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- Gareth Infinity
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I'm yet to take either of them out of the package, but, here at an Ohio Target
Universe Prowl (first sighting)
Animated Activators Starscream (finally caved in)
Oh, and once I can track down my brother and borrow his camera, I'm going to start a thread to show off about the G1 Shockwave I just got for free. I am terrible.
Universe Prowl (first sighting)
Animated Activators Starscream (finally caved in)
Oh, and once I can track down my brother and borrow his camera, I'm going to start a thread to show off about the G1 Shockwave I just got for free. I am terrible.
- Detective Barricade
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- Treadshot A1
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Battle Ravage, Arcee, Cliffjumper (if only for his name), Prowl (ditto)...TFVanguard wrote:Energon Inferno came in today, which will fill in for Classics Inferno, so far as I'm concerned. I'll probably scour the Energon figures for all their blatant homages as my next run...
I just won a Slugfest Off you know where. Actually, i didn't want to win it. But i had nothing to do and bidded. 50c above the other bidder's Max, was sure i would lose, but i woke up to an invoice...
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- secretcode
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- another tf fan
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- Catalyst Dragon
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The booster thing is a non-issue. The trouble is, Henkei Astrotrain has far tighter joints than Classics Astrotrain, and it takes a little more to get them there. When the boosters are vertical / parallel , there should be a slight gap between the shuttle wings and Astrotrain's back. With Classics, that hinge just shifts, but you need to align it properly with Henkei it seems (at least with mine). I've attached a couple of photos showing this alignment.Vincent wrote:^Awesome, isn't it? =)
I have 2 worries. Have you managed to fold the nozzles completely in robot-mode? It just feels like it should stick more to the back.
Also, I worry that tail-fin thing (the thing on his chest) might break.
As to the tail / chestpiece, it is a little frightening in both of the releases, but seems to be fairly sturdy plastic. I guess we all just need to be careful with our Astrotrains!
Oh - the Henkei instructions miss the same subtle transformation step as the Hasbro ones - when in train mode, rotate the shuttle tail before splitting it. That way, the 'V' faces point forward and looks streamlined, and less like kibble.
You can see this on Classics Astrotrain below.
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- Sunstreaker2
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@numbat: oooh, thanks. I was wondering why the tail fin could spin hah.
And I'll need to try out that nozzle thing, but not now! I'm trying to figure out if I actually transformed Animated Prowl correctly or not
Also, one more acquisition today. I was in the airport finally leaving Malaysia and going back home, and passed by the toy store, and found UNIVERSE toys! I had to choose between Sunstreaker or Prowl (Tankor looks bad to me) and went with Prowl since he's a more familiar character.
Haven't opened him yet, though.
And I'll need to try out that nozzle thing, but not now! I'm trying to figure out if I actually transformed Animated Prowl correctly or not
Also, one more acquisition today. I was in the airport finally leaving Malaysia and going back home, and passed by the toy store, and found UNIVERSE toys! I had to choose between Sunstreaker or Prowl (Tankor looks bad to me) and went with Prowl since he's a more familiar character.
Haven't opened him yet, though.
- secretcode
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Don't tell Treadshot. For the love of God. DO NOT TELL HIM.Vincent wrote:Also, one more acquisition today. I was in the airport finally leaving Malaysia and going back home, and passed by the toy store, and found UNIVERSE toys! I had to choose between Sunstreaker or Prowl (Tankor looks bad to me) and went with Prowl since he's a more familiar character.
Haven't opened him yet, though.
What why?
OK, I just finished transforming Universe Prowl, and I have to admit I'm rather disappointed. The legs look weak, and the arms just hang there. I like the alternator-like transformation (reminds me of Alt.Smokescreen) but that doesn't compensate for the bad head mould and the stupid neck.
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OK, I just finished transforming Universe Prowl, and I have to admit I'm rather disappointed. The legs look weak, and the arms just hang there. I like the alternator-like transformation (reminds me of Alt.Smokescreen) but that doesn't compensate for the bad head mould and the stupid neck.
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- Treadshot A1
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Did you really think i would just skip this thread or something?secretcode wrote:Don't tell Treadshot. For the love of God. DO NOT TELL HIM.
I think what he means is that since i'm fine with the way Tankor looks, he's worried this thread will turn into another argument. He just forgot one thing: CLIFFJUMPER IS NOT AROUND, SO WE HAVE NO ONE TO START AN ARGUMENT.Vincent wrote:What why?
OK, I just finished transforming Universe Prowl, and I have to admit I'm rather disappointed. The legs look weak, and the arms just hang there. I like the alternator-like transformation (reminds me of Alt.Smokescreen) but that doesn't compensate for the bad head mould and the stupid neck.
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Either that, or it's because i am the only one who happens to live in a place that doesn't have Fr*****' Universe yet!
I agree with basically everything you said bout Prowl, though i'm only going off photos. Teh 2 BFG's aught to compensate.
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- Detective Barricade
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I actually like Prowl.:\ I don't mind his shoulders out like they are, and I don't really notice the neck so much. I prefer to bring the roof up so the windshield is sticking up behind his head to help compensate. But his shoulder cannons really should have been painted. And his legs seem quite sturdy to me... But different strokes for different folks, I guess...Vincent wrote:What why?
OK, I just finished transforming Universe Prowl, and I have to admit I'm rather disappointed. The legs look weak, and the arms just hang there. I like the alternator-like transformation (reminds me of Alt.Smokescreen) but that doesn't compensate for the bad head mould and the stupid neck.
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I picked up Universe / Classics Sunstreaker today, at Argos, in Hamilton, Scotland, UK. He came in US packaging as well!
(A bit steep at 12.99GBP though - may as well import if that's the new standard Deluxe price over here!)
(A bit steep at 12.99GBP though - may as well import if that's the new standard Deluxe price over here!)
New sale thread added with a range of Transformers including Masterpiece, Botcon, CHUG, RID, Movies etc.
Looking for MP-11T Thundercracker and MP-9 Rodimus v2 (Takara version with as few QC issues as possible).
Check out my new sale thread now!
Also items on eBay.
- secretcode
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- Detective Barricade
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Both are great, but Sunstreaker pulls out ahead. He's a little easier to line up his parts for vehicle or robot, he's got good proportions, and seems more natural than Prowl. Mind you, the only Classics figure I picked up when it was in stores was Jetfire. (who is excellent)Vincent wrote:Anybody got both Prowl and Sunstreaker? Which is better?
To be honest the mould on both of those toys don't impress me as much as the ones in Classics 1 did.
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- Sunstreaker2
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