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by **RiddlerJ** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:21 pm

I wonder if you could switch these limbs out with the other Combiner Wars figures. I'm guessing not due to size issues.

Who wants to bet, a 3rd party make a Prowl figure that can be switched out for whoever forms the head?

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:21 pm

shajaki wrote:he looks taller than a TRU MP car box, but not by a whole lot.

Reissue Trypticon in a small box sideways? Oh wait, it might be the astrotrain and bblitzwing rerelease we heard rumours about. Yeah, that would work with that size of box and the decepticon logo.

by **gothsaurus** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:21 pm

What about generalizations of Nuremberg that involve quaint snow-covered Christmas markets, hot spiced wine, vanilla sauce and cinnamon drenched strudels...?

But I digress.

I feel like the wait on seeing some in-focus photos from this toy fair are going to do me in!

Glad to see Bluestreak coming to USA, too... and I hope we can see a blue Diaclone version come out in some form. Convention exclusive, eHobby, etc.

Glad for the reissues, though the pricing sounds ridiculous. Maybe they will go on clearance?

by **Desslok2201** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:22 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:Okay, here is my quick and dirty estimation of the height of Generations Devistator. Assuming the man in the picture is of average height for an adult human male, 5'10", the Devistator in the picture is about one fourth the height of the man, or 1'5.5" tall, up to the top of Devistator's head. That's quite a bit shorter than Metroplex at just over 2'0". If you count the crane arm behind his left shoulder, then we're talking about 1'11.3", still shorter than Metroplex, but not by much. I'd say the scale is pretty good. Devistator should be a BEAST, but he will still be much smaller than Metroplex. He'll be a good rival for Platinum Edition Omega Supreme.

Metroplex was pretty, but there really wasn't much to him but height. As long as he's in scale with the other combiners, it doesn't really matter if he's as tall as a city. He shouldn't be, anyway.

Yes, Devastator shouldn't be as tall as Metroplex, and it looks like he indeed won't be. I think you misunderstood me when I said Devastator should be a "beast" but not nearly as tall as Metroplex. I want him to be about on par with Omega Supreme, which it seems will be the case.

I agree. Sorry to sound like I was criticizing; I wasn't

News Credits: 2 · by **jamesbenjamin** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:22 pm

I re-hosted on tinypic.

by **Desslok2201** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:24 pm

william-james88 wrote:
shajaki wrote:he looks taller than a TRU MP car box, but not by a whole lot.

Reissue Trypticon in a small box sideways? Oh wait, it might be the astrotrain and bblitzwing rerelease we heard rumours about. Yeah, that would work with that size of box and the decepticon logo.

Blitzwing maybe on the right side, but there's something yellow on the left

News Credits: 3595 · by **Seibertron** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:26 pm

RiddlerJ wrote:I wonder if you could switch these limbs out with the other Combiner Wars figures. I'm guessing not due to size issues.

Who wants to bet, a 3rd party make a Prowl figure that can be switched out for whoever forms the head?

I'd like to bet that Hasbro comes out with a Prowl that can do just that. There's no way they're not going to do that at this point.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:32 pm

gothsaurus wrote:What about generalizations of Nuremberg that involve quaint snow-covered Christmas markets, hot spiced wine, vanilla sauce and cinnamon drenched strudels...?

You test my patience. [-(

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by **AutoBorst** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:44 pm

Interesting. Perhaps this is their answer to a Masterpiece Devastator? It looks like it could meet or match their scale.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:46 pm

AutoBorst wrote:Interesting. Perhaps this is their answer to a Masterpiece Devastator? It looks like it could meet or match their scale.

As the rumor goes, Titan Devastator will be released as a Masterpiece by TakaraTomy. In other words, supposedly they're one and the same mold.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:50 pm

Va'al wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Does anyone know if it's an open event and how long it will continue for? Would Hasbro release official pictures in light of this event and many people seeing their upcoming toys? Is there any precedence to Transformer news emerging from the Nuremberg toy fair? I ask because this is supposed to be one of the largest toy fairs every year and yet we were only expecting stuff from the NY Toy Fair, SDCC and Botcon.

It is, but really hard for me to get to, travel-wise.
As far as I know, it's the same deal as the UK one, and anyone can get in (though with different permissions). Dead Metal might have more details on that.

It is, though, the biggest event in Europe for the industry, as it covers all markets that are not the UK - not technically true, but that seems to be the case.

In terms of news, there have been some things coming out of it, but nothing gigantic (heh).

Compare the following:

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... rel/29291/

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... led/23903/

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... led/20753/

It's sadly no-longer open to the public. The only people that can get in are those who either have or work for a toy-store or store that sells toys, or people affiliated with a toy company.
I know because I wanted to get in a few years ago while I was still on the News Crew and report on all the stuff there, then the store owner who said he'd take me along as his "affiliate" didn't go.

So it's really rare for us to actually get news from there, but if we do get something (like last year's toy catalog) I'll translate it. Just PM or FB me.

Oh wow, I just realized, the ToyFair I wanted to get in ended up revealing a few new Power Core Combiners, and here we are at yet another Nürnberg ToyFair, and we'll get to see Combiner Wars Devastator. :BOOM:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:52 pm

I'm glad old Klausie Von Kegelbahn is standing in the way. Just adds to the excitement. Devy is a boiling kettle, and NY toy fair is tea time!

