Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks
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Hasbro Pulse released an interview with John Warden about Omega Supreme, read it below and check out the detailed images of the mold.
Welcome to the first edition of Hasbro Pulse: Behind the Design, where we talk to the product designers behind some of your favorite toys and collectibles. We sat down with the Transformers Senior Design Manager, John W., to get the scoop on the recently revealed War for Cybertron: Siege – Omega Supreme figure.
Hasbro Pulse:
This figure…pretty darn big. Exactly how big is this Omega Supreme?
John:
He’s approximately 2 feet tall. You really have to look at this character – a lot of people judge the height of the character by the head. For some fans, it will be up for debate, but we’re saying he’s about 2 feet tall and is the largest in the Siege toy line. What’s interesting about a character like this is that not only is he big, but he has a solid feel to him, too. We’ve been listening to the fans and we’re trying to eliminate some of those plastic voids.
Hasbro Pulse:
Before we go any further, I have to ask, does this Omega Supreme figure have waist articulation?
John:
He does, he definitely does. We get that question a lot! “He’s cool, but does he have waist articulation?” It’s funny how much the G1 toy design has influenced people’s opinion. I remember as a kid this guy really throwing down in the cartoon, and he would bend at his waist, and could do all this different cool stuff. I remember playing with the G1 toy as a kid, and thinking to myself, “Wow…not only is it smaller than the cartoon, but it’s definitely not moving like the cartoon.” Fans of Siege know there’s a lot of articulation we built into these figures, and we wanted to make sure that the Titan Class character also had the same level of articulation.
Hasbro Pulse:
I imagine with a figure so large, you’re dealing with challenges you wouldn’t otherwise see on smaller figures. What would you say was your biggest challenge when designing this figure?
John:
Like all Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege toys, we partner with Takara Tomy – they are really the legends of converting from robot to vehicle or beast or whatever it is that these characters convert into. The experts at Takara Tomy presented a bunch of big challenges out of the gate. Our job at Hasbro is to carry that vision and communicate, “Here are some of the big things that we want out of the character,” and give Takara Tomy a list of priorities. I think probably the biggest challenge out of the gate was we had a pretty darn big wish list for this character. Trying to get everything into a character this scale was a challenge. The hardest thing of all is really when you have a big character, like all Titan Class characters, you’re dealing with the weight of the character and the physics of it – how do you retain poses and how do you allow the thing to convert? In the case of Omega Supreme, part of his conversion is that he (to use the parlance of Transformers fandom) is a parts-Transformer, so he actually breaks apart into a couple different pieces, like the 80s version did. Having the pieces connect in a robust way that still allows him to articulate to retain those cool poses was a huge challenge. So, in summary, we asked for the moon and we got a space station.
Hasbro Pulse:
You talked about this figure as a parts-Transformer and how he breaks into all these different parts. Can you walk us through all the parts that make up Omega Supreme?
John:
First there is his robot mode that features a lot of G1 cues, like his movable hand that’s so classic to Omega Supreme. He also has Fire Blasts – these little clear effects parts that we’ve been including across the line. Omega Supreme has special ones that compound onto each other and can be posed out in his hands or across his body by way of the 3mm port system to give a frozen-in-the-moment-of-battle effect for the big robot. When you break him down into his vehicle/base mode, he has a rocket base station with a track. We’ve elevated the track so it’s more like a perimeter defense wall. And then, he of course has a tank that can fit on this track. It’s not motorized, but we have allowed it to connect to that track and move around on it in a cool way, like a monorail does, hanging off the side a little bit.
Then we have this huge rocket. The rocket is really, really impressive. When you see it in person, it’s a nice, fully detailed, very realistic-looking space-themed vehicle with an awesome cockpit up at the top. You can open that up and find all sorts of cool little sensor details on the inside and it perfectly fits the Micromaster Autobot Countdown figure. Omega Supreme is the only place you can get this Micromaster character. This is actually more of a throwback to the rocket base Micromaster set from the late 80s. Not to totally geek out on it, but the original Omega Supreme didn’t come with a Micromaster, so this is a way for us to bring Micromasters into the whole experience of the Titan Class. This is what we usually do with our toy lines; we try to let the Titan Class guy epitomize whatever the ecosystem is for the year, like when we did Predaking. We put the Prime Master Onyx Prime figure in there just because it was part of the ecosystem of the Power of the Primes. And for Omega Supreme, the ecosystem is about weaponizing and armoring up with a combat system. It’s also about these Micromasters so we’re hoping fans are satisfied by being able to get not just a cool G1 character, but also something that becomes the pinnacle of their whole collection.
Hasbro Pulse:
What was your favorite part about this figure? Is there anything that you hope fans notice? Is there anything that you’re like, THIS is the coolest part right here, this is it?
John:
I could geek out for a long time on this thing, but between Hasui-san at Takara Tomy and I, we really built in all sorts of little Easter eggs into this figure. I don’t want to spoil them all here, but one of my favorite things about this figure is outside of the little canopy inside of the rocket for the Countdown figure, there are little hidden places to put your Micromaster figures across the whole thing. One of the challenges we faced by making this come apart into two different components to form the rocket base was that you got a lot of really unusual geometry in the rocket base part. You have these voids, you have a half cylinder piece going through the whole thing, and also a section where the tank fits inside of it. Even back in the 80s, this gantry tower kind of thing that came with Omega Supreme was kind of an afterthought.
Once you start to play with Omega Supreme, and you start to unfold all the pieces, you’ll find that there are a lot of little details designed in the figure, and I’m only going to give away one secret: In the 80s, the tracks on the outside were in this round circle that went around the rocket base. We designed the track elements to connect in different ways, so if you were lucky enough to have multiple guardian robots, you could connect the tracks together and create a highway of sorts. The connection system that we’re using on there is the same connection system we’ve used in the past on Fortress Maximus and I think even some of the Titans Return characters had them. So, if you’re one of those people who has a huge collection of base-forming robots, you can start to connect them together.
Welcome to the first edition of Hasbro Pulse: Behind the Design, where we talk to the product designers behind some of your favorite toys and collectibles. We sat down with the Transformers Senior Design Manager, John W., to get the scoop on the recently revealed War for Cybertron: Siege – Omega Supreme figure.
Hasbro Pulse:
This figure…pretty darn big. Exactly how big is this Omega Supreme?
