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Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron [Comment]
Dec 07, 2024
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cippolippo: accessories that are very carefully crafted and will make many collectors happy
Grahf: I will never understand the love that this figure gets. The robot mode is the only good thing about it and that's not really saying much. The "tank" looks like one from Metal Slug with the stock parts as it is. With these new parts, it REALLY looks like a tank from Metal Slug. Really goofy looking with these parts. The jet mode is only slightly better but easily could've been great had they just changed a few minor things. Or at the ever least, had it all tab together securely. But where do these parts go for jet mode?

Sure, why not show off a two legged "scorpion" mode and whatever the other thing is supposed to be since the official alt modes aren't any better. Is...is it an anteater? A tapir? Surely it's not supposed to be an elephant, right?

I got one upgrade for this figure and that was one too many. It's one of those back cannons that folds in two places to form a "U" shape. I put that on his back as a "U" and that was it. It was one of the only ones that doesn't need to partsform for any mode and looks like it should've been on the figure the entire time.

Sorry, my comment was deleted so now I'm going to post it on every other comment because I'm old and vindictive and don't like being censored.
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron [Comment]
Dec 07, 2024
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Kaboom81: Great additional accessories for your Megatron. Looks cool and amazing
Grahf: I will never understand the love that this figure gets. The robot mode is the only good thing about it and that's not really saying much. The "tank" looks like one from Metal Slug with the stock parts as it is. With these new parts, it REALLY looks like a tank from Metal Slug. Really goofy looking with these parts. The jet mode is only slightly better but easily could've been great had they just changed a few minor things. Or at the ever least, had it all tab together securely. But where do these parts go for jet mode?

Sure, why not show off a two legged "scorpion" mode and whatever the other thing is supposed to be since the official alt modes aren't any better. Is...is it an anteater? A tapir? Surely it's not supposed to be an elephant, right?

I got one upgrade for this figure and that was one too many. It's one of those back cannons that folds in two places to form a "U" shape. I put that on his back as a "U" and that was it. It was one of the only ones that doesn't need to partsform for any mode and looks like it should've been on the figure the entire time.

Sorry, my comment was deleted so now I'm going to post it on every other comment because I'm old and vindictive and don't like being censored.
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron [Comment]
Dec 07, 2024
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Rancemeister: Seems like a random release to come from New Age but I like it (I like the Megatron toy to be fair) and I'm down for it.
Grahf: I will never understand the love that this figure gets. The robot mode is the only good thing about it and that's not really saying much. The "tank" looks like one from Metal Slug with the stock parts as it is. With these new parts, it REALLY looks like a tank from Metal Slug. Really goofy looking with these parts. The jet mode is only slightly better but easily could've been great had they just changed a few minor things. Or at the ever least, had it all tab together securely. But where do these parts go for jet mode?

Sure, why not show off a two legged "scorpion" mode and whatever the other thing is supposed to be since the official alt modes aren't any better. Is...is it an anteater? A tapir? Surely it's not supposed to be an elephant, right?

I got one upgrade for this figure and that was one too many. It's one of those back cannons that folds in two places to form a "U" shape. I put that on his back as a "U" and that was it. It was one of the only ones that doesn't need to partsform for any mode and looks like it should've been on the figure the entire time.

Sorry, my comment was deleted so now I'm going to post it on every other comment because I'm old and vindictive and don't like being censored.
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron [Comment]
Dec 07, 2024
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Twaldon: To be honest i am confused why this wasn't a part of the original figure
Grahf: I will never understand the love that this figure gets. The robot mode is the only good thing about it and that's not really saying much. The "tank" looks like one from Metal Slug with the stock parts as it is. With these new parts, it REALLY looks like a tank from Metal Slug. Really goofy looking with these parts. The jet mode is only slightly better but easily could've been great had they just changed a few minor things. Or at the ever least, had it all tab together securely. But where do these parts go for jet mode?

Sure, why not show off a two legged "scorpion" mode and whatever the other thing is supposed to be since the official alt modes aren't any better. Is...is it an anteater? A tapir? Surely it's not supposed to be an elephant, right?

I got one upgrade for this figure and that was one too many. It's one of those back cannons that folds in two places to form a "U" shape. I put that on his back as a "U" and that was it. It was one of the only ones that doesn't need to partsform for any mode and looks like it should've been on the figure the entire time.

Sorry, my comment was deleted so now I'm going to post it on every other comment because I'm old and vindictive and don't like being censored.
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron [Comment]
Dec 07, 2024
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Manel: No está mal, mejora bastante la figura, aunque tampoco es la gran cosa.
Grahf: I will never understand the love that this figure gets. The robot mode is the only good thing about it and that's not really saying much. The "tank" looks like one from Metal Slug with the stock parts as it is. With these new parts, it REALLY looks like a tank from Metal Slug. Really goofy looking with these parts. The jet mode is only slightly better but easily could've been great had they just changed a few minor things. Or at the ever least, had it all tab together securely. But where do these parts go for jet mode?

