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That megatron could have had potential if it wasnt for the stupid cannon arm. They should make him in G2 colors. Starscream has potential for a million repaints.

Rated X wrote:That megatron could have had potential if it wasnt for the stupid cannon arm. They should make him in G2 colors. Starscream has potential for a million repaints.

What cannon arm, did you read the news post? The cannon is detachable.

I don't really care for this lot... Except for Starscream. I can't have enough of the guy!

I just hope he can wear his null-rays the proper way. If not, meh, I have a drill.

MrBlack wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Rated X wrote:That megatron could have had potential if it wasnt for the stupid cannon arm. They should make him in G2 colors. Starscream has potential for a million repaints.

If only Starscream had knees.

At least Grimlock and Megatron seem to have some.

I can see joints on Starscream's knees as well. Again, if he is largely based on his Legends figure, he will have knees.

The right paint can do wonders for making single pieces of plastic seem made up of two.

-Kanrabat- wrote:I don't really care for this lot... Except for Starscream. I can't have enough of the guy!

I just hope he can wear his null-rays the proper way. If not, meh, I have a drill.

If you look at the very top of his shoulders you can see where his guns can be pegged in.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

MrBlack wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Rated X wrote:That megatron could have had potential if it wasnt for the stupid cannon arm. They should make him in G2 colors. Starscream has potential for a million repaints.

If only Starscream had knees.

At least Grimlock and Megatron seem to have some.

I can see joints on Starscream's knees as well. Again, if he is largely based on his Legends figure, he will have knees.

The right paint can do wonders for making single pieces of plastic seem made up of two.

It's based on the Legends figure, but not so slavishly that everything matches perfectly. The feet don't turn into thrusters and his wings are now jointed, probably so they'll fit in the box (perhaps removable). If 11" Prime and Bee don't have knees then they have little reason to add knees when they aren't part of the transformation. They seem to be content with well articulated shoulders and hips.

Plus:



Clearly no knees.

Emerje

To bad Megs has a pouty face.

Y'know, I don't mind these simplified transformations and upsizing or downsizing when they're done right and some of these are done right. What bothers me, immensely I might add, is that their articulation is severely limited on some things.

All of them could use pivots and ball joints everywhere. Wrist swivels, heads, knees, hips, ANKLES, I don't think it's too much to ask for those things and I can't imagine they add any difficulty to these molds. I just can't.

I hate it when they pull crap like this. Starscream actually looks like something I'd buy, I really do like him quite a bit, but the lack of something as simple as ankle pivots drives me insane.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:Y'know, I don't mind these simplified transformations and upsizing or downsizing when they're done right and some of these are done right. What bothers me, immensely I might add, is that their articulation is severely limited on some things.

All of them could use pivots and ball joints everywhere. Wrist swivels, heads, knees, hips, ANKLES, I don't think it's too much to ask for those things and I can't imagine they add any difficulty to these molds. I just can't.

I hate it when they pull crap like this. Starscream actually looks like something I'd buy, I really do like him quite a bit, but the lack of something as simple as ankle pivots drives me insane.

Tsk tsk tsk. Sure, the lack of some articulations is a bummer for a lots of us. But you seem to miss the point of this line. SIMPLIFICATION. Too much articulations mean automatically a more complicated transformation. Most kids and adults that are just entering into the world of Transformers would have no clue where to start. So it's a great way to introduce the classic designs to beginners.

Never forget that before doing algebra one must first learn that 1+1=2.

Well, I'm certainly offended. Thanks for talking down to me, which wasn't necessary. Why, exactly, do you assume someone is stupid and needs it explained? Why am I not allowed to have my opinion without people like you crapping all over it?

I missed nothing, including the point of this line. An ankle pivot would add an extra step to Starscream's transformation? Really? A side to side pivot? A wrist that swivels?

In the future, think before you post something like this. It's offensive and unnecessary. Don't do it again.

Think Starscream should have received bending knees instead of Grimlock or Megatron. As Hasbro will get the most profits out of starscream with all his seekers repaints.

Burn wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Tsk tsk tsk. Sure, the lack of some articulations is a bummer for a lots of us. But you seem to miss the point of this line. SIMPLIFICATION. Too much articulations mean automatically a more complicated transformation. Most kids and adults that are just entering into the world of Transformers would have no clue where to start. So it's a great way to introduce the classic designs to beginners.

Never forget that before doing algebra one must first learn that 1+1=2.

They could easily add ball joints and thus some articulation without making it complicated. The only "complications" ball joints add is younger kids may have a bit of a harder time lining things up. When you're five years old, most times you just want to be able to transform them quickly and easily.

Exactly. Sadly, just the basic step of lining things up is enough to make many people give up, thus giving up on the TF line altogether. This line will never cancel the most advanced lines like Generations and such. So, having very simplified CLASSIC designs to bring in new fans is a great thing.

I have an example close to home. One of my co-worker bought a TF for is then 4yo son at the DOTM time. He bought DOTM voyager Optimus Prime. Even with the instructions, he never could figure how to transform the damn thing and "just wanted to smash the thing on a wall". Remember that DOTM Voyager OP is piss-easy compared to Voyager HFTD Battle Blades OP. As expected, the toy was soon forgotten in the dephts of the toybin. Did he ever bought a TF for his son again? No. So, that's one less fan for the future. If at the time, there were entry levels TF that looked awesome but were simplified enough like the one-steps and this line, they would have been able to enjoy Transformers and would have bought more. After a few simplified TFs, they would have moved on to more complicated and sophisticated TFs.

I noticed something missing from TF packagings of the latest lines starting with AoE. WHERE THE HELL IS THE DIFFICULTY RATING? They should bring it back like so:
1-Basic
2-Easy
3-Intermediate
4-Hard
5-Expert
This would help parents and newbies a lot.