Ah, ok. Picking the bat as the animal to make perch-able on the pirate's shoulders is an interesting choice. Not a bad thing, just you don't normally associate bats with pirates.
Heavy metal pirate are we.
I actually like the "tank" mode of Legacy Tigerhawk a little more than what we managed to get back in 1999 with the original, although the rollers are solid molded details and don't actually roll (unlike the original's).
For comparison, here's the best pic I have of the original tank mode:
---Dave
For comparison, here's the best pic I have of the original tank mode:
---Dave
If I squint I can kinda see what they were going for.
Go home Tigerhawk, you're drunk.
I’ve seen cats do that. I think it’s an invitation to rub their belly. Or fleas, I don’t remember.
Hm, I think there was only the two pics when I moved it... weird.
Same. I only remember those two.
So Magmatron came this week from Amazon. Somehow, I don't know how, I got it for $40 off. He's impressively big. Like, I didn't realize just how big he was going to be.
He looks great, is more poseable than the original and is overall just a fantastic addition to my Beast Wars collection. I love it. Especially for less than Leader price.
He looks great, is more poseable than the original and is overall just a fantastic addition to my Beast Wars collection. I love it. Especially for less than Leader price.
I just got charged by Pulse, so mine should be coming in the next few days or so. Very excited to get him.
Upgrade kit for Legacy Animated OP now has extra parts, such as a visor, faceplate, etc.
My only complaints with Magmatron are mostly about the sword. First, the blade being rubbery, so it gets stuck in the storage slot in Landsaurus's tail, it was a pain prying it out. And second, the big pile of panels stuck to the front is kinda fugly and annoying.
Also, not sure if I'm missing something, but he doesn't seem to be able to hold it as a gun anymore. The handle swings down, but the part that actually fits the grip in his hand ends up blocked, so it doesn't actually stay put. And Seasaurus's missiles are gone anyway, so I'm assuming they just didn't bother with the gun mode. How long until a third party upgrade kit comes out for that, I wonder.
Otherwise, it's a worthy upgrade to the original. I mean, it's still a bit of a visual mess, and the combined dino mode is as goofy as ever, but that's just part of being Magmatron.
Also, not sure if I'm missing something, but he doesn't seem to be able to hold it as a gun anymore. The handle swings down, but the part that actually fits the grip in his hand ends up blocked, so it doesn't actually stay put. And Seasaurus's missiles are gone anyway, so I'm assuming they just didn't bother with the gun mode. How long until a third party upgrade kit comes out for that, I wonder.
Otherwise, it's a worthy upgrade to the original. I mean, it's still a bit of a visual mess, and the combined dino mode is as goofy as ever, but that's just part of being Magmatron.
I tried to see if his hilt would turn into a gun again but ran into the same issue you did. I don't think thats meant to become a gun on this iteration. Not a huge loss, but . . . .
I have seen a replacement gun along with the usual plastic fillers on ebay. I may spring for some fillers.
I got Tidal Wave today and prefer the original too, give that one bendy legs and it would win. Titan Tidal Wave's kibble only makes for a naff Weapon mode Megatron, the feet additions are nice, the legs/jetpack works but the arms are weak. The base mode is naff and undercooked. As usual the Mini-con has been expunged, not even any blast effects. I figure a selects set, a unique weaponizer with blast effects would be a nice addition for this one though.
Losing Ramjet sucks. They could make one someday but it won't matter. All the little features in vehicle mode are gone.
We got a mini Dark Fleet in exchange though.
We got a mini Dark Fleet in exchange though.
I've been charged for Magmatron by Hasbro Pulse. Hopefully, it'll get sent to me sometime next week.
There are custom parts online that give him a less rubbery sword blade. I've already ordered one on eBay.
There are custom parts online that give him a less rubbery sword blade. I've already ordered one on eBay.
i’ll have to try it put first to see how soft the plastic is. I hate bendy plastic but i dunno if I dislike it enough to buy a blade. How bad is it?