Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 1:25PM CST
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Thanks to Dirt Captain on Twitter, we have our first US sighting of the wave 4 Titan Masters Repugnus and Shuffler! Both are brand new molds and are based on the Monsterbot Repugnus and the Autobot Master Warrior Shuffler, respectively. The figures were found at a Sierra Vista, AZ Walmart. With this sighting, coupled with our other sightings of Wave 4 figures coming out, we can assume that many of you will be seeing these figures soon. So head on out and hunt down some more figures!
Credit(s): Dirt Captain on Twitter
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Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859462)
Posted by Evil Eye on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:26pm CST
Posted by Evil Eye on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:26pm CST
I'm not sure about Repugnus (he needs to be a full-sized 'bot IMO) but Shuffler will be MINE.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859463)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:26pm CST
Ugh, lucky, can't complain, as I scored breakaway and triggerhappy at that price alongside deluxe Bisk.
This is an exceptional hot rod, just so solid and amazing, wish the mp had taken large cues about kibble management from this figure
On another note, I managed to fix his tabbing issues, turns out the mushroom peg in his left elbow had slipped out of place, now he's perfect
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:26pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:...I just got tired of waiting for the next slew of TT reveals to see what their take on hot rod would look like.
Same here. Titans Return Hot Rod is so much better than his Classics 2006 iteration, and I just couldn't pass him up in person, even if there are a few small details I knew Takara would improve upon in the name of screen accuracy. I'm probably going to double dip, honestly, when Takara reveals their release, but I don't regret picking TR Hot Rod at all, especially not at $10. I was lucky enough to find him this past December when the TR Deluxe figures were only $10 each at Target and Walmart.
Ugh, lucky, can't complain, as I scored breakaway and triggerhappy at that price alongside deluxe Bisk.
This is an exceptional hot rod, just so solid and amazing, wish the mp had taken large cues about kibble management from this figure
On another note, I managed to fix his tabbing issues, turns out the mushroom peg in his left elbow had slipped out of place, now he's perfect
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859464)
Posted by Evil Eye on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:28pm CST
...Huh, these guys have been on shelves for ages in the UK. I should have taken pics and reported them. But then I'd probably look like a right loon taking pictures in a toy store (especially with my lack of a camera phone).
Posted by Evil Eye on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:28pm CST
william-james88 wrote:We finally have our first sighting of the Titans Return Wave 3 Voyager figures Optimus Prime and Megatron.
These were found by Seibertronian Deathsaurus1 who told us the following:I would like to report finding titans return voyager class megatron and optimus prime in a walmart store out in AZ! They were $24.96 in a goodyear AZ walmart
That is great news for the US and very much in line with our previous reporting that a huge shipment of Titans Wave 3 had landed on American shores. The only figure from this wave that still hasn't been spotted yet is Sixshot so please let us know if you see him in stores.
These two voyagers are the secondary use of the confirmed Titans Return Octane and Blitzwing which will hopefully be revealed this Saturday at the New York Toy Fair.
Happy Hunting!
...Huh, these guys have been on shelves for ages in the UK. I should have taken pics and reported them. But then I'd probably look like a right loon taking pictures in a toy store (especially with my lack of a camera phone).
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859465)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:29pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:29pm CST
Can't wait for Shuffler, looks kinda evil for being an 
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859470)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:33pm CST
I agree about Shuffler. Both of these are definite buy on sights!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:33pm CST
Black Hat wrote:I'm not sure about Repugnus (he needs to be a full-sized 'bot IMO) but Shuffler will be MINE.
I agree about Shuffler. Both of these are definite buy on sights!
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859473)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:38pm CST
Posted by Optimum Supreme on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:38pm CST
Wave 4? What the [expletive] happened to wave 3? Mother[shut your mouth]ing Hasbro... 
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859480)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:52pm CST
The red eyes and purple color scheme are probably what are throwing you off. Very few Autobots (not counting Shattered Glass) have a purple color scheme. That's definitely more of a Decepticon trope.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:52pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Can't wait for Shuffler, looks kinda evil for being an
The red eyes and purple color scheme are probably what are throwing you off. Very few Autobots (not counting Shattered Glass) have a purple color scheme. That's definitely more of a Decepticon trope.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859483)
Posted by GuyIncognito on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:53pm CST
Ask your local retailer. Most stores order way too much of Waves 1 and 2 and then never order the later waves because they've still got inventory of 1 and 2 sitting on the shelves.
