More Transformers Combiner Wars Packaging Art by Christiansen & Matere
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Additionally, fellow artist Marcelo Matere has also uploaded his take on packaging art for the combined form of the Protectobots: Defensor, and the Combiner Wars bizarre creation (in both the toyline and the comics event) Galvatronus. Check it all out below!
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Posted by Hydrargyrus on January 16th, 2018 @ 8:29am CST
We have been betrayed.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 16th, 2018 @ 1:11pm CST
MagicDeath wrote:That’s Blast Off’s packaging art with Firefly’s head.
We have been betrayed.
But... but... why?!
If Blast Off had used the Firefly head, he'd have been the first of only two straight redecos in general retail (next to Smokescreen, with Quickslinger as an exclusive instead); the rest all had switched out parts, I guess that played a slight part. Good to know that head was at least considered...
Posted by william-james88 on January 16th, 2018 @ 1:42pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:MagicDeath wrote:That’s Blast Off’s packaging art with Firefly’s head.
We have been betrayed.
But... but... why?!
If Blast Off had used the Firefly head, he'd have been the first of only two straight redecos in general retail (next to Smokescreen, with Quickslinger as an exclusive instead); the rest all had switched out parts, I guess that played a slight part. Good to know that head was at least considered...
How was Votex different from Alpha Bravo?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 16th, 2018 @ 2:13pm CST
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:MagicDeath wrote:That’s Blast Off’s packaging art with Firefly’s head.
We have been betrayed.
But... but... why?!
If Blast Off had used the Firefly head, he'd have been the first of only two straight redecos in general retail (next to Smokescreen, with Quickslinger as an exclusive instead); the rest all had switched out parts, I guess that played a slight part. Good to know that head was at least considered...
How was Votex different from Alpha Bravo?
OK, first, shared with Votrex, of three. In my defense, I didn't consider Alpha Bravo because he isn't a Classic Aerialbot member.
Posted by william-james88 on January 16th, 2018 @ 2:55pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:In my defense, I didn't consider Alpha Bravo because he isn't a Classic Aerialbot member.
Its been 3 years, lets not start that again
Posted by Hydrargyrus on January 16th, 2018 @ 4:47pm CST
And let’s be honest, Alpha Bravo was a Vortex redeco.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 16th, 2018 @ 5:38pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 16th, 2018 @ 6:17pm CST
Preliminary name, perhaps?JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:By the by, the Galvatronus image was originally posted under "Maelstrom". What's up with that?
Posted by MaverickPrime on January 16th, 2018 @ 10:30pm CST
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:In my defense, I didn't consider Alpha Bravo because he isn't a Classic Aerialbot member.
Its been 3 years, lets not start that again
ALPHA BRAVO HAS BEEN HERE FOR THREE YEARS?!?!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 17th, 2018 @ 10:40am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:By the by, the Galvatronus image was originally posted under "Maelstrom". What's up with that?
It's a cool ass name though, better than Galvatronus
Posted by Sjeng on January 17th, 2018 @ 2:39pm CST
Hasbro C.W. boxed set + Hasbro seperate C.W. Scattershot + Takara? TY!
Posted by Sabrblade on January 17th, 2018 @ 3:02pm CST
In these galleries:Sjeng wrote:Can anyone find me the picture of all THREE Scattershot repaints?
Hasbro C.W. boxed set + Hasbro seperate C.W. Scattershot + Takara? TY!
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/generations-combiner-wars/scattershot/4188/1/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/unite-warriors/scattershot/4195/1/
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 17th, 2018 @ 3:07pm CST
From l to r: CW, CW Box Set, UW
From l to r: CW, UW, CW Box Set
The UW one features the toy-accurate retooling, while both CW ones keep the Silverbolt detailing.
Posted by o.supreme on January 17th, 2018 @ 3:26pm CST
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Modulus
Posted by william-james88 on January 17th, 2018 @ 3:49pm CST
o.supreme wrote:I have both UW-08 and the CW Computron. Originally I felt there would never be a need to get the stand alone CW Scattershot release, until this:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Modulus
You have both a Medix and a Ratchet?!!!
Posted by o.supreme on January 17th, 2018 @ 3:59pm CST
william-james88 wrote:o.supreme wrote:I have both UW-08 and the CW Computron. Originally I felt there would never be a need to get the stand alone CW Scattershot release, until this:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Modulus
You have both a Medix and a Ratchet?!!!
