Transformers

[Brian]

Yeah, I was up early this week and noticed that Transformers: Cybertron was on Cartoon Network, so I checked it out.  Maybe it was just a bad episode, but I didn't care for it, and couldn't keep watching it.  I guess I am maybe too used to the old days .  I think I might have seen an episode of RiD as well, but it was quite awhile back.

[Madcow]

I finally found the Optimus Prime w/Matrix & Unicron robot heroes pack. This thing is AWESOME! The best set yet IMO. I really hope this line continues...

[darth punkinhed]

Yeah, I was up early this week and noticed that Transformers: Cybertron was on Cartoon Network, so I checked it out.  Maybe it was just a bad episode, but I didn't care for it, and couldn't keep watching it.  I guess I am maybe too used to the old days .  I think I might have seen an episode of RiD as well, but it was quite awhile back.

Aside from actually locating the toys in stores when I was a Kid (which is how I discovered Transformers) it was the comic mini series and the extended comic series that defined Transformers for me growing up. The same thing with He-Man but that's another thread. It took me a bit to get into either cartoon after reading the comics. I like the new line, don't get me wrong, but for me G1 is what Transformers was and megatron will always be a Walther P-38. The new stuff though is starting to bring me around though. I did start picking up the RID line. I just never liked the idea of the characters changing designs. Slight upgrades to the toys sure but complete overhauls drove me nuts. Then again, I'm old. On another not, I dig those Heroes packs. Those are pretty sweet.

[DoctorPadawan]

The local Target got in a case of the new Robot Heroes wave this past Friday with the Jazz/Thundercracker and Prime/Unicron packs.  Very neat little figures, especially Prime with the Matrix.  I figured they would just wind up sticking new arms on the first Prime body, but it looks to be a totally new figure.  Unicron's cool as well, although I wish they would have (and maybe they still will) done him in the same scale as those Sentinel/Galactus Superhero Squad figures that are supposedly coming soon for that line.

One warning, though:  Jazz's head isn't supposed to turn, which I found out the hard way. 

Still no sign of the Decepticon Sneak Attack 5-pack at any WM, though, and I'm starting to get a little worried about it.  I may end up having to order it from the site so they can ship it to my backwoods hellhole of a store and subsequently lose it under their ever-present mountain of Garth Brooks boxsets. 

Oh, and I got my ticket for the 07/02 8:00 showing of the movie!  I AM NERD WIN! 

[iFett]

I found the Prime vs. Megs 6" excl tite pack at TRU yesterday.  I would have bought it if I didn't already own that version of Prime.  That new Megs looks pretty sweet though.  Seems like Targets and Walmarts have completely done away with the 6" Titanium line which is a real shame.  Oh and I finally picked up my Leader Movie Megs - I like him..I just hope I'll still like him when I crack him open.

I finally popped into a WM yesterday and found that Prime of the Ages thing or whatever boxed set for $18.  Looks like good clearance fodder to me, but WM's not very good at clearancing out old toys.  No signs of the RH 5 pack of course.

Oh, and I got my ticket for the 07/02 8:00 showing of the movie!  I AM NERD WIN! 

I'm going to do the same.  I'm not worried that this showing will sell out, but at least I won't have to make a midnight moive trip to make me sleepy at work.

[Ben]

I'm kind of torn about what show I'll be going to. I could take off early on Monday, but I have the rest of that week off (4th, 5th, and 6th) as it is, and really don't want to burn more time off.

I suppose I'll go on the 5th, so crowds won't be too crazy.

I picked up the TRU exclusive Blackout and Scorponok 2-pack this weekend. I haven't opened it yet, but it looks pretty neat. I just couldn't see myself paying $10 for Scorponok, so thankfully TRU had this exclusive.

[JesseVader08]

Here a cool Megatron for all you Revoltech figures collecotrs.

http://www.ningyoushi.com/product_p/rev017-a1.htm

Thanks for the link!  I decided to order one, along with Prime - they look like they'll be a lot of fun to pose since they're superarticulated. 

[iFett]

ohhh pretty!!

Looks as if they've got a fantastic crew on board for this series, and low and behold - Prime is another fire truck..yet again, but man -  I'm diggin that animation style!!     I just hope that we get a good story in this one especially with it being on the heels of the movie.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Here a cool Megatron for all you Revoltech figures collecotrs.

http://www.ningyoushi.com/product_p/rev017-a1.htm

Is it me or are they a bit on the small side ?

ohhh pretty!!

Looks as if they've got a fantastic crew on board for this series, and low and behold - Prime is another fire truck..yet again, but man -  I'm diggin that animation style!!     I just hope that we get a good story in this one especially with it being on the heels of the movie.

I don't know... looks a little over the top... even for a toony.

[iFett]

Here's what's next for the RH line.

I can understand wanting to make movie versions of these guys, but I sure hope they don't just ditch the whole G1 thing they had going on.

[Madcow]

Here's what's next for the RH line.

I can understand wanting to make movie versions of these guys, but I sure hope they don't just ditch the whole G1 thing they had going on.

YIKES! Well there's $25 i'll be saving...

[Ben]

PEPSI OPTIMUS PRIME arrives in the US: Exclusively at BotCon 2007 and Hasbrotoyshop.com


I figured this would happen. It's supposed to be $25, which I'll gladly fork over so I can stop buying Pepsi products. It'd be nice to know if I won one from the promotion already, but since I don't, I'll buy this.

I just wish the Botcon exclusive set of Seekers was on HTS too, even for $100.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Found the Robot Heroes 5-pack at a local Wal-mart priced at $8.49.

[iFett]

I really like the idea of that Pepsi Prime, but it's just those short stacks that just totally ruins an otherwise great idea.  Makes it look like a very inferior toy IMO.  Still, it'd probably be cheaper to buy the US version then get some replacement stacks from ages3+, but I dunno...

I can't even believe that Hasbro had thoughts about releasing Brave Max in the RID line.  Even if it didn't pass the infamous drop test, that thing is just a huge weapon that could really hurt somebody, yet they have to pick on G1 Prime and butcher his stacks so some dumb kid doesn't sit on him?  Geesh.. 

Probably not the best comparison, but Hasbro doesn't butcher to many things G1 - usually just makes them longer as in the TRU reissues from a few years back.

[iFett]

As reported at Botcon....Masterpiece Starscream will be a WM exclusive for $60 come this Fall.  Not much news on the linky, but it's something.

Great news....if I can find him that is