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D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Unless.....hear me out.....

We are getting G2 Gobots Prime from sideswipe officially

But then it wouldn't exactly fit the description of "G1 Optimus", and thusly the confusion continues.

I'm most excited for tigerhawk and silverbolt, I'm glad the latter is a voyager! I want nice wings!

I'm also looking forward to Tasmanian kid, windblade, slipstream, Sandstorm, and the rock-bots. I hope vector Prime and the animated Bumblebee & Optimus Prime are cool too

I hope leader Soundwave is Prime universe or idw or something. If its g1 then ill still get it because I adore Soundwave but still

Thundertron is confusing me. There's am upcoming voyager AND a leaked Walmart leader class. So which one will I want? Haha because I'm getting that character one way or another

If the next capsule will be mayhem themed, any chance Bludgeon will be released in that line? Mayhaps with a remolded chest?

Razorbeast88 wrote:If the next capsule will be mayhem themed, any chance Bludgeon will be released in that line? Mayhaps with a remolded chest?

There's always a chance. How many versions of Impactor did we get including retailer exclusives, including with an alternate head in one. That said, I would much rather see any of the other members, especially the many that haven't shown up in Generations recently. Maybe this is how we get some more Deluxe Insecticons?

AcademyofDrX wrote:

Razorbeast88 wrote:If the next capsule will be mayhem themed, any chance Bludgeon will be released in that line? Mayhaps with a remolded chest?

There's always a chance. How many versions of Impactor did we get including retailer exclusives, including with an alternate head in one. That said, I would much rather see any of the other members, especially the many that haven't shown up in Generations recently. Maybe this is how we get some more Deluxe Insecticons?

I'm hoping for different characters as well, I already have legacy bludgeon on preorder and I wouldn't want to double dip if the other one looks better

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Megatron was one I was really excited for, but for some reason, he has a really bad lean backwards and I can't figure out why. It feels like it's in his heels, but they are flat and level. I dunno. he's hard to stand in a neutral pose.

Sorry to drag this back up. Megatron has a misassembly in his knees. I believe this is the cause to him leaning back.

The sniper duel and Nacelle amazon sets have updated to release on 8/26! My ship dates still say 10/1, but hopefully that changes soon! Super pumped for these. Hopefully Nova isn't to far behind.

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Legacy would be a great format for a Transformers anthology series. One off episodes or mini series based on the lesser known/explored parts of the franchise. Transtech, Machine Wars, Marvel Run, Dreamwave, Devil's Due, IDW etc The comics have all had at least one story that would be really cool to see in motion. Giving a proper finale to the cancelled projects too EG Animated.

The line already exists to support the show, after all.

Thanks to the "backflip bump" because of the new poster, I could post this to ask for...

At least ONE Kiss Players reference. The easiest thing would be to repaint/remold the deluxe ER Prowl as Autorooper. And please include a little Atari figure ON SCALE with him.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Legacy would be a great format for a Transformers anthology series. One off episodes or mini series based on the lesser known/explored parts of the franchise. Transtech, Machine Wars, Marvel Run, Dreamwave, Devil's Due, IDW etc The comics have all had at least one story that would be really cool to see in motion. Giving a proper finale to the cancelled projects too EG Animated.

The line already exists to support the show, after all.

Thanks to the "backflip bump" because of the new poster, I could post this to ask for...

At least ONE Kiss Players reference. The easiest thing would be to repaint/remold the deluxe ER Prowl as Autorooper. And please include a little Atari figure ON SCALE with him.

Didn't they include that Autotrooper head as an alt head for the Animated one in the Buzzworthy Troop set?

Nemesis Primal wrote:Didn't they include that Autotrooper head as an alt head for the Animated one in the Buzzworthy Troop set?

There will be an Autorooper in the next BWBB 4 pack, but it will be based on the Siege Ironhide figure. So it doesn't really count.

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:

AcademyofDrX wrote:

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I didn't say it was the "wrong class", like a child/fanboy. I queried why there was an upscale?

I didn't call you a child or a fanboy, and I already said I don't know why it went up a size class. There are multiple generations figures who have changed class recently without being any taller, and it's generally reflected in the part count and engineering.

