Video Reviews for Transformers Shattered Glass Flamewar and Slicer
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 12:31AM CDT
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chuckdawg1999 wrote:The Shattered Glass Slicer figure is excellent. The color scheme and possibly new weapons make me appreciate the mold more. The included repaint of Fasttrack as Exo Suit is a really nice touch. What isn't a nice touch is the price. There's no deal here and that's disappointing, especially when it's apparent Hasbro is saving quite a bit on the packaging. For as much as I like this set, I can only recommend it for those who are completing the Shattered Glass line or are die-hard Slicer fans.
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Posted by william-james88 on November 2nd, 2022 @ 7:22am CDT
Emerje wrote:I wonder how common that is? The one I've opened currently has the axe in her hand and it seems fine, isn't that tight. I would have thought it would crack along the finger detail instead of at random.
Emerje
Maybe some of these girls simply have tighter grips than others.
Posted by Mkall on November 2nd, 2022 @ 11:00am CDT
I never gave Flamewar her axe, because I find it too ungainly for her. I gave her an old renderform gun and thankfully her hand's not complaining at all.
Posted by Bad Wolf on November 2nd, 2022 @ 12:48pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on November 2nd, 2022 @ 2:48pm CDT
Slicer got dropped off right as I'm typing this so I'm pretty eager to open that up!
Posted by AcademyofDrX on November 3rd, 2022 @ 7:09pm CDT
Love the colors on both of them.
Posted by SpaceEagle on November 3rd, 2022 @ 7:10pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:I have no complaints about the plastic free packaging, but it's funny to me that one deluxe figure is carefully tied to the cardboard insert, and the other one is just balled up in tissue paper.
Love the colors on both of them.
It legitimately weirded me out at first wondering how two deluxes could fit into one box until I saw the big wad of tissue paper underneath!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 3rd, 2022 @ 8:35pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on November 5th, 2022 @ 3:58am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:The Shattered Glass Slicer figure is excellent. The color scheme and possibly new weapons make me appreciate the mold more. The included repaint of Fasttrack as Exo Suit is a really nice touch. What isn't a nice touch is the price. There's no deal here and that's disappointing, especially when it's apparent Hasbro is saving quite a bit on the packaging. For as much as I like this set, I can only recommend it for those who are completing the Shattered Glass line or are die-hard Slicer fans.
Thanks for the review, Chuckdawg! As always, it's YouTubers like your good self that are the real heart and soul of the TF fandom. I especially like it when you show us the boxes and mention interesting stories (sometimes) about where you bought the TFs from and any challenges you've had finding them. The hunt is part of the appeal of toy collecting!
You are truly a "coffee bean" TF YouTuber!
And as for Slicer...
I think a certain British chap summed him up rather nicely...
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I love these toys, much more than their normal universe counterparts.
Great pics, cheers!
The lack of cr@pple-damage on Magnus is over of the reasons I like this version, plus the "rare" feeling of the Diaclone characters has it's appeal for me.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 6th, 2022 @ 8:00pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 6th, 2022 @ 9:48pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got an email saying SG Soundwave is prepping to be charged. Guess we are going to get the last 3 SG figures within a couple weeks of each other.
Did you order Iron Man too?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 7th, 2022 @ 8:36pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got an email saying SG Soundwave is prepping to be charged. Guess we are going to get the last 3 SG figures within a couple weeks of each other.
Did you order Iron Man too?
BFG Iron Man? Yes, no charge yet
Posted by Gearslide on November 9th, 2022 @ 3:24pm CST
Shattered Glass Soundwave can use the Earthrise mold because he has a different head, but because they weren't retooling any parts for Laserbeak and Ravage, they couldn't use the Earthrise molds?
Posted by Sabrblade on November 9th, 2022 @ 3:31pm CST
It's probably more likely that the Siege molds make more sense for the series's Cybertron setting.Gearslide wrote:It only just occurred to me, but is the reason that Shattered Glass Laserbeak and Ravage use the Siege molds instead of the Earthrise molds because of the whole "Walmart owns the Earthrise Soundwave mold rights" thing and they weren't altered like Shattered Glass Soundwave?
