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New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade

Posted by Hotrod Mar 27, 2007 at 5:59pm CDT 20,456 views
Our own megatroptimus has received the Transformers Movie Deluxe Barricade figure. Megatroptimus has been kind enought to share some new images of the figure along with a small review. Here is megatroptimus' mini review with new images:

"CAR MODE

Best deluxe car ever, the detailing on this Saleen is fantastic.

TRANSFORMATION

Nothing too unusual, fairly easy. Swing out sides of the car to form the arms, Split the rear end and connect the waist under the car, fold down down, split the hood in half, flip up the head, eject Frenzy from the chest (no spring action here) if you wish and unfold it and you're done.

ROBOT MODE

Looks very nice, the arms are spectacular (especially the hands - 3 fingers and one moveable thumb), gimmick is okay (left arm extends when you push a button), but the main thing is, Barricade is a pain in the ass to pose. It's top heavy and the legs cannot be straight, ankle joints are a bit loose. Head doesn't turn either. A bit of a let down in robot mode, but I've seen worse.



















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Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (view post)
Comment by Hotrod Mar 27, 2007
Awsome. Thanks for sharing this! Front paged and credited!
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Comment by 1337W422102 Mar 27, 2007
Thanks for sharing, but a few tips: set your camera on Detail Mode, and turn off the flash. Make sure you have good lighting, though.
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Comment by NightFall Mar 27, 2007
Are these it? Are they coming out with bigger ones? I guess I need better pics with less flash, to really see the details. Well, to each their own, but I"m not really impressed with any of these, expect Blackout and Starscream's alt mode only(which I'm trying kitbash his head and chicken feet.)
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Comment by Kayevcee Mar 27, 2007
While Frenzy doesn't really add much (unless there are similarly-scaled human characters in the works for him to harass) but at the same time it doesn't seem to cost the mould anything either. It's a harmless wee addition that I'm sure kids will enjoy.

The balancing issue is a shame, as is the fact that he can't fully straighten his legs. Ah well. He's fairly well articulated, I like the gimmick, and I can't get enough of that car mode. He'll do.

-Nick
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Comment by Zeedust Mar 27, 2007
Decent looks, but the main selling point for me is that he's a decepticon cop car. All we need is a Decepticon ambulance now... And no, Cannonball doesn't count. :P
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Comment by jgilkinson Mar 27, 2007
whats the point of frenzy?
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Comment by Ninja Sixshot Mar 27, 2007
frenzy looks worse than his cgi look. barricades ok :?
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Comment by Chops13 Mar 27, 2007
where are people getting these from ? is it ebay?
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (view post)
Comment by Redimus Mar 27, 2007
Chops13 wrote:where are people getting these from ? is it ebay?


Yes.

And The more I look at that robot mode, the more I'm reminded of those god aweful robot modes that a fair few of the classics minicons have.
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Comment by Ninja Sixshot Mar 27, 2007
i would guess so
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Comment by Zeds Mar 27, 2007
Looks like an ungodly mess when in robot mode...and what the hell is that other figure...nasty! Best kept in car mode.
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Comment by Anonymous Mar 27, 2007
The other figure is Frenzy and turns into Barricade's front grill/engine. Barricade is the new Soundwave.
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Comment by Basketball Jones Mar 27, 2007
Car is great, robot is passable.

Since Barricade is largely a new character, he may be worth purchasing. I appreciate the Stunticon aesthetic.
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Comment by Mr.RobotoAutoMan Mar 27, 2007
lol the doors on his back look like angel wings. pretty good, i like the chest.
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Comment by sparkofchaos Mar 27, 2007
Overcracker wrote:This is one of those rare bots, where the Alt mode is everything, and the bot mode is nothing.


are you serious? my impression is actually the exact opposite where I think most of the tf toys are lacking in the robot mode and not in the alt modes (way too many examples to list, which i would not bother here). but i can't agree more with you here that the alt mode of FAB barricade is obviously the winner over its robot form.
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Comment by Fang Wolf Mar 28, 2007
The Head, the hands and the pelvis bother me a tad, but I like it. :/
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (view post)
Comment by Leonardo Mar 28, 2007
Redimus wrote:
Chops13 wrote:where are people getting these from ? is it ebay?


Yes.

And The more I look at that robot mode, the more I'm reminded of those god aweful robot modes that a fair few of the classics minicons have.


But you love the Classics Minicons! I've bought you some for Easter...

I'll probably buy this, depending on its vehicle size.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (view post)
Comment by Redimus Mar 28, 2007
Leonardo wrote:
Redimus wrote:
Chops13 wrote:where are people getting these from ? is it ebay?


Yes.

And The more I look at that robot mode, the more I'm reminded of those god aweful robot modes that a fair few of the classics minicons have.


But you love the Classics Minicons! I've bought you some for Easter...

I'll probably buy this, depending on its vehicle size.


Free transformers?... Now I'm torn.. lol
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (view post)
Comment by bagofbest Mar 28, 2007
i love how someone felt that frenzy's transformation actually needed instructions.
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Comment by Down_Shift Mar 28, 2007
I'm all for the movie, but I can do with out the figures. I still really don't like it. The car mode is good looking but Barricade and Frenzy look terrable.

Man am I ever glad people out there are buying these off of ebay to show the fans what they are really like.
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