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News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:23 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:and at least another seeker repaint

If I remember correctly, I believe that was Thundercracker, who will supposedly be released in W3 with Springer.

News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 9:51 pm

Have we had a word on Sunstreaker? I want the pair or none at all

News Credits: 4844 · by **william-james88** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:03 pm

Flashwave wrote:Have we had a word on Sunstreaker?

None whatsoever

News Credits: 372 · by **Cyberpath** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:05 am

Sideswipe wearing Cog --

Source: @TF_pr

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:24 am

That ... does not look too good.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:28 am

Seems to be that Cog just becomes platform shoes for everyone. There's got to be something more creative that can be done. Though this was the configuration they went with at SDCC, I guess the shoes didn't stand out so much then.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:31 am

A tip from fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath brings us to the official Twitter account for Takara Tomy Transformers - or their toy showing off account anyway - and a new image for the upcoming first chapter of the War for Cybertron trilogy: Transformers Siege.

The image, mirrored below, shows the deluxe size Sideswipe wearing the also Deluxe sized Cog in its armour / partsforming mode, becoming weapons and accessories for the other figures in the line as part of the C.O.M.B.A.T. system and play pattern. Check out the weathered deco on Sideswipe, and this one combination pattern, below!

We will introduce the state that we autobot cog armed with side swipe from "TRANSFORMERS SIEGE" which is receiving favorable reservation! Both items are under accepting reservation well!

by **angtre** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:17 am

As I wrote before, I'm quite fond of the idea of Cog being more that a simple plastic accessory. My mind is already buzzing for possibilities for other similar characters, such as Brunt, Sixguns or Guardminder.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:19 am

mentre83 wrote:As I wrote before, I'm quite fond of the idea of Cog being more that a simple plastic accessory. My mind is already buzzing for possibilities for other similar characters, such as Brunt, Sixguns or Guardminder.

Which one was guardminder again?

by **angtre** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:22 am

ZeroWolf wrote:
mentre83 wrote:As I wrote before, I'm quite fond of the idea of Cog being more that a simple plastic accessory. My mind is already buzzing for possibilities for other similar characters, such as Brunt, Sixguns or Guardminder.

Which one was guardminder again?

Guardminder was the drone that came with Black Zarak. I actually meant Fasttrack, the original that came with Scorponok, sorry.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:27 am

mentre83 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
mentre83 wrote:As I wrote before, I'm quite fond of the idea of Cog being more that a simple plastic accessory. My mind is already buzzing for possibilities for other similar characters, such as Brunt, Sixguns or Guardminder.

Which one was guardminder again?

Guardminder was the drone that came with Black Zarak. I actually meant Fasttrack, the original that came with Scorponok, sorry.

No need to apologise :-)

it would be a good idea if hasbro did do this for all the similar bots, we know there's a rumoured sixgun on the way but that's it so far.

by **Dinobot-Snarl** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:14 am

Now this is a line that has some possibilities. Nice battle armour option! :APPLAUSE:

by **frogbat** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:56 am

I really enjoyed the combiner wars and the Titans return imprint with the with the power of the primes a bit less so (loved the armours but the evolution gimmick wasn't that great). Thought they ran out of steam and was expecting something I might not be into. Unfortunately my wallet will be emptied once again - like the multi gun bot gimmick.. love the micromasters... and the designs seem to be pretty good even though I have satisfactory generations figures for most.

Curious to see if there'll be any focus on the micromaster teams interacting with the titan class figure... loved the city building aspects as a kid and was one of the parts of the Titan returns figures I thought was a bit half arsed. The 1980's ramps were better at connecting the sets together... (granted they were detachable and often lost)

by **angtre** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 6:51 am

frogbat wrote:Curious to see if there'll be any focus on the micromaster teams interacting with the titan class figure... loved the city building aspects as a kid and was one of the parts of the Titan returns figures I thought was a bit half arsed. The 1980's ramps were better at connecting the sets together... (granted they were detachable and often lost)

The city building gimmick of '80s Micromasters was truly a blessing: finally you could play into some "official" scenery. Big guys like Metroplex & co were just too few, and other toys' sizes too different, to permit something like that before.

I hope that we will see some old Micromaster bases in the future, otherwise they'll be just Armada Minicons all over again.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 6:55 am

ZeroWolf wrote:
mentre83 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
mentre83 wrote:As I wrote before, I'm quite fond of the idea of Cog being more that a simple plastic accessory. My mind is already buzzing for possibilities for other similar characters, such as Brunt, Sixguns or Guardminder.

Which one was guardminder again?

Guardminder was the drone that came with Black Zarak. I actually meant Fasttrack, the original that came with Scorponok, sorry.

No need to apologise it would be a good idea if hasbro did do this for all the similar bots, we know there's a rumoured sixgun on the way but that's it so far.

