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News Credits: 7 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:38 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-Movie- ... 3a64870c85
The Next Leader Class figure from Dark of the Moon Has hit ebay. This "Testshot" Show close up pictures of the weapon storage and a removable battle mask, so you can chose for your preference. Enjoy

Stixx

News Credits: 5749 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:47 pm

Your fellow Seibertronian Stixx has come across a new eBay auction for DOTM Leader Class Ironhide. The seller list the figure as a "Test Shot", and it does bare the "Not for Sale" stamp on it's side, but it's hard to know for sure. At any rate we get some nice up close shots of the figure in both modes that show off some of his articulation and weapon storage. The images from the auction are mirrored below.

Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:59 pm

...wont be bidding on this .... but ...when its in local stores in a few months ... BUYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYINGGGGGGGGGGGGGG THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS :grin:

News Credits: 1 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:30 pm

I'm really not liking this figure. The face is creepy, those big blue eyes. The battle mask looks strange, but glad to see it retracts. And the blue plastic looks crappy on him. One case where I'd probably rather have the gray crap back.

News Credits: 187 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:36 pm

Wow. Weapon storage rocks!! Vehicle looks really good with no weapons hangin out underneath. I am very impressed. Don't think I will buy this one, but it does look very clean! :APPLAUSE:

Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:43 pm

Looks so much better here, the retractable mask is really cool. Having second thoughts about the size of the cannons, too. His scale and kibble still puts me off, unfortunately. ARGH why doesn't the Voyager have TWO CANNONS?

Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:45 pm

WHERE ARE HIS BIG CANNONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-x

Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:51 pm

THis thing actually looks great. the paint apps seem decent, the gimmicks are nice adn the knife is a nice touch ( even though a little cliche) I might actually buy this now

News Credits: 9 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:54 pm

Yeah, I do wish his weapons were larger, but maybe they're samller in DOTM. Regardless- awesome toy, if he's out on May 16 I'll buy him in my first wave.

Maybe I'll pick up a spare fray ROTF Ironhide and use those big guns. Mmmmm, big guuuuns... =P~

News Credits: 1 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:00 pm

Fully retractable weapons in both bot and alt mode, a hidden BAK in a Robo-copesque leg scabbard, a battle mask and decent paint apps? This is the only Bayverse Ironhide that has ever made me take a second look. I'll waiting for you at retail...

News Credits: 1 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:02 pm

Catalyst_Prime wrote:THis thing actually looks great. the paint apps seem decent, the gimmicks are nice adn the knife is a nice touch ( even though a little cliche) I might actually buy this now

So, obviously the word 'cliche' in Wisconsin means f**king awesome. Right?

Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:09 pm

this thing looks awesome.

i too am a little put off by the blue and the small cannons.. but hey, the cannons are still cool, the legs look good, the chest is practically perfect.. especially compared to other ironhides, the vehicle mode looks great, and he's got a retractible face plate. i do however wish he were a bit more squat, but that's no big deal.

hopefully we'll get a couple leader decepticons.. well, hopefully we get shockwave and megatron. but that's looking less likely.

News Credits: 16 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:16 pm

I wonder how he compares next to ROTF Prime and Megatron.

Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:22 pm

Hell yeah! Ironhide ain't no sell out! NOT FOR SALE B*TCHES!!!!!!!

News Credits: 20 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:46 pm

Not bad, the weapons could be a little bigger, but then if they were they wouldn't store the way they do and they'd end up hanging off somewhere. Love the battle mask, but not really too keen on the blue painted eyes, hopefully that's just on this one and won't be on the full production models. Might still pass up on him as I don't need a leader class Ironhide. The Jungle Attack/Recon Ironhide is perfect for me.

News Credits: 21 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:49 pm

well thats just great i was planning on passing up on this one but this looks better than deluxe & voygaer versions :BANG_HEAD:

i dont feel sorry for idiots that want to pay more than 100 for leader class that you can get in stores for 60

Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:58 pm

I'm buying it this summer for sure.

News Credits: 1235 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:03 pm

dragons wrote:well thats just great i was planning on passing up on this one but this looks better than deluxe & voygaer versions

i dont feel sorry for idiots that want to pay more than 100 for leader class that you can get in stores for 60

$60? I don't know what stores you buy your transformers at but most of the time leader class figures usually run $45-$50 tops, unless you buy it at a specialty store. Cheaper if you hold out for a sale.

News Credits: 9 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:09 pm

Wheels stop him putting his arms forward. Pass. May also have stability issues with not flip out heels.

Why the hell does he have blue legs?

Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:12 pm

I really don't like what Michael Bay did to him. His G1 looks still the BEST!

Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:19 pm

AutobotTrainer wrote:
Catalyst_Prime wrote:THis thing actually looks great. the paint apps seem decent, the gimmicks are nice adn the knife is a nice touch ( even though a little cliche) I might actually buy this now

So, obviously the word 'cliche' in Wisconsin means f**king awesome. Right?

This is true my friend this is true :-B

News Credits: 22 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:31 pm

It was one of the few DotM figures i had high hopes for, and unlike with Prime and Shockwave, I am not disappointed. This will definitely be picked up when it hits stores. Awesome lookin'.

Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:32 pm

yea this by far my fav ironhide from the movie lines. all of my other ones have a chest problem where the 2 parts that makes his chest are just loose and flimsy. i hope this one is as solid feeling as leader class starscream.

Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:34 pm

Now, that is an Ironhide! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 22 · Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:35 pm

I am not a fan of Bayverse Screamer, but I must admit, I looked twice at the LC figure. It was impressive. I might have to go back and pick it up to go with Leader Ironhide. When RotF came out, I thought about picking up a recon Ironhide, but now I'm glad I didn't. I can go for the big guy.