Uh...no... (Pssst...look at my wish list), a guy can dream though right?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 17th, 2018 @ 5:12pm CST
I hope Hasbro sees fit to release the new toolings....
Posted by Sjeng on January 18th, 2018 @ 1:02am CST
Sabrblade wrote:In these galleries:Sjeng wrote:Can anyone find me the picture of all THREE Scattershot repaints?
Hasbro C.W. boxed set + Hasbro seperate C.W. Scattershot + Takara? TY!
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/generations-combiner-wars/scattershot/4188/1/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/unite-warriors/scattershot/4195/1/
I should have been more clear. I saw all those images, but strangely enough, NONE of them show all three in Torso mode... I want to see the differences in torso mode.
Posted by Agamemnon on January 18th, 2018 @ 7:26am CST
Sjeng wrote:Sabrblade wrote:In these galleries:Sjeng wrote:Can anyone find me the picture of all THREE Scattershot repaints?
Hasbro C.W. boxed set + Hasbro seperate C.W. Scattershot + Takara? TY!
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/generations-combiner-wars/scattershot/4188/1/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/unite-warriors/scattershot/4195/1/
I should have been more clear. I saw all those images, but strangely enough, NONE of them show all three in Torso mode... I want to see the differences in torso mode.
Does this help? The one on the right is wearing the Perfect Effect add-on kit, which replaced the head and chest pieces, but should otherwise be a good comparison. First image shows PE Kit without faceplate, second with. The original head is on the ground in front of him.
Now, if you want me to tell you which is which...I'm not sure....
Posted by Sjeng on January 18th, 2018 @ 7:36am CST
Left is the Takara UW one, middle is the seperately sold C.W. Scattershot, right must be the Hasbro Computron boxed set Scattershot.
This does make me happy I got the UW set. I saw the middle one for sale for €10,- locally, and wondered if he was different enough to grab. He seems to have the Superion head, and is sometimes used to form Betatron. Meh. Not sure. He may be nice to combine with random deluxes, such as Jazz. We'll see what PotP further brings us.
Posted by william-james88 on January 18th, 2018 @ 7:45am CST
Sjeng wrote:I wiah they hadn't included the PE kit, but thanks!
Here`s another then
Posted by Agamemnon on January 18th, 2018 @ 7:48am CST
Sjeng wrote:I wiah they hadn't included the PE kit, but thanks!
That was me...
I had posted that a long time ago in the 3P thread to show off the kit. It was the only pic I had from back then. (Dern Photobucket... )
Posted by Sjeng on January 18th, 2018 @ 8:00am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 18th, 2018 @ 8:19am CST
But since Modulus would be considered an all new combiner with his own look, the retail one now has that appeal to me.
Though, since I don't own a Medix, whenever I get around to making my own Modulus, I'm gonna replace the absent Medix with a second stickered version of TFSS Bluestreak (my first, non-stickered one will stay with Wreckage).
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 18th, 2018 @ 1:21pm CST
I hunt that store often and can definitely say these have not been on the shelf for the past 8 months and only appeared recently. No idea if these were from lost cases in the distribution warehouse or in this particular TRU store, but all 4 packages were in great condition, meaning they definitely have not been hanging on pegs for all this time.
And the double shocker was that they were only priced for $6.97. TRU is notoriously late to clearance TF's in my experience, and were selling CW lmibs for about $22-$24 during TR. I'm considering picking them up for future ebay selling, but I already have too much TF stuff in my basement.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 18th, 2018 @ 1:31pm CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Okay, holy shelfwarmers, or more likely holy warehouse warmers. Anyone who missed out on any CW limbs might want to check out your local TRU. Today I saw 1 each of CW Offroad, Sunstreaker, Prowl and Ironhide.
I hunt that store often and can definitely say these have not been on the shelf for the past 8 months and only appeared recently. No idea if these were from lost cases in the distribution warehouse or in this particular TRU store, but all 4 packages were in great condition, meaning they definitely have not been hanging on pegs for all this time.
And the double shocker was that they were only priced for $6.97. TRU is notoriously late to clearance TF's in my experience, and were selling CW lmibs for about $22-$24 during TR. I'm considering picking them up for future ebay selling, but I already have too much TF stuff in my basement.
