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^Tell it, brother. This past weekend, I was going to do some more pics of the Pod Gantry with a few other bots. 3 hours (and a whole table full of toys) later, I was too wiped out to take pics. Oh well, in due time I suppose.

That, or the blue pegs themselves will just be the sirens. Since we're cutting corners costs these days, I can see that happening.

I couldn't agree more, Haywire. I don't engage much with the fiction these days, but I would welcome a back-to-basics / unfortunately still-relevant battle over resources. The seeds of the future lie buried in the past!

Well, you can bet that there will be 3p support for any shortcomings (haha!) that it might have. It will just depend on how much more you want to spend on improvements.

Don't feel dumb. It's not something that registered immediately for me, either; cool that it's in the mix, though. I don't have much of a connection to the fiction of Transformers Prime, but I always loved some of the designs. This version of Skyquake is so nice-looking, and I'm betting it...

Yeah, there were a lot of figures for which I never even used the batteries. However, for the few that did get that luxury, I removed them before storage.

Hmmm...I haven't been too concerned about springs, no. I know that I've taken steps to remove missiles and the like from launchers before storage, but that is about it. If something is spring-loaded due to transformation though, like Jetfire's landing gear or somesuch, they remain retracted...

Got one in too! Right after I paid eBay special prices for one, lol. Oh well, I actually want one to customize, so it works out. Thanks for the tip, UndeadScottsman!

The thing is, I was actually watching the "progress" of the Core Dinobot combination thing with some interest at one point, due to the possibility of a modern Dinoking. I don't have much connection with those 'bots either though - more of a curiosity. But regardless of whether or not this set...

Yeah, I am skipping the Core combiners because yeesh, they are not good. I also don't have a need for Dinobots to unite into a combined form. And I know that these are small and scratch a different itch, but in recent years, I have bought multiple versions of the G1 Dinobots. I like them just...

For the most part, I liked what was revealed on today's fan stream. Out of what was announced, I am looking forward to preordering Metalhawk, Skyquake, and Shrapnel. The Junkion stuff is cool and all, but I'm not really all that interested; same with SS86. I'm on the fence about Twincast and...

I used to use small amounts of Windex sprayed onto Q-Tips to clean my G1 figures. Worked great and I've had no issues. Nowadays, I use a super-soft bristle paint brush to dust things and I still use Ziploc bags / Rubbermaid totes for storage.

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Thanks, Don. It's the Micro Machines Mountain Base. I've got WST Optimus driving out of the main door, but it's got missile pods, other opening hatches, etc. If you flip it around, it's got an elevator, radar dish, and all sorts of little cubbies. Very fun!

Well, I can honestly say that you will not be disappointed if you do decide to take the plunge. It is such a solid - and most importantly - fun set. I've "converted" it back and forth many times and it just keeps getting better. It really would have been cool if The Ark had been more of a...

This is how I've got it currently. I had a little fun adding some Micro Machines into the mix; each one represents an '84 character:

Thanks, Gizmo! When I am able to, yes, I'll be glad to post a pic or two. Full disclosure though: the Diaclone Pod Gantry is not quite wide enough to accommodate The Ark in vertical takeoff mode. But I have positioned it near the Ark to give the impression that that is what it could be used...

I finally got around to opening the Pod Gantry and holy crap, is it cool. I spent most of last Sunday getting to know it and posing various figures with it. Right now, is sits atop my main display case as a launch station for The Ark, which is good, because I feel like it elevates that toy...

Uncle Megs wants you!

Dang, Sabrblade, sorry to hear that. Mine is in storage too, but he's in "ship" mode with a towel surrounding him. Nothing seems to be putting pressure on him, so I'm hoping that he remains intact.