 Sonicron in stock at BBTS, New images? |
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 Jul 6 2011, 10:12 AM
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 Mine is an evil grin! Group: News Manager Posts: 30,303 Joined: 12-January 02 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 268 Faction: RIBFIR  |
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product...mp;picture=aux1
The attention to detail with the paint ops makes this a lot more awesome that it would otherwise be. -------------------- |
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Jul 6 2011, 10:20 AM
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 Hawksaur  Group: Supporter Posts: 8,015 Joined: 10-December 04 Member No.: 5,603 |
Yeah, I was turned off at this before, but it looks awesome now. I remember his face being kind of wonky, but here it looks crisp and wonderful. I may be able to justify this now.
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Jul 6 2011, 10:51 AM
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 I'm sexy and I know it. Group: Citizen Posts: 19,289 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Sacramento, CA living in Fort Drum, NY Member No.: 5,052 Faction: Autobot |
If I had more that just one tape that turned in to a tape it might be worth in. I think I'm happy with ML Soundwave Classics Overkill Universe Ravage, and Ratbat, and United Rumble and Frenzy.
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Jul 6 2011, 10:53 AM
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 THIS SPACE FOR RENT Group: Citizen Posts: 6,079 Joined: 21-December 01 From: Miami Member No.: 62 Faction: Free Agent |
The Botcon version is said to be pretty damn bad, toy wise. Even if they improved the QC and articulation from that version, the proportions are still awful. Even lacking tape during feature, the Music Label one is far superior.
QUOTE(Smitty @ Jul 6 2011, 11:51 AM)  If I had more that just one tape that turned in to a tape A tape that turns into a tape? Holy crap. This post has been edited by C16: Jul 6 2011, 10:57 AM |
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Jul 6 2011, 11:12 AM
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 Yep. Group: Retired Staff Posts: 23,427 Joined: 23-December 01 From: Columbus, IN Member No.: 110 Faction: Free Agent |
Seems like they have a lot of them to go around, but I'm really wanting to hear the reviews on the regular release version of this before I bite. I'm hoping the bad review was just due to it being a slightly unfinished preview version that was available at Botcon. I can deal with the proportions and the leg articulation being less than ideal, because I do really like the way he looks otherwise, but I can't deal with bad joint tolerances and quality control on top of those things.
I really want to like him, because Music Label Soundwave is super boring. This post has been edited by Jeremy: Jul 6 2011, 01:32 PM -------------------- "Wise men profit more from fools than fools from wise men; for the wise men shun the mistakes of fools, but fools do not imitate the successes of the wise." - Cato the Elder "Majority rule only works if you're also considering individual rights. Because you can't have five wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for supper." - Larry Flynt |
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Jul 6 2011, 11:20 AM
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 GO RIGHT INTO IT! Group: Citizen Posts: 15,051 Joined: 26-July 03 Member No.: 3,272 |
I would have been interested, but besides the terrible proportions, and that part sticking out from his back, the flimsiness and backwards knees kinda kill it for me.
It's a shame too, doing some alterations to the transformation, and sacrifice some altmode accuracy, and he could have been great. |
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Jul 6 2011, 12:04 PM
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 You don't want me to use my feet. Group: Citizen Posts: 9,882 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Somewhere, over a rainbow. Member No.: 11,067 Faction: RIRFIB |
I was expecting a blue Unicron figure modded with hedgehog spikes.
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Jul 6 2011, 12:07 PM
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Hawksaur Group: Supporter Posts: 8,015 Joined: 10-December 04 Member No.: 5,603 |
And seriously, if anybody has already ordered him, don't skimp on the reviews! Situations like this make reviews crucial to my wallet and my monies.
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Jul 6 2011, 01:14 PM
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GO RIGHT INTO IT! Group: Citizen Posts: 15,051 Joined: 26-July 03 Member No.: 3,272 |
QUOTE(EvilEyeSigma @ Jul 6 2011, 01:04 PM) I was expecting a blue Unicron figure modded with hedgehog spikes. Now that's a better use of customization fodder Unicron than having him as a combiner base. |
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Jul 6 2011, 01:16 PM
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 You humans are so weird. Group: Supporter Posts: 14,992 Joined: 30-March 04 From: 123 Carenden Road Member No.: 4,369 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
I'm astonished at the attention to details.
