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by **Skritz** » Sun Sep 23, 2018 4:26 pm

Personally I'd love to see Rack and Ruin either as distinct characters or as a single one whose vehicle mode turn into conjoined robots.

News Credits: 3 · by **Dannshinigami** » Sun Sep 23, 2018 4:36 pm

leokearon wrote:
Dannshinigami wrote:Sod the Wreakers I want the Elite Guard

But the elite guard don't have a nearly-consistent line-up unlike the Wreckers

They did in the comic but I really want Big Bang as the original concept art would fit this line perfectly

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Sep 23, 2018 6:42 pm

Dannshinigami wrote:
leokearon wrote:
Dannshinigami wrote:Sod the Wreakers I want the Elite Guard

But the elite guard don't have a nearly-consistent line-up unlike the Wreckers

They did in the comic but I really want Big Bang as the original concept art would fit this line perfectly

What comic?

News Credits: 3 · by **Dannshinigami** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:47 am

Sabrblade wrote:
Dannshinigami wrote:
leokearon wrote:
Dannshinigami wrote:Sod the Wreakers I want the Elite Guard

But the elite guard don't have a nearly-consistent line-up unlike the Wreckers

They did in the comic but I really want Big Bang as the original concept art would fit this line perfectly
What comic?

Transformers the wings universe.

News Credits: 18 · by **leokearon** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:54 am

My Digibash of Rack and Ruin is based on them before they were joined. It would be easier to do and at least we know they could transform, unlike after they were joined. Still they need to be made to finish off the Wreckers

News Credits: 18 · by **leokearon** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:41 am

Dannshinigami wrote:
leokearon wrote:
Dannshinigami wrote:Sod the Wreakers I want the Elite Guard

But the elite guard don't have a nearly-consistent line-up unlike the Wreckers

They did in the comic but I really want Big Bang as the original concept art would fit this line perfectly

If it means getting a new Thunderclash, I wouldn't mind

News Credits: 33 · by **Amelie** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:49 am

Personally - I'm excited to be thinking about a new Jetfire with removable armour panels (possibly from a deluxe partsformer) rather than (relatively) minor characters from sub groups....

News Credits: 18 · by **leokearon** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:55 am

Amelie wrote:Personally - I'm excited to be thinking about a new Jetfire with removable armour panels (possibly from a deluxe partsformer) rather than (relatively) minor characters from sub groups....

Personally I would prefer, non 84/85 TFs to get updates.

News Credits: 33 · by **Amelie** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:03 am

leokearon wrote:
Amelie wrote:Personally - I'm excited to be thinking about a new Jetfire with removable armour panels (possibly from a deluxe partsformer) rather than (relatively) minor characters from sub groups....

Personally I would prefer, non 84/85 TFs to get updates.

I hear you there, sir. I would be nice, but the best we can really hope for in that department is probably some retools just to reuse a mold...

But I get the vibe from how Hasbro is talking that this is very much a reset button on everything thats gone before it, with an entirely new aesthetic. I think we're in for a long haul of Cyberonian 84-86:Movie bots.

News Credits: 18 · by **leokearon** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:08 am

Amelie wrote:
leokearon wrote:
Amelie wrote:Personally - I'm excited to be thinking about a new Jetfire with removable armour panels (possibly from a deluxe partsformer) rather than (relatively) minor characters from sub groups....

Personally I would prefer, non 84/85 TFs to get updates.

I hear you there, sir. I would be nice, but the best we can really hope for in that department is probably some retools just to reuse a mold...

But I get the vibe from how Hasbro is talking that this is very much a reset button on everything thats gone before it, with an entirely new aesthetic. I think we're in for a long haul of Cyberonian 84-86:Movie bots.

Well we already have 87 + 89 TFs already so there is some hope

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:38 pm

Hopefully if they do make a Jetfire in this line it'll be very cartoon Skyfire in design. He'd work as a full size Leader with no snap on parts.

Emerje

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:55 pm

Emerje wrote:Hopefully if they do make a Jetfire in this line it'll be very cartoon Skyfire in design. He'd work as a full size Leader with no snap on parts.

Emerje

I assume you're talking about a cartoon accurate alt mode specifically for Skyfire/Jetfire, because you really can't get more cartoon accurate for robot mode than the Thrilling 30 Leader version from a few years back.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:25 pm

Thrilling 30 Jetfire is great and should not be revisited anytime soon. neither should Springer or Sandstorm or even Roadbuster. Whirl maybe, but I would still be satisfied with the T30 one.

With Impactor coming, I fully agree we need a Rack'n'Ruin, Ironfist, Pyro, Rotorstorm, Guzzle, and even a Leadfoot to go with the team. I love my Wreckers, and considering the size of my force with members from other toylines that fit the part, I would love to keep growing it.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:32 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:
Emerje wrote:Hopefully if they do make a Jetfire in this line it'll be very cartoon Skyfire in design. He'd work as a full size Leader with no snap on parts.

Emerje

I assume you're talking about a cartoon accurate alt mode specifically for Skyfire/Jetfire, because you really can't get more cartoon accurate for robot mode than the Thrilling 30 Leader version from a few years back.

