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Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package

Transformers News: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package

Saturday, June 25th, 2016 9:30PM CDT

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By now we all know that the this years SDCC has a Master Sword toting Fortress Maximus, and it's still up in the air whether the TakaraTomy Legends version will have it either. But for those in Hong Kong who frequent ToysRus will have a chance to get the coveted Sword (which is sadly limited to 100 pieces) if they buy online. See the packaged Sword below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

Transformers News: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package

Transformers News: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package
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Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800699)
Posted by steals_your_goats on June 25th, 2016 @ 9:35pm CDT
Galvatron looks amazing but the crown sits just a bit too far back. Had it sit more flush it would look worlds better
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800701)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 9:36pm CDT
steals_your_goats wrote:Galvatron looks amazing but the crown sits just a bit too far back. Had it sit more flush it would look worlds better

Oh yeah, would've been amazing, alternatively, if they had painted his headmaster worth a d@mn, it could've been nice without the crown altogether >:oP
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800703)
Posted by steals_your_goats on June 25th, 2016 @ 9:39pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Galvatron looks amazing but the crown sits just a bit too far back. Had it sit more flush it would look worlds better

Oh yeah, would've been amazing, alternatively, if they had painted his headmaster worth a d@mn, it could've been nice without the crown altogether >:oP


Eh, while I agree that it should be painted I think the crown is necessary to make him look like Galvatron. Galvatron needs big purple horns that a standard headmaster couldn't achieve.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800706)
Posted by Madeus Prime on June 25th, 2016 @ 9:43pm CDT
Is it just me or can Galvatron even turn his head? I mean the crowned head obviously.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800707)
Posted by steals_your_goats on June 25th, 2016 @ 9:47pm CDT
Madeus Prime wrote:Is it just me or can Galvatron even turn his head? I mean the crowned head obviously.


He can turn his head, they showed it at nycc last year
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800708)
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 25th, 2016 @ 9:50pm CDT
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This is bad comedy.


On the other hand I'm starting to like Sentinel, even if I'm not terribly fond of Cybertronian modes or the way the Headmaster cockpit ruins the impression of sheer size.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800712)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 9:55pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:On the other hand I'm starting to like Sentinel, even if I'm not terribly fond of Cybertronian modes or the way the Headmaster cockpit ruins the impression of sheer size.

I can't know until we ask, but, Sentinel's cockpit doesn't look pinned in, so it should just pop out ;)^
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800716)
Posted by Autobot N on June 25th, 2016 @ 10:06pm CDT
Madeus Prime wrote:Is it just me or can Galvatron even turn his head? I mean the crowned head obviously.
Yes, I received a personal demonstration of the fact at Botcon.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800727)
Posted by Noideaforaname on June 25th, 2016 @ 10:19pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:I can't know until we ask, but, Sentinel's cockpit doesn't look pinned in, so it should just pop out ;)^


Hm! I can't help but feel that'd destroy what little illusion there is that the train isn't just Sentinel doing the split... but it would allow me to pretend he's this guy:
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Too bad I sold both of the Legends Megatrons that turn into tanks. :lol:
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800728)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 10:20pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:I can't know until we ask, but, Sentinel's cockpit doesn't look pinned in, so it should just pop out ;)^


Hm! I can't help but feel that'd destroy what little illusion there is that the train isn't just Sentinel doing the split... but it would allow me to pretend he's this guy:
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Too bad I sold both of the Legends Megatrons that turn into tanks. :lol:

Well, it couldn't hurt it ;)
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800738)
Posted by william-james88 on June 25th, 2016 @ 10:29pm CDT
steals_your_goats wrote:Galvatron looks amazing but the crown sits just a bit too far back. Had it sit more flush it would look worlds better

I am feeling the same way. That toy does so much stuff right. I dont need him to be a triple changer but I dont mind, it doesnt take much away from the figure. The headmaster gimick however really gets in the way of this toy looking great. It really looks like 2 distinct parts and the galvatron head doesnt really come together, which is a real shame since that is one of the most integral aspects to a TF's identity. Still, would this be the best official Galvatron we have gotten so far? Or would the Energon version still take the cake.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800742)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 10:34pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Galvatron looks amazing but the crown sits just a bit too far back. Had it sit more flush it would look worlds better

I am feeling the same way. That toy does so much stuff right. I dont need him to be a triple changer but I dont mind, it doesnt take much away from the figure. The headmaster gimick however really gets in the way of this toy looking great. It really looks like 2 distinct parts and the galvatron head doesnt really come together, which is a real shame since that is one of the most integral aspects to a TF's identity. Still, would this be the best official Galvatron we have gotten so far? Or would the Energon version still take the cake.

