Bad paint apps, loose joints, bits that didnt snap together properly when they should, weak bits that would snap easily etc.
Really horrific QC considering how much he costs.
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Bad paint apps, loose joints, bits that didnt snap together properly when they should, weak bits that would snap easily etc.
Really horrific QC considering how much he costs.
Thanks for the response. Weird that they made Hot Rod bigger than Grimlock and the Seekers. I guess scale is not gonna be perfect either way here, but I kind of like the idea of Prime being a bit bigger than the others. Just not a giant like MP01 Prime.
Still, I'm thinking of picking them both up, then deciding which one to keep once I see how they stack up with my other figures. . .
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iGear Prime.
lerath666
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I'll be waiting for the inevitable hasbro US release of hotrod personally.
I'll probably do the same with this new OP as well.
I'll probably do the same with this new OP as well.
Resistance is not futile.
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Yikes, no kidding eh?
Okay, so Rodimus is the same size as this new Optimus... so Grimlock is STILL smaller than even this new smaller version of OP?
Well, I was contemplating getting this new Rodimus but I think I'll pass now, if he towers over everyone...
Only thing is he'll have the short stacks. I dunno - just seems like he's been neutered or something when they do that.
Oh good, it wasn't just me. Looking forward to this...
Apparently so. . .or at least, they are close to the same height, whereas the IGear Prime is more in scale with Grimlock if you use the cartoon as a reference.
Thanks. I do like his size relative to Starscream and Grimlock. . .
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Thanks for the vid - maybe I will be getting this after all. Cheaper, too.
These kits look amazing especially Optimus. Definitely going to have to get him, and probably Bumblebee too. They are just amazing looking!
I have not much experience with transformers
where you recommend me to buy these models?
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I have in shop igear's faith leader. It's a piece of crap. bad joints, mold burrs, mis-aligned stamping, bad paint apps, cheap (I mean worse than KO quality) plastic, light weight - I can go on and on. If you collect KOs... get one.
Wait. . .you should get one if you collect KOs, even though it is worse than KO quality? 
TFW reviews I've seen said the 2nd batch was pretty decent, though the first release had a weird texture to the plastic. I don't want something the feels really cheap, though. . .any other thoughts re: quality by those who have this? Just tonight, I was seriously thinking of picking one up, but now I'm second guessing myself.
I don't generally collect KOs (the only one I have is a WST-scaled Devastator/Constructicon set), but I really like the idea of a better scaled MP Prime--I think that is the best Transformer mold ever made. But low quality would be a deal breaker, particularly at the price it sells for.
TFW reviews I've seen said the 2nd batch was pretty decent, though the first release had a weird texture to the plastic. I don't want something the feels really cheap, though. . .any other thoughts re: quality by those who have this? Just tonight, I was seriously thinking of picking one up, but now I'm second guessing myself.
I don't generally collect KOs (the only one I have is a WST-scaled Devastator/Constructicon set), but I really like the idea of a better scaled MP Prime--I think that is the best Transformer mold ever made. But low quality would be a deal breaker, particularly at the price it sells for.
I have the second release and it sounds like it is much improved on the first version. The only complaint I hear about this version is it feels light, when compared to MP-01. Well obviously it's going to feel light, there's no die cast and it's much smaller. The figure is really great and I have high hopes for the seekers and maybe a Ultra Magnus Armor set.
Being light and feeling cheap are different things, IMO. You don't think your 2nd release figure feels cheap, Hollyw00d?
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I have the first version and think the quality is fine. I also have the black version which did seem like it had slightly nicer plastic. I imagine the second version has plastic that is comparable to the black version. Even though the 2nd version probably has slightly better plastic, I still prefer the first version as it comes with the awesome anime head. The anime head is soooo much nicer than the standard noggin.
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Great figures already!
I have the second release of Faith Leader and there's nothing wrong with the plastic at all, it doesn't feel as nice as the plastics Has/Tak or Fansproject use but it's by no means awful.
The lack of diecast obviously makes it feel a bit different compared to the official one but it eradicates the balance issues so it's a lot more fun to handle when it comes to reposing it.
The only issue I've had with mine is that the rifle doesn't fit as tightly in his hands as it should which I believe is something inherited from the original mold.
The lack of diecast obviously makes it feel a bit different compared to the official one but it eradicates the balance issues so it's a lot more fun to handle when it comes to reposing it.
The only issue I've had with mine is that the rifle doesn't fit as tightly in his hands as it should which I believe is something inherited from the original mold.
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Great figures already!
How's that Sideswipe? Do you have the previous versions to compare him with? And if so, is he better?
You didn't buy Sentinel?
Ra88
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It's a shame that Sideswipe doesn't have silver paint. He suffers from a horrible backpack, but the mold itself looks pretty good. Not as good as Sidearm Sideswipe (the definitive version of that character IMO), but it looks to be much better then the first deluxe. Looks like it can actually stand too. 
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Sidearm Sideswipe is a great figure. I hope this is a really good one too. I think I'm the most excited about Sentinel Prime and the leader class Ironhide.
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