TF Universe Toys (Opinions)

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Fri May 01, 2009 4:39 pm

Yeah. I'd say this thread'll probably be winding down for a bit when the movie line comes out (except for the odd exclusive that they don't pack in the movie line?). TFU's last wave of deluxes came out last month (the month before maybe?), and Henkei's starting to wind down too, no?

Detective Barricade · Post by **Detective Barricade** » Fri May 01, 2009 4:45 pm

RID Scourge wrote:Yeah. I'd say this thread'll probably be winding down for a bit when the movie line comes out (except for the odd exclusive that they don't pack in the movie line?). TFU's last wave of deluxes came out last month (the month before maybe?), and Henkei's starting to wind down too, no?

I think their last ones for now are Smokescreen and (Red) Alert, which seem to be out now. I doubt I'll get Ratchet (I could make do with Animated Ratchet), but now I'm trying to decide on getting Universe Hot Shot for the "JaAm" ref, or Henkei Hot Rod (not to be confused with Hot Rodimus) for the tailpipe guns.

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Fri May 01, 2009 5:56 pm

I would say just go for what's cheaper. He's hardly even worth the $10 that the average store charges for a deluxe figure.

It really disappoints me to say that since I started to like his character as he matured throughout Armada, but the mold isn't that fantastic to begin with, and the kibble really hinders him either visually or articulation-wise, depending on how you position it.

Detective Barricade · Post by **Detective Barricade** » Fri May 01, 2009 6:06 pm

I believe it's supposed to be positioned with one half overlapping the other like an x. And I can get Henkeis for pretty good prices through a friend. Jolt on the other hand might get TF'd once, have a good laugh at, then put back into copter mode to stay.

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Fri May 01, 2009 8:53 pm

I've tried that, but it all just kinda gets in the way. Positioning it on the shoulders is the least-invasive approach. I kinda wish they'd thought that part out a bit more. :\

RID Scourge · Post by **RID Scourge** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:36 am

Picked up Darkwind- Cool figure. The colors are a bit bright, but I feel like they fit the mold better than those of Silverbolt.

Detective Barricade · Post by **Detective Barricade** » Fri May 15, 2009 7:20 pm

Cosmos - A pity they didn't work in elbows, as it looks like he could have worked them in, but oh well.
Warpath - POW! Tank mode's a little BOOM! rickety, but robot mode is KAPOW! great!
Wheelie - I can't believe I'm saying this, but there's nothing to really dis! Solid bot, a slingshot he's even got!

Catalyst Dragon · Post by **Catalyst Dragon** » Sun May 17, 2009 6:30 am

Ive been wanting to get those legends figures, looks like I'm gonna have to order henkei's though.

burnitall · Post by **burnitall** » Sun May 17, 2009 6:43 am

Detective Barricade wrote: Wheelie - I can't believe I'm saying this, but there's nothing to really dis! Solid bot, a slingshot he's even got!

He comes with the slingshot? I've seen pics of him but not with a slingshot. I got my nephew the g1 version recently, and god damn is it ugly.

Tramp · Post by **Tramp** » Sun May 17, 2009 6:45 am

burnitall wrote:He comes with the slingshot? I've seen pics of him but not with a slingshot. I got my nephew the g1 version recently, and god damn is it ugly.

Yes, he has a slingshot. It's not a separate piece though. Instead, it's molded into his right shoulder inside the door.

Detective Barricade · Sun May 17, 2009 12:12 pm

Tramp wrote:Yes, he has a slingshot. It's not a separate piece though. Instead, it's molded into his right shoulder inside the door.

Yep, it's in the right door panel, above his shoulder. He can't use it obviously, but it's there.

ganon578 · Post by **ganon578** » Sun May 17, 2009 4:30 pm

burnitall wrote:He comes with the slingshot? I've seen pics of him but not with a slingshot. I got my nephew the g1 version recently, and god damn is it ugly.

Not really a slingshot. Well it is, but not a traditional weapon. It's molded into the door panel and painted, but it can't be held in his hand.

EDIT: Wow, I did not scroll down and see the 3-4 posts on this already. Whoops!

Detective Barricade · Post by **Detective Barricade** » Fri May 22, 2009 8:40 pm

While technically Classics molds, they fit here too.

Henkei! Astrotrain is just stunning. The bullet train is the weaker of the two alt modes, but it's still not as glaring as Octane's HEMITT mode. Would've liked the train nose halves to rotate so they didn't cover his hands at the side as bad, but at least it feels secure. I'm a little concerned for the chrome on his chest plate, since that folds up into the shuttle's tail...

Henkei! Hot Rodimus is beautiful. A little tricky realigning everything for car mode, but both modes are fantastic!

Savannahtron · Post by **Savannahtron** » Sat May 23, 2009 11:12 am

My kids gave me TFA Jazz. Not a bad figure. Not something I would have picked up for myself, but I like it.

Detective Barricade · Sat May 23, 2009 12:20 pm

Savannahtron wrote:My kids gave me TFA Jazz. Not a bad figure. Not something I would have picked up for myself, but I like it.

Wrong opinion thread. Though the Animated opinion thread maybe a bit buried...

Burnout · Post by **Burnout** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:58 am

so far the only problems I have with universe is the gaps where the hands fold in, the rarity of Ratchet, silverbolt is a little "too simple" to transform for the size, and how onslaught has no decent gun. on a good note Fansproject is doing a good job cleaning up whats missing in the series... (I cant wait for the proposed Springer, "junkion", and the Rodimus upgrade kit

).

Burnout · Post by **Burnout** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:11 pm

I noticed First Aid, Blades, and Hot Spot were released...so is there a chance at seeing a Groove and Streetwise repaints for Universe? what molds do you think would be used? Then someone can kitbash a custom Universe Defensor ;D

Burnout · Post by **Burnout** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:16 pm

I also think the Limbs would be a little misshapen seeing as Blades is a ultra class? Hot Spot is Voyager and First Aid is a deluxe class so even with another ultra and deluxe class figure it might look a little strange... like short legs or short arms depending on how the limbs attach

Post by **Clay** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:32 pm

Burnout wrote:I also think the Limbs would be a little misshapen seeing as Blades is a ultra class? Hot Spot is Voyager and First Aid is a deluxe class so even with another ultra and deluxe class figure it might look a little strange... like short legs or short arms depending on how the limbs attach

Blades is a voyager.

Burnout · Post by **Burnout** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:34 pm

Clay wrote:Blades is a voyager.

Ok, I wasn't too sure on what size class he was in.