Age of Extinction Product Sightings: Backpacks, Blankets, Mega One-Step Bumblebee Discussion Thread
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Jul 21, 2014 at 5:10am CDT
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Comment by Sideshow Sideswipe
Jul 21, 2014
This is not a kids movie. I just don't get the level of merchandise targeted to kids.
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To be technical neither was Batman with Michael Keaton, nor Jurassic Park at the standards then (obviously not now, then again look at TV now compare to today, shoot radio even); look at the merchandise those two movies put out. I was in 2nd grade when Jurassic Park came out, dads way to see if I were ready for the mayhem was letting me watch Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Joker killing that one guy in Batman was pretty gruesome. I had a lot of the batman toys, same with Jurassic Park, had model kits, and the gigantic jaw breaker that came like a necklace.
Comment by That_Guy
Jul 21, 2014
Sideshow Sideswipe wrote:This is not a kids movie. I just don't get the level of merchandise targeted to kids.
To be technical neither was Batman with Michael Keaton, nor Jurassic Park at the standards then (obviously not now, then again look at TV now compare to today, shoot radio even); look at the merchandise those two movies put out. I was in 2nd grade when Jurassic Park came out, dads way to see if I were ready for the mayhem was letting me watch Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Joker killing that one guy in Batman was pretty gruesome. I had a lot of the batman toys, same with Jurassic Park, had model kits, and the gigantic jaw breaker that came like a necklace.
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^This comment pretty much sums up everything that is wrong with the Transformers fandom these days. It's a movie based on a series of KID'S TOYS. The main reason these movies are being made is to sell KID'S TOYS. Hasbro's main demographic is KIDS. What part of that do you not understand?
Comment by Peridot
Jul 21, 2014
Sideshow Sideswipe wrote:This is not a kids movie. I just don't get the level of merchandise targeted to kids.
^This comment pretty much sums up everything that is wrong with the Transformers fandom these days. It's a movie based on a series of KID'S TOYS. The main reason these movies are being made is to sell KID'S TOYS. Hasbro's main demographic is KIDS. What part of that do you not understand?
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Comment by Va'al
Jul 21, 2014
With that latest piece of news about Mega One-Step Bumblebee, let's take a look at its smaller cousin in the Age of Extinction Robots in Disguise line, courtesy of Seibertron.com member and regular reviewer chuckdawg1999! Check out the embedded clip below.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Right off the bat let me mention that the sliding gimmick really doesn't work, you'll end up sliding the panel back and then disengaging the clip. With that said this is by far the best one step figure to date and a ton of fun. Highly recommended.
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I mean, what's next, an R-rated Sesame Street movie that misses the point of that show?
Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 21, 2014
Yeah, the abnormality here isn't that the film's merchandise is being marketed to kids, it's that the movie meant to sell to kids wasn't kid-friendly.Metro Prime wrote:Sideshow Sideswipe wrote:This is not a kids movie. I just don't get the level of merchandise targeted to kids.
^This comment pretty much sums up everything that is wrong with the Transformers fandom these days. It's a movie based on a series of KID'S TOYS. The main reason these movies are being made is to sell KID'S TOYS. Hasbro's main demographic is KIDS. What part of that do you not understand?
I mean, what's next, an R-rated Sesame Street movie that misses the point of that show?
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Comment by GuyIncognito
Jul 21, 2014
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Ebay seller lena81822 has listed a bunch of what are listed to be 'Transformers 4 AOE Leader Class Optimus Prime Test/Unpainted versions'.
From the photos in the Ebay listing we see a grey coloured 'test shot' of the Leader scaled Optimus Prime with grey shield and clear sword.
The listed figures are all being auctioned apart from one which has a Buy It Now for £83.02!
Check the link below for more info!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transformers-Movies-4-AOE-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime-Test-unpainted-version-/231286178096?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item35d9bb0130#ht_9625wt_1142&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Comment by robotmel
Jul 21, 2014
Ebay seller lena81822 has listed a bunch of what are listed to be 'Transformers 4 AOE Leader Class Optimus Prime Test/Unpainted versions'.
From the photos in the Ebay listing we see a grey coloured 'test shot' of the Leader scaled Optimus Prime with grey shield and clear sword.
The listed figures are all being auctioned apart from one which has a Buy It Now for £83.02!
Check the link below for more info!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transformers-Movies-4-AOE-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime-Test-unpainted-version-/231286178096?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item35d9bb0130#ht_9625wt_1142&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
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Comment by Ravage XK
Jul 21, 2014
I had written a few sentences on my view on this thing but I have deleted them and can replace them with this.
Neat idea poorly/cheaply executed.
Neat idea poorly/cheaply executed.
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Wonder what happens when you scratch the surface?
Comment by Ravage XK
Jul 21, 2014
robotmel wrote::D
Ebay seller lena81822 has listed a bunch of what are listed to be 'Transformers 4 AOE Leader Class Optimus Prime Test/Unpainted versions'.
