New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!!
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It's time to move over Fortress Maximus ... Generations Metroplex is here! Who needs fireworks on 4th of July when you've got this amazing gallery of the biggest Transformers toy ever made. Generations Metroplex arrived just in time to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers brand as part of Hasbro's Generations "Thrilling 30" line.
This massive 2 feet tall Titan Class Autobot finally takes the long standing 26 year title as the tallest Transformers toy ever from fan-favorite Fortress Maximus. While Fort Max will always have a special place in the collections of Transformers fans across the world, Metroplex will undoubtedly shoot to the top as the must-have Transformers toy due to his sheer size, affordable price point, multitude of features, accessories and the fact that he's fully poseable (try putting your Fort Max into some action poses and you'll quickly see how Metroplex takes the top spot).
Metroplex comes complete with lights, sounds, articulated eyes, three massive cannons (one of which is a missile launcher), ramps, hidden cannons, a battle station mode, a city mode, and even comes with his Legends Class buddy Scamper.
"The most vast and mighty Autobot ever created, Metroplex is a member of a race long thought of as nothing more than legend. He is impossibly ancient, brought online in a time before the long memory of his Autobot comrades even began. He is a living artifact of an era when Cybertron was united, and needed defenders only against hostile outsiders. It is his memory of that peaceful past that drives him to fight for the Autobots. It is hope for the return of peace that motivates him to crush every Decepticon he can see beneath his mighty feet."
The biggest Autobot ever is over 2 feet tall and he's going to crush his Decepticon foes! This enormous 3-in-1 Metroplex figure's glowing eyes will make even the fiercest Decepticon think twice about taking him on. His lights and sounds make the action even more intense! In robot mode his firing missile will take them down, and he converts to battle vehicle mode when he needs some enormous firepower! He even converts to fortified city mode for massive adventures! He comes with a Scamper Legends figure to fight at his side. Make your Transformers adventures gigantic with this awesome Metroplex figure!
PRODUCT FEATURES
2-foot-tall Metroplex figure is the biggest Autobot ever!
3-in-1 figure converts from robot mode to vehicle mode to city mode!
Glowing and articulated eyes!
Lights and sounds!
Firing missile!
Without further ado, you can't have the first ever Titan Class Transformer without an appropriately massive gallery to accompany it here on Seibertron.com. Check out over 600+ images of Metroplex and Scamper as we do our best to show you the scale of this incredible 10 out of 10 figure alongside his fellow Generations Autobots and Legends Class Transformers as well as comparison shots to Fortress Maximus, G1 Metroplex, Trypticon, Generations Bruticus, and more!
Generations Metroplex
Generations Scamper
"Metroplex is my kind of town!"
- Blaster (Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5)
This massive 2 feet tall Titan Class Autobot finally takes the long standing 26 year title as the tallest Transformers toy ever from fan-favorite Fortress Maximus. While Fort Max will always have a special place in the collections of Transformers fans across the world, Metroplex will undoubtedly shoot to the top as the must-have Transformers toy due to his sheer size, affordable price point, multitude of features, accessories and the fact that he's fully poseable (try putting your Fort Max into some action poses and you'll quickly see how Metroplex takes the top spot).
Metroplex comes complete with lights, sounds, articulated eyes, three massive cannons (one of which is a missile launcher), ramps, hidden cannons, a battle station mode, a city mode, and even comes with his Legends Class buddy Scamper.
"The most vast and mighty Autobot ever created, Metroplex is a member of a race long thought of as nothing more than legend. He is impossibly ancient, brought online in a time before the long memory of his Autobot comrades even began. He is a living artifact of an era when Cybertron was united, and needed defenders only against hostile outsiders. It is his memory of that peaceful past that drives him to fight for the Autobots. It is hope for the return of peace that motivates him to crush every Decepticon he can see beneath his mighty feet."