Posted by GuyIncognito on February 14th, 2017 @ 1:53pm CST
Optimum Supreme wrote:Wave 4? What the [expletive] happened to wave 3? Mother[shut your mouth]ing Hasbro...
Ask your local retailer. Most stores order way too much of Waves 1 and 2 and then never order the later waves because they've still got inventory of 1 and 2 sitting on the shelves.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859491)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:20pm CST
Reporting them from where you are wouldnt have done anything since we knew they were in the UK and Canada for a while. The news here is that they were found in the US, because they were never found in the US until now.
Anyways, its cazy how fast its going with Wave 4 titans masters around. I only sw wave 3 titan masters once (and bought em!).
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:20pm CST
Black Hat wrote:...Huh, these guys have been on shelves for ages in the UK. I should have taken pics and reported them. But then I'd probably look like a right loon taking pictures in a toy store (especially with my lack of a camera phone).
Reporting them from where you are wouldnt have done anything since we knew they were in the UK and Canada for a while. The news here is that they were found in the US, because they were never found in the US until now.
Anyways, its cazy how fast its going with Wave 4 titans masters around. I only sw wave 3 titan masters once (and bought em!).
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859493)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:24pm CST
Funny thing is that I've seen Titan Masters Wave 3 in Michigan since the end of November. So it's not that fast that they've come out.
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:24pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Black Hat wrote:...Huh, these guys have been on shelves for ages in the UK. I should have taken pics and reported them. But then I'd probably look like a right loon taking pictures in a toy store (especially with my lack of a camera phone).
Reporting them from where you are wouldnt have done anything since we knew they were in the UK and Canada for a while. The news here is that they were found in the US, because they were never found in the US until now.
Anyways, its cazy how fast its going with Wave 4 titans masters around. I only sw wave 3 titan masters once (and bought em!).
Funny thing is that I've seen Titan Masters Wave 3 in Michigan since the end of November. So it's not that fast that they've come out.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859498)
Posted by Qwan on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:35pm CST
I don't think they are... at least, they weren't on my copy? For me at least it was just a matter of friction-hinges (albeit rather tight ones), so the swap was relatively easy - though now that they've been swapped, some of the fins don't like to stay clipped and take every opportunity to try and pop out of their hinge...
Posted by Qwan on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:35pm CST
Stuartmaximus wrote:Yeah but it aint easy swapping the fins around as they're held in by metal pins.
I don't think they are... at least, they weren't on my copy? For me at least it was just a matter of friction-hinges (albeit rather tight ones), so the swap was relatively easy - though now that they've been swapped, some of the fins don't like to stay clipped and take every opportunity to try and pop out of their hinge...
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859499)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:43pm CST
I saw them early Janary, but I thought we would at least see some saturation before getting wave 4.
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:43pm CST
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Black Hat wrote:...Huh, these guys have been on shelves for ages in the UK. I should have taken pics and reported them. But then I'd probably look like a right loon taking pictures in a toy store (especially with my lack of a camera phone).
Reporting them from where you are wouldnt have done anything since we knew they were in the UK and Canada for a while. The news here is that they were found in the US, because they were never found in the US until now.
Anyways, its cazy how fast its going with Wave 4 titans masters around. I only sw wave 3 titan masters once (and bought em!).
Funny thing is that I've seen Titan Masters Wave 3 in Michigan since the end of November. So it's not that fast that they've come out.
I saw them early Janary, but I thought we would at least see some saturation before getting wave 4.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859500)
Posted by kurthy on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:48pm CST
I definitely need GNAW!!! I hope to see him before I see wave 4.
Posted by kurthy on February 14th, 2017 @ 2:48pm CST
william-james88 wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Black Hat wrote:...Huh, these guys have been on shelves for ages in the UK. I should have taken pics and reported them. But then I'd probably look like a right loon taking pictures in a toy store (especially with my lack of a camera phone).
Reporting them from where you are wouldnt have done anything since we knew they were in the UK and Canada for a while. The news here is that they were found in the US, because they were never found in the US until now.
Anyways, its cazy how fast its going with Wave 4 titans masters around. I only sw wave 3 titan masters once (and bought em!).
Funny thing is that I've seen Titan Masters Wave 3 in Michigan since the end of November. So it's not that fast that they've come out.
I saw them early Janary, but I thought we would at least see some saturation before getting wave 4.
