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News Credits: 101 · Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:32 am

This won't remove any value of the original.
So for the hardcore collector, that's a good thing.

News Credits: 14 · Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:53 am

Emgo got his hands on the Nemesis.

News Credits: 462 · Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:13 pm

I know how Tarn could get a second Legacy figure from a different mold.

Make Glitch from the Studio Series Gamer Edition Bumblebee/Cliffjumper mold.

https://twitter.com/markerguru/status/1678078904605474817

Glitch pencil commission done for @tfconofficial

#Transformers #Hasbro #MTMTE #Tarn #commission #TFcon

https://twitter.com/markerguru/status/822606066752036864

well if you go back to see Glitch's body in Shadowplay you might notice it's based on WFC bee's body

News Credits: 17 · Mon Jul 10, 2023 2:34 pm

Pulse just charged for (the) Nemesis. Hopefully I'll have it in-hand in just a few days.

News Credits: 656 · Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:17 pm

AcademyofDrX wrote:Pulse just charged for (the) Nemesis. Hopefully I'll have it in-hand in just a few days.

Yeah I already got the tracking email, says Wednesday. Neato!

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:13 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:This won't remove any value of the original.
So for the hardcore collector, that's a good thing.

On the contrary, this sucks for hardcore collectors because now we have to buy a second Dirge to get all of the mold variations...

ScottyP wrote:
AcademyofDrX wrote:Pulse just charged for (the) Nemesis. Hopefully I'll have it in-hand in just a few days.
Yeah I already got the tracking email, says Wednesday. Neato!

I wonder if Amazon will bump up their release date then, it currently says next week.

Emerje

News Credits: 17 · Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:18 pm

Emerje wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:This won't remove any value of the original.
So for the hardcore collector, that's a good thing.

On the contrary, this sucks for hardcore collectors because now we have to buy a second Dirge to get all of the mold variations...

ScottyP wrote:
AcademyofDrX wrote:Pulse just charged for (the) Nemesis. Hopefully I'll have it in-hand in just a few days.
Yeah I already got the tracking email, says Wednesday. Neato!

I wonder if Amazon will bump up their release date then, it currently says next week.

Emerje

BBTS already got theirs in, too

News Credits: 11 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 1:20 pm

While I was re-arranging my Transformer shelves today I started thinking about the upcoming Shadow Striker and her (probable if not very, very likely) repaint/retool into Side Burn. If Prowl and X-Brawn get new toys, if they're not original moulds (obviously it would be better if they were, but if that's not an option), which existing figures would work as retools?
I remember there was a leaked product listing a while ago for "ROBO WILD RIDE" that some speculated was X-Brawn because "Wild Ride" is his Japanese name, but until we know more I still suspect that listing is just a Wildrider repaint, maybe his G2 colours for the Toxitron Collection.

News Credits: 14 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 2:57 pm

Munkky wrote:While I was re-arranging my Transformer shelves today I started thinking about the upcoming Shadow Striker and her (probable if not very, very likely) repaint/retool into Side Burn. If Prowl and X-Brawn get new toys, if they're not original moulds (obviously it would be better if they were, but if that's not an option), which existing figures would work as retools?
I remember there was a leaked product listing a while ago for "ROBO WILD RIDE" that some speculated was X-Brawn because "Wild Ride" is his Japanese name, but until we know more I still suspect that listing is just a Wildrider repaint, maybe his G2 colours for the Toxitron Collection.

While Prowl could potentially be a Sunstreaker or Sideswipe retool, I just don't see how any other figure can be used for X-Brawn.

That big massive, Mercedes SUV front end for a forearm can't be done from an existing mold.

I'd expect all 3 to be new molds, since they have some repaints pretty much built in. I'm sure the Shadow Striker pre-tool was just them tying to avoid the Super side Burn repaint in Hot Rod red and flames.

But for the other 2, the repaints are easy and right there.

There are of course also, these 2 color schemes for them, that would work nicely in their Walmart G2 line.

prowl_xbrawn.jpg

News Credits: 241 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 3:05 pm

Overcracker wrote:While Prowl could potentially be a Sunstreaker or Sideswipe retool, I just don't see how any other figure can be used for X-Brawn.

I think I see Clampdown weeping in the corner...

News Credits: 14 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 3:45 pm

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:
Overcracker wrote:While Prowl could potentially be a Sunstreaker or Sideswipe retool, I just don't see how any other figure can be used for X-Brawn.

I think I see Clampdown weeping in the corner...

Well, Clampdown is already a retool of Sideswipe. So a retool of a retool I guess.

News Credits: 241 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 3:47 pm

Overcracker wrote:
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:
Overcracker wrote:While Prowl could potentially be a Sunstreaker or Sideswipe retool, I just don't see how any other figure can be used for X-Brawn.

I think I see Clampdown weeping in the corner...