The biggest Autobot ever is over 2 feet tall and he's going to crush his Decepticon foes! This enormous 3-in-1 Metroplex figure's glowing eyes will make even the fiercest Decepticon think twice about taking him on. His lights and sounds make the action even more intense! In robot mode his firing missile will take them down, and he converts to battle vehicle mode when he needs some enormous firepower! He even converts to fortified city mode for massive adventures! He comes with a Scamper Legends figure to fight at his side. Make your Transformers adventures gigantic with this awesome Metroplex figure!
PRODUCT FEATURES
2-foot-tall Metroplex figure is the biggest Autobot ever!
3-in-1 figure converts from robot mode to vehicle mode to city mode!
Glowing and articulated eyes!
Lights and sounds!
Firing missile!
Without further ado, you can't have the first ever Titan Class Transformer without an appropriately massive gallery to accompany it here on Seibertron.com. Check out over 600+ images of Metroplex and Scamper as we do our best to show you the scale of this incredible 10 out of 10 figure alongside his fellow Generations Autobots and Legends Class Transformers as well as comparison shots to Fortress Maximus, G1 Metroplex, Trypticon, Generations Bruticus, and more!
Generations Metroplex
Generations Scamper
"Metroplex is my kind of town!"
- Blaster (Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5)
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Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500731)
Posted by Va'al on July 4th, 2013 @ 2:52pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on July 4th, 2013 @ 2:52pm CDT
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu[...]uuuuuuuuuude.
And this one takes the biscuit. Literally.
And this one takes the biscuit. Literally.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500735)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:18pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:18pm CDT
The unpainted face is a disappointment, but othewise...DANG, is he impressive!
Too bad I don't have space for him/my girlfriend will never let that in the apartment.
Maybe if I rearrange the collection and put the MPs elsewhere...
Too bad I don't have space for him/my girlfriend will never let that in the apartment.
Maybe if I rearrange the collection and put the MPs elsewhere...
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500737)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:23pm CDT
Posted by MINDVVIPE on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:23pm CDT
Amazing pics dude. I have a question. Do any deluxe sized figures fit on the surfaces of Metroplex? I see you have Sideswipe rolling out of the edge of the track in base-mode. Does he actually fit further in? He is small for a deluxe, so was curious.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500739)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:31pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:31pm CDT
Quick! While it's still the Fourth of July, someone skilled in the art of digibashing make an American themed Metroplex!
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500745)
Posted by griftimus prime on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:46pm CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:46pm CDT
i really dont like the fact that i have to use all of those stickers.
take some pics with that tiny prime that came with revenge of the fallen Stratosphere
take some pics with that tiny prime that came with revenge of the fallen Stratosphere
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500749)
Posted by durroth on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:50pm CDT
Posted by durroth on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:50pm CDT
... so how long will it take for a third party to look at metroplex and create a kit to go with for creating Sixgun and Slammer
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500750)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:51pm CDT
Six months to a year for the developmental phase, then another six to pump them out and get them ready for shipping.
Just an educated guess, nothing more.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:51pm CDT
durroth wrote:... so how long will it take for a third party to look at metroplex and create a kit to go with for creating Sixgun and Slammer
Six months to a year for the developmental phase, then another six to pump them out and get them ready for shipping.
Just an educated guess, nothing more.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500751)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:52pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:52pm CDT
I am betting that Metroplex will be repainted into Fort Max.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500753)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:54pm CDT
While I welcome such a move, I'd much rather see a Decepticon counterpart come out first: more specifically, Metroplex's rival, Trypticon. In the same size in height, please.
If they do indeed retool this into Fortress Maximus, I ask that they retool the head for the Headmaster-ception gimmick and also make his corresponding rival, Scorponok.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2013 @ 3:54pm CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:I am betting that Metroplex will be repainted into Fort Max.
While I welcome such a move, I'd much rather see a Decepticon counterpart come out first: more specifically, Metroplex's rival, Trypticon. In the same size in height, please.
