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[prjkt]

The whole head of the tailgate/wine barber mould does rotate

Really? I thought it was stuck in place, like BB, SS & Swerve.

It's tight, but the whole thing does turn. Worked it out when I was trying to figure out why TG wasn't fitting into alt mode properly.

[Arctorro]

so, 3P stuff, i know. but comparisons like this are important, and i think will help draw those of the fandom on the 3P fence. heres superion with MMC's feral rex! sizes up pretty damn good!


*pic courtesy of HKTF user sam chan*

That Superion has Lego feet which have raised its height a bit.

[Cobotron]

Really? I thought it was stuck in place, like BB, SS & Swerve.

Yup.
That's a great comp.
I think they're both cool in their own special way.


Wait, Swerves head moves too Megsie.
Hold on,
fiddle fiddle fiddle
Oh, only forward and back.

[Cobotron]

That Superion has Lego feet which have raised its height a bit.

Good catch.
Cool mod.

Predaking should be bigger.

[Wolfman Jake]

also heres some windcharger compo's from paxcybertronia!

The RtS/United Windcharger is a great little figure, but I do appreciate the more accurate chest on the new Legends version, along with a slightly more G1-accurate color layout (all red arms, gray torso, etc.).

[Agamemnon]

also heres some windcharger compo's from paxcybertronia!

The RtS/United Windcharger is a great little figure, but I do appreciate the more accurate chest on the new Legends version, along with a slightly more G1-accurate color layout (all red arms, gray torso, etc.).

And more true to the original alt mode. Much like how it was a bummer to me that the new Knight Rider Kitt was a Mustang, I didn't really like Windcharger being a Mustang either. This Legends mold feels much better...

[chuckdawg1999]

If Thew were up to date on current releases, I'd abuse my admin powers to feature only his reviews.

But he is not.

R, R, Really? (Sad end credits Incredible Hulk music plays)

[chuckdawg1999]

It gets expensive trying to order all of Hasbro's stuff on eBay to beat everyone else to the youtube ad click-farm fest.

Tell me about it!


Stupid question, are the comics supposed to come with the wave 1 deluxes? I'm fairly certain that since mine came from Hong Kong I don't get the comics.

[Va'al]

If Thew were up to date on current releases, I'd abuse my admin powers to feature only his reviews.

But he is not.

R, R, Really? (Sad end credits Incredible Hulk music plays)

Start making puns, and I will reconsider you.

[william-james88]

It gets expensive trying to order all of Hasbro's stuff on eBay to beat everyone else to the youtube ad click-farm fest.

Tell me about it!


Stupid question, are the comics supposed to come with the wave 1 deluxes? I'm fairly certain that since mine came from Hong Kong I don't get the comics.

Nope, the deluxes come with collector cards now (like all other size clases) instead. Also, Hong Kong ships the very same hasbro product package with a choking warning sticker in the back of it's boxes.

[megatronus]

also heres some windcharger compo's from paxcybertronia!

The RtS/United Windcharger is a great little figure, but I do appreciate the more accurate chest on the new Legends version, along with a slightly more G1-accurate color layout (all red arms, gray torso, etc.).

And more true to the original alt mode. Much like how it was a bummer to me that the new Knight Rider Kitt was a Mustang, I didn't really like Windcharger being a Mustang either. This Legends mold feels much better...

Really? The RTS mold is so amazing! Articulation wise, transformation wise... he even has the flip out hand guns.

Outside of the color scheme, it's hard for me to see Legends Windcharger as better... but that's all in the eyes of the beholder, I guess.

[GuyIncognito]

Deco and G1-accuracy aside, the RTS mold is far superior. The legends mold, for starters, has some annoying limitations to its arm articulation, thanks to some poor engineering in the shoulders and elbows.

[RhA]

Deco and G1-accuracy aside, the RTS mold is far superior. The legends mold, for starters, has some annoying limitations to its arm articulation, thanks to some poor engineering in the shoulders and elbows.

True enough. Still, he looks great. I have no problem owning both.

[Sabrblade]

[william-james88]

Haha, very funny

[robotmel]

Not sure if it has already been mentioned in amongst the UK Smyths Toys elation but Toys R Us UK have their preorders listings up for the first waves of Combined Wars, no stocks yet, priced at £22.99 for both the Voyagers and £15.99 for the Deluxes.

The missus just gave me £30 worth of Amazon vouchers but wondering if I should wait a while...?

[Agamemnon]

also heres some windcharger compo's from paxcybertronia!

The RtS/United Windcharger is a great little figure, but I do appreciate the more accurate chest on the new Legends version, along with a slightly more G1-accurate color layout (all red arms, gray torso, etc.).

And more true to the original alt mode. Much like how it was a bummer to me that the new Knight Rider Kitt was a Mustang, I didn't really like Windcharger being a Mustang either. This Legends mold feels much better...