Shattered Glass Soundwave can use the Earthrise mold because he has a different head, but because they weren't retooling any parts for Laserbeak and Ravage, they couldn't use the Earthrise molds?
Posted by Gearslide on November 9th, 2022 @ 4:36pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:It's probably more likely that the Siege molds make more sense for the series's Cybertron setting.Gearslide wrote:It only just occurred to me, but is the reason that Shattered Glass Laserbeak and Ravage use the Siege molds instead of the Earthrise molds because of the whole "Walmart owns the Earthrise Soundwave mold rights" thing and they weren't altered like Shattered Glass Soundwave?
Shattered Glass Soundwave can use the Earthrise mold because he has a different head, but because they weren't retooling any parts for Laserbeak and Ravage, they couldn't use the Earthrise molds?
But it's been established and seen that they've been to Earth and back in this continuity. A lot of the Autobots, as well as Soundwave and Flamewar, even use Earth modes.
Posted by Gearslide on November 15th, 2022 @ 8:44pm CST
Posted by Razorbeast88 on November 15th, 2022 @ 9:10pm CST
Gearslide wrote:So I got SG Soundwave today, and while I'm very excited to have him, there are implications in the comic that make me hyped up for something else. Especially on the last page.
Haven't read the comic yet but omw!
Posted by Gearslide on November 16th, 2022 @ 12:37am CST
Razorbeast88 wrote:Gearslide wrote:So I got SG Soundwave today, and while I'm very excited to have him, there are implications in the comic that make me hyped up for something else. Especially on the last page.
Haven't read the comic yet but omw!
I SHOULD clarify that the Comic very ends on a note of "Well, that might be all you get to see for this story," which is in-line with IDW not writing the Comics anymore.
BUT it also leaves JUST enough of a teaser for a significant loose end that someone else could pick up the story. Kind of like when a show writes a "Final" episode because it's been cancelled, but would still be able to pick up where things left off if given the chance.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 16th, 2022 @ 8:35pm CST
Posted by Gearslide on November 17th, 2022 @ 10:52am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Opened up Soundwave and crew last night, he is real nice. this is my first experience with the ER mold, and it's pretty nice so far. The headsculpt is also really cool with the bandana
It seriously impressed me that they actually bothered to "tie-off" the bandana on the back of his head and not just do a loop around it. And they did a real good job of making it look like fabric instead of plastic.
Also, it's not in the instructions, but Soundwave's forearms actually have 4 tiny divots that are made to slot in the ends of Laserbeak's feet, so you can have the bird perch nicely!
Posted by sol magnus on November 17th, 2022 @ 11:12am CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 17th, 2022 @ 5:46pm CST
Gearslide wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Opened up Soundwave and crew last night, he is real nice. this is my first experience with the ER mold, and it's pretty nice so far. The headsculpt is also really cool with the bandana
It seriously impressed me that they actually bothered to "tie-off" the bandana on the back of his head and not just do a loop around it. And they did a real good job of making it look like fabric instead of plastic.
Also, it's not in the instructions, but Soundwave's forearms actually have 4 tiny divots that are made to slot in the ends of Laserbeak's feet, so you can have the bird perch nicely!
Laserbeak doesn't peg in on the left arm of my copy, could just be mine though.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 18th, 2022 @ 6:59pm CST
Gearslide wrote:Also, it's not in the instructions, but Soundwave's forearms actually have 4 tiny divots that are made to slot in the ends of Laserbeak's feet, so you can have the bird perch nicely!
Did not know that until now, neat!
Posted by Nemesis Destron on November 19th, 2022 @ 5:48am CST
Posted by sol magnus on November 19th, 2022 @ 7:25am CST
Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay stupid question, being someone who doesn't read the books (comics) have the crossed paths with and if yes have all factions teamed up.... / ...?
