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News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:56 pm

Thats a good thing. While Override was relatively easy to find, the "great Cosmos shortage of 2022" will be talked about for years to come. Glad those that missed Shadowstrip are getting another shot.

News Credits: 12 · by **Razorbeast88** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:37 am

Tuned Agent wrote:
Hes So Ugly I Love Him fire guts jazz.jpg

That Jazz physically hurts to look at, in the best way possible. If he eventually goes on clearance like the last couple Walmart sublines, I will buy him. And then he shall be known as Fire Guts Jazz, and his burning justice will be seen across the land.

Lol that's gotta be the best take on this so far, love it

News Credits: 19 · by **blackeyedprime** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:37 am

If mirage is the gator deco then he's a buy for me even if I never like the figure.

News Credits: 458 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:41 pm

Jtprime17 revealed the name of this subline as "Toxitron Collection".

TOXITRON COLLECTION: A collection of Transformers robots has risen out of the Toxic Sludge Swamps of Cybertron! Toxitron is unleashing radioactive mayhem with a team of toxic warriors

• G2-INSPIRED DESIGNS: These action figures are inspired by some of the unreleased color designs from the original G2 toy line. Featuring bright neon color schemes, these figures will stand out in your collection

• 2 EPIC MODES: Transformers action figure for boys and girls converts from robot to racecar mode in 20 steps

• AWESOME ACCESSORIES: This G2 Universe Autobot Jazz toy for 8 year old boys and girls comes with 3 blaster accessories that attach to the figure in both modes

• CELEBRATE THE LEGACY: Transformers Legacy Evolution celebrates 40 years of Transformers history. Collect different characters to create your ideal Legacy lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability)

Also, Will gave it its own thread after all.

News Credits: 11 · by **Munkky** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 3:52 pm

I got Animated Prowl today, and while I personally like it, I get the feeling that this mould will be unpopular because of how different it is from the original design, like the Prime Universe figures. Still, it's a good effort, and as a standalone figure he does look very nice, the only real problem I have with it is the hands don't hold the shuriken very well.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:44 pm

Munkky wrote:I got Animated Prowl today, and while I personally like it, I get the feeling that this mould will be unpopular because of how different it is from the original design, like the Prime Universe figures. Still, it's a good effort, and as a standalone figure he does look very nice, the only real problem I have with it is the hands don't hold the shuriken very well.

Only one hand is molded to hold his shuriken: the left hand.

The right hand just has a 5mm hole for traditional guns and weapons.

: Legacy Prowl courtesy of Emgo's review

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:53 pm

Baby Slug is adorable and kick-ass

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:01 am

Overcracker wrote:
Munkky wrote:I got Animated Prowl today, and while I personally like it, I get the feeling that this mould will be unpopular because of how different it is from the original design, like the Prime Universe figures. Still, it's a good effort, and as a standalone figure he does look very nice, the only real problem I have with it is the hands don't hold the shuriken very well.

Only one hand is molded to hold his shuriken: the left hand.

The right hand just has a 5mm hole for traditional guns and weapons.

legacy_prowl.jpg

Um hi, I posted my review a few posts above,you can quote mine. The right hand has a grove that the shuriken blade can fit into.

Speaking of which

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:13 am

Tarn is a miracle for Transformers fan. An official transformable Tarn in the generations line at last!

But why... Oh why... WHY THE FULL CLEAR PLASTICS CHEST PANEL?
There is a step in the transformation that require you to apply a bit of force to peg it in place. And the thing is held by some tiny hinges that are about the same size as a grain of sand. All in very brittle clear plastics. That hinge shattered in seconds. Normally, such hinges are made in solid plastics that are meant to pop off and back in if it's forced the wrong way. But not here.

They could have made that chest piece in two parts. A normal solid piece with a "window" in clear. But no. This fatal design flaw ruined everything. A shame.

So yeah, mine was returned at Amazon for the full refund. Unless they fix that chest panel, I'll be skipping that Tarn.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:29 am

Wot in Tarn-ation

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:23 am

Be very, VERY careful with that full clear plastics chest panel of his.

This flawed thing is stupidly fragile.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:26 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:Be very, VERY careful with that full clear plastics chest panel of his.

This flawed thing is stupidly fragile.

He has transformed at least 6 times already, no issues.

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:59 am

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Be very, VERY careful with that full clear plastics chest panel of his.

This flawed thing is stupidly fragile.

He has transformed at least 6 times already, no issues.

