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@ Kalidor	:	(10 April 2021 - 08:50 PM) The licensed Optimus Prime that transforms itself is the appropriate usage of the term "Third Party"
@ Donocropolis	:	(10 April 2021 - 08:24 AM) That Optimus isn't built by Hasbro, only licensed. The company that makes it has been making similar robots for years, so no crowdfundng required.
@ NotVeryKnightly	:	(10 April 2021 - 08:05 AM) Apparently they're selling one for 74 and a half thousand dollars.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(10 April 2021 - 08:01 AM) We could write boston dynamics and ask?
@ NotVeryKnightly	:	(10 April 2021 - 07:59 AM) Granted, I'm not sure how much robots with elaborate movement tend to go for.
@ NotVeryKnightly	:	(10 April 2021 - 07:56 AM) I think with actual robotics it was easier to justify selling it at a high cost, compared to an unusually large action figure.
@ Tm_Silverclaw	:	(10 April 2021 - 05:06 AM) It is a very impressive display of robotics though.
@ tigerhawk	:	(10 April 2021 - 04:52 AM) What were they thinking with that self transforming Optimus? should have been another crowd funder for that price.
@ tigerhawk	:	(08 April 2021 - 03:33 PM) I wish they'd rerelease Earthrise Ramjet and Dirge.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(08 April 2021 - 03:04 PM) Yay! optimus primal just arrived. So now there's... nothing for me to look forward to till scorponok drops... hmmm, I didn't think this through properly...
@ wonko the sane?	:	(07 April 2021 - 04:26 PM) It's an older title which recently got a remake so...
@ -LittleAutob...	:	(07 April 2021 - 01:10 PM) Ah yes- I think I've heard of that game before. I may be thinking about something else though.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(07 April 2021 - 08:03 AM) It's a video game. You get hired to revive and restore a series of derelict space stations.
@ tigerhawk	:	(07 April 2021 - 07:05 AM) I've got no idea what that is but yes.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(07 April 2021 - 06:34 AM) so... literally the plot to startopia.
@ tigerhawk	:	(07 April 2021 - 02:32 AM) Maybe if the Interstellar Alliance collapsed after the big burn and a 'benefactor' repurposed a space station as a commerce one. Oh wait...
@ PlutoniumBoss	:	(06 April 2021 - 04:35 PM) Babylon 6?
@ Donocropolis	:	(06 April 2021 - 11:49 AM) I'd rather have a Toilet Seat: TNG sequel series than an actual reboot. If something was done well the first time, don't give us the same-thing-but-worse, just give us something new on that bowl..
@ wonko the sane?	:	(06 April 2021 - 10:19 AM) Context: my parents had the bathroom redone about a year ago (actually, almost exactly a year ago, as the project was about 4 days from complete and was interrupted by the first pandemic lockdown.). The ridiculous, fancy toilet seat they purchased has since develloped cracks in it and needs to be returned. Dad simply could not get the seat off himself... and see previous shout.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(06 April 2021 - 10:17 AM) How to ruin somesones day with one question: Let someone work on a problem for about an hour and a half on their own, come to the realization they need an extra set of hands, ask for help, show you the problem and outright difficulty of it: then ask them "Hey, what does this button do?" and literally solve the two man dilema without doing any work.
@ Dekafox	:	(06 April 2021 - 09:22 AM) As far as the TNT move, all of Season 5 was basically epilogue, which didn't help - when it looked like things were ending at Season 4 JMS tried to cram all the major plot threads for his original Season 4 and 5 plan into Season 4, which didn't leave them as much to work with for Season 5. Then TNT totally screwed with Crusade and got it killed before it got a chance to hit the real plot and nothing else really resonated enough to get a series push. A Crusade revival would be the best "B5:TNG" option IMO.
@ electricidad	:	(06 April 2021 - 08:55 AM) Peak B5 was the first six episodes of season 4. EVERYTHING CAME TO A HEAD.
