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News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:39 pm

nemesis-prime wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:
Real Devastator wrote:G1 Insecticons names: Kickback, Bombshell, Shrapnel

Universe Insecticons names: Kickback, Hardshell, Sharpshot(??)

So there are name changes....

That's so weak and makes it a no for me. Encore style figures should have the original names.

maybe somone owns the rights to those names and habro dosent want to pay?
either way in getting them...i dont need another powerglide

I'm sure that is the reason, but still lame IMO. Oh well, it's still good for folks wanting this set. I'll just stick to my originals.

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:22 pm

DevastaTTor wrote:
nemesis-prime wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:
Real Devastator wrote:G1 Insecticons names: Kickback, Bombshell, Shrapnel

Universe Insecticons names: Kickback, Hardshell, Sharpshot(??)

So there are name changes....

That's so weak and makes it a no for me. Encore style figures should have the original names.

maybe somone owns the rights to those names and habro dosent want to pay?
either way in getting them...i dont need another powerglide

I'm sure that is the reason, but still lame IMO. Oh well, it's still good for folks wanting this set. I'll just stick to my originals.

Anything with "bomb" and "shrapnel" in the name has been changed recently, with the unpopular military action and all going on (too many people hearing about roadside bombs and sharpnel injuries).

Can't these giant mechanical soldiers have some less violent names, like, here's the insecticons, Steve, Joe and Ed.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:29 pm

Hell yeah, the Insecticons are a must, and this Powerglide G1 scheme is pretty amazing.

News Credits: 1 · by **Cheetron** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:35 pm

I'm liking PG a lot. I just hope he turns out better than my Stormcloud repaint did. He was super loose.

by **Dagon** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:43 pm

--B-- wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:
nemesis-prime wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:
Real Devastator wrote:G1 Insecticons names: Kickback, Bombshell, Shrapnel

Universe Insecticons names: Kickback, Hardshell, Sharpshot(??)

So there are name changes....

That's so weak and makes it a no for me. Encore style figures should have the original names.

maybe somone owns the rights to those names and habro dosent want to pay?
either way in getting them...i dont need another powerglide

I'm sure that is the reason, but still lame IMO. Oh well, it's still good for folks wanting this set. I'll just stick to my originals.

Anything with "bomb" and "shrapnel" in the name has been changed recently, with the unpopular military action and all going on (too many people hearing about roadside bombs and sharpnel injuries).

Can't these giant mechanical soldiers have some less violent names, like, here's the insecticons, Steve, Joe and Ed.

Ha ha ha! That's truly wonderful! :APPLAUSE:

by **newbe_collector** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:54 pm

NOW They release a red usa edition of powerglide!!??!!??!? I ordered the japan release through BBTS cause I hated Hasbro's silver paint job so much :-x

. Ah well, money saved is just money spent somewhere else when it comes to my collection. :o)

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:01 pm

sweet. that insecticon set looks nice

by **I want to be prime** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:23 pm

Please Pleasetell me that the insectticconss willbe in the Uk.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:25 pm

nice set, looks cool.. still wish we had a classics redo.. but I suppose it's easier to do a reissue,a nd say well that is the classics version, like with soundwave..sigh...

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:25 pm

I want to be prime wrote:Please Pleasetell me that the insectticconss willbe in the Uk.

There's Toy'R'Us stores in the UK, so I could only assume so.

by **Jetstorm92210** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:53 pm

Blurrz wrote:
I want to be prime wrote:Please Pleasetell me that the insectticconss willbe in the Uk.

There's Toy'R'Us stores in the UK, so I could only assume so.

You think that's bad, imagine living in Mexico where Animated Ultra Magnus was never released, and we have no Toys 'R' US, and the conmemorative series where also never released, I'll just cry until I forget the Insecticons and Perceptor exist and that's gonna take a lot of time. :sad:

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:03 pm

Jetstorm9221 wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
I want to be prime wrote:Please Pleasetell me that the insectticconss willbe in the Uk.

There's Toy'R'Us stores in the UK, so I could only assume so.

You think that's bad, imagine living in Mexico where Animated Ultra Magnus was never released, and we have no Toys 'R' US, and the conmemorative series where also never released, I'll just cry until I forget the Insecticons and Perceptor exist and that's gonna take a lot of time.

You forgot to mention that the latter waves if Universe also haven't seen the light day in Mexico. Except for the ridiculous Sam's Club Exclusive Movie Bumblebee Helmet + Universe Figure 2 pack(which include either Cyclonus, Cheetor, or Dinobot)

And only in Mexico could Ultimate BB be going for the equivalent of 150 dollars at Sam's Cub also.

However, mysteriously enough we did get the Toy R' Us Exclusive Movie Whirl vs Bludgeon: Masters of Metalikato box set in Walmarts here.

which is the only reason I have a sliver of hope that the same will be true for the Insecticons.

by **Jetstorm92210** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:11 pm

Overcracker wrote:
Jetstorm9221 wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
I want to be prime wrote:Please Pleasetell me that the insectticconss willbe in the Uk.

There's Toy'R'Us stores in the UK, so I could only assume so.