Good for you but the thing is not ham-hands proof. #-o

by **M. Spector** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:56 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Be very, VERY careful with that full clear plastics chest panel of his.

This flawed thing is stupidly fragile.

He has transformed at least 6 times already, no issues.

Good for you but the thing is not ham-hands proof.

My copy hasnt snapped but it DID pop off the first time i transformed him back, which freaked me out but it clipped back on with zero issue. But hey, i always think its best to let the community know if theres a chance for breakage! Sorry to hear your copy had the shatters

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:49 pm

Actually spotted Voyager Armada Starscream and Deluxe Scraphook and Hot Shot at Walmart this morning, shocking!

Emerje

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:46 pm

M. Spector wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Be very, VERY careful with that full clear plastics chest panel of his.

This flawed thing is stupidly fragile.

He has transformed at least 6 times already, no issues.

Good for you but the thing is not ham-hands proof.

My copy hasnt snapped but it DID pop off the first time i transformed him back, which freaked me out but it clipped back on with zero issue. But hey, i always think its best to let the community know if theres a chance for breakage! Sorry to hear your copy had the shatters

I returned it to Amazon and I don't plan to buy it back. A shame because that Tarn is cool.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:31 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:I returned it to Amazon and I don't plan to buy it back. A shame because that Tarn is cool.

You didn't want to take a chance that yours was just a bad copy? The panel popped off mine as well, but I got it back on with no problems.

And now I know who the Coronation throne was really made for:

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:37 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I returned it to Amazon and I don't plan to buy it back. A shame because that Tarn is cool.
You didn't want to take a chance that yours was just a bad copy? The panel popped off mine as well, but I got it back on with no problems.

And now I know who the Coronation throne was really made for:

Goddamn that swell!

The only way for me to buy a L. Tarn again is if there's some DNA Design upgrade kit that would replace that chest panel entirely. I saw one of the hinge stressing, bending, breaking, then flying away to Kingdom Come.

Now each and every times if I'm about to see a Tarn, I'll need a trigger warning. :shock:

News Credits: 25 · by **LinaNui** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:42 pm

My Amazon preorder for Skyquake says that it should be here Wednesday! Hopefully he actually shows up then!

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:20 pm

LinaNui wrote:My Amazon preorder for Skyquake says that it should be here Wednesday! Hopefully he actually shows up then!

Same here, Deluxe Prowl too!

News Credits: 2 · by **Hero Alpha** » Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:04 pm

Call me crazy, but that G2 Grimlock looks like it has an IDW styled head sculpt :-?

Sorry to hear bouts ur Tarn break. I wish :HASBRO:

would stop pretty much altogether with the clear plastic. Too breakage prone. Painted windows look much, much better to me. Half the time I put reprolabel stickers on them anyway. I dont want to see a bunch of mashed up parts in there if it has no actual interior.

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:22 pm

Hero Alpha wrote:Call me crazy, but that G2 Grimlock looks like it has an IDW styled head sculpt

Sorry to hear bouts ur Tarn break. I wish would stop pretty much altogether with the clear plastic. Too breakage prone. Painted windows look much, much better to me. Half the time I put reprolabel stickers on them anyway. I dont want to see a bunch of mashed up parts in there if it has no actual interior.

Speaking of clear plastics, some toys like SS86 Ironhide make me nervous with all those panels entirely made out of clear plastics. There's nothing to see through those windows anyway. And when I'll buy the Reprolabels, They cover the windows regardless. But the clear remains.

Clear plastics should only be used for windows/spotlights but only if surrounded by a frame of solid opaque plastics. Sure, this increase the parts count but on deluxes and even voyagers, most of theses windows are useless anyway.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:38 pm

TF-fan kev777 wrote:
LinaNui wrote:My Amazon preorder for Skyquake says that it should be here Wednesday! Hopefully he actually shows up then!

Same here, Deluxe Prowl too!

Crap... might need to place an Amazon order!

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:34 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:
LinaNui wrote:My Amazon preorder for Skyquake says that it should be here Wednesday! Hopefully he actually shows up then!

Same here, Deluxe Prowl too!

Crap... might need to place an Amazon order!

Mine actually arrived yesterday.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:07 pm

TF-fan kev777 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:
LinaNui wrote:My Amazon preorder for Skyquake says that it should be here Wednesday! Hopefully he actually shows up then!

Same here, Deluxe Prowl too!

Crap... might need to place an Amazon order!

Mine actually arrived yesterday.

Skyquake and Prowl ordered