I have no idea what I got, or if I mentioned it from previous post. I'm not updating as much and too lazy to hit the back button to check. Though I did get the Trouble Bubble and the GI Joe Motorcycle Two-Pack. Not sure if I reviewed that...Then this Giant-ass Walmart Supercenter opened near me. I mean it's big, who ever saw Walmart with a grocery store in it (please, I know many have, but this is my first time, I know it's sad...)? Well they were packing there. I got the IG and IG Destro comic pack. Plus it seems they are really stocked up and they had the new wave of the rereleases. So I picked up Snake Eyes when I saw him, last one too. I feel bad I didn't get him when he was first released...
Oh well...Well back on track, the Vehicle Two Pack is nice. It's Cpl. Breaker I believe with a motorcycle, yep, it's boring the way I put it. He comes with a side gatling gun, that attaches to the right side of the vehicle. On both sides he has two removable and opening storage cases. One is already stocked with a pistol. He has some sturdy issues. His tail piped are a bit loose if it's just picked at. No prob just a nit pick. The figure itself is Snake Eyes' Torso, waist, and lower legs, Duke's arms, and thighs, and the Cpl. Breaker head which is HUGE! I bet one headbutt by him and you'd be knocked out. He comes with Snake Eyes Webgear with the pistol included and the giant helmet for his noggin'. He didn't come with the featured radio head set or backpack, but I guess that's ok with all the features.
The Trouble Bubble, or Cobra Flight Pod if you must, is nice. It has a opening dome and flip down controls. It has missiles on the side that are removable. Nothing much about it, just a good vehicle. It comes with a Tele- Viper. It's made from the Cobra Viper stripped to it's base. The new stuff is the head and I believe the vest is new. Unlike Viper's hands, it's suitable for controlling the Bubble. My only complaint is he didn't come with the mine. It'd be a nice accessory since he doesn't come with one (I don't count the Bubble as an accessory).
Stickers- pain in the ass. You know how they put half the stickers on? Well watch out for that. Some are uneven, some are sloppy. It's hard to compare when stores put one case out per shelf, I think. Atleast that's the way I see it. The only thing to watch out for is the uneven Cobra Symbol on the Trouble Bubble. It may not be centered correctly. The sticker should atleast have cuts to fit the roundness of the bubble. The missile stickers either stick or not. One missile sticker didn't stick, just coat the sticker back with superglue and hold it tight until it sticks, it won't be fast either. I held it for atleast 10 minutes.
Nice set none the less. This set is mostly communication soldiers, and the vehicles are nice. I can't really think about anything else to say. The vehicles are made for other figures that have a thin "groin" section. Early version had "panties" while later releases have "thongs", you get the idea... Well it's a great set none the less. Go get it, but make sure of the flaws I told you about. DTM outz...
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Universe Classics 2.0 Galvatron
"Galvatron is a bitch. Ok I am done..."
Yeah that's what I said on OAFE. First impressions? Yeah...
Well Galvatron is based on a tank in this version. His G1 version was a "standing cannon", which doesn't clarify it any better. The tank mode is nice. It's molded a plastic grey, some silver paint is applied on some panels, the treads are black. His cannon is a nice translucent orange. Which is a nice homage to the G1 version. It shoots out a translucent orange missile. It doesn't shoot far or strong enough to knock any thing over (except some cardboard...). On the cannon base it says "GALV-25", signifying Galvatron and the upcoming 25th anniversary line. He also has a missile housing for 6 missiles. The detail on the tank is amazing. Again he has some panels of a real tank, some intakes. In the back sides he has 2 molded missiles on the left and right side. The treads are sculpted well.
Transforming him is a pain, so when ever you get him, you'll know...My only advice is to snap off the right arm off. It's one of those joints where it just fits in a hole and pretends to be secure. I'd add the arm after you're done the other transformation. People say the left arm easily snaps off? Well I just hold the arm peg and the purple shoulder and hold it between my thumb and finger, and just bend it out. People want to just bring it down, that won't happened if you don't want it to break.
His robot mode is ok looking. It grew on me a bit. He has a bit of homage to the G1 Galvatron. You will see his head, duh...The three crowned head, His "4 pack" abs. The body is mostly grey, from the tank, but some purple show up on the left shoulder, head, torso, forearm/ hand, and the feet. For some reason I noticed Hasbro put these bright orange plastic on him. In both modes rather. You'd expect it to be for the cannon only. All the orange is located at the joints of the figure. Like his wheels are orange because the can move. The only non orange parts are his knees and elbows. Some problems I faced at first was weak joints. The legs would flop, the arms swings around heavily. I just used my easy method by sticking paper between the joints. Speaking of joints he moves at the neck, elbows, bicep, waist, hips, thighs, "knees", and ankles. The knees are so high I don't know what they would be classified as. You see the thighs are supposed to be longer that the shin. Well in this case the shins are twice as long as the thigh. The knees are pretty high up...Also as a note in the instructions his left arm has this hook looking thing, that they say to pull out. It really has no significance really, maybe for a future attachment.