Hence the query. How to put this? His design was basic and simple. Four limbs, representing the same four Beast limbs. His crotch flap covers the bot body in Beast Mode. Beast head over bot head etc His design could easily be replicated in a core class figure. So parts count would be minimal. Similarly engineering isn't too dissimilar from other four legged Beast Bots.

Two thing:

There's no indication that he's being up scaled just because he's being up classed. This could easily (and likely) be the same situation as SS86 Voyager Ironhide who is actually shorter than the WFC Deluxe figures.

Second, what you described isn't how Silverbolt transforms, his actual transformation requires folding the wolf head down to form the torso, folding the front legs down to form the bot leg and crotch, and swinging the back legs forward to finish the torso and form the arms. A Core couldn't do all that. I imagine they'll also go for cartoon accuracy and make it so the wings can fold on his back instead of sit on his shoulders which the original couldn't do due to his action feature.

(edit: fixed a word)

Emerje

Which characters do you think the commander and titan will be?

TK415 wrote:Which characters do you think the commander and titan will be?

Commander I strongly believe will be Armada Tidal Wave. Titan - I honestly have no idea. Some have speculated since the Quintesson corkscrew ship from TF:TM has appeared in some artwork, that may be a guess. But since it really isn't as iconic as the Ark or Nemesis, It's not really something I would want, not sure if the fandom really has been asking either.

At this point, the fact that neither we, nor insiders, have any clue what the Titan for the 2024 main Generations line will be, has me slightly excited.

As for all the most recent leaks... I guess the idea about doing another wreckers capsule on Amazon isn't happening. I just want a Diaclone colored Topspin to go with my Twintwist.

o.supreme wrote:

TK415 wrote:Which characters do you think the commander and titan will be?

Commander I strongly believe will be Armada Tidal Wave. Titan - I honestly have no idea. Some have speculated since the Quintesson corkscrew ship from TF:TM has appeared in some artwork, that may be a guess. But since it really isn't as iconic as the Ark or Nemesis, It's not really something I would want, not sure if the fandom really has been asking either.

At this point, the fact that neither we, nor insiders, have any clue what the Titan for the 2024 main Generations line will be, has me slightly excited.

As for all the most recent leaks... I guess the idea about doing another wreckers capsule on Amazon isn't happening. I just want a Diaclone colored Topspin to go with my Twintwist.

I would love the corkscrew ship, but I'm sure it would be a nightmare to engineer. I would like a Junkion ship too, but that's even less iconic.

I'm convinced sooner than later Hasbro will take another stab at a G1 Metroplex, and an obvious Selects redeco opportunity adds an extra benefit. It's been a full ten years since the last one, not counting the later reissue, so I think the time is right.

Maybe it'll be a mayhem twin twist that was captured and brainwashed or something lol

No chance of tidal wave being a small Titan with a lot of parts count?

o.supreme wrote:At this point, the fact that neither we, nor insiders, have any clue what the Titan for the 2024 main Generations line will be, has me slightly excited.

That can only mean one thing. Titan Class Optimus Prime!



About the leaks, I haven't noticed anyone commenting on the fact that we're getting two Thundertrons next year (aside from saying the Legacy figure isn't a retooled Tigerhawk). Not only that, they aren't the same class!

Voyager Prime Thundertron
Tra Gen Legacy Star Seekers Leader Thundertron

So what could that mean about the Star Seekers Thundertron? It would be very disappointing if the Legacy version is a retooled Leo Prime and the Leader version is a repainted Tigerhawk. I could see the Voyager being a new figure, but not both.

Emerje

As mentioned previously, it doesn't really make sense for tigerhawk and thundertron to share a mold (though who knows at this point). I'd be bummed if they make thundertron out of the Leo Prime mold, that doesn't really fit either

I'm wondering if the leader version will be the same as the voyager but with more accessories? Or a bonus core class figure? Maybe the leaks aren't completely accurate with the size classes or something

Some extremely important tidbits that I found out about both my Leo Prime and his Nemesis version.

