New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel!
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Hopefully you've had a chance to check out the most recent Deluxe additions to the world famous Seibertron.com galleries (Wreck-Gar, Perceptor, Optimus Prime (G2), Bumblebee, Scourge, and Sergeant Kup), but now it's time to move up a class and bring on the Reveal the Shield Voyagers!
First up is Solar Storm Grappel, who brings the original G1 Autobot cast one step closer to completion in the Classics Universe. Solar Storm Grappel is an homage of 1985's G1 Grapple, and like G1 Grapple was a repaint/remold of G1 Inferno likewise is Solar Storm Grappel a repaint/remold of Universe/Classics 2.0 Inferno. Grappel features a new bright yellow deco, a new head mold, a boom crane in place of Inferno's water cannon, and a few other nice little touches to set him apart. To view Grappel's gallery click HERE!
Next up is Lugnut, a relative newcomer to the Decepticon ranks. Lugnut made his debut in Transformers Animated as Megatron's most loyal soilder. This version of Lugnut retains Animated's bomber style aircraft alt mode and cycloptic head mold, but in a more traditional Transformer aesthetic. To have a look at the latest incarnation of Megatron's most loyal follower click HERE!
Last but certainly not least is Deep Dive. The only other figure to carry a similar name is the Cybertron mini-con, but if it's the same character he's definitely been hitting the gym. Deep Dive is a direct repaint of Hunt for the Decepticons Sea Spray sporting a new green and black deco. Take a look at his full gallery HERE!
Coming soon: Reveal the Shield Strafe!
First up is Solar Storm Grappel, who brings the original G1 Autobot cast one step closer to completion in the Classics Universe. Solar Storm Grappel is an homage of 1985's G1 Grapple, and like G1 Grapple was a repaint/remold of G1 Inferno likewise is Solar Storm Grappel a repaint/remold of Universe/Classics 2.0 Inferno. Grappel features a new bright yellow deco, a new head mold, a boom crane in place of Inferno's water cannon, and a few other nice little touches to set him apart. To view Grappel's gallery click HERE!
Next up is Lugnut, a relative newcomer to the Decepticon ranks. Lugnut made his debut in Transformers Animated as Megatron's most loyal soilder. This version of Lugnut retains Animated's bomber style aircraft alt mode and cycloptic head mold, but in a more traditional Transformer aesthetic. To have a look at the latest incarnation of Megatron's most loyal follower click HERE!
Last but certainly not least is Deep Dive. The only other figure to carry a similar name is the Cybertron mini-con, but if it's the same character he's definitely been hitting the gym. Deep Dive is a direct repaint of Hunt for the Decepticons Sea Spray sporting a new green and black deco. Take a look at his full gallery HERE!
Coming soon: Reveal the Shield Strafe!
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Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178172)
Posted by Blurrz on February 6th, 2011 @ 2:44am CST
Posted by Blurrz on February 6th, 2011 @ 2:44am CST
All three are certainly must-haves.. I dig Deep Dive. Glad he's an Autobot and that he fits with Bodyblock now!
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178175)
Posted by Pr1meSuspect on February 6th, 2011 @ 2:53am CST
Posted by Pr1meSuspect on February 6th, 2011 @ 2:53am CST
I can't wait to get Lugnut, he's definitely my favorite voyager to have come out in a while. Grapple looks cool, gonna get him too. I'm gonna pass on Deep Dive though, not really feeling it.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178196)
Posted by im ruined on February 6th, 2011 @ 4:47am CST
Posted by im ruined on February 6th, 2011 @ 4:47am CST
lugnut=ftw
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178197)
Posted by Red 50 on February 6th, 2011 @ 4:54am CST
Posted by Red 50 on February 6th, 2011 @ 4:54am CST
So, this lugnut is also as dumb as a brick, and utterly loyal to Megatron. Just like in the Animated.
And that's just how I like him! Go get'em, Lugsy! In the name of your GLORIOUS leader Megatron!
And that's just how I like him! Go get'em, Lugsy! In the name of your GLORIOUS leader Megatron!
