Best Transformer toys?

[Darklord Dave]

I've never been into Transformers, I always thought it was a pretty lame concept and I thought the designs looked awful. But after seeing the movie the designs have grown on me. But I went looking online for Transformers that looked like their movie counterparts and also transformed, and aside from the Ultimate Bumble Bee, there doesn't seem to be anything out there?

Am I missing them?

[venakin skywalker]

I dunno either, but gonna check this movie out in a few minutes... my sis wants to watch it!! HONEST!!

[MaulFan]

I'm on the same quest Dave. I bought Hasbro's 10" Optimus Prime, and while a great figure and close to his look, for the ability of a toy to transform, they sacrificed some of the film design. Ultimately, I care most about Finding an Optimus Prime that looks just like the screen Prime, and I hope someone will make it if they haven't yet, but if one comes out of Hasbro, it'll have to be a specialty figure like the 20th Anniversary Prime figure.

[Bannister]

If you are just looking for toys, I know I saw a bunch at Wal Mart.

[Bardoon]

The "Leader class" Optimus Prime is a pretty good rendition of the movie Optimus.

In case you didn't know,Hasbro divides their TF toys into "classes" and gives them little spiffy names...these classes share the same price point.For example..the two Leader Class figures out are Optimus Prime and Megatron...they will be joined by Black-out soon as well.Voyager class figures are Starscream,Ratchet,and Ironhide...and then there's the Deluxe which are Bumblebee,Scorponok and a few others.If there's any TF fans who know more about it than me then please speak up.

I picked up the Target Exclusive "Robo-Vision" Optimus Prime which is the upcoming Voyager (around ~$20) Class version of Optimus Prime that hasn't been released yet.The difference between this version and the normal one is that the Target version has some part painted a more silver,metallic color. He does transform as well.

He's pretty cool for his price point and in terms of design...nevertheless...the Leader Class Optimus is pretty cool-looking as well.

Link to Target Prime: http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Products/Detail&product_id=20116

[MaulFan]

Cool looking and nice a toy as this is:
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/Files_AltA/811081eba74f_a400.jpg

Dave and myself, and I'm sure others, are looking for a toy that looks just like this:
http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Transformers-movie-12.jpg

[Vader AL]

hopefully Takara(Masterpiece) and Hasbro have been working on Optimus and Megs from the movie. i know the MP G1 Megatron took them like 3 years to go from concept to final production. One would think they would have had the ones from the movies in the works to put them out during the optimal selling window...which is right now but I haven't heard anything.

to produce one that looks like the pic above in robot form and also has the correct big rig truck form would take some time.

[Bardoon]

That's the hope that Takara and Hasbro are working on a Masterpiece version of movie Prime...that would be really great.

[MaulFan]

As much as right now would be a great selling window, and as much as the large, high quality, $80 figures are more for collectors, they are still at heart toys, and believe, you're going to see an onslaught of Transformers toys come November for Christmas shopping season, and I'll be some convenient DVD releases too. Neither of which will break my heart and will satisfy me, but it's just a fact of marketing subject matter such as this.

[El Roranous]

I wonder if my mind and feelings will change about Transformers once I actually see this movie.

[MaulFan]

My mind changed. I remember loving them as a kid, but I haven't had anything to do with them since, and now I'm like a kid again. I bought a movie prime, I ordered Hasbro's 20th Anniversary Prime tonight, I won the G1 Prime remake figure off eBay tonight, I'm saturating myself with Optimus merch, which is why, like Dave, I'm hoping for a film accurrate version, it's such a nice design.

[El Roranous]

I could see my mind changing if I like the movie enough...it has happened before. Hopefully it won't though...I can't afford any more toys. :lol

[TOE]

The only Movie Prime figure I have seen is the tiny die cast from Hasbro

[nash]

Cool looking and nice a toy as this is:
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/Files_AltA/811081eba74f_a400.jpg

Dave and myself, and I'm sure others, are looking for a toy that looks just like this:
http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Transformers-movie-12.jpg

That's what im saying, those Hasbro toys or whatever at walmart just looks way too dumbed down.

