Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Trilogy Earthrise Packaging for Starscream and Grapple

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We're barely a week out since the official reveal of the second part of the Transformers Generations: War for Cybertron Trilogy. Hasbro and Takara have dubbed the second chapter "Earthrise," an apt description given the very 1980's Earth-mode centric nature of the first wave of characters, coming in 2020. Thanks to In Demand Toys on Facebook and a tip from Seibertron.com forum member Survivefan23, we've got a first glimpse at what the packaging will look like for the act to follow up Transformers Generations: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Siege. The packages will be very similar in appearance in Earthrise to their Siege counterparts, with the angled side cut on the left front face of the package, the "Transformers: War for Cybretron Trilogy" emblem on the front, and some great character artwork adorning the sides. We've got samples of Voyager Class Autobot Grapple and Decepticon Starscream for you to enjoy below.

Transformers News: Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Trilogy Earthrise Packaging for Starscream and Grapple

We've also got a picture of the upcoming Leader Class Decepticon Astrotrain, slated to be the final Leader Class figure of the Siege line this winter. The box is still in the Siege format, of course. Though, keep in mind that Astrotrain is also slated to be re-released along side Leader Class Earthrise Optimus Prime in the first wave of product in 2020. It's unknown if Astrotrain will still be in the Siege packaging for his 2020 release, or if he will be changed over to the Earthrise packaging. At any rate, take a look below at the infamous triple changer in his Siege packaging.

Are these veritable "Mini Masterpieces" whetting your appetite for Transformers Generations: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Earthrise? Which are your favorites so far? Let us know in the comments that follow, and as always, stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news in all things Transformers!

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Oct 10, 2019

Sabrblade wrote:
Deadput wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Wheeljack will be redecoed into Downshift
Not Slicer?

I think he means G1 Downshift and not the Energon/Cybertron one.
I know. That's why I asked why not Slicer.

and they will find a way to do the other 2 Omnicons too, as this years Powerdashers.

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Comment by Triggerdick Megatron Oct 10, 2019

Oh I want Grapple, Starscream and Astrotrain sooo bad... And Hoist, Scorponok, the micromasters and the bases.

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Comment by Sentinel_Primal Oct 10, 2019

I will say that Starscream's in package photo does actually make me want to pick him up. I didn't pick up Siege Screamer, but I think I may pick up Earthrise Screamer. I am hoping we get the Coneheads from this mold though. I'd be extremely disappointed if we didn't get them from an exclusive or through Generation Selects

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Comment by Emerje Oct 12, 2019

Hey, if we're predicting exclusives then here's a couple I want because I know they don't stand a chance of happening at retail.

Sunstorm vs. Hauler Voyager 2 pack from Starscream and Grapple

Unicron heralds Hook, Line, and Sinker deluxe 3 pack retooled from Ironworks and friends (maybe save for 2021)

Hubcap (or Bumper) from Cliffjumper (I could see this one at retail possibly)

Mini-Spies repainted from random characters (it does get more obscure than Powerdashers!)

Pepsi Optimus Prime Electrum Optimus Prime, no real reason, just think that mold would look good in gold

Rad from Siege Prowl et al mold and a new head because Lionizer needs his partner

Emerje

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Comment by Microbot Oct 12, 2019

Do you think we can get an Overlord into commander class for Decptiocons? Or Titaldwave? Who can fit into this category for Deceptions? I really hope for a new Overlord, it will be great!

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Comment by Jeddostotle7 Oct 12, 2019

Emerje wrote:obscure than Powerdashers!
Pepsi Optimus Prime Electrum Optimus Prime, no real reason, just think that mold would look good in gold

Y'know what deco I'd like to see this new Optimus mold in? The Year of the Horse Masterpiece Optimus deco. I've always loved that deco, and I think it'd be a good way to get some gold on this new Optimus without going full-on drenched in gold chrome.

