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News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:53 pm

Maybe many know but still fun to share. With combiner wars huffer out, we now have the entirety of season 1 Transformer toys redone for a classics collection:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:55 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:Well, I have the 5 original members of the team plus Powerglide. Since technically Alpha Bravo is a member of the team, even if not original, I am contemplating purchasing him, but only if I can find an use for him as some part of or accessory for Superion, much like Powerglide. I wonder if I could attach him to Superion's back in helicopter mode.

Man! somebody in here made him into a pretty cool looking gun, but I can't remember for the life of me who or where. I'll go look.
gimme a sec.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:55 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:Well, I have the 5 original members of the team plus Powerglide. Since technically Alpha Bravo is a member of the team, even if not original, I am contemplating purchasing him, but only if I can find an use for him as some part of or accessory for Superion, much like Powerglide. I wonder if I could attach him to Superion's back in helicopter mode.

He is definitely worth getting. He's a cool figure. I could not find that pic of Alpha as a gun, but he is somewhere in here. And looking at my Superion, you can unscrew the combiner peg, remove the big piece, and still have a nice peg with which Superion and wield Alpha as a gun. Just attach the arm piece with the fingers tucked and the guns stuck out

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:57 pm

william-james88 wrote:Maybe many know but still fun to share. With combiner wars huffer out, we now have the entirety of season 1 Transformer toys redone for a classics collection:

That...Is really awesome! Nice eyes!

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 8:59 pm

Courtesy of Twitchythe3rd

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:03 pm

William-James, is that your pic? If not, where did you find it?

Once I get enough time to myself (e.g., the weekend) I think I'll take a few group shots of my own of the 1984 catalogue/cast with the SDCC pop up Ark from last year's G1 Dinobots set. Of course, I'd make a few changes in the figures used (for instance, Cloud Optimus and United Voyager Megatron).

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:09 pm

That's not bad! I might actually get Alpha Bravo now. (I'm a staunch supporter of him NOT being a limb.) Thanks, guys!

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:13 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:That's not bad! I might actually get Alpha Bravo now. (I'm a staunch supporter of him NOT being a limb.) Thanks, guys!

Sure.

I'm on the other side of the fence, but I get it. I'll tell you, he is a really fun TF. If you plan on getting Defensor though just get Blades. If not, I don't think you'll regret AB. ;)^

@WJ88 - That is a really cool picture.

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:23 pm

Cobotron wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:That's not bad! I might actually get Alpha Bravo now. (I'm a staunch supporter of him NOT being a limb.) Thanks, guys!
Sure.
I'm on the other side of the fence, but I get it. I'll tell you, he is a really fun TF. If you plan on getting Defensor though just get Blades. If not, I don't think you'll regret AB.

I'm on the side of the fence that wants even MORE "second stringers" for the traditional teams to swap in for a substitution now and then. I'd like at least four total Autobots and Decepticon limbs each do give "red" Ultra Prime and Galvatronus something to do on my shelves. That white redeco Ultra Prime is already earmarked for the upcoming Ironhide, Sunstreaker, Mirage, and Prowl limbs, of course.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:31 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:William-James, is that your pic? If not, where did you find it?

Once I get enough time to myself (e.g., the weekend) I think I'll take a few group shots of my own of the 1984 catalogue/cast with the SDCC pop up Ark from last year's G1 Dinobots set. Of course, I'd make a few changes in the figures used (for instance, Cloud Optimus and United Voyager Megatron).

No, this was found on Ben yee's facebook page.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 10:03 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:I'm on the side of the fence that wants even MORE "second stringers" for the traditional teams to swap in for a substitution now and then. I'd like at least four total Autobots and Decepticon limbs each do give "red" Ultra Prime and Galvatronus something to do on my shelves. That white redeco Ultra Prime is already earmarked for the upcoming Ironhide, Sunstreaker, Mirage, and Prowl limbs, of course.

It's funny J, I was fine with just the stand-ins. I don't really thump any one fiction, They're Classicsverse enough for me. I'm names and bios, then it's head cannon from there on out. But now I'm wondering if I shouldn't wrangle up the other two just for the Scramble City of it. The Arkbot team is in the bag! But I also think down the road we are gonna see a lot of re-uses of these toys. Don't you think a team of 4 "Swopes" is a no brainer? Hasbro just served those up to the club on a platter. :lol:

So ya, we're on the same side of the fence.

Though,I'm still riding the fence with the mysterious white buffalo.
He is gonna have to ZING me, if I'm gonna bite.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 10:59 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:I'm on the side of the fence that wants even MORE "second stringers" for the traditional teams to swap in for a substitution now and then.

I'll be on that side of the fence too.

I think you could even expand on the fiction. Look at what they did with the new Voltron cartoon, changing it up so ANY of the lions could be the torso which resulted in different abilities.

Along the same lines, the different members of the combiner teams could have different specialities.