Energon, easily. Looks way cooler, and like proper Galvatron. I'd much rather get that than this new one >:oP
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800753)
Posted by william-james88 on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:00pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Galvatron looks amazing but the crown sits just a bit too far back. Had it sit more flush it would look worlds better

I am feeling the same way. That toy does so much stuff right. I dont need him to be a triple changer but I dont mind, it doesnt take much away from the figure. The headmaster gimick however really gets in the way of this toy looking great. It really looks like 2 distinct parts and the galvatron head doesnt really come together, which is a real shame since that is one of the most integral aspects to a TF's identity. Still, would this be the best official Galvatron we have gotten so far? Or would the Energon version still take the cake.

Energon, easily. Looks way cooler, and like proper Galvatron. I'd much rather get that than this new one >:oP


Even if his alt mode isn't a canon and his articulation isn't as good?
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800754)
Posted by Mr O on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:00pm CDT
I wonder if the Galvatronus head will work on there. The headmaster can be Cyclonus's belly-dweller.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800757)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:08pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:Galvatron looks amazing but the crown sits just a bit too far back. Had it sit more flush it would look worlds better

I am feeling the same way. That toy does so much stuff right. I dont need him to be a triple changer but I dont mind, it doesnt take much away from the figure. The headmaster gimick however really gets in the way of this toy looking great. It really looks like 2 distinct parts and the galvatron head doesnt really come together, which is a real shame since that is one of the most integral aspects to a TF's identity. Still, would this be the best official Galvatron we have gotten so far? Or would the Energon version still take the cake.

Energon, easily. Looks way cooler, and like proper Galvatron. I'd much rather get that than this new one >:oP


Even if his alt mode isn't a canon and his articulation isn't as good?

His alt mode is epic, but what's wrong with his articulation?
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800759)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:10pm CDT
I should be getting some of the Titan Returns figures early next week, unfortunately nothing I'm really excited about. I did get some Legends figures early so here was a review I did at the beginning of the month:

Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800760)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:10pm CDT
Definitely liking what I see. Shame about the Galva-Crown, but oh well. I'm sure there'll be a 3P company that'll do something about that.

Sentinel just looks boss. Astrotrain's gonna look good with that mold. 8-)
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800761)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:12pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Sentinel just looks boss. Astrotrain's gonna look good with that mold. 8-)

Yeah he will 8-)
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800762)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:12pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
Autobot N wrote:Have an actual ray of sunshine instead:
Brainstorm.jpg


(note: post was later deleted, apparently)

Very good. It's irritating to think how much of a problem scalping has become for steps like this to be taken, mind

Yeah, they're cancer, they need to go >:oP


Unfortunately they'll never go away because there are still people out there desperate enough to pay the insane prices they ask for.

Yeah, they're both pretty sad; Just wonder how much more walgreens charges for their exlcusives? Also wonder if bbts and the like will get any, and if so, how much more on top of the exclusive price might that be :-?


Their Prices are ok, but the main problem is employees buying the stock out and selling it on eBay. Walgreens is aware and asks people to inform them of this happening.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800763)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:14pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
Autobot N wrote:Have an actual ray of sunshine instead:
Brainstorm.jpg


(note: post was later deleted, apparently)

Very good. It's irritating to think how much of a problem scalping has become for steps like this to be taken, mind

Yeah, they're cancer, they need to go >:oP


Unfortunately they'll never go away because there are still people out there desperate enough to pay the insane prices they ask for.

Yeah, they're both pretty sad; Just wonder how much more walgreens charges for their exlcusives? Also wonder if bbts and the like will get any, and if so, how much more on top of the exclusive price might that be :-?


Their Prices are ok, but the main problem is employees buying the stock out and selling it on eBay. Walgreens is aware and asks people to inform them of this happening.