I dont think any figure or toy can replicate the intricate designs of the movie models. Only a statue can.

[MaulFan]

That's what im saying, those Hasbro toys or whatever at walmart just looks way too dumbed down.

I dont think any figure or toy can replicate the intricate designs of the movie models. Only a statue can.

I think a toy can duplicate the design, HOWEVER, not while keeping transforming ability, you're not going to make a toy that can form a truck through the magic CGI can. If you even watch the transformations on screen, they go from such huge robots to small vehicles in some cases, so there's definite movie magic there, so just make a transformed prime in his Autobot state that looks just like the film design, give it some articulation and you'll be golden. I'm sure many could care less about folding him into the truck and just want his Autobot appearance, and if you want to make him a truck, get the figure I posted, it's still a cool figure of him, and nice to have transforming ability, but to do that they had to change his look. I wish it had come with his sword feature too, that was badass.

[nash]

Im just going to order the MP04 already. twist my arm why dont ya. :rotfl

bye bye $222

[King Darkness]

Im just going to order the MP04 already. twist my arm why dont ya. :rotfl

bye bye $222

The MP04 Prime is the best, peroid.

$200 well spent.

I still need to get me one.

[nash]

I figure i can always sell the trailer later on if it doesnt do anything for me, since the current trailer that is sold separately sucks and doesnt even open up.

[King Darkness]

I figure i can always sell the trailer later on if it doesnt do anything for me, since the current trailer that is sold separately sucks and doesnt even open up.

True, someone who is only able to find an MP01 would go for the trailer I'm sure.

[Bannister]

Im just going to order the MP04 already. twist my arm why dont ya. :rotfl

bye bye $222
:rock:rock:rock

[Darklord Dave]

Yea, I figured that the design is difficult, but the deluxe Bumble Bee seems to have done it fairly well. What's this MP04? If it's expensive it must be cool!

[venakin skywalker]

we got the there and got the tickets at 9:40, movie started an hour later, so we went to starbucks... got in there at like 10..... that **** was ****ing packed! gotta go back tomorrow.

[nash]

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/4316/0065356920868500x500gk2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/9859/bumblebeeap8.png (http://imageshack.us)


Im just not diggin these toys at all :(

[twistedfreak]

Yea, I figured that the design is difficult, but the deluxe Bumble Bee seems to have done it fairly well. What's this MP04? If it's expensive it must be cool!


You can check it out here, Dave.

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.tfw2005.com/news/data/upimages/tf-mp04-300.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tfw2005.com/mp-01-reissue-cancelled-replaced-by-the-mp-04-convoy-with-trailer-set.htm&h=350&w=608&sz=39&hl=en&start=14&um=1&tbnid=3v4-v7enLwB75M:&tbnh=78&tbnw=136&prev=/images%3Fq%3DMP04%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den% 26sa%3DN

[Vader AL]

here's all of them Dave:

Megatron is awesome, this pic does not do him justice.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=14

[nash]

MP04 is prime with his trailer which opens up.

MP01 is just prime

[The ill Jedi]

http://www.toysnjoys.com/transformers/MP-04TRANSFORMERCONVOYCOMPLETEVERSIONTRAILERSET_b.jpg

[Vader AL]

you'll also hear 20th anniversary prime and 20th ann. DVD prime...these are Hasbro's dumbed down verisons of the Takara Masterpiece(MP series) ones...they still rock but are lacking the polish (and long smoke stacks) the Masterpiece one has.

[nash]

just say NO to short stacks :rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[The ill Jedi]

you'll also hear 20th anniversary prime and 20th ann. DVD prime...these are Hasbro's dumbed down verisons of the Takara Masterpiece(MP series) ones...they still rock but are lacking the polish (and long smoke stacks) the Masterpiece one has.
The only thing the 20th Anniversary (1st one) is missing is the long smokestacks, other than that it's identical to the Takara MP-01.

[nash]

The only thing the 20th Anniversary (1st one) is missing is the long smokestacks, other than that it's identical to the Takara MP-01.


