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News Credits: 4836 · by **william-james88** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:31 pm

Burn wrote:
RAcast wrote:Give me a blue version ala Breacher and I'll be ecstatic!

But one cannot already improve upon awesomeness such as Breacher!

Couldn't agree more.

by **Ultra Markus** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:18 am

albnok wrote:
RAcast wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:ROOK SMASH!

Welp...I REALLY like Rook now.

Interesting that he has the Autobot insignia on his forehead. How many other Transformers have insignias on their head? The only one that comes to mind is Beast Wars Rhinox, with the Maximal insignia.

the 2001 robots in disguise ultra magnus https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q ... 0495413has an autobot symbol on his forehead

News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:19 am

Rated X wrote:And it that case I choose Scorponok....

Anyone in the mood for a little Alpha Gumbo ?

Um, those claws! Where? Me likey.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:28 am

Flashwave wrote:
Rated X wrote:And it that case I choose Scorponok....

Anyone in the mood for a little Alpha Gumbo ?
Um, those claws! Where? Me likey.

Headrobots: Green King Upgrade Kit @ BBTS for $44.99

News Credits: 3 · by **Optimizzy** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:22 am

Armada megatron posed and transformed a little different (I think Emgo did this in his review vid)

In my head canon I'm wanting him to be a separate character, probably a phase sixer. Calling him Armadatron

I'm open to better names though.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:24 am

Optimizzy wrote:In my head canon I'm wanting him to be a separate character, probably a phase sixer. Calling him Armadatron

I'm open to better names though.

The G1 warlord Trannis still has yet to be given an official look. Making him be a G1 version of Armada Megatron would be cool.

by **RAcast** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:00 am

Burn wrote:
RAcast wrote:Give me a blue version ala Breacher and I'll be ecstatic!

But one cannot already improve upon awesomeness such as Breacher!

While I totally agree, I'd be all about having Breacher as a limb. :grin:

by **Shuttershock** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:15 pm

Optimizzy wrote:Armada megatron posed and transformed a little different (I think Emgo did this in his review vid)
image.jpg

In my head canon I'm wanting him to be a separate character, probably a phase sixer. Calling him Armadatron

I'm open to better names though.

Terratron. It's a data prefix, plus it fits his land-based alt mode.

News Credits: 3 · by **prjkt** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:40 pm

Shuttershock wrote:
Optimizzy wrote:Armada megatron posed and transformed a little different (I think Emgo did this in his review vid)
image.jpg

In my head canon I'm wanting him to be a separate character, probably a phase sixer. Calling him Armadatron

I'm open to better names though.

Terratron. It's a data prefix, plus it fits his land-based alt mode.

Wouldn't that just be "Tera-" with one R? Anyway on that note: Petatron - will kick your ass AND take care of the animals while doing so.

News Credits: 3 · by **Bradimus** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:18 pm

shajaki wrote:BTW, y'know who Rook would be a dead ringer to retool? This guy.

I would gladly purchase that retool, especially if he comes with Breakdown's sword gun instead of Rooks utility claw.

I can also see First Aid retooled into a version of Unicron Trilogy Red Alert, Blades retooled into Cybertron Evac, and Hot Spot retooled into Armada Optimus Prime. Just need one more to make a Unicron Trilogy combiner.

News Credits: 3 · by **Optimizzy** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:21 pm

Bradimus wrote:
shajaki wrote:BTW, y'know who Rook would be a dead ringer to retool? This guy.

I would gladly purchase that retool, especially if he comes with Breakdown's sword gun instead of Rooks utility claw.

I can also see First Aid retooled into a version of Unicron Trilogy Red Alert, Blades retooled into Cybertron Evac, and Hot Spot retooled into Armada Optimus Prime. Just need one more to make a Unicron Trilogy combiner.

messing with Armada Megatron today made me wish for more updates of these guys. I'd go for a hot spot Armada Prime redeco.

by **Shuttershock** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:42 pm

Bradimus wrote:
shajaki wrote:BTW, y'know who Rook would be a dead ringer to retool? This guy.

I would gladly purchase that retool, especially if he comes with Breakdown's sword gun instead of Rooks utility claw.

I can also see First Aid retooled into a version of Unicron Trilogy Red Alert, Blades retooled into Cybertron Evac, and Hot Spot retooled into Armada Optimus Prime. Just need one more to make a Unicron Trilogy combiner.

Blades retooled into Evac? That would be a twist.

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:15 pm

You know, I wasn't going to buy either of the Megatrons, but I saw the Armada one at Toys R Us in TC, and I bought him on impulse. DAMN YOU, HASBRO!!!

I want to hate this toy, but I can't. I loved Armada back in the day, and with today's engineering, it could be the toy line it was meant to.

