Transformers Combiner Wars G2 Bruticus Collector Set In-Hand
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Posted by steals_your_goats on June 12th, 2016 @ 3:00pm CDT
Posted by kurthy on June 12th, 2016 @ 3:30pm CDT
steals_your_goats wrote:Onslaught looks a little plain but the rest look really nice. Shockwave looks incredible
Yeah, 4 small camouflage paint apps on onslaught? Compared to other ones he looks like a large TT dragstrip.
Posted by Sigma Magnus on June 12th, 2016 @ 3:31pm CDT
...also quite eye-searing, but still glorious!
Posted by Sigma Magnus on June 12th, 2016 @ 3:32pm CDT
kurthy wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:Onslaught looks a little plain but the rest look really nice. Shockwave looks incredible
Yeah, 4 small camouflage paint apps on onslaught? Compared to other ones he looks like a large TT dragstrip.
To be fair, a lot of the paint went to Bruticus' chestplate.
Posted by shajaki on June 12th, 2016 @ 3:57pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on June 12th, 2016 @ 4:31pm CDT
Delta Magnus wrote:Swindle and Blast Off actually look pretty good. The rest...eep. Even by G2 standards it's LOUD.
That's the appeal; just being as disgustingly beautiful as possible
Posted by Down_Shift on June 12th, 2016 @ 4:49pm CDT
If there are any specific pics they'd like to see just let me know!
I honestly enjoy the G2 set more than the regular retail release. Glad I picked him up.
Posted by Rainmaker on June 12th, 2016 @ 5:13pm CDT
Shockwave never had a G2 colour scheme, looks like it was inspired by his Action Master toy...
Posted by Sigma Magnus on June 12th, 2016 @ 5:17pm CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Blast Off and Vortex look good!
Shockwave never had a G2 colour scheme, looks like it was inspired by his Action Master toy...
Yeah, it was.
Posted by shajaki on June 12th, 2016 @ 6:13pm CDT
I said so in the news postSigma Magnus wrote:Yeah, it was.[BW] Rainmaker wrote:Blast Off and Vortex look good!
Shockwave never had a G2 colour scheme, looks like it was inspired by his Action Master toy...
Posted by william-james88 on June 12th, 2016 @ 6:29pm CDT
That above is my preferred combination on each of them, using members of their teams.
Here below is the actual G1 limb coordination on each:
And man, I keep being impressed with that Swindle toy. I just tried to do that bit where you can attach his gun above his shoulder and I am now pumped to get Hound since it now seems that this retool was clearly made with him in mind:
And since you are able to connect a gun above each shoulder, I will try doing a double shoulder canon mode when I find Hound at retail
And I finally tried Swindle as an arm, but tis just a bit too beefy to me, even more beefy than using the tank as an arm:
Posted by DeathReviews on June 12th, 2016 @ 6:53pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on June 12th, 2016 @ 6:54pm CDT
Posted by Down_Shift on June 12th, 2016 @ 7:25pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:So long as Onslaught glows fiercely under a black light, I don't mind if his G2 self has only a few camo splotches. But seriously - orange? Where could he hide with such camo?
Well, untried hitting them with a black light and nothing really "glowed" sire it looked a little different but not cool glow in the dark kind of coolike.
Onslaughthas incredibly bland combiner legs. Some paint apps in there would have made a work of difference. But the Breast plate looks fantastic.
I don't recommend using Brawl as an arm. He's all kind of loose. Might just be my set, but even the fingers in the hand are wonky. Although I like the look he has going at the moment so he will stay like this for a while.
Posted by DeathReviews on June 12th, 2016 @ 7:55pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on June 12th, 2016 @ 8:41pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 12th, 2016 @ 8:58pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:Does anyone know, or can anyone remember if it was said why Defensor isn't being released in his G2 colors? Seems odd to only do Menasor in G2.
Nothing official, but we've speculated that it could be for one of several reasons
-Hasbro wanted to wait to acquire the UW Groove mold for it (though this would mean that defensor would be paired with 2 grooves)
-The slot was given to g2 bruticus or victorion
-The prototype it was based on may not have been far enough along to give detailed info on deco, and Hasbro didn't want to bother winging it
-Not being able to resolve the 2 grooves dilemma
Posted by william-james88 on June 12th, 2016 @ 8:59pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:Does anyone know, or can anyone remember if it was said why Defensor isn't being released in his G2 colors? Seems odd to only do Menasor in G2.
