SDCC 2014 Coverage - Official Hasbro Product Images: Robots in Disguise
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:33pm CDT
Posted by STngAR on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:36pm CDT
Posted by jgilkinson on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:41pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:42pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:42pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro's MP Prowl costs more than Takara's MP Prowl, even when import prices are factored into the cost.durroth wrote:ScottyP wrote:Mindmaster wrote:I hoped someone at least mentioned Masterpiece Star Saber... I'd like to own him when he's released, but without paying import prices.
If Prowl is any indication, you should pay import prices
What's wrong with the domestic prowl release? I thought there were no major changes between them reported so far. Has something come up?
Really? I thought it was $60 and change. I paid $80+ from BBTS for the Amazon exclusive with one launcher and the coin.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:44pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Interesting... it looks like the combiner's hands and feet are the same part that can transform. I love Superion, and I'm seriously debating whether or not to get the Stunticons to display separately.
Honestly, I'm just glad they aren't trying to force the integration of the appendages into the figures themselves. They tried that with Fall of Cybetron Bruticus, and we all know how well that turned out.
Posted by sabrigami on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:44pm CDT
Posted by STngAR on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:45pm CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:45pm CDT
Hmmmm. Alpha Bravo doesn't look anything like Universe Ro-tor.
Posted by mooncake623 on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:46pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro's MP Prowl costs more than Takara's MP Prowl, even when import prices are factored into the cost.durroth wrote:ScottyP wrote:Mindmaster wrote:I hoped someone at least mentioned Masterpiece Star Saber... I'd like to own him when he's released, but without paying import prices.
If Prowl is any indication, you should pay import prices
What's wrong with the domestic prowl release? I thought there were no major changes between them reported so far. Has something come up?
Really? I thought it was $60 and change. I paid $80+ from BBTS for the Amazon exclusive with one launcher and the coin.
I paid around 50ish shipped from Japan for the cars
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:47pm CDT
OR are we going to see updates to Prime's drones from TF: Energon?
Posted by Mindmaster on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:50pm CDT
Nemesis Maximo wrote:Motormaster looks WAY better in that mold than Optimus does. Though I wonder, if Optimus is using a Combiner Torso mold, will he be able to combine with the Arialbots? Will the Limb-bots be modular "Scramble City" style?
OR are we going to see updates to Prime's drones from TF: Energon?
Here's art that was used at the panel briefing today. You be the judge.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:52pm CDT
Nemesis Maximo wrote:Motormaster looks WAY better in that mold than Optimus does. Though I wonder, if Optimus is using a Combiner Torso mold, will he be able to combine with the Arialbots? Will the Limb-bots be modular "Scramble City" style?
OR are we going to see updates to Prime's drones from TF: Energon?
Yup, they're scramble city style feel free to put prime with the stunticons
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:54pm CDT
What do you mean? He's right there:jgilkinson wrote:That Superion is everything I have ever wanted in a combiner. But why did they miss form him by leaving Airraid out?
You have to know where to look. Some folks managed to get theirs between $45-$60 total. Hasbro's MP Prowl is gonna have a $70 base price, which TRU will undoubted up the price even further.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro's MP Prowl costs more than Takara's MP Prowl, even when import prices are factored into the cost.durroth wrote:ScottyP wrote:Mindmaster wrote:I hoped someone at least mentioned Masterpiece Star Saber... I'd like to own him when he's released, but without paying import prices.
If Prowl is any indication, you should pay import prices
What's wrong with the domestic prowl release? I thought there were no major changes between them reported so far. Has something come up?
Really? I thought it was $60 and change. I paid $80+ from BBTS for the Amazon exclusive with one launcher and the coin.
He' more like Vortex wearing Slingshot's colors.OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I'm liking what I'm seeing so far. Warrior Class Bumblebee is awesome. I'm love struck with Underbite's mold and colors. The Aerialbots Silverbolt, Air Raid, Skydive, Alpha Bravo, and Firefly? Firefly sounds like a big trademark fight that Hasbro won.
