Video Review of Legacy Shrapnel Shows How you Can Make Sure you don't Have Mismatched Parts
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chuckdawg1999 wrote:Legacy Evolution continues the updates to the Insecticons with Shrapnel. Shrapnel is a solid toy all around, with fun transformation, and a solid insect mode. I find myself enjoying the figure more than I did Kickback. If you see Shrapnel, grab one to complete your Insecticon collections.
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Posted by cloudballoon on May 2nd, 2023 @ 12:42am CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on May 2nd, 2023 @ 1:40am CDT
Thanks for the warning, Chuck! Since the 3 non-Deluxe Insecticons are also inherent troop-builders, a lot of collectors might just keep buying until they get matched legguns, and not be in a hurry to resell or trade, so his price could indeed skyrocket-rocket.
Posted by Emerje on May 2nd, 2023 @ 2:51am CDT
I thought I was done with that Megatron mold, but a miner version using the alternate head they should have used on SG Megatron would sell me on it again.
Emerje
Posted by RiddlerJ on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:01am CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:14am CDT
Emerje wrote:Looks like that Junkion is all twisted around. The truck front makes the chest while the legs and forearms are backwards. Looks like maybe a dump truck or a garbage truck?
I thought I was done with that Megatron mold, but a miner version using the alternate head they should have used on SG Megatron would sell me on it again.
Emerje
I think that's right. Or put another way, the shot of the back should have the torso and shoulders flipped around, but everything else is right. They missed the torso twist and then moved the forearms to face the other way. I think a dump truck is the more likely alt mode based on the wheels, legs, and other visual cues, but that's just a guess.
Posted by DeathReviews on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:28am CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:41am CDT
Thing is, if you are one of the (seemingly many) unfortunates who have fallen victim to this mis-matching, what can you DO about it? Will Hasbro send out replacement parts if you contact them? Or will you have to send the whole figure back, and they'll send you out another, and risk them doing the same thing all over again? We know what the problem is, but affected persons don't have a solution.
Perhaps Seibertron could set up an "exchange" thread, wherein people who have these mis-matched accessories can compare them, find compatible mis-matches, and arrange swaps online? If it'll start the ball rolling, my Shrapnel figure has two copies of the "4" stamped leg/gun accessories. If there's anyone out there who needs to swap out a "2" or a "3" copy of theirs, and get a "4" replacement? Let me know and I'll arrange for my minions to make the trade!
Posted by AcademyofDrX on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:56am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:For Legacy Shrapnel's gun/leg accessories: Like many others, I was living in blissful ignorance until this difference was pointed out. That is kind of subtle and I can see how it could be overlooked. It's a small enough thing that it can be ignored, unless you're the kind who is annoyed by any lack of symmetry.
Thing is, if you are one of the (seemingly many) unfortunates who have fallen victim to this mis-matching, what can you DO about it? Will Hasbro send out replacement parts if you contact them? Or will you have to send the whole figure back, and they'll send you out another, and risk them doing the same thing all over again? We know what the problem is, but affected persons don't have a solution.
Perhaps Seibertron could set up an "exchange" thread, wherein people who have these mis-matched accessories can compare them, find compatible mis-matches, and arrange swaps online? If it'll start the ball rolling, my Shrapnel figure has two copies of the "4" stamped leg/gun accessories. If there's anyone out there who needs to swap out a "1" or a "3" copy of theirs, and get a "4" replacement? Let me know and I'll arrange for my minions to make the trade!
My solution is to not care, that's a nearly universal solution. Though like Jason Mendoza's Molotov cocktails, sometimes that's just because not caring creates a new problem.
Posted by Emerje on May 2nd, 2023 @ 10:19am CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:Emerje wrote:Looks like that Junkion is all twisted around. The truck front makes the chest while the legs and forearms are backwards. Looks like maybe a dump truck or a garbage truck?
I thought I was done with that Megatron mold, but a miner version using the alternate head they should have used on SG Megatron would sell me on it again.
Emerje
I think that's right. Or put another way, the shot of the back should have the torso and shoulders flipped around, but everything else is right. They missed the torso twist and then moved the forearms to face the other way. I think a dump truck is the more likely alt mode based on the wheels, legs, and other visual cues, but that's just a guess.
Not seeing the actual dump body, though it's hard to tell what the stuff on his back unfolds into. At the same time we haven't seen his weapons, they could be garbage truck lifts. Either way, it's safe to say he's some sort of heavy machinery.
Emerje
Posted by o.supreme on May 2nd, 2023 @ 10:52am CDT
https://www.ign.com/articles/transforme ... sis-figure
The article posted a little over an hour ago and states it is up for pre-order on Pulse. But my guess is pre-orders probably wont open for a few more minutes starting around 9am PDT/12pm PDT (about 8 minutes from this post)
Posted by RiddlerJ on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:15am CDT
o.supreme wrote:TF Tuesday official Nemesis Titan Revealed:
https://www.ign.com/articles/transforme ... sis-figure
The article posted a little over an hour ago and states it is up for pre-order on Pulse. But my guess is pre-orders probably wont open for a few more minutes starting around 9am PDT/12pm PDT (about 8 minutes from this post)
Not a fan of the robot mode. Looks a little too spindly (just how hollow are the backs of those legs?)