Well, Clampdown is already a retool of Sideswipe. So a retool of a retool I guess.

And a Police Car to boot.

News Credits: 462 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 3:59 pm

Munkky wrote:I remember there was a leaked product listing a while ago for "ROBO WILD RIDE"

It was "ROBO WLD RDR", indicating "Rider" rather than "Ride".

News Credits: 14 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 5:54 pm

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:
Overcracker wrote:While Prowl could potentially be a Sunstreaker or Sideswipe retool, I just don't see how any other figure can be used for X-Brawn.

I think I see Clampdown weeping in the corner...

Well, Clampdown is already a retool of Sideswipe. So a retool of a retool I guess.

And a Police Car to boot.

Yup.

News Credits: 12 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:08 pm

Got Blitzwing from Amazon's little sale (not sure if it counts as Prime day since it wasn't locked behind Prime). Gotta say, $37 USD for him is a solid price. I'm enjoying him, and he definitely has some fun bits, but my copy has some overly tight joints in places, and overall he feels a little lacking for the full $55.

That said, the second they announce a Gen Selects Overcharge, I'm grabbing that :lol:

News Credits: 1646 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:36 pm

Sentinel_Primal wrote:That said, the second they announce a Gen Selects Overcharge, I'm grabbing that

I am truly surprised that that isn't even rumored yet.

Have some Axlegrease

News Credits: 1646 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:54 pm

Thanks to the wonderful Mark Maher AKA Markclonus on Instagram, we now have new designer notes for the recently revealed Legacy Evolution Voyager Class Bludgeon. Bludgeon is a new head and weapon retool of Tarn, with a wicked new headsculpt. In the notes, we learn about the design of that head, and the desire to match Alex Milne's IDW2019 Bludgeon design, as seen in the 2021 Annual.

Check out the notes and images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Ah yes, Legacy Evolution Voyager Bludgeon, what a fierce decepticon to add to your collection. I don’t think I’ve ever actually encountered anyone that doesn’t have some kind of love for this character.

I’m honored to have had the pleasure of trying to live up to Alex Milne’s design featured in the IDW comic series. As you may already know this is a redeco of Tarn, but he comes with a new head, new sword, and a new delicious colorway!

Huge shout out to Yuya san over at Takara, his design aesthetic is just amazing!

I had to take some time to draw up a wicked head sculpt for this maniac, slide on through the pics for some other treats and deets. He has a sick weapon load out and the sword sculpt details look pretty vicious. I’m not sure if some people noticed on Tarn but the front tank guns are not only blast effect compatible, they are perfectly sized to be used as a set of hit sticks. With this great range of articulation, you can really get wild with the posing.

Had alot of fun with this mold as you can see, somtimes figures just seem like they have a mind of their own as you play with them. Happy Transformers Tuesday yall!

News Credits: 10 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:57 pm

The only thing I wish they did was retool the chest. The paint apps help, but I still see Tarn's chest plate. It's not a dealbreaker, just a wish.

News Credits: 1646 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:16 pm

sol magnus wrote:The only thing I wish they did was retool the chest. The paint apps help, but I still see Tarn's chest plate. It's not a dealbreaker, just a wish.

I agree, he really only needed the new chest to truly stand apart

News Credits: 101 · Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:52 pm

That Bludgeon is 100% pure disappointment.
Seriously.

Now, if only Super 7 would release their damn figures already! :-(

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:11 pm

For those of you playing along at home, Amazon finally swapped the images and descriptions on their exclusive listings for the two packs. Guess they got tired of all the returns. Pretty sure they reset the reviews, too.

Emerje

News Credits: 2 · Wed Jul 12, 2023 5:36 am

Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos? :-P

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure! 8-}

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:18 am

Nemesis Destron wrote:Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos?

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure!

I've never seen him in stores, I'm still waiting for Entertainment Earth to ship mine which they've delayed several times already (now expected in August). He was single packed with Leo Prime so if you've seen him in stores you've missed Tarn. His artificial rarity plus high demand are what's leading to those high aftermarket prices.

Emerje

News Credits: 12 · Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:29 am

Emerje wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos?

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure!

I've never seen him in stores, I'm still waiting for Entertainment Earth to ship mine which they've delayed several times already (now expected in August). He was single packed with Leo Prime so if you've seen him in stores you've missed Tarn. His artificial rarity plus high demand are what's leading to those high aftermarket prices.

Emerje

Got Tarn on Amazon and it's been delayed as well

News Credits: 104 · Wed Jul 12, 2023 10:52 am

Nemesis Destron wrote:Speaking of Tarn those fans that managed to secure said figure did those of you score at retail? We are to expect Tarn to hit retail on the horizon and be just be as illousive as Cosmos?

For anyone that hasn't noticed on eBay the figure is as pricey as Cosmos. In fact some mental seller wants over $400 for the figure!

I found mine in Target months back.