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178199)
Posted by Red 50 on February 6th, 2011 @ 5:07am CST
Posted by Red 50 on February 6th, 2011 @ 5:07am CST
Now, all we need are Blitzwing, Starscream and Megatron figures.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178219)
Posted by Torneira on February 6th, 2011 @ 8:32am CST
Posted by Torneira on February 6th, 2011 @ 8:32am CST
Dunno if anyone already mentioned this, but Solar Storm Grappel looks more like that character Hauler in More Than Meets They Eye episode.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178226)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 6th, 2011 @ 8:44am CST
He looks exactly like Grapple, so it may be him under a different name, before it was decided to postpone Grapple's release by a year. Such errors and oversights are common in G1.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 6th, 2011 @ 8:44am CST
Torneira wrote:Dunno if anyone already mentioned this, but Solar Storm Grappel looks more like that character Hauler in More Than Meets They Eye episode.
He looks exactly like Grapple, so it may be him under a different name, before it was decided to postpone Grapple's release by a year. Such errors and oversights are common in G1.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178233)
Posted by Noideaforaname on February 6th, 2011 @ 9:40am CST
Posted by Noideaforaname on February 6th, 2011 @ 9:40am CST
GLORIOUS!
Now only if the stores would have these guys.
Now only if the stores would have these guys.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178301)
Posted by RiddlerJ on February 6th, 2011 @ 1:37pm CST
The Classicverse already has megatron and Starscream but I'm dying for a Blitzwing.
And yeah, I see a Hauler repaint from Grappel coming, even if it winds up being a Botcon exclusive.
Posted by RiddlerJ on February 6th, 2011 @ 1:37pm CST
Red 50 wrote:Now, all we need are Blitzwing, Starscream and Megatron figures.
The Classicverse already has megatron and Starscream but I'm dying for a Blitzwing.
And yeah, I see a Hauler repaint from Grappel coming, even if it winds up being a Botcon exclusive.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178341)
Posted by SwerveGears on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:35pm CST
Posted by SwerveGears on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:35pm CST
Actually, Deep Dive was a Pretender in G1.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178344)
Posted by NTESHFT on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:38pm CST
Posted by NTESHFT on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:38pm CST
WHEN,when, when, when, when, when are these guys coming out? Waiting sux sometimes 
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178346)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:49pm CST
Nope, there was no Deep Dive at all in G1. You're probably thinking of Waverider aka Diver in Japan.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 6th, 2011 @ 3:49pm CST
SwerveGears wrote:Actually, Deep Dive was a Pretender in G1.
Nope, there was no Deep Dive at all in G1. You're probably thinking of Waverider aka Diver in Japan.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178476)
Posted by Vicalliose on February 6th, 2011 @ 7:54pm CST
Posted by Vicalliose on February 6th, 2011 @ 7:54pm CST
Would've gotten deep dive if he had a new head. That mold is pretty badass.
The other two are just freaking amazing though.
The other two are just freaking amazing though.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178674)
Posted by barricade2218 on February 7th, 2011 @ 8:01am CST
Posted by barricade2218 on February 7th, 2011 @ 8:01am CST
Lugnut is badass. I liked both of the Animated versions and this one will joining their ranks. Deep Dive I can live without, Grapple I'll have to see first.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1178774)
Posted by Stockade on February 7th, 2011 @ 11:31am CST
Posted by Stockade on February 7th, 2011 @ 11:31am CST
First-off Awesome gallery by far!!! Good job as always.
Grapple is pretty awesome, but still need to see good, CLEAR pics of RTS and United versions side-by-side to determine which one if not both will be on my shelf.
Lugnut at first, I didn't really care for this figure or the character in general and Hasbro line jumping this character and adding some type of G1 aesthetics didn't sit well with me either, but this guy has grown on me and really like him alot, but only the United version, not Hasbro.
Deep Dive one word PASS!!!!!!!!!!!
Grapple is pretty awesome, but still need to see good, CLEAR pics of RTS and United versions side-by-side to determine which one if not both will be on my shelf.
Lugnut at first, I didn't really care for this figure or the character in general and Hasbro line jumping this character and adding some type of G1 aesthetics didn't sit well with me either, but this guy has grown on me and really like him alot, but only the United version, not Hasbro.
Deep Dive one word PASS!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1196375)
Posted by Swiftpaw on March 17th, 2011 @ 7:31pm CDT
Posted by Swiftpaw on March 17th, 2011 @ 7:31pm CDT
Ahahaha! Different means, but Lugnut still has the EXPLODING PUNCH OF DOOM! Awesome.