Only Menasor? We just posted pics of Bruticus. But yeah there is currently no evidence or announcement that they are making a G2 defensor.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 12th, 2016 @ 9:00pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Bounti76 wrote:Does anyone know, or can anyone remember if it was said why Defensor isn't being released in his G2 colors? Seems odd to only do Menasor in G2.
Only Menasor? We just posted pics of Bruticus. But yeah there is currently no evidence or announcement that they are making a G2 defensor.
And superion
Posted by Rainmaker on June 12th, 2016 @ 9:01pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Bounti76 wrote:Does anyone know, or can anyone remember if it was said why Defensor isn't being released in his G2 colors? Seems odd to only do Menasor in G2.
Only Menasor? We just posted pics of Bruticus. But yeah there is currently no evidence or announcement that they are making a G2 defensor.
and Superion
Posted by william-james88 on June 12th, 2016 @ 9:03pm CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Bounti76 wrote:Does anyone know, or can anyone remember if it was said why Defensor isn't being released in his G2 colors? Seems odd to only do Menasor in G2.
Only Menasor? We just posted pics of Bruticus. But yeah there is currently no evidence or announcement that they are making a G2 defensor.
and Superion
Look above your post
Posted by Kurona on June 12th, 2016 @ 9:03pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Bounti76 wrote:Does anyone know, or can anyone remember if it was said why Defensor isn't being released in his G2 colors? Seems odd to only do Menasor in G2.
Only Menasor? We just posted pics of Bruticus. But yeah there is currently no evidence or announcement that they are making a G2 defensor.
I think they meant just Menasor out of both cancelled G2 combiners, given the context.
Posted by Rainmaker on June 12th, 2016 @ 9:05pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:[BW] Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Bounti76 wrote:Does anyone know, or can anyone remember if it was said why Defensor isn't being released in his G2 colors? Seems odd to only do Menasor in G2.
Only Menasor? We just posted pics of Bruticus. But yeah there is currently no evidence or announcement that they are making a G2 defensor.
and Superion
Look above your post
HOLY
Posted by Down_Shift on June 12th, 2016 @ 9:27pm CDT
Kurona wrote:I think they meant just Menasor out of both cancelled G2 combiners, given the context.
I thought the same thing.
Posted by william-james88 on June 12th, 2016 @ 9:52pm CDT
Down_Shift wrote:Kurona wrote:I think they meant just Menasor out of both cancelled G2 combiners, given the context.
I thought the same thing.
You guys are smarter than me, yeah that makes way more sense
Posted by thedistinctroom on June 12th, 2016 @ 10:41pm CDT
Posted by albnok on June 13th, 2016 @ 12:24am CDT
CW G2 Bruticus having clean yellow thighs follows the original G2 Bruticus, but Fall Of Cybertron G2 Bruticus has camouflaged thighs. Can't wait for the CW one to arrive here, and photograph all 3 together!
Posted by Down_Shift on June 13th, 2016 @ 7:12am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Down_Shift wrote:Kurona wrote:I think they meant just Menasor out of both cancelled G2 combiners, given the context.
I thought the same thing.
You guys are smarter than me, yeah that makes way more sense
Well, you weren't wrong. ha ha ha.
Posted by RNSrobot on June 13th, 2016 @ 12:15pm CDT
So plain onslaught and g1 con symbols are minuses, but on the whole sooooooo pretty. Wonder if some stock g2 stickers will do to cover those up or if reprolabels will do a full set for g2 'cus.
Honestly, I enjoy all the g2 sets more than the normal colors. Especially Menasor. God, that drag strip.
Thanks for sharing in-hand pics!
Posted by Bounti76 on June 14th, 2016 @ 4:14am CDT
Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:Bounti76 wrote:Does anyone know, or can anyone remember if it was said why Defensor isn't being released in his G2 colors? Seems odd to only do Menasor in G2.
Only Menasor? We just posted pics of Bruticus. But yeah there is currently no evidence or announcement that they are making a G2 defensor.
I think they meant just Menasor out of both cancelled G2 combiners, given the context.
EXACTLY what I meant, Kurona. I should have been more specific.
Posted by peaces on June 14th, 2016 @ 10:28am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2016 @ 10:55am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2016 @ 10:56am CDT
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on June 14th, 2016 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2016 @ 11:21am CDT
MightyMagnus78 wrote:I wish the Takara version came with those hands and feet.