The original FunPub story had Cliffjumper meeting the evil Autobots. This version of SG hasn't so far crossed over into "G1".
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 19th, 2022 @ 4:43pm CST
He also expose the instant-yellowing problems some recent Transformers got.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on November 19th, 2022 @ 5:51pm CST
sol magnus wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay stupid question, being someone who doesn't read the books (comics) have the crossed paths with and if yes have all factions teamed up.... / ...?
The original FunPub story had Cliffjumper meeting the evil Autobots. This version of SG hasn't so far crossed over into "G1".
So does anyone pair up their or figures....would that be craziness?
Posted by Nemesis Primal on November 19th, 2022 @ 6:13pm CST
I absolutely do this, especially since 3/5 of this years' SG releases are pretty obviously intended to be repurposed (Slicer, Flamewar, Delta Magnus/Magna Convoy). I just use those as their intended reuses and have come up with alternate names (or taken names from other minor/non-updated TF characters) for everyone else so they can coexist with their positive-universe counterparts.Nemesis Destron wrote:sol magnus wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay stupid question, being someone who doesn't read the books (comics) have the crossed paths with and if yes have all factions teamed up.... / ...?
The original FunPub story had Cliffjumper meeting the evil Autobots. This version of SG hasn't so far crossed over into "G1".
So does anyone pair up their or figures....would that be craziness?
-SG Optimus is Nova Prime
-SG Ratchet is Transplant
-SG Blurr is Speedtrap
-SG Goldbug is Goldfire
-SG Megs is Landquake
-SG Screamer is Contrail
-SG Soundwave is Mixtape
-The Deseeus Drone that I use as an SG Ironhide is Stockade
Posted by Nemesis Destron on November 19th, 2022 @ 7:09pm CST
Nemesis Primal wrote:I absolutely do this, especially since 3/5 of this years' SG releases are pretty obviously intended to be repurposed (Slicer, Flamewar, Delta Magnus/Magna Convoy). I just use those as their intended reuses and have come up with alternate names (or taken names from other minor/non-updated TF characters) for everyone else so they can coexist with their positive-universe counterparts.Nemesis Destron wrote:sol magnus wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay stupid question, being someone who doesn't read the books (comics) have the crossed paths with and if yes have all factions teamed up.... / ...?
The original FunPub story had Cliffjumper meeting the evil Autobots. This version of SG hasn't so far crossed over into "G1".
So does anyone pair up their or figures....would that be craziness?
-SG Optimus is Nova Prime
-SG Ratchet is Transplant
-SG Blurr is Speedtrap
-SG Goldbug is Goldfire
-SG Megs is Landquake
-SG Screamer is Contrail
-SG Soundwave is Mixtape
-The Deseeus Drone that I use as an SG Ironhide is Stockade
Interesting, anyone else care to comment?
Posted by Razorbeast88 on November 19th, 2022 @ 7:26pm CST
Nemesis Destron wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:I absolutely do this, especially since 3/5 of this years' SG releases are pretty obviously intended to be repurposed (Slicer, Flamewar, Delta Magnus/Magna Convoy). I just use those as their intended reuses and have come up with alternate names (or taken names from other minor/non-updated TF characters) for everyone else so they can coexist with their positive-universe counterparts.Nemesis Destron wrote:sol magnus wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay stupid question, being someone who doesn't read the books (comics) have the crossed paths with and if yes have all factions teamed up.... / ...?
The original FunPub story had Cliffjumper meeting the evil Autobots. This version of SG hasn't so far crossed over into "G1".
So does anyone pair up their or figures....would that be craziness?
-SG Optimus is Nova Prime
-SG Ratchet is Transplant
-SG Blurr is Speedtrap
-SG Goldbug is Goldfire
-SG Megs is Landquake
-SG Screamer is Contrail
-SG Soundwave is Mixtape
-The Deseeus Drone that I use as an SG Ironhide is Stockade
Interesting, anyone else care to comment?