I thought the build quality and paint was better on the Takara as well?

[The ill Jedi]

I thought the build quality and paint was better on the Takara as well?
I've actually played with an MP-01 and the 20th Prime is on par with it.

[nash]

I've actually played with an MP-01 and the 20th Prime is on par with it.

pervert...

[The ill Jedi]

pervert...
Get your mind outta the gutter. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/illJedi26/Transformers/Optimus_Prime_Haters.jpg

[metaphorge]

The only thing the 20th Anniversary (1st one) is missing is the long smokestacks, other than that it's identical to the Takara MP-01.
The 20th Anniversary Prime has a slightly battle-damaged deco.

I'm looking forward to the anime-deco'ed WalMart exclusive Masterpiece Starscream coming this fall.

Also, let's not forget the tiny miracle that is THS-02 Convoy:

http://www.seibertron.com/images/news/gfx/1138219340_prime3.jpg

[darthviper107]

You won't get a perfect toy that's the same as the movie version, it just isn't possible, there's a bunch of stuff that just comes from nowhere, and many pieces that are too small to make in a toy. Plus I think Prime had like over 10,000 moving parts. But I would really like a robot version statue that looks like the movie, that'd be cool. It looks like the Ultimate Bumblebee figure is the most accurate.

[nash]

I agree statues would be the best way, and I hope they do them. Either MR or SSC

as for the bumblebee toy, im still unimpressed. just look at the chest area, blehhhhh.

[figuremasterles]

Cool looking and nice a toy as this is:
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/Files_AltA/811081eba74f_a400.jpg

Dave and myself, and I'm sure others, are looking for a toy that looks just like this:
http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Transformers-movie-12.jpg


Yes. That is my goal as well. :D

[occulum]

somebody needs to make movie accurate, detailed, transformed versions and then include an accurate vehicle to display beside them. Id buy that set-up.

[MaulFan]

somebody needs to make movie accurate, detailed, transformed versions and then include an accurate vehicle to display beside them. Id buy that set-up.

That'd be cool, I hadn't thought of a 2-pack senario to have both forms made film accurrate, I'd buy that setup too, but at minimum, we need screen matched, transformed versions, they're just too cool not to have.

[Eli26]

I figure i can always sell the trailer later on if it doesnt do anything for me, since the current trailer that is sold separately sucks and doesnt even open up.

SELL ME THE TRAILER! *PANT PANT* I HAVE MP01!!!

[Eli26]

The only thing the 20th Anniversary (1st one) is missing is the long smokestacks, other than that it's identical to the Takara MP-01.

Ugh and the ridiculous battle damage. If I want battle damage I want it in the mold. Not just black mascara marks splattered all over him.

[Vader AL]

The only thing the 20th Anniversary (1st one) is missing is the long smokestacks, other than that it's identical to the Takara MP-01.

i've heard the paint isn't as nice...is that true?

[Eli26]

i've heard the paint isn't as nice...is that true?

The paint is nice, if you can get past the mascara blemishes all over Prime. I think the Ill Jedi added some of his own personal mascara from his makeup kit which he found in his man purse to his Prime, because it looks more battle damaged vs. the average piece. :monkey5

[MaulFan]

What 20th Anniv. Prime are you guys talking about, the Hasbro one. The pictures I've seen of it look like it's painted to be brand new, not battle damaged.

[Eli26]

What 20th Anniv. Prime are you guys talking about, the Hasbro one. The pictures I've seen of it look like it's painted to be brand new, not battle damaged.

We're talking about the first wave of Hasbro's take on the Master Piece Prime, which was released in 2004, with the Generation 1 debut date of 1984... thus he was appropriately named 20th Anniversary Prime. However, the second wave Prime was based on the 20th Anniversary of the Transformers animated Movie, which came out in 1986. That one you're referring to came out in 2006 and has no battle damage and his grill is not chromed like the original 20th Anniversary Prime and Takara MP01/MP04 versions. And the gun is a hideous blue and yellow, which I have no idea why that was the case. Sadly, it was.