You think that's bad, imagine living in Mexico where Animated Ultra Magnus was never released, and we have no Toys 'R' US, and the conmemorative series where also never released, I'll just cry until I forget the Insecticons and Perceptor exist and that's gonna take a lot of time.

You forgot to mention that the latter waves if Universe also haven't seen the light day in Mexico. Except for the ridiculous Sam's Club Exclusive Movie Bumblebee Helmet + Universe Figure 2 pack(which include either Cyclonus, Cheetor, or Dinobot)

And only in Mexico could Ultimate BB be going for the equivalent of 150 dollars at Sam's Cub also.

However, mysteriously enough we did get the Toy R' Us Exclusive Movie Whirl vs Bludgeon: Masters of Metalikato box set in Walmarts here.

which is the only reason I have a sliver of hope that the same will be true for the Insecticons.

Only Dinobot?, thank you for the info, but I haven't found Whirl vs Bludgeon, where do you live?

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:50 pm

For all intents and purposes: Mexico D.F.

I've seen them in 2 Walmarts near me. So I thought it was a general Walmart release type deal.

The Bumblebee Helmet two packs had one of either of these three figures that I remember. But it was only one per set. I think there was one with Ratchet also, but can't be sure.

Its on their website here for $797 MXP or about $61 bucks.

News Credits: 1 · by **Galvatron X** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:57 pm

Anything with "bomb" and "shrapnel" in the name has been changed recently, with the unpopular military action and all going on (too many people hearing about roadside bombs and sharpnel injuries).

I think you're right, --B--, but what a load of crap the renaming is...

**RANT FORTHCOMING**

This is just another example of the PC movement "wimpifying" our society. Probably, some overbearing mother thinks "Bombshell" and "Shrapnel" will warp young minds. Why don't we give them names that reflect our young society today..."Morbidly Obese" and "Ridalin". Sheesh, the names of two toys aren't a problem!

The renaming really bugs me as you can tell. I probably won't buy the set just for that reason.

OK, I'll step off the soapbox now!

But seriously, does anyone agree with me?

by **Jetstorm92210** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:02 pm

Overcracker wrote:For all intents and purposes: Mexico D.F.

I've seen them in 2 Walmarts near me. So I thought it was a general Walmart release type deal.

The Bumblebee Helmet two packs had one of either of these three figures that I remember. But it was only one per set. I think there was one with Ratchet also, but can't be sure.

Its on their website here for $797 MXP or about $61 bucks.

Thank you, I'll start hunting ASAP, Dinobot or Ratchet, hard decision. Who would you pick?

News Credits: 3 · by **Archanubis** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:06 pm

DevastaTTor wrote:
Real Devastator wrote:G1 Insecticons names: Kickback, Bombshell, Shrapnel

Universe Insecticons names: Kickback, Hardshell, Sharpshot(??)

So there are name changes....

That's so weak and makes it a no for me. Encore style figures should have the original names.

Pfft. I'd still buy them and refer to them as Bombshell, Kickback, and Shrapnel.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:37 pm

Jetstorm9221 wrote:
Overcracker wrote:For all intents and purposes: Mexico D.F.

I've seen them in 2 Walmarts near me. So I thought it was a general Walmart release type deal.

The Bumblebee Helmet two packs had one of either of these three figures that I remember. But it was only one per set. I think there was one with Ratchet also, but can't be sure.

Its on their website here for $797 MXP or about $61 bucks.

Thank you, I'll start hunting ASAP, Dinobot or Ratchet, hard decision. Who would you pick?

Dinobot all the way. But I just wouldn't know what to do with the huge unsightly Bumblebee Helmet.

News Credits: 9 · by **Zeds** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:55 pm

Insecticons will be mine. Pass on PG!

by **Evil_the_Nub** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:04 pm

Does anyone know how much the Insecticons and Perceptor will cost? The last reissues I saw at TRU were Ironhide and Ratchet and they were $50 each. Which is absurd IMO.

by **Swiftpaw** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:53 pm

Finally, a properly colored US Powerglide! Glad I didn't shell out for a henkei one now.

by **Vegitron** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:03 pm

I prefer my TFC-16 "Insectrons" over this new reissue. Takara even used the real names. But I'll probably pick them up anyways unless they get included as an Encore release.

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:23 pm

Hmmm, I may have to switch from questing for a Henkei Powerglide to waiting for a Wal-Mart Exclusive Powerglide.

On a related note, how often to Wal-Mart exclusives hit Canadian stores?
I think I saw Fracture and Big Daddy once when, sadly, I was piss poor.
I still want them.

News Credits: 273 · by **Delicon** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:56 pm

NuclearConvoy wrote:Hmmm, I may have to switch from questing for a Henkei Powerglide to waiting for a Wal-Mart Exclusive Powerglide.

On a related note, how often to Wal-Mart exclusives hit Canadian stores?
I think I saw Fracture and Big Daddy once when, sadly, I was piss poor.
I still want them.

When the Universe Ultras and Voyagers were on sale a few weeks ago I was tempted to pick up Powerglide but I knew of this release so I waited.

Website · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:47 pm

I'll probably end up getting the Insecticons. Though I really wish they haddn't been lazy to give us a re-release rather than new molds. I would have loved to see a modern take on these guys.