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News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:18 pm

Oh daaaaaaaamn Blackout looks incredible. Hands are a bit of a bummer but he still looks properly awesome.

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:21 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:He did? I thought I was just making a jab at how Studio Series Starscream is an upscaled DotM design...

Yeah I looove that deluxe figure except for the small size and it spent a lot of time on my desk so a more detailed larger version is like made for me.

Just looking at some of the noticable improvements particularly the sides of the torso.

I love it.

But yeah there should be a large buzzsaw that he was holding back in the earlier blurrier pics. I can't find it.

edit:

You can see the saw on his left arm here.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:39 pm

Hes holding a saw type weapon on his left arm in that picture with the white background

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:08 pm

I'm going to get that Starscream for sure. As for Optimus, I have WAY too many and Battle Blades Optimus do the job aplenty. Blackout, I may get on sale because I'm unimpressed. Looking forward for HD pictures of Megatron and Grimlock. Both will be SURE BUY. Grimlock will be acquired as soon as I see it in store. As for Megatron, it will replace the ROTF "green burger" in my Movie Voyager Megatron display.

by **jtanimator** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:38 pm

A Grimlock figure...that actually looks...like GRIMLOCK???!!! I'm about to get emotional over these pics!!!

News Credits: 2 · by **Spider5800** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:03 pm

My god...they're trying to make everyone to scale...

It's...so beautiful...

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 9:54 pm

Spider5800 wrote:My god...they're trying to make everyone to scale...

It's...so beautiful...

But... Jazz is supposed to be littler than Bumblebee.

News Credits: 3 · by **Ted_Spaghetti** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:25 pm

I am blown away that Hasbro could make a near perfect TLK optimus toy, who's design barley showed any truck parts, and yet they can't make a movie accurate optimus from the first three movies. I can't believe that 9 years ago, they could top that design, and yet today they make something that looks worse than the 2007 leader. Pretty excited for most of the other figures though. I never really liked Blackout or Jazz, but these new figures will be must haves on my wishlist.

News Credits: 2 · by **Spider5800** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:50 pm

Sabrblade wrote:But... Jazz is supposed to be littler than Bumblebee.

It's a 1 foot difference according to the chart, I can live with it. Stand 'Bee up straight and/or bend Jazz's knees a little and we're good.

The important thing is they're actually trying. No leader Optimus towering over a deluxe Bonecrusher, no voyager Constructicons being the same height as Ironhide, etc. Everyone is approximately where they should be in relation to the other characters. That's remarkable for a movie line.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:58 pm

Spider5800 wrote:My god...they're trying to make everyone to scale...

It's...so beautiful...

Why does Blackout look as tall as grimlock in the scale chart above and yet he is at least a head shorter in the pic below ?

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:11 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Spider5800 wrote:My god...they're trying to make everyone to scale...

It's...so beautiful...

Why does Blackout look as tall as grimlock in the scale chart above and yet he is at least a head shorter in the pic below ?

Probably cuz his knees are bent, he is always seen that way, and is proly super back/top heavy, one is a cg mock up, and the other is a display, big difference...

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:12 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Spider5800 wrote:My god...they're trying to make everyone to scale...

It's...so beautiful...
But... Jazz is supposed to be littler than Bumblebee.

He said trying... :TAKARATOMY:

isn't magic... yet

News Credits: 3595 · by **Seibertron** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:21 pm

TRANSFORMERS: STUDIO SERIES 2018 PRODUCT INFORMATION

The Transformers: Bumblebee movie hits screens in 2018. To coincide with this milestone event, Generations is introducing an all new fan-focused offering to celebrate the Transformers movie universe: Studio Series. The Studio Series line will showcase iconic characters and scenes from all of the Transformers films. The Studio Series line features highly detailed, movie-accurate figures with intricate conversation designed to celebrate the iconic characters and moments from the movie universe. Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Class Wave 1 is currently available to order on Transformers.com.

You can click on the images below to order these products. New TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES products for 2018 include:

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES 01 DELUXE CLASS MOVIE 1 BUMBLEBEE
(Ages 8 and up/ Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring ‘18)
This Studio Series 01 Deluxe Class Movie 1 BUMBLEBEE figure converts between robot and Chevrolet Camaro modes in 22 steps and comes with a weapon accessory. Remove backdrop from pack to showcase the loyal AUTOBOT scout in the police chase scene. Reach past the big screen and build the ultimate TRANSFORMERS collection with Studio Series figures, inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with deco and figure scales that reflect the movie universe. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com. BUY NOW!

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES 02 DELUXE CLASS MOVIE 4 DECEPTICON STINGER
(Ages 8 and up/ Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring ‘18)
This Studio Series 02 Deluxe Class Movie 4 DECEPTICON STINGER figure converts from robot to sports car mode in 21 steps and comes with 4 weapon accessories. Remove backdrop from pack to showcase the elusive KSI warrior in the Hong Kong Pursuit scene. Reach past the big screen and build the ultimate TRANSFORMERS collection with Studio Series figures, inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with deco and figure scales that reflect the movie universe. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com. BUY NOW!