John:
He’s approximately 2 feet tall. You really have to look at this character – a lot of people judge the height of the character by the head. For some fans, it will be up for debate, but we’re saying he’s about 2 feet tall and is the largest in the Siege toy line. What’s interesting about a character like this is that not only is he big, but he has a solid feel to him, too. We’ve been listening to the fans and we’re trying to eliminate some of those plastic voids.
Hasbro Pulse:
Before we go any further, I have to ask, does this Omega Supreme figure have waist articulation?
John:
He does, he definitely does. We get that question a lot! “He’s cool, but does he have waist articulation?” It’s funny how much the G1 toy design has influenced people’s opinion. I remember as a kid this guy really throwing down in the cartoon, and he would bend at his waist, and could do all this different cool stuff. I remember playing with the G1 toy as a kid, and thinking to myself, “Wow…not only is it smaller than the cartoon, but it’s definitely not moving like the cartoon.” Fans of Siege know there’s a lot of articulation we built into these figures, and we wanted to make sure that the Titan Class character also had the same level of articulation.
Hasbro Pulse:
I imagine with a figure so large, you’re dealing with challenges you wouldn’t otherwise see on smaller figures. What would you say was your biggest challenge when designing this figure?
John:
Like all Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege toys, we partner with Takara Tomy – they are really the legends of converting from robot to vehicle or beast or whatever it is that these characters convert into. The experts at Takara Tomy presented a bunch of big challenges out of the gate. Our job at Hasbro is to carry that vision and communicate, “Here are some of the big things that we want out of the character,” and give Takara Tomy a list of priorities. I think probably the biggest challenge out of the gate was we had a pretty darn big wish list for this character. Trying to get everything into a character this scale was a challenge. The hardest thing of all is really when you have a big character, like all Titan Class characters, you’re dealing with the weight of the character and the physics of it – how do you retain poses and how do you allow the thing to convert? In the case of Omega Supreme, part of his conversion is that he (to use the parlance of Transformers fandom) is a parts-Transformer, so he actually breaks apart into a couple different pieces, like the 80s version did. Having the pieces connect in a robust way that still allows him to articulate to retain those cool poses was a huge challenge. So, in summary, we asked for the moon and we got a space station.
Hasbro Pulse:
You talked about this figure as a parts-Transformer and how he breaks into all these different parts. Can you walk us through all the parts that make up Omega Supreme?
John:
First there is his robot mode that features a lot of G1 cues, like his movable hand that’s so classic to Omega Supreme. He also has Fire Blasts – these little clear effects parts that we’ve been including across the line. Omega Supreme has special ones that compound onto each other and can be posed out in his hands or across his body by way of the 3mm port system to give a frozen-in-the-moment-of-battle effect for the big robot. When you break him down into his vehicle/base mode, he has a rocket base station with a track. We’ve elevated the track so it’s more like a perimeter defense wall. And then, he of course has a tank that can fit on this track. It’s not motorized, but we have allowed it to connect to that track and move around on it in a cool way, like a monorail does, hanging off the side a little bit.
Then we have this huge rocket. The rocket is really, really impressive. When you see it in person, it’s a nice, fully detailed, very realistic-looking space-themed vehicle with an awesome cockpit up at the top. You can open that up and find all sorts of cool little sensor details on the inside and it perfectly fits the Micromaster Autobot Countdown figure. Omega Supreme is the only place you can get this Micromaster character. This is actually more of a throwback to the rocket base Micromaster set from the late 80s. Not to totally geek out on it, but the original Omega Supreme didn’t come with a Micromaster, so this is a way for us to bring Micromasters into the whole experience of the Titan Class. This is what we usually do with our toy lines; we try to let the Titan Class guy epitomize whatever the ecosystem is for the year, like when we did Predaking. We put the Prime Master Onyx Prime figure in there just because it was part of the ecosystem of the Power of the Primes. And for Omega Supreme, the ecosystem is about weaponizing and armoring up with a combat system. It’s also about these Micromasters so we’re hoping fans are satisfied by being able to get not just a cool G1 character, but also something that becomes the pinnacle of their whole collection.
Hasbro Pulse:
What was your favorite part about this figure? Is there anything that you hope fans notice? Is there anything that you’re like, THIS is the coolest part right here, this is it?
John:
I could geek out for a long time on this thing, but between Hasui-san at Takara Tomy and I, we really built in all sorts of little Easter eggs into this figure. I don’t want to spoil them all here, but one of my favorite things about this figure is outside of the little canopy inside of the rocket for the Countdown figure, there are little hidden places to put your Micromaster figures across the whole thing. One of the challenges we faced by making this come apart into two different components to form the rocket base was that you got a lot of really unusual geometry in the rocket base part. You have these voids, you have a half cylinder piece going through the whole thing, and also a section where the tank fits inside of it. Even back in the 80s, this gantry tower kind of thing that came with Omega Supreme was kind of an afterthought.
Once you start to play with Omega Supreme, and you start to unfold all the pieces, you’ll find that there are a lot of little details designed in the figure, and I’m only going to give away one secret: In the 80s, the tracks on the outside were in this round circle that went around the rocket base. We designed the track elements to connect in different ways, so if you were lucky enough to have multiple guardian robots, you could connect the tracks together and create a highway of sorts. The connection system that we’re using on there is the same connection system we’ve used in the past on Fortress Maximus and I think even some of the Titans Return characters had them. So, if you’re one of those people who has a huge collection of base-forming robots, you can start to connect them together.
Credit(s): Hasbro Pulse
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Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014266)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:01pm CDT
Posted by SGMLordMirage on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:01pm CDT
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014268)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:34pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:34pm CDT
Oh god, I'm really excited for him. But there is an issue... Those claws worry me. Clear plastic is fine, but those are joints that'll be used a lot and I'm worried about them breaking
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014270)
Posted by Flashwave on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:48pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:48pm CDT
I cant seem to get myself to spring for Cog, but I would love to see if someone could build somethi g suitably like the Blue Bolts gun from RID Mags out of his pieces
That Steamroll card posted last weekend seems awfully fitting. *THWAM!*
Skritz wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:SpikeyTigertron wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:So, I just picked up Ultra Magnus today, and he's awesome. If I could change one thing about him though, it'd be to add a pair of 5mm ports onto the blue bumper so you could add the missiles to Cabnus. As he is though, it's a very nice representation of Magnus. Still trying to decide how I'll display him though. I love the armored mode, but Cabnus and Prime look SO good together
I actually like keeping him in his beefiest of vehicle modes, with cog riding on top of his carrier section
Better yet, use Cog to weaponize the trailer.