Hmmmm. Alpha Bravo doesn't look anything like Universe Ro-tor.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:55pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Nemesis Maximo wrote:Motormaster looks WAY better in that mold than Optimus does. Though I wonder, if Optimus is using a Combiner Torso mold, will he be able to combine with the Arialbots? Will the Limb-bots be modular "Scramble City" style?
OR are we going to see updates to Prime's drones from TF: Energon?
Here's art that was used at the panel briefing today. You be the judge.
Ah, I just hadn't fished around to,see all of the images. There's just so many!
But, it looks like those are in fact the Arialbots, and they do appear to work as in the days of old.
I am one happy fan.
Posted by Peridot on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:01pm CDT
Posted by Diem on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:02pm CDT
Yeah, changing Slingshot to a copter is a tough choice but I suspect this might be a marketing choice (mums not wanting to buy a toy plane for their kids when "you already have enough planes"). From the Geewun perspective it's a whiff but from the objective perspective of having a slightly less homogenous looking set of figures on shelves it's smart, and there's already more than enough homage in these sets to go around. The other four Aerialbots look mouth-wateringly good AND homage-y.
The same for Wildrider. I am reaaaaaaaally hoping for a Technobot set.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:04pm CDT
Diem wrote:The same for Wildrider. I am reaaaaaaaally hoping for a Technobot set.
You're wanting a Technobot set, I'm wanting a Combaticon set, everybody's wanting a Constructicon set...
Good God, Hasbro really knows how to brutally murder wallets when push comes to shove, can they?
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:11pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Diem wrote:The same for Wildrider. I am reaaaaaaaally hoping for a Technobot set.
You're wanting a Technobot set, I'm wanting a Combaticon set, everybody's wanting a Constructicon set...
Good God, Hasbro really knows how to brutally murder wallets when push comes to shove, can they?
Ya know I really didn't even think about Wildrider, I think Hasbro has found a new way to work mold sharing in. Brilliant!
Posted by hehe on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:13pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:17pm CDT
hehe wrote:Come on Hasbro. F U, lets us watch this one minute promo.
El Duque wrote:It can also be viewed on the TF Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=683133768423487
Posted by TK415 on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:17pm CDT
Edit:
Yes they are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just went and looked at the other pages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes!
Posted by Grahf_ on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:23pm CDT
Posted by zemper on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:24pm CDT
i mean, come on, even the new alt mode's angles and proportions look eerily similar to TF:Prime Bumblebee, who is itself a reimagining of the movieverse Bumblebee. and look at the bot modes of the new series, even the faces look similar to TF:Prime. can't Hasbro come up with something more original???
i really went from being giddy at the 2007 movie reintroduction of Bumblebee to being frustrated at each iteration as it went further into the series... and when the TF:Prime Bee came too close to Bayverse style, even mimicking the no-voice box gimmick, i was absolutely devastated. yep, i really really hated the TF:Prime Bee and his human compatriot.
if the new Bee will get his voice box scrambled anytime in the new series, i'm gonna be all over the place.
/*end rant
Posted by Midnight_Fox on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:24pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:everybody's wanting a Constructicon set...
Not me.
Bring on Abominus and Piranacon!
Posted by Mindmaster on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:26pm CDT
Midnight_Fox wrote:Mindmaster wrote:everybody's wanting a Constructicon set...
Not me.
Bring on Abominus and Piranacon!
...You're the exception. You weirdo.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:27pm CDT
It's the same guy. RID is the sequel to Prime. Bumblebee having a body in RID similar to his Prime body is no less strange than the body he has in Rescue Bots. It's all the same person.zemper wrote:i mean, come on, even the new alt mode's angles and proportions look eerily similar to TF:Prime Bumblebee, who is itself a reimagining of the movieverse Bumblebee. and look at the bot modes of the new series, even the faces look similar to TF:Prime. can't Hasbro come up with something more original???
Posted by Midnight_Fox on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:29pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Midnight_Fox wrote:Mindmaster wrote:everybody's wanting a Constructicon set...
Not me.
Bring on Abominus and Piranacon!
...You're the exception. You weirdo.
And damn proud of it!
