Covert Operations had the same effect on me as an 'I don't care - settle for tier two' event like Bee Team except it took even less effort. Felt like a holiday, but I mean one of those retirement holidays where you know you have one foot in the grave. I was working on the DP calculator with dedication but interest in this game and the desire to solve the mechanics has waned in line with enthusiasm for the event. I hope the next episode brings back the older format, if only for the fact it requires some attention, creates some competition and demands some teamwork because the solo campaign is monotonous, and the forum participation dwindled as a result. The forum interaction is 80% of the fun.
Pumped to get Prowl though - timely because Prowl Masterpiece will be released at the end of the month. I got 2 on preorder. Just received Acid Storm Masterpiece yesterday. It doesn't have any display flap on the box, so I don't know what it looks like inside. Also ordered the Black Optimus Masterpiece on the weekend because let's face it, Nemesis Prime is pretty cool and I need more emobots on my shelf. So being unable to see Acid Storm, I've been experiencing him vicariously on youtube via toy reviews. I've all but convinced myself that I need to own the TRU Soundwave as well. Not a fan, but after watching this review I am convinced it's an amazing toy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bGpFdDwGS8
Has anyone got this and can vouch for it's awesomness? Don't think TRU are gonna ship this internationally so I may have to pay through the nose on ebay :(
Also, has anyone bought any i-gears versions? Including the i-gears there are three possible Skywarps to go for, and I need another black eyeliner bot to go with Nemesis Prime. Doesn't have much in the way of paint apps though compared to the Walmart version but has free shipping and red eyes (Walmart ver. has yellow eyes).
http://shop.igeartoys.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=121
Would love to hear your comments on your favorite Masterpieces or prized collector's pieces.
Because I need to add some pictures to make this blog pop, here's a few I did on my tablet. Just to prove that I have the dexterity to line pixels up in paint.
Have a good week, Masa