I would not wanna be near magnus' bumper when he gets turbo-boosted by cogs' jet boosters
I wouldn't want to be Magnus either because that 'trailer' can't turn. Say hello to the dragster armored car carrier from HELL.
That Steamroll card posted last weekend seems awfully fitting. *THWAM!*
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014274)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:57pm CDT
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:57pm CDT
“there are little hidden places to put your Micromaster figures across the whole thing.“. So I bet his calves do open up and there are play features in there.
Wonder if the comment about “multiple guardians” means we’ll see the Omega Sentinel on Pulse/SDCC?
Wonder if the comment about “multiple guardians” means we’ll see the Omega Sentinel on Pulse/SDCC?
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014275)
Posted by padfoo on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:59pm CDT
Posted by padfoo on March 11th, 2019 @ 7:59pm CDT
This version of Omega is simply amazing and is one of the best in this entire line.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014284)
Posted by SciFi80sGameFan on March 11th, 2019 @ 8:43pm CDT
Posted by SciFi80sGameFan on March 11th, 2019 @ 8:43pm CDT
Big disapointment. Not motorized. Gonna look real foolish for us 40 year olds (because we're the only ones that can afford this - NOT kids) to look like 5 year olds pushing a tank around a track. CHOO-CHOO, anyone? Please, Major Pass!
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014291)
Posted by Cobotron on March 11th, 2019 @ 8:57pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on March 11th, 2019 @ 8:57pm CDT
I'm 43 and I have absolutely no problem pushing the tank around the track. Sounds like a hoot, actually.
If I were concerned about "looking foolish" playing with my toys, I would have dropped out of collecting when I was 12.
If I were concerned about "looking foolish" playing with my toys, I would have dropped out of collecting when I was 12.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014292)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT
D-Max likes this
My apartment has somewhere around 720 Transformers proudly displayed in the main living room, I take a different one to work every day. I have no problems with playing with my toys and having the fun with them that they deserve.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:01pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:I'm 43 and I have absolutely no problem pushing the tank around the track. Sounds like a hoot, actually.
If I were concerned about "looking foolish" playing with my toys, I would have dropped out of collecting when I was 12.
D-Max likes this
My apartment has somewhere around 720 Transformers proudly displayed in the main living room, I take a different one to work every day. I have no problems with playing with my toys and having the fun with them that they deserve.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014294)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:09pm CDT
Posted by SGMLordMirage on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:09pm CDT
D-max, that would be an awesome pic to see of your living room. I guess for the sake of showing off ages and having a little fun with our transformers, I will be 48 in June. 
. Any consolation, I rotate what I have with me here in Virginia in my one display case and at work.
Back to Omega Supreme, I know if i could afford it, i would almost buy two of these, just to display in both modes. I know my future transformers room back home, won’t have room for that!
. Any consolation, I rotate what I have with me here in Virginia in my one display case and at work. Back to Omega Supreme, I know if i could afford it, i would almost buy two of these, just to display in both modes. I know my future transformers room back home, won’t have room for that!
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014295)
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:13pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:13pm CDT
So, anybody actually planning on paying full price for Omega? I can't wait for him to hit the discount sales.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014296)
Posted by Randomhero on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:15pm CDT
This post just gave me AIDS
Posted by Randomhero on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:15pm CDT
SciFi80sGameFan wrote:Big disapointment. Not motorized. Gonna look real foolish for us 40 year olds (because we're the only ones that can afford this - NOT kids) to look like 5 year olds pushing a tank around a track. CHOO-CHOO, anyone? Please, Major Pass!
This post just gave me AIDS
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014297)
Posted by steals_your_goats on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:23pm CDT
Posted by steals_your_goats on March 11th, 2019 @ 9:23pm CDT
I will be buying Omega as soon as possible, he looks awesome and definitely worth the money.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014302)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 11th, 2019 @ 10:21pm CDT
I'll probably try and get him on a black friday sale, I don't feel safe waiting on the titans to go on clearance, since they're not being made/sold at higher volumes anymore and he definitely looks worth at least $120 to me
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 11th, 2019 @ 10:21pm CDT
steals_your_goats wrote:I will be buying Omega as soon as possible, he looks awesome and definitely worth the money.
I'll probably try and get him on a black friday sale, I don't feel safe waiting on the titans to go on clearance, since they're not being made/sold at higher volumes anymore and he definitely looks worth at least $120 to me
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014308)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 11th, 2019 @ 11:43pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 11th, 2019 @ 11:43pm CDT
Is it just me or does anyone else think the rocket uses more than the two arms? It just looks a lot taller than the two arm sections split in half. I wanna say that part of the legs make up the rocket too but I can't be sure.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014309)
Posted by Burn on March 12th, 2019 @ 12:45am CDT
Video or it didn't happen.
Posted by Burn on March 12th, 2019 @ 12:45am CDT
Cobotron wrote:I'm 43 and I have absolutely no problem pushing the tank around the track. Sounds like a hoot, actually.
Video or it didn't happen.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014310)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 12th, 2019 @ 1:13am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 12th, 2019 @ 1:13am CDT
The rocket is made up of everything starting from the left hand going up the left arm into the left shoulder through the torso to inside the right shoulder to the right arm and down to the right hand. It's all one big removable rocket that detaches from the back of the torso.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is it just me or does anyone else think the rocket uses more than the two arms? It just looks a lot taller than the two arm sections split in half. I wanna say that part of the legs make up the rocket too but I can't be sure.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014315)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 12th, 2019 @ 5:22am CDT
That and at least the left "hand" slides down into the forearm to compact it into a smaller area
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 12th, 2019 @ 5:22am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The rocket is made up of everything starting from the left hand going up the left arm into the left shoulder through the torso to inside the right shoulder to the right arm and down to the right hand. It's all one big removable rocket that detaches from the back of the torso.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is it just me or does anyone else think the rocket uses more than the two arms? It just looks a lot taller than the two arm sections split in half. I wanna say that part of the legs make up the rocket too but I can't be sure.
