primalxconvoy wrote:In the above, the adverbial, "waste of (time)", is used to suggest that an undefined amount of a resource ("time") is being wasted. It does not suggest that "time" is limited.
primalxconvoy wrote:Technically, they are correct in the use of "waste of". You are referring to the use of "wasting". Although most native speakers may use both interchangeably, both forms have different functions.
e.g.
1/ This was a waste of time.
In the above, the adverbial, "waste of (time)", is used to suggest that an undefined amount of a resource ("time") is being wasted. It does not suggest that "time" is limited.
2/ This is a waste of a limited resource.
This use of the complement, "limited resource", is more coherent, as it clearly states that (something) is limited.
Obviously, there is a difference in inferrence here, but the original writer may not have implied that plastic was limited, but merely that the toys were a waste of said plastic, regardless of the amount available.
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:My preferences are facts.
The Legion figures from RID continue to roll along with Underbite and Fixit. While both aren't the best a Legion toy can be, Underbite has a solid vehicle mode, while Fixit has a very expressive robot mode. Overall if I had to recommend one go with Underbite as One-Step Fixit is the better overall representation of the character.
BlueBefore wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:In the above, the adverbial, "waste of (time)", is used to suggest that an undefined amount of a resource ("time") is being wasted. It does not suggest that "time" is limited.
I would hope human beings of all things would be aware that time is limited and not have to be constantly told that it is.
reluctantyouth wrote:New Transformers RID figures IN Stock at Amazon
Legion Fixit - 15 left as of 12:55 pm Central Time
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Robo ... n+disguise
Legion Underbite - 6 left in stock as of 12:55 om Central Time
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Robo ... 44&sr=1-16
Warrior Class Jazz
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Robo ... 44&sr=1-4&
Warrior Class Sideswipe
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Robo ... 444&sr=1-5
MrBlack wrote:And now the Warriors are $25. I'll wait for them to show up locally.
JazZeke wrote:*sigh* That Jazz figure looks like crap, but being the Jazz collector that I am, I feel obligated to get it.
Henry921 wrote:You can always be counted on to listen to reason, Pryme.
Dead Metal wrote:Have you ever, and i mean ever seen/read/heard something that is completely original and does not copy/homage/pay tribute to something else? Here's a hint: Nope. You never have and you never will.
JazZeke wrote:*sigh* That Jazz figure looks like crap, but being the Jazz collector that I am, I feel obligated to get it.
-Kanrabat- wrote:JazZeke wrote:*sigh* That Jazz figure looks like crap, but being the Jazz collector that I am, I feel obligated to get it.
Hold off until the Takara release. Maybe like Bumblebee, the deco will be significantly improved.
I know I will wait... Unless I see him live in store during a sale, like Drift.
JazZeke wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:JazZeke wrote:*sigh* That Jazz figure looks like crap, but being the Jazz collector that I am, I feel obligated to get it.
Hold off until the Takara release. Maybe like Bumblebee, the deco will be significantly improved.
I know I will wait... Unless I see him live in store during a sale, like Drift.
Takara figures are out of my price range, and anyway, my issues with the figure are with the mold just as much as the paint job. It doesn't look worth spending the extra money on it even if I did buy Takara.
-Kanrabat- wrote:JazZeke wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:JazZeke wrote:*sigh* That Jazz figure looks like crap, but being the Jazz collector that I am, I feel obligated to get it.
Hold off until the Takara release. Maybe like Bumblebee, the deco will be significantly improved.
I know I will wait... Unless I see him live in store during a sale, like Drift.
Takara figures are out of my price range, and anyway, my issues with the figure are with the mold just as much as the paint job. It doesn't look worth spending the extra money on it even if I did buy Takara.
You American? Because Even with shipping, Takara figures are not that expensive anymore compared to today's TF prices. Especially when you pre-order them at the right places like Amiami.
JazZeke wrote:I am, but like I said, my grievance is with the mold, not the paint job.
Burn wrote:Agamemnon wrote:Let's get back to talking about Burn's mammoth snout flopping...
Well I am Australian. It's kinda what we're known for.
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