Superlink Superion reviewed

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 4:56 pm

PopCulturePooka did it for you:

http://popculturepooka.com/Reviews/superionreview.html

Ultimate Weapon · Post by **Ultimate Weapon** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 5:36 pm

The Warthogs look like poo. I may just get 2 out of the original 5. Then again I may splurge and get them all when I see them on the shelf. Are they being solicited as a group or individually from Hasbro?

Post by **Denyer** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 6:09 pm

Individually the moulds aren't bad. The arms in combined mode really suffer. I mean, would it really have hurt to have proper clip-on fists?

Ultimate Weapon · Post by **Ultimate Weapon** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 6:24 pm

Well he definetly looks alien. It is not a far stretch to imagine that sentient robots from another planet need have the same charaterictic 5 fingers, 5 toes to have relevance. Even from earth's own myth's about robots from other planets. Which hardly contain anything in the form of a human model. The question being is it really necessary for a robot to have the 5 finger model in order to accomplish a given task? Any alternatives to this solution can be presented in a myriad of outcomes and possibilities. This picture being the best representation of the combined form.

http://popculturepooka.com/Galleries/Su ... ion008.jpg

SoundCrush · Post by **SoundCrush** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:12 pm

Wow, Superion looks pretty sweet. Nice and smooth, except for the arms. They look a little blocky.

Post by **Clay** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:07 pm

So when can I look forward to not finding this in the store?

Halfshell · Post by **Halfshell** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:16 pm

Originally posted by Clay
So when can I look forward to not finding this in the store?

From what I understand, Treadshot and Sky Shadow will be available in the next ten days. As will the first Constructicon basics - Dust Storm and Sledge

I believe that Storm Jet and Steamhammer are also due out over the course of the next month.

I am yet to see any confirmed availability dates for Windrazor and Terradive. Nor for Bonecrusher and Wideload.

Post by **Denyer** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:21 pm

Originally posted by Ultimate Weapon
is it really necessary for a robot to have the 5 finger model in order to accomplish a given task?

Omega seems to get by. I do think they're taking the piss by nailing a table to each of Superion's wrists, though.

Post by **Clay** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:15 pm

Originally posted by Illyria
From what I understand, Treadshot and Sky Shadow will be available in the next ten days. As will the first Constructicon basics - Dust Storm and Sledge

I believe that Storm Jet and Steamhammer are also due out over the course of the next month.

I am yet to see any confirmed availability dates for Windrazor and Terradive. Nor for Bonecrusher and Wideload.

Hmm. Not around here... they put out some new (heh--rodimus and prowl) deluxes on the shelves a few weeks ago, but the basics are still overloaded with battle ravages and energon sabers. I have about two local wal marts that I can check easily, but the other stores are far enough away to not really bother.

So... these won't be sold as a box set stateside?

Post by **Denyer** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:33 pm

They're being released individually in two waves, I think.

Alpha Trion · Post by **Alpha Trion** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:37 pm

Originally posted by Illyria
I am yet to see any confirmed availability dates for Windrazor and Terradive. Nor for Bonecrusher and Wideload.

From what I've been able to gather, it seems Hasbro won't be releasing them until January or so.

Wildfire Herald · Post by **Wildfire Herald** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 12:20 am

I still think the hands and feet are stupid, but I'm not minding the use of the molds twice on the smaller members so much anymore.