I definitely need GNAW!!! I hope to see him before I see wave 4.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859504)
Posted by o.supreme on February 14th, 2017 @ 3:08pm CST
Same here, (well late December with that whole not-in-system fiasco)...but that is getting to be an interesting word. I don't think since TR began I have ever seen a WalMart or Target have all their pegs even close to full for this line, TRU compensates by reducing shelf space, I swear every time I go in there, the space for Generations gets smaller and smaller, its far less than the allotted space at any WalMart or Target I go to currently. In December the TRU's in my area kind of went overboard with Legends class, but they remedied that with a BOGO 50% sale.
And while I have been fairly fortunate in my sightings, come to think of it, I've seen each wave in less and less quantities, (for example, If overall I saw 100 wave 1 deluxes, I saw probably 60 from wave 2, and 30 so far from wave 3...)and at least in my case its not due to the toys not selling, they just aren't getting restocked for some reason.
Posted by o.supreme on February 14th, 2017 @ 3:08pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I saw them early January, but I thought we would at least see some saturation before getting wave 4.
Same here, (well late December with that whole not-in-system fiasco)...but that is getting to be an interesting word. I don't think since TR began I have ever seen a WalMart or Target have all their pegs even close to full for this line, TRU compensates by reducing shelf space, I swear every time I go in there, the space for Generations gets smaller and smaller, its far less than the allotted space at any WalMart or Target I go to currently. In December the TRU's in my area kind of went overboard with Legends class, but they remedied that with a BOGO 50% sale.
And while I have been fairly fortunate in my sightings, come to think of it, I've seen each wave in less and less quantities, (for example, If overall I saw 100 wave 1 deluxes, I saw probably 60 from wave 2, and 30 so far from wave 3...)and at least in my case its not due to the toys not selling, they just aren't getting restocked for some reason.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859508)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 3:21pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 3:21pm CST
Yay! Shuffler will be mine! But... an elephant only brings good luck when it's given to you... 
Nah, just kidding. I'm getting him on sight, along with Nightbeat as he and Skytread are part of the assortment. Now the wait is on for Trizer!
Nah, just kidding. I'm getting him on sight, along with Nightbeat as he and Skytread are part of the assortment. Now the wait is on for Trizer!
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859538)
Posted by griftimus prime on February 14th, 2017 @ 6:14pm CST
Posted by griftimus prime on February 14th, 2017 @ 6:14pm CST
there is a 3rd party repugnus that is so awesome.i wish hasbro would make something like that
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859544)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 6:54pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 6:54pm CST
By the way, all Titan Master Vehicles have Weapon Modes that integrate the little figure in some form, except for the shield that is Sawback/Lione. Has anybody figured out how to?
And something tells the shield mode we have (as packaged) is not the intended form. In jet mode, there's a sculpted channel where the pegs are, that's unused in any mode.
And something tells the shield mode we have (as packaged) is not the intended form. In jet mode, there's a sculpted channel where the pegs are, that's unused in any mode.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859545)
Posted by Cobotron on February 14th, 2017 @ 7:02pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on February 14th, 2017 @ 7:02pm CST
Jelz, I'm pretty sure you just leave Lione where he is in Lion mode for the shield.
As for the other thing. I'll have to investigate.
As for the other thing. I'll have to investigate.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859546)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 7:03pm CST
You can't, he's too wide.... I think, may have to try that.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 7:03pm CST
Cobotron wrote:Jelz, I'm pretty sure you just leave Lione where he is in Lion mode for the shield.
You can't, he's too wide.... I think, may have to try that.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859547)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2017 @ 7:08pm CST
that's where he is in mine. He stays right there
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2017 @ 7:08pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Cobotron wrote:Jelz, I'm pretty sure you just leave Lione where he is in Lion mode for the shield.
You can't, he's too wide.... I think, may have to try that.
that's where he is in mine. He stays right there
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859552)
Posted by Cobotron on February 14th, 2017 @ 7:26pm CST
Yup. He's in there.
But Jelz, explain this channel thing you are talking about. I'm not seeing it.
Posted by Cobotron on February 14th, 2017 @ 7:26pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Cobotron wrote:Jelz, I'm pretty sure you just leave Lione where he is in Lion mode for the shield.
You can't, he's too wide.... I think, may have to try that.
that's where he is in mine. He stays right there
Yup. He's in there.
But Jelz, explain this channel thing you are talking about. I'm not seeing it.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859562)
Posted by Autobot N on February 14th, 2017 @ 8:01pm CST
Posted by Autobot N on February 14th, 2017 @ 8:01pm CST
"Confirmation" of Titans Return "Speed Set".
