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New Pics Show that the Transformers Creatures Collide 4 Pack Has Several Alternate Heads
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Jun 26, 2022 at 6:16pm CDT
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Below are images from Spider-Father and Napalm which show comparisons to previous releases of the molds as well as the original versions of some of these characters.
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Re: New Pics Show that the Transformers Creatures Collide 4 Pack Has Several Alternate Heads
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Comment by Changewinds
Jun 26, 2022
If they’re giving extra heads, that’s gotta be because they’re trying to justify a price point. They’re neat to have and though.
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Comment by Razorbeast88
Jun 26, 2022
Wow goldbug looks dope
And the buzzaw head with skywasp looks badass
And the buzzaw head with skywasp looks badass
Re: New Pics Show that the Transformers Creatures Collide 4 Pack Has Several Alternate Heads
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 26, 2022
While I appreciate the inclusion of those alternate heads, I have one question: what's the significance of a Ransack-colored Kickback? Unless that's actually for Kickback himself in order to be toy-accurate?
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That's what I was thinking.
Comment by sol magnus
Jun 26, 2022
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:While I appreciate the inclusion of those alternate heads, I have one question: what's the significance of a Ransack-colored Kickback? Unless that's actually for Kickback himself in order to be toy-accurate?
That's what I was thinking.
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Comment by SpaceEagle
Jun 26, 2022
Most definitely going to keep the Ransack head on, it feels really weird having Kickback's head on even it was originally his mold...
But it's still a cool option nonetheless!
But it's still a cool option nonetheless!
Re: New Pics Show that the Transformers Creatures Collide 4 Pack Has Several Alternate Heads
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Comment by Nuclearxpotato
Jun 26, 2022
I just don't get the purpose of these alternate heads. The Toy accurate heads should be the ones included and the already-used heads should just be left out. But of all the figures, they decided to not include an extra Bee head.
Alternate parts are not a solution, they just waste plastic and get tossed in a drawer.
Alternate parts are not a solution, they just waste plastic and get tossed in a drawer.
Re: New Pics Show that the Transformers Creatures Collide 4 Pack Has Several Alternate Heads
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Those alternate parts are always made when they make any version. At least here they are also given to you and not thrown out.
Comment by william-james88
Jun 26, 2022
Nuclearxpotato wrote:I just don't get the purpose of these alternate heads. The Toy accurate heads should be the ones included and the already-used heads should just be left out. But of all the figures, they decided to not include an extra Bee head.
Alternate parts are not a solution, they just waste plastic and get tossed in a drawer.
Those alternate parts are always made when they make any version. At least here they are also given to you and not thrown out.
Re: New Pics Show that the Transformers Creatures Collide 4 Pack Has Several Alternate Heads
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Yes, but I think they're just melted back down and recast with the rest of the sprue.
Comment by Nuclearxpotato
Jun 26, 2022
william-james88 wrote:Nuclearxpotato wrote:I just don't get the purpose of these alternate heads. The Toy accurate heads should be the ones included and the already-used heads should just be left out. But of all the figures, they decided to not include an extra Bee head.
Alternate parts are not a solution, they just waste plastic and get tossed in a drawer.
Those alternate parts are always made when they make any version. At least here they are also given to you and not thrown out.
Yes, but I think they're just melted back down and recast with the rest of the sprue.
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 26, 2022
Scorponok look much, much better with the "toy" head. That cartoon accurate head looks like a monkey face.
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The extra parts are definitely NOT made, at least as far as I'm aware. Those parts of the sprue/mold are blocked off from the liquid plastic.
Comment by Seibertron
Jun 26, 2022
Nuclearxpotato wrote:william-james88 wrote:Nuclearxpotato wrote:I just don't get the purpose of these alternate heads. The Toy accurate heads should be the ones included and the already-used heads should just be left out. But of all the figures, they decided to not include an extra Bee head.
Alternate parts are not a solution, they just waste plastic and get tossed in a drawer.
Those alternate parts are always made when they make any version. At least here they are also given to you and not thrown out.
Yes, but I think they're just melted back down and recast with the rest of the sprue.
The extra parts are definitely NOT made, at least as far as I'm aware. Those parts of the sprue/mold are blocked off from the liquid plastic.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 26, 2022
The very first SG Ultra Magnus, from four years before BotCon 2012, looked like this:Nemesis Primal wrote:-As for Magnus...I think he just got shafted by the desire to make Delta Magnus, and despite that he still managed to get the new right head and extra accessories in the name of accuracy.
Re: New Pics Show that the Transformers Creatures Collide 4 Pack Has Several Alternate Heads
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That is a rather recent idea isn't it? Although, that wouldn't really explain the odd accidental alternate head used instead of the regular one when it comes to samples.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 26, 2022
Seibertron wrote:Nuclearxpotato wrote:william-james88 wrote:Nuclearxpotato wrote:I just don't get the purpose of these alternate heads. The Toy accurate heads should be the ones included and the already-used heads should just be left out. But of all the figures, they decided to not include an extra Bee head.
Alternate parts are not a solution, they just waste plastic and get tossed in a drawer.
Those alternate parts are always made when they make any version. At least here they are also given to you and not thrown out.
Yes, but I think they're just melted back down and recast with the rest of the sprue.
The extra parts are definitely NOT made, at least as far as I'm aware. Those parts of the sprue/mold are blocked off from the liquid plastic.
