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Video Games Discussion / Re: What are you playing now?

September 11, 2015, 06:31:49 PM

A week ago or so I started in on Metal Gear: The Phantom Menace. I was having a good time until about 40 minutes into in when I realized I didn't have the faintest idea who I was playing as. See, you play as a character with a shaggy 80s mullet, 5 o'clock shadow, and eyepatch, which I figured makes me Solid Snake, and is all I need to know. But it turns out that you are in fact a completely different character: "Big Boss". Not only that, but apparently I played this same character in at least one of the previous games, and never caught on to the difference. After poring through various wikis for the evening trying to get caught up, I finally admitted to myself that I haven't honestly been able to follow what has been going on in the Metal Gear storyline since the 80s. So, I decided to do what any sane person with no girlfriend or major responsibilities would do, which is to start over at the beginning and replay every damn game, including all the oddball titles that I missed the first time around.

I've already played through the original Metal Gear, and am now halfway through Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (not to be confused with Metal Gear Solid 2). The early games are crude by today's standard, but I'm still very much enjoying them.

You should be ashamed of yourself! How dare you compare Big Boss with Solid Snake! Solid does not wear an eyepatch, and no the Solid Eye does not count as one, plus Big Boss sports a full on beard on top of the 5 o'clock shadow.

If you are going to replay this for story's sake you should play them in this order:

MGS3: Snake Eater > MGS: Peace Walker > MGSV: Ground Zeroes > MGSV: Phantom Pain > Metal Gear > MG2: Solid Snake > Metal Gear Solid > MGS2: Sons of Liberty > MGS4: Guns of the Patriots

There are some other side-games like Portable Ops, which isn't bad...you can just get the cliff notes, and spin-offs that are totally skip-able... yes, I'm looking at you Revengeance!


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: Armor part sprues?

August 14, 2015, 06:34:52 PM

Agreed. This will all make more sense in shmax 2.0 (I am working towards it daily, now)...

Soooooo....how about those toyline "brand" landing pages? ; )


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: Tamashii Nations Toyline category?

August 04, 2015, 08:46:40 PM

I'll start setting up categories for him now. Give me an hour or two to get them in.

EDIT: OK, Lbsammills51, all the categories you listed are in the database. Feel free to start adding stuff. If you could also be sure to add parts to the product records you create, that'd be super!

SoS: Do you collect this line? I don't follow it beyond their Nintendo offerings.

I have quite a few S.H. Figuarts, but nothing too extensive.  We are going to need some photos for all these products we keep adding, perhaps some stock images.  So perhaps Bandai should be added to the "contributor" list because we can't just expect our faithful Spliff to take pictures of everything. 


--SoS

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Non-Transformers Toy Discussion / Re: Add toyline for Funko Products

August 01, 2015, 02:02:54 PM

Sounds to me like it should probably be treated like we do the Revoltech series in that it has figures from multiple properties, but is techinically "one" line.  So I vote for Funko > Pop! and go from there.


--SoS

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Video Games Discussion / Re: What are you playing now?

July 07, 2015, 08:37:27 PM

I am occasionally flying around Gotham City in Batman: Arkham Knight. I have a bad habit of focusing on the side missions before the main mission. Also playing LEGO Batman 3 with my daughter during the weekends mostly.


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: Quakewave stands

May 22, 2015, 05:57:23 PM

Ah, I figured we would come to this at some point. Renderform, to me, toes the line between "garage kit" and a full-fledged 3rd Party company close enough to be in the database.  Plus, as it's already been mentioned, one of the requisites should at least be the fact that it's sold or has been sold through the usual online retailer channels.
     
So I believe we should leave these types of items out of the database for now, at least. I mean, I would love to add things like Trent's awesome Battle Beat items through Shapeways, SkyQuake's awesome IncrediPlugs used for CW to Energon figure interaction, heck even Cheetimus' insanely cool custom figures, but that's not technically what we have come to call "3rd Party", at least not yet. As 3D printing technology becomes more easily, affordable, and available to consumers, we are bound to reach a point where your average joe will be able to easily mass produce items such as these and sell it on a website set up through Squarespace or something similar.