Thankfully, cartoon Skyfire's altmode was already Cybertronian, as he never took an Earth altmode like the others did, so this would indeed be Hasbro's chance to finally give us a full-on cartoon-accurate Skyfire with a non-Macross-based cartoon-accurate jet mode. ;)^

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:40 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
Emerje wrote:Hopefully if they do make a Jetfire in this line it'll be very cartoon Skyfire in design. He'd work as a full size Leader with no snap on parts.

Emerje

I assume you're talking about a cartoon accurate alt mode specifically for Skyfire/Jetfire, because you really can't get more cartoon accurate for robot mode than the Thrilling 30 Leader version from a few years back.
Thankfully, cartoon Skyfire's altmode was already Cybertronian, as he never took an Earth altmode like the others did, so this would indeed be Hasbro's chance to finally give us a full-on cartoon-accurate Skyfire with a non-Macross-based cartoon-accurate jet mode.

Minus a certain flaming bird creation by a non official Hb/Takara entity which is nearly 99% animation accurate, I second this x infinity.

The Legends Jetfire face sculpt knocks down the former figure's sculpt, though nearly as good by miles plus the Don Figueroa inspired mixing of the VF1-S helmet integration

News Credits: 4844 · by **william-james88** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:26 pm

We have some Transformers Seige War For Cybertron news for you today. Rob Springer found some listings on the Walgreens computer. Firstly, we see the War for Cybertron Siege assortment, which has a retail price of $17.99 USD. This is not the MSRP, this is simply what Walgreens chooses to sell them for in their store.

There is also a listing for deluxe Ratchet and this one is both outside the assortment and priced at $19.99. This gives a pretty good hint that like Wreck Gar, who was also singled out on the Walgreens database, Ratchet will be an exclusive figure.

We also see Walgreen's cost for these figures, which is over $13, meaning they are making less than $5 per deluxe sold at full price.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:29 pm

Medical Officer Ratchet being a pharmacy store exclusive is all kinds of apropos.

News Credits: 3603 · by **Seibertron** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:35 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Medical Officer Ratchet being a pharmacy store exclusive is all kinds of apropos.

I LOL'ed to this ... to which I had to explain to my wife while I'm working on my laptop right now doing Seibertron stuff while she's watching "The Real Housewives of Some County I Could Care Less About", who probably didn't appreciate the irony of this as much as we do. This is pretty funny if you think about it. Thanks for pointing out something laugh worthy, Sabrblade.

News Credits: 6 · by **Dr. Caelus** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:37 pm

Expected Arrival 9/29...? That can't be right, can it?

News Credits: 12 · by **Sentinel_Primal** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:44 pm

YES! New figure for one of my favorite bots! Siege, you have my attention

News Credits: 1 · by **starrhero** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:45 pm

Oh great, more Walgreens exclusives that will be seen by all 2 people who are insanely lucky to find them in store, just like wreck-gar :BANG_HEAD:

. Sad thing is that it's a character I've been wanting for a very long time.

I wouldn't complain normally... you know if we could actually find the exclusives where they should be in stores. :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 4844 · by **william-james88** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:53 pm

Caelus wrote:Expected Arrival 9/29...? That can't be right, can it?

It is not right.

starrhero wrote:Oh great, more Walgreens exclusives that will be seen by all 2 people who are insanely lucky to find them in store, just like wreck-gar .

Wreck gar was never found in US stores, never. He will be part of their massive holiday stocking. Just wait, he is sure to get there since there is no other US retailer Hasbro is shipping these to. And the same will happen with Ratchet one year from now.

News Credits: 1 · by **starrhero** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:02 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Caelus wrote:Expected Arrival 9/29...? That can't be right, can it?

It is not right.

starrhero wrote:Oh great, more Walgreens exclusives that will be seen by all 2 people who are insanely lucky to find them in store, just like wreck-gar .

Wreck gar was never found in US stores, never. He will be part of their massive holiday stocking. Just wait, he is sure to get there since there is no other US retailer Hasbro is shipping these to. And the same will happen with Ratchet one year from now.

Really? I could have swore that someone said they found it on the west coast back on the potpie forums. Must be my faulty memories. :HEADHURTS:

Also, holiday stocking? Hmm, wasn't exactly expecting that to be the time that Wreck-Gar shows up. I was expecting late July, early September. Oh well. Thanks for the heads up. ;)^

News Credits: 3603 · by **Seibertron** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:11 pm

starrhero wrote:Oh great, more Walgreens exclusives that will be seen by all 2 people who are insanely lucky to find them in store, just like wreck-gar . Sad thing is that it's a character I've been wanting for a very long time.

I wouldn't complain normally... you know if we could actually find the exclusives where they should be in stores.

That's not even fair. Wreck-Gar should only just now start showing up. Most Walgreen's exclusives show up in bulk at some point, just like the Clone set which was widely available. You'll have your chance. Wreck-Gar is most likely "Christmas" stock and should be widely available soon.

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:13 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Medical Officer Ratchet being a pharmacy store exclusive is all kinds of apropos.

It's too bad Hasbro didn't think of this for Walgreens back during Combiner Wars. It would have made getting that Ratchet retool/redeco a LOT less painful for many fans. You either had to invest almost $200 for a Japanese boxset release or you had to spend the money to attend a convention and go to a special class with limited seating or buy one of the leftovers on site.