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by **Magnus510** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:50 pm

. . . sold!

News Credits: 2 · by **goshjosh95** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:22 pm

Hell-to-the-yes.

Can't wait for BBTS preorders to get filled.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Slayershoop · by **Slayershoop** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:01 pm

ang3l3s wrote:I wanna know how much die-cast is on this guy b4 i take the plunge

It's kinda been shown on the box and in promo pics... three pieces, his chest and his coptor tail

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:14 pm

Well I'm quite thrilled with this. I think he looks all kinds of bad ass. Like Chuck Norris is 70, but could still eat a hand grenade kinda bad ass.

I too, like CP am slightly skeptical of the die-cast. I mean don't get me wrong I love die-cast, it really turns my crank, but it may make the figure top heavy and overall poopy to display in dynamic poses. I mean I want springer jumping all over the place.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gandalf** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:35 pm

Awesome! Now that's Springer!

Yes, I definitely agree the colors should be a bit darker, but in the end I'm still very excited for this guy. I've been saving cash for months. And don't worry Hasbro, if you ever decide to make a G1 style triple-changing Springer, I'll buy yours too.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:37 pm

Down_Shift wrote:Well I'm quite thrilled with this. I think he looks all kinds of bad ass. Like Chuck Norris is 70, but could still eat a hand grenade kinda bad ass.

I too, like CP am slightly skeptical of the die-cast. I mean don't get me wrong I love die-cast, it really turns my crank, but it may make the figure top heavy and overall poopy to display in dynamic poses. I mean I want springer jumping all over the place.

Yeah, we don't want Transformers Titanium rehashed on a $90+ figure for us Canucks.

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:54 pm

Blurrz wrote:
Down_Shift wrote:Well I'm quite thrilled with this. I think he looks all kinds of bad ass. Like Chuck Norris is 70, but could still eat a hand grenade kinda bad ass.

I too, like CP am slightly skeptical of the die-cast. I mean don't get me wrong I love die-cast, it really turns my crank, but it may make the figure top heavy and overall poopy to display in dynamic poses. I mean I want springer jumping all over the place.

Yeah, we don't want Transformers Titanium rehashed on a $90+ figure for us Canucks.

Don't remind me... I went to TFSource's website and have you seen how much they're selling the Snowman Armor for now? $99! I was going to order it today with Defender because it was only like $40 or $50 but now I can't justify it. :sad:

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:57 pm

Our dollar is par with the US but we still get served a nice cup of poison cappuccino thanks to the good bastards at border customs. I'm sure FP's stuff will show up at TFCon, so i'm in no rush.

by **Darkman20xx** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:40 pm

Definitely on the fence regarding this one. Really need to wait on a review before I pull the trigger on this one and hopefully that won't be too late. Maybe it's because I brainwashed myself into liking the Universe version as my classics Springer but these pictures are really not doing it for me. Probably setting too high a standard to gauge FP but this looks like ass to me compared with the greatness of what they are doing with Bruticus. That's the beauty of Transformers though because you never really know what your going to like or not until you play with it.

by **Enygma177** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:20 am

I must say that I do like how this guy looks in all three modes. Might have to go ahead and take the plunge and pick him up.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:27 am

*sighs*

I am sorely tempted into buying this guy. I don't even like G1 and I have to say that that kicks ass. Hard.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:42 am

Dread_Wing wrote: I see a big blank space waiting for a Reprolabels !

This was my second thought. My first? It was dirty.

News Credits: 2 · by **Requiem Prime** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:23 am

It's Springer. A triple changing Springer... who'd have thought. Interesting, the guy was never redecoed into other characters, so I don't know how their going to spread the love of this mold besides saturating the market.

He's a little blank, and I was hoping for a heavier saturation scratch that, the inbox close-up is exactly what I wanted to see. In that case he doesn't need as much reprolabels to pretty him up as I thought. (I'm just sayin', I'd still get the reprolabel kit).

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:40 am

Finally, my "Wreckers" shelf will have a Springer!

News Credits: 128 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:42 am

I'm not going to lie, these pics have made me a little hesitant.