I could've sworn I'd read something on tfwiki awhile back about SG Magnus taking his lot dimension hopping, and the SG decepticons teaming up with the autobots to stop him. Could be misremembering
Posted by Nemesis Primal on November 19th, 2022 @ 10:11pm CST
Yup, that was in the original/FunPub SG continuity.Razorbeast88 wrote:I could've sworn I'd read something on tfwiki awhile back about SG Magnus taking his lot dimension hopping, and the SG decepticons teaming up with the autobots to stop him. Could be misremembering
Posted by william-james88 on November 19th, 2022 @ 10:36pm CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Let's be honest, most people are going to buy SG Soundwave because right now it's the cheapest, and easiest way to get the Earthrise Soundwave mold, the retool of Siege Soundwave into an 80s-style Micro Cassette player. Don't sell SG Soundwave short though, with a new head and a minimalist but sharp paint scheme there's a lot this figure has to offer those of us who already have the elusive Walmart exclusive Soundwave. While the price is a little high, it's still cheaper than what the other Soundwave goes for on eBay.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 19th, 2022 @ 11:47pm CST
When the original Shattered Glass continuity started up by Fun Publications, it began properly with the BotCon 2008 comic story, in which the G1 Cliffjumper of the Classics universe accidentally arrived in the world of Shattered Glass. He first met the SG Autobots and was both confused and outraged by their sheer cruelty. Then he met the SG Decepticons, whom he couldn't believe were as good-natured as they appeared to be. Only after conversing with SG Sideswipe, who had defected to the SG Decepticons, and after witnessing SG Megatron take a bullet for him, was Cliffjumper finally convinced that this truly was a backwards world of heroic Decepticons and evil Autobots.Nemesis Destron wrote:Interesting, anyone else care to comment?
Following that story, Cliffjumper continued to work with the SG Decepticons throughout the proceeding prose stories that eventually led them all to have some adventures on SG Earth, where everything was just as backwards as on SG Cybertron.
Fast forward a few years to the BotCon 2012 comic story "Invasion", wherein SG Ultra Magnus led an invasion on Cliffjumper's home dimension, the Classicsverse. G1 Autobots and SG Decepticons united to oppose the SG Autobots, who were initially backed up by the G1 Decepticons until they too were convinced of the threat SG Ultra Magnus posed and had to turn on him and side with the good guys to stop him. They failed.
SG Ultra Magnus used the power of an ancient relic known as the Terminus Blade to destroy the entire Classicsverse, leaving only Classics Earth intact and shifted into the SG universe. The only survivors of this cataclysmic disaster were those who were still on Classics Earth at the time. Everyone on Classics Cybertron or anywhere else in that universe met a tragic and untimely end. Once in the SG universe, the G1 Autobots worked with the SG Decepticons in order to adjust this new world that was now their new home.
A small number of SG Autobots were also eventually reformatted by SG Unicron into the heroic Knights of Unicron, who also worked with the G1 Autobots and SG Decepticons. The remaining G1 Decepticons and SG Autobots, however, continued to work independently to scheme and plot their own nefarious plans, ones that the united G1 Autobots/SG Decepticons/SG Knights of Unicron would forever continue to work together to stop.
Basically, / / are united as one (I'm using the Wreckers symbol as a stand-in for the SG Knights of Unicron since it's blue, their symbol is just a blue Autobrand), while the and do whatever they want.
There's also some bits of SG Alpha Trion having his own band of loyalists comprising of other SG Autobots and some Beast Wars: Uprising Maximals and Predacons that he recruited in the TransTech universe when he was banished there, as well as some GoBot Guardians and Renegades who crossed over into the Classicsverse, wound up in the SG world during the crisis of "Invasion", and then teamed up with the G1 Autobots and SG Decepticons, but a lot of that is too confusing to go into any further.
