GU-11 Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 While I know Dino was named after the founder of Ferrari, it's still a dumb name for a Transformer. Honestly, the first thing that comes to mind when I hear that name is a purple dinosaur charging Fred Flintstone when he comes back from work. Quote
mikeszekely Posted June 8, 2013 Author Posted June 8, 2013 But because it's the coolest car alt mode in the whole movie there's going to be no actual toys of it in any size. Just like Mirrage/Dino.Ah. Ok then. I can go back to ignoring the movie toys almost entirely, then. Quote
UN_MARINE Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 You guys are forgetting the "Bay bot/altmode aesthetic ratio". The Aventador is a super pretty car, which means bot mode will be super hideous. As for who, my guess would be... Ratbat or Shakticon. Quote
Phyrox Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 While I know Dino was named after the founder of Ferrari, it's still a dumb name for a Transformer. Honestly, the first thing that comes to mind when I hear that name is a purple dinosaur charging Fred Flintstone when he comes back from work. The founder's son. Quote
vlenhoff Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 The founder's son. Phyrox is right. Enzo Ferrari, the founder, and his son Dino Ferrari. Quote
GU-11 Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 Phyrox is right. Enzo Ferrari, the founder, and his son Dino Ferrari. My bad. But for a guy who founded a company that makes super-cool cars, it's kind of weird for him to name his son after a purple dinosaur from a stone-age comedy cartoon. Or was there another inspiration? Quote
vlenhoff Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 My bad. But for a guy who founded a company that makes super-cool cars, it's kind of weird for him to name his son after a purple dinosaur from a stone-age comedy cartoon. Or was there another inspiration? Sadly, they are both dead today. Enzo named one of his cars after his tragically dead son, Dino. I think the Flintstones was broadcasted in the end of the 1800s. So yeah, Enzo's son was named after a playful dinosaur pet, lol Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 My bad. But for a guy who founded a company that makes super-cool cars, it's kind of weird for him to name his son after a purple dinosaur from a stone-age comedy cartoon. Or was there another inspiration? Alfredo Ferrari (born January 1932 in Modena; died 30 June 1956 in Modena), nicknamed Alfredino or Dino, The Flintstones is an animated, prime-time American television sitcom that was broadcast from September 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966, on ABC. born January 1932; died 30 June 1956 broadcast from september 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966 ಠ_ಠQuote
Greyryder Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 Ah, Enzo Ferrari; the man responsible for Lamborghini getting into the supercar business. When you sell to a well off clientele and one of them is unhappy with your product, it's probably unwise to tell them to make their own if they think they can do better. Quote
GU-11 Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Alfredo Ferrari (born January 1932 in Modena; died 30 June 1956 in Modena), nicknamed Alfredino or Dino, The Flintstones is an animated, prime-time American television sitcom that was broadcast from September 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966, on ABC. born January 1932; died 30 June 1956 broadcast from september 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966 ಠ_ಠ...which is why I asked if there might be another inspiration for the name. Admittedly though, I didn't know he died before The Flintstones were aired. But in my defense, the first thing that would pop into your mind when hearing that name would be that of a purple dinosaur that behaves like a dog, not the son of the founder of Ferrari--for me, at least. Ah, Enzo Ferrari; the man responsible for Lamborghini getting into the supercar business. When you sell to a well off clientele and one of them is unhappy with your product, it's probably unwise to tell them to make their own if they think they can do better. Whoa, really? I never knew that. Quote
mikeszekely Posted June 10, 2013 Author Posted June 10, 2013 Whoa, really? I never knew that. Yeah, as I understood the story, Lamborghini started out as a very successful manufacturer of tractors. The tractor business was apparently good enough that the founder started collecting sports cars. The clutch busted on one of his Ferraris, and he figured out that Ferrari used the same clutches he used in his tractors. So he went to Ferrari and told them he wanted a better replacement. Ferrari told him that he was just a tractor maker and didn't know jack about making sports cars, Lamborghini got pissed and decided to give Ferrari the metaphorical finger by making his own sports car. Even sold the first ones at a loss to keep them competitively priced with Ferraris. Quote
GU-11 Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Yeah, as I understood the story, Lamborghini started out as a very successful manufacturer of tractors. The tractor business was apparently good enough that the founder started collecting sports cars. The clutch busted on one of his Ferraris, and he figured out that Ferrari used the same clutches he used in his tractors. So he went to Ferrari and told them he wanted a better replacement. Ferrari told him that he was just a tractor maker and didn't know jack about making sports cars, Lamborghini got pissed and decided to give Ferrari the metaphorical finger by making his own sports car. Even sold the first ones at a loss to keep them competitively priced with Ferraris. From what I've seen so far of Ferrari, they do seem pretty snobbish and pushy. I read something about the company demanding that Bay name the Ferrari TF in DOTM Dino before allowing him to use the car in the film. Edited June 10, 2013 by GU-11 Quote
