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chuckdawg1999 wrote:What Targetmaster mold do you think we would get with an Artfire?

I don't think they would make one at all. i think they'd expect you to go back and grab another Firedrive, and there are still lots around here. Wave 1 Battlemasters from siege never moved, they are still here en masse.

Also, I suspect Thrust of being a red card exclusive. Happened to Redwing, wouldn't surprise me if they did it again

Emerje wrote:Raiden wouldn't get a Hasbro reveal anyway, I'm doubtful it would even get a Hasbro release (but I'd like to be wrong, though I'd probably still get them for cheaper on Amazon Japan).
Emerje

Are there any Takara releases that haven't been offered through Pulse since it launched? God Neptune, Star Convoy, and Super Megatron all got Pulse releases even though they are all based on Japanese figures and media. Based on recent history, I would be more surprised if it wasn't listed there.

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D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still hoping for a Selects Artfire. That might be the only way I get that mold.

If the rumors of Ratchet, Bugbite, Roritchi, Hothouse, and G2 Megs are true, then that's good, I only want Hothouse and Roritchi of the group.

I NEED a generations Artfire so damn badly, you have no idea

Oh, yes I do, my man. I love him for the fact that he's the damn coolest use of the Fuso mold, and I NEED ONE NOW!!!!!

Question: With the way it's worded is Hasbro trying to say that they will be releasing different selects at those locations, or is that when they'll be available on the sights?

OR maybe the releases will just be on those sites?

I found it to be a little confusing.

Rodimus Knight wrote:Question: With the way it's worded is Hasbro trying to say that they will be releasing different selects at those locations, or is that when they'll be available on the sights?

OR maybe the releases will just be on those sites?

I found it to be a little confusing.

I think it's the reveal, all of the selects minus Red Wing (who was a card exclusive so very different) were all on pulse, BBTS, etc.

And I am taking a stab at the reveal today. I am saying that today's reveal will be Bugbite.

Assuming it's one reveal each Tuesday, I suspect today's will be Bluestreak due to him having just leaked with a render. I'm hoping it might be Ratchet or Bugbite though

Sentinel_Primal wrote:Assuming it's one reveal each Tuesday, I suspect today's will be Bluestreak due to him having just leaked with a render. I'm hoping it might be Ratchet or Bugbite though

I was hoping that render was a fake.

The first reveal is live, and it is Hot House.
https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-deluxe-wfc-gs15-hot-house

also of note, he has the words "Fire Station" printed on him... upside down

this coincides with previous leaks.

Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe WFC-GS15 Hot House

Product description: "This special edition WFC-GS15 Hot House figure is inspired by the character from the Zone comics. Fans can complete the Micromaster station collection with this Hot House figure, the last of the 4 collectible stations to be released (Each sold separately, subject to availability)."
There weren't any other Modulators leaked after this, but it kinda sucks to get confirmation that this will be the last. The base building was a great idea, but with so few compatible figures released, it seems like the execution is going to fizzle out.

Thats cool (no pun intended)- one of the 2 I wanted.

Well to be fair, there were only 4 micromaster "stations" in the original series, which is actually what these are based on. I guess they could have done the other larger bases. Early on since Siege Omega Supreme integrated Countdown, I thought possibly Scorponok might integrate with Skystalker (though that would be more of a Deszaurus thing) , or perhaps even Spaceshot Anti Aircraft base (color match for Scorponok for sure). But oh well. There is plenty enough including Titans, leaders, Skylynx and Shield BM's to make a fairly robust city.

12/1 though...man, I hope the others have release dates about the same, or sooner, or this is going to drag on a looong time.

I'm kind of disappointed that Hot House is just a recolor with no new head, but it makes sense because Greasepit didn't get a new head. Definitely planning to get him, but wow they didn't even try for the fire station mode

Other than paint apps the only difference between Ironworks and Greasepit is just: Ironworks came with a hook attachment, Greasepit came with a sign, and gas pump. I can't tell on my phone right now, but are there any difference in parts between Airwave and Hothouse?

o.supreme wrote:Other than paint apps the only difference between Ironworks and Greasepit is just: Ironworks came with a hook attachment, Greasepit came with a sign, and gas pump. I can't tell on my phone right now, but are there any difference in parts between Airwave and Hothouse?

Unfortunately, there don't seem to be any new parts for Hot House. As low effort as Greasepit felt, this dude doesn't turn into anything resembling a fire station. That and having "FIRE STATION" printed upside-down... yeesh!

Lore Keeper wrote:

o.supreme wrote:Other than paint apps the only difference between Ironworks and Greasepit is just: Ironworks came with a hook attachment, Greasepit came with a sign, and gas pump. I can't tell on my phone right now, but are there any difference in parts between Airwave and Hothouse?