Posted by Hero Alpha on November 20th, 2022 @ 2:30pm CST
Nemesis Destron wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:I absolutely do this, especially since 3/5 of this years' SG releases are pretty obviously intended to be repurposed (Slicer, Flamewar, Delta Magnus/Magna Convoy). I just use those as their intended reuses and have come up with alternate names (or taken names from other minor/non-updated TF characters) for everyone else so they can coexist with their positive-universe counterparts.Nemesis Destron wrote:sol magnus wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay stupid question, being someone who doesn't read the books (comics) have the crossed paths with and if yes have all factions teamed up.... / ...?
The original FunPub story had Cliffjumper meeting the evil Autobots. This version of SG hasn't so far crossed over into "G1".
So does anyone pair up their or figures....would that be craziness?
-SG Optimus is Nova Prime
-SG Ratchet is Transplant
-SG Blurr is Speedtrap
-SG Goldbug is Goldfire
-SG Megs is Landquake
-SG Screamer is Contrail
-SG Soundwave is Mixtape
-The Deseeus Drone that I use as an SG Ironhide is Stockade
Interesting, anyone else care to comment?
Well, in my fanfiction/headcanon, Sunbow G1 season 4(no Rebirth) continuation stories, Galvatron goes into the ice(like in TF: Headmasters). Later Starscream, who has a change of heart seeing the Decepticons in shambles, again, among other things, pulls him out of the ice with the help of Tarn and Flamewar(SG figure as G1 character use #1). Shockwave and Knock-Out then rebuild Galvatron into Selects Ultra Megatron. Then later, Selects Galvatron 2 and TFCC Universe Ramjet are from a dimension where they and Unicron won(like in Marvel Uk), then Jhiaxus, working in secret with Unicron's head, now out of Cybertrons sight/orbit, pulls them to G1 Sunbow dimension. At that point they start to kick everyone's afts, defeat and nearly kill Blaster( w/Eject inside) and Ultra Magnus. They take them back to Unicron and he reformats them to the SG versions in service to Unicron. Knowing that they are a couple of heart and soul of the team kinda types, fighting them will demoralize the Autobots.
EDIT: Also I forgot; SG Blurr is my regular Blurr after being captured and interrogated by Scorponok and the Hive Council. Yeah theys pulled one of his eyes out, killed Haywire and Blurr is a bit slower now. I discount Rebirth and have my own Nebulans(Mandalorian Lego mini-figures. Zarak is all white coloured Lego Marvel Vision[in a Nebulan steel mechanical body])also about Headmasters; Autobots use Japan G1 transtector(made from dead Fortress Maximus) rules and Decepticons Rebirth, ie. Decepticons are all animal bots with titanmaster heads.
If anyone is interested and since u asked
Posted by Nemesis Reformatted on November 21st, 2022 @ 9:54am CST
And unfortunately, Soundwave was the one I wanted the most. F HASBRO!!!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 21st, 2022 @ 11:08am CST
Nemesis Reformatted wrote:Review it all you want. I'm not paying Almost $70 for a voyager. They have him listed at the same price as Delta Magnus. I don't care if he comes with 2 cassettes, that's a BS price!
And unfortunately, Soundwave was the one I wanted the most. F HASBRO!!!
Add 30$US for shipping to Canada....
Posted by sol magnus on November 21st, 2022 @ 11:14am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Nemesis Reformatted wrote:Review it all you want. I'm not paying Almost $70 for a voyager. They have him listed at the same price as Delta Magnus. I don't care if he comes with 2 cassettes, that's a BS price!
And unfortunately, Soundwave was the one I wanted the most. F HASBRO!!!
Add 30$US for shipping to Canada....
I have a feeling all these will be around for the inevitable 40% off sale at some point in 2023...
Posted by Sabrblade on November 21st, 2022 @ 12:03pm CST
I dunno. A number of these Hasbro Pulse SG releases have sold out within not-too-long of time.sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nemesis Reformatted wrote:Review it all you want. I'm not paying Almost $70 for a voyager. They have him listed at the same price as Delta Magnus. I don't care if he comes with 2 cassettes, that's a BS price!