That and at least the left "hand" slides down into the forearm to compact it into a smaller area
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014316)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 5:23am CDT
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 5:23am CDT
Hey guys, is it important to mention that Peaugh uploaded a video review on YouTube for Siege Sixgun? I dont believe anyone has posted that yet, but here you go:
https://youtu.be/Mjq5NmcghYY
https://youtu.be/Mjq5NmcghYY
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014317)
Posted by nycPrime on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:21am CDT
I've been conditioned to pay no more than half price for titans
Posted by nycPrime on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:21am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:So, anybody actually planning on paying full price for Omega? I can't wait for him to hit the discount sales.
I've been conditioned to pay no more than half price for titans
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014319)
Posted by AlphaBass on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:29am CDT
You have no idea the random conversations I get at my desk when they see POTP Predaking against Shattered Glass Optimus Prime. Actually helps to lighten the mood a bit; co-workers consider my desk a "safe space" to forget themselves for a bit.
Sometimes it isn't always about you
Posted by AlphaBass on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:29am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Cobotron wrote:I'm 43 and I have absolutely no problem pushing the tank around the track. Sounds like a hoot, actually.
If I were concerned about "looking foolish" playing with my toys, I would have dropped out of collecting when I was 12.
D-Max likes this
My apartment has somewhere around 720 Transformers proudly displayed in the main living room, I take a different one to work every day. I have no problems with playing with my toys and having the fun with them that they deserve.
You have no idea the random conversations I get at my desk when they see POTP Predaking against Shattered Glass Optimus Prime. Actually helps to lighten the mood a bit; co-workers consider my desk a "safe space" to forget themselves for a bit.
Sometimes it isn't always about you
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014320)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:34am CDT
Before I got let go, my desk was full of Transformers and SW Black Series. Not only did they help me get through the day, but they were good conversation starters.
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:34am CDT
AlphaBass wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Cobotron wrote:I'm 43 and I have absolutely no problem pushing the tank around the track. Sounds like a hoot, actually.
If I were concerned about "looking foolish" playing with my toys, I would have dropped out of collecting when I was 12.
D-Max likes this
My apartment has somewhere around 720 Transformers proudly displayed in the main living room, I take a different one to work every day. I have no problems with playing with my toys and having the fun with them that they deserve.
You have no idea the random conversations I get at my desk when they see POTP Predaking against Shattered Glass Optimus Prime. Actually helps to lighten the mood a bit; co-workers consider my desk a "safe space" to forget themselves for a bit.
Sometimes it isn't always about you
Before I got let go, my desk was full of Transformers and SW Black Series. Not only did they help me get through the day, but they were good conversation starters.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014327)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on March 12th, 2019 @ 8:44am CDT
Same for me. my office at work is loaded with a spattering of transformers, legends, and motu. and count me on the list of 40year olds who play with their toys, and DAMN PROUD OF IT!
Posted by Immortal Starscream on March 12th, 2019 @ 8:44am CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:AlphaBass wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Cobotron wrote:I'm 43 and I have absolutely no problem pushing the tank around the track. Sounds like a hoot, actually.
If I were concerned about "looking foolish" playing with my toys, I would have dropped out of collecting when I was 12.
D-Max likes this
My apartment has somewhere around 720 Transformers proudly displayed in the main living room, I take a different one to work every day. I have no problems with playing with my toys and having the fun with them that they deserve.
You have no idea the random conversations I get at my desk when they see POTP Predaking against Shattered Glass Optimus Prime. Actually helps to lighten the mood a bit; co-workers consider my desk a "safe space" to forget themselves for a bit.
Sometimes it isn't always about you
Before I got let go, my desk was full of Transformers and SW Black Series. Not only did they help me get through the day, but they were good conversation starters.
Same for me. my office at work is loaded with a spattering of transformers, legends, and motu. and count me on the list of 40year olds who play with their toys, and DAMN PROUD OF IT!
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014331)
Posted by Albatross250 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:05am CDT
Posted by Albatross250 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:05am CDT
Recent: Package Art for Siege Jetfire and Omega Supreme
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Source from Weibo [Small Image]: https://www.weibo.com/u/5150613875?fbcl ... 0&is_hot=1
[Resized Image]: https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.st ... 6350152960
Source from Weibo [Small Image]: https://www.weibo.com/u/5150613875?fbcl ... 0&is_hot=1
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014332)
Posted by Albatross250 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:06am CDT
Posted by Albatross250 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:06am CDT
Once i saw the Packaging art for Omega, there are 4 
s and Some seekers on the background, but who are those from the lower part?
s and Some seekers on the background, but who are those from the lower part?
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014334)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:19am CDT
They're a little known group called 'cannon fodder'
Posted by Hellscream9999 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:19am CDT
Albatross250 wrote:Once i saw the Packaging art for Omega, there are 4
They're a little known group called 'cannon fodder'
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014335)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:25am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:25am CDT
well, i actually bought some non-bayverse Transformers for first time in a while. Firedrive and Lionizer. They were £6 each in The Entertainer (by the way I saw Ravage and Laserbeak two pack in Forbidden Planet for £10.99 if anyone's looking for those).
Not sure what I expected really but they're ok? Lionizer I bought with possibilty of using as a Steeljaw dog for Studio Series Lockdown but now I have it at home it's far too small so will look for something better suited. His sword(?) mode is ok I suppose though only half of it is actually usable as a sword (which is more than the Whisper and Stormcloud attempt at a sword which is clearly just planes). Not sure what's supposed to be causing that blue swoosh, the colour suggests some kind of energy but where on the sword would it be coming from since the blade shows no blue at all and a bit odd if the energy is only coming off the rear of the sword. Is nice that the blade is removable and has a handle for small figures to wield it. Firedrive has a nice striking colour scheme of black and white with the magenta blast thingies but I prefer my custom Firebolt I made from PCC Pinpoint (of which I then somehow ended up with a second one of too which is nice for comparison pics like those above). Knees would have been nice in Firedrive (which 'Firebolt' and Pinpoint do have). I think the best thing about Firedrive is that he tabs in very nicely in gun mode all pleasingly secure and such. Not sure if I'll keep them long. Probably sell them sooner rather than later but eh it was something to play with on the 80 minute bus ride home from the shops.
