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News Credits: 1 · by **Rodimus Minor** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 5:40 pm

Mr-Valkeyreion wrote:Hey guys, any of you watch Russell Howards Good News? The whole figure being called "Spastic" thing was used on their, many lols where had

i do he is one of my favourite Comedians. know everyone nows off Spastic the Powercore Commbiner I mean honestly even that cat was shocked #-o

: What a stupid name

News Credits: 4 · by **Neurie** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 5:58 pm

looks like its having a name change anyways:

http://transformertoys.co.uk/content.ph ... hange.html

News Credits: 5 · by **Mr O** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:20 pm

The 'name of that figure issue' has gone way too far. You can't use a perfectly legitimate word because some fools used it as an insult many years ago? Eliminate it from the language!

It's Orwellian. You can rile a troublemaker just by saying hello 'cause they'll always be looking for something to snap at. That word probably hasn't been used as an insult on any detectable scale for at least fifteen years yet the whining righteous will ensure that kids who never otherwise would have; WILL hear it and wonder what it means. Show me the parent who responds; 'Oh, that's what you should call Gimpy Jim who goes to your school' and I'll call Social Services myself. The result is: a dormant insult may come back and we aren't getting a figure I'd love to have.

Ineloquent rant largely over and I love you all like my own reflection. :grin:

News Credits: 4 · by **Neurie** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:41 pm

Kapow toys and toyz and gamez will have it on import so youll be able to get it

Speaking of which any one going to Collectormania London this weekend?

http://www.youtube.com/user/waspshot23 · by **Wasp-shot23** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:54 am

Mr-Valkeyreion wrote:Hey guys, any of you watch Russell Howards Good News? The whole figure being called "Spastic" thing was used on their, many lols where had

Yeah, rofly waffly!

http://www.youtube.com/user/waspshot23 · by **Wasp-shot23** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:26 am

"transformers, robots in permanent care"!

by **Grimdour** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 7:37 am

Quick question: How long is it between a toy's US release and a UK/EU release? Straxus and Megatron have only recently flooded the shelves here, while the US already has the latest HFTD.

http://www.youtube.com/user/waspshot23 · by **Wasp-shot23** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:44 am

Grimdour wrote:Quick question: How long is it between a toy's US release and a UK/EU release? Straxus and Megatron have only recently flooded the shelves here, while the US already has the latest HFTD.

that's incredibly hard to say as we don't ever get some US releases. you just need to look around for stuff, down my way we've got the latest deluxe htfd wave: axor and rescue ratchet.
concerning generations we may never receive any past wave 2 if rumours are true... i really hope theyre not.

News Credits: 4 · by **Neurie** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:32 am

Today I have picked up:
The explorer and munitioner fans product add ons
Solar storm Grapple(actually I got 2!)
Highbrow hftd
And generations Blur

Pics to follow tomorrow when I'm home and can access a computer and not be stuck with just my IPhone

http://www.youtube.com/user/waspshot23 · by **Wasp-shot23** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 1:55 pm

WHERE FROM!?!?!?! I MUST HAVE THIS KNOWLEDGE!!!'
sorry, im suitably awestruck. I was looking at special ops jazz on eBay, I don't want to have to pay 30 quid for him. I'm far too excited about reveal the shield.

News Credits: 4 · by **Neurie** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:16 pm

I went to a convention today and saw them

Pure dumb luck :-)

Will take a pic tomorrow when I'm home

http://www.youtube.com/user/waspshot23 · by **Wasp-shot23** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:30 pm

Aww, you lucky bugger. Well done.
It makes me sad to see all the news of the reveal the shield and new generations figs being sighted when I know we won't see them over here for a while yet.
I want jazz for christmas!