What, they do that! Man that is just complete douche [-(
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800766)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:29pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
Autobot N wrote:Have an actual ray of sunshine instead:
Brainstorm.jpg


(note: post was later deleted, apparently)

Very good. It's irritating to think how much of a problem scalping has become for steps like this to be taken, mind

Yeah, they're cancer, they need to go >:oP


Unfortunately they'll never go away because there are still people out there desperate enough to pay the insane prices they ask for.

Yeah, they're both pretty sad; Just wonder how much more walgreens charges for their exlcusives? Also wonder if bbts and the like will get any, and if so, how much more on top of the exclusive price might that be :-?


Their Prices are ok, but the main problem is employees buying the stock out and selling it on eBay. Walgreens is aware and asks people to inform them of this happening.

What, they do that! Man that is just complete douche [-(


The best is when they see you looking and give you the name of their eBay store.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800771)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:53pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Seriously - and I mean this legitimately - isn't sdcc the ultimate nerd-fest, to celebrate niche, and relatively obscure things from nerd culture?
No. No it is not. At least, not in the sense of celebrating the "niche" and "obscure". It is a mass appeal event, meant for the widest array of nerd culture there is. The con is an international event, regularly drawing crowds from all over the world from all walks of nerd life.

Every SDCC from 2011 to date has had its centerpiece Transformers exclusives be an item or items that appeal on a more mainstream level that the majority of adult Transformers fans would recognize:
  • 2011 had both a specially-packaged version of DOTM Ultimate Optimus Prime and a version of Prime First Edition Deluxe Optimus Prime in special Matrix of Leadership that one could wear and show off to people.
  • 2012 had the all new FOC Bruticus combiner done up in a game-accurate deco that not only appealed to fans of the game but to fans of G1 Bruticus, whom the game-based deco helped the figure to more strongly resemble (this figure was highly sought after before people realized how iffy the molds were).
  • 2013 had the uber-shiny toy-accurate redeco of Titan class Metroplex that came with two red guns instead of one.
  • 2014 had both the Knights of Unicron set that featured four big name Transformers characters done up in a theme that paid a loving homage to heavy metal/rock 'n' roll music lifestyle of the past, and the G1-colored Dinobots set that also featured a playset of the Ark.
  • 2015 had the super shiny, super extensively painted redeco of Titan class Devastator, complete with a unique toy-accurate headsculpt
The extra-painted version of Fort Max with the toy-accurate Cerebros head fits right in with SDCC TF exclusives being of characters who are highly recognizable to both longtime and average adult collector TF fans alike. The likes of Grand Maximus and Brave Maximus are, by comparison, far less recognizable, as an enormous portion of the fandom has never seen (or even heard of) Masterforce or the 2001 RiD cartoon.

It was BotCon that allowed the niche and obscure to have their time in the spotlight. Or Japanese exclusive releases like from e-HOBBY or Million Publishing.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800772)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 25th, 2016 @ 11:54pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Seriously - and I mean this legitimately - isn't sdcc the ultimate nerd-fest, to celebrate niche, and relatively obscure things from nerd culture?
No. No it is not. At least, not in the sense of celebrating the "niche" and "obscure". It is a mass appeal event, meant for the widest array of nerd culture there is. The con is an international event, regularly drawing crowds from all over the world from all walks of nerd life.

Every SDCC from 2011 to date has had its centerpiece Transformers exclusives be an item or items that appeal on a more mainstream level that the majority of adult Transformers fans would recognize:
  • 2011 had both a specially-packaged version of DOTM Ultimate Optimus Prime and a version of Prime First Edition Deluxe Optimus Prime in special Matrix of Leadership that one could wear and show off to people.
  • 2012 had the all new FOC Bruticus combiner done up in a game-accurate deco that not only appealed to fans of the game but to fans of G1 Bruticus, whom the game-based deco helped the figure to more strongly resemble (this figure was highly sought after before people realized how iffy the molds were).
  • 2013 had the uber-shiny toy-accurate redeco of Titan class Metroplex that came with two red guns instead of one.
  • 2014 had both the Knights of Unicron set that featured four big name Transformers characters done up in a theme that paid a loving homage to heavy metal/rock 'n' roll music lifestyle of the past, and the G1-colored Dinobots set that also featured a playset of the Ark.
  • 2015 had the super shiny, super extensively painted redeco of Titan class Devastator, complete with a unique toy-accurate headsculpt
The extra-painted version of Fort Max with the toy-accurate Cerebros head fits right in with SDCC TF exclusives being of characters who are highly recognizable to both longtime and average adult collector TF fans alike. The likes of Grand Maximus and Brave Maximus are, by comparison, far less recognizable, as an enormous portion of the fandom has never seen (or even heard of) Masterforce or the 2001 RiD cartoon.

