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Reinhardt
Super Freak
i'd be interested in knowing this as well... i've only ever watched G1.
bagelsncheesey
Super Freak
Beast wars is actually pretty cool, give it a try. Something different, but cool.
I really liked the "Robots in Disguise" series, short lived and about a year long but still cool. This was on purpose though because it was just filler until the Unicron Trilogy came out, which consists of Armada, Energon, and Cybertron, all of which kicked ass. I really liked the Unicron Trilogy, so yeah, plenty worth watching.
p!tu
Shiz-lakin-a-craka-lakin™
Masterpiece Ultra Magnus Coming To U.S. Via Wal-Mart?!!!!!!
Is it possible that Masterpiece MP-02 is coming to the U.S. shores? Wal-Mart has a suspicious listing titled "Transformers Collectible Figure, Ultra Magnus" at the price of $89.76 and is currently in-stock.
It has been discussed about whether or not this could possibly be just the previously Toys 'R' Us-exclusive Generation 1 re-issue version, which is what the image in the listing depicts. However is was noted in our TFans discussion that the shipping weight is six (6) pounds while the G1 figure is only two (2) to three (3) pounds.
"Los" has taken one for the team by ordering one to find out if this actually the G1 re-issue at an embellished price, or the actual MP-02 Ultra Magnus, U.S. version.
Thanks to "sertile" of our TFans boards and Seibertron.com for the news.
Is it possible that Masterpiece MP-02 is coming to the U.S. shores? Wal-Mart has a suspicious listing titled "Transformers Collectible Figure, Ultra Magnus" at the price of $89.76 and is currently in-stock.
It has been discussed about whether or not this could possibly be just the previously Toys 'R' Us-exclusive Generation 1 re-issue version, which is what the image in the listing depicts. However is was noted in our TFans discussion that the shipping weight is six (6) pounds while the G1 figure is only two (2) to three (3) pounds.
"Los" has taken one for the team by ordering one to find out if this actually the G1 re-issue at an embellished price, or the actual MP-02 Ultra Magnus, U.S. version.
Thanks to "sertile" of our TFans boards and Seibertron.com for the news.
bagelsncheesey
Super Freak
**** YES THANK YOU P!TU FOR THE KICKASS INFORMATION AND THE HUGE ASS FONT AND OVERLY EXCESSIVE UNDERLINING YOU ALWAYS USE. EITHER WAY, I'M GETTING WHATEVER THEY PUT OUT BECAUSE ULTRA MAGNUS ROCKS THE ****ING HOUSE!!!
EITHER WAY, I'M GETTING WHATEVER THEY PUT OUT BECAUSE ULTRA MAGNUS ROCKS THE ****ING HOUSE!!! 
This oughta get the blood flowing:
In all seriousness, that's a damn cool piece. I wish they'd made a similar one with Snake Eyes vs Megatron. Then I'd get both. No way Stormshadow would ever take out Prime, though.
In all seriousness, that's a damn cool piece. I wish they'd made a similar one with Snake Eyes vs Megatron. Then I'd get both. No way Stormshadow would ever take out Prime, though.
p!tu
Shiz-lakin-a-craka-lakin™
Awesome!!! its Instock !!!!
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/pro...620&siteID=3Wcr3nxHx1A-glW9klwjQbiNHeiTJuiOcA
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/pro...620&siteID=3Wcr3nxHx1A-glW9klwjQbiNHeiTJuiOcA
p!tu
Shiz-lakin-a-craka-lakin™
In all seriousness, that's a damn cool piece. I wish they'd made a similar one with Snake Eyes vs Megatron. Then I'd get both. No way Stormshadow would ever take out Prime, though.
bagelsncheesey
Super Freak
Hmmm, looks really really really G1 to me, which I already have. We know if this is Takara or Hasbro yet? Wish they had the robot mode picture.
bagelsncheesey
Super Freak
*EDIT* comes with trailer.... Hasblow then?
p!tu
Shiz-lakin-a-craka-lakin™
they have pictured the Reissue one! but its for 90 dollars plus it wights 7pounds thats why we think its the mp-02!
bagelsncheesey
Super Freak
hmmmmmm
*ponders*
*ponders*
p!tu
Shiz-lakin-a-craka-lakin™
ditto!!!!!!
