TFU Perceptor and Insecticons

MegaPrime33 · 07-31-2009, 02:09 PM

Anybody else really excited about this? As much as I loved the earlier commemorative figures, I always felt they were overpriced. With these being at about $35 a pop, I think it's pretty reasonable. I'm looking forward to Perceptor more, since I haven't had him since I was a kid.

GogDog · 07-31-2009, 05:31 PM

I am looking forward to both! Never had a Perceptor, and haven't had any Insecticons since i was a kid.

Has there been a time frame for release?

Runamuck · 07-31-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MegaPrime33

Anybody else really excited about this? As much as I loved the earlier commemorative figures, I always felt they were overpriced. With these being at about $35 a pop, I think it's pretty reasonable. I'm looking forward to Perceptor more, since I haven't had him since I was a kid.

Same here! And with an associate discount, the price ain't too shabby.

MegaPrime33 · 07-31-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GogDog

I am looking forward to both! Never had a Perceptor, and haven't had any Insecticons since i was a kid.

Has there been a time frame for release?

I believe they are both slated for September. Just in time for my birthday.

outsider · 07-31-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MegaPrime33

I believe they are both slated for September. Just in time for my birthday.

September is correct

Runamuck · 07-31-2009, 06:19 PM

I think the Insecticons are supposed to come with their chrome weapons. Am I right?

Ballsdeep212 · 07-31-2009, 06:45 PM

Im stoked ab em , I will def. have to get em both , if I can find em

trebleshot · 07-31-2009, 09:36 PM

I actually have all four G1 versions, but I'm still looking forward to getting both of them. Especially since Shrapnel and Kickback have some chrome wear on their weapons and my Bombshell has a broken horn (looks good on display, falls apart with play).

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Originally Posted by Runamuck

I think the Insecticons are supposed to come with their chrome weapons. Am I right?

Yes, if I remember the pics from Botcon correctly.

Knightmare10880 · 08-01-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by outsider

September is correct

Thank you very much, I've been trying to find out when these are coming out for over a month. I can't wait to add Perceptor and the Insecticons to my Transformers collection.

Th0r4z1n3 · 08-04-2009, 12:16 AM

I'm excited about Perceptor, I got a set of those high quality KO Insecticons a few years back when they came out. Although I'm kind of on the fence about getting some more to troop build them, I've always wanted an army of Insecticon clones

trebleshot · 08-04-2009, 06:14 AM

Welcome to the Toyark, dude!

You could always make the KO versions the clones and make the re-issues the "originals".

MegaPrime33 · 08-04-2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

Welcome to the Toyark, dude!

You could always make the KO versions the clones and make the re-issues the "originals".

That would be cool. Or he could just buy the ehobby clones as well.

MegaPrime33 · 08-11-2009, 04:52 AM

According to this thread from TFW, Perceptor's gun will not be spring loaded. I personally have no problem with this considering it is probably because they want to maintain the original length of the missiles.

Runamuck · 08-11-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MegaPrime33

According to this thread from TFW, Perceptor's gun will not be spring loaded. I personally have no problem with this considering it is probably because they want to maintain the original length of the missiles.

As long as the missile doesn't just sit there inside the weapon....rolling around and falling out whenever you tilt the toy.

trebleshot · 08-11-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MegaPrime33

According to this thread from TFW, Perceptor's gun will not be spring loaded. I personally have no problem with this considering it is probably because they want to maintain the original length of the missiles.

I've got no problem with that, either. I prefer the original-length missiles anyway, even to the loss of spring-loaded missiles. The ones that came with the first run of TRU exclusive reissues were grossly out of proportion and just looked weird.

Besides, the SLM is an over-used gimmick these days anyway.

MegaPrime33 · 08-22-2009, 03:46 PM

Is it September yet?

trebleshot · 08-22-2009, 09:01 PM

Don't I wish!

MegaPrime33 · 11-24-2009, 05:51 AM

Has anybody else getting lucky with these figures? My local TRU has had a bunch of them sitting on the shelves. I picked up perceptor but have yet to open him.

trebleshot · 11-24-2009, 06:56 AM

I snagged the Insecticons, but have yet to go back and get Perceptor (money issues and TRU is an out-of-the-way store).

I love the Insecticons, they are great. Tight joints, beautifully shiny chrome guns and parts, rubsigns that actually work - they're awesome. My only complaint is that the foot stickers on Bombshell ("Hardshell") didn't want to stay put for very long. Hopefully, a couple of years in his box as a Rhino beetle will fix that.

Anyone else notice that on the inside packaging, Kickback and Sharpnel ("Sharpshot") have their names switched?

07-31-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
GogDog I <3 Robots Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 333	I am looking forward to both! Never had a Perceptor, and haven't had any Insecticons since i was a kid. Has there been a time frame for release? __________________

07-31-2009, 05:42 PM	#3
Runamuck Collects things Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 927	Quote: Originally Posted by MegaPrime33 Anybody else really excited about this? As much as I loved the earlier commemorative figures, I always felt they were overpriced. With these being at about $35 a pop, I think it's pretty reasonable. I'm looking forward to Perceptor more, since I haven't had him since I was a kid. Same here! And with an associate discount, the price ain't too shabby. __________________

07-31-2009, 06:19 PM	#6
Runamuck Collects things Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 927	I think the Insecticons are supposed to come with their chrome weapons. Am I right? __________________

07-31-2009, 09:36 PM	#8
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	I actually have all four G1 versions, but I'm still looking forward to getting both of them. Especially since Shrapnel and Kickback have some chrome wear on their weapons and my Bombshell has a broken horn (looks good on display, falls apart with play). Quote: Originally Posted by Runamuck I think the Insecticons are supposed to come with their chrome weapons. Am I right? Yes, if I remember the pics from Botcon correctly. __________________

08-04-2009, 12:16 AM	#10
Th0r4z1n3 I seek teh Seekers Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 360	I'm excited about Perceptor, I got a set of those high quality KO Insecticons a few years back when they came out. Although I'm kind of on the fence about getting some more to troop build them, I've always wanted an army of Insecticon clones __________________

08-22-2009, 03:46 PM	#16
MegaPrime33 Follow me! @NerdActivist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,858	Is it September yet?