Not sure what I expected really but they're ok? Lionizer I bought with possibilty of using as a Steeljaw dog for Studio Series Lockdown but now I have it at home it's far too small so will look for something better suited. His sword(?) mode is ok I suppose though only half of it is actually usable as a sword (which is more than the Whisper and Stormcloud attempt at a sword which is clearly just planes). Not sure what's supposed to be causing that blue swoosh, the colour suggests some kind of energy but where on the sword would it be coming from since the blade shows no blue at all and a bit odd if the energy is only coming off the rear of the sword. Is nice that the blade is removable and has a handle for small figures to wield it. Firedrive has a nice striking colour scheme of black and white with the magenta blast thingies but I prefer my custom Firebolt I made from PCC Pinpoint (of which I then somehow ended up with a second one of too which is nice for comparison pics like those above). Knees would have been nice in Firedrive (which 'Firebolt' and Pinpoint do have). I think the best thing about Firedrive is that he tabs in very nicely in gun mode all pleasingly secure and such. Not sure if I'll keep them long. Probably sell them sooner rather than later but eh it was something to play with on the 80 minute bus ride home from the shops.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014336)
Posted by Albatross250 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:28am CDT
I Can see Brunt but the other 3, i think Apeface, Needlenose and Megatron?
Posted by Albatross250 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:28am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Albatross250 wrote:Once i saw the Packaging art for Omega, there are 4
They're a little known group called 'cannon fodder'
I Can see Brunt but the other 3, i think Apeface, Needlenose and Megatron?
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014337)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:37am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:37am CDT
I loved him as a kid and already pre-ordered him from Amazon. I can't wait. It would have been great if he was motorized, but I'm not gonna complain about it.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014338)
Posted by william-james88 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:40am CDT
We saw those at toy fair and took nice images of them with no watermark covering the middle.
Posted by william-james88 on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:40am CDT
Albatross250 wrote:Recent: Package Art for Siege Jetfire and Omega Supreme
[Resized Image]: https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.st ... 6350152960
Source from Weibo [Small Image]: https://www.weibo.com/u/5150613875?fbcl ... 0&is_hot=1
We saw those at toy fair and took nice images of them with no watermark covering the middle.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014339)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:47am CDT
Forgot I took a (blurry) photo.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 9:47am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:well, i actually bought some non-bayverse Transformers for first time in a while. Firedrive and Lionizer. They were £6 each in The Entertainer (by the way I saw Ravage and Laserbeak two pack in Forbidden Planet for £10.99 if anyone's looking for those).
Forgot I took a (blurry) photo.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014344)
Posted by blackeyedprime on March 12th, 2019 @ 10:09am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on March 12th, 2019 @ 10:09am CDT
Lionizers a cybertronian hedge trimmer and not a sword.
The cons on Omegas box are Bob, Joe and Decepticon Borris -due to Borris being trademarked.
The cons on Omegas box are Bob, Joe and Decepticon Borris -due to Borris being trademarked.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014347)
Posted by Cobotron on March 12th, 2019 @ 10:50am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on March 12th, 2019 @ 10:50am CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:..... Bob, Joe and Decepticon Borris -due to Borris being trademarked.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014348)
Posted by sol magnus on March 12th, 2019 @ 10:57am CDT
Amazing how cartoon accuracy comes into play here as desirable, whereas some Masterpiece collectors now decry it as a crime.
Posted by sol magnus on March 12th, 2019 @ 10:57am CDT
Hasbro Pulse:
Before we go any further, I have to ask, does this Omega Supreme figure have waist articulation?
John:
He does, he definitely does. We get that question a lot! “He’s cool, but does he have waist articulation?” It’s funny how much the G1 toy design has influenced people’s opinion. I remember as a kid this guy really throwing down in the cartoon, and he would bend at his waist, and could do all this different cool stuff. I remember playing with the G1 toy as a kid, and thinking to myself, “Wow…not only is it smaller than the cartoon, but it’s definitely not moving like the cartoon.” Fans of Siege know there’s a lot of articulation we built into these figures, and we wanted to make sure that the Titan Class character also had the same level of articulation.
Amazing how cartoon accuracy comes into play here as desirable, whereas some Masterpiece collectors now decry it as a crime.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014349)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 11:26am CDT
I'd be more impressed if Siege Jetfire has waist articulation since he has that huge column of jet nose all the way down his front.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 11:26am CDT
Hasbro Pulse:
Before we go any further, I have to ask, does this Omega Supreme figure have waist articulation?
John:
He does, he definitely does. We get that question a lot! “He’s cool, but does he have waist articulation?” It’s funny how much the G1 toy design has influenced people’s opinion. I remember as a kid this guy really throwing down in the cartoon, and he would bend at his waist, and could do all this different cool stuff. I remember playing with the G1 toy as a kid, and thinking to myself, “Wow…not only is it smaller than the cartoon, but it’s definitely not moving like the cartoon.” Fans of Siege know there’s a lot of articulation we built into these figures, and we wanted to make sure that the Titan Class character also had the same level of articulation.
I'd be more impressed if Siege Jetfire has waist articulation since he has that huge column of jet nose all the way down his front.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014351)
Posted by NTESHFT on March 12th, 2019 @ 12:03pm CDT
I don't see any problem with the size myself. I have Skytread nextto my Monsterbots. Hee is slightly shorter than them but scales nicely to me..
As for Omega... WWWWOOOOOOWWWW!!!! I zo can't wait for him...
Posted by NTESHFT on March 12th, 2019 @ 12:03pm CDT
Skritz wrote:SpikeyTigertron wrote:Whether one has made peace with the “new” deluxe sizes..... or not.... i’m Loving the scale of everything
I mean, are they really that small? I got Skythread who is basically a 'deluxe minus' for that line and he's mostly in scale with CW deluxes and a smidge smaller than TR deluxes.
I don't see any problem with the size myself. I have Skytread nextto my Monsterbots. Hee is slightly shorter than them but scales nicely to me..
As for Omega... WWWWOOOOOOWWWW!!!! I zo can't wait for him...
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014353)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on March 12th, 2019 @ 12:16pm CDT
It is tough to tell if he has waist articulation or not. All of the Hasbro digital renders have him mistranformed. The nose of the jet is supposed to fold under the cockpit but it isn't in the official renders (so very Hasbro). The Takara official photos have him correctly transformed, but I can't tell if there is a waist swivel or not.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on March 12th, 2019 @ 12:16pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:I'd be more impressed if Siege Jetfire has waist articulation since he has that huge column of jet nose all the way down his front.