Of course, take with many grains of salt until we get a picture of a listing.
Of course, take with many grains of salt until we get a picture of a listing.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859565)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 8:12pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 8:12pm CST
The "Channel" is a groove located in the seat of the jet mode, between the front legs. It fits the heels perfectly.
And a Canadian TRU SKU (290858) plus a price (CAD 149.99) sounds legit enough, if properly tested. If it has a Hasbro product code, it's real.
And a Canadian TRU SKU (290858) plus a price (CAD 149.99) sounds legit enough, if properly tested. If it has a Hasbro product code, it's real.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859589)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2017 @ 9:46pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2017 @ 9:46pm CST
you know, after watching reviews and witnessing how comparatively disappointing Sixshot is in hand, I'm really excited for Sky Shadow. Despite how simple it is, it looks like a really great figure.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859594)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 9:55pm CST
Ah, sorry you are dissapointed
I was too
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 9:55pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:you know, after watching reviews and witnessing how comparatively disappointing Sixshot is in hand, I'm really excited for Sky Shadow. Despite how simple it is, it looks like a really great figure.
Ah, sorry you are dissapointed
I was too
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859596)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:01pm CST
Sixshot is really close to being really good, and he is the character I most wanted to see a new leader class toy of. But a few things would have gone a long way:
1) better knees. those things going both ways and being somewhat loose do not work too well
2) additional tabs. I hate his jet mode because the tank treads are either scraping at the silver paint or the arms are floppy as a wet noodle. Gun mode is bad because the loose knees mean the actual gun barrel is really floppy and likes to move around. The wolf, tank, and car work, but I wish the others had that little bit more to help them out. I wish the tank treads clicked in somewhere in tank mode too.
3) paint, not stickers. I am hating, outright hating, the new stickers trend. It's the reason I decided not to go Megs. It's the reason Sixshot can't look really good. the stickers are no good, they are shoddily applied, and they are cheap.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:01pm CST
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:you know, after watching reviews and witnessing how comparatively disappointing Sixshot is in hand, I'm really excited for Sky Shadow. Despite how simple it is, it looks like a really great figure.
Ah, sorry you are dissapointed
I was too
Sixshot is really close to being really good, and he is the character I most wanted to see a new leader class toy of. But a few things would have gone a long way:
1) better knees. those things going both ways and being somewhat loose do not work too well
2) additional tabs. I hate his jet mode because the tank treads are either scraping at the silver paint or the arms are floppy as a wet noodle. Gun mode is bad because the loose knees mean the actual gun barrel is really floppy and likes to move around. The wolf, tank, and car work, but I wish the others had that little bit more to help them out. I wish the tank treads clicked in somewhere in tank mode too.
3) paint, not stickers. I am hating, outright hating, the new stickers trend. It's the reason I decided not to go Megs. It's the reason Sixshot can't look really good. the stickers are no good, they are shoddily applied, and they are cheap.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859597)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:04pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:04pm CST
It has been a long time we have heard anything regarding this year's version of the Combiner Wars boxsets like Victorion and the G2 combiners. The rumours are that we are getting two sets this year, with redecos of Titans Return molds with each set having a leader, voyager, 2-3 deluxes and a titan master. This is where Tidal Wave, Nautica, and the clones are supposed to show up. Their contents are still rumours, which will hopefully be confirmed this saturday, but their existence is now fact.
The first Titans Return gift set, the Speed Pack, has been found on a Toysrus computer. We even have the listing, price and code. The set is listed as EX-Generations SRS Pack 1 Speed. The Canadian SKU is 290858 and it is listed at 149.99 CAN, which is the same inflated over compensating exchange rate price the Combiner Wars boxsets. So this also confirms that these Titans Return sets will be the same price point as the Combiner Wars ones, at around $ 100 USD. The fact that this is listed at Pack 1 definitely hints to there being more packs, as rumoured. Do any of you have any idea as to what the SRS might mean? Are you ready for more redecos? Let us know in the comments!
The first Titans Return gift set, the Speed Pack, has been found on a Toysrus computer. We even have the listing, price and code. The set is listed as EX-Generations SRS Pack 1 Speed. The Canadian SKU is 290858 and it is listed at 149.99 CAN, which is the same inflated over compensating exchange rate price the Combiner Wars boxsets. So this also confirms that these Titans Return sets will be the same price point as the Combiner Wars ones, at around $ 100 USD. The fact that this is listed at Pack 1 definitely hints to there being more packs, as rumoured. Do any of you have any idea as to what the SRS might mean? Are you ready for more redecos? Let us know in the comments!
