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Feb 19, 2009 at 7:33pm CST
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Comment by Firebird
Feb 19, 2009
Out of all the designs for the new movie, Sideswipe is defiantly my favorite.
I can't wait to pick this guy up at retail. $35 shipping, No thank you.
I can't wait to pick this guy up at retail. $35 shipping, No thank you.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 19, 2009
Nice. Oh, that is very nice, indeed.
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Comment by Dr. Caelus
Feb 19, 2009
I love the Corvette Centennial in silver, but I have to wonder how that toy would do repainted as Drift.
I mean, the design looks like it was made by a fanboy, so why not match it to a character that shares that? (Mind you, I'm not saying that's a bad thing for either.)
I mean, the design looks like it was made by a fanboy, so why not match it to a character that shares that? (Mind you, I'm not saying that's a bad thing for either.)
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Comment by Dark Ops
Feb 19, 2009
I want it in black. I want a batmobile! 
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Comment by Archatron
Feb 19, 2009
I cant wait till mine gets here. Didn't pay 35 shipping eithe, EMS doesnt cost that much 
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Comment by Wheelimus Prime
Feb 19, 2009
has jazz's feet. thats alls i gotta say 
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Comment by TransBat
Feb 19, 2009
I love the design, and I too wonder what it would look like repainted in red or other colors. Still not exactly sure what those projections that either rotate behind the forearm/elbow. Perhaps they rotate forward for mini arm-blasters (ala Hot Rod in the G1 TF Movie/Cartoon) or just act like melee-weapons for close proximity fighting?
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Comment by Megatron Wolf
Feb 19, 2009
Looks cool and has a decent head but it still looks to much like a generic anime robot. Sideways in my opinion is still the best looking one so far but this one is defiantly 2nd. Needs to be a different color though. We already had a dark silver bot. Just because he was killed off doesnt mean his color scheme is up for grabs.
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I can't believe you went there!
Every bit as sweet as the first pics. we saw. Although, somebody didn't quite nail the transformation perfectly back into his alt. mode. I know, thats being anal, but you have to consider these things before doing the close-up shots. Still a damn nice toy.
As for the silver, that has nothing to do with previous character colors and everything to do with the cinematics and what colors transfer better during the filming and editing process and how the CGI folks have to deal with the light reflection/refraction aspects.
That's why we didn't get our all red Optimus Prime and this is why we won't see a red Sideswipe or Cliffjumper on screen. Red is the hardest color they have to deal with. Silver, surprisingly, is easier to deal with. A lot more versatile color which is partly why it's being used so much for the TF movies.
Comment by T-Macksimus
Feb 19, 2009
Dark Ops wrote:I want it in black. I want a batmobile!
I can't believe you went there!
Every bit as sweet as the first pics. we saw. Although, somebody didn't quite nail the transformation perfectly back into his alt. mode. I know, thats being anal, but you have to consider these things before doing the close-up shots. Still a damn nice toy.
As for the silver, that has nothing to do with previous character colors and everything to do with the cinematics and what colors transfer better during the filming and editing process and how the CGI folks have to deal with the light reflection/refraction aspects.
That's why we didn't get our all red Optimus Prime and this is why we won't see a red Sideswipe or Cliffjumper on screen. Red is the hardest color they have to deal with. Silver, surprisingly, is easier to deal with. A lot more versatile color which is partly why it's being used so much for the TF movies.
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Comment by PlasticAddict
Feb 19, 2009
I think the face could use more paint. The lack of color details makes his face a little creepy. Otherwise, both modes look really nice. As for the complicated looking hip joint, I'm assuming the "double anterior" joints do not serve any functional purpose? Looks kinda rubbery, so maybe only for aesthetic purpose?
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Comment by Prime Riblet
Feb 19, 2009
I require this figure.
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Comment by typh0id
Feb 19, 2009
My goodness...This is all kinds of nice...
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You are correct. What you can't see are clear balljoints in the hips. Mirrors are rubber too.
Comment by Archatron
Feb 19, 2009
PlasticAddict wrote:I think the face could use more paint. The lack of color details makes his face a little creepy. Otherwise, both modes look really nice. As for the complicated looking hip joint, I'm assuming the "double anterior" joints do not serve any functional purpose? Looks kinda rubbery, so maybe only for aesthetic purpose?
You are correct. What you can't see are clear balljoints in the hips. Mirrors are rubber too.
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Comment by T-Macksimus
Feb 19, 2009
I see what you mean about the joints. 3rd pic. it's a lot easier to see. Like the effect so long as the aesthetic pieces hold up through the full range of motion. If they limit his range then the cosmetic appeal will go out the window real quick for me. I also agree with Megatron_Wolf, the head could use something more in the range of color. Looks too much like he's wearing as Ninja Mask. Halfway makes sense considering his arm blades, but I would hope and pray that nobody would be stupid enough to do a gimmick within a gimmick for this movie. Ninjas...cool. Giant Transforming Robots...way cool.
Combine the 2...all the makings of a sucky "B" movie. Nightbird was tolerable in the G1 cartoons back when some of us were kids.
Sorry about the tangent. Even 2 vent lines on each side of his mouth piece would help break up the monochrome look. All told he's still the first movie figure I want to lay my hands on.
Combine the 2...all the makings of a sucky "B" movie. Nightbird was tolerable in the G1 cartoons back when some of us were kids.
Sorry about the tangent. Even 2 vent lines on each side of his mouth piece would help break up the monochrome look. All told he's still the first movie figure I want to lay my hands on.
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Comment by rpetras
Feb 19, 2009
Talking about recolors, this should have been metallic blue, and should be named Tracks.
Oh well, here's hoping the inevitable repaint may be blue.
Oh well, here's hoping the inevitable repaint may be blue.
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Comment by travicon
Feb 20, 2009
if i end up getting any movie toys at all, he'll be one
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Comment by Urzu Six
Feb 20, 2009
Nice alt mode, but the robot... sigh....
like all bayformers, they sux worser and worser as time goes on.
like all bayformers, they sux worser and worser as time goes on.
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Comment by DMSL
Feb 20, 2009
Sideswipe rocks! Only negatives is that he has no gun (what's up with that as of late with new figs?) and no license plate.
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Oh, so that's why they're using silver a ton (which is annoying), I kept wondering what the hell is so great about silver. Well, it's stll retarded, Sideswipe should be red, and if Hound is in it, he damn well better not be silver....he better be at least some type of green. Thought I saw a shot of what might of been Hound and it was silver a while back, meh...
Comment by MysticKnight
Feb 20, 2009
T-Macksimus wrote:Dark Ops wrote:I want it in black. I want a batmobile!
I can't believe you went there!
Every bit as sweet as the first pics. we saw. Although, somebody didn't quite nail the transformation perfectly back into his alt. mode. I know, thats being anal, but you have to consider these things before doing the close-up shots. Still a damn nice toy.
As for the silver, that has nothing to do with previous character colors and everything to do with the cinematics and what colors transfer better during the filming and editing process and how the CGI folks have to deal with the light reflection/refraction aspects.
That's why we didn't get our all red Optimus Prime and this is why we won't see a red Sideswipe or Cliffjumper on screen. Red is the hardest color they have to deal with. Silver, surprisingly, is easier to deal with. A lot more versatile color which is partly why it's being used so much for the TF movies.
Oh, so that's why they're using silver a ton (which is annoying), I kept wondering what the hell is so great about silver. Well, it's stll retarded, Sideswipe should be red, and if Hound is in it, he damn well better not be silver....he better be at least some type of green. Thought I saw a shot of what might of been Hound and it was silver a while back, meh...
