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Someone in Hasbro REALLY likes Twinferno, huh? First being the only Monsterbot to get the Generations treatment and now this. I'm getting a John Warden Deluxe Vehicles vibe here

While this all looks majorly badass, I'm not sure exactly how I feel about it. RiD 2015 used to mostly be it's own thing with the recent Starscream harkening back to the past so much being a big surprise, but what made it so great is that it was unique. Now it feels like the toyline's starting to overflow with G1 influence when before it was packed with originality and new characters. Don't get me wrong, I still prefer these G1 characters to what RiD has put out and I'm excited for most of these figures - especially that Soundwave holy **** - but... I dunno. It's starting to feel like RiD's uniqueness is starting to fade and mesh in with everything else.

The one article said Hasbro is making designs inspired by G1...that's not all that new, and Titans Return is a much better example of that...

When the Bludgeon mold was revealed at NYCC he was a Bot and had a different name. So we're getting two, or they changed their mind?

And I agree Kurona. Although these look fun, I wouldn't mind the line staying the course of originality it was on.

Sigma Magnus wrote:The one article said Hasbro is making designs inspired by G1...that's not all that new, and Titans Return is a much better example of that...

I was groaning at the article the whole way through. Acting as if this is the first time there's been full-on G1 influence... meanwhile, there is literally a direct remake of the G1 Soundwave toy in a Titans Return Leader box, original alt-mode (or at least a close approximation of it), cassette partners and all.
"The warrior class features some of the largest figures in the RiD line" oh come on

Warrior Class
Starscream
Bludgeon
Blurr
Soundwave
Twinferno
Skywarp

Legion
Blurr
Cyclonus
Starscream

Of note is that the Warror Starscream is a regular retail release, and thus may have some changes from the TRU Clash version. As for Bludegon, I'm going to assume he's a redeco of Blastwave, as I don't see any of the others revealed earlier.

I kinda like how that Soundwave takes design cues from both the WFC/FOC and Prime designs. And depending on how well that Bludgeon looks in hand I might use him as my G1 Bludgeon.

Kurona wrote:

Sigma Magnus wrote:The one article said Hasbro is making designs inspired by G1...that's not all that new, and Titans Return is a much better example of that...

I was groaning at the article the whole way through. Acting as if this is the first time there's been full-on G1 influence... meanwhile, there is literally a direct remake of the G1 Soundwave toy in a Titans Return Leader box, original alt-mode (or at least a close approximation of it), cassette partners and all.
"The warrior class features some of the largest figures in the RiD line" oh come on

And now I'm reading the comments.

blaaaaaargh

Cobotron wrote:When the Bludgeon mold was revealed at NYCC he was a Bot and had a different name. So we're getting two, or they changed their mind?

And I agree Kurona. Although these look fun, I wouldn't mind the line staying the course of originality it was on.

The 3 we saw in new york arent there so I am assuming these all come after. That means that we will first get Blasstwave, White Drift and Stormshot. So far they have been releasing 3 new warriors per wave, so I dont know how this will all play out. So much for those who thought this line was dead is growing more and more and giving us more stuff. I love it. I still want a warrior hamerstrike but this is all good stuff. I dont know if I will get that skywarp or not but all the rest of these warriors are definite buys.

And I find it cool how taht Soundwave has the same body type as Prime Rumble and Frenzy. It will be a cool dynamic to have him stand in the middle of the two with them acting like his goons. About Soundwave, man, that guy's agent must have been working overtime.

Sigma Magnus wrote:

Kurona wrote:

Sigma Magnus wrote:The one article said Hasbro is making designs inspired by G1...that's not all that new, and Titans Return is a much better example of that...

I was groaning at the article the whole way through. Acting as if this is the first time there's been full-on G1 influence... meanwhile, there is literally a direct remake of the G1 Soundwave toy in a Titans Return Leader box, original alt-mode (or at least a close approximation of it), cassette partners and all.
"The warrior class features some of the largest figures in the RiD line" oh come on

And now I'm reading the comments.

blaaaaaargh

Run, Blaster! Save yourself!

Dont read the comments! You are still so young!

...welp, I'm back from the comments section. *Hides in a cardboard box*

...so, the new toys look cool. Wonder how Soundwave and Cyclonus will factor into the show, if at all.

Soundwave will definitely be a big thing in the show; probably the new 'con leader. You don't just get a whole slew of toys like that, all original molds and don't appear.