If they do indeed retool this into Fortress Maximus, I ask that they retool the head for the Headmaster-ception gimmick and also make his corresponding rival, Scorponok.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500760)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 4th, 2013 @ 4:16pm CDT
Has a toy roughly his size actually been significantly repainted by Hasbro in recent years? I'm talking genuine new decos, not color variants or new stuff added.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 4th, 2013 @ 4:16pm CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:I am betting that Metroplex will be repainted into Fort Max.
Has a toy roughly his size actually been significantly repainted by Hasbro in recent years? I'm talking genuine new decos, not color variants or new stuff added.
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Posted by Deathscythetransform on July 4th, 2013 @ 4:30pm CDT
Posted by Deathscythetransform on July 4th, 2013 @ 4:30pm CDT
I always had a soft spot for Metroplex when Iwas a kid and seeing this new figure, well I know I was right to love that autobot!
It was about damn time Metroplex would hit the Generations toys line! Of course, now, we NEED a Trypticon update like Metroplex got!
If this figure gets a re-deco, it will surely be Metrotitan.
Having a Generations Fort Max would be amazing too, and he would maybe regain his title as the biggest Tf ever made.. by towering Metroplex by a foot or two...
It was about damn time Metroplex would hit the Generations toys line! Of course, now, we NEED a Trypticon update like Metroplex got!
If this figure gets a re-deco, it will surely be Metrotitan.
Having a Generations Fort Max would be amazing too, and he would maybe regain his title as the biggest Tf ever made.. by towering Metroplex by a foot or two...
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500770)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2013 @ 4:54pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2013 @ 4:54pm CDT
Metroplex heeds the call of the Almighty Dollar.
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Posted by hinomars19 on July 4th, 2013 @ 4:54pm CDT
Posted by hinomars19 on July 4th, 2013 @ 4:54pm CDT
Could I get a little help here guys?
I'm really not sure which one is best to get-Hasbro or Takara?
See, I prefer the Takara deco, (chrome, extra gun) and being in UK, I'd order from Kapow toys, which at the moment has both for roughly the same price (just £5 difference)
BUT
Have we seen anything to suggest Takara's comes with all the stickers? I LOVE all those stickers and it may sound a bit crazy to some but if TT's doesn't have them...well
Thanks if anyone knows
I'm really not sure which one is best to get-Hasbro or Takara?
See, I prefer the Takara deco, (chrome, extra gun) and being in UK, I'd order from Kapow toys, which at the moment has both for roughly the same price (just £5 difference)
BUT
Have we seen anything to suggest Takara's comes with all the stickers? I LOVE all those stickers and it may sound a bit crazy to some but if TT's doesn't have them...well
Thanks if anyone knows
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Posted by Deathscythetransform on July 4th, 2013 @ 5:04pm CDT
Posted by Deathscythetransform on July 4th, 2013 @ 5:04pm CDT
I can't see why the sticker sheet wouldn't be in the takara version..
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Posted by RiddlerJ on July 4th, 2013 @ 6:24pm CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on July 4th, 2013 @ 6:24pm CDT
That ramp bugs the hell out of me.
I can see them not putting a launcher inside but they flat out neutered it with that wall at the top of the ramp so you can't roll a figure in and out of the tunnel. I don't get the thinking behind that.
I can see them not putting a launcher inside but they flat out neutered it with that wall at the top of the ramp so you can't roll a figure in and out of the tunnel. I don't get the thinking behind that.
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Posted by Arctorro on July 4th, 2013 @ 8:08pm CDT
Posted by Arctorro on July 4th, 2013 @ 8:08pm CDT
Doubtful that (if he is done) Trypticon will be the same height. His T-Rex mode would make him quite a bit longer which would translate to him being a bit shorter to keep the weight and costs down.Mindmaster wrote:LOST Cybertronian wrote:I am betting that Metroplex will be repainted into Fort Max.
