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by **Wh33l Jck** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:19 pm

The new Trailbreaker seems to mimic this art:

I hope you can take that cannon off his arm and actually peg it on to his back to kind of mimic this drawing. I wish they had a spot for a Autobot Symbol on his chest too in robot mode.

Man I hope Trailcutter is a tall deluxe, like classics Sideswipe or even Cyclonus...he looks pretty small though judging by the picture?

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:21 pm

warzon3 wrote:The new Trailbreaker seems to mimic this art:

I hope you can take that cannon off his arm and actually peg it on to his back to kind of mimic this drawing.

Man I hope Trailcutter is a tall deluxe, like classics Sideswipe or even Cyclonus...he looks pretty small though judging by the picture?

Well, he is supposed to be a representation of his appearances in the IDW comics...

I wouldn't give my hopes up. I'd say he would be at least as tall as one of the Generations Combaticons. Or Shockwave.

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:28 pm

I don't mind if he's tall, he looks pretty stocky anyway so as long as he takes up plenty of room I'm ok. Hope the gun goes on the back too, think it probably will, likely in the same peg hole it comes out of for transformation.

News Credits: 1 · by **datguy86** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:46 pm

Man I must be out of it. I just noticed Trailcutter's got a hand underneath his cannon arm. Now I don't mind if the gun stays there.

by **Wh33l Jck** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:49 pm

craggy wrote:I don't mind if he's tall, he looks pretty stocky anyway so as long as he takes up plenty of room I'm ok. Hope the gun goes on the back too, think it probably will, likely in the same peg hole it comes out of for transformation.

It would be cool if you could split the silver guns, one for the shoulder, one to peg into the hand.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:51 pm

warzon3 wrote:
craggy wrote:I don't mind if he's tall, he looks pretty stocky anyway so as long as he takes up plenty of room I'm ok. Hope the gun goes on the back too, think it probably will, likely in the same peg hole it comes out of for transformation.

It would be cool if you could split the silver guns, one for the shoulder, one to peg into the hand.

You probably can.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:54 pm

Just had a flippin' thought!

The Senator Ratbat figure from Japan's United line.... it's based on his first appearance in the IDW comics.

Hasbro said that the 30th anniversary Generations toys will be characters based off appearances in IDW comics...

:KREMZEEK:

by **Ultra Markus** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:07 pm

you know with generations trailcutter hoist wont be far behind

News Credits: 2 · by **Overloaded** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:47 pm

If I was displaying metroplex would I be better off displaying him with legends or deludes ?

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:41 pm

Good things really do come to those who wait.

Seeing those IDW figures actually left me struggling for breath. Bit of a shame Bumblebee is once again the biggest of the group, and what the hell kind of weapon has he got? Very excited for all of them. I only wish Megatron and Trailbreaker were bigger.

Still not blown away by Blitzwing, but I'm convinced I'll be getting Springer.

The little Targetmaster dudes are cool althoughI'll likely only get Bumblebee for the yellow guy himself. :BANG_HEAD:

Good to finally see what that artwork was going to get used for.

by **RoyalSorceress** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:45 pm

If they're making IDW toys do you think they'll make any more interesting ones, like Cyclonus, Tailgate, or maybe Rung? (I would really love a Rung.)

by **RAcast** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:53 pm

Sodan-1 wrote:Good things really do come to those who wait. Seeing those IDW figures actually left me struggling for breath. Bit of a shame Bumblebee is once again the biggest of the group, and what the hell kind of weapon has he got?

Reminds me of Animated Bee's stinger.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 9:46 am

RoyalSorceress wrote:If they're making IDW toys do you think they'll make any more interesting ones, like Cyclonus, Tailgate, or maybe Rung? (I would really love a Rung.)

I'm counting more on rounding out the cast of the first two seasons. We're only missing a few:

- Hoist (with Trailcutter coming, this may seem likely)
- Skids (he's way overdue!)
- Beachcomber
- Gears
- Cosmos
- Cliffjumper (he need a unique mold!)

Only two Autobot Cars and four Mini-bots. Come on Hasbro! :DANCE:

by **Springer2814** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:02 am

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS VOYAGER Assortment
(Approximate retail price: $19.99 each; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Spring 2013)
The TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS VOYAGER Assortment features larger scale action figures that kick off the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the TRANSFORMERS brand, including characters in the ‘CYBERTRONIAN’ style as seen in the hit video game TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON from Activision, as well as brand-new looks for popular characters. The breakout character from TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON, GRIMLOCK the DINOBOT features electronic lights, chomping dino-jaw and a sword and shield! Plus, Triple-Changers make their long-awaited return to the TRANSFORMERS toy line! AUTOBOT SPRINGER converts from robot to either a car or helicopter, while the evil BLITZWING converts from robot to either a tank or jet! Each sold separately.

by **RAcast** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:39 am

Springer2814 wrote:TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS VOYAGER Assortment
(Approximate retail price: $19.99 each; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Spring 2013)
The TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS VOYAGER Assortment features larger scale action figures that kick off the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the TRANSFORMERS brand, including characters in the ‘CYBERTRONIAN’ style as seen in the hit video game TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON from Activision, as well as brand-new looks for popular characters. The breakout character from TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON, GRIMLOCK the DINOBOT features electronic lights, chomping dino-jaw and a sword and shield! Plus, Triple-Changers make their long-awaited return to the TRANSFORMERS toy line! AUTOBOT SPRINGER converts from robot to either a car or helicopter, while the evil BLITZWING converts from robot to either a tank or jet! Each sold separately.

