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Darker Than Blacker Black

PostPosted: Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:10 am
by bodrock
I am really looking forward to seeing Overlord in the wild -- when it's in my hands, it's at that moment I'll make that impulse-buy decision. And I honestly think it will come down to the headsculpt (dem lips lol).

But yeah, if he's just 'Shadow with a dimpled chin, you can fuggedaboutit.
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Adrift in Shadow
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One of the Bots
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Botwatch (Not Baywatch)
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Dangerous Liaisons
Then again, I might have to buy him just because ~$40 to 50 >>> $240+ (Carnifex).


126 hours later....
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PowerUp VT6 WINS - (technical) FATALITY

A Sword for Shattered Glass Drift

PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:25 am
by bodrock
I've been pondering a replacement for SG-Drift's 3P sword mine came with....it's between Dr. Wu's silver washing poles ($10)
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or Essen's metal swords (with red jewels, scabbards and stand; $30).
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The biggest difference is the price, but if anyone owns either set, I'd love to see pics or hear some thoughts on them!

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:57 pm
by shajaki
I'd have to stick with Eness since they're accurate to the source. I've got one set for my Tailclonus combiner.

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Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 11:37 pm
by bodrock
I think they look really, really cool, Shaj! I think I'll go Eness as well -- great pic with Tailclonus dual-wielding! :)


P.S. Ohwaitasec TAILGATE?!?!
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U know it
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The KILLER 7#DJD3.0

PostPosted: Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:27 pm
by bodrock
Does anyone else remember this obscure Gamecube title from Suda51 called killer7?
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It was an absolute favorite and left an impression -- not only for the dark, cel-shaded art style, but weird story and crazy cast of characters in the Smith Syndicate, an organization of assassins.
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The killer7

'Shadow as Garcian Smith
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Look, I'm a cleaner.
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Shredd as KAEDE Smith
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Sh*t! F**k it!
Soundwave as Dan Smith
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Maybe!
Bomb-Burst as Kevin Smith
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The Silent Voice of Death
Roadblock as Con Smith
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Yeah!
Tarn as MASK de Smith
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Destiny.
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Steeljaw as Coyote Smith
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YOU'RE F**KED
And Galvatron as Harman Smith.
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The Master
Who'd represent your killer7?

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:43 pm
by galvatron00
Awesome update bodrock!!

For the killer7?! No clue. All my robots are friendly :lol:

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:32 pm
by bodrock
itscramtastic wrote:Awesome update bodrock!!

For the killer7?! No clue. All my robots are friendly :lol:

Thank you, Cram! As much as I love Optimus Prime, I think most of my robots are bad. :CON: :SG-BOTS: :PREDACON:

From Here to Eternia: The NĂ¼ 3V1L H0rde!

PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:47 am
by bodrock
The Pretenders always reminded me of He-Man, but especially the Evil Horde. So when I came home with an Armada Unicron and a loose Hordak, pics had to happen -- with Hordak, since I haven't opened up 'Cron yet (saving it for my son so we can open/enjoy him together - the kid is a TFTM fan at 4!).

H0rde roll-call!
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Tha H0rde

-Hordak: ruthless leader of the H0rde, evil sorcerer, machinery enthusiast and self-proclaimed technologist
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BB, Nia, Hordak & Sgt. Block

-Skullgrin: savage warrior by shell, beleaguered field commander by bot

-Bomb Burst (aka, BB): robo-vampire who admired Hordak's vampirish good looks

-Octopunch: deep-sea dwelling & dumb....but lovable, in a fugly sorta way

-Blackarachnia (aka, Nia): blinded her "H0rde-husband" Hordak with science (so she could learn sorcery)

-Iguanus: a Pretender of the Snake Men and reptile fanbot
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Tung, Iggy, Space "Longtooth" Walrus & Sssqueeze

-Roadblock (aka, Sgt. Block): rude, crude & vulgar; Hordak's bff

-Tung Lashor gives the best French kisses.
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Howzabout a kissssss?

-Sssqueeze gives the best hugs.
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Sssnake Men...?

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:15 am
by shajaki
:lol: They blend right in :lol:

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:20 am
by bodrock
Pretenders gonna pretend, Shaj! :-P

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Arblus look! It's Unicron!!
I finally opened Armada Unicron, but didn't have much time to take pics of him. I will when we're back from vacation - we're hoping to see the total solar eclipse (Oregon!).
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You belong to me...now, Unicron

PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 1:53 am
by bodrock
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Proceed...on your way to oblivion.
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I belong to nobody!
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As much as I'm loving Aramada Unicron, he really shoulda been Titan Supreme Class. :twisted:

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 2:00 pm
by shajaki
lovin those dark Unicron planet shots!