While I welcome such a move, I'd much rather see a Decepticon counterpart come out first: more specifically, Metroplex's rival, Trypticon. In the same size in height, please.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1500803)
Posted by Super Megatron on July 4th, 2013 @ 8:54pm CDT
Posted by Super Megatron on July 4th, 2013 @ 8:54pm CDT
WOW
Metrosex looks awesome!
Metrosex looks awesome!
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Posted by Metrosuplex on July 4th, 2013 @ 9:04pm CDT
Posted by Metrosuplex on July 4th, 2013 @ 9:04pm CDT
Great pics!!!!
But he looks terrible with Deluxes.
I think Metro deserves legend scale and smaller, just to get the right impression of how BIG Metro is supposed to be. I know the original Metro (G1) didn't exactly make room for Optimus and the bigger guys - you were supposed to pose him with BB and his tiny counterparts. 
Just sayin', the deluxes standing there make Metro look silly...
But he looks terrible with Deluxes.
I think Metro deserves legend scale and smaller, just to get the right impression of how BIG Metro is supposed to be. I know the original Metro (G1) didn't exactly make room for Optimus and the bigger guys - you were supposed to pose him with BB and his tiny counterparts. Just sayin', the deluxes standing there make Metro look silly...
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Posted by REMINATOR on July 4th, 2013 @ 10:01pm CDT
Agreed on all 3 points, lol. The painted face made me want to go TakaraTomy. On the other hand, I love the chest sticker featuring my boy UM, Prime, Arcee, BB. It made Metroplex more 3D. I think TTomy is all solid red. Then the lack of space. I got away with FMax as he's now hidden inside the closet so the wife is okay with that.
Posted by REMINATOR on July 4th, 2013 @ 10:01pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:The unpainted face is a disappointment, but othewise...DANG, is he impressive!
Too bad I don't have space for him/my girlfriend will never let that in the apartment.
Maybe if I rearrange the collection and put the MPs elsewhere...
Agreed on all 3 points, lol. The painted face made me want to go TakaraTomy. On the other hand, I love the chest sticker featuring my boy UM, Prime, Arcee, BB. It made Metroplex more 3D. I think TTomy is all solid red. Then the lack of space. I got away with FMax as he's now hidden inside the closet so the wife is okay with that.
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Posted by fenrir72 on July 4th, 2013 @ 10:33pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on July 4th, 2013 @ 10:33pm CDT
Awesome!
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Posted by quickmixed on July 5th, 2013 @ 1:49am CDT
Posted by quickmixed on July 5th, 2013 @ 1:49am CDT
Great pics. I think I'm sold on Metroplex now. A very cool figure.
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Posted by YRQRM0 on July 5th, 2013 @ 9:50am CDT
Posted by YRQRM0 on July 5th, 2013 @ 9:50am CDT
Darn you, how am I supposed to resist this figure now?!
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 5th, 2013 @ 9:56am CDT
Get a tiny tiny apartment?
And this will be problematic. No doubt I'm getting it, but when I move out... Ho boy.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 5th, 2013 @ 9:56am CDT
YRQRM0 wrote:Darn you, how am I supposed to resist this figure now?!
Get a tiny tiny apartment?
And this will be problematic. No doubt I'm getting it, but when I move out... Ho boy.
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Posted by Bouncy X on July 5th, 2013 @ 10:03am CDT
Posted by Bouncy X on July 5th, 2013 @ 10:03am CDT
"it's a lion...its huge!! 
but yeah wow, this thing is massive. i dont have any of the smaller toys so it was hard getting a good idea of the size but i do still have my G1 Metroplex and knowing his size and seeing just how tiny he is next to this one....damn!!!
and i LOVE the Trypticon as a pet images...hilarious!
if this Titan line is truly the beginning of more....i wonder if they'd do a Unicron at this size. i already have that anniversary version so thats enough for me but damn i bet it be pretty cool, especially if he was as movie acurate as possible.
but yeah wow, this thing is massive. i dont have any of the smaller toys so it was hard getting a good idea of the size but i do still have my G1 Metroplex and knowing his size and seeing just how tiny he is next to this one....damn!!!
and i LOVE the Trypticon as a pet images...hilarious!
if this Titan line is truly the beginning of more....i wonder if they'd do a Unicron at this size. i already have that anniversary version so thats enough for me but damn i bet it be pretty cool, especially if he was as movie acurate as possible.