Minor correction: The drone that came with BlackZarak was Black Roritchi. The Guardminders were a whole bunch of drones who used Fasttrack's design, with Black Roritchi's coloration used for their leader.

by **angtre** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:30 am

Sabrblade wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
mentre83 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
mentre83 wrote:As I wrote before, I'm quite fond of the idea of Cog being more that a simple plastic accessory. My mind is already buzzing for possibilities for other similar characters, such as Brunt, Sixguns or Guardminder.

Which one was guardminder again?

Guardminder was the drone that came with Black Zarak. I actually meant Fasttrack, the original that came with Scorponok, sorry.

No need to apologise it would be a good idea if hasbro did do this for all the similar bots, we know there's a rumoured sixgun on the way but that's it so far.
Minor correction: The drone that came with BlackZarak was Black Roritchi. The Guardminders were a whole bunch of drones who used Fasttrack's design, with Black Roritchi's coloration used for their leader.

See? I was right to say sorry, after all

Thank you

News Credits: 8 · by **Mr.MicroMaster** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:54 am

I have to say this very neat. Sideswipe looks very good I can’t wait to pick him and Cog up.

News Credits: 8 · by **Mr.MicroMaster** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:56 am

mentre83 wrote:
frogbat wrote:Curious to see if there'll be any focus on the micromaster teams interacting with the titan class figure... loved the city building aspects as a kid and was one of the parts of the Titan returns figures I thought was a bit half arsed. The 1980's ramps were better at connecting the sets together... (granted they were detachable and often lost)

The city building gimmick of '80s Micromasters was truly a blessing: finally you could play into some "official" scenery. Big guys like Metroplex & co were just too few, and other toys' sizes too different, to permit something like that before.

I hope that we will see some old Micromaster bases in the future, otherwise they'll be just Armada Minicons all over again.

It would be so cool to get some Micromaster bases. I so pumped to see what Micromasters we get through out this line.

News Credits: 4844 · by **william-james88** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:26 am

Mr.MicroMaster wrote:It would be so cool to get some Micromaster bases. I so pumped to see what Micromasters we get through out this line.

Well we do have a whole generations line filled with leaders who turned into bases to use.

Plus, Titans Return Blaster's base mode is an homage to the fire station micro master base with the colour, Danger sticker and ramps.

News Credits: 8 · by **Mr.MicroMaster** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:30 am

william-james88 wrote:
Mr.MicroMaster wrote:It would be so cool to get some Micromaster bases. I so pumped to see what Micromasters we get through out this line.

Well we do have a whole generations line filled with leaders who turned into bases to use.

Plus, Titans Return Blaster's base mode is an homage to the fire station micro master base with the colour, Danger sticker and ramps.

That’s ture I forgot about that. I didn’t know that about TR Blaster.

by **angtre** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:45 am

william-james88 wrote:
Mr.MicroMaster wrote:It would be so cool to get some Micromaster bases. I so pumped to see what Micromasters we get through out this line.

Well we do have a whole generations line filled with leaders who turned into bases to use.

Plus, Titans Return Blaster's base mode is an homage to the fire station micro master base with the colour, Danger sticker and ramps.

Sudden realization: what if we'll be getting Omega Supreme (as it's been hinted by some promotional images, if I'm not mistaken... again) as the Micromaster rocket base that came with Countdown?

Maybe even as a Guardian Robot/Omega Sentinel repaint..?

News Credits: 13 · by **mordhelm** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:56 am

mentre83 wrote:Sudden realization: what if we'll be getting Omega Supreme (as it's been hinted by some promotional images, if I'm not mistaken... again) as the Micromaster rocket base that came with Countdown?

Maybe even as a Guardian Robot/Omega Sentinel repaint..?

You missed the conversation on that one, it was discussed a decent amount in this thread.

by **angtre** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:20 am

mordhelm wrote:
mentre83 wrote:Sudden realization: what if we'll be getting Omega Supreme (as it's been hinted by some promotional images, if I'm not mistaken... again) as the Micromaster rocket base that came with Countdown?

Maybe even as a Guardian Robot/Omega Sentinel repaint..?

You missed the conversation on that one, it was discussed a decent amount in this thread.

Probably so. I've been neglecting the forum for a few days, mea culpa.

Today's definitely not my day #-o

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:30 am

Don't worry about it

it's okay if you want to speculate about OS, we could get more hints at new York comic con next week via hidden messages on posters. That is where the first idea came from about linking os to the micromasters via Countdown. Though I'm still secretly counting on os being the Ark :-P

by **angtre** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:47 am

ZeroWolf wrote:Don't worry about it it's okay if you want to speculate about OS, we could get more hints at new York comic con next week via hidden messages on posters. That is where the first idea came from about linking os to the micromasters via Countdown. Though I'm still secretly counting on os being the Ark

Actually an Animated-ish OS wouldn't be bad either. One of the biggest misses of that excellent toyline indeed.