i dunno if that's a new mold or not but that dirge doesn't look like a redeco or remold of breakaway.. or am i missin somethin?
mmm like bludgeon this might make a nice addition to my universe collection - surely beats the almost €100 needed for the henkei dirge
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In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 8:35AM CDT
Category: Toy NewsPosted by: Real Devastator
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The Arker has uploaded the in package images of Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen NEST Global Alliance - Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide.
Dirge is the only brand new toy here. As for Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide are straight repaint of Mudflap and Landmine.
The images also give us the packaging new look as well as respective combat biographies:
Dirge's bio:
Dirge thought the heart of enemy territory - N.E.S.T. Headquarters - was the perfect place from which to launch a secret campaign of terror. A single slip-up revealed his presence, and brought his plans crumbling down. Now he's running scared with Bumblebee and Armorhide on his tail. He's to firghtened to land, but so terrified of running out of fuel that he finds himself breathing a sigh of relief every time he touches down.
Tuner Mudflap's bio:
There was a time when Mudflap would have been intimidated by a warrior as accomplished as Sideswipe. But now, with the final battles of the war in his past, and a hot new engine and paint job, he's ready to give the Autobot sword-master a run for his money. Mudflap can't outfight Sideswipe, but there's no doubt in his mind he can out-drive the older Autobot.
And Armorhide's:
Things have been slow lately, so the discovery of a Decepticon hiding right under his nose was like a dream come true for Armorhide. He's enjoying working alongside Bumblebee, since his damaged vocal processor means the other Autobot can't complain about his methods. Armorhide doesn't care about stealth or safety. All he cares about is bringing Dirge crashing down.
Stay tuned to Seibertron for all your latest Transformers news.
Dirge is the only brand new toy here. As for Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide are straight repaint of Mudflap and Landmine.
The images also give us the packaging new look as well as respective combat biographies:
Dirge's bio:
Dirge thought the heart of enemy territory - N.E.S.T. Headquarters - was the perfect place from which to launch a secret campaign of terror. A single slip-up revealed his presence, and brought his plans crumbling down. Now he's running scared with Bumblebee and Armorhide on his tail. He's to firghtened to land, but so terrified of running out of fuel that he finds himself breathing a sigh of relief every time he touches down.
Tuner Mudflap's bio:
There was a time when Mudflap would have been intimidated by a warrior as accomplished as Sideswipe. But now, with the final battles of the war in his past, and a hot new engine and paint job, he's ready to give the Autobot sword-master a run for his money. Mudflap can't outfight Sideswipe, but there's no doubt in his mind he can out-drive the older Autobot.
And Armorhide's:
Things have been slow lately, so the discovery of a Decepticon hiding right under his nose was like a dream come true for Armorhide. He's enjoying working alongside Bumblebee, since his damaged vocal processor means the other Autobot can't complain about his methods. Armorhide doesn't care about stealth or safety. All he cares about is bringing Dirge crashing down.
Stay tuned to Seibertron for all your latest Transformers news.
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Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003960)
Posted by frogbat on September 27th, 2009 @ 8:44am CDT
Posted by frogbat on September 27th, 2009 @ 8:44am CDT
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003962)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on September 27th, 2009 @ 8:54am CDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on September 27th, 2009 @ 8:54am CDT
Dirge is definitely a new mold.
All three look great, and I really can't wait for Dirge. Armorhide looks awesome too. Zombie robot!
All three look great, and I really can't wait for Dirge. Armorhide looks awesome too. Zombie robot!
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003969)
Posted by JelZe GoldRabbit on September 27th, 2009 @ 9:16am CDT
Dirge is a new mold. You're thinking of fellow G1 Conehead Seeker Thrust, who's the repaint of Breakaway. Of course I'm snatching them both
Posted by JelZe GoldRabbit on September 27th, 2009 @ 9:16am CDT
frogbat wrote:i dunno if that's a new mold or not but that dirge doesn't look like a redeco or remold of breakaway.. or am i missin somethin?
Dirge is a new mold. You're thinking of fellow G1 Conehead Seeker Thrust, who's the repaint of Breakaway. Of course I'm snatching them both
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003970)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on September 27th, 2009 @ 9:21am CDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on September 27th, 2009 @ 9:21am CDT
I also love Dirge and Armorhide's interlocking bios. Whoever took over bio writing needs a raise after these guys and Bludgeon and JA Ironhide!
That's awesome.
That's awesome.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003972)
Posted by Real Devastator on September 27th, 2009 @ 9:25am CDT
I have changed the news writing.... Too many news at a go, mind cant work properly. Thanks
Posted by Real Devastator on September 27th, 2009 @ 9:25am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Dirge is a new mold. You're thinking of fellow G1 Conehead Seeker Thrust, who's the repaint of Breakaway. Of course I'm snatching them both
I have changed the news writing.... Too many news at a go, mind cant work properly. Thanks
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003977)
Posted by Stockade on September 27th, 2009 @ 9:53am CDT
Posted by Stockade on September 27th, 2009 @ 9:53am CDT
Awesome!! just really awesome!! Dirge looks really cool and at the sametime he could fit either universe and ROTF line and Armorhide looks damn awesome as well!! but a new head mold for Armorhide would have been nice too! Also, really digging the connecting bios with these two and looking forward to pick these up, even though i told myself no repaints 
.
Gonna pass on need for speed tuner Mudflap though..
.Gonna pass on need for speed tuner Mudflap though..
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003981)
Posted by Convotron on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:05am CDT
I totally agree!
I love the repaints and Dirge is awesome. Man, I know I'm getting RotF Dirge and Thrust so this means I may have to get Starscream to make the movie Seekers in my collection. Voyager Starscream seems like a cool toy...but...space Dorito...
Posted by Convotron on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:05am CDT
Razorclaw0000 wrote:I also love Dirge and Armorhide's interlocking bios. Whoever took over bio writing needs a raise after these guys and Bludgeon and JA Ironhide!
That's awesome.
I totally agree!
I love the repaints and Dirge is awesome. Man, I know I'm getting RotF Dirge and Thrust so this means I may have to get Starscream to make the movie Seekers in my collection. Voyager Starscream seems like a cool toy...but...space Dorito...
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003983)
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:07am CDT
I like thesse guys.
Buty, what's with all of these rivalries?
JA Ironhide vs Bludgeon
Ratchet vs Lockdown
And now, Dirge vs Armorhide
Buty, what's with all of these rivalries?
JA Ironhide vs Bludgeon
Ratchet vs Lockdown
And now, Dirge vs Armorhide
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003990)
Posted by Convotron on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by Convotron on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:23am CDT
The interconnecting bios are a nice way of spicing things up, in my opinion. It's better than the standard "This is such-and-such and they are like this and like that.". Often the Transformers bios seem more like personal adds so making the fiction have connectivity and actually have some narrative potential in the toyline universe is a nice change.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003992)
Posted by thebox_is_here on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:31am CDT
Posted by thebox_is_here on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:31am CDT
I think the rivalries in the bios is just to help sell more guys, you get Megatron to go with Optimus, so why not get Dirge without Armorhide?
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003995)
Posted by Narc on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:49am CDT
Posted by Narc on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:49am CDT
Nice! Dirge is a must. 
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1003997)
Posted by Overcracker on September 27th, 2009 @ 11:02am CDT
Posted by Overcracker on September 27th, 2009 @ 11:02am CDT
Dirge... Not too sure about the cockpit forearm, but other than that its a nifty mold.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004000)
Posted by Wazzup4567 on September 27th, 2009 @ 11:30am CDT
Posted by Wazzup4567 on September 27th, 2009 @ 11:30am CDT
Am i the only one that thinks the Mudflap mold looks cool?
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004003)
Posted by freaky777 on September 27th, 2009 @ 11:45am CDT
I think so too! So is tuner Mudflap a repaint, redeco or a new mold?
Posted by freaky777 on September 27th, 2009 @ 11:45am CDT
Wazzup4567 wrote:Am i the only one that thinks the Mudflap mold looks cool?
I think so too! So is tuner Mudflap a repaint, redeco or a new mold?
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004009)
Posted by JelZe GoldRabbit on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:08pm CDT
Can't you tell? Same mold, different deco.
Posted by JelZe GoldRabbit on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:08pm CDT
freaky777 wrote:Wazzup4567 wrote:Am i the only one that thinks the Mudflap mold looks cool?
I think so too! So is tuner Mudflap a repaint, redeco or a new mold?