And unfortunately, Soundwave was the one I wanted the most. F HASBRO!!!
Add 30$US for shipping to Canada....
I have a feeling all these will be around for the inevitable 40% off sale at some point in 2023...
Posted by sol magnus on November 21st, 2022 @ 12:11pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:I dunno. A number of these Hasbro Pulse SG releases have sold out within not-too-long of time.sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nemesis Reformatted wrote:Review it all you want. I'm not paying Almost $70 for a voyager. They have him listed at the same price as Delta Magnus. I don't care if he comes with 2 cassettes, that's a BS price!
And unfortunately, Soundwave was the one I wanted the most. F HASBRO!!!
Add 30$US for shipping to Canada....
I have a feeling all these will be around for the inevitable 40% off sale at some point in 2023...
Yeah. There's a cloud over things for sure. SG is kind of topsy turvy that way. As long as Flamewar and Slicer last until after Christmas, I'll be fine on a personal level. But, we'll see at some point.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on November 22nd, 2022 @ 5:40pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 23rd, 2022 @ 10:17am CST
I'd rank Slicer as my favorite, that mold owns those colors, and the exo-suit was a great addition. He is a lot of fun, lots of options, and lots of fun.
Magnus is a closer 2nd. I am surprised at how much i like this mold as him, considering I didn't think it would work. It's ironic too, since i am not a fan of the Laser Prime mold I wanted him to use anyways. I love the sword, that added that extra bit with the color scheme to really push him up.
I'd rank soundwave 3rd, the colors on him are really sharp, and the headband headsculpt is really cool. It's a nice package, even if the price is stupid for him.
Flamewar comes in 4th, she is a good mold, and the paint work is awesome, but that just doesn't push her past the other 3 cause they were so much fun.
Blaster is last, mostly because he just doesn't have much going for him compared to the others. He's good, but the others just outshine him
Posted by sol magnus on November 23rd, 2022 @ 1:11pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Shattered Glass Wave 2. A pretty decent wave, and I honestly think it was stronger than Wave 1.
I'd rank Slicer as my favorite, that mold owns those colors, and the exo-suit was a great addition. He is a lot of fun, lots of options, and lots of fun.
Magnus is a closer 2nd. I am surprised at how much i like this mold as him, considering I didn't think it would work. It's ironic too, since i am not a fan of the Laser Prime mold I wanted him to use anyways. I love the sword, that added that extra bit with the color scheme to really push him up.
I'd rank soundwave 3rd, the colors on him are really sharp, and the headband headsculpt is really cool. It's a nice package, even if the price is stupid for him.
Flamewar comes in 4th, she is a good mold, and the paint work is awesome, but that just doesn't push her past the other 3 cause they were so much fun.
Blaster is last, mostly because he just doesn't have much going for him compared to the others. He's good, but the others just outshine him
I'd probably switch Magnus and Slicer, but I'm right there with you on the rest.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 23rd, 2022 @ 8:17pm CST
sol magnus wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Shattered Glass Wave 2. A pretty decent wave, and I honestly think it was stronger than Wave 1.
I'd rank Slicer as my favorite, that mold owns those colors, and the exo-suit was a great addition. He is a lot of fun, lots of options, and lots of fun.
Magnus is a closer 2nd. I am surprised at how much i like this mold as him, considering I didn't think it would work. It's ironic too, since i am not a fan of the Laser Prime mold I wanted him to use anyways. I love the sword, that added that extra bit with the color scheme to really push him up.
I'd rank soundwave 3rd, the colors on him are really sharp, and the headband headsculpt is really cool. It's a nice package, even if the price is stupid for him.
Flamewar comes in 4th, she is a good mold, and the paint work is awesome, but that just doesn't push her past the other 3 cause they were so much fun.
Blaster is last, mostly because he just doesn't have much going for him compared to the others. He's good, but the others just outshine him
I'd probably switch Magnus and Slicer, but I'm right there with you on the rest.
