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News Credits: 191 · Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:34 pm

It also helps that they're limited-edition exclusives and - to my knowledge - only really bought by fans. I mean, look at the scramble to try and get Groove; I doubt some parent's gonna go through that trouble for him when they could just walk into a store and get RiD Thunderhoof or TR Hardhead or something. So even if you go by "Well combiner wars is over", fans who want Blast Off will likely have already gotten Bruticus components anyway or at least some random CW stuff.

News Credits: 4877 · Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:38 pm

I held my breath for Hasbro's deluxe groove, since I had a gut instinct it was coming. I am not holding my breath for anymore maymayhem CW toys of toys released this year.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:01 pm

The only Japanese released figures Hasbro has released for May Mayhem were ones that were originally replaced by new Deluxe characters. Hasbro already has their own Deluxe Blastoff, they aren't going to replace him with another Deluxe Blastoff, same goes for any of the Technobots.

Emerje

News Credits: 241 · Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:17 pm

Emerje wrote:The only Japanese released figures Hasbro has released for May Mayhem were ones that were originally replaced by new Deluxe characters. Hasbro already has their own Deluxe Blastoff, they aren't going to replace him with another Deluxe Blastoff, same goes for any of the Technobots.

Emerje

Yet you can still have a Defensor that's...

8-)

Twice as Groovy 8-)

News Credits: 34 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 6:33 am

Box (Thanks to Hobbybase)

News Credits: 191 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 11:08 am

Bruticus' and Victorion's hands/feet are the same colour. Ergo:-

Daaaaaahling

News Credits: 56 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 11:13 am

Vic looks like a normal combiner...Bruticus looks girly with dainty hands and highheels :lol:

News Credits: 1646 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 11:36 am

Logan79 wrote:Box (Thanks to Hobbybase)

Now if only we could get that actual flail weapon with the toy

News Credits: 3 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:45 pm

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Logan79 wrote:Box (Thanks to Hobbybase)

Now if only we could get that actual flail weapon with the toy

Yes. So sad.

By the way, can Victorion hold her sword with just her fingers, or does she have to use the peg that goes through her palm? I want it to look as natural as possible if I were to get her.

News Credits: 191 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:54 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Logan79 wrote:Box (Thanks to Hobbybase)

Now if only we could get that actual flail weapon with the toy

Yes. So sad.

By the way, can Victorion hold her sword with just her fingers, or does she have to use the peg that goes through her palm? I want it to look as natural as possible if I were to get her.

There's no intended mechanism to keep it within her fingers aside from the peg (no MP-esque grooves or anything), but I just tried it out and it actually keeps there fine with some friction! Just close the fingers over it as much as you can and it doesn't really come out. Thanks for bringing this up actually because it looks really nice.

News Credits: 2 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:59 pm

More confirmation of the natural sword wielding here. She has a pretty good grip. It's been my preferred method of display. Also gave her evasion mode Prime's gun until I pick up Wreck Gar. She holds that well with her fingers too if you can find clearance.

News Credits: 191 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 2:01 pm

Mr Skram wrote:More confirmation of the natural sword wielding here. She has a pretty good grip. It's been my preferred method of display. Also gave her evasion mode Prime's gun until I pick up Wreck Gar. She holds that well with her fingers too if you can find clearance.

Talking of giving her a gun, I tried the Rust Dust method you showed yesterday. Works like a charm ;)^

News Credits: 2 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 2:12 pm

Awesome! Glad it works with the helicopter arms too.

News Credits: 3 · Fri Sep 23, 2016 3:00 pm

Kurona wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
By the way, can Victorion hold her sword with just her fingers, or does she have to use the peg that goes through her palm? I want it to look as natural as possible if I were to get her.

There's no intended mechanism to keep it within her fingers aside from the peg (no MP-esque grooves or anything), but I just tried it out and it actually keeps there fine with some friction! Just close the fingers over it as much as you can and it doesn't really come out. Thanks for bringing this up actually because it looks really nice.

This is wonderful news!

News Credits: 34 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:07 pm

@singgg4 on twitter.

News Credits: 13 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:19 pm

Still doesn't say Liokaiser to me but it's still a very cool looking set and I'll be glad to own it.

News Credits: 1646 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:31 pm

Really awesome looking set that i can't wait to own

News Credits: 79 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:32 pm

Neat. Definitely not Liokaiser...but neat.

News Credits: 191 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:33 pm

Those headsculpts are still looking beautiful. Easily the best part of the set.

News Credits: 2 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:57 pm

I want this because I need more cons and what better way to fill the ranks than with a gestalt team? But I'm not sure I can justify getting it, unless I wait awhile and it goes on sale or clearance. I'm not very familiar with the characters either, but I do like those head sculpts. Looks like a good set, but I might have to pull a Victorion and call it a pass until a deal that's too good to be true pops up.

;)^

News Credits: 4877 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:03 pm

Kurona wrote:Those headsculpts are still looking beautiful. Easily the best part of the set.

yeah, thats because its the only thing thats new :lol:

News Credits: 191 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:17 pm

Dear everyone getting this set,

Considering the new Combiner head, please post pictures of the Lynx fan-mode.

Love, Kurona

News Credits: 41 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 2:23 pm

I will also be watching this set to see if it does "The Victorion".
You know that new dance sensation sweeping the nation.

drop it down, drop it down
drop that price down to the ground
How low can you go? :DANCE:

How low can you go? :DANCE:

News Credits: 56 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 3:04 pm

Do Platinums traditionally go up or down in value though?... The only ones I've ever seen at retail were the Insecticons at K-Mart which were ridiculously overpriced at $80, then the store did its closing thing, and I watched the price keep dropping, eventually they were $32 (at 60% off), and I still didn't think it was worth it, but a friend of mine bought the stores remaining inventory (like 5 or 6 of them). I'm just not into the Insecticons, in fact no platinum release to date has really stood out to me except Trypticon, but with a new titan release coming out next year, I've decided to pass on that as well.

If all signs point to Liokaiser being limited, I will get it ASAP. If all signs point to LioKaiser being produced in mass quantities, then I may wait.

News Credits: 191 · Mon Sep 26, 2016 3:05 pm

o.supreme wrote:Do Platinums traditionally go up or down in value though?... The only ones I've ever seen at retail were the Insecticons at K-Mart which were ridiculously overpriced at $80, then the store did its closing thing, and I watched the price keep dropping, eventually they were $32 (at 60% off), and I still didn't think it was worth it, but a friend of mine bought the stores remaining inventory (like 5 or 6 of them). I'm just not into the Insecticons, in fact no platinum release to date has really stood out to me except Trypticon, but with a new titan release coming out next year, I've decided to pass on that as well.

If all signs point to Liokaiser being limited, I will get it ASAP. If all signs point to LioKaiser being produced in mass quantities, then I may wait.

From what I've seen, Platinums always seem to go down. At the very least you'll find them reduced online within... hm, not sure how long it takes actually. I'll guess six months?