Can't you tell? Same mold, different deco.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004010)
Posted by Blurrz on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:10pm CDT
Posted by Blurrz on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:10pm CDT
Dirge is pretty cool, I like the mold and the bio isn't half bad. Tuner Mudflap can die in a fire, no way can he even compete with Sideswipe, and for the love of Primus that is the worst colour scheme I've seen. Armorhide is looking nice, never got the 2007 Movie Landmine mold so I'll probably have to get that if Armorhide is good too!
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004011)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:12pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:12pm CDT
Dirge looks awesome. Now who else sees it being repainted in the near future?
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004019)
Posted by Convotron on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:22pm CDT
You guys aren't alone! I'm a fan of the Mudflap and Skids Deluxe molds.
Posted by Convotron on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:22pm CDT
freaky777 wrote:Wazzup4567 wrote:Am i the only one that thinks the Mudflap mold looks cool?
I think so too! So is tuner Mudflap a repaint, redeco or a new mold?
You guys aren't alone! I'm a fan of the Mudflap and Skids Deluxe molds.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004022)
Posted by Valandar on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:27pm CDT
Posted by Valandar on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:27pm CDT
I'm not that big on either Skids or Mudflap - there's too much car hanging off their backs. I regret getting Skids, and do not want to get Mudflap - any incarnation.
Dirge looks VERY interesting, because (for once) he's not a variation on the "Veritech / Valkyrie" transform scheme that something like 90% of Transforming Jets (of any brand) suffer from.
Armorhide... well, I've already got that mold, but if I see it in the store and it grabs me, I'll probably snag it. Wish he had a new head, though, the "hockey goalie" head was one of the few things about that mold I didn't like.
Dirge looks VERY interesting, because (for once) he's not a variation on the "Veritech / Valkyrie" transform scheme that something like 90% of Transforming Jets (of any brand) suffer from.
Armorhide... well, I've already got that mold, but if I see it in the store and it grabs me, I'll probably snag it. Wish he had a new head, though, the "hockey goalie" head was one of the few things about that mold I didn't like.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004024)
Posted by Zeds on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:32pm CDT
Posted by Zeds on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:32pm CDT
Why couldn't have Hasbro/Tomy used that Dirge mould before. So much better. Gawd!
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004025)
Posted by Optillamanus on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:34pm CDT
Posted by Optillamanus on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:34pm CDT
I don't like how Dirge's missiles are attached to his legs, aiming at his armpits. Seems like a huge waste of otherwise good weapons.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004027)
Posted by Wazzup4567 on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:41pm CDT
its a little bit of a new mold, the back of the trax is different. you know, the top back area, the thingy hanging off... its different... or mine just doesnt have that..
Posted by Wazzup4567 on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:41pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:freaky777 wrote:Wazzup4567 wrote:Am i the only one that thinks the Mudflap mold looks cool?
I think so too! So is tuner Mudflap a repaint, redeco or a new mold?
Can't you tell? Same mold, different deco.
its a little bit of a new mold, the back of the trax is different. you know, the top back area, the thingy hanging off... its different... or mine just doesnt have that..
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004029)
Posted by Lousy_Autobot_Lover on September 27th, 2009 @ 1:16pm CDT
Posted by Lousy_Autobot_Lover on September 27th, 2009 @ 1:16pm CDT
All i want to know is... when is this set coming out?
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004032)
Posted by Dread_Wing on September 27th, 2009 @ 1:32pm CDT
Posted by Dread_Wing on September 27th, 2009 @ 1:32pm CDT
Dirge looks very interesting. I am surprised HasTak made Dirge a Harrier-like-thing, I would have thought the Eurofighter Typhoon was begging to be Dirge. I am looking forward to better pics and maybe a video review. If the style is not too movie-like and I can mod the rockets onto it's arms I may pic it up since I am too poor to buy Henkei Dirge.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004067)
Posted by Geekee1 on September 27th, 2009 @ 3:43pm CDT
Oooo...OOO... I do! And I will look forward to Slingshot as well! I think this mold looks very interesting.
Posted by Geekee1 on September 27th, 2009 @ 3:43pm CDT
Megatron Wolf wrote:Dirge looks awesome. Now who else sees it being repainted in the near future?
