Quickmixburnitall wrote:So, if Blasters a repaint of Soundwave, what was Heavy Load originally?
Universe Blaster and Heavy Load
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This is especially shown lately in the Animated line with the extreme variences of the Deluxe Class' toy size. They range from anywhere from around 4'' (Soundwave) to 8'' (Lockdown).Nevermore wrote:Just to elaborate, the reason for this is because price classes are determined by factors such as "plastic weight", not "height" (lay a toy down, does it become cheaper then?).
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sadly, i haven;t seen many universe toys besides Sunstreaker and Prowl. And the Target that is being built is taunting all of us in Fort Smith by not being finished as of yet. I am hoping I can pick up at least Powerglide since I am in love with the A-10 Tank Busters, and plan to take him apart, then repaint him in a jungle or desert camo. But that is a BIG IF he gets put on the shelves at our wal-marts - but I do have luck at K Mart sometimes, so fingers crossed.
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Uh...because toys aren't consumer electronics and the target demographic (kids) probably doesn't care about release dates?eleven59 wrote: how is it we get exact release dates for dvds, music, heck even the iphone, but hasbro sets a release date of "sometime" around august, we all have to guess, and lo and behold they trickle in from village to village weeks before the supposed release date?
Seriously, this makes you sound crazy, even if it's hyperbole.its a miracle this company has managed to stay in buisness this long.
On-topic now, I found a Blaster today, and I kind of regret buying it. I feel like I should've bought the Onslaught I saw over the weekend since it's a newer mold and the Soundwave/Blaster one isn't really that great.
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I never got into the Cybertron show, or its toys, so I didn't know Blaster and H.L. were just repaints. Well, I looked at the reviews of the originals, and I think the Soundwave version looks better. Would have rather ordered that one. And once I got H.L. transformed I wished I had saved my money. If only they had Onslaught in stock that day, I would have spent my money on that and learned about how crappy those repainted Cybertrons were in the archive, and passed on them.
I bought a Blaster today, and it seems like the mold deteriorated since its first use. The joints are looser, and the bird doesn't attach to the shoulder/wingtip notches securely.
Besides that, the color pattern doesn't seem to take into account that some parts were meant to be translucent. The targeting sight on the gun is an example. It's opaque now, which is silly.
Oh, well... the search for Blades and Powerglide continues...
Besides that, the color pattern doesn't seem to take into account that some parts were meant to be translucent. The targeting sight on the gun is an example. It's opaque now, which is silly.
Oh, well... the search for Blades and Powerglide continues...
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For those looking for the Voyagers and Ultras in the UK, Argos have them both.
My Argos in Hamilton of all places has the Voyagers in stock at the usual 19.99, and the Ultras can be ordered in in a couple of days, or delivered straight to your home at the normal 24.99. Of course, you can't choose which one easily, unless they have a few instock and you ask to see 'em all.
(I don't know what's going on with the Deluxe price increase to 12.99 though...)
My Argos in Hamilton of all places has the Voyagers in stock at the usual 19.99, and the Ultras can be ordered in in a couple of days, or delivered straight to your home at the normal 24.99. Of course, you can't choose which one easily, unless they have a few instock and you ask to see 'em all.
(I don't know what's going on with the Deluxe price increase to 12.99 though...)
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I got Heavy Load, and I have to say, I really like him. I'm so glad I passed on Blaster. He looked horrible, even in the box. It seems I'll be taking Blades over Onslaught, as I no longer have enough money for him and I need more Universe Autobots anyway.
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I've got Heavy Load too, and I also like him. Not going to get Blaster though, I already have Cyb Soundwave, so there's really no need. Had they changed the head mold to look more like Blaster, I may have considered it.Sunstreaker2 wrote:I got Heavy Load, and I have to say, I really like him. I'm so glad I passed on Blaster. He looked horrible, even in the box. It seems I'll be taking Blades over Onslaught, as I no longer have enough money for him and I need more Universe Autobots anyway.
I think they could have done a better job at colouring Blaster like, erm, Blaster than they have - and perhaps make less of a dogsdinner of the alternate mode.
And another head would have been nice...
I'm gonna stick with Galaxy Force Soundblaster. They got the colours right there.
And another head would have been nice...
I'm gonna stick with Galaxy Force Soundblaster. They got the colours right there.
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I got Blaster last night as a gift. Yeah, his colors are a little mixed, I think they used a little too much black. But, the colors are growing on me, and he'll fit in very nicely with my Cyb Soundwave. Now that they're both together, they'll fit in a little better in my Classics collection.numbat wrote:I think they could have done a better job at colouring Blaster like, erm, Blaster than they have - and perhaps make less of a dogsdinner of the alternate mode.
And another head would have been nice...
I'm gonna stick with Galaxy Force Soundblaster. They got the colours right there.
Mine doesn't either, and my Cybertron Soundwave is the same way. The cockpit fits onto the pegs, but doesn't fit all the way down. I'm not sure if that's the way it's supposed to be, but I've never been able to get either Blaster or Soundwave to have the cockpit all the way down. I do really like both bots though. They look awesome together on my shelf.Starfield wrote:I don't know if I'm doing it wrong, but I can't get his cockpit to sit nicely on top of his legs. The pegs and holes don't line up.