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The 2 Core class Dinos are not technically fossilizers as they don't break apart, but that design still looks awesome. As someone who put together the 6 fossilizers in a very different way, I think the creativity is great.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:So, I did this, I call him Bones. All 8 fossilizers and all parts used. Zero stability, this is the only pose I could pull off, but had fun putting it together.

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DISGUSTANG!

Man, I adore that thing!

TF-fan kev777 wrote:So, I did this, I call him Bones. All 8 fossilizers and all parts used. Zero stability, this is the only pose I could pull off, but had fun putting it together.

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By pure chance, I've just been discussing how I've wanted a TF version of "Tiamat" from D&D, and your fan-mode send like a good way of also doing that.

Well, Waspinator just arrived. Will mess around with it later today, maybe post some pics with OG Waspy. Never bought T30 Waspy or animated Waspy.

I wonder if Hasbro would be inclined to give us a Fox Kids repaint with the robot head, probably in Selects. I would be all over that.

Welp, Waspinator is kind of a mess. fiddly and doesn't;t stay together win either mode.

Kind of disappointed, but Megs needed someone to command.

Overcracker wrote:I wonder if Hasbro would be inclined to give us a Fox Kids repaint with the robot head, probably in Selects. I would be all over that.

Bonus points if it's named Buzzbomb.

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:I wonder if Hasbro would be inclined to give us a Fox Kids repaint with the robot head, probably in Selects. I would be all over that.

Bonus points if it's named Buzzbomb.

That's an obscure reference.

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:I wonder if Hasbro would be inclined to give us a Fox Kids repaint with the robot head, probably in Selects. I would be all over that.

Bonus points if it's named Buzzbomb.

That's an obscure reference.

Heh, Waspinator's got lots of redeco potential.

Buzz Saw
Buzzbomb
Skywasp
Bug Bite II
SG Waspinator

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:I wonder if Hasbro would be inclined to give us a Fox Kids repaint with the robot head, probably in Selects. I would be all over that.

Bonus points if it's named Buzzbomb.

That's an obscure reference.

Heh, Waspinator's got lots of redeco potential.

Buzz Saw
Buzzbomb
Skywasp
Bug Bite II
SG Waspinator

Yup.

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:I wonder if Hasbro would be inclined to give us a Fox Kids repaint with the robot head, probably in Selects. I would be all over that.

Bonus points if it's named Buzzbomb.

That's an obscure reference.

Heh, Waspinator's got lots of redeco potential.

Buzz Saw
Buzzbomb
Skywasp
Bug Bite II
SG Waspinator

I mean, we are supposed to be getting 2 of those so far, so it all comes down to how many times they want to repaint the mold (and how many specifically yellow repaints they want).

Speaking of repaints, the 5-page preview for issue 2 of Wreckers has Leadfoot in it as a Kingdom Mirage repaint/new head retool. Considering how many other toy-accurate designs/character choices it has/allegedly has (Hot Shot, Ricochet, Knock Out, Road Rocket, Minerva, at least one of the Pretenders), I wonder if that'll amount to anything.

Nemesis Primal wrote:Speaking of repaints, the 5-page preview for issue 2 of Wreckers has Leadfoot in it as a Kingdom Mirage repaint/new head retool. Considering how many other toy-accurate designs/character choices it has/allegedly has (Hot Shot, Ricochet, Knock Out, Road Rocket, Minerva, at least one of the Pretenders), I wonder if that'll amount to anything.

The Kingdom Mirage retool has yet to reveal its alternate head, so anything is possible I suppose.

I still need to unearth by Cybertron Buzzsaw, alternators Rumble, and Cybertron Ratbat to complete this set, but have the cassette rebellion

Miraculously, today I actually saw core class wave 3 ( Soundwave and Dracodon) for the first time at my local Walmart. Seems like they are ever so slowly starting to stick up for the end of the year.

o.supreme wrote:Miraculously, today I actually saw core class wave 3 ( Soundwave and Dracodon) for the first time at my local Walmart. Seems like they are ever so slowly starting to stick up for the end of the year.

The supply chain for our beloved toys is working out just in time for the holliday season, it's a christmas miracle.

william-james88 wrote:

o.supreme wrote:Miraculously, today I actually saw core class wave 3 ( Soundwave and Dracodon) for the first time at my local Walmart. Seems like they are ever so slowly starting to stick up for the end of the year.

The supply chain for our beloved toys is working out just in time for the holliday season, it's a christmas miracle.

It's only "working" because Target, Walmart and Amazon chartered their own fleats of cargo ships so they'd have fresh toy stock for Christmas. Having to go to those extremes means things are still very broken.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

o.supreme wrote:Miraculously, today I actually saw core class wave 3 ( Soundwave and Dracodon) for the first time at my local Walmart. Seems like they are ever so slowly starting to stick up for the end of the year.

The supply chain for our beloved toys is working out just in time for the holliday season, it's a christmas miracle.

It's only "working" because Target, Walmart and Amazon chartered their own fleats of cargo ships so they'd have fresh toy stock for Christmas. Having to go to those extremes means things are still very broken.

Emerje

And I'm the rear Admiral!

Finally got Waspinator and Shadow Panther today from Hasbro Pulse. I'm a little disappointed that Waspinator has a bit of a fiddly transformation. The legs don't really "tab" securely into the forearms in beast mode, nor do the forearms stay in place, even with the tiny pegs pushed into the holes of the inner "spine" piece. Is it a tolerance issue with the plastic used? Shadow Panther is great, but I knew I would love it because I already love the mold as Cheetor.

