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Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:28 am

The more I see of him the more I can't wait to get my hands on him. I'm actually glad they sacrificed his traditional mode. I prefer TF that turn into vehicles, or at least more believably sized alt modes. I've never been a fan of Megatron going from a gun to bot, or Soundwave going from a boombox to a bot. Although I must admit that a third unofficial mode, similar to Soundwave would be nice for those who want it, as long as it at least resembles a microscope.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:35 am

Beautiful. I didn't like the half-track alt mode at first but its really grown on me.

News Credits: 5 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:41 am

Mkall wrote:
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.

I'll hop on that wagon as well.

Do you think Blurr's rifle will work with Perceptor since he has the open hands?

Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:12 am

This is a nice iteration of the character. Love the alt-mode and I'm surprised to see chrome on some of his parts. I do wish he came with a hand weapon of some sort. I guess I'll have to buy him some weapons now. I could go with the route that everyone is going with by giving him Blurr's rifle. It just doesn't look like it'll work with his hands. Plus, I hate giving a TF's weapons to another; want them all to be complete with what they came with. All in all, I'm looking forward to getting him.

News Credits: 5 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:23 am

I'm wondering if this is actually the United version, what with the chrome and all. Because the original image we saw for Perceptor was definitely Generations/RTS, and it lacked the chrome.

It's possible the above was just a figure that had not yet been chromed - but maybe this pic is the Hasbro version, and the one at the start of this thread is the Takara United version.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:27 am

I guess I just dont like modern day re-takes, Im pure G1 when it comes to my classics collection. Theres nothing actually "wrong" with his vehicle mode. It's just too rugged to be the geekey perceptor from G1. Mines staying in robot mode for display.

News Credits: 6 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:36 am

DANG IT! I hate the open-hand fad! The one thing I really wanted was for him to hold Blurr's sniper rifle, and now I'll be lucky if he can hold it at all, let alone do so outside of a very limited range of poses! :-(

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.

Also Prowl/Smokescreen/Silverstreak.

News Credits: 241 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:01 pm

Oilspill wrote:I'm wondering if this is actually the United version, what with the chrome and all. Because the original image we saw for Perceptor was definitely Generations/RTS, and it lacked the chrome.

It's possible the above was just a figure that had not yet been chromed - but maybe this pic is the Hasbro version, and the one at the start of this thread is the Takara United version.

You have a good point there.

News Credits: 8 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:30 pm

Caelus wrote:DANG IT! I hate the open-hand fad! The one thing I really wanted was for him to hold Blurr's sniper rifle, and now I'll be lucky if he can hold it at all, let alone do so outside of a very limited range of poses!
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Have hope yet young grasshopper. Remember, a few (limited sadly) have enough curl in their fingers that a 5mm peg will fit and stay upright. And looking at the pic of him holding the missile into his shoulder, there might be enough in the lower part of his hand.

Or not...

Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:36 pm

I like the robot mode, but the altmode completely turns me off. It looks unfinished.

News Credits: 1 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:40 pm

His license plate reads MR 51409.

I have no idea what that means. Help?

News Credits: 241 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:47 pm

Duke of Luns wrote:His license plate reads MR 51409.

I have no idea what that means. Help?

Must be a Hasbro in-joke. Those usually concern designers' birthdays.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 1:05 pm

Definitely like him, will be getting him as a "upgraded" body to my TRU Exclusive Perceptor.

News Credits: 2 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 1:49 pm

Oilspill wrote:I'm wondering if this is actually the United version, what with the chrome and all. Because the original image we saw for Perceptor was definitely Generations/RTS, and it lacked the chrome.
***pic removed***

It's possible the above was just a figure that had not yet been chromed - but maybe this pic is the Hasbro version, and the one at the start of this thread is the Takara United version.

The pics from the 1st post show him with a rubsign on his hood, so it must be a Hasbro.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 3:18 pm

It seems like he'll have some yellow light-piping. I wonder how this will fare with the fandom :???:

News Credits: 241 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 3:46 pm

Macross wrote:
Oilspill wrote:I'm wondering if this is actually the United version, what with the chrome and all. Because the original image we saw for Perceptor was definitely Generations/RTS, and it lacked the chrome.
***pic removed***

It's possible the above was just a figure that had not yet been chromed - but maybe this pic is the Hasbro version, and the one at the start of this thread is the Takara United version.

The pics from the 1st post show him with a rubsign on his hood, so it must be a Hasbro.

Takara has used rubsigns as well back in the day. They're not region specific.

News Credits: 5 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:02 pm

Does he come with a pen/pencil to fight Soundwave? :grin:

Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:11 pm

Wow this looks impressive in these pics. I wonder if I should get G1 reissue Perceptor at TRU if he's still there. I don't have any original G1 molds.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 5:42 pm

cant wait for this figure.so much greatness coming up in Classics/Generations.

News Credits: 4 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:49 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Macross wrote:
Oilspill wrote:I'm wondering if this is actually the United version, what with the chrome and all. Because the original image we saw for Perceptor was definitely Generations/RTS, and it lacked the chrome.
***pic removed***

It's possible the above was just a figure that had not yet been chromed - but maybe this pic is the Hasbro version, and the one at the start of this thread is the Takara United version.

The pics from the 1st post show him with a rubsign on his hood, so it must be a Hasbro.

Takara has used rubsigns as well back in the day. They're not region specific.

Though that's true, they're not using rubsigns for their United figures. On the other hand, Hasbro is using them in their Reveal the Shield line, very likely meaning that this is indeed Hasbro's version of the toy.

Not only that, but we have seen (or at least prerelease pics of) Perceptor from the United line. These pics can be seen at this link. As can be seen it is lacking the chrome and the insignia on the hood.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:15 pm

It's too bad the silver chrome on his chest doesn't include the portion on the abdomen that used to become the microscope's mirror, but other than that, no Wreckers-style sniper rifle and eyepiece?

Despite that, I really like this incarnation of Perceptor. I had the original back in the day, and this (more practical) update has me very excited.

Of course, it would be a big kick if the transformation and articulation allowed for a fan-mode microscope!

News Credits: 33 · Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:18 pm

Yuk. There's a failure in every Transformers line, and for me, Perceptor fills that role in Generations. :SICK:

I pray they don't wreck Reflector in the same way and the mold isn't modded or recoloured.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:25 pm

Alright. It took me some time, but I'm finally interested in Perceptor. I'm more and more wanting one each time I see new pictures.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:54 pm

Not overly excited for him. I'm disappointed with the alt mode. Very bland and unimaginative.
Bot mode on the other hand is great but i think i'm gonna pass on him.
That's my first impression anyways. He's a figure i think should have stayed away from a vehicle for an alt mode. I would prefer him to remain a microscope.
Call me old fashioned and a stubborn G1'er. You can tell me transformer alt modes should evolve and blah blah blah but he should be a MICROSCOPE and there's nothing wrong with him being a microscope no matter how newschool you are and think it's ridiculous.

Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:19 pm

Oilspill wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:Looks super awesome, except for two things: Needs a hand weapon,...

I think I'll be giving him Blurr's sniper rifle. Blurr couldn't sit still long enough to be useful as a sniper anyway

That's the first thing I thought when I saw this figure. Blurr's sniper rifle would be perfect to make this an even more IDW-inspired Perceptor. I hope the gun fits in his hand, though. They look kinda weird.