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News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:44 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Flashwave wrote:
Rated X wrote:What I dont get is why they didnt use the superior ROTF Lockdown mold instead of the crappy cartoony animated mold ?

Because I'm tired of the arms popping out of the ball joints every time I sneeze (and I do that a ot, being allergic to "Spring" and all things in it) on my "superior" ROTF mold (I used to agree with you, actually) so I went back to my Animated figure?

The legs pop off the animated model all the time. The hands will never be fixed because they would have to alter the mold, which they did for the recolor with the chain saw attachment.

You know, I never have a problem with my Ani's legs popping off unless I actually misfold the leg around (which I do a bit) but in those cases, it's usually the front vehicle cowl catching. I have to reattach the left forearm arm of the ROTF fig if I try to lift the forearm at all. Problem is the ball socket on mine is either too thin too hold tight, stretched too wide for a tight fit, or both. Never had a chance to play with anyone else's, so I don't know if its mine or a design flaw.

And actually, never liked the thin lankyness of the figure, but I think as much of what I'm seeing is the Movieverse style. Still, I'd prefer a thrird whak at Lockdown with more the treatment Lugnut got.

News Credits: 4525 · by **william-james88** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:45 am

Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:09 am

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

Poor Kickback is left out.

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:11 am

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

Poor Kickback is left out.

He'll show up. Eventually. I'm kinda sure.

News Credits: 4525 · by **william-james88** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:49 am

The insecticon purple doesnt match up on the hasbro release (they are different shades), and I cant tell if it will be a match on the takara versions.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:14 am

Yay Insecticons that match eachother! Come ooooonnn Kickback...

News Credits: 439 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:15 pm

william-james88 wrote:The insecticon purple doesnt match up on the hasbro release (they are different shades), and I cant tell if it will be a match on the takara versions.

Bombshell's chest is show-accurate gray.

Though, the chest would magically change to purple in bug mode:

News Credits: 5 · by **Convoy** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 2:39 pm

I don't quite know why I dig that deco on Lockdown so much.
Very Punisheresque.

News Credits: 4525 · by **william-james88** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:03 pm

Takara Tomy Mall has posted official stock images for the TAV and TED toys we recently only got a glimpse of in magazines. You will find, mirrored below, images for TAV Lockdown, Shrapnel, Bombshell and TED Bumblebee. These are also up as pre-orders on the site.

by **The Thuggernaut** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:11 pm

I love how Lockdown's chest design seamlessly forms the Decepticon symbol with the proper paint applied! We all know he's not from either side but at this point we just accept the fact that Hasbro and Takara shall always go by the logic that is understandable for children, bad Transformer=Decepticon 8-}

Still looks good on the figure though! I'm sure anyone who likes the deco can create a headcannon for the purpose of the insignia

News Credits: 4525 · by **william-james88** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:28 pm

The Thuggernaut wrote:I'm sure anyone who likes the deco can create a headcannon for the purpose of the insignia

This is what comes to mind when I see the words Lockdown and Head cannon

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:35 pm

I'm so happy to see those Insecticons. And I didn't even notice Lockdown's chest, that's awesome!

by **The Thuggernaut** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:58 pm

william-james88 wrote:
The Thuggernaut wrote:I'm sure anyone who likes the deco can create a headcannon for the purpose of the insignia

This is what comes to mind when I see the words Lockdown and Head cannon

That's a great unintentional pun, if I do say so myself :lol:

by **Rated X** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:59 pm

The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle. Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

News Credits: 4525 · by **william-james88** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:02 pm

Rated X wrote:The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle. Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

Why, the animated version fits the tav aesthetic better. And the deco on the insecticons is leagues above hasbro's. They gave those molds MP decos with great G1 homage.

by **Rated X** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:03 pm

RhA wrote:
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

Poor Kickback is left out.

He'll show up. Eventually. I'm kinda sure.

Hasbro will say they already gave us Kickback in the FOC line. Then a year later when nobody cares about him anymore, theyll announce him.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:05 pm

Rated X wrote:The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle.

I don't like them either, but you can peel em right off (which I fully plan to). Never know, there might be painted on symbols underneath :-?

Rated X wrote:Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

That needed repeating? >:oP

News Credits: 4525 · by **william-james88** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:07 pm

Rated X wrote:Hasbro will say they already gave us Kickback in the FOC line. Then a year later when nobody cares about him anymore, theyll announce him.

I also think he will get a legends release next year or so, but I think people will care. Its not like Shrapnel and Bombshell were released at the same time either, or in matching decos.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:09 pm

Hey. Maybe Kickback's third mode will be little fairy wings for Victorion.

by **Rated X** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:10 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Rated X wrote:The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle. Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

Why, the animated version fits the tav aesthetic better. And the deco on the insecticons is leagues above hasbro's. They gave those molds MP decos with great G1 homage.

If it was up to me, every cartoony Animated, TF Prime, and RID head sculpt with eyebrows, no nose, and a stupid smirk would get a new, more detailed G1 style face. I have no problem with the body aesthetics of those lines being integrated into my CHUG collection, but the cartoony heads gotta go.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:17 pm

Those logos ruin the Insecticon look.

The one thing these have above Hasbro's is that the share the exact same palette. That is, until Kickback's made and breaks that too.

by **Rated X** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:21 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Rated X wrote:Hasbro will say they already gave us Kickback in the FOC line. Then a year later when nobody cares about him anymore, theyll announce him.

I also think he will get a legends release next year or so, but I think people will care. Its not like Shrapnel and Bombshell were released at the same time either, or in matching decos.

By then Bad Cube and that other company will have released their MP Insecticons.

Also, for the Hasbro versions, Shrapnel was released under Thrilling 30 and Bombshell was released under Combiner Wars. And you got two totally different shades of purple which really ruin the G1 team look in my opinion. Or if you go Takara, you get stuck with a grey Bombshell and those ugly RID faction circles. So even if they do a Kickback, having a perfect trio was already screwed from day one.

by **Rated X** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:27 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:The insecticon purple doesnt match up on the hasbro release (they are different shades), and I cant tell if it will be a match on the takara versions.
Bombshell's chest is show-accurate gray.

Though, the chest would magically change to purple in bug mode:

All these years and I never noticed the grey chest in the cartoon. But since the bug was always purple I think its safe to say both colors are cartoon accurate. It then becomes a matter of preference. I prefer the purple since they are a team. The all grey look makes him look like an outsider. Thats just my opinion.

News Credits: 439 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:33 pm

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

According to their mini-bios in this scan, "Sharpnel" and Bombshell are each part of a swarm of Insecticons that is led by Lockdown:

SHARPNEL
The stag beetle type Insecticon of the Decepticons. Good at overwhelming with numbers.

LOCKDOWN
Leading many of the Insecticon corps, he can raze a town to the ground in an instant. Also known as an arms dealer.

BOMBSHELL
The Decepticon Japanese rhinoceros beetle type that attacks in a swarm. Swears allegiance to Lockdown.

News Credits: 96 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:38 pm

Rated X wrote:Complaining. Again.

Each and every times I see your posts, it's to complain about something or other... You sure you're not a Grumpy Grandpa in real life?

william-james88 wrote:

Dat Lockdown!

Man, I LOVE it! I already own Animated Stealth Lockdown and I think this is a fantastic mold. I'll keep an eye open for Amiami's pre-orders on that one. If it sell at normal Takara TAV deluxe price, I'm buying!