1) For both, there shouldn't be any "visible bot head syndrome" in lion mode. The head is inside a shell that can be pulled down, then rotated do make the lion's belly. I never watched any video reviews nor looked at the instructions so....

2) Leo Prime isn't missing any guns. It's Nemesis Leo who come with two extras.

That is all.

Nemesis Primal wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Unless.....hear me out.....

We are getting G2 Gobots Prime from sideswipe officially

But then it wouldn't exactly fit the description of "G1 Optimus", and thusly the confusion continues.

Don't care, it's just a guess/wishful thinking.

Razorbeast88 wrote:I hope leader Soundwave is Prime universe or idw or something. If its g1 then ill still get it because I adore Soundwave but still

I am hoping machine wars

LinaNui wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Megatron was one I was really excited for, but for some reason, he has a really bad lean backwards and I can't figure out why. It feels like it's in his heels, but they are flat and level. I dunno. he's hard to stand in a neutral pose.

Sorry to drag this back up. Megatron has a misassembly in his knees. I believe this is the cause to him leaning back.

Thanks! I will need to look at that tomorrow night

LinaNui wrote:The sniper duel and Nacelle amazon sets have updated to release on 8/26! My ship dates still say 10/1, but hopefully that changes soon! Super pumped for these. Hopefully Nova isn't to far behind.

Yep, snipers and Nacelle all moved up, dang! I wanted that one to stick to October!

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Nemesis Primal wrote:Didn't they include that Autotrooper head as an alt head for the Animated one in the Buzzworthy Troop set?

There will be an Autorooper in the next BWBB 4 pack, but it will be based on the Siege Ironhide figure. So it doesn't really count.

To Hasbro, it will, and to be honest, I think the fact that *anything* Kiss Players is happening is wild.

TK415 wrote:Which characters do you think the commander and titan will be?

Tidal Wave Commander (though i would prefer Titan) and Titan Iaconus are my guesses/hopes.

Anyways, Armada Prime is the figure of the year, no doubt.

"Armada Optimus, TF of the year."

Unless something mind-blowing come out before December 31st, Armada Optimus Prime is a very, very strong contender.

Right, I forgot, likely Tidal Wave. Thanks Supreme and Primal!

I wonder if they will go with Supreme Starscream from Transformers Cybertron.
Does RID have a Titan?
or
Animated Omega Supreme from the Ark. That would make sense with Animated figures coming out.

Plot twist ... Titan Class Beast Machines Supreme Cheetor.

Burn wrote:Plot twist ... Titan Class Beast Machines Supreme Cheetor.

BTW, I once owned the damn thing just for kicks. I paid around 20$can for it. Complete and unbroken. Damn, it was.... interesting....

I dumped it soon after at my local geek store to get in store credit.... 40$can!

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Burn wrote:Plot twist ... Titan Class Beast Machines Supreme Cheetor.

BTW, I once owned the damn thing just for kicks. I paid around 20$can for it. Complete and unbroken. Damn, it was.... interesting....

I dumped it soon after at my local geek store to get in store credit.... 40$can!

When I first moved into my townhouse and was setting the collection up, I put him on the top shelf, not because he's a top shelf Transformer, but because I wouldn't be looking that high to see the piece of ****. Anyway, his tail fell off and fell down the back of the bookcase. I didn't care, I knew it was there.

Years passed and I moved from the townhouse to a proper sized house which meant moving the collection. When I moved the bookcase, there was the tail. Before putting it back on display I transformed it, just to remind myself how crap it is, then put it back into beast mode and again, put it on the top shelf, and again, the tail fell off.

I don't really hate Transformer designs, some I'll simply dislike, but Supreme Class Cheetor is an absolute piece of **** but I can't bring myself to part with it, because it actually looks good in beast mode, even without a tail.

I pity the poor bastard who bought that thing after you sold it, even at $20CAN that was too much to pay.

Burn wrote:
I pity the poor bastard who bought that thing after you sold it, even at $20CAN that was too much to pay.

If I remember, the store priced it at around 70$can plus 15% in sale taxes and guess what... it only took him just a few weeks to sell it!