I got Waspinator yesterday and mine doesn't want to stay tabbed at the waist. Sounds like it might be a common problem. Otherwise it's a pretty good figure.

My waspinator doesntbtab securely in alt mide neither

william-james88 wrote:My waspinator doesntbtab securely in alt mide neither

I've yet to find the wasp in store.
As for Shadow Panther, having Cheetor and Agent Ravage would logically make him redundant... But I want him anyway.

I got Waspinator today as well. Found a healthy supply of Waves 3 and 4 deluxes at a target on the way back from seeing a movie. Passed on Shadow Panther and Rhinox. No Tigatron yet. I actually had to go back and put the first Waspinator I grabbed back on the peg when I noticed the waist was untabbed and grabbed the other one. Came home, messed with it, and found out that's a pretty easy point of separation. Why universe hate Waspinator indeed.

An ebay listing has popped up offering Golden Disk Terrorsaur from the "Amazon Exclusive" Kingdom Golden disk subline. While it is being sold (shipping now) at quite a markup, the seller does have access to official stock images from Hasbro and we are sharing those with you below.
This item is no longer available for preorder on Amazon.

And here is the e-bay link for those interested:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284522937472?m ... d=TFWNews2

Wolfman Jake wrote:Finally got Waspinator and Shadow Panther today from Hasbro Pulse. I'm a little disappointed that Waspinator has a bit of a fiddly transformation. The legs don't really "tab" securely into the forearms in beast mode, nor do the forearms stay in place, even with the tiny pegs pushed into the holes of the inner "spine" piece. Is it a tolerance issue with the plastic used? Shadow Panther is great, but I knew I would love it because I already love the mold as Cheetor.

Rodimus Prime wrote:I got Waspinator yesterday and mine doesn't want to stay tabbed at the waist. Sounds like it might be a common problem. Otherwise it's a pretty good figure.

william-james88 wrote:My waspinator doesntbtab securely in alt mide neither

King Kuuga wrote:I got Waspinator today as well. Found a healthy supply of Waves 3 and 4 deluxes at a target on the way back from seeing a movie. Passed on Shadow Panther and Rhinox. No Tigatron yet. I actually had to go back and put the first Waspinator I grabbed back on the peg when I noticed the waist was untabbed and grabbed the other one. Came home, messed with it, and found out that's a pretty easy point of separation. Why universe hate Waspinator indeed.

I saw Waspy a few times last week, but kept passing. I have the T-30 version and all this feedback reinforces my decision to skip him in Kingdom.

Whew, for once I successfully resisted the pull of plastic crack.

Hmm, don't think those are stock images, Terrorsaur looks really mistransformed there. Hips in robot mode look way too skinny, and I'm pretty sure his legs should be further up the body in beast mode. It's like the person who transformed him didn't know what to do from the waist down.

Although this IS the first time I realized he comes with teeny tiny spikes to put on his arms in robot mode to look more like the show model. Wonder how those are supposed to store in beast mode.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:I saw Waspy a few times last week, but kept passing. I have the T-30 version and all this feedback reinforces my decision to skip him in Kingdom.

Whew, for once I successfully resisted the pull of plastic crack.

Yeah, I also had to resist the pull. Have seen him in stores a few times, but the T30 version is still pretty great, the Kingdom version doesn't really seem like an improvement (and is a step back, in some ways). Same with Rhinox.

The only good think about the new waspinator is the sxale and headsculpt.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Finally got Waspinator and Shadow Panther today from Hasbro Pulse. I'm a little disappointed that Waspinator has a bit of a fiddly transformation. The legs don't really "tab" securely into the forearms in beast mode, nor do the forearms stay in place, even with the tiny pegs pushed into the holes of the inner "spine" piece. Is it a tolerance issue with the plastic used? Shadow Panther is great, but I knew I would love it because I already love the mold as Cheetor.

Rodimus Prime wrote:I got Waspinator yesterday and mine doesn't want to stay tabbed at the waist. Sounds like it might be a common problem. Otherwise it's a pretty good figure.

william-james88 wrote:My waspinator doesntbtab securely in alt mide neither

King Kuuga wrote:I got Waspinator today as well. Found a healthy supply of Waves 3 and 4 deluxes at a target on the way back from seeing a movie. Passed on Shadow Panther and Rhinox. No Tigatron yet. I actually had to go back and put the first Waspinator I grabbed back on the peg when I noticed the waist was untabbed and grabbed the other one. Came home, messed with it, and found out that's a pretty easy point of separation. Why universe hate Waspinator indeed.

I saw Waspy a few times last week, but kept passing. I have the T-30 version and all this feedback reinforces my decision to skip him in Kingdom.

Whew, for once I successfully resisted the pull of plastic crack.

The robot waist tab doesn't seem to lock, but I don't know how that would be an issue unless you're trying to have him in-flight suspended by the torso instead of by the waist, but maybe I need to test that.

For the alt-mode, my arms lock securely and only pop out if I'm using too much force in the transformation. I can't tell if the top of the robot legs are locked to the abdomen, but the tabs in the lower legs don't seem to be designed to lock to the arms, just to slot in. At any rate, it took some fiddling, but my alt-mode is very secure, and I can handle the bug from any position and it stays in place.