Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Official Hasbro Product Images
Saturday, February 9th, 2013 10:33PM CST
Categories: Toy News, Event NewsPosted by: El Duque Views: 67,144
Topic Options: View Discussion · Sign in or Join to reply
News Search
Got Transformers News? Let us know here!
Most Popular Transformers News
Most Recent Transformers News
Posted by megatronis on February 9th, 2013 @ 11:55pm CST
Posted by Treetop Maximus on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:02am CST
THAT MEGATRON IS MINE
My faith in Hasbro has been restored.
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:11am CST
Posted by gantzrunner on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:32am CST
Posted by Manterax Prime on February 10th, 2013 @ 1:03am CST
BH Ratchet
BH Shockwave
Trailbreaker
Orion Pax
Megatron
BH Grimwing
BH Ultra Magnus
METROPLEX
Springer
All Construct-bots
Ultimate BH Predaking
Ultimate BH Optimus
Might pick up:
Bumblebee
Blitzwing
BH Skystalker
BH Dreadwing (who seems to have bird feet now....)
Posted by Mkall on February 10th, 2013 @ 2:15am CST
My For-Sures:
Metroplex
Leader-Class Predaking
Predacon Skystalker
Trailbreaker
Stealth-Bomber Megatron
Predacon Grimwing
Springer
Blitzwing
My Maybes:
Orion Pax
Bumblebee
Shockwave
Posted by Henry921 on February 10th, 2013 @ 2:26am CST
Treetop Maximus wrote:My faith in Hasbro has been restored.
The third parties threw down the gauntlet and Hasbro was quick to pick it up.
My to buy list:
Everything
...Huh, should pare that down.
Metroplex
Blitzwing
Springer
2 Each of Megatron and Optimus in their IDW forms (one to keep boxed for posterity)
Cyberverse Shockwave, Soundwave, and all of the announced Predacons
I've been buying all the BH figures by wave so far, and I suspect I'll do the same thing with the next round of deluxes. Not sure about that Voyager Grimwing yet, but the Predacons have really caught my interest so I'll probably buy him too.
Ultimate Predaking? Yes. Ultimate Optimus? Ehhhhhh.... nah.
And then there are those 3rd party Stunticons still to come...
I really didn't need that extra kidney anyway.
Posted by Shadowstream on February 10th, 2013 @ 4:48am CST
IDW/FoC/ect. - hmmm, I'll need to dissect this one
~Trailbreaker & Blitzwing - Obligated purchase
~Springer - Not sure... already have Defender, but Primus does this one look great!
~Megatron & Bumblebee - only if I can manage, they are far from necessary and don't look that great
~Metroplex - only if I'm prepared to become a criminal to obtain it... which I'm not, so no
Oh, and to all those who were hopeful for that IDW Optimus mold... sucks to be you!
Posted by frogbat on February 10th, 2013 @ 6:46am CST
my current want list: Fortress Maximus, Metroplex, springer, trailbreaker, blitzwing, orion pax, ultimate predaking, voyager shockwave, megatron, mp soundwave
and correct me if I'm wrong but this isn't the be all and end all.. they might still have other toys later in the year that they haven't announced yet..? who knows.. if they're ambitious enough and if metroplex is anything to go by we might one day see a decent galvatron.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:28am CST
Generations
Must Buys
Springer
Blitzwing
Trailcutter
Metroplex
Maybes
Orion Pax
Bumblebee
Prime Beast Hunters
Must-buys
All Predacons
Maybes
Shockwave
Am I being picky compared to the rest of you?
Posted by Henry921 on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:12am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Am I being picky compared to the rest of you?
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Maybes
Shockwave
In that you have not recognized the greatness that is Shockwave and pledged to function for him and him alone, I'd say... yes. Your choice to regard Shockwave with such uncertainty is hardly...logical.
Posted by Doubledealer93 on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:15am CST
to buy
Blitzwing
Springer
Orion pax
Megatron
Trailbreaker
Metroplex
Beast Hunters shockwave
Beast hunters Leader predaking
beast hunters Sky Stalker
Beast Hunters voyager Grimwing
Beast Hunters voyager Ultra Magnus
Beast hunters Smokescreen
Beast Hunters Ripclaw
Beast hunters cyberverse shockwave (can never have too many shockwaves)
Beast hunters Deluxe bulkhead
Optimus Prime with roller
Bumblebee with blazemaster
Platinum Ultra Magnus
YOTS Omega Supreme
Heres hoping they make more classics
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:18am CST
Henry921 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Am I being picky compared to the rest of you?
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Maybes
Shockwave
In that you have not recognized the greatness that is Shockwave and pledged to function for him and him alone, I'd say... yes. Your choice to regard Shockwave with such uncertainty is hardly...logical.
True that. I'll have to see how much of a part he plays in the show tho.
Posted by Henry921 on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:23am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Henry921 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Am I being picky compared to the rest of you?