GU-11 Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Has this been posted yet? First pics of MP-19 Smokescreen. Quote
vlenhoff Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Yes, it was a sarcastic Joke. I thought everyone knew The Flintstones didn't exist at the end of the 1800's. My joke has failed, lets move on... oh, and BTW, i played with Springer yesterday. The blade/sword doesn't want to remain in sword mode. Also, I am planing to modify Blitzwing head. Edited June 11, 2013 by vlenhoff Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Has this been posted yet? First pics of MP-19 Smokescreen. And the preordered already stopped at AE and this was just posted this morning. Waiting for NY to open the preorder. Quote
Gakken85 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 New Pics of Tiger Track: Hasbro Soundwave release: I am soooooooo frakking happy Hasbro hired a real box designer and not the torture trap crap they had before. Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 That Soundwave box is extremely pretty, but what's with the Asian characters and the "MP-02"? still want it. Quote
treatment Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 speaking of which... MP-13 is up on HLJ's Sept-Restock at 12640y. For those who prefer him over Hasbro's upcoming version. Also, MP-19 Smokescreen up on pre-order as well at 5200y Dec-release. A bit of a price-hike in both preorder and msrp from both Prowl and Bluestreak versions. Smokey must have some other extras included to justify the price-hike. Quote
Gakken85 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 That Soundwave box is extremely pretty, but what's with the Asian characters and the "MP-02"? still want it. I think Hasbro is rebooting. I guess Optimus was Mp-01. I'm hoping the Takara tapes go on discount since nobody will be buying them at this point. I'll probably get a US soundwave if I find one for preorder. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I really want Tigertrack's shoulder launcher and feet for my MP Sideswipe. (yes, MP Sideswipe may be toon-accurate----but that means he's friggin' BLAND in bot mode----the toy had so much more "life" to it do to the little details/accents here and there----Tigertrack has some of them, and they're exactly correct for Sideswipe too) Quote
CoryHolmes Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Any ideas when MP Soundwave is released here in NA? Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) I think Hasbro is rebooting. I guess Optimus was Mp-01. I'm hoping the Takara tapes go on discount since nobody will be buying them at this point. I'll probably get a US soundwave if I find one for preorder. I'd rather get the US Soundwave than the Takara tapes. Then I can have 2 Soundwaves, both full of tapes. Edited June 12, 2013 by anime52k8 Quote
GU-11 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Nice box; very Takara...in fact, I'd say it's better even than Takara, what with the illustrations separately wrapped around the box. Definitely worthy of a high-end toy. Quote
danth Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Is Tigertrack up for preorder anywhere except BBTS and TFSource? Do their prices seem a bit high? Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Is Tigertrack up for preorder anywhere except BBTS and TFSource? Do their prices seem a bit high? IIRC, Tigertrack is a Japanese convention exclusive in a similar vain to Botcon figures. correction, Tigertrack is an E-hobby web exclusive. BBTS/TFSource are buying these at retail in japan, importing them and reselling them, hence the higher price. Edited June 12, 2013 by anime52k8 Quote
danth Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I see, thanks Mike. Hmm, I kinda have a soft spot for the Countach so I might have to just bite the bullet on him. Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 That reminds me, BBTS still has e-Hobby Black Rodimus in stock marked all the way down to 160. If I hadn't just bought way to much crap lately I'd be tempted by it. Quote
Gakken85 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I heard a rumor that all the new MP's are going to go up in price by about 10 bucks. But it's just a rumor so I can't prove it. Quote
Tober Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 IIRC, Tigertrack is a Japanese convention exclusive in a similar vain to Botcon figures. correction, Tigertrack is an E-hobby web exclusive. BBTS/TFSource are buying these at retail in japan, importing them and reselling them, hence the higher price. I think the black jack-hammers are exclusive to the Tokyo Toy Hobby Show. Not sure tho. Quote
Gakken85 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Dr Wu will make some. He made chrome pylons for lambor. Quote
danth Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 G2 Sideswipe. http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/tokyo-toy-show-images-takara-tomy-mp12g-g2-sideswipe-revealed/27567/ Quote
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