worried that this is what they will do to Abominus and the Terrorcons...

Given that the Titan Returns line is "reintroducing" mech-animal forms I think Hasbro is testing the water. But hey, Saturday is the Hasbro Preview panel so let's hold our horses until then.

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:02 pm

Insurgent wrote:I see. Thanks for the info. Bit.... random a choice but hey ho. I still want that Airrazor. More than that Megatron.

Wait a sec, there is an homage to Red Dragon Beast Wars Megatron and it's not your most wanted item? Wouldnt this be the ultimate toy for you?

In any case, I dont know if its been shared here what kind of head that tiger head is. The pictures dont show it too well, but here it is from the sides: