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Already got the 2009 reissue set, and the Generations Legends toys are the same size and more fun, so I don't need this set.

If I can find a good price, will pick it up. The artwork is breathtaking... and I can't argue with troop building the insecticons.

That said, I think the price I've heard listed would have to come down. Ouch.

Sooooo, they want us to pay how much more for some energon cubes?

The insecticons are my favorite so far from the list. And the Trypticon and Grimlock is a nice touch.

Goldbug2 wrote:The insecticons are my favorite so far from the list. And the Trypticon and Grimlock is a nice touch.

Which Grimlock?

Bounti76 wrote:Instead of re-releasing figures that have already SEEN a re-release, how about doing figures that haven't been issued since their original release? I don't think any of the minibots have seen release in the US since the mid 80s, right? The Technobots? Targetmasters? There's a treasure trove of others waiting for a re-release.

The dream is to get all those figures that were never released in northamerica like Overlord, Thunderclash and Liokaiser. It would be like when japan finally got Skylynx for the first time through the encore. Those G1 molds are probably gone though.

Bounti76 wrote:Instead of re-releasing figures that have already SEEN a re-release, how about doing figures that haven't been issued since their original release? I don't think any of the minibots have seen release in the US since the mid 80s, right? The Technobots? Targetmasters? There's a treasure trove of others waiting for a re-release.

4 of the Mini-Bots (Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Windcharger and Brawn) have been released as keychains back in 2000.

Also, which molds get reissued depends on popularity and availability. We'd die for a Sunstreaker, Mirage and Wheeljack reissue for instance, but those along with a couple others either are lost or have deteriorated to the point they can't be used.

I wonder if the stickers are still crappy. The ones I got (the Bookbox set) had stickers that were a complete joke in terms of adhesiveness and I understand that the TRU release was just as bad.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:Instead of re-releasing figures that have already SEEN a re-release, how about doing figures that haven't been issued since their original release? I don't think any of the minibots have seen release in the US since the mid 80s, right? The Technobots? Targetmasters? There's a treasure trove of others waiting for a re-release.

4 of the Mini-Bots (Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Windcharger and Brawn) have been released as keychains back in 2000.

Also, which molds get reissued depends on popularity and availability. We'd die for a Sunstreaker, Mirage and Wheeljack reissue for instance, but those along with a couple others either are lost or have deteriorated to the point they can't be used.

Also, that explains why wheeljack is more expensive than other g1 toys (of comparable condition) on e-bay.

These photos right here are the clearest indication of just how badly we need a Legends class Kickback to go with the other two, but into the matter at hand:

I never got the G1 Inspections during any of their previous releases, I think it'll be nice to pick them up this time around.

Samsonator wrote:These photos right here are the clearest indication of just how badly we need a Legends class Kickback to go with the other two, but into the matter at hand:

I never got the G1 Inspections during any of their previous releases, I think it'll be nice to pick them up this time around.

Wait for a price drop though, because at that price (between 60-75$), you can get the vintage ones. Anything below 50$ is fine though, althought he original rerelease was only 35$.

TRILINGUAL PACKAGING!

Now, TrU have no excuses anymore.

I took advantage of the TRU release so I will pass... but I am really interested in the reissue of the coneheads. This is my chance to get a full set of G1 seekers finally

I wonder if this gigantic rip-off of a release even has any die cast in the figures. This "Platinum" release for that price should have come with the G1 AND the new Legends releases. Or even included the Deluxe Insecticons as well. 9 figures in that box (lord knows it's big enough) would have justified the price.

As it stands your getting hustled if you buy this release as it is.

Goldbug2 wrote:The insecticons are my favorite so far from the list. And the Trypticon and Grimlock is a nice touch.

Am I missing something here? I hadn't seen any news of a platinum insecticon release before now and certainly haven't heard of a platinum trypticon release?! I've never owned trypticon so would love a platinum release!

MGrotusque wrote:I wonder if this gigantic rip-off of a release even has any die cast in the figures. This "Platinum" release for that price should have come with the G1 AND the new Legends releases. Or even included the Deluxe Insecticons as well. 9 figures in that box (lord knows it's big enough) would have justified the price.

As it stands your getting hustled if you buy this release as it is.

You willnever ever get a rerelease of the deluxe insecticons since like G1 Jetfire, Bandai owns all the rights to those toys.

Sclifford5 wrote:

Goldbug2 wrote:The insecticons are my favorite so far from the list. And the Trypticon and Grimlock is a nice touch.

Am I missing something here? I hadn't seen any news of a platinum insecticon release before now and certainly haven't heard of a platinum trypticon release?! I've never owned trypticon so would love a platinum release!

I'd link you to the post with the original announcement, but you're already there. Just go to the start of this thread.

Yeah, Trypticon was the surprise reissue for me. I'm definitely getting one of those. Sheesh. His little radars are expensive to try to replace. Ha ha.

gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, Trypticon was the surprise reissue for me. I'm definitely getting one of those. Sheesh. His little radars are expensive to try to replace. Ha ha.

Trypticon is the only rumour that has yet to be confirmed. His huge size and the initial unlikelihood of his reissue tells me that it is very possible he will just remain a rumour, especially since all the others have since been confirmed and were all present at the same Nuremberg toy show.

william-james88 wrote:

gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, Trypticon was the surprise reissue for me. I'm definitely getting one of those. Sheesh. His little radars are expensive to try to replace. Ha ha.

Trypticon is the only rumour that has yet to be confirmed. His huge size and the initial unlikelihood of his reissue tells me that it is very possible he will just remain a rumour, especially since all the others have since been confirmed and were all present at the same Nuremberg toy show.

What about Blaster and Perceptor? Were those confirmed?

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, Trypticon was the surprise reissue for me. I'm definitely getting one of those. Sheesh. His little radars are expensive to try to replace. Ha ha.

Trypticon is the only rumour that has yet to be confirmed. His huge size and the initial unlikelihood of his reissue tells me that it is very possible he will just remain a rumour, especially since all the others have since been confirmed and were all present at the same Nuremberg toy show.

What about Blaster and Perceptor? Were those confirmed?

Yeah, they are in that same picture:

william-james88 wrote:

gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, Trypticon was the surprise reissue for me. I'm definitely getting one of those. Sheesh. His little radars are expensive to try to replace. Ha ha.

Trypticon is the only rumour that has yet to be confirmed. His huge size and the initial unlikelihood of his reissue tells me that it is very possible he will just remain a rumour, especially since all the others have since been confirmed and were all present at the same Nuremberg toy show.

It's curious how something like that gets lumped in with a bunch of other rumored toys that already have been revealed.

I could see Trypticon not passing drop tests in the states, because I know he failed mine after being knocked off the top of my bookcase by a damned cat.

It Is Him wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, Trypticon was the surprise reissue for me. I'm definitely getting one of those. Sheesh. His little radars are expensive to try to replace. Ha ha.

Trypticon is the only rumour that has yet to be confirmed. His huge size and the initial unlikelihood of his reissue tells me that it is very possible he will just remain a rumour, especially since all the others have since been confirmed and were all present at the same Nuremberg toy show.

It's curious how something like that gets lumped in with a bunch of other rumored toys that already have been revealed.

I could see Trypticon not passing drop tests in the states, because I know he failed mine after being knocked off the top of my bookcase by a damned cat.

I agree. He was also in the same rumour about devastator being 6 big bots, so that makes him even more the odd rumour out.

However, at the same time, it can be just misinterpretation. There were also rumours of a new MP Tank Megatron and an MP Blitzwinh but that was confused for the Blitzwing Reissue and the upcoming Leader Megatron. However, I have no clue what kind of misinterpretation would result insomeone thinking Trypriton gets a reissue.

I am still holding out hope for him.

I'm actually really excited about the notion of Astrotrain and Blitzing being in new colors. Odd that some reissues are wild digressions, but others are the standard fare we've seen in numerous earlier reissues.

With the new accessories, also hoping for a show accurate head for Perceptor. Not holding my breath, though. heh.