Though I suppose they were limited by the alt mode which looks good, and unlike The Ark, at least she has weapons for her robot mode.
Posted by Bounti76 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:16am CDT
As of this writing, she hasn't been put up for preorder anywhere just yet. We'll be sure to post links to preorders as they come up.
And as promised, she is now up for preorder at all the usual online stores, as well as Hasbro Pulse.
What do you all think of the newest Titan? Are you making room for her in your collection? Let us know your thoughts below!
Posted by Munkky on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:16am CDT
o.supreme wrote:TF Tuesday official Nemesis Titan Revealed:
https://www.ign.com/articles/transforme ... sis-figure
The article posted a little over an hour ago and states it is up for pre-order on Pulse. But my guess is pre-orders probably wont open for a few more minutes starting around 9am PDT/12pm PDT (about 8 minutes from this post)
She looks very nice, I will definitely be getting her, but I may try my luck at finding one at brick-and-mortar retail instead of pre-ordering.
I also like the look of that Voyager Junkion, I don't have any of the Junkions yet, but depending on the Voyager's final look I may track down Scraphook and Crashbar and have a Junkion trio.
Also, I got a shipping notice for Dirge today, he'll be with me by the end of this week. I look forward to having him again.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:28am CDT
And in both modes.
Also, am I the only one seeing this?
Posted by DeathReviews on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:29am CDT
That said - the thighs are really short compared to the shins, it looks kind of like she's on stilts. The protrusions from the shoulders are kind of high, but I guess they thought they had to do it this way to preserve the ship's silhouette.
And she may be taller than other Titans, but she's also a hekkuvva lot skinnier...
Posted by Bounti76 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:32am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Damn, she's SWEET!
And in both modes.
Also, am I the only one seeing this?
I think it might just be you...
Posted by Sabrblade on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:33am CDT
Those were only done with those who originally had them. As in, the City-bots.DeathReviews wrote:I'm glad they dispensed with the "3rd mode" of a base on these - those always seem to suck up engineering from the other modes and make them sub-par.
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:40am CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:56am CDT
EDIT: The pre-order links in Pulse have since become active!
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... on-nemesis
So - pre order if you can!
Posted by o.supreme on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:57am CDT
Just curious because I dont keep up with 3rd party add-ons.... Did any company make custom AIRLOCK connectors for The Ark?... If not I'm hoping someone is working on them now. Additionally I had heard several years ago that a company made custom TR connectors for T30 Metroplex, but I never was able to find them...
Posted by blackeyedprime on May 2nd, 2023 @ 12:04pm CDT
also seems to be lacking a bit of interactivity from not having a smaller bot or opening section but even with the lack of that really looks good. Only thing I'd change is the decepticon logons to to being purple with a white outline but plenty of purple as is. Doesnt look like it needs any add on kits to make it look complete or better
Posted by o.supreme on May 2nd, 2023 @ 12:07pm CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on May 2nd, 2023 @ 12:10pm CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on May 2nd, 2023 @ 12:12pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Damn, she's SWEET!
And in both modes.
Also, am I the only one seeing this?
I think it might just be you...
Incorrect
Posted by noctorro on May 2nd, 2023 @ 12:50pm CDT
Posted by Roadbuster on May 2nd, 2023 @ 1:01pm CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on May 2nd, 2023 @ 1:14pm CDT
Roadbuster wrote:Looking at this and the arc, I am starting to think that doing Titan classes of the Autobot Shuttle, the Decepticon Space Cruiser/underwater HQ, and The Revenge might not be out of the question.
Even though I know they're not the same ship, I don't think there are enough differences between the Nemesis and the Victory for them to release it as a separate product. If add-on makers produce sets for the Nemesis, I imagine they'll include parts for Victory's thrusters.
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on May 2nd, 2023 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by Rtron on May 2nd, 2023 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 1:48pm CDT
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Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 2nd, 2023 @ 1:56pm CDT
I wish they did something with those pointy shoulders, as well as the fins on her legs. Also, in ship mode, that bulbous bottom on the front kinda reminds me of a turkey neck...
Posted by bluecatcinema on May 2nd, 2023 @ 2:46pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on May 2nd, 2023 @ 2:50pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Preordered on Amazon.
I wish they did something with those pointy shoulders, as well as the fins on her legs. Also, in ship mode, that bulbous bottom on the front kinda reminds me of a turkey neck...
I agree about the shoulders. And it looks as if they are using those big spikes on the shoulders in their boast about it being "23.5 inches tall". Which seems like cheating. I generally don't count protrusions towards a figure's overall height. For me, when the robot is standing in a normal pose, it's the height from head to foot which is what I count...
