Official Images: APS-02 Decepticon Brawl
Monday, January 14th, 2013 11:07AM CST
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Posted by Mindmaster on January 14th, 2013 @ 11:08am CST
Posted by RhA on January 14th, 2013 @ 11:48am CST
Posted by Rated X on January 14th, 2013 @ 1:22pm CST
If it had the chrome green paint of Takara FOC Brawl or First Edition Bulkhead, Id buy it. Silver in place of the grey is not enough for me.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 14th, 2013 @ 4:33pm CST
Oh well, I'll have to pass.
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 14th, 2013 @ 4:53pm CST
Posted by Dyn@mo on January 14th, 2013 @ 5:26pm CST
Posted by joesaysso on January 14th, 2013 @ 6:12pm CST
Posted by Transformers Hoarder on January 14th, 2013 @ 6:33pm CST
Dyn@mo wrote:Those pics are heavily Photoshopped. The final toy won't look much different to the original. I know that won't stop most from buying this polished 2007 turd, but hey, just saying.
I think you're way off on this one. First, leader class brawl is awesome and last if they do anything with it like they did with Striker Optimus it'll be even better than the pictures let on.
Posted by Valandar on January 14th, 2013 @ 6:58pm CST
Posted by Shockwave7 on January 14th, 2013 @ 7:19pm CST
And while I appreciate a certain level of complexity to a transformation, you just didn't seem to get enough out of this mold to make it worth all the work. The tank mode was fine, but the bot mode... for as high a labor-intensive transformation, I expected all kinds of articulation and it just wasn't there. You can't even really stand it up with a regular straight-legged stance. You HAVE to have the legs spread out like you see in these photos.
People in the states - save your dough. The figure just isn't any fun.
Posted by Dyn@mo on January 14th, 2013 @ 7:53pm CST
Transformers Hoarder wrote:Dyn@mo wrote:Those pics are heavily Photoshopped. The final toy won't look much different to the original. I know that won't stop most from buying this polished 2007 turd, but hey, just saying.
I think you're way off on this one. First, leader class brawl is awesome and last if they do anything with it like they did with Striker Optimus it'll be even better than the pictures let on.
If you disagree with me, then at least listen to Shockwave7 a few posts further on, because he knows what he's talking about.
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 14th, 2013 @ 7:57pm CST
Dyn@mo wrote:Transformers Hoarder wrote:Dyn@mo wrote:Those pics are heavily Photoshopped. The final toy won't look much different to the original. I know that won't stop most from buying this polished 2007 turd, but hey, just saying.
I think you're way off on this one. First, leader class brawl is awesome and last if they do anything with it like they did with Striker Optimus it'll be even better than the pictures let on.
If you disagree with me, then at least listen to Shockwave7 a few posts further on, because he knows what he's talking about.
Now that I take the time to have a closer look, I can totally understand why it might suck in bot mode. It looks like it suffers from a lot of the problems that plague the deluxe version. The alt mode is amazing tho.
Posted by Transformers Hoarder on January 14th, 2013 @ 8:47pm CST
Posted by President-prime on January 14th, 2013 @ 10:44pm CST
Posted by RodimalToyota on January 15th, 2013 @ 1:21pm CST
100$ maybe.
150, no.
190 Hell no.
Posted by megatronus on January 15th, 2013 @ 3:43pm CST
MINDVVIPE wrote:Dyn@mo wrote:Transformers Hoarder wrote:Dyn@mo wrote:Those pics are heavily Photoshopped. The final toy won't look much different to the original. I know that won't stop most from buying this polished 2007 turd, but hey, just saying.
I think you're way off on this one. First, leader class brawl is awesome and last if they do anything with it like they did with Striker Optimus it'll be even better than the pictures let on.
If you disagree with me, then at least listen to Shockwave7 a few posts further on, because he knows what he's talking about.
Now that I take the time to have a closer look, I can totally understand why it might suck in bot mode. It looks like it suffers from a lot of the problems that plague the deluxe version. The alt mode is amazing tho.
Having acquired APS-01 at a decent price (and as a result having splurged on several after-market accessories to compound the glory), you know Brawl will be done up in similar style, and will be the definitive version of the mold.
That said, I can see where the design flaws dwell. But the alt mode is amazing, and I'm sure some creative posing will enable at least one foot to lie flat on the ground (or you can stand a few smaller guys in front of him to hide the hover-feet).
If he pops up at a decent price, I will definitely bite. I hope they catch Starscream next, as I missed the Movie Masterpiece version. Sure, I've got HFTD Leader 'Scream, but a premium version will cause me to:
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 15th, 2013 @ 7:23pm CST
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 15th, 2013 @ 8:17pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Know what? If the bot mode is so flawed and Brawl's only redeeming quality is his altmode, why not save big bucks and just buy a tank model?
Haha, fair enough, the fact that it looks to be modelled after a Leopard mkII is just awesome on its own. Then add the fact that it transforms AND is Brawl makes it that much better... it'd be a great showpiece if you can get an awesome pose.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 15th, 2013 @ 8:39pm CST
MINDVVIPE wrote:it'd be a great showpiece if you can get an awesome pose.
And based on the previous posts, you cant.
Still...
Lack of posability is just an excuse.
God Ginrai is my favorite TF ever and he's the king of bricks.
No, the real issue here is money. I will never pay a movie figure 200$. That much $ will be for Masterpeices only.
Posted by Transformado on January 15th, 2013 @ 11:19pm CST
Posted by Rushie on January 16th, 2013 @ 5:09pm CST
Posted by superchook6909 on February 1st, 2013 @ 10:01am CST
Blackout was suppose to be bigger and taller than Megatron.
Enough with re-releasing Movie figures, unless it's something new.
As of yet, we haven't had a decent Ratchet figure.
Come on Takara, do a Leader Class Blackout, fully armed and posable.