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:54 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
AutoBorst wrote:Interesting. Perhaps this is their answer to a Masterpiece Devastator? It looks like it could meet or match their scale.

As the rumor goes, Titan Devastator will be released as a Masterpiece by TakaraTomy.

According to what source?

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 1:55 pm

Dead Metal wrote:
Va'al wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Does anyone know if it's an open event and how long it will continue for? Would Hasbro release official pictures in light of this event and many people seeing their upcoming toys? Is there any precedence to Transformer news emerging from the Nuremberg toy fair? I ask because this is supposed to be one of the largest toy fairs every year and yet we were only expecting stuff from the NY Toy Fair, SDCC and Botcon.

It is, but really hard for me to get to, travel-wise.
As far as I know, it's the same deal as the UK one, and anyone can get in (though with different permissions). Dead Metal might have more details on that.

It is, though, the biggest event in Europe for the industry, as it covers all markets that are not the UK - not technically true, but that seems to be the case.

In terms of news, there have been some things coming out of it, but nothing gigantic (heh).

Compare the following:

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... rel/29291/

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... led/23903/

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... led/20753/

It's sadly no-longer open to the public. The only people that can get in are those who either have or work for a toy-store or store that sells toys, or people affiliated with a toy company.
I know because I wanted to get in a few years ago while I was still on the News Crew and report on all the stuff there, then the store owner who said he'd take me along as his "affiliate" didn't go.

So it's really rare for us to actually get news from there, but if we do get something (like last year's toy catalog) I'll translate it. Just PM or FB me.

Oh wow, I just realized, the ToyFair I wanted to get in ended up revealing a few new Power Core Combiners, and here we are at yet another Nürnberg ToyFair, and we'll get to see Combiner Wars Devastator.

Thanks man, glad we can count on your help if needed!

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:01 pm

Ya, danke Herr. Totmetall!

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:04 pm

Dang. I guess the price tag doesn't look so bad. I just cleared out space on my Decepticon shelf, too.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:08 pm

Lol.

YES FEED MY EGO! :lol:

No prob by the way. :grin:

News Credits: 3595 · by **Seibertron** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:14 pm

Dead Metal wrote:It's sadly no-longer open to the public. The only people that can get in are those who either have or work for a toy-store or store that sells toys, or people affiliated with a toy company.
I know because I wanted to get in a few years ago while I was still on the News Crew and report on all the stuff there, then the store owner who said he'd take me along as his "affiliate" didn't go.

Apparently we dropped the ball here. We should have had you register through Hasbro's PR company in Germany as press for Seibertron.com which I could help out with. Going forward, does anyone on the staff currently live near there? It'd be great to figure this out for next year so that someone is there as Seibertron.com Press.

News Credits: 1 · by **Deathsaurus1** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:16 pm

I wish hasbro would be more consistent with the masterpiece boxes:/

Can't see much on devastator either but looks promising

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:17 pm

Cobotron wrote:I'm glad old Klausie Von Kegelbahn is standing in the way. Just adds to the excitement. Devy is a boiling kettle, and NY toy fair is tea time!

its like spotting bigfoot, only theres a lemonade stand in the way

News Credits: 3595 · by **Seibertron** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:19 pm

Just a reminder that ScottyP and I will be at NYC Toy Fair in a couple of weeks. Coverage will be on February 14th, 2015. Can't wait to share all of the exciting pics and news with all of you!

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:20 pm

Seibertron wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:It's sadly no-longer open to the public. The only people that can get in are those who either have or work for a toy-store or store that sells toys, or people affiliated with a toy company.
I know because I wanted to get in a few years ago while I was still on the News Crew and report on all the stuff there, then the store owner who said he'd take me along as his "affiliate" didn't go.

Apparently we dropped the ball here. We should have had you register through Hasbro's PR company in Germany as press for Seibertron.com which I could help out with. Going forward, does anyone on the staff currently live near there? It'd be great to figure this out for next year so that someone is there as Seibertron.com Press.

Well, I live about 40 minutes away, an hour taking parking and traffic into account.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:22 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
AutoBorst wrote:Interesting. Perhaps this is their answer to a Masterpiece Devastator? It looks like it could meet or match their scale.

As the rumor goes, Titan Devastator will be released as a Masterpiece by TakaraTomy.
According to what source?

According to the supplier of Chuckdawg's anonymous source. While Chuckdawg does have full trust in his source, this was the same source that did say CW Hotspot would be from the same mold as Optimus and Menosor and we now know that is not the case. The lesson is really to take everything with a grain of salt.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:23 pm

Cobotron wrote:I'm glad old Klausie Von Kegelbahn is standing in the way. Just adds to the excitement. Devy is a boiling kettle, and NY toy fair is tea time!

I am at the office grinning like an idiot as I read that sentence.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:28 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Cobotron wrote:I'm glad old Klausie Von Kegelbahn is standing in the way. Just adds to the excitement. Devy is a boiling kettle, and NY toy fair is tea time!

I am at the office grinning like an idiot as I read that sentence.

Isn't that how you always grin?
ZING! :lol: