SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images

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Toy News International ,who has been covering this weekend's G.I. Joe Con in Orlando, Florida, has posted images of this year's SDCC Exclusive Transformers/G..I Joe crossover set. The set contains a G.I. Joe Sky Striker in Starscream deco, a Cobra Commader figure, and mini Megatron accessory. We got our first glimpse of this set at Toy Fair earlier this year. These images reveal the packaging, which has been made to resemble a comic book cover, and offer many more shots of the toys. Click here to check out their images.

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Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204075)
Posted by Anonymous on April 2nd, 2011 @ 4:36pm CDT

If it doesn't transform, its not a Transformer. Easy pass.

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Posted by Nemesis Destron on April 2nd, 2011 @ 4:45pm CDT

IMHO I think it's pretty cool despite the fact that it doesn't transform. I feel that those involved in the design of things shows their tribute and homage if you will to Transformers from everything GI Joe. I'm curious if that is the box/package that is right next to it? It just seems so small. I did collect some GI Joe in my youth but I never had a Sky Striker or knew someone that did. Have they some how down sized or is this from the original mold? And has anyone heard rumor on what this might go for? This will be a definite keep-sake for me MISP and it will definitely be displayed for all to see....'nuff said!

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204088)
Posted by CaSSeTteBOTs45 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 5:07pm CDT

Cobra Commander with Megatron... maybe, but I'm not too thrilled with the starscream redeco.... then again, why don't I just get an original cobra commander and stand him beside G2 megs... that would make a lot more sense. :-?

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204092)
Posted by LeL on April 2nd, 2011 @ 5:28pm CDT

DOTM Laserbeak is another G.I.Joe crossover, Hasbro will make more :-?

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204127)
Posted by manofsteel2397 on April 2nd, 2011 @ 6:54pm CDT

so if they had made a cartoon of this back in the day you wouldn't know who was speaking since they both share the same voice. :BOOM:

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204135)
Posted by adamassc on April 2nd, 2011 @ 7:54pm CDT

While it is an interesting idea, I feel that they should've gone with the comic that actually featured these three, in which Starscream was either a Night Raven or a Rattler(can't remember.) I'd love to have a Starscream colored Night Raven.

More on topic, the Starscream repaint looks like it's the two-seater, but the redo Sky Striker has only one seat. So sill Starscream be the one-seater and this is just a mockup?

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Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2011 @ 8:13pm CDT

manofsteel2397 wrote:so if they had made a cartoon of this back in the day you wouldn't know who was speaking since they both share the same voice.

Which is why this set has a whole lotta Latta. :BLACKEYE:

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204145)
Posted by emeraldbeacon on April 2nd, 2011 @ 8:27pm CDT

This is a really cool thing... for GIJoe fans that happen to like Transformers. I think it does a great job at bringing a bit of our fandom into their world. What I'd like to see, is for Hasbro do to the opposite, too: Bring a little bit of GIJoe into the Transformers universe. How about Voyager Powerglide repainted in navy blue and red, called 'Rattler'? The recently released Tomahawk in olive drab and silver, as 'Dragonfly', with Terradive repainted as 'Conquest'? There's plenty of interesting military equipment out there these days, too, like Hailstorm/Mindset, Bludgeon/Banzaitron, and Straxus/Skullgrin, not to mention less obvious military units like Hound.

GIJoe has received interesting toys at the last few ComicCons, usually selling out within a day or two. The typically lackluster Transformers offerings (last two years: simple re-releases of G1 toys), however, typically show up on hasbrotoyshop.com a few days later.

C'mon, Hasbro: Give us TRANSFORMERS fans something interesting, too!

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204147)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 2nd, 2011 @ 8:45pm CDT

emeraldbeacon wrote:This is a really cool thing... for GIJoe fans that happen to like Transformers. I think it does a great job at bringing a bit of our fandom into their world. What I'd like to see, is for Hasbro do to the opposite, too: Bring a little bit of GIJoe into the Transformers universe. How about Voyager Powerglide repainted in navy blue and red, called 'Rattler'? The recently released Tomahawk in olive drab and silver, as 'Dragonfly', with Terradive repainted as 'Conquest'? There's plenty of interesting military equipment out there these days, too, like Hailstorm/Mindset, Bludgeon/Banzaitron, and Straxus/Skullgrin, not to mention less obvious military units like Hound.