@ Kevin S	:	(06 April 2021 - 08:50 AM) Generally, I think once B5 moved to TNT things went downhill. The sets didn't look as good (maybe due to ill use of better lighting) and I wasn't always as impressed with casting (Sheridan's new 2nd just didn't work). The movies had decent ideas, but I felt there was something off in the execution. Wonder if TNT pushed for different directors that weren't as familar with B5.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(06 April 2021 - 08:42 AM) Did the follow up movies do that badly, or does the creator simply feel like his story was told and refuses to allow more content?
@ Donocropolis	:	(06 April 2021 - 08:23 AM) I'd rather have a B5: TNG sequel series than an actual reboot. If something was done well the first time, don't give us the same-thing-but-worse, just give us something new in that world.
@ tigerhawk	:	(06 April 2021 - 01:26 AM) A reboot would probably be ruined by meddling and different visions anyway.
@ Echowarrior	:	(05 April 2021 - 09:12 PM) JMS wrote about half of the first season, a little over half of the second, all of the third and fourth, and all but one episode from the fifth. Given he was also the creator and executive producer, him having so much creative control was likely a condition for getting the show made. Shame he didn't have it for Crusade.
@ Dekafox	:	(05 April 2021 - 08:44 AM) They also had JMS write every single script bar maybe 2 or 3? That was another big part of how well it hangs together. Do you think any studio would do that nowadays?
@ tigerhawk	:	(05 April 2021 - 08:16 AM) Let it be the first all AI acted series.
@ Echowarrior	:	(04 April 2021 - 08:31 PM) Yeah, but would the reboot be as good as the original? B5 had a damn good cast, and they can't replicate that easily.
@ Rycochet	:	(04 April 2021 - 04:33 PM) One day they'll let a streaminbg service reboot B5 and let the stories be told without the sword of Damocles hanging over them at all times.
@ tigerhawk	:	(04 April 2021 - 02:32 PM) It's aged in the set piece areas.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(04 April 2021 - 02:22 PM) I don't remember much of B5... I take it we're not talking about cathode ray tubes...
@ tigerhawk	:	(04 April 2021 - 11:45 AM) Babylon 5 CRT tech.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(03 April 2021 - 06:13 PM) Bloody hell, thanks for the heads up.
@ Bass X0	:	(03 April 2021 - 04:55 PM) be careful with her. someone on tfw2005 broke her wing taking her out of the packaging.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(03 April 2021 - 08:15 AM) I got my airazor on wednesday. Just waiting for the BBTS box to arrive with the rest of the line before I start opening things up. Guess I got her just in time too.
@ Telly	:	(02 April 2021 - 11:48 PM) woke to a pre order arrival notice from bbts. was hoping/dreading it was unicron, but turns out it was airazor. and as these things always go, i go to walmart later in the day and see airazor sitting on the shelf...
@ TheMightyMol...	:	(01 April 2021 - 08:07 PM) Get one and make a s'more with it.
@ Hg Dragon	:	(01 April 2021 - 06:48 PM) If you know, you know...
@ Hg Dragon	:	(01 April 2021 - 06:48 PM) I am dissapointed by my lack of medium-sized Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs.
@ wonko the sane?	:	(01 April 2021 - 02:23 PM) Fun Fact: It's also my sister in laws birthday. Well, I assume anyway, we've celebrated it for a couple of years, and no one has shouted "april fools" yet, so...
@ PlutoniumBoss	:	(01 April 2021 - 11:44 AM) Happy Regret Using The Internet Day.
@ -LittleAutob...	:	(01 April 2021 - 09:05 AM) You know the rules, nOw sAy gOodByE
@ SHIELD Agent 47	:	(01 April 2021 - 06:17 AM) We're no strangers to love
@ Sabrblade	:	(31 March 2021 - 11:18 PM) Happy Harmless Pranks Day!
@ MEDdMI	:	(31 March 2021 - 10:07 AM) Really don't feel like arguing about it with them when I work the phones all day.
@ MEDdMI	:	(31 March 2021 - 10:06 AM) Thankfully I had signed up for an HSA for us the year before and that covered most of the costs. But it's still money from my paycheck instead of insurance covering it.
@ TheMightyMol...	:	(30 March 2021 - 02:51 PM) Oh, this was after the insurance. And after the initial bills right after the hospital stay.
@ -LittleAutob...	:	(30 March 2021 - 08:38 AM) tHaT's wHy InSuRAnCe iS a ThInG

