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Post by Optimal Megatron on Jul 29, 2021 1:33:04 GMT -5
Kingdom Tracks:
This one's a bit sad. I wanted to like this as I don't actually have any other Tracks toys (I have the RTS Wheeljack that Tracks shares a mold with, but that's it). And I really wanted this mold to be good since they're going to do Road Rage later with it. But the legs are really wobbly and don't peg together well in robot mode, and the transformation is just not a pleasant experience. The modes look good in both modes, but compared to the other Auto-Cars that are just fun to transform and play with, or even more complicated ones like Studio Series Jazz, Tracks just doesn't hold up as well. Maybe the Road Rage version will tighten up the legs a bit, but right now, Tracks is a 5/10.
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Post by Optimal Megatron on Aug 4, 2021 11:00:26 GMT -5
Addendum on this:
After watching some videos by other people, I get how you transform Tracks without forcing parts. I still think he's a bit finicky and un-fun to transform in parts, but you don't have to literally bend the plastic to get things to move right.
However, his legs are still wobbly, so if you want him to stand on his own, lean him against something.
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Post by Optimal Megatron on Sept 2, 2021 14:44:08 GMT -5
SG Blurr:
So, I already had TR Blurr and wasn't really super attached to the character, so I didn't bother getting Studio Series Blurr since it seemed like a slight retool to give him a head storage area compared to the original. However, SG Blurr put the mold in fancy new colors that looked slick, so I went for it.
I am rather surprised at how much this differs from TR Blurr in molding. The transformation is mostly the same but certain bits are adjusted and the like. The back shield doesn't detach like TR, being integrated into his torso. The little prong things that cover his hands are a little loose on one arm of mine, occasionally not staying tight into the forearm when opposing gravity.
However, a solid toy, and if you're worried about it being a 95% retool, I'd say it's significantly different than that. There's some new stuff to play with here and I like it.
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Post by Optimal Megatron on Sept 2, 2021 14:46:07 GMT -5
G2 Ramjet:
So, did you enjoy the Ramjet mold as Ramjet in the 2-pack? As Sandstorm from Selects? Then you'll like this. It's not any different. The colors are actually remarkably low-key for a G2 variant, aside from the neon sky blue. Overall, I liked him, but if you aren't really attached to Seeker collecting, you won't find anything new here.
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Post by iacon45 on Sept 2, 2021 17:34:30 GMT -5
G2 Ramjet: So, did you enjoy the Ramjet mold as Ramjet in the 2-pack? As Sandstorm from Selects? Then you'll like this. It's not any different. The colors are actually remarkably low-key for a G2 variant, aside from the neon sky blue. Overall, I liked him, but if you aren't really attached to Seeker collecting, you won't find anything new here. Where did you get him at? I missed the Pulse offering and my order at BBTS for G2 Ramjet is still in pre-order limbo.
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Post by Optimal Megatron on Sept 3, 2021 13:44:38 GMT -5
G2 Ramjet: So, did you enjoy the Ramjet mold as Ramjet in the 2-pack? As Sandstorm from Selects? Then you'll like this. It's not any different. The colors are actually remarkably low-key for a G2 variant, aside from the neon sky blue. Overall, I liked him, but if you aren't really attached to Seeker collecting, you won't find anything new here. Where did you get him at? I missed the Pulse offering and my order at BBTS for G2 Ramjet is still in pre-order limbo. I pre-ordered off Pulse pretty much the first day they made him available. Admittedly, I've got Pulse Prime or whatever they call it, so I might have gotten warning ahead of everyone else before that dropped. Not sure.
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Post by iacon45 on Sept 3, 2021 18:09:11 GMT -5
Where did you get him at? I missed the Pulse offering and my order at BBTS for G2 Ramjet is still in pre-order limbo. I pre-ordered off Pulse pretty much the first day they made him available. Admittedly, I've got Pulse Prime or whatever they call it, so I might have gotten warning ahead of everyone else before that dropped. Not sure. Ah, ok. By the time I realized he was available on Pulse, he was already sold out so I put in the BBTS order. Same thing happened for the Mirage/Grimlock and Sideswipe/Skywarp sets. I've got orders in for them at Amazon but Amazon seems to be alot slower getting stuff in as of late.
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Post by Optimal Megatron on Sept 14, 2021 22:56:01 GMT -5
Kingdom Ark:
So this is a pretty impressive piece. Probably the most satisfying Titan I've had since Scorponok. There's some mild nitpicks here and there, but overall, this is a solid Titan and one I'd recommend even if you passed up on Metroplex or Fortress Maximus.
Vehicle Mode: This is as gorgeous as you'd expect, though the various molded gun turrets are all hard locked in place, rather than rotating a little like they might've with more parts count. The engine nacelles have a really nice blue paint spray inside to make them look a bit more dynamic than most Transformers engines do on jets and stuff. The landing gear has a smaller footprint than the ship itself, allowing you to slide stuff under it on a shelf rather than needing to splay it entirely out on its wide ass. The only problem is some parts have pegs that...gravity does not keep in very firmly. They're more like suggestions. The ship holds together fine, but there's some parts you'll feel shift a little bit when you're holding it, even if the overall wedge keeps its shape fine.
Mainframe: The robot mode is pretty basic, but it's Mainframe in Ark colors. Also the command deck of the Ark in vehicle mode, and storing the golden discs (both Voyager and Vok). He turns into... that wall terminal of Teletran-1 from the first episode, as well as having a Sky Spy satellite to send out. Not as great of a thing as I found Fort Max and Scorponok's headmasters, but a nice extra.
Robot Mode: Transformation to this is actually surprisingly easy compared to most Titans. In robot form, the Ark is pretty stable, though he has some of the LOUDEST ratchet joints I've ever heard in his shoulders. I had to check to make sure I wasn't damaging anything and they were meant to rotate that way, the sound was so loud. Everything mostly holds together fine here, poseability as you'd expect. The hands, however, are kind of odd since they have poseable thumb and fingers as a single piece in a C posture, so he can open and close them like a claw, but forming a fist is out of the question. Not my favorite design choice. Otherwise, he's exactly as impressive as you'd expect, though notably a little shorter than some of the other Titans. A little taller than Predaking, though.
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Post by Optimal Megatron on Sept 15, 2021 15:30:08 GMT -5
Kingdom Transmutate:
If you've played with Paleotrex, you know what you're getting into here.
Nicer paint, a flashy color scheme, and the retooled head is the primary changeover, though it's a hell of a shout out to the old Beast Wars stuff. I've got the Club Exclusive Transmutate out of Prime Arcee alongside Rampage, and this is an interesting contrast between the two. A nice nod for people looking for a deep cut Beast Wars reference (and the episode IS very good based off Silverbolt and Rampage's performances), but nothing special otherwise.
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Post by Optimal Megatron on Sept 15, 2021 15:31:40 GMT -5
Mastermind Creations Kultur: AKA "Tarn"
Solid figure. In modern days, he's Leader Class, being slightly taller than Kingdom Galvatron and wider. Lots of detail, good articulation, an excellent head sculpt. Transformation is actually rather simple, even moreso than their Override/Nitro Convoy I also got. Which is perfect, because it's not Tarn if he's not transforming over and over and over again. Solid piece, would definitely recommend for anyone getting into the 3rd party scene.
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