Canada or US? I needs me some Stunticons and Combaticons.
Posted by o.supreme on January 18th, 2018 @ 1:32pm CST
I saw a Leader Armada Megatorn in the fall when I visited a wal mart in Utah last september
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 18th, 2018 @ 2:12pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Okay, holy shelfwarmers, or more likely holy warehouse warmers. Anyone who missed out on any CW limbs might want to check out your local TRU. Today I saw 1 each of CW Offroad, Sunstreaker, Prowl and Ironhide.
I hunt that store often and can definitely say these have not been on the shelf for the past 8 months and only appeared recently. No idea if these were from lost cases in the distribution warehouse or in this particular TRU store, but all 4 packages were in great condition, meaning they definitely have not been hanging on pegs for all this time.
And the double shocker was that they were only priced for $6.97. TRU is notoriously late to clearance TF's in my experience, and were selling CW lmibs for about $22-$24 during TR. I'm considering picking them up for future ebay selling, but I already have too much TF stuff in my basement.
Canada or US? I needs me some Stunticons and Combaticons.
US, Chicago area to be precise.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 19th, 2018 @ 10:34pm CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Okay, holy shelfwarmers, or more likely holy warehouse warmers. Anyone who missed out on any CW limbs might want to check out your local TRU. Today I saw 1 each of CW Offroad, Sunstreaker, Prowl and Ironhide.
I hunt that store often and can definitely say these have not been on the shelf for the past 8 months and only appeared recently. No idea if these were from lost cases in the distribution warehouse or in this particular TRU store, but all 4 packages were in great condition, meaning they definitely have not been hanging on pegs for all this time.
And the double shocker was that they were only priced for $6.97. TRU is notoriously late to clearance TF's in my experience, and were selling CW lmibs for about $22-$24 during TR. I'm considering picking them up for future ebay selling, but I already have too much TF stuff in my basement.
Canada or US? I needs me some Stunticons and Combaticons.
US, Chicago area to be precise.
Final question: comic or card?
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 20th, 2018 @ 12:44pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Okay, holy shelfwarmers, or more likely holy warehouse warmers. Anyone who missed out on any CW limbs might want to check out your local TRU. Today I saw 1 each of CW Offroad, Sunstreaker, Prowl and Ironhide.
I hunt that store often and can definitely say these have not been on the shelf for the past 8 months and only appeared recently. No idea if these were from lost cases in the distribution warehouse or in this particular TRU store, but all 4 packages were in great condition, meaning they definitely have not been hanging on pegs for all this time.
And the double shocker was that they were only priced for $6.97. TRU is notoriously late to clearance TF's in my experience, and were selling CW lmibs for about $22-$24 during TR. I'm considering picking them up for future ebay selling, but I already have too much TF stuff in my basement.
Canada or US? I needs me some Stunticons and Combaticons.
US, Chicago area to be precise.
Final question: comic or card?
Comic
Posted by Va'al on January 21st, 2018 @ 4:47am CST
The images mirrored below feature an assortment of combiners - plus the odd one out in Armada Megatron, the leader class retool of regular Megatron in a later wave, and a callback to Matere's first work in Transformers apparently - including the likes of Autobots Sky Lynx and the newly combiner form Sky Reign, plus Stunticon gestalt Menasor. Check it all out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!
Posted by Lore Keeper on January 21st, 2018 @ 9:00am CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 21st, 2018 @ 8:32pm CST
- Sky Reign aka Lynx King already has Smokescreen instead of Ratchet at this stage. Either Smokescreen is not a "replacement member", or including Ratchet was a TakaraTomy idea.
- Blackjack seems to be missing his shield/axe.
- Mismatched HFG's on both giants, and Menasor has his limbs in a different configuration.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 21st, 2018 @ 8:54pm CST
I thought the latter was a given when we first learned that Fun Pub did Ratchet for BotCon 2016 because Hasbro told them to release Ratchet for that con since Hasbro themselves weren't going to release the Ratchet tooling otherwise.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:- Sky Reign aka Lynx King already has Smokescreen instead of Ratchet at this stage. Either Smokescreen is not a "replacement member", or including Ratchet was a TakaraTomy idea.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 21st, 2018 @ 9:04pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:I thought the latter was a given when we first learned that Fun Pub did Ratchet for BotCon 2016 because Hasbro told them to release Ratchet for that con since Hasbro themselves weren't going to release the Ratchet tooling otherwise.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:- Sky Reign aka Lynx King already has Smokescreen instead of Ratchet at this stage. Either Smokescreen is not a "replacement member", or including Ratchet was a TakaraTomy idea.
