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News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 10:15 pm

Noideaforaname wrote:Man, Fixit has forever ruined how I view Legion figures...

He does indeed set the bar pretty high. He is more like a nice legends figure.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:36 am

While Botcon had no new reveals concerning Robots in Disguise, SDCC tried to make up for it.

Firstly, we have some truly never before seen Legion reveals such as Windblade, Drift and Thunderhoof (Come on Hasbro, he didn't need another pair of antlers, just leave the rake!) as well as others revealed in the app such as Ultra Magnus (check out that artwork), Alpine Sideswipe and Patrol Strongarm. You can find the entire gallery here.

And secondly we finally got the official reveal of the Clash of the Titans line. While these have been out in Australia and Canada, Hasbro had yet to reveal this line or offer official pictures for the legion class figures. These are redecos of various classes of toys from Robots in Disguise exclusively at Toysrus on an unprecedented global scale (distributed through both Takara in Japan and Hasbro in the rest of the world). Following the pictures, you will see the press release of these new figures.

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE – CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS PRODUCT INFORMATION

New for 2015, Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE gets even more epic with CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS, an exclusive product line coming to Toys “R” Us stores featuring exclusive characters and looks from the final episodes of season 1 of the new animated series TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, airing in the U.S. on Cartoon Network.

As the season builds to an epic conclusion, the rampaging Decepticons are joined by an evil bot, one more powerful and more sinister than any Decepticon loose on Earth. His name is Megatronus, one of the original 13 Primes who quit his gig and became the first Decepticon. Only with the help of the greatest Autobot of all time, Optimus Prime, whose training in the Realm of the Primes has led to this moment along with the powerful and versatile Decepticon Hunter weapons can Bumblebee and his team hope to power up and defeat Megatronus!

The Decepticons are united. The Autobots are powered up. Earth's fate hangs in the balance. The CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS is on!

The 2015 TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS line, including MEGATRONUS, from Hasbro is available exclusively at Toys “R” Us.

Action Figures

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME VS. MEGATRONUS Legion Class Pack

(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)

The CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS never ends! This OPTIMUS PRIME vs. MEGATRONUS figure pack pits the leaders of the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS against each other in the next generation of TRANSFORMERS combat. On one side is OPTIMUS PRIME, with his “power up” deco white armor that shows his valor whether he’s in mighty bot mode or heavy-duty semi truck mode. On the other is MEGATRONUS, and his “power up” deco black armor shows his evil as he converts from robot warrior mode to hardcore tank mode! When the battle is over for the day, you can scan your figures’ badges into the TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app (device not included) and unlock the characters for awesome virtual battles! Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE VS. UNDERBITE Legion Class Pack

(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)

The CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS never ends! This BUMBLEBEE VS. UNDERBITE figure pack pits AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS against each other in the next generation of TRANSFORMERS combat. On one side is BUMBLEBEE, who’s a fearless scout and fighter whether he’s in mighty bot mode or racing sports car mode, with his exclusive “power up” deco. On the other is UNDERBITE, who has an appetite for destruction when he’s in beast mode and a need for speed in racer mode! When the battle is over for the day, you can scan your figures’ badges into THE TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app (device not included) and unlock the characters for awesome virtual battles! Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME 3-STEP CHANGERS Figure

(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)

DECEPTICONS beware, because this 3-STEP CHANGERS OPTIMUS PRIME figure with exclusive “power up” deco converts in a heartbeat from robot mode to combat vehicle mode, and he’s not messing around! Convert him in 3 easy steps to either mode, and keep converting him back and forth so his DECEPTICON enemies can’t keep up! When the battle is over for the day, you can scan your figures’ badges into the TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app (device not included) and unlock the characters for awesome virtual battles. Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE 3-STEP CHANGERS Figure

(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)

DECEPTICONS beware, because this 3-STEP CHANGERS BUMBLEBEE figure featuring exclusive “power up” deco converts in a heartbeat from robot mode to combat vehicle mode, and he’s not messing around! Convert him in 3 easy steps to either mode, and keep converting him back and forth so his DECEPTICON enemies can’t keep up! When the battle is over for the day, you can scan your figures’ badges into the TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app (device not included) and unlock the characters for awesome virtual battles. Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE — CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS MEGATRONUS 5-STEP CHANGERS Figure