GIJoe has received interesting toys at the last few ComicCons, usually selling out within a day or two. The typically lackluster Transformers offerings (last two years: simple re-releases of G1 toys), however, typically show up on hasbrotoyshop.com a few days later.

C'mon, Hasbro: Give us TRANSFORMERS fans something interesting, too!

If you're requesting that they make a Transformer that looks like a G.I. Joe vehicle (instead of a G.I. Joe vehicle that looks like a Transformer), we already got just that: Energon Snow Cat

And its redeco: Universe Snow Cat

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204150)
Posted by GetRightRobot on April 2nd, 2011 @ 8:56pm CDT

I want this. I won't buy it. I hope there is a Transforming item for sale this year. My SDCC Blaster and Nemesis Prime need company!

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Posted by Mykltron on April 3rd, 2011 @ 4:31am CDT

So they get a jet painted as a Transformer that doesn't transform? That sucks.

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Posted by Jazz-1982 on April 3rd, 2011 @ 6:47am CDT

This looks really good. I'm not going to shell out the cash to get it (I'm sure with it's demand across TF and G.I.Joe fans it'll be hard to get and have a huge price mark up) but it'll be a great addition to people's collections IMO.

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204263)
Posted by emeraldbeacon on April 3rd, 2011 @ 10:01am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:If you're requesting that they make a Transformer that looks like a G.I. Joe vehicle (instead of a G.I. Joe vehicle that looks like a Transformer), we already got just that: Energon Snow Cat...

Right, which we've had since the Energon line... but that was a cross-line homage, not an explicit connection, like they're doing with this product. To my knowledge, this is the first official union between the TF and Joe lines, in plastic form.

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Posted by Supreme Convoy on April 3rd, 2011 @ 10:13am CDT

So tempting!

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Posted by NTESHFT on April 3rd, 2011 @ 10:16am CDT

GetRightRobot wrote:I want this. I won't buy it. I hope there is a Transforming item for sale this year. My SDCC Blaster and Nemesis Prime need company!

Same here,. I can't wait to see what they are going to do for a Transformers Exclusive this year. I wished, though, that they could have done something like Blaster the year I went to San Diego. Don't get me wrong, Hot Rodimus was kool, and I picked up Menasor just for the simple fact that he was there, but a G1 reissue would have been awesome.On a great note, though, that's where I got my beloved Sixshot.

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Posted by Bass X0 on April 3rd, 2011 @ 12:38pm CDT

Skyfire-5 wrote:If it doesn't transform, its not a Transformer. Easy pass.

Which is like a fan of the Spiderman toys passing on new product because it does not do what a spider can nor spins a web any size.

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Posted by Road-hole on April 3rd, 2011 @ 3:21pm CDT

It woulda been cool to see this line as a G1 type Human Alliance set, but that means more work I guess.

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Posted by adamassc on April 3rd, 2011 @ 7:18pm CDT

emeraldbeacon wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:If you're requesting that they make a Transformer that looks like a G.I. Joe vehicle (instead of a G.I. Joe vehicle that looks like a Transformer), we already got just that: Energon Snow Cat...

Right, which we've had since the Energon line... but that was a cross-line homage, not an explicit connection, like they're doing with this product. To my knowledge, this is the first official union between the TF and Joe lines, in plastic form.

Technically correct, but it's the second Official TF/Joe toy. Titaniums Megatron's bios specifically describes him as being forced to follow Cobra Commander because CC had acquired the Matrix.

Skyfire-5 wrote:If it doesn't transform, its not a Transformer. Easy pass.

I take it you're not an Action Master fan, then?

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204412)
Posted by Anonymous on April 3rd, 2011 @ 7:55pm CDT

Bass X0 wrote:... is like a fan of the Spiderman toys passing on new product because it does not do what a spider can nor spins a web any size.

Amusing analogical attempt at an insult. Don't get your panties in a bunch, cupcake. And forgive me for not subscribing to the lemming thought process when it comes to Con exclusives. Maybe if it had some kind of transforming gimmick like the old MASK toys - even then, a pass. If you like it, enjoy it. All 80 bucks worth. I got bigger FansProject fish to fry.