Oooo...OOO... I do! And I will look forward to Slingshot as well! I think this mold looks very interesting.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004080)
Posted by Overcracker on September 27th, 2009 @ 4:14pm CDT
You mean the spoiler? Its on all the Mudflaps I've seen.
Posted by Overcracker on September 27th, 2009 @ 4:14pm CDT
Wazzup4567 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:freaky777 wrote:Wazzup4567 wrote:Am i the only one that thinks the Mudflap mold looks cool?
I think so too! So is tuner Mudflap a repaint, redeco or a new mold?
Can't you tell? Same mold, different deco.
its a little bit of a new mold, the back of the trax is different. you know, the top back area, the thingy hanging off... its different... or mine just doesnt have that..
You mean the spoiler? Its on all the Mudflaps I've seen.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004106)
Posted by Swiftpaw on September 27th, 2009 @ 5:25pm CDT
Posted by Swiftpaw on September 27th, 2009 @ 5:25pm CDT
Dirge is a definate get.
Repainting Landmine isn't a surprise, I was expecting them to do a NEST version of the armored buggy at some point. Which is fine, it's a good mold. I need another one anyways, the mold is the closest thing to a Roadbuster to go with Whirl.
Repainting Landmine isn't a surprise, I was expecting them to do a NEST version of the armored buggy at some point. Which is fine, it's a good mold. I need another one anyways, the mold is the closest thing to a Roadbuster to go with Whirl.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004135)
Posted by Wazzup4567 on September 27th, 2009 @ 7:13pm CDT
Posted by Wazzup4567 on September 27th, 2009 @ 7:13pm CDT
IDK but that one looks like it goes out farther.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004152)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on September 27th, 2009 @ 8:06pm CDT
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on September 27th, 2009 @ 8:06pm CDT
Dirge looks like a stealthy Harrier. I like it. I think the Eurofighter Typhoon would've been better, and this be a mold for Thrust instead. But it's still neat
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004245)
Posted by munkimus prime on September 28th, 2009 @ 6:36am CDT
Posted by munkimus prime on September 28th, 2009 @ 6:36am CDT
I did'nt get Landmine so I think I'll get Armourhide because he looks good. Dirge looks great and I won't be getting Mudflap. I'll be waiting for HA Mudflap.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004251)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 28th, 2009 @ 7:46am CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on September 28th, 2009 @ 7:46am CDT
So, Mudflap is the right color now, but with a big ugly tampograph on him.
Foiled again...
Foiled again...
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004308)
Posted by Ironhide84 on September 28th, 2009 @ 11:00am CDT
Posted by Ironhide84 on September 28th, 2009 @ 11:00am CDT
When can we start seeing this on shelves?
Looking forward to adding Armorhide
Looking forward to adding Armorhide
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1004326)
Posted by Zombie Starscream on September 28th, 2009 @ 11:57am CDT
Posted by Zombie Starscream on September 28th, 2009 @ 11:57am CDT
Same here. I think the cockpit thing should be on his chest, in my opinion. But it's one of the best molds I've seen in the ROTF line.Overcracker wrote:Dirge... Not too sure about the cockpit forearm, but other than that its a nifty mold.
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1032245)
Posted by SwindleBot462 on December 31st, 2009 @ 2:17pm CST
Posted by SwindleBot462 on December 31st, 2009 @ 2:17pm CST
Today I acquired Dirge at Walgreens during my usual hunt for TFs. He is pretty small. The tip of his cone head comes up to Animated Ultra Magnus' waist. But he's still cool. Will try to post pictures soon. 
Re: In Package Images of ROTF Dirge, Tuner Mudflap & Armorhide (1032365)
Posted by LiKwid on December 31st, 2009 @ 9:17pm CST
Posted by LiKwid on December 31st, 2009 @ 9:17pm CST
Picked up this nice little group at Wal mart a few days ago for $46 bucks total..I have to say that all of these figures just kick ass.. Ironhide is loaded to the teeth with weapons..Very fitting for his character..Bludgeon is just ridiculously badass..Dirge is truly one of the better figures this year and Armorhide has smooth transformation..All in all the Nest Global Alliance line is full of win..Oddly though I did not see Mudflap at 3 local wal marts...
http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/likwid28/nest%20global%20alliance/
http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/likwid28/nest%20global%20alliance/