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[TF-fan kev777]

How does he compare to the original ROTF Deluxe figure (if you have it, that is)?

I have both. I like the convertible alt mode of RotF better, but the robot deco on DotM better. What is weird is that despite having a roof on the car, the DotM version does not tab together as securely as the convertible. RotF is in a bin right now, so I haven't had a chance to look at the 2 side(swipe) by side(swipe) yet. But just going from memory, the RotF one is more solid in alt mode.

Edit: I just realized you asked about OG DOTM deluxe and not SS-29. In that case, he is much better. I couldn't stand the feet on the old version.

[Sabrblade]

How does he compare to the original ROTF Deluxe figure (if you have it, that is)?

I have both. I like the convertible alt mode of RotF better, but the robot deco on DotM better. What is weird is that despite having a roof on the car, the DotM version does not tab together as securely as the convertible. RotF is in a bin right now, so I haven't had a chance to look at the 2 side(swipe) by side(swipe) yet. But just going from memory, the RotF one is more solid in alt mode.

Edit: I just realized you asked about OG DOTM deluxe and not SS-29. In that case, he is much better. I couldn't stand the feet on the old version.

Not even:

[TF-fan kev777]

Same god-awful feet though. About the only thing I like from that mold was the blades and being able to make giant scissors hands.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

How does he compare to the original ROTF Deluxe figure (if you have it, that is)?

I do have it, but all my Sideswipe figures are still packed away

[william-james88]

We had a pretty good idea of what was coming out next year for the Studio Series line which will be made up of toys from the Bay films, the Bumblebee movie's Cybertron scene and the 86 movie. And now we have the EAN codes to further confirm these upcoming releases. This is not a definite list, meaning there may be some which we don't have the codes yet.

Transformers Generation Studio Series Core Tf6 Shockwave 5010993934287
Transformers Generation Studio Ss Core Tf6 86 Spike 5010993948055
Transformers Generation Studio Series Core Tf7 Wheelie 5010994112134
Transformers Generation Ss Core Tf7 86 Ratchet 5010994112141
Transformers Generation Studio Series Core 86 Rumble 5010994115562
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe 86 Arcee 5010994100292
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe Tf2 Sideways 5010993979233
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe Tf6 Arcee 5010993979257
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe Tf6 Ironhide 5010993985760
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe Tf6 Brawn 5010993979295
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe Tf6 Wheeljack 5010993979332
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe Tf6 Ratchet 5010993986569
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe 86 Perceptor 5010993986606
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe Tf3 Bumblebee 5010993986019
Transformers Generation Studio Series Deluxe Tf5 Hotrod 5010993985791
Transformers Generation Studio Series Voy Tf6 Soundwave 5010993940103
Transformers Generation Studio Series Voy 86 Junk Yard 5010993979172
Transformers Generation Studio S Tf6 Thundercracker 5010993979271
Transformers Generation Studio Series Voy Tf4 Galvatron 5010993985999
Transformers Generation Studio Series Ld Tf2 Fallen 5010994108113
Transformers Generation Ssldr 86 King Starscream Cape 5010993950430
Transformers Generation Studio Series Ldr 86 Sludge 5010993986804

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Interesting that AOE Crosshairs wasn’t mentioned in this list but was on the prior one.

Even if there aren’t a ton of Bayverse figures next year, I’m super happy with the choices! DOTM Bee and Sideways are some of my most wanted figures, can’t wait to see how they look.

Galvatron is one that I might have skipped during Studio Series’ heyday since there were so many figures from the first 3 movies coming out, but with the lighter lineup we’ve seen more recently I’ll likely get it. Really interested to see how they handle that design!

With further confirmation of next year’s listings, I have a couple questions for everyone:

1. Which of these are you most excited for?
(Definitely DOTM Bumblebee for me)

2. What Studio Series figures are at the top of your wishlist now that we have these listings?

DOTM Bee, Sideways, and TLK Hot Rod were all high on my list, so I think Que and Hatchet now take top spot, along with a new AOE Bumblebee.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Not that many Bay figures sadly, but at least there are a couple important ones. I am most excited for Hot Rod and Galvatron.

Hatchet and Que are still high on my list, as his the TLK Con crew, and a Commander Infernocus and titan Driller

[Nemesis Destron]

Same god-awful feet though. About the only thing I like from that mold was the blades and being able to make giant scissors hands.

Testify dude!!!

[Rodimus Prime]

I would have loved a leader class SS Galvatron, but I guess I'll take what I can get. I just hope the SS quality and design stay at the level they have been or get better if that's possible.

[Tuned Agent]

1. Which of these are you most excited for?

I really want to see how The Fallen turns out. After that, I'm pretty excited for Sideways, DotM Bee, Galvatron, Hot Rod, and Sludge. I'm also very intrigued by Rumble.

2. What Studio Series figures are at the top of your wishlist now that we have these listings?

Probably Hatchet, as we're long overdue for an accurate one. A new Frenzy, Que/Wheeljack, AoE Bee, and maybe an evasion Prime would be nice.

Also Devcon. Please HasTak.

[william-james88]

Top of my wishlist is the rest of the AOE Dinobots made to match the Grimlock we got in the very first wave.