I was gonna do an edit of it myself using the Earthrise Optimus cg stock photo, but I did not have the patience to even start it at the time, and still do not.

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Comment by ZeroWolf Oct 12, 2019

Microbot wrote:Do you think we can get an Overlord into commander class for Decptiocons? Or Titaldwave? Who can fit into this category for Deceptions? I really hope for a new Overlord, it will be great!

I can see both, but really the clue we have is it will go well with Omega Supreme.

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Comment by sol magnus Oct 12, 2019

I love all these ideas, but these two - :michaelbay:

Emerje wrote:Hey, if we're predicting exclusives then here's a couple I want because I know they don't stand a chance of happening at retail.

Sunstorm vs. Hauler Voyager 2 pack from Starscream and Grapple

Rad from Siege Prowl et al mold and a new head because Lionizer needs his partner

Emerje

Rad and Hauler...I would buy them in an instant.

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Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Oct 12, 2019

Since Megatron is essentially locked into a SIEGE-like tank design of some kind, how about another G1 leader replaces him in the Earthrise line?

Straxus/Darkmount?

Bludgeon?

Another iteration of Ratbat?

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Comment by ZeroWolf Oct 12, 2019

They can't do ratbat as he's a cassette at this point... But what about Clench? Or perhaps Stalker? Or even Sky Quake.

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Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Oct 12, 2019

Indeed, there is a significant list. Even outliers like Dreadwing could be brought into prominence through the WFC line. Especially as the Masters are all being given new utility since SIEGE.

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Comment by Skritz Oct 12, 2019

Naw man it will just be an even more earth-like Megatron with a tank mode!

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Comment by Nemesis Maximo Oct 12, 2019

Skritz wrote:Naw man it will just be an even more earth-like Megatron with a tank mode!

You joke, but it’s probably true.

That or Geewun Johnny is gonna make Megs a gun.

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Comment by ZeroWolf Oct 12, 2019

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
Skritz wrote:Naw man it will just be an even more earth-like Megatron with a tank mode!

You joke, but it’s probably true.

That or Geewun Johnny is gonna make Megs a gun.

Wouldn't suprise me if he's already tried to make it both a G1 toon accurate gun mode and a sub marine..

The rumours could be true about a leader Class armoured car that would serve as a Cybertron Megs homage...but I've got the feeling those rumours are debunked sadly.

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Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Oct 12, 2019

As this lines seems to be jumping all over the place with the release timeline, there is always The Superior Decepticon Leader alternative to Megatron. The Ultimate Transformer, you might say...

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Comment by ZeroWolf Oct 12, 2019

Nah they're saving Galvy for the third part I reckon. Unless they plan on giving us Deathsarus they've mentioned before :-?

If that was the case then I can see Galvaltron coming in part 2. Though they could just troll everyone by re-releasing the Universe Deluxe :-P

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Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Oct 12, 2019

Still it would be refreshing for a different lead villain for each part of WFC. There are plenty out there, after all. I would say it would be nice for both faction leaders to be different with each part... But alas, Prime is too deeply inserted into this Geewun design team :roll:

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Comment by sol magnus Oct 12, 2019

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Still it would be refreshing for a different lead villain for each part of WFC. There are plenty out there, after all. I would say it would be nice for both faction leaders to be different with each part... But alas, Prime is too deeply inserted into this Geewun design team

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Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Oct 12, 2019

It is pathetic. It is like when X-Men goes through those Low phases of putting Wolverine in the spotlight. Because (A) the writer is a fanboy (B) Mandate specifies the most bankable face needs to be in everything.

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Comment by sol magnus Oct 12, 2019

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:It is pathetic. It is like when X-Men goes through those Low phases of putting Wolverine in the spotlight. Because (A) the writer is a fanboy (B) Mandate specifies the most bankable face needs to be in everything.

Pretty sure it's more money related than "writing" or "fanboi" related. Prime brings the bucks, he gets made. Even if it's unnecessary. (I'm looking at you, Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime.)

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