Cyclonus too considering he's a new mold. I'd expect Skywarp and Bludgeon too but since they're easy redecoes of past figures, won't be surprised if they don't appear. Then again, Soundwave probably needs team fillers, and there don't appear to be many Decepticon toys not currently arrested and taken back to Cybertron...

william-james88 wrote:Dont read the comments! You are still so young!

Eh, I've seen worse. At least some are trying to educate people.

HOLY SH*T

These have got to be some of the best-looking toys to come out of RID's toyline. Looks like Soundwave's getting a major upgrade if this means he's making yet another return to the series.

Also, Blurr, eh? Are we finally getting a Rescue Bots crossover?

Kurona wrote:Soundwave will definitely be a big thing in the show; probably the new 'con leader. You don't just get a whole slew of toys like that, all original molds and don't appear.

Cyclonus too considering he's a new mold.

But he's recycling the engineering of Starscream and Windblade. It could go either way, but yeah I think he will be on the show. Looking forward to the warrior toy.

Wow, this is some good stuff. I like what they've done with Soundwave, and Blurr and Twinferno look really cool.

PrymeStriker wrote:HOLY SH*T

These have got to be some of the best-looking toys to come out of RID's toyline. Looks like Soundwave's getting a major upgrade if this means he's making yet another return to the series.

Also, Blurr, eh? Are we finally getting a Rescue Bots crossover?

Sideswipe already showed up in rescue bots:

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF******************************************************** YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is awesome! Bludgeon looks amazing. Blurr!! Yes!!! Soundwave is like a mix between Prime, Animated, and WF/FOC!!! WTF Twinferno?!?! Awesome!!!

This whole thing is awesome. Means I can pass on Blastwave and get Stormjet and Drift from wave 1 2017 and wait on all these cons!!

AHHHHHHHHHH!!! THEY LOOK AWESOME!!!!!

Ooh exciting! The only one that is a must have is Bludgeon out of all things. Looks really nice and negates the need for the RotF Bludgeon. I think the only two I might pass on are Skywarp and Blurr. Nothing's really wrong with Blurr it's just the TR one is so good and Skywarp is well a repainted Starscream. I do hope that that Cyclonus design gets a warrior toy sooner or later.

It may just be be, but Cyclonus really reminds me of the Air Vehicon :


Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Cyberverse Air Vehicon Gallery

william-james88 wrote:

PrymeStriker wrote:Also, Blurr, eh? Are we finally getting a Rescue Bots crossover?

Sideswipe already showed up in rescue bots:

I think he means in RID. So far all of the cross overs with Prime/RID characters have been on Rescue Bots for both the toys and cartoon, this is the first time we have appears to be a Rescue Bot in the RID toy line.

I really like that RID is fixing one of my major complaints in that the Prime character designs didn't make sense as coming from the Cybertron games. Now we're finally seeing designs in RID for Starscream and Soundwave that actually look like a cross between the two styles.

I wonder if Starscream's final figure will have the accurate gray shoulders? Doesn't really make sense to keep the blue shoulders from the Clash figure.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:I really like that RID is fixing one of my major complaints in that the Prime character designs didn't make sense as coming from the Cybertron games. Now we're finally seeing designs in RID for Starscream and Soundwave that actually look like a cross between the two styles.

I ignore that the alligned continuity is a thing so I didnt even think about it. I saw that Soundwave and said, well that takes from a few sources including FOC Soundwave, and left it at that. But this is quite literally Soundwave taking hint of his own previous body in that "same" continuity. When I thought that continuity thread was dead at this point, they bring it all back.

Whelp I died when I saw this due to the aura of awesomeness but then I came back because there is one question on my mind.



Where are the stock photos of Stormshot, Blastwave and the IDW Drift repaint?


Did Hasbro forget about them or something?

As an update to the recent story about a handful of G1 characters joining the toyline for Transformers: Robots in Disguise (note: we are told that only some will actually make it onto the show), we have the official product descriptions, bios, price points and features, all gathered below for your browsing convenience - take a read, and join the conversation in the Energon Pub!

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE LEGION CLASS Assortment

(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $5.99/Available: Spring 2017)

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE 1-STEP CHANGERS Assortment

(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2017)

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE WARRIOR CLASS Assortment

(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Spring 2017)

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE 3-STEP CHANGERS Assortment

(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2017)

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ACTIVATOR COMBINER PACK

(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2017)

Product Descriptions



LEGION CLASS

Collectible Transformers: Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Legion Class figures are smaller-scale figures that feature classic Transformers conversion.