I am most excited for Galvatron just to see how they make that one work.

Also, got a question. I read here that ROTF Bumblebee is better than the Movie 1 06 concept Camarro Bumblebee. Can anyone tell me how it's better?

[-Kanrabat-]

Top of my wishlist is the rest of the AOE Dinobots made to match the Grimlock we got in the very first wave.

I am most excited for Galvatron just to see how they make that one work.

I think as long that the '86 G1 Dinobots are not complete, the AoE ones remains a pipe dream.

As for Galvatron, it's the one I'm looking forward the most. Especially because he's a voyager. I wonder how they will pull it off?

[Rodimus Prime]

As for Galvatron, it's the one I'm looking forward the most. Especially because he's a voyager. I wonder how they will pull it off?

Well if they want to be totally screen accurate, it'll be a crossover with Lego.

[-Kanrabat-]

As for Galvatron, it's the one I'm looking forward the most. Especially because he's a voyager. I wonder how they will pull it off?

Well if they want to be totally screen accurate, it'll be a crossover with Lego.

Sure.
But if Nero is any indication, I'm sure they could make the truck cap turn inside-out with minimum kibble.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Top of my wishlist is the rest of the AOE Dinobots made to match the Grimlock we got in the very first wave.

I am most excited for Galvatron just to see how they make that one work.

Also, got a question. I read here that ROTF Bumblebee is better than the Movie 1 06 concept Camarro Bumblebee. Can anyone tell me how it's better?

I'm really surprised we haven't seen any since Grimlock! I don't know if I'd get them all, but a really big Strafe would be cool.

As for ROTF Bumblebee, The feet have been slightly remolded so that they tab in better than 07 Bee, and the plastic is a more accurate orange-yellow.

There is a slight downside that the grill on ROTF Bee is missing some important paint apps, but overall the improved feet and plastic color make ROTF Bee the better of the two IMO.

[sol magnus]

I'll admit - I'm most curious about 86 Deluxe Arcee from the SS86 stuff.

[william-james88]

I'll admit - I'm most curious about 86 Deluxe Arcee from the SS86 stuff.

Can anyone remind me if 86 Arcee is just Earthrise Arcee again?

[sol magnus]

I'll admit - I'm most curious about 86 Deluxe Arcee from the SS86 stuff.

Can anyone remind me if 86 Arcee is just Earthrise Arcee again?

I never saw it confirmed that was the case, which is why I'm...curious.

[Nemesis Primal]

I'll admit - I'm most curious about 86 Deluxe Arcee from the SS86 stuff.

Can anyone remind me if 86 Arcee is just Earthrise Arcee again?

It has been strongly rumored to be ER Arcee with a new coat of paint, yes, which makes sense considering Coronation Screamer is also just his ER mold but with some extra bells & whistles.

[TF-fan kev777]

I'll admit - I'm most curious about 86 Deluxe Arcee from the SS86 stuff.

Can anyone remind me if 86 Arcee is just Earthrise Arcee again?

It has been strongly rumored to be ER Arcee with a new coat of paint, yes, which makes sense considering Coronation Screamer is also just his ER mold but with some extra bells & whistles.

What makes no sense is releasing that terrible mold in a main line for 3 consecutive years.

[Nemesis Primal]

I'll admit - I'm most curious about 86 Deluxe Arcee from the SS86 stuff.

Can anyone remind me if 86 Arcee is just Earthrise Arcee again?

It has been strongly rumored to be ER Arcee with a new coat of paint, yes, which makes sense considering Coronation Screamer is also just his ER mold but with some extra bells & whistles.

What makes no sense is releasing that terrible mold in a main line for 3 consecutive years.

Also correct, yes.

[Spider5800]

Transformers Generation Studio Series Core Tf7 Wheelie 5010994112134
Transformers Generation Ss Core Tf7 86 Ratchet 5010994112141

Any idea why these are both labeled TF7? Would normally assume that means they're for the 7th live action movie that hasn't released yet, but neither to my knowledge is expected to be in that movie, based on everything we've seen so far. Ratchet is also labeled 86, which would be the animated movie. And I just can't see them bringing back Wheelie the humpbot.

Also still really unclear on what they're doing with all these Bumblebee movie characters that never transformed in the movie...

Well, at least leader class Fallen and Sludge might be fun.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Got some pics of DOTM Ratchet!

I was a little skeptical of this figure at first since I already had the original DOTM deluxe, but the shade of green and the gun drew me in. I’m glad I did! It’s a lot like SS Starscream, I thought the DOTM deluxe was just ok, but the updates to it make it one of my favorite figures!

[Munkky]

My Jolt arrived today...and within seconds of taking this more than £20 product out of the box I was slapped with a major quality control issue: the plastic surrounding the pin that connects the car kibble to his left thigh snapped as I was re-positioning the kibble, so now the kibble piece doesn't attach to the thigh very well, keeps popping off, and because it snapped at an angle the pin will no longer rotate into place for the transformation, so the car ends up with a huge gap in its side where the doors should be. I've wasted my damn money again

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I still longing for the other 3 live action dinobots. Those 3 are so long overdue in this line