Of course, I'm going to get him, but now the burden of awesome is on the toy. Looking at the panel movement, I'm wondering if this toy is going to feel appropriately "solid".

News Credits: 2 · by **munkimus prime** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:16 am

That looks great I'm just glad I preordered it.

by **ang3l3s** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:46 am

I read somewhere that it is 6", if so thats a lot of dough for 6" compared to an mp skywarp at walmart for less, just saying.

I realize that they are a small company but.........

News Credits: 128 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:48 am

ang3l3s wrote:I read somewhere that it is 6", if so thats a lot of dough for 6" compared to an mp skywarp at walmart for less, just saying.

I realize that they are a small company but.........

But what?

Complete your argument. Explain how lower production numbers and a lack of major industrial captial do not equate to significantly higher prices.

I'm surprised that this wasn't in the $125 range.

I know the price is easy to choke on but still. These companies have a lot to go through to make this all happen.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:20 am

Counterpunch wrote:
ang3l3s wrote:I read somewhere that it is 6", if so thats a lot of dough for 6" compared to an mp skywarp at walmart for less, just saying.

I realize that they are a small company but.........

But what?

Complete your argument. Explain how lower production numbers and a lack of major industrial captial do not equate to significantly higher prices.

I'm surprised that this wasn't in the $125 range.

I know the price is easy to choke on but still. These companies have a lot to go through to make this all happen.

Be thankful you have so many online stores stocking it. I just had to drop £65 to get mine; that's $97 US compared to your $79.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:58 am

Dread_Wing wrote:The TFsource facebook images show that the colours are nowhere near as washed out. Looks pretty damn cool.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=140992&id=100983336710&ref=mf

That's what I was hoping, it was just the photography!

goshjosh95 wrote:Hell-to-the-yes.

Can't wait for BBTS preorders to get filled.

I just paid for my preorder today!

Blurrz wrote:Our dollar is par with the US but we still get served a nice cup of poison cappuccino thanks to the good bastards at border customs. I'm sure FP's stuff will show up at TFCon, so i'm in no rush.

So far I've ordered 3 Piles of Loot from BBTS, and only been charged duties once, and it was under $20 for a $200 box of toys. Just don't get it shipped through UPS. NEVER through UPS, they rip you off with their customs fees.

Edit: Never mind, I just found out I have to pay $30 on $200 worth of toys. #-o

I still stand by my preference of couriers though, UPS would've charged at least twice that much.

Like GEEWUN on Facebook · by **GEEWUN** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:32 am

Well.... His feet look slightly weird, but he is still an awesome figure!!!

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:30 pm

It's great to see some photos of the painted figure and the in-package photos look great. The colours do look quite vibrant.

News Credits: 1 · by **Vectorshot** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:39 pm

I can't wait for mine to arrive! I already have a space for him on my display shelf for him along with my version of the Wreckers. I wish that they would do an updated version of Tracks or Omega Supreme. A version of Omega based on Don Figueroa's Transformers Ongoing designs would be hot!!!!

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:58 pm

Vectorshot wrote:I can't wait for mine to arrive! I already have a space for him on my display shelf for him along with my version of the Wreckers. I wish that they would do an updated version of Tracks or Omega Supreme. A version of Omega based on Don Figueroa's Transformers Ongoing designs would be hot!!!!

Just outta curiosity, what's your wreckers line up consist?

Mine:
Univ Countdown= Perceptor
Cyb Wingsaber as himself
Univ Hardhead as Bulkhead (for now, he'll be Hardhead again if Headrobots does a Hardhead)
TFCC WoH Flak as himself
Univ Overload as himself
GF Dark Fangwolf as Warwolf (kiiiiinda like Snakeyes, but not really)
Energon Strongarm as himself
Univ Roadbuster as himself
and finally Springer

Roster is subject to change just like regular Wreckers.

These guys are the equivalent to the G.I. Joe in my TF verse.

News Credits: 21 · by **dragons** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:06 pm

i realized something some parts are mdae of metal correct will the metal part rust as shown on mp megatron.?

i dont know my metal to well is mp prime made up of same metal as mp megatron or differnt types i dont know.

not sure if i mentioned this why does the box have japanese writing on it? on the back of box