Now, making the same post twice without really needing to is spam. I'm sure you were just trying to be helpful, but if you've said it in one popular thread, everyone's probably seen it already.

by **Springer2814** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:28 pm

if covering all my bases is spaming then i dont want to be apart of this, trying to be helpful and u bitch. not all people look in the same places. so excuse me for being nice.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:03 pm

Springer2814 wrote:if covering all my bases is spaming then i dont want to be apart of this, trying to be helpful and u bitch. not all people look in the same places. so excuse me for being nice.

It that's "being nice", I'd hate to see what "rude" is like.

by **Henry921** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:43 am

RoyalSorceress wrote:If they're making IDW toys do you think they'll make any more interesting ones, like Cyclonus, Tailgate, or maybe Rung? (I would really love a Rung.)

There's one IDW MTMTE character I want a figure for more than any other:

by **Sinnertwin** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:26 am

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:02 am

Henry921 wrote:
RoyalSorceress wrote:If they're making IDW toys do you think they'll make any more interesting ones, like Cyclonus, Tailgate, or maybe Rung? (I would really love a Rung.)

There's one IDW MTMTE character I want a figure for more than any other:

I swear, I know I should know his name, but eludes me. Who is this baddest of asses?

by **RoyalSorceress** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:11 am

Mindmaster wrote:
Henry921 wrote:
RoyalSorceress wrote:If they're making IDW toys do you think they'll make any more interesting ones, like Cyclonus, Tailgate, or maybe Rung? (I would really love a Rung.)

There's one IDW MTMTE character I want a figure for more than any other:

I swear, I know I should know his name, but eludes me. Who is this baddest of asses?

I believe that's Tarn, his face is removeable in an incredibly scary way.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:15 am

RoyalSorceress wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
Henry921 wrote:
RoyalSorceress wrote:If they're making IDW toys do you think they'll make any more interesting ones, like Cyclonus, Tailgate, or maybe Rung? (I would really love a Rung.)

There's one IDW MTMTE character I want a figure for more than any other:

I swear, I know I should know his name, but eludes me. Who is this baddest of asses?

I believe that's Tarn, his face is removeable in an incredibly scary way.

Yeah, it's Tarn. Found out on TFWiki just as you posted.

Removable in a scary way, you say? The article made no mention of that.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:25 am

Mindmaster wrote:
RoyalSorceress wrote:I believe that's Tarn, his face is removeable in an incredibly scary way.

Yeah, it's Tarn. Found out on TFWiki just as you posted.

Removable in a scary way, you say? The article made no mention of that.

While Tarn's face or mask might be removable (not been specified yet, but it seems as though the DJD may have different members at different times, each replacing their previous name-holder), I believe you're thinking of Vos.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Vos_%28DJD%29

Having seen the IDW solicitations for May, I believe the next toy might be Hoist.
Unless they're cheating, and using the Botcon version of him.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:22 pm

Henry921 wrote:

Had a genius idea: if they did indeed make a Tarn figure (preferably Voyager-scaled), he could come with a Targetmaster-esque figure of Vos. :-B

by **FansProjectFan178** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:56 pm

Like many other companies around the country, Hasbro has not been immune to the economic downturn. In order to keep up with demand while ensuring toy prices remain (relatively) low, they changed some features of their products. They decreased the overall height of individual figures, hollowed out specific areas to use less plastic per toy, and of course, kept just enough paint apps for a minimal amount of detailing. The complex shapes of the Bay-formers had to have cost them a fortune to produce.

However, a rumor (key word rumor) that I heard through the Cybertronian grapevine was that new designers had recently been hired. While what was lost from waves and waves of toys is disappointing, these new perspectives have given us some improved transformation engineering. For example, the bulk of PRID Vehicon's robot legs are formed by folding the roof and windshield of the vehicle mode thrice on itself. Plus, you may bash it to high heaven , but the FoC Optimus Prime does a god job evoking the character model, even with the small size it was given. At least it was good enough to get a full three color repaint to Ultra Magnus.

Today , these rumored new designers may have finally gotten their bearings. Now it appears that all those sacrifices made to the recent waves had another purpose. Hasbro was able to save money in order to, once again, blow our processors. I believe the best shining example are the Voyagers, Springer and Blitzwing. To have both their alt. modes be SO distinct while also giving us a decent robot mode is nothing short of fantastic. That's why those two are at the top of my "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY" list, followed closely by the new deluxes. Metroplex, while impressive, is too imposing for my tastes so I'll put that $125 toward Hasbro's Masterpiece Soundwave.

Our patience has been rewarded big time my fellow bots and cons, now let the hunt begin! :ic$: