New Gallery: Age of Extinction Movie Advanced AD-15 Ratchet from Takara Tomy
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Posted by MGrotusque on June 27th, 2014 @ 8:18pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 27th, 2014 @ 8:36pm CDT
I wonder why they even planned both a red-and-white and a white-and-red redeco of the same mold for a minor character in such a short time-span.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 28th, 2014 @ 12:10am CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:*wants to say something, but spoilers*
DON'T SAY IT!
I cry every time I think about that scene.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 28th, 2014 @ 1:39pm CDT
*checks*
Well I'll be, good eye!
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on June 28th, 2014 @ 2:39pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:His sword isn't a new sculpt, it is actually borrowed from Simplified Bumblebee?
*checks*
Well I'll be, good eye!
That little tidbit of info came from Mindmaster
Posted by Sabrblade on June 28th, 2014 @ 9:42pm CDT
And Starscream comes with Simplified Prime Smokescreen's axes in gray.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:His sword isn't a new sculpt, it is actually borrowed from Simplified Bumblebee?
*checks*
Well I'll be, good eye!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2014 @ 8:58am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:And Starscream comes with Simplified Prime Smokescreen's axes in gray.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:His sword isn't a new sculpt, it is actually borrowed from Simplified Bumblebee?
*checks*
Well I'll be, good eye!
Posted by Mindmaster on July 1st, 2014 @ 12:40pm CDT
The first three are homages to Generation One Dinobots Grimlock, Swoop, and Slag, respectively, and are redecoes of Classics Mini-Cons Terrorsaur, Swoop, and Knockdown, respectively. Catilla is a redeco of fellow Classics Mini-Con Snarl. Check out the preliminary images below, and if they tickle your fancy, view the full galleries by clicking either each toy's gallery link or any of the images!
Dark of the Moon Dualor
Dark of the Moon Rav
Dark of the Moon Triceradon
Dark of the Moon Catilla
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 1st, 2014 @ 1:10pm CDT
I have Rav, and always wanted to get the others to go with Grimstone, but these guys always go for such ridiculous prices on the aftermarket. (and I thought the $6 I paid for Rav was pushing it...)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 1st, 2014 @ 1:20pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:If a Dimetrodon and Pteranodon can be accepted into the Dinobot ranks, I don't see why the same can't be true for a Smilodon
Smilodonts were more famously known as Saber-Tooth Tigers (which Classics Snarl is actually not), and like Plesiosaurs and Mastodonts are also sometimes included in the Dinosaur ranks, especially back in the day.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 1st, 2014 @ 1:29pm CDT
Also are these the same molds that are in the evolution two packs?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 1st, 2014 @ 1:38pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Also are these the same molds that are in the evolution two packs?
Rav and Triceradon are (largely) identical to the ones in the 2-packs. Dualor and Catilla you'll have to get 2nd hand, as all 4 were Dark of the Moon and thus off the shelves.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 1st, 2014 @ 1:50pm CDT
Posted by Peridot on July 1st, 2014 @ 2:33pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Noideaforaname wrote:If a Dimetrodon and Pteranodon can be accepted into the Dinobot ranks, I don't see why the same can't be true for a Smilodon
Smilodonts were more famously known as Saber-Tooth Tigers (which Classics Snarl is actually not), and like Plesiosaurs and Mastodonts are also sometimes included in the Dinosaur ranks, especially back in the day.
Original Megazord, anyone?
Posted by Zeedust on July 1st, 2014 @ 5:55pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Also are these the same molds that are in the evolution two packs?
Rav and Triceradon are (largely) identical to the ones in the 2-packs. Dualor and Catilla you'll have to get 2nd hand, as all 4 were Dark of the Moon and thus off the shelves.
I was under the impression there were no differences at all between the DotM and AoE versions of these things other than the DotM ones were sold on their own and the AoE ones came with Deluxes. (And that Rav had some QC issues with his Powerlinx socket that have been fixed for his rerelease as Strafe.) Is that accurate?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 1st, 2014 @ 6:01pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Also are these the same molds that are in the evolution two packs?
Rav and Triceradon are (largely) identical to the ones in the 2-packs. Dualor and Catilla you'll have to get 2nd hand, as all 4 were Dark of the Moon and thus off the shelves.
I was under the impression there were no differences at all between the DotM and AoE versions of these things other than the DotM ones were sold on their own and the AoE ones came with Deluxes. (And that Rav had some QC issues with his Powerlinx socket that have been fixed for his rerelease as Strafe.) Is that accurate?
With "largely identical" I mean that the differences, if any, are minute and negligible. Rav's Powerlinx socket seems to have affected only a few runs, but I wouldn't expect them here.
Posted by Seibertron on July 1st, 2014 @ 6:24pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Also are these the same molds that are in the evolution two packs?
Rav and Triceradon are (largely) identical to the ones in the 2-packs. Dualor and Catilla you'll have to get 2nd hand, as all 4 were Dark of the Moon and thus off the shelves.
I was under the impression there were no differences at all between the DotM and AoE versions of these things other than the DotM ones were sold on their own and the AoE ones came with Deluxes. (And that Rav had some QC issues with his Powerlinx socket that have been fixed for his rerelease as Strafe.) Is that accurate?
With "largely identical" I mean that the differences, if any, are minute and negligible. Rav's Powerlinx socket seems to have affected only a few runs, but I wouldn't expect them here.
Oh you guys know me ... there are minor differences, but mostly it comes down to slightly different shades of plastic. Comparison pics will be posted hopefully later this month as time allows. They're fairly low on the priority list at the moment. Trying to work through BotCon 2014 related galleries at the moment and then it's back to the onslaught of AOE products.
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 1st, 2014 @ 7:06pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 1st, 2014 @ 8:39pm CDT
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Has anyone ever thought that Dualor should be repainted and retooled as BW Megatron?
Yessssss...
And Terrorsaur, too!
Though the wiki tells me they were all blind-bagged Japanese-exclusives. Alas.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 1st, 2014 @ 11:07pm CDT
Micron Booster Ver. 4, yes.Noideaforaname wrote:OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Has anyone ever thought that Dualor should be repainted and retooled as BW Megatron?
Yessssss...
And Terrorsaur, too!
Though the wiki tells me they were all blind-bagged Japanese-exclusives. Alas.
And their names are Gnashteeth, Chromebite, and Reptix (or Repticus, it's kinda iffy), respectively.
Posted by BERSEKAEL on July 1st, 2014 @ 11:55pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Those are looking very nice. Does anyone know if they got a release in the UK? Just to see if it would be possible for me to track them down for my own collection.
Also are these the same molds that are in the evolution two packs?
Actually they were only released on UK, I saw a lot of them in store for €3.99 in Slovakia this year (wich gets toys from UK)... Any other way to get them was through BBTS and some other online stores whenever you bought TF online they used to pack one as present, thats how I got my first one years ago. I will ask a friend to send me some pictures, Dráčik is still selling them.
Posted by ScoutBumblebee on July 3rd, 2014 @ 1:17pm CDT
Age of Extinction: Generations Jolt
Hunt For The Decepticons Terradive
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 3rd, 2014 @ 1:36pm CDT
Posted by Spider5800 on July 3rd, 2014 @ 3:29pm CDT
Of course, one of those stupid decisions was releasing Jolt in the DotM line in the first place when he wasn't even in the movie, when characters like Soundwave and Dino didn't even get a US release, so whatever.
Posted by Deadput on July 3rd, 2014 @ 4:04pm CDT
he is my evasion Jolt and i imagine that Jolt is in Aoe.
i plan to get this sometime.
Posted by megatronus on July 3rd, 2014 @ 5:48pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on July 3rd, 2014 @ 6:06pm CDT
megatronus wrote:I've been on the hunt for one...
Would you say you've been on the hunt for the Decepticon?
Posted by megatronus on July 3rd, 2014 @ 6:23pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:megatronus wrote:I've been on the hunt for one...
Would you say you've been on the hunt for the Decepticon?
I absolutely KNEW that was coming
Posted by Sabrblade on July 3rd, 2014 @ 6:39pm CDT
megatronus wrote:Mindmaster wrote:megatronus wrote:I've been on the hunt for one...
Would you say you've been on the hunt for the Decepticon?
I absolutely KNEW that was coming
Posted by Mindmaster on July 3rd, 2014 @ 6:39pm CDT
megatronus wrote:Mindmaster wrote:megatronus wrote:I've been on the hunt for one...
Would you say you've been on the hunt for the Decepticon?
I absolutely KNEW that was coming
Va'al's out for a week or so, so I'm filling in as Pun Master for him.
Posted by Va'al on August 24th, 2014 @ 1:55pm CDT
Age of Extinction: Generations Slog
Posted by TulioDude on August 24th, 2014 @ 2:16pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on August 24th, 2014 @ 2:25pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on August 24th, 2014 @ 2:27pm CDT
Is it a worthwhile addition to the dinocast?
Posted by Noideaforaname on August 24th, 2014 @ 2:39pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on August 24th, 2014 @ 3:55pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on August 24th, 2014 @ 4:50pm CDT
Posted by Madeus Prime on August 24th, 2014 @ 5:54pm CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on August 24th, 2014 @ 7:17pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:He kinda makes me think of this guy:
Except Laserbeak doesn't have candy for weapons.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 24th, 2014 @ 7:26pm CDT
Those wings sure look cherry-flavored to me.OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Noideaforaname wrote:He kinda makes me think of this guy:
Except Laserbeak doesn't have candy for weapons.
Posted by hunter4life on August 24th, 2014 @ 7:29pm CDT
Posted by hunter4life on August 24th, 2014 @ 7:45pm CDT
Posted by RhA on August 25th, 2014 @ 3:21am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on August 25th, 2014 @ 8:56am CDT
RhA wrote:I just can't seem to bring myself to feel the love for Slog.
I bet that girl in your sig could bring herself to feel some love for Slog.
Posted by megatronus on August 25th, 2014 @ 9:05am CDT
Seibertron wrote:RhA wrote:I just can't seem to bring myself to feel the love for Slog.
I bet that girl in your sig could bring herself to feel some love for Slog.
Zing!
Posted by Va'al on August 25th, 2014 @ 9:15am CDT
Takara Tomy: Movie Advanced Lockdown
Age of Extinction: Generations Lockdown
Posted by megatronus on August 25th, 2014 @ 9:17am CDT
That's not to say I think the AoE figure is bad - just saying.
Posted by President-prime on August 25th, 2014 @ 9:34am CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on August 25th, 2014 @ 9:43am CDT
His expression is a little too docile too. It looks strange.
Posted by Seibertron on August 25th, 2014 @ 10:05am CDT
Va'al wrote:What's he like in hand, Ryan?
Is it a worthwhile addition to the dinocast?
I really like Voyager Class Slog, especially in dinosaur mode which is considerably (and surprisingly) larger than G1 Sludge. The robot mode is OK. It looks pretty cool if you are into the movie aesthetics. There's something weird with his back/mid section where it plugs in where it seems to come undone fairly easily. Other than that, the only issue I really have with it is that the wrists don't turn. He comes with two giant lances but he is a challenge to pose with the lances unfortunately. I ended up liking it best with the lances attached to his upper back behind his head and using the shoulder blasters like hand guns.