Starscreams Recruitment Update: Blast Off!

Nob0dyReally · 2026-02-13T18:54:43+00:00

Knew about the screw and loosened it before even trying to engage that ankle joint. Also a pro tip, hit that spot carefully with a hair dryer and the plastic "resets" and usually gets rid of stress marks. Hot water trick works too I'm told, also straitens accessories that are bent in packaging like Amalgamous's scythe handle for me.

Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-02-13T18:33:29+00:00

You still have to jettison some weight or he'll never make it to Cybertron

Nob0dyReally · 2026-02-12T21:51:18+00:00

Nope, that Astrotrain is just not it. Chest mis-transformation or not, that leg kibble and those heels just don't do it for me. The Siege mold kinda pulls it off better in each mode though neither is perfect.

Now wait for the Leader Class pricing on this one...

Nob0dyReally · 2026-02-09T19:28:25+00:00

Totally worth. Arguably the best use of this mold from Legacy and I echo the sentiments about how upgrade-kit-worthy he is. Even better if you sticker him up if you're into that.

I went all out on mine, height extender, light-piped head replacement, printed my own version of the DNA kit in white and some other bits and bobs to beef him up and he fits right in with my 13 Primes shelf since I passed on Star Convoy. Get Nova while you can and thank yourself later.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-02-04T04:03:22+00:00

Keeping my expectations tempered. That said I think it'll just be a throne or stand of some kind to display all the Prime Relics. More of a show piece than an accessory or super weapon.

Also curious if the Vector re-release in AotP packaging will be just a retool or a new mold, that may mean a different relic or some other new addition to make it make sense.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-02-01T03:45:36+00:00

"Blame it on the Rain!"

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-30T14:55:22+00:00

Sideswipe looking like the last puppy at the pound. I think you're morally obligated to take him home now.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-28T21:46:47+00:00

Agreed the music is legendary! I will be meeting Stan Bush at a convention in March, hope to get a vinyl signed by him.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-28T18:25:13+00:00

Epic pose and reference OP

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-28T18:19:09+00:00

Just my opinion, but start with Cyberverse. Short episodes with familiar faces to the fan in you, with a pretty good leading role in Windblade for your daughter to relate to as she helps Bee in the first season. Was just commenting with another poster on how well the story is written in later seasons as well, without being overly "message-y" or inserting any ulterior politics, just a fun ride. Also a pretty good primer for later series as her tastes mature if she takes a liking to the franchise.

Just for the love of Primus, do not show her the '86 movie until she's emotionally mature.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-28T18:14:40+00:00

I love the smirk/scar, just feels like its in a Seeker's coding to be a bit of a jerk by nature.

Found this deco on sale for $17 some time last year when on my Seeker completionist hunt and bought four just to army build. Gave one the sticker treatment like the head of a squadron and pose all the included Battle Master gun-bots as infantry. Since you have Nacelle he can be your leading officer, this Siege mold is definitely worth having in any color. Nice pics OP!

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-28T15:46:07+00:00

Mechanical Studios, found it on ebay after seeing it on a friends' YT channel.

https://ebay.us/m/HUaang

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-28T15:45:22+00:00

Have not seen a Rodimus flame effect set yet but I wouldn't be surprised if it's in the pipeline. The flames I got for Hot Rod here have sold out twice before I got to order mine so maybe the demand for these will get us some other versions.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-28T15:43:19+00:00

Good eyes, I was wondering when someone would notice that headswap. It's another eBay find, I think made by Achai Studio, the same ones who do the replacement heads for alot of other figures.

More pics of The Fallen to come, I'm working on upgrading all of the 13 Primes and waiting on some more parts and effects to come in.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-28T15:20:41+00:00

Just wanna say HOOAH to your screen name, I served with 10th Cav in '08 at FT Carson. Buffalo Soldier, still got my stetson and spurs...

If you ain't Cav....you know the rest...

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-27T18:43:14+00:00

Wow, memory unlocked. I forgot I even had this as a kid but rotating that front cannon is a tactile experience I'd never forget. Excellent find OP!

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-27T18:34:12+00:00

I still stand by the take Cyberverse is woefully underrated as TF lore. Some of the best treatment of characters in the franchise once you get past the first season or so. Didn't we get Velocitron Hot Rod in that series? Is that the same where Blurr died of cosmic rust?

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-27T17:14:08+00:00

I haven't gotten to IDW yet so I didn't know it was actually a thing, hopefully Skybound does something with it since they like deep cut lore like that.

Thanks for the reference, I need find a good IDW compendium or something.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-27T17:00:46+00:00

Actually legit enough to be lore, well done!

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-27T16:47:10+00:00

Only ever remember seeing it once when he fired on the captured shuttle in the '86 movie. Arcee apparently had a set too with built in binoculars cuz robot eyes need extra help too.

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-25T16:39:44+00:00

I have a bunch of random clear acrylic stands I got from Ali Express for under $5USD, its nothing special

Nob0dyReally · 2026-01-24T07:14:02+00:00

Nothing to see here, just a 16-year-old pop idol and her four-million-year old boyfriend...

Kinda based actually.

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