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Maybes
Shockwave
In that you have not recognized the greatness that is Shockwave and pledged to function for him and him alone, I'd say... yes. Your choice to regard Shockwave with such uncertainty is hardly...logical.
True that. I'll have to see how much of a part he plays in the show tho.
My rebuttal:
Doubledealer93 wrote: (can never have too many shockwaves)
Thanks for putting it so succinctly Doubledealer.
Posted by dragons on February 10th, 2013 @ 9:25am CST
Posted by Handels-Messerschmitt on February 10th, 2013 @ 9:39am CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Am I being picky compared to the rest of you?
Well, you have nothing on me, so no reason to feel bad. Or feel good, IDK what best applies to this situation. The only thing in that gallery I want is Hun-Gurr. Anything else falls outside of my interest/budget intersection sweetspot. I am really looking forward to that one little critter, though, if that makes up for it.
The weapon he's got, is it made out of the same soft plastic as the Prime legions transparent weapons?
Posted by craggy on February 10th, 2013 @ 10:20am CST
Posted by First-Aid on February 10th, 2013 @ 11:05am CST
I have two upcoming job interviews, both of which will result in pay increases of 30% for me. I think I know where those pay increases are going and hope I get those jobs lest I have the need for a bankruptcy lawyer.
I know the Voyager Shockwave has gotten some slack for the armor, but honestly it's grown on me. I wish they had picked another color than red- a black or blood red would have been more impressive to the masses I think- but overall, it's a very nicely done figure.
Trailcutter is not bad. I was stunned to see the Orion Pax figure. That is definitely something that has never been done by Hasbro before. I am also pleased with the new Megatron and Bumblebee figs as I am a fan of the changes made to the characters by IDW.
Metroplex- what can you say? I will have him standing next to Fort giving him fist bumps.
By far, the most impressive of these figures to me is the dragons. Predaking is breathtaking. Huge, articulated, great coloring in black with good highlights in a darker orange than the Voyager figure which gives him a more threatening and sinister look. Outstanding! Even the Supreme Optimus figure looks very imposing (that sword is BADASS). I think I am gonna have a good Transformers year.
Posted by Dorkimus on February 10th, 2013 @ 11:32am CST
Also Megatron and Orion Pax looks quite nice and worth getting.
I don't really know what that BH commander(?) Shockwave is, but it is also interesting.
Posted by buddhaquest on February 10th, 2013 @ 11:37am CST
craggy wrote:Blitzwing looks much better correctly transformed. He's back on the want list.
Ditto.
Posted by Stormrider on February 10th, 2013 @ 4:14pm CST
Trailbreaker (sorry, but I refuse to call him Trailcutter)
Blitzwing
Springer
Maybe Metroplex, if I can find the room...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 10th, 2013 @ 4:27pm CST
No need for Fortmax now.
Still, I<m calling that Metroplex will be some EXCLUSIVE BULLSHIT that only a select few will be able to buy for a reasonable price.
Posted by mooncake623 on February 10th, 2013 @ 5:42pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Man, look at this glorious bastard.
No need for Fortmax now.
Still, I<m calling that Metroplex will be some EXCLUSIVE BULLSHIT that only a select few will be able to buy for a reasonable price.
I kind of agree about Fort Max... considering dropping that now... don't really see the point of it with Metroplex.
Also I love Hasbro everything Hasbro is giving us this year. Lets hope no one calls them Hasblow at least for a little while.
Posted by ausbot on February 10th, 2013 @ 5:42pm CST
I tip my hat to you Hasbro, well played.
Posted by Arctorro on February 10th, 2013 @ 6:18pm CST
Must buys:
Trailcutter
Springer
Blitzwing
Metroplex
BH has done little to re-ignite my interest in the Prime toys and in light of all the great Generations and 3P offerings I'm going to cancel my Shockwave pre-order. I have zero faith in the line and only want a Shockwave that fits with my Classics shelf anyway.
Posted by Immortalis09 on February 10th, 2013 @ 6:59pm CST
Metroplex, springer, trailbreaker, blitzwing, orion pax, Voyager predaking, voyager shockwave, megatron, IDW bumblebee, mp soundwave and mp Acid Storm.
I also really like the look of the legends Bumblebee and Prime would have preferred deluxe or voyager size though. Perhaps in a later announcement or for 2014 when they officially reach the big 30.
I just hope I will be able to get Metroplex at a decent price in the UK.
