SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Va'al Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:32 pm
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Mindmaster Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:39 pm

My only gripe it is that the sword(s) no longer form his wing. I hope the intakes fold onto his shoulder for a more accurate look. I'm immediately sold on this guy!
Scoop and pals are looking amazing as well! I would be surprised if we don't get him retooled into Scrapper. He would make a pretty nice Scrapper.
Now bring on Skywarp!
If I were to get Predaking, it would only be for the fact he has the black armor pieces (Seeker torso to boot as well!) I've been hoping for. Now for some purple and brown bits to complete the set...
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by GuyIncognito Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:41 pm
Predaking looks like a Bionicle (even more-so than the other Constructbots).
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Mindmaster Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:41 pm
GuyIncognito wrote:I can't tell if Scoop is Deluxe or Scout (Generations Legends) size.
He's supposed to be a Deluxe. That's what we were told back at BotCon.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Convotron Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:42 pm
Armada Starscream looks neat but I don't have a connection to the Armada toys.
Construct-Bots Predaking looks like more Construct-Bot goodness to me so I'm pleased.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Megazarak Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:45 pm
If Armada Starscream has a chance I'm really hoping Energon Scorponok gets a chance in Generations! Hopefully we see more updated Unicron Trilogy characters.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by STINGRAY749 Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:46 pm
Scoop looks cool to.

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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Mindmaster Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:48 pm
Megazarak wrote:Really cool looking Armada Starscream! The swords still coming from his wings is a cool homage even if his whole wing can no longer turn into a sword. I wonder what you can do with those parts on his back?
Wait, what? The swords store inside the wings? I thought they made up what used to be his thrusters in jet mode!
Hopefully we see more updated Unicron Trilogy characters.
This so many times. I'd like to see Red Alert, Demolishor, and Cyclonus.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Mindmaster Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:55 pm
STINGRAY749 wrote:That Starscream looks awesome but my one nitpick would be that those colors are not even close to being accurate. I hope those aren't the final colors or I hope Takara's will be show accurate.
I'd say the colors are pretty decent. I wish there was more silver/gray on the legs, and the red was more like this. The red seen here feels like it has a touch of orange.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Maquese Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:56 pm
The ConstructBots don't really do it for me, but that Predaking is nice. I will admit my first thought was G1 Predaking.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by RAcast Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:56 pm
STINGRAY749 wrote:That Starscream looks awesome but my one nitpick would be that those colors are not even close to being accurate. I hope those aren't the final colors or I hope Takara's will be show accurate.
Scoop looks cool to.
Besides the black detailing around the intakes on his pecs, shoulders, and the chinstrap, and that the lower legs should be grey instead of black, what's he missing? Looks right to me.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Erailea Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:56 pm
STINGRAY749 wrote:That Starscream looks awesome but my one nitpick would be that those colors are not even close to being accurate. I hope those aren't the final colors or I hope Takara's will be show accurate.
Scoop looks cool to.
Might just be the camera. Red it one of those obnoxious colors that doesn't like showing up properly / in its rightful hue.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Megazarak Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:58 pm
Mindmaster wrote:Megazarak wrote:Really cool looking Armada Starscream! The swords still coming from his wings is a cool homage even if his whole wing can no longer turn into a sword. I wonder what you can do with those parts on his back?
Wait, what? The swords store inside the wings? I thought they made up what used to be his thrusters in jet mode!
Hopefully we see more updated Unicron Trilogy characters.
This so many times. I'd like to see Red Alert, Demolishor, and Cyclonus.
No, actually I think they're under the wings. I'm basing this assumption on this pic from TFW.

You can see some translucent pieces under the wings which I'm pretty sure are the swords.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Mindmaster Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:02 pm
Maquese wrote:No vehicle mode shot of Starscream? Looks really nice though.
Courtesy of TFW2005:





Hopefully the arms can actually be swiveled to the correct position in jet mode without making too much of a hindrance.
Megazarak wrote:No, actually I think they're under the wings. I'm basing this assumption on this pic from TFW.
You can see some translucent pieces under the wings which I'm pretty sure are the swords.
Yeah, I see it now. I saw the translucent thrusters on the jet mode in another of TFW2005's image set and that's what I assumed.
Awesome that the swords still store in the wings. That's one gripe taken down a significant notch!
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Superwheeljack Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:04 pm
Cb Predaking doesn't look that bad!
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Mindmaster Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:04 pm
Sabrblade wrote:Screamer's got too much red. He needs more color-contrast like the original toy had. Some more black ought to do it.
Honestly, I feel that he needs more gray than black.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by Cyber Bishop Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:39 pm
Think for yourself, don't let the magic TV box and social media do the thinking for you.
Question EVERYTHING!!
Just because you have a youtube review channel doesn't make you special.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by YRQRM0 Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:04 pm
Still though, so many things wrong! The wing isn't a sword, the colors are off, the null cannons are not mounted on his back in bot mode, gah! I do hope the null cannons can detach and mount on the shoulders since they don't flip like before. Even though their translucence would ruin that look anyways. I didn't really expect a Swindle but he would've been nice too, even if he didn't transform.
Give me more Armada generations! As long as they're highly poseable I'll take them.
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
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Re: SDCC 2013 Coverage: Armada Starscream, Scoop and ConstructBots Predaking
Posted by RAcast Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:13 pm
Mkall wrote:Scoop and Starscream are gorgeous! Now what am I going to do with my Cybertron Landmine?
Well, I would say paint it green but we have a Rhinox coming up too!
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