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Posted by DevastaTTor on July 5th, 2013 @ 10:49am CDT
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 5th, 2013 @ 10:49am CDT
There are enough flat surfaces on the face and thighs of Metroplex for Reprolabels to add a lot more interest to these areas. And I wonder how many 3P add-on/upgrades we'll get. If I can't snag a SDCC version, I'm definitely sticking with this one.
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Posted by EunuchRon on July 5th, 2013 @ 12:32pm CDT
Posted by EunuchRon on July 5th, 2013 @ 12:32pm CDT
What I don't like about this Metroplex, and the pictures of the G1 Metroplex, is they never have the city mode transformed right on the G1 version, and you can't transform the new Metroplex to look like the G1 transformation in city mode from what I've seen of the leg articulation and the ramp placement. The G1's leg positioning looked like this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4 ... AA280_.jpg?tag=seibertron07-20&
Why did they break this look with the new Metroplex?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4 ... AA280_.jpg?tag=seibertron07-20&
Why did they break this look with the new Metroplex?
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Posted by Deathscythetransform on July 5th, 2013 @ 2:27pm CDT
Thanks for the pic, I never put him like that before
What bothers me about the launcing ramp on the titan metroplex is the vertical piece of plastic that prevents us to stick a figure inside the hull with the ramp extended... a very bad desing ther, its only flaw
Posted by Deathscythetransform on July 5th, 2013 @ 2:27pm CDT
EunuchRon wrote:What I don't like about this Metroplex, and the pictures of the G1 Metroplex, is they never have the city mode transformed right on the G1 version, and you can't transform the new Metroplex to look like the G1 transformation in city mode from what I've seen of the leg articulation and the ramp placement. The G1's leg positioning looked like this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4 ... AA280_.jpg?tag=seibertron07-20&
Why did they break this look with the new Metroplex?
Thanks for the pic, I never put him like that before
What bothers me about the launcing ramp on the titan metroplex is the vertical piece of plastic that prevents us to stick a figure inside the hull with the ramp extended... a very bad desing ther, its only flaw
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Posted by Seibertron on July 5th, 2013 @ 4:00pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on July 5th, 2013 @ 4:00pm CDT
Has anyone figured out where the missile can be store in Metroplex? It seems like Hasbro is usually really good about giving us a place to store missiles and such. Seems like it'd be an oversight if there's not a place to store the lone missile that I have a feeling will become one of the most valuable pieces of this set over time.
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Posted by El Duque on July 6th, 2013 @ 1:00am CDT
Besides just leaving it in the gun?
Posted by El Duque on July 6th, 2013 @ 1:00am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Has anyone figured out where the missile can be store in Metroplex? It seems like Hasbro is usually really good about giving us a place to store missiles and such. Seems like it'd be an oversight if there's not a place to store the lone missile that I have a feeling will become one of the most valuable pieces of this set over time.
Besides just leaving it in the gun?
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Posted by Seibertron on July 6th, 2013 @ 3:23am CDT
Did you try the missile launcher yet? It shoots the missile pretty far. I'm just concerned that the missile will get shot out accidentally and I'll lose it.
Posted by Seibertron on July 6th, 2013 @ 3:23am CDT
El Duque wrote:Seibertron wrote:Has anyone figured out where the missile can be store in Metroplex? It seems like Hasbro is usually really good about giving us a place to store missiles and such. Seems like it'd be an oversight if there's not a place to store the lone missile that I have a feeling will become one of the most valuable pieces of this set over time.
