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[D-Maximal_Primal]

"Movie accurate detailing!!!"

In what frikkin' movie?

But it does look cool, and the new sword and shield are a nice touch. But most likely not for me, though maybe this is the 6th and final deluxe?

Its accurate to this movie, with all the blood of humanity splattered onto Optimus' body after his murderous rampage.

Also, its not the last deluxe, since this is a voyager toy. I think its a store exclusive.

I meant voyager, sorry.

I almost got this once in the fire-strike deco or something with the axe and flames. It was pretty cool, but I had no moneys. But this deco is... interesting

[MaverickPrime]

This is yet another missed oportunity to have an american release of the Takara tooling of that voyager mold that ditched the random solar panels and engine-like gas tanks for a flat hood and normal gas tanks that also had a Mech-Tech weapon that went from a movie accurate(at least movie 1 and ROTF) ion blaster to an also movie accurate energon blade.
But sure, give us this random deco.
The weapons DO look nice, though.

[MaverickPrime]

I almost got this once in the fire-strike deco or something with the axe and flames. It was pretty cool, but I had no moneys. But this deco is... interesting

Oh, that version of the mold is FANTASTIC, the axe looks brutal and if you remove the blue paint on the eyes, he looks more menacing than most Nemesis Primes out there, and since the deco is already different than his normal colors, I actually like having the solar panels, engine gas tanks and rocket feet, as they further set him apart from the other Optimus Primes from the movies.
Also, I got him stupidly cheap, as someone sold me Optimus AND Prime Sky Lynx for less than voyager price!

[Burn]

So given that he's in town and probably the only one worth getting ... is Barricade good and I should ignore the opinion of certain reviewers? Or is he dodgy as an Italian News Admin?

[Kurona]

So given that he's in town and probably the only one worth getting ... is Barricade good and I should ignore the opinion of certain reviewers? Or is he dodgy as an Italian News Admin?

He's essentially a basic shellformer that looks kinda cool in both modes and while not documented you can repurpose the egregious kibble backpack into something actually kind of nice. The biggest pain is the price; I suppose the running theme for this line seems to be "is pretty cool, wait for price reductions".

I thought the Australian admin was the dodgy one?

[Deadput]

"Movie accurate detailing!!!"

In what frikkin' movie?

But it does look cool, and the new sword and shield are a nice touch. But most likely not for me, though maybe this is the 6th and final deluxe?

Ah you know it was in the best scene where Optimus is mowing down crowds of people!

Can't believe no one talks about that quality scene it was so realistic like they were really dying in irl it would explain why we never heard about those extras again.

Overall it was a great adaptation of Transformers: Buckets of Blood and I'm glad their finally homageing it here even if it's years late.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

So given that he's in town and probably the only one worth getting ... is Barricade good and I should ignore the opinion of certain reviewers? Or is he dodgy as an Italian News Admin?

You should buy him. He is a good figure that looks awesome, poses pretty good, has some awesome features and accessories, and overall has a solid and dense feel that makes him very sturdy and fun to play with

[william-james88]

I meant voyager, sorry.

All mainline voyagers are already covered: Optimus, Grimlock, Megatron, Hound, Scorn and Bumblebee.

[Carnivius_Prime]

This was an odd one. It all started when fellow Seibertronian Carnivius_Prime found an odd image of and Optimus Prime toy in an Argos catalogue (pictured below).

Yay! I am mentioned in news! And I got a news credit point for first time ever!

So given that he's in town and probably the only one worth getting ... is Barricade good and I should ignore the opinion of certain reviewers? Or is he dodgy as an Italian News Admin?

You should buy him. He is a good figure that looks awesome, poses pretty good, has some awesome features and accessories, and overall has a solid and dense feel that makes him very sturdy and fun to play with

Yeah I'm pretty happy with my Barricade.

[Burn]

The biggest pain is the price; I suppose the running theme for this line seems to be "is pretty cool, wait for price reductions".

Unless I read the tags wrong (probably should have done a price check) then he's coming in at $30AUD which is pretty standard price for that point.

I thought the Australian admin was the dodgy one?

Depends which forum we're talking about I guess ...

[william-james88]

Burn, 3 things you should consider:

1. Cobotron got stress marks from removing the kibble in Barricade's back
2. Would Voyager Sentinel Prime be a good toy if you could remove his backpack?
3. Are you ok with simple Transformations?

Not trying to influence you, just getting you ready for this toy. Its a lot of money to plop down for a toy that showcases no evolutuion in the past decade of engineering.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Burn, 2 things you should consider:

1. Cobotron got stress marks from removing the kibble in Barricade's back
2. Would Voyager Sentinel Prime be a good toy if you could remove his backpack?
3. Are you ok with simple Transformations?

Not trying to influence you, just getting you ready for this toy. Its a lot of money to plop down for a toy that showcases no evoltuion in the past decade of engineering.

That's 3 things actually

And even then, wrongo.

Burn, listen to your favorite staff member from the north american continent. Cobotron's experience is one of a few, mine has none and I mess with it a lot. Voyager Sentinel Prime should not even be compared to this toy. and the transformation, while simple, is satisfying and it involves a toy that feels like it has more plastic on it and feels better in hand. It may be a bit shorter than other deluxes, but it is sturdy and you will not break it messing with it.

It is functional, really awesome looking, and satisfying. Best figure of the first wave of TLK

[D-Maximal_Primal]

One last thing before I head off for the night: cute little father/son review of Knight Armor Megatron:

[william-james88]

Best figure of the first wave of TLK

Better than Voyager Optimus Prime?!

