When I found out that the head parts weren't so easy to remove as they were for Megatron I chose to pass so I'm hoping it's not so problematic with Megazarak who screams G2 IMHO!
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
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When I found out that the head parts weren't so easy to remove as they were for Megatron I chose to pass so I'm hoping it's not so problematic with Megazarak who screams G2 IMHO!
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 Tue Jun 09, 2026 5:24 pm
However, because I don't fully trust them, I also have a backup pre-order for Swindle from Amazon. He's the only one I worry about selling out elsewhere if Walmart screws it up. I'll figure out the others later if any of them get cancelled.
I'll probably also pre-order powerlinx Red Alert and the minicons.
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Posted by Sabrblade Tue Jun 09, 2026 5:31 pm
Sounds like someone doesn't remember the events of the Armada episode "Puppet" in which Red Alert, Hot Shot, Megatron, Starscream, and Demolishor all got their color-change power-ups.Nemesis Destron wrote:Box art shows Red Alert nappin on the job!![]()
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Posted by Overcracker Tue Jun 09, 2026 6:24 pm
In any cases I really have questions about what Mark said, that Armada SS is a partial of Reactivate?
How? Where? They are entirely different?
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Posted by Sabrblade Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:39 pm
They have the same crotch.Overcracker wrote:In any cases I really have questions about what Mark said, that Armada SS is a partial of Reactivate?
How? Where? They are entirely different?
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by Sabrblade Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:40 pm
TF-fan kev777 wrote:So are we assuming they used Jackknife with Sonar and Jetstorm for the mini con names because Maverick and Skull Buster would be too difficult for trademark purposes?
Hasbro previously used "Maverick" for the Top Gun collab figure.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by chuckdawg1999 Tue Jun 09, 2026 11:25 pm
Sabrblade wrote:They have the same crotch.Overcracker wrote:In any cases I really have questions about what Mark said, that Armada SS is a partial of Reactivate?
How? Where? They are entirely different?
Really? What did they mean about "Lock On" feature?
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by Sabrblade Tue Jun 09, 2026 11:31 pm
Supposedly something built into Swindle himself meant to be used in tandem with the Legacy Armada Starscream figure, but they didn't elaborate on it in anyway.chuckdawg1999 wrote:What did they mean about "Lock On" feature?
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by chuckdawg1999 Tue Jun 09, 2026 11:35 pm
Sabrblade wrote:Supposedly something built into Swindle himself meant to be used in tandem with the Legacy Armada Starscream figure, but they didn't elaborate on it in anyway.chuckdawg1999 wrote:What did they mean about "Lock On" feature?
I remember on the original toy Swindle doubled as a shiv/shield type thing.
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Posted by Sabrblade Tue Jun 09, 2026 11:51 pm
I have a feeling it's probably just some sort of connector or clips built into the bottom of Swindle's altmode meant to attach him to the top of Starscream's jet mode like on the original toy, as the Legacy Armada Starscream doesn't have any ports or pegs on the top of his jet mode where Swindle should go that Swindle could attach to without some kind of assistance.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Supposedly something built into Swindle himself meant to be used in tandem with the Legacy Armada Starscream figure, but they didn't elaborate on it in anyway.chuckdawg1999 wrote:What did they mean about "Lock On" feature?
I remember on the original toy Swindle doubled as a shiv/shield type thing.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by chuckdawg1999 Tue Jun 09, 2026 11:56 pm
Sabrblade wrote:I have a feeling it's probably just some sort of connector or clips built into the bottom of Swindle's altmode meant to attach him to the top of Starscream's jet mode like on the original toy, as the Legacy Armada Starscream doesn't have any ports or pegs on the top of his jet mode where Swindle should go that Swindle could attach to without some kind of assistance.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Supposedly something built into Swindle himself meant to be used in tandem with the Legacy Armada Starscream figure, but they didn't elaborate on it in anyway.chuckdawg1999 wrote:What did they mean about "Lock On" feature?
I remember on the original toy Swindle doubled as a shiv/shield type thing.
And this is why I hate it when they try to shoehorn something new to a figure that's almost 5 years old, and was never designed for this kind of compatibility.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by Sabrblade Wed Jun 10, 2026 12:05 am
They should have realized at the time that people would have wanted a Mini-Con to go with the figure and planned ahead of time with some kind of peg or port built into the figure.chuckdawg1999 wrote:And this is why I hate it when they try to shoehorn something new to a figure that's almost 5 years old, and was never designed for this kind of compatibility.
Even the older Thrilling 30 Deluxe class Armada Starscream figure had two Mini-Con ports built into the top of its jet mode.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by Emerje Wed Jun 10, 2026 2:33 am
He'll probably attach to the underside of the nosecone rather than the top of the jet.

