Transformers movie gigantic superthread
Posted by asterphage
Aww...Jazz...
...how I've been so wrong about you.
Deluxe Movie Jazz used to be one of my least favorite Movie character toy, and I am pretty dead on not getting it. He's fat, got bunny ears, plain, and the dull grey plastic didn't help one bit. The Solstice isn't someting I like much. When I saw the Final Battle Jazz packaged in robot mode, I wasn't convinced one bit either. Saw Target's G1 deco, passed as well. But now that I've seen the movie on DVD, and look back at my collection, he is the only one thats missing from the Autobots. So I thought what the heck, knowing there is one nearby Walmart that still have quite a few of him. I decided to get him, sort of a "might as well" purchase. Who would have thought, I like him almost as much as my 08 Bumblebee...after a paint job.
Most of you already know what Jazz has to offer, so I won't go into details. While his articulation is limited, and don't quite like his gun's look & being an add on piece, I love the figure's sturdiness & balance. He stands really well, which is always something I look for in a figure. And I always lift up his shoulders to help him look a few pounds less. Love his clear visor, the only movie toy I have that actually works well with the light effect through it. But man, was I surprised by the sculpted details on this guy, especially on the neck/shoulder areas, inner torso, inner car panels, and the legs. Most of them you won't see as much normally, but once painted a wash, they pop right out. Level of detail is on par with 08 Bumblebee, and significantly more than the likes of Barricade (his legs are awfully simple). And a gloss clear coat really help the dull plastic no longer look so dull. Quite amazingly, this Jazz that I thought I would never get, now became my second favorite movie Deluxe. Guess Jazz just need to be 'jazzed up' a bit. Sweet little figure for $9.99 & a few hours of work. ;)
Now that they are all here, its time for "Autobots! Roll out!!!"
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/19/2007 05:02AM by mpchi.
...how I've been so wrong about you.
Deluxe Movie Jazz used to be one of my least favorite Movie character toy, and I am pretty dead on not getting it. He's fat, got bunny ears, plain, and the dull grey plastic didn't help one bit. The Solstice isn't someting I like much. When I saw the Final Battle Jazz packaged in robot mode, I wasn't convinced one bit either. Saw Target's G1 deco, passed as well. But now that I've seen the movie on DVD, and look back at my collection, he is the only one thats missing from the Autobots. So I thought what the heck, knowing there is one nearby Walmart that still have quite a few of him. I decided to get him, sort of a "might as well" purchase. Who would have thought, I like him almost as much as my 08 Bumblebee...after a paint job.
Most of you already know what Jazz has to offer, so I won't go into details. While his articulation is limited, and don't quite like his gun's look & being an add on piece, I love the figure's sturdiness & balance. He stands really well, which is always something I look for in a figure. And I always lift up his shoulders to help him look a few pounds less. Love his clear visor, the only movie toy I have that actually works well with the light effect through it. But man, was I surprised by the sculpted details on this guy, especially on the neck/shoulder areas, inner torso, inner car panels, and the legs. Most of them you won't see as much normally, but once painted a wash, they pop right out. Level of detail is on par with 08 Bumblebee, and significantly more than the likes of Barricade (his legs are awfully simple). And a gloss clear coat really help the dull plastic no longer look so dull. Quite amazingly, this Jazz that I thought I would never get, now became my second favorite movie Deluxe. Guess Jazz just need to be 'jazzed up' a bit. Sweet little figure for $9.99 & a few hours of work. ;)
Now that they are all here, its time for "Autobots! Roll out!!!"
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/19/2007 05:02AM by mpchi.
The new Allspark Powered line is out, I snagged Landmine today. It's a nice little transformer, it even has spring loaded shocks like MP-01, and BT Hound. Most of the line is just repaints, so I passed on Cliffjumper (new-camaro Bumblebee repaint) and Camshaft (Swindle repaint). I didn't find Incinerator, or Stockade.
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Just found Incinerator, and Stockade. Neither one is really awesome. Incinerator is the better of the two.
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Just bumped into Premium Iron Hide. The new glossy black paint job looks nice, the joints are much stronger too.
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premium Prime, it's not worth another $40. If you got a leader class Prime already, forget about this one.
I thought the G1 transformation sound effect would be awesome, but it really didn't live up to my expectations. They cut holes in the top of the truck to accommodate the new head sculpt. The sculpt is ok, it's not better or worse than the original. The sword rocks! The added silver paint apps look nice, but the stacks still alternate silver paint, and grey plastic.
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I thought the G1 transformation sound effect would be awesome, but it really didn't live up to my expectations. They cut holes in the top of the truck to accommodate the new head sculpt. The sculpt is ok, it's not better or worse than the original. The sword rocks! The added silver paint apps look nice, but the stacks still alternate silver paint, and grey plastic.
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When I saw Mpchi's photo of the group, I was inspired to collect all teh autobots...
and here is my own version...
with OP voyager first Strike..
with regular OP voyager
with premium barricade:
I was able to get Premium ironhide and premium barricade...
JOHN
and here is my own version...
with OP voyager first Strike..
with regular OP voyager
with premium barricade:
I was able to get Premium ironhide and premium barricade...
JOHN
I picked up a Mutt Williams figure, it's a pretty good likeness of Shia LaBeouf (for a 3 1/2" figure). So made a little paper all-spark, the scale is way off but it seems to add a completeness to my TF movie collection.
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Burning hemorrhoid Megatron.
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Wow, here's Soundwave from the new movie line. This figure is not filling me with confidence.
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