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[Rhinox23]

Did anyone else notice that Bruticus is stomping on Jazz?! I hope he's not being brought into FOC just to be killed off like Bay did in the first TF movie.

I've really been pleased with the announcements, especially the collector's Bruticus. I've had pretty good luck w/ getting exclusives the past few years. Here's to hoping that continues since I won't be at SDCC. I am worried about the lack of Dinobot discussion though...at least why has there been no mention of FOC Grimlock with all the hype he's getting in the game?!

[MINDVVIPE]

That Cliffjumper head is pure, unfiltered, Grade A nightmare fuel.

I will be putting it on my wall around my poster somewhere.
That is, if I decide to shell out the cash to get it.

[Gearslide]

Wish Hasbro said how much those SDCC figures are going to cost... I need to prepare my wallet (especially since I can't go to SDCC). If they are not so expensive, would anyone be willing to pick me up a Rust in Piece Cliffjumper if I paid for 2?

And I'm guessing that:

Bruticus - all 5 figures, this set is more like the game colors
Boxing Bruticus ... box looks awesome. Beautiful artwork. BIG box.

Refers to Bruticus AND his box, and not two Bruticus figures? And:

"Rust in Peace" Cliffjumper (red, more paint apps to make him look more banged up, purple clear windows, comes with energon piece to reenact scene
"Enclosing Cliffjumper" - clamshell blister head (box) done in clear purple, hand painted, figure is viewable from backside of packaging. Comes in another box around it.

Refers to the Terrorcon Cliffjumper and his creepy head box respectively as well?

[wolverinetodd]

I hope they flip the image of the completed Bruticus on the inside flap of the box because Blast Off is supposed to be the right arm, not the left arm, Vortex is the left arm, not the right arm, Swindle is the right leg, not the left leg, and Brawl is the left leg, not the right leg. Because you know many of us hardcore Combiner fans will complain about it otherwise.

[Doubledealer93]

might have to get both.

[Autobot032]

Sounds like lots of stuff to be excited about. Screw all you Negative Nancys, Debbie Downers, and Walter and Wendy Whiners!

It's...Doug and Wendy Whiner. Doug.

Anywho...onto the topic at hand...

I'm really let down by a lot of what transpired today. I mean, it wasn't a total washout, but it really kinda sucked. (This is yet another reason why I don't go out of my way to find a way to BotCon.)

On the plus side:
Masterpiece Optimus looks fantastic, and I like the packaging. It's surprising how big they made it, as far as display pieces go.

Prime IS continuing, we know Airachnid and Dreadwing are coming. (YAY!)

On the fail side:
FOC Soundwave is a glorified upsize of the WFC Deluxe mold, with a spring launcher built in. (Oooh whee! Oh joy!)
Soundwave's minions aren't nearly as awesome as I was hoping they'd be. ( =\ I is a sad panda. )
Bruticus (in game colors) retains that gold/copper colored plastic for Blast-Off and Vortex. I do worry that they could be prone to breakage, down the line. In a way, we're kinda lucky the regular release has no gold plastic. We may not have to worry about it breaking, or even have the worry in the back of our minds. (Plus, since it's an exclusive and a limited run, what incentive does Hasbro have to make sure they use the best quality materials to make it? This is clearly a cash grab for them, once they make their dough, what do they care?)
Kickback the Derpic...I mean Insecticon. Egads. That thing is fugly and a total pass for me. (The only way I'll buy him is if they slap the PRID name on his packaging, because it means he's our only Insection toy for that line.)

Plus all the news of "We're gonna try..." (no, you won't lift a damn finger, and you know it!) and no mention of Breakdown, nor a figure of him on display...*sighs*

I don't know why I do this to myself. I don't know why I allow my hopes to get up. You'd think by now I'd have learned to go in with the lowest expectations and at least try to be pleasantly surprised.

"Thank you for attending Sucktastic Fail 2012. Here's the sign up sheet for Sucktastic Fail 2.0 2013. SIGN IT!"

[crazyjeffy]

Why must it be so expensive to get that mold of CJ >.>

[Megatron Wolf]

depending on the price i might get the gift set, hopefully its cheaper than getting each figure individually.

[Autobot032]

depending on the price i might get the gift set, hopefully its cheaper than getting each figure individually.

I can almost guarantee you it won't. If you look at past exclusives, they usually price higher than their retail counterparts.

Not to mention, they have to cover the cost of the packaging, the different materials used, the smaller run, etc.

If the prices remain where they are ($12.99-$14.99, depending on retailer), we'll pay about $65.00-$75.00 for the set at retail. If the prices go up to $14.99, as mentioned on the display cards, TRU will jack their prices up even higher, which means it'll be a minimum of $75.00 for the set.

I could see SDCC Bruticus being an $80-100.00.

[Burn]

I could see SDCC Bruticus being an $80-100.00.

So basically the price of buying them individually in Australia.

I'll take my chances with SDCC.