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william-james88 wrote:

Kurona wrote:I'm curious how many people exactly would be interested in this set now. Ultra Magnus has the exact same paint apps as in CW, there's a far, faaaar superior version of Blurr thanks to TR (and thanks to Takara, also available in a much more movie-accurate deco), and we're getting a more G1-accurate version of Kup. That leaves Arcee, whom you can get a very similar deco of from Takara; and Springer, who... doesn't look half bad, but the Generations version still looks better.

I am not getting it because the decos are not different enough to warrant this purchase and I preffer the autobot cast I made using TR Blurr (and hopefully with a new Kup). The Platinum Sweeps and Dinobots had decos evoking cool sets that were way out of my reach but this one doesnt really give me much that's new. Though for those who dont have these molds yet, this is an awesome set to get and its priced reasonably enough. Its not a deal but its not price gouging either as other sets have been.

Also, magnus is different, you can see it in the gallery images.

I stared at CW Magnus and Platinum Magnus for ages and couldn't see a single difference. Minimus has different (read: better) apps for sure, but I couldn't see any difference between the Magnuses. Magni?

Kurona wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Kurona wrote:I'm curious how many people exactly would be interested in this set now. Ultra Magnus has the exact same paint apps as in CW, there's a far, faaaar superior version of Blurr thanks to TR (and thanks to Takara, also available in a much more movie-accurate deco), and we're getting a more G1-accurate version of Kup. That leaves Arcee, whom you can get a very similar deco of from Takara; and Springer, who... doesn't look half bad, but the Generations version still looks better.

I am not getting it because the decos are not different enough to warrant this purchase and I preffer the autobot cast I made using TR Blurr (and hopefully with a new Kup). The Platinum Sweeps and Dinobots had decos evoking cool sets that were way out of my reach but this one doesnt really give me much that's new. Though for those who dont have these molds yet, this is an awesome set to get and its priced reasonably enough. Its not a deal but its not price gouging either as other sets have been.

Also, magnus is different, you can see it in the gallery images.

I stared at CW Magnus and Platinum Magnus for ages and couldn't see a single difference. Minimus has different (read: better) apps for sure, but I couldn't see any difference between the Magnuses. Magni?

Magnus has the same shiny paint treatment that the other four in the set have, and has several tiny light details his knees/shoulders/etc. painted in that weren't painted on the Hasbro CW release but which were painted in the Takara Legends release.

Don't forget. Arcee's missing her guns in the pack.

RiddlerJ wrote:Don't forget. Arcee's missing her guns in the pack.

Which is an extremely weird omission for a movie-accurate pack, since her guns are the ones she had in the movie and the swords are the ones she explicitly did not have until 20 years later.

Kurona wrote:I stared at CW Magnus and Platinum Magnus for ages and couldn't see a single difference. Minimus has different (read: better) apps for sure, but I couldn't see any difference between the Magnuses. Magni?

You probably didnt want to stare at his crotch:





He also has a darker metallic blue but that isnt as obvious from the pics.

If this set had comprised of

Leader cl Ultra Magnus with Daniel (minimus ambus repaint)
Takara Headmaster Blurr
Takara Arcee
Takara Wheelie
CHUG Wreck-Gar (I think he was reveal the shield or hftd)
Springer (which they have)
Titanmasters Hot Rod
Kup (don't know if new mold is coming out)

this would be legit

have a Decepticon one with
Titanmasters Galvatron
Takara Headmaster Scourge (with pink claw repaint
Titanmasters Scourge (x2)
Cyclonus (from that two-pack with Hot-Rod, lighter purple color)
CHUG Cyclonus
Titanmaster Legends cl Gnaw (x3)

I'll wait for it to hit Canadian retailers and hopefully a sale, but I'm likely buying this. I'd like a second Magnus (one for movie shelf, one lost light) and a second arcee. I'm a springer fanboy. Friend of mine is a blurr fanboy so will take blurr and likely kup off my hands.

I would like to get this set since I have not had most of these molds before I only have Springer and I would love to own this set even if some of them have better versions of themselves out there.

Deadput wrote:I would like to get this set since I have not had most of these molds before I only have Springer and I would love to own this set even if some of them have better versions of themselves out there.

While there might be "better versions" out there, I will say that all these molds are good I hope you get it someday!

william-james88 wrote:While there might be "better versions" out there, I will say that all these molds are good I hope you get it someday!

Thank you Will I guess this is going to be a Toys R us exclusive here in Canada since Target just up and left us after they took over Zellers (I miss Zellers )

Deadput wrote:

william-james88 wrote:While there might be "better versions" out there, I will say that all these molds are good I hope you get it someday!

Thank you will I guess this is going to be a Toys R us exclusive here in Canada since Target just up and left us after they took over Zellers (I miss Zellers )

It appeared on walmart.ca already (and then disapeared) so its more than likely a walmart exclusive, just like the Platinum BB+Grimlock set.

william-james88 wrote:It appeared on walmart.ca already (and then disapeared) so its more than likely a walmart exclusive, just like the Platinum BB+Grimlock set.

Thank you I'll keep a look out.

It will probably show up in December eh?