Not really interested in Deep Dive since he's a straight repaint, but Grapple and Luggy are definately on the buy list.
Not really interested in Deep Dive since he's a straight repaint, but Grapple and Luggy are definately on the buy list.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1196384)
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on March 17th, 2011 @ 7:49pm CDT
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on March 17th, 2011 @ 7:49pm CDT
Lugnut is on pre-order. I was kinda sad that there wasn't a picture of him worshipping the grand and glorious Megatron in his gallery.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1196752)
Posted by frogbat on March 18th, 2011 @ 5:50pm CDT
Posted by frogbat on March 18th, 2011 @ 5:50pm CDT
deep dive i'll pass as i already have seaspray - very good mould though i prefer the seaspray homage.
grapple i bought for completeness and sentimentality's sake. well before i was into tf's as a kid, my big passion was cranes. when i grew a little older and into tf's i didn't forget my crane obsession - grapple was a must have and was i guess the tf i pestered my mum the most to get. Now i own my original grapple, a reissue and this rts version.
To be honest though, i am not a huge fan of the original inferno mould.. it's good but not very exciting. I appreciate the mould changes such as the head and the arms but if i found inferno lacking, i find grapple more so. Maybe he needed some sort of welder/weapon to place over one of his hands like the g1 originals. Also, my grapple's arms come off even more easily than inferno's.
Lugnut... bought him just cos i fell in love with it even though it's not a g1 character. I like the transport gunship jet mode and the robot mode too.The transformation is fun and at the right complexity level. Perhaps he needed some sort of detachable accessory. I feel compelled to buy a legends class figure in order for him to play with something. And the missile launcher is a stretch.. it should've been detachable though i like how you can pretend it's a refueling pylon in plane mode.
Now bring on hoist / trailbreaker, broadside, sandstorm and blitzwing.
grapple i bought for completeness and sentimentality's sake. well before i was into tf's as a kid, my big passion was cranes. when i grew a little older and into tf's i didn't forget my crane obsession - grapple was a must have and was i guess the tf i pestered my mum the most to get. Now i own my original grapple, a reissue and this rts version.
To be honest though, i am not a huge fan of the original inferno mould.. it's good but not very exciting. I appreciate the mould changes such as the head and the arms but if i found inferno lacking, i find grapple more so. Maybe he needed some sort of welder/weapon to place over one of his hands like the g1 originals. Also, my grapple's arms come off even more easily than inferno's.
Lugnut... bought him just cos i fell in love with it even though it's not a g1 character. I like the transport gunship jet mode and the robot mode too.The transformation is fun and at the right complexity level. Perhaps he needed some sort of detachable accessory. I feel compelled to buy a legends class figure in order for him to play with something. And the missile launcher is a stretch.. it should've been detachable though i like how you can pretend it's a refueling pylon in plane mode.
Now bring on hoist / trailbreaker, broadside, sandstorm and blitzwing.
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1199300)
Posted by AutobotTrainer on March 24th, 2011 @ 2:18pm CDT
Posted by AutobotTrainer on March 24th, 2011 @ 2:18pm CDT
Oh, the beauty of the RTS line...but...*hands clenched and screaming towards the heavens* "WHERE ARE YOU? ALAS I CANNOT FIND YOU ANYWHERE! REVEAL THE SHIELD, REVEAL YOURSELF! ARGGHHHHH!"
Re: New Reveal the Shield Voyager Galleries: Lugnut, Deep Dive & Solar Storm Grappel! (1199313)
Posted by --B-- on March 24th, 2011 @ 2:37pm CDT
You are preachin to the choir buddy boy. I have several dozen each of Wave 1 RtS deluxes at my Kohls, and that's all we have seen in the area.
Posted by --B-- on March 24th, 2011 @ 2:37pm CDT
AutobotTrainer wrote:Oh, the beauty of the RTS line...but...*hands clenched and screaming towards the heavens* "WHERE ARE YOU? ALAS I CANNOT FIND YOU ANYWHERE! REVEAL THE SHIELD, REVEAL YOURSELF! ARGGHHHHH!"
You are preachin to the choir buddy boy. I have several dozen each of Wave 1 RtS deluxes at my Kohls, and that's all we have seen in the area.
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