There is a secret transformation not mentioned in the instructions. From tank mode he has four "feet" You just pull them out and he's a standing tank. It's a nice homage, but it doesn't work in this case. It does look cool if you are blasting an Autobot or Starscream, since the cannon can't "look" up.
Like I said first impressions kill, it took me about 20 minutes just to change him back and forth the first time. Everything was swinging around. It wouldn't stand. All the crap of a KO figure if you will. Well just a bit of getting to know the figure and fixing up some of him and I am pleased with this figure. He's pretty cool, to me, but it's whatever you think. Based on the hundreds of reviews who gave him a low score (below 5). I'll give him an 8, he's not perfect, some parts of the robot are just clumped together for happy happy kibble. Until then, I'll be waiting for a Sideswipe to go along with my recently purchased Sunstreaker. Which will be reviewed sometime...DTM Outz...
Yeah that's what I said on OAFE. First impressions? Yeah...
Well Galvatron is based on a tank in this version. His G1 version was a "standing cannon", which doesn't clarify it any better. The tank mode is nice. It's molded a plastic grey, some silver paint is applied on some panels, the treads are black. His cannon is a nice translucent orange. Which is a nice homage to the G1 version. It shoots out a translucent orange missile. It doesn't shoot far or strong enough to knock any thing over (except some cardboard...). On the cannon base it says "GALV-25", signifying Galvatron and the upcoming 25th anniversary line. He also has a missile housing for 6 missiles. The detail on the tank is amazing. Again he has some panels of a real tank, some intakes. In the back sides he has 2 molded missiles on the left and right side. The treads are sculpted well.
Transforming him is a pain, so when ever you get him, you'll know...My only advice is to snap off the right arm off. It's one of those joints where it just fits in a hole and pretends to be secure. I'd add the arm after you're done the other transformation. People say the left arm easily snaps off? Well I just hold the arm peg and the purple shoulder and hold it between my thumb and finger, and just bend it out. People want to just bring it down, that won't happened if you don't want it to break.
His robot mode is ok looking. It grew on me a bit. He has a bit of homage to the G1 Galvatron. You will see his head, duh...The three crowned head, His "4 pack" abs. The body is mostly grey, from the tank, but some purple show up on the left shoulder, head, torso, forearm/ hand, and the feet. For some reason I noticed Hasbro put these bright orange plastic on him. In both modes rather. You'd expect it to be for the cannon only. All the orange is located at the joints of the figure. Like his wheels are orange because the can move. The only non orange parts are his knees and elbows. Some problems I faced at first was weak joints. The legs would flop, the arms swings around heavily. I just used my easy method by sticking paper between the joints. Speaking of joints he moves at the neck, elbows, bicep, waist, hips, thighs, "knees", and ankles. The knees are so high I don't know what they would be classified as. You see the thighs are supposed to be longer that the shin. Well in this case the shins are twice as long as the thigh. The knees are pretty high up...Also as a note in the instructions his left arm has this hook looking thing, that they say to pull out. It really has no significance really, maybe for a future attachment.
There is a secret transformation not mentioned in the instructions. From tank mode he has four "feet" You just pull them out and he's a standing tank. It's a nice homage, but it doesn't work in this case. It does look cool if you are blasting an Autobot or Starscream, since the cannon can't "look" up.
Like I said first impressions kill, it took me about 20 minutes just to change him back and forth the first time. Everything was swinging around. It wouldn't stand. All the crap of a KO figure if you will. Well just a bit of getting to know the figure and fixing up some of him and I am pleased with this figure. He's pretty cool, to me, but it's whatever you think. Based on the hundreds of reviews who gave him a low score (below 5). I'll give him an 8, he's not perfect, some parts of the robot are just clumped together for happy happy kibble. Until then, I'll be waiting for a Sideswipe to go along with my recently purchased Sunstreaker. Which will be reviewed sometime...DTM Outz...
Monday, September 22, 2008
Update on life...
Life is good, just chillin...Well I got some hauls recently. The first haul was two weeks ago, I got the Cobra Snow Serpent. I have been looking for him for awhile. He's pretty cool and I guess he was worth the wait. The second haul was last Saturday. My Kmart is having this whole reorganizing of the store and "older" toys are $2-$5 off. I got a Lego General Grievous's Starfighter as my mom insist I get it, cause she said if I wanted to get a $20 then waste money, (mine cost $16). It was my first SW Lego set, and it made a good impression. It's pretty cool.
I might use my phone to take some pictures and do a review. I finally know how to utilize the features... The pictures aren't that clear, but it's good enough to actually see the figure. Maybe tomorrow or some other day this week. I cut the grass today and my hands tend to shake vigorously, so I can't do anything, it's hard to even type this... Well see you guys later, DTM Outz...
I might use my phone to take some pictures and do a review. I finally know how to utilize the features... The pictures aren't that clear, but it's good enough to actually see the figure. Maybe tomorrow or some other day this week. I cut the grass today and my hands tend to shake vigorously, so I can't do anything, it's hard to even type this... Well see you guys later, DTM Outz...
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