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: Warbotron X-Ray

May 06, 2015, 05:33:47 PM

Crap, I added the parts without knowing X-Ray was a model-kit type of figure. I'll fix that and let you go from there. Feel free to fix whatever mistake I've made.


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: Saint Seiya in the Revoltech database

January 09, 2015, 04:26:58 PM

Wow.

Thank you for bringing that up. That must have been some bug shenanigans that ended up moving the entire Saint Seiya toyline category into the Revoltech one.

Thanks again.


-- SoS

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General Transformers Discussion / List of Transformers Products Bought During 2015

January 05, 2015, 07:58:14 PM

2015

JANUARY
Hasbro
1/05 :: Kre-O AoE: A8601 Decepticon Replicator

3rd Party
1/05 :: PE-DX03 EW Warden Add on Parts
1/05 :: PES-02 Deathstalker

FEBRUARY
TakaraTomy
2/18 :: TF Legends: LG10 Arcee
2/18 :: TF Legends: LG12 Windblade

3rd Party
2/13 :: Headrobots: Green King Part #1

MARCH
Hasbro
3/01 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Alpha Bravo
3/03 :: Generations Leader: Jetfire
3/03 :: Generations: Brainstorm
3/03 :: Robots in Disguise (2015) Warrior Class: Grimlock

TakaraTomy
3/19 :: Generations: Goshooter (w/ Shuta Go)
3/23 :: TF Adventure: TAV-07 Roadblock
3/23 :: TF Adventure: TAV-09 Swoop
3/23 :: TF Adventure: TAV-10 Slug
3/24 :: Masterpiece: MP-24 Star Saber -- OH.MY.GOSH!! FINALLY!!!
3/27 :: Cloud: TFC-A04 Roadbuster --- has been re-purposed as Crosshairs who is partnered w/ Pinpointer

IDW
3/10 :: Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Allmanac

APRIL
Hasbro
4/02 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Decepticon Offroad
4/10 :: Generation 1: Hosehead
4/22 :: Cybertron Mini-Con Class: Kobushi vs. Landslide
4/22 :: Cybertron Mini-Con Class: Payload vs.Ascendor
4/22 :: Cybertron Mini-Con Class: Razorclaw vs. Steamhammer
4/28 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Optimus Prime

IDW
4/13 :: The Transformers (v2): Volume 7
4/19 :: The Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Volume 2
4/19 :: The Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Volume 3
4/24 :: The Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Volume 4
4/24 :: The Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Volume 5

3rd Party
4/15 :: FansProject: LER-03 Volar / Velos
4/16 :: Iron Factory: IF EX-05 Windsaber

MAY
Hasbro
5/06 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Protectobot Blades
5/06 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Protectobot First Aid
5/06 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Protectobot Rook
5/06 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Protectobot Streetwise
5/11 :: Timelines: 2015 Club Exclusive: Nova Prime
5/15 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Ultra Magnus --- hell. freakin'.yeah!
5/20 :: Timelines: 2015 TCC Incentive Figure: Lio Convoy
5/21 :: Timelines: TFSS 3.0: Carzap
5/21 :: Kre-O Transformers: 82961 Block Box (Megatron)
5/21 :: Kre-O Transformers: 82962 Block Box (Bumblebee)
5/28 :: Timelines: BotCon 2015 Cybertron: Most Wanted Box Set
5/28 :: Timelines: BotCon 2015 Galva Convoy

IDW
5/17 :: The Transformers, Volume 6: Police Action
5/17 :: The Transformers, Volume 7: Chaos
5/18 :: The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye: Volume 7

3rd Party
5/08 :: Mastermind Creations: R-09 Eupatorium
5/13 :: Mastermind Creations: R-12 Cynicus
5/23 :: FansProject: FPCore Member Exclusive: Osmi