It is tough to tell if he has waist articulation or not. All of the Hasbro digital renders have him mistranformed. The nose of the jet is supposed to fold under the cockpit but it isn't in the official renders (so very Hasbro). The Takara official photos have him correctly transformed, but I can't tell if there is a waist swivel or not.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014359)
Posted by dragons on March 12th, 2019 @ 2:16pm CDT
Are you sure before transformers was popular by bay I read comments from other members cashiers have said are you little old be buying toys any adult who buy toys for collection people who don’t understand them consider them adults being little kids so it don’t matter if toy motorized or not if you have toys in you house for you collection not little kids to touch other adults who are not in your type of collection may look at you as five year old these toys are made for kids not adults by company that makes things for kids not adults
Posted by dragons on March 12th, 2019 @ 2:16pm CDT
SciFi80sGameFan wrote:Big disapointment. Not motorized. Gonna look real foolish for us 40 year olds (because we're the only ones that can afford this - NOT kids) to look like 5 year olds pushing a tank around a track. CHOO-CHOO, anyone? Please, Major Pass!
Are you sure before transformers was popular by bay I read comments from other members cashiers have said are you little old be buying toys any adult who buy toys for collection people who don’t understand them consider them adults being little kids so it don’t matter if toy motorized or not if you have toys in you house for you collection not little kids to touch other adults who are not in your type of collection may look at you as five year old these toys are made for kids not adults by company that makes things for kids not adults
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014360)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on March 12th, 2019 @ 2:24pm CDT
Trying to read this made my brain hurt and my left eye twitch a little...
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on March 12th, 2019 @ 2:24pm CDT
dragons wrote:Are you sure before transformers was popular by bay I read comments from other members cashiers have said are you little old be buying toys any adult who buy toys for collection people who don’t understand them consider them adults being little kids so it don’t matter if toy motorized or not if you have toys in you house for you collection not little kids to touch other adults who are not in your type of collection may look at you as five year old these toys are made for kids not adults by company that makes things for kids not adults
Trying to read this made my brain hurt and my left eye twitch a little...
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014365)
Posted by william-james88 on March 12th, 2019 @ 3:17pm CDT
You are talking about two different things, what fans dislike in the MP line is cartoon aesthetic. That's not what's being talked about in what you quoted.
Posted by william-james88 on March 12th, 2019 @ 3:17pm CDT
sol magnus wrote:Hasbro Pulse:
Before we go any further, I have to ask, does this Omega Supreme figure have waist articulation?
John:
He does, he definitely does. We get that question a lot! “He’s cool, but does he have waist articulation?” It’s funny how much the G1 toy design has influenced people’s opinion. I remember as a kid this guy really throwing down in the cartoon, and he would bend at his waist, and could do all this different cool stuff. I remember playing with the G1 toy as a kid, and thinking to myself, “Wow…not only is it smaller than the cartoon, but it’s definitely not moving like the cartoon.” Fans of Siege know there’s a lot of articulation we built into these figures, and we wanted to make sure that the Titan Class character also had the same level of articulation.
Amazing how cartoon accuracy comes into play here as desirable, whereas some Masterpiece collectors now decry it as a crime.
You are talking about two different things, what fans dislike in the MP line is cartoon aesthetic. That's not what's being talked about in what you quoted.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014368)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on March 12th, 2019 @ 3:50pm CDT
Their is a difference between what Siege does in that regard as compared MP figures. The Siege stuff still has lots of heavy detailing and although it is more show accurate it can still mesh with past generations figures. MP on the other hand has taken such a drastic shift from being a mix of aesthetics to being almost purely G1 toon than people are being turned off since the new stuff doesn't mesh as well.
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on March 12th, 2019 @ 3:50pm CDT
sol magnus wrote:Hasbro Pulse:
Before we go any further, I have to ask, does this Omega Supreme figure have waist articulation?
John:
He does, he definitely does. We get that question a lot! “He’s cool, but does he have waist articulation?” It’s funny how much the G1 toy design has influenced people’s opinion. I remember as a kid this guy really throwing down in the cartoon, and he would bend at his waist, and could do all this different cool stuff. I remember playing with the G1 toy as a kid, and thinking to myself, “Wow…not only is it smaller than the cartoon, but it’s definitely not moving like the cartoon.” Fans of Siege know there’s a lot of articulation we built into these figures, and we wanted to make sure that the Titan Class character also had the same level of articulation.
Amazing how cartoon accuracy comes into play here as desirable, whereas some Masterpiece collectors now decry it as a crime.
Their is a difference between what Siege does in that regard as compared MP figures. The Siege stuff still has lots of heavy detailing and although it is more show accurate it can still mesh with past generations figures. MP on the other hand has taken such a drastic shift from being a mix of aesthetics to being almost purely G1 toon than people are being turned off since the new stuff doesn't mesh as well.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014369)
Posted by Inactive_____ on March 12th, 2019 @ 4:00pm CDT
Posted by Inactive_____ on March 12th, 2019 @ 4:00pm CDT
I picked up my first couple Battle Masters today, and they're cool enough I guess, kinda like a side grade to mini-cons. What was disappointing was something that is either a design flaw or quality control issue. The pegs that are meant to be held in gun mode don't do their job at all, and they end up flopping around all over the place unless the gun is held straight down or completely horizontal. I'm not in full on buyers remorse mode, but I don't imagine I'll be getting any more.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014370)
Posted by sol magnus on March 12th, 2019 @ 4:30pm CDT
Not precisely, no. But related. "It's definitely not moving like the cartoon" and such (nevermind the fact that Omega Supreme and the later mentioned Jetfire had no real "waist" in the show) still takes as a positive a point about how the figures were in the cartoon aesthetic.
My point is really more about the evolution of the complaint. When I was a kid, while I was fine with the toys themselves, I did enjoy the idea of a more cartoon accurate figure. When we got them, they didn't transform, but we did get them.
As time has gone on, the masterpiece line has become more criticized (rightly or wrongly) about "slavish devotion" to the animation, but to me, that's a fantastic innovation. That's not to say I don't still love figures that don't adhere so stringently - I basically traded my Classics/Generations collection for my Masterpiece one, and I've considered returning with the really, really cool Siege figures.
Anyway, I don't want to go too far off on a tangent. I'm looking at potentially getting these (I already bought the Ultra Magnus and am eyeing a Soundwave at my local Walmart), and I like the reminiscence but not exactness to the show they've built into these figures while also taking some cues from the Masterpiece line. Omega would be a (ahem) huge addition in that regard.
Posted by sol magnus on March 12th, 2019 @ 4:30pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:sol magnus wrote:Hasbro Pulse:
Before we go any further, I have to ask, does this Omega Supreme figure have waist articulation?
