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GogDog · 01-18-2009, 03:29 PM

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

Shin Densetsu · 01-18-2009, 03:44 PM

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.

GogDog · 01-18-2009, 03:56 PM

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).

Optimus Scourge · 01-18-2009, 05:18 PM

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.

GogDog · 01-18-2009, 05:32 PM

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.

Shin Densetsu · 01-18-2009, 05:38 PM

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Too be honest, I always passed on the original Dinobot just because something never really did it for me.

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.

Optimus Scourge · 01-18-2009, 05:40 PM

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

GogDog · 01-18-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Scourge

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.

Shin Densetsu · 01-18-2009, 05:51 PM

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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.

TFW2005 · 01-18-2009, 08:00 PM

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Hi everyone, Christmas tends to really fark up my collecting. Stores here stock up early in the...

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TFW2005 · 01-18-2009, 08:00 PM

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Well Aside from KO's I wonder... due to weather a character is just unpopular or the toy itself...

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TFW2005 · 01-18-2009, 08:00 PM

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I am trying to decide on getting one of these three G1 Primes: 1. 25th Prime 2. Encore Prime...

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GogDog · 01-18-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

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

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

TFW2005 · 01-19-2009, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by: Tyjos @ TFW2005.com

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Well I got my first G1 Re-Issue Figure from ams, Grapple [as a freebie in my recent order] and...

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TFW2005 · 01-19-2009, 10:10 AM

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hello everyone is excited about the reissue of the combaticons. a few people have stated that...

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MegaPrime33 · 01-19-2009, 10:16 AM

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.

TFW2005 · 01-19-2009, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by: Jefrey8395 @ TFW2005.com

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Any one agree on this?say I

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trebleshot · 01-20-2009, 09:41 AM

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.

MegaPrime33 · 01-20-2009, 09:52 AM

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.

Flint · 01-20-2009, 12:33 PM

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.

Optimus Scourge · 01-20-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MegaPrime33

I just wish I hadnt sold Brave Max.

Oh, man, I know

MegaPrime33 · 01-20-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Scourge

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.

TFW2005 · 01-20-2009, 10:20 PM

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Anybody knows the purpose of Blitzwings's joints in his wings?, they are not used during...

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TFW2005 · 01-20-2009, 10:20 PM

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I pretty much have all of the Animated Toys except for Lugnut and Bulkhead. Lugnut just looks...

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TFW2005 · 01-20-2009, 10:20 PM

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Lulz. HLJ wins at Engrish. :lol Image:...

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01-18-2009, 03:29 PM	#651
GogDog I <3 Robots Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 333	Got him a couple of days ago. It's a great figure. __________________

01-18-2009, 03:56 PM	#653
GogDog I <3 Robots Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 333	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). __________________

01-18-2009, 05:18 PM	#654
Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	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. __________________

01-18-2009, 05:32 PM	#655
GogDog I <3 Robots Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 333	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. __________________

01-18-2009, 05:40 PM	#657
Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	Thanks. A little fiddly is ok, As long as he can hold cool poses without falling off the shelf __________________