Posted by griftimus prime on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:30pm CDT
Posted by ausbot on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:40pm CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:46pm CDT
Motormaster - Hot Spot
Dead End - Streetwise
Offroad - First Aid
Alpha Bravo - Blades
Breakdown - Groove (Fire Chief car)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:54pm CDT
With the theme of the line being "Combiner Wars", it's very well possible that the remaining toys are gonna be more Combiner molds. 16 Deluxes and 6 Voyagers are coming out of this, after all.RiddlerJ wrote:Would anyone be up for Protectabot retools of the combiners:
Motormaster - Hot Spot
Dead End - Streetwise
Offroad - First Aid
Alpha Bravo - Blades
Breakdown - Groove (Fire Chief car)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:55pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Midnight_Fox wrote:Mindmaster wrote:everybody's wanting a Constructicon set...
Not me.
Bring on Abominus and Piranacon!
...You're the exception. You weirdo.
Actually, there could be a chance for an Abominus and a Piranacon. I would also like a Devastator, Defensor, Bruticus, Computron, and Monstructor set. There can't be two combiners for one mini-Generations series. I don't think.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:56pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:58pm CDT
Also, loving Superion even more now that the individual bots have been revealed. I also appreciate how the combiner ports in their chests were designed to actually blend in and look good. This is exciting.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:00pm CDT
No he isn't.megatronus wrote:So, Warrior Bumblebee is a heavily retooled Vehicon... Cool!
Posted by TK415 on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:03pm CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:Would anyone be up for Protectabot retools of the combiners:
Motormaster - Hot Spot
Dead End - Streetwise
Offroad - First Aid
Alpha Bravo - Blades
Breakdown - Groove (Fire Chief car)
This would totally work for me.
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:12pm CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:Would anyone be up for Protectabot retools of the combiners:
Motormaster - Hot Spot
Dead End - Streetwise
Offroad - First Aid
Alpha Bravo - Blades
Breakdown - Groove (Fire Chief car)
If some of this were true, I would highly doubt that Motormaster, Breakdown, and Offroad would have retools for Protectobots because they have different alternate modes. If that's not the case, then have the Seacons be a repaint of the Aerialbots.
Posted by steve2275 on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:17pm CDT
Posted by Stormtalon on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:26pm CDT
We could have human bystanders who look like John Candy and Steve Martin. It would be *drops to dragon voice* "EPIC!!!"
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:35pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:37pm CDT
Yeah, Strongarm's a girl. Why do you ask?Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Is it just me, or does Strong Arm look female? I hope so, I like when they make new female transformers. Even if it isn't, I'll probably get it cause it looks cool!
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:39pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Strongarm's a girl. Why do you ask?Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Is it just me, or does Strong Arm look female? I hope so, I like when they make new female transformers. Even if it isn't, I'll probably get it cause it looks cool!
Because there aren't enough female transformers who aren't arcee and blackarachnia.
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:08pm CDT
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:11pm CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Strongarm's a girl. Why do you ask?Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Is it just me, or does Strong Arm look female? I hope so, I like when they make new female transformers. Even if it isn't, I'll probably get it cause it looks cool!
Because there aren't enough female transformers who aren't arcee and blackarachnia.
I hope she gets a deluxe or Voyager class figure because it looks cool for a new character .
I would love to see the old team prime with a new designs for the character
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:14pm CDT
It kinda reminds me of Star Convoy's altmode.Autobot tap out wrote:Optimus's alt mode looks familiar but I can't put my finger on it.
Posted by Deadput on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:18pm CDT
seriously while he looks like a new mold he at least looks inspired by the either the first edition Vehicons or the cyberverse air vehicon with wheels.
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:20pm CDT
Kreons -- interesting, though unless they make the big bots that way I'll be passing on them. Then again I already got plain Kreon versions of Trypticon and Scorponok, dunno if I'd want another version of them...
Combiners -- pretty cool, though I really don't care for those two particular teams, the feet/hands being separate parts (but I get why they did that), or the seemingly standardized robot forms for the limb bots. And look at all that robot junk under the jet modes, ugh.
'Course, I'd go crazy for animal/monster combiners.
Posted by Rated X on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:27pm CDT