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News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 5:18 pm

Can't wait to see how G2 Bruticus looks under black light...

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 5:30 pm

DeathReviews wrote:Can't wait to see how G2 Bruticus looks under black light...

I saw your review of G2 Superion!

Btw surprisingly, Generations Springer has a lot of glowey plastic when you hold him up to the light. It's so beautiful. :-P

News Credits: 2 · by **Mr Skram** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 5:36 pm

Bruticus' thighs are too plain. They couldn't put ANY paint on there? A splash of camo or a bit of detailing where it makes sense would have done wonders.

Wish I could pick up some of them on their own though. I only ever had G2 Vortex and Blast off as a kid and they're the only ones I want now.

News Credits: 9 · by **Rainmaker** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:37 pm

Does anyone else have problems with Blast Off? Mine can't hold his gun tight in one hand and his ratchets are loose.

:MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 2 · by **Mr Skram** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:41 pm

[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Does anyone else have problems with Blast Off? Mine can't hold his gun tight in one hand and his ratchets are loose.

Yeah, mine has floppy arms and can't grip most weapons too. Pretty disappointing considering how much I drove around trying to find the Combaticons.

by **Tharag** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:52 pm

Really psyched for G2 Bruticus, but why douse he have G1 Decepticon insignias? Both Superion and Menasor used the proper G2 symbols, so this seems rather strange.

News Credits: 9 · by **Rainmaker** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:53 pm

Mr Skram wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Does anyone else have problems with Blast Off? Mine can't hold his gun tight in one hand and his ratchets are loose.

Yeah, mine has floppy arms and can't grip most weapons too. Pretty disappointing considering how much I drove around trying to find the Combaticons.

Sad, probably will have to get the Takara Blast Off due to this abomination. I had hopes for this Blast Off. Hopefully I can find a separately sold Blast Off.

:MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:54 pm

On the side, I've been informed that Motormaster's alternate head has been confirmed: TFSS 5.0 Toxitron.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:59 pm

[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Mr Skram wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Does anyone else have problems with Blast Off? Mine can't hold his gun tight in one hand and his ratchets are loose.

Yeah, mine has floppy arms and can't grip most weapons too. Pretty disappointing considering how much I drove around trying to find the Combaticons.

Sad, probably will have to get the Takara Blast Off due to this abomination. I had hopes for this Blast Off. Hopefully I can find a separately sold Blast Off.

Sounds like the random qc issues that plagues many a figure, maybe try getting another one, or putting some thing on to tighten up the ratchets :-?

News Credits: 9 · by **Rainmaker** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:02 pm

Hellscream9999 wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Mr Skram wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Does anyone else have problems with Blast Off? Mine can't hold his gun tight in one hand and his ratchets are loose.

Yeah, mine has floppy arms and can't grip most weapons too. Pretty disappointing considering how much I drove around trying to find the Combaticons.

Sad, probably will have to get the Takara Blast Off due to this abomination. I had hopes for this Blast Off. Hopefully I can find a separately sold Blast Off.

Sounds like the random qc issues that plagues many a figure, maybe try getting another one, or putting some thing on to tighten up the ratchets

I might see if I can trade Blast offs, I have no idea how to tighten the ratchets or what the problem is with the right hand.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Toxitron.

It's about time. :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 458 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:33 pm

Kurona wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:So when is Grand Galvatron seeing a release? That's the set with Ghost Screamer and Thrust, right? Who're the other 2 limbs?

Bizarrely enough, Roller from IDW (a rook redeco) and TFP Breakdown (a retool of Offroad). It should be coming out this month or the next iirc.

Breakdown's a redeco of Offroad, not a retool.

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
If I end up getting her, the cars will be the legs and the copters will be the arms. Looks much better that way.

Both ways are official, so it works out either way.

News Credits: 9 · by **Rainmaker** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:39 pm

Victorion has 2 Alpha Bravos?

:MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 2 · by **Mr Skram** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:40 pm

[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Victorion has 2 Alpha Bravos?

Two Alpha Bravas.

News Credits: 458 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:42 pm

[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Victorion has 2 Alpha Bravos?

Twin sisters w/ different headsculpts and mirror-reflected decos and torso molds.

News Credits: 9 · by **Rainmaker** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:42 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Victorion has 2 Alpha Bravos?

Twin sisters w/ different headsculpts and mirror-reflected decos and torso molds.

What are they called?

:MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 458 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:43 pm

[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Victorion has 2 Alpha Bravos?

Twin sisters w/ different headsculpts and mirror-reflected decos and torso molds.

What are they called?

Stormclash and Skyburst.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:55 pm

I cannot wait for Victorion. And the coptor sisters are most likely staying as legs for mine :MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 12:25 am

Also, has anyone noticed that the swords for Sky Lynx combine? Like, the handle of one can slide into the other making a nice long sword? :MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 2:42 am

[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Victorion has 2 Alpha Bravos?

Twin sisters w/ different headsculpts and mirror-reflected decos and torso molds.

What are they called?

Stormclash and Skyburst

I have them labeled "CORRECT" because all official sources have swapped their alt stock photos, so these are my fixed versions. Best way to remember them is that Stormclash has red on her left ankle, while Skyburst has it on her right.

And yes, these are the photos we got at SDCC last year, not the updated ones from Toy Fair, because they're what I could find when I made these.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 6:59 am

I haven't been having problems with Blast Off himself, but his weapons are extremely loose and no-one can hold them up without them flopping down facing the ground. I'm lucky the HFG can still peg in well in Arm Mode tbh, glad I'm getting the PE sets next month. Just a shame the gun never works...

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:26 am

Mr Skram wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Does anyone else have problems with Blast Off? Mine can't hold his gun tight in one hand and his ratchets are loose.

Yeah, mine has floppy arms and can't grip most weapons too. Pretty disappointing considering how much I drove around trying to find the Combaticons.

I use my arcane powers to make the limbs stiffer. However, you mortals can achieve the same effect by using a plastic bristle craft brush, and applying layers of furniture/floor polish to the ball/socket joints on the arms, as well as working them into the ratchet joints of the elbows. It will increase friction on the joints and reduce floppiness, sometimes eliminating it completely.

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:29 am

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Also, has anyone noticed that the swords for Sky Lynx combine? Like, the handle of one can slide into the other making a nice long sword?

Yes - yes I did: 23:32

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:32 am

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
If I end up getting her, the cars will be the legs and the copters will be the arms. Looks much better that way.

I donno - the car deluxes are really wide. Those stiletto heels might look funny with those chunky car calves....

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:46 am

DeathReviews wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
If I end up getting her, the cars will be the legs and the copters will be the arms. Looks much better that way.

I donno - the car deluxes are really wide. Those stiletto heels might look funny with those chunky car calves....

I like the 'fictional' explanation for the two different choice of limbs, actually, so they'll be switching around regularly! (Just need a flight stand, for flight mode poses.)

And I might give her the PE feet/hands, too. :-?

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:21 am

DeathReviews wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:If I end up getting her, the cars will be the legs and the copters will be the arms. Looks much better that way.
I donno - the car deluxes are really wide. Those stiletto heels might look funny with those chunky car calves....

Maybe you're right. I didn't even pay attention to the feet. I just don't like copters as legs, and the cars look dumb as arms the way they are. Very skinny elbows with really thick forearms. Even my Menasor has Dead End and Wildrider as the legs, for that reason. (Plus it's G1 accurate that way.)