by ZeldaTheSwordsman » Fri Jun 30, 2017 4:20 pm
- Motto: "Earthrise restock or riot"
This seems a good time to bring this observation of mine up again: Legends Ginrai's feet (which, considering they were purposefully retooled for: A. hitching up and combining with Godbomber, B. A different look, and C. more articulation, are hardly an afterthought) actually [/i]are[/i] based on the original toy's, doing photo comparisons. They have the same basic shape, and a bit more molded detail. What's making them look off is that the trailer wheels and sides are at a different angle and placement compared to the original toy. Because, well, the toy is in fact a heavy retool of Combiner Wars Leader-class Ultra Magnus and thus has most of his transformation engineering. Ginrai is decidedly less afterthought than Powermaster Optimus as far as function goes, and I think the new feet look better for him too. The more G1-looking cab front pieces are nice too (PMOP's enormous grille and dinky windows just look silly, especially in comparison). Although he could still do with a few more 5mm ports.
As for Godbomber.. the poor guy's a victim of both aversion to partsforming and the mandate that Leader-class figures from TR/the corresponding Legends period Must Have A Base Mode. And possibly too much focus during design on him standing as an independent figure, but the other two factors are the main things to blame.
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ZeldaTheSwordsman on Fri Jun 30, 2017 11:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
WANT:
* Cybertron Galvatron key, missiles
* Omega Lock
* Primus Cyber Key, coattail panel
* Powerlinx Comettor
* Cyb Jetfire R gun and missile
* RiD Galvy dragon head, beast arms
* DotM Ironhide windshield, R hood assy.
* ROTF Jetfire R JTFR panel
Di Bonaventura is not a credible or trustworthy source. And most fans do like the diversity push, thanks.
Trading MOSC MMPR fliphead Pink Ranger for ER Fasttrack or SIEGE Refraktor