It was BotCon that allowed the niche and obscure to have their time in the spotlight. Or Japanese exclusive releases like from e-HOBBY or Million Publishing.

Alright, fair enough, but, most of what I did mention, isn't all that niche, so either way, it could have still been done...
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800789)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 26th, 2016 @ 12:30am CDT
Hold on....with Galvatron can't you form an unofficial alt mode laser gun/pistol with it :-?
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800790)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 26th, 2016 @ 12:32am CDT
Stuartmaximus wrote:Hold on....with Galvatron can't you form an unofficial alt mode laser gun/pistol with it :-?

Pretty sure it's possible, probably what the black thing on the top of the ship mode is for
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Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 26th, 2016 @ 12:35am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Stuartmaximus wrote:Hold on....with Galvatron can't you form an unofficial alt mode laser gun/pistol with it :-?

Pretty sure it's possible, probably what the black thing on the top of the ship mode is for


Aye, coz I remember someone did that with CW Megatron

so then....unofficially....that would make Galvatron a Quad Changer
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800792)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2016 @ 12:37am CDT
Stuartmaximus wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Stuartmaximus wrote:Hold on....with Galvatron can't you form an unofficial alt mode laser gun/pistol with it :-?

Pretty sure it's possible, probably what the black thing on the top of the ship mode is for


Aye, coz I remember someone did that with CW Megatron

so then....unofficially....that would make Galvatron a Quad Changer
Technically, any TF figure can be an unofficial quad-changer with enough fan mode imagination.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800793)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 26th, 2016 @ 12:44am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:
Stuartmaximus wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Stuartmaximus wrote:Hold on....with Galvatron can't you form an unofficial alt mode laser gun/pistol with it :-?

Pretty sure it's possible, probably what the black thing on the top of the ship mode is for


Aye, coz I remember someone did that with CW Megatron

so then....unofficially....that would make Galvatron a Quad Changer
Technically, any TF figure can be an unofficial quad-changer with enough fan mode imagination.


Actually.....didn't someone get 6 modes out of CW Hot Spot? or was it Sky Lynx :-?

Anywhoo....just wondered if there was a fan mode laser pistol for Galvatron, and Hellscream kinda answered that ;)
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Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 26th, 2016 @ 1:15am CDT
Btw I was looking at Toy Dojo's vid review of Galvatron


& the lack of paint apps on the treads & Titan Master figure kinda bugs me a little, so dunno if just to wait for the Hastak version :-?

but knowing me....if I happen upon the Hasbro one next time i'm in Smyth's Toys....i'll no doubt impulse buy it
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800799)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 26th, 2016 @ 1:44am CDT
I wonder if a small sword will also be included for Cerebros?
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800802)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2016 @ 2:00am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:I wonder if a small sword will also be included for Cerebros?
The tip of the big sword detaches to become a little sword.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800819)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 26th, 2016 @ 5:52am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:I wonder if a small sword will also be included for Cerebros?


Wished a more close up of that part. The mini sword that is.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800821)
Posted by Kurona on June 26th, 2016 @ 6:04am CDT
Sentinel still looks really lovely, but that Orange is starting to look a bit more monotonous. It really obscure his details and blends in parts that should be distinct; like his head to his shoulder... uh... things. What are those things beside his head supposed to be, anyway? What purpose do they serve?

