Emerje wrote:e-Hobby announced in today's newsletter that Magna Convoy has been delayed for "various circumstances" from late May (believed to be today) to a more specific June 5. The product page has been updated with the new date.
Release Delay for e-HOBBY Magna Convoy
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May 30, 2017 at 12:10pm CDT
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Re: Release Delay for e-HOBBY Magna Convoy
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Comment by ExciKaiser
May 30, 2017
I want to "complete" my convobat, but I'm not sure to want to buy the complete figure only for the claw weapon.
I wonder if people who get him will accept to resell the weapon.
I wonder if people who get him will accept to resell the weapon.
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Comment by Desslok2201
May 30, 2017
Various circumstances= the mold just can't take any more
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I've read from people who got Botcon Ginrai that they probably should have stopped even before.
Comment by ExciKaiser
May 30, 2017
Desslok2201 wrote:Various circumstances= the mold just can't take any more
I've read from people who got Botcon Ginrai that they probably should have stopped even before.
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Yeah, this mold has gotten more redecos than a CW toy. Still, it's a great mold! The Henkei version is on my wishlist, along with a matching Megs...
Comment by Sigma Magnus
May 30, 2017
ExciKaiser wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:Various circumstances= the mold just can't take any more
I've read from people who got Botcon Ginrai that they probably should have stopped even before.
Yeah, this mold has gotten more redecos than a CW toy. Still, it's a great mold! The Henkei version is on my wishlist, along with a matching Megs...
Re: Release Delay for e-HOBBY Magna Convoy
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Comment by Kurona
May 30, 2017
Classics Seeker, Classics OP, MP-03/11. The unholy trinity of mold degradation.
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Comment by Desslok2201
May 30, 2017
Can we tack Piranacon on there?
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Comment by Hydrargyrus
May 30, 2017
Whereas the Combiner Wars figures somehow seemed to be unaffected by mold-degradation (at least the deluxes)
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Comment by Desslok2201
May 30, 2017
I'm just saying, I bought one of the BBTS Piranacon sets a while back and 4 out of 6 looked like thalidomide babies
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
May 31, 2017
Hmmm 
...now what to buy with that $100 plus I was gonna use for this Convoy. 
...now what to buy with that $100 plus I was gonna use for this Convoy.
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Well they are mutated sea monsters, so they are supposed to look somewhat strange.
What exact issues did you have with them?
My BBTS Piranacon is in storage, but it did not have any deformations on the figures themselves. They did have some looseness in certain joints, but beyond that, they look pretty crisp, close to the originals.
Mold degradation generally manifests itself with loose joints and issues in transformation, but generally not with deformed parts or unsightly molding problems.
Even Classics Prime and more so with the classics Seeker mold which both are in the double digits number of uses have shown no actual deformations of the mold. They can suffer from looseness in joints in certain cases, but the actual molding is still functional.
Piranacon has seen a few re-releases but nowhere near the amount of uses seen by the Prime and the Seeker mold.
Comment by Overcracker
May 31, 2017
Desslok2201 wrote:I'm just saying, I bought one of the BBTS Piranacon sets a while back and 4 out of 6 looked like thalidomide babies
Well they are mutated sea monsters, so they are supposed to look somewhat strange.
What exact issues did you have with them?
My BBTS Piranacon is in storage, but it did not have any deformations on the figures themselves. They did have some looseness in certain joints, but beyond that, they look pretty crisp, close to the originals.
Mold degradation generally manifests itself with loose joints and issues in transformation, but generally not with deformed parts or unsightly molding problems.
Even Classics Prime and more so with the classics Seeker mold which both are in the double digits number of uses have shown no actual deformations of the mold. They can suffer from looseness in joints in certain cases, but the actual molding is still functional.
Piranacon has seen a few re-releases but nowhere near the amount of uses seen by the Prime and the Seeker mold.
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Another sign of degradation is molded detailing looking less sharp and crisp, but you'd really need to look closely and compare to actually see that. Plus, it's quite possible that the Classic Prime tooling has been restored in some minor areas.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
May 31, 2017
Overcracker wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:I'm just saying, I bought one of the BBTS Piranacon sets a while back and 4 out of 6 looked like thalidomide babies
Well they are mutated sea monsters, so they are supposed to look somewhat strange.
What exact issues did you have with them?
My BBTS Piranacon is in storage, but it did not have any deformations on the figures themselves. They did have some looseness in certain joints, but beyond that, they look pretty crisp, close to the originals.
Mold degradation generally manifests itself with loose joints and issues in transformation, but generally not with deformed parts or unsightly molding problems.
Even Classics Prime and more so with the classics Seeker mold which both are in the double digits number of uses have shown no actual deformations of the mold. They can suffer from looseness in joints in certain cases, but the actual molding is still functional.
Piranacon has seen a few re-releases but nowhere near the amount of uses seen by the Prime and the Seeker mold.
Another sign of degradation is molded detailing looking less sharp and crisp, but you'd really need to look closely and compare to actually see that. Plus, it's quite possible that the Classic Prime tooling has been restored in some minor areas.
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True.
But super unsightly deformation of sculpted surfaces has not been seen, I think, beyond G1 Jazz's mouth.
