Artfire still looks pretty sharp, maybe even better than the original Inferno, thanks to the addition of white to the robot chest/truck cab. It breaks up the monotone red nicely. At least his associate Stepper/Ricochet is a far more extensive redeco of a toy (Jazz) that had no other redecos or retools until then. Then there is the mystique of a rare originally Japanese only character that is enticing to completionist collectors. You don’t have to appreciate Artfire or even buy him for that matter, but plenty of other fans are stoked for this obscure G1 character.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Wolfman Jake Wed May 26, 2021 11:14 am
-Edward Hoagland"
Artfire still looks pretty sharp, maybe even better than the original Inferno, thanks to the addition of white to the robot chest/truck cab. It breaks up the monotone red nicely. At least his associate Stepper/Ricochet is a far more extensive redeco of a toy (Jazz) that had no other redecos or retools until then. Then there is the mystique of a rare originally Japanese only character that is enticing to completionist collectors. You don’t have to appreciate Artfire or even buy him for that matter, but plenty of other fans are stoked for this obscure G1 character.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Sabrblade Wed May 26, 2021 11:17 am
In 1997?Wolfman Jake wrote:In defense of Generations Selects Artfire, his deco is spot on to the original Japanese toy released back in 1987 at the tail end of the Headmasters line. If anyone is unhappy with the choice to redeco a red fire truck into a red and white fire truck with a new accessory, they can take it up with Takara Tomy 24 years ago, lol!![]()
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Wolfman Jake Wed May 26, 2021 5:01 pm
-Edward Hoagland"
Sabrblade wrote:In 1997?Wolfman Jake wrote:In defense of Generations Selects Artfire, his deco is spot on to the original Japanese toy released back in 1987 at the tail end of the Headmasters line. If anyone is unhappy with the choice to redeco a red fire truck into a red and white fire truck with a new accessory, they can take it up with Takara Tomy 24 years ago, lol!![]()
Oops! Make that 34 years.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by -Kanrabat- Wed May 26, 2021 5:12 pm
It's that simple."
Wolfman Jake wrote:Sabrblade wrote:In 1997?Wolfman Jake wrote:In defense of Generations Selects Artfire, his deco is spot on to the original Japanese toy released back in 1987 at the tail end of the Headmasters line. If anyone is unhappy with the choice to redeco a red fire truck into a red and white fire truck with a new accessory, they can take it up with Takara Tomy 24 years ago, lol!![]()
Oops! Make that 34 years.
This doesn't make me any younger.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by william-james88 Wed May 26, 2021 6:32 pm
Sabrblade wrote:In 1997?Wolfman Jake wrote:In defense of Generations Selects Artfire, his deco is spot on to the original Japanese toy released back in 1987 at the tail end of the Headmasters line. If anyone is unhappy with the choice to redeco a red fire truck into a red and white fire truck with a new accessory, they can take it up with Takara Tomy 24 years ago, lol!![]()
Let him be, Wolfman Jake is the type of man who thinks 2010 was last year, and I'm like that too
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by ZeroWolf Wed May 26, 2021 6:43 pm
william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:In 1997?Wolfman Jake wrote:In defense of Generations Selects Artfire, his deco is spot on to the original Japanese toy released back in 1987 at the tail end of the Headmasters line. If anyone is unhappy with the choice to redeco a red fire truck into a red and white fire truck with a new accessory, they can take it up with Takara Tomy 24 years ago, lol!![]()
Let him be, Wolfman Jake is the type of man who thinks 2010 was last year, and I'm like that too
You mean it's not currently 2011?
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by o.supreme Wed May 26, 2021 7:33 pm
I took my then 5 year old son to Botcon for a day. We were introduced to the Kreo Line, (thought it would be something fun for us to collect together) and all things DotM. I was immensely enjoying TF Prime on TV. Was "meh"-ing my way through the Costa run of IDW. Wasn't collecting any actual Transformers toys, but that Generations line did look "kind-of cool" I often told myself...
a LOT has happened in 10 years.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by chuckdawg1999 Wed May 26, 2021 7:34 pm
Wolfman Jake wrote:In defense of Generations Selects Artfire, his deco is spot on to the original Japanese toy released back in 1987 at the tail end of the Headmasters line. If anyone is unhappy with the choice to redeco a red fire truck into a red and white fire truck with a new accessory, they can take it up with Takara Tomy 34 years ago, lol!![]()
Artfire still looks pretty sharp, maybe even better than the original Inferno, thanks to the addition of white to the robot chest/truck cab. It breaks up the monotone red nicely. At least his associate Stepper/Ricochet is a far more extensive redeco of a toy (Jazz) that had no other redecos or retools until then. Then there is the mystique of a rare originally Japanese only character that is enticing to completionist collectors. You don’t have to appreciate Artfire or even buy him for that matter, but plenty of other fans are stoked for this obscure G1 character.
