Additional In-hand images of Platinum Edition Liokaiser
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Re: Additional In-hand images of Platinum Edition Liokaiser
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Is he really that anticipated? Seems like the people who actually like him (I'm one of them) are in the minority. Or maybe it's the complainers that are in the vocal minority? Seems like more people like the idea of the set (without Dezarus) than actually like it.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Nov 3, 2016
Bronzewolf wrote:Seibertronians, today we have some additional images of not only one of the most anticipated Combiners of the year, but one of the most anticipated figures of the year, Liokaiser!
Is he really that anticipated? Seems like the people who actually like him (I'm one of them) are in the minority. Or maybe it's the complainers that are in the vocal minority? Seems like more people like the idea of the set (without Dezarus) than actually like it.
Emerje
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1.) He's the first modern reinterpretation of the most awesome G1 Combiner ever
2.) The original Liokaiser is hard to find
3.) One if his components, Killbison, suffers from Gold Plastic Syndrome
So yes, he is anticipated.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Nov 3, 2016
Emerje wrote:Bronzewolf wrote:Seibertronians, today we have some additional images of not only one of the most anticipated Combiners of the year, but one of the most anticipated figures of the year, Liokaiser!
Is he really that anticipated? Seems like the people who actually like him (I'm one of them) are in the minority. Or maybe it's the complainers that are in the vocal minority? Seems like more people like the idea of the set (without Dezarus) than actually like it.
Emerje
1.) He's the first modern reinterpretation of the most awesome G1 Combiner ever
2.) The original Liokaiser is hard to find
3.) One if his components, Killbison, suffers from Gold Plastic Syndrome
So yes, he is anticipated.
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Comment by Noideaforaname
Nov 4, 2016
I dunno. Victorion, Technobots, hell Scrounge, were highly anticipated (not to mention figures like MP Shockwave or Primal). With Liokaiser, everyone's just waiting for the replacement already. That's not really impressive.
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OK, but on the other hand...
1.) It's hardly an ideal interpretation lacking two key members (including the team leader!) and replaced by someone that wasn't part of the original team
2.) It's still a very obscure character for any casual fan, unlike the bulk of the CW teams making it a difficult sell.
3.) Hasbro CW figures aren't exactly substitutes for Japanese G1 figures.
Compared to the likes of the Technobots, Combaticons, and Sky Reign, to say nothing of the UW stuff coming out of Japan or the Titans Return, Legends, and Masterpiece stuff he seems a little low on the 2016 "OMG I NEED THAT!" list. Especially when so many people seem to be hoping for a sale before they buy it.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Nov 4, 2016
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:1.) He's the first modern reinterpretation of the most awesome G1 Combiner ever
2.) The original Liokaiser is hard to find
3.) One if his components, Killbison, suffers from Gold Plastic Syndrome
So yes, he is anticipated.
OK, but on the other hand...
1.) It's hardly an ideal interpretation lacking two key members (including the team leader!) and replaced by someone that wasn't part of the original team
2.) It's still a very obscure character for any casual fan, unlike the bulk of the CW teams making it a difficult sell.
3.) Hasbro CW figures aren't exactly substitutes for Japanese G1 figures.
Compared to the likes of the Technobots, Combaticons, and Sky Reign, to say nothing of the UW stuff coming out of Japan or the Titans Return, Legends, and Masterpiece stuff he seems a little low on the 2016 "OMG I NEED THAT!" list. Especially when so many people seem to be hoping for a sale before they buy it.
Emerje
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Nov 4, 2016
Who's up for another possible round of Computron vs. Computicon, titled "Liokaiser vs. Liocaesar"? 
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Comment by Powermaster Prime
Nov 4, 2016
Long awaited, yes. But also significantly lacking the grandeur of a 6 member team gestalt. Leozack without a robot mode seems disturbing at the very least.
Anyway, still a great piece to behold.
Anyway, still a great piece to behold.
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Totally agree
Comment by nycPrime
Nov 4, 2016
Emerje wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:1.) He's the first modern reinterpretation of the most awesome G1 Combiner ever
2.) The original Liokaiser is hard to find
3.) One if his components, Killbison, suffers from Gold Plastic Syndrome
So yes, he is anticipated.
OK, but on the other hand...
1.) It's hardly an ideal interpretation lacking two key members (including the team leader!) and replaced by someone that wasn't part of the original team
2.) It's still a very obscure character for any casual fan, unlike the bulk of the CW teams making it a difficult sell.
3.) Hasbro CW figures aren't exactly substitutes for Japanese G1 figures.
Compared to the likes of the Technobots, Combaticons, and Sky Reign, to say nothing of the UW stuff coming out of Japan or the Titans Return, Legends, and Masterpiece stuff he seems a little low on the 2016 "OMG I NEED THAT!" list. Especially when so many people seem to be hoping for a sale before they buy it.
Emerje
Totally agree
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Comment by SureShot18
Nov 4, 2016
I wish this could've been a wave of figures, granted that wouldn't have been very practical, because Guyhawk and Hellbat look really good and I would definitely have picked them up.
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Comment by griftimus prime
Nov 4, 2016
even worse than computron. no thankyou
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I'm excited and I hate victory. I can't stand anime and I can't get passed the 3rd episode but I'm looking forward to another Decepticon Combiner because they are greatly outnumbered in the official combiner department
Comment by Randomhero
Nov 4, 2016
Emerje wrote:Bronzewolf wrote:Seibertronians, today we have some additional images of not only one of the most anticipated Combiners of the year, but one of the most anticipated figures of the year, Liokaiser!
Is he really that anticipated? Seems like the people who actually like him (I'm one of them) are in the minority. Or maybe it's the complainers that are in the vocal minority? Seems like more people like the idea of the set (without Dezarus) than actually like it.