A couple things bother me though; first off, hIs ShOuLdErS hUrT. Next, I still think his lower half is WAY too narrow. I hope DX9 puts out an upgrade for him. Finally, a tank TF should have an elevating turret. And unless I'm mis-transforming him, he doesn't have one.

But all told, I dig him. LONG LIVE ARMADA!

News Credits: 4 · by **Tsutsukakushi** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:19 pm

Think the obsession with hating on Alpha bravo in this extreme manner is a bit scary.

Why even bother buying a toy, That you hate so much? :???:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:37 pm

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Think the obsession with hating on Alpha bravo in this extreme manner is a bit scary.

Why even bother buying a toy, That you hate so much?

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:39 pm

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Think the obsession with hating on Alpha bravo in this extreme manner is a bit scary.

Why even bother buying a toy, That you hate so much?

Also, it strikes me as odd that Offroad and Rook aren't getting the same hate.

Sabrblade wrote:ROOK SMASH!

...Am I the only one who'd rather use just one hand and go for Hellboy instead?

by **Shuttershock** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:41 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Think the obsession with hating on Alpha bravo in this extreme manner is a bit scary.

Why even bother buying a toy, That you hate so much?

Also, it strikes me as odd that Offroad and Rook aren't getting the same hate.

Sabrblade wrote:ROOK SMASH!

...Am I the only one who'd rather use just one hand and go for Hellboy instead?

I guess THIS one is more of the Kriegaffe variety?

News Credits: 8 · by **Autobot Roadburn** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:42 pm

I don't understand the hate in general. I like Alpha Bravo, he's neat looking. And while he hasn't had much character developed yet I don't think he deserves the hate he got. He's just a new guy, and we're getting Slingshot anyway.

Was never a huge fan of Slingshot. He was basically just a jerk. Might be why I'm more open to Alpha Bravo.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:59 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:ROOK SMASH!

...Am I the only one who'd rather use just one hand and go for Hellboy instead?

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 12:13 am

Sabrblade wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:...Am I the only one who'd rather use just one hand and go for Hellboy instead?

Thank you most kindly.

I like it! Definitely want this one.

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 12:40 am

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Think the obsession with hating on Alpha bravo in this extreme manner is a bit scary.

Why even bother buying a toy, That you hate so much?

Also, it strikes me as odd that Offroad and Rook aren't getting the same hate.

That's partly to do with how well they do or don't fit in with their teammates. Alpha Bravo stands out more as a helicopter among jets than Offroad as a pickup among assorted vehicles, or Rook as an armored police vehicle with a bunch of other police vehicles. Mind you I like Alpha Bravo, and it doesn't bother me personally, but I can see where some people are coming from.

News Credits: 4836 · by **william-james88** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:27 am

Shuttershock wrote:
I guess THIS one is more of the Kriegaffe variety?

WOW! I am a huge Hellboy fan, to the point that I bought all those absolute editions and even went to meet Mike Mignola at a comiccon. AND even I had to look up who Kreigaffe was. Your reference, really impresses me. By the way, since I have a fan here, there is a question I never got an answer to. What does Zinco have to do with all this. Was he supplying the bureau with faulty equipment because he was a secret nazi spy? Sorry for derailing this thread with this question and what I hope is an answer, I just didnt think I'd ever have an opportunity to ask someone.

News Credits: 4836 · by **william-james88** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:34 am

That Bot wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
Also, it strikes me as odd that Offroad and Rook aren't getting the same hate.

That's partly to do with how well they do or don't fit in with their teammates. Alpha Bravo stands out more as a helicopter among jets than Offroad as a pickup among assorted vehicles, or Rook as an armored police vehicle with a bunch of other police vehicles. Mind you I like Alpha Bravo, and it doesn't bother me personally, but I can see where some people are coming from.

That's my answer to. He seems more of an outcast than the rest. He was also the first to come out. Everyone's opinion is valid and you can't force or stop someone from feeling a certain way about a figure, but people can definitely choose how they express their opinions and thats where things get out of hand sometimes.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:30 am

And, just to reiterate, Alpha Bravo has such a rich backstory, characterisation and snappy dialogue in the IDW comics that you can't not love him.

And eventually some people will realise how non-serious I am about all this.

(Though I do like the figure, a lot!)

by **ThunderThruster** » Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:50 am

Bradimus wrote:
shajaki wrote:BTW, y'know who Rook would be a dead ringer to retool? This guy.

I would gladly purchase that retool, especially if he comes with Breakdown's sword gun instead of Rooks utility claw.

I can also see First Aid retooled into a version of Unicron Trilogy Red Alert, Blades retooled into Cybertron Evac, and Hot Spot retooled into Armada Optimus Prime. Just need one more to make a Unicron Trilogy combiner.

Retool Deadend into Armada Blurr