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES 03 DELUXE CLASS MOVIE 3 CROWBAR
(Ages 8 and up/ Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring ‘18)
This Studio Series 03 Deluxe Class Movie 3 Crowbar figure converts from robot to Chevy Suburban car mode in 20 steps and comes with 2 accessories. Remove backdrop from pack to showcase Crowbar in the High Speed Chase scene. Reach past the big screen and build the ultimate Transformers collection with Studio Series figures, inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with deco and figure scales that reflect the movie universe. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com. BUY NOW!

TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES 04 DELUXE CLASS MOVIE 1 AUTOBOT RATCHET
(Ages 8 and up/ Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring ‘18)
This Studio Series 04 Deluxe Class Movie 1 AUTOBOT RATCHET figure converts between robot and vehicle modes in 18 steps and comes with a weapon accessory. Remove backdrop from pack to showcase the trusted AUTOBOT medic in the Mission City Battle scene. Reach past the big screen and build the ultimate Transformers collection with Studio Series figures, inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with deco and figure scales that reflect the movie universe. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com. BUY NOW!

News Credits: 9 · by **Rysquad** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:29 pm

Anxious to see the Nitro redeco.

I hope they do a Cogman too.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:32 pm

The new Transformers Studio Series line was revealed at both Toyfair and Wonderfest this year just hours apart from one another and we have extensive galleries showing you what was on display along with Hasbro's 3d renders. If you want more, and why wouldn't you, Notrab on Weibo has unloaded what appears to be official product shots for these upcoming toys. These resemble the high quality photos that accompany retail listings like Walmart or Toysrus, showcasing these toys in the best light possible, along with their features and poseability.

We get a great shot of how each product scales with one another, which really showcases John Warden's comments on how scale was a big component of this line. It is fascinating to see the tools Hasbro used for this accomplishment, like the use of using toys we had already gotten and upscaling them in a way that works best (such as Starscream and Ratchet) along with other changes to existing tooling. There are new molds as well, of course, like Optimus, which is not as well received as the rest of the line. It is probably because Hasbro showed us years ago how a voyager scaled toy of the Revenge of the Fallen model was possible at a voyager scale without resorting to fake discolored chest windows and an inaccurate backpack. These images do show him in his best light so far, so you will let us know what you think.

You will also find many images of Leader Blackout, a very long awaited figure. Is he as great as you would have hoped? Is he your most anticipated leader class figure of this line?

Let us know!

News Credits: 4 · by **Quantum Surge** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:46 pm

Only thing I would change is Optimus's chest, and have Bee slightly taller than Jazz. Still excited for the line!

News Credits: 3 · by **Etseterrestrial** » Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:55 pm

What about Brawl's scaling?

by **Hydrargyrus** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:00 am

They aren’t exactly scale in vehicle mode, are they?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:08 am

This is a Generations line, not Masterpiece

Only 3 Sizes to choose from, so some are really rough fits depending on character size in the Movie.

Brawl is slated as a Voyager, so he'll be roughly the size of Starscream and Optimus Prime.

by **Hydrargyrus** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:20 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:This is a Generations line, not Masterpiece Only 3 Sizes to choose from, so some are really rough fits depending on character size in the Movie.

Brawl is slated as a Voyager, so he'll be roughly the size of Starscream and Optimus Prime.

Yeah, I know, but it seems like they prioritized bot modes. I, personally, would have preferred it the other way around. I think it’s easier to headcanon differences in robot size than the size of actual vehicles.

News Credits: 31 · by **bacem** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:24 am

that starscream looks like an upscaled dotm deluxe mold. it's as if they are saying, "those KO companies does it, why can't we?"

not that i'm complaining tho. among all starscream molds, save for the leader hftd mold, that dotm deluxe mold is easily the best. and by scale it up to voyager, they also adds some improvements like in the chest and wrist, which i'm all in. oh, and no annoying cybertronian tattoo. so all in all, he's georgeous.

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:43 am

MagicDeath wrote:Yeah, I know, but it seems like they prioritized bot modes. I, personally, would have preferred it the other way around. I think it’s easier to headcanon differences in robot size than the size of actual vehicles.

What mode do you display them in the most? Bot or vehicle?

News Credits: 3 · by **ToaLeePrime** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:18 am

Seeing some clearer pics of that prime makes me like him alot more. I think we've been spoiled for choice with Movie Primes, and this is a decent voyager prime, but there are arguably better ones already out there (AOE Evasion mode, HFTD Battle blades and their various remolds/repaints.)

News Credits: 9 · by **Rysquad** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:49 am

I'm impressed with this line.

Was never really big on the movie toys but these seem perfect.

News Credits: 26 · by **reluctantyouth** » Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:30 am

Ok. So I just successfully ordered Stinger, at 8:27 AM Central, and my total was $21.24. I put in code "ITROCKS18" that said I would get $4.67 off the price. However...when all was said and done I ended up with MSRP, free shipping, and $1.24 tax. The new site is weird. I don't know if I just lucked out or got screwed. I'm happy I got a Stinger though...the coolest of the 4 available. :-?

~reluctantprime~

Update: Ok so it looks like "ITROCKS18" gave me a $5.99 promo discount that wiped out shipping. I'm ok with that!! I hope it works for those looking to grab just one figure.