Ra88
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TF3 2nd leader revealed!
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AWESOME THANK YOU! That's exactly what I was looking for. I've been confused lurking in here for awhile.
Nice Bob, glad you are enjoying him. So you will have all the armors correct? Well, once the V and VI hit right?
Thanks man, I appreciate all the insight and I'm going to check out the info you sent me.
What's the difference between Binaltech and Alternators? Plastic vs Diecast?
One more question, Alternator size wise...is that kind of in scale with MP Prime? I know they are smaller but that would be about right or does it look whack when they are next to each other? I think that Jazz (with stickers!) might be my only hope....
Ra88
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The Alternators work very well in scale with MP Prime. The only real problem is that they're more life-like, while Optimus is pretty much a direct G1 update. But they will still look good together.
As for their actual size? 1:24 in altmode scale, about 6-7 inches or so tall.
As for their actual size? 1:24 in altmode scale, about 6-7 inches or so tall.
Alternators = US & European release with plastic parts and no diecast. Probably the nicest looking Hasbro mass market line there's ever been since G1 from a collector's perspective as the paint apps and detailing were top notch.
Binaltech = Japanese version of the above with diecast used instead of plastic and occasionally different paint apps to the Alternators version. A subline called "Kiss Players" which included little anime style human figures with several robots was also available.
A few drawbacks,
1.Price
( Both lines died several years ago and the secondary market prices can be quite high. )
2.Because of licensing restrictions very few have the same alt mode as G1 and thus don't really look right in robot mode either.
( Hound is pretty close as he's still a Jeep, Tracks is still a Corvette albeit a modern one but that's about it. )
3.Some of the transformations are very annoying
( Avoid the Ford Mustang mold which was used for Wheeljack & Grimlock like the plague. If you do get Jazz the Mazda RX-8 isn't too bad a substitute for a Porsche and the robot mode is very G1 influenced but the arms and car doors have a tendency to fall off a lot especially during transformation. )
Scale wise they work very well with the Masterpiece line and it's possible to fit them in the back of the trailer that came with the 2nd Japanese release of Optimus Prime.
If you want a Bumblebee and Cliffjumper that will fit in with both lines I recommend the ones released last year in Takara's Alternity line.
This is a successor of sorts to Binaltech as it features licensed vehicles with lots of diecast albeit in a smaller scale. Bumblebee & Cliffjumper are by far the best of the few releases so far and turn into a Suzuki Swift which works very well.
Binaltech = Japanese version of the above with diecast used instead of plastic and occasionally different paint apps to the Alternators version. A subline called "Kiss Players" which included little anime style human figures with several robots was also available.
A few drawbacks,
1.Price
( Both lines died several years ago and the secondary market prices can be quite high. )
2.Because of licensing restrictions very few have the same alt mode as G1 and thus don't really look right in robot mode either.
( Hound is pretty close as he's still a Jeep, Tracks is still a Corvette albeit a modern one but that's about it. )
3.Some of the transformations are very annoying
( Avoid the Ford Mustang mold which was used for Wheeljack & Grimlock like the plague. If you do get Jazz the Mazda RX-8 isn't too bad a substitute for a Porsche and the robot mode is very G1 influenced but the arms and car doors have a tendency to fall off a lot especially during transformation. )
Scale wise they work very well with the Masterpiece line and it's possible to fit them in the back of the trailer that came with the 2nd Japanese release of Optimus Prime.
If you want a Bumblebee and Cliffjumper that will fit in with both lines I recommend the ones released last year in Takara's Alternity line.
This is a successor of sorts to Binaltech as it features licensed vehicles with lots of diecast albeit in a smaller scale. Bumblebee & Cliffjumper are by far the best of the few releases so far and turn into a Suzuki Swift which works very well.
And the firetruck in TF3 is, like RA88 said:
Now wether you hate Hasbro or not, you gotta admit that is one kickass toy!
BCM... just try to find something wrong with it, i dare ya.
Now wether you hate Hasbro or not, you gotta admit that is one kickass toy!
BCM... just try to find something wrong with it, i dare ya.
Silent Bob
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Oh yes, I am loving the Mark IV. Both Mark V and VI are on order so I will have all the marks including Mech test and Gunmetal. Only problem is I will have to completely re-do my displays.......
I Really can't add anything to the great info that BCM has given you, but I'm gonna do some pics tomorrow so will add a couple of MP Prime with Alt Jazz and Hound for you mate.
Bob
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And the firetruck in TF3 is, like RA88 said:
Now wether you hate Hasbro or not, you gotta admit that is one kickass toy!
BCM... just try to find something wrong with it, i dare ya.
The firetruck looks awesome, and Megatron doesnt look too bad either.
Sentinel Prime looks decent in that blatantly Photoshopped pic but if Hasbro are true to form I expect the final thing will look considerably worse.
At a likely UK retail price of £45-£50 it's a total non starter as that amount of cash can be better utilised towards another TFC Constructicon.
So far I've potentially worked out how I'll pay for the first couple, assuming my estimate of £50-£80 for each is correct.....4 to go
At a likely UK retail price of £45-£50 it's a total non starter as that amount of cash can be better utilised towards another TFC Constructicon.
So far I've potentially worked out how I'll pay for the first couple, assuming my estimate of £50-£80 for each is correct.....4 to go
Ra88
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Toyfair is starting, and preview pics have been popping up, and so far it's looking good! Check out this Powerglide!
Toyfair is starting, and preview pics have been popping up, and so far it's looking good! Check out this Powerglide!
Skyhammer? Dont know who he is but if he has a good role in the movie i'll get him.
Looks like the actual Sentinel Prime toy still looks awesome.
Ner ner na ner ner BCM!
Shockwave looks great too but i want a leader class version of him and Megatron but i'll get the voyagers too.
Ra88
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Holy ____, the SDCC GI Joe exclusive sounds AWESOME!
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This is what I'm hoping for as well.
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damn, I haven't even seen it yeat, but I need that GI Joe/Starscream no matter the cost
What is this GI joe starscream people are talking about?
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This painted as Starscream, with Cobra Commander in flight suit, who is holding gun mode G1 MEGATRON!!
Ra88
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Allspark twitter feed confirms that there's a LEADER CLASS IRONHIDE ON THE SHOWFLOOR.
Yeah, that CCommander/Starscream will be THE most difficult exclusive to grab in Hasbro's history. Either on the show floor or HasbroToyShop later on. I want one badly, but this will be rough. Mark my words.
And the Scout class Powerglide and Blackout look very good. Leader Sentinel Prime has me excited, as well.
And the Scout class Powerglide and Blackout look very good. Leader Sentinel Prime has me excited, as well.
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Hope its amazing, must find pics!Similar threads
