Knight26 Posted August 23, 2006 Posted August 23, 2006 Noob question ? Who is hamann? ... I should regard your opinion highly, why? 427529[/snapback] MGREXX, LORD KUNGFU... we've seen this kinda poo before. 427530[/snapback] Please god tell me he is not MGREXX I thought we got rid of that cancer. And not to feed the troll but maybe he should have posted his little intro in the HOMEPAGES section! I also doubt the veracity of some of his claims, maybe I should ask my good friend from College Adam Pawlus about him, oops look I can drop names too.
Vermillion21 Posted August 23, 2006 Posted August 23, 2006 I got to see Starscream really up close in WF and i was really really impressed by the detail on it. It doesn't look like panel lines and the decepticon logo and the multiple NO STEP signs on it are definately not stickers. Looks like Tampo prints, baby!And about the Transformers movie robots.....they should've just called it ROBOTRONS FROM MARS or something and don't make us cringe. Those designs are......as someone put it....Bionicled.... 427646[/snapback] Any pics mate? After all, you are DA man when it comes to bringing news pics to the site!!
Fit For Natalie Posted August 23, 2006 Posted August 23, 2006 (edited) ACToys have posted pics of the Classics Optimus Prime Vs Megatron two-pack in box, with some stock photos of Mirage, Grimlock and Jetfire on the side. This Prime and Megs are obviously different from the regular Voyager-class ones. (In case the server goes down or is too slow) Edited August 23, 2006 by Fit For Natalie
Guppy Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 I'm seeing ebay buy it now preorders for Starscream as low as $70. can I hope this will be close to the real price?
Vermillion21 Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 I'm seeing ebay buy it now preorders for Starscream as low as $70. can I hope this will be close to the real price? 427830[/snapback] I doubt it, how much was the shipping?
wolfx Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 I got to see Starscream really up close in WF and i was really really impressed by the detail on it. It doesn't look like panel lines and the decepticon logo and the multiple NO STEP signs on it are definately not stickers. Looks like Tampo prints, baby!And about the Transformers movie robots.....they should've just called it ROBOTRONS FROM MARS or something and don't make us cringe. Those designs are......as someone put it....Bionicled.... 427646[/snapback] Any pics mate? After all, you are DA man when it comes to bringing news pics to the site!! 427672[/snapback] I do but i haven't found a half decent cybercafe here in thailand that isn't either: 1) running on pentium celerons 233 mhz 2) slower than 56k connections 3) have a USB/CDROM access. XD wait for it. In the meantime i'm sure there are alot of pictures online and stuff.
Vermillion21 Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 No worries wolfx - no rush from me, and thanks in advance for any news/pics you can provide mate.
Tober Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 There is some news and more shots of upcoming Masterpieces Starscream and Convoy in the latest issue of Figure Oh! As well as news about the S.T.A.R.S. club. Information can be found on F2F: Including: The details of a Transformers S.T.A.R.S club is also reported, recently rumored to carry exclusive anime color MP-03 or MP-04 with roller, none of those are true. The article said that for those who purchased (the regular) MP-03 and MP-04, you are eligible to receive a TF S.T.A.R.S fan club membership card, with your name printed on it by sending in the robot points on both packages. Although the ID card is a sort of reissue from the old TF S.T.A.R.S fan club back in 80s, the fan club is no longer in operation, thus whatever special exclusives for members in the club at that time will not be valid as well. This campaign is valid in Japan only however FantoFan would be able to help those who ordered both items from us and are interested to obtain the card to apply for it. For Aussie fans interested in MP-03 I recieved an offer of US$101 including EMS shipping from Hong Kong. Thats around AU$130 and about the best I have seen so far. My pre-order currently sits with HLJ.com for about AU$140 with SAL shipping. If anyone knows of a group buy offer in Aus PM me will ya?
David Hingtgen Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 Hunh. So, MP-05=Anime Starscream? We can hope/beg/plead.
cube Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 ^yea, i hope they go that route instead of putting out bizarre non-accurate thundercrackers and skywarps too
Twoducks Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 Nice elbows!... just a month of waiting left for MP SS... Cute idea of having the old SS weapons being able to be attached to the nose cone. Useless in my case (my G1 SS weapons where the first thing to disappear) but nice for those who have at least MP-01. What mould is Kiss Rodimus based on? If it turns out good I might fall for the “expensive gummy fetish girl†line.
justvinnie Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 Megatron RevealedSad. 428024[/snapback] If they are doing both cybertron and earth vehicles modes, that's pretty cool! Otherwise that really screws up the RID concept if Megs was flying around as an alien jet. Prime robot looks better IMO. vinnie
Seven Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 MANTASTIC!!! Alien xenomorph crossed with terminator T-800 and Xtro!
Fit For Natalie Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 (edited) He looks like a 90s super-villian whose name would be... Made-of-Knives Man. AICN took the pics down, so see the rest of the pics HERE Edited August 24, 2006 by Fit For Natalie
Doctor Reggae Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 The Hasbro rep has apparently been saying that these designs we're seeing are still under development. That said, though, while Megatron looks kind of cool in general, he's not really appealing to the old school fan in me.
do not disturb Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 are there any plans of releasing an MP megatron? i only ask cause i want to buy the MP prime but it depends solely on whether a MP megatron will be made. sorry if this is a stupid question.
Seven Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 are there any plans of releasing an MP megatron? i only ask cause i want to buy the MP prime but it depends solely on whether a MP megatron will be made. sorry if this is a stupid question. 428089[/snapback] That would be really interesting, to have an accurate replica of a Walther P-38 or some other gun if they want to update him and a new transformation scheme. It could be marketed towards older fans as most the MP line is judging on the pricing, bypassing the whole gun toy dilemma. On second thought, I doubt it could happen.
