Transformers Generations IDW Trailcutter Test Shot

I can't wait for this wave to hit retail. So far they are all looking great.

KnightStrike wrote:I can't wait for this wave to hit retail. So far they are all looking great.

Mostly agreed. I want three out of four, including him.

Trailcutter/Trailbreaker isn't a character I have a great deal of affection for, but I really like the aesthetics of both modes.

Like the mold hate the weapon.

I really like this guy. Even though I'm not collecting generations, I fully intend to pick him up for my Prime collection. That chest reminds me a lot of Bulkhead so I think he'll fit in nicely.

Anyone feeling their inner Brainstorm, and itching to put GUNS in his LEGS?

Or a better accessory: his own glass of engex!

I'm mostly concerned with his rooftop gun/shield. I hope his vehicle mode doesn't suffer if the accessory goes missing, and that it stores properly in robot mode. If he can transform without needing to detach the roof, then even better.

With him... my primary Classics goal will finally be complete.

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I need a new goal.

Yes please..

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:With him... my primary Classics goal will finally be complete.

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I need a new goal.

How about the first set of Mini-Bots? We only need Brawn, Huffer and at the very least, Gears. In the second set, only Skids, Cosmos and Beachcomber are yet to be made.

I want a hand cannon for this guy not that big thing that attaches to his forearm...

I also wish the autobot symbol would have stayed on his chest in bot mode instead of being hidden.

The Hoist repaint needs his yellow wings too.

I hope some one will make an upgrade kit for these guys?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:With him... my primary Classics goal will finally be complete.

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I need a new goal.

How about the first set of Mini-Bots? We only need Brawn, Huffer and at the very least, Gears. In the second set, only Skids, Cosmos and Beachcomber are yet to be made.

iGear is handling those guys for me.

For some reason the shoulder don't look quite right. Either way I'll be getting him. It only too 9 years for a Classics Trailbreaker to be made.

It's looking good (despite the hollow legs). Really want to see him stood next to some Classics figures as I'm worried I'm going to be disappointed.

I like him, and I'll see about getting him, but I'd like him a lot more as Hoist.

Mindmaster wrote:I like him, and I'll see about getting him, but I'd like him a lot more as Hoist.

give it time, they'll probably get around to it.

craggy wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:I like him, and I'll see about getting him, but I'd like him a lot more as Hoist.

give it time, they'll probably get around to it.

Probably? Probably?! They are, and it looks flippin' amazing!

Nice, really liking the looks of this. Will definitely be adding him to my collection.

Mindmaster wrote:

craggy wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:I like him, and I'll see about getting him, but I'd like him a lot more as Hoist.

give it time, they'll probably get around to it.

Probably? Probably?! They are, and it looks flippin' amazing!

don't think I'd seen that. really nice. better than Trailthinger. Probably get them both though, because "forcefield face!"

And that should complete my Autobot G1 scientists/engineers/medics list.

I like Classics style toys. I want this. I'm just not happy with the battle ready look of the alt mode. Those cannons really kill the concept of robots in disguise.

I was actually considering passing on this because of that stupid battle truck mode. But I can salvage this mess... I plan on throwing the canopy straight into the trash as soon as I get it. My Trailbreaker is going to be a pick-up truck. His projector will be hacked off and replaced with a G1 projector that will be pegged directly into the back of his head in robot mode only. Next, I'm going to paint his face black, and his visor blue. Then I'm going to wait for someone to design him a gun arm using Shapeways.

Autobot Genocide wrote:Like the mold hate the weapon.

You can use it as a gun or as a shield. But not at the same time.

a gield? or a shun?

'Gield', let's go with 'gield'.

RhA wrote:'Gield', let's go with 'gield'.

A gield it shall have to be i just find the weapon to be very lazy when looking at hoists crane being folded up into a gun it's a shame they didn't get more creative with TC and try the same thing i hope it can fit on his back some how.

84forever wrote:I was actually considering passing on this because of that stupid battle truck mode. But I can salvage this mess... I plan on throwing the canopy straight into the trash as soon as I get it. My Trailbreaker is going to be a pick-up truck. His projector will be hacked off and replaced with a G1 projector that will be pegged directly into the back of his head in robot mode only. Next, I'm going to paint his face black, and his visor blue. Then I'm going to wait for someone to design him a gun arm using Shapeways.

Why not just hack off the ends of the guns?

I'm excited for both of these guys. Both look great.

RAcast wrote:Why not just hack off the ends of the guns?

Genius! And paint the stubs to look like spotlights.

That Hoist remold can't be legit. It's far too amazing.

Sodan-1 wrote:

RAcast wrote:Why not just hack off the ends of the guns?

Genius! And paint the stubs to look like spotlights.

That Hoist remold can't be legit. It's far too amazing.

It's certainly a lot less work than 84's plan. It also doesn't include throwing things away.

Sodan-1 wrote:That Hoist remold can't be legit. It's far too amazing.

It came from the TFCC magazine itself, so it's legit.

RAcast wrote:

Sodan-1 wrote:

RAcast wrote:Why not just hack off the ends of the guns?

Genius! And paint the stubs to look like spotlights.

That Hoist remold can't be legit. It's far too amazing.

It's certainly a lot less work than 84's plan. It also doesn't include throwing things away.

Hmmm, little spotlights... It's a good idea, but I don't like that radar thingy sticking out on the top in vehicle mode. Removing it would leave a gaping hole in Trailbreaker's roof. Plus, Hasbro put all these 5mm holes all over for no reason. It reminds me of the ports Neo and crew had all over their bodies that they used to jack into the Matrix! Getting rid of that canopy gets rid of a lot of nonsense IMO.

84forever wrote:Hmmm, little spotlights... It's a good idea, but I don't like that radar thingy sticking out on the top in vehicle mode.

Is it really that big of a deal? I mean, it makes -sense- for Trailbreaker to have access to his gimmick in altmode.

Removing it would leave a gaping hole in Trailbreaker's roof.

Removing it would leave a gaping hole in the roof? But that's what you said your last post that you were planning to do!

"His projector will be hacked off..."

Plus, Hasbro put all these 5mm holes all over for no reason.

They're barely visible and hardly "all over."

http://www.seibertron.com/events/fullsize.php?event_id=277&size=1&image=28

It reminds me of the ports Neo and crew had all over their bodies that they used to jack into the Matrix! Getting rid of that canopy gets rid of a lot of nonsense IMO.

I can't disagree on that point completely, but then you've got a Trailbreaker that looks like Ironhide.

If I remove the back roof cover, then I also eliminate the hole that resulted from taking his radar/projector off. Or maybe I'll just use Sodan-1s roof headlights idea, keep the cover on and just cover the hole with styrene.

As long as some 3rd party makes a hand cannon for both Trailcutter and Hoist, and gives yellow wings for Hoist I will be happy...

When are these due?

Transformers Hoarder wrote:When are these due?

Third or fourth quarter, I believe.