That is a rather recent idea isn't it? Although, that wouldn't really explain the odd accidental alternate head used instead of the regular one when it comes to samples.
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In the case of an alternate head, I believe they basically have 2 paths through the mold/sprue that the plastic can flow, one for each head. They can gate off one head or the other based on which one is needed. It now appears that they can also leave both open and make both heads at once, which could also explain sometimes the wrong heads on samples as well.
Comment by TF-fan kev777
Jun 26, 2022
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Seibertron wrote:Nuclearxpotato wrote:william-james88 wrote:Nuclearxpotato wrote:I just don't get the purpose of these alternate heads. The Toy accurate heads should be the ones included and the already-used heads should just be left out. But of all the figures, they decided to not include an extra Bee head.
Alternate parts are not a solution, they just waste plastic and get tossed in a drawer.
Those alternate parts are always made when they make any version. At least here they are also given to you and not thrown out.
Yes, but I think they're just melted back down and recast with the rest of the sprue.
The extra parts are definitely NOT made, at least as far as I'm aware. Those parts of the sprue/mold are blocked off from the liquid plastic.
That is a rather recent idea isn't it? Although, that wouldn't really explain the odd accidental alternate head used instead of the regular one when it comes to samples.
In the case of an alternate head, I believe they basically have 2 paths through the mold/sprue that the plastic can flow, one for each head. They can gate off one head or the other based on which one is needed. It now appears that they can also leave both open and make both heads at once, which could also explain sometimes the wrong heads on samples as well.
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Huh? How does it not? It just means that they had the wrong sprues blocked off instead of the intended ones. You didn't get both heads. They just had the wrong sprue train open so you end up with the alternate head instead of the intended head.
Comment by Seibertron
Jun 26, 2022
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:That is a rather recent idea isn't it? Although, that wouldn't really explain the odd accidental alternate head used instead of the regular one when it comes to samples.
Huh? How does it not? It just means that they had the wrong sprues blocked off instead of the intended ones. You didn't get both heads. They just had the wrong sprue train open so you end up with the alternate head instead of the intended head.
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Remember that leaked alternate head for Kingdom Beast Megatron? Only one out of how many produced?
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 26, 2022
Seibertron wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:That is a rather recent idea isn't it? Although, that wouldn't really explain the odd accidental alternate head used instead of the regular one when it comes to samples.
Huh? How does it not? It just means that they had the wrong sprues blocked off instead of the intended ones. You didn't get both heads. They just had the wrong sprue train open so you end up with the alternate head instead of the intended head.
Remember that leaked alternate head for Kingdom Beast Megatron? Only one out of how many produced?
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Thanks, makes sense.
Comment by william-james88
Jun 26, 2022
Seibertron wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:That is a rather recent idea isn't it? Although, that wouldn't really explain the odd accidental alternate head used instead of the regular one when it comes to samples.
Huh? How does it not? It just means that they had the wrong sprues blocked off instead of the intended ones. You didn't get both heads. They just had the wrong sprue train open so you end up with the alternate head instead of the intended head.
Thanks, makes sense.
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Only one that was posted online by a fan. But these toys are purchased for kids as well and they won't go online posting they got the alternate head.
Comment by william-james88
Jun 26, 2022
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Seibertron wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:That is a rather recent idea isn't it? Although, that wouldn't really explain the odd accidental alternate head used instead of the regular one when it comes to samples.
Huh? How does it not? It just means that they had the wrong sprues blocked off instead of the intended ones. You didn't get both heads. They just had the wrong sprue train open so you end up with the alternate head instead of the intended head.
Remember that leaked alternate head for Kingdom Beast Megatron? Only one out of how many produced?
Only one that was posted online by a fan. But these toys are purchased for kids as well and they won't go online posting they got the alternate head.
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Still weird... o well.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 26, 2022
william-james88 wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Seibertron wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:That is a rather recent idea isn't it? Although, that wouldn't really explain the odd accidental alternate head used instead of the regular one when it comes to samples.
Huh? How does it not? It just means that they had the wrong sprues blocked off instead of the intended ones. You didn't get both heads. They just had the wrong sprue train open so you end up with the alternate head instead of the intended head.
Remember that leaked alternate head for Kingdom Beast Megatron? Only one out of how many produced?
Only one that was posted online by a fan. But these toys are purchased for kids as well and they won't go online posting they got the alternate head.
Still weird... o well.
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Yah, exactly. They apparently caught it and changed the mold flow. It's an on/off switch. They don't make both heads at the same time.
Comment by Seibertron
Jun 26, 2022
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Seibertron wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:That is a rather recent idea isn't it? Although, that wouldn't really explain the odd accidental alternate head used instead of the regular one when it comes to samples.
Huh? How does it not? It just means that they had the wrong sprues blocked off instead of the intended ones. You didn't get both heads. They just had the wrong sprue train open so you end up with the alternate head instead of the intended head.
Remember that leaked alternate head for Kingdom Beast Megatron? Only one out of how many produced?
Yah, exactly. They apparently caught it and changed the mold flow. It's an on/off switch. They don't make both heads at the same time.
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Comment by Emerje
Jun 27, 2022
Alternatively look at T-Wrecks, we know the head they meant to use, but clearly they went all the way without realizing the wrong head was used. If both heads were molded they could have easily fixed this so clearly it wasn't.
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