I love it, except for one thing, Nightstick should be a single barrel blaster. That's gonna bother me for a long time.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Rodimus Prime Thu May 27, 2021 9:11 pm
Yep, same here. I'm tempted to go the eBay route for the last 2 to complete the combiner, but I'll wait a while longer, hopefully they come back in stock.Starseeker wrote:Pulse charged me for Snaptrap and Skalor, so that will be 4 Seacons for me now. And all at regular price, so I'm pretty excited.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by noctorro Fri May 28, 2021 1:31 am
-Kanrabat- wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Or a non-combining Hotspot like Onslaught and Silverbolt were in the Universe line. It would be just a light blue Inferno.
I wonder if I will be able to "taste the rainbow" like I did for the Classic mold with the ER mold?
I just hope this Artfire is not a Pulse exclusive.
Damnit I'm jealous. I was considering getting this mold and his repaints/rewhatevers a few weeks ago.
But that Spark/Pyro is impossible to find.

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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by -Kanrabat- Fri May 28, 2021 4:43 am
It's that simple."
noctorro wrote:Damnit I'm jealous. I was considering getting this mold and his repaints/rewhatevers a few weeks ago.
But that Spark/Pyro is impossible to find.
Years ago, I didn't find that Pyro on Ebay. It was on random internet, at an independent TF "store" that was non-functional or in "maintenance". I had to mail the owner directly and we made the deal as if between private citizen. Cost me around 110$CAN shipped if I recall.
I was damn lucky because I could as well have been scammed at that time.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by o.supreme Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:14 pm
Skywarp /Sideswipe Battle Across Time
https://hasbropulse.com/products/transf ... 9vLmNvbSJ9
Not really surprising, we knew it was coming, but I know there are some fans excited for this.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Razorbeast88 Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:31 pm
Sideswipe looks great too, love the paint job
That being said the set is close to $50 and I'm not attached to skywarp or sideswipe enough to get them. I'm happy with airrazor and deep cover. Solid set though!
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Razorbeast88 Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:36 pm
These guys are up against scorponok. And he is smol. And alone. Smolone. And he's not a "decepticon-predacon threat" unless this dude also has Titan scorpies spark in him or something
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by aronjlove Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:18 am
I'm assuming she is a Selects release so here is Road Rage from DaimChoc Reports. Goodness, I can't wait. This will replace the MP I hate transforming.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Glarryg Wed Jun 02, 2021 1:01 pm
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:41 pm
Glarryg wrote:Looks pretty nice; now Loudpedal?
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With a face plate, or bust.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Glarryg Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:00 am
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Glarryg wrote:Looks pretty nice; now Loudpedal?
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Absolutely.

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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
Posted by Overcracker Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:46 pm
The question is, are Cordon and Spin-Out worth the $55 bucks (USD). TFsource is asking for them?
It would be interesting to end up with 6 or even 8 Lambos. Sort of an autobot seeker team if you will.
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Re: Transformers Generations SELECTS Series Discussion
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It's that simple."
Overcracker wrote:With the recent release of earth mode Sideswipe and Red Alert I'm thinking of getting the Sunstreaker repaints to get 4 lambos in similar colors but with different transformations. Might even consider TigerTrack if I can find an actual Sunstreaker for a decent price. So I get red, white and yellow in both molds.
The question is, are Cordon and Spin-Out worth the $55 bucks (USD). TFsource is asking for them?
It would be interesting to end up with 6 or even 8 Lambos. Sort of an autobot seeker team if you will.
The Cordon/Spinout set normally cost exactly like 2 deluxes at full price. I have the set and was lucky enough to randomly find Sunstreaker in store. All are worth it and all are worth their full prices.
Sideswipe Deep Cover is also magnificent, way better than the Netflix version. But both are very worth owing because you can have the Sideswipe who go on a mission, and the one that came back. The arm hinges color "missmatch" don't bother me at all and I think it makes the vehicles look better and way boring than being too unified. Among the Deep Covers, I obviously have the regular Siege Sideswipe.
Both trios are very worth owning and worth their full prices IMO. I don't feel the need to own the Earth modes nor the others.
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