Product: Legion Class Starscream

Change this Legion Class Starscream figure between robot and jet in 5 steps. Scan the Decepticon shield on this Starscream figure to unlock a token in the mobile app. Collect other Legion Class figures and create your own Autobot vs. Decepticon battles (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)



If Starscream has to defeat hundreds of Autobots on his quest for universal domination, then so be it. He would like nothing more than to prove his immense power and superiority over all other bots. Do the Autobots have the strength to bring down the power-hungry Decepticon?



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Transformers: Robots in Disguise Legion Class Springload figure

· Smaller-scale figure features classic conversion

· Changes between robot and jet in 5 steps

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app

· Take over the planet alongside Starscream



Product: Legion Class Blurr

Change this Legion Class Blurr figure between robot and sports car in 6 steps. Scan the Autobot shield on this Blurr figure to unlock a token in the mobile app. Collect other Legion Class figures and create your own Autobot vs. Decepticon battles (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)



The only thing Decepticons can use to catch Blurr is the trail of dust that follow. The Autobot is a supersonic data messenger with a knack for delivering parcels of information in a matter of nanokliks. When the Autobots need to send vital intel from one base to another, they look to Blurr to get the job done.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Transformers: Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Legion Class Blurr figure

· Smaller-scale figure features classic conversion

· Changes between robot and sports car in 6 steps

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app

· Deliver cyber messages with Blurr





Product: Legion Class Cyclonus

Change this Legion Class Cyclonus figure between robot and jet. Scan the Decepticon shield on this Cyclonus figure to unlock a token in the mobile app. Collect other Legion Class figures and create your own Autobot vs. Decepticon battles. (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)



Behind the high council on Cybertron, sits evil mastermind Cyclonus. Using his mind-controlling power, the rogue Decepticon schemes to brainwash every bot on the planet if that’s what it takes to fulfill his devious plans for Cybertron and the galaxy.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Combiner Force Legion Class Cyclonus figure

· Smaller-scale figure features classic conversion

· Changes between robot and jet

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app

· Control the High Council with Cyclonus



1-STEP CHANGERS

Experience the excitement of instant conversion with figures that change between modes in 1 step.



Product: 1-Step Changer Blurr

Convert this 1-Step Changer Blurr figure from robot to sports car in 1 quick, kick-latch motion. Imagine charging into battle with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Combiner Force 1-Step Changer figures. Scan the Autobot shield on this Blurr figure to unlock a token in the mobile app.



The only thing Decepticons can use to catch Blurr is the trail of dust that follows. The Autobot is a supersonic data messenger with a knack for delivering parcels of information in a matter of nanokliks. When the Autobots need to send vital intel from one base to another, they look to Blurr to get the job done.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· 1-Step Changer Blurr figure

· Changes between robot and sports car in 1 step

· Convert this figure in 1 quick, kick-latch motion



3-STEP CHANGERS

Experience the excitement of conversion in 3 awesome steps, with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Combiner Force 3-Step Changer figures



Product: 3-Step Changer Soundwave

To convert this 3-Step Changer Soundwave figure from robot to tank, swing the arms up and over and flip the legs behind the head in a smooth Hyper-Vault motion. Imagine charging into battle with figures that change modes in 3 steps! Scan the Decepticon shield on this figure to unlock a token in the mobile app.



Soundwave is the ultimate spy, capable of locating any enemy. The treacherous signal stealer can detect any Autobot transmission and mask his own signature to avoid detection. The Autobots may not realize the Decepticon has targeted them until it’s too late.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Combiner Force 3-Step Changer Soundwave figure

· Changes between robot and tank in 3 steps

· Convert this figure in a quick 3-step Hyper-Vault motion

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app



WARRIORS CLASS

Collectible Transformers: Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Warriors Class figures are larger-scale figures that feature classic Transformers conversion and awesome weapon accessories



Product: Warriors Class Starscream

Change this Warriors Class Starscream figure between robot and jet in 9 steps. Figure comes with 2 blaster accessories. Scan the Decepticon shield on this Starscream figure to unlock a token in the mobile app.