(Ages 6 years & up/Available: Fall 2015)

AUTOBOTS beware, Megatronus has arrived! This upgraded DECEPTICON leader with exclusive “power up” deco has a double-bladed axe in robot mode for hardcore hand-to-hand combat. He converts from robot mode to tank mode in just 5 steps. Your TRANSFORMERS clashes will never be the same once your MEGATRONUS figure is on the hunt! Available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores and at ToysRUs.com.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:18 am

I actually had those "Clash of the Titans" figures in my hands today but passed on them. I was mainly after Megatronus so didn't really feel like paying $20AU for him and a white Prime repaint.

News Credits: 3 · by **MrBlack** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:23 am

Even setting aside the awesomeness that was Legion Fixit (and the only slightly less awesome Legion Underbite), those Drift and Windblade figures are atrocious. Drift would be acceptable if his hood folded back, but I guess that another hinge was outside of Hasbro's budget. Windblade is just a mess. I know these things are cheap, but the first wave produced some pretty decent figures. Drift and Windblade are just lazy.

Oh well, at least Megatronus and Thunderhoof look nice.

News Credits: 2 · by **BERSEKAEL** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:46 am

well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!

by **Cliff Jumper** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:49 am

So does Hasbro or Takara have any plans to make warrior class versions of the decepticons from the show?

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:53 am

Cliff Jumper wrote:So does Hasbro or Takara have any plans to make warrior class versions of the decepticons from the show?

Yes. Warriors Megatronus, Thunderhoof and Quillfire were all found on listings. Hasbro said they wanted to release the good guys first but that more decepticons would come.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:17 am

"Clash of the Transformers"

News Credits: 13 · by **OptimalOptimus2** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:56 am

BERSEKAEL wrote:well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!

Good luck. ;)^

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:40 pm

Looks like Thunderhoof is fully poseable :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:58 pm

BERSEKAEL wrote:well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!

How come? She's no longer available?

Amazon Prime have it for pretty cheap and if you are American, there's a possibility for free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gene ... =windblade

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:42 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
BERSEKAEL wrote:well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!

How come? She's no longer available?

Amazon Prime have it for pretty cheap and if you are American, there's a possibility for free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gene ... =windblade

She's pretty cheap on e-bay too and you dont even need Prime for free shipping: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Generations-Deluxe-Class-Windblade-Figure-New-/371304711364?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56737c44c4

Although I would kindly warn anyone who doesnt have the mold to avoid it. It's the fiddliest transformer I have handled in quite a while.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:56 pm

william-james88 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
BERSEKAEL wrote:well, is time to hunt Windblade on Ebay!

How come? She's no longer available?

Amazon Prime have it for pretty cheap and if you are American, there's a possibility for free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Gene ... =windblade

She's pretty cheap on e-bay too and you dont even need Prime for free shipping: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Generations-Deluxe-Class-Windblade-Figure-New-/371304711364?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56737c44c4

Although I would kindly warn anyone who doesnt have the mold to avoid it. It's the fiddliest transformer I have handled in quite a while.

That's quite rude, she is an excellent mold that can hold a number of poses >:oP

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:11 pm

Hellscream9999 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Although I would kindly warn anyone who doesnt have the mold to avoid it. It's the fiddliest transformer I have handled in quite a while.

That's quite rude, she is an excellent mold that can hold a number of poses

Sorry if it sounded rude to her, but I was extremely dissapointed. And while I respect everyone's opinion I do advise people to look at some video reviews for this specific toy. I welcome our disagreement over how good this toy is, it comes to show that one might like it or they might not (unlike say CW Superion or Generations UM which have generally positive reviews), and thus people must inform themselves before buying.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:24 pm

IMO, Windblade is not really the most fun bot to transform. Still, she does look great in both modes and is a worthy addition in a fembot display.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:25 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Although I would kindly warn anyone who doesnt have the mold to avoid it. It's the fiddliest transformer I have handled in quite a while.

