The purple TFC Insecticons seem to be sold out at most online retailers. I'd prefer the originals, but if the only benefit one obtains for an additional $40 is purple instead of red styling, I'd opt to simply purchase the E-Hobby set.
Does it differ from the purple set in any way other than color?
Are the E-Hobby reissue red Insecticons worth purchasing?
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Are the E-Hobby reissue red Insecticons worth purchasing?
by Basketball Jones » Wed Mar 07, 2007 12:46 pm
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by Exulted Unicron » Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:42 pm
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other than the diaclone style colours and the new names, there is little difference. I have a set of them alongside TFC 16 and they do look good.
I'd say yes and get a set
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by Basketball Jones » Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:28 pm
Any other opinions? Are they the same size as the standard G1 Insecticons?
I can't even find a TFC #16 for sale to purchase even if I was going to pay the opprobrious price of it.
I can't even find a TFC #16 for sale to purchase even if I was going to pay the opprobrious price of it.
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by Psychout » Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:38 pm
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Basketball Jones wrote:Any other opinions? Are they the same size as the standard G1 Insecticons?
I can't even find a TFC #16 for sale to purchase even if I was going to pay the opprobrious price of it.
Exactly the same as the stadard insecticons other than the colours and names.
Out of curiosity, what are the three little tykes called? I dont read Japanese...
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Basketball Jones wrote:Any other opinions? Are they the same size as the standard G1 Insecticons?
I can't even find a TFC #16 for sale to purchase even if I was going to pay the opprobrious price of it.
The price is "something that brings disgrace"? Bonus points for using the word. Negative bonus points for the dubious context.
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by Exulted Unicron » Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:17 am
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they're exact repaints of the insecticons in semi diaclone colours. Their new names are Salvo (bombshell), Shothole (kickback) and Zaptrap (shrapnel)
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Shothole....othole...othole
They are worth it, especially if you are like me and like the original three. They also come with the cool vinyl 'Energon' cubes to munch... If the clones were not so expensive (however, not as expensive as the originals by the sounds), I would buy more for more Insecticlones!!
They are worth it, especially if you are like me and like the original three. They also come with the cool vinyl 'Energon' cubes to munch... If the clones were not so expensive (however, not as expensive as the originals by the sounds), I would buy more for more Insecticlones!!
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by Stormrider » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:29 am
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The big draw to the e-Hobby Exclusive Instecticons is that they are being sold as the "Drone Army" using the Diaclone colors (which you guys have already pointed out).
If your a completist, or if you don't have enough money for the TFC Insecticons and your not picky about colors, then this would be a good set.
They do sport the energon cubes, but they tend to be "heavy on the electrons...electrons..." (in Bombshell's voice of course).
If your a completist, or if you don't have enough money for the TFC Insecticons and your not picky about colors, then this would be a good set.
They do sport the energon cubes, but they tend to be "heavy on the electrons...electrons..." (in Bombshell's voice of course).
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by Exulted Unicron » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:42 am
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tigertracks 24 wrote:Shothole....othole...othole
They are worth it, especially if you are like me and like the original three. They also come with the cool vinyl 'Energon' cubes to munch... If the clones were not so expensive (however, not as expensive as the originals by the sounds), I would buy more for more Insecticlones!!
would that be zaptrap..trap..trap?
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by Maz » Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:15 pm
I think set is definitely worth the purchase. I was pretty impressed overall.
Here's the review I did of it when it was released:
http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue_fr ... ?art=EHIns
Hope that helps.
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Here's the review I did of it when it was released:
http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue_fr ... ?art=EHIns
Hope that helps.
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by skywarp-2 » Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:00 pm
They are sweet, i would definately buy them and when I have the quan i will!!
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I just ordered some this weekend. Found them for a good price and since I had some money in my Paypal account I figured I'd get them. I can't wait.
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by Dclone Soundwave » Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:55 pm
I'd like to get 'em, mainly for moer Energon Cubes. I like the quality of the ones that I got w/TFC 16. Kinda squishy. I mean, the cubes from Unicron.com are nice, but I like these better.
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by Stormrider » Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:01 am
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Decepticlone Soundwave wrote:I'd like to get 'em, mainly for moer Energon Cubes. I like the quality of the ones that I got w/TFC 16. Kinda squishy. I mean, the cubes from Unicron.com are nice, but I like these better.
Are the energon cubes with the Insecticons and Unicron version the same size?
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by Basketball Jones » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:58 pm
The Insecticon cubes are approximately 1-1.5 cm^3, I believe.
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