From the photos in the Ebay listing we see a grey coloured 'test shot' of the Leader scaled Optimus Prime with grey shield and clear sword.
The listed figures are all being auctioned apart from one which has a Buy It Now for £83.02!
Check the link below for more info!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transformers-Movies-4-AOE-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime-Test-unpainted-version-/231286178096?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item35d9bb0130#ht_9625wt_1142&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Wonder what happens when you scratch the surface?
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Comment by OptimalOptimus2
Jul 21, 2014
Yeah I knew that this Bumblebee was going to have problems when I first saw the official images.
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Kids dont really like "kid-friendly" stuff. They want to feel older, like they are getting away with something. They like things that feel like they are not supposed to be watching it.
It's why MTV's major demographic is 12-16.
that said, I actually love this little guy. I thought about getting one for my son...but I may have to pick me up one too. Kinda neat.
Comment by Optimizzy
Jul 21, 2014
Sideshow Sideswipe wrote:This is not a kids movie. I just don't get the level of merchandise targeted to kids.
Kids dont really like "kid-friendly" stuff. They want to feel older, like they are getting away with something. They like things that feel like they are not supposed to be watching it.
It's why MTV's major demographic is 12-16.
that said, I actually love this little guy. I thought about getting one for my son...but I may have to pick me up one too. Kinda neat.
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Fox Kids, Kids WB, 4Kids TV, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and Toon Disney were my main things at Age 12-16.
Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 21, 2014
Speak for yourself. I hated MTV at Age 12-16, and I still hate it.Optimizzy wrote:Kids dont really like "kid-friendly" stuff. They want to feel older, like they are getting away with something. They like things that feel like they are not supposed to be watching it.
It's why MTV's major demographic is 12-16.
Fox Kids, Kids WB, 4Kids TV, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and Toon Disney were my main things at Age 12-16.
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lol. I agree with you. I hated MTV. However, I do not think we are or were typical kids. At least we would not be today.
My point is, that kids like to feel older than they are. A good example of this was when the Avenger's toyline was out. The commercials for the role play toys were all kids 16 and older. Possibly 17. Kids like that. It makes them feel like what they do is mature, and thus, important.
Comment by Optimizzy
Jul 21, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:Speak for yourself. I hated MTV at Age 12-16, and I still hate it.Optimizzy wrote:Kids dont really like "kid-friendly" stuff. They want to feel older, like they are getting away with something. They like things that feel like they are not supposed to be watching it.
It's why MTV's major demographic is 12-16.
Fox Kids, Kids WB, 4Kids TV, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and Toon Disney were my main things at Age 12-16.
lol. I agree with you. I hated MTV. However, I do not think we are or were typical kids. At least we would not be today.
My point is, that kids like to feel older than they are. A good example of this was when the Avenger's toyline was out. The commercials for the role play toys were all kids 16 and older. Possibly 17. Kids like that. It makes them feel like what they do is mature, and thus, important.
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Comment by cdavid3
Jul 21, 2014
The mega one-step BB was at the Toys R Us in Fremont, CA.
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Comment by KirbyForce1
Jul 21, 2014
He reviewed this weeks ago, and you're only now making a news post about it?
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Yep.
Comment by Va'al
Jul 21, 2014
KirbyForce1 wrote:He reviewed this weeks ago, and you're only now making a news post about it?
Yep.
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Comment by Convoy
Jul 21, 2014
What thread am I in? I don't know what to talk about.
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Confusing isn't it.
Comment by Ravage XK
Jul 21, 2014
Convoy wrote:What thread am I in? I don't know what to talk about.
Confusing isn't it.
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Looks fake to me. The grey seems oddly inconsistent from part to part. Probably just had the paint scraped off and the plastic was painted/dyed grey.
Comment by Evil Eye
Jul 21, 2014
robotmel wrote::D
Ebay seller lena81822 has listed a bunch of what are listed to be 'Transformers 4 AOE Leader Class Optimus Prime Test/Unpainted versions'.
From the photos in the Ebay listing we see a grey coloured 'test shot' of the Leader scaled Optimus Prime with grey shield and clear sword.
The listed figures are all being auctioned apart from one which has a Buy It Now for £83.02!
Check the link below for more info!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transformers-Movies-4-AOE-Leader-Class-Optimus-Prime-Test-unpainted-version-/231286178096?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item35d9bb0130#ht_9625wt_1142&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Looks fake to me. The grey seems oddly inconsistent from part to part. Probably just had the paint scraped off and the plastic was painted/dyed grey.
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It actually works out well since most people will start finding this figure in stores now.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jul 21, 2014
Va'al wrote:KirbyForce1 wrote:He reviewed this weeks ago, and you're only now making a news post about it?
Yep.
It actually works out well since most people will start finding this figure in stores now.