I'm seriously tempted to get it, he looks to be about the same price as ML Soundwaves last time I checked... except he's way more exciting. That said, I am hoping some reviews surface to help me decide. -------------------- QUOTE You're far too young to be this bitter and angry at the world....  |
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Jul 6 2011, 03:24 PM
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 The world suffused with sound Group: Supporter Posts: 16,518 Joined: 24-August 03 Member No.: 3,458 |
QUOTE(Shanghai @ Jul 6 2011, 09:20 AM) backwards knees kinda kill it for me. He doesn't have backwards knees. The joints in his thigh are transformation joints, the proper knee joint is further down. As far as proportions go, they're not ideal, but that's what happens when three-dimensional physicality interacts with a blatantly cheaty design. And really, he's not all that far off from Device Label Blaster, and people give him a pass for whatever reason. This post has been edited by mx-01 archon: Jul 6 2011, 03:25 PM |
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Jul 6 2011, 03:39 PM
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GO RIGHT INTO IT! Group: Citizen Posts: 15,051 Joined: 26-July 03 Member No.: 3,272 |
QUOTE(mx-01 archon @ Jul 6 2011, 04:24 PM) QUOTE(Shanghai @ Jul 6 2011, 09:20 AM) backwards knees kinda kill it for me. He doesn't have backwards knees. The joints in his thigh are transformation joints, the proper knee joint is further down. Oh he does? Guess that reviewer on /toy/ never figured it out. QUOTE As far as proportions go, they're not ideal, but that's what happens when three-dimensional physicality interacts with a blatantly cheaty design. And really, he's not all that far off from Device Label Blaster, and people give him a pass for whatever reason. Blaster's proportions still look a bit better, maybe because the bulk seems more solid. Still waiting for the day when we can get a truly definitive Soundwave toy. I love the Generations figure, just he doesn't have the gimmick. And then there's Cybertron, which had the gimmick, and was damn near perfect, except those damn legs. |
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Jul 6 2011, 03:43 PM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 23,987 Joined: 8-February 03 Member No.: 2,246 |
I heard from people who handled one at Botcon that it was kind of a floppy piece of crap and felt pretty cheap for the price being asked. Can anyone corroborate/refute that?
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Jul 6 2011, 04:45 PM
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THIS SPACE FOR RENT Group: Citizen Posts: 6,079 Joined: 21-December 01 From: Miami Member No.: 62 Faction: Free Agent |
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Jul 6 2011, 06:15 PM
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The world suffused with sound Group: Supporter Posts: 16,518 Joined: 24-August 03 Member No.: 3,458 |
I'm pretty sure that's the exact same review that everybody else is talking about (with that crap about the backwards knees). No second opinions yet.
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Jul 6 2011, 06:22 PM
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 Autobot Rainbow Brigade Group: Citizen Posts: 2,187 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Charlotte NC Member No.: 4,622 Faction: Autobot |
Seems they could have engineered the thigh closer to the knee, and then fold the lower leg in half to give more bulk. It would also keep the lower legs from looking so wide and thin. Other than that I like it.
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Jul 7 2011, 04:28 PM
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 Jungle Warrior Group: Citizen Posts: 6,366 Joined: 3-December 02 From: Earth 616 Member No.: 1,776 Faction: Autobot |
I definitely like the new pics. I am uninterested if the review holds true, but if not and the quality and articulation is good, I will buy it.
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Jul 7 2011, 04:30 PM
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You don't want me to use my feet. Group: Citizen Posts: 9,882 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Somewhere, over a rainbow. Member No.: 11,067 Faction: RIRFIB |
QUOTE(Shanghai @ Jul 6 2011, 02:14 PM) QUOTE(EvilEyeSigma @ Jul 6 2011, 01:04 PM) I was expecting a blue Unicron figure modded with hedgehog spikes. Now that's a better use of customization fodder Unicron than having him as a combiner base. Most definitely. -------------------- QUOTE(Contrary Mary @ Jul 10 2010, 09:24 PM) boobs count as accessories. QUOTE(Dvandom @ Oct 26 2010, 05:58 PM) Unless you are kaiju-sized, a shinkansen is not a sex toy. ---Dave |
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Jul 7 2011, 04:32 PM
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 IT'S AN ESSER Group: Citizen Posts: 30,131 Joined: 13-April 04 From: Findlay, OH. Member No.: 4,424 Faction: Free Agent |
That, uh.
That looks a lot worse than the G1 toy. -------------------- |
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Jul 7 2011, 06:14 PM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 1,276 Joined: 30-August 06 Member No.: 8,801 Faction: Vehicon |
QUOTE(EvilEyeSigma @ Jul 6 2011, 06:04 PM) I was expecting a blue Unicron figure modded with hedgehog spikes. Ah, good, not just me... |
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