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News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:06 am

The latest series of Transformers toys - Generations or Transformers United (Japanese version) are getting the collectors excited by introducing various characters that paying homage to Transformers Generations 1.

Thanks to our member - kotoys, we get to see the upcoming Generations Perceptor. As we can see the Autobot scientist is getting an update for the alternate mode yet the robot is so closely resemble his G1 counterpart.

To view the full gallery, click here: http://www.kotoys.com/forum/index.php?t ... 73#msg6573

News Credits: 21 · by **dragons** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:22 am

i never really liked g1 perceptro only picked him in gernatios line i use to have when i was kid he got lost this one makes him look like tough sob for change cant wait for his reales

by **prehistoryanimal** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:24 am

i like it, i like it

i see a lot of ironhide customs on the horizon ^_^

News Credits: 11 · by **Optimutt** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:27 am

Heavens to Betsy! Is that really CHROME on his twisty-knobs, chest and missile?

HASBRO? Doing CHROME?!?!

<faint>

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:31 am

robot mode ain't too bad for such a dull character. Vehicle mode isn't memorable at all though.

by **SLUGSLINGER81** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:31 am

I really like this Perceptor's robot mode, he has all the aesthetics of his G1 self, but more streamlined...his alt mode on the other hand WTF!!! couldn't they have made him a satellite or a lunar rover or something scien-freakin-tically for that matter...heck at least I am glad that we're getting a g1-ish perceptor period for it is a good time in history to be a Transfan :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:34 am

Fangasm... Wow. Can't wait to see him with Blurr's sniper rifle.

SLUGSLINGER81 wrote:I really like this Perceptor's robot mode, he has all the aesthetics of his G1 self, but more streamlined...his alt mode on the other hand WTF!!! couldn't they have made him a satellite or line a lunar rover or something scien-freakin-tically for that matter...heck at least I am glad that we're getting a g1-ish perceptor period for it is a good time in history to be a Transfan

I think they tried to mimic his third mode in the IDW comics.

by **feeiq90** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:38 am

i wonder if he has an unofficial 3rd alt mode (the telescope)like WFC soudwave... :-?

News Credits: 5 · by **Oilspill** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:57 am

Loving the dials on his arms, this is an incredibly good homage in robot mode. Alt mode is excellent too, don't think there are any half tracks in the classicsverse (and very few in G1 too) - arguably not Perceptorish, but he did have tracks + wheels in his G1 "tank" mode.

Nice use of chrome Hasbro, that's unexpected.

Now surely his chest is meant to have a faction symbol on it. Wonder if it will be there on the retail release?

News Credits: 5 · by **Oilspill** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:59 am

Hey, is this perhaps the first shoulder mounted missile launcher in classicsverse? Awesome!

News Credits: 1 · by **Blackstreak** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:03 am

It would be really cool if there was a secret microscope or telescope mode similar to WFC Soundwave. He definitely shows microscope parts in robot mode.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:20 am

Loving him and getting him on first sight.

The vehicle mode actually pays homage to his Animated incarnation, designs even show him with the back transforming into a Microscope!

btw I hate to be anal about names, but this is a Reveal the Shield release, not Generations, as he has the rubsign on his hood.

by **RiddlerJ** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:33 am

Does his chest flip down, like on the old Perceptor. It looks like it does.

I know it won't be likely, but when then reuse the mold for Reflector, it would be awsome if the also changed that chest part to the oval lens Reflector had.

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:33 am

Sad robot looks sad... like someone told a child its hamster died.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:36 am

RiddlerJ wrote:Does his chest flip down, like on the old Perceptor. It looks like it does.

I know it won't be likely, but when then reuse the mold for Reflector, it would be awsome if the also changed that chest part to the oval lens Reflector had.

The remold's confirmed, dearie

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:41 am

Oilspill wrote:Hey, is this perhaps the first shoulder mounted missile launcher in classicsverse? Awesome!

Skyfire has two. Hound and Sunstreaker have the option.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:43 am

Mykltron wrote:
Oilspill wrote:Hey, is this perhaps the first shoulder mounted missile launcher in classicsverse? Awesome!

Skyfire has two. Hound and Sunstreaker have the option.

None of them actually fire though.

by **Rated X** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:52 am

I really like the robot mode. They even put the microscope parts on his wrists eve though they are not needed for anything. This figure was made to be displayed in robot mode. I dont think anybody cares about the vechicle mode. They should have just gone all the way and made him turn into a microscope. I know kids wouldnt have found that "fun" but what about Scalpel ??? That figure was so delicate I broke one and had to exchange it at Target. It wasnt made with kids in mind in my opinion...

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:54 am

Rated X wrote: I dont think anybody cares about the vechicle mode.

I care. <3

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:07 am

Counterpunch wrote:
Rated X wrote: I dont think anybody cares about the vechicle mode.

I care. <3

As do I, and it's an awesome vehicle mode.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:08 am

Looks super awesome, except for two things: Needs a hand weapon, and his alt mode needs more color. Put some blue/green on there, and he's perfect. Love the shoulder weapon, the dials, the head mold, and chrome detail (?!).

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:12 am

Okay, my three thoughts:

1) His Alt Mode makes me want an Animated Perceptor even more
2) His Bot mode looks really G1 accurate considering they changed his Alt mode entirely.
3) Is it just me or does his face look like he is pouting and depressed?