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by **teroh1988** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:33 pm

sorry if this isnt news, but i was browsing my local target today and noticed some deluxe redecos of 08 BB, jazz, barricade, and brawl they are packaged in clear cylinders, the only real difference is they all have allspark blue on them. I picked up brawl as its the only mold i dont have too many of already
sorry dont have a camera or id post pics, maybe later

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:39 pm

The all so advertised premium line maybe?

Can you be a bit more specific? What were the color changes besides the all spark blue?

by **teroh1988** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:42 pm

they just have allspark blue details added on the arms and legs and such, barricade has a blue face which is horrible but, still pretty much the same, i just think the packaging is great i wish they wouldve done the original deluxes this way. its kinda packaged like the robo vision prime

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:48 pm

In that case its safe to say it is the Premium Line we've been waiting for.

Just to be sure did the package say "Premium" anywhere on it. Probably on a silver strip somewhere?

News Credits: 7 · by **Omega Charge** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:53 pm

Sigh.

Those would be the Target exclusive Allspark deluxes. Separate from the Premiums, which are made to look movie-accurate. Those are made to look Allspark-altered.

by **teroh1988** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:54 pm

no theyre not premium theyre just exclusive repaints, i did pick up a premium prime today from the same target

by **teroh1988** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:57 pm

so that would make what like 8 different 08 bb repaints

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:47 pm

I saw Allspark Brawl at Target when I picked up 4 Scouts...
Not worth it. Cool packaging, but not any better figures than the originals.
Unless you like that bright blue "highlights" funkin' up the bot modes.

I want 4 more Scouts, Deep Space SS, maybe Premium Jazz (since I don't have the original), maybe Jetstorm,
and then I'm DONE with the Movie line.

by **Cyberjet #7** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:33 pm

I thought they were ok. I bought all four and extras of BB and Barricade. I like the highly-collectible repaint Frenzy figures.

by **teroh1988** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:58 pm

i was gonna get 08 bb but i already have the regular, battle damage, and first encounter, and i plan on getting premium and stealth so thats 5 of one mold ill be buying no need for one more. i just got brawl because for some reason i love the tankformers and i doubt the gf would let me get all of those and the premium op in the same trip

News Credits: 3 · by **DISCHARGE** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:03 pm

teroh1988 wrote:i doubt the gf would let me get all of those and the premium op in the same trip

"Fwp-shhhh!!"(whip noise)

I picked up the Barricade last week. I couldn't pass up the red Frenzy.

by **teroh1988** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:06 pm

upwards of 90$ is a bit much even in my opinion simply because id rather wait and hope to stumble across something i really want than just have a few repaint but yes with the whip

by **CMP** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:20 pm

I dunno, if I'll get them. Maybe, Barricade, because I don't have him, yet.

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:49 pm

CMP wrote:I dunno, if I'll get them. Maybe, Barricade, because I don't have him, yet.

Yeah, even then, do a comparison of this version to the Premium version...
Unless you're down with the Allspark blue.

I don't have Jazz, but am pretty sure I'll go with the Premium figure.

by **TinglingSensation** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:10 am

DISCHARGE wrote:"Fwp-shhhh!!"(whip noise)

Spoken like someone who's never been on the receiving end of the whip!

Or someone who has his scene under control. :APPLAUSE:

I'm in teroh1988's boat -- gotta pick your spots.

News Credits: 1 · by **Cascadia** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:19 am

Those that you found at Target are Allspark repaints as mentioned at the beginning of the thread...they look exactly the same as the originals except for the specks of bright blue in some random spots on the figures.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:57 pm

Sowndwave76 wrote:
CMP wrote:I dunno, if I'll get them. Maybe, Barricade, because I don't have him, yet.

Yeah, even then, do a comparison of this version to the Premium version...
Unless you're down with the Allspark blue.

I don't have Jazz, but am pretty sure I'll go with the Premium figure.

I thought the Allspark Barricade actually looked good, but the others didn't impress me at all. Won't buy him, but I thought he looked good.

The only repaint I might buy is Stealth BB...well, and premium leader Megs, but only because I don't already have one. So when I see them, if they look good in person, I'll get them.

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:07 pm

NotEnoughKibble wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:
CMP wrote:I dunno, if I'll get them. Maybe, Barricade, because I don't have him, yet.

Yeah, even then, do a comparison of this version to the Premium version...
Unless you're down with the Allspark blue.

I don't have Jazz, but am pretty sure I'll go with the Premium figure.

I thought the Allspark Barricade actually looked good, but the others didn't impress me at all. Won't buy him, but I thought he looked good.

The only repaint I might buy is Stealth BB...well, and premium leader Megs, but only because I don't already have one. So when I see them, if they look good in person, I'll get them.

I saw them in person today when I took a couple Legends 2 packs back...
They were actually on shelves in front of the store between the register aisles...
I don't like Barricade's face as much as I thought I would after seeing some stock photos that were floating around a while back.
Brawl actually looks better than I thought he would, even though his green and the blue clash.
Jazz looks the best imo, but the Premium will look even better.

DEFINITELY get Premium Leader Megatron.
I might even get another one eventually, which I'm justifying since I'm only interested in 3 of the 4 TRU exclusives (Jetstorm).

by **Cyberjet #7** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:25 pm

I opened my Allspark Barricade last night and they still haven't fixed his stupid loose feet. This is the fourth version of him and he still can't stand.

Hoping the Premium is better...

At least I got the red Frenzy...

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:45 pm

Sowndwave76 wrote:
I saw them in person today when I took a couple Legends 2 packs back...
They were actually on shelves in front of the store between the register aisles...
I don't like Barricade's face as much as I thought I would after seeing some stock photos that were floating around a while back.
Brawl actually looks better than I thought he would, even though his green and the blue clash.
Jazz looks the best imo, but the Premium will look even better.

DEFINITELY get Premium Leader Megatron.
I might even get another one eventually, which I'm justifying since I'm only interested in 3 of the 4 TRU exclusives (Jetstorm).

Yeah, I saw the Allspark figures in person today and I liked Barricade, face and all. But not enough to buy a second...

I actually meant I would decide on Stealth BB and Megs once I saw those two in person. Hope to find Megs at Target to use one of those $5 off coupons that were found here a couple months ago that don't expire till October!