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you think? Surely not. find out P!tu, find out!! the stacks look short in the pic.
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DarthNeil
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This looks very much like the G1 (that sits oh so carefully in a dresser drawer upstairs) and as the G1 TRU re-issue of Soundwave was $39.99 (Can) I think that this one is a simple re-issue as well....but prove me wrong...
Reinhardt
Super Freak
hey guys, i found this courtesy of https://mcsweeneys.net/2007/7/9weaver.html
it's a little long, but HILARIOUS.
ENJOY!!
A LETTER TO
OPTIMUS PRIME
FROM HIS GEICO
AUTO INSURANCE
AGENT.
BY JOHN FRANK WEAVER
- - - -
Dear Mr. Prime,
We have received your accident-claim reports for the month of June—they total 27. I regret to inform you that GEICO will not be able to reimburse you for any of those repairs. I feel that I have sent the same letter to you once a month for the last six months, and I am now sending it again.
Since becoming a GEICO customer in January of this year, you have reported 131 accidents, requesting reimbursement for repairs necessitated by each one. You have claimed not to be responsible in any of them, usually listing the cause of the accident as either "Sneak attack by Decepticons" or "Unavoidable damage caused by protecting freedom for all sentient beings."
The only repairs for which you were reimbursed were the replacement of a cracked fender and a headlight, required after a Mr. I. Ron Hide backed his van into your truck; these cost $1,286.63. Our own investigation concluded that you were not at fault and that Mr. Hide had been drinking prior to the accident. Though police were unable to test his blood-alcohol level—Mr. Hide claimed that it would be impossible for police to examine his blood-alcohol content with a Breathalyzer, because he "doesn't breathe"—under Washington-state law, refusal to take a Breathalyzer test is equivalent to returning a result above the legal level.
But, I repeat, those were the only repairs for which you have been reimbursed, and it was a very minor accident in comparison to your other claims. I mention a few to illustrate the larger trend:
$379,431.34 requested reimbursement for repairs to your truck cabin. You claimed the damage was caused by attacking fighter jets.
$665,789.11 requested reimbursement for repairs to your trailer. You claimed the damage was caused by a giant mechanical scorpion, which I can only assume is some amusement-park ride, although I question the wisdom of bringing your mobile home so close to such dangerous equipment.
$6,564,239.44 requested reimbursement for repairs to a truck part called the "Autobot Matrix of Leadership." You stated this occurred in "an ultimate confrontation between good and evil," with a Ms. Meg Atron and a Mr. U. Nicron causing the damage in question. Mr. Prime, I have checked every known car- and truck-part catalog published in the United States and have found nothing even resembling that part, never mind any part so expensive. Whatever disagreements you had with Ms. Atron and Mr. Nicron, I suggest that next time you either settle things peaceably or leave your Autobot Matrix of Leadership at home so it doesn't break. GEICO does not cover Autobot Matrix of Leaderships.
And the list goes on. Mr. Prime, I am going to remind you again: Your policy with GEICO only reimburses you for accidents that occur while you are engaged in the reasonable use of your truck and trailer. As I told you when you originally purchased the policy, GEICO does not offer Megatron coverage, Starscream coverage, Soundwave coverage, Decepticon coverage, or Energon-blast coverage. Those are just not the types of damages we would expect from reasonable use.
To sum up, GEICO has been unable to reimburse you for any repairs, but due to the high number of accidents you have been a party to this month, combined with the many accidents you have had in the preceding five months, your premium has increased to $235,567.50 per month. While that may seem like a lot, I remind you that it is a savings of $137 over Progressive and $98 over State Farm. Please have your check into our main office by the end of July.