Posted by AcademyofDrX on May 2nd, 2023 @ 2:53pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Preordered on Amazon.
I wish they did something with those pointy shoulders, as well as the fins on her legs. Also, in ship mode, that bulbous bottom on the front kinda reminds me of a turkey neck...
I agree about the shoulders. And it looks as if they are using those big spikes on the shoulders in their boast about it being "23.5 inches tall". Which seems like cheating. I generally don't count protrusions towards a figure's overall height. For me, when the robot is standing in a normal pose, it's the height from head to foot which is what I count...
That sounds like a good idea until you assemble furniture and find out the toys don't fit
Posted by Cheetron on May 2nd, 2023 @ 2:59pm CDT
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on May 2nd, 2023 @ 3:05pm CDT
Posted by Brokebot on May 2nd, 2023 @ 3:52pm CDT
Not enough to buy it, but I like it.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 2nd, 2023 @ 3:52pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 4:07pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:ANOTHER Siege Megatron repaint/remold? Man alive, are they ever going to let that one go? This may put it into contention among the most re-used mold in recent Transformers history.
It won't beat the Siege tetrajet for more uses, it has at least 11.
Starscream
Thundercracker
Skywarp
HotLink
Redwing
Sparkless
Acid Storm
Nova Storm
Ion Storm
Premium Starscream
SG Starscream
Posted by AcademyofDrX on May 2nd, 2023 @ 5:07pm CDT
Cheetron wrote:Because of the backpack and the very high shoulders, there can't be any forward arm movement. I felt like something was off, that may be why I couldn't preorder her
It looks like they didn't even build in shoulder rotation, but the transformation design and stability may have contributed to that choice, too.
Edit: scratch that, there is at least one stock image with limited shoulder rotation, I missed that.
Posted by Quantum Surge on May 2nd, 2023 @ 5:40pm CDT
Posted by Rtron on May 2nd, 2023 @ 5:40pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:Cheetron wrote:Because of the backpack and the very high shoulders, there can't be any forward arm movement. I felt like something was off, that may be why I couldn't preorder her
It looks like they didn't even build in shoulder rotation, but the transformation design and stability may have contributed to that choice, too.
Edit: scratch that, there is at least one stock image with limited shoulder rotation, I missed that.
Those flaps on her back can probably be folded.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 2nd, 2023 @ 5:41pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on May 2nd, 2023 @ 6:14pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:DeathReviews wrote:ANOTHER Siege Megatron repaint/remold? Man alive, are they ever going to let that one go? This may put it into contention among the most re-used mold in recent Transformers history.
It won't beat the Siege tetrajet for more uses, it has at least 11.
Starscream
Thundercracker
Skywarp
HotLink
Redwing
Sparkless
Acid Storm
Nova Storm
Ion Storm
Premium Starscream
SG Starscream
It will be the 10th use of the Siege Megatron mold, so it's close
Posted by Emerje on May 2nd, 2023 @ 6:24pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:Cheetron wrote:Because of the backpack and the very high shoulders, there can't be any forward arm movement. I felt like something was off, that may be why I couldn't preorder her
It looks like they didn't even build in shoulder rotation, but the transformation design and stability may have contributed to that choice, too.
Edit: scratch that, there is at least one stock image with limited shoulder rotation, I missed that.
It isn't great, but it's there. If it's a full rotation then simply closing the wings a little will fix any restrictions.
Emerje
Posted by patahrak on May 2nd, 2023 @ 7:42pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 2nd, 2023 @ 9:50pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 10:19pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:For Legacy Shrapnel's gun/leg accessories: Like many others, I was living in blissful ignorance until this difference was pointed out. That is kind of subtle and I can see how it could be overlooked. It's a small enough thing that it can be ignored, unless you're the kind who is annoyed by any lack of symmetry.
Thing is, if you are one of the (seemingly many) unfortunates who have fallen victim to this mis-matching, what can you DO about it? Will Hasbro send out replacement parts if you contact them? Or will you have to send the whole figure back, and they'll send you out another, and risk them doing the same thing all over again? We know what the problem is, but affected persons don't have a solution.
Perhaps Seibertron could set up an "exchange" thread, wherein people who have these mis-matched accessories can compare them, find compatible mis-matches, and arrange swaps online? If it'll start the ball rolling, my Shrapnel figure has two copies of the "4" stamped leg/gun accessories. If there's anyone out there who needs to swap out a "2" or a "3" copy of theirs, and get a "4" replacement? Let me know and I'll arrange for my minions to make the trade!
Perhaps the code stamps on the box can shed some light on which pieces we're getting with the figure.
Posted by Emerje on May 2nd, 2023 @ 11:52pm CDT
If this:
Equals this:
then is it possible this:
is a twisted take on this?:
I really wouldn't put it past Hasbro if there was at least a little bit of influence here.
Also I really want to see Tow-Line repainted into Robot Masters Wrecker Hook to go with the upcoming Straxus.
Emerje