JUNE
Hasbro
6/09 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Protectobot Groove
6/xx :: Robots in Disguise (2015): Legion: Fixit
6/xx :: Robots in Disguise (2015): Legion: Underbite
6/27 :: Timelines: BotCon 2015 Generation 2/Lowtech Security Force 2-pack
6/27 :: Timelines: BotCon 2015 Diaclone Explorers 2-pack
6/27 :: Timelines: BotCon 2015 Waruders 4-pack

TakaraTomy
6/20 :: Revenge: Mighty Microns (Mighty Stra, Mighty Dozer, & Mighty Bull)
6/25 :: Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion --- woohoo!

3rd Party
6/12 :: MakeToys: Citizen Set 01 With Trench Covers
6/17 :: Perfect Effect: PC-01 Combiner Upgrade Set
6/26 :: X-Transbots: MX-I Apollyon

JULY
Hasbro
7/02 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Viper
7/02 :: Timelines: TFSS 3.0: Nacelle
7/03 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Decepticon Dragstrip
7/12 :: Platinum Series AoE: Autobots United 5-pack -- bought sorely for Prime and Bulkhead, the others to be sold
7/13 :: Timelines: BotCon 2015 Zaptrap
7/19 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Combiner Hunters
7/28 :: KRE-O Transformers: Kreon Class of '85
7/30 :: G.I. Joe and the Transformers: Marissa Faireborn with Afterbreaker
7/30 :: G.I. Joe and the Transformers: Old Snake with Advanced Stealth B.A.T. Duo --- purchased 2 sets

AUGUST
Hasbro
8/04 :: Timelines: TFSS 3.0: Serpent O.R.
8/25 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Prowl
8/25 :: Robots in Disguise (2015): Mini-Con Class: Divebomb
8/28 :: Timelines: TFSS 3.0: Predacon Tarantulas

TakaraTomy
8/11 :: Kabaya Gum Plus Series 9 Box Set

3rd Party
8/17 :: Perfect Effect: PC-04 Head & Torso Upgrade Set

SEPTEMBER
Hasbro
9/12 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Ironhide
9/12 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Decepticon Offroad --- replacement figure
9/12 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Protectobot First Aid --- replacement figure
9/12 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Protectobot Rook --- to use for a custom
9/12 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Air Raid
9/12 :: Robots in Disguise (2015): Legion Class: Patrol Mode Strongarm
9/12 :: Power Core Combiners: Stakeout
9/13 :: KRE-O Transformers: Robots in Disguise: B0951 Optimus Prime Beast Blaster
9/13 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Mirage
9/13 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Prowl --- bought to use for a custom
9/14 :: KRE-O Transformers: Robots in Disguise: B0949 Bumblebee Disc Demolishor
9/14 :: KRE-O Transformers: Age of Extinction: A6951 Cell Block Breakout --- only bought b/c it was 50% off
9/14 :: KRE-O Transformers: Battle Changers: Vs. Pack: B1507 Autobot Ratchet vs. Soundwave 

TakaraTomy
9/02 :: Adventure: TAV25 Decepticon Runabout
9/02 :: Adventure: TAV26 Overrive
9/09 :: Unite Warriors: UW-EX Grand Scourge
9/17 :: Legends: LG 14 Ultra Magnus ---

OCTOBER
Hasbro
10/17 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Battle Core Optimus Prime
10/18 :: Generations Combiner Wars: Megatron
10/24 :: Timelines: TFSS 3.0: Krok w/ Gatoraider & Sub Mystery Figure

IDW
10/27 :: The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye: Volume 7

TakaraTomy
10/23 :: Legends: LG 15 Nightbird Shadow
10/23 :: Legends: LG 16 Slipstream
10/23 :: Legends: LG 17 Blackarachnia