Unfortunately, there don't seem to be any new parts for Hot House. As low effort as Greasepit felt, this dude doesn't turn into anything resembling a fire station. That and having "FIRE STATION" printed upside-down... yeesh!

Yeah, I think I’ll pass on this guy and Greasepit. They basically amount to half-assed, faction-swapped ripoffs of two figures that are great in their own right.

Lore Keeper wrote:That and having "FIRE STATION" printed upside-down... yeesh!

that's awesome!. But if they had time to give Rotorstorm a new head, I'm sure in the 4 and 1/2 months until Hothouse is released that Hasbro can fix that.

o.supreme wrote:

Lore Keeper wrote:That and having "FIRE STATION" printed upside-down... yeesh!

that's awesome!. But if they had time to give Rotorstorm a new head, I'm sure in the 4 and 1/2 months until Hothouse is released that Hasbro can fix that.

I hope they fix it. But then again, we did get "Exhuast"...

Lore Keeper wrote:

o.supreme wrote:

Lore Keeper wrote:That and having "FIRE STATION" printed upside-down... yeesh!

that's awesome!. But if they had time to give Rotorstorm a new head, I'm sure in the 4 and 1/2 months until Hothouse is released that Hasbro can fix that.

I hope they fix it. But then again, we did get "Exhuast"...

Really?...I didn't purchase the figure, so I wasn't aware it was in the final product...man that is some yahoo-bot-article writing level of mistake, should be fixed way before final.

...huh. I was expecting him to be a bit more different than Airwave, since Greasepit is distinct from Ironworks, but no new parts and 2/3s of the same color scheme is kinda...disappointing. At least Pulse is already sold out so I have time to reflect on if I still want this guy...

o.supreme wrote:

Lore Keeper wrote:

o.supreme wrote:

Lore Keeper wrote:That and having "FIRE STATION" printed upside-down... yeesh!

that's awesome!. But if they had time to give Rotorstorm a new head, I'm sure in the 4 and 1/2 months until Hothouse is released that Hasbro can fix that.

I hope they fix it. But then again, we did get "Exhuast"...

Really?...I didn't purchase the figure, so I wasn't aware it was in the final product...man that is some yahoo-bot-article writing level of mistake, should be fixed way before final.

"Exhuast" was intentional, they outright confirmed that in the Fan First Friday. They chalked it up as being a John Warden in-joke, and knowing how he's been about his G1 references, it's probably supposed to be a nod to his old "Marlboor" labeling.

Aside from it being sold out already on Hasbro (as others have predicted) I also love that they only showed of one item at 19.99 so you'd have to order other older items to get free shipping.

Well that is really a great in-joke, or a way to save money after a development gaffe . Either way, unless the Original Series Hothouse had "fire station" upside down, I don't see a reason why it cannot be fixed.

o.supreme wrote:

Lore Keeper wrote:That and having "FIRE STATION" printed upside-down... yeesh!

that's awesome!. But if they had time to give Rotorstorm a new head, I'm sure in the 4 and 1/2 months until Hothouse is released that Hasbro can fix that.

UK retailers are stating October release date for hot house though I doubt they will get him before Pulse does.

o.supreme wrote:

Lore Keeper wrote:That and having "FIRE STATION" printed upside-down... yeesh!

that's awesome!. But if they had time to give Rotorstorm a new head, I'm sure in the 4 and 1/2 months until Hothouse is released that Hasbro can fix that.

It's probably upside-down because of some alternate fire station configuration that the stock photographers weren't aware of.

Nemesis Primal wrote:...huh. I was expecting him to be a bit more different than Airwave, since Greasepit is distinct from Ironworks, but no new parts and 2/3s of the same color scheme is kinda...disappointing. At least Pulse is already sold out so I have time to reflect on if I still want this guy...

o.supreme wrote:

Lore Keeper wrote:

o.supreme wrote:

Lore Keeper wrote:That and having "FIRE STATION" printed upside-down... yeesh!

that's awesome!. But if they had time to give Rotorstorm a new head, I'm sure in the 4 and 1/2 months until Hothouse is released that Hasbro can fix that.

I hope they fix it. But then again, we did get "Exhuast"...

Really?...I didn't purchase the figure, so I wasn't aware it was in the final product...man that is some yahoo-bot-article writing level of mistake, should be fixed way before final.

"Exhuast" was intentional, they outright confirmed that in the Fan First Friday. They chalked it up as being a John Warden in-joke, and knowing how he's been about his G1 references, it's probably supposed to be a nod to his old "Marlboor" labeling.

I dunno... If I had botched a tampo on a figure and allowed it to get through multiple layers of QC checks, I'd probably claim it was an inside joke too.

Rodimus Knight wrote:Aside from it being sold out already on Hasbro (as others have predicted) I also love that they only showed of one item at 19.99 so you'd have to order other older items to get free shipping.

Not if you subscribed to Hasbro Pulse and have free shipping on all orders for the year