Action Masters... nah not a big fan. Nor Movie Replicas, statuettes, or ... what are those minifigs called (robot heroes?). Not knockin 'em, just keeping my trophy room unhoarderish.

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204426)
Posted by Mkall on April 3rd, 2011 @ 8:50pm CDT

I'm surprised that we know (and have for a while) what the GI Joe SDCC fig will be, but so far haven't heard anything on what the Transformers one will be. Hopefully it'll be worth the wait.

Assuming of course that there actually will be a Transformers exclusive and this isn't just some sort of cop-out.

It's neat, but pointless to me and my collecting habits

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1204667)
Posted by AutobotTrainer on April 4th, 2011 @ 2:06pm CDT

Um...that is an F-14 Tomcat. Starscream was/is and F-15 Eagle. Der.

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Posted by adamassc on April 7th, 2011 @ 7:51pm CDT

AutobotTrainer wrote:Um...that is an F-14 Tomcat. Starscream was/is and F-15 Eagle. Der.

to be technical, Starscream was a Night raven in the comic that had CC piloting him with Megatron in his holster.

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Posted by Jimimus Prime on April 24th, 2011 @ 3:23am CDT

I don't know about you all, but I think I'm going to pass on the TF/GI Joe crossover. I'm still hoping Hasbro will announce just a Transformers brand exclusive. I'm hoping for Devastator or any other combiners.

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Posted by GetRightRobot on April 24th, 2011 @ 7:45am CDT

Jimimus Prime wrote:I don't know about you all, but I think I'm going to pass on the TF/GI Joe crossover. I'm still hoping Hasbro will announce just a Transformers brand exclusive. I'm hoping for Devastator or any other combiners.

That would be cool. If something like that was SDCC, it would be a repaint of one the Energon combiner teams. Personally, I like this set and will buy it if is reasonable, which in the past, SDCC stuff has been comfortably priced, for me.

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Posted by El Duque on April 28th, 2011 @ 11:40pm CDT

Toy News International is reporting that the price of this year's SDCC Transformers/G.I. Joe Crossover set has been revealed through a Q&A session with Hasbro's G.I. Joe brand team. The set will be priced at $49.99 and will most likely be available on HTS on the Monday following the convention.

TNI: How much will the San Diego Comic Con exclusive Transformers/G.I. Joe Skystriker with Cobra Commander figure cost and will it also be sold online after the convention on HasbroToyShop.com?

Hasbro: The Sky Striker will be sold at $49.99. Most of our SDCC exclusives will be available on HTS the Monday after the close of the convention. However, there will be limited quantities so act fast!

The set will consist of a G.I. Joe Sky Striker in Starscream deco, Cobra Commander figure, and Megatron pistol accessory.

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1214885)
Posted by Rated X on April 29th, 2011 @ 12:34am CDT

Its cool, but not cool enough to buy. Starscream was not an F-14 Tomcat. He was an F-15 Eagle.

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Posted by Sabrblade on April 29th, 2011 @ 12:43am CDT

Rated X wrote:Starscream was not an F-14 Tomcat. He was an F-15 Eagle.

Dude, this is not G1 Starscream of the cartoon (or any fiction in which he bore his G1 F-15 Eagle body). This is G1 Starscream of a crossover story in which he became an F-14 Tomcat.

I can understand not wanting to buy this (I myself don't want it either). But not wanting it for that specific reason is borderline Geewunner/Geewhiner territory. :-|

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Posted by Supreme Convoy on April 29th, 2011 @ 12:49am CDT

Oh man. I may have to stand in line at Comic-Con for this set.

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Posted by Nujevad on April 29th, 2011 @ 1:28am CDT

I don't understand all the hate this toy has been getting. It's a G.I. Joe toy homaging transformers, not the other way around.

Now, with regards to the non-transforming aspect, I would like to bring up the ff: RPMs, Revoltechs, Robot Heroes, Mighty Muggs and the countless other statues and busts out there.

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Posted by Rated X on April 29th, 2011 @ 1:37am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rated X wrote:Starscream was not an F-14 Tomcat. He was an F-15 Eagle.
Dude, this is not G1 Starscream of the cartoon (or any fiction in which he bore his G1 F-15 Eagle body). This is G1 Starscream of a crossover story in which he became an F-14 Tomcat.

