Seth and Vangelus dig deep into prehistoric creatures, The Razzies, a monthly crate, and hand-made figure capes.
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KevinSig
Seth.. you've got some DBZ things wrong. Yes, there are rules regarding the Dragon Balls, but messed it up.
First, Earth's Dragon can bring ppl back to life only once, but if the wish is worded correctly, it can bring a whole planet's population back. Planet Namek, has it's only set of Dragon Balls. If I recall correctly, those balls have multiple wishes (3?) and can grant life to a single individual multiple times (but can't raise an entire population).
Also, before Cartoon Network the original Dragon Ball series ran on UPN's Sunday cartoon block. It was the same censored edition, that typically put a leaf on Goku's privates when he was nekkid.
It didn't get beyond the first time the Dragon Balls were gathered though.
shamanking282
It's suuuuper tiny. The black boxes on the sides with the white Autobot logo. The cybertronian script underneath spells it out.
Wreckgar
At least it sounds like they will have 2 per case
Wreckgar
Where is the stupid MAGA on Jazz? Every time I look at one, I don’t see it
shamanking282
I’m kinda glad about the leaks since it allowed me to hold off from the repacked figures in wave 1 and 2, so I can just order wave 3 and 4 online and be done with it.
But seriously, last waves with 1 new figure among a bunch of repacks is like my least favorite new Hasbro trend.
Vangelus
I'm 1000% sold on the name "Bully Mammoth". <3 <3
I guess I'm more thinking like, visceral body horror "straight up chomping down and chewing on the living meat" type stuff
I hate this neeeews
shamanking282
To expand on this, going by the leak, wave 3 is the rest of the Terrorcons plus a repack of Jazz (maybe MAGA-less?), and Wave 4 is Novastar, plus Slug, Blackwing, and Rippersnapper. So, if you’ve been buying all the deluxes so far, good luck finding a solo Novastar!
Porky
Sasquatch!!! I love it!!!
Porky
Is this a joke?!? hahaha!!!
Nerdicon
New combner team. All coral and other non-fish reef life.
Incrustor—Brain Coral-Leader- forms the Gut and waist. Former Rock Lord.
Inkticon–Octopus- Wise Guy- Forms the arms. Think the mastadon from mmpr.
Penticron– Starfish- Wizard and Alchemist- Forms chest plate and weapons. Mute.
Conchulus–Conch- Weapons master- Leg- The \"funny\" one.
Sea Dart–Skunk Shrimp- Poet, Philosopher- Only on the team because Conchulus–Conch- thought it would be funny.
Form up TIDALORD
ORIO
Hey @Vangelus the idea of Decepticons eating humans/turning them into Energon has been explored
T4mercustomz
My idea for the decepticon style dinobots
Prehistoricons
Leader – Bully Mammoth. A purple and neon green wooly mammoth. He refused to change his color scheme when becoming an animal. Uses his twin mini-gun tusks to mow down enemies.
Warriors – Tooth and Claw. Twin warriors saber tooth tigers. One red with orange highlights and one vise versa. Basic ninja dudes
They all combine via road ceaser style to form “ICE AGE” with his molten tar firing guns and Arnold Schwarzenegger voice.
Logos Minor
Based on what was reported at Toy Fair, Novastar/Firestar IS Wave 4. Only the Deluxes are getting a 4th Wave and it'll be repacks along with her.
Also based on leaked art, Inferno's torso moxe sadly just has Defensor's noggin with different colors.
PrymalD
MP 711: 7-11 Optimus Prime
MP 710: Five Guys edition Masterpiece Betatron
MP 709: Oscar Meyer edition Masterpiece Novastar
MP 708: Masterpiece Energon Ironhide
MP 707……..
Requiem Prime
No that wasn't changed. Oolong was scooping a wish at the last second, only thing on his mind at the time was better underwear. It was perfectly logical and lacked pervy intent (and they allowed FAR worse) so the joke held. The only alteration I specifically recall was poorly added in modesty coverings.
Wreckgar
Madea = Black Mrs Doubtfire
Spyne98
I never noticed how tiny Predaking's waist is until you pointed it out. Now I can't unsee it!!!
Vangelus
I try to keep a similar attitude about MMC and Iron Factory's production of very IDW-centric stuff too – but I think for High Moon's work there's more of a sombre "also that studio as we knew it is dead & none of those people have artist alley tables at conventions where someone might hand them a toy" tone that leads me further down The Sorrowful Path™ of enjoyment.
That Guy
I am pretty excited for the Bandai Pacific Rim toys. I am one of the few that liked the Neca toys I guess (although that may be because I don't particularly care for Gypsy Danger, I fell in love with Cherno Alpha, Tacit Ronin, and the deluxe Kaiju).
I'm hoping the Bandai figures look fine next to the Neca toys, my thinking is they're a little smaller because Yaeger tech has advanced and they are more efficient units and cleaner since they have better funding, maybe I'll add a paint wash once I have them in hand. It is funny though, Neca did condition me not to get Gypsy Avenger, he's the only one I haven't preordered, I think for some reason I am waiting for a $30 version later with a ton of accessories.
Regarding Soundwave, Prime/RID2015 mostly mute Soundwave has superceded G1 Soundwave in my mind. I like the idea of a quiet efficient executor, someone who can just deliver and when he does speak there is so much weight to what he says.
Edit: Looking at the reviews for the Diamond Selects Saber Athena it looks like the articulation will be similar to the Neca toys which may be disappointing for some. I think I might still try and get Diamond Selects Bracer Phoenix because that looks like it has the body structure for great articulation like Cherno Alpha did, and for some reason it looks like the one that will fit the best with my Neca figures. I'm fine having two of that guy kind of a before and after effect of the downsized tech.
The thing I want the most is more Kaiju. I would love if we ended up with some nice bandai figures for the missing Kaiju from the Neca collection I would be so happy. Looking at you: Raiju, Oni-baba, Slattern!
Requiem Prime
The weird thing about Jupiter is I really like his axe being pegged together. That (unintentinoally?) turns it into a built-in upgrade mechanic that feels so gameish (not his game, but in general). I had so much fun, and it stole so much of Starscream's thunder he felt like a wet plop next to him.
THAT BEING SAID, I am taking umbrage with you needing to point out High Moon isn't getting any money from this. For one thing, MMC has only been doing slightly more work with IDW's designs/sketches. For another, considering how Activision's actions, and now Hasbro reusing the series name on an unrelated toyline, A third party making toys in homage to the designs is the closest anyone's getting to a compliment.