If Starscream has to defeat hundreds of Autobots on his quest for universal domination, then so be it. He would like nothing more than to prove his immense power and superiority over all other bots. Do the Autobots have the strength to bring down the power-hungry Decepticon? Join the battle with this figure based on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Warriors Class Starscream figure

· Changes between robot and jet mode in 9 steps

· Figure comes with 2 blaster accessories

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app

· Take over the planet alongside Starscream



Product: Warriors Class Decepticon Bludgeon

Change this Warriors Class Decepticon Bludgeon figure between robot and tank in 13 steps. Figure comes with 2 blaster accessories. Scan the Decepticon shield on this Bludgeon figure to unlock a token in the mobile app,



Decepticon Bludgeon is a dangerous and masterful warrior. Sharp as a knife on the battlefield, the ferocious samurai uses his mighty swords to pull off the ultimate surprise ambush on the Autobots.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Warriors Class Decepticon Bludgeon figure

· Changes between robot and tank in 13 steps

· Figure comes with 2 blaster accessories

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app

· Take down the Autobots with Decepticon Bludgeon



Product: Warriors Class Blurr

Change this Warriors Class Blurr figure between robot and sports car in 11 steps. Figure comes with 1 blaster accessory. Scan the Autobot shield on this Blurr figure to unlock a token in the mobile app.



The only thing Decepticons can use to catch Blurr is the trail of dust that follows. The Autobot is a supersonic data messenger with a knack for delivering parcels of information in a matter of nanokliks. When the Autobots need to send vital intel from one base to another, they look to Blurr to get the job done.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Warriors Class Blurr figure

· Changes between robot and sports car in 11 steps

· Figure comes with 1 blaster accessory

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app

· Deliver cyber messages with Blurr



Product: Warriors Class Skywarp

Change this Warriors Class Skywarp figure between robot and jet in 9 steps. Figure comes with 2 blaster accessories. Scan the Decepticon shield on this Skywarp figure to unlock a token in the mobile app.



Fortunately for the Autobots, Skywarp is the only known Decepticon with the ability to teleport. As one of the sneakiest Decepticons in the universe, he has a knack for playing cruel pranks, including a few on his fellow Decepticons. Skywarp may not be the sharpest bot on the ship, but he attacks like fire, disappearing, and then reappearing out of nowhere to ambush the Autobots.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Warriors Class Skywarp figure

· Changes between robot and jet in 9 steps

· Figure comes with 2 blaster accessories

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app

· Battle Autobots in the sky with Skywarp



Product: Warriors Class Soundwave

Change this Warriors Class Soundwave figure between robot and tank in 14 steps. Figure comes with 1 blaster accessory. Scan the Decepticon shield on this Soundwave figure to unlock a token in the mobile app.



Soundwave is the ultimate spy and communications specialist, capable of scanning and decoding any radio signal within range. Using radio waves to monitor the Autobots and their plans, Soundwave locates the enemy and informs the Decepticons of their whereabouts. Dedicated and devoted to the cause, Soundwave has quickly moved up the Decepticon ranks.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Warriors Class Soundwave figure

· Changes between robot and tank in 14 steps

· Figure comes with 1 blaster accessory

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app

· Monitor Autobot radio transmissions with Soundwave



Product: Warriors Class Autobot Twinferno

Change this Warriors Class Autobot Twinferno figure between robot and dragon fighter jet mode in 8 steps. The figure comes with 2 flame accessories. Scan the Autobot shield on this Twinferno figure to unlock a token in the mobile app.



As Autobot Twinferno might say, “Great minds think alike”-- at least when it comes to destroying Decepticons. The flying warrior has two minds that barely agree on anything, but that only fuels his fire for demolishing the enemy. When Autobot Twinferno is in dragon mode, he breathes fire from two heads. It’s double the trouble for the Decepticons!



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Warriors Class Autobot Twinferno figure

· Changes between robot and dragon fighter jet mode in 8 steps

· Figure comes with 2 flame accessories

· Scan the shield to unlock a token in the app

· Destroy Decepticons with Autobot Twinferno



ACTIVATOR COMBINER

Product: Activator Combiners Soundwave & Laserbeak

Soundwave spies on Autobot communication. Oh, scrap! The Autobots have detected his location. Not so fast -- Laserbeak attaches to Soundwave to activate signal scrambler-mode and mask their location.



Kids can combine forces and activate awesome pop-out battle modes with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner figures. This Activator Combiner 2-pack features one Soundwave figure and one Laserbeak figure. Attach the Soundwave figure to the Laserbeak figure to activate signal-scrambler mode.



The Soundwave figure converts from robot to tank. Activator figures work with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately). Scan the shields on these figures to unlock Soundwave and Laserbeak characters in the mobile app.



[PRODUCT FEATURES]

· Activator Combiner Soundwave and Laserbeak figures

· Attach Laserbeak figure to Soundwave figure to activate signal-scrambler mode

· In tank mode, Soundwave figure triggers battle cannons

· Works with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately)

· Scan the shields to unlock these characters in the app