I can understand not wanting to buy this (I myself don't want it either). But not wanting it for that specific reason is borderline Geewunner/Geewhiner territory.

I was under the impression that this was just a homage made for a G.I. Joe convention. Do they really need a silly comic book story to justify the toys existance ???

I got Sky-Striker already. Dont need another one.

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Posted by Sabrblade on April 29th, 2011 @ 1:41am CDT

Rated X wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rated X wrote:Starscream was not an F-14 Tomcat. He was an F-15 Eagle.
Dude, this is not G1 Starscream of the cartoon (or any fiction in which he bore his G1 F-15 Eagle body). This is G1 Starscream of a crossover story in which he became an F-14 Tomcat.

I can understand not wanting to buy this (I myself don't want it either). But not wanting it for that specific reason is borderline Geewunner/Geewhiner territory.

I was under the impression that this was just a homage made for a G.I. Joe convention. Do they really need a silly comic book story to justify the toys existance ???

I got Sky-Striker already. Dont need another one.

Err, maybe I should have clarified. It's a hypothetical interpretation of Screamer if he had become this form in a crossover story. I'm not certain if there's an actual comic or not.

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Posted by Praxus Prime on April 29th, 2011 @ 9:12am CDT

There's just something about Starscream's nose-cone... maybe it's just the angle, but I think it looks a tad dispraportionate. Anyway, it's nothing too bad to keep me from wanting this. Plus that's a pretty cool Cobra Commander toy!

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Posted by Flux Convoy on April 29th, 2011 @ 12:04pm CDT

I don't $50 need it. Thirty-five is reasonable here. Anything more and you're being ripped off. The vehicle and character toys are already tooled and ready to go, the only thing new here is the Megatron gun. How the development of that mold splits into fifteen more dollars for each package is beyond me. It's cool and I'd like to have it but I already overspend on one obsession. I'm still weening off of my others.

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Posted by Blackstreak on April 29th, 2011 @ 1:41pm CDT

These would be so much better if the vehicles actually transformed. Instead they are just repaints of GI Joe vehicles.

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Posted by Heckfire on April 29th, 2011 @ 1:44pm CDT

Wow. This'd be great if I had ANY interest at ALL in G.I.Joe toys. Another big "Fuck you" again to TF fans, huh, Hasbro?

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Posted by Nemesis Destron on April 29th, 2011 @ 1:50pm CDT

Nujevad wrote:I don't understand all the hate this toy has been getting. It's a G.I. Joe toy homaging transformers, not the other way around.

Now, with regards to the non-transforming aspect, I would like to bring up the ff: RPMs, Revoltechs, Robot Heroes, Mighty Muggs and the countless other statues and busts out there.

Freakin' A....that's what I've been thinking!

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Posted by GuyIncognito on April 29th, 2011 @ 1:50pm CDT

Skyfire-5 wrote:If it doesn't transform, its not a Transformer. Easy pass.

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Posted by BeastProwl on April 29th, 2011 @ 3:40pm CDT

Make it transform, and I'll bite, but it doesnt, and it won't, so I'm not buying, simple enough.

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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 29th, 2011 @ 5:07pm CDT

CaSSeTteBOTs45 wrote:Cobra Commander with Megatron... maybe, but I'm not too thrilled with the starscream redeco.... then again, why don't I just get an original cobra commander and stand him beside G2 megs... that would make a lot more sense.

Starscream and CC makes perfect sense if you keep in mind that they were both voiced by Chris Latta in the cartoon.

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Posted by Mkall on April 29th, 2011 @ 7:01pm CDT

Easy pass. I was hoping for something that would Transform this year, but I can understand the need to save money and try to please both groups of fans at once.

More money towards that Black Prime and Megatron then

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Posted by Flux Convoy on April 29th, 2011 @ 7:12pm CDT

Mkall wrote:Easy pass. I was hoping for something that would Transform this year, but I can understand the need to save money and try to please both groups of fans at once.

More money towards that Black Prime and Megatron then

Speaking of, you know a store with orders up for that?

Re: SDCC Exclusive Transformers / G.I. Joe Crossover Images (1216174)
Posted by ZenPrime on May 2nd, 2011 @ 12:22pm CDT

Sorry to be late to the party...

So there's no actual "Transformers" exclusives for this year's SDCC?

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