CDMW-29 The Hercules Power Parts Purple Mixing Barrel
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 6:34AM CST
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Posted by Heckfire on February 28th, 2012 @ 6:52am CST
Posted by Requiem Prime on February 28th, 2012 @ 7:54am CST
Posted by acchillyaout on February 28th, 2012 @ 8:09am CST
Posted by Sodan-1 on February 28th, 2012 @ 8:12am CST
On topic: I was initially disappointed that Mad Blender had a green drum (thought it'd all look a bit bland) but having it in hand I actually really like it, so I'll pass on this.
Posted by joesaysso on February 28th, 2012 @ 8:14am CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 28th, 2012 @ 8:50am CST
As much as people dislike them, I actually do kinda like the 3rd party add-ons for 3rd party sets.
Posted by Rated X on February 28th, 2012 @ 8:56am CST
Posted by Requiem Prime on February 28th, 2012 @ 9:25am CST
joesaysso wrote:What am I missing here? The crazy devy website has $14.95 while the tfsource pre-order is almost double. For nearly $30 plus shipping, I'd rather just paint the mixing barrel myself.
igear is cheaper through their private store too. Granted, not to that extreme.
Posted by necr0blivion on February 28th, 2012 @ 9:54am CST
joesaysso wrote:What am I missing here? The crazy devy website has $14.95 while the tfsource pre-order is almost double. For nearly $30 plus shipping, I'd rather just paint the mixing barrel myself.
Usually BBTS and TFSource prices include the $9 shipping incurred by Crazy Devy to the cost of the figures, or at least it looks to be that way. So, you can actually order from CD and have it shipped for $23.95, or group order with some friends to bring the price down ($9 shipping 1st piece + $4/each additional piece).
I'm on the fence about getting this piece. While I think the purple barrel helps break up the monotony of green, I'm already wallet-exhausted from completion of this and knowing that 007 upgrade set is coming out.
Also, description from CD is "toy accurate purple cement mixing barrel". It may not have the same features that the original barrel has, breaking off into several weapon upgrades. The picture shown has a visible vertical crease, but no horizontal ones. So I think this may just be a barrel and nothing else. Am I the only one who would be disappointed in this?
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 28th, 2012 @ 10:00am CST
necr0blivion wrote:joesaysso wrote:What am I missing here? The crazy devy website has $14.95 while the tfsource pre-order is almost double. For nearly $30 plus shipping, I'd rather just paint the mixing barrel myself.
Usually BBTS and TFSource prices include the $9 shipping incurred by Crazy Devy to the cost of the figures, or at least it looks to be that way. So, you can actually order from CD and have it shipped for $23.95, or group order with some friends to bring the price down ($9 shipping 1st piece + $4/each additional piece).
I'm on the fence about getting this piece. While I think the purple barrel helps break up the monotony of green, I'm already wallet-exhausted from completion of this and knowing that 007 upgrade set is coming out.
Also, description from CD is "toy accurate purple cement mixing barrel". It may not have the same features that the original barrel has, breaking off into several weapon upgrades. The picture shown has a visible vertical crease, but no horizontal ones. So I think this may just be a barrel and nothing else. Am I the only one who would be disappointed in this?
It's pretty heavily shadowed. I think there's a horizontal line in there.
It's probably just new "skin" for the berrel. It' be much more cheaper to make and more in line with what CD does.
Posted by rpetras on February 28th, 2012 @ 10:17am CST
Don't want to support Crazy Devy
I'm kind of hoping someone comes out with a purple barrel that can also remain on in bot mode. THAT would be an instant sell for me
Posted by Mkall on February 28th, 2012 @ 10:31am CST
Posted by Requiem Prime on February 28th, 2012 @ 11:03am CST
Mkall wrote:I'll probably get this. I hope they do a green or purple dozer blade for Neckbreaker too.
Isn't that rivited in?
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 28th, 2012 @ 7:05pm CST
But that head ... nice try, my friend, but you'll need better bait than that to catch this fish.
Edit: as for the shovel, I think Reprolabels will do the trick. After all, it's only a problem in robot mode ... stickers seem like the best, cheapest, option to cover up that black with some purple. It's even mostly flat.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on February 28th, 2012 @ 7:52pm CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 28th, 2012 @ 8:39pm CST
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Well... it's purple. So, what?
Are you blind!? Can you not see how purple it is!?
Posted by puttster3 on February 28th, 2012 @ 11:34pm CST
rpetras wrote:Want a purple barrel
Don't want to support Crazy Devy
I'm kind of hoping someone comes out with a purple barrel that can also remain on in bot mode. THAT would be an instant sell for me
I actually found a way to keep the barrel on in bot mode. Its not a tight fit, but its good enough to stay put if your wanting him to stand there and posed even. Just turn over the black thing that attaches to the barrels rifle, stick that end in like you would in his other forms with the purple top piece off, then attach the purple top piece. Doing the purple thing last makes sure theres enough room.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on February 28th, 2012 @ 11:56pm CST
Gauntlet101010 wrote:RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Well... it's purple. So, what?
Are you blind!? Can you not see how purple it is!?
Yes, it is blindingly purple. It's just... unnecessary for the figure.
Posted by robofreak on February 29th, 2012 @ 2:33am CST
CrazyDevy, you have yet to receive any of my money and I intend to keep it that way.
TFC-007 is fine and I will end with Hercules there.
There really is no reason to have a purple barrel upgrade. If you want one that badly, a $5 can of Tamiya spray paint will take care of that real quick.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on February 29th, 2012 @ 5:28am CST
Gauntlet101010 wrote:RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Well... it's purple. So, what?
Are you blind!? Can you not see how purple it is!?