Got him a couple of days ago. It's a great figure.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/...74d31935_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/...827c37cc_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/...eb3743ca_b.jpg

Thanks for the pics GogDog! Looks great! Is he more stable than the Beast Wars Dinobot figure? I hated how the shoulder hinges didn't really connect to the body all that well, though I do prefer the original's mouthguard head sculpt. Inaccurate but I liked it more.

Too be honest, I always passed on the original Dinobot just because something never really did it for me. I didn't watch Beast Wars until years after it's release, and when the 10th Anniversary figs came out, for some reason I just always put him back down (even though he was one of my favorite characters, go figure).

Nice pics, man!

How does he hold up, GogDog? Does he seem relatively solid? I really like Dinobot, but as with many original BW toys, he was a little loose/floppy, I'm hoping this new one turned out better.

He's not loose by any means, but he can be just a bit fiddly. There are a couple of parts that don't peg in on bot mode, but it still holds together just fine unless your thumb pushes it while squeezing or something. I agree that the color could have been chosen better. I might take a look at the henkei version.

I actually always regretted passing on Dinobot back in '97, he wasn't the hardest figure to find, but not the easiest to find either. So when the 10th anniversary figures were released, I jumped at the chance to buy one. I was disappointed that it just wasn't very secure in robot mode, moving one of the shoulders would more than likely move the hinges they were attached to, and that annoyed me. I always liked the sculpt though, especially the head sculpt in robot mode.

Thanks.
A little fiddly is ok, As long as he can hold cool poses without falling off the shelf ;)

Yeah, there is no problem there. His joints, on mine at least, are very tight.

Hey how far back can he bend his knees? I heard his knee articulation is disappointing.

Canadian looking for figures, need help finding online site
 

Originally posted by: Ground Zero @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Canadian looking for figures, need help finding online site that has them @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

Cheapest Figures out there?
 

Originally posted by: Tyjos @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Cheapest Figures out there? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

Need help in choosing a Prime
 

Originally posted by: Sportimus @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Need help in choosing a Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

Only disappointing in beast mode. In robot mode, they are double-jointed and can bend well over 90 degrees.

combaticons reissue
 

Originally posted by: brollicon @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: combaticons reissue @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

G1 Commemorative Series Figures
 

Originally posted by: Tyjos @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: G1 Commemorative Series Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

I've actually been debating on whether or not to start collecting those. There's a bunch of stuff, like most of the cars, that I dont already have.

Fortress Maximus Re-Issue?
 

Originally posted by: Jefrey8395 @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Fortress Maximus Re-Issue? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

Though I would love to see one, it definitely won't be from Hasbro (due to safety laws). Also doubtful from Tomy's standpoint as well.

My current hope is that a new mold is designed for him in scale with legends-class figures and released under Universe.

Yup, it basically won't happen here at all. Hasbro was thinking of releasing Brave Max for the RID line, but it constantly failed the drop test. I just wish I hadnt sold Brave Max.

I can see him reissued in Japan, but he'll be an expensive import for sure. I don't understand how he was able to be released in the 80's, yet unable to be reissued.

Oh, man, I know :(

The really sad part is I have no idea what I did with the money I got for him. I usually only sell toys to buy other things, but it escapes me at the moment.

Animated Toys: Lugnut and Bulkhead
 

Originally posted by: kllrwlf @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Animated Toys: Lugnut and Bulkhead @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

Henkei Cyclonass?
 

Originally posted by: GogDog @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Henkei Cyclonass? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

Question about animated Blitzwing's wings
 

Originally posted by: Viper08 @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Question about animated Blitzwing's wings @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.