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by **Rated X** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:30 pm

I still dont see the purpose of this figure. MP Thundercracker already exists. If its supposed to be CHUG, why would you want Thundercracker to be the same size as Skyfire?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:48 pm

Rated X wrote:I still dont see the purpose of this figure. MP Thundercracker already exists. If its supposed to be CHUG, why would you want Thundercracker to be the same size as Skyfire?

Because Hasbro thinks bigger figures are more fun?

Seriously though, I've seen an IDW rendition of Starscream using that Leader mold. But, you know, the white makes him look like Jetfire too much, so buyers would skip it thinking it's the same figure, so Hasbro turned him a more distinguishable blue, yadda yadda yadda...

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:54 pm

Rated X wrote:I still dont see the purpose of this figure. MP Thundercracker already exists. If its supposed to be CHUG, why would you want Thundercracker to be the same size as Skyfire?

CHUG isn't just for adults. It's for ages 10 and up, and because of laws, the products are safe for ages younger than that. Little Johnny sees a big blue jet transformer and he wants it. Boom. Collectors see a toy of a popular comic character right now. Boom.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:13 pm

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Wish the Thundercracker faux Nose cone and jet thrusters on the robot chest were on the Jetfire toy also. As I think he would have looked better and more like the 1985 Jetfire toy. Less like cartoon Skyfire.

You and me wish for the same but I'm assuming the heavy investment in the mold that Hasbro's squeeze it for all its worth.

Btw, does the wings sweep back or static?

Like LegendaryAntiHero on Facebook · by **LegendaryAntiHero** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:35 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Rated X wrote:I still dont see the purpose of this figure. MP Thundercracker already exists. If its supposed to be CHUG, why would you want Thundercracker to be the same size as Skyfire?

Because Hasbro thinks bigger figures are more fun?

Seriously though, I've seen an IDW rendition of Starscream using that Leader mold. But, you know, the white makes him look like Jetfire too much, so buyers would skip it thinking it's the same figure, so Hasbro turned him a more distinguishable blue, yadda yadda yadda...

I agree. I love larger toys

by **Sigmus Prime** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:10 pm

I... LOVE... IT... SOOO... MUCH!!!

:michaelbay:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:21 pm

Also, theres lots of people who have previously spoken up about liking Leader TC because his jet alt mode should be quite large.

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:04 pm

I was at TRU today, and they had 6 Armada Megatrons, but not one single G1 Megatron. I'm very upset by this.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:08 am

Ironhidensh wrote:I was at TRU today, and they had 6 Armada Megatrons, but not one single G1 Megatron. I'm very upset by this.

It's cuz all six of the G1 Megatrons must have already been bought. The case is one G1 and one Armada per case, so there's no shortage of G1 Megs making it to the store. We all just have to be quick enough to beat everyone else to them.

News Credits: 387 · by **Bounti76** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:11 am

The jet mode is awesome, the robot mode is good.....except for that head. :SICK:

It looks oddly elongated, he has a blank look on his face, and what looks like a bullet hole in his forehead. I realize I will probably be in the minority on this, but I'm curious to know if anyone else doesn't care at all for the headsculpt.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:16 am

Burn wrote:Works so much better as Thundercracker than Jetfire.

It speaks the truth.

News Credits: 4 · by **Tsutsukakushi** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:13 am

Except the CHUG toy line characters sizes was all messed up and incorrect from day one. :lol:

So what's the difference if one more toy gets added to the wrong mix.

The CHUG toy line has almost all of the main characters in all of the toys size classes. :lol:

HasTak is not trying to please fans with OCD issues. By making CHUG toys match the Thirty year old outdated G1 toys scale or G1 cartoons scales. :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **prjkt** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:38 am

scale wise, the leader class jet fits pretty perfectly with deluxe cars and voyager trucks...

So Leader Thundercracker is pretty perfect in that regards, but I'm not so sure I'll end up getting him, no space, and already have the United three-packs, and I'm quite happy with the robot mode scale... Thundercracker may be the one CW figure announced so far that I'll pass on this year

by **jogunwarrior** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:45 am

Really wish I wouldn't have seen these pics because now I really want him, where as before I was okay with the idea of passing on him. And of course if I get him then I will surely have to get the other Seeker repaints...arhhhh.
Really cool looking figure though!

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:12 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Burn wrote:Works so much better as Thundercracker than Jetfire.
It speaks the truth.

Meh. I've seen Jetfire in the IDW with this mold, but Thundercracker still has his F-22 (iGear Raptor) design. So Thundercracker looks weird as this toy, to me. Although I think I'm finally sold on hunting down a Jetfire.

by **Tokyojay** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:08 pm

The jet mode looks like a Sukhoi or a Mig. Anyone else think so? Pretty awesome either way.

News Credits: 4 · by **padfoo** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:45 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Burn wrote:Works so much better as Thundercracker than Jetfire.
It speaks the truth.

So SO true, This is a must have for me!

News Credits: 14 · by **robotmel** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:31 am

Courtesy of Starscream韋 via Weibo we have a couple of in-hand bot mode photos of Transformers Generations Leader Class Ultra Magnus.

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:45 am

Thunder who?

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:00 am

I think I still have a bit of Va'als unsold soul laying around ... anyone want it in exchange for Ultra Magnus there?

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:01 am

Thanks to Starscream韋 on weibo, we now have new in-hand images of the Generations Combiner Wars Leader Class Ultra Magnus figure. Unlike Masterpiece Ultra Magnus that is base on his appearance in the G1 animation, this latest release from Hasbro is based in his appearance in IDW's ongoing comic series, More than Meets the Eye. Sadly these images does not give us a look at the Minimus Ambus figure that comes with Ultra Magnus. Check out the image we've embedded below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!