AcademyofDrX wrote:My theory? The differences between the designs are so minute that they get mixed up sometimes, and since virtually no one cares, it's not something they worry about when they produce the figures. If it's something that really bothers you, go nuts over at Toyhax.
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Well here's one data point for you, I don't care. I'm sure there will be a few others if what you really need is data.
On an opinion.
ZeroWolf wrote:I'd be very surprised if any of the target market cared...aka children. Personally I don't care either. The toys are fantastic in their looks and posability, Hasbro have been bringing their A-game lately and its amazing. These are toys begging to be played with.
AcademyofDrX wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I'd be very surprised if any of the target market cared...aka children. Personally I don't care either. The toys are fantastic in their looks and posability, Hasbro have been bringing their A-game lately and its amazing. These are toys begging to be played with.
I think he's wrong, but this is a bad argument why. Yes, children make up the majority of the intended product audience, but teens, collectors, and legacy fan parents are a large and important segment in their own right. If you look at changes in the last decade in both product lines and marketing, older fans are increasingly targeted. Look at Lego, which has released two pricey sets based on the Friends TV show, and featured older women in their promotional photos.
I'm talking with a friend of mine in consumer research and trying to figure out how to cost-effectively produce an unbiased summary of the public's attitude to this critical issue. Survey design, fielding, analysis, conclusions, and presentation should take a few months. Until then, I suggest we put a pin in this topic and go back to complaining about why they haven't announced Studio Series Demolisher or whatever else it is that you nerds complain about.
primalxconvoy wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Well here's one data point for you, I don't care. I'm sure there will be a few others if what you really need is data.
On an opinion.
Well, you seem to care enough to be irked by a perfectly reasonable discussion about TF toys, and to care enough to post said irksomeness (sic).
Still "You and a few others" is hardly "Nobody/Everybody", is it?
Now, back to the discussion of toys!
Ig89ninja wrote:So what are the chances of a store in the US getting a new wave of Hot Rods and Scourges any time soon? Should I try and wait it out, or bite the bullet and try and find it online before its aftermarket price becomes impossible to buy?
TF-fan kev777 wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Well here's one data point for you, I don't care. I'm sure there will be a few others if what you really need is data.
On an opinion.
Well, you seem to care enough to be irked by a perfectly reasonable discussion about TF toys, and to care enough to post said irksomeness (sic).
Still "You and a few others" is hardly "Nobody/Everybody", is it?
Now, back to the discussion of toys!
No, I was actually sort of contributing a small piece of data for you (while admittedly being a smartass), that was also followed by a few others. The small bit of data presented leaned toward not caring, but small sample sizes really aren't that valuable. In any case, you would never end up getting satisfactory data from an analytical standpoint from any of us unless someone had inside info from Has/Tak on what really matters to them and whether this was a simple oops on their part.
I personally don't find the differences in the 2 sets of insignias that great to be bothered by it, but that's just me.
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Was shocked to find SS Cogman still on shelves on my trip! I skipped over the original release, but with the reduced amount of Bayverse SS around I figured I’d check it out.
It’s a neat figure! Really dig the sword-pointing articulation in robot mode. Vehicle mode looks super snazzy as well, and it’s awesome that tiny Cogman can fit in there.
Cogman looks cool on Thundercracker too! Maybe not so much the other way around though xD
Ig89ninja wrote:So what are the chances of a store in the US getting a new wave of Hot Rods and Scourges any time soon? Should I try and wait it out, or bite the bullet and try and find it online before its aftermarket price becomes impossible to buy?
Hot Rod is Bumblebee Starscream's casemate so if you see Starscream it means Hot Rod was or should be with him.Ig89ninja wrote:So what are the chances of a store in the US getting a new wave of Hot Rods and Scourges any time soon? Should I try and wait it out, or bite the bullet and try and find it online before its aftermarket price becomes impossible to buy?
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Emerje wrote:As far as symbols go I know I don't care. If you tried to stick one of each Decepticon on a shelf to make the perfect G1 display you'd probably end up with at least 10 different looking symbols. Multiple shades of purple ranging from violet to lavender and even magenta and white, white boarder, silver boarder and no boarder, cartoon style, toy style and live action style (that's happened a few times on G1 style figures). It just doesn't matter to me as long as it's A Decepticon symbol.
Emerje
Rodimus Prime wrote:I always looked at this one as the step between the RoTF version (still silver, new alt mode) and the DoTM version (same altmode, new deco). If you line them up side by side, you can see every step of the physical change Megatron went through between the 2 movies.-Kanrabat- wrote:I prefer the normal DOTM Leader Megatron in it'S more natural rusty paint job.
This Universal version look too clean. Like some mysterious phantom.
Sabrblade wrote:Plus, Universal Studios Megatron is the one that gets to gleefully insult kids to the faces.Rodimus Prime wrote:I always looked at this one as the step between the RoTF version (still silver, new alt mode) and the DoTM version (same altmode, new deco). If you line them up side by side, you can see every step of the physical change Megatron went through between the 2 movies.-Kanrabat- wrote:I prefer the normal DOTM Leader Megatron in it'S more natural rusty paint job.
This Universal version look too clean. Like some mysterious phantom.
Silverwing wrote:Also, I feel compelled to give the obligatory:
One for each year of the Movieverse's decade strong tenure. Here's to a few more explosive years!
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