bot shots

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So what is the appeal of these bot shots? From an adult collector stand-point?

[King Benny]

1) They are unique looking so they add a little punch to the collection.
2) Many are based on the G1 characters which appeals to me. Especially interested in the jetfire/skyfire one when it's released.
3) They only cost a few bucks so why not?

[Metroplex79]

I collect them. Let's see:

-another version of your favorite character(s) to collect
-(for those with kids) another toy to play with together
-thrill of the hunt (especially the chase figures)
-custom fodder to make your own characters (to either repaint or piece together)
-office desk fodder
-don't have to worry about keeping them in MINT condition, even after you take them out of the package
-cheap (as in less expensive than Legends/Legions figures)
-great charity donation fodder
-for those who are nuts for the "super deformed" look
-to enhance their online game characters
-a lot more friendly to collect than Attacktix (I hated the blind pack factor)

Did I cover it all?

[Sureshot22]

Originally Posted by Metroplex79

I collect them. Let's see:


-thrill of the hunt (especially the chase figures)
-to enhance their online game characters

Did I cover it all?

huh?

theres chase figures?

and do tell about this online game chars..

i havent collected any of these but you peaked my curiousity on those 2 points.

[Metroplex79]

Originally Posted by Sureshot22

huh?

theres chase figures?

and do tell about this online game chars..

i havent collected any of these but you peaked my curiousity on those 2 points.

Wave 1 = clear Sentinel Prime. One per case. He's in solid colors in the 3 pack with Bumblebee and Prowl.

Wave 2 is clear Bumblebee, I read about Wave 3, didn't see who the chase figure is.

Bot Shots online game. Unfortunately, the enhancements won't be available till May 2012. See the FAQ about codes.

[Detective Barricade]

Wave 3's chase is a clear Megatron, I guess kinda based on his DOTM vehicle mode with his Prime counterpart's helmet.

I just have Barricade at the moment, but I think the appeal of these is that they're cheap, fun, and incredibly adorable. You may not necessarily want to collect them all at first, but it can't hurt to try the Bot Shots with your favorite character that's represented.

[Shepp]

Its the Transformers answer to other collectible combat games.

Each have three symbols that you can rotate between.

The system is more or less the same as Battle Beasts, or Rock Scissor Paper.

The numbers are used as the tie breaker.

Once selected secretly, the Bot Shot is transformed to hide it, and then either rolled at the opponents Bot Shot by hand, or launched from a launcher.

When they crash, they auto-transform and reveal the symbol.

Combat is won or lost.


I have both launchers and both Megatron and Optimus Prime that came with them. They're pretty neat figures with a neat gimmick. I won't collect them all, just the ones that interest me. Doubt I'll use them for actual combat though.

[brr-icy]

got starscream today, they're cute, but i think any other one than him would have been better

[Shepp]

Originally Posted by brr-icy

got starscream today, they're cute, but i think any other one than him would have been better

I don't think any of the planes were a good idea. Too much fudging makes them look strange in vehicle mode.

[Nomad]

Yeah, they're a little strange looking, but they're also a throwback to those wind up airplane toys, so eh.

Also, there's gonna be a Lockdown toy coming out, so that in itself is reason enough for me to at least notice the line.