Sure, why not show off a two legged "scorpion" mode and whatever the other thing is supposed to be since the official alt modes aren't any better. Is...is it an anteater? A tapir? Surely it's not supposed to be an elephant, right?

I got one upgrade for this figure and that was one too many. It's one of those back cannons that folds in two places to form a "U" shape. I put that on his back as a "U" and that was it. It was one of the only ones that doesn't need to partsform for any mode and looks like it should've been on the figure the entire time.

Sorry, my comment was deleted so now I'm going to post it on every other comment because I'm old and vindictive and don't like being censored.
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron
Newage Accessory Upgrade Kit for SS-109 Megatron [Comment]
Dec 07, 2024
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Stabi: Finally a new headsculpt lol. The new accessories really shine a light on some new modes huh
Grahf: I will never understand the love that this figure gets. The robot mode is the only good thing about it and that's not really saying much. The "tank" looks like one from Metal Slug with the stock parts as it is. With these new parts, it REALLY looks like a tank from Metal Slug. Really goofy looking with these parts. The jet mode is only slightly better but easily could've been great had they just changed a few minor things. Or at the ever least, had it all tab together securely. But where do these parts go for jet mode?

Sure, why not show off a two legged "scorpion" mode and whatever the other thing is supposed to be since the official alt modes aren't any better. Is...is it an anteater? A tapir? Surely it's not supposed to be an elephant, right?

I got one upgrade for this figure and that was one too many. It's one of those back cannons that folds in two places to form a "U" shape. I put that on his back as a "U" and that was it. It was one of the only ones that doesn't need to partsform for any mode and looks like it should've been on the figure the entire time.

Sorry, my comment was deleted so now I'm going to post it on every other comment because I'm old and vindictive and don't like being censored.
Cang-Toys Transage Bergion Swordion
Cang-Toys Transage Bergion Swordion [Comment]
Dec 11, 2024
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Grahf: Wait...are these not the Deluxe Insecticons?

Are these just the normal Insecticons?

There's only three and not four. So Shrapnel, Kickback and Bombshell and not Chop Shop, Ransack and Barrage?

When you change the design of something you really should leave enough there to make it obvious what it's trying to homage. It's difficult to tell with the Insecticons since Venom almost always gets left out. It's usually the other three and they're almost always retools of the original three. So it's not going to be so simple to tell the different between the two teams with the designs so wildly different as they're all based on the same insects for the most part.
Big Firebird & Bird/Binary Bird of Blood Full Armor Model Kit
Big Firebird & Bird/Binary Bird of Blood Full Armor Model Kit [Comment]
Dec 11, 2024
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Legion86: It has the vibe of a Skygrasper with a Striker Pack from *Gundam Seed* that transforms into a Wanzer from the *Front Mission* series. With the extra parts, it looks like it could also shift into forms resembling Wyverion from *Webdiver*, a Tachikoma from *Ghost in the Shell*, or even a Blade Liger from *Zoids*. It also has hints of MetalGarurumon from *Digimon*, Transmetal 2 Cheetor, and a BuCue from *Gundam Seed*. For the price, it’s pretty tempting!
Grahf: Did you steal my entire comment and change a few words?
Big Firebird & Bird/Binary Bird of Blood Full Armor Model Kit
Big Firebird & Bird/Binary Bird of Blood Full Armor Model Kit [Comment]
Dec 12, 2024
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Grahf: So I'm confused.

Is this a full figure or a model kit?

I thought it was a figure with the extra parts being a model kit. Or something like that.

I was going to get this yesterday but noticed that it might be a model kit. I don't have time for that. I mean I DO have time to spare. I just don't have time to put a transforming model kit together in the sense of that I just don't want to. That's not fun to me. I've tried model kits and it's not something I enjoy.

Guess I'll have to wait on some reviews to see what's really up with these.
DNA Design DK-04 Fortress Maximus Foot Upgrade Kit
DNA Design DK-04 Fortress Maximus Foot Upgrade Kit [Comment]
Dec 15, 2024
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Grahf: You know, just before these non-reissues new old stock kits were "found" last year, this kit was like $30 on Ebay from all the upgrade kit sellers. I got mine then and it sucked then. It's far worse now at $80.

Again, this isn't DNA reissuing these. These are left over stock in a warehouse in China that someone found and then sold to stores at a premium. That's why the prices are inflated. DNA does a lot wrong but they didn't set these prices. Blame them for the stuff they did wrong like engineer a subpar upgrade kit like this instead. They did at least price it well originally as the parts are big due to this being a titan. They just don't work well. That is to say the feet don't work well. The hip ratchets are fine for the most part.

And if you do get this, do be careful with the screws for the pelvis. Hasbro's screws suck to begin with but the ones for the titans, especially the ones around the springs and ratchets, are particularly bad. There's a chance you will mess up your screws or the figure itself in some way.

I know I've said this before but it needs to still be said as people still don't know what's really going on with these.

Just know that DNA will announce actual reissues and they never did that for these titan kits. So they're not reissues and that's why the prices are doubled or almost tripled.