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859604)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:23pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:23pm CST
SRS probably stands for SERIES. Just throwin that out there.
And man, if this is the only way to get a hold of Tidal Wave and Nautica, i might be sad.
And man, if this is the only way to get a hold of Tidal Wave and Nautica, i might be sad.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859605)
Posted by Burn on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:24pm CST
Posted by Burn on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:24pm CST
SRS ... Serious ... Serious Speed ... Turbocharged Serious Speed ... TURBOMASTERS
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859606)
Posted by It Is Him on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:25pm CST
Posted by It Is Him on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:25pm CST
It's clearly just 10 versions of Blurr, in various stages of moving fast. Sold!
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859607)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:31pm CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:31pm CST
So, having messed around with hot rod for most of the day, I have to say that he'd be a perfect figure if it weren't for the idiotic grey arms on his titanmaster, had they been cast in red plastic and helped define his head a bit better he'd be without flaw in my eyes (which probably says something to someone)
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859609)
Posted by Cobotron on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:37pm CST
You're right though about the TM's arms. Especially because of that sculpted circle that is continued on the arms. The arms should have been red.
Posted by Cobotron on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:37pm CST
YES! Especially about an Autobot.Hellscream9999 wrote:So, having messed around with hot rod for most of the day, I have to say that he'd be a perfect figure if it weren't for the idiotic grey arms on his titanmaster, had they been cast in red plastic and helped define his head a bit better he'd be without flaw in my eyes (which probably says something to someone)
You're right though about the TM's arms. Especially because of that sculpted circle that is continued on the arms. The arms should have been red.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859610)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:41pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:41pm CST
Nemesis Maximo wrote:And man, if this is the only way to get a hold of Tidal Wave and Nautica, i might be sad.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859611)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:49pm CST
He reminds me of a cowboy for some reason; but yeah, the silver arms are just painfully bad to look at
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:49pm CST
Cobotron wrote:YES! Especially about an Autobot.Hellscream9999 wrote:So, having messed around with hot rod for most of the day, I have to say that he'd be a perfect figure if it weren't for the idiotic grey arms on his titanmaster, had they been cast in red plastic and helped define his head a bit better he'd be without flaw in my eyes (which probably says something to someone)
You're right though about the TM's arms. Especially because of that sculpted circle that is continued on the arms. The arms should have been red.
He reminds me of a cowboy for some reason; but yeah, the silver arms are just painfully bad to look at
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859613)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:51pm CST
Be very prepared
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:51pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Nemesis Maximo wrote:And man, if this is the only way to get a hold of Tidal Wave and Nautica, i might be sad.
Be very prepared
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859618)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:57pm CST
Also be prepared for redecos and retools, no new molds.
You already knew that? O...
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2017 @ 10:57pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Be very prepared
Also be prepared for redecos and retools, no new molds.
You already knew that? O...
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859619)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:00pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:00pm CST
I like that Hot Rod but he isnt without his issues. he totally fails at an essential aspect many Hot Rods fall victim too, obstructing his glorious spoiler.
Hot Rod has been consistently shown as having his spoiler come over his back in a glorious fashion , framing his head which is the only thing that splits it. it gives him an awesome silouette. But for some damn reason, the modern toys always give him tall dumb looking arms, which look unnatural and restrict poseability.
Look at these shots, his spoiler is never obstructed by his arms or other bits aside from his head:
Getting good shots of G1 is not easy so here's this well made fan art which shows the main hot rod design as I like it:
It comes from the G1 toys which also had that notion that the spoiler shouldnt be obstructed:
By clearly showing the spoiler, you also get a nice mix of bright colours with the yellow purposefully clashing with the red.
And yet what do we get?
This failure
And these arms which compeltely hide out the spoiler
The new MP wasnt bad, but it has these odd red bits coming out of his giant back back which disrupts the silouette
At least this toy gives it the necessary clearance to invoke the framing device, and it looks great
So yeah, a decent toy, but there is definite gripe to be had for ruining a staple design.
Hot Rod has been consistently shown as having his spoiler come over his back in a glorious fashion , framing his head which is the only thing that splits it. it gives him an awesome silouette. But for some damn reason, the modern toys always give him tall dumb looking arms, which look unnatural and restrict poseability.