Comment by Overcracker
May 31, 2017
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Overcracker wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:I'm just saying, I bought one of the BBTS Piranacon sets a while back and 4 out of 6 looked like thalidomide babies
Well they are mutated sea monsters, so they are supposed to look somewhat strange.
What exact issues did you have with them?
My BBTS Piranacon is in storage, but it did not have any deformations on the figures themselves. They did have some looseness in certain joints, but beyond that, they look pretty crisp, close to the originals.
Mold degradation generally manifests itself with loose joints and issues in transformation, but generally not with deformed parts or unsightly molding problems.
Even Classics Prime and more so with the classics Seeker mold which both are in the double digits number of uses have shown no actual deformations of the mold. They can suffer from looseness in joints in certain cases, but the actual molding is still functional.
Piranacon has seen a few re-releases but nowhere near the amount of uses seen by the Prime and the Seeker mold.
Another sign of degradation is molded detailing looking less sharp and crisp, but you'd really need to look closely and compare to actually see that. Plus, it's quite possible that the Classic Prime tooling has been restored in some minor areas.
True.
But super unsightly deformation of sculpted surfaces has not been seen, I think, beyond G1 Jazz's mouth.
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Comment by RodimusConvoy13
Jun 6, 2017
Not sure if the scans from the Magna Convoy comic have been posted, but they have a Bludgeon based on the Hardhead mold. It shows him with Generations Windblade's sword. It totally works with the Hardhead mold.
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Comment by Deadput
Jun 6, 2017
That Bludgeon also uses Getaway's face in a clever repaint and also there is a mini tank gun.
There is no way it is not happening that Bludgeon is way to specific in the parts to just be a one off.
There is no way it is not happening that Bludgeon is way to specific in the parts to just be a one off.
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Not to mention he comes with a redeco of Terri-Bull's vehicle aka Tankette. And I wouldn't be so sure about it happening, we still haven't seen Soundwave. I'd still want it to happen.
And is it me, or Bludgeon getting a lot of love lately. TFCC, RiD2015, and now this!
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 6, 2017
Deadput wrote:That Bludgeon also uses Getaway's face in a clever repaint and also there is a mini tank gun.
There is no way it is not happening that Bludgeon is way to specific in the parts to just be a one off.
Not to mention he comes with a redeco of Terri-Bull's vehicle aka Tankette. And I wouldn't be so sure about it happening, we still haven't seen Soundwave. I'd still want it to happen.
And is it me, or Bludgeon getting a lot of love lately. TFCC, RiD2015, and now this!
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Was their a Soundwave besides the current leader one which I believe Takara already has?
I think Bludgeon is the next exclusive after Blue convoy just like how the latter was with Convobat.
Anyways it's good Bludgeon is getting love since he is one of the coolest cons yet doesn't have much presence besides the comics and a couple of phone games so if he is going to be in Rid that makes it his first animated media to date.
Comment by Deadput
Jun 6, 2017
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Not to mention he comes with a redeco of Terri-Bull's vehicle aka Tankette. And I wouldn't be so sure about it happening, we still haven't seen Soundwave. I'd still want it to happen.
And is it me, or Bludgeon getting a lot of love lately. TFCC, RiD2015, and now this!
Was their a Soundwave besides the current leader one which I believe Takara already has?
I think Bludgeon is the next exclusive after Blue convoy just like how the latter was with Convobat.
Anyways it's good Bludgeon is getting love since he is one of the coolest cons yet doesn't have much presence besides the comics and a couple of phone games so if he is going to be in Rid that makes it his first animated media to date.
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Comment by Va'al
Jun 6, 2017
Courtesy of Twitter user NikorasuD, we have some new in-hand images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX e-Hobby exclusive Magna Convoy (the latest reuse of the Classics Optimus Prime mold), with its chromed parts, sword and gun pack.
Thanks to Twitter user burningheartsam, we have a look at the comic that came packaged with the figure, with its English translation of the brief dialogue, and cross-use of accessories in the line. And via オンスローター a rendition, using Hardhead and Getaway's Titan Master, of the possibly teased Bludgeon figure people are expecting to surface next. Check it all out below!
Thanks to Twitter user burningheartsam, we have a look at the comic that came packaged with the figure, with its English translation of the brief dialogue, and cross-use of accessories in the line. And via オンスローター a rendition, using Hardhead and Getaway's Titan Master, of the possibly teased Bludgeon figure people are expecting to surface next. Check it all out below!
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Yup, a Beast Wars Soundwave one. A Mutant with a bat and alligator mode (and GPS, sigh), he's depicted as Mindwipe with the Nightbeat head.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 6, 2017
Deadput wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Not to mention he comes with a redeco of Terri-Bull's vehicle aka Tankette. And I wouldn't be so sure about it happening, we still haven't seen Soundwave. I'd still want it to happen.
And is it me, or Bludgeon getting a lot of love lately. TFCC, RiD2015, and now this!
Was their a Soundwave besides the current leader one which I believe Takara already has?
Yup, a Beast Wars Soundwave one. A Mutant with a bat and alligator mode (and GPS, sigh), he's depicted as Mindwipe with the Nightbeat head.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 6, 2017
But... Magna Convoy has his own thread. 
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Comment by Randomhero
Jun 6, 2017
Yet again another tease of Jhiaxus in the generations body and G2 colors. SERIOUSLY ITS ALL I WANT!!!!