I'm thinking I'll buy this when it eventually goes on discount, sets this big usually do (managed to get the Planet of Junk set for $50 on BBTS!). My problem is I'm collecting G1 Movie characters AND MTMTE characters, so there's an overlap. I'd also like to keep them in separate sections. Basically I need a second Springer and Magnus in particular, I already have 2 Generations Kup with upgrade IDW heads thanks to ebay and a friend of mine will buy the Kup in this set. I'll probably sell off Blurr and Arcee since I already have them (Generations and Takara Titans Return for Blurr) so if anyone wants those 2, I'd be happy to split a set.

The blue stripe on Magnus' cab is new. Dang obvious too, y'all need to focus up

I'm surprised it's only $149. Given it's in the Platinum line, would have pegged it for $175-200.

Lastly, I enjoy how many of this year's Platinum line molds are in this picture:

Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus Gallery

ScottyP wrote:Lastly, I enjoy how many of this year's Platinum line molds are in this picture:

That Wheelie must be feeling left out, he's the only one that hasn't been released or announced for Platinum this year.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

ScottyP wrote:Lastly, I enjoy how many of this year's Platinum line molds are in this picture:

That Wheelie must be feeling left out, he's the only one that hasn't been released or announced for Platinum this year.

Emerje

TR Wheelie is better.

CMI-SillySpringer wrote:

Emerje wrote:

ScottyP wrote:Lastly, I enjoy how many of this year's Platinum line molds are in this picture:

That Wheelie must be feeling left out, he's the only one that hasn't been released or announced for Platinum this year.

Emerje

TR Wheelie is better.

I know, that wasn't the point.

Emerje

I got my Liokaiser today. Overall, I'm impressed, though like many, I would have preferred a split torso and two figures over a Sky Lynx repaint. The head sculpts are amazing. Ryan, if you are following this thread, are you getting this and are you planning a gallery? If so, I cannot wait to see it.

One thing I might try to post is that goofy pose Hellbat does in that dance thingy...you know, kinda like this:


Oh, one more thing. I seem to remember Sabrblade mentioning several times something about unpaintable plastic. Soft plastics are like that, right? Soft plastic like the vertical tail fins on the jets Hellbat and Guyhawk, right? Yeah, one of the black stripes on Hellbat has really tacky paint and now will forever have my fingerprint.

Agamemnon wrote:Yeah, one of the black stripes on Hellbat has really tacky paint and now will forever have my fingerprint.

Crap, now I'm going to obsess over mine until I'm home from a business trip in a few days to see if I have anything to worry about.

Like you, I think the set is really nice for what it is. The headscultps and premium paint apps are worth it, even if Hasbro had to take liberties with the team members.

Soft plastic can be painted, but it needs to be the right paint, otherwise it never properly dries. The plasticizer that keeps the plastic soft seeps into the paint keeping it soft as well.

Emerje

Agamemnon wrote:Oh, one more thing. I seem to remember Sabrblade mentioning several times something about unpaintable plastic. Soft plastics are like that, right? Soft plastic like the vertical tail fins on the jets Hellbat and Guyhawk, right? Yeah, one of the black stripes on Hellbat has really tacky paint and now will forever have my fingerprint.

That soft rubbery plastic isn't the unpaintable kind. Here's a better rundown of what unpaintable plastic entails.

Agamemnon wrote:I got my Liokaiser today. Overall, I'm impressed, though like many, I would have preferred a split torso and two figures over a Sky Lynx repaint. The head sculpts are amazing. Ryan, if you are following this thread, are you getting this and are you planning a gallery? If so, I cannot wait to see it.

One thing I might try to post is that goofy pose Hellbat does in that dance thingy...you know, kinda like this:


Oh, one more thing. I seem to remember Sabrblade mentioning several times something about unpaintable plastic. Soft plastics are like that, right? Soft plastic like the vertical tail fins on the jets Hellbat and Guyhawk, right? Yeah, one of the black stripes on Hellbat has really tacky paint and now will forever have my fingerprint.

I know it would never happen, but I wouldn't mind separate release deluxes of the left out members. Leozack, Jallguar, and Deathcobra.

I pass on this set. Already have some version of everyone in this set with the exception of Kup.

I'm really rather tempted by this set!

RiddlerJ wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:I got my Liokaiser today. Overall, I'm impressed, though like many, I would have preferred a split torso and two figures over a Sky Lynx repaint. The head sculpts are amazing. Ryan, if you are following this thread, are you getting this and are you planning a gallery? If so, I cannot wait to see it.

One thing I might try to post is that goofy pose Hellbat does in that dance thingy...you know, kinda like this:


Oh, one more thing. I seem to remember Sabrblade mentioning several times something about unpaintable plastic. Soft plastics are like that, right? Soft plastic like the vertical tail fins on the jets Hellbat and Guyhawk, right? Yeah, one of the black stripes on Hellbat has really tacky paint and now will forever have my fingerprint.

I know it would never happen, but I wouldn't mind separate release deluxes of the left out members. Leozack, Jallguar, and Deathcobra.

Quick Robin, to the Botco- oh, yeah. Thats right. The Perfect outlet for one off repaints died already