That's quite rude, she is an excellent mold that can hold a number of poses

Sorry if it sounded rude to her, but I was extremely dissapointed. And while I respect everyone's opinion I do advise people to look at some video reviews for this specific toy. I welcome our disagreement over how good this toy is, it comes to show that one might like it or they might not (unlike say CW Superion or Generations UM which have generally positive reviews), and thus people must inform themselves before buying.

I agree that it is fiddly at times, but so is menasor, but everyone still celebrates it; so I guess we just shouldn't tell people to avoid figures they may like just because they are 'fiddly'

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:29 pm

Hellscream9999 wrote:I agree that it is fiddly at times, but so is menasor, but everyone still celebrates it; so I guess we just shouldn't tell people to avoid figures they may like just because they are 'fiddly'

Deal

But I still srongly recommend looking at a review. I personally was not ready for the hole in the middle of the jet where the legs are.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:33 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:I agree that it is fiddly at times, but so is menasor, but everyone still celebrates it; so I guess we just shouldn't tell people to avoid figures they may like just because they are 'fiddly'

Deal But I still srongly recommend looking at a review. I personally was not ready for the hole in the middle of the jet where the legs are.

I honestly don't like most reviewers (thew for the win) they seem very biased and very ready to make blanket statements about qc issues, or very eager to dismiss figures based on small nitpicks; maybe refer them to the seibertron galleries and a review to see how it 'plays'... I dunno, I'm just really fed up with a lot of reviewers these days, you can tell there's a lot of G1 bias subverting their opinions when they should be objective :-(

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:37 pm

Windblade is definitely fiddly, but is capable of some cool poses. She also has a couple different ways to store her sword in bot mode.

So she is getting a legion figure in the RID line but not a deluxe. Does thus mean the current deluxe can be a crossover fugure?

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:42 pm

carytheone wrote:Windblade is definitely fiddly, but is capable of some cool poses. She also has a couple different ways to store her sword in bot mode.

So she is getting a legion figure in the RID line but not a deluxe. Does thus mean the current deluxe can be a crossover fugure?

I say yes since she has the exact same deco. Takara is making an RID Grimlock out of the FOC Grimlock mold so that is officially a generations mold used for RID.

by **Cliff Jumper** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 3:43 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Cliff Jumper wrote:So does Hasbro or Takara have any plans to make warrior class versions of the decepticons from the show?

Yes. Warriors Megatronus, Thunderhoof and Quillfire were all found on listings. Hasbro said they wanted to release the good guys first but that more decepticons would come.

Cool. Thank you.

News Credits: 1 · by **neonkiwi** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 3:50 pm

I posted this in Sighting (http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/ohio-transformers-sightings-p1708542.php#p1708542) but thought it might work here also... Optimus RID 6" Titan is now in retailers.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:33 pm

Howdy fellow Seibertronians! Target Exclusive, Robots in Disguise Collection has been spotted in Baton Rouge, LA by none other than yours truly. This six pack includes 1 step changers Sideswipe, Steeljaw, Grimlock, Underbite, Bumblebee and 3 step Optimus Prime. Optimus Prime is a new mold and has not been previously available separately.

This new Optimus Prime mold has not been seen before, but was hinted at via a Target Cartwheel promotion that can be seen here.

Refresh your memory of the previously released bots here.

Keep your browser pointed to Seibertron.com and keep hitting that refresh button for the freshest news, the most extensive galleries and the best Transformers discussion around.

News Credits: 13 · by **OptimalOptimus2** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:12 pm

One-Step Optimus Prime = Not fascinating. It's not like it's a new Voyager or Leader Class mold to get me interested.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:26 pm

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:One-Step Optimus Prime = Not fascinating. It's not like it's a new Voyager or Leader Class mold to get me interested.

Yup, just more uninteresting immobile garbage, now if they had revealed that hasbro were releasing the new o/p from TT, that would have been something to celebrate >:oP