Mirymate Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 And then there would be a great pushback from that segment of Transfandom the seems to feel that Transformers belong to them and resent Has/Tak's "ruining" the product by "foolishly" "catering" to kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Well, I'm note sure if Hasbro won't be that flexible. Remember in 2004 there was no way in Hell anyone would ever buy reissues. I mean, are fans crazy? They're bricks and no one wants them. But there was enough pressure and they tested the waters with TRU and the Golden age was born. Also, they've had 3 blockbuster movies. Put the legality aside for a moment. When you're dealing with BILLIONS of dollars on a property, you suddenly have the ability to look beyond the insects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Clearly you missed the HUGE clampdown the last few years on folks selling Chinese KO's on ebay. Hasbro has the right to defend their property, so far they've been lenient. But believe me, there it a line and this "Lightning" character may cross it. I would hate to see Hasbro become Disney (who will sue you at the drop off a hat if they think you're infringing on them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I have missed that. I see no fewer KOs on ebay than I did a few years ago. Then again, I haven't been actively looking. Really, the question isn't 'what is Hasbro planing?' but 'what the eff is iGear thinking?!' How do they even think this is okay for anyone?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsomedevil Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Hercules looks badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) iGear lost their ever lovin' minds. They're releasing Skywarp and Screamer and they look exactly like the Hasbro versions. Also, Vestra's DW head came in. It is a thing of beauty. Edited September 18, 2011 by TM2 Dinobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 NYCC exclusives. Very cool. http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/nycc-2011-exclusive---transformers-prime-special-edition-collectors-set-173516/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I didn't like Transformers Prime in the beginning but I stuck through it. The last quarter or so of episodes were much better. I loved Megatron he made the last couple shows. Hope they make some figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 They need to quit teasing and release these to stores. I've been over all pleased with the cartoon, (not Animated happy, but pleased) but my boys love it and have been chomping at the bit to buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 My only gripe is I can't believe how bad he's doing voice acting for Optimus. He talks so slow and methodical it's like he's got no emotion at all. It's better the last episode or 2 but I just don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 That's because it's an animated version of Bayverse all the way around. No, that's not fair. You can see the robots and the show more or less makes sense. Given that those are the only requirements, however, I would still rank it lowest of the shows, even below AEC. And I loath Cybertron. I can't believe this show has a confirmed 5 seasons. I also con't believe it's been on longer than MLP which is in its second season, and Prime is just not finishing up episode 25. Talk about milking a goat. I will get Arcee and Starscream figures however. Not sure if I want that classic looking Arcee or not. I demand a Slipstream repaint of Screamer however. NOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Yeah at least you can see their faces. I think the designs are a decent compromise between the bayverse and other animated series. At least they are using the original voices for Optimus and Megatron. I still don't like the designs of starscream and soundwave...he's worthless. I did like the nod to Wheeljack though. I just wish Prime talked more like a normal bot and not a montone recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Actually, Prime is suppossedly linked to the War For Cybertron game and what Hasbro is calling their "United" continuity. I'm guessing they call it that because it "unties" elements from so many other versions. Exactly how the differences between some characters, like Soundwave, will be explained, I have no idea. Although when asked, Prime producers simply said Soundwave's behavior is odd, and he can speak if he chose. Implying that SW is playing at something. I think you're being harsh, TM2, but then that shocks no one. Yeah, Prime's too stiff, and Miko needs to be slapped. But for the most part the over arcing story is interesting, and the dialogue doesn't make my ears bleed hearing it. Unlike most of AEC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsomedevil Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Any word on when TF: Prime season 1 will be released? I've only seen a handful of episodes, but like it & the toys look great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Found a minty fresh case and snagged Arcee and Starscream Slipstream. Those two femmebots rock! Edited November 30, 2011 by TM2 Dinobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Fun Murder things are fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 anyone know when S2 of Prime starts? I thought it was supposed to start end of Nov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 It got pushed back to January, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) I did not think it possible for anything to beat the debut trailer for War for Cybertron. I was wrong. Edited December 12, 2011 by TM2 Dinobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 And when that doesn't work, she pulls out the BIG guns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screamfleet Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I did not think it possible for anything to beat the debut trailer for War for Cybertron. I was wrong. I really dislike the music choice, makes it seem like a high schoolers anime music video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Really? I loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Man, I want that game. Played WfC to death, despite it's flaws. Ready for round 2. Just hating waiting until next fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Happy holidays, Transformers fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambitron Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 So I was at TRU yesterday hoping that they had wave 12 of minimates there and I was going down the SW/TF aisle and I saw one of the TF Universe 25th anniversary box Voyager Class Inferno (the Red Fire truck) on the shelf and thought to myself that that was strange because that came out a few years ago so I figured it had to be on clearance so I went and scanned it into the price checker and BAM 2$ that's right two dollars!!!!! Man I love it when I find a great looking toy for a killer price that I would never have bought before but thought was super cool and wanted to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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