TF:A Rodimus - I'd give this a "B-" while trying to ignore the price-increase to $15. The alt mode feels a bit odd but isn't terrible, the transformation is unusual if a little bothersome at spots, the bot mode is decent but has issues.
TF:A Rodimus - yes, a second one. After the debacle I had with Arcee's defective stuff and tracking down a replacement, I decided to buy a replacement ahead of time here since I had the opportunity, and return it or sell it at cost to someone who wants it if the first works out. It did, so I will.
TF:G Darkmount - Lord Straxus is well-represented in the Generations line. While not perfect, and not everybody will get behind the battle station mode (even though I like it), there's a lot working for this figure in bot and vehicle mode, and very little distracting from either. I'd grade Straxus/Darkmount an "A", though the figure is a complex chap and only patience will make him really rewarding to fully enjoy.
From the September Hauls thread...
I've lightened on Hailstorm's alt mode, it's got charm. But I really can't get around the bot mode, it's just not right. I look forward to your thoughts though.Onslaught Six wrote:Aww. Well, I'll wait for more reviews. I still want him.JediTricks wrote:Hailstorm - um, what is this mess? Small, awkward alt mode with hollow cockpit, marble-shooter missiles that don't fire for crap, an odd transformation that shrinks the figure, really short and odd bot mode that's just awkward. Not a go.
It's shipping in wave 2 cases as well, so keep looking, and you'll find it fairly soon. If I see another, I'll grab it for ya.If only I could find that locally; I've looked everywhere. Damn.
Which ones would you want? Most of this wave is re-releases or slight changes, so I'm not used to holdouts who are tempted, but that's the whole point of this Vintage Collection line. Some of the figures in the line have silver foil chase packaging. Also, some of the Commander Cody figures have the belt still inverted, with the boxes upright and the orange on the figure's left, so watch for that. And if for some unfathomable reason you want that Clone Trooper figure with its missing paint, watch for helmet color, some are showing up greenish.Dominic wrote:I am seriously tempted by some of those Episode III characters in retro packaging.
Dom
-has not bought SW in well over a year.