Besides just leaving it in the gun?
Did you try the missile launcher yet? It shoots the missile pretty far. I'm just concerned that the missile will get shot out accidentally and I'll lose it.
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Posted by Deathscythetransform on July 6th, 2013 @ 12:46pm CDT
Posted by Deathscythetransform on July 6th, 2013 @ 12:46pm CDT
quite frankly, I'll leave it in the gun, attached to metro's hand, and leaving it alone...
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Posted by Autobot032 on July 6th, 2013 @ 1:57pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on July 6th, 2013 @ 1:57pm CDT
Can you believe it's been almost 30 years since the debut of Springer and his current mold mate Sandstorm? Well, in 2016 it will be. (3 years from now! Can you believe it?) Since then, we fans have patiently (okay, impatiently) waited for new, updated versions of these characters/toys, and Hasbro has finally heard our cries and answered.
First, of course, was Springer which you can see here.
And now, thanks to a drastic remolding and redeco, that same base figure has been turned into Sandstorm! And quite an impressive retooling, too.
We've provided a few images here to get your feet wet, but you can click on any of the pictures below to dive right into the full gallery.
Generations Sandstorm
He looks amazing, doesn't he? Own him or plan on buying him? Not your cup of tea? Feel free to join the discussion and tell us what you think! Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news, updates and best galleries around!
First, of course, was Springer which you can see here.
And now, thanks to a drastic remolding and redeco, that same base figure has been turned into Sandstorm! And quite an impressive retooling, too.
We've provided a few images here to get your feet wet, but you can click on any of the pictures below to dive right into the full gallery.
Generations Sandstorm
He looks amazing, doesn't he? Own him or plan on buying him? Not your cup of tea? Feel free to join the discussion and tell us what you think! Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news, updates and best galleries around!
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Posted by Mindmaster on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:22pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:22pm CDT
So news that Sandstorm's popping up in stores now are true. Damn, and I haven't even spotted Springer yet.
As I've said before, now that we have another Decepticon Triplechanger coming down the pipe (granted, Doubledealer was technically not considered a traditional Triplechanger, despite having three modes), this gives me the perfect excuse for picking up Sandstorm.
Springer and Sandstorm have never shared a mold until now. Similar vehicle modes, but not the same mold, and they are not retooled from each other.
As I've said before, now that we have another Decepticon Triplechanger coming down the pipe (granted, Doubledealer was technically not considered a traditional Triplechanger, despite having three modes), this gives me the perfect excuse for picking up Sandstorm.
Autobot032 wrote:Can you believe it's been almost 30 years since the debut of Springer and his mold mate Sandstorm?
Springer and Sandstorm have never shared a mold until now. Similar vehicle modes, but not the same mold, and they are not retooled from each other.
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Posted by RiddlerJ on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:23pm CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:23pm CDT
Sandstorm looks amazing. I can't wait to get him. They really went above and beyond on this retool. 
I have Generations Air Raid filling in for my CHUG Broadside.
I have Generations Air Raid filling in for my CHUG Broadside.
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Posted by Autobot032 on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:25pm CDT
I should've clarified. I meant their current mold is shared. I was trying to say that Springer and Sandstorm are almost 30, period.
I'll correct that.
Posted by Autobot032 on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:25pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Springer and Sandstorm have never shared a mold until now. Similar vehicle modes, but not the same mold, and they are not retooled from each other.
I should've clarified. I meant their current mold is shared. I was trying to say that Springer and Sandstorm are almost 30, period.
I'll correct that.
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Posted by Mindmaster on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:26pm CDT
Oh, oh. I gotcha, now. Sorry.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:26pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:I should've clarified. I meant their current mold is shared. I was trying to say that Springer and Sandstorm are almost 30, period.
