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When I first got Thundertron I wasn't a fan, to say the least. Liked the bot mode for the most part, but was really disappointed with the beast mode and the weapon. That said, he has grown on me and even though he could be better I like him now.

Looking at reviews on this toy lead me to this one in particular and gave me an idea; why not add the Star Seekers to my Classics set. I know that the Star Seekers are from the new Aligned Continuity, but this just seems like a fun way of adding more depth to my Classics set. I don't see the Classics line as a remake of G1 so much as a re-boot (which is why I'll never understand collectors who need more show/toy accuracy, especially from 3P's) so there really is no reason not to take it in any direction I want.

So that said, I've started building a Star Seekers team;

• Thundertron - now moving him from my Prime shelf to my Classics shelves.
• Axor (HFTD) - got a MISB on eBay for less than $30 shipped and should receive it soon.
• Cannonball (Cybertron) - watching a couple on auctions on eBay atm.
• Brimstone (HFTD) - instead of the Cybertron version like in the TFW review (got both tho).
• Sandstorm - might be a problem with the G1 continuity, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Just wondering what people think of this idea, especially as it could be used for an Aligned Continuity set as well, and what toys you think would go well here. I'm also thinking of adding random HFTD, Universe and Generations toys that have no other spot on my shelves atm (due to limited space) to this team to bulk it out.

So what toys/characters do you think would fit well with the Star Seekers?

Same lineup as you in mind.

Planning to use GDO Sandstorm.

I feel kinda sad I passed on Axer even with half off clearance sale.

Every Star Seeker except for Axer transforms into a beast. I'd stay true to that, therefore my "classics" Star Seeker lineup would be:

* Thundertron - Prime
* Sandstorm - Beast Wars
* Brimstone - Cybertron
* Axer/Axor - HFTD (turns into a motorcycle in the Aligned family; this would be the closest in-scale figure)
* Cannonball - Cybertron (considering there is no toy of Cannonball that turns into a beast yet)

However, I'd like to keep the Star Seekers an Aligned original, so my Star Seekers would go on Prime shelf. Also, I'll wait to see if any more Star Seekers are introduced in the Beast Hunters toyline (or at least Cannonball and Axer).

I'm using the Star Seekers as an excuse to buy several of the TransMetal Beast Wars and Meast Machines figures that I couldn't get under my pre-existing guidelines, but were still interesting enough to tug at my interest.

Now I just need someone to make a pirate hat for Thundertron.

PrymeStriker wrote:Every Star Seeker except for Axer transforms into a beast. I'd stay true to that

Yeaaahhhh... I kinda forgot about that Might use Cybertron Brimstone afterall...

PrymeStriker wrote:However, I'd like to keep the Star Seekers an Aligned original, so my Star Seekers would go on Prime shelf. Also, I'll wait to see if any more Star Seekers are introduced in the Beast Hunters toyline (or at least Cannonball and Axer).

Main reason I'm putting them with my Classics is I'm over the Prime toys. Might grab one or two from the Beast Hunter line at some point, but not really interested atm. Also, I've never really bothered with the WFC and FOC lines. Got Shockwave for the Classics shelf, and after reading so much about them here, added the G2 coloured combaticon set to my BBTS PoL It'd be great if they did release new Cannonball and Axer toys with beast alt modes.

gavinfuzzy wrote:Same lineup as you in mind.

Planning to use GDO Sandstorm.

I feel kinda sad I passed on Axer even with half off clearance sale.

I didn't even know about Axer until I read that TFW Thundertron review! How bad is that!

GDO Sandstorm would fit nicely, but, because of the way I'm mashing the two separate continuity's together I'm thinking of leaving Sandstorm for the Autobots (a 3P will appear at some point) and replacing him with someone else.

yeah, im kinda pissed that i skipped on HFTD axor and HFTD lockdown.but i do have cannon ball from cybertron so i will have a small pirate crew.

Mkall wrote:Now I just need someone to make a pirate hat for Thundertron.

Someone was saying in a review that he is a cliche pirate, that's part of what I like about him. Thundertron with a pirate hat

Doubledealer93 wrote:yeah, im kinda pissed that i skipped on HFTD axor and HFTD lockdown.but i do have cannon ball from cybertron so i will have a small pirate crew.

There is a few eBay auctions that you might be interested in;

Lockdown: here, here and here.

Axor.

There are quite a few others, some good deals are bound to pop up.

Arctorro wrote:It'd be great if they did release new Cannonball and Axer toys with beast alt modes.

Actually, we only need a beast alt of Cannonball. Axer's a very spikey motorcycle, while the other four are beasts.

I'm going to wait this one out for a while, see if we get any 'official' release.
But I do think that PRiD Deadend might join the crew..

Va'al wrote:I'm going to wait this one out for a while, see if we get any 'official' release.
But I do think that PRiD Deadend might join the crew..

Not getting Cannonball, want to wait and see. Deadend is a good idea, he looks mental enough to fit.

Axor just arrived and is a really nice toy, definitely will be my permanent Axer. I don't like two wheelers (even tho I keep buying em ), so if a proper toy is released I'll pass. Fingers crossed that now we have Thundertron more will follow.