Regards,
Simon Furman
GEICO Agent
it's a little long, but HILARIOUS.
ENJOY!!
A LETTER TO
OPTIMUS PRIME
FROM HIS GEICO
AUTO INSURANCE
AGENT.
BY JOHN FRANK WEAVER
- - - -
Dear Mr. Prime,
We have received your accident-claim reports for the month of June—they total 27. I regret to inform you that GEICO will not be able to reimburse you for any of those repairs. I feel that I have sent the same letter to you once a month for the last six months, and I am now sending it again.
Since becoming a GEICO customer in January of this year, you have reported 131 accidents, requesting reimbursement for repairs necessitated by each one. You have claimed not to be responsible in any of them, usually listing the cause of the accident as either "Sneak attack by Decepticons" or "Unavoidable damage caused by protecting freedom for all sentient beings."
The only repairs for which you were reimbursed were the replacement of a cracked fender and a headlight, required after a Mr. I. Ron Hide backed his van into your truck; these cost $1,286.63. Our own investigation concluded that you were not at fault and that Mr. Hide had been drinking prior to the accident. Though police were unable to test his blood-alcohol level—Mr. Hide claimed that it would be impossible for police to examine his blood-alcohol content with a Breathalyzer, because he "doesn't breathe"—under Washington-state law, refusal to take a Breathalyzer test is equivalent to returning a result above the legal level.
But, I repeat, those were the only repairs for which you have been reimbursed, and it was a very minor accident in comparison to your other claims. I mention a few to illustrate the larger trend:
$379,431.34 requested reimbursement for repairs to your truck cabin. You claimed the damage was caused by attacking fighter jets.
$665,789.11 requested reimbursement for repairs to your trailer. You claimed the damage was caused by a giant mechanical scorpion, which I can only assume is some amusement-park ride, although I question the wisdom of bringing your mobile home so close to such dangerous equipment.
$6,564,239.44 requested reimbursement for repairs to a truck part called the "Autobot Matrix of Leadership." You stated this occurred in "an ultimate confrontation between good and evil," with a Ms. Meg Atron and a Mr. U. Nicron causing the damage in question. Mr. Prime, I have checked every known car- and truck-part catalog published in the United States and have found nothing even resembling that part, never mind any part so expensive. Whatever disagreements you had with Ms. Atron and Mr. Nicron, I suggest that next time you either settle things peaceably or leave your Autobot Matrix of Leadership at home so it doesn't break. GEICO does not cover Autobot Matrix of Leaderships.
And the list goes on. Mr. Prime, I am going to remind you again: Your policy with GEICO only reimburses you for accidents that occur while you are engaged in the reasonable use of your truck and trailer. As I told you when you originally purchased the policy, GEICO does not offer Megatron coverage, Starscream coverage, Soundwave coverage, Decepticon coverage, or Energon-blast coverage. Those are just not the types of damages we would expect from reasonable use.
To sum up, GEICO has been unable to reimburse you for any repairs, but due to the high number of accidents you have been a party to this month, combined with the many accidents you have had in the preceding five months, your premium has increased to $235,567.50 per month. While that may seem like a lot, I remind you that it is a savings of $137 over Progressive and $98 over State Farm. Please have your check into our main office by the end of July.
Regards,
Simon Furman
GEICO Agent
bagelsncheesey
Super Freak
yeah i agree as i said above, looks reaaaaaly g1 to me. i was *ahem* transforming/playing/moving my g1 magnus the other day so by the look of the stacks it's too similar. i'm with neil tho, please prove us wrong.
Eli26
Super Freak
That is a G1 you goofballs! Man, it doesn't look like it.. IT IS! lol
bagelsncheesey
Super Freak
This oughta get the blood flowing:
In all seriousness, that's a damn cool piece. I wish they'd made a similar one with Snake Eyes vs Megatron. Then I'd get both. No way Stormshadow would ever take out Prime, though.
I've seen this piece and the paint job and sculpt did not intrigue me. I passed.
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