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:54 am
by bodrock
Thank you Shaj! I think if I had gone with Dark Unicron like I originally intended, he might've been invisible (full undead stealth mode!).
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See you in another life, brother!

Dare (to be stupid)

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:27 pm
by bodrock
I can only imagine what it was like when Armada Unicron was first released back in 2003...
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After 31 years since I was first awed by him and Orson Welles' voice in TFTM, I finally have an incarnation of Unicron in my collection.
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Sure, Fort Max has been taller in multiple instances, but this is the Planet Eater himself!
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I could complain about his floppy wings, parts-forming transformation, or his somewhat incomplete planet-shape alt-mode...but I can't help but love & appreciate what Hasbro was able to deliver with this figure.
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Ride or DIE
Unicron appeared in other comics and series, but to me, his story begins with TFTM and ends with season 3 of the original G1 cartoon (for good or bad!).
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And now that he's finally a part of my collection, I couldn't be happier. I'm glad a didn't wait an eternity for this!
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Sad Unicron is Sad

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:37 pm
by shajaki
So ronery :lol:

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:31 pm
by bodrock
My friend asked for a size comparison between Armada Unicron and TR Fortress Maximus.
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Matters of Scale
These pics happened as a result, since my Eness swords for Shattered Glass Drift came in as well (thanks Shaj for recommending them!).
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Twin Eness Swords
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SG Drift & SW Longtooth
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Fencing Partners
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Master of Puppets
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The Fort Max Five

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:12 pm
by shajaki
Lookin good ;)

(Ro)bo knows

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:50 am
by bodrock
Thank you, Shaj!

The Gangsta of the Skies Above.... :CON:
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More Than in the Hearts of Men

Mr. STEAL-yo-girl

PostPosted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:28 am
by bodrock
The KO for TFCC Punch/Counterpunch is wobbly, but remains poseable. I can't help but wonder if the legit one has tighter joints or if I should just try nail polish. :RUBSIGN:
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Mr. Brightside
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Sweep the leg!

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 11:38 am
by galvatron00
You know, that was one figure I wish I ordered from the TFCC. Punch/Counterpunch. The use of the Sideswipe/Sunstreaker mold was great!

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:21 pm
by shajaki
itscramtastic wrote:You know, that was one figure I wish I ordered from the TFCC. Punch/Counterpunch. The use of the Sideswipe/Sunstreaker mold was great!
It was weird of them to release a stand-alone Counterpunch at the end.... break them up sure, but why not make them both in a two-pack? :-?

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:18 am
by bodrock
Cram!! I finally got THE guidebook you recommended, and it is glorious.
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Everything you wanted to know/have (prior to 1991)
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My kids are already treating it like a Sears catalog and asking me for all these figures -- but hey, get in line, kids. This guide has my list too!

Sure, I can just go to transformerland.com, but the book is great with its inclusion of tech specs and ample pics of the toys themselves. ;)^

Chrono Triggered

PostPosted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 4:01 pm
by bodrock
I love JRPGs.

The first one I truly fell in love with was Final Fantasy 3 (aka, FFVI) on SNES.

What I enjoyed most was that all the party members played differently -- not just different classes and their skills, but had differing methods of control. It added to their individuality as characters, even as simple as that was.

Then another gem came along -- CHRONO TRIGGER. With art by Akira Toriyama and the use of the Active Turn Based battle system from FF, I was sold.
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Robo Trigger
You not only traveled to distant lands, but across time & space itself -- which could result in one of the many endings, depending on your choices.
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Let's fight Lavos
The most unique aspect of Chrono Trigger was the dual and triple-techs -- now your characters could work together in multiple ways to unleash a variety of combos!
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Triple Raid!
The party wasn't nearly as extensive as what Chrono Cross later offered, but your party members weren't so easily exchangeable/disposable either. With the recent purchase of TLK Sqweeks, he inspired these pics since he reminded me of Robo. Except shorter. ;)

Here's how I Transformed the Chrono crew:
-SG Drift as Crono
-Nautica as Lucca
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L-A-R-A?
-Sqweeks as Robo
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-Submarauder as Frog
-Shredd as Ayla
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Cavegirl
-Arcee as Marle
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Well excuse me, Princess!
With Bomb-Burst as Magus
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And Unicron as Lavos
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Inner Core Lavos Dance
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One-Winged Angel

Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 5:04 pm
by Sigma Magnus
bodrock wrote:Image
One-Winged Angel


Re: Bodyrocker's Bot-CONivale

PostPosted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 5:56 pm
by bodrock
Exactly Sigma! I was primarily thinking of Chrono Trigger, but Unicron made a good Godly Sephiroth as well.
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