News Credits: 1 · by **Rodimus Minor** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:04 pm

I no how you feel Wasp where is my Thunderwing, Jazz, Tracks and Windcharger lets hope we get Protector in time for Xmas

http://www.youtube.com/user/waspshot23 · by **Wasp-shot23** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:24 pm

Tell me about it... Jazz, tracks, thunderwing, lugnut, windcharger, grapple, legends trailbreaker and co... Scourge, wheeljack, kup, perceptor, wreck-gar...
I'm making myself cry at the thought of these.

by **Supercollider** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:43 pm

Wasp-shot23 wrote:
Grimdour wrote:Quick question: How long is it between a toy's US release and a UK/EU release? Straxus and Megatron have only recently flooded the shelves here, while the US already has the latest HFTD.

that's incredibly hard to say as we don't ever get some US releases. you just need to look around for stuff, down my way we've got the latest deluxe htfd wave: axor and rescue ratchet.
concerning generations we may never receive any past wave 2 if rumours are true... i really hope theyre not.

Sorry folks but this seems to confirm Hasbro Uk cannot be arsed with Generations past wave 2. I've just re-ordered Soundwave via Yahobby (£20.00) and cliffjumper's already pre-ordered via Kapow Toys.

It sounds like they are clearing the way for Reveal The Shield and hopefully what seen of that range should be released before TF3 hits otherwise we could be buggered there as well.

Star Action Figures wrote:Nov 26
Hi
We email with regret, that the Transformers Deluxe Generation figures have been cancelled in the UK by Hasbro, therefore we are unable to fulfill your order for the Wave 3 (Soundwave and Red Alert) figures. Although this has not been 100% confirmed by Hasbro... and probably never will be, it appears they are cancelling the Generations line, and will rebrand it next year under another title.
With Christmas approaching the timing of this beggars belief, and even by Hasbro's standards seems quite amazing! Unfortunately as it has dragged on for so long, it has not been possible to source stock from overseas, so its with regret that I will have to cancel the orders for Soundwave and Red Alert. If you have already paid for the figures with PayPal, a refund will be passed back to your PayPal account in the next few days. I will send out any other items from orders that contained different items today and over the weekend.
I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience, and will consider in future sourcing all Transformers stock overseas in future, as Hasbro does seem to operate well in other regions, its just appears to be issues with Hasbro UK!
Kind regards

Wayne
http://www.staractionfigures.co.uk

News Credits: 4 · by **Neurie** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 7:49 pm

Yes I heard a similar rant from a few dealers today. No more generations or PCCs for the uk market place

News Credits: 3 · by **ArmadaPrime** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 5:33 am

Dangnabbit!

also, i've just thought of the most funny, unrealistic, and stupid idea ever!!!
Disgruntled Brits Secret Santa!!! :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/user/waspshot23 · by **Wasp-shot23** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:09 am

Yeah! ... Waitaminnit, is this cos you want presents?

I've searched through argos's high and low this weekend to find a pcc icepick in case it snows and what do ya know, it has. But I haven't got an icepick to take cool pics of!!! Graagh!

News Credits: 1 · by **Rodimus Minor** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:11 am

Try Tesco they might have him my local Tesco has him. Why does Hasbro hate us so we aren't getting the Dinobots Constructicons ore Heavytread and Skyhammer come on

News Credits: 8 · by **Electron** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:30 am

hey ano we're not gettin anything past wave 2 generations, but does anyone know if were gettin tracks/jazz etc?

cheers

News Credits: 1 · by **Rodimus Minor** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:29 am

Electron wrote:hey ano we're not gettin anything past wave 2 generations, but does anyone know if were gettin tracks/jazz etc?

cheers

Yes we should be getting reveal the shield sometime in may

http://www.youtube.com/user/waspshot23 · by **Wasp-shot23** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 11:27 am

Yeah I saw icepick in smyths but I wanted one from Argos cos they're £2 off.

News Credits: 4 · by **Neurie** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 11:42 am

Revel the shield and hftd are still slated for next year.

There's a new mini transformer/g i Joe/action force event happening in may in Essex I believe too convention

http://www.youtube.com/user/waspshot23 · by **Wasp-shot23** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:17 pm

Rodimus Minor wrote:
Electron wrote:hey ano we're not gettin anything past wave 2 generations, but does anyone know if were gettin tracks/jazz etc?

cheers

Yes we should be getting reveal the shield sometime in may

yeah but may is when the dotm figures come out... They'll oust anything tf left on shelves to the dark world of "I'll never see you again land (and for that matter any further waves of stuff that should be there but isn't and never will be)"