Really? The RTS mold is so amazing! Articulation wise, transformation wise... he even has the flip out hand guns.

Outside of the color scheme, it's hard for me to see Legends Windcharger as better... but that's all in the eyes of the beholder, I guess.

Oh, I quite agree with you. I was just speaking of the alt mode, of which I absolutely adore on the Legends figure. If I won a lottery, I'd love to turn a modern Camaro into a Firebird looking car much like that alt mode.

I haven't decided which will remain in my Classics display for Windcharger...

[Robogeek1973]

@Robogeek: Why did you cancel?

The main reason is because BBTS always seems to be the last to get in their stuff nowadays, so my impatience got the better of me and I ordered from a store that has been getting their stock from Hasbro pretty quickly.


This once it didn't work out for me so well.

[chuckdawg1999]

It gets expensive trying to order all of Hasbro's stuff on eBay to beat everyone else to the youtube ad click-farm fest.

Tell me about it!


Stupid question, are the comics supposed to come with the wave 1 deluxes? I'm fairly certain that since mine came from Hong Kong I don't get the comics.

Nope, the deluxes come with collector cards now (like all other size clases) instead. Also, Hong Kong ships the very same hasbro product package with a choking warning sticker in the back of it's boxes.

Wow, I missed that. When were we told about the comics being dropped?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

It gets expensive trying to order all of Hasbro's stuff on eBay to beat everyone else to the youtube ad click-farm fest.

Tell me about it!


Stupid question, are the comics supposed to come with the wave 1 deluxes? I'm fairly certain that since mine came from Hong Kong I don't get the comics.

Nope, the deluxes come with collector cards now (like all other size clases) instead. Also, Hong Kong ships the very same hasbro product package with a choking warning sticker in the back of it's boxes.

Wow, I missed that. When were we told about the comics being dropped?

Nowhere, that's the problem.

Now, this may be a hunch, but I think there may have been some miscommunication between Hasbro departments, resulting in only international cards and boxes being printed and none of the regular English-only US ones with the comics. Another hunch is that production of stock meant for the US is delayed for whatever reason.

We'll have to wait and see when wave 2 hits.

[william-james88]

It gets expensive trying to order all of Hasbro's stuff on eBay to beat everyone else to the youtube ad click-farm fest.

Tell me about it!


Stupid question, are the comics supposed to come with the wave 1 deluxes? I'm fairly certain that since mine came from Hong Kong I don't get the comics.

Nope, the deluxes come with collector cards now (like all other size clases) instead. Also, Hong Kong ships the very same hasbro product package with a choking warning sticker in the back of it's boxes.

Wow, I missed that. When were we told about the comics being dropped?

We werent, they were just never shown at any part of any promotion linked to the toy release. They showed us the items in package and what they came with and we were never shown comics. So their lack of inclusion didnt surprise me. I think it's because this time Combiner Wars is an actual comic event that has yet to come out. But it could also be for cost reasons.

Or for language reasons. Hasbro has to make a different kind of packaging for certain parts of Canada that dont allow english only material. I do not think its the only place to require this kind of packaging since I see a lot of MISC generations figures online that also use the same kind of packaging.



By taking away the comics, they can standardize their packaging better which also reduces costs.

[Va'al]

Nah, I know the real reason.

[william-james88]

Now, this may be a hunch, but I think there may have been some miscommunication between Hasbro departments, resulting in only international cards and boxes being printed and none of the regular English-only US ones with the comics. Another hunch is that production of stock meant for the US is delayed for whatever reason.

We'll have to wait and see when wave 2 hits.

Just to clarify, the comics are not just available in the US. That is the edition Hong Kong used to distribute as well.

[Va'al]

Not only are Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Voyager figures showing up at UK retail, it appears that the same chain - Smyths - is also starting to stock the Deluxe toys too. The images below come from fellow Seibertron.com user Primacron's Little Helper, and the comments are from the UK Sightings thread - make sure to flag up any sighting of these newcomers in the appropriate section and forums!

Update time. I've been in touch with the manager of the Cardiff store, they've had a delivery today and are expecting two tomorrow. He said they had Skydive and Fireflight. Assuming that all four deluxes are packaged together that must mean that they are on the pegs (didn't ask ) and the others have sold out, I think. He's put aside those two for me and will put aside the others if they come in (long story but suffice to say, a favour is the least they owed us ). So, I'll find out what's there Saturday morning when I go to pick stuff up. I'm telling you this because I don't believe for a second that this is the only Smyth's getting all these deliveries so, without wanting to give false hope, it may be worth staying in touch with your local store if you want CW for Christmas.

I've just got back from Smyths and they had all 4 deluxes in stock, I grabbed the three Aerialbots, but passed on Drag Strip.

I got the last Skydive and Fireflight so might be worth getting them to put Slingshot and Dragstrip aside for you as well.

[robotmel]

Same pricing as Amazon.co.uk then. Good to know.