John:
He does, he definitely does. We get that question a lot! “He’s cool, but does he have waist articulation?” It’s funny how much the G1 toy design has influenced people’s opinion. I remember as a kid this guy really throwing down in the cartoon, and he would bend at his waist, and could do all this different cool stuff. I remember playing with the G1 toy as a kid, and thinking to myself, “Wow…not only is it smaller than the cartoon, but it’s definitely not moving like the cartoon.” Fans of Siege know there’s a lot of articulation we built into these figures, and we wanted to make sure that the Titan Class character also had the same level of articulation.
Amazing how cartoon accuracy comes into play here as desirable, whereas some Masterpiece collectors now decry it as a crime.
You are talking about two different things, what fans dislike in the MP line is cartoon aesthetic. That's not what's being talked about in what you quoted.
Not precisely, no. But related. "It's definitely not moving like the cartoon" and such (nevermind the fact that Omega Supreme and the later mentioned Jetfire had no real "waist" in the show) still takes as a positive a point about how the figures were in the cartoon aesthetic.
My point is really more about the evolution of the complaint. When I was a kid, while I was fine with the toys themselves, I did enjoy the idea of a more cartoon accurate figure. When we got them, they didn't transform, but we did get them.
As time has gone on, the masterpiece line has become more criticized (rightly or wrongly) about "slavish devotion" to the animation, but to me, that's a fantastic innovation. That's not to say I don't still love figures that don't adhere so stringently - I basically traded my Classics/Generations collection for my Masterpiece one, and I've considered returning with the really, really cool Siege figures.
Anyway, I don't want to go too far off on a tangent. I'm looking at potentially getting these (I already bought the Ultra Magnus and am eyeing a Soundwave at my local Walmart), and I like the reminiscence but not exactness to the show they've built into these figures while also taking some cues from the Masterpiece line. Omega would be a (ahem) huge addition in that regard.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014372)
Posted by sol magnus on March 12th, 2019 @ 4:32pm CDT
See my later post.
Posted by sol magnus on March 12th, 2019 @ 4:32pm CDT
Wireless_Phantom wrote:sol magnus wrote:Hasbro Pulse:
Before we go any further, I have to ask, does this Omega Supreme figure have waist articulation?
John:
He does, he definitely does. We get that question a lot! “He’s cool, but does he have waist articulation?” It’s funny how much the G1 toy design has influenced people’s opinion. I remember as a kid this guy really throwing down in the cartoon, and he would bend at his waist, and could do all this different cool stuff. I remember playing with the G1 toy as a kid, and thinking to myself, “Wow…not only is it smaller than the cartoon, but it’s definitely not moving like the cartoon.” Fans of Siege know there’s a lot of articulation we built into these figures, and we wanted to make sure that the Titan Class character also had the same level of articulation.
Amazing how cartoon accuracy comes into play here as desirable, whereas some Masterpiece collectors now decry it as a crime.
Their is a difference between what Siege does in that regard as compared MP figures. The Siege stuff still has lots of heavy detailing and although it is more show accurate it can still mesh with past generations figures. MP on the other hand has taken such a drastic shift from being a mix of aesthetics to being almost purely G1 toon than people are being turned off since the new stuff doesn't mesh as well.
See my later post.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014374)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 5:39pm CDT
I'm pretty sure he does have a waist swivel. Looking at the Takara photos, it appears as though the sides of his waist are curved to allow one, his belt buckle is low enough to not impede with his waist, and the waist section looks like it could be jointed.
If he does end up with waist articulation, he's already. Better articulated than most 3rd party versions. If not, who's to complain for 1/4 the price and a ton more accessories, not to mention that the height is similar.
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on March 12th, 2019 @ 5:39pm CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:I'd be more impressed if Siege Jetfire has waist articulation since he has that huge column of jet nose all the way down his front.
It is tough to tell if he has waist articulation or not. All of the Hasbro digital renders have him mistranformed. The nose of the jet is supposed to fold under the cockpit but it isn't in the official renders (so very Hasbro). The Takara official photos have him correctly transformed, but I can't tell if there is a waist swivel or not.
I'm pretty sure he does have a waist swivel. Looking at the Takara photos, it appears as though the sides of his waist are curved to allow one, his belt buckle is low enough to not impede with his waist, and the waist section looks like it could be jointed.
If he does end up with waist articulation, he's already. Better articulated than most 3rd party versions. If not, who's to complain for 1/4 the price and a ton more accessories, not to mention that the height is similar.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014376)
Posted by Omegatron. on March 12th, 2019 @ 5:48pm CDT
Posted by Omegatron. on March 12th, 2019 @ 5:48pm CDT
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014380)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:14pm CDT
If you want to see, you can just go HERE!
I'm debating it. He is really cool and impressive, and I have the expendable income, and I'll potentially have a space there during the summer where there will be few other purchases. And I did go all in on Predaking, so I don't think I'll mind full price.
Same here! You should have seen the day I brought in Predaking, I had a coworker walk into my cube and go "You are not ******* around today are you?!" it was fantastic.
And several of my coworkers have young kids, and the one has a boy who loves RiD Sideswipe, so he takes great interest in any Sideswipe I bring in, like the Siege one, which he said was awesome.
I feel like in this case, the "cartoon" design is done better because it has the details to work with it. Look at MP Inferno and then look at Omega: Inferno is almost entirely flat red, while Omega is a sea of colors with detailing and greeble. This is Masterpiece during the Super Car era, not the modern era, and I think that is the difference.
That's the downside to ball joints sadly. Mine hold up fine, but they are usually in weapon mode, save for Lionizer, so they don't hold their weapons often.
Shame you are out of the Battlemasters too, considering we have the epic SMASHDOWN coming!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:14pm CDT
SGMLordMirage wrote:D-max, that would be an awesome pic to see of your living room. I guess for the sake of showing off ages and having a little fun with our transformers, I will be 48 in June.
Back to Omega Supreme, I know if i could afford it, i would almost buy two of these, just to display in both modes. I know my future transformers room back home, won’t have room for that!
If you want to see, you can just go HERE!
Ironhidensh wrote:So, anybody actually planning on paying full price for Omega? I can't wait for him to hit the discount sales.
I'm debating it. He is really cool and impressive, and I have the expendable income, and I'll potentially have a space there during the summer where there will be few other purchases. And I did go all in on Predaking, so I don't think I'll mind full price.
Immortal Starscream wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:AlphaBass wrote:You have no idea the random conversations I get at my desk when they see POTP Predaking against Shattered Glass Optimus Prime. Actually helps to lighten the mood a bit; co-workers consider my desk a "safe space" to forget themselves for a bit.
Sometimes it isn't always about you
Before I got let go, my desk was full of Transformers and SW Black Series. Not only did they help me get through the day, but they were good conversation starters.
Same for me. my office at work is loaded with a spattering of transformers, legends, and motu. and count me on the list of 40year olds who play with their toys, and DAMN PROUD OF IT!
Same here! You should have seen the day I brought in Predaking, I had a coworker walk into my cube and go "You are not ******* around today are you?!" it was fantastic.
And several of my coworkers have young kids, and the one has a boy who loves RiD Sideswipe, so he takes great interest in any Sideswipe I bring in, like the Siege one, which he said was awesome.
sol magnus wrote:Amazing how cartoon accuracy comes into play here as desirable, whereas some Masterpiece collectors now decry it as a crime.
I feel like in this case, the "cartoon" design is done better because it has the details to work with it. Look at MP Inferno and then look at Omega: Inferno is almost entirely flat red, while Omega is a sea of colors with detailing and greeble. This is Masterpiece during the Super Car era, not the modern era, and I think that is the difference.
Gemstonegemini wrote:I picked up my first couple Battle Masters today, and they're cool enough I guess, kinda like a side grade to mini-cons. What was disappointing was something that is either a design flaw or quality control issue. The pegs that are meant to be held in gun mode don't do their job at all, and they end up flopping around all over the place unless the gun is held straight down or completely horizontal. I'm not in full on buyers remorse mode, but I don't imagine I'll be getting any more.
That's the downside to ball joints sadly. Mine hold up fine, but they are usually in weapon mode, save for Lionizer, so they don't hold their weapons often.
Shame you are out of the Battlemasters too, considering we have the epic SMASHDOWN coming!
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014382)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:21pm CDT
Posted by SGMLordMirage on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:21pm CDT
For D-Max, sweet collection, love it!
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014383)
Posted by Inactive_____ on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:25pm CDT
Sorry, I think I was unclear. I meant to say the handle of their gun mode is like, slippery? Or maybe just a hair too small. Like there's no friction when the gun mode is held so it can basically spin around freely unless in a position where gravity has little effect.
Posted by Inactive_____ on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:25pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Gemstonegemini wrote:I picked up my first couple Battle Masters today, and they're cool enough I guess, kinda like a side grade to mini-cons. What was disappointing was something that is either a design flaw or quality control issue. The pegs that are meant to be held in gun mode don't do their job at all, and they end up flopping around all over the place unless the gun is held straight down or completely horizontal. I'm not in full on buyers remorse mode, but I don't imagine I'll be getting any more.
That's the downside to ball joints sadly. Mine hold up fine, but they are usually in weapon mode, save for Lionizer, so they don't hold their weapons often.
Shame you are out of the Battlemasters too, considering we have the epic SMASHDOWN coming!
Sorry, I think I was unclear. I meant to say the handle of their gun mode is like, slippery? Or maybe just a hair too small. Like there's no friction when the gun mode is held so it can basically spin around freely unless in a position where gravity has little effect.
Re: Interview about Siege Omega Supreme with new Image of Details and Gimmicks (2014385)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:30pm CDT
Ah, ok, I see now. Mine still don't have that issue, so it might be a bad copy in your case.
But don't let that stop you from trying some others out. Smashdown looks to be great, and they're only small pocket money guys, so it doesn't hurt to try them out, especially with the cool blast effects
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:30pm CDT
Gemstonegemini wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Gemstonegemini wrote:I picked up my first couple Battle Masters today, and they're cool enough I guess, kinda like a side grade to mini-cons. What was disappointing was something that is either a design flaw or quality control issue. The pegs that are meant to be held in gun mode don't do their job at all, and they end up flopping around all over the place unless the gun is held straight down or completely horizontal. I'm not in full on buyers remorse mode, but I don't imagine I'll be getting any more.
That's the downside to ball joints sadly. Mine hold up fine, but they are usually in weapon mode, save for Lionizer, so they don't hold their weapons often.
Shame you are out of the Battlemasters too, considering we have the epic SMASHDOWN coming!
Sorry, I think I was unclear. I meant to say the handle of their gun mode is like, slippery? Like there's no friction when the gun mode is held so it can basically spin around freely unless in a position where gravity has little effect.
Ah, ok, I see now. Mine still don't have that issue, so it might be a bad copy in your case.
But don't let that stop you from trying some others out. Smashdown looks to be great, and they're only small pocket money guys, so it doesn't hurt to try them out, especially with the cool blast effects
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Posted by Inactive_____ on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:35pm CDT
It's not a huge disappointment seeing as I got them to see what the blast effects where anyways,and those are cool regardless. And to be completely honest, I may say that I'm not buying in to the battlemasters anymore, but I'm ignoring my complete lack of will power, especially when, like you said, they're pretty cheap.
Posted by Inactive_____ on March 12th, 2019 @ 6:35pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Gemstonegemini wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Gemstonegemini wrote:I picked up my first couple Battle Masters today, and they're cool enough I guess, kinda like a side grade to mini-cons. What was disappointing was something that is either a design flaw or quality control issue. The pegs that are meant to be held in gun mode don't do their job at all, and they end up flopping around all over the place unless the gun is held straight down or completely horizontal. I'm not in full on buyers remorse mode, but I don't imagine I'll be getting any more.
That's the downside to ball joints sadly. Mine hold up fine, but they are usually in weapon mode, save for Lionizer, so they don't hold their weapons often.
Shame you are out of the Battlemasters too, considering we have the epic SMASHDOWN coming!
Sorry, I think I was unclear. I meant to say the handle of their gun mode is like, slippery? Like there's no friction when the gun mode is held so it can basically spin around freely unless in a position where gravity has little effect.
Ah, ok, I see now. Mine still don't have that issue, so it might be a bad copy in your case.
But don't let that stop you from trying some others out. Smashdown looks to be great, and they're only small pocket money guys, so it doesn't hurt to try them out, especially with the cool blast effects
It's not a huge disappointment seeing as I got them to see what the blast effects where anyways,and those are cool regardless. And to be completely honest, I may say that I'm not buying in to the battlemasters anymore, but I'm ignoring my complete lack of will power, especially when, like you said, they're pretty cheap.