[MaulFan]

Thanks Eli, I had only seen the 2006 version ever in stores, I saw the re-release of G1 figures, but never a masterpiece scale Prime, actually never saw re-release 80s Prime either, but I just scored it on eBay, make up for not having mine from childhood, still looks like my classic toy though :)

[Bonehead15]

The only thing the 20th Anniversary (1st one) is missing is the long smokestacks, other than that it's identical to the Takara MP-01.

The color of Prime's gun is different too.

Takara actually screwed up and made the gun grey instead of black like it was in the cartoon.

The Trailer from Just It Toys is garbage. Avoid it at all costs!

[Darklord Dave]

Ultimate Bumblebee isn't exact to the movie version, but has the feel of it better than any of the other toys.

So Megatron is a P-38? In the cartoon when he transforms does he just lay around waiting for a human to use him against the autobots?

[Bardoon]

Ultimate Bumblebee isn't exact to the movie version, but has the feel of it better than any of the other toys.

So Megatron is a P-38? In the cartoon when he transforms does he just lay around waiting for a human to use him against the autobots?

He usually jumped into the hands of a nearby Decepticon who started firing away with him....

...most of the time it was Starscream. And we all know how Screamer is... :o

[Bonehead15]

So Megatron is a P-38? In the cartoon when he transforms does he just lay around waiting for a human to use him against the autobots?
He usually jumped into the hands of a nearby Decepticon who started firing away with him....

...most of the time it was Starscream. And we all know how Screamer is... :o

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/Bonehead15/tftm_dvd0103.jpg

:rock :rock :rock



Or Soundwave.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/Bonehead15/fotm086.jpg

:rock :rock :rock

[galactiboy]

Yep, by far your best option for a Prime is to either get the First American Release of 20th Anniversary Prime, or cough up the extra money for one of the Masterpiece versions.

I just recently got a Masterpiece from a board member and comparing him to the first 20th Prime you see little differences. The big ones are (as already mentioned) the shorter stacks and added battle damage. But aside from the that the quality is equal on both and to date this is the ultimate version of Prime.

Although I was unaware of the MP-04 with a fuggin' trailer :cuss While I'm sad I won't have that... I honestly wouldn't have room to display him :lol

Another good option for the Prime is the Medicom Metal Force figure... he doesn't transform but is probably the best looking if you want him to be just like the cartoon:

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/op_medicom.jpg

[The ill Jedi]

The paint is nice, if you can get past the mascara blemishes all over Prime. I think the Ill Jedi added some of his own personal mascara from his makeup kit which he found in his man purse to his Prime, because it looks more battle damaged vs. the average piece. :monkey5
You trying to pick a fight Eli? You want me to post pics of you and your lover Cosmo in a passionate embrace? :D

I actually like the 'battle damage', as he should look that way after being in so many battles. Prime is true warrior.

The color of Prime's gun is different too.

Takara actually screwed up and made the gun grey instead of black like it was in the cartoon.

The Trailer from Just It Toys is garbage. Avoid it at all costs!
Yup and that trailer is garbage, I plan on getting an MP-04 for the opening trailer and 'battle station'

[The ill Jedi]

Yep, by far your best option for a Prime is to either get the First American Release of 20th Anniversary Prime...

I just recently got a Masterpiece from a board member and comparing him to the first 20th Prime you see little differences. The big ones are (as already mentioned) the shorter stacks and added battle damage. But aside from the that the quality is equal on both and to date this is the ultimate version of Prime...
THANK YOU GB, that's what I've been saying all along!! It seems like Hasbro actually took their time with that release and the DVD Version was rushed and turned out piss poor. As I said above I still want to get an MP-04, but I am happy with my 20th Anniversary Prime. :rock


Another good option for the Prime is the Medicom Metal Force figure... he doesn't transform but is probably the best looking if you want him to be just like the cartoon:

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/op_medicom.jpg
That Metalforce Prime is nice, but not $200+ nice and the fact that it doesn't transform drops it appeal even more.