Posted by PrymeStriker on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:05pm CST
* Beast Hunters Voyager Shockwave
* Generations Deluxe Trailcutter
* Generations Deluxe Bumblebee
* Generations Voyager Springer
My maybes:
* Beast Hunters Voyager Magnus
* Beast Hunters Voyager Grimwing
* Generations Blitzwing
* Generations Orion Pax
My never will affords :
* Generations Metroplex
Posted by craggy on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:54pm CST
Springer
Trailbreaker
Metroplex (reconsidering some 3rd party stuff to afford it, well played Hasbro)
Megaplex (repurposed from IDW stealth bomber Megatron)
BH Ratchet (repurposing him as something else too)
Blitzwing
Cyberverse Abominus
I'm heavily considering:
Voyager Shockwave
BH Bulkhead (I know we've seen him before but he still looks good)
Legends Prime (to stand on Metroplex)
Legends Bumblebee
BH Smokescreen
MP Soundwave (have the tapes on Pre-order from Takara, but was waiting on info of Hasbro's SW)
YOTS Omega Supreme
and maybe some Predacons
Posted by RiddlerJ on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:03pm CST
Posted by padfoo on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:27pm CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on February 10th, 2013 @ 9:40pm CST
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons- ... oplex.html
Posted by RiddlerJ on February 10th, 2013 @ 10:43pm CST
Ultra Markus wrote:and now someone will have to do this with this metroplex:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons- ... oplex.html
What the- Where did- How did-
Where did he get the rest of those city components from? Screw the new Metroplex, I want that!
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 10th, 2013 @ 11:07pm CST
Also, even if Blitz did look like the mistransformerd display model in person, I'd still be unable to resist him.
On the fence about Megs, though. Would really liked to have seen that be a voyager. But it's still freakin cool looking.
Shockwave might be the only TF Prime figure I get. Not that I don't like the franchise, but I can't but everything, and I need a Shockwave for my 'con ranks.
And Metroplex...I can only hope to be lucky enough to find him in the store. I would probably do a double take. I hope he comes out in the summer, when the pay is GOOD! But man...to have that thing...
I measured 24 inches from my counter-top. And hot DAMN that thing is gonna be big!
The only downside to that piece of art is that it towers over Unicron and Primus. That could make it awkward.
Posted by wewyllenium on February 11th, 2013 @ 8:06pm CST
Posted by Stormrider on February 11th, 2013 @ 8:38pm CST
wewyllenium wrote:If only Metroplex's hands can hide in City or Carrier mode.
Yeah, I am feeling the same way. For such a big figure, there is no excuse for not have more transformation to hide his hands. I really hope it's a mistransformation.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 11th, 2013 @ 10:08pm CST
Stormrider wrote:wewyllenium wrote:If only Metroplex's hands can hide in City or Carrier mode.
Yeah, I am feeling the same way. For such a big figure, there is no excuse for not have more transformation to hide his hands. I really hope it's a mistransformation.
I agree. But, like Grimlock, he will most likely be in robot mode all the time anyway.
Posted by Sodan-1 on February 12th, 2013 @ 6:32am CST
Slightly annoyed about how good those colours are on Commander Starscream. Why is the deluxe not coloured so?
Posted by bruticus1978 on February 12th, 2013 @ 2:05pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 12th, 2013 @ 2:15pm CST
bruticus1978 wrote:Ok, so what is the official word on Metroplex, Blitzwing, and Springer? Are they Fall Of Cybertron figures or are they just in the Generations line? I've read that Metroplex is FOC and is not FOC. I'm wanting to get all figures (recolor/remold) from the FOC line, so I need to know if these three figures are part of that. Any info, please. Thx.
The way I see it, only Series 1 is Fall of Cybertron. Series 2 is the 30th Anniversary of the brand, starting with the IDW Deluxes, Triplechangers and Metroplex. Springer in fact seems to take cues from his Last Stand of the Wreckers appearance.
Posted by GuyIncognito on February 12th, 2013 @ 2:25pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:bruticus1978 wrote:Ok, so what is the official word on Metroplex, Blitzwing, and Springer? Are they Fall Of Cybertron figures or are they just in the Generations line? I've read that Metroplex is FOC and is not FOC. I'm wanting to get all figures (recolor/remold) from the FOC line, so I need to know if these three figures are part of that. Any info, please. Thx.
The way I see it, only Series 1 is Fall of Cybertron. Series 2 is the 30th Anniversary of the brand, starting with the IDW Deluxes, Triplechangers and Metroplex. Springer in fact seems to take cues from his Last Stand of the Wreckers appearance.
But unlike Blitzwing and Springer, Metroplex appears (and has a major role) in FoC. They may package him in Generations packaging, but I'm going to consider it a FoC figure and display it as such. Although it could just as easily be part of a "CHUG" display.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 14th, 2013 @ 1:54pm CST
Metroplex's toy design is completely oriignal, being based on no existing media version. however, his toy bio seems to recall IDW Metroplex more than any other version, so he's most likely that one.bruticus1978 wrote:Ok, so what is the official word on Metroplex, Blitzwing, and Springer? Are they Fall Of Cybertron figures or are they just in the Generations line? I've read that Metroplex is FOC and is not FOC. I'm wanting to get all figures (recolor/remold) from the FOC line, so I need to know if these three figures are part of that. Any info, please. Thx.
Springer is straight up IDW Springer in design, and his bio will likely reflect this.
Blitzwing, like Metroplex, also seems to be an original design, so it will take his toy bio to decide who he is (but I'm willing to bet he's also gonna be some G1 version of the guy).