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News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:14 pm

Taobao & TFCLUB posted images of Perceptor in TFU Box images.

http://club.tfclub.com/viewthread.php?t ... a=page%3D1

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:29 pm

As the date draws near for the release of Toys'R'Us Exclusive Reissues, G1 Perceptor and the G1 Insecticons, images of each are expected to be popping up like crazy! Taobao & TFCLUB give us a look at what Perceptor looks like in package;

For those interested in purchasing this figure, you might want to check out Seibertron.com's galleries of Perceptor.

The original link to the image can be found here.

Stay tuned to your Ultimate Transformers Resource, for more news and updates!

News Credits: 3 · by **Darth Trader** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:37 pm

Has an official release date for him and the Insecticons been announced yet?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:39 pm

Any differences between this one and the original (aside from packaging)?

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:41 pm

Galvatron Supreme wrote:Has an official release date for him and the Insecticons been announced yet?

September something? I'm not too sure about the exact date, but it's in that general area.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:42 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Any differences between this one and the original (aside from packaging)?

It's rumoured that Perceptor's missile isn't spring-loaded. I'm not sure if that's entirely true, I'm pretty sure someone who went to Botcon/SDCC might know a tad more information than I do.

News Credits: 3 · by **Darth Trader** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:14 pm

Blurrz wrote:
Galvatron Supreme wrote:Has an official release date for him and the Insecticons been announced yet?

September something? I'm not too sure about the exact date, but it's in that general area.

Thanks Blurrz!

News Credits: 3 · by **Samsonator** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:22 pm

Blurrz wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Any differences between this one and the original (aside from packaging)?

It's rumoured that Perceptor's missile isn't spring-loaded. I'm not sure if that's entirely true, I'm pretty sure someone who went to Botcon/SDCC might know a tad more information than I do.

While I don't personally have any further information on that, I will say that past G1 reissues have had their springs gutted because their missiles are too small by today's toy safety standards, Perceptor's missiles look like they're under the (I think it's) 2 inch long regulation size, so it's a safe bet they're non-firing.

That being said, depending on what price these'll be going for online, I may just have to pick one up. Perceptor's not a character I was particularly interested in until his turn for the badass in IDW's more recent stuff (say what you will about AHM, Perceptor kicked ass) and I think he'd fit in perfectly well with my classics/universe team.

- Sam

News Credits: 1 · by **Venomous Prime** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:11 am

Yay...another brick...

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:39 am

Nice but I got a 100% complete original off of eBay a few months ago for £20. It was in excellent condition too. The Insecticons on the other hand...

by **TheAllSpark** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:13 am

I'm has big Transformers fan has anyone else here so my question is this:

Does anyone really care about this old, ugly, cheap material, brick like transformers?

Give me some new Classics/Universe ones, not this crapy ones.
I had a few when I was a kid and honestly I always felt a bite disappointed about the final product.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:18 am

TheAllSpark wrote:I'm has big Transformers fan has anyone else here so my question is this:

Does anyone really care about this old, ugly, cheap material, brick like transformers?

Give me some new Classics/Universe ones, not this crapy ones.
I had a few when I was a kid and honestly I always felt a bite disappointed about the final product.

Unbeknownst to yourself, these G1 Reissues sell well. It's lovely for figures like these to be available for those(like myself), who were never given this opportunity to get these before. And whether it's a piece of crap, or something of the sort, is something I'd like to discover for myself. Also, you'll be getting Classics/Universe 3.0 in a good year or two.

by **barricade2218** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 5:35 am

Even though I have G1 versions I'm still planning on picking up both reissues when they are released. Perceptor was always a favorite of mine, and if memory serves me one of my Insecticons is loose.

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:00 am

Awesome but will these be coming to the UK like Soundwave did?

I want Perceptor.

News Credits: 6 · by **Metroplex79** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:39 am

original sin wrote:Yay...another brick...

A brick with better and more articulation than some of the previously re-issued bricks

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:53 am

A brick that can be used in any top science lab thanks to its working scope!!

:wink:

News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:01 am

Perceptor was my favorite toy as a kid and mine is pretty beaten up. I will pick this up. Possible two copies, depending on price.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:05 am

*drools*

I had Perceptor as a kid but lost it. Can't wait for this release!

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:33 am

When I was a kid, one of my best friends had a banged up Perceptor. It proudly displayed the scars of many sandbox wars. We always used him in his alt cannon mode, never the microscope mode. Take that peace and science!

News Credits: 1 · by **Solrac333** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:01 am

Anyone know how much it will be?

by **I want to be prime** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:41 pm

Dose anyone know if this and the bugs will be out in the UK?

News Credits: 2 · by **Stockade** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:47 pm

Always wanted him as a kid, but mom and dad never got him, but this time he's mine for sure!! :twisted:

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:55 pm

Convotron wrote:When I was a kid, one of my best friends had a banged up Perceptor. It proudly displayed the scars of many sandbox wars. We always used him in his alt cannon mode, never the microscope mode. Take that peace and science!

lol, I didn't even know how to get it into microscope mode. XD

omega666 wrote:Anyone know how much it will be?

I believe it was originally found in a Canadian TRU computer for $49.99, so I'd hazard a guess that it'll be $10 cheaper down south. A bit pricey but I'll be getting it for certain.

by **dabattousai** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:29 pm

Couldn't make a new head sculpt but nonetheless will pick him up. I got a couple of the black versions and red ones all in pieces from picking them up in Thrift Stores a long time ago. Now I can have one complete.