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Sabrblade wrote:Maybe the "check TFWiki" thing implied that this set would confuse the casuals who don't know about Shattered Glass.

Possibly. Probably.

But I would think MP-10SG would reach the sight of 'casual' fans who would also be into TF Selects?

Shattered Glass is still a thing!?

Prime I expected, actually. Because they're aping the MP line. But not Ratchet at all. I do kinda dig the light blue on white in robot mode, but MAN those feet in vehicle mode ... it's even worse.

I wish they'd focus a bit in regards to Selects. If they want Diaclone repaints, go all-in. G2? Just go for it. But it'd be nice if they decided to FOCUS.

Sabrblade wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Maybe the "check TFWiki" thing implied that this set would confuse the casuals who don't know about Shattered Glass.

Possibly. Probably.

But I would think MP-10SG would reach the sight of 'casual' fans who would also be into TF Selects?

You mean the MP that was only available in Asia and never sold in-stores in Hasbro's western markets?

Well, I saw it. And I'm not into Shattered Glass.

But my point is, if people are 'casual' enough to be into Generations SELECTS (which is an oxymoron), then they would likely know of the existence of Shattered Glass MP-10. I wasn't saying they all owned it.

One other thing to note, and it's been said before but I want to say it again: I am really appreciating how Selects is basically affordable to all Botcon/TFCC stuff. I'm happy with the range, getting some Diaclone, some SG, some G2, etc. in there. I like the lack of focus, it's giving something for everyone.

Sabrblade wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Maybe the "check TFWiki" thing implied that this set would confuse the casuals who don't know about Shattered Glass.

Possibly. Probably.

But I would think MP-10SG would reach the sight of 'casual' fans who would also be into TF Selects?

You mean the MP that was only available in Asia and never sold in-stores in Hasbro's western markets?

Well, I saw it. And I'm not into Shattered Glass.

You're not a casual. You're a superfan like the rest of us here.

Yeah, I edited.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:One other thing to note, and it's been said before but I want to say it again: I am really appreciating how Selects is basically affordable to all Botcon/TFCC stuff. I'm happy with the range, getting some Diaclone, some SG, some G2, etc. in there. I like the lack of focus, it's giving something for everyone.

90% agree here, but to a certain extent. It's true for Americans. But outside the USA, it's not that evident.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:One other thing to note, and it's been said before but I want to say it again: I am really appreciating how Selects is basically affordable to all Botcon/TFCC stuff. I'm happy with the range, getting some Diaclone, some SG, some G2, etc. in there. I like the lack of focus, it's giving something for everyone.

I appreciate the range, but it'd be nice to know if something's a one-off or if they're doing more or what. It helps to know if it's something to invest some time in.

I'd bet SG if just a one-off like the MPs. But if it's not and it's something I like ... it'd be nice to know in advance.

Gauntlet101010 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:One other thing to note, and it's been said before but I want to say it again: I am really appreciating how Selects is basically affordable to all Botcon/TFCC stuff. I'm happy with the range, getting some Diaclone, some SG, some G2, etc. in there. I like the lack of focus, it's giving something for everyone.

I appreciate the range, but it'd be nice to know if something's a one-off or if they're doing more or what. It helps to know if it's something to invest some time in.

I'd bet SG if just a one-off like the MPs. But if it's not and it's something I like ... it'd be nice to know in advance.

I can see that. One begets another and people start getting their hopes up.

Although I might use these guys as their proper SG selves occasionally when paired standalone, I'm going to repurpose these 2 as different non-sg characters.


SG Prime will be my Toxitron stand-in for now since I don't have that character in my proper collection.

SG Ratchet will either be a Generic Autobot/Autotrooper or one of the following characters from Transformers Universe as a G1-version. (even if the paint jobs don't match up although I think these guys had alternative skins, maybe one of those fit SG Ratchet's colors)

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Meltdown_(Prime)

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Anomaly

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Triage_(Prime)

Me likey, preordered hard. Always wanted to start up a Shattered Glass shelf, what a great start! Hope they do more in the future!

Hell yeah, SG Prime, now I can stop being annoyed at the Dead Prime's misleading official name. And bonus Toothpaste Ratchet, sure, why not. I need to come up with suitably evil names for them both now, but I'll think of something. Preordered.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:But now, do I cancel my ratchet/Lifeline pre-order? I really don't think I want 2 of the same mold for the same character, even if they aren't really the same character

blackeyedprime wrote:More than one way to force people to end up with the Ratchet mold

....wait.
This is a second Ratchet, isn't it? A Selects Ratchet as opposed to the GO one, and sold in a pack that makes it be Leader priced...
A Selects "Leader" Ratchet...

..oh my GOD WE DID HAVE A LEAK FOR THIS, AND WE FORGOT BECAUSE WE THOUGHT IT WAS ABOUT THE RATCHET IN THE GALACTIC ODYSSEY SET.

Nemesis Primal wrote:Hell yeah, SG Prime, now I can stop being annoyed at the Dead Prime's misleading official name. And bonus Toothpaste Ratchet, sure, why not. I need to come up with suitably evil names for them both now, but I'll think of something. Preordered.

SG Ratchets new name going to be Colgate?

That is an interesting suggestion Jeremy Nemesis Primal, actually probable.

Well the Shattered Glass Prime is everything I could've hoped for (except an appropriately colored energon axe). The Ratchet, not so much. The robot mode looks neat, but I'm really not feeling the ambulance mode at all. This is a BIG maybe for me. I'll have to think about it.

I'm totally into this release for two reasons: 1) I love SG and have been slowing collecting figures I need for it, and 2) This'll save me $100 because I won't have to get the SGMP10, plus I get a Ratchet!

Sabrblade wrote:Also, here's a nice middle finger to Fun Pub:

The Deluxe Class Shattered Glass Ratchet and Voyager Class Shattered Glass Optimus Prime figures are inspired by the Shattered Glass comics created in partnership with IDW

I was gonna point that out too, but you beat me to the punch.

These are an easy pass for me. I was never into Shattered Glass. I never got the TFCC or BotCon figures based on the Fun Publications stories. There is no need to start now. I don't think there has been an SG Ratchet figure before, but instead of doing that now, they could have instead given us a "Heroic Decepticon Soundwave" with that same mold and color scheme, with a different head, minus the light bar. Perhaps also include a Micromaster SG Ravage and SG Laserbeak for good measure?

There was a Combiner wars sg Ratchet I think

According to the wiki there was a SG Ratchet as part of a customization class as an option.

Soundwave has had a G1 eHobby toy with Blaster and a Botcon one based off Universe Ironhide. If you like you can count the iPod coloured Label Soundwave too since he was based off that.

Tempting actually, but just the Prime. Now we know why the Siege one was used for Nemesis.

Wolfman Jake wrote:but instead of doing that now, they could have instead given us a "Heroic Decepticon Soundwave" with that same mold and color scheme, with a different head, minus the light bar. Perhaps also include a Micromaster SG Ravage and SG Laserbeak for good measure?

This is what I was hoping for when I first saw the pictures. To me the SG van Soundwave is the more iconic version, but I'm sure Hasbro is thinking Voyager Earth Soundwave if they do more of these. Personally what I really want to see them do is Siege Seeker mold in Jetfire colors for SG Starscream.

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