Doctor Reggae Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 An MP Megs would be great, but as far as anyone seems to know, there hasn't been much in the way of concept and production. I seem to recall Aaron Archer from Hasbro saying that they want to do a military-themed MP line, so Megs might fit in well with a tank there. If they ever do it, that is.
Guest sh002 Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 Megatron RevealedSad. 428024[/snapback] Does it transform into a pile of bones or a pile of scrap metal at a junkyard?
Hikuro Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 I think I'm going to be sick, I'm now going to fully boycot that movie if that's his form.
Guest sh002 Posted August 24, 2006 Posted August 24, 2006 This is off topic but do the boards supposed to say hacked by zim?
Guest sh002 Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Ok, IMO like I was saying before the forums were down. The Alternator/Binaltech designs would have been great. With some modifications to the models and replacing the toy joints and screws with correct details, they would look better, realistic and believable in cgi. Also much better looking than all of the designs that have been popping up so far. I read in the Transformers forums that people were saying this is more like "Alien robots that transform: the movie" with the name Transformers slapped on it.
JB0 Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Speaking of Alternators... I found a Mirage RIGHT after the boards went down. And had to return it because Hasbro pumped a joint full of glue and it snapped when I tried to transform him. Haven't seen another one yet.
Dobber Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Damn that stinks JBO, I was fortunate enough to find one months ago and haven't seen on again since. Chris
Guest sh002 Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Yeah that Mirage is cool. I got one the other day at Walmart. I'm serious. With some modifications or even some anime magic, some of these Alternators/Binaltech would look great in a movie and wouldn't look like toys anymore. Remember this CG RX-8? Just modify some areas and I would go watch this movie.
Veritas Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 (edited) Ok, IMO like I was saying before the forums were down. The Alternator/Binaltech designs would have been great. With some modifications to the models and replacing the toy joints and screws with correct details, they would look better, realistic and believable in cgi. Also much better looking than all of the designs that have been popping up so far. I read in the Transformers forums that people were saying this is more like "Alien robots that transform: the movie" with the name Transformers slapped on it. You are correct sir. Ever since i saw the first pictures i've been muttering the same thing. Not only would have it looked better and for that matter much more realistic, i'm sure it would have saved alot of time and money since the basis for just about all the designs has already been thought out and proven by the figures. They wouldn't even to come up with new transformation schemes. Sad, sad, sad. You can put this right up there with what they did to Godzilla. Edited September 10, 2006 by Veritas
Limbo Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Ok, so a few recap of the latest news from those who don't get around too much... New robot modes on what seems to see a scene preview (from Seibertron.com) AICN posts clearer Optimus Prime images G1 Soundwave at Toys R Us, $29.99. Release date: 12/05/06. Sold out online. I ordered mine New Alternators Jaguar XK Prototype
Veritas Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Ok, so a few recap of the latest news from those who don't get around too much... New robot modes on what seems to see a scene preview (from Seibertron.com) AICN posts clearer Optimus Prime images G1 Soundwave at Toys R Us, $29.99. Release date: 12/05/06. Sold out online. I ordered mine New Alternators Jaguar XK Prototype And this: Classics Ramjet Prototype w/ Starscream and Jetfire Protos I'm really looking forward to this line. The movie might look horrible, but at least there's some light at the end of the tunnel.
Black Valkyrie Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Yep all these TF movie stuff a while ago. I`m upset, they should call it TF-Beast Wars or TF-Alien Wars
Radd Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Speaking of Alternators... I found a Mirage RIGHT after the boards went down. And had to return it because Hasbro pumped a joint full of glue and it snapped when I tried to transform him. Haven't seen another one yet. I had the exact opposite problem. Found Mirage right after the boards went down, but I'm going to need to pump his hip joints full of gluge because they're too loose. Seriously, if Mirage had ratcheted hips and his chestplate somehow snapped into place, he would be, quite possibly, the best Transformer ever designed. He looks fantastic in both modes, his transformation is very interested, yet never too difficult or frustrating, and it's Mirage/ I always liked Mirage as a kid, he's one of the few early Transformers I remember owning. Him and Sunstreaker and Prime. I also nabbed Alternators Prime when I found Mirage. Figured I'd to it for completeness sake. He doesn't look as bad as I'd imagined, but he's a floppy mess. Nothing seems to have a way of snapping into place. His arms kinda of hang there, as does his chest plate. His legs are too short up top, and too long on the bottom. You can't pose his head up or down, just left or right. The front fender falls off icnredibly easily, especially during transformation. I'd thought this particular design would make a good Ironhide or something, but it's just poorly done all around. You can tell there was a lack of interest at Takara (or whatever they're called these days). Has anyone heard anything about any more Alternators releases? I get the impression that the line is on the way out, as sales for the Binaltechs in Japan have been lacking. Still, I hope they at least get Rumble, Frenzy, Red Alert, Blaster (if that's what they're going to call Binaltech Broadblast overe here), and the others that we've seen concept work of, or have been released in Japan. Ack, must have missed a page. I'm guessing this means they're still on the way!
Phyrox Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 I guess it's because I'm not a real big fan of Transformers that I'm not wedded to thier traditional designs. But the new Starscream and the movie Transformers are the best things I've seen out of this franchise in many, many years. I'd bet good money the movie will be forgetable, but the designs are winners.
HoveringCheesecake Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 I found Mirage at Wal-Mart last week. I was sooooo excited. He rocks. The only bad thing is that his chest doesn't snap into place... but he is awesome nonetheless.
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