No offense, but it sounds like someone drank the wrong kool aid

Also, regarding simplicity, Burn was not fond of that Generations Leader Megatron toy which I know you are very fond of. We all have very different opinions and taste and regardless of what any of us think, we should lay down the facts for Burn to do the choice he feels is best for him.

[Carnivius_Prime]

It is functional, really awesome looking, and satisfying. Best figure of the first wave of TLK

2nd best maybe! Prime is best. That's my opinion anyways.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Best figure of the first wave of TLK

Better than Voyager Optimus Prime?!

No offense, but it sounds like someone drank the wrong kool aid

I think so. He feels better, the paint actually works better (even though both have a lot), and he is more posable.

Optimus is very good, but he would be better if the knees could move more and the silver paint covered more, but I still enjoy Barricade more. And at least his sword didn't get stuck and break

[william-james88]

Best figure of the first wave of TLK

Better than Voyager Optimus Prime?!

No offense, but it sounds like someone drank the wrong kool aid

I think so. He feels better, the paint actually works better (even though both have a lot), and he is more posable.

Optimus is very good, but he would be better if the knees could move more and the silver paint covered more, but I still enjoy Barricade more. And at least his sword didn't get stuck and break

Very sorry to hear that. But as you said about Cobotron's experience with Barricade, that is maybe a one off. Or it isnt and both Optimus and Barricade have points of weakness which make them flawed and easily damaged, who knows. I personally preffer the AOE line so far, if only for its freshness (and MSRPs). We call these flaws one offs but if it happens to Burn (or anyone else) that one off becaomes a huge set back for that person.
Did you contact Hasbro yet about your sword breaking? This wouuld be the perfect time to contact them. Hopefully you get a free voyager out of it.

[Burn]

Burn, listen to your favorite staff member from the north american continent.

But Cobes hasn't weighed in yet ...
(I have to say that, Stu's back so I need a patsy)

[Carnivius_Prime]

What causes Prime's sword to break? I've posed him a lot with it in his hands or stored in his back.

And I should say Barricade is technically my 4th fave figure from the TLK line but I've not been counting voyager Grimlock or Deluxe Bee as I have those molds from AoE and while I do prefer those toys to Barricade, their recycling discounts them from my general TLK toy ranking where Prime and Barricade are brand new molds.

[Evil Eye]

Those clear red wheels and gas tanks and the red bumper look awful. Like, legitimately "We ran out of budget for separate plastic colour sprues" awful. The weapons look neat and I do like this mold but there's no way I'm buying it in that craptacular deco. I'll stick with the DotM version with its big ol' cannon.

[Cobotron]

1. Cobotron

Cobotron's experience

But Cobes hasn't weighed in yet ...

WHAT?! How did I get here? Ohhhhh, you guys Beetlejuiced me.

I don't hate Barricade. I did get some stress marks removing the backpack, but my comment on that was more to prove the point that, I have no problem with backpacks, and it wasn't really unnecessary for me to remove it in the first place. You guys know I'm not a movie fan. I've never liked the aesthetic. But, some times when that aesthetic has to be simplified to work as a toy, you end up with some good toys.
I like the Barricade toy because he conforms to a more classic TF design. Car hood chest, door wings, hands with 5 fingers, feet, those kinds of things. Also like his head sculpt because he doesn't have a mouth. HE also has a pretty classic transformation. Simple is fine with me.
I like my movie bots to be able to blend into my Classics/Gen collection, and Barricade can do that nicely. We always need more Cons, right? I also like all his weapons including the brass knuckles. He's a cool looking evil cop bot in his C.H.I.P.S. boots.


I think Prime looks pretty cool too, but I'm in no rush to grab one. IMO and aligned with the TF design I like, Barricade is the coolest Deluxe from the first wave, and the only one I'll get.

Burn, buy whatever makes you happy.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I personally preffer the AOE line so far, if only for its freshness (and MSRPs). We call these flaws one offs but if it happens to Burn (or anyone else) that one off becaomes a huge set back for that person.
Did you contact Hasbro yet about your sword breaking? This wouuld be the perfect time to contact them. Hopefully you get a free voyager out of it.

See, I'm preferring this line so far. The new molds feel more solid and I think they are getting a bit more love. this voyager prime is on par with the evasion mode one, but I like this one more. It is a bit less fiddly and feels more solid to me. and it feels denser. Barricade feels like a better deluxe than most, if not all, of the AoE lines figures, with everything that I've said previously.

I can't get money back for the sword as I glued it back together.

Burn, listen to your favorite staff member from the north american continent.

But Cobes hasn't weighed in yet ...
(I have to say that, Stu's back so I need a patsy)

My heart hurts

What causes Prime's sword to break? I've posed him a lot with it in his hands or stored in his back.

When i was attempting to store it in vehicle mode, the sword got stuck in the hilt. scratched the paint on the sides and then, while trying to get it out, it basically snapped in half, holding together by a thin film of plastic

[Va'al]

Remember the back of packaging image we saw for the potential Cogman car toy, from Transformers: The Last Knight? It looks like the regular Weibo leaker might have the front of the packaging too, but not clue as to whether the two are indeed for the same toy!

Check out the live-action Headmaster below, with the sword seen in trailers so far and a certain glint in theit eye, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub.

[Autobot N]

[Carnivius_Prime]

Cogsy is looking rather cool there.