Galvatron also keeps looking amazing, but that goddamn headmaster keeps holding him back. It's the one time I really don't like a toy in this line having a Headmaster... I'll wait on a third party head. Otherwise he's a complete 10/10 imo aside from a few minor cases of no paint applications where there should be
And also way better than the Energon guy. Sorry but he always looked kinda crap to me and he has a really bad case of tiny arms
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Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 26th, 2016 @ 7:24am CDT
Sentinel looks ok i s'pose

although i am still curious if they'll ever release a TR figure down the line which made up the other half of Energon Omega(since basically that's where Sentinel has been molded from albeit with some retooling involved) & with the two halves.....if they would still form a kinda fan mode Omega(YES! it's a stretch....as the retooling would probably prevent it).
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Posted by Kurona on June 26th, 2016 @ 7:39am CDT
... I won't doubt that they took inspiration from it (though it's a... bit of a random thing to get inspiration from), but unless you're joking or just making a metaphor I highly doubt it's actually retooled from one half of Omega. C'mon now.
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Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 26th, 2016 @ 7:54am CDT
Kurona wrote:... I won't doubt that they took inspiration from it (though it's a... bit of a random thing to get inspiration from), but unless you're joking or just making a metaphor I highly doubt it's actually retooled from one half of Omega. C'mon now.


No idea? as i don't have the figure, to see if it would still form one half of omega(even a fanmode based one) ;) maybe someone out there that actually HAS the figure could better answer that
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800831)
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2016 @ 8:13am CDT
Sentinel DOES NOT take hint from Omega Supreme. He is based on the war within astrotrain design which predates Energon Omega Supreme by 2 years. Any likeness is coincidence.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800833)
Posted by Windsweeper on June 26th, 2016 @ 8:26am CDT
I always felt Energon Omega Supreme should have been repainted as Astrotrain. I'm in the middle of that very customisation myself.

This version is too small for me I'm afraid.

I painted Galvatrons face silver. It does help.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800835)
Posted by Kurona on June 26th, 2016 @ 8:39am CDT
Windsweeper wrote:I always felt Energon Omega Supreme should have been repainted as Astrotrain. I'm in the middle of that very customisation myself.

This version is too small for me I'm afraid.

I painted Galvatrons face silver. It does help.

Wait, too small? He's a voyager, how big do you want him?

I mean, if you want a Supreme sized Astrotrain, all the power to you... it just begs the question why.
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2016 @ 10:30am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Sentinel DOES NOT take hint from Omega Supreme. He is based on the war within astrotrain design which predates Energon Omega Supreme by 2 years. Any likeness is coincidence.
Stormbringer Astrotrain, actually. And only a concept sketch of him from the trade paperback since he didn't actually get to appear in Stormbringer (published in 2006).

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Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800855)
Posted by Kurona on June 26th, 2016 @ 10:44am CDT
Well now I enjoy the design a lot more lol.

Personally I was always able to put up with the modes looking a bit far off the original. I'm all for redesigns, and with space shuttles being de-commissioned having a cybertronian shuttle/space ship mode makes a bit more sense. And if you have one cybertronian mode, why not two?
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Posted by yaminigma on June 26th, 2016 @ 12:26pm CDT
so, from what I'm seeing is, Hasbro needs to have someone in charge that will improve the quality of their toys and parents need to teach their kids to be more respectful with their toys and not destroy them, then everyone could have nice things.

I'm really looking forward to this line, haven't seen a single figure yet that I don't like. Combiner wars and Titans return has really brought me back into collecting again, I stopped during revenge of the fallen, just couldn't take bayformers anymore and the look of the animated series just didn't appeal to me.


also, I think Sentinel Prime would look a lot better with a simple wash with the right colors to bring out the details.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on June 26th, 2016 @ 2:02pm CDT
Stuartmaximus wrote:
Kurona wrote:... I won't doubt that they took inspiration from it (though it's a... bit of a random thing to get inspiration from), but unless you're joking or just making a metaphor I highly doubt it's actually retooled from one half of Omega. C'mon now.

No idea? as i don't have the figure, to see if it would still form one half of omega(even a fanmode based one) ;) maybe someone out there that actually HAS the figure could better answer that

We're not doing this again are we stu? I think it's been pointed out to you multiple times in this thread that the sentinel mold has nothing to do with energon os. I have energon os and I see no similarities at all between him and any pictures I see of sentinel/astro.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 26th, 2016 @ 3:43pm CDT
I may have to find a nearby Walgreens. hunt me down a Storm of Brains
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Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 26th, 2016 @ 5:59pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Autobot N wrote:(note: post was later deleted, apparently)


I wonder if Hasbro is a little sour over this being revealed before the box set comes out, possibly undermining their SDCC sales?