Oh, oh. I gotcha, now. Sorry.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501145)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:26pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:26pm CDT
As cool as the retooling is, and this is NOT a complaint, I do have to wonder why they did it. Seems like Sandstorm would've been more source-accurate with just the new head (lack of faceplate notwithstanding) and none of the VTOL bits.
I hope this extensive level of retooling continues to be a trend, even if just for a few select molds.
I hope this extensive level of retooling continues to be a trend, even if just for a few select molds.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501146)
Posted by Autobot032 on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:31pm CDT
Same here. I'd have almost no problem throwing money Hasbro's way if their remolds were as drastic as this.
Another good example is TakaraTomy's Jet Vehicon. The transformation on the torso is pretty much the same, plus their faces, but that's the end of it. Everything else is different, such as the wings (of course), the forearms are a completely new mold, the hood, etc. You get the idea. It was such a drastic change that standing them next to each other, you probably wouldn't be able to tell they shared the same mold at first. It always takes a second glance to be sure. Those are the remolds I like.
Posted by Autobot032 on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:31pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:I hope this extensive level of retooling continues to be a trend, even if just for a few select molds.
Same here. I'd have almost no problem throwing money Hasbro's way if their remolds were as drastic as this.
Another good example is TakaraTomy's Jet Vehicon. The transformation on the torso is pretty much the same, plus their faces, but that's the end of it. Everything else is different, such as the wings (of course), the forearms are a completely new mold, the hood, etc. You get the idea. It was such a drastic change that standing them next to each other, you probably wouldn't be able to tell they shared the same mold at first. It always takes a second glance to be sure. Those are the remolds I like.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501147)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:42pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:42pm CDT
It's really amazing just how different Springer & Sandstorm look in robot mode. If you didn't know any better or look too closely you'd think they were totally different molds. Hasbro's doing really well with the current batch of Generations toys.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501148)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:43pm CDT
The more different they look or the more distinct they are, the greater the chance of a sale with the less knowledge crowds. Think of it this way: ever seen Mega Man X and Zero side by side? They share a base, but their creator wanted to keep their silhouettes distinct to make them more unique from each other. When Axl was introduced, that's the advice he gave his designers
Same here!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 6th, 2013 @ 2:43pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:As cool as the retooling is, and this is NOT a complaint, I do have to wonder why they did it. Seems like Sandstorm would've been more source-accurate with just the new head (lack of faceplate notwithstanding) and none of the VTOL bits.
The more different they look or the more distinct they are, the greater the chance of a sale with the less knowledge crowds. Think of it this way: ever seen Mega Man X and Zero side by side? They share a base, but their creator wanted to keep their silhouettes distinct to make them more unique from each other. When Axl was introduced, that's the advice he gave his designers
I hope this extensive level of retooling continues to be a trend, even if just for a few select molds.
Same here!
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501199)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 6th, 2013 @ 6:39pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 6th, 2013 @ 6:39pm CDT
In our second set of galleries for today, Seibertron.com presents Generations Legends Class Starscream with Waspinator and Megatron with Chop Shop. This wave pairs favourite Decepticon characters with target master partners with names that haven't had toys in a long time. In the case of Chop Shop. he hasn't got a toy since his original G1 incarnation and Waspinator, repaints aside, hasn't had a new figure since his Beast Wars and TFA toys. Both Starscream and Megatron gets new molds with Megatron turning into his often favourite tank alt mode and Starscream stays with his tried and true jet.