Masterpiece Skids Coming!

Started by Powered Convoy, Dec 31 2020 08:03 PM

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#1 Powered Convoy

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 08:03 PM

https://twitter.com/...2752318473?s=19
https://twitter.com/...3181611010?s=19

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#2 The Phazer

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 08:05 PM

Brilliant! Trailbreaker next please Takara.

#3 Agent X

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 08:08 PM

Holy crap! That means a Masterpiece is possible for anyone*!

*As long as they're from the original cartoon.

Edited by Agent X, 31 December 2020 - 08:10 PM.

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"Some people collect other characters like Jazz or Hot Shot and its encouraged, but I stockpile Cybertron Crosswises and that makes ME the strange one."

#4 Powered Convoy

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 08:51 PM

I believe Skids has a very popular var mode (in Japan), so I'm not surprised he's getting made.

I'm curious of what redecos we would get. Crosscut seems obvious. I'd like green Skids, Screech, or red and blue Skids (with toy head) too. Burnout is nice, but she had a deco that was a bit too similar to Skids for me, but with cartoon colors that maybe rectified.

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#5 LV!

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 09:00 PM

RIP Sunbow-accurate MPs

#6 Powered Convoy

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 09:04 PM

I wonder if Skids is more detailed because his var mode is completely wrong in the animation to what he actually transforms to?

#7 Msol

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 09:09 PM

Very odd choice but hey whatever!

Edit: I hope he comes with a sponge and a bucket as accessories.

Edited by Msol, 31 December 2020 - 09:11 PM.

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#8 Darth_Prime

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 10:04 PM

I thought with the new year we were done with the BS? Guess not. Lol

Edited by Darth_Prime, 31 December 2020 - 10:05 PM.

#9 tec

Suit up

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 10:53 PM

Yeas love it looks great in the line art

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#10 repowers

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 10:58 PM

me yesterday: hahahaha, I have WFC now; so done with Masterpiece.

me today: .....Skids? aw hell.

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Robert is made to withstand plenty of play, and transforms from car to robot! Go, Robert, go!

Why will we solve after Robert grasps the abysmal winter's ulcer? He may change rural tailors, do you join them? The films, tapes, and spoons are all good and fresh.

#11 Boomhauer

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 11:04 PM

I hope this is a return to MP's that try to look cooler than 80s animation models, but I fear it might be a simple case of "g1 cartoon skids was so bad takara did an expection"

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#12 Dracula

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 11:19 PM

I don't care about the direction of the MP series, because I just thought I'd never hope to see an MP Skids. Totally floored.

I have the unofficial XTB version, but I'll get the MP anyway, even though they look fundamentally similar. I'm that invested in Skids. I still hope we get one in Gens, too, because I'll never have enough Skidses.

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ALL OF TREASURES

#13 Sabrblade

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 11:50 PM

Weird choice, but okay.

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QUOTE(Bass X0 @ Aug 17 2013, 08:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think the concept of being educated and being able to educate is something that more people need more of in their lives.

No, we don't all know everything but we should spread and share that what we do know.

If I'm consistently misspelling a word, I would want and expect people to correct me as should I imagine all decent people who know the value of good literacy.

Its just arrogant laziness to know you're spelling a word incorrectly and not correct yourself or ignore the advice when people do tell you how to spell a word correctly.

#14 Princess Viola

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Posted 31 December 2020 - 11:57 PM

finally the masterpiece we've all been clamoring for

#15 Powered Convoy

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 12:06 AM

Weird choice, but okay.

Popular car mode. I think it's why he got two reissued in Japan and three recolors / retools.

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#16 Enbee

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 12:45 AM

car

Huh?

#17 Powered Convoy

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 01:01 AM

car
Huh?

His var mode isn't a van but a hatchback car.
https://en.m.wikiped.../Honda_City_(AA)
https://en.m.wikiped...(AA)#City_Turbo

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#18 Telly

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 01:24 AM

because I'll never have enough Skidses.

your wife disagrees on laundry day!

i still want a police car variant from youre under arrest. i missed getting the 3p one

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#19 Dave Zero1

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 01:24 AM

Throw in a Charlene car wash accessory and I swear this will be the 1st Masterpiece I buy!

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#20 Rycochet

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Posted 01 January 2021 - 04:29 AM

Too much detail, I'm sure they'll remove most of those lines in the sculpting process and replace them with seams where they've added twenty steps to the transformation to make it 0.03% more screen accurate

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