3rd Party
10/01 :: FansProject: Function X8 Crox
10/17 :: FansProject: Function X6 Knight --- I finally got my hands on him!!!
10/17 :: FansProject: Saurus-Ryu-Oh: Tricerabot
10/17 :: MasterShooter Collectibles: Power Shooters: High-Que & High-Fire
10/23 :: DX9: AL-01 Upgrade Kit
10/29 :: Mastermind Creations: R-01G Grandus Hexatron

NOVEMBER
Hasbro
11/13 :: Generations CW: Decepticon Viper (x2) --- troops for Serpent O.R.
11/24 :: Generations CW: Decepticon Blast Off
11/24 :: Generations CW: Swindle

IDW
11/16 :: Transformers vs. G.I. Joe: Volume 2

TakaraTomy
11/06 :: Generations: Shouki w/ Daniel
11/16 :: Adventure: TAV VS05 Drift Origin & Jazz Battle Mode

3rd Party
11/04 :: FansProject: Saurus-Ryu-Oh: Dinosan
11/27 :: FansProject: Smartrobin (Soleron)

DECEMBER
Hasbro
12/11 :: Generations CW: Scattershot
12/13 :: Robots in Disguise (2015): TRU Warrior Megatronus

TakaraTomy
12/01 :: Adventure: TAV30 Battle Grimlock
12/11 :: Unite Warriors: UW-03 Guardian
12/11 :: Unite Warriors: UW-04 Devastator

3rd Party
12/03 :: MakeToys: MM-02 Rear End
12/15 :: Mastermind Creations: R-16 Anachus
12/18 :: FansProject: Saurus Ryu-Oh: Dinoshi
12/30 :: TFC Toys: Hades: H-01 Minos
12/30 :: TFC Toys: Hades: H-02 Thanatos

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: FP LER-02 Cubrar

December 18, 2014, 06:49:22 PM

Hey Spliff,
I didn't see this thread until today. I can answer all those questions, or try to at least. Initially the rumor was that the retail release of Cubrar / Tekour would have both the black and red heads. Once the figure was released we learned just how cruel FPJ is by releasing both versions without any hints on which version you are getting. As you already mentioned, so far the "ginger" Cubrar seems to be the rarer of the two versions. I recall seeing the "hidden version" phrase to describe it being coined somewhere on the net. I actually created a new listing for the red-headed version, which I listed as the "variant" of the black-headed Cubrar. As for the Diaclone release of Cubrar, yes he did come with two heads and an awesome magnetic Diaclone Driver.

Hope that helps.


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: TMNT

November 23, 2014, 02:40:22 PM

Neato! Now I can keep track of my five TMNT figures!

Just out of curiosity, why are the TMNT toys' forms called "Mutant [Animal]" instead of "[Animal]-man", like most of the other humanoid animal toys on the site?

For the Mutant Turtle form name, that was my mistake I created it because I had completely forgotten all about the possibility of a Turtle-Man form already existing. So that one is my fault. For the others, I used the already existing [Animal]-man forms and I just did a form name override to call Bebop, for example, a Mutant Warthog instead of Pig-man. Always go with established terms over name we created as a catch-all. That entire Humanoid category needs to be revised anyways. Hope that clears it up for you.


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: TMNT

November 21, 2014, 10:18:59 PM

I am extremely happy to see TMNT on the site. Both my five yr old brother and I are fans of the series. Can't wait for for the other line categories to be added.

I added a few categories that should keep you busy for a bit. I'll add the rest as I see them getting filled up and added to the database.


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: TMNT

November 20, 2014, 05:10:02 PM

Hey Spliff, are the weapons custom painted on those pics you took of the Turtles?


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: TMNT

November 16, 2014, 11:16:47 AM

Just created a bunch of categories spliff...feel free to add new products. I gave you a jumpstart with the first wave of figs.

Can't wait to see pics!


--SoS

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Help Us Build the Database / Re: TMNT

November 15, 2014, 05:00:57 PM

You bet your keister they are going to get added. Just give it a weekend of two and I'll start adding them in.


--SoS