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Lovin it. The integration of all the bits doesn't seem as forced as the Superion appendage kit. I was hoping the big rifle would break down into a turret of sorts for Brawl, but it doesn't look like it from the group pic.

I'm definitely buying them, but I'm gonna hold out and shop around for the best price. I probably would've bought Swindle even if I didn't have a Bruticus to upgrade-I was really impressed with FP's work. I was expecting them to release the Rodimus Prime upgrade first though.

The local TRU didn't have anymore Arcees or Ratchets. No HA Barricade either. As for FP Bruticus, BBTS has Blast-Off and and Swindle for preorder with a price of almost $50 each. Quite tempting, but I'll hold out to see other vendors' prices.

Nope, not just yet. BTW, Bruticus fans should check out Fansproject site NOW. Swindle is confirmed and he looks sweet!

No HA Barricade at TRU, BUT I did snag TFA Arcee and Cybertron Ratchet. Happy Friday indeed! If only City Strike Snake eyes was this easy to find...

BBTS has HA Barricade in stock. I'm hoping this means it'll be hitting store shelves real soon.

I have no problem with seekers being cars, but I thought they'd be based on good looking cars. As it is, the Orochi is not a very pretty automobile IMO.

Damn, too bad about the Destroids. Well, at least with only two new sculpts I have a larger chance of saving some dough this year. Thanks Graham, and btw, you got PM.

As much of total rip this show seems to be, I'd buy a good toy of that transforming Flanker...

Wow, utterly shameless. How appropriate that the Flanker would be used as as base for the mechs as opposed to the VF-1's F-14.

Looks nice-good job! Did you paint the markings on the feet as well or are they decals? Yeah, Bulkhead's color doesn't fit his matte-colored military vehicle alt mode at all. I might get Ratchet if he's white instead of the grey-ish color with the domestic release.

Yup, they're doing it again: check out the blinged out Takara TFA toys at BBTS.

Ooh, you found Overkill? That was the only one I couldn't find despite going to to two different stores. I dunno, but do make sure to check every nook and cranny. I found Prime lying on top on top of oven rack in the kitchenware dept. Organization doesn't seem to be priority at the Marshalls I've been to. At its worst, Marshalls reminds me of an indoor flea market.

Yeah, it's a great book. I'm glad they showed the "americanized" depictions of Mega Man and Roll in the later half of the book!

Not too long ago, Capcom released the R20 book to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rockman. As video game-based books go, it was a behemoth of a book filled with illustrations, sketches, and design works that dealt with every Rockman/Rockman X game release. Udon Studios have finally translated and released R20 by publishing two books: Mega Man: Official Complete Works and Mega Man X: Official Complete Works. I don’t know why R20 was split into two books, but if you are a Megaman fan, these two books are not to be missed. I got my copies today and it’s just awesome to see the unused/altered characters and read some insight from K. Inafune, the series producer himself.

Yup, in the US-I'm in NorCal btw. At the second Marshalls I went by, I think I found a scalper's hidey hole because inside a leather ottoman were 10 of the figures. Or maybe its just the way Marshalls is; that place can get really messy. If you still can't find a Dragstrip, lmk as I could probably snag one for you tomorrow.

So the rumors are true: Marshall's stores DO have the special edition Universe figures for $10. I found the last boxes of Prime and Megs sitting around at different location in the store. I was hoping to find Dragstrip as well but grey and black Megs was a better find I think. Happy hunting!

Seeing that thing always makes me glad the live action movie never got made.

Heh, I used to get Machine Robo toys as gifts and I loved the styrofoam packaging along with the mini-comic and full color catalog they came with. I never knew a lick of Japanese, but it was still awesome to gape at. Go-bots were never cooler.

I lucked out finding Bludgeon and I am liking it a lot-it's hard for me to not like a toy tank that turns into an undead samurai. It's clunky in bot mode and not very flexible, but I was able to get it into poses holding its sword with both hands-awesome. A great TF imo, I'm glad I picked it up .

I hope there is a Swindle limb, but as it is it looks fantastic. The tank mold is still an anti-aircraft tank instead of a main battle tank, but its a minor quibble. You already ARE whining. Just suck it up and move on.

FansProject update their site with pics of a new limb for Bruticus and his new add-on parts-pretty sweet!

Yup, Bay Area Fry's stores should have District 9 on Blu-Ray for $19.99. Comes with God of War III demo too!

Road Buster Ultra Magnus? I prefer the original color scheme, but still not a bad find for $20. Word on the street is that Japan will be getting the Animated toy line next year to go along with the series broadcast. Does this mean better paint apps and blinged out chrome on the TFA figs we've already bought? Considering the comparisons between the Henkei and Classics lines I say yes. Would I buy those toys again? No way. However, if Ultra Magnus gets gets a better color scheme (i.e. true white instead of grey) with the Japanese version, I'd be willing to buy it again. Now I can only wonder if TFA will get extended episodes with the Japanese broadcast...

I'm glad they're going through with Sprin *ahem* Defender. There were rumors going around regarding some C&D action, but I guess it may still happen. I wonder if their Crossfire project is an add-on kit for one of the Bruticus toys or a whole new sculpt of the big brute.