Look at these shots, his spoiler is never obstructed by his arms or other bits aside from his head:
Getting good shots of G1 is not easy so here's this well made fan art which shows the main hot rod design as I like it:
It comes from the G1 toys which also had that notion that the spoiler shouldnt be obstructed:
By clearly showing the spoiler, you also get a nice mix of bright colours with the yellow purposefully clashing with the red.
And yet what do we get?
This failure
And these arms which compeltely hide out the spoiler
The new MP wasnt bad, but it has these odd red bits coming out of his giant back back which disrupts the silouette
At least this toy gives it the necessary clearance to invoke the framing device, and it looks great
So yeah, a decent toy, but there is definite gripe to be had for ruining a staple design.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859620)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:04pm CST
And people say I'm nit-picky, guess this is just a boon from not giving two sh|ts about g1 or g1 accuracy. It looks like a piece could have been used to lift it up some, but I feel it wouldn't matter as his shoulders are massive...
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:04pm CST
william-james88 wrote:rants about a spoiler
And people say I'm nit-picky, guess this is just a boon from not giving two sh|ts about g1 or g1 accuracy. It looks like a piece could have been used to lift it up some, but I feel it wouldn't matter as his shoulders are massive...
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859622)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:11pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:11pm CST
But, Hot Rod's cartoon model was designed by Floro Dery before it was turned into a toy design. Unlike most other G1 toys, the movie characters were designed "movie first, toy second" instead of "toy first, cartoon second".william-james88 wrote:It comes from the G1 toys which also had that notion that the spoiler shouldnt be obstructed:
Only because the instructions for that toy neglect to mention one additional step for transforming the spoiler to let it rest lower behind the toy's collar (much more like on the cartoon model below) instead of behind its head as seen in that pic above.william-james88 wrote:At least this toy gives it the necessary clearance to invoke the framing device, and it looks great
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859628)
Posted by RAR on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:38pm CST
Posted by RAR on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:38pm CST
Well my long chased after Optimus arrived to day - he's a bit hollow feeling and I do prefer Blaster but he's not shabby overall.
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Anyhow speaking of Hotrod - and his head issues I notice Apex's arms (pardon the pun) has a circle on it like Hotrod's head so perhaps the arms could be swapped ?
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Also Re: Hot Rod if you are having issues with the legs not tabbing in - the vehicle mode I figured out what the issue is - it's his knees causing the problem they need to be full 100% folded to allow the side to tab flush if you just casually fold the knees as they are a double joint that slight misalignment is enough to stop the side sitting flush.
I thought I'd mention it in case anyone else had that issue.
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Anyhow speaking of Hotrod - and his head issues I notice Apex's arms (pardon the pun) has a circle on it like Hotrod's head so perhaps the arms could be swapped ?
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Also Re: Hot Rod if you are having issues with the legs not tabbing in - the vehicle mode I figured out what the issue is - it's his knees causing the problem they need to be full 100% folded to allow the side to tab flush if you just casually fold the knees as they are a double joint that slight misalignment is enough to stop the side sitting flush.
I thought I'd mention it in case anyone else had that issue.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859630)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:45pm CST
I've got your solution, Hellscream. Get Titans return Chromedome (if you haven't already). Pop off the Titan Master Stylor's arms; they're jut on simple ball joints. Take Hot Rod's Titan Master Firebolt/Firedrive and do the same. Swap arms between them and reassemble. You are going to LOVE the results. The red plastic is almost a perfect match between Stylor and Hot Rod, and swapping in gray plastic on Stylor is hardly noticeable behind Chromdome's face anyway.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:45pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:So, having messed around with hot rod for most of the day, I have to say that he'd be a perfect figure if it weren't for the idiotic grey arms on his titanmaster, had they been cast in red plastic and helped define his head a bit better he'd be without flaw in my eyes (which probably says something to someone)
I've got your solution, Hellscream. Get Titans return Chromedome (if you haven't already). Pop off the Titan Master Stylor's arms; they're jut on simple ball joints. Take Hot Rod's Titan Master Firebolt/Firedrive and do the same. Swap arms between them and reassemble. You are going to LOVE the results. The red plastic is almost a perfect match between Stylor and Hot Rod, and swapping in gray plastic on Stylor is hardly noticeable behind Chromdome's face anyway.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859631)
Posted by Kurona on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:56pm CST
Just tried this out myself... gotta say, I'm loving the results
Thank youuuuu~
Posted by Kurona on February 14th, 2017 @ 11:56pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:So, having messed around with hot rod for most of the day, I have to say that he'd be a perfect figure if it weren't for the idiotic grey arms on his titanmaster, had they been cast in red plastic and helped define his head a bit better he'd be without flaw in my eyes (which probably says something to someone)
I've got your solution, Hellscream. Get Titans return Chromedome (if you haven't already). Pop off the Titan Master Stylor's arms; they're jut on simple ball joints. Take Hot Rod's Titan Master Firebolt/Firedrive and do the same. Swap arms between them and reassemble. You are going to LOVE the results. The red plastic is almost a perfect match between Stylor and Hot Rod, and swapping in gray plastic on Stylor is hardly noticeable behind Chromdome's face anyway.