Emerje
I'm excited and I hate victory. I can't stand anime and I can't get passed the 3rd episode but I'm looking forward to another Decepticon Combiner because they are greatly outnumbered in the official combiner department
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I'm in a similar boat. I don't hate victory, I'm just indifferent to it, but wanted this set just for another decepticon combiner. The set is awesome though. The paint apps are excellent, the colors are really nice, and the headsculpts are amazing.
Comment by TF-fan kev777
Nov 4, 2016
Randomhero wrote:I'm excited and I hate victory. I can't stand anime and I can't get passed the 3rd episode but I'm looking forward to another Decepticon Combiner because they are greatly outnumbered in the official combiner department
I'm in a similar boat. I don't hate victory, I'm just indifferent to it, but wanted this set just for another decepticon combiner. The set is awesome though. The paint apps are excellent, the colors are really nice, and the headsculpts are amazing.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Nov 4, 2016
Deszaras was a member of the Breastforce. He just didn't combine with the others. Much like how Star Saber was a Brainmaster but also didn't combine with the other Brainmasters.Emerje wrote:1.) It's hardly an ideal interpretation lacking two key members (including the team leader!) and replaced by someone that wasn't part of the original team
That's Deszaras.Powermaster Prime wrote:Leozack without a robot mode seems disturbing at the very least.
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I'm not an anime fan, and hated Victory after a few episodes. But it does get better. Not great by any stretch, but it does get better.
Comment by nycPrime
Nov 4, 2016
Randomhero wrote:Emerje wrote:Bronzewolf wrote:Seibertronians, today we have some additional images of not only one of the most anticipated Combiners of the year, but one of the most anticipated figures of the year, Liokaiser!
Is he really that anticipated? Seems like the people who actually like him (I'm one of them) are in the minority. Or maybe it's the complainers that are in the vocal minority? Seems like more people like the idea of the set (without Dezarus) than actually like it.
Emerje
I'm excited and I hate victory. I can't stand anime and I can't get passed the 3rd episode but I'm looking forward to another Decepticon Combiner because they are greatly outnumbered in the official combiner department
I'm not an anime fan, and hated Victory after a few episodes. But it does get better. Not great by any stretch, but it does get better.
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The colors are gorgeous and I could care less the torso isn't Leozack and other guy. I'm not even looking at Dezarus being Deathsarus, to me he's Dezarus. He's a new character that I can give him his own backstory to. It's called an imagination. Had to to use it back in the 80s when all the toys were bricks so I can use it for this guy.
Comment by Randomhero
Nov 4, 2016
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Randomhero wrote:I'm excited and I hate victory. I can't stand anime and I can't get passed the 3rd episode but I'm looking forward to another Decepticon Combiner because they are greatly outnumbered in the official combiner department
I'm in a similar boat. I don't hate victory, I'm just indifferent to it, but wanted this set just for another decepticon combiner. The set is awesome though. The paint apps are excellent, the colors are really nice, and the headsculpts are amazing.
The colors are gorgeous and I could care less the torso isn't Leozack and other guy. I'm not even looking at Dezarus being Deathsarus, to me he's Dezarus. He's a new character that I can give him his own backstory to. It's called an imagination. Had to to use it back in the 80s when all the toys were bricks so I can use it for this guy.
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Howdo you foresee that Liocaesar looking? A new revamped combier system or just silverbolt as the voyager body redeco's into Leozack?
Comment by william-james88
Nov 4, 2016
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Who's up for another possible round of Computron vs. Computicon, titled "Liokaiser vs. Liocaesar"?
Howdo you foresee that Liocaesar looking? A new revamped combier system or just silverbolt as the voyager body redeco's into Leozack?
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Comment by DeathReviews
Nov 4, 2016
TWO Brawl remolds in this one??
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Yeah and the only remolded part is the head.
Comment by william-james88
Nov 4, 2016
DeathReviews wrote:TWO Brawl remolds in this one??
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Yeah and the only remolded part is the head.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Nov 4, 2016
Drillhorn's drill?william-james88 wrote:DeathReviews wrote:TWO Brawl remolds in this one??
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Yeah and the only remolded part is the head.
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Since when does a different accessory count as a remold? Is Platinum predaking called a remold because he comes with a new sword? Come on, lets not get finicky here. Its the same mold with a new head and a different accessory.
Comment by william-james88
Nov 4, 2016
Sabrblade wrote:Drillhorn's drill?william-james88 wrote:DeathReviews wrote:TWO Brawl remolds in this one??
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Yeah and the only remolded part is the head.
Since when does a different accessory count as a remold? Is Platinum predaking called a remold because he comes with a new sword? Come on, lets not get finicky here. Its the same mold with a new head and a different accessory.
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While Brawl is my least favorite mold from CW, having 2 actually works pretty well here since you can make Liokaiser a little taller by leaving the back of the tanks in their normal vehicle positions instead of folding them to the underside of the tank for leg mode like on Bruticus. And those remolded heads are fantastic.
Another thing to note, I believe this is the first Hasbro combiner with mismatched HFG's. Black for the hands and silver for the feet.
Comment by TF-fan kev777
Nov 4, 2016
william-james88 wrote:DeathReviews wrote:TWO Brawl remolds in this one??
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Yeah and the only remolded part is the head.
While Brawl is my least favorite mold from CW, having 2 actually works pretty well here since you can make Liokaiser a little taller by leaving the back of the tanks in their normal vehicle positions instead of folding them to the underside of the tank for leg mode like on Bruticus. And those remolded heads are fantastic.
Another thing to note, I believe this is the first Hasbro combiner with mismatched HFG's. Black for the hands and silver for the feet.
