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Sowndwave76 wrote:I wouldn't give up hope on the seeker 2 pack yet...
For one, I think we're getting real close to the point where that mold can't be improved much more.
I won't be surprised if with the next round of seekers (hopefully not for a long time from now), that lots of people will decide the ER versions are really pretty solid, and they'll save their money.
That is unless Hasbro makes really show-accurate versions that make them more appealing for some, or the new ones include some sort of gimmick or accessory that's somehow too good to pass up. Maybe taking the nose section of the jet and making it removable so there's not kibble in bot mode, but for some even that's not a good thing or an improvement. Maybe they'll have better articulation? But at what design and/or financial costs?
Munkky wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:I wouldn't give up hope on the seeker 2 pack yet...
For one, I think we're getting real close to the point where that mold can't be improved much more.
I won't be surprised if with the next round of seekers (hopefully not for a long time from now), that lots of people will decide the ER versions are really pretty solid, and they'll save their money.
That is unless Hasbro makes really show-accurate versions that make them more appealing for some, or the new ones include some sort of gimmick or accessory that's somehow too good to pass up. Maybe taking the nose section of the jet and making it removable so there's not kibble in bot mode, but for some even that's not a good thing or an improvement. Maybe they'll have better articulation? But at what design and/or financial costs?
I'm getting to that stage now with a lot of figures. Earthrise so far has been so bloody good that I can't see myself buying any more toys of certain characters, even if they have some really cool gimmick tacked on. I can't see the Seekers getting much better than the Earthrise Voyager mould.
To be honest the idea of retiring from Transformers collecting after the end of Kingdom has been circling in my mind recently, because my Generations collection is rapidly reaching the point where I'm happy with it now. I'm just worried that Paradise Syndrome will kick in after a while and I'll end up binge buying potentially poor quality figures because "Oooo! A new Shockwave!"
Kindly don't blame the whole wiki for the edits of one user not in the know about Thrust's ambiguous release status.Emerje wrote:I see TFWiki has Thrust listed as "future wave", that sure isn't helping with the confusion of him being an exclusive.
Emerje
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.'
Sowndwave76 wrote:Within the last week I got the vibe (from actual posts) that some preferred the Studio Series thread to stick to live action-based conversation rather than anything G1.
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Within the last week I got the vibe (from actual posts) that some preferred the Studio Series thread to stick to live action-based conversation rather than anything G1.
To me that sounds like the same Low Brow elitism that flourishes within this fanbase. Transformers The Movie (oddly enough) is a Transformers Movie! Just like Bayformers and Bumblebee. Technically, Bayformers is it's own G1. So get over it.
Gauntlet101010 wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Within the last week I got the vibe (from actual posts) that some preferred the Studio Series thread to stick to live action-based conversation rather than anything G1.
To me that sounds like the same Low Brow elitism that flourishes within this fanbase. Transformers The Movie (oddly enough) is a Transformers Movie! Just like Bayformers and Bumblebee. Technically, Bayformers is it's own G1. So get over it.
TBH, I'd support splitting the thread into Bay and G1.
They're different fans looking for different things from their toys. And it would keep bickering over product to a minimum.
Munkky wrote:I'm getting to that stage now with a lot of figures. Earthrise so far has been so bloody good that I can't see myself buying any more toys of certain characters, even if they have some really cool gimmick tacked on. I can't see the Seekers getting much better than the Earthrise Voyager mould.
To be honest the idea of retiring from Transformers collecting after the end of Kingdom has been circling in my mind recently, because my Generations collection is rapidly reaching the point where I'm happy with it now. I'm just worried that Paradise Syndrome will kick in after a while and I'll end up binge buying potentially poor quality figures because "Oooo! A new Shockwave!"
Gauntlet101010 wrote:A lot of ER toys are, I think, as good as they'll get. Or that, even if they make better versions, I won't necessarily want them. The Seeker is a good example. Ironhide / Ratchet, Prowl & co., Soundwave, Shockwave ... it's all happening right now, which is a bit much or my wallet, but after that ... I dunno. I think we've hit peak G1 classics. I still like most of what I've already got already and if they replace the ones I'm only so-so with I can see myself being done.
Gauntlet101010 wrote:They're different fans looking for different things from their toys. And it would keep bickering over product to a minimum.
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Within the last week I got the vibe (from actual posts) that some preferred the Studio Series thread to stick to live action-based conversation rather than anything G1.
To me that sounds like the same Low Brow elitism that flourishes within this fanbase. Transformers The Movie (oddly enough) is a Transformers Movie! Just like Bayformers and Bumblebee. Technically, Bayformers is it's own G1. So get over it.
aronjlove wrote:Behold! Scrapface the snake master!
TF-fan kev777 wrote:aronjlove wrote:Behold! Scrapface the snake master!
Weeljack: Hold my beer...
Wheeljack: You don't just master the snakes, you become the snakesssssssssss...
Such a good dame and the figures from the game are so awesome they still command decent prices on BBTS when they come back in stock.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:It is weird that whenever people mention these series by the lead title: WFC, other than by SIEGE or Earthrise, I automatically think of...
These guys. I miss this line...
Well, it's because the top of the SIEGE van mode was made from his blocky arms and some panels on his legs, and was rather flat as a result. Getting the somewhat rounded roof of an Earth minivan (and trying to blend his feet into the body) would require either a separate piece or having more panel mass on his legs. At least Ironhide's shield actually looks like a decent shield (unlike Arcee or CJ/Bumblebee, and the latter can at least stick the kibble on their back without it looking stupid).Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Better take that up in the Studio Series thread. Back to Earthrise!
Honestly, after looking at the images from Friday, I'm surprised at the amount of retools. Not that that's a bad thing, in fact they offer cohesiveness(?) between Cybertronian and Earth Modes. Ironhide seems to be the worst off however needing a separate non-integrated part for the top of the van.
You're not alone, which is why I'm glad I'm starting to see more people using "WFCT" instead. Makes things less confusing.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:It is weird that whenever people mention these series by the lead title: WFC, other than by SIEGE or Earthrise, I automatically think of...
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.'
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:...I think you might mean millimeter. If the gap was a whole centimeter, I wanna see photos of that O.O
aronjlove wrote:
Two days, three trips later, but I got the dang thing
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