Emerje

pfft, with as little effort as they seemingly put into them (unfortunately :( ), I'm not sure why they would be surprised


Because until now their cover story was that the only way to get Brainstorm to complete our Titans Return Headmasters is by buying the SDCC set. Now that we know he's coming to Walgreens how many people that didn't want Windblade and Sentinel are no longer buying the set? I know I no longer will be.

Emerje

Yeah, there is something fishy here. For there to be individually packaged (and slightly different) Brainstorms, then they most definitely knew it would be an exclusive outside of SDCC when they said that SDCC was the only way to get him.


To be fair, though, when that statement was originally made, I understood it to mean that the Brainstorm found in the SDCC set was exclusive to that set, meaning the specific deco it's painted in, which resembles most closely his IDW style than his G1 toy or cartoon appearances. It was only later that people started to think that there would be no "mass retail" release of the figure when someone pointed out he wasn't in any of the upcoming deluxe wave line-ups.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1800991)
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2016 @ 6:34pm CDT
yaminigma wrote:parents need to teach their kids to be more respectful with their toys and not destroy them, then everyone could have nice things.

Good luck with that. While there are some kids who play nice, there are many who just dont know how to play with toys. But to be fair, its partly because Transformers require a more mature child of 8+ but the popularity of the films and associated media have pushed Hasbro to keep it as 5+ to sell as many toys as possible to an audience who wants TF merchanside but who maybe is not the right audience.

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Perfect for a 5 year old!


In that case, I feel the one steps are a good middle ground. They can profit off those for the younger kids and keep the other tfs for more 8+ and handle them accordingly. One thing is for certain, the parents will not change their parenting.
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Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2016 @ 6:51pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:
To be fair, though, when that statement was originally made, I understood it to mean that the Brainstorm found in the SDCC set was exclusive to that set, meaning the specific deco it's painted in, which resembles most closely his IDW style than his G1 toy or cartoon appearances. It was only later that people started to think that there would be no "mass retail" release of the figure when someone pointed out he wasn't in any of the upcoming deluxe wave line-ups.

Well Hasbro was pretty clear about what they meant when they said it. The question was if we would see the new tooling for Brainstorm outside the set. But looking at the video now (transformers-titans-return-product-reveals-news-updates-rumors-leaks-and-more--t105496s6475.php#p1798828) I am noticing they stop for a bit and give their standard "no info at this time" answer. They did say no first though.
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Posted by Kurona on June 26th, 2016 @ 6:54pm CDT
I guess it's obvious in hindsight, huh? Suppose for future reference when they pause and give a standard answer, it actually means "Yes, but we want more money out of you".
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Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 26th, 2016 @ 6:55pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
yaminigma wrote:parents need to teach their kids to be more respectful with their toys and not destroy them, then everyone could have nice things.

Good luck with that. While there are some kids who play nice, there are many who just dont know how to play with toys. But to be fair, its partly because Transformers require a more mature child of 8+ but the popularity of the films and associated media have pushed Hasbro to keep it as 5+ to sell as many toys as possible to an audience who wants TF merchanside but who maybe is not the right audience.

In that case, I feel the one steps are a good middle ground. They can profit off those for the younger kids and keep the other tfs for more 8+ and handle them accordingly. One thing is for certain, the parents will not change their parenting.


The one-step changers and the EZ-2-DO Rescue Bots have been a huge hit with my nephew. I got him his first Transformers, Rescue Bots Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, when he was about 3.5 or 4 years old. He absolutely loved them. Last October, not too long after he had turned 5 years old, I gave him TRU "Classics" Soundwave, RiD15 Gold Armor Grimlock, and Combiner Wars Optimus Prime with all the Optimus Maximus limbs. It took a few tries, but the transformations are just right for his skill level, and he loves converting them back and forth, especially putting them together into what he calls a "megabot" (e.g., combiner/gestalt form). I'm going to be giving him the Sky Reign figures this September for his 6th birthday. I think Hasbro has done a good job figuring out how to better scale the brand to different age and skill levels quite well in recent years. There's a nice easy learning curve for kids, as long as parents are willing to do a little homework on what they buy for their children.
Re: Transformers Titans Return Fortress Maximus Master Sword Hong Kong ToysRus Exclusive In Package (1801085)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 27th, 2016 @ 1:13am CDT
Both are easy passes for me. Looks like if I want a good G1 Galvatron I gotta pay the extra monies for a third party one.

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