Magnus and Slicer are really close. They're truly neck and neck as my favorites
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 25th, 2022 @ 11:00am CST
Also, I find it really funny that I never got the original Blaster or soundwave releases, but I got the repaints, and greatly enjoyed all 3 of them
Posted by william-james88 on November 25th, 2022 @ 3:02pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 25th, 2022 @ 3:04pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I really like Megatron, probable my favourite release of the ones I have
My only complaint on that Megs is that the "shield/nosecone" accessory should have been a bit thicker with 5mm holes added. This way, we could have plugged in the wings on it to create some flying drone to accompany the tank mode instead of being just loose parts.
Posted by sol magnus on November 25th, 2022 @ 3:06pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I really like Megatron, probable my favourite release of the ones I have
While he's talking about Series 2, Megatron is pretty good. I would probably agree he's the best...mmm except there's Jetfire. LOL. He's the best.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 25th, 2022 @ 4:50pm CST
sol magnus wrote:william-james88 wrote:I really like Megatron, probable my favourite release of the ones I have
While he's talking about Series 2, Megatron is pretty good. I would probably agree he's the best...mmm except there's Jetfire. LOL. He's the best.
It's all a matter of opinions, but IMO, a straight repaint can't ever be a "best". To earn that title, some remolding and/or extra parts are a necessity. Like for Megatron, Blurr, Ultra Magnus, Starscream, and that's it I think.
Posted by sol magnus on November 25th, 2022 @ 4:59pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:william-james88 wrote:I really like Megatron, probable my favourite release of the ones I have
While he's talking about Series 2, Megatron is pretty good. I would probably agree he's the best...mmm except there's Jetfire. LOL. He's the best.
It's all a matter of opinions, but IMO, a straight repaint can't ever be a "best". To earn that title, some remolding and/or extra parts are a necessity. Like for Megatron, Blurr, Ultra Magnus, Starscream, and that's it I think.
I agree with that in general, but what in Shattered Glass would not be that?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 25th, 2022 @ 5:35pm CST
sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:william-james88 wrote:I really like Megatron, probable my favourite release of the ones I have
While he's talking about Series 2, Megatron is pretty good. I would probably agree he's the best...mmm except there's Jetfire. LOL. He's the best.
It's all a matter of opinions, but IMO, a straight repaint can't ever be a "best". To earn that title, some remolding and/or extra parts are a necessity. Like for Megatron, Blurr, Ultra Magnus, Starscream, and that's it I think.
I agree with that in general, but what in Shattered Glass would not be that?
Well, Jetfire is a straight repaint, as well as Goldbug... Unless that new head appeared for the first time there. Also, Soundwave and Blaster are straight repaints.
Posted by sol magnus on November 25th, 2022 @ 5:44pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:william-james88 wrote:I really like Megatron, probable my favourite release of the ones I have
While he's talking about Series 2, Megatron is pretty good. I would probably agree he's the best...mmm except there's Jetfire. LOL. He's the best.
It's all a matter of opinions, but IMO, a straight repaint can't ever be a "best". To earn that title, some remolding and/or extra parts are a necessity. Like for Megatron, Blurr, Ultra Magnus, Starscream, and that's it I think.
I agree with that in general, but what in Shattered Glass would not be that?
Well, Jetfire is a straight repaint, as well as Goldbug... Unless that new head appeared for the first time there. Also, Soundwave and Blaster are straight repaints.
Other than heads, they're all straight repaints. Soundwave has a new head. When talking about an all repaint line (with maybe a new head...like Goldbug and Blurr) in SG 1 I think we're all talking about overall aesthetic. In my case with Jetfire, of SG 1 I subjectively like him a tad better than Megatron. Starscream is also pretty awesome although I still fear he'll yellow.
We're all acknowledging they're repaints and saying the best of those. I'm (we're) not comparing them to non-SG counterparts. Unless we are. LOL