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by **SpaceEagle** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 4:24 pm

Razorbeast88 wrote:the accuracy to the original is cool but a little more difference in headsculpt and some more color breakup would've been nice

I think that's totally valid tbh, everyone's got their preferences!

News Credits: 12 · by **Razorbeast88** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 4:40 pm

SpaceEagle wrote:
Razorbeast88 wrote:the accuracy to the original is cool but a little more difference in headsculpt and some more color breakup would've been nice

I think that's totally valid tbh, everyone's got their preferences!

I appreciate that! For those that wanted complete accuracy I'm happy for them

Imho I just think that sometimes too much accuracy can be a detriment instead of updating and improving a little. Of course, too much departure also sucks. Finding that middle ground is tough, I think the designers do a great job though

I was just being a little nitpicky

by **SpaceEagle** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 4:42 pm

I totally get that feeling lol
I have a bit of a bias towards OG toy accuracy but I still value something fresh above all else. If it still feels like the character and looks like a very cool toy, I'm sold!

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 5:12 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Razorbeast88 wrote:There's a little too much black
As opposed to...?

The original had too much black on it as well. Just because the update is faithful to it doesn't mean it has to be accepted, especially if the original isn't liked for the same reason.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 5:57 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Razorbeast88 wrote:There's a little too much black
As opposed to...?

The original had too much black on it as well. Just because the update is faithful to it doesn't mean it has to be accepted, especially if the original isn't liked for the same reason.

I find the original's clear JOCKSTRAP to be hilarious.
Makes me want to get him.

Oh, and he's pretty affordable too!
Annnnd bought.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 6:03 pm

Ninjas often wear black.

News Credits: 12 · by **Razorbeast88** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 6:06 pm

Didn't realize til just now he also has the star seeker symbol on his toes, looks cool

After a 2nd look, this one definitely has more gold and red than the original and I appreciate that

Didn't realize he was a ninja. The road pig name threw me off and made me think of a biker gang member or something

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 6:12 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Ninjas often wear black.

Correction:
Ninja in fiction often wear black.

A real ninja can look like anyone or anything.

There's a relatively new video that explain the trope.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 6:21 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Ninjas often wear black.

Correction:
Ninja in fiction often wear black.

And Road Pig is a ninja in fiction.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumblevivisector** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 7:13 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Razorbeast88 wrote:There's a little too much black
As opposed to...?

The original had too much black on it as well. Just because the update is faithful to it doesn't mean it has to be accepted, especially if the original isn't liked for the same reason.

I find the original's clear JOCKSTRAP to be hilarious.
Makes me want to get him.

Funny, I bought the original back in the day, and never thought anything of it. Maybe Road Rocket always aimed his light-up pizza-cutter straight at the enemy's crotch.

I think the issue with 'too much black' has to do with all the sculpted details on this Junkion mold that weren't on the G2 cycle mode; the spikes especially could have used some gold or silver to stand out, but slavish toy-accuracy makes it look like we're expected to pretend they aren't there. If the new body's an upgrade to go along with his membership in a new faction, than it warrants a little leeway in the deco department.

Still might pick this up, and see if I can build an alternate Junkasaurus someday.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 7:33 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Ninjas often wear black.

Correction:
Ninja in fiction often wear black.
And Road Pig is a ninja in fiction.

Ayup.

Also, a big, BRIGHT laser club. Perfect for stealth missions! :lol:

by **twitchybristles** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 7:47 pm

Haven't gotten in on much of Legacy yet, because of IRL constraints, but this looks like one to grab for sure.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 8:44 pm

Razorbeast88 wrote:Didn't realize he was a ninja. The road pig name threw me off and made me think of a biker gang member or something

Bikers can be ninja. :-P

Pre-orders did open, but they've since sold out. Someone (can't find the original post) posted them right here in the forums.

Road Pig
Thundertron

Emerje

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 8:47 pm

Emerje wrote:Road Pig

Clicking this link redirects to a page about the upcoming Collector Con on July 18. Guess we can look forward to the official reveal of the figure then.

News Credits: 12 · by **Razorbeast88** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 8:55 pm

Emerje wrote:
Razorbeast88 wrote:Didn't realize he was a ninja. The road pig name threw me off and made me think of a biker gang member or something

Bikers can be ninja.

Pre-orders did open, but they've since sold out. Someone (can't find the original post) posted them right here in the forums.

Road Pig
Thundertron

Emerje

Noiceeeee

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 10:03 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Razorbeast88 wrote:There's a little too much black
As opposed to...?

The original had too much black on it as well. Just because the update is faithful to it doesn't mean it has to be accepted, especially if the original isn't liked for the same reason.

I find the original's clear JOCKSTRAP to be hilarious.

Looks more like an athletic supporter than a jockstrap. Either way, he's an anatomically conscious ninja. :-D

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Fri Jul 12, 2024 10:10 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:Road Pig
Clicking this link redirects to a page about the upcoming Collector Con on July 18. Guess we can look forward to the official reveal of the figure then.

Neat, I got the links from my own pre-order.

Emerje

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 6:22 am

I'll be getting that Road Pig. he looks real good using that mold, better than i expected

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:38 am

We now have even more images of Legacy Road Pig, including one in packaging. He will be part of the same wave as the other Walmart exclusives like Lockdown and should appear in stores by the end of summer. But you never know with Walmart. With this toy, fans will finally be able to conplete Junkasaurus.

These images show us the toy accurate “Transformers” name tampographed on the side of his alt mode. Check him out below and let us know what you think.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:41 am

Don't know why, but Road Pig really speaks to me. I had no interest in Junkions, but damn. that black and red is sweet.

I'd also be all over an Armada Sideways retool of this guy.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:44 am

Overcracker wrote:I'd also be all over an Armada Sideways retool of this guy.

I hate to say it, but the Prowl/Chromia mold would better match Armada Sideways's silhouette.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:17 am

That Road Pig is perfect all over. Especially with the clear exhaust pipes that are a direct reference to the original.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:34 am

So he actually has TRANSFORMERS stamped on his gas tank?

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:36 am

Sabrblade wrote:
Overcracker wrote:I'd also be all over an Armada Sideways retool of this guy.
I hate to say it, but the Prowl/Chromia mold would better match Armada Sideways's silhouette.

I'll respectfully disagree.

This guy has all the right beats. Saddle bags, translucent exhausts, long seat back.

He just needs a different front end, and since it's just his foot, it would be an easy retool.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:39 am

Overcracker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Overcracker wrote:I'd also be all over an Armada Sideways retool of this guy.
I hate to say it, but the Prowl/Chromia mold would better match Armada Sideways's silhouette.

I'll respectfully disagree.

This guy has all the right beats. Saddle bags, translucent exhausts, long seat back.

He just needs a different front end, and since it's just his foot, it would be an easy retool.

I was talking more about the robot mode, which is Sideways's more iconic mode since it's the one that made use of his iconic Headmaster faction-swapping gimmick.