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Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:44 pm

Its got purty thrusters. I like it a lot. Lovin everything about this.

Bring on the Generations toys. I like what's coming down the line.

Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:04 pm

Coneheads.... Coneheads.... Coneheads.... *sigh*

News Credits: 1 · Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:14 pm

Not as nice as the Botcon version, but much nicer than the Takara.

Fortunately I have a cast set of botcon wings for customizing.

Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:40 pm

Beautiful. Thank you Hasbro.

News Credits: 11 · Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:57 pm

Well, I wasn't intending on collecting Thrusts, but since I already have WST and ROTF Thrust, AND he was my first and only seeker as a kid, I might as well start now. Looks good, although the yellow canopy bugs me now that someone pointed it out.

News Credits: 2 · Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:09 pm

Yes. Yesyesyes. :grin:

All they to do now is release Dirge and I'll be happy.

Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:11 pm

Now make Dirge and TC!

Crap... I have no Ramjet or Warp..

News Credits: 273 · Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:24 pm

I'm happy that they're making this for the non-Botcon, non-import crowd.

I'm also happy the Botcon version still looks to be the best of the 3, for those who paid heavily for it.

Win for everyone.

I'd like to see them do Dirge and Thundercracker, also but sorta like they did the first classics Starscream, maybe with some unique paint apps that are sorta G1 but aren't.

News Credits: 387 · Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:56 pm

I really don't feel like this was the best choice as a Botcon exclusive, and lacked foresight from Funpub seeing that it was released by Hasbro (and Takara). Just cause Hasbro didn't think they'd bring back Classics didn't mean they'd never use the mold again.

Also was against the idea of this thing hitting retail, but looks like it did anyways. That said, Hasbro did good on the thing. I think it would have been better though if they started with Dirge since both his Botcon and Takara toys had plenty of room for improvement.

Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:37 pm

Well, this is the first headline I've had the chance to look into, and I already know it is the one that contains the most awesome!!!!! This news has completely made my day! Good job, Hasbro! You totally got this right!

Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:00 pm

It's the Takara mold, so the people that do have the BotCon set will be happy for it not being the same as theirs. The color and details are different enough those that have the Henkei version won't feel bad. And those that can't afford imports will finally be able to have one in the first place. Everyone wins!
Maybe they'll do the same with the Dirge mold later. BotCon's was just a Ramjet repaint, so again they'd be different.

But some fans will complain anyways. They always do.

Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:30 pm

"Generations" toyline? When & where was this announced?

News Credits: 88 · Aug. 7 - Aug. 12, 2012

txex97 wrote:"Generations" toyline? When & where was this announced?

I think the question is.... Where have you been? LOL

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Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:00 pm

Damn, he's better than its takara release. I like the deeper red.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:13 pm

Excellent!

I'm not a huge Thrust fan, but I'm thrilled this is getting a retail release, and will definitely buy him. After comparing images of this with Botcon and Henkei, I'm shocked that I actually like this paint scheme the best. I love the metallic crimson/burgundy. Here's hoping the final figure looks that great. Way to go Hasbro....now bring on Thundercracker and Dirge...PLEASE! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

txex97 wrote:"Generations" toyline? When & where was this announced?

Toy Fair 2010

Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:06 am

Definitely buying this one.

Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:28 am

i think i like it better if the propellers spin but great figure though. nice touch on the paint.

Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:36 am

GreaserHHR wrote:
Rated X wrote:Hopefully, we will see Dirge and Thundercracker soon or a Skywarp with a classics paint job.

There already is a Skywarp with a classics paint-job. It was part of a two-pack with Ultra Magnus during the classics releases a few years back.

I agree with whoever said it earlier, the darker burgundy looks much better than the Takara release.

I know about that one. I missed out on it but didnt like the way they did Skywarps stripes. They were not G1 at all. Then they did the same weird stripes on Starscream with a hard to find retail version. But they fixed him the next year to G1 style in the wave with Acid Storm. I want a skywarp like that but not at Takara prices...

News Credits: 97 · Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:16 am

Love the Con symbols on the wing turbines. Don't like that his waist is red instead of grey.

I've already got the Henkei Seekers, so I'll pass, but I'm glad this option is now available for people, and I hope they do Thundercracker and Dirge as well.

Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:44 am

Savage wrote:Love the Con symbols on the wing turbines. Don't like that his waist is red instead of grey.

I've already got the Henkei Seekers, so I'll pass, but I'm glad this option is now available for people, and I hope they do Thundercracker and Dirge as well.

I agree with you that the red waist looks kind of crappy, but on the Henkei version, the all red arms look really crappy. I think having the waist red is the better of two evils. Others are complaining about the yellow cockpit, but it matches Starscream's yellow cockpit and the yellow shoulders help balance the brightness.

Plus without those annoying lightning bolts, 12 bucks is worth the money.

Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:08 am

THis rsion really is perfect, I was just looking on the net for comparisons, henkei has rubbish paint apps, and botcon's is almostthere but not quite. I really like the white face [no racism intended] it really pops out and shows off the sculpt. Do you think the will keep that meatalic looking finishing or is that just for advertising and we will end up with the dull finish as usual.

I personaly do think people who own the Botcon set will feel short changed, especially since this one is superior. I'd sell up to those who want exclusives and get this. Also whats the deal with the spinning fans, do they spin or not. I'm not bothered, but I'm curious if it's anothe rfeature they ended up leaving out. Also Henkei dirge is more closer to the original where as botcons is just a ramjet repaint, which is sad as he should of been a ramjet repaint without the fans.

News Credits: 194 · Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:11 am

DTR69 wrote:THis rsion really is perfect, I was just looking on the net for comparisons, henkei has rubbish paint apps, and botcon's is almostthere but not quite. I really like the white face [no racism intended] it really pops out and shows off the sculpt. Do you think the will keep that meatalic looking finishing or is that just for advertising and we will end up with the dull finish as usual.

I personaly do think people who own the Botcon set will feel short changed, especially since this one is superior. I'd sell up to those who want exclusives and get this. Also whats the deal with the spinning fans, do they spin or not. I'm not bothered, but I'm curious if it's anothe rfeature they ended up leaving out. Also Henkei dirge is more closer to the original where as botcons is just a ramjet repaint, which is sad as he should of been a ramjet repaint without the fans.

I don't feel short changed. I'll pick this up, but I still like the looks of the Botcon version better. I don't like how the tail fins stick so far out from his feet. I also think the overall plane mode is kinda weak in this version. Granted, this is hands down better looking than the Takara one. I still find the Botcon one to be the best.

Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:12 am

OH NO!!! Another one to buy, this is getting very dangerous for my pocket and to me too, eatch time a Transformer arrives on mail i have to camouflage him to past for my wife without being seen!

News Credits: 5 · Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:16 am

Delicon wrote:I'm happy that they're making this for the non-Botcon, non-import crowd.

I'm also happy the Botcon version still looks to be the best of the 3, for those who paid heavily for it.

Win for everyone.

Brilliant post. Most sensible thing said about this release.

If it means more fans can get some classic characters in their collection, then that's only a good thing.