So it seems that the 3rd party market is at it again, with one company showing us their plans to bring us a set of MP scaled (not)Insecticons, we have since been shown 2 more, with the already existing (although perhaps not MP scale) Fansproject and Hasbro insections.
But when does choice become just to much? For most of us collectors, we can only afford one set of each team, if that. But what do I know? So lets take a look at what is on offer and you guys can let me know what you think about it all.
In no particular order, first up we have Badcube‘s offering. With previous offerings such as Wardog, these guys will most likely be pretty good and rather G1 accurate. It is also safe to say, that one thing Bade cube do very well is release some very good images of their upcoming figures.
Then we have then more experienced Fanstoys. These guys have bought us some great figures, Quakewave and Soar to name just a couple.
Then we have the newest to the show Ocular Max. One to keep an eye on.
So what will be the deciding factor for you? Price? Design? Company loyalty? Or will you be fortunate enough to just buy everything that comes out. Either way let us know.
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I hate that. Same with Dinobots and Gigapower, I was really tempted to get Guttur too, in addition to my preordered Sever. Not so much for Guttur himself, but rather because I’m not too happy with my Scoria (loose joints, chrome scuffing, and so forth), and their Slag looks good too.
Regarding the Insecticons, I’ve preordered the FT ones, simply because Soar was great and they really look good. But the Badcube ones also look very nice, with a slightly grittier and less “flat” aesthetic. And now MMC weighs in, with less G1 style Insecticons. That got me thinking, should I get two sets? And if so, which ones? On the other hand, knowing MMC, until theirs come out a lot of time will have passed, so maybe all three sets are an option :-).