I always looked at Alpha Bravo as the heavy guns that came in late and cleaned up any messes.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:28 pm

Burn wrote:Along the same lines, the different members of the combiner teams could have different specialities.

I always looked at Alpha Bravo as the heavy guns that came in late and cleaned up any messes.

I like the way you talk.
I can't wait for Rook and his Thunder Punch special ability. :BLACKEYE:

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:29 pm

Burn wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:I'm on the side of the fence that wants even MORE "second stringers" for the traditional teams to swap in for a substitution now and then.

I'll be on that side of the fence too.

I think you could even expand on the fiction. Look at what they did with the new Voltron cartoon, changing it up so ANY of the lions could be the torso which resulted in different abilities.

Along the same lines, the different members of the combiner teams could have different specialities.

I always looked at Alpha Bravo as the heavy guns that came in late and cleaned up any messes.

Yeah I'll pitch in, more of these secondary limb bots would be nice, like a team of one, maybe 2 other characters with similar characteristics to their teams to fill in at a moments notice. Also the title "Secret Auxiliary Reserve" is badass.

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:35 pm

For me, the coolest thing about the extra deluxe limb is that now EVERY combiner team has 6 members.

I love that.

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:56 pm

I'm happy to have more options, period. When I acquire more torsos and limbs, I plan to scramble city the crap out of them. Superion with Quickslinger, Alpha Bravo, Rook, and Dead End? Menasor with Offroad, Air Raid, Blades, and Dragstrip? Defensor with Streetwise, First Aid, Mirage, and Brake-Neck? The possibilities are immense.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:02 am

megatronus wrote:For me, the coolest thing about the extra deluxe limb is that now EVERY combiner team has 6 members.

Holy crap, that didn't even occur to me. Until now, only Devastator, Piranacon, Monstructor, and Raiden were the only ones with 6 members, correct?

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:03 am

megatronus wrote:For me, the coolest thing about the extra deluxe limb is that now EVERY combiner team has 6 members.

I love that.

Actually, the Aerialbots and Stunticons both now have SEVEN members. Don't forget about Powerglide and Blackjack!

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:14 am

Wolfman Jake wrote:
megatronus wrote:For me, the coolest thing about the extra deluxe limb is that now EVERY combiner team has 6 members.

I love that.

Actually, the Aerialbots and Stunticons both now have SEVEN members. Don't forget about Powerglide and Blackjack!

I didn't forget about them, I just don't count them.

Blackjack I might consider a member; he actually helps form the combined mode. Powerglide, less so. That doesn't mean I don't love them or the potential play interactions (I do!), just that they're less of a consideration for me team-wise.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:21 am

Now that were on the subject......can't Adams/Cosmos too be an Aerialbot? He can be used as a deadly frisbee of doom. Jetfire too could also be considered one only non combiner like. :grin:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:27 am

I gotta say.
Cyclonus is awesome. A lot of good retooling went in his details. And he adds such cool ingredient to the scrambler. I'm really glad to have him as an extra.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:52 am

fenrir72 wrote:Now that were on the subject......can't Adams/Cosmos too be an Aerialbot?

Not when Galvatronus has him under mind control! :shock:

Plus, you know, their both space ships and all.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:00 am

Cobotron wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Now that were on the subject......can't Adams/Cosmos too be an Aerialbot?

Not when Galvatronus has him under mind control!

Plus, you know, their both space ships and all.

In Forever is a Long Time Coming, the Aerialbots did have space flight capabilities. Btw, that Cosmos chestplate is mighty creative of you. :grin:

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:20 am

SW's SilverHammer wrote:
Burn wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:I'm on the side of the fence that wants even MORE "second stringers" for the traditional teams to swap in for a substitution now and then.

I'll be on that side of the fence too.

I think you could even expand on the fiction. Look at what they did with the new Voltron cartoon, changing it up so ANY of the lions could be the torso which resulted in different abilities.

Along the same lines, the different members of the combiner teams could have different specialities.

I always looked at Alpha Bravo as the heavy guns that came in late and cleaned up any messes.

Yeah I'll pitch in, more of these secondary limb bots would be nice, like a team of one, maybe 2 other characters with similar characteristics to their teams to fill in at a moments notice. Also the title "Secret Auxiliary Reserve" is badass.

Remember this is how the Japanese originally intended the Scramble City concept.

News Credits: 14 · by **robotmel** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 3:44 am

fenrir72 wrote:
Robogeek1973 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:This is a bit odd. So we finally have the full image of "Optimus Maximus" since it turns out that was the cover to combiner wars 5.

Wow, the artist of that comic could have at least TRIED to make that combined Prime look like he was an actual combiner. The cover art is great, but the comic, not so much.

Aping for the Nick Roche approach but the results aren't too nice.

All of those comments appear to ring true for me also.
At first I thought there was a hint of Geoff Senior, then Nick Roche but realised neither comparison should be used as this art doesn't come close to their great work.
Perhaps this new artist will settle in after a few more issues. I need to see more I think? :-?