[Vader AL]

the dvd version isn't bad at all. i like it, it isn't as nice as the MP's or the
20th anniversary one but i wouldn't say it's piss poor, ulness you paid full price. it has metal mixed in the body, it just doesn't have the chrome on the stacks(shorter too), hinges or grill and the paint job isn't quite as nice but it is still a great figure but if you want the best go with the MP Prime of course. I'll get an MP one in a few months but had to get megs first.

[The ill Jedi]

the dvd version isn't bad at all. i like it, it isn't as nice as the MP's or the
20th anniversary one but i wouldn't say it's piss poor. it has metal mixed in the body, it just doesn't have the chrome on the stacks(shorter too), hinges or grill and the paint job isn't quite as nice but it is still a great figure but if you want the best go with the MP Prime of course. I'll get an MP one in a few months but had to get megs first.
The thing that gets me is if they were able to put out a better quality figure before, why couldn't they duplicate it? They had more than enough time to make it the same as the first release, it seems they just wanted to save on materials and cash in on the DVD release. This could've been an awesome figure with the stand it came with but turned out to be a dissapointment.

[Vader AL]

The thing that gets me is if they were able to put out a better quality figure before, why couldn't they duplicate it? They had more than enough time to make it the same as the first release, it seems they just wanted to save on materials and cash in on the DVD release. This could've been an awesome figure with the stand it came with but turned out to be a dissapointment.

can't argue with that.

[galactiboy]

I figured they wanted to have a different version, because if I'm not wrong the colors were a bright brighter (more like the cartoon) on the DVD version? Although the only time I saw them in person the paint work was pretty sloppy, but I've heard from others that they got nice ones.

I have to say I was really surprised to see the 2nd release in the US, I was at a Wal Mart about 6 mos after the first one was released and they were selling them for $15 a piece!!! And there were like 10 in the store.

[King Darkness]

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/op_medicom.jpg

Thats awesome!! I have never seen it before, but damn, $200 + and it dont transform:monkey4

I'll stick with the MP Prime.

[nash]

I wonder if people realize that the new Megatron Gun attachments is also made by Just It Toys.

I think it's pretty shady for them to copy Takara's packaging because so many people (myself included) actually thought that it was an official Takara release for their Masterpiece TFs

[metaphorge]

I wonder if people realize that the new Megatron Gun attachments is also made by Just It Toys.

I think it's pretty shady for them to copy Takara's packaging because so many people (myself included) actually thought that it was an official Takara release for their Masterpiece TFs
Frankly I'm not sure how anyone could fail to notice this. Maybe I just guess I expect collectors to be better informed about what they're collecting, and the nature of the trailer release (as well as the Megatron attachments) was extensively covered on every major Transformers news site.

Besides, any company that brings us smallest Transformers Dinobots is pretty okay in my book.

Myself, I thought it was kind of shady of Takara to make anyone who wanted a trailer have to buy a whole 'nother Masterpiece Prime in order to get it. The trailer should have been made available separately.

[galactiboy]

Thats awesome!! I have never seen it before, but damn, $200 + and it dont transform:monkey4

I'll stick with the MP Prime.



Yeah, its pretty cool looking. I don't think it retailed for that much (not sure) but since its been out for awhile now the price has gotten pretty high. Its still a pretty awesome looking figure and one I wouldn't mind getting if I could find him for a more reasonable price.

[The ill Jedi]

Myself, I thought it was kind of shady of Takara to make anyone who wanted a trailer have to buy a whole 'nother Masterpiece Prime in order to get it. The trailer should have been made available separately.
Speak the thruth!! :rock

[King Darkness]

Its still a pretty awesome looking figure and one I wouldn't mind getting if I could find him for a more reasonable price.

Agreed, I would drop $100, but not much more.

[MaulFan]

Well, to address Dave's and my concerns as well as others that started this thread, Facebox posted some images and we've gotten confirmation that Hasbro will apparently realease more collector-aimed figures of the movie Transformers without transforming features so that the body can accurrately represent the film appearance.

http://i18.tinypic.com/4mhff36.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/67xu80o.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/4vdtedx.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/669skqw.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/625av5i.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/6biymg5.jpg

http://i7.tinypic.com/6gwzn9u.jpg

Here's a link to a full gallery:

Hasbro Transformers Trade Show Display (http://www.seibertron.com/events/gallery.php?event_id=73&size=0&start=50)

[The Ringer]

Those look great. What are the size of those?

[Seth Gecko]

those do look good.where and when?

[MaulFan]

Sometime next month based on the tag seen in this image. With a $10 price tag, I'd say you're looking somewhere in the 4-7" range.

http://www.seibertron.com/images/events/73/r_DSC06584.jpg

[The ill Jedi]

...we've gotten confirmation that Hasbro will apparently realease more collector-aimed figures of the movie Transformers without transforming features so that the body can accurrately represent the film appearance.
Just what I wanted to hear, it looks like these will have crazy poseability, can't wait to get all of these! :rock

[Reinhardt]

I'm hoping for some high quality movie statues, like the Palisades line:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/neehargupta/Figures%20Dec%202006/005b.jpg

Palisades 12" TF statues.

[The ill Jedi]

I'm hoping for some high quality movie statues, like the Palisades line: Palisades 12" TF statues.
Palisades? Bah!! HARD HERO Owned them!! :rock :D

Hard Hero had a beautiful line of Statues and busts a while back, much better than Palisades IMO. I have both of these...

Optimus Prime by Hard Hero (http://www.hardhero.com/optimusstatue.html)

http://www.hardhero.com/transformers/Optimus_poster.jpg

Megatron by Hard Hero (http://www.hardhero.com/megatronstatue.html)

http://www.hardhero.com/transformers/megatronposter.jpg

...and some busts, they :rock.

Here's the full Hard Hero Transformers Lineup (http://www.hardhero.com/transformers.html)

[Reinhardt]

For the tv show accuracy, the Hard Hero statues are awesome... i just love the detail that the Palisades statues had.

LOVE Megs' expression in the Hard Hero statue.

[The ill Jedi]

For the tv show accuracy, the Hard Hero statues are awesome... i just love the detail that the Palisades statues had.

LOVE Megs' expression in the Hard Hero statue.
They were nice I'll admit, but the HH versions hold a special place in my heart because they are Cartoon accurate.

[MaulFan]

Question about the Masterpiece Prime. Does the add on Trailer you can buy by itself work with the Hasbro issues 20th Anniversary Prime figure?

[The ill Jedi]

Question about the Masterpiece Prime. Does the add on Trailer you can buy by itself work with the Hasbro issues 20th Anniversary Prime figure?
Sure does, BUT it DOES NOT open up like the one that comes with MP-04.

[MaulFan]

Sure does, BUT it DOES NOT open up like the one that comes with MP-04.

Thanks. Since I have the Hasbro on the way to me, I was thinking about getting the trailer to have the look, don't need it to open, and I've seen some reasonable deals for it around, so I may pull the trigger on it, thanks again for the info.

[Rob]

Thanks. Since I have the Hasbro on the way to me, I was thinking about getting the trailer to have the look, don't need it to open, and I've seen some reasonable deals for it around, so I may pull the trigger on it, thanks again for the info.

Word of warning on the Hasbro Prime, he doesn't hold his gun very well. He can hold the Megatron gun perfectly, but for some reason his gun doesn't want to stay in his hand.

[Seth Gecko]

Not the best toy i'm sure but i'm for sure gonna get the prime voice changer helmet when it goes on clearance.(hell, it makes the transforming sounds thats good enough for me:D)I was watching some youtube clips on it looks kinda neat, might wear it when i go with my kid trick or treating.

[nash]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260140495006

[Reinhardt]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330147524339&rd=1&rd=1

this guy posts on some other boards and frequently shows us his customs. he then puts then on ebay.

this is probably one of the greatest transformer toys out there right now (in my opinion) - as soon as i get it, I'm going to customize it exactly like that.

[bagelsncheesey]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260140495006

$400 bucks?? People are crazy man. He looks awesome but he's still a 6" hasbro toy.

[MaulFan]

I got my Hasbro 20th Anniv. Prime yesterday, wow is it an amazing figure. At first, part of me thought it was kinda pricey, even at retail, for a "toy" but they really went the distance in quality with this piece. My only gripe with it is I wish the display base audio was Peter Cullen and not some voice actor that really doesn't even resemble him.

[Mookeylama]

just saw the movie and i'm in awe! never thought i'd live to see a live action, hardcore Transformers movie, but man what an experience!

so how's the Ultimate Bumblebee? i hear it's got animated arms and parts. it doesn't literally transform by itself does it?

[The ill Jedi]

just saw the movie and i'm in awe! never thought i'd live to see a live action, hardcore Transformers movie, but man what an experience!

so how's the Ultimate Bumblebee? i hear it's got animated arms and parts. it doesn't literally transform by itself does it?
Glad ya liked it Mook :rock

I think we all wish it did. :monkey2

[pordey2]

I want Sideshow to make polystone Transformer figures :monkey2

[Bannister]

I want Sideshow to make polystone Transformer figures :monkey2

:rock:rock:rock

[The ill Jedi]

I want Sideshow to make polystone Transformer figures :monkey2
:rock :rock :rock :rock

That would be the Ultimate!

[Amanaman]

When it comes to Transformers, I look into how fun is the transformation. Sculpt and articulation are important, but secondary. I avoid figures showing excess robot kibble in vehicle mode.

Just as with SW and any other huge property, everyone enjoys it for different reasons! A lot of newcomers have joined the fray, but they probably got hooked on TF for different reasons than a G1 fan, or Japanese Beast Wars fan.

So, the best toy depends on your taste.

[Bardoon]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=330147524339&rd=1&rd=1

this guy posts on some other boards and frequently shows us his customs. he then puts then on ebay.

this is probably one of the greatest transformer toys out there right now (in my opinion) - as soon as i get it, I'm going to customize it exactly like that.


Jin is a great guy,very talented and skillful at customs...he frequents another board I go to and shows his stuff off there as well as never hesistating to give any advice out either.

Yes, he does end up turning around and selling his custom work, but he does a fantastic job at them and he really...really made a killing off of that Bumblebee....WOW!

DAMN...all his customs are going high!

[Bannister]

Jin is a great guy,very talented and skillful at customs...he frequents another board I go to and shows his stuff off there as well as never hesistating to give any advice out either.

Yes, he does end up turning around and selling his custom work, but he does a fantastic job at them and he really...really made a killing off of that Bumblebee....WOW!

DAMN...all his customs are going high!

That dude made a killing on all of these. I really like that Jazz he did.

[Mookeylama]

That dude made a killing on all of these. I really like that Jazz he did.

they look great but what did that guy actually do to make those customs? from some stuff i've read it seems like he took existing mass marketed 6" figures and did some resculpting and painting, or did he do more than that. i'm totally unfamiliar w/ what TF toys are out right now so i'm not sure how different his customs look from the original mass pieces.

[Reinhardt]

they look great but what did that guy actually do to make those customs? from some stuff i've read it seems like he took existing mass marketed 6" figures and did some resculpting and painting, or did he do more than that. i'm totally unfamiliar w/ what TF toys are out right now so i'm not sure how different his customs look from the original mass pieces.

for the most part, it's just paint. on starscream he added claws instead of the missiles for his hands. there are a few other things he did, but again, mainly paint!! crazy!!

[Mookeylama]

for the most part, it's just paint. on starscream he added claws instead of the missiles for his hands. there are a few other things he did, but again, mainly paint!! crazy!!

wow! so who makes the original toys? Hasbro?

like how he put those Doc Ock claws on Starscream.

[Reinhardt]

wow! so who makes the original toys? Hasbro?

like how he put those Doc Ock claws on Starscream.

yup! that's a 20 dollars hasbro starscream. :D