Doesn't mean they were at least considering it, given it was already built-in.
Posted by Alpha Dominus on January 27th, 2018 @ 1:52pm CST
Posted by Va'al on January 29th, 2018 @ 3:39am CST
From Matere, we have Computron, G2 Superion (with an added Cybertron behind him), and the poster that came with Menasor and the Stunticons G2 box set. From Christiansen, on the other hand, we have Technobot leader Scattershot, plus Decepticon Cyclonus and the CW creation of Battle Core Optimus Prime (who is totally not an inner Magnus). Check them all out!
Posted by Lore Keeper on January 29th, 2018 @ 5:48am CST
From Matere, we have Computron, G2 Computron (with an added Cybertron behind him), and the poster that came with Menasor and the Stunticons G2 box set. From Christiansen, on the other hand, we have Technobot leader Scattershot, plus Decepticon Cyclonus and the CW creation of Battle Core Optimus Prime (who is totally not an inner Magnus). Check them all out!
Quick! Someone alert Tfwiki that G2 Computron would have traded in all of his normal alt modes for jets!
Posted by Emerje on January 29th, 2018 @ 6:06am CST
Lore Keeper wrote:From Matere, we have Computron, G2 Computron (with an added Cybertron behind him), and the poster that came with Menasor and the Stunticons G2 box set. From Christiansen, on the other hand, we have Technobot leader Scattershot, plus Decepticon Cyclonus and the CW creation of Battle Core Optimus Prime (who is totally not an inner Magnus). Check them all out!
Quick! Someone alert Tfwiki that G2 Computron would have traded in all of his normal alt modes for jets!
Computron. Superion. Who's really keeping track?
Emerje
Posted by Sabrblade on January 29th, 2018 @ 7:39am CST
And totally not wearing Star Convoy's pointy hat.Va'al wrote:and the CW creation of Battle Core Optimus Prime (who is totally not an inner Magnus).
Posted by Emerje on January 29th, 2018 @ 7:54am CST
Sabrblade wrote:And totally not wearing Star Convoy's pointy hat.Va'al wrote:and the CW creation of Battle Core Optimus Prime (who is totally not an inner Magnus).
And totally not a Monopoly piece.
No, but seriously, why would Hasbro choose that over a Monopoly piece of vanilla Optimus?
Emerje
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 29th, 2018 @ 7:55am CST
Posted by Va'al on January 29th, 2018 @ 8:08am CST
Emerje wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:From Matere, we have Computron, G2 Computron (with an added Cybertron behind him), and the poster that came with Menasor and the Stunticons G2 box set. From Christiansen, on the other hand, we have Technobot leader Scattershot, plus Decepticon Cyclonus and the CW creation of Battle Core Optimus Prime (who is totally not an inner Magnus). Check them all out!
Quick! Someone alert Tfwiki that G2 Computron would have traded in all of his normal alt modes for jets!
Computron. Superion. Who's really keeping track?
Emerje
All Transformers are cars anyway.
(Edited, thanks!)
Posted by Deadput on January 29th, 2018 @ 8:26am CST
Posted by Hydrargyrus on January 29th, 2018 @ 12:56pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 29th, 2018 @ 1:13pm CST
You mean the shuttle nose/"beast" head? I don't think so. I just let it swing like the tail of a happy little kitten.MagicDeath wrote:While we’re here, is there a way to make Sky Lynx’s head secure in torso mode?
Posted by o.supreme on January 29th, 2018 @ 1:25pm CST
Posted by Bounti76 on March 13th, 2018 @ 5:11am CDT
Back view of the SDCC Combiner Hunters box...the trick to these was that I needed to fit all three into a closeup shot for the front, and still not have them floating, or standing on each other's feet when you pull back to see the full figures.
This is a pretty cool glimpse into what goes into making the art for toy packaging. Let us know what you think below!
Posted by steve2275 on March 13th, 2018 @ 5:48am CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on March 16th, 2018 @ 7:47am CDT
Gods I'm hoping the CW limbs get reissued. Also Optimus Prime.