I don't have mine handy so I don't know if that makes or not, but I seem to remember it being hollow underneath.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by Nemesis Primal Wed Jun 10, 2026 4:29 am
If it helps at all, I took this exact Walmart gamble on preorders for Swerve, Cliffjumper, Ratchet, Sideways, Nexus, and Outback, and the only one that got cancelled was Outback.TF-fan kev777 wrote:For anyone willing to take the risk of trusting Walmart in the US, they have the deluxes, voyagers and leaders at the old $25, $35 amd $55 prices but Swindle is already sold out. I pre-ordered Joyride, Tailgate, Vector Prime, Swindle (before he sold out), Megazarak and Unicron Soldier from Walmart. If Walmart doesn't Walmart things up, I'll take them all at the old prices.
However, because I don't fully trust them, I also have a backup pre-order for Swindle from Amazon. He's the only one I worry about selling out elsewhere if Walmart screws it up. I'll figure out the others later if any of them get cancelled.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by TF-fan kev777 Wed Jun 10, 2026 6:36 am
Nemesis Primal wrote:If it helps at all, I took this exact Walmart gamble on preorders for Swerve, Cliffjumper, Ratchet, Sideways, Nexus, and Outback, and the only one that got cancelled was Outback.TF-fan kev777 wrote:For anyone willing to take the risk of trusting Walmart in the US, they have the deluxes, voyagers and leaders at the old $25, $35 amd $55 prices but Swindle is already sold out. I pre-ordered Joyride, Tailgate, Vector Prime, Swindle (before he sold out), Megazarak and Unicron Soldier from Walmart. If Walmart doesn't Walmart things up, I'll take them all at the old prices.
However, because I don't fully trust them, I also have a backup pre-order for Swindle from Amazon. He's the only one I worry about selling out elsewhere if Walmart screws it up. I'll figure out the others later if any of them get cancelled.
I've also been successful on Sideways, Swerve, Wheelie and Outback, while I did have SS86 Soundwave and AotP Powerglide cancelled on me, hence the double pre-order on figures I must have.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal Wed Jun 10, 2026 9:14 am
Joyride! I am excited for him, pre-ordered him.
Tailgate's head is so fugly, why does he keep looking worse despite technical engineering improvements since his T30 toy?
I have Vortex, good there.
I have Pointblank, I don't need a 2nd slightly different version.
I have Fangry, good there, glad he is getting an individual release for others to get him though.
Vector repaint is cool, but I am going to wait to see him in store or get him on a sale.
Preordered Swindle, nearly there with Bruticus!
I love Megazarak, so I preordered him, lovely colors too!
I will wait to see the Herald in store or on sale to get one, maybe 2.
Powerlinx Red Alert with all the minicons is great, and the price isn't terrible for what you are getting. Still a bit sad they didn't include powerlinx Hot Shot/Red Alert/Galvatron minicon repaints. Maybe another minicon pack to follow in the future to include them plus maybe Metroplex.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by Overcracker Wed Jun 10, 2026 9:47 am
Sabrblade wrote:They have the same crotch.Overcracker wrote:In any cases I really have questions about what Mark said, that Armada SS is a partial of Reactivate?
How? Where? They are entirely different?
Can't see any similarity. and yes, I was looking at my toy's crotch and comparing it to a picture.
It would be hilarious if that was it though.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by TF-fan kev777 Wed Jun 10, 2026 3:59 pm
Rodimus Prime wrote:With Swindle preordered, I'm still missing Brawl and Onslaught. I hope it won't be too much hassle getting them eventually.
I would bank on Brawl being the tough one and focus on him.
So far, I believe only Pulse and Amazon put up Onslaught for pre-order, and both sold out. But amazon always seems to get more in than the release for pre-order, so keep an eye there if they are your preferred source. Target has been pretty reliable for commanders both online and in store, so I'm looking to them once he is available, plus depending on timing he might line up with a sale or a target circle reward for me.
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Re: Transformers: Age of the Primes 2025 Transformers Generations Line Discussion
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal Wed Jun 10, 2026 5:05 pm
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:With Swindle preordered, I'm still missing Brawl and Onslaught. I hope it won't be too much hassle getting them eventually.
I would bank on Brawl being the tough one and focus on him.
So far, I believe only Pulse and Amazon put up Onslaught for pre-order, and both sold out. But amazon always seems to get more in than the release for pre-order, so keep an eye there if they are your preferred source. Target has been pretty reliable for commanders both online and in store, so I'm looking to them once he is available, plus depending on timing he might line up with a sale or a target circle reward for me.
Yeah Silverbolt was kinda hard to preorder but was plentifully stocked once he was in.
Brawl is the biggest concern, he was now 2 voyager waves ago, so he may get difficult. If you see a Nexus, you missed the Brawl Wave.
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