As do I. They look pretty awesome
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 14th, 2016 @ 11:27am CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on June 14th, 2016 @ 11:32am CDT
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 14th, 2016 @ 11:40am CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on June 14th, 2016 @ 11:43am CDT
That looks awful.
Posted by william-james88 on June 14th, 2016 @ 12:21pm CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:Think I might have to go for the Hasbro version (price) and hope that Reprolabels makes a decent sticker face for Computron lol
I know its risking it, but since the Takara one isnt exclusive, there is a good chance it will be available for near 100$ in winter sales later this year from importers. And on the Japanese front, I can already see a lot of people banging their heads when he turns out cheaper than the Hasbro version at the HLJ sale next year (did you see what they are asking for Legends Magnus?!). What I mean to say is that depending on your patience, price may not be the issue you think it is and I can guarantee that people will be purchasing Takara's Computron for less than the initial price of the Hasbro version, like...
Ultra Mad wrote:Price wise, I think the Takara version of this set might not be too expensive. I know that In Canada, with the currency exchange rate and shipping, my preorder of the Takara set is less expensive then my Victorion set I bought at my local Toys R us.
yeah, thats what I did. Hasbro's will locally cost $133 US where I live, with taxes included.
I ordered Takara's from Japan and he came out to $99 US before shipping. Shipping will be around $30 so it comes out to the same cost either way. And they are coming out at the same time too so there is absolutely no reason for me to have to settle for the Hasbro version
Counterpunch wrote:Wow!
That looks awful.
Yeah, here is the emoticon that was unning through my head when I saw the torso and head:
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 14th, 2016 @ 1:10pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 14th, 2016 @ 1:27pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 14th, 2016 @ 2:21pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Black Bumblebee wrote:Think I might have to go for the Hasbro version (price) and hope that Reprolabels makes a decent sticker face for Computron lol
I know its risking it, but since the Takara one isnt exclusive, there is a good chance it will be available for near 100$ in winter sales later this year from importers. And on the Japanese front, I can already see a lot of people banging their heads when he turns out cheaper than the Hasbro version at the HLJ sale next year (did you see what they are asking for Legends Magnus?!). What I mean to say is that depending on your patience, price may not be the issue you think it is and I can guarantee that people will be purchasing Takara's Computron for less than the initial price of the Hasbro version, like...
I wouldn't bet on that, the pre-orders sold out quick everywhere, this seems to be the combiner and everyone knows it, I'd say grab for as low a cost as you're comfortable with, as soon as you can.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2016 @ 2:34pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Black Bumblebee wrote:Think I might have to go for the Hasbro version (price) and hope that Reprolabels makes a decent sticker face for Computron lol
I know its risking it, but since the Takara one isnt exclusive, there is a good chance it will be available for near 100$ in winter sales later this year from importers. And on the Japanese front, I can already see a lot of people banging their heads when he turns out cheaper than the Hasbro version at the HLJ sale next year (did you see what they are asking for Legends Magnus?!). What I mean to say is that depending on your patience, price may not be the issue you think it is and I can guarantee that people will be purchasing Takara's Computron for less than the initial price of the Hasbro version, like...
I wouldn't bet on that, the pre-orders sold out quick everywhere, this seems to be the combiner and everyone knows it, I'd say grab for as low a cost as you're comfortable with, as soon as you can.
I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 14th, 2016 @ 2:36pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though
I see what you did there
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2016 @ 2:40pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though
I see what you did there
I didn't even notice I did that. I just read the Last Knight thread before responding to that and it carried over. Whoops.
On a side note: If anyone notices this Strafe go up for sale by itself on Ebay or something I'll gladly look into it. I'd like both Strafe's if nothing else
Posted by william-james88 on June 14th, 2016 @ 2:42pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though
Ha, nice!
And he is still very much available right here: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on June 14th, 2016 @ 3:02pm CDT
For accuracy: agreeable.
For value, better feet, and price: I wholeheartedly disagree with you.
Also I never liked G1 cartoon Comp's colorscheme much. The Hasbro one has better colors and isn't as boring.
Posted by Sigma Magnus on June 14th, 2016 @ 3:05pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though
Ha, nice!
And he is still very much available right here: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1
Bookmarked, thanks! Now I just have to beg for it...