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Dr.Wu DW-E27 Perceptor & DW-E28 Green Grapple Set of 2
Dr.Wu DW-E27 Perceptor & DW-E28 Green Grapple Set of 2 [Comment]
Feb 14, 2024
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84Optimus: I need Perceptor but not a Green Grapple. Some people think the Green Grapple is “Hauler’ from first episode of the G1 Cartoon More Than MeetsThe Eye. But “Hauler is clearly orange just like Grapple.

Attached are the screenshots where Cliffjumper calls this orange crane ‘hauler’.
Cliffjumper says “ Hauler… pull him up”
diode: Those weird pairings is a dirty trick and should be discouraged.
NewAge H34 Hephaestus Devastator Full Giftbox Set of 6
NewAge H34 Hephaestus Devastator Full Giftbox Set of 6 [Comment]
May 13, 2023
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diode: It's a blessing to have that toon version available and with all the components! Excellent look and quality.
On the downside, parts-forming is too much. I'm not against parts-forming in general, I just think they exaggerated. In that sense, I like the approach by Magic Square more.
In any case, it's a great Devastator and I might given in, considering that I recently got Omega Supreme by Newage :)
Newage H53 Michael Omega Supreme
Newage H53 Michael Omega Supreme [Comment]
Apr 22, 2023
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robbimax: So, he also arrived ....
After my negative experience with DX9 Gabriel I was psychologically compromised .... haha! While I removed it from the package I was checked to the Omega DX9 scratched in all its parts .... then when he came out, he had the scattered protections !!! haha, sorry, my psyche is marked ....

However, there is little to say that it has not yet been said of this excellent figure, I just wanted to point out the beauty of the packaging that really seems to have come out of a warehouse of the 80s ... Awesome.
Also on the price I would like to say mine: in my opinion it is very good, because if we consider the price in relation to the size of the other Newage figures, we can easily understand that this Omega is not very expensive.

Now I have to think about the guardians, but the space is little ..... I thought about putting images there hehe!
diode: Great pictures! Omega Supreme will be a great company to Devastator :)
I received mine today too. I also love the packaging! As for the figure itself, it's a gem!
[Pre-Order] MakeToys MTRM-14 Grandmein Highbrow
[Pre-Order] MakeToys MTRM-14 Grandmein Highbrow [Comment]
Jan 25, 2023
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Fetus joe: It's great that make toys is back in action!

This take on highbrow is excellent. I'm really looking forward to it. Both modes are great and it seems to have good articulation. Also it's nice to see that they gave us face options to go with the toon look or the toy look. Instant pre-order
diode: Instant pre-order for me as well :)
Star Toy ST-01 Blitzwing
Star Toy ST-01 Blitzwing [Comment]
Jan 04, 2023
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Carlanga: This Blitzwing looks amazing! better than any of the other offerings we have had. Is this 3rd Party the same as any others in the past? (deformation space?) or is it a new one?
diode: I think the designer comes from DS indeed.
DX9 D06M Carry Hot Rod Rodimus Metallic Version
DX9 D06M Carry Hot Rod Rodimus Metallic Version [Comment]
Dec 31, 2022
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JTBoo: I own the oldest version of this figure.  He looks real nice.  DX9 makes good transformations and fun toys.  They don't look the most accurate, however, but they look good to me.  I can appreciate the stylization.  I love this figure.  I added Reprolabels to mine and it looks even better IMO but probably killed the resale value if ever these figures are off the market and in demand secondhand.

I am strongly considering adding another version but I probably need to save for something else considering I am having to cut way back on how much I spend on toys.  If you don't have Carry, he is a smooth transformation and I feel he is worth owning.  I like all the DX9 figures I own TBH.
diode: I appreciate DX9 transformations and the fact that you do not worry breaking things in the process. Enjoyable figures are reasonable prices. And this is no exception.
NewAge H45EX Firefox Jetfire Toy Version
NewAge H45EX Firefox Jetfire Toy Version [Comment]
Nov 16, 2022
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hungreeBmee: Ok… This looks good but it is lacking in areas that really make this a Jetfire like long head guns and armor pieces. I don’t know if this is enough for me to go in on but it does look good. Just not the EX look I was hoping for. :(
diode: Too similar with the ordinary version. It's mainly a repaint with references to EX look. Kind of disappointment.
Magic Square MS-02EX Light of Peace Optimus Prime 2.0 Version
Magic Square MS-02EX Light of Peace Optimus Prime 2.0 Version [Comment]
Nov 06, 2022
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VORTEX: I have received it in a very short time and in perfect condition, as is almost always the case with Show Z.

It is a figure that competes with the TE-01 to become the best MP Optimus Prime,  I will comment on the pros and cons:

Advantage:
- Aesthetically it seems to me the best Prime mold to date.
- Joint mobility and posing ability is one of the best I've seen.
- The transformation is very good, regardless of whether we like the alternate mode more or less.

Cons:
- The quality of materials does not seem to be the best, it has little consistency and weight.
- The painting is scarce and very basic.

If we take into account the value for money, it would not be bad at all, although in that sense the TE is still better, but this one certainly looks better in its robot mode and is beautiful as the definitive G1.
diode: I think this describes the case with MS-02 perfectly. By the way, you have a nice trio there!
XTransbots MX-46 Big Load Long Haul
XTransbots MX-46 Big Load Long Haul [Comment]
Oct 29, 2022
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Xamot: I'm glad they went with parts forming just for this guy.  every  non parts forming Devastator stuggles with bot made on this guy because they need him to be the torso, crotch and start of legs this causes him to be way to wide.  I passed on picking up the combiner wars version just because of this guy.    Unless Vectron labs actually gets made and is actually reasonable price which I doubt it will be looks like Xtransbots will be my bot mode Constructicons. Still love my Toy World for devastator.
diode: I think they made the right choice. I don't like red lines such as "no parts forming" or "cartoon accuracy" to the expense of a ridiculously difficult transformation. I'm in a search for a Devastator and I've put pre-orders both on XTB and Vectron Lab. But I think Toy World's is the best choice until today.
Fantastic Model FM-02 Margh Ultra Magnus
Fantastic Model FM-02 Margh Ultra Magnus [Comment]
Oct 29, 2022
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Wynn Salman: If the toy being titled FM-02 and the panel lines on the cab transformer more so than the armor, I have the strongest suspicion this is the fabled Fans Toys Optimus premold and I’m fucking excited.
diode: Highly anticipated figure for sure! Let's wait (a lot) and see!