Just tried this out myself... gotta say, I'm loving the results
Thank youuuuu~
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859638)
Posted by Qwan on February 15th, 2017 @ 12:43am CST
I've tried it too, and I have few pictures so people can decide if they like the look before swapping (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND not doing the swap until you're sure you like the look, for reasons upon which I will elaborate at the bottom.)
Here they are, the two of them together. I'll say right now I'm not actually a huge fan of the results - the more similar colors so help the head itself blend better, but having those same colors behind the faces actually ruins the shape I perceive their faces to be.
Here's Hot Rod's head, and oddly enough, for once it actually looks better on camera. The extra red behind his face makes it look way more boxy - where before at least I could sort of see the grey bits as antennae (like Optimus') behind his head, now it just looks like that whole red bit is his face and then his unique head shape is gone.
Chromedome's got more or less the same issue. I guess it might work better for someone who wants a more boxy G1-looking head instead of the pointier IDW-styled one, though, so there's that.
The two arm-swapped TMs together. I know it probably won't matter too much to most, but I really don't like the way they look now that the arms have been swapped. (It's also a good showcase of the Sharpie work I did to make Firedrive look less bland, but that's beside the point.)
And that picture also makes a great segue into why you should be CERTAIN you like the arms swapped before you do it yourself. I don't know if it's just my copy, but the TMs' shoulder ball-joints were not the same size. That just resulted in a loose left arm on Stylor-with-Friedrive's-arms, nothing big, but as you may notice in the above photo, the larger ball on Firedrive means that Stylor's arm now has a huge (relatively speaking) crack in it. That's not a stress mark, that's an actual crack in the plastic, all the way through from the outside of the cup to the inside.
It seems to be holding together for now, but please bear this in mind if/before you decide to try this yourself. It may so happen that it's a one-off problem and I'm being over-dramatic, but I just really don't want lots of people to end up with broken Stylors/Firedrives if the problem ends up being more widespread.
Posted by Qwan on February 15th, 2017 @ 12:43am CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:So, having messed around with hot rod for most of the day, I have to say that he'd be a perfect figure if it weren't for the idiotic grey arms on his titanmaster, had they been cast in red plastic and helped define his head a bit better he'd be without flaw in my eyes (which probably says something to someone)
I've got your solution, Hellscream. Get Titans return Chromedome (if you haven't already). Pop off the Titan Master Stylor's arms; they're jut on simple ball joints. Take Hot Rod's Titan Master Firebolt/Firedrive and do the same. Swap arms between them and reassemble. You are going to LOVE the results. The red plastic is almost a perfect match between Stylor and Hot Rod, and swapping in gray plastic on Stylor is hardly noticeable behind Chromdome's face anyway.
I've tried it too, and I have few pictures so people can decide if they like the look before swapping (I HIGHLY RECOMMEND not doing the swap until you're sure you like the look, for reasons upon which I will elaborate at the bottom.)
Here they are, the two of them together. I'll say right now I'm not actually a huge fan of the results - the more similar colors so help the head itself blend better, but having those same colors behind the faces actually ruins the shape I perceive their faces to be.
Here's Hot Rod's head, and oddly enough, for once it actually looks better on camera. The extra red behind his face makes it look way more boxy - where before at least I could sort of see the grey bits as antennae (like Optimus') behind his head, now it just looks like that whole red bit is his face and then his unique head shape is gone.
Chromedome's got more or less the same issue. I guess it might work better for someone who wants a more boxy G1-looking head instead of the pointier IDW-styled one, though, so there's that.
The two arm-swapped TMs together. I know it probably won't matter too much to most, but I really don't like the way they look now that the arms have been swapped. (It's also a good showcase of the Sharpie work I did to make Firedrive look less bland, but that's beside the point.)