Generations Starscream
Generations Waspinator
Generations Megatron
Generations Chop Shop
Generations Starscream
Generations Waspinator
Generations Megatron
Generations Chop Shop
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501200)
Posted by wolverinetodd on July 6th, 2013 @ 6:48pm CDT
Posted by wolverinetodd on July 6th, 2013 @ 6:48pm CDT
I thought Waspinator got a new mold towards the end of the Transformers: Animated line.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501204)
Posted by Blurrz on July 6th, 2013 @ 7:05pm CDT
Posted by Blurrz on July 6th, 2013 @ 7:05pm CDT
I really feel like putting the figure in Chromedome colors
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501227)
Posted by quickmixed on July 6th, 2013 @ 7:56pm CDT
Posted by quickmixed on July 6th, 2013 @ 7:56pm CDT
Sandstorm looks awesome. Is it just the transformation or is Sandstorm twice the mass of Springer? He looks massive.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501234)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 6th, 2013 @ 8:14pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 6th, 2013 @ 8:14pm CDT
I want the bugs, but not the big guys.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501235)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 6th, 2013 @ 8:20pm CDT
And so he has
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 6th, 2013 @ 8:20pm CDT
wolverinetodd wrote:I thought Waspinator got a new mold towards the end of the Transformers: Animated line.
And so he has
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501239)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 6th, 2013 @ 8:32pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on July 6th, 2013 @ 8:32pm CDT
For his size, Starscream looks detailed and nice made.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501242)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on July 6th, 2013 @ 9:05pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on July 6th, 2013 @ 9:05pm CDT
i saw prime & bumblebee in walmart today & these are not worth $10, they're slightly bigger than a legends but smaller than a commander and yet they cost more that the latter. I bet if i were to weigh a commander & one of these guys the weights would be similar & the articulation is not anymore advanced. I want Megatron & Starscream but im going to have to pass unless i can get them for around $7 or $8, anything above that is overpriced. I dont see how hasbro comes up with these prices i really dont. What sickens me more is that TRU will probably charge $13 or $15 for them.
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501247)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 6th, 2013 @ 9:23pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on July 6th, 2013 @ 9:23pm CDT
I was considering getting Starscream & Waspinator just for Waspinator, but then we got news of his Deluxe toy coming down the pipe this year/early next year. So that plan is nixed.
Even though I'm curently not considering getting Megatron & Chop Shop (or any of them besides Cosmos & Sky High, Swerve & Blast Master, and maybe Tailgate & whoever comes with him), I'm a little disappointed that Megatron is a teewee bit shorter than Optimus Prime.
I could have sworn they were in between a Commander and a Scout. If they're not, they're definitely the same size as a Commander. Plus, with the extra bit of plastic that are the Targetmaster partners, that could raise the price a dollar or two more. I'd say they're worth the &10 everyone's charging.
My Toys "R" Us is charging $10 a piece for them so far. Keyword, "so far".
Even though I'm curently not considering getting Megatron & Chop Shop (or any of them besides Cosmos & Sky High, Swerve & Blast Master, and maybe Tailgate & whoever comes with him), I'm a little disappointed that Megatron is a teewee bit shorter than Optimus Prime.
Megatron Wolf wrote:i saw prime & bumblebee in walmart today & these are not worth $10, they're slightly bigger than a legends but smaller than a commander and yet they cost more that the latter.
I could have sworn they were in between a Commander and a Scout. If they're not, they're definitely the same size as a Commander. Plus, with the extra bit of plastic that are the Targetmaster partners, that could raise the price a dollar or two more. I'd say they're worth the &10 everyone's charging.
What sickens me more is that TRU will probably charge $13 or $15 for them.
My Toys "R" Us is charging $10 a piece for them so far. Keyword, "so far".
Re: New Galleries: Generations Metroplex and Scamper -- Over 600 Pics!!! (1501254)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 6th, 2013 @ 9:52pm CDT
The only thing that is bigger on Sandstorm are those two huge wheels on his back. Everything is the same size.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 6th, 2013 @ 9:52pm CDT
quickmixed wrote:Sandstorm looks awesome. Is it just the transformation or is Sandstorm twice the mass of Springer? He looks massive.
The only thing that is bigger on Sandstorm are those two huge wheels on his back. Everything is the same size.