And that picture also makes a great segue into why you should be CERTAIN you like the arms swapped before you do it yourself. I don't know if it's just my copy, but the TMs' shoulder ball-joints were not the same size. That just resulted in a loose left arm on Stylor-with-Friedrive's-arms, nothing big, but as you may notice in the above photo, the larger ball on Firedrive means that Stylor's arm now has a huge (relatively speaking) crack in it. That's not a stress mark, that's an actual crack in the plastic, all the way through from the outside of the cup to the inside.
It seems to be holding together for now, but please bear this in mind if/before you decide to try this yourself. It may so happen that it's a one-off problem and I'm being over-dramatic, but I just really don't want lots of people to end up with broken Stylors/Firedrives if the problem ends up being more widespread.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859642)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 15th, 2017 @ 1:13am CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 15th, 2017 @ 1:13am CST
Oh I dunno. I love my Titans Hot Rod. I've lowered the shoulders a bit on mine (and obviously repainted the lot cos I wanted a more Marvel-esque look, I know that's not to everyones taste but it's my figure). And well... you can always just have him posed at an angle to see the spoiler better?
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859643)
Posted by Deadput on February 15th, 2017 @ 1:33am CST
Posted by Deadput on February 15th, 2017 @ 1:33am CST
More $150.00 Cad box sets with more to come?
Eh being broke ain't my problem anyways have me moneys Hasbros!
Eh being broke ain't my problem anyways have me moneys Hasbros!
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859645)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 15th, 2017 @ 1:45am CST
At least two have been rumored, each with its own theme.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 15th, 2017 @ 1:45am CST
Deadput wrote:More $150.00 Cad box sets with more to come?
Eh being broke ain't my problem anyways have me moneys Hasbros!
At least two have been rumored, each with its own theme.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859646)
Posted by Deadput on February 15th, 2017 @ 1:55am CST
Yeah I heard the rumors including the Strength set.
The speed pack supposedly comes with Nautica from Blurr/Brainstorm, Quickswitch from Sixshot, Fastlane, Star Convoy and a Titanmaster called Thunderclap.
Bankruptcy is fun.
Posted by Deadput on February 15th, 2017 @ 1:55am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:At least two have been rumored, each with its own theme.
Yeah I heard the rumors including the Strength set.
The speed pack supposedly comes with Nautica from Blurr/Brainstorm, Quickswitch from Sixshot, Fastlane, Star Convoy and a Titanmaster called Thunderclap.
Bankruptcy is fun.
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859648)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 15th, 2017 @ 2:02am CST
So that's where the alternate head for Voyager Optimus Prime has gone too. And Thunderclap sounds like a retool of the Optimus Prime Titan Master for Wave 5
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 15th, 2017 @ 2:02am CST
Deadput wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:At least two have been rumored, each with its own theme.
Yeah I heard the rumors including the Strength set.
The speed pack supposedly comes with Nautica from Blurr/Brainstorm, Quickswitch from Sixshot, Fastlane, Star Convoy and a Titanmaster called Thunderclap.
Bankruptcy is fun.
So that's where the alternate head for Voyager Optimus Prime has gone too. And Thunderclap sounds like a retool of the Optimus Prime Titan Master for Wave 5
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859653)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 15th, 2017 @ 4:28am CST
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 15th, 2017 @ 4:28am CST
The trouble with Quickswitch is that they'll prob also give him a submarine mode since he has a gun mode
Btw i just found this
Erm.....ignore that...it seems to be old news but it still doesn't explain why they're adding combiners(Landcross, Abominus) to a TR roster 
Btw i just found this
Erm.....ignore that...it seems to be old news
but it still doesn't explain why they're adding combiners(Landcross, Abominus) to a TR roster
Re: Titans Return Wave 4 Titan Masters Spotted in US (1859654)
Posted by steals_your_goats on February 15th, 2017 @ 4:32am CST
You do realize that the "submarine" mode is just a gun mode flipped upside down right? That was their way of getting a gun mode into the figure without calling it a gun.
Posted by steals_your_goats on February 15th, 2017 @ 4:32am CST
Stuartmaximus wrote:The trouble with Quickswitch is that they'll prob also give him a submarine mode since he has a gun mode
You do realize that the "submarine" mode is just a gun mode flipped upside down right? That was their way of getting a gun mode into the figure without calling it a gun.
